want ad

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English

Noun

want ad (plural want ads)

  1. (informal) An advertisement (in a newspaper, magazine, etc.) for something wanted; a classified advertisement.
    • 1979 April 14, Bob Williams, “Personal advertisement”, in Gay Community News, page 14:
      Don't like: Cruising, bars, pickles, strobe lights, chrome & glass furniture, using a want-ad to meet someone.

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