Nicker

/ˈnɪkər/
noun

A low soft horse sound.

As I approached, the horse let out a gentle nicker.
Visual representation of "nicker" - A low soft horse sound

Often appears as...

  • horse nicker
  • soft nicker
noun

One pound in British slang.

The drink cost me a few nickers.
Visual representation of "nicker" - One pound in British slang

Often appears as...

  • few nickers
  • cost nickers

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To make a low soft horse sound.

The horse nickers softly when it sees its owner approaching.
Visual representation of "nicker" - To make a low soft horse sound

Often appears as...

  • horse nickers
  • nickers softly
noun

A low soft horse sound.

As I approached, the horse let out a gentle nicker.
Visual representation of "nicker" - A low soft horse sound

Often appears as...

  • horse nicker
  • soft nicker
noun

One pound in British slang.

The drink cost me a few nickers.
Visual representation of "nicker" - One pound in British slang

Often appears as...

  • few nickers
  • cost nickers

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To make a low soft horse sound.

The horse nickers softly when it sees its owner approaching.
Visual representation of "nicker" - To make a low soft horse sound

Often appears as...

  • horse nickers
  • nickers softly
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "nicker"
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Equestrian Context

Used to describe sounds that horses make, especially when they're happy or content.

Illustration for Equestrian Context
At feeding time, the stable was full of quiet nickers.
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Animal Communication

Conveys a horse's friendly or inquisitive attitude, unlike louder sounds which might indicate alarm.

Illustration for Animal Communication
The mare nickered, inviting the foal to her side.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Equestrian Context

Used to describe sounds that horses make, especially when they're happy or content.

Illustration for Equestrian Context
At feeding time, the stable was full of quiet nickers.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Animal Communication

Conveys a horse's friendly or inquisitive attitude, unlike louder sounds which might indicate alarm.

Illustration for Animal Communication
The mare nickered, inviting the foal to her side.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Equestrian Context

Used to describe sounds that horses make, especially when they're happy or content.

Illustration for Equestrian Context
At feeding time, the stable was full of quiet nickers.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Animal Communication

Conveys a horse's friendly or inquisitive attitude, unlike louder sounds which might indicate alarm.

Illustration for Animal Communication
The mare nickered, inviting the foal to her side.
Visual representation of the word "Nicker"

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