nippy

adjective9

1. •
   likely to give small quick bites, used of animals such as dogs

   • Spoiling may create a pushy, nippy dog that lacks confidence. — 1995
2. •
   (informal) rather cold in a way that feels sharp on the skin, used of weather or the air

   • Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.
3. •
   (UK, informal) fast and quick to turn or speed up, often used of small cars

   • A Rolls Royce will not do if you need an economical, nippy car that is easy to park. — 2000
4. •
   (Scotland) strong in taste in a way that stings the tongue a little, as mustard does
5. •
   (Scotland) Spicy tasting.
6. •
   (Scotland, informal) making someone feel a little angry and impatient, annoying
7. •
   (Scotland) using very few words when speaking to someone, in a way that seems rude, curt
8. •
   (Scotland) very unwilling to spend or give away money
9. •
   (slang) The quality of being made of nips.

noun1

1. •
   (UK, historical) A waitress in a Lyons Corner House.

   • The Nippy became a national icon, symbolic of the girl next door, always approachable and proper; […] — 2014