peter1
/ˈpiːtə
/verb [no object]
Decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end: the storm had petered out...
- Gradually Barcelona had petered out in that first half, Ronaldinho in particular.
- A path petered out a few feet from my washing line at the back.
- The men in green will be disappointed with their performance as their smooth first half petered out in the second.
Origin
Early 19th century: of unknown origin.
Rhymes
peter2
/ˈpiːtə/noun informal
1A man’s penis.
2Australian /NZ A prison cell.
3A safe or trunk.
Phrases
tickle the peter
Origin
Late Middle English: from the given name Peter, applied in many transferred uses. Current senses date from the 19th century.
peter3
/ˈpiːtə/noun & verb Bridge
Another term for echo. West started by cashing two top diamonds, on which East petered
Origin
Late 19th century: from Blue Peter (the invitation to one's partner to play a further lead in the suit being likened to the raising of this flag).
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