nipping
- adjective
- /ˈnɪpɪŋ/
:
cortante
- She couldn't ignore his nipping remarks, which left her feeling embarrassed.
Examples
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His nipping wit often bordered on cruelty, making people wary of his comments.
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The critic's nipping review spared no one in the cast.
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Her nipping remarks often hurt my feelings.
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He has a nipping sense of humor.
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His nipping comments often left others feeling uneasy around him.
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She reacted to his nipping humor with a frown, feeling insulted.
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The author's nipping critique was harsh, highlighting all the flaws in the story.
Synonyms
2
6.5
Sharp, biting words that can hurt or shock people
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6.7
Words said to hurt or criticize someone
Harsh, sharply critical words that hurt people
Very hurtful in words, or sharply cold in weather
Very critical and hurtful in speech or writing
Harsh or hurtful in a way that makes someone feel upset
Antonyms
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nipping also comes from the verb nip, meaning 'to pinch' or 'bite'. A nipping remark 'bites' like a small sharp pinch, so nipping is used for comments that are sharply critical and can hurt feelings.