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dicky

UK/ˈdɪki/ US/ˈdɪki/ uncommon dated informal slang uk vulgar
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.
2.

a man''s detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt

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adjective

1.

(British informal) faulty

  • “I”
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Origin

Unknown. Perhaps a use of Dicky, hypocoristic form of Dick, perhaps playing on its resemblance to tricky, sticky, or other similar-sounding words. Alternatively, perhaps an alteration of dickens.

Phrases

  • dicky bow

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