tyke

noun
UK: /taɪk/
US: /taɪk/

  1. A small child, especially a mischievous or playful one.

    1. The tyke ran around the park, laughing with joy.
    2. That little tyke is always getting into trouble, but he's so cute you can't be mad.

Synonyms

urchin kid youngster tot child
tyke adjective

  1. Used informally to describe a young, energetic, or small person.

    1. He's a tough little tyke for his age.
    2. Despite being the youngest on the team, the tyke showed real determination.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "tyke" is /taɪk/ in British English and /taɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tyke": urchin, kid, youngster, tot, child.

Example usage of "tyke": "The tyke ran around the park, laughing with joy.". More examples on the page.