Synonyms for pinching
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of one who or that which pinches.
Forms
- Plural
- pinchings → nippings, sharps, thefts…
Example sentences
- nipping I left my pen in the dorm. I'm just nipping back to get it.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pinching | rising | |
| nipping | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- sharp1, theft1
- 7 letters
- nipping2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (nipping2 = 2 syllables).