nimps

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English

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Etymology 1

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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

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nimps (comparative more nimps, superlative most nimps)

  1. (Northern England) Easy.

Etymology 2

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Noun

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nimps

  1. plural of nimp