Pronunciation: /rɪk/

Definitions of rick

noun a stack of hay, straw, or similar material

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a rickshaw on the street.

A2 The rickety old rickety bridge was unsafe to cross.

B1 The rick of rain made us bring umbrellas.

B2 The rick in the stock market caused panic among investors.

C1 The company faced a rick of bankruptcy due to poor financial management.

C2 The rick of climate change is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed globally.

verb to pile or stack into a rick

Example Sentences

A1 He ricks the boat gently to make it move.

A2 She ricked her ankle while running in the park.

B1 The workers rick the bricks carefully to build the wall.

B2 The chef ricked the knife skillfully to chop the vegetables.

C1 The artist ricks the brush with precision to create a masterpiece.

C2 The pilot ricks the controls expertly to navigate through the storm.

Examples of rick in a Sentence

formal Rick is a diligent employee who always completes his tasks on time.

informal I heard Rick got a promotion at work, good for him!

slang Rick is such a cool dude, always down for a good time.

figurative When faced with a challenge, Rick always finds a way to navigate through it.

Grammatical Forms of rick

past tense

ricked

plural

ricks

comparative

ricker

superlative

rickest

present tense

rick

future tense

will rick

perfect tense

have ricked

continuous tense

is ricking

singular

rick

positive degree

rick

infinitive

to rick

gerund

ricking

participle

ricked

Origin and Evolution of rick

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'rick' originated from Middle English 'rik', which is derived from Old English 'hreac' meaning a heap or pile of hay or straw.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rick' has come to be used more broadly to refer to a stack or pile of various materials, not just limited to hay or straw.