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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 stockplay

  Familiarity information: OFF-THE-PEG used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OFF-THE-PEG (adjective)


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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