What is another word for nickered?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪkəd] (IPA)

Nickered is a verb that refers to the sound made by a horse when it exhales loudly through its nostrils. This sound is often associated with horses expressing excitement or greeting their riders. There are a few synonyms for nickered, such as whinnied, neighed, and snorted. Whinnying is another term for the sound horses make when they greet or call out to one another. Neighed is the more formal term for nickered, and it typically refers to the high-pitched sounds made by horses in response to various stimuli. Snorted is the term used when horses exhale forcefully or abruptly in response to something.

What are the hypernyms for Nickered?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nickered

Little flames of light nickered in her eyes.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
When he came to the front door of Storm, he paused of his own accord, and nickered anxiously.
"Kildares of Storm"
Eleanor Mercein Kelly
When Happy rode up and cast a loop over his head Stranger nickered a bit, as if he did not much enjoy freedom while he yet bore the trappings of servitude.
"The Happy Family"
Bertha Muzzy Bower

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