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Aug 9, 2023 · Meaning: To steal; or a state of disrepair; or a police station. Origin: Possibly derived from Old English “hnecan” meaning to slay or take someone’s life. Usage: “Someone nicked my bike.” or “My phone’s in the nick.” or “He’s down at the nick.”.
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A monster online slang dictionary of the rich colourful language we call slang... all from a British perspective, with new slang added every month. A brief essay outlining the parameters of this dictionary and information on slang can be read in the slang introduction which, to avoid disappointment, I'd recommend reading before suggesting slang for inclusion in the dictionary.
The Queen’s English is spoken in London and Southern England. Here are some of the most common slang words and phrases used by people from those regions. Slang word/phrase. Meaning. Example sentence. Bloke. A man or guy. I saw that bloke you were talking to yesterday. Bloody.
The earliest known use of the noun Quincy is in the 1950s. OED's earliest evidence for Quincy is from 1958, in the Times (London). From a proper name. Etymons: proper name Quincy. See etymology.
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