whicker
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈhwɪkər/
KK: /ˈhwɪkər/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make a soft, high-pitched sound, like a horse's neigh.
Example
The horse began to whicker softly as it approached its owner.
Tense Forms
Past: whickered
Past Participle: whickered
Conversation
Did you hear that horse whicker when we passed by the stable?
Yeah, it sounded so sweet and friendly!
I love when they whicker like that; it feels so welcoming.
It really does! Horses have such a special way of communicating.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
neigh
whinny
bray
Antonyms
silence
muffle
hush
noun
Definition
A soft, high-pitched sound made by a horse, similar to a whinny.
Example
The horse let out a gentle whicker as it approached its owner.
Conversation
Did you hear that whicker from the horse earlier?
Yeah, it sounded like it wanted some attention.
Horses are so expressive with their sounds, aren't they?
Root Explanation
The word 'whicker' originates from Old English 'hwiccer', meaning to make a sound like a horse. It refers specifically to the sound made by a horse, often described as a soft whinny or neigh.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for the sound a horse makes — that's why 'whicker' describes that gentle horse sound.
Visually Confused Words
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