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
  • Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Our state stands ready to follow a leader with the courage to act.
    Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of courage
Noun
  • 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
  • For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.
    Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • The film embraces heroism in the face of an oppressive regime, the strength of fraternal ties and the themes of love, betrayal, morality and hope.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Spiritual perfection should be valorized more than heroism on the battlefield or stardom in Hollywood.
    Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • To the unaccompanied minors who have come from Central America for the last quarter of a century: Thank you for showing more bravery in your young lives than anyone in Trump’s administration can ever dream of.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
  • From small towns to bustling Chicago, the men left for war and came home with legacies of bravery, resilience and brotherhood.
    Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • With national fundraising prowess and access to high-level tools and infrastructure, the DNC is best suited to provide the necessary behind-the-scenes resources local parties need.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Season two of Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow brought together a group of fiercely talented and diverse artists who not only showcased their lyrical prowess, but also their resilience in the face of personal challenges.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of prowess
Noun
  • Dancing also promotes the release of endorphins, chemicals that help promote feel-good neurotransmitters (chemicals that allow nerves to communicate) and reduce unpleasant emotions.1 8.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The incident hit a nerve in the city where there has been growing public anger over police violence, including an incident where an off-duty policeman killed a man for allegedly stealing soap from a market, Reuters reported.
    Abel Alvarado, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of nerve
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“Pecker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pecker. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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