nips
nips
noun
Quick, sharp pinches or small, sudden bites.
"The puppy gave him playful nips."
verb
Goes somewhere quickly and for a short period.
"She often nips to the corner shop."
noun
Small measures of alcoholic spirits, often consumed quickly.
"He enjoys a few nips after work."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: pinch, sapidity, smack, savor, relish, tang, flavor, savour, flavour, Jap, shot, piquance