Pikey
/ˈpaɪkɪ/
noun (Brit, slang, derogatory)
1.
a gypsy or vagrant
2.
a member of the underclass
noun
a gypsy or vagabond; piker
Word Origin
from turnpike
Usage Note
slang
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