hike

hike · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A long walk, especially in the countryside or wilderness.

  2. 2.

    To walk for a long distance, especially in nature.

  3. 3.

    A sharp increase, especially in prices or costs.

  4. 4.

    To raise or increase sharply.

  5. 5.

    To pull up or lift.

Forms

plural: hikes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    take a hike — (informal) go away; leave
  • •
    price hike — a significant increase in cost
  • •
    hike up — to pull up or raise

Related words

Antonyms: decrease, reduction
See also: climb, hiking, trek, walk
Synonyms: increase, ramble, rise, trek, walk

Etymology

From English dialectal hyke ("to walk vigorously"), of uncertain origin. The noun sense developed in the 19th century.