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 At least Duncan’s daughter and fellow cadet, Teela (Eire Farrell), takes pity on the hopeless tyke. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026 That backstory might prove disturbing for younger tykes, as will a vicious battle between Sebastian and two menacing dogs, no doubt accounting for the film’s PG rating. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026 Once the tykes are napping in the stroller, the Galleria Borghese museum, with works by Caravaggio and Bernini, is definitely worth a visit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for tyke
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  1. dog
  2. puppy
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  • Lamm told TechCrunch that conventional breeding can produce dogs with poor eyesight or genetic predispositions to cancer.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Cadaver dogs also alerted to the scent of a corpse in the vehicle.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of dog
Noun
  • The game settled down a bit after that first rotation, but Wilson played most of his debut with the well-meaning gracelessness of a puppy who has yet to grow into his paws.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Just over 60 days later, that mama dog gave birth to a puppy wolf.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of puppy

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“Tyke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyke. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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