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Word

DJS

Phoneticsdjs

Definition

n. a common nickname for David Jones, a famous luxury shop in Australia.

n. a colloquial abbreviation for David Jones, a major Australian upmarket department store chain.

Examples

“The DJS played all our favorite songs.”

“The club hired two DJS to keep the dance floor busy until midnight.”

“While streaming algorithms now curate our playlists, the human DJS still holds sway in live venues, reading the room to shift the energy precisely when needed.”

Examples

simple

“The DJS played all our favorite songs.”

contextual

“The club hired two DJS to keep the dance floor busy until midnight.”

complex

“While streaming algorithms now curate our playlists, the human DJS still holds sway in live venues, reading the room to shift the energy precisely when needed.”

Usage

Usually functions as a proper noun; often used with the definite article in speech.

Synonyms

David Jones

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Level
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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Dialect, Informal

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