14-letter words containing n, i, k, y
- pie in the sky — pie1 (def 8).
- rocking rhythm — a rhythmic pattern created by a succession of metrical feet each of which consists of one accented syllable between two unaccented ones.
- ryukyu islands — a chain of 55 islands in the W Pacific, extending almost 650 km (400 miles) from S Japan to N Taiwan: an ancient kingdom, under Chinese rule from the late 14th century, invaded by Japan in the early 17th century, under full Japanese sovereignty from 1879 to 1945, and US control from 1945 to 1972; now part of Japan again. They are subject to frequent typhoons. Chief town: Naha (on Okinawa). Pop: 1 318 220 (2000). Area: 2196 sq km (849 sq miles)
- schottky noise — shot effect.
- self-mockingly — in a self-mocking manner
- shabby-looking — appearing old and in bad condition
- shifty-looking — having the appearance of being dishonest
- siberian husky — one of a Siberian breed of medium-size dogs having a thick, soft coat, raised originally as sled dogs.
- silky anteater — an arboreal, tropical American anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, about the size of a rat, having a prehensile tail, glossy, golden fur, and two toes on each forelimb.
- skiing holiday — a holiday taken (esp to somewhere that it snows) for the purpose of going skiing
- skinny-dipping — to swim in the nude.
- spy-in-the-sky — of or relating to a surveillance camera mounted on an aircraft or orbiting satellite
- stay-in strike — sit-down strike.
- sticky fingers — an inclination or tendency to steal or pilfer
- take inventory — count stock or belongings
- working memory — temporary or short-term recall
- yekaterinoslav — a former name of Dnepropetrovsk.
- yenisei ostyak — Ket.
- yorkshire bond — flying bond.