dike Meaning & Definition
What Does Dike Mean?
As a noun, dike means US standard spelling of dyke. As a verb, it means US standard spelling of dyke. As a verb, it means To be well dressed.
Quick Facts About Dike
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /daɪk/ |
| Synonyms | dam, levee and dyke |
| Plural | dikes |
| Verb forms | dikes, diking, diked |
Dike Definition (Noun)
- US standard spelling of dyke.
Dike as a Verb
- US standard spelling of dyke.
Verb
- To be well dressed.
Noun
- Alternative form of deck: A well-dressed man.
- Formalwear or other fashionable dress.
- Alternative form of dyke, Alternative form of deck: a masculine woman; a lesbian.
Verb
- To cut or remove using dikes.
Noun
- Contraction of diagonal cutters.
Verb
- Alternative form of dyke: to dig a ditch; to raise an earthwork; etc.
Noun
- (usually derogatory) A lesbian, particularly one with masculine or butch traits or behavior.
Noun
- A well-dressed man.
Synonyms of Dike
Dike synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dike (plural dikes)
dike (third-person singular simple present dikes, present participle diking, simple past and past participle diked)
Words That Rhyme With Dike
Origin of Dike
Origin 1: From Northern Middle English dik and dike (“ditch”), from Old Norse díki (“ditch”). Influenced by Middle Dutch dijc (“ditch; dam”) and Middle Low German dīk (“dam”). See also ditch.
Origin 2: Of uncertain etymology, first attested in mid-19th century Virginia. Possibly a variant of deck and deck out or influenced by them.
Origin 3: Contraction of diagonal + cutters.
Dike: Your Questions Answered
Is dike a noun or a verb?
Dike is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dike?
Close synonyms of dike are dam, levee and dyke. See the full list of dike synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dike?
The plural of dike is dikes.
What is the past tense of dike?
The past tense of dike is diked. The present participle is diking.