See Also: official 2, adjective(dictionary)
official(2)(dictionary)
official(1)(dictionary)
Official(money)
Official(medicine)
Official Gazette(law)
Official statement(money)
Floor official(finance)
Official list(finance)
Official reserves(finance)

foreplay (iou) and official 2, adjective (oh)


foreplay (iou)



foreplay noun. E20.
[from FORE- + PLAY noun.]
Sexual stimulation preceding intercourse.

official 2, adjective (oh)



2 W2S3 adj
approved of or done by someone in authority, especially the government
::an official investigation into the causes of the explosion
::the official policy on Education
::official statistics about illegal drug use
::You will have to get official permission first.
::Finally the letter of appointment came, making it all official.
relating to or done as part of an important job or position
an official visit/engagement etc
::The President was leaving for a four-day official tour of Mexico.
::the Queen's performance of official duties
::They dined in an official capacity with Other European leaders.
::the Lord Mayor's official residence
an official explanation, account etc is one that is given formally and publicly, but may not be true
::Many doubted the official version of events.
::The official line (=what is said publicly by people in authority) was that the troops were there to protect the King.
chosen to represent someone or an organization, or do something for them
::the company's official logo
::the official representative from the American administration
an official event is a formal, public event
::The official opening of the institute was in May.