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MIA
/ˌɛm.aɪˈeɪ/ (acronym); /ˈmiːə/ (name)
Definition
1
Acronym for 'missing in action,' a military term for personnel whose status is unknown after combat; commonly used in slang to describe someone or something that is unexpectedly absent or unavailable.
2
A popular female given name, often derived from Italian or Scandinavian roots, meaning 'mine' or a diminutive of Maria.
Examples
My keys pulled a classic MIA right when I was late for the meeting.
She's been totally MIA from social media—probably plotting world domination in peace.
The remote control goes MIA every movie night; it's like it has commitment issues.
He went MIA after promising to help with the project, leaving us to fend for ourselves.