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peaky Meaning & Definition

/ˈpiːki/

What Does Peaky Mean?

Peaky is an adjective that means Sickly; peaked. It can also mean Characterised by peaks.

Peaky: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation//ˈpiːki//
Syllables1
Synonymshigh, high-pitched and spiky
Comparative / superlativepeakier, peakiest

Peaky Definition (Adjective)

  1. Sickly; peaked.
  2. Characterised by peaks.

Synonyms of Peaky

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Antonyms of Peaky

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Peaky in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

peaky (comparative peakier, superlative peakiest)

Words That Rhyme With Peaky

Origin of Peaky

From peak + -y.

Peaky Pronunciation

Peaky is pronounced //ˈpiːki// and has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Peaky

What part of speech is peaky?

Peaky is an adjective.

What is another word for peaky?

Close synonyms of peaky are high, high-pitched and spiky. See the full list of peaky synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of peaky?

The comparative form is peakier and the superlative form is peakiest.

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