nipping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of pinching or nipping something between the fingers.

• Verb

  To make a quick, decisive action or judgement.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nipping
tipping , slipping , ripping , dipping

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Variants

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nipping , nippingly , nip , nipped , nips , nip off , nipped off , nipping off , nips off

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Etymology

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The word 'nipping' comes from the Old English word 'nippan', which means 'to pinch' or 'to bite'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nipping at someone's heels' means to be very close behind someone, often in a competitive sense.

2. In the world of horticulture, 'nipping' refers to the practice of pinching off the tips of plants to encourage bushier growth.

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Related Concepts

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1. pinching: Related concept: The act of squeezing or compressing something between the fingers.

2. decisive action: Related concept: A quick and firm action taken to deal with a situation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nipping' has been used figuratively to describe making a quick decision or taking decisive action. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago urges Othello to 'nip in the bud' his jealousy before it grows out of control.

How to Memorize "nipping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize pinching something between your fingers to remember the meaning of 'nipping'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nipping' with the idea of making a quick decision or taking decisive action.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nips New Ideas Promptly' to remember the meaning of 'nipping' as 'making a quick decision'.

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