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Nippy vs Snippy - What's the difference?

nippy | snippy |

As a noun nippy

is (uk|dated) a waitress in a.

As an adjective snippy is

fragmentary; snipped.

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.

    snippy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • fragmentary; snipped.
  • irritable; impatient; short-tempered.