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Definition of dicken in English: dickenexclamationˈdɪk(ə)n Australian, NZ dated, informal An expression of disgust or disbelief. "Oh, dicken to that," the miners say Example sentencesExamples - Dicken on that for a joke.
- 'What about pulling the emergency cord?' 'Aw, dicken on. I haven't got the dingbats and I haven't got five quid.'
- The accused said, 'Murder? Dicken on that, me murder anyone!'
- 'You don't lie and cheat the way my mother does.' 'Ah, dicken.'
- You've got to tie your horse up; feed and water him, and groom him before you get near a bit of picking for yourself! Dicken to that. The infantry'll do me!
Origin Late 19th century: abbreviation of dickens. |