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Rickey

Rickey (noun) means a cocktail made with lime juice, a spirit (often gin), and carbonated water. Example: “He ordered a gin rickey to cool off on the porch.”

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A cocktail made with lime juice, a spirit (often gin), and carbonated water.
"He ordered a gin rickey to cool off on the porch."

How to use Rickey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fizzy lime-and-spirit cocktail, classically made with gin.

Common pairings
gin rickey vodka rickey

Word forms

Rickeys plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rickey” mean?

The word “Rickey” means a cocktail made with lime juice, a spirit (often gin), and carbonated water. In plain terms, a fizzy lime-and-spirit cocktail, classically made with gin.

How do you use “Rickey” in a sentence?

Here is “Rickey” used in a sentence: “He ordered a gin rickey to cool off on the porch.”

What part of speech is “Rickey”?

“Rickey” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Rickey?

"Rickey" (noun) means a cocktail made with lime juice, a spirit (often gin), and carbonated water.

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