noun
nix
nihks
Nix (noun) means Nothing, zero. Example: “After the meeting, we had nix to show for it.”
noun
1
Nothing, zero.
"After the meeting, we had nix to show for it."
verb
1
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
1
An exclamation meaning "no" or "not at all."
""Nix on that idea," she said flatly."
How to use nix
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- nixes
- Third person singular
- nixes
- Past tense
- nixed
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Etymology
From German nix, a colloquial shortening of nichts ("nothing").
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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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