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Definition of ETA
ETA
interjection
- acronym for "Edited To Add".
- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Nov 15 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 15 2010.
noun
- acronym for "Estimated Time of Arrival."
Person 1: What time are you picking her up?
Person 2: 12:30. Well, that's her ETA anyway.- See more words with the same meaning: acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Apr 21 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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