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/meɪl/
Definition
1
Correspondence or parcels conveyed by the postal system; also known as 'snail mail' in the digital age.
2
The system for transporting letters and packages, often slower than a caffeinated sloth.
3
Electronic mail (email), the inbox avalanche that buries us all.
4
Flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings, perfect for medieval LARPing or dodging compliments.
Examples
I sent my ex a letter via mail, but it got returned because even the post office sensed the bad vibes.
In a world of instant DMs, my grandma still writes actual mail—pure commitment to the long game.
He donned his chain mail for the costume party, only to realize sweatpants were the real armor needed.
My inbox has 5,000 unread mails; it's basically a digital hoarder convention.