Nickered: meaning, definitions and examples
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nickered
[ หnษชkษrd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น relinchou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคกเคผเฅ เคเฅ เคเคตเคพเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช wiehern
๐ฎ๐ฉ membebek
๐บ๐ฆ ัะถะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rลผenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใชใ
๐ซ๐ท hennir
๐ช๐ธ relinchar
๐น๐ท nevalanma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตููู
๐จ๐ฟ hลebฤรญm
๐ธ๐ฐ neigh
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌๅถ
๐ธ๐ฎ hropenju
๐ฎ๐ธ hestur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปาัะฝัาฃ ะดัะฑััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ at sษsi
๐ฒ๐ฝ relinchar
Etymology
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.