pete
Pronunciation: [piːt]
Word
Context: "name"
(noun) Pete is a common name for boys, often a short form of Peter. It's used when talking about someone named Pete.
Example
Pete loves to play soccer with his friends after school.
Example
Nobody called Pete to invite him to the birthday party.
Example
Is Pete going to join us for dinner tonight?
Context: "sports"
(verb) To 'pete' is a slang term used in some sports, especially in baseball, meaning to perform poorly or make mistakes. It describes when a player is not doing well.
Example
He did really well yesterday; he didn’t pete at all during the game.
Example
During the final match, she petted badly and missed three easy shots.
Example
Did he pete during the last game, or was he just nervous?
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