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Dickeybird
see synonyms of dickeybirdNoun
1. dickey-bird, dickeybird, dicky-bird, dickybird
small bird; adults talking to children sometimes use these words to refer to small birds
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Dickeybird
see synonyms of dickeybirdnounWord forms: plural dickies or dickeys
1.
a woman's false blouse front, worn to fill in the neck of a jacket or low-cut dress
2.
a man's false shirt front, esp one worn with full evening dress
3. Also called: dicky bow British
a bow tie
4. mainly British
an informal name for a donkey, esp a male one
5. Also called: dickybird, dickeybird
a child's word for a bird, esp a small one
6.
a folding outside seat at the rear of some early cars
. US and Canadian name: rumble seat7. Also called: boot Indian
an enclosed compartment of a car for holding luggage, etc, usually at the rear
adjectiveWord forms: dickier or dickiest
British informal
in bad condition; shaky, unsteady, or unreliable
I feel a bit dicky today
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Dickeybird
see synonyms of dickeybird adjectiveWord forms: ˈdickier or ˈdickiest
British, Informal
diseased; unsound
a dicky heart
nounWord forms: plural ˈdickies
alt. sp. of
dickey1
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