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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Example Sentences
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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
His wife was friendly with David Pecker, publisher of the National Enquirer, and he recommended his longtime lawyer, Cameron Stracher.
From Slate • Oct. 26, 2024
Jurors on Thursday asked to again hear parts of testimonies from former Trump fixer and personal attorney Michael Cohen and former National Publisher David Pecker.
From Salon • May 30, 2024
The jury has requested both Pecker and Cohen's testimony about this meeting.
From BBC • May 30, 2024
That used to be a favourite sang o' Pecker Donnit's when he precentit up at Dimbarrow.
From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.
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