on the nick
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Engaged in theft.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “on the nick” mean?
Engaged in theft.
Is “on the nick” formal or informal?
on the nick is generally slang.
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