nippy

• Adjectif utilisé en anglais britannique pour décrire un temps froid ou un froid vif et mordant. Peut aussi signifier vif, rapide dans certains contextes informels.

Used in British English to describe cold weather or a sharp, biting chill.

1. Sharp biting tasteB2informal

   Having a sharp, pungent, or tangy flavor that is often pleasant.

   À la saveur piquante

   • The cheese has a nippy taste that lingers on the tongue.
   • This sauce is quite nippy, with a hint of chili.
   • The pickles are nippy and add a nice kick to the sandwich.

   Synonymespiquantpungentsharpspicytangytartzesty

   Antonymesblandmildsweet

2. Pleasantly cold and invigoratingB1informal

   Describing weather or air that is cold in a refreshing and stimulating way.

   Froid vif et agréable

   • The morning air was nippy, perfect for a brisk walk.
   • It's a nippy autumn day, so wear a jacket.
   • The nippy breeze made the hike feel more refreshing.

   Synonymesbracingbriskcrispfreshinvigoratingsnappy

   Antonymesbalmyhotmildwarm