Stolen; also means arrested
Nicked
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.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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