tyke

• Nom qui peut désigner soit un jeune enfant, en particulier un petit garçon espiègle, soit une personne grossière, rustre et mal élevée, manquant de raffinement.

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.

   jeune enfant espiègle

   • 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.

   Synonymeschildimpkidnipperrascalscamptoturchin

   Antonymesadulteldergrownupsenior

2. Unrefined personC1informal

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

   Personne fruste

   • 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.

   Synonymesboorchurlloutoafphilistinevulgarianyokel

   Antonymesgentlemanladysophisticate