PIKER


Meaning of PIKER in English

pik ‧ er /ˈpaɪkə $ -ər/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: pike 'to go away, withdraw' (15-20 centuries) ]

Australian English someone who avoids difficult situations, especially ones involving money

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.