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nickering

/ˈnɪk.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈnɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

nickeringgerund / present participle

/ˈnɪkərɪŋ/

/ˈnɪkɚɪŋ/

Functions attributively to describe a horse that is producing a soft nicker.

hennissantSe dit d’un cheval qui émet un hennissement doux.

The nickering mare nudged her foal reassuringly.

La jument hennissante poussa son poulain avec douceur pour le rassurer.

Synonyms

neighing

whinnying

softly neighing

low whinnying

quiet whinnying

gentle neighing

nickeringnoun

hennissementPour le son doux et bref émis par un cheval.

The horse greeted its owner with a friendly nickering as she approached the stable.

Le cheval salua sa propriétaire avec un hennissement amical lorsqu’elle s’approcha de l’écurie.

Synonyms

neighing

whinnying

braying

nickerverb

nickering

Gerund

nickered

Past Simple

nickered

Past Participle

nickering

Gerund

/ˈnɪk.ə/

/ˈnɪk.ɚ/

hennir

The horse nickered gently as I approached with an apple.

Le cheval a henni doucement lorsque je me suis approché avec une pomme.

Synonyms

neigh

whinny

bray

Definitions

nickeringgerund / present participle

Uttering a gentle nicker; making a soft, friendly whinny.

The nickering mare nudged her foal reassuringly.

nickeringnoun

The soft, gentle sound made by a horse, often as a sign of recognition or affection.

The horse greeted its owner with a friendly nickering as she approached the stable.

The act or instance of a horse producing a soft, gentle whinny.

There was a sudden nickering from the darkened stall.

nickerverb

To neigh softly, as a horse does.

The horse nickered gently as I approached with an apple.