Weather words
What does “nippy” mean?
Nippy: cold, but in a polite, understated way.
Chilly in a sharp, noticeable way, especially in the morning or evening.
Get roasted by your own forecastFree, no account, and you pick how rude I get.
“Bit nippy out this morning.”
More about nippy
Nippy is cold enough to feel on your face and hands, not cold enough to complain about properly. It is more British than American.
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What I think of nippy
Nippy: cold, but in a polite, understated way.
Nippy weather is the cold clearing its throat.
Nippy is what people say when they do not want to admit it is freezing.
Words people compare it with
- Chilly: Uncomfortably cool, cold enough to notice but not truly cold.
- Parky: British slang for cold, especially chilly air.
- Crisp: Cool, dry and clear, with fresh air that feels clean to breathe.
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