dickey
1or dick·y, dick·ie
[ dik-ee ]
/ ˈdɪk i /
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noun, plural dick·eys.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Origin of dickey
1First recorded in 1745–55; generic use of Dicky, diminutive of Dick, proper name
Other definitions for dickey (2 of 3)
dickey2
[ dik-ee ]
/ ˈdɪk i /
adjective Chiefly British Slang.
not working properly; faulty: I'm fed up with this dickey air conditioner.
Origin of dickey
2First recorded in 1805–15; origin uncertain
Other definitions for dickey (3 of 3)
Dickey
[ dik-ee ]
/ ˈdɪk i /
noun
James, 1923–97, U.S. poet and novelist.
William "Bill", 1907–93, U.S. baseball player.
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