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Fast, but cold (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nippy

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This might be a double definition.

'fast' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'cold' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

'but' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for nippy that I've seen before include "Slightly cold?" , "Fast - cold" , "progressing rapidly" , "Cold - nimble" , "Nimble; chilly" .)

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