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Icy vs Nippy - What's the difference?

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Icy is a related term of nippy.


As an adjective icy

is pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty.

As a noun nippy is

(uk|dated) a waitress in a.

icy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty.
  • Covered with ice, wholly or partially.
  • Characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc.; chilling; frigid; cold.

    • Related terms

    * icily * iciness

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    nippy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
    • Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
  • (informal) fast; speedy
  • * 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.