Ike
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6.9
- proper noun
- /aɪk/
- They might even vote, certainly they voted for Ike, you know, rather than Stevenson.
Examples
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I give Hannah and Ike great credit for getting that interview with Captain Fillingeri.
Fiction book (1995) -
Ike, this involves every one of us.
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Like I said, me and Ike go way back.
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And I saw that Ike was doing a wonderful job, as usual, by the way, morning.
Fiction book (1995) -
Roy, um, Ike called you.
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Now, hold your horses, Ike.
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Ike gave them to me.
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Even Ike wanted to pose for a photo in front of that huge trophy.
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Don't worry, Ike, we're gonna put an end to this.
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Victory in both the 1952 and 1956 general elections affirmed Ike's status as a popular two-term president.
Synonyms
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4.2
A U.S. army general who became president and led the 1944 invasion of Normandy
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2.5
An American general who led Allied forces in Europe and later became President of the United States
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3.0
The 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 who led Allied forces in World War II
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4.3
A US general who led Allied forces in World War II and became the 34th US President
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5.3
A general who became the 34th President of the United States and led the Allied invasion of Normandy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ike is a short, friendly nickname for Dwight D. Eisenhower; it was used like calling a Robert 'Bob' and became famous in the 'I Like Ike' election campaign. So Ike now usually means the United States general and 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower.