Definition of "Nip" :

noun: a small sharp bite or snip

noun: a tart spicy quality

noun: the property of being moderately cold

noun: the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

noun: (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

noun: a small drink of liquor

verb: give a small sharp bite to

"The Queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles."

verb: sever or remove by pinching or snipping

"Nip off the flowers."

verb: squeeze tightly between the fingers