peke

[ peek ]

nounInformal.

Pekingese (def. 1).

Origin of peke

First recorded in 1910–15; by shortening

Words Nearby peke

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How to use peke in a sentence

"One o' them totterin' old chaps as was in the Light Brigade," answered peke.
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peke uncorked the precious fluid with care, smelt it, and nodded appreciatively.
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I'll take ye to a place where ye'll be as welcome as the flowers in May with Matt peke interroducin' of ye.
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Setting these down before Matt peke and Helmsley, with two goodly slices of bread beside them, she held out her podgy hand.
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An' Matthew peke wouldn't be the man he is, if he didn't know where to find 'em better'n any livin' soul iver born!
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British Dictionary definitions for peke

peke

/ (piːk) /

noun

informal a Pekingese dog

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