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Meaning of keep one's pecker up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To remain cheerful; keep smiling.

British, idiomatic

Examples

““Of course you will,” said Wraysford, cheerily; “it’s hard lines at first. Keep your pecker up, young ’un.” The young ’un, despite this friendly advice, felt very far from keeping up his pecker. But he did his best, and worked his face into a melancholy sort of a smile.”
“, Episode 12, The Cyclops --Keep your pecker up, says Joe. She'd have won the money only for the other dog.”
“"Nerves a bit dicky, eh? Playing a tune to keep your pecker up?"”
“All you need is a box of goodies to keep your pecker up, ...”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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