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biker

American  
[bahy-ker] / ˈbaɪ kər /

noun

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

  2. Informal. a member of a motorcycle gang.


biker British  
/ ˈbaɪkə /

noun

  1. informal a member of a motorcyle gang

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of biker

First recorded in 1880–85; bike 1 + -er 1

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Following a third expletive-free attempt, he asked fellow Hairy Biker and best friend Dave Myers if it was acceptable to be shared with their one million followers on X.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

He bookends the story as a lost love, a character called the Biker, but he’s a barely glimpsed mystery.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2024

TV chef Dave Myers has praised his "amazing" fellow Hairy Biker during his treatment for cancer.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2022

Biker jackets were paired with skirts bearing cutouts, shimmering silver jackets were cropped and had large shoulders, while prints on colourful dresses depicted spanners and bolts.

From Reuters • Sep. 23, 2022

Biker Lady comes up on my right side and puts her strong arm around me.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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