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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPeaky
/ˈpiː.ki/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a peak or pointed shape; sharp or angular.
"The peaky mountains loomed in the distance, their sharp silhouettes contrasting against the sky." - 2
Referring to a state of being thin or unhealthy, often due to illness or lack of nutrition.
"After weeks of illness, she looked quite peaky and in need of rest."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'peaky' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the word 'peak,' which refers to a pointed top or summit. The adjective form evolved to describe something that has a peak-like appearance or is characterized by sharpness or prominence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Peaky" is said worldwide
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pointu
Transliteration: pwɛ̃.ty
"Les montagnes pointues se dressaient à l'horizon."
spitz
Transliteration: ʃpɪts
"Die spitzen Berge waren atemberaubend."
aguzzo
Transliteration: aˈɡuttso
"Le montagne aguzze si ergevano nel cielo."
pico
Transliteration: ˈpiko
"Las montañas con pico eran impresionantes."
pontiagudo
Transliteration: põ.tʃi.aˈɡudu
"As montanhas pontiagudas eram majestosas."
नुकीला
Transliteration: nukīlā
"नुकीले पहाड़ दूर से दिखाई दे रहे थे।"
尖锐的
Transliteration: jiānruì de
"尖锐的山峰在远处显现。"
뾰족한
Transliteration: ppyojoghan
"뾰족한 산들이 멀리 보였다."
尖った
Transliteration: tobikatta
"尖った山々が遠くに見えた。"
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