Nixing: meaning, definitions and examples

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nixing

 

[ nษชksษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

slang usage

To nix something means to put an end to it or to reject it. It is often used in informal contexts to describe the act of canceling plans, ideas, or proposals. The term indicates a decisive and often abrupt disapproval.

Synonyms

abort, cancel, disallow, reject

Examples of usage

  • They decided to nix the project after reviewing the budget.
  • I am thinking about nixing my trip this weekend.
  • She nixed the idea of having a party at her house.

Translations

Translations of the word "nixing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cancelamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฆเฅเคฆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Streichung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembatalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐััƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anulowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒณใ‚ปใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท annulation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cancelaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ทจ์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู„ุบุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zruลกenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zruลกenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ๆถˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklic

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afnรกm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™ฤŸv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cancelaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'nix' has its origins in the early 20th century, derived from the German word 'nix', which means 'nothing'. It began to appear in American slang around the 1920s. The use of 'nix' in the context of canceling or rejecting something gained popularity over the years, integrating itself into informal speech. It is commonly associated with negation or cancellation, serving as a quick and effective way to express disapproval. Over time, 'nixing' became widely recognized in both casual conversation and more formal discussions, particularly in American English. Its versatility as a slang term has allowed it to resonate with a broad audience, making it a staple in modern vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,239, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.