daisy-kicker

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Meaning · English

An ostler at a large inn.

Register: slang

Examples

Do you observe that stout fellow yonder, with a stick in his hand? He has been a Daisy-kicker, and, by his arts and contrivances having saved a little money, is now a regular dealer, and may generally be seen here on selling days.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “daisy-kicker” mean?

An ostler at a large inn.

Is “daisy-kicker” formal or informal?

daisy-kicker is generally slang.