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Ike

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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.”

noun
1
A nickname for a man named Isaac, or a familiar name for U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
"Supporters wore buttons that just said "I Like Ike.""
2
A one-dollar coin issued in the 1970s bearing Eisenhower's portrait.
"He found an old Ike dollar in his grandfather's coin jar."

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In plain EnglishA nickname, most famously for President Eisenhower.

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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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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