pda

noun

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, dated, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of personal digital assistant.

   “Despite the fast pace of innovation in PDAs, particularly this year, a number of standards have emerged allowing software makers the security needed to invest in developing extensive software for three platforms: the PalmPilot made by 3Com, the Psion Series 5 by Psion and Windows CE devices made by a group of companies including Philips, Sharp Electronics, Casio Corp. and Hewlett Packard Corp.”

2. (abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of public display of affection.

   “I was still pretty firmly anti-PDA, but when David kissed me—quickly, but firmly—I decided that every once in a while, it wasn’t so bad.”

   “Argh! Jail! I agree, but in-flight PDA while clothed isn’t illegal, although a man was convicted of a criminal offence in 2007, after arguing with cabin crew who tried to stop him and his girlfriend “embracing, kissing and acting in a manner that made other passengers uncomfortable”, according to the indictment.”

   “Living legend Miley Cyrus and songwriter/producer/drummer Maxx Morando have recently ratcheted up their PDA, and if you're new here ("here" being their relationship), don't worry about it. We put together a timeline just for you—yw!”

3. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of pushdown automaton.
4. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of property damage accident.
5. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of pathological demand avoidance.
6. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of patent ductus arteriosus.
7. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of production data acquisition.
8. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of peridural anesthesia.
9. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of program derived address.