Nip off
verb
To leave or depart quickly.
I'll have to nip off early today, I have a dentist appointment.
Often appears as...
- nip off early
- nip off quickly
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To cut or remove a small piece of something.
Could you nip off the top of this bottle for me?
Often appears as...
- nip off the end
- nip off the top
verb
To leave or depart quickly.
I'll have to nip off early today, I have a dentist appointment.
Often appears as...
- nip off early
- nip off quickly
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To cut or remove a small piece of something.
Could you nip off the top of this bottle for me?
Often appears as...
- nip off the end
- nip off the top
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Departure
Use 'nip off' when someone leaves a place swiftly, often without drawing attention.
She nipped off after the meeting before anyone could ask for her help.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Politeness
'Nip off' can feel less abrupt than 'leave', showing a bit of courtesy.
I need to nip off now, but thanks for the wonderful lunch!
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Context
Best used in informal situations; might be too casual for formal events.
Hey, I'm going to nip off to grab a coffee.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Departure
Use 'nip off' when someone leaves a place swiftly, often without drawing attention.
She nipped off after the meeting before anyone could ask for her help.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Politeness
'Nip off' can feel less abrupt than 'leave', showing a bit of courtesy.
I need to nip off now, but thanks for the wonderful lunch!
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Context
Best used in informal situations; might be too casual for formal events.
Hey, I'm going to nip off to grab a coffee.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Departure
Use 'nip off' when someone leaves a place swiftly, often without drawing attention.
She nipped off after the meeting before anyone could ask for her help.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Politeness
'Nip off' can feel less abrupt than 'leave', showing a bit of courtesy.
I need to nip off now, but thanks for the wonderful lunch!
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Context
Best used in informal situations; might be too casual for formal events.
Hey, I'm going to nip off to grab a coffee.
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