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biker Definition


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bike
noun
    colloq:
    1. A bicycle.
    2. A motorcycle.
verb
    intr
    biked, biking
    1. To ride a bicycle or motorcycle.
Derivative: biker
    Someone who rides a motorcycle, especially a member of a motorcycle gang or group. Austral & NZ colloq equivalent bikie.
    rare
    Someone who rides a bicycle. Usually called cyclist.
Derivative: biking
noun
    The sport or pastime of cycling or riding a motorcycle.
Idiom: get off one's bike
    (ustral)
    slang
    Note: usually with negatives
    To lose control of oneself, one's temper or emotions; to go crazy
      Example: Don't get off your bike, mate!
Idiom: get on one's bike
    (rit)
    colloq
    To start making an effort; to get to work or take some determined action.
Idiom: on your bike
    An expression of dismissal; clear off! push off!
    An expression of disbelief; get away!
Etymology: 19c: colloquial short form of bicycle.



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