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a mountain with a sharply pointed top
the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, etc.
the topmost point on a graph that indicates the highest level reached during a progression or development
the narrow, sloping part at the front or back of a ship’s hold, used for cargo and balance
indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something
referring to the time or period when something is at its highest level of activity or intensity
unfortunate, unlucky, or bad
BritishWhat does "peak" mean in British slang?
The structure is a simple adjective borrowed from the literal meaning of the highest point, repurposed ironically to mean its opposite: the lowest or worst point. It is used in British Multicultural London English (MLE) and UK slang to mean unfortunate, unlucky, or bad, often describing a situation or outcome. People typically say "That's peak" or "Peak, I missed the bus." The term originated in early 2000s London street and grime culture, where "peak" came to describe something unfair or disappointing, and remains common in UK youth slang.
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