nip
nip
noun
A small, quick drink of an alcoholic beverage.
"He had a quick nip of whisky."
verb
To pinch, bite, or cut something quickly and lightly.
"She nipped a rose from the bush."
noun
A sudden, sharp feeling of coldness, especially in the air.
"There's a real nip in the air."
verb
To go somewhere quickly for a short period of time.
"I'll just nip to the shops."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: pinch, sapidity, smack, savor, relish, tang, flavor, savour, flavour, Jap, shot, piquance