nix

nix

1. noun Nothing at all; zero. There was nix we could do about the foreclosure. I've got nix to say to her.
2. verb To reject, refuse, shut down, veto, etc. The board of directors nixed our proposal. I decided to nix the project before the costs ballooned any further.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

nix

(nɪks)
1. interj. no. The man said nix, and he means nix.
2. exclam. No!; Stop it!; I disagree! (Usually Nix!) “Nix,” said Paul. “I can’t permit that.”
3. n. nothing. I got nix for a tip. And after I was so helpful!
4. tv. to put a stop to something; to say no to something; to ban something; to turn something down. I wanted to say a certain word in my speech, but the management nixed it.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • birdturd
  • turd
  • angle
  • angling
  • edge
  • edged
  • edging
  • high
  • high, wide, and handsome
  • wear (one's) apron high
References in periodicals archive
Nix apologised for his comments, saying he had been foolish and had made exaggerated claims in order to attract what he thought was a potential client.
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Mr Nix admitted the broadcast of the footage was "deeply embarrassing", but insisted he was lying in a bid to impress the client, and got "carried away."
Cambridge Analytica boss suggests he is the victim in Facebook data scandal; Alexander Nix insists claims against his firm were untrue and he didn't mislead Parliament
The company had meanwhile hired Nix, a former financial analyst, to grow its nondefense business.
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Nix told The Washington Post in an October 2016 interview that he could not be involved in the campaign's strategy because he was a British citizen.
Cambridge Analytica CEO's claim about ties to Trump's campaign raises questions
On Monday Channel 4 News screened footage of Mr Nix apparently offering to entrap the political rival of a reporter posing as a wealthy Sri Lankan saying they could "send some girls around" to his home.
Cambridge Analytica executive suspended
The decision came after a television broadcast for Britain's Channel 4 News, in which Nix suggested unseemly practices to influence foreign elections on record, according to The New York Times.
Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO amid Facebook data scandal
Cambridge Analytica executives say they could entrap politicians in compromising situations with bribes and Ukrainian sex workers.In one exchange with the undercover journalists, Nix says they "send some girls around to the candidate's house" to dig up information on political opponents of their clients.
Exposed: How Cambridge Analytica influenced Kenyan poll
Walker, 27, was detained by officers and Nix, 44, was found nearby with a bag of property stolen from the building.
Prolific criminals caused [pounds sterling]11,000 damage to dental practice and stole defibrillator; Wayne Nix and Nathan Walker, from Accrington, have been jailed for 20 months
Charnwood Borough Council and the Carillon Trust have arranged for a memorial plaque bearing Private Nix's name to be added to the tower.
Private David Nix added to town's war memorial
Nix Companies President, Matthew Nix, credits his staff for achievements that netted the second year recognition.
Nix Companies Ranks Number 2468 on the 2017 Inc. 5000
Cambridge Analytica, the world's most (in)famous behavioural data strategy company, might have gained its notoriety after it helped usher Donald Trump into the White House but chief executive Alexander Nix says politics provides a "very small amount" of the company's revenue.
Cambridge Analytica boss on why he's no Bond villain
Unsecured loans can be made for 36 months and terms can be extended for secured loans, depending on the useful life of the collateral, said Tommy Nix, vice president of business and community services.
Tennessee Credit Union Invests in Startups
"This conference is our flagship event of the year," said Troy Nix, ARPM executive director.
ARPM discount registration
Synopsis: Memphis blues and rock legend Don Nix writes about a long career that involved close associations with Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, George Harrison, Freddie King, Furry Lewis, John Mayall, and many others in the pages of "Memphis Man: Living High, Laying Low".
Memphis Man: Living High, Laying Low