Where does “keep one's pecker up” come from?
keep one's pecker up (English) comes from English pecker, from Middle English pekker.
keep one's pecker up (English): To remain cheerful; keep smiling
Definitions
- To remain cheerful; keep smiling
Ancestry of “keep one's pecker up”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | pecker | Someone who or something that pecks, striking or... |
| 2 | Middle English | pekker | — |