Meaning & Definition of word "Peeled"
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Peeled
/piːld/
verb:
- 1. past tense of peel; to remove the outer covering or skin from (a fruit, vegetable, etc.)
- Example: She peeled the apples before making the pie.
- 2. to fall away or come off in layers or strips
- Example: The paint on the old fence had peeled after years of exposure.
- 3. to strip off or remove (something) in a similar manner as peeling a fruit or vegetable
- Example: He peeled back the layers of the wrapping to reveal the gift.
Etymology
Middle English 'pelen,' from Old English 'pyllan.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
peeled off:
to remove something, typically in layers.
peeled back:
to uncover or reveal something beneath a surface layer.
peeled away:
to separate or detach from something.
Related Words
peel:
to remove the outer layer of something.
peeling:
the act of removing the outer layer or skin.
peeler:
a tool used for peeling.
Slang Meanings of peeled
Meaning: To be very high or in a state of euphoria.
Example Sentence: After that party, I was totally peeled.
Meaning: To expose someone or something.
Example Sentence: He got peeled by his friends when they found out about his secret.