
Ped
Context Specific
Use 'ped' for pedestrians mainly in traffic or street safety contexts.
Look out for peds when exiting the parking lot.
Informal Speech
The abbreviation 'ped' is casual, so use it in informal conversation, not formal writing.
Let's meet at the corner, but watch for peds.
North American Usage
'Ped' is mostly understood in North America, other regions may use different terms.
In North America, drivers are cautious around peds. Compare with
FootPedagoguePedalPedantPedestalPedestrianPedicurePod
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