Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for peon

peon

noun as in menial worker

Advertisement

Discover More

Example Sentences

In the end, the one-trick peon has pulled off more literary tricks than David Copperfield.

She was so handy with a needle, and allus ready to cut out calico dingusses that the peon gals could sew up.

I liked the place, and not long after got employment as a government Peon, in the service of the English.

One sallow, emaciated peon carried a crucifix, which he had evidently snatched as he flew to the rescue.

Of course if you should be so unfortunate as to have a peon lift his rifle, you would never reach the truck alive.

That, peon, is something you'll have to find out for yourself.

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for jagged?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to peon, such as: drudge, farmhand, laborer, peasant, serf, and servant.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement