pepe
Eastern Arrernte edit
Noun edit
pepe
- Alternative spelling of pipe
Italian edit
Etymology edit
From Latin piper, from Ancient Greek πέπερι (péperi, “pepper”), via Middle Persian from an Indo-Aryan source.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
pepe m (plural pepi)
- (seasonings) pepper
Derived terms edit
- pepe della Giamaica (“allspice”)
- grano di pepe (“peppercorn”)
Rapa Nui edit
Noun edit
pepe
Derived terms edit
Samoan edit
Noun edit
pepe
Swahili edit
Pronunciation edit
Audio (Kenya) (file)
Adverb edit
pepe
- astray (in a wrong direction)
Tagalog edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
pepè (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜒᜉᜒ)
Usage notes edit
The word pepe occurs only in childish setings, and does not appear in medical and formal settings (daang-bata being used instead). It is less vulgar than puke and pekpek.
See also edit
Tahitian edit
Noun edit
pepe
- butterfly (daytime)
See also edit
- pūrehua (night)
Tongan edit
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pepe