Nim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɪm/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nim is a verb meaning (intransitive, UK dialectal) To walk with short, quick strides; trip along.
Meaning
(intransitive, UK dialectal) To walk with short, quick strides; trip along.
More Meanings
- A game in which players take turns removing objects from heaps.
- Alternative form of neem (“Indian tree”).
- (obsolete, transitive) To take or seize.
- (archaic, slang, transitive) To filch, steal, pilfer.
Example Sentences
They nim a pig, a duck, or fowl.
Nimming and niftering whativver he can try his fists on.
They'll question Mars, and, by his look, Detect who 'twas that nimm'd a cloak;
Ich cham a Cornysche man, al[e] che can brew; […] Nym me a quart of ale, that iche may it of sup.
Word Forms
- nims
- nimming
- nimmed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include din, benim, hent, adempt, outsnatch, kidnap.
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