peaky
Collocations
4ADJ.
next, over, thin, weak
VERB + PEAKY
bit, give, look
PEAKY + NOUN
engrail'd, graph
PREP.
with
Definitions
adj
Sickly; peaked.
Her appetite did not improve, however, and she looked very thin and peaky.
Characterised by peaks.
Or over hills with peaky tops engrail'd, / And many a tract of palm and rice, / The throne of Indian Cama slowly sail'd / A summer fann'd with spice.
A wide spread of possible outcomes will give a relatively flat distribution and so indicate a risky project. A narrow spread of results will give a very peaky graph and indicate a low risk project.
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Synonyms
adjective — having or as if having especially high-pitched spots
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6Her appetite did not improve, however, and she looked very thin and peaky.
WiktionaryOr over hills with peaky tops engrail'd, / And many a tract of palm and rice, / The throne of Indian Cama slowly sail'd / A summer fann'd with spice.
WiktionaryA wide spread of possible outcomes will give a relatively flat distribution and so indicate a risky project. A narrow spread of results will give a very peaky graph and indicate a low risk project.
WiktionaryHe's going to be very weak and peaky for the next couple of days.
Tatoeba · #5014224Are you all right, mate? It's just you look a bit peaky.
Tatoeba · #11960180You look a bit peaky.
Tatoeba · #11960181