Nixing: meaning, definitions and examples
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nixing
[ nษชksษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น cancelamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฆเฅเคฆ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Streichung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembatalan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะฐััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ anulowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฃใณใปใซ
๐ซ๐ท annulation
๐ช๐ธ cancelaciรณn
๐น๐ท iptal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ทจ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุบุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ zruลกenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zruลกenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆถ
๐ธ๐ฎ preklic
๐ฎ๐ธ afnรกm
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lษฤv
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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