noun

nix

nihks

Nix (noun) means Nothing, zero. Example: “After the meeting, we had nix to show for it.”

noun

Nothing, zero.

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

verb

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

"The board nixed the proposal after a short discussion."

"They nixed the road trip when the weather turned bad."

intj

An exclamation meaning "no" or "not at all."

""Nix on that idea," she said flatly."

How to use nix

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInformal word for "nothing," or as a verb, to cancel or reject something.

When to use it

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

Common pairings

nix the plan nix an idea

Word forms

nixed past tense, nixes plural, nixes singular

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Etymology

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

Origin: German

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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