Nimble

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnɪmblÌ©/
• Rhymes: -ɪmbÉ™l

Origin

From Middle English nymel, nemel ("capable"), merger of Old English nǣmel ("receptive, quick to grasp") and Old English numol ("able to take, capable of holding"), both from niman ("to take") + -el, -ol (associative suffix). Compare German nehmen Gothic 𐌽𐌹𐌼𐌰𐌽, Old Norse nema ("to take"). More at nim.

Full definition of nimble

Adjective

1. Quick and light in movement or action.He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.
2. Quick-witted and alert.She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.