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noun

ˈnik How to pronounce nick (audio)
Definition of nicknext
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as in chip
a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface I made a nick in the frame when I accidentally dropped it

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as in jail
British slang a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody the blokes at the pub traded stories of nights spent in the nick after having lifted too many pints

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as in shape
British a state of being or fitness the princess is in excellent nick these days

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nick

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verb

British slang
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep that lorry was a piece of rubbish, I don't know why anyone would want to nick it

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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law a petty thief who was always getting nicked for picking the pockets of tourists outside Buckingham Palace

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Recent Examples of nick
Noun
During construction, floorboards were left exposed to develop nicks and dents. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026 The handle comes with one original Athena Club cartridge, which has a skin guard to prevent nicks and a hyaluronic acid serum strip. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
Verb
Leven Rambin is recovering after a doctor accidentally nicked her aorta while performing her endometriosis surgery. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026 To promote growth, nick the hard seeds and soak them overnight before planting at the base of a trellis. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nick
  1. chip
  2. jail
  3. shape
  4. steal
  5. arrest
  6. slit
  7. prison
  8. condition
Noun
  • Following the successful first model, this iteration will feature binned A19 Pro chips, repurposed from iPhone 17 Pro production, which dictates its release timeline as chip stock accumulates.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Nvidia would supply computing hardware through the chip arrangement instead of directly funding construction.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • Children taken into state care because the parents are sitting in jail unconvicted.
    — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The ex-wife of Detroit rapper Eminem was sent to jail on Thursday after there were multiple bond violations, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of jail
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  • Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • They were asked to press high, in the first half particularly, leaving a 4-2-4 shape with little midfield cover.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shape
Verb
  • Winona decided not to replace their cameras after several were stolen.
    — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In February, a police officer pulled over a Chevrolet Tahoe based on a false positive by a Flock Safety license plate reader that reported the plate stolen.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • The teen did not realize his mother and brother were dead until after he was arrested, his defense attorney, Debra DeWitt, told WCVB.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for allegedly slashing several cars' tires in a Camarillo neighborhood earlier this week.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Its stretchy, lightweight fabric and slits that reach above the knee keep you cool and comfortable.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • The rapper, born Kentrell Gaulden, was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison with credit for time served dating back to at least May 2024.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Clancy, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder, could face life in prison if convicted.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of prison
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  • One owner of an EFL club, who spoke to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, was more pessimistic.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The last three Democratic presidents inherited terrible economic conditions and had to spend to rescue the country from soaring joblessness, the housing crisis and the pandemic, respectively.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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