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nicked

 

[ nษชkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal theft

To nick means to steal something in a casual or informal way. This term is often used in British English and can refer to minor theft or shoplifting.

Synonyms

lift, pinch, rob, steal

Examples of usage

  • He nicked a chocolate bar from the store.
  • They nicked laptops during the burglary.
  • I nicked his idea for the project.
Context #2 | Verb

to cut

To nick can also refer to making a small cut or notch in something. This usage is more related to physical actions, such as cutting skin or materials.

Synonyms

cut, notch, score

Examples of usage

  • He nicked his finger while chopping vegetables.
  • The painter nicked the surface of the wood.
  • She nicked the paper while trying to tear it.

Translations

Translations of the word "nicked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roubado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคฐเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestohlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dicuri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบั€ะฐะดะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukradziony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›—ใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท volรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงalฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋‚œ๋‹นํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุฑูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukradenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukradnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ukraden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stoliรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤŸurlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ robado

Etymology

The word 'nick' has its roots in the late Middle English 'nikken', which meant to cut or make a small indentation. It is believed to be of uncertain origin but may have connections to similar words in Old English and other Germanic languages. Over time, 'nick' evolved in its usage, particularly in British slang, to denote the act of stealing, especially in a casual, non-serious manner. The transformation of the word reflects cultural shifts and the development of informal language. By the 19th century, the colloquial use of 'nick' to mean 'steal' became more widespread, highlighting the playful and somewhat light-hearted approach to the concept of theft in certain social contexts. Today, the term is commonly recognized in various English-speaking regions, especially in the UK, and has maintained its informal and sometimes humorous connotation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,605, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.