peaky
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of peaky
First recorded in 1870–75; peak(ed) 2 + -y 1
Example Sentences
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Founder Derek Brennan, 67, from Dublin, was inspired to set-up the group after he was mistaken for a peaky blinder.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025
Enjoy the display until your plant begins to look peaky, then give it a dignified toss into the compost.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2022
The flow is "really flashy, really peaky," Ng says.
From Science Magazine • Sep. 11, 2019
“Peak TV was once again far from peaky in 2016,” FX Networks executive VP of research Julie Piepenkotter provocatively opined in the press release, and she’s right.
From Salon • Dec. 22, 2016
Mrs Alice Boland thought, his face is peaky, it's the shock.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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