Nickered: meaning, definitions and examples

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nickered

 

[ หˆnษชkษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

horse sound

Nickered is the past tense of the verb 'nicker', which describes the sound made by a horse when it makes a soft, low whinny. This sound is typically associated with the horse expressing mild excitement or a greeting. It can also indicate a horse's contentment or intention to communicate. The sound is often heard when a horse sees something it recognizes or anticipates something pleasant, such as feeding or riding. Understanding this behavior can enhance the bond between humans and horses.

Synonyms

bray, neigh, whinny

Examples of usage

  • The horse nickered in response to its owner's voice.
  • As the gate opened, the horses nickered in excitement.
  • She knew the horse was happy when it nickered softly.
  • The sound of nickered greetings filled the stable.

Translations

Translations of the word "nickered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relinchou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เคกเคผเฅ‡ เค•เฅ€ เค†เคตเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiehern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membebek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะถะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใชใชใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hennir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relinchar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nevalanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู‡ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™ebฤรญm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neigh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๅ˜ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hropenju

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปา›ั‹ะฝั‹าฃ ะดั‹ะฑั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒ”แƒฎแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ at sษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relinchar

Word origin

The word 'nicker' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old English word 'cniccan', which means to make a quiet sound. It is thought to be imitative in nature, resembling the actual sound that horses make. Over time, the word evolved alongside the English language, becoming more recognized in the context of equestrian practices and horse handling. The specific sound a horse makes, particularly in a gentle or affectionate manner, is an essential aspect of communicating with these animals, which has contributed to the enduring use of the term.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,227, 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.