noun, verb, slang ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of abandon form-of, plural
2. 2
   Abandoned children; foundlings. British, archaic, plural, plural-only, slang
3. 3
   Prostitutes. British, archaic, plural, plural-only, slang

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of abandon form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

beaubroadcourtesancreature of the nightdrabgigolo

Example

More examples

"When one lucky spirit abandons you another picks you up. I just passed an exam for a job."

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