be nicked

slang Primarily heard in UK.

1. To be stolen. If you kids keeping leaving your toys and scooters all over the lawn, they're liable to be nicked. Hey, it seems my wallet was nicked while we were on the Tube! Call the police, the donation basket's been nicked!

2. To be arrested. Tom was nicked by the cops last night. I was nicked hotwiring a car behind the city courthouse. What are you in for? Well, it seems my son has been nicked by the police. Guess I'm headed down to the station!

See also: nick

See also:

get nicked
nick off
(a bit) black over Bill's mother's
nick someone for
nick (one) for (something)
act within (one's) rights
mow one's lawn
mow the lawn
scooters
from here on out

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