tyke

• Substantiv, das entweder ein kleines Kind oder einen groben, ungehobelten und unerzogenen Menschen ohne Feingefühl bezeichnen kann.

A noun that can refer either to a young person, especially a small child, or to a crude, uncouth, and ill-bred individual lacking refinement.

1. Young childA2informal

   A small child, especially one who is lively or mischievous.

   Kleinkind

   • The little tyke was running around the garden.
   • She's a cheerful tyke, always laughing.
   • Watch out for that tyke, he's full of energy.

   Synonymechildimpkidnipperrascalscamptoturchin

   Antonymeadulteldergrownupsenior

2. Unrefined personC1informal

   A person who is considered crude, uncouth, or lacking in manners and culture.

   Grobschlächtiger Mensch

   • He behaved like a rude tyke at the dinner party.
   • Don't be such a tyke; show some respect.
   • The old man called the noisy teenager a tyke.

   Synonymeboorchurlloutoafphilistinevulgarianyokel

   Antonymegentlemanladysophisticate