Why do British people say peak?


Why do British people say peak? Well, if a situation is peak, it means it's very, very difficult. or not good, or it's negative. For example, my job is a bit peak. You know, I don't really enjoy it. Or my day has been a bit peak because, uh, because I've been very busy.


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.