In literature the word “nick” demonstrates impressive semantic flexibility. It often functions as an affectionate or informal moniker, as seen when characters are addressed by names such as Nick Chopper in fantastical settings ([1], [2], [3], [4]) or when it serves as an abbreviated version of a longer name ([5], [6], [7]). At the same time, “nick” appears in idiomatic expressions like “in the nick of time,” a phrase that underscores precision in timing and urgency ([8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13]). Additionally, the term surfaces as a descriptor for a slight cut or notch in a physical object ([14], [15], [16]) and even extends into metaphorical and folkloric territory, where “Old Nick” is a reference to the devil ([17], [18], [19]).