adj
peaky
PEE-kee
adj
1
Looking pale, tired, or slightly unwell.
"She'd been looking peaky ever since she caught that cold."
How to Use Peaky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mostly British, informal way of saying someone looks pale or under the weather.
When to use it
Informal British English.
Word Forms
peakier comparative, peakiest superlative
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Etymology
From peak + the adjective suffix -y.