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Meaning:

initialism:

  • chemistry polyethylene glycol

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Noun:

  • A cylindrical wooden, metal etc. object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
  • A protrusion used to hang things on.
  • cribbage A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.
  • finance A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as [[gold
  • UK A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.

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Proper noun:

  • A diminutive form of Peggy and Margaret.
  • slang The city of Winnipeg.

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Verb:

  • cribbage To move one's pegs to indicate points scored.
  • slang To reach or exceed the maximum value on a scale or gauge.
  • typically in heterosexual contexts To engage in anal sex by penetrating one's male partner with a dildo
  • To affix or pin.
  • To peg.
  • To indicate or ascribe an attribute to. (Assumed to originate from the use of pegs or pins as markers on a bulletin board or a list.)
  • To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
  • To throw.

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