peaky

[ pee-kee ]
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adjective,peak·i·er, peak·i·est.

Origin of peaky

1
First recorded in 1870–75; peak(ed)2 + -y1

Other words from peaky

  • peak·i·ly, adverb
  • peak·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for peaky

peaky

/ (ˈpiːkɪ) /


adjective-kier or -kiest
  1. wan, emaciated, or sickly

Origin of peaky

1
C16: of uncertain origin

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