Peng

/peŋ/ adjective

Definition

British slang term meaning attractive, good-looking, or excellent; used to describe someone or something appealing.

Etymology

Modern slang of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'bang' (excellent), popularized in British English and Caribbean English communities since the 1990s.

Kelly Says

Slang words like 'peng' show how quickly new meanings spread through social media and music—a word that didn't exist in formal dictionaries 20 years ago is now widely understood by British teenagers.

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