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Nippy vs Nippiness - What's the difference?

nippy | nippiness |

As an adjective nippy

is (informal) of the weather, rather cold.

As a noun nippiness is

the condition of being nippy.

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.

    nippiness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The condition of being nippy.