dickey1
or dick·y, dick·ie
[dik-ee]
- an article of clothing made to look like the front or collar of a shirt, blouse, vest, etc., worn as a separate piece under another garment, as a jacket or dress.Compare vest(def 2), vestee.
- a detachable linen shirt collar.
- a bib or pinafore worn by a child.
- a small bird.
- a donkey, especially a male.
- an outside seat on a carriage.
- British. rumble seat(def 1).
Origin of dickey1
1745–55; generic use of Dicky, diminutive of Dick, proper name
dickey2
[dik-ee]
- not working properly; faulty: I'm fed up with this dickey air conditioner.
Origin of dickey2
First recorded in 1805–15; origin uncertain
Dickey
[dik-ee]
- James,1923–97, U.S. poet and novelist.
- WilliamBill, 1907–93, U.S. baseball player.
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Examples from the Web for dickey
Contemporary Examples
In Part 3, Dickey turns to two very disparate topics: Russia and his family.
Dickey hadn't been informed that Lou was in a terminal stage of ALS.
On ABC's 'This Week,' Dickey Cheney had some harsh words for president Obama - and for once, had the facts behind him.
Before moving to The Daily Beast, Dickey worked for Newsweek in Paris and Cairo and for The Washington Post in Mexico City.
The Hero Summit 2013 SpeakersSeptember 10, 2013
Prior to Newsweek, Dickey worked for The Washington Post in Cairo and Mexico City.
Historical Examples
Ben and Dickey had worked faithfully, and performed all that had been given them to do.
Left BehindJames Otis
“I am trying to do so,” said Harry, who saw the danger as well as Dickey.
The Voyage of the "Steadfast"W.H.G. Kingston
Dickey Snookes having been properly cobbed, we all hurried on deck.
My First CruiseW.H.G. Kingston
I forgot to say that Dickey Snookes was sent on board the prize to keep me company.
My First CruiseW.H.G. Kingston
Dickey Snookes was quite jealous when he saw me jump into the boat.
My First CruiseW.H.G. Kingston