hike
hike Lexical Profile
hike Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A long walk or march undertaken for pleasure, exercise, or recreation, especially across country or in wilderness areas.
"We packed plenty of water and trail mix for our morning hike up the mountain ridge."
A sharp, sudden, or significant increase in a price, tax, rate, or cost.
"Consumers expressed frustration over the recent hike in electricity rates."
• verb
To walk for a long distance, especially across country, trails, or rugged terrain for pleasure or exercise.
"They plan to hike through the national park for three days before setting up base camp."
To increase or raise (a price, tax, or rate) sharply or suddenly.
"The central bank decided to hike interest rates in an effort to curb inflation."
To pull, lift, or hitch up (especially clothing or equipment) higher than its usual position.
"He had to hike up his trousers before wading across the shallow stream."
North American To snap or pass (the ball) backward between the legs from the line of scrimmage to start a play in American football.
"The center waited for the quarterback's signal to hike the football."
• Rhymes for hike
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the early 19th century as an English dialectal word meaning to walk vigorously or to pull up abruptly; its ultimate origin remains uncertain, though it is likely related to provincial variants such as 'hoik' and 'hitch'.