peter

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Also seen as: peters

Meaning · English

The penis.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You smile, act polite, shake their hands, then cut off their peters and put them in your pocket.” “Yes, Mr. President,” answered O'Brien.

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 “peter” mean?

The penis.

Is “peter” formal or informal?

peter is generally slang.