Definitions

1. noun

a small cut or mark in the surface of something, especially the skin

“The knife left a small nick in the wood table.”

2. noun

a small amount of something, especially money

“She earned just a nick in the form of a small tip for her services.”

3. noun

a person who steals or secretly takes small amounts of money or goods

“The store owner suspected that the shoplifter was just a common nick.”

4. verb

to make a small cut or mark in something, especially the skin

“She nicked her finger while cutting the glass.”

5. verb

to remove or take a small amount of something, especially money

“He nicked a few dollars from the cash register.”

6. verb

to give or pay a small amount of money to someone

“He nicked the waitress a few dollars for her good service.”

7. verb

to steal or secretly take small amounts of money or goods

“She was caught nicking from the store and got fired.”