Definitions

peck

[pek] / pɛk /

NOUN

bite

Synonyms

STRONG

beak dig hit jab kiss mark nibble pick pinch poke prick rap strike tap

Antonyms

STRONG

flattery praise

VERB

bite

Synonyms

STRONG

beak dig hit jab kiss mark nibble pick pinch poke prick rap strike tap

Antonyms

STRONG

lose

Example Sentences

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So I sit down and try to peck out a few words, a few thoughts on a couple ideas I have.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024

The girl turned away before he could give her a peck on the head.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Baby birds, for example, will see the red area on the mother's beak and peck at it.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

Around him in the fenced-in yard, four goats bleat and 18 turkeys and more than 20 chickens peck at the grass.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

Beatrice took my hand, and bending down gave me a swift peck on my cheek.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier