Why do British people say peak?


Why do British people say peak? Bad, unlucky, unfortunate, or disappointing. This meaning is common in British slang, especially among young people. It is often used to express sympathy or frustration about a situation or an event. For example, “That's peak, mate” means “That's really bad, buddy”.


What is peak Oxford dictionary?

noun. /pi?k/ /pi?k/ [usually singular] the point when somebody/something is best, most successful, strongest, etc. synonym height.