Meaning & Definition of word "Peeled"

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.