dickey Synonyms
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dickey Meaning
dickey (n)
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt
dickey (s)
(British informal) faulty
dickey (n.)
Alt. of Dicky
dickey ()
A hat; esp., in U. S., a stiff hat or derby; in Eng., a straw hat.
One of various animals
A donkey.
Any small bird; -- called also dickey bird.
The hedge sparrow.
The haddock.
A seat for the driver; -- called also dickey box.
A seat at the back for servants.
dickey Sentence Examples
- The antique shirt had a detachable dickey, allowing for a clean collar without washing the whole piece.
- Dad fumbled with his bowtie, muttering about needing a smaller dickey to fill the gap between his shirt and collar.
- The mechanic tightened the dickey filter on the lawnmower, hoping to stop the sputter.
- Grandma always kept a stash of lace dickeys in her drawer, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to a plain blouse.
- "Remember to pack a dickey for the wedding," Mom reminded me, "you never know when you might spill something."
- The magician reached into his pocket, pulling out a dazzling array of colorful dickeys in a flourish.
- The birdwatcher used a special dickey feeder to attract specific species with a preference for smaller seeds.
- The child actor tugged at his itchy dickey, wishing he could wear a regular shirt like the other kids.
- The costume designer searched the vintage shop for the perfect dickey to complete the character's 19th-century look.
- With a flourish, the chef presented his signature dish: deconstructed chicken pot pie served in a crispy, edible dickey.
FAQs About the word dickey
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater, a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt, (British informal)
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The antique shirt had a detachable dickey, allowing for a clean collar without washing the whole piece.
Dad fumbled with his bowtie, muttering about needing a smaller dickey to fill the gap between his shirt and collar.
The mechanic tightened the dickey filter on the lawnmower, hoping to stop the sputter.
Grandma always kept a stash of lace dickeys in her drawer, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to a plain blouse.
