dicky

(not) a dicky bird

(Not) anything at all. We've had him detained for four hours, but he won't say a dicky bird to us about his involvement in the robbery. We heard not a dicky-bird out of the kids all night—they were quiet as can be.

dickey

obsolete An undergarment worn beneath a petticoat. A respectable lady never goes out without a dickey!

dicky

1. adjective, slang In poor condition; unwell. Primarily heard in UK. Tom said he was feeling a little dicky today, so he might be a bit late getting into work. A: "Would you like some eggs and sausages for breakfast?" B: "No thanks, I've got a bit of a dicky tummy this morning."

2. adjective, slang Functioning poorly or improperly. Primarily heard in UK. It looks like a dicky carburettor is to blame for your engine troubles.

3. noun, slang A shirt. The term comes from rhyming slang in which "dicky" is short for "dicky dirt," which rhymes with "shirt." Primarily heard in UK. You don't even have your dicky on yet? Come on, man, it's almost time to leave!

dicky dirt

slang A shirt. The phrase comes from rhyming slang in which "dicky dirt" rhymes with "shirt." Primarily heard in UK. You don't even have your dicky dirt on yet? Come on, man, it's almost time to leave!

dicky-licker

vulgar slang One who performs fellatio. A homophobic slur often used to show general disdain for a male, regardless of his sexual orientation.

not hear a dicky bird

To not hear or receive any sound, utterance, or item of communication. ("Dicky bird" is sometimes hyphenated.) We haven't heard a dicky-bird out of the kids all night—I think one of us should go check on them.

not say a dicky bird

To not say or communicate anything at all. ("Dicky bird" is sometimes hyphenated.) We've had him detained for four hours, but he won't say a dicky bird to us about his involvement in the robbery.

not a dicky bird

not a word; nothing at all. informal

Dicky bird is rhyming slang for ‘word’.

1988 Glenn Patterson Burning Your Own Sammy put his ear to where he thought its heart ought to be: not a dickybird.

not say/hear a ˈdicky bird

(British English, informal) say/hear nothing: Don’t look at me! I didn’t say a dicky bird. We haven’t heard a dicky bird from her for weeks.This idiom is from rhyming slang, in which dicky bird stands for ‘word’.

dicky-licker

n. someone who performs oral sex on the penis, usually a homosexual male. (Rude and derogatory.) One of the dicky-lickers started staring at me.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

(not) a dicky bird
not a dicky bird
not say a dicky bird
give (one) the bird
give someone the bird
shoot (one) the bird
not say/hear a dicky bird
not hear a dicky bird
flip (one) the bird
flip/give/shoot somebody the bird

References in periodicals archive

Lil Dicky has dropped his new music video to raise awareness for climate change, timed for the Earth Day celebrations, reports People.

Dicky gave fans a preview of the music video during an episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'.

Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus join hands for music video

Dicky is also a creative strategist by day and co-founder of AfricanStockPhoto.com by night.

Dicky, who shared the designs on social media on Wednesday, notes: "This is not legal tender and it is not sanctioned by CBK or the government."

Kenyan designer dares CBK to unveil 'real notes' as sketches go viral

Russell's film captures an intriguing bond between the brothers, as Dicky takes it on himself to train Micky for the ring.

Bale packs a solid punch

THESE are the dramatic scenes as Coronation Street's gripping Tricky Dicky storyline reaches an explosive climax this week.

.. and you'd be a fool to let Gail go, Dicky

A veteran character actor in his native Ireland, Keogh applies his ingratiating style to a warm portrayal of a rural Irish matchmaker named Dicky Mick Dicky O'Connor -- and then wows us by portraying more than a dozen of this folksy philosopher's love-starved clients.

The Matchmaker. (Off Broadway)

词组	dicky
释义	dicky (not) a dicky bird (Not) anything at all. We've had him detained for four hours, but he won't say a dicky bird to us about his involvement in the robbery. We heard not a dicky-bird out of the kids all night—they were quiet as can be. See also: bird, dicky dickey obsolete An undergarment worn beneath a petticoat. A respectable lady never goes out without a dickey! dicky 1. adjective, slang In poor condition; unwell. Primarily heard in UK. Tom said he was feeling a little dicky today, so he might be a bit late getting into work. A: "Would you like some eggs and sausages for breakfast?" B: "No thanks, I've got a bit of a dicky tummy this morning." 2. adjective, slang Functioning poorly or improperly. Primarily heard in UK. It looks like a dicky carburettor is to blame for your engine troubles. 3. noun, slang A shirt. The term comes from rhyming slang in which "dicky" is short for "dicky dirt," which rhymes with "shirt." Primarily heard in UK. You don't even have your dicky on yet? Come on, man, it's almost time to leave! dicky dirt slang A shirt. The phrase comes from rhyming slang in which "dicky dirt" rhymes with "shirt." Primarily heard in UK. You don't even have your dicky dirt on yet? Come on, man, it's almost time to leave! See also: dicky, dirt dicky-licker vulgar slang One who performs fellatio. A homophobic slur often used to show general disdain for a male, regardless of his sexual orientation. not hear a dicky bird To not hear or receive any sound, utterance, or item of communication. ("Dicky bird" is sometimes hyphenated.) We haven't heard a dicky-bird out of the kids all night—I think one of us should go check on them. See also: bird, dicky, hear, not not say a dicky bird To not say or communicate anything at all. ("Dicky bird" is sometimes hyphenated.) We've had him detained for four hours, but he won't say a dicky bird to us about his involvement in the robbery. See also: bird, dicky, not, say Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. not a dicky bird not a word; nothing at all. informal Dicky bird is rhyming slang for ‘word’. 1988 Glenn Patterson Burning Your Own Sammy put his ear to where he thought its heart ought to be: not a dickybird. See also: bird, dicky, not Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary not say/hear a ˈdicky bird (British English, informal) say/hear nothing: Don’t look at me! I didn’t say a dicky bird. We haven’t heard a dicky bird from her for weeks.This idiom is from rhyming slang, in which dicky bird stands for ‘word’. See also: bird, dicky, hear, not, say Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary dicky-licker n. someone who performs oral sex on the penis, usually a homosexual male. (Rude and derogatory.) One of the dicky-lickers started staring at me. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: (not) a dicky bird not a dicky bird not say a dicky bird give (one) the bird give someone the bird shoot (one) the bird not say/hear a dicky bird not hear a dicky bird flip (one) the bird flip/give/shoot somebody the bird References in periodicals archive Lil Dicky has dropped his new music video to raise awareness for climate change, timed for the Earth Day celebrations, reports People. Dicky gave fans a preview of the music video during an episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'. Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus join hands for music video Dicky is also a creative strategist by day and co-founder of AfricanStockPhoto.com by night. Dicky, who shared the designs on social media on Wednesday, notes: "This is not legal tender and it is not sanctioned by CBK or the government." Kenyan designer dares CBK to unveil 'real notes' as sketches go viral Russell's film captures an intriguing bond between the brothers, as Dicky takes it on himself to train Micky for the ring. Bale packs a solid punch THESE are the dramatic scenes as Coronation Street's gripping Tricky Dicky storyline reaches an explosive climax this week. .. and you'd be a fool to let Gail go, Dicky A veteran character actor in his native Ireland, Keogh applies his ingratiating style to a warm portrayal of a rural Irish matchmaker named Dicky Mick Dicky O'Connor -- and then wows us by portraying more than a dozen of this folksy philosopher's love-starved clients. The Matchmaker. (Off Broadway)
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