Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pete
noun
/piːt/
Definition
A name often used as a nickname for someone named Peter.
Examples
- “Pete went to the store to grab some groceries.”
- “I heard that Pete is the best at fixing cars.”
- “That movie was a complete pete; I wouldn’t recommend it.”
Meaning
In informal contexts, ‘pete’ can refer to either a person’s name or imply a colloquial reference to something or someone that has particularly low quality or is unimpressive.
Synonyms
- Peter
- Peewee
- Shorty
