tyke Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a native of Yorkshire
   
2. noun a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
   Goth; boor; barbarian; peasant; churl; tike.
   
3. noun a young person of either sex
   tiddler; nipper; small fry; nestling; youngster; child; fry; shaver; tike; minor; kid.
   
   • she writes books for children
   • they're just kids
   • `tiddler' is a British term for youngster

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