noun
- plural of peke; small dogs of a breed (Pekingese) with long silky hair, a flat face, and short legs, originally from China
Usage: informal short form of Pekingese; typically used in plural or as a collective noun
Examples
- The dog show featured three beautiful pekes competing in the toy breed category.
- She owns two pekes that she walks every morning in the park.
- Pekes are known for their affectionate and sometimes stubborn personalities.
- The breeder specializes in raising healthy pekes with excellent bloodlines.
- Those pekes have won several ribbons at regional competitions.