Sekirov Dictionary

nip and tuck

adjective 1
adverb 1
noun 1
forms 4

adjective1

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So evenly matched that the advantage shifts from one to the other, and the outcome is uncertain.
- It was nip and tuck with me between holding on to my stock and being sold out; but by great industry and prudence I managed to keep a little ahead and my mouth above water. — 1867

adverb1

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With the advantage of changing hands, or shifting back and forth among the available alternatives.
- A man told me that they was both admitted to practice in the S'preme Court in '39, on the same day, sir. Then you know they was nip an' tuck after the same young lady. — 1901

noun1

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Minor cosmetic surgery that tightens loose skin.
- I watch the show where Paris Hilton and Nikki Ritchie^([sic]) live the simple life. […] It's makeovers, nip and tucks, and shopping sprees. — 2007

forms

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