Piker

Posted by Jim on December 05, 2001

In the midwest, "piker" is slang for a slothful individual, a welcher (more slang), and historically, a representative expatriate of Pike County, Kentucky (or Pike County, Missouri, or Pike County, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Alabama ...). In Australia, "piker" is a common slang word for "someone who holds back", particularly, an individual who doesn't drink heavy. Any insight on the origin and apparent international appeal of "piker"?

• Piker R. Berg 12/05/01
  • Piker Jim 12/05/01
    • Piker R. Berg 12/06/01
      • Any link to "pikey" Alex 12/06/01