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Words Starting with "P"

Pay Cash on the Barrelhead
B2idiom
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Pay Cash on the Barrelhead

To pay for something in cash at the time of purchase, without delay or credit.

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Payable
B2noun
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Payable

An amount of money that is owed or due to be paid.

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Payday loan
B2noun
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Payday loan

A relatively small amount of money lent at a high rate of interest on the agreement that it will be repaid when the borrower receives their next wages.

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Payment Anticipation
B2noun
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Payment Anticipation

The act of receiving payment in advance for goods or services.

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Payment Order
B2noun
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Payment Order

A directive to make a payment to a specified party.

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Payola
B2noun
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Payola

The practice of bribing someone, especially a radio broadcaster, to commercialize a product or play a particular song.

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Pdq
B2adverb
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Pdq

Used to indicate that something should be done quickly.

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Pea coat
B2noun
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Pea coat

A short heavy woolen double-breasted coat originally worn by sailors.

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Peaceful Governance
B2noun
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Peaceful Governance

The administration of a state or organization in a manner that promotes peace and stability.

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Peaceful Leadership
B2noun
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Peaceful Leadership

The act or process of leading a group or organization in a manner that promotes peace and harmony.

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Peacekeeper
B2noun
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Peacekeeper

A person or group that works to maintain peace, especially in a conflict zone.

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Peacemaker
B2noun
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Peacemaker

A person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.

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