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- [nik-er]
- /ˈnɪk ər/
- /ˈnɪkə/
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- [nik-er]
- /ˈnɪk ər/
Definitions of nicker word
- noun nicker a person or thing that nicks. 1
- abbreviation NICKER neigh. 1
- verb without object nicker laugh; snicker. 1
- noun plural nicker British Slang. one pound sterling. 1
- noun plural nicker Australian. money. 1
- noun nicker (of a horse) give a soft, low, breathy whinny. 1
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Origin of nicker
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; nick + -er1
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Parts of speech for Nicker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nicker popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nicker usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nicker
noun nicker
- chatter — If you chatter, you talk quickly and continuously, usually about things which are not important.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
- clamour — If people are clamouring for something, they are demanding it in a noisy or angry way.
- clamor — If people are clamoring for something, they are demanding it in a noisy or angry way.
- groan — a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers.
verb nicker
- call out — If you call someone out, you order or request that they come to help, especially in an emergency.
- exclaim — Cry out suddenly, esp. in surprise, anger, or pain.
- growl — to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility: The dog growled at the mail carrier.
- bleat — When a sheep or goat bleats, it makes the sound that sheep and goats typically make.
- croak — When a frog or bird croaks, it makes a harsh, low sound.
Antonyms for nicker
noun nicker
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
Top questions with nicker
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