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Definition of tyke

tyke

/ˈtaɪk/
tyke
Plural:tykes
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• noun

1

A small child, especially a lively, cheeky, or mischievous boy (used informally).

Example

"The energetic little tyke spent the entire afternoon chasing butterflies around the backyard."

2

British A domestic dog, especially a mongrel, cur, or coarse-bred hound (Canis lupus familiaris).

Example

"The old shepherd whistling on the hillside was followed closely by a scruffy, loyal tyke."

3

British A coarse, boorish, or ill-mannered person.

Example

"The shopkeeper refused to serve the rude tyke until he apologized for shouting at the staff."

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• Rhymes for tyke

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old Norse 'tík', meaning a female dog or bitch, which later broadened in northern English dialects to refer to a mongrel dog and affectionately to a lively young child.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tyke. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tyke
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