pike

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Meaning · English

Often followed by on or out: to quit or back out of a promise.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

Don’t pike on me like you did last time!

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 “pike” mean?

Often followed by on or out: to quit or back out of a promise.

Is “pike” formal or informal?

pike is generally slang.