nip

A noun with multiple meanings: a small drink of liquor; the taste experience of a savory condiment; a moderately cold property; a tart spicy quality; or a small sharp bite or snip.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: небольшой глоток спиртного; вкусовые ощущения от пикантной приправы; умеренно холодное свойство; терпкая пряная нотка; или небольшой резкий укус или надрез.esSustantivo con varios sentidos: un trago pequeño de una bebida alcohólica; un toque picante o sabroso en la comida; una sensación de frío moderado o mordiente; o un mordisco o corte pequeño y rápido.frNom avec plusieurs sens : petite gorgée d'alcool ; sensation gustative d'un assaisonnement piquant ; propriété d'un froid modéré ; note épicée et relevée ; ou petite morsure ou entaille brève et nette.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein kleiner Schluck Alkohol; der Geschmackseindruck einer pikanten Würze; mäßig kalte Eigenschaft; eine herbe, würzige Note; oder ein kleiner scharfer Biss oder Schnitt.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: um pequeno gole de bebida alcoólica; a sensação gustativa de um tempero picante; uma qualidade levemente fria; uma nota acre e especiada; ou uma pequena mordida ou corte agudo.zh多义名词：一小口烈酒；辛辣调味带来的刺激味道；微寒的感觉；尖刻辛辣的意味；或轻轻的一咬或切口。arاسم متعدد المعاني: رشفة صغيرة من مشروب كحولي؛ الإحساس الحاد الذي يمنحه التوابل؛ البرودة المعتدلة القارصة؛ أو عضة خفيفة أو قطع صغير.

1. Small drink of liquor B2 informal

   A small quantity of an alcoholic beverage, especially spirits.

   • He took a nip of whiskey to warm himself.
   • She offered him a nip of brandy after dinner.
   • Just a small nip of rum is enough for the sauce.

   ruГлотокesTrago pequeño de licorfrpetite goutte d'alcooldeSchluckptGolezh一小口酒arرشفة

   المرادفات: beltdramjiggerpullshotsipslugswallowswigtot

2. Sharp taste or tang B2 informal culinary

   A sharp, pungent, or spicy flavor, often from a condiment or seasoning.

   • The sauce has a nip of chili that wakes up the palate.
   • There's a pleasant nip of ginger in this tea.
   • The mustard gave the sandwich a sharp nip.

   ruОстрый привкусesSabor picante o punzantefrGoût piquantdeScharfer GeschmackptGosto picantezh辛辣味arطَعْمٌ لاذِع

   المرادفات: bitekickpiquancypunchsharpnessspicetangzest

3. Coldness or chill B2 informal

   A sharp, biting coldness in the air or weather.

   • There's a nip in the air this morning.
   • The winter nip made her pull her coat tighter.
   • You can feel the nip of autumn as the sun sets.

   ruХолодокesFrío cortantefrFroid mordantdeKälteptFrio cortantezh寒气arالبرد القارس

   المرادفات: bitechillchillinesscoldcrispnesskeennesssharpness

4. Tart or spicy quality C1 informal culinary

   A sharp, tangy, or piquant quality in taste or character.

   • The cheese has a delightful nip that lingers.
   • Her remarks had a nip of sarcasm.
   • The pickles have a pleasant nip from the vinegar.

   ruОстротаesPunto picante o acidezfrPiquantdeSchärfeptPicânciazh辛辣味arلذعة الطعم

   المرادفات: biteedgekickpiquancysharpnesstangzest

   الأضداد: blandnessmildnesssweetness

5. Small bite or snip B1 informal

   A small, quick bite or a short, sharp cut.

   • The puppy gave her finger a playful nip.
   • He took a nip of the thread with scissors.
   • A nip from the crab startled him.

   ruУкус или надрезesMordisco pequeño o corte brevefrPetite morsure ou petite coupedeBiss oder SchnittptMordida ou cortezh轻咬或小切口arعَضَّة أو قَطْع صغير

   المرادفات: biteclipcutnibblepinchsnip

• nips plural form
• nips' possessive plural form
• nip's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of pinching, biting, or cutting off a small piece, or moving quickly and lightly.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия щипания, кусания, отрезания маленького кусочка или быстрого и легкого движения.esVerbo que designa la acción de pellizcar, morder, cortar un trozo pequeño o realizar un movimiento rápido y ligero.frVerbe désignant l'action de pincer, mordre légèrement, couper un petit morceau ou effectuer un mouvement rapide et léger.deVerb, das ein leichtes Kneifen, Beißen oder Zwicken bezeichnet, das Abschneiden oder Abzwicken eines kleinen Stücks oder eine schnelle, leichte Bewegung.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de beliscar, morder ou cortar um pequeno pedaço, ou ainda um movimento rápido e leve.zh动词，指捏、咬、掐或用手指快速夹住，也指剪掉或切下小部分，或快速地轻咬、轻触。arفعل يدل على القرص بالأصابع أو الأسنان، أو قطع قطعة صغيرة من شيء ما، أو الحركة السريعة الخفيفة.

1. Squeeze tightly B1 formal

   To press or pinch something firmly between two surfaces, such as fingers or a tool.

   • She nipped the stem of the flower between her thumb and forefinger.
   • He nipped the wire with a pair of pliers.
   • The crab nipped my toe with its claw.

   ruСжатьespellizcar fuertementefrPincerdeZusammenpressenptApertarzh夹紧arضغط بقوة

   المرادفات: clampcompressgrippinchpresssqueezetweak

   الأضداد: loosenrelease

2. Give a small sharp bite B1 formal

   To bite something lightly and quickly, often causing a sharp but minor pain.

   • The puppy nipped at my heels playfully.
   • A mosquito nipped me on the arm.
   • The fish nipped at the bait.

   ruУкуситьesMorder ligeramentefrMordre légèrement et rapidementdeZwickenptDar uma mordidinhazh轻咬arعضّة خفيفة سريعة

   المرادفات: bitenibblepinchsnaptweak

3. Sever or remove by pinching B2 formal

   To cut or remove something by pinching or snipping it off.

   • She nipped off the dead leaves from the plant.
   • He nipped the thread with scissors.
   • The gardener nipped the buds to encourage growth.

   ruОтщипнутьescortar pellizcandofrCouper en pinçantdeAbknipsenptBeliscarzh掐断arقَطَعَ بِقَرْصٍ

   المرادفات: clipcut offnip offseversnip

• nipped past participle
• nipped past simple
• nipping present participle
• nips third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: nip off