Definition of PEON

peon

Plural: peones, peons

Noun

  • An unskilled laborer or a person of low social status.
  • a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
  • A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
  • A person of low rank or importance.
  • A messenger, foot soldier, or native policeman.

Examples

  • Don’t underestimate the power of short words like PEON; they often open up big plays.

Origin / Etymology

From a combination of Middle French pion, peon and Spanish peón, both from Late Latin pedōnem (“pedestrian”). Doublet of pawn.

Synonyms

drudge, galley slave, navvy

Scrabble Score: 6

peon: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
peon: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
peon: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

peon: valid Words With Friends Word