What does PIKER mean?

Piker

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who is unwilling to take risks or spend money; a cheapskate.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpaɪkər/; UK: /ˈpʌɪkə/

Origin and Usage: The word "piker" originated in the United States in the 1850s. It is believed to have come from the word "pike," which was a slang term for a turnpike or toll road. The term "piker" was originally used to refer to a person who was too poor to pay the toll to use the road. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include anyone who was unwilling to spend money or take risks.

Synonyms: Cheapskate, miser, skinflint, tightwad.

Related Words: Skive, siker, spier, spike.

Example Sentences:

• The boss thinks hes a piker because he never wants to spend any money on company events.
• Shes such a piker that she won even buy a cup of coffee for herself.
• Hes too much of a piker to invest in the stock market.