noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years of secondary education as a requisite for university or other tertiary education; the qualification obtained by passing such an exam England, Wales

   "I took my A-levels last year."

2. 2
   Anal sex. Internet, euphemistic

Example

More examples

"In high spirits having passed their exams, the A-level students went out and painted the town red."

Etymology

Short for advanced level.

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