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OFF-THE-PEG
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Dictionary entry overview: What does off-the-peg mean?
• OFF-THE-PEG (adjective)
The adjective OFF-THE-PEG has 1 sense:
1. (especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock
Familiarity information: OFF-THE-PEG used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock
Synonyms:
off-the-peg; off-the-rack; off-the-shelf; ready-to-wear
Context example:
ready-to-wear clothes
Similar:
ready-made (made for purchase and immediate use)
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