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peakniks

peakniks is the plural of peaknik.

Meaning of peaknik

Noun

peaknik (plural peakniks)

  1. (neologism) One who believes that the peak oil point is approaching.
    • Many of the new, nontraditional preparedness converts are “Peakniks,” Mr. Rawles said, referring to adherents of the “Peak Oil” theory. This concept holds that the world will soon, or has already, reached a peak in oil production, and that coming supply shortages might threaten society.2008 April 6, Alex Williams, “Duck and Cover: It’s the New Survivalism”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
    Synonyms:
    peakist

Questions about peakniks

What is peakniks the plural of?
Peakniks is the plural of peaknik.

Words near peakniks in the dictionary

  1. peaklets
  2. peaklike
  3. peakling
  4. peakness
  5. peaknik
  6. peakniks
  7. peaknuckle
  8. peakon
  9. peakons
  10. peaks
  11. peaks of eternal light

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