frostnip en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfɹɒst.nɪp/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈfɹɔst.nɪp/ (General-American)
- (US) audio
- /ˈfɹɑst.nɪp/ (cot-caught-merger)
Etymology
From frost + nip.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The first stage of frostbite, involving paling or reddening, numbness, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| frostnips | Number=Plur | lexicographic |