1. past tense of nick; made a small cut or notch in something
2. past tense of nick; stole something
Usage: British informal
3. past tense of nick; arrested someone
Usage: British informal

1. having small cuts or scratches

Examples

• I nicked my finger while chopping vegetables.
• The knife blade was nicked from hitting the cutting board.
• Someone nicked my bike from outside the shop.
• The police nicked the thief red-handed.
• The old table had a nicked surface from years of use.
• He accidentally nicked the paint while moving the furniture.
• The razor was too nicked to give a clean shave.