Ped/piːd/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Context Specific Use 'ped' for pedestrians mainly in traffic or street safety contexts. Look out for peds when exiting the parking lot. Pro Tip 2/3Informal 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. Pro Tip 3/3North American Usage 'Ped' is mostly understood in North America, other regions may use different terms. In North America, drivers are cautious around peds.