little tyke

Wee young one

Little tyke is an affectionate term for a small child, especially one being mischievous or energetic: The little tyke got into the cookie jar again.

The phrase carries warmth rather than criticism—even when describing minor trouble, it suggests the behavior is endearing rather than genuinely problematic.

Related

ankle biter · munchkin · kiddo · tot · youngster · squirt · pipsqueak · rascal · scamp · cherub · wee · small · tiny · child · playful · giggling · chubby · chubby cheeks

Categories
Opposites
age and maturity

little tykeadult

Mature person, legally responsible

grown-up · grownup · elder · old-timer · mature adult

size and physical stature

little tykegiant

Being of huge size

big guy · hulk · colossus · behemoth · towering figure

affectionate tone toward person type

little tykeold grouch

grumpy old man · curmudgeon · tough guy

Family

little, tyke, littler, littlest, littleness, tike

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G