(chiefly, Canada, and, US, informal, of a politician or celebrity) Greeting and interacting with people in a public place.
(chiefly, Canada, and, US, informal, of a politician or celebrity) Greeting and interacting with people in a public place.
Mainstreeting means: Greeting and interacting with people in a public place.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. As a place or proper-name reference it is purely descriptive. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
mainstreeting means: Greeting and interacting with people in a public place.. Register: informal, Canadian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Mainstreeting means: Greeting and interacting with people in a public place.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. As a place or proper-name reference it is purely descriptive. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(idiomatic, North America, collective) Everyday working-class people and small business owners, especially with regard to their concerns, social views, etc.
The proper name of the main street of any of many villages, towns, or small cities, especially in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and some parts of Scotland.
(UK, Irish, parts of, _, New England) The main street of any town.
(UK, Irish) Mainstream shops, banks, etc. that can be found on such a street, in contrast to more specialist shops and services.
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(chiefly, North America, Australia, New Zealand) A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct.