A member of a motorcycle gang or club, typically associated with a rebellious lifestyle and distinctive appearance.
From 'bike' (short for motorcycle) plus the suffix '-ie' (Australian/British slang diminutive), emerging in mid-20th century Australia and becoming especially common in English-speaking countries to describe motorcycle enthusiasts and gang members.
The term 'bikie' became a cultural marker during the 1960s-70s motorcycle boom, when it shifted from simply describing someone who rode bikes to identifying members of organized motorcycle clubs with their own codes and territories—essentially creating a new subculture through linguistic evolution.
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