Peck (noun / verb / UK & US Slang)
(Also heard as: A peck on the cheek, Quick peck, Pecking)
Definition:
A peck is a quick, light kiss, usually on the cheek or lips. It is the opposite of a snog: short, polite and not very romantic. To peck someone means to give them that kind of kiss.
Where Peck Comes From:
It comes from the way a bird pecks with its beak, a quick light tap. The kissing meaning has been around for a long time and is now ordinary informal English.
How People Actually Use Peck:
People use it for goodbye kisses, greetings between relatives and awkward first-date endings. Saying “just a peck” usually means there was no tongue involved. It also appears in the phrase “a peck on the cheek”.
Is Peck Rude?
No. It is one of the most innocent kissing words and is fine in any company.
Examples in the Wild:
- “He gave me a peck on the cheek and left.”
Meaning: A quick, friendly kiss.
- “It was only a peck, nothing more.”
Meaning: A brief kiss with no romance to it.
- “Gran always gives everyone a peck at the door.”
Meaning: A quick affectionate greeting kiss.
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