nixed

American  

[nikst] / nɪkst /

adjective

Informal.

1. vetoed, scrapped, denied, or discontinued; prevented from proceeding.

   The nixed trade deal means a less competitive environment in the construction sector.

   One of the nixed Facebook pages had more than one million followers.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of nix.

Etymology

Origin of nixed

First recorded in 1920–25, for an earlier sense; nix ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective; nix ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb

Example Sentences

Bottom-liners had also nixed Gehry’s original design for a more gracious lobby with a cafe out front, not the gloomy one installed against his will.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

French opposition also nixed an attempt to invite German satellite maker OHB to join the Bromo project—a proposed merger of space activities of Leonardo, Airbus and France’s Thales—a person familiar with the discussions said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

They nixed “Babes of Glory” and “Powerpuff Girls” for copyright concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

The Post nixed its sports and books coverage, axed much of its arts coverage, and gutted its international and metro desks.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2026

He gave Rigo’s address for replies, and there were some responses, but none met his perfectionist standards, and ultimately, he nixed them all.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady