nipping

To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.

To remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip.

To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy.

To annoy, as by nipping.

To taunt.

To squeeze or pinch.

To steal; especially to cut a purse.

To make a quick, short journey or errand, usually a round trip.

“Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?”

The act or sensation of giving a nip.