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   nix

   /nɪks/

   pronoun

   • 1. nothing: "apart from that, nix"

   exclamation

   • 1. expressing denial or refusal: "‘I owe you some money,’ ‘Nix, nix.’"

   verb

   • 1. put an end to; cancel: North American "he nixed the deal just before it was to be signed"

   Word Origin late 18th century (as a noun): from German, colloquial variant of nichts ‘nothing’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   The meaning of NIX is to refuse to accept or allow (something) : veto, reject. How to use nix in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNIX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Nix is a verb or noun that means to stop, prevent, or refuse something, or nothing or no. Learn how to use nix in sentences, see synonyms, and find out its origin and pronunciation.

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   If you nix something, you cancel or veto it. You might nix your little sister's plan to build a fire pit in the middle of the front yard. In North America, to nix something is to forbid or put an end to it.

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   Nix is a verb or noun that means to stop, prevent, or refuse something, or nothing or no. Learn how to use nix in different contexts, see synonyms, and find translations in Chinese and other languages.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNIX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Nix can be a verb, a noun, or a slang word, depending on the context. It can mean to reject, refuse, or forbid something, or to be nothing or no. It can also refer to a water sprite in German mythology.

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   Nix can mean nothing, a water spirit, or a verb to veto or refuse. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of nix in different contexts.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › nixnix - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 24, 2024 · nix has multiple meanings and origins in English and other languages. It can mean nothing, a water-spirit, a verb to reject or cancel, or an interjection to express negation.

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   All you need to know about "NIX" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › nix_intnix, int. & n.¹ meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    Nix is a colloquial interjection meaning 'beware' or 'look out', or a noun meaning 'nothing' or 'nobody'. It comes from the German word nix, meaning 'nothing'. See examples, quotations and related phrases.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnix verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb nix, which means to prevent something from happening by saying ‘no’ to it. See examples, synonyms and word origin of nix.