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.