"lecky" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈlɛki/ Audio: En-au-lecky.ogg [Australia]
Rhymes: -ɛki Etymology: Diminutive form of electricity. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lecky (uncountable)
  1. (British, slang) Electricity. Tags: British, slang, uncountable Synonyms: leccy, lekky
    Sense id: en-lecky-en-noun-LYP1okPd Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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