nickers

Definition of nickersnext
present tense third-person singular of nicker
as in whinnies
to make the cry typical of a horse horses nickering in the barn

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neighs
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  • As such, the distinct sound that people hear when a horse neighs or whinnies is likely the animal relaying various independent messages or emotions at once, the study says.
    Kate Perez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Nickers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nickers. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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