Speck

Full Definition of SPECK

1

: a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay

2

: a very small amount : bit

3

: something marked or marred with specks

— specked \ˈspekt\ adjective

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Origin of SPECK

Middle English specke, from Old English specca

First Known Use: before 12th century

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Synonyms: blotch, dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, pip, point, spot, speckle, splotch

Rhymes with SPECK

beck, Cech, check, Czech, deck, dreck, Eck, fleck, heck, Lech, lek, neck, pec, peck, reck, sec, sneck, spec, trek, wreak, wreck

Definition of SPECK

: to produce specks on or in

First Known Use of SPECK

14th century

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Synonyms: blotch, dapple, dot, fleck, freckle, marble, mottle, pepper, shoot, spot, speckle, splotch, sprinkle, stipple

Definition of SPECK for Kids

1

: a small spot or blemish

2

: a very small amount : bit <a speck of dirt>

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