Nix
verb
To stop, prevent or refuse to accept or admit.
The committee nixed the proposal for hiking.
Often appears as...
- nix a plan
- nix a proposal
Usage tips
Informal
noun
Nothing.
I asked for their help, but they gave me nix.
Often appears as...
- gave me nix
- heard nix
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A female water spirit in Germanic folklore and myth.
The nix lured men into the depths of the lake with her enchanting song.
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To stop, prevent or refuse to accept or admit.
The committee nixed the proposal for hiking.
Often appears as...
- nix a plan
- nix a proposal
Usage tips
Informal
noun
Nothing.
I asked for their help, but they gave me nix.
Often appears as...
- gave me nix
- heard nix
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A female water spirit in Germanic folklore and myth.
The nix lured men into the depths of the lake with her enchanting song.
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
Used to express prohibition, denial, or refusal, usually in a negative or unwelcoming context.
He wanted to go out, but I had to nix that idea.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Rejection
Can be used in formal situations like meetings or official documents to indicate a strong 'no'.
The board nixed the merger with a unanimous vote.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
Even in formal settings, using 'nix' can make the tone feel more casual or conversational.
We'll have to nix this agenda item due to time constraints.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
Used to express prohibition, denial, or refusal, usually in a negative or unwelcoming context.
He wanted to go out, but I had to nix that idea.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Rejection
Can be used in formal situations like meetings or official documents to indicate a strong 'no'.
The board nixed the merger with a unanimous vote.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
Even in formal settings, using 'nix' can make the tone feel more casual or conversational.
We'll have to nix this agenda item due to time constraints.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Negative
Used to express prohibition, denial, or refusal, usually in a negative or unwelcoming context.
He wanted to go out, but I had to nix that idea.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Rejection
Can be used in formal situations like meetings or official documents to indicate a strong 'no'.
The board nixed the merger with a unanimous vote.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
Even in formal settings, using 'nix' can make the tone feel more casual or conversational.
We'll have to nix this agenda item due to time constraints.
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Safari Live - Day 59 PIPE...
ok it's and it's also not that lyrics I know don't worry in case you think Oh hyena oh you know where are you running to shall we shall we run with you fly Wayans I'm just gonna dry the car very slowly nix the high unit as it walks
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 59 PIPE...
ok it's and it's also not that lyrics I know don't worry in case you think Oh hyena oh you know where are you running to shall we shall we run with you fly Wayans I'm just gonna dry the car very slowly nix the high unit as it walks
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