nip

US /nɪp/

UK /nɪp/

1.

ニップ

a sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite.

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a strong beak which can deliver a serious nip

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bite nibble peck pinch tweak squeeze grip

1.

ニップ

pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply.

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the dog nipped him on the leg

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bite nibble peck pinch tweak squeeze grip

2.

ニップ

steal or snatch (something).

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if I nipped a five-dollar bill I could slip it back the next day

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nip something in the bud