NIC
n. uncountablen. a short way to say 'nicotine', often used when talking about vaping or smoking. You use it when you want to mention the chemical that makes these habits addictive. In computing, a NIC is a piece of hardware inside a computer that allows it to connect to a network or the internet.
n. a colloquial clipping of 'nicotine', frequently used in the context of electronic cigarettes and vaping culture. It refers to the alkaloid stimulant responsible for the addictive properties of tobacco products. In networking, NIC stands for Network Interface Card, which is the physical hardware component that enables a device to communicate over a local area network.
This vape juice has a high nic content.
He decided to switch to a lower nic strength to gradually reduce his dependency on vaping.
The rapid absorption of nic through salt-based formulations has significantly altered the user experience in the modern electronic cigarette market compared to traditional freebase options.
Commonly used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'nic salt' or 'nic rush'.
Last updated July 22, 2026