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Nip

/nɪp/

A small quantity of something edible or a potable liquor.

📖 Definitions of "Nip"

noun

1
A small quantity of something edible or a potable liquor.
"He had a nip of whiskey."

18 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
twingenoun	A sudden, pinching or sharp pain in a specific part of the body, especially one lasting for a short time.
vellicateverb	(transitive) To touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.
tangnoun	A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
squeezeverb	(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
zestnoun	(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
pinchnoun	To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
clipnoun	To grip tightly.
shotverb	Tired, weary.
snipnoun	To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.
twitchnoun	A brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again; a spasm.
piquancynoun	The degree to which something is piquant, stimulating or exciting.
piquancenoun	piquancy; having a piquant taste.
sipnoun	(transitive) To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.
tanginessnoun	The quality or state of being tangy.
nip offverb	sever or remove by pinching or snipping
snip offverb	sever or remove by pinching or snipping
japnoun	(derogatory, ethnic slur, US) A Japanese person.
tweetnoun	(social media) An entry posted on the microblogging service Twitter.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
sipnoun	(transitive) To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.
zestnoun	(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
piquancenoun	piquancy; having a piquant taste.
piquancynoun	The degree to which something is piquant, stimulating or exciting.
tangnoun	A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
tanginessnoun	The quality or state of being tangy.
snipnoun	To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.
pinchnoun	To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
squeezeverb	(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
twingenoun	A sudden, pinching or sharp pain in a specific part of the body, especially one lasting for a short time.
clipnoun	To grip tightly.
vellicateverb	(transitive) To touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.
twitchnoun	A brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again; a spasm.
tweetnoun	(social media) An entry posted on the microblogging service Twitter.
shotverb	Tired, weary.
japnoun	(derogatory, ethnic slur, US) A Japanese person.
nip offverb	sever or remove by pinching or snipping
snip offverb	sever or remove by pinching or snipping
swignoun	To drink (usually by gulping or in a greedy or unrefined manner); to quaff.
sopnoun	A piece of solid food to be soaked in liquid food.