PDA
2 synonyms for PDA, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Public display of affection: kissing, cuddling or similar behaviour between partners in a public place.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
organiser
Etymology
An initialism with two unrelated expansions; the "public display of affection" sense is now much the more common in everyday use.
Full origin of PDA →Frequently asked questions
What does PDA mean?
Usually a public display of affection — couples being physically affectionate in public. It can also mean a personal digital assistant, the handheld organiser that preceded smartphones.
What counts as PDA?
Anything from holding hands to kissing in public. What people consider excessive varies a great deal between cultures and settings.
