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English word pikey comes from English -y, English pike

-y (English)

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)

(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)

Associated with or filled with pike (fish). (informal) A pike (fish).

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