nicking

[nik-ing]

nicking Definition

• 1. to make a small cut or notch in something
• 2. to steal something

Using nicking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nicking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was nicking apples from the neighbor's tree.

• Example

  The thief was caught nicking a watch from the store.

• Example

  She accidentally nicked her finger while chopping vegetables.

nicking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nicking

• notching
• snicking
• pinching
• stealing
• thieving
• cutting

Phrases with nicking

• nick of time

  at the last possible moment

  Example

  He arrived at the airport in the nick of time and caught his flight.

• nick and dime

  to deal with minor, insignificant details

  Example

  I don't want to spend all day nicking and diming over every little thing.

• nick someone for something

  to charge or arrest someone for a crime or offense

  Example

  The police finally nicked him for the robbery.

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Summary: nicking in Brief

'Nicking' is a verb that means to make a small cut or notch in something or to steal something. It can be used in phrases like 'nick of time,' meaning at the last possible moment, and 'nick someone for something,' meaning to charge or arrest someone for a crime or offense.