tyken

/ˈtaɪk/; /ˈtaɪkən/

Definitions

1. noun

a young child, especially a young boy; a rambunctious or unruly child

“She was exhausted from chasing after her tyke all day.”

2. verb

to handle or manipulate something roughly or carelessly

“He tyked with the fragile vase, causing it to shatter.”

Synonyms

  • whippersnapper
  • youngster

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature