nimps
nimps · more nimps · most nimps
EasyEasy.
Meaning
1 senses(Northern England)Easy.
Origin
Origin uncertain. Probably from the plural of nimp (“a small piece, fragment, bit”), perhaOrigin uncertain. Probably from the plural of nimp (“a small piece, fragment, bit”), perhaps in a phrase those are nimps "those are small bits", hence "that's easy". If so then cognate with Scots nimp (“a very small piece”); both from or akin to Middle English nimpen (“to chew, gnaw, take a bite, nibble”), likely a blend of nim + nip. Compare also related English nimble (“agile, quick”).
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Forms
more nimps, most nimps| Comparative | more nimps Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most nimps Lesson |
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Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form