adj
nicked
nihkt
Nicked (adj) means having small cuts or notches. Example: “The knife had a nicked blade after years of use.”
adj
1
Having small cuts or notches.
"The knife had a nicked blade after years of use."
2
British slang for stolen.
"He was selling nicked goods out of the back of his van."
3
British slang for arrested by the police.
"He got nicked for driving without insurance."
How to use nicked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPast tense/adjective form of nick — cut, stolen, or arrested depending on context.
When to use it
The stolen/arrested senses are informal British English.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more nicked
- Superlative
- most nicked
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Etymology
From nick plus the past-tense ending -ed.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for nicked
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What does “nicked” mean?
The word “nicked” means having small cuts or notches. In plain terms, past tense/adjective form of nick — cut, stolen, or arrested depending on context.
How do you pronounce “nicked”?
“Nicked” is pronounced nihkt (/nɪkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “nicked” in a sentence?
Here is “nicked” used in a sentence: “The knife had a nicked blade after years of use.”
What is another word for “nicked”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nicked” include notchy.
What part of speech is “nicked”?
“Nicked” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “nicked” have?
“Nicked” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having small cuts or notches.
