Definition of "hike" in English

noun

1. A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise.

2. An abrupt increase.

   • The tenants were not happy with the rent hike.

3. (American football) The snap of the ball to start a play.

4. A sharp upward tug to raise something.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To take a long walk (on something) for pleasure or exercise.

   • Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow.

2. To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.

3. (American football) To snap the ball to start a play.

4. (nautical) To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.

5. To pull up or tug upwards sharply.

   • She hiked her skirt up.

interjection

1. Let's go; get moving. A command to a dog sled team, given by a musher.