nipper
nounUK /ˈnɪp.ər/
US /ˈnɪp.ɚ/
A nipper is a young child.
The little nipper ran across the playground laughing.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tool with pincers used for gripping or cutting small things.
He used a pair of nippers to pull out the nail.
3. A crab's or lobster's claw that pinches.
The crab raised its nipper and snapped at the seaweed.
4. A person or animal that nips or bites quickly.
That puppy is a real nipper when he gets excited.