nix¹ Definition
nix (niks)
noun pl. nix′es or nix′enik′sə
Gmc. Folklore a water sprite, usually small and of human or partly human form
Etymology: Ger nix, masc., nixe, fem. < OHG nihhus, sea beast, nicchussa, water sprite, akin to OE nicor, ON nykr, water sprite < Gmc *nik-, *nikwus-, water spirit < IE base *neigw-, to wash > Sans nḗnēkti, (he) washes
nix² Definition
☆ nix (niks)
adverb
- no
- not at all
Etymology: Ger nichts
- stop; don't do that
- I forbid, refuse, disagree, etc.
noun
- nothing
- refusal or rejection
transitive verb
to disapprove of or put a stop to
nix Usage Examples
Object
idea: But now, it seems, Kent County Council has nixed the idea.
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- ‹ nitty-gritty
- ‹ nitty
- ‹ nitrous oxide
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