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(Australian) to leave or go away, especially quickly or abruptly
What does "to nick off" mean in Australian slang?
In Australian slang, "to nick off" means to leave or go away, often quickly, abruptly, or informally. It is commonly used in everyday Australian English in casual conversation, sometimes as a direct instruction ("nick off") meaning "go away," and sometimes as a neutral description of leaving a place. The phrase developed in British and Australian informal speech, with "nick" historically used as slang for "to steal" or "to take," which later extended into meanings of slipping away or leaving quietly. In Australian usage, it became a standard colloquial verb meaning to depart, often with a slightly dismissive or impatient tone depending on context.
