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Main definitions of PDA in English

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noun

  • A palmtop computer that functions as a personal organizer but also provides email and internet access.

Pronunciation

PDA

/ˌpē ˌdē ˈā/ /ˌpi ˌdi ˈeɪ/

Origin

1990s abbreviation of personal digital assistant.

Main definitions of PDA in English

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PDA2

Translate PDA into Spanish

noun

informal

  • A public display of affection.

    • ‘Donna and James were spied indulging in a PDA’
    • ‘at least your embarrassing PDA moment wasn't caught on camera’
    • ‘Successful office romancers agree: keep PDA away from the office.’
    • ‘The French Riviera turned out to be the perfect spot for two couples to pack on the PDA.’
    • ‘We have exclusive photos of their super-romantic PDA session.’
    • ‘Then again, we don't blame them for pouring on a little PDA.’
    • ‘The pair then engaged in yet another PDA with a very public smooch in his black Bentley convertible.’
    • ‘The couple got caught up in the moment as they shared a passionate PDA in the garden outside their villa.’
    • ‘The pretty blonde and her beau put on an extremely passionate PDA as they enjoyed a holiday in the Canary Islands.’
    • ‘Their tumultuous affair and highly-publicised PDA regularly grabbed the headlines.’
    • ‘Even married couples experience awkward PDA moments.’
    • ‘This pair too got tempted to indulge in PDA on TV.’