Peg out

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verb

To die.

After a long and tiring battle with the disease, he finally pegged out.
Visual representation of "peg out" - To die.

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Euphemism

Used informally to soften the harshness of 'die'. Not used in formal situations.

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Old Bob pegged out at 90, had a good innings.
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Humorous Undertone

Sometimes used humorously about ones' or others' potential death scenarios.

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If I eat another bite, I'll peg out!
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Avoid Formal Usage

Not appropriate in serious or formal contexts, such as funerals or official documents.

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The coroner's report would not state that the individual 'pegged out'.
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