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pecky

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • rhymes with -ɛki

1

adj

Meaning 1

Discoloured by fungus growth or insects.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • pecky rice

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Inclined to peck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a very pecky hen

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From peck + -y.