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piker

The correct spelling is piker.

How to pronounce piker

/ˈpaɪkə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈpaɪkə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Pik-er

The correct spelling is piker. A soldier armed with a pike, a pikeman. For example: "Mate, don't be a piker! Come to Angie′s birthday party tonight!"

Usage Examples

Mate, don't be a piker! Come to Angie′s birthday party tonight!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A soldier armed with a pike, a pikeman.
  2. 2.One who bets or gambles only with small amounts of money.
  3. 3.A stingy person; a cheapskate.
  4. 4.An amateur.
  5. 5.One who refuses to go out with friends, or leaves a party early.

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