noun

Nikko

Nikko (noun) means a felt-tip marker pen, originally from the Nikko brand, used informally (especially in Australia) as a generic term for any similar pen. Example: “Someone's drawn all over the wall with a nikko.”

noun

A felt-tip marker pen, originally from the Nikko brand, used informally (especially in Australia) as a generic term for any similar pen.

"Someone's drawn all over the wall with a nikko."

How to use Nikko

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA felt-tip pen, used generically like "biro" for a ballpoint.

When to use it

Chiefly Australian informal usage.

Word forms

Nikkos plural

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Etymology

From the Nikko brand name, which became a generic term the way "biro" did for ballpoint pens.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Nikko” mean?

The word “Nikko” means a felt-tip marker pen, originally from the Nikko brand, used informally (especially in Australia) as a generic term for any similar pen. In plain terms, a felt-tip pen, used generically like "biro" for a ballpoint.

How do you use “Nikko” in a sentence?

Here is “Nikko” used in a sentence: “Someone's drawn all over the wall with a nikko.”

What part of speech is “Nikko”?

“Nikko” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Nikko?

"Nikko" (noun) means a felt-tip marker pen, originally from the Nikko brand, used informally (especially in Australia) as a generic term for any similar pen.