nippies

Noun

nippie (plural nippies)

1. (in plural, slang, vulgar) A nipple, usually of a woman.
   • I WANNA CUP THEN^([sic]) IN MY HAND AND LICK THE NIPPIE1997 November 10, Monkey Spank, “best IRC log EVER”, in alt.stupidity (Usenet), archived from the original on 07 Dec 2025

Adjective

nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)

1. (UK, informal) Fast; speedy.
   • The jaunty 1969 crime caper about the cockney casanova of crime who pulls off a bullion heist in Turin during an England versus Italy football match using three nippy Mini Coopers—red, white and blue—speaks of a forgotten age in England[…].1999 September 10, Peter Bradshaw, “The Italian Job”, in The Guardian
2. (informal) Rather cold.
   • Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
3. Inclined to nip; bitey.
   • Spoiling may create a pushy, nippy dog that lacks confidence.1995, Nancy Baer, Choosing a Dog: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed, page 161
4. (Scotland, informal) Annoying; irritating.
5. (Scotland) Sharp in taste.
6. (Scotland) Spicy tasting.

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