peck

verb
UK: /pek/
US: /pek/

  1. To hit something with your beak, usually quickly and repeatedly.

    1. The bird will peck at the window.
    2. Seagulls pecked at the chips someone dropped on the pier.

  2. To kiss someone quickly and lightly.

    1. She gave her child a peck.
    2. He pecked his wife on the cheek as he left for work.

Synonyms

kiss tap nip
peck noun

  1. A quick light kiss.

    1. He gave me a peck.
    2. She received a friendly peck on the forehead.

  2. A measure of dry goods, equal to one quarter of a bushel.

    1. I ordered a peck of apples.
    2. The farmer sold pecks of potatoes at the market last Saturday.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peck" in English means: To hit something with your beak, usually quickly and repeatedly., To kiss someone quickly and lightly..

The phonetic transcription of "peck" is /pek/ in British English and /pek/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peck": kiss, tap, nip.

Example usage of "peck": "The bird will peck at the window.". More examples on the page.