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Peter — meaning in English

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English meaning

Peter verb To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."

Senses

Peter is used for these senses in English:

Peter A en given name.
Peter The leading Apostle in the New Testament: Saint Peter.
Peter (biblical) The epistles of Peter in the New Testament of the Bible, 1 Peter and 2 Peter attributed to St. Peter.

Peter — full definition

verb To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."
noun Slang for a safe or strongbox, or, separately, for a prison cell.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Per Petrus (Der 1./2. Brief des) Petrus Petr