How Do You Spell NICKING?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪkɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "nicking" is based on the pronunciation of the word. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈnɪkɪŋ/, where the first syllable "nick" starts with the consonant sound /n/ and is followed by the vowel sound /ɪ/. The second syllable "ing" starts with the vowel sound /ɪ/ and ends with the consonant sound /ŋ/. The word "nicking" can be used to mean making a small cut or nick in something or stealing something.

NICKING Meaning and Definition

  1. Nicking is a verb that can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. In general, it refers to the act of making a small, shallow cut or incision on something. It can also be associated with stealing or removing something quickly and discreetly.

    In the context of physical injury, nicking can refer to accidentally cutting or scraping the skin while handling sharp objects. For example, a person could accidentally nick their finger while chopping vegetables with a knife. In this sense, nicking implies a minor injury that causes a small cut or scratch.

    Furthermore, nicking can have a more figurative meaning related to theft or removing something illicitly. For instance, someone might be accused of nicking money from a cash register, implying that they stole it discreetly and without getting caught. Similarly, nicking can be used to describe the removal of an object without permission or awareness, such as nicking a wallet from a pocket.

    Overall, nicking encompasses the actions of making a small cut, injuring oneself accidentally, or surreptitiously stealing or removing something. Its specific connotation depends on the context in which it is used, but it generally refers to a swift and often inconspicuous action.

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Etymology of NICKING

The word "nicking" comes from the Middle English word "niken", which means "to cut". It is derived from the Old English word "hnīcian", which also means "to cut". The Old English word is related to Middle Low German "nicken" and Middle Dutch "knicken", both of which also mean "to cut". The word has since evolved to have various meanings, such as "to make a small incision", "to steal", or "to capture".

Similar spelling words for NICKING

Plural form of NICKING is NICKINGS

Conjugate verb Nicking

CONDITIONAL

I would nick
we would nick
you would nick
he/she/it would nick
they would nick

FUTURE

I will nick
we will nick
you will nick
he/she/it will nick
they will nick

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have nicked
we will have nicked
you will have nicked
he/she/it will have nicked
they will have nicked

PAST

I nicked
we nicked
you nicked
he/she/it nicked
they nicked

PAST PERFECT

I had nicked
we had nicked
you had nicked
he/she/it had nicked
they had nicked

PRESENT

I nick
we nick
you nick
he/she/it nicks
they nick

PRESENT PERFECT

I have nicked
we have nicked
you have nicked
he/she/it has nicked
they have nicked
I am nicking
we are nicking
you are nicking
he/she/it is nicking
they are nicking
I was nicking
we were nicking
you were nicking
he/she/it was nicking
they were nicking
I will be nicking
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you will be nicking
he/she/it will be nicking
they will be nicking
I have been nicking
we have been nicking
you have been nicking
he/she/it has been nicking
they have been nicking
I had been nicking
we had been nicking
you had been nicking
he/she/it had been nicking
they had been nicking
I will have been nicking
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you will have been nicking
he/she/it will have been nicking
they will have been nicking
I would have nicked
we would have nicked
you would have nicked
he/she/it would have nicked
they would have nicked
I would be nicking
we would be nicking
you would be nicking
he/she/it would be nicking
they would be nicking
I would have been nicking
we would have been nicking
you would have been nicking
he/she/it would have been nicking
they would have been nicking

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