pecker
Americannoun
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a person or thing that pecks.
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a bird's bill.
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a woodpecker.
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Slang: Vulgar. penis.
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British Slang. one's spirits or courage.
noun
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slang spirits (esp in the phrase keep one's pecker up )
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informal short for woodpecker
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slang a slang word for penis
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Referring to David Pecker, the then-publisher of the National Enquirer, Bezos said: “He probably hates me. He probably thinks I’m a left coast liberal, and I’m not,” according to a recording reviewed by the Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
They ended their first day of deliberation asking for selected testimony from former Trump associates David Pecker and Michael Cohen but adjourned without reaching a verdict.
From Salon • May 30, 2024
Both former tabloid publisher David Pecker and Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer, told the court that they had a meeting in Trump Tower in August of that year with Donald Trump.
From BBC • May 30, 2024
The critical point outside observers can take from these early moves is to remember this: Pecker was an outstanding witness for the prosecution.
From Slate • May 29, 2024
John he married a Pecker girl, and got his match too; she was the only living soul he ever was afraid of.
From Deephaven and Selected Stories & Sketches by Jewett, Sarah Orne
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