"personal ad" meaning in All languages combined

See personal ad on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: personal ads [plural]
Etymology: Clipped compound of personal advertisement. Etymology templates: {{clipped compound|en|personal advertisement}} Clipped compound of personal advertisement Head templates: {{en-noun}} personal ad (plural personal ads)
  1. A classified advertisement placed by an individual, typically with the aim of finding a friend or romantic partner. Related terms: lonely-hearts, missed connection, personal column

Inflected forms

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