Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English
Nick
What does it mean?
To steal something (informal British slang).
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Is it positive or negative?
Negative.
When do you use it?
When joking or talking casually about theft.
Examples
Example 1: Someone nicked my sandwich from the fridge!
Example 2: He was caught nicking sweets from the shop.
Question for you
Have you ever had something nicked?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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Nick can mean steal, a police station, or to pinch something, so context is key. We can go over all three in online lessons. The past form is nicked. Find out more here.
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