nip vs small indefinite amount

small indefinite amount vs nip

nip and small indefinite amount both are nouns.

nip is a verb but small indefinite amount is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
nip	Yes	No	Yes	No
small indefinite amount	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, small indefinite amount is a hypernym of nip; that is, small indefinite amount is a word with a broader meaning than nip:

nip: a small drink of liquor
small indefinite amount: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude

Other hypernyms of nip include small indefinite quantity.

nip (noun)	small indefinite amount (noun)
a small sharp bite or snip	an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
a tart spicy quality
the property of being moderately cold
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
a small drink of liquor

nip (verb)	small indefinite amount (verb)
squeeze tightly between the fingers
sever or remove by pinching or snipping
give a small sharp bite to

Difference between nip and small indefinite amount

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