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nickering

 

[ หˆnษชkษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

equine sound

Nickering refers to a soft, low sound that horses make, often to communicate with each other or to express interest. This sound can indicate comfort, pleasure, or a call for attention. Nickering is typically associated with friendly social interactions among horses.

Synonyms

neigh, whicker

Examples of usage

  • The mare began nickering softly to her foal.
  • As the horses approached the barn, they started nickering in anticipation of their feeding.
  • You could hear the gentle nickering of the nearby horses in the stable.
Context #2 | Noun

horse sound

A nickering is the sound produced by a horse, characterized as a low, soft whinny. It usually conveys a sense of friendliness or affection among equines and can be heard in various contexts like feeding time or during social gatherings.

Synonyms

whicker, whinny

Examples of usage

  • The nickering of the horses filled the air as they waited for their riders.
  • The stable was alive with the sounds of nickering as the horses communicated with each other.
  • I could hear a distinct nickering coming from the paddock.

Translations

Translations of the word "nickering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relinchar

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiehern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencicit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ั€ะธฬั‡ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใชใชใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hennir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relincho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง์˜ ์šธ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู‡ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™ebฤรญn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hล™ebฤรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๅ˜ถๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neลพanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hestur hljรณรฐ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ at sษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relincho

Etymology

The term 'nickering' originates from the Middle English word 'niker', which is thought to have been influenced by the sound itself. This onomatopoeic term captures the essence of the soft vocalization made by horses and is related to other equine sounds. Historically, horses have been domesticated for thousands of years, and their communicative behaviors have been observed and noted by humans. The evolution of the term reflects not only the linguistic development within English but also the close relationship between humans and horses. As equestrian practices flourished in various cultures, the term became more widely used to describe this specific sound, emphasizing the bond between humans and their equine companions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,610, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.