peptic /ˈpɛptɪk/adjective 2noun 2forms 1 adjective2 •Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion. •Of or pertaining to pepsin. noun2 •An agent that promotes digestion. •[in the plural] The digestive organs.But though the port surpasses praise, / My nerves have dealt with stiffer. / Is there some magic in the place? / Or do my peptics differ? — 1842 formspeptics