Ike
Ike (noun) means a nickname for a man named Isaac, or a familiar name for U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Example: “Supporters wore buttons that just said "I Like Ike.”
How to use Ike
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname, most famously for President Eisenhower.
Word forms
Ikes plural
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Supporters wore buttons that just said "I Like _____."
Etymology
A short form of Eisenhower. Several of his siblings went by the same nickname, but it stuck permanently to Dwight after he became a famous general.
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What does “Ike” mean?
The word “Ike” means a nickname for a man named Isaac, or a familiar name for U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In plain terms, a nickname, most famously for President Eisenhower.
How do you pronounce “Ike”?
“Ike” is pronounced yk (/aɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ike” in a sentence?
Here is “Ike” used in a sentence: “Supporters wore buttons that just said "I Like Ike.".”
What part of speech is “Ike”?
“Ike” is a noun.
Is “Ike” a common word?
“Ike” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Ike” have?
“Ike” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a nickname for a man named Isaac, or a familiar name for U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.