Word. As in “not a dicky bird” meaning not a word.
Dicky bird
Example Sentences
"Haven't heard a dicky bird from him."
"Not a dicky bird about it."
Etymology & History
Rhymes with "word". Childish term for a small bird, used in rhyming slang since the 19th century. Usually in negative contexts ("not a dicky bird").
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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