Verb (Past Tense) | Arrest / Theft
Encyclopedia of British Slang
NICKED
Verb (Past Tense) | Informal | Arrest / Theft
NICKED Pronunciation: /n?kt/ Part of Speech: Verb (Past Tense) Severity Level: Informal Category: Arrest / Theft
Definition
Nicked means arrested or stolen.
Usage
He got nicked. My bikes been nicked.
Assessment
Common casual term.
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