Peaky
adjective
Looking unwell or pale, often because of tiredness or illness.
He looked a bit peaky, as if he hadn't slept well.
Often appears as...
- look peaky
- feel peaky
adjective
Reaching a highest point, often in a bad or negative way.
His impatience is peaky these days.
Often appears as...
- peaky impatience
- peaky anger
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Looking unwell or pale, often because of tiredness or illness.
He looked a bit peaky, as if he hadn't slept well.
Often appears as...
- look peaky
- feel peaky
adjective
Reaching a highest point, often in a bad or negative way.
His impatience is peaky these days.
Often appears as...
- peaky impatience
- peaky anger
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3British Tone
Understand 'peaky' is mainly a British term, less common elsewhere.
Your cousin looks a bit peaky, should we ring the GP?
Pro Tip 2/3Health Concern
'Peaky' often suggests minor illness, not severe sickness.
After the long flight, Mia felt peaky and decided to rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Complimentary
Using 'peaky' implies concern, it's not a compliment.
You're looking a little peaky today, didn't you get enough sleep?
Pro Tip 1/3British Tone
Understand 'peaky' is mainly a British term, less common elsewhere.
Your cousin looks a bit peaky, should we ring the GP?
Pro Tip 2/3Health Concern
'Peaky' often suggests minor illness, not severe sickness.
After the long flight, Mia felt peaky and decided to rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Complimentary
Using 'peaky' implies concern, it's not a compliment.
You're looking a little peaky today, didn't you get enough sleep?
Pro Tip 1/3British Tone
Understand 'peaky' is mainly a British term, less common elsewhere.
Your cousin looks a bit peaky, should we ring the GP?
Pro Tip 2/3Health Concern
'Peaky' often suggests minor illness, not severe sickness.
After the long flight, Mia felt peaky and decided to rest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Complimentary
Using 'peaky' implies concern, it's not a compliment.
You're looking a little peaky today, didn't you get enough sleep?
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Video examples
Why modern renewable...
variation of solar and wind power by combining them with renewables in other places or of other kinds let me show you how this can work for example the isolated Texas grids summer electric loads can get much smaller and less peaky with more efficient use profitably
Video examples
Why modern renewable...
variation of solar and wind power by combining them with renewables in other places or of other kinds let me show you how this can work for example the isolated Texas grids summer electric loads can get much smaller and less peaky with more efficient use profitably
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Zora Neale Hurston
American Dramatist
I have been in Sorrow's kitchen and licked out all the pots. Then I have stood on the peaky mountain wrapped in rainbows, with a harp and sword in my hands.
Quote examples
Zora Neale Hurston
American Dramatist
I have been in Sorrow's kitchen and licked out all the pots. Then I have stood on the peaky mountain wrapped in rainbows, with a harp and sword in my hands.
Example 1 of 1
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