Vike

Pronunciation: /vaɪk/

Definitions of vike

noun a slang term for a Viking, typically used in reference to a fan of the Minnesota Vikings football team

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a vike at the zoo.

A2 The vike is a mythical creature in Scandinavian folklore.

B1 The vike was said to have magical powers.

B2 Legend has it that the vike could shape-shift into different animals.

C1 Researchers have been studying the origins of the vike in Norse mythology.

C2 The vike is often depicted as a fierce warrior in ancient sagas.

Examples of vike in a Sentence

formal The vike was a formidable opponent in the battle.

informal I heard that vike is really good at playing video games.

slang That vike is totally crushing it on the basketball court.

figurative His determination to succeed was like a vike, relentless and unstoppable.

Grammatical Forms of vike

• past tense: viked
• plural: vikes
• comparative: vikier
• superlative: vikiest
• present tense: vikes
• future tense: will vike
• perfect tense: have viked
• continuous tense: is viking
• singular: vike
• positive degree: vike
• infinitive: to vike
• gerund: viking
• participle: viking

Origin and Evolution of vike

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'vike' originated from Old Norse 'vík' meaning a bay or inlet.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'vike' has evolved to also refer to a small coastal village or settlement.