Used in a Sentence

nipper

How to use nipper in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for nipper.

Editorial note

19 on the 2nd of August, so just a nipper!

Examples6
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of nipper gathered in one view.

noun

a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"

noun

a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for nipper.

noun

a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"

noun

a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

Example sentences

1

19 on the 2nd of August, so just a nipper!

2

Pretty smart for a nipper of seven, eh?

3

Ours, and the ones I saw on telly as a nipper, did not look like an actual turtle!

4

I was fascinated my my Mum's shorthand books as a nipper.

5

My cable nipper start sparking fire suddenly when I connect what I'm thinking it was the + pole...

6

They literally did say "sticky-backed plastic" for sellotape, which left me bemused as a nipper

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use nipper in a sentence?

19 on the 2nd of August, so just a nipper!

What does nipper mean?

a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"

What part of speech is nipper?

nipper is commonly used as noun.