verb
nip
To go somewhere quickly or briefly.
In the British story, she nips to the shop before tea.
Etymology
The quick-movement sense extends the sharp, brief action associated with nipping. It is separate from abbreviations or unrelated names spelled nip.
More examples
- He said he would nip upstairs for his coat.
- The British visitor nipped out to make a call.
- The dialogue uses nip for a quick trip across the street.
Forms
nip · nips · nipped · nipping