Tike Meaning in English
word
ˈtaɪk
TYKE
taɪk
TYKE
Definition
A tike is an informal and old-fashioned word for a small child, especially one who is mischievous or cheeky.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly British, very informal, and now mostly old-fashioned or playful. Can be affectionate or mildly scolding. Not commonly used in American English. Often used in jokes or when talking about mischievous kids.
Spanish: mocoso - niño traviesoPortuguese (BR): pirralho - criança travessaPortuguese (PT): pirralho - criança travessaChinese (Simplified): 小淘气 - 顽皮的小孩Chinese (Traditional): 小淘氣 - 頑皮的小孩Hindi: शरारती बच्चाArabic: طفل شقي - ولد مشاغبBengali: ছোট দুষ্টু বাচ্চা - টুটিRussian: сорванец - мальчуганJapanese: 小悪ガキ - やんちゃな子Vietnamese: nhóc nghịch ngợm - nhóc conKorean: 장난꾸러기 - 말썽꾸러기Turkish: yumurcak - veletUrdu: شرارتی بچہ - شریر بچہIndonesian: bocah nakal - anak kecil nakal
Example Sentences
That little tike took my hat!
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The park was full of laughing tikes.
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Mum says I was a real tike at his age.
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Get over here, you cheeky tike!
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Those two little tikes are always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
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Don't mind him, he's just a curious tike.
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