English

Proper noun

Tyke

1. A dialect, also known as Yorkshire, spoken in the county of Yorkshire.

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Noun

Tyke ‎(plural Tykes)

1. (Britain, informal) a Yorkshireman or Yorkshirewoman; a Yorkshire person
2. (slang, soccer) someone connected with Barnsley Football Club, as a fan, player, coach, etc.

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• tike

Noun

tyke ‎(plural tykes)

1. (dialectal) A mongrel dog.
2. (colloquial) A small child, especially a cheeky or mischievous one
   1. (Canada) An initiation level of sports competition for young children
3. (dated, chiefly Britain) A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
4. (Britain, informal) A person from Yorkshire; a Yorkshireman or Yorkshirewoman
5. (Australia, New Zealand, informal, derogatory) A Roman Catholic

Synonyms

• (mongrel dog): mongrel, mutt
• (slang: small child): ankle-biter, nipper, tot

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References

“tyke”, in OED Online, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.