Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Nicked

What does it mean?

Stolen; or arrested (context).

Is it positive or negative?

Negative.

When do you use it?

Use it when something gets stolen or someone is arrested.

Examples

Example 1: That idea sounds very nicked to me.

Example 2: He was a bit nicked after the long trip.

Question for you

When would you use "Nicked" in real life?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Nicked usually means stolen or arrested in British English. We can practise those meanings in online lessons. For the base verb, see nick. Find out more here.