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pete
What does pete mean?
A Peterbilt tractor. The brand drivers either swear by or save up for — long hoods, big chrome, and the rumble that turns heads at the truck stop. Calling your rig a Pete is half identification, half flex.
"He pulled up in a brand-new Pete with stacks taller than the cab."
Origin
Shortening of Peterbilt, the American truck manufacturer founded in 1939.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pete mean in trucking?
Pete is a nickname for a Peterbilt truck — the chrome-laden status symbol of long-haul trucking.
How do you use Pete in a sentence?
"He rolled up in a shiny new Pete with every light on it."
Where does the trucking term Pete come from?
It's simply a shortening of Peterbilt, the American truck manufacturer prized for its looks and prestige.
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