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Definition of peke

peke

/piːk/
peke
Plural:pekes
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• noun

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An informal term for a Pekingese, a small toy dog breed originating in China, characterized by a flat face, prominent eyes, and a long, profuse coat.

Example

"My grandmother's elderly Peke loved to nap on the velvet cushion by the fireplace."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Usually capitalized as 'Peke', this informal clipping of 'Pekingese' is a homophone of 'peek' (to look quickly) and 'peak' (a mountain summit or highest point).

• Rhymes for peke

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pelagic sea snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as an informal clipping of 'Pekingese', a dog breed named after Peking (now Beijing), China, where the dogs were historically bred as companions for the imperial court.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peke. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peke
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