nicky-tam

短语

词形变化

nicky-tams 复数 nicky-tams

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A pair of straps or pieces of string tied around the leg below the knee to raise trousers above the level of farmyard dirt.

    Use for ditching.

    A Pair of Nicky-Tams Folk song.

  2. 2.

    The same to prevent the ingress of dust and vermin up the trouser leg.

    Keeping rats out.

  3. 3.

    A simpleton or country yokel.

    引申义

    Interview with Sir Nicky Tam in the Aberdeen Voice.

    See also "A Pair of Nicky-Tams".

词源

From knickerbockers (due to the shape that the trouser legs adopt) + taum (a cord).

来源：wiktionary