sheik meaning
UK /ʃeɪk/ US /ʃik/ 1 syllable
sheik (noun): the leader of an Arab village or family.
sheik has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
sheik as a noun
- the leader of an Arab village or family
Synonyms: tribal sheik, sheikh, tribal sheikh, Arab chief
Type of: ruler
Related forms: sheikdom
- a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
Synonyms: dandy, dude, fop, gallant, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse
Type of: man
How to pronounce sheik
sheik is pronounced /ʃeɪk/ in British English and /ʃik/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.
Words that rhyme with sheik
Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in IK · 5-letter words
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