CEFR B2

nippy

adjective

Meaning

Pleasantly or unpleasantly cold; chilly, especially referring to weather or air.

Examples

It was a nippy morning, so I grabbed an extra sweater before heading out.
The wind had a nippy bite to it, making our walk along the beach quite brisk.

Synonyms: chilly, brisk, sharp, raw

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nippy (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪpi/

Definition

Pleasantly or unpleasantly cold; chilly, especially referring to weather or air.

Examples

It was a nippy morning, so I grabbed an extra sweater before heading out.
The wind had a nippy bite to it, making our walk along the beach quite brisk.
Even though the sun was out, the air remained quite nippy, reminding us that winter was still here.

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