Basic Details
Word: Pecker
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person or thing that pecks; often refers to certain birds like woodpeckers, or it can be a slang term for a man or boy.
Synonyms: Woodpecker, beak
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pecking order: The hierarchy or ranking of individuals in a group. Example: "In their school, there was a clear pecking order that everyone respected."
- Peck me once: Often used humorously to suggest something might happen again. Example: "If you peck me once, Ill know youre joking next time!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The little woodpecker kept returning to the tree to peck at the wood for insects.
Example 2: My brother is such a pecker, always asking for snacks during our movie nights.
Example 3: As we watched, the pecker made quick movements, tapping rhythmically on the bark.
Fun Fact
Did you know that woodpeckers can peck at trees up to 20 times a second without hurting themselves? Their heads have special adaptations to absorb the shock!
Famous Quote
"Just because you have pecker doesn't make you a man." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pecker" refer to?
a) A type of fish
b) A person or animal that pecks
c) A kind of flower
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A person or animal that pecks
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pecker"?
a) Eagle
b) Woodpecker
c) Penguin
d) Sparrow
Answer: b) Woodpecker
3. Which sentence uses "pecker" correctly?
a) The pecker flew high in the sky.
b) The pecker kept tapping on the tree.
c) The pecker sang a beautiful song.
d) The pecker swam in the river.
Answer: b) The pecker kept tapping on the tree.
4. Which idiom refers to a social hierarchy?
a) Peck me once
b) Pecking order
c) As busy as a bee
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: b) Pecking order
5. What is the opposite of "pecker"?
a) N/A
b) Swimmer
c) Flyer
d) Walker
Answer: a) N/A
