adj

nicked

nihkt

Nicked (adj) means having small cuts or notches. Example: “The knife had a nicked blade after years of use.”

adj

Having small cuts or notches.

"The knife had a nicked blade after years of use."

British slang for stolen.

"He was selling nicked goods out of the back of his van."

British slang for arrested by the police.

"He got nicked for driving without insurance."

How to use nicked

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

more nicked comparative, most nicked superlative

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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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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