English Explanatory Dictionary

keck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To heave or retch as if to vomit.
noun
  1. The cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris).
noun
  1. animal dung
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/kɛk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-keck.wav

Word forms

keck kecks kecking kecked

Etymology

Imitative. Compare German köken (“to vomit”).

Related words

keck-handed

Derived words

keckish
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