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hicky

[ hik-ee ]

adjective

, Informal.
, hick·i·er, hick·i·est.


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Other Words From

  • hicki·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hicky1

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Example Sentences

“If we had pressed Hicky a little more, I believe he would have come,” said Dick.

“I should like to have been there and heard Old Hicky,” said Tom, again breaking the silence.

“A lovely landscape, Hicky,” said Dick, gazing across the verdant plain.

I think (said Hicky,) gentility and morality are inseparable.'

You wrenched his arm, Hicky,” said Dick, “when you dragged him out.

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