Ped

/piːd/
abbreviation

Short for pedestrian.

Please yield to peds at the crosswalk.
Visual representation of "ped" - Short for pedestrian

Often appears as...

  • yield to peds
  • peds crossing

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

abbreviation

Short term for pedicure, treatment performed on feet and toenails.

I'm going for a mani-pedi at the spa.
Visual representation of "ped" - Short term for pedicure, treatment performed on feet and toenails

Often appears as...

  • mani-pedi
  • get a pedi

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

abbreviation

Short for paediatrician, a doctor who treats children.

My son needs to see the ped for his checkup
Visual representation of "ped" - Short for paediatrician, a doctor who treats children

Often appears as...

  • see the ped
  • ped appointment

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

abbreviation

Short for pedal in a car or bike.

Press the ped to accelerate the car.
Visual representation of "ped" - Short for pedal in a car or bike

Often appears as...

  • press the ped
  • ped to the metal

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

abbreviation

Short for pedestrian.

Please yield to peds at the crosswalk.
Visual representation of "ped" - Short for pedestrian

Often appears as...

  • yield to peds
  • peds crossing

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

abbreviation

Short term for pedicure, treatment performed on feet and toenails.

I'm going for a mani-pedi at the spa.
Visual representation of "ped" - Short term for pedicure, treatment performed on feet and toenails

Often appears as...

  • mani-pedi
  • get a pedi

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

abbreviation

Short for paediatrician, a doctor who treats children.

My son needs to see the ped for his checkup
Visual representation of "ped" - Short for paediatrician, a doctor who treats children

Often appears as...

  • see the ped
  • ped appointment

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

abbreviation

Short for pedal in a car or bike.

Press the ped to accelerate the car.
Visual representation of "ped" - Short for pedal in a car or bike

Often appears as...

  • press the ped
  • ped to the metal

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "ped"
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Context Specific

Use 'ped' for pedestrians mainly in traffic or street safety contexts.

Illustration for Context Specific
Look out for peds when exiting the parking lot.
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Informal Speech

The abbreviation 'ped' is casual, so use it in informal conversation, not formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Speech
Let's meet at the corner, but watch for peds.
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North American Usage

'Ped' is mostly understood in North America, other regions may use different terms.

Illustration for North American Usage
In North America, drivers are cautious around peds.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context Specific

Use 'ped' for pedestrians mainly in traffic or street safety contexts.

Illustration for Context Specific
Look out for peds when exiting the parking lot.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Speech

The abbreviation 'ped' is casual, so use it in informal conversation, not formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Speech
Let's meet at the corner, but watch for peds.
LampPro Tip 3/3

North American Usage

'Ped' is mostly understood in North America, other regions may use different terms.

Illustration for North American Usage
In North America, drivers are cautious around peds.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context Specific

Use 'ped' for pedestrians mainly in traffic or street safety contexts.

Illustration for Context Specific
Look out for peds when exiting the parking lot.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Speech

The abbreviation 'ped' is casual, so use it in informal conversation, not formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Speech
Let's meet at the corner, but watch for peds.
LampPro Tip 3/3

North American Usage

'Ped' is mostly understood in North America, other regions may use different terms.

Illustration for North American Usage
In North America, drivers are cautious around peds.
Visual representation of the word "Ped"

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Quote examples

Derek Brunson

American Athlete

There are a lot of guys getting popped for steroids and other PEDS, and I can honestly say I've never taken a PED in my life. I've never even thought about it.
Portrait of Derek Brunson

Quote examples

Michael Chandler

American Athlete

Nothing has really made me upset aside from the baseless, false accusations of PED use.
Portrait of Michael Chandler

Quote examples

Derek Brunson

American Athlete

There are a lot of guys getting popped for steroids and other PEDS, and I can honestly say I've never taken a PED in my life. I've never even thought about it.
Portrait of Derek Brunson

Quote examples

Michael Chandler

American Athlete

Nothing has really made me upset aside from the baseless, false accusations of PED use.
Portrait of Michael Chandler
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