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Definition of pee dee
pee dee
pee dee Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A geographic and cultural region in the northeastern corner of South Carolina, characterized by its historical agricultural heritage.
Example
"Many popular and distinct barbecue styles in South Carolina originated in the Pee Dee region."
2
American A major river in the southeastern United States that flows from the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina into Winyah Bay in South Carolina.
3
American An indigenous Native American tribe of the Southeastern Woodlands, historically inhabiting the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions of South Carolina.
Example
"The town was named in honor of the Pee Dee, who had lived in the river basin for centuries prior to European settlement."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pee dee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pee dee