knicks / nicks / nix [nɪks]
knicks – n. – form of knickers – an undergarment that covers from the waist to the thighs
nicks – n. & v. – n. 1. Small cuts; v. 3rd present sing. of nick – 1. steals; 2. makes small cuts; 3. arrest; 4. cheats
nix – n. & v. – n. – a water sprite in Germanic folklore; v. – 1. put a stop to; 2. reject, refuse