Meaning & Definition of word "Rick"
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Rick
/rɪk/
noun:
- 1. A stack of hay or straw.
- Example: The farmer built a rick of hay to protect it from the rain.
- 2. A framework or a structure used for drying or storing hay.
- Example: After cutting the grass, they formed a rick to ensure proper drying.
- 3. A method of stacking that allows for airflow, commonly used in agricultural settings.
- Example: The rick was arranged carefully to avoid spoilage of the grass.
verb:
- 1. To stack or arrange hay or straw in the form of a rick.
- Example: After the harvest, they ricked the straw in neat piles.
Etymology
Middle English ricke, from Old Norse rika, meaning 'a stack of hay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in the rick:
In a difficult or messy situation.
rick of straw:
An informal term referencing a stack of straw.
Related Words
hay:
Dried grass used as animal fodder.
straw:
Dried stalks of grain, often used for bedding.
Slang Meanings of rick
Meaning: To mess up or fail at something.
Example Sentence: I really ricked that test; I might not pass.
Meaning: To annoy or irritate someone.
Example Sentence: Stop ricking around; it's getting on my nerves.