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noun pik·er \ 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

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Examples of piker in a Sentence

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

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Origin and Etymology of piker

pike to play cautiously, of unknown origin

piker Synonyms

Synonyms
cheapskate, churl, hunks, niggard, penny-pincher, miser, scrooge, skinflint, tightwad
Related Words
hoarder, pack rat, saver
Near Antonyms
prodigal, profligate, spender, spendthrift, squanderer, waster, wastrel

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