nicker
pronunciation
How to pronounce nicker in British English:
UK [ˈnɪkə(r)]
How to pronounce nicker in American English:
US ['nɪkər]
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- Noun:
- the characteristic sounds made by a horse
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- Verb:
- characteristic of horses
Word Origin
- nicker (v.)
- "to neigh," 1774, of imitative origin (see neigh). Related: Nickered; nickering.
Example
- 1. The strength and tone of the nicker vary greatly , and will tell you what the horse is saying .