Nippy

usgb/ˈnɪpi/
adjective

Being chilly or cold.

The weather is a bit nippy today, you should wear your jacket.
Visual representation of "nippy" - Being chilly or cold.

Often appears as...

  • nippy weather
  • nippy day

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Informal

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Casual Temperature

Use 'nippy' to describe a crisp, cool temperature in a casual conversation.

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You'll feel the nippy air biting your cheeks.
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Not Freezing

'Nippy' suggests cold but not extremely so; it's more brisk.

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It's just nippy enough for a light sweater.
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Weather-Specific

Commonly used to discuss weather rather than objects or people.

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It's particularly nippy for April!
Visual representation of the word "Nippy"

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