Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
nicker
|noun • verb
Advertisement
N
noun
A sound made by a horse, similar to a soft neigh.
Example Sentences
"The horse gave a soft nicker as it recognized its owner."
"We heard the nicker of the stallion across the field."
"The stable was filled with the gentle nickers of contented horses."
V
verb
To make a soft sound like that of a horse nicker.
Example Sentences
"The foal began to nicker as it saw its mother."
"He nickered in response to the calling of his friend."
"As the gate opened, the horses nickered with anticipation."