How to Pronounce "peterman"
word
ˈpitɝmən
PEE-ter-muhn
ˈpiːtəmən
PEE-tuh-muhn
Definition
A peterman is a slang term for a safecracker, someone who breaks into safes to steal the contents.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpitɝmən
British English
ˈpiːtəmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEE-ter-muhn
UK
PEE-tuh-muhn
Listen in Context
A peterman plans to break into the bank vault tonight.
The police arrested the notorious peterman after the robbery.
A peterman uses special tools to open safes.
Back in the old days, every big city had its legendary peterman.