American English Slang – POTUS.
Meaning – An acronym derived from President of the United States. It is commonly used as an informal name for the President of the United States.
Similar Expressions:
- SCOTUS – Supreme Court of the United States
- FLOTUS – First Lady of the United States
Example:
- “I’m not sure if he is qualified enough to be the next POTUS.”
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Look it upWhat do SCOTUS, POTUS, and FLOTUS mean? Merriam-Webster explains the origin of these acronymsmerriam-webster.comListen to how it’s pronounced:
What is slang?
Slang is very informal language. It’s usually spoken rather than written, and is often used by a particular group of people or in a particular place. Slang changes over time, and using it well is a great way to sound more natural when speaking English.
Frequently Asked Questions
President of the United States — it’s used as a quick, informal way to refer to whoever holds the office.
SCOTUS means Supreme Court of the United States, and FLOTUS means First Lady of the United States — the same acronym pattern as POTUS.
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