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Sense 1: Noun - The act of denying or vetoing something

Sample Sentence: The committee's nixing of the proposal disappointed many.

Sense 2: Verb (Transitive) - To reject or cancel

Sample Sentence: The director nixed the idea of shooting the scene outdoors.

Sense 3: Verb (Transitive) - To put an end to or prevent

Sample Sentence: The new regulations aim to nix illegal activities in the neighborhood.

Sense 4: Adjective - Popular or trendy

Sample Sentence: This café is always crowded with the nixing crowd.

Sense 5: Adjective - Local or specific to a certain area

Sample Sentence: Her recipe for the traditional dish includes nixing spices from her hometown.