Meaning & Definition of Nick in English
English⟶
Nick
/nɪk/
noun
1. An impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
synonym:
- dent,
- ding,
- gouge,
- nick
2. (british slang) a prison
- "He's in the nick"
synonym:
- nick
3. A small cut
synonym:
- notch,
- nick,
- snick
verb
1. Cut slightly, with a razor
- "The barber's knife nicked his cheek"
synonym:
- nick,
- snick
2. Cut a nick into
synonym:
- nick,
- chip
3. Divide or reset the tail muscles of
- "Nick horses"
synonym:
- nick
4. Mate successfully
- Of livestock
synonym:
- nick
Examples of using
The doctor arrived in the nick of time.
Tom came just in the nick of time.
Tom got to the airport just in the nick of time.