PDA

plural PDAs

1. abbreviationcountabledatedinitialismuncountablebusinessInitialism of personal digital assistant.

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   Despite the fast pace of innovation in PDAs, particularly this year, a number of standards have emerged allowing software makers the security needed to invest in developing extensive software for three platforms: the PalmPilot made by 3Com, the Psion Series 5 by Psion and Windows CE devices made by a group of companies including Philips, Sharp Electronics, Casio Corp. and Hewlett Packard Corp.

   1998 November 16, Paul Floren, “Digital Assistants Get Sophisticated”, in International Herald Tribune, →ISSN

2. abbreviationcolloquialcountableinitialismuncountableInitialism of public display of affection.

   I was still pretty firmly anti-PDA, but when David kissed me—quickly, but firmly—I decided that every once in a while, it wasn’t so bad.

   2015 April, Rachel Hawkins, chapter 7, in Miss Mayhem, →ISBN

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   Argh! Jail! I agree, but in-flight PDA while clothed isn’t illegal, although a man was convicted of a criminal offence in 2007, after arguing with cabin crew who tried to stop him and his girlfriend “embracing, kissing and acting in a manner that made other passengers uncomfortable”, according to the indictment.

   2024 April 9, “In-flight canoodling: is it ever acceptable to spoon at 40,000ft?”, in The Guardian, →ISSN

   Living legend Miley Cyrus and songwriter/producer/drummer Maxx Morando have recently ratcheted up their PDA, and if you're new here ("here" being their relationship), don't worry about it. We put together a timeline just for you—yw!

   2024 July 12, Mehera Bonner, “Serena Williams's Daughter Olympia Made an Adorable Appearance on the ESPYS Red Carpet!”, in Cosmopolitan

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