Tyke

/taik/ Cách viết khác : (tike) /taik/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A young child, especially a boy: An informal, often affectionate term for a small child.
    • A person from Yorkshire, England: A native or inhabitant of the historic county of Yorkshire.
    • A crude, uncouth, or ill-bred person: An informal, often derogatory term for someone considered rude or lacking refinement.
Usage and Examples
  • Referring to a child:
    • The little tyke is already trying to walk.
    • He's a cute tyke, always full of energy.
  • Referring to a person from Yorkshire:
    • As a proud tyke, he loves Yorkshire pudding.
    • The team has several tykes who bring local spirit.
  • Referring to an uncouth person:
    • Don't be such a tyke; mind your manners at the table.
    • He was dismissed as a loud-mouthed tyke.
Advanced Usage
  • "Yorkshire tyke": A more specific term emphasizing the Yorkshire origin, often used with pride or regional identity.
    • The Yorkshire tykes are known for their straight-talking manner.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tike: An alternative spelling of "tyke."
  • Tiddler (British, informal): A synonym for a small child or young fish, similar to "tyke" in its child-related meaning.
Synonyms
  • Child: A neutral term for a young person.
  • Kid: A common informal synonym for a child.
  • Brat: A derogatory term for a badly behaved child (negative connotation).
  • Yorkshireman/Yorkshirewoman: More formal terms for a person from Yorkshire.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
  • "A cheeky tyke": A common phrase describing a mischievous or impudent child.
    • That cheeky tyke took a biscuit without asking.
Noun
  1. a young person of either sex
    • she writes books for children
    • they're just kids
    • `tiddler' is a British term for youngster
  2. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
  3. a native of Yorkshire

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