I. ˈsnik verb
Etymology: probably from obsolete snick or snee to engage in cut-and-thrust fighting — more at snickersnee
Date: circa 1700
transitive verb
1. archaic : to cut through
2. : to cut slightly
intransitive verb
: to perform a light cutting action
II. noun
Date: circa 1775
: a small cut : nick
III. verb
Etymology: imitative
Date: 1828
: click
IV. noun
Date: circa 1886
: a slight often metallic sound : click