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pegged

/pɛɡd/

pegged is the simple past and past participle of peg.

Meaning of peg

Verb

peg (third-person singular simple present pegs, present participle pegging, simple past and past participle pegged)

  1. (transitive) To fasten using a peg.
    • Let's peg the rug to the floor.
  2. (transitive) To affix or pin.
    • I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board.
  3. (transitive) To fix a value or price.
    • China's currency is no longer pegged to the American dollar.
  4. (transitive) To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
  5. (slang, transitive) To throw.
  6. (transitive) To throw a ball at (someone), to hit (someone) with a ball.

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Adjective

pegged (not comparable)

  1. Fitted or furnished with one or more pegs.
    • a pegged shoe or boot

Words formed from pegged

Phrases with pegged

Words that rhyme with pegged

Questions about pegged

What does pegged mean?
Pegged means fitted or furnished with one or more pegs.
What is pegged the simple past and past participle of?
Pegged is the simple past and past participle of peg.
What part of speech is pegged?
Pegged is an adjective.
How do you pronounce pegged?
Pegged is pronounced /pɛɡd/.

Words near pegged in the dictionary

  1. pegcetacoplan
  2. pegdinetanib
  3. pegfilgrastim
  4. Pegg
  5. peggable
  6. pegged
  7. pegged away
  8. pegged back
  9. pegged down
  10. pegged it
  11. pegged out

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