piker
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pik·er

noun \ˈpī-kər\

Definition of PIKER

1
: one who gambles or speculates with small amounts of money
2
: one who does things in a small way; also : tightwad, cheapskate

Examples of PIKER

  1. <don't be such a piker—live it up a little while you're on vacation!>

Origin of PIKER

pike to play cautiously, of unknown origin
First Known Use: circa 1889

Rhymes with PIKER

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