dicky Synonyms
Another word for dicky
• adjective (Context 1)
In poor, weak, or unreliable condition; unsound or likely to fail (especially of a body part or piece of machinery).
"He had to skip the hiking trip down the coast because of his dodgy knee."
• noun (Context 2)
A detachable false shirtfront or collar worn under a jacket, sweater, or low-necked garment to give the appearance of a full shirt.
"The actor wore a starched white shirtfront beneath his tuxedo jacket to stay cool under the stage lights."
• noun (Context 3)
A folding outside seat at the back of an early motor car or horse-drawn carriage.
"The children rode in the open rumble seat at the back of the vintage touring car."
• noun (Context 4)
A small bird (used chiefly by or to children).
"The toddler pointed excitedly at the little dicky-bird perched on the garden fence."
Opposites of dicky
The opposite of dicky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: