1. A mild form of frostbite affecting the skin, typically causing redness, numbness, or slight blistering without permanent tissue damage.
Usage: Medical/health context; Less severe than frostbite

Examples

• After playing outside in the snow for hours, the child developed frostnip on her cheeks.
• The hiker's ears showed signs of frostnip from the extreme cold at high altitude.
• Frostnip can usually be treated by gradually warming the affected area.
• Unlike severe frostbite, frostnip does not result in permanent scarring or tissue loss.
• The skier noticed frostnip on his nose and decided to go inside to warm up.