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tyke
1[tahyk]
noun
a child, especially a small boy.
any small child.
a cur; mongrel.
Chiefly Scot.a low, contemptible fellow; boor.
tyke
2[tahyk]
noun
Australia and New Zealand Informal.a Roman Catholic.
tyke
/ ٲɪ /
noun
a dog, esp a mongrel
informala small or cheeky child: used esp in affectionate reproof
dialecta rough ill-mannered person
Also called: Yorkshire tyke.slanga person from Yorkshire
slanga Roman Catholic
Word History and Origins
Origin of tyke1
Origin of tyke2
Word History and Origins
Origin of tyke1
Example Sentences
Instead the adorable tyke made a break for right field.
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
"Drop their little tykes off next door. We have doctors on board and nurses who are going to feed them, but mum and dad will be working in our office."
The wisdom David’s character imparts to the tyke?
Caesar salad is a nostalgia-inducing dish: I remember being a very little tyke and having my first Caesar and being astonished at the flavor.
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