rickrack

or ric·rac

[ rik-rak ]

noun

1. a narrow, zigzag braid or ribbon used as a trimming on clothing, linens, etc.

rickrack

/ ˈrɪkˌræk /

noun

1. a zigzag braid used for trimming

Word History and Origins

Origin of rickrack¹

1880–85, Americanism; gradational reduplication of rack ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rickrack¹

C20: dissimilated reduplication of rack ¹

Example Sentences

Maybe they'll tell us what their rickrack political platform is, too!

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• brink
• edge
• hem
• outskirts
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