Definition of "nippy" in English

adjective

1. (UK, informal) Fast; speedy.

2. (informal, weather) Rather cold.

   • Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.

3. Inclined to nip; bitey.

4. (Scotland, informal) Annoying; irritating.

5. (Scotland) Sharp in taste.

6. (Scotland) Spicy tasting.

7. (Scotland) Curt.

8. (Scotland) Parsimonious.

noun

1. (UK, historical) Alternative letter-case form of Nippy.