Dicky-bird
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dicky-bird is a noun meaning (hypocoristic) A small bird.
Meaning
(hypocoristic) A small bird.
More Meanings
- (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.
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.
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.
Word Forms
- dicky-birds
- dickey-bird
- dickybird
- dickie bird
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include birdie, birdy, birdling, dikkop, jarbird, hairbird.
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