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nicker

 

[ หˆnษชkษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

horse sound

To nicker is to make a soft, low whinnying sound, typically made by a horse. It is a way for horses to communicate, often indicating contentment or seeking attention from their owners.

Synonyms

neigh, whinny

Examples of usage

  • The horse nickers softly when it sees its owner.
  • She heard the nicker of the horses in the stable.
  • As they approached the field, the horses began to nicker in anticipation of being fed.
Context #2 | Noun

horse sound

A nicker is a soft, low whinnying sound made by a horse. It is often used to express feelings of happiness or to greet someone familiar.

Synonyms

neigh, whinny

Examples of usage

  • The sudden nicker of the horse surprised the visitors.
  • He smiled at the nicker, recognizing his loyal companion.
  • The barn was filled with the soft nickers of several horses.

Translations

Translations of the word "nicker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น resfolegar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเฅเค•เคถ เคนเค‚เคธเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertawa kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั…ั–ะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chichot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ™ใใ™็ฌ‘ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rire doucement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ risita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผlรผmseme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ฅํ‚ฅ๊ฑฐ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุญูƒุฉ ุฎููŠูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chichot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chichot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชƒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kikoti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรกtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑลŸฤฑldamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ risita

Etymology

The term 'nicker' originates from the Middle English word 'niker', which is an imitation of the sound made by a horse. This onomatopoeic term echoes the actual sound the animal makes, which often resembles a soft, low call. The usage of 'nicker' developed as English evolved, with its first documented use appearing in the early 19th century. The word has maintained its meaning related to the sounds made by horses and is commonly used in equestrian contexts. In literature and horse breeding communities, 'nicker' serves not only as a description of a sound but also as a term that reflects the bond between horses and their handlers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,464, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.