English to English Dictionary

ostracism

Exclusion from a society, group, or privilege.

ottoman bed

A bed featuring a hydraulic lifting mechanism that allows the mattress base to be raised, revealing a large storage area underneath the entire mattress.

overhyped

Made to seem much more exciting, important, or valuable than it actually is through excessive publicity.

overpopulation

The condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, impaired quality of life, or a population crash.

overproduction

The production of more goods, crops, or materials than are wanted or needed.

overused

Used too often or for too long, so that it has lost its effectiveness or novelty.

pH

A figure expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a logarithmic scale on which 7 is neutral, lower values are more acidic, and higher values more alkaline.

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.

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.