nipper (in this context).
English translation: dip into
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20 mins confidence: 
dip into Explanation: alternatively: pick at sip nibble at Basically, it means to have tiny bits of something, e.g. have a tiny sip of a very hot drink, or eat a couple of peanuts from a bowl etc. However, it could also mean to 'pinch' or 'nip' something. Your context is not really clear enough to say whether it is one or the other... |
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