Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

geck

verb
/ɡɛk/
Definition
To be angry or to scold someone in a light-hearted way.
Examples
  • After the team lost the match, the coach gecked the players for their lack of effort.
  • She gecked him for being late to dinner, but it was all in good fun.
Meaning
The term geck is often used informally to describe a feeling of annoyance or to express mild reprimand towards someone.
Synonyms
  • Scold
  • Reprimand
  • Chide
  • Reproach