syke

ˈsaɪk

Definitions

1. noun

A small stream or brook, especially in Northumberland.

“The hikers followed the syke through the countryside.”

2. verb

To walk or move with a lurching or unsteady gait.

“The drunk stumbled and syked his way home.”

Synonyms

  • brook
  • stream

Antonyms

  • ocean
  • river