nicked

adj — 3 senses

nicked

adj

UK /nɪkt/

Etymology From nick + -ed.

1

Having one or more nicks; notched.

2

Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, Slang Stolen.

3

Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, Slang Captured (by police); arrested.

Get yer trousers on, you're nicked.1974, Ian Kennedy Martin, Regan, spoken by Jack Regan (John Thaw):
"Mr Punch," I said. "You're nicked."2011, Ben Aaronovitch, Rivers of London, Gollancz, published 2011, page 324:

Synonyms: jagged, notchy, lifted, apprehended, busted, collared
Derived terms: unnicked, nicked up

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