Definition of nick

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • nick is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • nick is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • nick is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of nick


  • a small cut (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. notch
    2. snick
  • cut a nick into (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. chip
  • cut slightly, with a razor (verb)

    Examples

    1. The barber's knife nicked his cheek

    Synonyms

    1. snick
  • an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dent
    2. ding
    3. gouge
  • (British slang) a prison (noun)

    Examples

    1. he's in the nick
  • divide or reset the tail muscles of (verb)

    Examples

    1. nick horses
  • mate successfully; of livestock (verb)

See definition of nick in Merriam Webster