This is the 7516th most frequent Portuguese word.
nic
"Nic" is not a standard word in Portuguese; it may refer to a nickname, abbreviation, or slang depending on the context.
Here, 'nic' is used colloquially to refer to a small amount or piece, specifically a 'nip' or 'fragment' that is grasped.
Eu puxei o nic da lã para ajustar a costura.
I pulled the nip of the wool to adjust the seam.
In this context, 'nic' indicates a small surface irregularity or protrusion that serves a functional purpose.
Há um nic na corda no qual você pode segurar.
There is a nip in the rope on which you can hold.
Here, 'nic' is metaphorically used to denote a slight decrease or dip in a quantitative measurement, such as temperature.