nicker

[US]/ˈnɪkə/
[UK]/ˈnɪkər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to make a soft whinnying sound, like a horse; to laugh quietly or in a suppressed manner
n.a soft whinnying sound made by a horse; a suppressed laugh

Phrases & Collocations

nicker away

nicker at

nicker off

nicker back

nicker up

nicker down

nicker out

nicker in

nicker along

nicker around

Example Sentences

the horse let out a soft nicker when it saw its owner.

she could hear the nicker of the horses from the stable.

as the rider approached, the horse nickered in anticipation.

the foal nickered softly, seeking its mother's attention.

he smiled at the nicker of the playful pony.

the sound of a nicker can be quite soothing.

after a long ride, the horse gave a tired nicker.

the trainer noted the horse's nicker as a sign of comfort.

during the competition, the horses nickered nervously.

she loved to hear the nicker of horses in the morning.

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