Tyke

Pronunciation

• IPA: /taɪk/
• Rhymes: -aɪk

Origin

From Old Norse tík ‘bitch’ ( >

Norwegian tik).

Full definition of tyke

Noun

1. (dialectal) A mongrel dog.
2. (slang) A small child, especially a boy.
3. (British) A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

Synonyms

• (mongrel dog) mongrel, mutt
• (slang: small child) ankle-biter, nipper, tot

Related terms

• Tyke

Anagrams

• tyek