Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peaky
Adjective
/ˈpiː.ki/
Definition
Having a thin, lean, or sickly appearance; often refers to someone looking weak or unwell.
Examples
- After being sick for weeks, she looked quite peaky.
- He always feels peaky after a long night without sleep.
- Her pale skin and sunken eyes gave her a peaky look.
Meaning
Peaky describes a state of being gaunt or frail, usually as a result of illness or lack of nourishment.
Synonyms
- gaunt
- wan
- emaciated
- sickly
- thin
