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P-plate

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A plastic square sticker or sign bearing a large letter P, placed on a vehicle to indicate that the driver only has a probationary driver's licence, for various possible reasons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, UK

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noun

Meaning 2

A plastic square sticker or sign bearing a large green letter P - optional not mandatory - placed on a vehicle, probably to indicate that the driver has recently passed his or her driving test.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Across languages

Translations

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  • Chinese Mandarin: P牌 (pī-pái) — sticker