The meaning of nippy is marked by a tendency to nip See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How to use nippy in a sentence.
Able to change speed and direction easily There are five meanings listed in oed's entry for the adjective nippy Nippy weather or air is quite cold
Morning air that feels a bit nippy This cheese has a good, nippy taste Factsheet what does the adjective nippy mean