Beaky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbiːki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Beaky is an adjective meaning Beaked: having a beak.
Meaning
Beaked: having a beak.
More Meanings
- Beak-like: resembling a beak.
- Having a nose which resembles a beak.
- Made using a beak; (of a sound) produced through a beak. (of a gesture)
Example Sentences
"[…] You haven't a nose like mine. I'll be as beaky as Father in ten more years. […]"
Jim Carrey tells John Hiscock about his beaky new co-stars in 'Mr Popper's Penguins' and how he made it big.
[…] he emerged from the signals room with his drooping mustache, his beaky nose, his stupid, staring eyes […]
[…] Hector thunder'd threats aloud, And rush'd enraged before the Trojan crowd; Then swift invades the ships, whose beaky prores Lay rank'd contiguous on the bending shores;
Word Forms
- beakier
- beakiest
Synonyms for beaky
Depending on context, synonyms include beaked, rostrate, rostellate, beaklike, beakish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beakish, beaklike, snipey, beady, beavered, be-bearded.
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