tyke

noun

ˈtīk

variants or less commonly tike

Synonyms of tyke next

: a small child

chiefly British : a clumsy, churlish, or eccentric person

: dog

especially : an inferior or mongrel dog

Examples of tyke in a Sentence

adopted a lovable tyke from the local animal shelter

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And with nearly 7,500 square feet of living space, tiny tykes are afforded lots of breathing room to enjoy. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024 Their reputation and their small tyke’s appetite are counting on something to turn around, and fast. —

David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024 Her fave baby monitor, toy her tyke loves, and baby clothes are all here too. —

Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 July 2024 Adolescence and even childhood have become arenas of intense competition for the future students of elite colleges, whose typically upper- or upper-middle-class parents hover nearby at all times, reminding their tykes of the stakes. —

George Scialabba, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2015 See all Example Sentences for tyke