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Dicky
Regional term in Asian Commonwealth English
Literal Meaning
The compartment in a vehicle used for storage, especially for luggage.
Actual Meaning
Indian English term for car boot/trunk
Examples in Context

I put the groceries in the dicky before heading home.

Can you grab my suitcase from the dicky of the car?

Don't forget to check the dicky for the spare tire.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This term is often used when discussing travel or transporting items, so it may come up in those contexts.
  • 2In Indian English, 'dicky' is a commonly used term, so listen for it in conversations regarding cars.
  • 3Remember that 'dicky' refers specifically to the storage compartment at the back of the car, not the vehicle itself.
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