nick


Definition: Meaning of, nick in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / nɪk /

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nick nicks
  1. in the nick of time just before it is too late, or just before something bad happens
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  2. in good nick/in bad nick etc British English informal in good condition or in bad condition
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  3. [countable] a very small cut made on the edge or surface of something
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  4. the nick British English informal a POLICE STATION
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
nick nicked nicked
Present Participle Third Person Singular
nicking nicks
[transitive]
  1. British English informal to steal something [=  pinch, steal]
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  2. to make a small cut in the surface or edge of something, usually by accident
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  3. British English informal if the police nick you, they catch you and charge you with a crime [=  arrest]
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nick used in phrases

  • Nick Clegg (noun)
    1. born in 1967 british politician, leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2007 and deputy Prime Minister in the coalition government from May 2010
  • Old Nick (noun)
    1. the Devil
  • Saint Nick (noun)
    1. the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
  • in the nick of time (adverb)
    1. at the last possible moment
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nick used in phrasal verbs

  • nick off (phrasal verb)
    1. to go away, or to leave
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