PECKS Meaning and
Definition
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Pecks, in its most common usage, is the third person singular present indicative form of the verb "peck," which has several related dictionary definitions.
1. To peck refers to the action of birds or certain animals quickly tapping or jabbing with their beak or a pointed instrument, often in a repetitive manner. This behavior is commonly associated with feeding or collecting food from the ground, trees, or other surfaces.
2. Peck can also mean to strike or tap lightly with quick, short movements, resembling the pecking motion of birds. This usage is frequently applied to humans, expressing a gentle affectionate gesture like a light kiss or nudge.
3. In certain contexts, peck can describe the act of wasting time or being slow and indecisive. It is often used in phrases such as "pecking away at something" or "pecking around," indicating someone engaged in a task or job with inefficient progress or a lack of focus.
4. Peck can additionally denote the act of measuring or weighing small quantities of something using a peck measure, which is an obsolete unit equal to a quarter of a bushel.
Overall, pecks encompass various actions involving tapping, striking lightly, or wasting time, depending on the respective context in which the term is used.
Common Misspellings for PECKS
Etymology of PECKS
The word "pecks" has a varied etymology depending on its context and meaning. Here are a few possible origins:
1. Pecks as a measure of quantity: The term "pecks" is derived from the Old English word "pecce", which meant a measure of dry goods. It is ultimately derived from the Latin word "paxillus", which referred to a small measure of capacity.
2. Pecks as a kissing gesture: In this context, "pecks" refers to a light kiss. Etymologically, it originates from the Middle English word "pecken", meaning to peck or tap gently. It is related to the Old High German word "picken", meaning to pick or peck.
Similar spelling words for PECKS
- peaky,
- pesce,
- peek,
- peachy,
- peg,
- peke,
- peace,
- peak,
- peake,
- peachey,
- peaks,
- Pease,
- pesky,
- peck,
- pekoe,
- Pesso,
- pecs,
- pesewa,
- pes,
- pesah,
- peso,
- peach.
Conjugate verb Pecks
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PRESENT
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