rick /ɹɪk/verb 7noun 5forms 3phrases 1 verb7 •To heap up (hay, etc.) in ricks. •To slightly sprain or strain the neck, back, ankle etc; to wrench. •(dialect) To scold. •(dialect) To grumble. •(dialect) To rattle, jingle, make a noise; to chatter. •(dialect) To pierce with a hook by means of a sudden jerk or pull. •(dialect) To raffle. noun5 •Straw, hay etc. stored in a stack for winter fodder, commonly protected with thatch."So this last week, you see, crown'd the business; an' on Satherday night the last shafe was nately tied an' sint in to the misthress, an' everything was finisht, all to the tatchin' o' the ricks." — 1850 •(US) A stack of wood, especially cut to a regular length; also used as a measure of wood, typically four by eight feet. •A new and naive boot camp inductee.No turning back now, rick: you are the property of the US government now. •(dialect) A sharp or sudden move; a jerk or tug. •(dialect) A noise, rattling. formsricked · ricking · ricks Phrases with rick slick RickA fast-talker, charmer, or clever person.
