Word
ike
Phoneticsike
/ˈaɪk/
Definitions
01a nickname for Isaac
n. a short, friendly name for a man named Isaac.
n. a diminutive or hypocoristic form of the male given name Isaac.
“His friends called him Ike instead of using his full name.”
“The biography explores how the subject transitioned from being called Ike in his youth to using his full name in professional circles.”
Informal
Usage
Used as a familiar address or nickname.
Synonyms
02Dwight D. Eisenhower
n. the nickname for Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was a famous general and the 34th U.S. President.
n. the widely recognised nickname for Dwight D. Eisenhower, particularly in the context of his military career and presidency.
“The campaign slogan 'I Like Ike' helped him win the election.”
“Historians often refer to the Eisenhower era simply by the president's popular moniker, Ike, reflecting his public persona at the time.”
American English · Informal
Usage
Commonly encountered in historical texts and political slogans.
Synonyms
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