biker

[ bahy-ker ]

/ ˈbaɪ kər /

noun

a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or motorbike, especially in competition or as a hobby.

Informal. a member of a motorcycle gang.

Nearby words

bijugate, bikaner, bike, bike path, bike shorts, biker, biker jacket, bikeway, bikie, bikila, bikini

Origin of biker

First recorded in 1880–85; bike¹ + -er¹

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Examples from the Web for biker

Like most biker groups, this one has a special way to honor a fallen member.
Bikers of Baghdad: Sunnis, Shias, Skulls, ‘Harleys,’ and Iraqi Flags|Jacob Siegel|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Qualifying, as an Iraq Biker has nothing to do with family background.
Bikers of Baghdad: Sunnis, Shias, Skulls, ‘Harleys,’ and Iraqi Flags|Jacob Siegel|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And some say that recently they were joined by “Night Wolves,” a biker gang from Volgograd.
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What does Sheryl Mott—your biker chick character in Homeland—have in common with them?
Winona Ryder Dishes on ‘Homefront,’ ‘Beetlejuice 2,’ and Generation X|Andrew Romano|November 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST

One biker identified by police as Christopher Cruz of New Jersey, can be seen cutting in front of the Range Rover.
How New York City’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Terrorized a Young Family|Michael Daly|October 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Then Biker's always drinking more or less, and he's got the swell head, anyhow.
T. Tembarom|Frances Hodgson Burnett
Two important and extremely good-looking brides had refused to see him because Biker had enraged them in his day.
T. Tembarom|Frances Hodgson Burnett
It's Galton's idea, and he gave the job to Biker because he thought an educated fellow could get hold of people.
T. Tembarom|Frances Hodgson Burnett
"He's mighty different from Biker," said Mrs. Munsberg in an undertone.
T. Tembarom|Frances Hodgson Burnett

British Dictionary definitions for biker

biker

/ (ˈbaɪkə) /

noun

informal a member of a motorcyle gang

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Word Origin and History for biker

biker

"motorcycle rider" (especially with reference to club affiliation), 1968, American English, from bike (n.) in its slang sense of "motorcycle" (1939).

biker

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