What does tyke mean?
Tyke means (dialectal) A mongrel dog..
Tyke
/taɪk/ · noun
Meaning
(dialectal) A mongrel dog..
Definitions by Sense
- (dialectal) A mongrel dog.
- (colloquial) A small child, especially a cheeky or mischievous one.
- (dated, chiefly British) An uncultured, crude and unrefined or uncouth ill-bred person.
- (UK, informal) A person from Yorkshire; a Yorkshireman or Yorkshirewoman.
Example Sentences
It was the day of warlocks and apparitions, now happily driven out by the zeal of the General Assembly. Witches pursued their wanchancy calling, bairns were spirited away, young lassies selled their souls to the Evil One, and the Accuser of the Brethren, in the shape of a black tyke, was seen about cottage doors in the gloaming.
Manipulative little tyke I was.
Why, the inquiry thing, the yellow-dog thing—you wouldn’t think a mangy, native tyke would be allowed to trip up people in the verandah of a magistrate’s court, would you?
Synonyms for tyke
Antonyms for tyke
Related Words
Word Forms
- tykes
- tike
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tyke?
Common synonyms include mongrel, mutt, ankle-biter, nipper.
What is the opposite of tyke?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tyke in a sentence?
It was the day of warlocks and apparitions, now happily driven out by the zeal of the General Assembly. Witches pursued their wanchancy calling, bairns were spirited away, young lassies selled their souls to the Evil One, and the Accuser of the Brethren, in the shape of a black tyke, was seen about cottage doors in the gloaming.
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