Peck Definition & Meaning
peck
- noun
- (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos"; "it must have cost plenty"; "a slew of journalists"; "a wad of money"
- a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons
- a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches
- verb
- hit lightly with a picking motion
- eat by pecking at, like a bird
- kiss lightly
- eat like a bird; "The anorexic girl just picks at her food"
- bother persistently with trivial complaints; "She nags her husband all day long"
"Peck" in song lyrics
See how peck is used in real songs:
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"Ended up gettin' sucked started of wid a peck"
Fed-X f/ The Jacka, Rydah J. Klyde — Custom -
"How much wood could a wood peck peck"
Hush — Woodpecker -
"How much would could a wood peck?"
Hush — Woodpecker
Words that rhyme with peck
Usage tips for "peck"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "peck" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for peck to find words that pair well.