dicky

/ˈdɪki/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of waistcoat or a compartment or opening in a vehicle, typically in the front, used for storing small items.

“He rummaged through the dicky for his phone.”

2. adjective

Having a dicky or unsound state; weak or unstable.

“The engine was running dicky and needed to be serviced.”

Synonyms

  • compartment
  • pocket
  • vest
  • waistcoat

Antonyms

  • sound
  • stable