An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Peter. / A census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California. / A township in Kingman County, Kansas.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of peter

(slang) plural of peter

(nautical) A blue signal flag with a white rectangle in the centre, signifying "P". When flown alone, indicates that a ship is ready to sail, requiring all crew members and passengers to return on board.

(card games, intransitive) In whist, to play a blue peter.

A man who acts as a child and does not accept the responsibilities of adulthood.

(biblical) The second epistle of Peter, the twenty-second book of the New Testament of the Bible.

(biblical) The first epistle of Peter, the twenty-first book of the New Testament of the Bible.

(management) The theory that people in an organization tend to rise (be promoted) to the level of their incompetence.

present participle of peter out