Nick
Nick verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.
Usage example: a petty thief who was always getting nicked for picking the pockets of tourists outside Buckingham Palace
Snap up and nick are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Snap up" instead a verb "Nick".
Nearby Words: nicked, Nicky, Nicki, Nickie
Snap up
Snap up verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
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Snap up and Nick. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/nick/snap_up
Nick & Snap up. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/nick/snap_up>.
Snap up or Nick. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/nick/snap_up.
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