noun

Dickey

DIH-kee

Dickey (noun) means a false shirt front worn to look like a full shirt underneath a jacket or sweater. Example: “He wore a dickey under his sweater to save on laundry.”

noun

A false shirt front worn to look like a full shirt underneath a jacket or sweater.

"He wore a dickey under his sweater to save on laundry."

How to use Dickey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fake shirt front — just the collar and chest piece, not a whole shirt.

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He wore a _____ under his sweater to save on laundry.

Etymology

Unknown; see the main entry.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for Dickey

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dickey” mean?

The word “Dickey” means a false shirt front worn to look like a full shirt underneath a jacket or sweater. In plain terms, a fake shirt front — just the collar and chest piece, not a whole shirt.

How do you pronounce “Dickey”?

“Dickey” is pronounced DIH-kee (/ˈdɪki/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dickey” in a sentence?

Here is “Dickey” used in a sentence: “He wore a dickey under his sweater to save on laundry.”

What part of speech is “Dickey”?

“Dickey” is a noun.

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