nix

[nɪks]

nix Definition

• 1. to veto or reject something
• 2. nothing

Using nix: Examples

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

• Example

  The boss nixed the proposal.

• Example

  I'm afraid I have to nix your idea.

• Example

  The plan was nixed due to budget constraints.

• Example

  He gave a nix to the suggestion.

nix Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nix

• cancel
• deny
• reject
• nullify
• void

Antonyms for nix

• approve
• accept
• allow

Phrases with nix

• put the nix on

  to put an end to something; to stop something from happening

  Example

  The bad weather put the nix on our plans for a picnic.

• nix and nix

  nothing at all; zero

  Example

  After the stock market crash, he was left with nix and nix.

• nix in the bud

  to stop something before it can develop

  Example

  The teacher nipped the cheating in the bud by catching the student before they could cheat.

Origins of nix

from German 'nichts', meaning 'nothing'

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Summary: nix in Brief

'Nix' [nɪks] is a verb that means to veto or reject something, as in 'The boss nixed the proposal.' It can also be used as a noun to mean nothing, as in 'After the stock market crash, he was left with nix and nix.' The phrase 'put the nix on' means to put an end to something, while 'nix in the bud' means to stop something before it can develop.