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What is a "Nicker"?
The term "nicker" has multiple meanings, ranging from animal sounds to slang terms and even product names. It's important to understand the context in which the word is used.
Meanings and Definitions:
- Horse Term: A soft, low greeting a horse makes to another horse. It is a soft neigh or whinny.
- British Slang: Slang for a pound sterling.
- Verb: To neigh softly.
- Surname/Nickname: Appears to be used as a surname or nickname.
- Object or Person: A person or thing that nicks something.
- Slang: Internet Slang with varying possible meanings.
Origin of the Word
- The origin of the term "nicker" (as slang for pound sterling) is uncertain.
- The word "nicker" meaning "to neigh" is of imitative origin, related to the word "neigh."
- It may derive from the Dutch word "knikker", meaning clay marble.
Quirky Facts
- In the Caribbean, "nickernuts" are used to play mancala games.
- "Nicker" is an old English name for marble.
- There is a restaurant called "Nicker's Clubhouse Restaurant at Mission Inn".
- There is a place in Ireland called "Nicker" (Co. Limerick), meaning "the rabbit warren".