PIKER


Meaning of PIKER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpī-kər ]

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's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.