nipper

Definition

One who, or that which, nips.

Etymology

From nip + -er.

Example Sentences

• "Watt saw the little movements of the stuff, the little bulgings and crumplings, and the sudden indrawings, where it was nipped, between forefinger and thumb probably, for those are the nippers."
• "Heard what I was saying, and nipped off to the patrols the very next day. Pretty smart for a nipper of seven, eh?"
• "No, this is not a creche: nippers should not be running around, fighting under the pool table or generally creating havoc (this applies to dogs, too)."