spa

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//ˈspɑː//(Received Pronunciation)

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Definitions & Usage

noun
#1

A health resort near a mineral spring or hot spring.

noun
#2

A trendy or fashionable resort.

noun
#3

A health club.

Example: They went to a spa for a massage.
noun
#4

A hot tub.

Example: Their bath is fitted with a spa.
noun
#5

(Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine) A convenience store.

noun
#6

(Ireland, slang) An idiot; a gobshite

noun
#7

(Ireland, slang) A clumsy person (see spastic)

Notable Literary & Historical Quotes

What the fuck was she talking about, he must think she's such a spa.

2010, Paul Murray, Skippy Dies, →ISBN:

['...] We'll say it was just the two of us sitting in the shed having a chat.' 'Don't be such a spa. Nobody will believe we were sitting in the shed having a chat.[...']

2018, Rachael English, The Night of the Party:

— Hit it. He missed. — You're a big spa, I told him.

1993, Roddy Doyle, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, →ISBN, page 17:

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