Peaky
/ˈpiːki/ adj
adj ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Sickly; peaked.
"Her appetite did not improve, however, and she looked very thin and peaky."
- 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 having or as if having especially high-pitched spots wordnet
Example
More examples"He's going to be very weak and peaky for the next couple of days."
Etymology
From peak + -y.