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- [niks]
- /nɪks/
- /nɪks/
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- [niks]
- /nɪks/
Definitions of nix word
- abbreviation NIX nothing. 1
- adverb nix no1 (def 1). 1
- verb with object nix to veto; refuse to agree to; prohibit: to nix the project. 1
- noun plural nix (in Germanic folklore) a water spirit that draws its victims into its underwater home. 1
- noun nix Expressing denial or refusal. 1
- transitive verb nix forbid, say no to 1
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Origin of nix
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < German: variant of nichts nothing
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Parts of speech for Nix
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nix popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
nix usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nix
noun nix
adverb nix
- not by any means — in no way, by no method
- not at all — in no way, to no extent
- nope — no1 (def 1).
- by no means — on no account; in no way
- no way — refusal
verb nix
- forbid — to command (a person) not to do something, have something, etc., or not to enter some place: to forbid him entry to the house.
- take apart — into pieces or parts; to pieces: to take a watch apart; an old barn falling apart from decay.
- decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- turn one's back on — the rear part of the human body, extending from the neck to the lower end of the spine.
adjective nix
- nihil — nil; nothing
Antonyms for nix
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