pecker

noun

ˈpe-kər How to pronounce pecker (audio)
Definition of peckernext
chiefly British
as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger Churchillian speeches that encouraged Britons to keep their pecker up during those trying times

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pecker
  1. courage
  2. gallantry
  3. heroism
  4. bravery
  5. prowess
  6. nerve
Noun
  • The novel is action-packed, and filled with insights into leadership and courage.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Harry Potter leads not through brute force, but with courage, loyalty, and the strength of his friendships—inspiring others to stand together.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of courage
Noun
  • There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
    Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.
    Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • The Carnegie Medal is the highest honor for civilian heroism and recipients or their survivors will receive a financial grant for being recognized, according to the Carnegie Hero Fund.
    Danielle Jennings, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The Chinese geophysicist, marine technologist, robot designer, and filmmaker challenged himself to locate the sunken vessel and resurface the tale of villainy and heroism behind it.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • As a reward for his act of bravery, Zayin was given a gift card from the store Zumiez to purchase a new skateboard after the group of kids took his.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The trial has convulsed France and transformed the woman at its center into a feminist icon for her bravery in allowing the case to be tried publicly.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • This jersey retirement is not just a celebration of Clark's on-court prowess but also her enduring influence on the game of basketball.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The 2018 really stood out for us for its ability to show Rob’s prowess as a rockstar winemaker.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of prowess
Noun
  • Fuentes's election night video, however, struck a nerve among leftists, who ended up leaking his home address online.
    Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • If a nerve is affected, leg numbness or weakness may also occur.6 Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra slips forward over the one below it, potentially leading to nerve compression.
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of nerve
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