Akademik

hike
1. noun
a) A long walk.

The tenants were not happy with the rent hike.

b) An abrupt increase.
2. verb
a) To walk along a hiking trail, especially a nature/scenic long walk, usually without overnight camping gear.
b) To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
Syn: lean out, sit out
3. adverb
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