Used in a Sentence

tyke

How to use tyke in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for tyke.

Editorial note

I was glad to know Orwell shared some happiness with his tyke in his final years.

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Quick take

a native of Yorkshire

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of tyke gathered in one view.

noun

a native of Yorkshire

noun

a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

noun

a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for tyke.

noun

a native of Yorkshire

noun

a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"

Example sentences

1

I was glad to know Orwell shared some happiness with his tyke in his final years.

2

* Making a web site when I was a wee tyke and being told not to mention my name, or my location, or my interests, because according to my father anything online would be used to stalk and kill you.

3

I was a little tyke at the time, and I'm neither Canadian nor a student of Canadian history, so it was all new to me. Interesting case study in how a democratic, apparently well-meaning government can abuse powers and trample on civil liberties when confronted by a threat of apparently sufficient magnitude.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use tyke in a sentence?

I was glad to know Orwell shared some happiness with his tyke in his final years.

What does tyke mean?

a native of Yorkshire

What part of speech is tyke?

tyke is commonly used as noun.