Old Nick

noun

, Informal.

1. the devil; Satan.

Old Nick

noun

1. See Satan
   informal.
   a jocular name for Satan

Word History and Origins

Origin of Old Nick¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her.

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"Water isn't hot," muttered Old Nick, clasping both hands about the jug.

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Then there was an old salt, just such another as Old Nick, who was full of an innumerable quantity of stories.

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I hope the next crack won't give us a picture of the Old Nick himself, horns, split hoofs, forked tail and all!

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Probably a play on the words Nich-olas and Old Nick may be designed.

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