Nightly, a. Nocturnal.
Nightmare, n. Incubus.
Night-walker, n. Somnambulist, sleep-walker, noctambulist.
Nihilism, Nihility, n. Nothingness, nothing, non-existence, nonentity, nullity.
Nimble, a. Agile, lively, brisk, active, smart, quick, spry, ready, alert, sprightly, swift, light, expeditious, speedy, prompt, expert.
Nimble-fingered, a. Dexterous, deft, adroit, expert, skilful.
Nimble-footed, a. Fleet, fast, swift.
Nimbleness, n. Briskness, smartness, agility, spryness, alertness, activity, sprightliness, celerity, speed, swiftness.
Nimble-witted, a. Quick-witted, ready.
Nimbus, n.
- 1. Halo.
- 2. Raincloud.
Nincompoop, n. Fool, blockhead, dunce, simpleton (colloq.).
Ninekiller, n. Shrike, butcher-bird (Lanius septentrionalis).
Ninepins, n. pl. Skittles.
Ninny, n. [A contr. for Nincompoop.] Simpleton, fool, blockhead, dunce.
Nip, v. a.
- 1. Pinch, compress, squeeze, gripe.
- 2. Clip, cut off, sever.
- 3. Blast, destroy, ruin, frost.
- 4. Benumb, chill.
- 5. Bite, vex.
Nip, n.
- 1. Pinch, bite.