Pikey etymology

English

English word pikey comes from English -y, English pike

Detailed word origin of pikey

Dictionary entry Language Definition
-y English (en) Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.. Used in the name of some locations which end in -ia in Latin. Forming diminutive nouns. Also used for familiar and pet names as a term of endearment. Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".
pike English (en) (derogatory, slang) A gypsy, itinerant tramp, or traveller from any ethnic background; a pikey.. Short for . (ambitransitive, diving, gymnastics) To assume a pike position.. (intransitive, Australia, New Zealand, slang) Often followed by on or out: to quit or back out of a promise.. (intransitive, gambling) To bet or gamble with only small amounts of money.. (transitive) To prod, attack, or [...]
pikey English (en) Associated with or filled with pike (fish). (informal) A pike (fish).

Words with the same origin as pikey

Descendants of -y

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