English · Slang Attested

nim

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Meaning · English

To filch, steal, pilfer.

Where it’s used: Used American English

They'll question Mars, and, by his look, Detect who 'twas that nimm'd a cloak;

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “nim” mean?

To filch, steal, pilfer.

Is “nim” formal or informal?

nim is generally archaic, slang.

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