nix

(eg. literature, rose, celtic )

nix  /ˈnɪks/ ? Meaning of "nix"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a quantity of no importance
  2. (v) command against

Synonym(s)

cipher, cypher, goose egg, nada, naught, nil

Usage(s):

  1. Members of the Clinton-appointed Parole Commission are said to have asked Justice Department officials to nix the FBI probe.
  2. The official word on cross-nursing is still nix.
  3. GE has spent millions on a public-relations and lobbying campaign to nix the plan, and CEO Jack Welch even went to Whitman personally.

Quotes

  1. "It is frustrating. I can't control the ball after I release it," said Wellemeyer. "I left a change-up up to Nix and he took advantage of it."
    on Jun 1, 2009 By: Todd Wellemeyer Source: USA Today

  2. "You get the sign, you're like, 'Did he really just give me that?'" Hafner said. "Then he tells you. You just have to time it right. When he starts going home, you take off. Nix put down a perfect bunt."
    on Jun 28, 2010 By: Travis Hafner Source: The Canadian Press

  3. "I was just trying to put a good swing on it," said Podsednik. "Nixey (Nix) has pretty good speed at second, so I'm just trying to pop one through the infield to get him around."
    on Aug 4, 2009 By: Scott Podsednik Source: USA Today

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