nicker Hear it!

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?