First Known Use: 1809
Dictionary
1hike
verb \ˈhīk\
: to walk a long distance especially for pleasure or exercise : to go on a hike
: to suddenly increase the cost, amount, or level of (something)
: to pull or lift (something, such as yourself or part of your clothing) with a quick movement
hikedhik·ing
Full Definition of HIKE
intransitive verb
1
a : to go on a hike b : to travel by any means
2
: to rise up; especially : to work upward out of place <skirt had hiked up in back>
transitive verb
1
a : to move, pull, or raise with a sudden motion <hiked himself onto the top bunk> b : snap 6b c : to raise in amount sharply or suddenly <hike rents>
2
: to take on a hike
3
: to traverse on a hike <hike a trail>
— hik·er noun
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Origin of HIKE
perhaps akin to 1hitch
2hike
noun
: a usually long walk especially for pleasure or exercise
: a usually sudden increase in the cost, level, or amount of something
Full Definition of HIKE
1
: a long walk especially for pleasure or exercise
2
: an increase especially in quantity or amount <a new wage hike>
3
: snap 11
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First Known Use of HIKE
1865
HIKE Defined for Kids
1hike
verb \ˈhīk\
hikedhik·ing
Definition of HIKE for Kids
: to take a long walk especially for pleasure or exercise
— hik·er noun
2hike
noun
Definition of HIKE for Kids
: a long walk especially for pleasure or exercise
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