peaky /ˈpiːki/ adjective2 •Sickly; peaked.Her appetite did not improve, however, and she looked very thin and peaky. — 1956 •Characterised by peaks.Or over hills with peaky tops engrail'd, / And many a tract of palm and rice, / The throne of Indian Cama slowly sail'd / A summer fann'd with spice. — 1842 formspeakier · peakiest