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as in chilly
having a low or subnormal temperature
bring a jacket, as it's a little nippy outside
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as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor
blue cheese is a little too nippy for my taste
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as in brisk
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
racing around the neighborhood on a nippy scooter
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as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
a nippy wind that chilled parade watchers to the bone
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Recent Examples of nippy
The black option looks unquestionably upscale, and the brown version, with its creamy shearling and vintage aviator vibes, just begs to be worn on a nippy night out.
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Miles Walls, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
Carlson also says layering is key: Coachella is scorching hot during the day, and gets nippy come nighttime.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Fortunately, there are tons of versatile travel pants on the market that are perfect for nippy spring days and keep their cool well into the summer.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Either way, this is a perfect film to enjoy (with friends) during a nippy October night.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2023
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Miles Walls, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
Carlson also says layering is key: Coachella is scorching hot during the day, and gets nippy come nighttime.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Fortunately, there are tons of versatile travel pants on the market that are perfect for nippy spring days and keep their cool well into the summer.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Either way, this is a perfect film to enjoy (with friends) during a nippy October night.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nippy
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On a damp and chilly day in mid-November, Ryan Hall pokes his nose into Sanders’ office to say hello.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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This portable sound machine has a real fan inside to coax you to sleep with the sounds of moving air, without having to turn on your chilly air conditioner.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bright and fruity with plenty of herbs and juniper essence and an almost spicy zip on the palate.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Then there are the darker, spicier vanillas, with hints of tobacco or amber, offering a more sultry, sophisticated vibe.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Try to get around 30 minutes of moderate activity daily, such as brisk walking, and include muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week.Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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Try making real hot cocoa after a brisk walk around the block, or bake a batch of cookies to share with your neighbors.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
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But even if such a legal strategy fails, Stern said, lawsuits can create a chilling effect because of the money and time media companies and journalists must spend fighting them.Elahe Izadi, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine’s killing of Kirillov will likely have a chilling effect among Russia’s elite, according to Nigel Gould-Davies, senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.Anna Chernova, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Garlic powder adds a soft, pungent nuance, while complementing the sweetness of the butter.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Reporting Highlights Invisible Danger: Formaldehyde, a colorless pungent gas, can cause cancer, breathing problems and reproductive harms.Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
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The company’s rapid growth since its Series A round underlines customer appetite for such solutions.David Prosser, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Aggressively low prices, rapid turnaround times, and unpredictable production schedules can put substantial financial strain on suppliers.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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While this sit-down venue is well-known for it hibachi and other dishes outside the viral creations, Maitland is chill, colorful and kitsch-driven.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Quah: In many ways, Landman is the chillest entry in the Sheridan-verse, which is typically packed with violence, melancholia, and dudely grouchiness.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Nippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nippy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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