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drop-bys

drop-bys is the plural of drop-by.

Meaning of drop-by

Noun

drop-by (plural drop-bys)

  1. A brief visit, especially (politics) for the purpose of attracting voters or motivating one's staff.
    • About all George had scheduled during these long hours were a few delegation drop-bys, a duty he shared with other party luminaries, to motivate the troops for the fall campaign.2008, James A. Baker, Steve Fiffer, "Work Hard, Study . . . and Keep Out of Politics!", page 103

Questions about drop-bys

What is drop-bys the plural of?
Drop-bys is the plural of drop-by.

Words near drop-bys in the dictionary

  1. drop-bear
  2. drop-bears
  3. drop-box
  4. drop-boxes
  5. drop-by
  6. drop-bys
  7. drop-cake
  8. drop-cakes
  9. drop-call
  10. drop-called
  11. drop-calling

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