peters

v. to slowly become smaller, weaker, or less important until it stops completely.

v. to diminish gradually in size, intensity, or importance before coming to an end; almost exclusively used with the particle 'out'.

“The narrow path peters out into a field of tall grass after a mile.”

“The initial enthusiasm for the project often peters out once the team encounters the complex administrative hurdles of the second phase.”

n. a common English last name that comes from the first name Peter.

n. an English surname of patronymic origin, derived from the given name Peter.

“Mr. Peters is the new science teacher at the local high school.”

“The historical records indicate that the Peters family settled in this county during the mid-nineteenth century to establish a textile mill.”

n. a very informal and old-fashioned word for a man's private parts.

n. a slang term for the penis. Plural form of 'peter'.

“The comedian made a crude joke involving peters that made the audience uncomfortable.”

“The text contains several instances of ribald humor, using 'peters' as a euphemism in a way that was common in mid-century underground literature.”

Slang · Vulgar · Informal