Meaning of the word nippers in English

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nippers

US /ˈnɪp.ərz/
UK /ˈnɪp.əz/

Plural Noun

1.

small children (informal, British English)

Example:
The park was full of mums and their little nippers.
She's got three young nippers to look after.
2.

a tool for cutting or gripping, typically with two pivoted handles and two jaws

Example:
He used a pair of nippers to cut the wire.
These nippers are perfect for small, intricate work.
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