Dictionary entries for 'peter'

Synonyms

pe·ter¹ (pḗtər)

[Origin unknown.]

intransitive verb: -tered, -ter·ing, -ters.

To diminish slowly and come to an end; dwindle. Often used with out : Their enthusiasm soon petered out.
To become exhausted. Used with out.

pe·ter² (pḗtər)

[From the name Peter.]

Vulgar Slang

Pe·ter (pḗtər)

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