variants
or less commonly tike
1
a
: a small child
b
chiefly British
: a clumsy, churlish, or eccentric person
2
: dog
especially
: an inferior or mongrel dog
Examples of tyke in a Sentence
adopted a lovable tyke from the local animal shelter
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Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Police believe the architecture-loving tyke managed to take a train to Manhattan, Akond said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
In 1993 the company scooped up Fisher-Price and toys and games for infants and young tykes.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Police believe the architecture-loving tyke managed to take a train to Manhattan, Akond said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
In 1993 the company scooped up Fisher-Price and toys and games for infants and young tykes.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tyke
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“Tyke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tyke. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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