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POSSLQ en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈpɒsl̩ˌkjuː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
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• /ˈpɑsl̩ˌkju/ (General-American)

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, qualifier:US Census) Abbreviation of person of the opposite sex sharing living quarters.
   alt of person of the opposite sex sharing living quarters
   • c. 1981, Charles Osgood You live with me, and I with you / And you will be my POSSLQ / I’ll be your friend and so much more / That’s what a POSSLQ is for.

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