nix

19 synonyms for nix, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Nothing, zero.

Synonyms

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

nothing zero

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

zip null forbid veto prohibit nil

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

nada cipher aught zilch zippo cypher naught disallow goose egg interdict proscribe

Nothing, zero.

“After the meeting, we had nix to show for it.”

nothing zero zip null forbid veto prohibit nil nada cipher aught zilch zippo cypher naught disallow goose egg interdict proscribe

To reject, cancel, or put a stop to something.

“The board nixed the proposal after a short discussion.”

interdict veto proscribe forbid prohibit disallow

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

nix the plan nix an idea

Casual and conversational — common in headlines and spoken English, not formal writing.

From German nix, a colloquial shortening of nichts ("nothing").

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What does “nix” mean?

The word “nix” means nothing, zero. In plain terms, informal word for "nothing," or as a verb, to cancel or reject something.

How do you pronounce “nix”?

“Nix” is pronounced nihks (/nɪks/ in IPA).

How do you use “nix” in a sentence?

Here is “nix” used in a sentence: “After the meeting, we had nix to show for it.”

What part of speech is “nix”?

Depending on how it is used, “nix” can be a noun, a verb and an intj.

Where does the word “nix” come from?

The word “nix” comes from German. From German nix, a colloquial shortening of nichts ("nothing").

How many meanings does “nix” have?

“Nix” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: nothing, zero.

86 eighty-six ixnay mox nix

nothing zero zip null forbid veto prohibit nil nada cipher proscribe interdict