"nippit" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more nippit [comparative], most nippit [superlative]
Etymology: From Scots nip (“to pinch”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sco|nip||to pinch}} Scots nip (“to pinch”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} nippit (comparative more nippit, superlative most nippit)
  1. (Ulster) tight-fitting Tags: Ulster
    Sense id: en-nippit-en-adj-YVQ52lz0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Ulster English

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