B2verbinformalcrime
US/nɪk/
UK/nɪk/
to steal something (British); also to cut something slightly
In context
Someone nicked my bike from outside the library.
Who nicked my pen? It was here a minute ago!
I nicked my finger while cutting the vegetables.
Words that go with nick
verb + noun
- nicked itI left my phone on the table and someone nicked it.
- nick yourselfCareful, don't nick yourself shaving.
- nick the skinThe razor nicked the skin on his chin.
verb + adverb
- get nickedPhones get nicked on busy buses.
verb + preposition
- nick fromHe nicked a few biscuits from the kitchen.