chiefly British
as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers accustomed to bespoke suits, he would never condescend to wear an off-the-peg smoking jacket

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Recent Examples on the Web These, and other off-the-peg picks including denim, may be physically tried on in the showroom, but will then be ordered online and shipped directly to the buyer’s address. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024 Richard James suits range from £1,500 for off-the-peg to £2,000 for made-to-measure to around £6,000 for a bespoke tailored piece. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

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“Off-the-peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-peg. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.

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