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English word origin

Etymology of playa

Borrowed from Spanish playa (“beach”). Doublet of plage.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A level area which habitually fills with water that evaporates entirely.

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

Borrowed from Spanish playa (“beach”). Doublet of plage.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionplayaes · beach
  • Doublet mentionplageen
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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A dude (an informal term of address or general term to describe a person, typically male). · A player (someone who plays the field, or has prowess in gaining romantic and sexual relationships).

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

From a non-rhotic pronunciation of player.

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