Pronunciation: /nɪks/
noun a refusal or veto
A1 I asked for extra cheese on my pizza, but they put a nix on it.
A2 The teacher put a nix on using cell phones in class.
B1 The company decided to put a nix on all unnecessary expenses.
B2 The government put a nix on the construction of the new highway.
C1 The board of directors voted to put a nix on the merger deal.
C2 The CEO personally put a nix on the controversial marketing campaign.
verb to veto or reject something
A1 I nixed the idea of going to the beach because it was raining.
A2 She nixed the plan to watch a movie and suggested going for a hike instead.
B1 The team nixed the proposal for a new project due to budget constraints.
B2 After much debate, they nixed the idea of relocating the company headquarters.
C1 The board of directors nixed the merger deal after reviewing the financial projections.
C2 The government nixed the controversial policy change following public outcry.
formal The proposal to increase funding was ultimately nixed by the board of directors.
informal I tried to convince them to go to the beach, but they nixed the idea.
slang I was planning on going out tonight, but my parents totally nixed that.
figurative She decided to nix any negative thoughts and focus on the positive instead.
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