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.

paramour

A illicit lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person.

paranoia

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

paraphilia

A condition characterized by obsessive sexual desire and arousal focused on unusual objects, situations, or individuals.

parsimonious

Very unwilling to spend money or use resources.

particular

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

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.

pattern

A repeated decorative design.