verb
- past tense of rick; to twist or wrench (especially one’s neck or back) causing pain or stiffness
Usage: British English
Examples
- He ricked his neck while sleeping in an awkward position.
- She ricked her back lifting the heavy box.
- The tennis player ricked his shoulder during the match.
- I ricked my ankle stepping off the curb wrong.
- The gardener ricked his back bending over to weed.
- After the accident, he ricked his neck and needed physiotherapy.