How Do You Spell NIPPING?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪpɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "nipping" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈnɪpɪŋ/. The first sound is a short "I" pronounced as /ɪ/, followed by the letter "N" pronounced as /n/. The second syllable starts with the letter "P" pronounced as /p/, followed by the short "I" sound again, and ending with the letter "NG" pronounced as /ŋ/. This word means to pinch or snip something sharply or quickly.

NIPPING Meaning and Definition

  1. Nipping, as a verb, refers to the act of biting or pinching someone or something quickly and lightly with the teeth. It is often associated with causing slight pain or discomfort without causing a serious injury. Nipping can also involve the act of cutting or trimming something swiftly and precisely, usually with a tool or sharp instrument. For example, when one nips a thread, they cut it off cleanly and effectively.

    Furthermore, the term "nipping" can be used figuratively to describe something that is extremely cold or chilly. It indicates a sensation of biting coldness, typically experienced in cold weather or environments. This usage is commonly found in phrases like "nipping cold" or "nipping wind."

    In addition, "nipping" can be an adjective that describes a person or animal with a tendency to bite or nip quickly. It suggests that the individual may engage in this behavior more frequently or readily compared to others.

    Overall, the term "nipping" encompasses various meanings, involving biting or pinching, cutting or trimming with precision, and also referencing biting coldness. Its usage may differ depending on the context, but it typically conveys actions or sensations associated with quick, light, and often temporary impacts.

  2. Sharp; chilling; removing by biting or cutting, as with the nails or teeth.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of NIPPING

The word "nipping" is derived from the verb "nip", which has its origins in the Old English word "hnīpian". In Old English, "hnīpian" meant to pinch or squeeze tightly. Over time, the word evolved into "nip" in Middle English, which retained its original meaning of pinching or squeezing. Additionally, "nip" began to be used metaphorically to describe a sharp, cold sensation, like the feeling of being pinched by the cold. This metaphoric usage eventually gave rise to the term "nipping" to describe something that is bitterly cold or biting, often used to describe cold weather.

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Plural form of NIPPING is NIPPINGS

Conjugate verb Nipping

CONDITIONAL

I would nip
we would nip
you would nip
he/she/it would nip
they would nip

FUTURE

I will nip
we will nip
you will nip
he/she/it will nip
they will nip

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have nipped
we will have nipped
you will have nipped
he/she/it will have nipped
they will have nipped

PAST

I nipped
we nipped
you nipped
he/she/it nipped
they nipped

PAST PERFECT

I had nipped
we had nipped
you had nipped
he/she/it had nipped
they had nipped

PRESENT

I nip
we nip
you nip
he/she/it nips
they nip

PRESENT PERFECT

I have nipped
we have nipped
you have nipped
he/she/it has nipped
they have nipped
I am nipping
we are nipping
you are nipping
he/she/it is nipping
they are nipping
I was nipping
we were nipping
you were nipping
he/she/it was nipping
they were nipping
I will be nipping
we will be nipping
you will be nipping
he/she/it will be nipping
they will be nipping
I have been nipping
we have been nipping
you have been nipping
he/she/it has been nipping
they have been nipping
I had been nipping
we had been nipping
you had been nipping
he/she/it had been nipping
they had been nipping
I will have been nipping
we will have been nipping
you will have been nipping
he/she/it will have been nipping
they will have been nipping
I would have nipped
we would have nipped
you would have nipped
he/she/it would have nipped
they would have nipped
I would be nipping
we would be nipping
you would be nipping
he/she/it would be nipping
they would be nipping
I would have been nipping
we would have been nipping
you would have been nipping
he/she/it would have been nipping
they would have been nipping

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