noun
Peckham
peh-kuhm
noun
1
An area in south-east London, England, part of the borough of Southwark.
"She grew up in Peckham before moving to Brixton."
How to Use Peckham
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA neighborhood in south London, known partly through its association with the sitcom "Only Fools and Horses".
Word Forms
Peckhams plural
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Etymology
Likely from Old English words for "peak" and "homestead" — probably named for the nearby River Peck.