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Definition of 'playa'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

(wikipedia) (en-noun)
  • (geology|US) a level spot temporarily covered with water which subsequently becomes dry by evaporation; an alkali flat or salt pan.
  • Etymology 2

    From a non-rhotic pronunciation of player

    Noun

    (wikipedia) (en-noun)
  • (AAVE|slang) dude
  • (AAVE|slang) player
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