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p (1)

p [ pee ] (plural p's) or P [ pee ] (plural P's or Ps)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 16th letter of English alphabet: the 16th letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound

2. letter "p" written: a written representation of the letter "p"


mind your p's and q's to be careful to be polite, tactful, and well-behaved

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