to peck

Examples

• All

• I leaned over to peck a kiss on the top of her head.

  Fiction book (2000)

• I've never even pecked a boy.

  Daltry Calhoun (2005)

• She pecks you a quick goodbye -

  Carmen Jones (1954)

• "Dirty man," she says and pecks him on the cheek.

  Fiction book (1999)

• My prince leaned in my window, pecked my cheek, and asked if I needed any money.

  Fiction book (1999)

• Suddenly, he leaned over and pecked her on the cheek.

  Fiction book (2001)

• When Cole leaned in for another kiss, Sheila pecked him on the cheek.

  Academic text (2007)

• Mother placed the bowl down, wiped the chin clean with her bare hand, and pecked Father on the cheek.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Minnie makes a big show of puckering up, and Hank, blushing, leans over and pecks her on the cheek.

  Fiction book (1990)

• I leaned over to peck a kiss on the top of her head.

Synonyms

S

to smooch

vsto peck

• Informal

11 4.9

To kiss a person or animal in a playful, loving way

is quicker and lighter, focusing on a brief touch not warmth

S

to smack

vsto peck

• Informal

8 4.0

To give a quick kiss that makes a small sound

is equally quick but quieter and lighter without emphasis on sound

G

to give a smooch

vsto peck

• Informal

7.3

To kiss someone quickly and affectionately

is quicker and lighter, focusing on a short touch rather than warmth

Phrasal Verbs

P

to peck at

1 4.7

To eat only a little food and not show interest

H

to hen-peck

• Slur

8.5

To keep criticizing a partner about small things

How Affectionate

to make out

• NSFW

130 8.1

smooch

• Informal

14 6.1

to kiss

∞ 1.0

to peck

4 2.0

to brush

133 1.6

Surface Forms

Etymology