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calling card

noun

Meaning

  1. A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
  2. An attribute, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.
  3. Excrement, especially of a domestic animal.
  4. A phonecard.
  5. A card advertising the services of a prostitute.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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