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单词 ricket
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Definition of ricket in English:

ricket

noun ˈrɪkɪt
English Regional, London
  • A blunder, mistake.

verb ˈrɪkɪt
  • no object With adverb or adverbial phrase: to move unsteadily; to lurch.

Origin

1950s; earliest use found in Frank Norman (1930–1980). Origin unknown. Perhaps from rickety; perhaps compare also earlier rick. Alternatively perhaps shortened from ricochet
early 19th century. Probably a back-formation from rickety.

Definition of ricket in US English:

ricket

nounˈrɪkɪt
English Regional, London
  • A blunder, mistake.

verbˈrɪkɪt
  • no object With adverb or adverbial phrase: to move unsteadily; to lurch.

Origin

1950s; earliest use found in Frank Norman (1930–1980). Origin unknown. Perhaps from rickety; perhaps compare also earlier rick. Alternatively perhaps shortened from ricochet<br>early 19th century. Probably a back-formation from rickety.

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