peaky
Origin of peaky
1Other words from peaky
- peak·i·ly, adverb
- peak·i·ness, noun
Words Nearby peaky
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How to use peaky in a sentence
Down the hall, a friendly nurse practitioner is on call with Tylenol and gluten-free pretzels if I feel a little peaky when the session finishes, plus anti-anxiety medication if the sensation crosses into a little more than peaky.
Can tripping on ketamine cure PTSD? I decided to try. | Corinne Iozzio | June 21, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThere are peaky, dark mountains beyond this—just as across the vast bay are gloomy hills.
Sea and Sardinia | D. H. LawrenceHis peaky little beard, and the way he carried himself, as well as the quickness of his movements, told one that.
Under the Chinese Dragon | F. S. BreretonYou're gittin' peaky ez a sick kitten, an' saller ez a punkin; you'll be down with fevers an' agers nex'.
Crestlands | Mary Addams BayneThe Norwegian Nis was like a strong-shouldered child, in a coat and peaky cap, who carried a pretty blue light at night.
Brownies and Bogles | Louise Imogen Guiney
He's a peaky little chap; it comes of being a poet, I think.
The Story of the Treasure Seekers | E. Nesbit
British Dictionary definitions for peaky
/ (ˈpiːkɪ) /
wan, emaciated, or sickly
Origin of peaky
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