purple heart

The term 'Purple Heart' primarily refers to a prestigious U.S. military decoration and has other meanings in different contexts, including digital communication and historical slang.

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Definition

B2Military

(formal, honorific)A U.S. military award given to service members who are wounded or killed in action.

Example

  • He received a Purple Heart for his bravery during the battle.

A2Digital Communication

(informal, emoji)A heart-shaped purple symbol used to convey love, support, or admiration.

Example

  • She sent him a Purple Heart emoji to show her support.

C1Recreational Drug Use

(slang, historical)A term used in the 1960s for a drinamyl tablet taken for recreational purposes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "purple heart":

love heartbleeding heartdear heart