pecker

American  

[pek-er] / ˈpɛk ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that pecks. peck.

2. a bird's bill.

3. a woodpecker.

4. Slang: Vulgar. penis.

5. British Slang. one's spirits or courage.

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pecker British  

/ ˈpɛkə /

noun

1. slang spirits (esp in the phrase keep one's pecker up )

2. informal short for woodpecker

3. slang a slang word for penis

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Etymology

Origin of pecker

First recorded in 1580–90; peck ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

"Thank you so much to everyone that has bought it - I hope you're having as much fun listening to it as I had making it. Keep your pecker up and all the very best."

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2014

"Them strangers an' grandpap an' Uncle Arch—an' another rock- pecker."

From The Heart of the Hills by Fox, John

Well, keep up yer pecker, my pippin, and keep down yer natural rage.

From The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 2 by Furniss, Harry

Yes, he picked a peck of pepper; Pick, pecker, peacock!

From Rhymes Old and New : collected by M.E.S. Wright by Wright, M. E. S.

Our people met with other small birds there, but in no great variety and abundance; such as the wood pecker, the bullfinch, the yellow finch, and a small bird called a tit-mouse.

From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 by Kerr, Robert

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