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public displays of affection

Romantic body language and/or
passionate physical interaction between lovers in full public view. When over-used or too graphic, can be indicative of an insecure couple in an unstable relationship. PDA exhibitionism is used by many couples to prove their love to onlookers, and to elicit envy.
"Look at those two douchebags and their tacky public displays of affection, playing tonsil hockey over there like a couple of ferrets in heat. Get a room!

affection 

to facetime your girl and show your liking towards her
Anna showed affection to all her friends and family.
affection by abby lindel January 12, 2021

affection burn 

When you accidentally hurt your partner or yourself while trying to give them a cuddle !
Reaching in for a cuddle and bending back their hand or fingers.

Or scraping toenails against their skin.

Normally quite painful and ruins 'the moment' !

I am so sorry for giving you an affection burn, I didn't mean to hurt you.
affection burn by WeiHaiWei March 1, 2014

digital display of affection 

A digital display of affection (DDA) is when someone displays their affection for another through the use of social media.
Nicholas: “Did you see Lew’s recent instagram post about his new girlfriend Gabby?”

Kimberly: “oh yeah, it was a total DDA”

Nicholas: “whats a DDA?”

Kimberly: “A digital display of affection. #GetARoom”

friends with affection 

When you and a friend show affection by cuddling or holding hands. Not in any kind of relationship, just showing affection.
Sarah:”He wants us to be considered friends with affection because he isn’t ready for a long term relationship yet.”

Ashlee:”That sounds like cuddle buddies or something along those lines.”

e-affectionate 

*hugs*, *pets*, *kisses*, etc.
e-affectionate by Dvorah June 23, 2005