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Nicker - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Nicker refers to the soft, low sound made by a horse, often expressing contentment or greeting. It can also mean British slang for one pound sterling.

nicker

/ˈnɪkər/ /ˈnɪkə/

Definition:

To laugh quietly or mockingly, often in a suppressed manner.

Synonyms:

giggle, snicker, chuckle, titter

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

sob, cry

Common Collocations:

quiet nicker, suppressed nicker, began to nicker

Derivatives:

nickering, nickered

Usage Tips:

Use "nicker" to describe a soft laugh, often implying amusement or derision; avoid for loud laughter.

Common Phrases:

give a nicker, break into a nicker, stifle a nicker

Etymology:

Originated in the early 19th century, imitative of the sound of a quiet laugh or horse's neigh.

Examples:

  • 1. She gave a quiet nicker at his joke.
  • 2. The children began to nicker behind the teacher's back.
  • 3. He tried to stifle his nicker during the serious meeting.
  • 4. Her playful nicker lightened the mood in the room.

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