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nicker
1[ nik-er ]
/ ˈnɪk ər /
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noun
a person or thing that nicks.
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Other definitions for nicker (2 of 3)
nicker2
[ nik-er ]
/ ˈnɪk ər /
verb (used without object), noun Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.
Other definitions for nicker (3 of 3)
nicker3
[ nik-er ]
/ ˈnɪk ər /
noun, plural nick·er·er, nick·ers for 1.
British Slang. one pound sterling.
Australian. money.
Origin of nicker
3First recorded in 1875–80; perhaps special use of nicker1
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British Dictionary definitions for nicker (1 of 2)
nicker1
/ (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 nicker (2 of 2)
nicker2
/ (ˈnɪkə) /
noun plural -er
British slang a pound sterling
Word Origin for nicker
C20: of unknown origin
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