Nick
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Nick may refer to:
- A short form for NicholasNicholasNicholas or Nikolas is a male given name, derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος , a combination of the words for "victory" and "people" . The name can be understood to mean victory of the people or "power of the people"...
or NikhilNikhilNikhil is a Sanskrit word. It is frequently used in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and other Sanskrit-derived languages. It is a very common name in India.Sanskrit fragmentation of the word yields: Ni + Kh + L... - Nick (DNA)Nick (DNA)A nick is a discontinuity in a double stranded DNA molecule where there is no phosphodiester bond between adjacent nucleotides of one strand typically through damage or enzyme action. Nick allows for much needed release of torsion in the strand....
, an element of DNA structure - Nickelodeon (TV channel)Nickelodeon (TV channel)Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
, a television network- Nickelodeon (around the world)Nickelodeon (around the world)Nickelodeon, a network that was originally established as a cable channel in the United States, has expanded to include worldwide versions.-Americas:* Nick - flagship channel...
, for other versions of Nickelodeon and their sister channels around the globe. - Nick Jr.Nick Jr.Nick Jr. was a programming block on the Nickelodeon television channel, seen on Nickelodeon weekday mornings. It was aimed at a preschool-age audience ages 6 and under. On September 28, 2009, Nick Jr. became its own official channel, replacing Noggin...
, again another Nickelodeon channel targeted for pre-schoolers - Nicktoons (TV channel), once again another Nickelodeon channel and home to cartoons
- NicktoonsNicktoonsNicktoons are animated television shows that are produced by and aired on the children's television channel Nickelodeon. Prior to 1991, Nickelodeon aired mostly foreign made animated series. The idea for Nicktoons was formed in 1989 and on Sunday, August 11, 1991, the first Nicktoon, Doug, was...
- Nick@nite, a midnight TV block on NickelodeonNickelodeon (TV channel)Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
- Nicktoons StudiosNicktoons StudiosThe Nickelodeon Animation Studio is an American animation studio. The studio is owned and operated by Nickelodeon, and the studio produces many of the network's most popular animated series, including SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, Planet Sheen, and T.U.F.F. Puppy...
- Nickelodeon (around the world)
- The Japanese World War II fighter Kawasaki Ki-45Kawasaki Ki-45The Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu was a two-seat, twin-engine fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II. The army gave it the designation "Type 2 Two-Seat Fighter"; the Allied reporting name was "Nick"....
, Allied codename Nick - The following characters and people are known by the name Nick
- Nick PetrovicNick PetrovicNick Petrovic is a well known psychologist and researcher, with a background in psychological profiling, personality profiling, child psychology and personality disorders...
, Famous Child Psychologist - Nick D. KimNick D. KimNick D. Kim is an analytical environmental chemist who currently works for Waikato Regional Council. He is an honorary lecturer and scientist of chemistry at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. As a cartoonist he is known under his pseudonym Nick....
, the cartoonist - "Old Nick", a nickname for The Devil
- Saint NicholasSaint NicholasSaint Nicholas , also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myra . Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker...
(often referred to as "St. Nick"), the common name for Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra - St. Nick, a nickname for Santa ClausSanta ClausSanta Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
- Nick the GreekNick the GreekNicholas Andreas "Nick the Greek" Dandolos was born in Rethymnon, Crete and was a professional gambler and high roller.-Early life:...
, Greek gambler - Nick Carraway, the protagonist of the novel The Great GatsbyThe Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby is a novel by the American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. First published in1925, it is set on Long Island's North Shore and in New York City from spring to autumn of 1922....
- Nick G. a character in the anime movie five centimeters per second
- Désirée NickDésirée NickDésirée Saskia Nick is a German actress, comedian and author.- Life :After school in Berlin Nick studied ballet at Berliner Tanzakademie in Berlin. She became a member of the ensemble of Deutsche Oper Berlin and later of Bavarian State Opera in Munich...
, German actress and writer - Nick JonasNick JonasNicholas Jerry "Nick" Jonas is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor best known as one of the Jonas Brothers, a pop-rock band he formed with his brothers Joe and Kevin. The Jonas Brothers originally started as an attempted solo singing career for Nick, but the record producer liked the...
, member of pop-rock band the Jonas Brothers - Nick Carter (musician)Nick Carter (musician)Nickolas Gene "Nick" Carter is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, entertainer and actor. He is best known as a member of the pop group, Backstreet Boys. He went on to release a solo album called Now Or Never during their hiatus. He has made occasional television appearances and...
, Member of the pop boy band Backstreet Boys - Nick, Warmian-Masurian VoivodeshipNick, Warmian-Masurian VoivodeshipNick is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Lidzbark, within Działdowo County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. It lies approximately south-east of Lidzbark, west of Działdowo, and south-west of the regional capital Olsztyn....
, north Poland - Nick BrownNick BrownNicholas Hugh "Nick" Brown is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East since 1983...
, politician - Nick (Guitar Hero), character in Guitar Hero World Tour
- Nick BrunoNick BrunoNick Joseph Bruno is president of the University of Louisiana at Monroe . He was appointed by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors on 2010 October 22, at the end of deliberations over the appointment in Baton Rouge. Bruno is the eighth president of ULM and succeeds James E. Cofer...
, eighth president of the University of Louisiana at Monroe - Nick DowningNick DowningNick Downing is a retired American professional soccer player.- Early career :The son of Jim and Linda Downing, Nick played soccer locally for Eastlake High School. As a teenager, Downing had stints training with German clubs Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart...
, American association football (soccer) player - Nick StokesNick StokesNicholas "Nick" Stokes is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, portrayed by George Eads. Nick has appeared in every episode except for "Blood Lust" from season three, "Jackpot" and "Butterflied" from season four, "Committed" from season five, and "Spellbound"...
, a fictional character from the TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Nick, a playable character in Left 4 Dead 2Left 4 Dead 2Left 4 Dead 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter video game. It is the sequel to Valve Corporation's award-winning Left 4 Dead. The game launched on November 17, 2009, for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 in the United States and November 20 in Europe; in 2010, Left 4 Dead 2 was made available to...
- Nick Wheeler, A Guitarist in the band The All-American Rejects
- Nick Petrovic
- Nick, British euphemism for a police stationPolice stationA police station or station house is a building which serves to accommodate police officers and other members of staff. These buildings often contain offices and accommodation for personnel and vehicles, along with locker rooms, temporary holding cells and interview/interrogation rooms.- Facilities...
, or for the process of being arrestArrestAn arrest is the act of depriving a person of his or her liberty usually in relation to the purported investigation and prevention of crime and presenting into the criminal justice system or harm to oneself or others...
ed, or a slang term for theftTheftIn common usage, theft is the illegal taking of another person's property without that person's permission or consent. The word is also used as an informal shorthand term for some crimes against property, such as burglary, embezzlement, larceny, looting, robbery, shoplifting and fraud... - Nick, sporting term, particularly in cricketCricketCricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
, synonym for a competitor's playing form
See also
- Nick of Time (disambiguation)
- NIC (disambiguation)
- Nix (disambiguation)Nix (disambiguation)Nix is a water creature in German and Scandinavian folklore.Nix may also refer to:-People:*Bern Nix, U.S. jazz guitarist*Buddy Nix, American football coach, scout and current General Manager of the Buffalo Bills...
- Old Nick (disambiguation)