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nipper

The word “nipper” has 2 syllables: nip-per

It's pronounced as /ˈnɪpər/

What is synonym and antonym for nipper?

In the thesaurus, “nipper” has 37 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for nipper along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nipper

Meanings of nipper

  • noun
    1. One who, or that which, nips.
    2. (usually in the plural) Any of various devices (as pincers) for nipping.
    3. A child.
    4. A child aged from 5 to 13 in the Australian surf life-saving clubs.
    5. A boy working as a navvies' assistant.
    6. A mosquito.
    7. One of four foreteeth in a horse.
    8. A satirist.
    9. A pickpocket; a young or petty thief.
    10. A fish, the cunner.
    11. A European crab (Polybius henslowii).
    12. The claws of a crab or lobster.
    13. A young bluefish.
    14. A machine used by a ticket inspector to stamp passengers' tickets.
    15. One of a pair of automatically locking handcuffs.
  • verb
    1. To seize (two ropes) together.

Example Sentences

  • The little nipper ran across the yard laughing.
  • Grandpa used to call me a cheeky nipper when I was young.
  • He bought a new pair of nipper pliers for his toolbox.
  • Watch out, that playful nipper loves to tug at shoelaces.
  • The old sailor told stories to every curious nipper on the dock.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms or another words to nipper, such as: adolescent, boy, boychick, boychik, boyo, callant, gamin.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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