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peaky

adjective \ˈpē-kē\

: pale and sick

Full Definition of PEAKY

:  2peaked
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First Known Use of PEAKY

1821

Related to PEAKY

Synonyms
ailing, bad, down, ill, indisposed, peaked, sick, poorly, punk, run-down, sickened, unhealthy, unsound, unwell
Antonyms
hale, healthful, healthy, sound, well, whole, wholesome

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