nickelback
See also: Nickelback and nickel back
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈnɪkəlbæk/
- Rhymes: -ɪkəlbæk
Etymology 1
Blend of nickel + quarterback. Modelled on quarterback: both the quarter (“25 cents”) and the nickel (“5 cents”) are American coins, though quarterback was not named for the coin.
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Noun
nickelback (plural nickelbacks)
- (American football) A fifth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks and two safeties) who is deployed for additional pass coverage.
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