1. making a small cut or notch in something
2. stealing something
Usage: British informal
3. arresting or catching someone
Usage: British informal

Examples

• He was nicking the wood with his knife to mark measurements.
• The razor was nicking his skin during the shave.
• Someone’s been nicking bikes from the school parking lot.
• The police ended up nicking the suspect after a brief chase.
• She accidentally kept nicking herself while learning to use the new kitchen knife.
• They caught him nicking candy from the corner store.