Nicked

Nicked

NICKED /หˆnicked/ /nษชkt/
Verb General

Stolen; also means arrested

Example Sentences

"Someone nicked my bike!"
"He got nicked by the police."

Etymology & History

British slang for arrested or stolen. From 'nick' (catch, steal). 'Got nicked' means arrested. 'Nicked it from shop' means stole. Versatile British crime slang.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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