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Meaning of "pikey" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PIKEY

Perhaps from turnpike.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PIKEY

pikey  [ˈpaɪkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PIKEY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pikey is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PIKEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pikey

Pikey is a pejorative slang term used mainly in Britain to refer to people who are of the Traveller Community. Pikey is also sometimes called a piker in the United States, but a piker in Australia and New Zealand means someone who refuses to do something within a group. It is not well received among Irish Travellers or Romanies, as it is considered an ethnic slur.

Definition of pikey in the English dictionary

The definition of pikey in the dictionary is a gypsy or vagrant. Other definition of pikey is a member of the underclass.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PIKEY


bikie
ˈbaɪkɪ
crikey
ˈkraɪkɪ
dickey
ˈdɪkɪ
dikey
ˈdaɪkɪ
fiky
ˈfaɪkɪ
hickey
ˈhɪkɪ
Ikey
ˈaɪkɪ
mickey
ˈmɪkɪ
micky
ˈmɪkɪ
picky
ˈpɪkɪ
psyche
ˈsaɪkɪ
quickie
ˈkwɪkɪ
reiki
ˈreɪkɪ
shaky
ˈʃeɪkɪ
spiky
ˈspaɪkɪ
sticky
ˈstɪkɪ
tricky
ˈtrɪkɪ
Tyche
ˈtaɪkɪ
Vicky
ˈvɪkɪ
wiki
ˈwɪkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PIKEY

pika
pikake
pikau
pike
piked
pikelet
pikeman
pikemen
pikeperch
piker
Pikes Peak
pikestaff
piki
piking
pila
pilaf
pilaff
pilao
pilar
pilaster

WORDS THAT END LIKE PIKEY

donkey
escape key
field hockey
hockey
hokey
hot key
ice hockey
jockey
key
lackey
low-key
major key
monkey
on key
rickey
smokey
Starkey
turkey
turnkey
whiskey

Synonyms and antonyms of pikey in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pikey» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PIKEY

Find out the translation of pikey to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pikey from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pikey» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

pikey
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pikey
570 millions of speakers

English

pikey
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pikey
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

pikey
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Pikey
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pikey
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pikey
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pikey
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pikey
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pikey
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

pikey
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

피키
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pikey
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Pikey
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pikey
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाकी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çingenenin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pikey
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pikey
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Pikey
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tigane
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γύφτος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Pikey
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pikey
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pikey
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pikey

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PIKEY»

The term «pikey» is regularly used and occupies the 62.380 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PIKEY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pikey» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pikey» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pikey

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PIKEY»

Discover the use of pikey in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pikey and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pikey Joe
The central charecter had been traumatised by a rapid descent from riches to rags and being of Romany stock was branded 'Pikey Joe'.
Mike Harris, 2011
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Mikey and Pikey
The Real Mikey and Pikey Believe it or not, Mikey and Pikey is based on a true story. Mikey also known as Michael, and Pikey also known as Pikelet reside in Brisbane, Australia. Michael is a paramedic and when he comes home from work , ...
Annabell Livingston
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Oi Pikey!: A Celebration of Cheap Living
The Christmas 2005 bestseller, now in an extra-pikey paperback edition for true cheapskates everywhere.
Carrie-Anne Brackstone, Laura Bushell, 2006
4
Diamond Tree Episode Ii the Exile
In a world within a world, there exists a small kingdom called Flairyland.
Mikey Pikey, 2006
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The Diamond Tree, Episode III: The Beginning of the Rainbow
In a world within a world, there exists a small kingdom called Flairyland.
Mikey Pikey, 2006
6
The Final Rolls of Citizens and Freedmen of the Five ...
Name *6* 4074 Pikey, Minerva 17 4076 Pikey, Sophia lb 4076 Pikey, Montford J. 11 4077 Pikey, Thos. Benson 6 4078 Pikey, Catherine * 4079 Waldon, Bert g 4080 Randolph, Fay • 4081 Colbert. Elizabeth 69 4082 Nichols, Velary Etta 4083  ...
Of The Interior U.S. Department, United States. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1907
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Winter at Pikey's Steep
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
C. E. Roberts, 2009
8
Presumed Dead
He and Pikey had worked alongside each other for three years but, unfortunately, they hadn't been together the night the call came through that ended with Dylan being put behind bars. If Pikey had been with him, it would have been sorted.
Shirley Wells, 2010
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The Whatnot
This is the epic, dark, imaginative, unforgettable, and ultimately hopeful sequel to Stefan Bachmann's acclaimed debut novel, The Peculiar. "An enthralling read . . .
Stefan Bachmann, 2013
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Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya
KUNDA–PIKEY. CULTURAL. TRAIL. This new trek winds through the hills of Solu from Phaplu via Pangoma to the glacial lake at Dudh Kunda (4500m), which shivers beneath the mountain wall of Num- bur (6959m). From Pangoma it takes  ...
Bradley Mayhew, Joe Bindloss, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PIKEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pikey is used in the context of the following news items.
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Top Gear cleared over Jeremy Clarkson's 'Pikey's Peak' sign
Ofcom has cleared Top Gear after The Traveller Movement complained about a sign reading 'Pikey's Peak' was put up by Jeremy Clarkson. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Solfest returns next month
Pikey Beatz will return to play Alston Live. ... a host of Cumbrian bands including Pikey Beatz, Heartbreak Remedy, We Are Quasars, Popgun, ... «Times & Star, Jul 15»
3
RIP Compañia de Cafe, Ludo Snags Another Silver Lake Strip Mall …
Windsor comes from Australia originally, but has worked at numerous L.A. bars including Seven Grand, The Pikey, Good Luck Bar and The ... «L.A. Weekly, Jul 15»
4
FISHING REPORT FOR SATURDAY 25 th JULY 2015
Looking somewhat similar to the black bream, the pikey is common from central Queensland, where it overlaps with the yellowfin bream, ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
5
Sun shines on anglers with warmer weather on the way
In the Mary, yellowfin and pikey bream can be found on the rock bars and snags with some good flathead coming off the flats and around the ... «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jul 15»
6
Gypsy police officers band together to beat prejudice in the force
... Travellers among some officers, whether in the use of derogatory terms like “pikey” or “gyppo” or the general perception of them as criminals. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
7
Racial slurs against gypsies allegedly posted on police Facebook …
One member of the group is said to have posted: “I never knew a pikey could be offended.” Pikey is a derogatory term for ethnic gypsy and ... «RT, Jul 15»
8
Probe over claims Met officers posted racist comments on Facebook
One comment is alleged to have said: 'I never knew a pikey could be offended. I thought they were devoid of all normal feelings and thoughts ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
9
What's your lingo pet peeve?
... winners The Jurassics; it was nice to see someone else take the top spot for once – although I think I spotted a Pikey Blinder champion or two ... «British Weekly, Jul 15»
10
Alston Live: Everything you need to know about the music festival
The following acts will be performing on the main stage: The John Otway Big Band, The Baghdaddies, Lounge Lizards, Pikey Beatz, ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»

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