/ Dictionary / Index N nippy: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: nip•py Pronunciation: (nip'ē), [key] — -pi•er, -pi•est. chilly or cold: morning air that feels a bit nippy. sharp or biting; tangy: This cheese has a good, nippy taste. nimble; agile. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: nippy (Thesaurus) Nippur nip-up Related Content Daily Word Quiz: reclusive Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language