pecky

[ pek-ee ]

adjective

, peck·i·er, peck·i·est.

1. spotted with fungi.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pecky¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; peck ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Three bedrooms, two baths, “lovingly” restored with floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood and slate flooring plus rare “pecky” cypress paneling.

From Washington Times

Two bedrooms, two baths, dining and living rooms, fireplace, French doors, pecky cypress doors, ceiling, floors and trim; archways, custom staircase, murals and intricate mosaics; 1,346 square feet.

From Washington Times

It looked very much like what I’d seen of the rest of the courthouse, circa 1950 or so, with pecky linoleum tiles and paneling that was yellowed and sticky-looking with honey-colored varnish.

From Literature

The main feature of the installation is a huge block of pecky cypress cut in the shape of the state.

From Washington Times

“Like the pecky cypress wood from which it was constructed,” he said, “this new sculpture signifies the resilient and enduring spirit of past, present, and future generations of Floridians.”

From Washington Times