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peck

[/pɛk/]
verb/nounpl: pecks
bicar; bico
1. (verb) to strike or pierce with a beak or pointed object
The bird pecked at the seeds.
O pássaro bicava as sementes.
2. (verb) to give a quick light kiss
She pecked him on the cheek.
Ela o beijou rapidamente na bochecha.
3. (noun) a quick light kiss
He gave her a peck on the lips.
Ele a beijou rapidamente nos lábios.
4. (noun) a unit of dry measure equal to 8 quarts
A peck of apples weighs about 10 pounds.
Um alqueire de maçãs pesa cerca de 10 libras.
NYC Slang
peck = quick kiss, casual affection
Synonyms
kisstapstrikejabnibble

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bicar; beijinho
Standard usage for pecking action and quick kiss
Portugal
bicada; beijo rápido
Common usage across regions
São Paulo
bicar; um beijo
Urban contemporary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

peck of trouble
a peck at someone
pecking order
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