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whicker

 

[ หˆhwษชkษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

horse sound

A whicker is a soft, gentle sound made by a horse, often used to express friendliness, curiosity, or a call for attention. It is characterized by a low, vibrating tone that can indicate various emotions.

Synonyms

neigh, nicker, whinny

Examples of usage

  • The horse let out a soft whicker when it saw its owner.
  • As the herd grazed, the whicker of a mare caught everyone's attention.
  • The foal whickered joyfully when reunited with its mother.
Context #2 | Verb

animal vocalization

To whicker is to make a gentle, soft sound characteristic of horses. This sound is usually associated with positive feelings such as contentment or affection.

Synonyms

neigh, nick, whinny

Examples of usage

  • The horse whickered softly as it approached the fence.
  • It whickered in response to the familiar sound of a bucket of oats being filled.
  • She watched the stallion whicker in delight at the sight of its companion.

Translations

Translations of the word "whicker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zangรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฎเค•เฅเค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hummelschweber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebah jantan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะดะถะพะปะฐ-ะทะฐะฒะฐั€ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trzmiel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bourdon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abejorro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผk arฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญู„ุฉ ุถุฎู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bumblebee

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bumblebee

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง้ป„่œ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bumbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bumbli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปะฑาฑะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถcษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abejorro

Etymology

The word 'whicker' originated in the early 19th century, likely derived from the older term 'whinny,' which itself is an onomatopoeic word capturing the sound made by horses. The usage of 'whicker' has been primarily associated with the sounds horses make and has retained this specific acoustic reference over time. The evolution of equestrian language has led to the inclusion of 'whicker' as a distinct term in the lexicon of horse enthusiasts, reflecting the nuanced ways in which these animals communicate. Despite the more general term 'neigh,' 'whicker' conjures a softer, more intimate sound that exemplifies the bond between horse and handler. As equestrian culture has developed, 'whicker' remains a testament to the importance of understanding animal communication in both historical and modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,335, 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.