"personal ad" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: personal ads [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of personal advertisement. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|personal advertisement}} Clipping 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
    Sense id: en-personal_ad-en-noun-lsYwRU8m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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