peaky
[ pee-kee ]
Origin of peaky
1Other 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
wan, emaciated, or sickly
Origin of peaky
1C16: of uncertain origin
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