off-the-peg

[ awf-thuh-peg, of- ]

adjective

, British.

1. ready-to-wear.

off-the-peg

adjective

1. (of clothing) ready to wear; not produced especially for the person buying

Word History and Origins

Origin of off-the-peg¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

It was meant to convey an off-the-peg, cheap suit, which was all the character would have been able to afford.

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