Gary Moore

I came in touch with music at an early age. My father was a show band promoter, who took me along as a little nipper of five and put me up on the stage with the musicians to sing.

Irish Musician

Geraldine Viswanathan

I was never a nipper; I was so uncool. I was way too unfit to be a nipper.

Australian Actress

Used in casual conversation, not for formal writing or speeches.

Colloquial Use

Commonly refers to boys, but can be used for any small child.

Gender Specific

Though informal, it often expresses affection or fondness.

Affectionate Tone

Refers to tools designed for specific tasks, like cutting wires or nails.

Precise Use

Nippers are usually smaller and for fine work, not all pliers are nippers.

Not General Pliers

Using 'nippers' instead of 'pliers' may confuse in non-technical conversations.

Care with Terms

 consequences aren't they there are no roads there's no access nippers are defensive I think the most important thing about them is they are incredibly powerful