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Pronunciation: /nɪk/

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Definition of nick

verb

[no object, with adverbial of direction] Australian/NZ informal
  • go quickly or surreptitiously:they nicked across the road
  • (nick off) depart; go away: I got up and got dressed and nicked off

Origin:

late 19th century: probably a figurative use of nick1 in the sense 'to steal'

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