tyke

Meanings

• Noun

  A young child or animal.

  - "The tyke was playing in the park."
  - "The newborn tyke cried endlessly."
  - "The farmer took care of his calf tyke."

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Pronunciation

1. /taɪk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

mongrel , mutt , ankle-biter , nipper , tot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tyke
bike , mike , spike

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. tyke (en) : A young child or animal.
   

2. tyke (en) : A type or kind.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tyke that leads to same result
tike , tikes , tyke , tykes

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Etymology

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Old English 'tic' meaning 'young animal'.

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Trivia

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1. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Heathcliff refers to Catherine as his 'tyke' or 'little one'.

2. In the English language, the term 'tyke' is most commonly used in the northern regions of England and Scotland.

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Related Concepts

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1. infant: A younger child, typically under the age of one.

2. juvenile: A young person, especially one who is not yet an adult.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tyke' has been used to describe young animals and children, often emphasizing their innocence and vulnerability.

How to Memorize "tyke"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young child or animal, such as a baby or a puppy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tyke' with the image of a young child or animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'tyke' and the image of a young child or animal.

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