adj
Uncommon
peng
pehng
Peng (adj) means British slang for very attractive, or (of food) excellent. Example: “That new burger place is peng, you have to try it.”
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British slang for very attractive, or (of food) excellent.
"That new burger place is peng, you have to try it."
How to use peng
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for something or someone very good-looking or excellent.
When to use it
Informal British slang, mostly used by younger speakers.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pengs
- Comparative
- penger
- Superlative
- pengest
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Etymology
Popular UK slang of uncertain origin, widely used in London youth speech from the 2000s onward.
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What does “peng” mean?
The word “peng” means british slang for very attractive, or (of food) excellent. In plain terms, slang for something or someone very good-looking or excellent.
How do you pronounce “peng”?
“Peng” is pronounced pehng (/pɛŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “peng” in a sentence?
Here is “peng” used in a sentence: “That new burger place is peng, you have to try it.”
What part of speech is “peng”?
“Peng” is an adjective.
Where does the word “peng” come from?
The word “peng” dates back to around 2000. Popular UK slang of uncertain origin, widely used in London youth speech from the 2000s onward.
Is “peng” a common word?
“Peng” is an uncommon word in modern English.
