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/ˈnɪmbl̩/ · nim·ble
adjective
  1. Adept at taking or grasping Her nimble fingers picked the lock with ease.
  2. Quick and light in movement or action He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.
  3. Quick-witted and alert She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.
Did you know? The word 'nimble' has been used to describe the quick movements of animals, such as a nimble deer or a nimble rabbit, since the 14th century.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026