tyke

noun

ˈtīk How to pronounce tyke (audio)
variants also tike
Definition of tykenext
as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes adopted a lovable tyke from the local animal shelter

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Recent Examples of tyke It was taken when Naumov was about 3, a little tyke trying to find his footing on the ice for the first time. — Dave Skretta, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2026 An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 James, who was first introduced to TV viewers as Family Matters tyke Richie Crawford, has forged an impressive career in daytime. — Andy Swift, TVLine, 11 Aug. 2025 Colombian rapper Maluma stopped a concert in Mexico City to chastise one of his own fans for bringing her infant to his show and exposing the tyke to high decibel levels. — Sandra Lilley, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tyke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tyke
  1. dog
  2. puppy
Noun
  • On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Most famously, in 1966 the trophy was found underneath a hedge by a dog called Pickles a week after thieves had taken it from Westminster Central Hall, London, following England’s victory.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of dog
Noun
  • Light, owner of SnowDen Samoyeds, said some of her puppy buyers were the first to tell her that Kelce and Swift appear to have chosen a Samoyed.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Tank also follows in the paw prints of another beloved Ladder 20 Dalmatian, Twenty, who was gifted to the station as a puppy after seven members died during the response to the 9/11 attacks.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of puppy

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“Tyke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyke. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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