madama — meaning in English

English meaning

• heat noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
• madam noun A polite, formal way to address a woman.
• paramour noun A lover, especially one involved in a secret or illicit romantic or sexual relationship.
• wifelet noun A wife who is of small stature.

Senses

madama is used for these senses in English:

• heat (uncountable, slang) The police.
• madam (slang) A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.
• paramour (somewhat, dated) An illicit lover, either male or female.
• wifelet (informal, by extension) A long-term girlfriend; a mistress (the “other woman” in an extramarital relationship). [from 1960s]

heat — full definition

1. noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
2. noun Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
3. noun A qualifying round in a race or competition.
4. noun Informal: intense pressure or scrutiny, especially from police or authorities.
5. verb To make something hot or warm.

madam — full definition

1. noun A polite, formal way to address a woman.
2. noun A woman who runs a brothel.
3. noun (informal, dated) A girl or woman acting bossy or full of herself.

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