Antonyms for dickens

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : dik-inz

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɪk ɪnz

Definition of dickens

Origin : exclamation, 1590s, apparently a substitute for devil; probably altered from Dickon, nickname for Richard and source of the surnames Dickens and Dickenson, but exact derivation and meaning are unknown.

As in mischievous : adj devilish, wicked
As in urchin : noun mischievious youngster
As in child : noun very young person
As in tot : noun child
As in devil : noun demon

Example sentences :

Young Lady, who reads Dickens (wiping away the tear of imbecility).
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various

The American Notes, 1842, was a further offering from Dickens.
Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson

The settlement of "Eden" may be precisely what Dickens drew it: a miasmatic mud-hole.
Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry

How different from the days when Dickens wrote his 'Circumlocution Office'!
Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy

Margaret—” to the waitress—“Mr. Dickens wishes another butter-ball.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The wife of the Mr. Dickens there present pricked up her ears.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

I was not quoting our Mr. Dickens this time, but his famous namesake.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

“No doubt it is the preoccupation of genius,” remarked Mrs. Dickens.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The most impressive call, however, was that of Mr. and Mrs. “C.” Dickens.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The answer, delivered by Mr. Dickens, was condescending and explanatory.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for dickens

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