: a small handheld device equipped with a microprocessor that is used especially for storing and organizing personal information (such as addresses and schedules)
public display of affection
Examples of PDA in a Sentence
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Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023
The couple finally reunited at the airport and shared plenty of PDA.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
From Cardi and Offset's packing on the PDA to hip-hop icon Roxanne Shante stepping out with her hubby, see who made this year's VMAs date night.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Sep. 2023
Though Chalamet and Jenner have yet to reach Kravis levels of statement-making, these ensembles are best read as a touch-free PDA: a way to quite literally wear each other in public.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
The news of the Jenner PDA prompted a mix of widespread disbelief, jokes and disappointment from some fans online.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2023
On Tuesday, The 1975 bandleader was spotted engaging in some PDA with the model/influencer in New York City.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
The reality star, 43, and the Blink-182 drummer, 46, are known for their PDA and didn’t disappoint.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023
She's obsessed with me… Trigger warning: cringe-y, PDA lover girl content ahead.
—Megan Schaltegger, Women's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
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Noun
The lovebirds don’t shy away from PDA or writing sappy notes to one another on social media either.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023
The couple finally reunited at the airport and shared plenty of PDA.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
From Cardi and Offset's packing on the PDA to hip-hop icon Roxanne Shante stepping out with her hubby, see who made this year's VMAs date night.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Sep. 2023
Though Chalamet and Jenner have yet to reach Kravis levels of statement-making, these ensembles are best read as a touch-free PDA: a way to quite literally wear each other in public.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
The news of the Jenner PDA prompted a mix of widespread disbelief, jokes and disappointment from some fans online.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2023
On Tuesday, The 1975 bandleader was spotted engaging in some PDA with the model/influencer in New York City.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
The reality star, 43, and the Blink-182 drummer, 46, are known for their PDA and didn’t disappoint.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023
She's obsessed with me… Trigger warning: cringe-y, PDA lover girl content ahead.
—Megan Schaltegger, Women's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
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Noun
personal digital assistant
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“PDA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PDA. Accessed 1 Oct. 2023.
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PDA
nounˌpē-ˌdē-ˈā
: an electronic device that is small enough to be held in the hand and is used especially to store and organize personal information (as addresses and schedules)
Etymology
Noun
personal digital assistant
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