postal

adj — 2 senses

postal

adj

US [ˈpoʊstl̩] · UK [ˈpəʊstl̩]

Etymology From post + -al, modelled on French postal.

1

Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.

  • He's a postal worker, and has been in the postal industry for decades.
  • We sell stamps and stationery for all your postal needs.
2

US, Slang Crazy, insane.

  • to go postal
  • SANDI: Maybe I should just have my own party, since you obviously think I'm postal.1999, "Daria Dance Party" (Daria, season 3 episode 4)
Derived terms
26 termsnonpostal, postal address, postal authority, postal ballot, postal blue, postal box, postal carrier, postal code, postal forgery, postal history, postally, postal money order, postal money-order, postal note, postal office, postal order, postal outlet, postal rule, postal service, postal station, postal village, postal vote, postal worker, postique, semipostal, semi-postal stamp
Related terms
post, post office, postally used

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