Peaky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpiːki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Peaky is an adjective meaning Sickly; peaked.
Meaning
Sickly; peaked.
More Meanings
- Characterised by peaks.
Example Sentences
Her appetite did not improve, however, and she looked very thin and peaky.
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.
A wide spread of possible outcomes will give a relatively flat distribution and so indicate a risky project. A narrow spread of results will give a very peaky graph and indicate a low risk project.
Word Forms
- peakier
- peakiest
Synonyms for peaky
Depending on context, synonyms include high, high-pitched, spiky.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include high, high-pitched, spiky, peaked, peakyish, peaking.
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