peaked

/piːkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having a peak or peaks.

Adjective

Examples

The wizard wore a peaked cap.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Sickly-looking, peaky.

Adjective

Examples

2000, Toshio Mori and Lawson Fusao Inada, Unfinished Message: Selected Works of Toshio Mori, p. 149, She looked peaked and tired ever since he had volunteered for the army.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “peaked” mean?

Having a peak or peaks.

Is “peaked” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.