Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pecker
noun
/ˈpɛkər/
Definition
A pecker is a term that can refer to a bird, particularly a woodpecker, or it can be used colloquially to refer to a person’s mouth or to someone who pecks or picks at something.
Examples
- The woodpecker peckered on the tree trunk.
- He was known for being a loudmouth, always with his pecker out there.
Meaning
In a literal sense, it often relates to the action of pecking, which is how certain birds, like woodpeckers, feed or make holes in trees. In a slang context, it can sometimes refer to a man’s genitalia.
Synonyms
- woodpecker
- picker
- pecking bird
