Word noun
pete
n.
US /ˈpit/ pe·te UK spelling Petes
Definition
- 01 A1 Beginner
A short or friendly way to say the name Peter.
A diminutive or hypocoristic form of the male given name Peter.
Simple“Everyone in the office calls him Pete instead of Peter.”
In context“The document was signed by a man named Pete, though his legal identification listed him as Peter Harrison.”
Synonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
A slang name for a Peterbilt truck, which is a famous brand of large American trucks.
A colloquial abbreviation for a Peterbilt truck, a prominent American brand of medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Simple“The driver spent all weekend cleaning his Pete before the long cross-country trip.”
In context“He had been driving a Pete for twenty years and refused to switch to any other brand of semi-trailer truck.”
UsageCommonly used among truck drivers and enthusiasts in North America.
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Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Common
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