Pronunciation: /nɪk/

Definitions of nick

noun a small cut or notch

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small nick on my phone screen.

A2 He accidentally got a nick on his new car.

B1 The chef used a sharp knife to make a small nick in the tomato.

B2 She noticed a tiny nick on the edge of the table.

C1 The antique vase had a delicate nick from years of use.

C2 The jeweler carefully repaired the nick in the diamond ring.

verb to make a small cut or notch in something

Example Sentences

A1 I nicked my finger while chopping vegetables.

A2 She accidentally nicked her car while parking in a tight spot.

B1 The thief managed to nick a few valuable items from the store.

B2 The sharp edge of the blade nicked the surface of the table.

C1 The skilled thief was able to nick the painting without setting off any alarms.

C2 The expert swordsman was able to nick his opponent's armor with a precise strike.

Examples of nick in a Sentence

formal Nick is a common nickname for the name Nicholas.

informal I heard Nick is throwing a party this weekend.

slang Hey, Nick is a cool dude, let's hang out with him.

figurative The nickname 'Nick' stuck with him since high school.

Grammatical Forms of nick

past tense

nicked

plural

nicks

comparative

nicker

superlative

nicked

present tense

nick

future tense

will nick

perfect tense

have nicked

continuous tense

is nicking

singular

nick

positive degree

nick

infinitive

to nick

gerund

nicking

participle

nicking

Origin and Evolution of nick

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'nick' originated from Middle English 'nik,' which came from Old English 'hnician' meaning to make a notch or incision.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nick' evolved to also mean a small cut or indentation, a critical moment or point, or to catch or apprehend someone in the act.