nixed; nixing; nixes
US, informal
: to refuse to accept or allow (something) : veto, reject
The court nixed the merger.
Many of Paris's newest hangouts are nixing gilded French style in favor of white walls, psychedelia and menus of tuna carpaccio and Parmesan-arugula salad.—
Jane Sigal
Jane SigalPrince has cited artistic factors for nixing the reunion.—Chris Willman
Chris Willman
: no
—used to express disagreement or the withholding of permission —often used with on
they said nix on our plan
: a water sprite of Germanic folklore
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Examples of nix in a Sentence
Verb
our supervisor nixed my request to work from home, if only on a trial basis
movie audiences have effectively nixed the idea of the reviving the old-fashioned western by emphatically ignoring this latest effort
Recent Examples on the WebSteven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 June 2024
In fact, Paramount’s board was scheduled to vote on their deal June 11, before Redstone abruptly nixed the talks, ending months of complicated dealmaking that involved multiple parties.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
Although councilmembers nixed this location, Orrock said, DMV officials are reviewing additional options for a facility to serve residents in the Mission Viejo area.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 17 June 2024
But by 2009, Congress had become so unpopular — the Great Recession sending unemployment north of 10 percent — that lawmakers nixed getting the raise automatically.
—Paul Kane, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
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Verb
In the past few months, the Black Keys nixed their international arena tour, while Jennifer Lopez followed suit in the wake of rebranding her tour from focusing on her new album to a greatest hits show.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 June 2024
In fact, Paramount’s board was scheduled to vote on their deal June 11, before Redstone abruptly nixed the talks, ending months of complicated dealmaking that involved multiple parties.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
Although councilmembers nixed this location, Orrock said, DMV officials are reviewing additional options for a facility to serve residents in the Mission Viejo area.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 17 June 2024
But by 2009, Congress had become so unpopular — the Great Recession sending unemployment north of 10 percent — that lawmakers nixed getting the raise automatically.
—Paul Kane, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
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“Nix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nix. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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