dickey

/ˈdɪki/

Other forms: dickeys

Definitions of dickey

1. noun

   a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt
   synonyms: dickie, dicky, shirtfront

   type of:

   insert, inset

   an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
2. noun

   a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
   synonyms: dickey-seat, dickie, dickie-seat, dicky, dicky-seat

   type of:

   backseat

   a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile)
3. adjective

   (British informal) faulty
   synonyms: dicky

   impaired

   diminished in strength, quality, or utility