different between biting vs nippy

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?ba?t??/
• Rhymes: -a?t??

Verb

biting

1. present participle of bite

Noun

biting (plural bitings)

1. An instance of something being bitten.

Derived terms

• nail biting, nailbiting

Translations

Adjective

biting (comparative more biting, superlative most biting)

1. Causing a stinging sensation.

   a biting wind

2. Cutting or incisive.

   a biting criticism

3. Tending to bite.

   a biting insect

Translations

Derived terms

• bitingly
• nail-biting, nailbiting

Danish

Etymology

From bi- (“by-”) +? ting (“thing”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /biten?/, [?b?it?e??]
• Rhymes: -e??

Noun

biting c (singular definite bitingen, plural indefinite biting)

1. a matter of secondary importance

Usage notes

Almost always used in the indefinite form.

Inflection

Synonyms

• bagatel

English

Etymology

nip +? -y

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?n?pi/
• Rhymes: -?pi

Adjective

nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)

1. (Britain, informal) fast; speedy
   • c. 2000, Melanie Allen, Customer Relations Management (page 6)

     A Rolls Royce will not do if you need an economical, nippy car that is easy to park.

2. (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.

3. Inclined to nip; bitey.
   • 1995, Nancy Baer, Choosing a Dog: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed (page 161)

     Spoiling may create a pushy, nippy dog that lacks confidence.

4. (Scotland, informal) annoying; irritating
5. (Scotland) sharp in taste
6. (Scotland) curt
7. (Scotland) parsimonious

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