Ikey

British

/ ˈaɪkɪ /

noun

informal a student at the University of Cape Town, esp one representing the University in a sport

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Etymology

Origin of Ikey

from the name Isaac

Example Sentences

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Ms. Hedaya’s younger brother, Ikey, traveled to Florida twice, offering a DNA sample and praying near the site.

From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2021

"As we enter month two alone, without any other families, we feel helpless," her brother Ikey told the Associated Press news agency.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2021

But there is still no closure for Ikey Hedaya.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2021

Known to be generous but eccentric, Jones is buried next to Ikey D, his beloved Ocracoke pony that he would bring into his parlor to be part of family singing around the piano.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2020

Thus Ikey, but only after he had put his theory into practice.

From Down the Yellowstone by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)

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