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ricket

/rɪkɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does ricket mean?

noun

A ricket is a weakness or frailty, especially in a person's health or constitution. It can also refer to a small, weak, or fragile thing.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the child with a ricket, which was causing her to be weak and lethargic."

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