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Fast getting chilly (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nippy

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This clue might be a double definition.

'fast' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'chilly' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'getting' is the link.

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(Other definitions for nippy that I've seen before include "Rather cold" , "Slightly cold?" , "Sort of weather" , "Nimble; chilly" , "Quickly-moving" .)

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