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nipper

nip·per

UK/ˈnɪpə(ɹ)/ US/ˈnɪpɜr/ uncommon archaic dated informal obsolete slang uk

noun

1.

a young person of either sex

  • “she writes books for children”
  • “they”
  • “;”
  • “is a British term for youngsters”
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2.

a structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

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Origin

From nip + -er.

Phrases

  • ghost nipper

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