“Nicks” or “Nix”

nicks / nix are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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nicks n·IH·k·s

noun(British slang) a prison.
verbcut slightly, with a razor.
verbcut a nick into.
verbdivide or reset the tail muscles of.
verbmate successfully; of livestock.

nix n·IH·k·s

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“nicks”

…member after Nick shows him kindness.
…which represent glimpses of Nick's imagination.
…of 1977: Cheryl Ladd, Stevie Nicks, and Jacqueline Bisset
…Morrison and drawn by Manuel Gutiérrez.
…hoped to see Avery from afar.
…Bozeman as David Martin: Nick's father.
…cartoon creation, conscience, and imaginary friend.
Stevie Nicks, musician
…which proved to be very unsuccessful.
John I. Nicks (1822 Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New…

“nix”

Nix (or Nyx)
"Hope Chest" by Garth Nix
In Lirael, by Garth Nix, The Black Book of Bibliomancy,…
(Alonzo Babers, Sunder Nix, Willie Smith, Edwin Moses) 3:05.29
Patrick Nix – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
2011: Holger sacht nix (TV film)
…head boys basketball coach Danny Nix won his 500th game in…
…left field platoon with Laynce Nix, but slumped on offense and…
(Alonzo Babers, Sunder Nix, Willie Smith, Edwin Moses) 3:02.13
…alkenylchromium R–Cr(III)–X intermediate and regenerating Ni(II).

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