Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Nick

What does it mean?

To steal something (informal British slang).

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?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

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.