PIKER


Meaning of PIKER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' p ī -k ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: pike to play cautiously, of unknown origin

Date: circa 1889

1 : one who gambles or speculates with small amounts of money

2 : one who does things in a small way also : TIGHTWAD , CHEAPSKATE

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.