playmate

English

noun
Definitions
  • A companion for someone (especially a child) to play with.
  • A female who has appeared as the centerfold in magazine.
  • (euphemism) A person's lover.

Etymology

Com from English play + English mate (companion, colleague, comrade).

Origin

English

mate

Gloss

companion, colleague, comrade

Kanji

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