B2verbinformalhometravel
US/nɪp/
UK/nɪp/
to go somewhere quickly or for a short time (British); also to give a small bite
In context
I'll nip to the shop and get some bread.
Can you watch my bag while I nip to the loo?
The puppy nipped my finger, but it didn't hurt.
Words that go with nip
verb + adverb
- nip outHe nipped out for a coffee.
- nip backI'll nip back home and get my wallet.
verb + preposition
- nip in the budLet's nip this problem in the bud.
- nip to the shopI'll nip to the shop before it closes.
- nip intoShe nipped into the chemist on her way.