London meaning
peak
Unfortunate, harsh, embarrassing, or difficult.
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Meaning
In London slang, peak often describes a bad, unfair, awkward, or unfortunate situation. This reverses the positive standard-English idea of a peak as the highest or best point.
Pronunciation and grammar
/piːk/ · adjective
Highly informal youth and urban speech.
How it is used
It is commonly used as a reaction to disappointing news or to describe circumstances that have gone badly.
Examples
Local: You missed the last train? That's peak.
Plain English: You missed the last train? That's really unfortunate.
Local: The weather turned peak halfway through.
Plain English: The weather became very unpleasant halfway through.
Important context
Peak has several standard English meanings, so nearby context is essential. In slang it is usually negative, but usage can vary.