nix

¹

[ niks ]

noun

1. nothing.

verb (used with object)

1. to veto; refuse to agree to; prohibit:

   The VP of Publishing nixed the project.

adverb

1. no ¹( def 1 ).

interjection

1. Archaic. (used as an exclamation, especially of warning):

   Nix, the cops!

nix

²

[ niks ]

noun

, plural nix·es.

1. (in Germanic folklore) a water spirit that draws its victims into its underwater home.

nix

¹

/ nɪks /

noun

1. German myth a male water sprite, usually unfriendly to humans

nix

²

/ nɪks /

sentence substitute

1. another word for no 1
2. be careful! watch out!

noun

1. a rejection or refusal
2. nothing at all

verb

1. tr to veto, deny, reject, or forbid (plans, suggestions, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of nix¹

First recorded in 1780–90; from German, variant of nichts “nothing”

Origin of nix²

1825–35; < German Nix, Old High German nihhus; cognate with Old English nicor water monster, Old Norse nykr, Norwegian nøkk, Swedish näck; compare Sanskrit nenekti (he) washes

Word History and Origins

Origin of nix¹

C19: from German Nixe nymph or water spirit, from Old High German nihhus; related to Old English nicor sea monster

Origin of nix²

C18: from German, colloquial form of nichts nothing

Example Sentences

Because they were implemented unilaterally, moreover, Biden could nix them with the stroke of a pen.

From Los Angeles Times

Bo Nix is playing out of his mind, and Denver’s defense is playing really well.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, some homeless advocates say they’ve seen a dramatic shift in the last year, as elected officials nix or stall affordable housing projects that had already secured competitive state funding.

From Los Angeles Times

Denver look to have found their franchise quarterback if rookie Bo Nix continues his recent form.

From BBC

Nix tossed four touchdowns as the Broncos battered Atlanta 38-6 to improve to 6-5.

From BBC