Nip (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

• Shot

Hypernyms

• Small Indefinite Amount

Meaning ²

(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Usages

• Disparagement
• Vernacular
• Jargon
• Argot
• Patois
• Derogation
• Slang
• Lingo

Synonyms

• Jap

Hypernyms

• Japanese

Meaning ³

A tart spicy quality.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Piquancy
• Piquance
• Piquantness
• Tang
• Tanginess
• Zest

Hypernyms

• Spice
• Spicery

Related Words

• Nippy (adjective)

Meaning ⁴

The taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Smack
• Savour
• Flavour
• Relish
• Savor
• Tang
• Flavor
• Sapidity

Hypernyms

• Taste Perception
• Taste Sensation
• Gustatory Sensation
• Taste
• Gustatory Perception

Hyponyms

• Vanilla
• Lemon

Related Words

• Nippy (adjective)

Meaning ⁵

The property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Coolness
• Chilliness

Hypernyms

• Cold
• Frigidity
• Coldness
• Frigidness

Related Words

• Nippy (adjective)

Meaning ⁶

A small sharp bite or snip.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Pinch

Hypernyms

• Snip
• Chomp
• Clipping

Related Words

• Nip (verb)