Definitions

1. noun

a person, especially a Romani person, who lives in a mobile home, such as a trailer or a caravan, often in a rural or marginalized area.

“The local community was wary of the new pikey family who had just moved into the trailer park.”

2. noun

a person who is considered to be a member of the Traveller community, especially one who is perceived as being of lower social class or status.

“The media portrayal of the pikey community was often stereotypical and inaccurate.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Traveller community, especially in a way that is perceived as being of lower social class or status.

“The pikey culture was often misunderstood by outsiders who saw it as a rejection of mainstream values.”