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English word origin

Etymology of poz

Clipping of positive.

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Unnumbered source etymology

Original entry ↗
verb

To infect (someone) with a sexually transmitted infection; especially HIV. · To say something positive to someone about themselves.

adj

HIV positive.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of positive.

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Dump: 2026-10-01 · Extracted: 2026-10-30. These are snapshot dates, not the word’s first attestation or the page’s revision date.

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