Nixname詞源 1/nɪks/

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  astronomynatural-sciencesOne of the moons of Pluto (named 21 June 2006.)

Nixname詞源 2

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  A surname originating as a patronymic.

Nixname詞源 3

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  ball-gamesgameshobbiesWellington Phoenix FC (a football club based in Wellington, New Zealand competing in the Australian A-League)

nixnoun詞源 1/nɪks/

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  Nothing.

  • "That's a clean lift from Kipling—or is it Conan Doyle? Anyway, I've read something just like it before. Say, kid, guess what these magazine guys get for a full page ad.? Nix. That's just like a woman. Three thousand straight. Fact."
  • "I can take you down, Miss Conover, but I cannot take Mr. Hawksley. When the boss gives me an order I obey it—if I possibly can. On the day the boss tells me you can go strolling, I'll give you the key to the city. Until then, nix! No use arguing, Mr. Hawksley."

nixverb詞源 1/nɪks/

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  To make something become nothing; to reject or cancel.

  • Nix the last order – the customer walked out.
  • Sticks Nix Hick Pix [headline]
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  To destroy or eradicate.

nixintj詞源 1/nɪks/

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  No! Not at all!

  • "Ugh! An inventor, eh?" "Nix! He's not an inventor himself, but he antes-up for 'em."
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  obsoleteA warning cry when a policeman or schoolmaster etc. was seen approaching.

nixnoun詞源 2

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  A treacherous water-spirit

  • A girl from a village near Lei[zig was one time at service in the house of a Nix.
  • According to some traditions, the Nix has slit ears, and is also to be known by his feet, which he does not willingly let be seen. Other traditions give the Nix a human body terminating in a fish's tail, or a complete fish's form. They are clothed like human beings, but the water-wives may be known by the wet hem of their apron, or the wet border of their robe.