hike (redirected from hiked)

hike (something) up

to raise something, such as prices, interest rates, a skirt, pants legs, etc. The grocery store is always hiking prices up. She hiked up her skirt so she could wade across the creek.

See also: up

take a hike and take a walk 

1. Fig. to go on a hike; to do hiking. It's a beautiful day. Let's take a hike in the woods, We took a hike through the forest to visit John's cabin.

2. Fig. to leave; to beat it. Okay, I've had it with you. Take a hike! Beat it! I had enough of the boss and the whole place, so I cleaned out my desk and took a walk.

3. Go to take a walk.

See also: take

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Take a hike/walk!  (American informal)

an impolite way of telling someone to go away The guy kept pestering her, and finally she told him to take a hike.

See also: take

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take a hike

to leave take a walk He told them, politely but firmly, to take a hike.

Usage notes: sometimes used as an order: I don't want to hear your excuses, Grady – just take a hike.

See also: take