Peck
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British pronunciation/pˈɛk/
American pronunciation/ˈpɛk/

Definition & Meaning of "peck"

to peck
01

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

Intransitive: to peck | to peck at sth
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The chickens pecked at the scattered grains in the yard.
The parrot learned to peck at the keys of the piano.
The ducks pecked playfully at each other in the pond.
02

to give a quick and light kiss

Transitive: to peck sb
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As a sign of affection, they would often peck each other on the cheek.
She bent down to peck her child on the forehead before bedtime.
To express gratitude, he pecked his friend on the cheek after receiving a thoughtful gift.
03

to eat food in a small, delicate, or unenthusiastic manner

Intransitive: to peck at food
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She pecked at her salad, not feeling hungry after the long day.
He pecked at his breakfast, barely touching the eggs and toast.
She pecked at the dessert, not in the mood for sweets.
04

to repeatedly complain, criticize, or find fault in a petty or annoying manner

Intransitive: to peck at sb
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She kept pecking at him about not doing the dishes.
She pecked at him all day, criticizing every little thing he did wrong.
He was tired of being pecked at by his boss for every minor detail.
Peck
01

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

02

a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches

03

a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons

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