Meaning of nickable | Babel Free
Definitions
- Capable of being nicked (given a small cut or clip).
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Liable to be stolen. UK, slang
Examples
“He drove right at, and through, the platform. It began to move, but I'd have nicked it myself, had it been nickable.”
“Armpits are soft and tender and highly nickable. And sure, guys have a lot of face to shave, but that acreage doesn't compare to shaving two whole legs.”
“Meanwhile, the trade will have to make them [laptops] much, much cheaper, without compromising the screen: even at £500 a time they would be too nickable to walk home from school with.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.