Nix: meaning, definitions and examples

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nix

 

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Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

To nix something means to put an end to it or to reject it. This term is often used in everyday conversation when someone decides not to proceed with a plan or idea. It can imply a refusal or a cancellation. The term conveys a sense of finality in the decision-making process. It's commonly heard in various contexts, including business and casual scenarios.

Synonyms

abort, cancel, reject, stop

Examples of usage

  • We decided to nix the project due to budget constraints.
  • She nixed the idea of going out tonight.
  • The committee nixed the proposal after much discussion.
Context #2 | Noun

informal usage

Nix can also be used as a noun referring to a rejection or cancellation. It's a colloquial term often used to describe a situation where something has been disallowed or set aside. In conversation, it can denote a firm refusal or a negative outcome. The usage of 'nix' in this way is also informal and widely recognized in various regions.

Synonyms

negative, no, refusal

Examples of usage

  • The plan got a nix from management.
  • His suggestion received a nix during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "nix" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nix

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัƒะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nix

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nix

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nix

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹‰์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nix

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nix

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐผๅ…‹ๆ–ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nix

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nix

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nix

Etymology

The term 'nix' originated from the German word 'nichts', which means 'nothing'. It was adopted into English slang in the early 20th century, primarily in the United States. Its informal usage has ties to the German immigrant communities in America, who used it to express negation. The term gained popularity in American English during the 1960s and has since become a staple in casual conversation. 'Nix' reflects a cultural blend of languages and has evolved to convey decisive rejection or cancellation in various contexts, demonstrating the dynamism of language and the influence of social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,254, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.