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peaky

/ˈpiːki/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having a pointed or peaked appearance


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpiːki/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with peaky
spikey , stipey , mike , tyke
Variants
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peakier , peakiest , peaky , pecky
Etymology
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Originally meant 'pointed' or 'sharp' in Old English, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'pikaz' meaning 'peak'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'peaky' has been used in various forms of media, such as the TV show 'Peaky Blinders' and the video game 'Peaky'.

  2. The word 'peaky' is also used in the world of horticulture to describe plants with a pointed or peaked appearance.


Related Concepts
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  1. peaked cap: A type of hat with a high, pointed crown.

  2. peak: A pointed or rounded summit of a mountain or other landform.


Culture
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In literature, 'peaky' is often used to describe characters or settings with a pointed or sharp appearance. In art, it can refer to the use of triangular shapes or pointed forms.

How to Memorize "peaky"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a triangle or a mountain peak to remember the meaning of 'peaky'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'peaky' with words like 'pointed' or 'sharp'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Peaks are pointy, Peaky is the same' to remember the meaning.


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