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      [Noun]  | "want ad" 


      1: a newspaper advertisement stating that something (such as an employee, employment, or a specified item) is wanted


      Origin: 1892 ;

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       [ "Want Ad" ]

      1: An opportunity. Most commonly used in skiing and snowboarding, though is also can be used in describing a person.

        * e.g.,  ... Jeff came by a want ad and took off to jump the cliff. Lauren saw a want ad and scored his phone number when her friend went to the bathroom. 

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      1: Back in the day before the internet, want ads were what people posted in the local newspaper. Ads people paid to post looking for work, looking for a roommate, dating or selling their belongings.

        * e.g.,  ... Back in 1985 I posted in the want ads in my local newspaper SWM(single white male) looking for a hot SWF(single white female) for a good time. Call Rico suave 213-867-530 You won't be disappointed!! 

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