English to English Dictionary

pachuco

A member of a subculture of Mexican-American teenagers and young men associated with zoot suits, distinct slang (Caló), and a rebellious lifestyle in the mid-20th century.

packing list pouch

A weather-resistant plastic envelope attached to the outside of a shipping container or package to hold invoices and manifest documents.

paparazzi

Photographers who follow famous people everywhere in order to take photographs of them for newspapers and magazines.

parameter

A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.

paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically worked into an organized system.

parliament

The legislature of certain countries, consisting of elected representatives.

particular

Used to single out an individual item or person over others.

passbook

A small book issued by a bank to a depositor to record transactions on an account.

pastel

A crayon made of powdered pigments bound with gum or resin.

patchy

Existing in small, isolated areas; uneven in quality, performance, or coverage.

patent

A government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

patriarch

The male head of a family or tribe.