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Nipping meaning

present participle and gerund of nip

Synonyms of Nipping

Using Nipping

  • The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of nip
  • Useful related words include: barbed, parky, snappy, nippy.
  • In the example corpus, nipping often appears in combinations such as: nipping at, nipping the, nipping in.

Context around Nipping

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 9 middle, 8 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Nipping

  • In this selection, "nipping" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, exhibit, starts, pumping, behaviour and tucking stand out and add context to how "nipping" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a pumping nipping the pink and and exhibit nipping behaviour. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "nipping" sits close to words such as abdur, abrasion and abscess, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with nipping

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

However, he can become overwhelmed and exhibit nipping behaviour. (9 words)

Nipping on the heels of Blessed is Vibes CBD. (9 words)

But there’s a stack of super sprinters nipping at his heels, including Australian record holder McEvoy. (17 words)

It’s that time of year again — time for sunshine and seaside sipping in the “barefoot capital” of Kenton-on-Sea, a last hurrah of a long weekend before winter starts nipping at the (shoeless) heels. (36 words)

Northern Ireland international McGinn nearly profited from a poor pass from Vaclav Hladky, nipping in ahead of defender Akin Famewo to steal possession but the St Mirren man recovered in time to block the shot. (35 words)

With so few of us now nipping into the sandwich aisle in motorway service stations, or on our lunch breaks from the office, it’s not a huge surprise sales have dipped,” said Lund-Yates. (35 words)

People can visit the doctor now, so what is keeping us from nipping this problem in the bud? (18 words)

Example sentences (20)

Clove Lakes Park regulars said Shnappy had a reputation as a horndog who had a thing for nipping his lover’s shell.

However, he can become overwhelmed and exhibit nipping behaviour.

It’s that time of year again — time for sunshine and seaside sipping in the “barefoot capital” of Kenton-on-Sea, a last hurrah of a long weekend before winter starts nipping at the (shoeless) heels.

Like the sight of Broad, white bandana flowing behind him and those knees a-pumping, nipping the pink Kookaburra around at will.

Normally several points clear at this stage in the season, several challengers are nipping at Bayern’s heels.

People can visit the doctor now, so what is keeping us from nipping this problem in the bud?

There comes a point in every major new technology cycle where new alliances form, especially between the incumbents and the younger upstarts nipping at their heels.

A good padded coat is vital when the temperature dips below freezing, whether it’s for the frosty commute or nipping out to stock up on snacks on a winter evening.

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A large golf umbrella is a surefire way to make sure you arrive at your destination as dry as when you left, but it’s not the most practical for nipping to the shops.

Katie has spent hundreds of thousands of pounds over the years on nipping, tucking, plumping and smoothing - resulting in a face and body that has little to no resemblance to her former self.

McLaren bested that with a 2.9-second stop for Norris, and the two lumbered off pit lane with Norris nipping at Verstappen’s heels.

Nipping on the heels of Blessed is Vibes CBD.

The dress is made from a luxe-feeling satin fabric that drapes effortlessly over your frame and feels really flattering, nipping in at the waist before the skirt flows back out.

The seeming frontrunner at the minute, whose fundraising had been nipping at Boebert’s heels, is a lawyer from Grand Junction whose image is the opposite of inflammatory.

With several teams nipping its heels in the standings, Toronto FC faces a must-win game against the visiting New York Red Bulls on Wednesday.

Northern Ireland international McGinn nearly profited from a poor pass from Vaclav Hladky, nipping in ahead of defender Akin Famewo to steal possession but the St Mirren man recovered in time to block the shot.

With so few of us now nipping into the sandwich aisle in motorway service stations, or on our lunch breaks from the office, it’s not a huge surprise sales have dipped,” said Lund-Yates.

Although research is ongoing, Ricard says there is no known method of nipping the EAB population in the bud.

But there’s a stack of super sprinters nipping at his heels, including Australian record holder McEvoy.

Defensively, Stony Brook is adept at disrupting just about every aspect of an offensive scheme whether it’s rushing quarterbacks, getting tackles for losses or nipping at the heels of receivers.

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Common combinations with nipping

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "nipping" in a sentence?
An example: "Clove Lakes Park regulars said Shnappy had a reputation as a horndog who had a thing for nipping his lover’s shell." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "nipping" from authentic English texts.
What does "nipping" mean?
Nipping means: present participle and gerund of nip
What are synonyms of "nipping"?
Common synonyms of "nipping" include: barbed, parky, snappy, nippy, frosty, crisp, sarcastic, mordacious. Plus 3 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "nipping" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "nipping", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.