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Peel Definition & Meaning

peel
noun
  1. British politician (1788-1850)
  2. the rind of a fruit or vegetable
verb
  1. strip the skin off; "pare apples"
  2. come off in flakes or thin small pieces; "The paint in my house is peeling off"
  3. get undressed; "please don't undress in front of everybody!"; "She strips in front of strangers every night for a living"

"Peel" in song lyrics

See how peel is used in real songs:

  • "You know the deal crab rappers peel"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Vinnie Paz — Chain Reaction
  • "Son I broke on out the shell now I'm about to peel"
    9th Prince f/ Spanish Jose — Street Gems
  • "Wish it was a sleeping pill, Peel"
    Aceyalone — The Hunt

Usage tips for "peel"

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Frequently asked questions

What does peel mean?
British politician (1788-1850) the rind of a fruit or vegetable strip the skin off; "pare apples" come off in flakes or thin small pieces; "The paint in my house is peeling off" get undressed; "please don't undress in front of everybody!"; "She strips in front of strangers every night for a living"
What part of speech is peel?
Peel is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does peel have?
Peel has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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