English to English Dictionary

A bird in the hand

Something that you already have and know you can keep, which is preferable to risking it for something better that is not guaranteed.

A la carte menu

A restaurant menu that lists dishes separately, each with its own individual price, rather than offering a complete meal for a single fixed price.

A&R

The division of a record label or music publishing company that is responsible for talent scouting and the commercial and artistic development of recording artists.

A-Bit-Of-Slap-And-Tickle

A light-hearted or playful sexual encounter.

A-Living-Hell

A situation or environment that is extremely unpleasant or torturous.

A-New-Lease-of-Life

A renewed opportunity or revitalization in one's life or circumstances.

A-line

Of a dress, skirt, or coat, having a fitted waist or bodice and gradually widening toward the hem, resembling the shape of a capital letter A.

A-student

A student who consistently receives the highest academic grade (A) in their courses or examinations.

ADHD

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

AIPLikeness

The quality of being similar to or resembling artificial intelligence in functionality or behavior.

ANZ

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, one of the major multinational banks operating in Oceania and Asia.

APA Format

A set of rules and guidelines for writing and citing sources in academic papers, established by the American Psychological Association.