Pec - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A pec is a shortened form of 'pectoral muscle,' referring to the large chest muscles in humans. It is commonly used in fitness contexts to describe exercises or strength training for the upper body.
Definition:
A small, quick kiss or a unit of dry measure equal to 8 quarts.
Synonyms:
kiss, smooch, buss
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
ignore, reject
Common Collocations:
peck on the cheek, peck of apples, give a peck
Derivatives:
pecker, peckish
Usage Tips:
Use "pec" informally for a light kiss; for measurement, specify context like "a peck of apples."
Common Phrases:
pecking order, a peck on the cheek, bushel and a peck
Etymology:
From Middle English *pekken*, meaning to strike or bite quickly; later adapted for measurement.
Examples:
- 1. She gave him a quick pec on the cheek.
- 2. He bought a pec of fresh strawberries at the market.
- 3. The bird gave her finger a gentle pec.
- 4. A pec is equivalent to two gallons of produce.