Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

daisy-kicker

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.26 in modern English

Syllables: daisy--kick-er
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An ostler at a large inn.

British usage; Obsolete; Slang

Example Sentences

"Do you observe that stout fellow yonder, with a stick in his hand? He has been a Daisy-kicker, and, by his arts and contrivances having saved a little money, is now a regular dealer, and may generally be seen here on selling days."
"There was a “daisy-kicker” there in a twinkling to take reins and lead the horses off for a drink and a rubdown, with the older ostler waiting hopefully by the stable doors to see if he might make money by putting them up for the night, […]"

Usage

British usage
Obsolete
Slang

Inflected Forms

daisy-kickers (plural)

Questions

What does daisy-kicker mean?: An ostler at a large inn.

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