dickey

Meanings

• noun

  A type of short jacket, typically with sleeves that can be rolled up and fastened with buttons or snaps.

  - "He was wearing a dickey when he went fishing."
  - "She bought a new dickey for the upcoming camping trip."

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Synonyms

boot , trunk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dickey
pickkey , sticky

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Variants

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dickey , dickeys , dickie , dickies , dicky , Dickey , James Dickey , James Lafayette Dickey , dickey bird , dicky bird

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the name of a 19th-century American baseball player, Dick McReynolds.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dickey' gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s due to its association with Ivy League fashion.

2. The word 'dickey' is also used in the context of automobiles, particularly referring to a small compartment or shelf located behind the seat.

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Related Concepts

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1. jacket: A garment worn to cover the upper body, typically extending to the waist or hips.

2. vest: A sleeveless garment, often worn as an alternative to a jacket or shirt.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'dickey' has been used to refer to a short jacket or vest, particularly one with roll-up sleeves.

How to Memorize "dickey"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a short jacket with roll-up sleeves. Imagine the buttons or snaps that hold the sleeves in place when rolled up.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dickey' with the image of a short jacket or vest, and remember that it can be rolled up and fastened with buttons or snaps.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dickey is a short jacket with buttons, easily rolled up and snugly fits.' to help remember the definition.

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