Postal

/[ˈpoʊstl̩]/ adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail. not-comparable
"postal worker"
2
Crazy, insane. US, not-comparable, slang
"to go postal"

Adjective

1
of or relating to the system for delivering mail wordnet

Example

"A strike disrupted the postal service."

Etymology

From post + -al, modelled on French postal.

Related phrases

postal address postal authority postal ballot postal blue postal box postal carrier postal code postal forgery postal history postal money order postal money-order postal note

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