Word Type

Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "nipper" can be used as noun, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

ghost nipper nose-nipper

Derived From

nip

Context

au canada historical nautical newfoundland slang

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

appendage extremity juvenile juvenile person member

Related Terms

assistant bluefish boy crab cunner european foretooth handcuffs horse machine mosquito navvy nip nipping passenger petty pickpocket pincers rope satirist seize stamp thief ticket ticket inspector together young

Synonym Network

child claw

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