gay tyke boy

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Meaning · English

A dog-fancier, i.e. a fan of greyhound racing or dog fights.

Register: slang

Examples

The Sprig of Myrtle is matched with the pink of Bow—the gay tyke boys are all up in their stirrups at the news.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gay tyke boy” mean?

A dog-fancier, i.e. a fan of greyhound racing or dog fights.

Is “gay tyke boy” formal or informal?

gay tyke boy is generally slang.