keck
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kɛk/
KK: /kɛk/
noun
Definition
A type of plant commonly known as cow parsley, which has white flowers and is often found in fields and along roadsides.
Example
In spring, the fields were filled with keck, creating a beautiful white carpet of flowers.
Conversation
Have you seen the keck blooming in the park lately?
Yeah, it looks beautiful this time of year!
I love how it adds a touch of nature to the city.
Absolutely, it makes the walks more enjoyable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
herb
plant
vegetation
Antonyms
verb
Definition
To make a sound like you are about to vomit, often due to nausea or disgust.
Example
After eating the spoiled food, he began to keck uncontrollably.
Tense Forms
Past: kecked
Past Participle: kecked
Conversation
I ate too much at dinner and now I feel like I might keck.
Oh no! That sounds awful. What did you eat?
Just a big plate of spaghetti, but I think I overdid it.
Root Explanation
The word 'keck' originates from Middle English 'kecken', meaning to retch or gag. It is an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound of gagging or choking.
Memory Tip
Imagine the sound of someone retching or gagging — that's what 'keck' represents.
Visually Confused Words
kopeck