geck
intransitive verb
\ˈgek\
Definition of geck
-ed/-ing/-s
1 chiefly Scottish : to be scornful or derisive : mock —usually used with at geck at me because I'm poor — Robert Burns
2 chiefly Scottish : to show scorn or derision by tossing the head or casting sidelong glances
Read the Latest from M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of geck
Low German gecken to make a fool of, from Middle Low German, from geck fool
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up geck? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!