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pes

Pronunciation: /ˈpes/

“pes” is a Turkish word. Its 8 meanings in English:

interjection

  1. Used when accepting defeat; "I yield!" or "Uncle!"
  2. Used when at a loss for words at someone's extraordinary behavior or action; "I don't even know what to say!", "This is too much!" or "This takes the cake!"

adjective

  1. That which is sung softly and slowly; bass.

noun

  1. back, hind part

adverb

  1. then, so, in that case
  2. then, after, afterwards
  3. in summary, in short, in conclusion
  4. when, whenever, as soon as

Etymology

Inherited from Ottoman Turkish بس (bes, “Enough! Hold!”, interj.), from Persian بس (bas, “enough”).

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