parra

/ ˈpærə /

noun

1. informal,  a tourist or non-resident on a beach

Word History and Origins

Origin of parra¹

C20: possibly from Parramatta , a district of Sydney

Example Sentences

"I lost six months of my life, but I've reopened," said David Parra, 51, at his trophy shop in Paiporta, which he escaped on the day of the floods by breaking through the bathroom ceiling.

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The activity, said Deputy Alejandra Parra, may have been occurring at some of the establishments in the area or by unpermitted street vendors.

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“To have a quarterback in the system for four years straight is amazing,” coach Billy Parra said.

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Parra, a Kennedy graduate, knew Wynn’s father from their playing days in youth and high school football, so that connection helped bring Wynn Jr. to St. Genevieve and cause Parra to change his offense back to the spread.

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“We’re childhood friends and he trusts me,” Parra said.

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