nimps

English

Etymology 1

Origin 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”).

Adjective

nimps (comparative more nimps, superlative most nimps)

  1. (Northern England) Easy.

Noun

nimps

  1. plural of nimp
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