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Nippy

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coldnoun(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
crispnounSenses relating to curliness.
nippingnounThe act or sensation of giving a nip.
parkynoun(British, informal) Synonym of chilly: somewhat cold but not extremely so.
snappy(informal) Rapid and without delay.
frostynounCold, chilly; icy.

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nippingnounThe act or sensation of giving a nip.
crispnounSenses relating to curliness.
snappy(informal) Rapid and without delay.
parky(British, informal) Synonym of chilly: somewhat cold but not extremely so.
cold(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
frostyCold, chilly; icy.
quickMoving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
rapidlyWith speed; in a rapid manner.
rapidVery swift or quick.
speedyProceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.
cool(informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
fast(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
freezing(with above or below) The freezing point of water, zero degrees celsius.
frozenHaving undergone the process of freezing; in ice form.
zippynoun(informal) Energetic and lively.
swipper(obsolete, Northern England, slang) nimble; quick
snellnounA short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc., by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.
sneapingnoun(also figuratively) Of the wind, etc.: very cold; biting, nipping.
nipply(slang) Showing nipples.
tight as a gnat's chuff(UK, slang, vulgar) Extremely tight (in various senses: narrow, stingy, etc.).

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