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  2. /peaky

peaky

UK/'pi:ki/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Looking pale and unwell; sickly in appearance

面色苍白的,病恹恹的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
peakstem
+
ycharacterized by
=peaky

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She looked peaky after her illness, still recovering her strength.

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