nippy(adjective) adjective1. a sharp biting taste- a nippy cheeseSimilar word(s): tasty2. pleasantly cold and invigorating- a nippy fall daySimilar word(s): cold, crisp, frosty, nipping, snappySentences with nippy as an adjective:- Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.