What does PEACH mean?

Parts of Speech

Peach is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

• As a noun, peach refers to a round fruit with juicy yellow flesh and pinkish-orange skin. It can also refer to the tree that bears this fruit.
• As a verb, peach means to inform on someone or to betray their trust.

Pronunciations

• US: /piːtʃ/
• UK: /piːtʃ/

Origin and Usage

The word peach comes from the Middle English word peche, which comes from the Old French word pesche, which means "peach" or "apricot." The word was first recorded in the English language in the 14th century.

Peaches are a popular fruit that are grown around the world, and are often eaten raw or used in desserts. The verb form of peach, meaning to inform on someone, dates back to the early 16th century and is thought to have originated in the criminal underworld.

Synonyms

• As a noun: nectarine, apricot, plum, mango
• As a verb: inform on, rat on, betray, snitch

Related Words

• beach
• leach
• teach
• reach
• peaks

Example Sentences

• She picked a ripe peach from the tree and took a big bite.
• He was afraid to peach on his accomplice, but the police threatened to charge him with the crime if he didn .