the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Pleasantly cold and invigorating; -- of weather conditions.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Biting; sharp; acid: as, ginger has a nippy taste.
Curt in manner; snappy or snappish.
Parsimonious; niggardly.
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adj. a sharp biting taste
adj. pleasantly cold and invigorating
Word Usage
"The 28-year-old's performance even won praise from Windies captain Chris Gayle, who labelled the nippy left-hand speedster the most potent of the Australian attack to feature in Perth."