Definitions
- Referring to a small child, often used affectionately. - Describing a mischievous or troublesome child. - Talking about a young animal, especially a dog.
- Referring to a mischievous or unruly child, often from a lower socio-economic background. - Describing a small, spiny sea creature with a round body and long spines. - Talking about a small, raggedy-looking person.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to small, often mischievous individuals.
- 2Both can be used affectionately or derogatorily depending on the context.
- 3Both words can be used to describe animals as well as humans.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Tike can have a more affectionate connotation while urchin is often associated with poverty or roughness.
- 2Usage: Tike is more commonly used to describe children while urchin can be used to describe both children and adults.
- 3Appearance: Urchin refers specifically to a spiny sea creature while tike does not have a specific appearance associated with it.
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Remember this!
Tike and urchin are both words used to describe small, often mischievous individuals. However, tike is more commonly used to describe children, especially in an affectionate or playful way, while urchin can be used to describe both children and adults, often with a connotation of poverty or roughness.
