nipping
nip-ping
verb
Lightly biting, pinching, or stinging, often causing a sharp sensation.
"The cold wind was nipping my ears."
verb
Going somewhere quickly or for a short, brief visit.
"I'm just nipping to the shops."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: pungent, barbed, biting, sarcastic, mordacious, frosty, nippy, snappy, cold, crisp