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def. abbreviation for
  1. definition
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
def2 /dɛf/USA pronunciation  adj. 
  1. [Slang.]excellent:That hip-hop record is def!

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
def  (def ),USA pronunciation adv. [Informal.]
  1. Informal Termsdefinitely:Going to Europe this summer? But def!
  • by shortening

def1  (def),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. Slang Termsexcellent:That hip-hop record is def!
  • of uncertain origin, originally 1980–85, American.

def., 
    1. defective.
    2. defendant.
    3. defense.
    4. deferred.
    5. defined.
    6. definite.
    7. definition.

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