dickey

[ˈdɪki]

dickey Definition

• 1. a false shirt front worn as a separate garment
• 2. a detachable part of a garment, such as a collar or bib
• 3. a small seat at the back of a carriage for a servant

Using dickey: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dickey" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He wore a dickey under his suit jacket.

• Example

  The dickey on her blouse was embroidered with lace.

• Example

  The carriage driver sat on the dickey while the passengers rode inside.

dickey Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dickey

• shirt front
• bib
• collar
• fake shirt

Phrases with dickey

• dickey seat

  a small seat at the back of a carriage for a servant

  Example

  The coachman sat on the dickey seat while the family rode inside.

• dickey bow

  a type of bow tie worn with formal dress

  Example

  He wore a black tuxedo and a dickey bow to the wedding.

• dickey bird

  a child's word for a bird, especially a sparrow

  Example

  Look, Mommy, a dickey bird!

Origins of dickey

from 'dicky', meaning 'donkey' or 'deceitful'

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Summary: dickey in Brief

The term 'dickey' [ˈdɪki] refers to a false shirt front worn as a separate garment, or a detachable part of a garment like a collar or bib. It can also refer to a small seat at the back of a carriage for a servant. Examples include 'He wore a dickey under his suit jacket.' and 'The carriage driver sat on the dickey while the passengers rode inside.'