Meaning of nicky-tam | Babel Free
Definitions
- A pair of straps or pieces of string tied around the leg below the knee to raise trousers above the level of farmyard dirt.
- The same to prevent the ingress of dust and vermin up the trouser leg.
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A simpleton or country yokel. broadly
Examples
“Use for ditching.”
“A Pair of Nicky-Tams Folk song.”
“Keeping rats out.”
“Interview with Sir Nicky Tam in the Aberdeen Voice.”
“See also "A Pair of Nicky-Tams".”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.