nipping

/ˈni-piŋ/

adjective

  1. sharp, chilling

verb

  1. to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch, bite

  2. to pinch in (a garment)

  3. to sever by or as if by pinching sharply

the dog nipped his ankle

a dress nipped at the waist

verb

  1. to take liquor in nips : tipple