5 letter words ending in CKY

Pecky

1. Parts of Speech: adjective

2. Definitions: covered in or marked by small, shallow holes or depressions; worm-eaten or pitted

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈpɛki/, UK: /ˈpɛki/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "pecky" is believed to have originated from the verb "peck," which means to make small marks or depressions. It is commonly used to describe wood that has been damaged by wood-boring insects, such as beetles or termites. The term can also be used to describe any surface that is covered in small, shallow holes or depressions.

5. Synonyms: worm-eaten, pitted, porous, holey, gnawed

6. Related Words: decay, holes, marks, pits, scars

7. Example Sentences:

• The old barn was filled with pecky wood that had been damaged by termites.
• The surface of the moon is covered in pecky craters.
• He examined the pecky surface of the rock and concluded that it had been eroded by water.

rocky

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Full of or covered with rocks; uneven in surface; difficult or uncertain; unstable

Pronunciations: US: /ˈrɑki/; UK: /ˈrɒki/

Origin and Usage: The word "rocky" comes from the Middle English word "rokky," which means "full of rocks." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that is full of rocks or stones. Over time, it has also come to describe something that is uneven or difficult, such as a rocky road or a rocky relationship.

Synonyms: uneven, rough, bumpy, jagged, stony, craggy, rugged, hilly, mountainous, unstable, uncertain, precarious

Related Words: stone, cliff, craggy, stony, bumpy

Example Sentences:

• The hiker had a difficult time climbing the rocky terrain.
• The boat hit a rocky patch and started to rock back and forth.
• The couples relationship was rocky, but they were determined to make it work.
• The economy is still in a rocky state, with many people struggling to find work.
• The road was so rocky that the cars suspension was damaged.

Parts of Speech: adjective, noun

Definitions: (adj.) overly self-confident or arrogant; (n.) a small, sturdy fishing boat with a flat bottom and high sides

Pronunciations: (US) /ˈkɑki/, (UK) /ˈkɒki/

Origin and Usage: The word "cocky" originated in the 18th century as a slang term in Ireland and was used to describe someone who was brash or impudent. It is believed to have come from the word "cock," which was used to describe a young man or a rooster. Today, "cocky" is commonly used to describe someone who is overly confident or arrogant. It is also used to describe a type of fishing boat that is popular in Australia and New Zealand.

Synonyms: (adj.) arrogant, conceited, egotistical, haughty, overconfident, presumptuous, self-important; (n.) dinghy, skiff

Related Words: bloat, chock, clock, crock, frock, knock, lock, rock, shock, smock, sock, stock, yock

Example Sentences:

• He was so cocky that he thought he could win the race without even training for it.
• The young mans cocky attitude made him unpopular with his coworkers.
• The fisherman took his cocky out to sea in search of a big catch.
• They decided to use a cocky instead of a larger boat because it was easier to maneuver in shallow waters.

Parts of Speech

Picky is an adjective.

Definitions

Picky means being very careful or selective when choosing something.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈpɪki/
• UK: /ˈpɪki/

Origin and Usage

The word picky originated from the word "pick" which means to choose. It has been used since the early 1900s to describe someone who is very selective or choosy. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and in written language.

Synonyms

• Choosy
• Discriminating
• Fussy
• Selective

Related Words

• Choos
• Crave
• Crazy
• Cruel
• Culpa

Example Sentences

1. Shes very picky about the clothes she wears.
2. Hes a picky eater and only likes certain types of food.
3. The company was picky about who they hired for the job.

Dictionary Entry: Dicky

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: (US, UK) of poor quality; not working properly; not well; feeling ill; dishonest or unreliable

Pronunciations: (US) /ˈdɪki/; (UK) /ˈdɪki/

Origin and Usage: The word "dicky" originated in the early 19th century, and its usage has evolved over time. Originally, it meant "false" or "counterfeit," but it has since taken on additional meanings. It can now refer to something that is of poor quality, not working properly, or not well. It can also describe a person who is dishonest or unreliable.

Synonyms: (US, UK) faulty, defective, substandard, inadequate, ill, unwell, unreliable, dishonest, untrustworthy

Related Words: (US, UK) dirty, sticky, quick, trick, picky

Example Sentences:

• The cars engine was dicky and kept stalling on the drive to work.
• He felt a bit dicky after eating the expired food from the fridge.
• The salesman was known for his dicky deals and dishonest tactics.