drop-in

(drŏp′ĭn′)

1. One who casually drops in, as to visit or obtain an appointment.

2. An informal social event.

adj.

Provided for short-term use: a drop-in center for runaways.

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drop′-in`

1. Also, dropper-in. a person or thing that pays an unexpected or uninvited visit.

2. a social gathering to which guests pay a brief, informal visit.

adj.

3. provided for short-term patronage: a drop-in shelter for the homeless.

4. requiring only insertion to be ready for use: a drop-in film cartridge.

[1810–20]

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