peg

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Meaning · English

Clipping of Winnipeg (city), usually preceded by "the".

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I just got back from the Peg.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “peg” mean?

Clipping of Winnipeg (city), usually preceded by "the".

Is “peg” formal or informal?

peg is generally slang.