Peaky

//ˈpiːki// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sickly; peaked.

    "Her appetite did not improve, however, and she looked very thin and peaky."

  2. 2
    Characterised by peaks.

    "Or over hills with peaky tops engrail'd, / And many a tract of palm and rice, / The throne of Indian Cama slowly sail'd / A summer fann'd with spice."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or as if having especially high-pitched spots wordnet

Synonyms

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acicularacuminateacuteailingashenattenuated

Example

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"He's going to be very weak and peaky for the next couple of days."

Etymology

From peak + -y.

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peaky blinder

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