Definition of "tyke" [tyke]

• A small child, especially a boy. (noun)
• A mongrel or cur. (noun)
• Chiefly British A man considered uncouth or mean; a boor. (noun)

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• "If your tyke is still too young for those, try these adorable hat & booties sets."
• "Just found out that my favorite fantasy series when I was a tyke is coming to the big American screen, and Ian McShane plays Merriman Lyon!"
• "This adorable little tyke is the newest addition to the scrubbles store."