Meaning & Definition of word "Beck"
Beck
/bɛk/
noun:
- 1. A gesture made with the hand or a movement of the head that signals someone to come closer or follow.
- Example: She gave a beck to her friend to join her at the table.
- 2. A stream or small river.
- Example: They strolled along the beck, enjoying the gentle sound of water flowing.
verb:
- 1. To signal someone to come or follow by a gesture.
- Example: He becked her over to share the exciting news.
Etymology
●Old Norse 'bekkr' meaning 'stream', and from Middle English 'becken' meaning to beckon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
beck and call:
To be at someone's command or service.
Related Words
beckon:
To signal someone with a gesture to come nearer or follow.
beckoning:
Making a gesture to signal someone to approach.
Slang Meanings of beck
Meaning: To call someone casually.
● Example Sentence: I'll just beck my friend over to join us.
Meaning: To indicate someone should come.
● Example Sentence: He becked me to come over after the show.