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nicker

²

[ nik-er ]

/ ˈnɪk ər /

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verb (used without object), noun Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

neigh.

laugh; snicker.

Origin of nicker

²

1785–95; apparently variant of nicher, neigher, frequentative of neigh; see -er⁶

Words nearby nicker

nickeline, nickelize, nickelodeon, nickelous, nickeltype, nicker, nicking, nicklaus, nicknack, nickname, nickpoint

Example sentences from the Web for nickered

Boyar, lifting his head, nickered and was answered by Rally, entering the meadow.

Overland Red |Henry Herbert Knibbs
Baltie had instantly recognized her voice and as she drew nearer, nickered.

Three Little Women |Gabrielle E. Jackson
And Cheyenne let Joshua out as Filaree drew alongside and nickered shrilly.

Partners of Chance |Henry Herbert Knibbs
He nickered like a pony and said he was the dog in this deal.

The Prairie Wife |Arthur Stringer

He nickered affectionately as his master came up and led him out.

The Bishop of Cottontown |John Trotwood Moore

British Dictionary definitions for nickered (1 of 2)

nicker ¹

/ (ˈnɪkə) /

verb (intr)

(of a horse) to neigh softly

to laugh quietly; snigger

Word Origin for nicker

C18: perhaps from neigh

British Dictionary definitions for nickered (2 of 2)

nicker ²

/ (ˈnɪkə) /

noun plural -er

British slang a pound sterling

Word Origin for nicker

C20: of unknown origin