English

Noun

Nippy ‎(plural Nippies or Nippys)

1. (Britain, dated) A waitress in a Lyons Corner House.

English

Adjective

nippy ‎(comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)

1. (Britain, informal) fast; speedy
   • Melanie Allen, Customer Relations Management (page 6)

     A Rolls Royce will not do if you need an economical, nippy car that is easy to park.

2. (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.

   Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.

Translations