Pikey (/ ˈ p aɪ k iː /; also spelled pikie, pykie) [1] [2] is an ethnic slur referring to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people. It is used mainly in the United Kingdom and in Ireland to refer to people who belong to groups which had a traditional travelling lifestyle.

When did ‘pikey’ become offensive? A policeman sent a colleague who was house-sitting for him a WhatsApp message: ‘Keep the pikeys out.’. He was sacked and last month failed in his appeal.

Nov 2, 2023 · "Pikey" is a derogatory term for a traveler or vagrant, often of Irish or Romani heritage, while "Gypsy" refers to the ethnic Romani people, traditionally itinerant.

(Definition of pikey from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

What does the word pikey mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word pikey. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in south-eastern English regional dialect. pikey is considered …

5 days ago · pikey (comparative more pikey, superlative most pikey) Associated with or filled with pike (fish).

Pikey (/ ˈpaɪkiː /; also spelled pikie, pykie) is an ethnic slur referring to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people. It is used mainly in the United Kingdom and in Ireland to refer to people who belong to groups which had a traditional travelling lifestyle.

2 meanings: British slang 1. offensive a Gypsy or vagrant 2. derogatory a person perceived to be from a low social class.... Click for more definitions.

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Pikey is a pejorative slang term used mainly in Britain to refer to people who are of the Traveller Community. Pikey is also sometimes called a piker in the United States, but a piker in Australia and New Zealand means someone who refuses to do something within a group.