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View synonyms for peaky

peaky

[ pee-kee ]

adjective

, peak·i·er, peak·i·est.


peaky

/ ˈpiːkɪ /

adjective

  1. wan, emaciated, or sickly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • peaki·ly adverb
  • peaki·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peaky1

First recorded in 1870–75; peak(ed) 2 + -y 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peaky1

C16: of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

When his mother was around eight or nine, she worked for bookmakers - who were called peaky blinders - when betting was illegal.

From BBC

Enjoy the display until your plant begins to look peaky, then give it a dignified toss into the compost.

The flow is "really flashy, really peaky," Ng says.

But, hang on, perhaps your deskmate is feeling similarly “peaky”, judging by the sheen of perspiration on her forehead.

I started feeling peaky, so headed back to my flat in a cab.

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