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Ama

Noun

1. (Nautical) A woman trained and experienced in freediving, particularly in Japan, who is skilled in collecting seafood and pearls from the ocean floor.

Example sentence: The ama gracefully dived into the water, searching for abalone.

Noun

2. (In Buddhism or Hinduism) A Japanese term referring to a nun or a female devotee.

Example sentence: The wise ama spent many hours in meditation.

Noun

3. (Local slang) A slang term used in Hawaii, often referring to a favorite person or friend.

Example sentence: Hey ama, want to hang out later?

Verb

1. (Internet slang) Short for "ask me anything", used in online forums or social media platforms to invite questions from others.

Example sentence: I'll be doing an AMA session tomorrow, so get ready with your questions!