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