Nick — synonyms, definition

1. nick (Noun) Brit, informal

check chip cleavage dent depression dimple ding dint dot gash hack indentation jag jug line mark notch peck quod scrape • • •

nick (Noun) — An impression in a surface (as made by a blow).

nick (Noun) — A small cut.

nick (Noun) — (informal) condition.

nick (Noun) — (slang) a prison.

blemish cut cutting defect mar prison prison house dig

2. nick (Verb) Brit, informal

abstract apprehend arrest cabbage collar cop cut dent filch gouge hook indent itch lift mar nab nail nobble pick up pilfer • • •

nick (Verb) — Cut slightly, with a razor. ex. "The barber's knife nicked his cheek"

nick (Verb) — Cut a nick into.

nick (Verb) — Divide or reset the tail muscles of. ex. "nick horses"

nick (Verb) — Mate successfully; of livestock.

nick (Verb) — Take into custody.

nick (Verb) — Make off with belongings of others.

alter change clutch copulate couple cut mate modify pair prehend seize steal