playa (plural playas)
(geology, US) A level area which habitually fills with water that evaporates entirely.
• salt flat, salt pan, alkali flat
playa (plural playas)
(African-American Vernacular, slang) A dude (an informal term of address or general term to describe a person, typically male).
(African-American Vernacular, slang) A player (someone who plays the field, or has prowess in gaining romantic and sexual relationships).
Source: Wiktionary
Pla"ya, n. Etym: [Sp.]
Definition: A beach; a strand; in the plains and deserts of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, a broad, level spot, on which subsequently becomes dry by evaporation. Bartlett.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 March 2025
(adjective) (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply; “staccato applause”; “a staccato command”; “staccato notes”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
