admass

[ ad-mas ]

/ ˈædˌmæs /

Chiefly British

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noun

high-pressure marketing in which mass-media advertising is used to reach large numbers of people.

adjective

characteristic of or relating to admass.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of admass

First recorded in 1950–55; ad¹ + mass

Words nearby admass

ad loc., adm., Admah, ad majorem Dei gloriam, adman, admass, admeasure, admeasurement, Admete, Admetus, admin