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nippers

noun

plural of nipper

as in boys

a male person who has not yet reached adulthood the little nipper can't quite reach the cabinet

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Recent Examples of nippers Loon Nippers Your nippers will quickly become your best fishing buddy. — Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025

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The boisterous, perhaps even hard-to-corral high school teenage boys would go silent.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Ryker Huther is tied for first with 66 for Circle Christian boys golf on the first day of the Titan Invitational.

— Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of boys

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In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Sky had a plan for Bake Off that would involve ditching spin-off series, including the professionals and kids’ versions.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of kids

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Other areas of concern are the library system's self-check-out kiosks, instances in which minor teenagers handle materials while working or volunteering at a branch, and platforms for loaning electronic materials, Adams said.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
The youth center has been a community staple for decades where children and teenagers turned for academic support and recreation.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

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