nick
🇺🇸
/nɪk/
🇬🇧
/nɪk/
noun
R
A slang term for a jail or police station.
She was questioned at the local nick.
R
A small cut or notch in something.
He had several nicks and scars on his cheeks.
verb
R
To make a small cut or notch in something.
I nicked my finger opening the tin.
R
To steal something.
Who nicked my pen?
R
To arrest someone.
I was nicked for speeding.
R
To go somewhere quickly.
I need to nick to the store before it closes.
translation
A slang term for a jail or police station.; A small cut or notch in something.
To make a small cut or notch in something.; To steal something.; To arrest someone.; To go somewhere quickly.
Word Forms
3rd Present
nicks
Past
nicked
Perfect
nicked
Progressive
nicking
Plural
nicks