tyke

/taɪk/
noun
  1. A small child, especially one who is lively or mischievous.
    • The little tyke ran around the park chasing butterflies.
    • She smiled at the tyke hiding behind his mother's legs.
    • My nephew is a cheerful tyke who loves to play with toy cars.
  2. A small dog, especially a mongrel or a playful one.
    • The old tyke wagged its tail and begged for a treat.
    • A scruffy tyke followed us all the way home from the market.
    • We adopted a friendly tyke from the animal shelter.
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