What does dicky-bird mean?
Dicky-bird means (hypocoristic) A small bird..
Dicky-bird
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(hypocoristic) A small bird..
Definitions by Sense
- (hypocoristic) A small bird.
- (British, informal, from Cockney rhyming slang, used especially in negative constructions) A word; a brief chat.
- (British, informal) A small thing.
Example Sentences
The Swan and the Dickey-bird: A Fable.
Simple Simon went a hunting, He thought he could not fail, For to catch a Dickie Bird, For he’d got a little salt to put upon his tail.
We've not heard a dicky-bird about anything relating to his birthday.
I peeked into the cellar but there was nothing there. Not a dicky-bird.
Synonyms for dicky-bird
Antonyms for dicky-bird
Related Words
Word Forms
- dicky-birds
- dickey-bird
- dicky bird
- dickybird
- dickie bird
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you use dicky-bird in a sentence?
The Swan and the Dickey-bird: A Fable.
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