Peakish

Peakish is a British English informal adjective that describes someone looking pale, unwell, or slightly sick, often indicating a developing illness or fatigue. The term suggests a subtle shift in appearance or demeanor, hinting at a downturn in health, without necessarily implying a severe condition. It's often used to express concern for someone's well-being and can imply the need for rest or care. The word's usage is more common in everyday conversation than formal settings.

Peakish meaning with examples

• After staying up all night studying, Sarah looked peakish and complained of a headache, so her friends recommended she go to bed and get some sleep. The next day she felt much better after some rest.
• “You look a bit peakish, love. Have you been eating properly?” her mother asked, noticing her daughter's paleness and lack of appetite. She insisted she eats some food as a remedy.
• The long journey and lack of food had left the travelers feeling peakish. They decided to stop at the next inn for a hearty meal and some much-needed rest, hoping to recover their strength.
• Even though he was looking peakish and feeling nauseous, the football player refused to leave the pitch, demonstrating his grit and determination to help his team win.
• With her usual rosy cheeks absent, and a slightly drawn face, her friends knew she was feeling peakish after working an excessively long shift, and urged her to rest.