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Nicking vs Kicking - What's the difference?

nicking | kicking |

As verbs the difference between nicking and kicking

is that nicking is while kicking is .

As nouns the difference between nicking and kicking

is that nicking is (mining) the cutting made by the hewer at the side of the face while kicking is the action of the verb to kick .

As an adjective kicking is

(slang) (often kickin') terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.

nicking

English

Verb

(head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mining) The cutting made by the hewer at the side of the face.

    • Synonyms

    * pricking

    See also

    * nickings

    kicking

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (slang) (often kickin') Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.
    • a kicking pair of jeans
    a kicking party
  • (slang) Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking )
    • still kicking at 89

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The action of the verb to kick .
    • In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed.
  • A violent assault involving repeated kicks.
    • The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking .

    Verb

    (head)

    • Derived terms

    * alive and kicking