Tike: meaning, definitions and examples

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tike

 

[ taɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel situation

A 'tike' generally refers to a small child or a young, playful person. In some contexts, it can also denote a mischievous or annoying child. The term is often used lightly or affectionately among adults talking about children. It emphasizes a sense of innocence and naivety that is characteristic of young kids.

Synonyms

child, kid, little one, youngster.

Examples of usage

  • The tike was running around the park.
  • I saw a tike playing with a kite.
  • The tike asked a lot of curious questions.
  • Every tike in the neighborhood loves to ride bikes.

Translations

Translations of the word "tike" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tique

🇮🇳 टिक

🇩🇪 Tick

🇮🇩 centang

🇺🇦 позначка

🇵🇱 znacznik

🇯🇵 チェック

🇫🇷 coche

🇪🇸 marca

🇹🇷 işaret

🇰🇷 체크

🇸🇦 علامة

🇨🇿 značka

🇸🇰 značka

🇨🇳 勾选

🇸🇮 označba

🇮🇸 merki

🇰🇿 белгі

🇬🇪 ნიშანი

🇦🇿 işarə

🇲🇽 marca

Etymology

The word 'tike' has its origins in the early 20th century and is believed to be a diminutive form derived from 'tyke', which has been used in British dialects to refer to a small child or a person of lower social status. The etymology points to a combination of the words 'tyke', and 'little', highlighting a sense of youthfulness and innocence. While ‘tyke’ has roots in Old Norse, meaning a young dog or a mongrel, the evolution of 'tike' has shifted to denote human children. Over time, this informal term has solidified its place in casual conversations, reflecting a cultural affinity for affectionate nicknames associated with children.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,497 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.