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dickey Meaning & Definition

ˈdi-kē

What Does Dickey Mean?

As a noun, dickey means any of various articles of clothing. It is also used to mean a detachable or separate shirtfront. As a biographical name, it means James Lafayette 1923–1997 American poet, novelist, and critic.

Quick Facts About Dickey

Part of speechnoun, biographical name
Pronunciation/ˈdi-kē/
Syllables2
Synonymsimpaired, dicky and dickie
Pluraldickeys
First known use1807

Dickey Definition (Noun)

  1. any of various articles of clothing: such as
  2. a detachable or separate shirtfront
  3. a small fabric insert worn to fill in the neckline
  4. the driver's seat in a carriage
  5. a seat at the back of a carriage or automobile

Dickey as a Biographical Name

  1. James Lafayette 1923–1997 American poet, novelist, and critic

Synonyms of Dickey

Dickey synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

dick·eys

dick·ies

dickey

dickeys

dickie

dickies

dicky

Dickey

James Dickey

James Lafayette Dickey

dickey (plural dickeys)

dickey (comparative dickier, superlative dickiest)

Words That Rhyme With Dickey

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Origin of Dickey

Origin 1: Dicky, nickname for Richard

Origin 2: From Dickey.

Origin 3: Unknown; see the main entry.

First Known Use

1807

How to Pronounce Dickey

Dickey is pronounced /ˈdi-kē/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (di).

Common Questions About Dickey

Is dickey a noun or a biographical name?

Dickey is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a biographical name.

What is another word for dickey?

Words with a similar meaning to dickey include impaired, dicky and dickie. See the full list of dickey synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of dickey?

The plural of dickey is dickeys.

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