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.

Alternative forms

• nickel back

Noun

nickelback (plural nickelbacks)

1. (American football) A fifth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks and two safeties) who is deployed for additional pass coverage.

Related terms

• dimeback
• quarterback

 

Etymology 2

nickel +‎ back

Noun

nickelback (plural nickelbacks)

1. Alternative form of Nickelback