hike
Americanverb (used without object)
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to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like.
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to move up or rise, as out of place or position (often followed byup ).
My shirt hikes up if I don't wear a belt.
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Nautical. to hold oneself outboard on the windward side of a heeling sailboat to reduce the amount of heel.
verb (used with object)
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to move, draw, or raise with a jerk (often followed byup ).
to hike up one's socks.
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to increase, often sharply and unexpectedly.
to hike the price of milk.
noun
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a long walk or march for recreational activity, military training, or the like.
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an increase or rise, often sharp and unexpected.
a hike in wages.
idioms
verb
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(intr) to walk a long way, usually for pleasure or exercise, esp in the country
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(usually foll by up) to pull or be pulled; hitch
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(tr) to increase (a price)
noun
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a long walk
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a rise in prices, wages, etc
Other Word Forms
- hiker noun
Etymology
Origin of hike
First recorded in 1800–10; perhaps dialectal variant of hitch 1
Example Sentences
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Arcuri was compelled to hike his price target after meeting with members of management earlier this week.
From Barron's
Arcuri was compelled to hike his price target after meeting with members of management earlier this week.
From Barron's
State Farm General, California’s largest home insurer, is being investigated by both the state and county over its handling of wildfire claims, even as it seeks an additional $500-million rate hike following its fire losses.
From Los Angeles Times
Where they could hike Eaton Canyon to the waterfall and stroll with their children down Christmas Tree Lane during the holidays.
From Los Angeles Times
David Neumark, an economics professor at the University of California, Irvine, said that businesses often have little maneuvering room on prices and few ways to offset the added labor costs that come with wage hikes.
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