Rick - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rɪk|  American pronunciation of the word rick
Brit.  |rɪk|  British pronunciation of the word rick

noun

- a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) (syn: crick, kink, wrick)
- a stack of hay (syn: hayrick, haystack)

verb

- pile in ricks
rick hay
- twist suddenly so as to sprain (syn: sprain, turn, twist, wrench, wrick)

Extra examples

Rick could do really well, given half a chance (=if he were given even a small opportunity).

For a moment Mary debated telling Rick the truth.

Rick turned and ran out of the door.

Rick accepted her offer of coffee.

Rick was there, enthusing about life in Australia.

Rick has always excelled at foreign languages.

Rick's a terrible gossip.

Rick hasn't seemed himself lately.

Oh Rick, you didn't quit your job did you?

Glancing up at Rick's face, she felt her heart miss a beat.

Rick's remarks were offensively racist.

The album features Rick Wakeman on keyboards.

Rick pitched into decorating the house at once.

I take it (=I assume) you've heard that Rick's resigned.

Rick took up the challenge and cycled the 250 mile route alone.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: rick
he/she/it: ricks
present participle: ricking
past tense: ricked
past participle: ricked
noun
singular: rick
plural: ricks
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