Gadit

Knicks

Definitions
1proper nounThe New York Knicks are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and play their home games at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks won their game last night against the Lakers.
Many fans are hopeful that the Knicks will make it to the playoffs this year.
He wore a Knicks jersey to the basketball game.
Word Origin
Language
English
Originally meant
The name 'Knicks' is short for 'Knickerbockers', which refers to the style of pants worn by Dutch settlers in New York.
Background
The team was established in 1946, and the name 'Knickerbockers' was chosen to reflect the Dutch heritage of New York City. The term 'Knickerbocker' originally referred to a fictional character created by Washington Irving, which became synonymous with New Yorkers.