nip at

nip at someone or something

to bite at someone or something. The dog nipped at the visitor, but didn't cause any real harm. A small dog nipped at my heels.

1. To grab and pinch or bite: The fish nipped at our feet when we walked in the pond.

2. To bite or sting with the cold: The wind was nipping at our nose.

3. To sip some drink, often alcoholic, in small amounts: They were caught nipping at the whiskey again.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Pollock	['pɔlək]
Cathrin	KAHT-reen	German
Paris (1)	PER-is (English), PAR-is (English)	Greek Mythology
Itala	-	Italian
Anatole	-	French
Barney	BAHR-nee	English