nicker
nicker¹
Definition
nicker (nik′ər)
intransitive verb
to utter a low whinnying sound: said of a horse
Etymology: prob. var. of nicher, neigher, freq. of neigh
noun
this sound
nicker²
Definition
nicker (nik′ər)
noun pl. -·er
Brit., Slang one pound sterling
Etymology: orig. underworld cant < ?
nicker
Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
- screw: Level 1 Was the screw nicker male or female?
Browse dictionary entries near nicker
- nickelous
- nickelodeon
- nickeliferous
- nickelic
- nickel steel
- nickel silver
- nickel plate
- nickel-and-dime
- nickel
- nick
- nickle
- nicknack
- nickname
- Nicobar Islands
- niçoise salad
- Nicol prism
- Nicolas
- Nicole
- Nicopolis
- Nicosia
