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Nicked

/nɪkt/

To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.

📖 Definitions of "Nicked"

verb
  1. 1

    To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.

    "I nicked myself while I was shaving."

  2. 2

    To fit into or suit, as by a correspondence of nicks; to tally with.

  3. 3

    To make a cut at the side of the face.

  4. 4

    To steal.

    "Someone’s nicked my bike!"

verb
  1. 1

    To give or call (someone) by a nickname; to style.

adjective
  1. 1

    Having one or more nicks; notched.

  2. 2

    Stolen.

  3. 3

    Captured (by police); arrested.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Nicked"

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WordDefinition
chipverb(transitive) To chop or cut into small pieces.
notchverb(transitive) To cut a notch in (something).
snickverb(cricket) To hit (the ball) with the edge of the bat, causing a slight deflection.
gougeverb(transitive) To make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping with or as if with a gouge.
dentverb(transitive) To impact something, producing a dent.
cutverb(chiefly transitive) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.
slicedThat has been cut into slices.
pittedverb(of fruit) Having had the pits removed.
jacked(slang) Strong and/or muscled.
stolennounThat has been stolen.
flown(theater) Suspended in the flies.
piquedAnnoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.
bittenThat has received a bite.
priedverb(intransitive) To peer closely and curiously, especially at something closed or not public.
robbedverb(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.
stungfeeling sharp psychological pain
notchynounCharacterized by having notches.
gimped(informal) Crippled, injured; damaged as to awkwardly impede function.
knobbedHaving a knob or knobs.
knagged(obsolete) Having protuberances, knobs or knots

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