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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Her brother Ikey Hedaya told US media that local New York police delivered the news to their family on Monday.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2021

Since Ikey Hedaya came to Florida, several of Estelle’s friends tracked him down, eager to tell him how his sister impacted their lives.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2021

Ikey D has a gravestone carved into a likeness of himself rearing on his hind legs.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2020

The Pirates also added two quality pieces up front in the Florida State transfer Ikey Obiagu and the freshman big man Tyrese Samuel.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2019

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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