peggy: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (as a common noun); Medium (as a proper name)Informal for the given name. Dialectal/Archaic for the clothes pin.
Quick answer
What does “peggy” mean?
A common given name for a female, diminutive of Margaret.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A common given name for a female, diminutive of Margaret.
As a common noun, it can refer to a small, simple wooden clothes pin (regional, dialectal).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The noun 'peggy' for a clothes pin is more associated with Northern English and Scottish dialects, and is largely unknown in American English.
Connotations
As a name, it conveys a traditional, perhaps slightly old-fashioned feel in both dialects.
Frequency
The name Peggy has declined in popularity since the mid-20th century.
Grammar
How to Use “peggy” in a Sentence
N/A for proper noun. For dialectal noun: 'fasten with a peggy'.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “peggy” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
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adverb
British English
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American English
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adjective
British English
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American English
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
N/A
Academic
N/A
Everyday
Used primarily as a personal name in social contexts.
Technical
N/A
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “peggy”
- Misspelling as 'Peggie'. Using 'peggy' as a common noun in international contexts where it is not understood.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Overwhelmingly yes, though rarely it can be a standalone name. Historically, it developed from the rhyming alteration 'Meggy' from 'Meg', itself a pet form of Margaret.
Extremely rarely. It is a traditionally feminine name.
This usage is primarily found in Northern England and Scotland and is considered dialectal or archaic.
The Russian adjective 'пегий' (piebald) is a false friend and is unrelated to the English name 'Peggy'.
A common given name for a female, diminutive of Margaret.
Peggy is usually informal for the given name. dialectal/archaic for the clothes pin. in register.
Peggy: in British English it is pronounced /ˈpɛɡi/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈpɛɡi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “N/A”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Peggy has two Gs, like the two legs of a little wooden clothes peg.
Conceptual Metaphor
NAMES ARE ENTITIES; TOOLS ARE SIMPLIFIED BODY PARTS (for the peg).
Practice
Quiz
What is the most common contemporary usage of 'peggy'?