Word: nippy
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: nip
py
Definition: parsimonious; excessively unwilling to spend
Morphemes:
Affix: nip
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To steal; especially to cut a purse.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".