DICTIONARY C
CB - CHEZ
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CB - CHALZ
CHAM - CHARKZ
CHARL - CHATZ
CHAU - CHEEZ
CHEF - CHEZ
CB - CHALZ
CHAM - CHARKZ
CHARL - CHATZ
CHAU - CHEEZ
CHEF - CHEZ
CB - CHALZ
C.B.
n. M20 US sl. - an attempt to interfere with another man's woman (Cock-Block)
CC PUSHER
n. 1941 US sl. - a rear-echelon member of the US Army Medical Corps (Army usage)
C.D.F.
n. 1930 - common sense (common dry fuck) (Royal Navy usage)
CEASE
vb. 1. 1927 Amer. dial. - to die
vb. 2. 1939 Amer. dial. - of wind: to decrease
CEASE BREATHING
vb. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - to die
CEASDED
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - deceased
CEASED
adj. 1927 Amer. dial. - deceased, dead
CECIL
n. M20 US sl. - cocaine
CEDAR BIRD
vb. 1984 Amer. dial. - to deceive or trick; to make a patsy or fall guy of someone
CEDAR CHOPPER
n. 1962 Amer. dial. - a rustic, a countrified person; an insignificant person
CEDAR ROBE
n. 1967 Amer. dial. - a wardrobe made of cedar
CEDAR SAVAGE
n. 1. 1956 Amer. sl. - in logging: a man who cuts or peels cedar logs, poles, or posts
n. 2. 1958 Amer. dial. - (derogatory) a farmer; a rustic
CEE
n. M20 US sl. - cocaine (drugs usage)
CEILING
n. c1960 Amer. dial. - an attic, a loft
'CEITFUL
adj. 1922 Amer. dial. - deceitful
CELEB
n. 1916 Amer. sl. - a celebrity
CELEBERRIMOUS
adj. 1768 obs. rare - very or most celebrated
CELEBRIOUS
adj. 1. 1555 obs. - of a ceremony, festival, etc.: attended or observed by throngs; festive
adj. 2. 1627 obs. - of a place or assembly: crowded, thronged, frequented
adj. 3. 1608 arch. or Eng. dial. - well-known, famous, renowned, noted
CELEBRITY-FUCKER
n. 1969 Amer. sl. - a person, typically a young woman, who engages in promiscuous sexual intercourse with film stars or other celebrities; broadly, a hanger-on among celebrities
CELEBRITY ROT
n. 1983 Amer. sl. - what happens when an entertainer ages and is no longer able to perform as well as when younger
CELERIPEDEAN
adj. 1656 obs. - swift-footed, nimble-heeled
n. 1623 obs. - one who is swift-footed
CELL
vb. 1901 Amer. sl. - to live in a cell; to share a cell (prison usage)
CELL 13
n. 1896 Amer. sl. - a padded cell
CELLAR
n. 19C Brit. sl. - the female genitals; the vagina
CELLAR, THE
n. 1907 Amer. - last place in league standing according to games won (sports usage, orig. baseball)
CELLAR BANG
n. 1971 Amer. dial. - a sloping outside cellar door
CELLAR CASE
n. 1890 Eng. dial. - an outside entrance to a cellar, with a sloping door
CELLAR CORDIAL
n. 1900s Aust. sl. - alcohol
CELLAR-DOOR
n. 19C Brit. sl. - the female genitals; the hymen
CELLAR-FLAP
n. M19 sl. - a tap-dance (rhyming sl.)
vb. 20C sl. - to borrow (rhyming sl. for 'tap')
CELLAR NECK
n. 1886 Amer. dial. - an indoor or outdoor entrance to a cellar
CELLAR SMELLER
n. 1. 1920s US sl. - a Prohibition agent or temperance campaigner
n. 2. 1920s US sl. - a young man who is always on hand for free liquor
CELLAR SNIFFER
n. 1920s US sl. - a Prohibition agent or temperance campaigner
CELLAR WAY
n. 1761 Amer. dial. - an indoor or outdoor entrance to a cellar
CELL GANGSTER
n. 2000s US sl. - one who poses as tough while in their cell but follows orders elsewhere (prison usage)
CELLIE
n. 1966 Amer. - a cellmate (prison usage)
CELL WARRIOR
n. 2000s US sl. - one who poses as tough while in their cell but follows orders elsewhere (prison usage)
CEMENT CITY
n. 1975 Amer. sl. - a cemetery
CEMENTHEAD
n. 1949 Amer. sl. - a blockhead, a fool, a stupid person
CEMENT-HEADED
adj. 1962 Amer. sl. - stupid, foolish
CEMENT KIMONO
n. 1952 Amer. sl. - a block of cement in which gangsters have concealed the body of a murdered person
CEMENT-MIXER
n. 1. 1914 Amer. sl. - a noisy, rickety, rough-riding vehicle or vessel
n. 2. 1967 Amer. sl. - an overweight belligerent woman
CEMENT OVERCOAT
n. 1969 Amer. sl. - a block of cement in which gangsters have concealed the body of a murdered person
CEMENT OVERSHOES
n. 1962 Amer. sl. - a block of cement used by gangsters to weigh down the feet of a murdered person before disposal in a body of water
CEMENT SHOES
n. 1975 Amer. sl. - a block of cement used by gangsters to weigh down the feet of a murdered person before disposal in a body of water
CEMENT-TARY
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a cemetery
CEMENT TREE
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a cemetery
CENATICAL
adj. 1725 rare - pertaining to dinner or supper
CENATION
n. 1599 obs. - meal-taking; dining, supping
CENATORY
adj. 1650 obs. rare - pertaining to dinner or supper
CENTERFIELD
vb. 1930s US sl. - to perform cunnilingus
CENTERFIELD ON
vb. 1934 Amer. sl. - to copulate orally with
CENTER LEAD
n. 1920s US sl. - the forehead (rhyming sl.)
CENTERMAN
n. 20C Can. & US sl. - a prisoner who toadies to the guards (prison usage)
CENTER PARK
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - the divider that separates opposing lanes of traffic on a four-lane, or larger, road; a median strip
CENTER SHOT
n. 1842 Amer. dial. arch. - a marksman who can hit the centre of a target
CENTIPEES
n. L18 sl. - a tailor of soldiers' clothing
CENT-PER-CENT
n. L17 sl. - a usurer
CENT-PER-CENTER
n. L17 sl. - a usurer
CENTRAL CUT
n. M18 sl. - the vagina
CENTRAL FURROW
n. M18 sl. - the vagina
CENTRAL OFFICE
n. M18 sl. - the vagina
CENTRE OF ATTRACTION
n. 19C US sl. - the female genitals
CENTRE OF BLISS
n. c1790 colloq. - the female genitals
CENTS
n. 1957 Amer. - a dollar (jocular usage)
CENTUPLICATE
adj. 1835 - hundred fold, a hundred times as much or as many
n. 1882 - a hundredfold, a hundred times the amount or number
vb. c1645 - to multiply or increase a hundred times
CENTURION
n. c1885 colloq. - one who scores 100 or over (cricket usage)
CENTURY
n. 1. Bk1903 sl. - £100
n. 2. 1859 Amer. sl. - $100; $100 bill
CENTURY NOTE
n. 1908 US sl. - a $100 bill
CERAUNIC
adj. 1748 - pertaining to or accompanied by thunder and lightning
CEREB
n. 1980 US sl. - an overdiligent student (college usage)
CEREVISIOUS
adj. 1841 - pertaining to beer (nonce word)
CERT
n. a1889 US sl. - a sure winner, as a racehorse (sports usage)
int. 1879 US sl. - certainly! yes, indeed!
CERTAIN AND DECLARE
adv. 1970 Amer. dial. - most certainly; decidedly
CERTATION
n. 1572 obs. - contention, strife
CERTIFIABLE
adj. 1939 colloq. - so deranged as to be officially certified insane
CERTIORATE
vb. 1637 - to certify; to inform authoritatively or positively; to assure
CERVISIAL
adj. 1784 - pertaining to beer, of beer (humorous usage)
CESPITATE
vb. 1623 obs. rare - to stumble; to 'hit one's foot against a turf'
CESS
n. 1912 Amer. dial. - cease, cessation
CESSIVE
adj. 1678 obs. rare - of a yielding quality
CFB
adj. 1980 US sl. - very clear indeed (Clear as a Frapping Bell) (Air Force usage)
C.G.I.
n. 1940 - a strong desire to throw oneself upon the ship's deck during a dive-bombing attack (Corticene-Grabber's Itch) (Royal Aust. Navy usage)
C.H.
n. 1882 colloq. - a conquering hero
CHA
n. 1919 Brit. sl. - tea
int. 1827 Jamaica - used for registering impatience, disdain, or disappointment
CHABOBS
n. 1962 US sl. - a woman's breasts
CHA-CHA
adj. 1967 US sl. - stylish; nifty; chi-chi
n. 1944 Amer. dial. - a green grasshopper
CHA-CHA-CHA!
int. 1967 Amer. dial. - a call to animals to urge them forward or urge them to come
CHAD
n. 1980 Amer. dial. - the small bit of paper released when a ballot is punched, or a paper punch is used
CHAETOPHOROUS
adj. 1. 19C - in need of a shave
adj. 2. 1877 - bristle-bearing
CHAFF
n. 1. 1859 Amer. dial. - nonsense, humbug, foolishness, ridicule; small, unimportant things or acts
n. 2. 1968 Amer. dial. - the fallen needles from pine trees
vb. 1872 Amer. dial. - to talk nonsense, to joke; to banter, to tease, to make fun of; to trick, to deceive
CHAFF-CUTTING
n. Bk1890 sl. - joking, jesting, playing on words
CHAFFER
n. Bk1890 sl. - the mouth
CHAFFEY
adj. 1859 Amer. dial. - boisterous, happy, jolly; bantering
CHAFFING
n. 1859 Amer. dial. - talking; bantering
CHAFFING CRIB
n. Bk1890 sl. - a drinking room where quizzing or bantering is carried on
CHAFFY
adj. 1. 1859 Amer. dial. - boisterous, happy, jolly; bantering
adj. 2. 1967 Amer. dial. - of tobacco: light, thin, straw-coloured
CHAGALAG
n. 1967 Amer. dial. - an old broken-down car
CHAIN
n. sl. - the matched dominoes in play
CHAIN DISHCLOTH
n. 1966 Amer. dial. - a scouring pad made of small interconnected links
CHAIN DISHRAG
n. 1966 Amer. dial. - a scouring pad made of small interconnected links
CHAINED LIGHTNING
n. 1843 Amer. dial. - strong, usually inferior, liquor
CHAIN-JERK
n. 1938 US sl. - real or imagined mutual masturbation in which several males lie adjacent to each other; each individual grasps another's penis
CHAIN LIGHTNING
n. 1. 1834 Amer. dial. - something that moves at great speed
n. 2. 1837 US sl. - cheap potent whisky or rum
n. 3. 1866 US sl. - torment or misery, esp. a severe scolding; hell
n. 4. 1891 US sl. - a person who is extremely adept or formidable
CHAIN-LOCKER
n. 1868 US sl. - a cellar barroom; a dive (nautical usage)
CHAIN OF LIGHTNING
n. 1969 Amer. dial. - a yellow jacket
CHAIN SCRATCHER
n. 1965 Amer. dial. - a scouring pad
CHAIN SCRUBBER
n. 1966 Amer. dial. - a scouring pad made of small interconnected links
CHAIR
n. 1940 Amer. dial. - a cowboy's saddle
CHAIR, THE
n. 1895 US colloq. - an electric chair; hence, death by electrocution
CHAIRBACK
n. 1955 Amer. dial. - an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher
CHAIRBACKER
n. 1955 Amer. dial. - an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher
CHAIRBACK PREACHER
n. 1970 Amer. dial. - an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher
CHAIRBORNE
adj. 1943 US sl. - sedentary; assigned to rear-echelon clerical or administrative duty (military usage)
CHAIRBORNE COMMANDO
n. 1945 US sl. - a clerk-typist or administrative officer; used derisively (Army usage)
CHAIRBORNE INFANTRY
n. 1944 US sl. - desk men in general; used derisively (Army usage)
CHAIRBORNE RANGER
n. 1972 US sl. - a clerk-typist or administrative officer; used derisively (Army usage)
CHAIR-FAST
adj. 1937 Amer. dial. - confined to a chair; unable to move around on one's own
CHAIRLIS THE MANE
n. c1475 Sc. obs. - Charles the Great, Charlemagne
CHAIR-POUNDER
n. 1919 US sl. - a desk worker; used derisively
CHAIR PUSHER
n. 1970 Amer. dial. - an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher
CHAIR WALK
n. 1966 Amer. dial. - the game of musical chairs
CHAIRWARMER
n. 1896 US sl. - person who sits or lounges idly in a chair; an idler, a loafer; used derisively
CHALDEE
vb. M17 sl. - to trick; to swindle
CHALE!
int. 1950 US - no! never!
CHALEWA
n. 2001 Jamaica - marijuana pipe, usually made from coconut shell and tubing, used ritually by Rastas
CHALFONTS
n. 1980 UK sl. - haemorrhoids (rhyming sl. for 'piles' (Chalfont St. Giles))
CHALFONT ST. GILES
n. 1980 UK sl. - haemorrhoids (rhyming sl. for 'piles')
CHALK
n. 1. 1796 US sl. - a quarter of a dollar
n. 2. 1934 US - milk or cream (jocular usage)
n. 3. 1934 US sl. - a lecture on football by a coach to the players
n. 4. 1945 US sl. - a White person; used contemptuously (African-American usage)
CHALK, THE
n. 1. 1840 US sl. - the fashion
n. 2. 1843 US sl. - something that is genuine; truth
CHALK EATER
n. 1937 US sl. - a bettor who bets only on favourites (horse-racing usage)
CHALKER
n. 1. 18C Ireland - one who, at night, slashes the face of innocent citizens; generally in plural
n. 2. c1850 - a London milkman
CHALK-EYE
vb. 1924 Amer. dial. - to act as golf caddy
CHALK FARM
n. 1857 sl. - the arm (rhyming sl.)
CHALKIE
n. c1930 Aust. sl. - a schoolteacher
CHALKIES
n. 1. 1843 US sl. - the teeth
n. 2. 1982 US sl. - mere tally marks as opposed to actual stakes (juvenile usage)
CHALK OFF
vb. 1840 US sl. - to leave
CHALK OUT
vb. 1. 1940 US sl. - to kill a person
vb. 2. 1941 US sl. - to die
CHALK TALK
n. 1934 US sl. - a lecture on football by a coach to the players
CHALK THE LAMPPOST
vb. 1857 US sl. - to pay a bribe
CHALK WATER
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - thin milk
CHALKY
adj. 1965 Amer. dial. - brittle; easily broken
CHALK YOUR PULL!
int. 1887 - hold on! steady! (printers' usage)
CHALUBBIES
n. 1972 US sl. - a woman's breasts
n. M20 US sl. - an attempt to interfere with another man's woman (Cock-Block)
CC PUSHER
n. 1941 US sl. - a rear-echelon member of the US Army Medical Corps (Army usage)
C.D.F.
n. 1930 - common sense (common dry fuck) (Royal Navy usage)
CEASE
vb. 1. 1927 Amer. dial. - to die
vb. 2. 1939 Amer. dial. - of wind: to decrease
CEASE BREATHING
vb. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - to die
CEASDED
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - deceased
CEASED
adj. 1927 Amer. dial. - deceased, dead
CECIL
n. M20 US sl. - cocaine
CEDAR BIRD
vb. 1984 Amer. dial. - to deceive or trick; to make a patsy or fall guy of someone
CEDAR CHOPPER
n. 1962 Amer. dial. - a rustic, a countrified person; an insignificant person
CEDAR ROBE
n. 1967 Amer. dial. - a wardrobe made of cedar
CEDAR SAVAGE
n. 1. 1956 Amer. sl. - in logging: a man who cuts or peels cedar logs, poles, or posts
n. 2. 1958 Amer. dial. - (derogatory) a farmer; a rustic
CEE
n. M20 US sl. - cocaine (drugs usage)
CEILING
n. c1960 Amer. dial. - an attic, a loft
'CEITFUL
adj. 1922 Amer. dial. - deceitful
CELEB
n. 1916 Amer. sl. - a celebrity
CELEBERRIMOUS
adj. 1768 obs. rare - very or most celebrated
CELEBRIOUS
adj. 1. 1555 obs. - of a ceremony, festival, etc.: attended or observed by throngs; festive
adj. 2. 1627 obs. - of a place or assembly: crowded, thronged, frequented
adj. 3. 1608 arch. or Eng. dial. - well-known, famous, renowned, noted
CELEBRITY-FUCKER
n. 1969 Amer. sl. - a person, typically a young woman, who engages in promiscuous sexual intercourse with film stars or other celebrities; broadly, a hanger-on among celebrities
CELEBRITY ROT
n. 1983 Amer. sl. - what happens when an entertainer ages and is no longer able to perform as well as when younger
CELERIPEDEAN
adj. 1656 obs. - swift-footed, nimble-heeled
n. 1623 obs. - one who is swift-footed
CELL
vb. 1901 Amer. sl. - to live in a cell; to share a cell (prison usage)
CELL 13
n. 1896 Amer. sl. - a padded cell
CELLAR
n. 19C Brit. sl. - the female genitals; the vagina
CELLAR, THE
n. 1907 Amer. - last place in league standing according to games won (sports usage, orig. baseball)
CELLAR BANG
n. 1971 Amer. dial. - a sloping outside cellar door
CELLAR CASE
n. 1890 Eng. dial. - an outside entrance to a cellar, with a sloping door
CELLAR CORDIAL
n. 1900s Aust. sl. - alcohol
CELLAR-DOOR
n. 19C Brit. sl. - the female genitals; the hymen
CELLAR-FLAP
n. M19 sl. - a tap-dance (rhyming sl.)
vb. 20C sl. - to borrow (rhyming sl. for 'tap')
CELLAR NECK
n. 1886 Amer. dial. - an indoor or outdoor entrance to a cellar
CELLAR SMELLER
n. 1. 1920s US sl. - a Prohibition agent or temperance campaigner
n. 2. 1920s US sl. - a young man who is always on hand for free liquor
CELLAR SNIFFER
n. 1920s US sl. - a Prohibition agent or temperance campaigner
CELLAR WAY
n. 1761 Amer. dial. - an indoor or outdoor entrance to a cellar
CELL GANGSTER
n. 2000s US sl. - one who poses as tough while in their cell but follows orders elsewhere (prison usage)
CELLIE
n. 1966 Amer. - a cellmate (prison usage)
CELL WARRIOR
n. 2000s US sl. - one who poses as tough while in their cell but follows orders elsewhere (prison usage)
CEMENT CITY
n. 1975 Amer. sl. - a cemetery
CEMENTHEAD
n. 1949 Amer. sl. - a blockhead, a fool, a stupid person
CEMENT-HEADED
adj. 1962 Amer. sl. - stupid, foolish
CEMENT KIMONO
n. 1952 Amer. sl. - a block of cement in which gangsters have concealed the body of a murdered person
CEMENT-MIXER
n. 1. 1914 Amer. sl. - a noisy, rickety, rough-riding vehicle or vessel
n. 2. 1967 Amer. sl. - an overweight belligerent woman
CEMENT OVERCOAT
n. 1969 Amer. sl. - a block of cement in which gangsters have concealed the body of a murdered person
CEMENT OVERSHOES
n. 1962 Amer. sl. - a block of cement used by gangsters to weigh down the feet of a murdered person before disposal in a body of water
CEMENT SHOES
n. 1975 Amer. sl. - a block of cement used by gangsters to weigh down the feet of a murdered person before disposal in a body of water
CEMENT-TARY
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a cemetery
CEMENT TREE
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a cemetery
CENATICAL
adj. 1725 rare - pertaining to dinner or supper
CENATION
n. 1599 obs. - meal-taking; dining, supping
CENATORY
adj. 1650 obs. rare - pertaining to dinner or supper
CENTERFIELD
vb. 1930s US sl. - to perform cunnilingus
CENTERFIELD ON
vb. 1934 Amer. sl. - to copulate orally with
CENTER LEAD
n. 1920s US sl. - the forehead (rhyming sl.)
CENTERMAN
n. 20C Can. & US sl. - a prisoner who toadies to the guards (prison usage)
CENTER PARK
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - the divider that separates opposing lanes of traffic on a four-lane, or larger, road; a median strip
CENTER SHOT
n. 1842 Amer. dial. arch. - a marksman who can hit the centre of a target
CENTIPEES
n. L18 sl. - a tailor of soldiers' clothing
CENT-PER-CENT
n. L17 sl. - a usurer
CENT-PER-CENTER
n. L17 sl. - a usurer
CENTRAL CUT
n. M18 sl. - the vagina
CENTRAL FURROW
n. M18 sl. - the vagina
CENTRAL OFFICE
n. M18 sl. - the vagina
CENTRE OF ATTRACTION
n. 19C US sl. - the female genitals
CENTRE OF BLISS
n. c1790 colloq. - the female genitals
CENTS
n. 1957 Amer. - a dollar (jocular usage)
CENTUPLICATE
adj. 1835 - hundred fold, a hundred times as much or as many
n. 1882 - a hundredfold, a hundred times the amount or number
vb. c1645 - to multiply or increase a hundred times
CENTURION
n. c1885 colloq. - one who scores 100 or over (cricket usage)
CENTURY
n. 1. Bk1903 sl. - £100
n. 2. 1859 Amer. sl. - $100; $100 bill
CENTURY NOTE
n. 1908 US sl. - a $100 bill
CERAUNIC
adj. 1748 - pertaining to or accompanied by thunder and lightning
CEREB
n. 1980 US sl. - an overdiligent student (college usage)
CEREVISIOUS
adj. 1841 - pertaining to beer (nonce word)
CERT
n. a1889 US sl. - a sure winner, as a racehorse (sports usage)
int. 1879 US sl. - certainly! yes, indeed!
CERTAIN AND DECLARE
adv. 1970 Amer. dial. - most certainly; decidedly
CERTATION
n. 1572 obs. - contention, strife
CERTIFIABLE
adj. 1939 colloq. - so deranged as to be officially certified insane
CERTIORATE
vb. 1637 - to certify; to inform authoritatively or positively; to assure
CERVISIAL
adj. 1784 - pertaining to beer, of beer (humorous usage)
CESPITATE
vb. 1623 obs. rare - to stumble; to 'hit one's foot against a turf'
CESS
n. 1912 Amer. dial. - cease, cessation
CESSIVE
adj. 1678 obs. rare - of a yielding quality
CFB
adj. 1980 US sl. - very clear indeed (Clear as a Frapping Bell) (Air Force usage)
C.G.I.
n. 1940 - a strong desire to throw oneself upon the ship's deck during a dive-bombing attack (Corticene-Grabber's Itch) (Royal Aust. Navy usage)
C.H.
n. 1882 colloq. - a conquering hero
CHA
n. 1919 Brit. sl. - tea
int. 1827 Jamaica - used for registering impatience, disdain, or disappointment
CHABOBS
n. 1962 US sl. - a woman's breasts
CHA-CHA
adj. 1967 US sl. - stylish; nifty; chi-chi
n. 1944 Amer. dial. - a green grasshopper
CHA-CHA-CHA!
int. 1967 Amer. dial. - a call to animals to urge them forward or urge them to come
CHAD
n. 1980 Amer. dial. - the small bit of paper released when a ballot is punched, or a paper punch is used
CHAETOPHOROUS
adj. 1. 19C - in need of a shave
adj. 2. 1877 - bristle-bearing
CHAFF
n. 1. 1859 Amer. dial. - nonsense, humbug, foolishness, ridicule; small, unimportant things or acts
n. 2. 1968 Amer. dial. - the fallen needles from pine trees
vb. 1872 Amer. dial. - to talk nonsense, to joke; to banter, to tease, to make fun of; to trick, to deceive
CHAFF-CUTTING
n. Bk1890 sl. - joking, jesting, playing on words
CHAFFER
n. Bk1890 sl. - the mouth
CHAFFEY
adj. 1859 Amer. dial. - boisterous, happy, jolly; bantering
CHAFFING
n. 1859 Amer. dial. - talking; bantering
CHAFFING CRIB
n. Bk1890 sl. - a drinking room where quizzing or bantering is carried on
CHAFFY
adj. 1. 1859 Amer. dial. - boisterous, happy, jolly; bantering
adj. 2. 1967 Amer. dial. - of tobacco: light, thin, straw-coloured
CHAGALAG
n. 1967 Amer. dial. - an old broken-down car
CHAIN
n. sl. - the matched dominoes in play
CHAIN DISHCLOTH
n. 1966 Amer. dial. - a scouring pad made of small interconnected links
CHAIN DISHRAG
n. 1966 Amer. dial. - a scouring pad made of small interconnected links
CHAINED LIGHTNING
n. 1843 Amer. dial. - strong, usually inferior, liquor
CHAIN-JERK
n. 1938 US sl. - real or imagined mutual masturbation in which several males lie adjacent to each other; each individual grasps another's penis
CHAIN LIGHTNING
n. 1. 1834 Amer. dial. - something that moves at great speed
n. 2. 1837 US sl. - cheap potent whisky or rum
n. 3. 1866 US sl. - torment or misery, esp. a severe scolding; hell
n. 4. 1891 US sl. - a person who is extremely adept or formidable
CHAIN-LOCKER
n. 1868 US sl. - a cellar barroom; a dive (nautical usage)
CHAIN OF LIGHTNING
n. 1969 Amer. dial. - a yellow jacket
CHAIN SCRATCHER
n. 1965 Amer. dial. - a scouring pad
CHAIN SCRUBBER
n. 1966 Amer. dial. - a scouring pad made of small interconnected links
CHAIR
n. 1940 Amer. dial. - a cowboy's saddle
CHAIR, THE
n. 1895 US colloq. - an electric chair; hence, death by electrocution
CHAIRBACK
n. 1955 Amer. dial. - an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher
CHAIRBACKER
n. 1955 Amer. dial. - an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher
CHAIRBACK PREACHER
n. 1970 Amer. dial. - an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher
CHAIRBORNE
adj. 1943 US sl. - sedentary; assigned to rear-echelon clerical or administrative duty (military usage)
CHAIRBORNE COMMANDO
n. 1945 US sl. - a clerk-typist or administrative officer; used derisively (Army usage)
CHAIRBORNE INFANTRY
n. 1944 US sl. - desk men in general; used derisively (Army usage)
CHAIRBORNE RANGER
n. 1972 US sl. - a clerk-typist or administrative officer; used derisively (Army usage)
CHAIR-FAST
adj. 1937 Amer. dial. - confined to a chair; unable to move around on one's own
CHAIRLIS THE MANE
n. c1475 Sc. obs. - Charles the Great, Charlemagne
CHAIR-POUNDER
n. 1919 US sl. - a desk worker; used derisively
CHAIR PUSHER
n. 1970 Amer. dial. - an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher
CHAIR WALK
n. 1966 Amer. dial. - the game of musical chairs
CHAIRWARMER
n. 1896 US sl. - person who sits or lounges idly in a chair; an idler, a loafer; used derisively
CHALDEE
vb. M17 sl. - to trick; to swindle
CHALE!
int. 1950 US - no! never!
CHALEWA
n. 2001 Jamaica - marijuana pipe, usually made from coconut shell and tubing, used ritually by Rastas
CHALFONTS
n. 1980 UK sl. - haemorrhoids (rhyming sl. for 'piles' (Chalfont St. Giles))
CHALFONT ST. GILES
n. 1980 UK sl. - haemorrhoids (rhyming sl. for 'piles')
CHALK
n. 1. 1796 US sl. - a quarter of a dollar
n. 2. 1934 US - milk or cream (jocular usage)
n. 3. 1934 US sl. - a lecture on football by a coach to the players
n. 4. 1945 US sl. - a White person; used contemptuously (African-American usage)
CHALK, THE
n. 1. 1840 US sl. - the fashion
n. 2. 1843 US sl. - something that is genuine; truth
CHALK EATER
n. 1937 US sl. - a bettor who bets only on favourites (horse-racing usage)
CHALKER
n. 1. 18C Ireland - one who, at night, slashes the face of innocent citizens; generally in plural
n. 2. c1850 - a London milkman
CHALK-EYE
vb. 1924 Amer. dial. - to act as golf caddy
CHALK FARM
n. 1857 sl. - the arm (rhyming sl.)
CHALKIE
n. c1930 Aust. sl. - a schoolteacher
CHALKIES
n. 1. 1843 US sl. - the teeth
n. 2. 1982 US sl. - mere tally marks as opposed to actual stakes (juvenile usage)
CHALK OFF
vb. 1840 US sl. - to leave
CHALK OUT
vb. 1. 1940 US sl. - to kill a person
vb. 2. 1941 US sl. - to die
CHALK TALK
n. 1934 US sl. - a lecture on football by a coach to the players
CHALK THE LAMPPOST
vb. 1857 US sl. - to pay a bribe
CHALK WATER
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - thin milk
CHALKY
adj. 1965 Amer. dial. - brittle; easily broken
CHALK YOUR PULL!
int. 1887 - hold on! steady! (printers' usage)
CHALUBBIES
n. 1972 US sl. - a woman's breasts
CHAM - CHARKZ
CHAMBER
n. 1. a chamber pot ...1829 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person's face ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a cow's udder ...1969 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER BUCKET
n. a chamber pot ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER LYE
n. urine ...1899 Amer. dial.
CHAMBERMAID
n. 1. a person who does the daily cleaning chores in a stable ...1928 Amer. dial.
n. 2. on the railroad: a machinist in roundhouse ...1943 Amer. dial.
CHAMBERMAID TO THE MULES
n. a stable caretaker ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER MUG
n. a chamber pot ...1948 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER MUSIC
n. the sound of a chamber-pot being used ...L19 sl.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
n. a lavatory ...1900s US Black & campus sl.
CHAMBER OF HORRORS
n. 1. sausages ...19C sl.
n. 2. the Peeresses' Gallery at the House of Lords ...L19 UK sl.
CHAMBER PAIL
n. a chamber pot ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER POT
n. a steel helmet ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHAMBERWORK
n. housework; housecleaning ...1870 Amer. dial.
CHAMELEON DIET
n. a poor diet ...L17 sl.
CHAMMERDINO
n. a slap on the cheek ...19C gypsy
CHAMMING
n. drinking champagne (to excess) ...M19 sl.
CHAMP
adj. first-rate ...1930s US sl.
n. 1. appetite ...L19 sl.
n. 2. an excellent, first-rate person; often used as a form of address ...1910s sl.
n. 3. a drug user who refuses to reveal their sources to the police ...1960s drugs sl.
n. 4. one who does things to excess ...1990s US campus
CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE
n. 1. a devotee of champagne ...M19 sl.
n. 2. a debauchee, a dissipated man ...L19 sl.
CHAMPAGNE COUNTRY
n. self-indulgence in eating and drinking ...E19 sl.
CHAMPAGNE COUPONS
n. money ...1950s sl.
CHAMPAGNE GLASS
n. a prostitute ...L19 sl.
CHAMPAGNER
n. a fashionable prostitute ...L19 sl.
CHAMPAGNE SHOULDERS
n. sloping shoulders ...L19 UK society sl.
CHAMPAGNE SOCIALIST
n. one who preaches socialism but espouses a capitalist lifestyle ...1990s sl.
CHAMPAGNE TRICK
n. a particularly wealthy or generous client for a prostitute ...1990s sl.
CHAMPAGNE WEATHER
n. bad weather ...L19 UK society sl.
CHAMP AT THE BIT
vb. to be eager or impatient to start ...c1645
CHAMPER OFF
vb. to chop, rasp, or hack away bit by bit ...1914 Amer. dial.
CHAMPERS
n. champagne ...1955 Brit. sl.
CHAMPIES
n. mashed potatoes ...1888 Sc.
CHAMPION
adj. first-rate, excellent ...L19
adv. excellently, perfectly ...L19
n. 1. the penis ...1900s sl.
n. 2. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAMPION SLUMP OF 1897
n. the motorcar ...L19 sl.
CHAMP PUG
n. a champion boxer ...Bk1942 Amer. boxing sl.
CHAMPY
n. champagne ...L19 US sl.
CHANCE
n. 1. a specimen, an example ...1830 Amer. dial.
n. 2. doubt ...1923 Amer. dial.
CHANCE ALONG
n. a fair wind with favourable weather ...1975 Amer. dial.
CHANCE BLOW
n. an illegitimate child ...1852 Amer. dial.
CHANCE CHILD
n. an illegitimate child ...M19 sl.
CHANCE HER
vb. to take risks, to gamble ...E19 sl.
CHANCE IT
vb. to take risks, to gamble ...E19 sl.
CHANCE OFF
vb. to raffle something off ...1930s Amer. dial.
CHANCE ONE'S ARM
vb. to take risks ...L19 sl.
CHANCE ONE'S MITT
vb. to take risks ...L19 sl.
CHANCER
n. 1. someone who does outrageous or dishonest things at high risk of discovery ...1884 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a bet, a wager ...1990s sl.
CHANCY
adj. 1. doubtful, uncertain ...1903 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. lucky, fortunate; good-natured ...1928 Amer. dial.
C. H. AND D.
adj. cold, hungry, and dry ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHANG
adj. † foolish, silly ...a1225
n. † a fool ...a1225
CHANGE
n. 1. money ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 2. dessert ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to castrate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to spay a domestic animal ...1931 Amer. dial.
CHANGEABLE SEAT COVERS
n. diapers ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHANGE A FLY INTO AN ELEPHANT
vb. to undertake an impossible task ...1809
CHANGEANT
adj. †* changing ...c1620
CHANGED
adj. of milk: slightly sour ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHANGE OF CHEER
n. 1590 obs. - a change of mood, expression, etc.
CHANGE OFF
vb. of the wind: to alter in direction; to decrease in velocity ...1954 Amer. dial.
CHANGE ONE'S CHEER
vb. c1225 obs. - to change one's mood or mind, esp. for the better; to change one's facial expression, as the result of anger, fear, shame, etc.
CHANGES
n. menstruation ...1930 Amer. dial. euphemism
CHANGE SOMEONE'S FACE
vb. to beat and disfigure someone's face ...1896 Amer. sl.
CHANGE-UP
n. a change ...1905 Amer. dial.
vb. (as 'change up')
vb. 1. to exchange; to shift positions ...1905 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to reform, to do better ...1905 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to change one's clothes ...1940 Amer. dial.
CHANGE WORDS
vb. to exchange words, to speak ...1942 Amer. dial.
CHANGE WORK
n. an exchange of labour ...1947 Amer. dial.
vb. to give and receive help reciprocally ...1899 Amer. dial.
CHANGING CHAIRS
n. the game of musical chairs ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHANGING LIFE
n. menopause ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHANGING-PIECE
n. † a term of contempt for one who is fickle or changeable ...17C
CHANK
adj. † foolish, silly ...a1225
n. 1. † a fool ...a1225
n. 2. a noisy or forceful act of chewing or biting ...1950 Amer. dial.
vb. to eat noisily, to chew loudly ...1895 Amer. dial.
CHANKINGS
n. the rejected parts or chewed remains of fruit, esp. apples, and occasionally other foods ...1895 Amer. dial.
CHANNER
n. 1. gravel ...19C Sc. & Irish
n. 2. the suppressed noise between a bark and a whine which a dog makes when watching for a rat ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 3. strife, querulousness; complaining ...1891 Sc.
vb. to mutter, grumble, murmur, fret, complain; to scold, not noisily, but constantly; to chide ...c1375 Sc. & Eng. dial.
CHANTIE
n. a chamber-pot ...Bk1896 Sc.
CHAOUI
n. a raccoon ...1931 Amer. dial.
CHAP
n. 1. a male person, a fellow ...1704, now mainly Brit.
n. 2. a young woman; a girl ...1860 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a young child, a baby ...1883 Amer. dial.
vb. to produce children ...1964 Amer. dial.
CHAPARRAL
n. a tangle, a thicket ...1875 Amer. dial.
CHAPARRAL FOX
n. a sneak, or a sly, tricky person ...1932 Amer. dial.
CHAPERON
n. the professed gallant of a married woman ...M18 sl.
CHAPESS
n. a woman ...1966 Brit. jocular
CHAPLAIN'S MATE
n. a sailor of pronounced religious tendencies ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
CHAPO
adj. short, chubby, chunky ...1932 Amer. dial.
n. a short, chubby person or horse ...1893 Amer. dial.
CHAPPED
adj. thirsty ...c1670 sl.
CHAPPER
n. the mouth ...1909 London sl.
vb. † to drink ...1909 London sl.
CHAPPER-COT
n. a bedstead with curtains ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
CHAPPIE
n. 1. orig. a little fellow ...c1820
n. 2. a chap, a fellow ...c1880
n. 3. a child, a young person ...1932 Amer. dial.
CHAPPOW
n. a raid ...c1860 Anglo-Indian
CHAPPRON
n. c1460 obs. - an impudent fellow
CHAPPY
adj. L17 colloq. - talkative
n. 1. c1880 - a chap, a fellow
n. 2. 1932 Amer. dial. - a child, a young person
CHAPS ME THAT!
int. M19 Sc. children's colloq. - I claim that!
CHAP SOMEONE'S ASS
vb. 1961 US sl. - to irritate or annoy someone
CHAP SOMEONE'S REAR
vb. 1961 US sl. - to irritate or annoy someone
CHAPT
adj. c1670 sl. - thirsty
THE CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
n. 1871 - the unforeseen course of events
CHAPULIN
n. 1. 1932 Amer. dial. - a grasshopper
n. 2. 1932 Amer. dial. - a person of a mean or petty disposition
CHAR
n. 1. c1875 - a charwoman; a woman hired to do general cleaning
n. 2. L19 army colloq. - tea
vb. 1732 - to come in to do cleaning work in a house, shop, office, or institution
CHARACTER
n. 1. 1773 colloq. - an eccentric or odd person
n. 2. 1931 sl., often mildly derogatory - a person
CHARACTERED
adj. 18C cant - branded on the hand
CHARACTERS
n. one's references, as regards employment ...20C colloq.
CHAR AND WADS
n. † tea and buns ....L19 sl.
CHARCOAL
n. (derogatory) a Black person; one with dark skin ...1900 Amer. dial.
CHARCOAL BLOSSOM
n. (derogatory) a young Black woman ...1900 Amer. dial.
CHARCOAL BURNER
n. a rustic, a hillbilly ...1962 Amer. dial.
CHARCOAL-LILY
n. (derogatory) a Black boy very dark in colour ...1900 Amer. dial.
CHARCOAL NIGGER
n. (derogatory) a very dark Black person ...20C US sl.
CHARCOAL OUT
vb. to barbecue ...1980 Amer. dial.
CHARE
vb. to come in to do cleaning work in a house, shop, office, or institution ...1732
CHARGE
n. 1. an amount or quantity of anything consumed ...1887 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a dose or injection of a narcotic ...1925 US sl.
n. 3. an erection of the penis ...20C US sl.
n. 4. marijuana ...c1943 sl.
n. 5. a burst of sexual excitement or an experience of sexual excitement ...M20 US sl.
n. 6. cocaine ...1970s drugs sl.
vb. 1. to run at full speed ...c1860 colloq.
vb. 2. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARGED
adj. 1. feeling the effects of drink; partly drunk ...1879 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. stupefied or drowsy as the result of having taken more narcotics than necessary to produce euphoria ...1938 US drugs sl.
CHARGED UP
adj. 1. partly drunk ...1966 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. under the effect of narcotics ...1971 Amer. dial.
CHARGED WATER
n. weak, inferior liquor ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARGEFUL
adj. 1. † onerous, burdensome; expensive, costly ...c1529
adj. 2. † full of responsibility; responsible, grave ...1553
CHARGE IT TO THE DUST AND LET THE RAIN SETTLE IT
phr. a flip response when one is not likely to pay for something ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHARGE IT TO THE SAND AND LET THE RAIN SETTLE IT
phr. a flip response when one is not likely to pay for something ...1946 Amer. dial.
CHARGE SOMEONE OFF
vb. to end or deny a relationship ...1969 Amer. dial.
CHARGE UP
vb. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARGING-SCHOOL
n. a school where tuition was paid ...1983 Amer. dial.
CHARING CROSS
n. a horse ...1857 rhyming sl. (pronounced 'crorse')
CHARIOT
n. 1. an omnibus ...c1850 sl.
n. 2. a caboose; occasionally a passenger car ...1931 Can. railroadmen's sl.
n. 3. a bed ...c1940 army sl.
n. 4. a motor car ...c1945 jocular
CHARIOT-BUZZING
n. pocket-picking in an omnibus ...c1850 sl.
CHARITATIVE
adj. 1. † of the nature of a charitable gift or donation ...1582
adj. 2. † of the nature of charity, charitable ...1647
CHARITY DAME
n. 1. a prostitute undercutting the prices ...c1930 Aust. cant
n. 2. a woman who is sexually accommodating but not a prostitute, who charges a fee; she gives it away ...20C sl.
CHARITY GIRL
n. a sexually promiscuous young woman ...1940s Amer. sl.
CHARITY MOLL
n. a woman who is sexually accommodating but not a prostitute, who charges a fee; she gives it away ...20C sl.
CHARIVARI
n. a noisy celebration or mock serenade for newlyweds ...1843 Amer. dial.
vb. to serenade a newly-married couple with horns, bells, drums, etc. ...1890 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a chamber pot ...1829 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person's face ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a cow's udder ...1969 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER BUCKET
n. a chamber pot ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER LYE
n. urine ...1899 Amer. dial.
CHAMBERMAID
n. 1. a person who does the daily cleaning chores in a stable ...1928 Amer. dial.
n. 2. on the railroad: a machinist in roundhouse ...1943 Amer. dial.
CHAMBERMAID TO THE MULES
n. a stable caretaker ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER MUG
n. a chamber pot ...1948 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER MUSIC
n. the sound of a chamber-pot being used ...L19 sl.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
n. a lavatory ...1900s US Black & campus sl.
CHAMBER OF HORRORS
n. 1. sausages ...19C sl.
n. 2. the Peeresses' Gallery at the House of Lords ...L19 UK sl.
CHAMBER PAIL
n. a chamber pot ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHAMBER POT
n. a steel helmet ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHAMBERWORK
n. housework; housecleaning ...1870 Amer. dial.
CHAMELEON DIET
n. a poor diet ...L17 sl.
CHAMMERDINO
n. a slap on the cheek ...19C gypsy
CHAMMING
n. drinking champagne (to excess) ...M19 sl.
CHAMP
adj. first-rate ...1930s US sl.
n. 1. appetite ...L19 sl.
n. 2. an excellent, first-rate person; often used as a form of address ...1910s sl.
n. 3. a drug user who refuses to reveal their sources to the police ...1960s drugs sl.
n. 4. one who does things to excess ...1990s US campus
CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE
n. 1. a devotee of champagne ...M19 sl.
n. 2. a debauchee, a dissipated man ...L19 sl.
CHAMPAGNE COUNTRY
n. self-indulgence in eating and drinking ...E19 sl.
CHAMPAGNE COUPONS
n. money ...1950s sl.
CHAMPAGNE GLASS
n. a prostitute ...L19 sl.
CHAMPAGNER
n. a fashionable prostitute ...L19 sl.
CHAMPAGNE SHOULDERS
n. sloping shoulders ...L19 UK society sl.
CHAMPAGNE SOCIALIST
n. one who preaches socialism but espouses a capitalist lifestyle ...1990s sl.
CHAMPAGNE TRICK
n. a particularly wealthy or generous client for a prostitute ...1990s sl.
CHAMPAGNE WEATHER
n. bad weather ...L19 UK society sl.
CHAMP AT THE BIT
vb. to be eager or impatient to start ...c1645
CHAMPER OFF
vb. to chop, rasp, or hack away bit by bit ...1914 Amer. dial.
CHAMPERS
n. champagne ...1955 Brit. sl.
CHAMPIES
n. mashed potatoes ...1888 Sc.
CHAMPION
adj. first-rate, excellent ...L19
adv. excellently, perfectly ...L19
n. 1. the penis ...1900s sl.
n. 2. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAMPION SLUMP OF 1897
n. the motorcar ...L19 sl.
CHAMP PUG
n. a champion boxer ...Bk1942 Amer. boxing sl.
CHAMPY
n. champagne ...L19 US sl.
CHANCE
n. 1. a specimen, an example ...1830 Amer. dial.
n. 2. doubt ...1923 Amer. dial.
CHANCE ALONG
n. a fair wind with favourable weather ...1975 Amer. dial.
CHANCE BLOW
n. an illegitimate child ...1852 Amer. dial.
CHANCE CHILD
n. an illegitimate child ...M19 sl.
CHANCE HER
vb. to take risks, to gamble ...E19 sl.
CHANCE IT
vb. to take risks, to gamble ...E19 sl.
CHANCE OFF
vb. to raffle something off ...1930s Amer. dial.
CHANCE ONE'S ARM
vb. to take risks ...L19 sl.
CHANCE ONE'S MITT
vb. to take risks ...L19 sl.
CHANCER
n. 1. someone who does outrageous or dishonest things at high risk of discovery ...1884 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a bet, a wager ...1990s sl.
CHANCY
adj. 1. doubtful, uncertain ...1903 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. lucky, fortunate; good-natured ...1928 Amer. dial.
C. H. AND D.
adj. cold, hungry, and dry ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHANG
adj. † foolish, silly ...a1225
n. † a fool ...a1225
CHANGE
n. 1. money ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 2. dessert ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to castrate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to spay a domestic animal ...1931 Amer. dial.
CHANGEABLE SEAT COVERS
n. diapers ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHANGE A FLY INTO AN ELEPHANT
vb. to undertake an impossible task ...1809
CHANGEANT
adj. †* changing ...c1620
CHANGED
adj. of milk: slightly sour ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHANGE OF CHEER
n. 1590 obs. - a change of mood, expression, etc.
CHANGE OFF
vb. of the wind: to alter in direction; to decrease in velocity ...1954 Amer. dial.
CHANGE ONE'S CHEER
vb. c1225 obs. - to change one's mood or mind, esp. for the better; to change one's facial expression, as the result of anger, fear, shame, etc.
CHANGES
n. menstruation ...1930 Amer. dial. euphemism
CHANGE SOMEONE'S FACE
vb. to beat and disfigure someone's face ...1896 Amer. sl.
CHANGE-UP
n. a change ...1905 Amer. dial.
vb. (as 'change up')
vb. 1. to exchange; to shift positions ...1905 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to reform, to do better ...1905 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to change one's clothes ...1940 Amer. dial.
CHANGE WORDS
vb. to exchange words, to speak ...1942 Amer. dial.
CHANGE WORK
n. an exchange of labour ...1947 Amer. dial.
vb. to give and receive help reciprocally ...1899 Amer. dial.
CHANGING CHAIRS
n. the game of musical chairs ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHANGING LIFE
n. menopause ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHANGING-PIECE
n. † a term of contempt for one who is fickle or changeable ...17C
CHANK
adj. † foolish, silly ...a1225
n. 1. † a fool ...a1225
n. 2. a noisy or forceful act of chewing or biting ...1950 Amer. dial.
vb. to eat noisily, to chew loudly ...1895 Amer. dial.
CHANKINGS
n. the rejected parts or chewed remains of fruit, esp. apples, and occasionally other foods ...1895 Amer. dial.
CHANNER
n. 1. gravel ...19C Sc. & Irish
n. 2. the suppressed noise between a bark and a whine which a dog makes when watching for a rat ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 3. strife, querulousness; complaining ...1891 Sc.
vb. to mutter, grumble, murmur, fret, complain; to scold, not noisily, but constantly; to chide ...c1375 Sc. & Eng. dial.
CHANTIE
n. a chamber-pot ...Bk1896 Sc.
CHAOUI
n. a raccoon ...1931 Amer. dial.
CHAP
n. 1. a male person, a fellow ...1704, now mainly Brit.
n. 2. a young woman; a girl ...1860 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a young child, a baby ...1883 Amer. dial.
vb. to produce children ...1964 Amer. dial.
CHAPARRAL
n. a tangle, a thicket ...1875 Amer. dial.
CHAPARRAL FOX
n. a sneak, or a sly, tricky person ...1932 Amer. dial.
CHAPERON
n. the professed gallant of a married woman ...M18 sl.
CHAPESS
n. a woman ...1966 Brit. jocular
CHAPLAIN'S MATE
n. a sailor of pronounced religious tendencies ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
CHAPO
adj. short, chubby, chunky ...1932 Amer. dial.
n. a short, chubby person or horse ...1893 Amer. dial.
CHAPPED
adj. thirsty ...c1670 sl.
CHAPPER
n. the mouth ...1909 London sl.
vb. † to drink ...1909 London sl.
CHAPPER-COT
n. a bedstead with curtains ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
CHAPPIE
n. 1. orig. a little fellow ...c1820
n. 2. a chap, a fellow ...c1880
n. 3. a child, a young person ...1932 Amer. dial.
CHAPPOW
n. a raid ...c1860 Anglo-Indian
CHAPPRON
n. c1460 obs. - an impudent fellow
CHAPPY
adj. L17 colloq. - talkative
n. 1. c1880 - a chap, a fellow
n. 2. 1932 Amer. dial. - a child, a young person
CHAPS ME THAT!
int. M19 Sc. children's colloq. - I claim that!
CHAP SOMEONE'S ASS
vb. 1961 US sl. - to irritate or annoy someone
CHAP SOMEONE'S REAR
vb. 1961 US sl. - to irritate or annoy someone
CHAPT
adj. c1670 sl. - thirsty
THE CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
n. 1871 - the unforeseen course of events
CHAPULIN
n. 1. 1932 Amer. dial. - a grasshopper
n. 2. 1932 Amer. dial. - a person of a mean or petty disposition
CHAR
n. 1. c1875 - a charwoman; a woman hired to do general cleaning
n. 2. L19 army colloq. - tea
vb. 1732 - to come in to do cleaning work in a house, shop, office, or institution
CHARACTER
n. 1. 1773 colloq. - an eccentric or odd person
n. 2. 1931 sl., often mildly derogatory - a person
CHARACTERED
adj. 18C cant - branded on the hand
CHARACTERS
n. one's references, as regards employment ...20C colloq.
CHAR AND WADS
n. † tea and buns ....L19 sl.
CHARCOAL
n. (derogatory) a Black person; one with dark skin ...1900 Amer. dial.
CHARCOAL BLOSSOM
n. (derogatory) a young Black woman ...1900 Amer. dial.
CHARCOAL BURNER
n. a rustic, a hillbilly ...1962 Amer. dial.
CHARCOAL-LILY
n. (derogatory) a Black boy very dark in colour ...1900 Amer. dial.
CHARCOAL NIGGER
n. (derogatory) a very dark Black person ...20C US sl.
CHARCOAL OUT
vb. to barbecue ...1980 Amer. dial.
CHARE
vb. to come in to do cleaning work in a house, shop, office, or institution ...1732
CHARGE
n. 1. an amount or quantity of anything consumed ...1887 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a dose or injection of a narcotic ...1925 US sl.
n. 3. an erection of the penis ...20C US sl.
n. 4. marijuana ...c1943 sl.
n. 5. a burst of sexual excitement or an experience of sexual excitement ...M20 US sl.
n. 6. cocaine ...1970s drugs sl.
vb. 1. to run at full speed ...c1860 colloq.
vb. 2. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARGED
adj. 1. feeling the effects of drink; partly drunk ...1879 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. stupefied or drowsy as the result of having taken more narcotics than necessary to produce euphoria ...1938 US drugs sl.
CHARGED UP
adj. 1. partly drunk ...1966 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. under the effect of narcotics ...1971 Amer. dial.
CHARGED WATER
n. weak, inferior liquor ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARGEFUL
adj. 1. † onerous, burdensome; expensive, costly ...c1529
adj. 2. † full of responsibility; responsible, grave ...1553
CHARGE IT TO THE DUST AND LET THE RAIN SETTLE IT
phr. a flip response when one is not likely to pay for something ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHARGE IT TO THE SAND AND LET THE RAIN SETTLE IT
phr. a flip response when one is not likely to pay for something ...1946 Amer. dial.
CHARGE SOMEONE OFF
vb. to end or deny a relationship ...1969 Amer. dial.
CHARGE UP
vb. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARGING-SCHOOL
n. a school where tuition was paid ...1983 Amer. dial.
CHARING CROSS
n. a horse ...1857 rhyming sl. (pronounced 'crorse')
CHARIOT
n. 1. an omnibus ...c1850 sl.
n. 2. a caboose; occasionally a passenger car ...1931 Can. railroadmen's sl.
n. 3. a bed ...c1940 army sl.
n. 4. a motor car ...c1945 jocular
CHARIOT-BUZZING
n. pocket-picking in an omnibus ...c1850 sl.
CHARITATIVE
adj. 1. † of the nature of a charitable gift or donation ...1582
adj. 2. † of the nature of charity, charitable ...1647
CHARITY DAME
n. 1. a prostitute undercutting the prices ...c1930 Aust. cant
n. 2. a woman who is sexually accommodating but not a prostitute, who charges a fee; she gives it away ...20C sl.
CHARITY GIRL
n. a sexually promiscuous young woman ...1940s Amer. sl.
CHARITY MOLL
n. a woman who is sexually accommodating but not a prostitute, who charges a fee; she gives it away ...20C sl.
CHARIVARI
n. a noisy celebration or mock serenade for newlyweds ...1843 Amer. dial.
vb. to serenade a newly-married couple with horns, bells, drums, etc. ...1890 Amer. dial.
CHARL - CHATZ
CHARLES
n. 1. (derogatory) a White man; hence, White people, White society in general ...1970 Amer. dial. Black usage
n. 2. cocaine ...20C US drugs sl.
CHARLES DE GAULLE
n. the gall-bladder ...1970s jocular
CHARLES JAMES
n. 1. a fox ...L19 rhyming sl. (Charles James Fox)
n. 2, a theatrical box ...L19 rhyming sl. (Charles James Fox)
CHARLESTON EAGLE
n. the buzzard ...1870 Amer. dial.
CHARLEY
adj. afraid ...c1930 sl.
n. 1. a London watchman before the introduction of the system of police ...c1810 sl.
n. 2. a gold watch ...c1830 cant
n. 3. a small, pointed beard ...c1830 colloq.
n. 4. a fox ...c1850 colloq.
n. 5. a round-shouldered person or figure; a spinal hump ...M19 sl.
n. 6. a prostitute's bully ...19C rhyming sl. for 'ponce' (Charley Ronce)
n. 7. the female genitals ...L19 Brit. rhyming sl. on 'cunt' (Charley Hunt)
n. 8. a chamber pot ...20C colloq.
n. 9. an infantryman's pack ...20C army sl.
n. 10. any minor stiffness or pain of the joints or muscles; a Charley horse ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 11. a Japanese soldier; Japanese forces collectively ...1942 US services' sl.
n. 12. a prostitute ...1940s Aust. sl.
n. 13. a male homosexual ...c1945 sl.
n. 14. a stupid or blundering soldier ...c1945 Amer. sl.
n. 15. a foolish person ...1946 sl., chiefly Brit.
n. 16. a bottle or glass of Carlsberg beer ...1950s army in Germany
n. 17. a person from Vietnam; North Vietnamese or Vietcong soldier(s) ...1965 US services' sl.
n. 18. cocaine ...1970s US drugs sl.
CHARLEY BLOW
n. cocaine ...1977 US drugs sl.
CHARLEY-BOY
n. a soft or effeminate young man ...1896 US sl.
CHARLEY BRADY
n. a hat ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'cady'
CHARLEY COKE
n. 1. cocaine ...20C US drugs sl.
n. 2. a cocaine addict ...20C US drugs sl.
CHARLEY FRISKY
n. Scotch whisky; any whisky ...M19 Brit. rhyming sl.
CHARLEY-HORSE
n. 1. a cramp in the arm or leg ...1888 N. Amer.
n. 2. a very hard blow ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHARLEY HUNT
n. the female genitals ...L19 Brit. rhyming sl. on 'cunt'
CHARLEY IS DEAD
phr. used to caution a girl that her petticoat is showing ...M20 Brit. juvenile jargon
CHARLEY RONCE
n. a prostitute's bully ...19C rhyming sl. for 'ponce'
CHARLEY WHEELER
n. a girl or woman; one's girlfriend ...20C Aust. rhyming sl. on 'Sheila'
CHARLIE
adj. afraid ...c1930 sl.
n. 1. a night watchman ...c1810 sl.
n. 2. a gold watch ...c1830 cant
n. 3. a small, pointed beard ...c1830 colloq.
n. 4. a fox ...c1850 colloq.
n. 5. a prostitute's bully ...19C rhyming sl. for 'ponce' (Charley Ronce)
n. 6. a round-shouldered person or figure; a spinal hump ...M19 sl.
n. 7. a breast ..L19 sl.
n. 8. a White man considered as an oppressor; any White man; used contemptuously ...1928 US Black sl.
n. 9. cocaine ...1935 sl., orig. US
n. 10. a Japanese soldier; Japanese forces collectively ...1942 US services' sl.
n. 11. a male homosexual ...c1945 sl.
n. 12. a prostitute ...1940s Aust. sl.
n. 13. a bottle or glass of Carlsberg beer ...1950s army in Germany
n. 14. an infantryman's pack ...20C army sl.
n. 15. cocaine ...20C US drugs sl.
n. 16. a foolish person ...1946 sl., chiefly Brit.
n. 17. a girl, a young woman ...M20 Aust. sl.
n. 18. White society in general ...M20 US Black sl.
n. 19. a person from Vietnam; North Vietnamese or Vietcong soldier(s) ...1965 US services' sl.
n. 20. (sometimes derogatory) a term of address when a person's name is not known ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 21. a chamber pot ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 22. a dollar ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 23. menstruation ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHARLIE BENDER
n. a prolonged session of cocaine abuse ...1997 UK sl.
CHARLIE BIRD
n. in the Vietnam war: a helicopter used by a tactical commander ...1974 US sl.
CHARLIE BLOW
n. cocaine ...1977 US drugs sl.
CHARLIE-BOY
n. an effeminate man; patronizing usage ...1896 US sl.
vb. to work as a busboy ...1974 US sl.
CHARLIE BROWN
n. a citizens' band radio set ...1981 UK sl.
int. an exclamation indicating surprise ...20C Amer. sl.
CHARLIE-ON-THE-SPOT
n. a reliable, prompt, or punctual person ...1835 Amer. dial.
CHARLIE PADDOCK
n. a hasty or unceremonious departure ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARLIE ROCKS
n. socks ...1920s US rhyming sl.
CHARLIE ROUSERS
n. trousers ...1920s rhyming sl.
CHARLIES
n. breasts ...1873 sl.
CHARLIE'S DEAD
phr. your slip is showing ...1942 US sl.
CHARLIE'S SHOWING
phr. used as a warning that one's slip is showing ...1967 Amer. sl.
CHARLIE WHITEHOUSE
n. a chamber pot ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHARM
n. a premonition of death, a 'Banshee' ...1930 Amer. dial.
CHARMER
n. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARMING EYEFUL
n. an attractive girl ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
CHARMING HANDFUL
n. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARMING LAPFUL
n. an attractive girl ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
CHARMING MOTTLE
n. a bottle ...c1880 Aust. rhyming sl.
CHARMING WIFE
n. a knife ...1914 rhyming sl.
CHARMS
n. 1. a woman’s breasts ...18C sl.
n. 2. money ... Bk1903 sl.
CHARM STICK
n. a divining rod ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHARP
n. a bed ...c1920 army sl.
CHARPERER
n. a policeman ...c1860 sl.
CHARPERING CARSEY
n. a police station ...c1870 sl.
CHARPERING OMEE; CHARPERING OMI
n. a policeman ...c1860 sl.
CHARPERING OMER
n. a policeman ...c1860 sl.
CHARPOY-BASHING
n. sleeping; sleep ...c1920 Royal Air Force sl.
CHARRA
n. (derogatory) a term of address to an Indian ...1970s S. Afr.
CHARRO
n. 1. a Mexican cowboy or horseman ...1932 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an ill-bred, coarse person; a churl ...1939 Amer. dial.
CHARRSHOM
n. a crown, a 5-shilling coin ...18C tinkers' usage
CHART
n. the face ...1900s US sl.
vb. to commit to memory, to comprehend ...1960s US sl.
CHART AND EVANS
n. knees ...20C Royal Navy sl.
CHART-BUSTER
n. a very successful song or record ...c1955 sl.
CHART CLASS
n. kindergarten; the first year of school ...1949 Amer. dial.
CHARTER THE BAR
vb. to buy drinks for everyone in a bar or public house ...L19 sl.
CHARTER THE GROCERY
vb. to buy drinks for everyone in a bar or public house ...L19 sl.
CHARTOGRAPHER
n. one who makes or compiles charts or maps ...1880
CHARTOGRAPHY
n. the drawing of charts or maps ...1859
CHART-TOPPER
n. a very successful song or record ...c1955 colloq.
CHARTUARY
n. † a place where papers or records are kept; hence the whole collection of records (belonging to a monastery, etc.; or the book in which they are entered; a register ...1708
CHARTULARY
n. a place where papers or records are kept; hence the whole collection of records (belonging to a monastery, etc.; or the book in which they are entered; a register ...1541
CHARVA
n. a girl, a woman, esp. as a sexual partner ...L19 market-traders' jargon
CHARVER
n. 1. a girl, a woman, esp. as a sexual partner ...L19 market-traders' jargon
n. 2. a sexual embrace ...L19 theatrical sl.
vb. to despoil; to interfere with and spoil one's business ...L19 sl.
CHARVERED
adj. exhausted, tired out ...20C sl.
CHARVERING DONA
n. a prostitute ...M19 sl.
CHARVERING DONER
n. a prostitute ...M19 sl.
CHARVERING DONNA
n. a prostitute ...M19 sl.
CHAR-WALLAH
n. 1. a teetotaller ...20C army sl.
n. 2. in India: a native servant who brings the early morning tea ...c1930 services sl.
CHASE
n. a woman chaser ...20C Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to run off, to leave ...L19 US sl.
vb. 2. to recline in a chair in the sunshine ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to stand over and keep urging someone to do and get on with a piece of work ...c1920 services' colloq.
vb. 4. to court a girl ...c1935 S. Afr. sl.
vb. 5. to run, hurry; to depart rapidly ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to pursue women, esp. as an adulterer ...1970s US sl.
vb. 7. to smoke cocaine or marijuana ...1970s drugs sl.
CHASE A CLOUD
vb. to be thrown high from a horse ...1944 Amer. dial.
CHASE A RABBIT
vb. to go to the toilet ...1941 Amer. dial. euphemism
CHASE CHEERS
vb. to curry favour with the masses ...1930s Aust. sl.
CHASE ONESELF
vb. to hurry, to move rapidly ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHASER
n. 1. a glass of water or beer taken after a shot of spirits; a drink taken after another ...1897 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a womanizer ...1894 sl., mainly US
n. 3. one who runs errands ...1900s sl.
n. 4. a frequent user of crack cocaine ...1990s drugs sl.
CHASER OF ADAM'S ALE
n. a glass of water ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHASER OF ADAM'S WINE
n. a glass of water ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHASE THE BAG
vb. to seek out supplies and/or to be addicted to heroin ...1960s drug sl.
CHASE THE CAN
vb. 1. to purchase beer in a can ...c1900 US sl.
vb. 2. to drink freely at a bar ...1910s sl.
CHASE THE COW
vb. to pass the milk ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHASE THE DRAGON
vb. to smoke heroin, sucking up the smoke of the drug, which is burned on a piece of kitchen foil; the heated heroin liquefies and flows across the paper, gradually giving off smoke, which is sucked into the smoker's lungs by a tube, also usually made of kitchen foil ...1961 drugs sl.
CHASE THE HARES
vb. to chase women ...20C sl.
CHASE THE PENNY WEIGHT
vb. to prospect for gold ...1930s Aust. sl.
CHASE THE SUN
vb. to live as a tramp ...1940s Aust. sl.
CHASE THE SUNSET
vb. to live as a vagrant ...1910s Aust. sl.
CHASE THE TIGER
vb. to smoke heroin ...1980s drugs sl.
CHASE THE WEIGHT
vb. to prospect for gold ...1930s Aust. sl.
CHASE UP
vb. 1. to make efforts to find or obtain quickly ...1950s sl.
vb. 2. to pursue (a matter or person) vigorously with a specific intent, esp. after an earlier unsatisfactory response ...1950s sl.
CHASE UP A COW
vb. of an amorous couple: to search out a secluded spot in the bush in order to have sexual intercourse ...1950s Aust. sl.
CHASE YOUR FACE!
int. get away, get out of here! ...1966 Amer. dial.
CHASING
n. the smoking of heroin ...1980s drug sl.
CHASING THE DUCK
phr. going after intoxicating liquors ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
CHASM
n. the vagina ...19C sl.
CHASSAY
vb. to move in a rapid slide or glide; to move along ...1835 Amer. dial.
CHASSE
n. a cup of coffee that accompanies a shot of spirits, usually whisky ...M19 sl.
vb. to dismiss, to send away ...M19 society sl.
CHASSIS
n. 1. a chaotic, unpleasant, confused state ...M19 sl. (final 's' is sounded)
n. 2. the female figure; the body ...1930s sl.
CHAT
n. 1. the gallows ...M16 sl.
n. 2. a louse ...L17 sl.
n. 3. a cat ...18C sl.
n. 4. the vagina ...19C sl.
n. 5. the truth, the apposite thing, the subject under discussion ...E19 sl.
n. 6. a house ...M19 sl.
n. 7. a thing; an object ...M19 sl.
n. 8. a criminal 'job' or undertaking ...L19 sl.
n. 9. cheek, impudence ...L19 sl.
n. 10. methylated spirits as drunk by alcoholics ...1930s Irish sl.
n. 11. verbal skills, fluency, articulacy, the ability to charm a victim with words alone ...1940s sl.
n. 12. a male gossip ...1950s W. Indies
n. 13. terminology, a special language, jargon ...1950s sl.
n. 14. a general insult, usually aimed at an old man, esp. an alcoholic ...1960s Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to search for lice ...L17 sl.
vb. 2. to attempt the first, verbal stages of seduction ...L19 sl.
CHAT-CHAT
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAT DOWN
vb. to make one's first advances to a young woman or man in the hope of eventual sexual conquest ...1950s W. Indies
CHATEAU CARDBOARD
n. wine sold in 2.5 or 5 litre (4 1/2 - 9 pint) containers, placed in a cardboard box ...1980s S. Afr.
CHATEAUED
adj. very drunk on wine ...1980s society sl.
CHATES
n. the gallows ...16C criminal sl.
CHATFEST
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATFUL
adj. talkative ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATHAM AND DOVER
vb. to stop, to cease ...L19 rhyming slang for 'to give over'
CHATOLOGUE
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATS
n. 1. the gallows ...16C criminal sl.
n. 2. lice ...L17 sl.
n. 3. potato peelings ...1959 Amer. dial.
CHAT SOMEONE'S NAME
vb. to gossip maliciously about an absent third party ...1950s W. Indies & Jamaica
CHATTA
n. an umbrella ...L18 sl.
CHATTANOOGA
n. a railroad train ...1940s Amer. sl.
CHATTER-BASKET
n. a prattling child ...M19 sl.
CHATTER-BLADDER
n. a prattling child ...M19 sl.
CHATTER-BONES
n. a prattling child ...M19 US sl.
CHATTERBOX
n. 1. a car radio ...1930s US sl.
n. 2. a record player ...1930s US sl.
n. 3. a telephone ...1930s US sl.
n. 4. an announcing or intercommunication system ...World War II usage
n. 5. an anti-aircraft machine gun ...World War II usage
CHATTERBOX AND FISH POLE
n. a car radio and aerial ...1930s US sl.
CHATTER-BROTH
n. tea ...L18 sl.
CHATTER-BUMP
n. a bump or hole in a road that makes a vehicle rattle ...1966 Amer. dial.
CHATTER-CART
n. a prattling child ...M19 sl.
CHATTER-CHITTER
n. nonsensical talk ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
CHATTERER
n. 1. a blow to the mouth that makes the recipients teeth chatter ...19C sl.
n. 2. a machine gun ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATTERERS
n. the teeth ...E19 sl.
CHATTERGUN
n. a machinegun or sub-machinegun ...1930s sl.
CHATTERING
n. a blow to the mouth that makes the recipients teeth chatter ...19C sl.
CHATTER LINES
n. telephone wires ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATTERMAG
n. 1. a magpie ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 2. a chatterbox, a talkative woman, a gossip ...19C Eng. dial. or colloq.
n. 3. chatter, talk, gossip ...19C Eng. dial. or colloq.
vb. to chatter ...19C Eng. dial. or colloq.
CHATTER OF THE GUNS
n. gunfire; a bombardment ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHATTES
n. the gallows ...16C criminal sl.
CHATTS
n. 1. lice ...L17 sl.
n. 2. potato peelings ...1959 Amer. dial.
CHATTY
adj. lousy, infested with lice ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAT UP
vb. 1. to attempt the first, verbal stages of seduction; to talk flirtatiously ...1898 sl.
vb. 2. to interview ...1970s sl.
vb. 3. to gossip, to talk familiarly ...20C W. Indies
CHATWOOD
n. kindling wood; little sticks ...1911 Amer. dial.
n. 1. (derogatory) a White man; hence, White people, White society in general ...1970 Amer. dial. Black usage
n. 2. cocaine ...20C US drugs sl.
CHARLES DE GAULLE
n. the gall-bladder ...1970s jocular
CHARLES JAMES
n. 1. a fox ...L19 rhyming sl. (Charles James Fox)
n. 2, a theatrical box ...L19 rhyming sl. (Charles James Fox)
CHARLESTON EAGLE
n. the buzzard ...1870 Amer. dial.
CHARLEY
adj. afraid ...c1930 sl.
n. 1. a London watchman before the introduction of the system of police ...c1810 sl.
n. 2. a gold watch ...c1830 cant
n. 3. a small, pointed beard ...c1830 colloq.
n. 4. a fox ...c1850 colloq.
n. 5. a round-shouldered person or figure; a spinal hump ...M19 sl.
n. 6. a prostitute's bully ...19C rhyming sl. for 'ponce' (Charley Ronce)
n. 7. the female genitals ...L19 Brit. rhyming sl. on 'cunt' (Charley Hunt)
n. 8. a chamber pot ...20C colloq.
n. 9. an infantryman's pack ...20C army sl.
n. 10. any minor stiffness or pain of the joints or muscles; a Charley horse ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 11. a Japanese soldier; Japanese forces collectively ...1942 US services' sl.
n. 12. a prostitute ...1940s Aust. sl.
n. 13. a male homosexual ...c1945 sl.
n. 14. a stupid or blundering soldier ...c1945 Amer. sl.
n. 15. a foolish person ...1946 sl., chiefly Brit.
n. 16. a bottle or glass of Carlsberg beer ...1950s army in Germany
n. 17. a person from Vietnam; North Vietnamese or Vietcong soldier(s) ...1965 US services' sl.
n. 18. cocaine ...1970s US drugs sl.
CHARLEY BLOW
n. cocaine ...1977 US drugs sl.
CHARLEY-BOY
n. a soft or effeminate young man ...1896 US sl.
CHARLEY BRADY
n. a hat ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'cady'
CHARLEY COKE
n. 1. cocaine ...20C US drugs sl.
n. 2. a cocaine addict ...20C US drugs sl.
CHARLEY FRISKY
n. Scotch whisky; any whisky ...M19 Brit. rhyming sl.
CHARLEY-HORSE
n. 1. a cramp in the arm or leg ...1888 N. Amer.
n. 2. a very hard blow ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHARLEY HUNT
n. the female genitals ...L19 Brit. rhyming sl. on 'cunt'
CHARLEY IS DEAD
phr. used to caution a girl that her petticoat is showing ...M20 Brit. juvenile jargon
CHARLEY RONCE
n. a prostitute's bully ...19C rhyming sl. for 'ponce'
CHARLEY WHEELER
n. a girl or woman; one's girlfriend ...20C Aust. rhyming sl. on 'Sheila'
CHARLIE
adj. afraid ...c1930 sl.
n. 1. a night watchman ...c1810 sl.
n. 2. a gold watch ...c1830 cant
n. 3. a small, pointed beard ...c1830 colloq.
n. 4. a fox ...c1850 colloq.
n. 5. a prostitute's bully ...19C rhyming sl. for 'ponce' (Charley Ronce)
n. 6. a round-shouldered person or figure; a spinal hump ...M19 sl.
n. 7. a breast ..L19 sl.
n. 8. a White man considered as an oppressor; any White man; used contemptuously ...1928 US Black sl.
n. 9. cocaine ...1935 sl., orig. US
n. 10. a Japanese soldier; Japanese forces collectively ...1942 US services' sl.
n. 11. a male homosexual ...c1945 sl.
n. 12. a prostitute ...1940s Aust. sl.
n. 13. a bottle or glass of Carlsberg beer ...1950s army in Germany
n. 14. an infantryman's pack ...20C army sl.
n. 15. cocaine ...20C US drugs sl.
n. 16. a foolish person ...1946 sl., chiefly Brit.
n. 17. a girl, a young woman ...M20 Aust. sl.
n. 18. White society in general ...M20 US Black sl.
n. 19. a person from Vietnam; North Vietnamese or Vietcong soldier(s) ...1965 US services' sl.
n. 20. (sometimes derogatory) a term of address when a person's name is not known ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 21. a chamber pot ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 22. a dollar ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 23. menstruation ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHARLIE BENDER
n. a prolonged session of cocaine abuse ...1997 UK sl.
CHARLIE BIRD
n. in the Vietnam war: a helicopter used by a tactical commander ...1974 US sl.
CHARLIE BLOW
n. cocaine ...1977 US drugs sl.
CHARLIE-BOY
n. an effeminate man; patronizing usage ...1896 US sl.
vb. to work as a busboy ...1974 US sl.
CHARLIE BROWN
n. a citizens' band radio set ...1981 UK sl.
int. an exclamation indicating surprise ...20C Amer. sl.
CHARLIE-ON-THE-SPOT
n. a reliable, prompt, or punctual person ...1835 Amer. dial.
CHARLIE PADDOCK
n. a hasty or unceremonious departure ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARLIE ROCKS
n. socks ...1920s US rhyming sl.
CHARLIE ROUSERS
n. trousers ...1920s rhyming sl.
CHARLIES
n. breasts ...1873 sl.
CHARLIE'S DEAD
phr. your slip is showing ...1942 US sl.
CHARLIE'S SHOWING
phr. used as a warning that one's slip is showing ...1967 Amer. sl.
CHARLIE WHITEHOUSE
n. a chamber pot ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHARM
n. a premonition of death, a 'Banshee' ...1930 Amer. dial.
CHARMER
n. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARMING EYEFUL
n. an attractive girl ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
CHARMING HANDFUL
n. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHARMING LAPFUL
n. an attractive girl ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
CHARMING MOTTLE
n. a bottle ...c1880 Aust. rhyming sl.
CHARMING WIFE
n. a knife ...1914 rhyming sl.
CHARMS
n. 1. a woman’s breasts ...18C sl.
n. 2. money ... Bk1903 sl.
CHARM STICK
n. a divining rod ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHARP
n. a bed ...c1920 army sl.
CHARPERER
n. a policeman ...c1860 sl.
CHARPERING CARSEY
n. a police station ...c1870 sl.
CHARPERING OMEE; CHARPERING OMI
n. a policeman ...c1860 sl.
CHARPERING OMER
n. a policeman ...c1860 sl.
CHARPOY-BASHING
n. sleeping; sleep ...c1920 Royal Air Force sl.
CHARRA
n. (derogatory) a term of address to an Indian ...1970s S. Afr.
CHARRO
n. 1. a Mexican cowboy or horseman ...1932 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an ill-bred, coarse person; a churl ...1939 Amer. dial.
CHARRSHOM
n. a crown, a 5-shilling coin ...18C tinkers' usage
CHART
n. the face ...1900s US sl.
vb. to commit to memory, to comprehend ...1960s US sl.
CHART AND EVANS
n. knees ...20C Royal Navy sl.
CHART-BUSTER
n. a very successful song or record ...c1955 sl.
CHART CLASS
n. kindergarten; the first year of school ...1949 Amer. dial.
CHARTER THE BAR
vb. to buy drinks for everyone in a bar or public house ...L19 sl.
CHARTER THE GROCERY
vb. to buy drinks for everyone in a bar or public house ...L19 sl.
CHARTOGRAPHER
n. one who makes or compiles charts or maps ...1880
CHARTOGRAPHY
n. the drawing of charts or maps ...1859
CHART-TOPPER
n. a very successful song or record ...c1955 colloq.
CHARTUARY
n. † a place where papers or records are kept; hence the whole collection of records (belonging to a monastery, etc.; or the book in which they are entered; a register ...1708
CHARTULARY
n. a place where papers or records are kept; hence the whole collection of records (belonging to a monastery, etc.; or the book in which they are entered; a register ...1541
CHARVA
n. a girl, a woman, esp. as a sexual partner ...L19 market-traders' jargon
CHARVER
n. 1. a girl, a woman, esp. as a sexual partner ...L19 market-traders' jargon
n. 2. a sexual embrace ...L19 theatrical sl.
vb. to despoil; to interfere with and spoil one's business ...L19 sl.
CHARVERED
adj. exhausted, tired out ...20C sl.
CHARVERING DONA
n. a prostitute ...M19 sl.
CHARVERING DONER
n. a prostitute ...M19 sl.
CHARVERING DONNA
n. a prostitute ...M19 sl.
CHAR-WALLAH
n. 1. a teetotaller ...20C army sl.
n. 2. in India: a native servant who brings the early morning tea ...c1930 services sl.
CHASE
n. a woman chaser ...20C Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to run off, to leave ...L19 US sl.
vb. 2. to recline in a chair in the sunshine ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to stand over and keep urging someone to do and get on with a piece of work ...c1920 services' colloq.
vb. 4. to court a girl ...c1935 S. Afr. sl.
vb. 5. to run, hurry; to depart rapidly ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to pursue women, esp. as an adulterer ...1970s US sl.
vb. 7. to smoke cocaine or marijuana ...1970s drugs sl.
CHASE A CLOUD
vb. to be thrown high from a horse ...1944 Amer. dial.
CHASE A RABBIT
vb. to go to the toilet ...1941 Amer. dial. euphemism
CHASE CHEERS
vb. to curry favour with the masses ...1930s Aust. sl.
CHASE ONESELF
vb. to hurry, to move rapidly ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHASER
n. 1. a glass of water or beer taken after a shot of spirits; a drink taken after another ...1897 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a womanizer ...1894 sl., mainly US
n. 3. one who runs errands ...1900s sl.
n. 4. a frequent user of crack cocaine ...1990s drugs sl.
CHASER OF ADAM'S ALE
n. a glass of water ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHASER OF ADAM'S WINE
n. a glass of water ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHASE THE BAG
vb. to seek out supplies and/or to be addicted to heroin ...1960s drug sl.
CHASE THE CAN
vb. 1. to purchase beer in a can ...c1900 US sl.
vb. 2. to drink freely at a bar ...1910s sl.
CHASE THE COW
vb. to pass the milk ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHASE THE DRAGON
vb. to smoke heroin, sucking up the smoke of the drug, which is burned on a piece of kitchen foil; the heated heroin liquefies and flows across the paper, gradually giving off smoke, which is sucked into the smoker's lungs by a tube, also usually made of kitchen foil ...1961 drugs sl.
CHASE THE HARES
vb. to chase women ...20C sl.
CHASE THE PENNY WEIGHT
vb. to prospect for gold ...1930s Aust. sl.
CHASE THE SUN
vb. to live as a tramp ...1940s Aust. sl.
CHASE THE SUNSET
vb. to live as a vagrant ...1910s Aust. sl.
CHASE THE TIGER
vb. to smoke heroin ...1980s drugs sl.
CHASE THE WEIGHT
vb. to prospect for gold ...1930s Aust. sl.
CHASE UP
vb. 1. to make efforts to find or obtain quickly ...1950s sl.
vb. 2. to pursue (a matter or person) vigorously with a specific intent, esp. after an earlier unsatisfactory response ...1950s sl.
CHASE UP A COW
vb. of an amorous couple: to search out a secluded spot in the bush in order to have sexual intercourse ...1950s Aust. sl.
CHASE YOUR FACE!
int. get away, get out of here! ...1966 Amer. dial.
CHASING
n. the smoking of heroin ...1980s drug sl.
CHASING THE DUCK
phr. going after intoxicating liquors ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
CHASM
n. the vagina ...19C sl.
CHASSAY
vb. to move in a rapid slide or glide; to move along ...1835 Amer. dial.
CHASSE
n. a cup of coffee that accompanies a shot of spirits, usually whisky ...M19 sl.
vb. to dismiss, to send away ...M19 society sl.
CHASSIS
n. 1. a chaotic, unpleasant, confused state ...M19 sl. (final 's' is sounded)
n. 2. the female figure; the body ...1930s sl.
CHAT
n. 1. the gallows ...M16 sl.
n. 2. a louse ...L17 sl.
n. 3. a cat ...18C sl.
n. 4. the vagina ...19C sl.
n. 5. the truth, the apposite thing, the subject under discussion ...E19 sl.
n. 6. a house ...M19 sl.
n. 7. a thing; an object ...M19 sl.
n. 8. a criminal 'job' or undertaking ...L19 sl.
n. 9. cheek, impudence ...L19 sl.
n. 10. methylated spirits as drunk by alcoholics ...1930s Irish sl.
n. 11. verbal skills, fluency, articulacy, the ability to charm a victim with words alone ...1940s sl.
n. 12. a male gossip ...1950s W. Indies
n. 13. terminology, a special language, jargon ...1950s sl.
n. 14. a general insult, usually aimed at an old man, esp. an alcoholic ...1960s Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to search for lice ...L17 sl.
vb. 2. to attempt the first, verbal stages of seduction ...L19 sl.
CHAT-CHAT
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAT DOWN
vb. to make one's first advances to a young woman or man in the hope of eventual sexual conquest ...1950s W. Indies
CHATEAU CARDBOARD
n. wine sold in 2.5 or 5 litre (4 1/2 - 9 pint) containers, placed in a cardboard box ...1980s S. Afr.
CHATEAUED
adj. very drunk on wine ...1980s society sl.
CHATES
n. the gallows ...16C criminal sl.
CHATFEST
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATFUL
adj. talkative ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATHAM AND DOVER
vb. to stop, to cease ...L19 rhyming slang for 'to give over'
CHATOLOGUE
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATS
n. 1. the gallows ...16C criminal sl.
n. 2. lice ...L17 sl.
n. 3. potato peelings ...1959 Amer. dial.
CHAT SOMEONE'S NAME
vb. to gossip maliciously about an absent third party ...1950s W. Indies & Jamaica
CHATTA
n. an umbrella ...L18 sl.
CHATTANOOGA
n. a railroad train ...1940s Amer. sl.
CHATTER-BASKET
n. a prattling child ...M19 sl.
CHATTER-BLADDER
n. a prattling child ...M19 sl.
CHATTER-BONES
n. a prattling child ...M19 US sl.
CHATTERBOX
n. 1. a car radio ...1930s US sl.
n. 2. a record player ...1930s US sl.
n. 3. a telephone ...1930s US sl.
n. 4. an announcing or intercommunication system ...World War II usage
n. 5. an anti-aircraft machine gun ...World War II usage
CHATTERBOX AND FISH POLE
n. a car radio and aerial ...1930s US sl.
CHATTER-BROTH
n. tea ...L18 sl.
CHATTER-BUMP
n. a bump or hole in a road that makes a vehicle rattle ...1966 Amer. dial.
CHATTER-CART
n. a prattling child ...M19 sl.
CHATTER-CHITTER
n. nonsensical talk ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
CHATTERER
n. 1. a blow to the mouth that makes the recipients teeth chatter ...19C sl.
n. 2. a machine gun ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATTERERS
n. the teeth ...E19 sl.
CHATTERGUN
n. a machinegun or sub-machinegun ...1930s sl.
CHATTERING
n. a blow to the mouth that makes the recipients teeth chatter ...19C sl.
CHATTER LINES
n. telephone wires ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHATTERMAG
n. 1. a magpie ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 2. a chatterbox, a talkative woman, a gossip ...19C Eng. dial. or colloq.
n. 3. chatter, talk, gossip ...19C Eng. dial. or colloq.
vb. to chatter ...19C Eng. dial. or colloq.
CHATTER OF THE GUNS
n. gunfire; a bombardment ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHATTES
n. the gallows ...16C criminal sl.
CHATTS
n. 1. lice ...L17 sl.
n. 2. potato peelings ...1959 Amer. dial.
CHATTY
adj. lousy, infested with lice ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAT UP
vb. 1. to attempt the first, verbal stages of seduction; to talk flirtatiously ...1898 sl.
vb. 2. to interview ...1970s sl.
vb. 3. to gossip, to talk familiarly ...20C W. Indies
CHATWOOD
n. kindling wood; little sticks ...1911 Amer. dial.
CHAU - CHEEZ
CHAUER
vb. † to jabber, to talk gibberish ...c1440 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
CHAUFFEUR
n. a pilot ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHAUNCHY
adj. 1. stingy ...1968 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. worthless ...1968 Amer. dial.
adv. in a cheap, tawdry manner ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHAUNK
vb. to eat noisily, to chew loudly ...1927 Amer. dial.
CHAUNTED
adj. celebrated; hence, famous ...E19 sl.
CHAUNTER
n. a hired bidder at a sale ...Bk1890 sl.
CHAUNTER COVE
n. a newspaper reporter ...c1840 cant
CHAUNTER-CULL
n. a writer of street ballads, carols, songs, last dying speeches, etc. for ad hoc consumption; generally to be found in a pub ...1781 cant
CHAUNT THE PLAY
vb. to expose and/or explain the ways and tricks of thieves ...c1845 cant
CHAUVER
vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
CHAUVERING DONA; CHAUVERING DONER; CHAUVERING DONNA
n. a prostitute ...M19 sl.
CHAW
n. 1. a bite or portion of chewing tobacco ...20C Amer. colloq.
n. 2. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to chew ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAWBACON
n. a rustic, a country person ...1834 Amer. dial.
CHAW BEEF
vb. to use one's teeth to untie knots in (wet) clothing ...1899 Amer. dial.
CHAWED ROSUM
n. something conspicuously excellent ...1953 Amer. dial.
CHAWFEST
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAWING-UP
n. a bawling-out; a reprimand ...1883 Amer. dial.
CHAWMING
adj. charming ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAW-MOUTH
n. a very talkative person ...1964 Amer. dial.
CHAWNK
vb. to eat noisily, to chew loudly ...1914 Amer. dial.
CHAW ONE'S TOBACCO MIGHTY FAST
vb. to be perturbed or angry ...1902 Amer. dial.
CHAW RAW BEEF
vb. to use one's teeth to untie knots in (wet) clothing ...1942 Amer. dial.
CHAW ROAST BEEF
vb. to use one's teeth to untie knots in (wet) clothing ...1895 Amer. dial.
CHAW-ROUND
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAWSWIZZLED
adj. bamboozled, confounded ...1905 Amer. dial.
CHAW UP
vb. to ruin; to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAY!
int. a call to cows; come! ...1949 Amer. dial.
CHEAP
adj. mean, ungenerous ...1904 US sl.
CHEAP AND NASTY
adj. pleasing to the eye, but worthless ...1864 sl.
CHEAP AS A SARDINIAN, AS
adj. very cheap ...B1862
CHEAP AS NECK-BEEF
adj. very cheap ...1687
CHEAP CHARLIE
n. a mean person ...1965 US sl., chiefly military usage
CHEAP CRITTER
n. a person inferior in character or intellect ...1926 Amer. dial.
CHEAP CUTTER
n. a person inferior in character or intellect ...1926 Amer. dial.
CHEAPER TO GROW SKIN THAN TO BUY IT
phr. said by one who does not wear gloves ...Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
CHEAPIE
adj. cheap and of low quality ...1898 sl.
n. something cheap and of low quality ...1898 sl.
CHEAPJACK
n. a peddling tradesman ...Bk1896 sl.
CHEAP JOHN
adj. inferior; unknown; unimportant; said of people and places ...1855 Amer.
n. 1. cheap goods; something inexpensive, inferior, or in poor taste ...1855 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person dealing in inferior or cheap goods; hence, one who does things in a gaudy, niggardly, or inferior style; a stingy or niggardly person ...1880 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a flophouse; a cheap brothel; a dirty, dilapidated saloon ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEAP-MITT
n. a cheapskate; a stingy person ...1919 US college sl.
CHEAPO
adj. cheap and of low quality ...1967 sl.
n. something cheap and of low quality ...1972 sl.
CHEAP-SCREW
n. a stingy, miserly person; a penurious person; a skinflint; one who makes a sharp bargain ...1899 Amer. dial.
CHEAPSKATE
adj. 1. miserly ...1903 US sl.
adj. 2. barely profitable; small-time ...1928 US sl.
n. 1. a miserly person; a stingy person ...1896 US
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person; a low or contemptible person, usually male ...1896 US sl.
CHEAP TAIL
n. nasal mucus; a bit of mucus hanging from the nostrils ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHEAPWAD
n. a cheapskate, a stingy person ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHEAPY
n. something cheap and of low quality ...1898 sl.
CHEAT
vb. 1. in bodybuilding: to use muscles others than those designed for use in a particular exercise ...1984 US sl.
vb. 2. in the entertainment industry: to move slightly to create a better camera angle ...1991 US sl.
CHEATER
n. 1. anything that makes a job easier, such as a short length of pipe or anything else that is handy to slip over the handle of a wrench to increase leverage ...1941 US sl.
n. 2. a rear view mirror on a vehicle ...1947 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a paint roller used to apply paint (it cheats men out of hours of work) ...1969 Amer. dial.
CHEATERBUG
n. a person who cheats ...2002 Singapore
CHEATERS
n. 1. glasses ...1908 US sl., orig. gamblers'
n. 2. metal skis ...1963 Amer. dial.
n. 3. in gambling: marked cards ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 4. sunglasses ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHEATS
n. 1. the gallows ...16C criminal sl.
n. 2. marked cards ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 3. spectacles ...20C Amer. sl.
CHECK
n. 1. a snack or light meal ...1775 Amer. dial.
n. 2. money; cash ...1889 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a piece used in the game of checkers ...1908 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a dollar ...1932 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a small package, esp. of contraband or narcotics ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 6. Czechoslovakia ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to tease, to taunt ...1941 Amer. dial.
CHECKED OUT
adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHECKEDY
adj. checkered ...1917 Amer. dial.
CHECKER
n. the game of checkers ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHECKER, THE
n. the very thing; the appropriate thing ...1854 Amer. dial.
CHECKERBOARD
n. a town, neighbourhood, public gathering place, factory, etc., which contains both Black and White elements ...1926 Amer. sl.
CHECKERED PAINT
n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHECKEROO
n. any item made of checked cloth, as a shirt, dress, etc. ...20C Amer. sl.
CHECK IN
vb. 1. to die ...1912 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to go to bed ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHECKING
n. pulling down another's outerwear boxer shorts from behind as a surprise ...20C teen & high school sl.
CHECK IN ONE'S CHECKS
vb. to die ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHECK OUT
vb. 1. to die ...1936 Amer. euphemism
vb. 2. to leave, esp. in a hurry; to run fast ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHECKS
n. 1. a piece used in the game of checkers ...1844 Amer. dial.
n. 2. money ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. the game of checkers ...1954 Amer. dial.
CHECK UP TO
vb. to pass the responsibility to ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
CHECK YOU
phr. goodbye ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHECK YOU LATER
phr. goodbye ...20C teen & high school sl.
CHEE!
int. an exclamation of incredulity ...1972 Amer. dial.
CHEEBA
n . originally, a potent variety of Colombian marijuana; later, marijuana of any kind; a marijuana cigarette ...1971 sl., orig. US
CHEECHAKO
n. a newcomer, a tenderfoot, a greenhorn, a very inexperienced person; a citified person ...1897 Amer. dial.
CHEEK
n. 1. † the jaw; a jawbone ...a1000
n. 2. †* the outer part of an arm or inlet of the sea ...a1475
n. 3. either of the side posts or uprights of a door, gate, etc. ...1485-6
n. 4. either of the buttocks ...1639
n. 5. impudent talk; audacity; effrontery ...1823 colloq.
vb. 1. to speak rudely to; to address impudently; to behave towards a person with audacity or insolence ...1840
vb. 2. to bluff; to deceive, esp. a teacher or employer by pretending to have knowledge or ability not possessed ...1960 Amer. sl.
CHEEK BALL
n. the rounded part of the cheek ...1585
CHEEK BLADE
n. † either side of the jawbone ...1535
CHEEK BONE
n. † a jawbone ...a1000
CHEEK BRISTLES
n. the facial hair of a man ...2010
CHEEK-DOWN
n. soft facial hair, esp. the first beard growth of an adolescent boy ...1887
CHEEKEE
n. †* a person who is addressed or treated cheekily or impudently ...1840
CHEEKER
n. †* a person who addresses or behaves towards someone cheekily or impudently ...1840
CHEEKISH
adj. * cheeky, impudent ...1838 colloq.
CHEEK IT (OUT)
vb. * to brazen something out; to carry through something by effrontery ...1851
CHEEK LAP
n. † the jaw, a jawbone ...a1382
CHEEK ROSES
n. the rosy central parts of the cheeks ...a1616
CHEEKS
n. the buttocks ...a1600 sl.
CHEEK-TO-CHEEK
n. †* an intimate or romantic style of dancing in which the cheek of one partner typically touches or is close to that of the other ...1920
CHEEK-VARNISH
n. a cosmetic used to colour the cheeks; rouge ...1598
CHEEKY
adj. sexually provocative; risqué ...1938
CHEEKY AS A MAN ON THE TOWN
adj. overbearing, 'nervy' ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
CHEEKY AS OLD BOOTS, AS
adj. very saucy ...B1900
CHEEKY CHAPPIE
n. a cheeky man or boy, esp. one who is likeable, entertaining, or charismatic ...1909 Aust. & UK
CHEEKY CHOPS
n. a cheeky or mischievous person ...1968
CHEEKY MONKEY
n. a cheeky person; an affectionate name for such a person ...1880
CHEEP
n. a slight mention or hint; chiefly used in negative contexts ...1819
vb. to tell or reveal; to betray a secret; to mention, to hint at ...1831
CHEEPER
n. 1. a kiss, esp. a light one; a peck ...1871 Sc. colloq.
n. 2. a small frog or toad, such as the tree frog ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEER
n. 1. † the face ...a1350
n. 2. † kind or benevolent behaviour or disposition, friendliness; esp. kindly welcome shown to a visitor; hospitality ..c1390
n. 3. † food and drink; provisions ...a1470
vb. 1. † to welcome, to treat hospitably; esp. to entertain with feasting and hospitality; to provide with good food and drink ...c1425
vb. 2. † to warm an animal, part of the body, etc., esp. with sunlight; to revive with warmth ...1440
vb. 3. † to cure a person of a wound; to heal a wound ...c1540
vb. 4. † to feast, to make merry ...1553-77
vb. 5. † to make one's own or another person's face look bright or cheerful; to brighten the face, eyes, etc. with cosmetics ...1560
vb. 6. †* to blow a whistle ...c1600 Sc.
CHEER BUT NOT INEBRIATE
vb. of drink, esp. tea: to refresh or invigorate a person without causing drunkenness ...1744
CHEER-CHASER
n. a toady to public opinion ...1930s Aust. sl.
CHEERER
n. * a reviving alcoholic drink; a drink of spirits and hot water, a toddy ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
CHEERER-UPPER
n. a person who or a thing which cheers someone up ...1907
CHEERFUL EARFUL
n. a bit of very unpleasant news ...1947 US sl.
CHEERFULISE; CHEERFULIZE
vb. * to cause to be or appear cheerful ...1781
CHEERFULISH
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEERING
n. † entertainment, feasting; a feast ...c1443
CHEERIO
adj. * cheerful, merry, in good spirits ...1918
int. 1. †* used to express jubilation ...1852
int. 2. used to express good wishes on parting, usually in a cheerful or friendly manner ...1914
int. 3. * used as an expression of encouragement; 'take heart' ...1918
int. 4. * used as a friendly greeting ...1919
int. 5. used as a drinking toast ...1919 Brit.
CHEERISHNESS
n. †* cheerful feeling or behaviour; cheerfulness ...1645
CHEERLINESS
n. † cheerfulness ...1571
CHEERLY
adj. * characterized by cheerfulness; cheerful; cheering ...1565
adv. † in a cheerful, merry, or lively manner; cheerily ...1546
CHEERO
adj. † cheerful, merry, in good spirits ...1915
int. 1. † used as a friendly greeting or call to attract attention ...1806 colloq., orig. nautical
int. 2. * used to express good wishes on parting, usually in a cheerful or friendly manner ...1903
int. 3. † used as an expression of encouragement; 'take heart', 'be cheerful' ...1905
int. 4. * used as a toast or salutation before drinking ...1919
CHEERS!
int. 1. used as an expression of encouragement, approval, or enthusiasm ...1915 colloq.
int. 2. used to express gratitude or acknowledgement for something; thank you ...1976 Brit.
int. 3. used as a toast or salutation before drinking ...1930
int. 4. used as a parting salutation; goodbye ...1937 orig. Aust.
CHEERS ARE RUNNING UP MY LEGS!, THE
phr. a sarcastic remark used to deflate (esp. senior to junior) importance of local 'buzz' (rumour, commendatory report in newspaper, etc.) ...c1930
CHEER-UP
adj. that is intended to cheer someone up; cheering; comforting ...1846
CHEER-UPPING
adj. † of an alcoholic drink: reviving; comforting ...1733
CHEERWATER
n. liquor, alcohol ...1949 Amer. dial.
CHEERY-BYE
int. used as a cheerful expression of farewell ...1930 colloq.
CHEERY-MERRY
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEESE
n. 1. an adept; a smart or clever fellow ...c1860 Brit. school & university sl.
n. 2. a lie; nonsense; exaggeration ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 3. an insignificant person, esp. an unworthy person in a position of authority ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 4. money ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 5. a light-skinned Black person; a person of mixed blood ...1970 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to study hard ...c1917 Brit. sl.
vb. 2. to smile, esp. broadly ...c1918 Brit. sl.
vb. 3. to hurry ...1930s Brit. sl.
vb. 4. to apple-polish, to play up to, to curry favour, to toady ...1974 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. of small children: to vomit or spit up milk curdling in the stomach ...1974 Amer. dial.
CHEESE, THE
n. the fashion; the best; the correct thing; anything first-rate, excellent, or highly becoming ...1818 sl.
CHEESE AND CRACKERS
phr. said when somebody sneezes ...1967 Amer. dial.
int. a mild oath ...1966 Amer. dial.
CHEESE AND CRUST!
int. Jesus Christ! ...1909
CHEESE AND CRUST ALL MAGGOTS!
int. a mild oath ...1966 Amer. dial.
CHEESE-BOUND
adj. constipated ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEESE BUN
n. an informer ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEESEBURG
n. a hamburger with a slice of cheese ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHEESECAKE
adj. sensual, provocative; said of pictures or photographs of girls ...20C Amer. sl.
n. an attractive woman ...1934 sl., orig. US
CHEESE-CUTTER
n. 1. a prominent and aquiline nose ...1873 sl.
n. 2. a cap with a square peak in front ...L19 sl.
CHEESED
adj. bored, fed-up ...1941 Brit. sl.
CHEESEDICK
n. a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
CHEESEDIX
n. a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
CHEESE-EATER
n. 1. one who cheats, double-crosses, or informs; a 'rat' ...1960 Amer. dial.
n. 2. one who curries favour; a toady ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHEESED OFF
adj. bored, disgusted, angry, fed-up ...1941 sl.
CHEESE DONG
n. a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
CHEESEHEAD
n. a fool; a stupid person ...1919 Amer. dial.
CHEESE IT
vb. to run away or disperse ...c1810 Amer. sl.
int. a warning or command to cease any improper inactivity in order to avoid detection; be quiet ...c1855 sl.
CHEESE MEISTER
n. a fool; a jerk ...20C teen & high school sl.
CHEESE TOASTER
n. a bayonet; a sword ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
CHEESEY
adj. of low quality; bad; inferior; unsatisfactory ...1863 sl., orig. US
CHEESY
adj. 1. lacking in style; worthless; of cheap of inferior material, design, or workmanship; unsatisfactory for any reason ...1863 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. pale, peaked ...1931 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. dirty; soiled ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 4. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 5. stylish ...20C Amer. sl.
adj. 6. phony ...20C teen & high school sl.
CHEEZE IT!
int. a warning or command to cease any improper inactivity in order to avoid detection ...20C Amer. sl.
vb. † to jabber, to talk gibberish ...c1440 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
CHAUFFEUR
n. a pilot ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHAUNCHY
adj. 1. stingy ...1968 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. worthless ...1968 Amer. dial.
adv. in a cheap, tawdry manner ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHAUNK
vb. to eat noisily, to chew loudly ...1927 Amer. dial.
CHAUNTED
adj. celebrated; hence, famous ...E19 sl.
CHAUNTER
n. a hired bidder at a sale ...Bk1890 sl.
CHAUNTER COVE
n. a newspaper reporter ...c1840 cant
CHAUNTER-CULL
n. a writer of street ballads, carols, songs, last dying speeches, etc. for ad hoc consumption; generally to be found in a pub ...1781 cant
CHAUNT THE PLAY
vb. to expose and/or explain the ways and tricks of thieves ...c1845 cant
CHAUVER
vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
CHAUVERING DONA; CHAUVERING DONER; CHAUVERING DONNA
n. a prostitute ...M19 sl.
CHAW
n. 1. a bite or portion of chewing tobacco ...20C Amer. colloq.
n. 2. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to chew ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAWBACON
n. a rustic, a country person ...1834 Amer. dial.
CHAW BEEF
vb. to use one's teeth to untie knots in (wet) clothing ...1899 Amer. dial.
CHAWED ROSUM
n. something conspicuously excellent ...1953 Amer. dial.
CHAWFEST
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAWING-UP
n. a bawling-out; a reprimand ...1883 Amer. dial.
CHAWMING
adj. charming ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAW-MOUTH
n. a very talkative person ...1964 Amer. dial.
CHAWNK
vb. to eat noisily, to chew loudly ...1914 Amer. dial.
CHAW ONE'S TOBACCO MIGHTY FAST
vb. to be perturbed or angry ...1902 Amer. dial.
CHAW RAW BEEF
vb. to use one's teeth to untie knots in (wet) clothing ...1942 Amer. dial.
CHAW ROAST BEEF
vb. to use one's teeth to untie knots in (wet) clothing ...1895 Amer. dial.
CHAW-ROUND
n. a conversation; discussion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAWSWIZZLED
adj. bamboozled, confounded ...1905 Amer. dial.
CHAW UP
vb. to ruin; to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHAY!
int. a call to cows; come! ...1949 Amer. dial.
CHEAP
adj. mean, ungenerous ...1904 US sl.
CHEAP AND NASTY
adj. pleasing to the eye, but worthless ...1864 sl.
CHEAP AS A SARDINIAN, AS
adj. very cheap ...B1862
CHEAP AS NECK-BEEF
adj. very cheap ...1687
CHEAP CHARLIE
n. a mean person ...1965 US sl., chiefly military usage
CHEAP CRITTER
n. a person inferior in character or intellect ...1926 Amer. dial.
CHEAP CUTTER
n. a person inferior in character or intellect ...1926 Amer. dial.
CHEAPER TO GROW SKIN THAN TO BUY IT
phr. said by one who does not wear gloves ...Bk1942 Amer. West. sl.
CHEAPIE
adj. cheap and of low quality ...1898 sl.
n. something cheap and of low quality ...1898 sl.
CHEAPJACK
n. a peddling tradesman ...Bk1896 sl.
CHEAP JOHN
adj. inferior; unknown; unimportant; said of people and places ...1855 Amer.
n. 1. cheap goods; something inexpensive, inferior, or in poor taste ...1855 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person dealing in inferior or cheap goods; hence, one who does things in a gaudy, niggardly, or inferior style; a stingy or niggardly person ...1880 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a flophouse; a cheap brothel; a dirty, dilapidated saloon ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEAP-MITT
n. a cheapskate; a stingy person ...1919 US college sl.
CHEAPO
adj. cheap and of low quality ...1967 sl.
n. something cheap and of low quality ...1972 sl.
CHEAP-SCREW
n. a stingy, miserly person; a penurious person; a skinflint; one who makes a sharp bargain ...1899 Amer. dial.
CHEAPSKATE
adj. 1. miserly ...1903 US sl.
adj. 2. barely profitable; small-time ...1928 US sl.
n. 1. a miserly person; a stingy person ...1896 US
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person; a low or contemptible person, usually male ...1896 US sl.
CHEAP TAIL
n. nasal mucus; a bit of mucus hanging from the nostrils ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHEAPWAD
n. a cheapskate, a stingy person ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHEAPY
n. something cheap and of low quality ...1898 sl.
CHEAT
vb. 1. in bodybuilding: to use muscles others than those designed for use in a particular exercise ...1984 US sl.
vb. 2. in the entertainment industry: to move slightly to create a better camera angle ...1991 US sl.
CHEATER
n. 1. anything that makes a job easier, such as a short length of pipe or anything else that is handy to slip over the handle of a wrench to increase leverage ...1941 US sl.
n. 2. a rear view mirror on a vehicle ...1947 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a paint roller used to apply paint (it cheats men out of hours of work) ...1969 Amer. dial.
CHEATERBUG
n. a person who cheats ...2002 Singapore
CHEATERS
n. 1. glasses ...1908 US sl., orig. gamblers'
n. 2. metal skis ...1963 Amer. dial.
n. 3. in gambling: marked cards ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 4. sunglasses ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHEATS
n. 1. the gallows ...16C criminal sl.
n. 2. marked cards ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 3. spectacles ...20C Amer. sl.
CHECK
n. 1. a snack or light meal ...1775 Amer. dial.
n. 2. money; cash ...1889 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a piece used in the game of checkers ...1908 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a dollar ...1932 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a small package, esp. of contraband or narcotics ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 6. Czechoslovakia ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to tease, to taunt ...1941 Amer. dial.
CHECKED OUT
adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHECKEDY
adj. checkered ...1917 Amer. dial.
CHECKER
n. the game of checkers ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHECKER, THE
n. the very thing; the appropriate thing ...1854 Amer. dial.
CHECKERBOARD
n. a town, neighbourhood, public gathering place, factory, etc., which contains both Black and White elements ...1926 Amer. sl.
CHECKERED PAINT
n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHECKEROO
n. any item made of checked cloth, as a shirt, dress, etc. ...20C Amer. sl.
CHECK IN
vb. 1. to die ...1912 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to go to bed ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHECKING
n. pulling down another's outerwear boxer shorts from behind as a surprise ...20C teen & high school sl.
CHECK IN ONE'S CHECKS
vb. to die ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHECK OUT
vb. 1. to die ...1936 Amer. euphemism
vb. 2. to leave, esp. in a hurry; to run fast ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHECKS
n. 1. a piece used in the game of checkers ...1844 Amer. dial.
n. 2. money ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. the game of checkers ...1954 Amer. dial.
CHECK UP TO
vb. to pass the responsibility to ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
CHECK YOU
phr. goodbye ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHECK YOU LATER
phr. goodbye ...20C teen & high school sl.
CHEE!
int. an exclamation of incredulity ...1972 Amer. dial.
CHEEBA
n . originally, a potent variety of Colombian marijuana; later, marijuana of any kind; a marijuana cigarette ...1971 sl., orig. US
CHEECHAKO
n. a newcomer, a tenderfoot, a greenhorn, a very inexperienced person; a citified person ...1897 Amer. dial.
CHEEK
n. 1. † the jaw; a jawbone ...a1000
n. 2. †* the outer part of an arm or inlet of the sea ...a1475
n. 3. either of the side posts or uprights of a door, gate, etc. ...1485-6
n. 4. either of the buttocks ...1639
n. 5. impudent talk; audacity; effrontery ...1823 colloq.
vb. 1. to speak rudely to; to address impudently; to behave towards a person with audacity or insolence ...1840
vb. 2. to bluff; to deceive, esp. a teacher or employer by pretending to have knowledge or ability not possessed ...1960 Amer. sl.
CHEEK BALL
n. the rounded part of the cheek ...1585
CHEEK BLADE
n. † either side of the jawbone ...1535
CHEEK BONE
n. † a jawbone ...a1000
CHEEK BRISTLES
n. the facial hair of a man ...2010
CHEEK-DOWN
n. soft facial hair, esp. the first beard growth of an adolescent boy ...1887
CHEEKEE
n. †* a person who is addressed or treated cheekily or impudently ...1840
CHEEKER
n. †* a person who addresses or behaves towards someone cheekily or impudently ...1840
CHEEKISH
adj. * cheeky, impudent ...1838 colloq.
CHEEK IT (OUT)
vb. * to brazen something out; to carry through something by effrontery ...1851
CHEEK LAP
n. † the jaw, a jawbone ...a1382
CHEEK ROSES
n. the rosy central parts of the cheeks ...a1616
CHEEKS
n. the buttocks ...a1600 sl.
CHEEK-TO-CHEEK
n. †* an intimate or romantic style of dancing in which the cheek of one partner typically touches or is close to that of the other ...1920
CHEEK-VARNISH
n. a cosmetic used to colour the cheeks; rouge ...1598
CHEEKY
adj. sexually provocative; risqué ...1938
CHEEKY AS A MAN ON THE TOWN
adj. overbearing, 'nervy' ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
CHEEKY AS OLD BOOTS, AS
adj. very saucy ...B1900
CHEEKY CHAPPIE
n. a cheeky man or boy, esp. one who is likeable, entertaining, or charismatic ...1909 Aust. & UK
CHEEKY CHOPS
n. a cheeky or mischievous person ...1968
CHEEKY MONKEY
n. a cheeky person; an affectionate name for such a person ...1880
CHEEP
n. a slight mention or hint; chiefly used in negative contexts ...1819
vb. to tell or reveal; to betray a secret; to mention, to hint at ...1831
CHEEPER
n. 1. a kiss, esp. a light one; a peck ...1871 Sc. colloq.
n. 2. a small frog or toad, such as the tree frog ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEER
n. 1. † the face ...a1350
n. 2. † kind or benevolent behaviour or disposition, friendliness; esp. kindly welcome shown to a visitor; hospitality ..c1390
n. 3. † food and drink; provisions ...a1470
vb. 1. † to welcome, to treat hospitably; esp. to entertain with feasting and hospitality; to provide with good food and drink ...c1425
vb. 2. † to warm an animal, part of the body, etc., esp. with sunlight; to revive with warmth ...1440
vb. 3. † to cure a person of a wound; to heal a wound ...c1540
vb. 4. † to feast, to make merry ...1553-77
vb. 5. † to make one's own or another person's face look bright or cheerful; to brighten the face, eyes, etc. with cosmetics ...1560
vb. 6. †* to blow a whistle ...c1600 Sc.
CHEER BUT NOT INEBRIATE
vb. of drink, esp. tea: to refresh or invigorate a person without causing drunkenness ...1744
CHEER-CHASER
n. a toady to public opinion ...1930s Aust. sl.
CHEERER
n. * a reviving alcoholic drink; a drink of spirits and hot water, a toddy ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
CHEERER-UPPER
n. a person who or a thing which cheers someone up ...1907
CHEERFUL EARFUL
n. a bit of very unpleasant news ...1947 US sl.
CHEERFULISE; CHEERFULIZE
vb. * to cause to be or appear cheerful ...1781
CHEERFULISH
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEERING
n. † entertainment, feasting; a feast ...c1443
CHEERIO
adj. * cheerful, merry, in good spirits ...1918
int. 1. †* used to express jubilation ...1852
int. 2. used to express good wishes on parting, usually in a cheerful or friendly manner ...1914
int. 3. * used as an expression of encouragement; 'take heart' ...1918
int. 4. * used as a friendly greeting ...1919
int. 5. used as a drinking toast ...1919 Brit.
CHEERISHNESS
n. †* cheerful feeling or behaviour; cheerfulness ...1645
CHEERLINESS
n. † cheerfulness ...1571
CHEERLY
adj. * characterized by cheerfulness; cheerful; cheering ...1565
adv. † in a cheerful, merry, or lively manner; cheerily ...1546
CHEERO
adj. † cheerful, merry, in good spirits ...1915
int. 1. † used as a friendly greeting or call to attract attention ...1806 colloq., orig. nautical
int. 2. * used to express good wishes on parting, usually in a cheerful or friendly manner ...1903
int. 3. † used as an expression of encouragement; 'take heart', 'be cheerful' ...1905
int. 4. * used as a toast or salutation before drinking ...1919
CHEERS!
int. 1. used as an expression of encouragement, approval, or enthusiasm ...1915 colloq.
int. 2. used to express gratitude or acknowledgement for something; thank you ...1976 Brit.
int. 3. used as a toast or salutation before drinking ...1930
int. 4. used as a parting salutation; goodbye ...1937 orig. Aust.
CHEERS ARE RUNNING UP MY LEGS!, THE
phr. a sarcastic remark used to deflate (esp. senior to junior) importance of local 'buzz' (rumour, commendatory report in newspaper, etc.) ...c1930
CHEER-UP
adj. that is intended to cheer someone up; cheering; comforting ...1846
CHEER-UPPING
adj. † of an alcoholic drink: reviving; comforting ...1733
CHEERWATER
n. liquor, alcohol ...1949 Amer. dial.
CHEERY-BYE
int. used as a cheerful expression of farewell ...1930 colloq.
CHEERY-MERRY
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEESE
n. 1. an adept; a smart or clever fellow ...c1860 Brit. school & university sl.
n. 2. a lie; nonsense; exaggeration ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 3. an insignificant person, esp. an unworthy person in a position of authority ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 4. money ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 5. a light-skinned Black person; a person of mixed blood ...1970 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to study hard ...c1917 Brit. sl.
vb. 2. to smile, esp. broadly ...c1918 Brit. sl.
vb. 3. to hurry ...1930s Brit. sl.
vb. 4. to apple-polish, to play up to, to curry favour, to toady ...1974 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. of small children: to vomit or spit up milk curdling in the stomach ...1974 Amer. dial.
CHEESE, THE
n. the fashion; the best; the correct thing; anything first-rate, excellent, or highly becoming ...1818 sl.
CHEESE AND CRACKERS
phr. said when somebody sneezes ...1967 Amer. dial.
int. a mild oath ...1966 Amer. dial.
CHEESE AND CRUST!
int. Jesus Christ! ...1909
CHEESE AND CRUST ALL MAGGOTS!
int. a mild oath ...1966 Amer. dial.
CHEESE-BOUND
adj. constipated ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEESE BUN
n. an informer ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEESEBURG
n. a hamburger with a slice of cheese ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHEESECAKE
adj. sensual, provocative; said of pictures or photographs of girls ...20C Amer. sl.
n. an attractive woman ...1934 sl., orig. US
CHEESE-CUTTER
n. 1. a prominent and aquiline nose ...1873 sl.
n. 2. a cap with a square peak in front ...L19 sl.
CHEESED
adj. bored, fed-up ...1941 Brit. sl.
CHEESEDICK
n. a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
CHEESEDIX
n. a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
CHEESE-EATER
n. 1. one who cheats, double-crosses, or informs; a 'rat' ...1960 Amer. dial.
n. 2. one who curries favour; a toady ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHEESED OFF
adj. bored, disgusted, angry, fed-up ...1941 sl.
CHEESE DONG
n. a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
CHEESEHEAD
n. a fool; a stupid person ...1919 Amer. dial.
CHEESE IT
vb. to run away or disperse ...c1810 Amer. sl.
int. a warning or command to cease any improper inactivity in order to avoid detection; be quiet ...c1855 sl.
CHEESE MEISTER
n. a fool; a jerk ...20C teen & high school sl.
CHEESE TOASTER
n. a bayonet; a sword ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
CHEESEY
adj. of low quality; bad; inferior; unsatisfactory ...1863 sl., orig. US
CHEESY
adj. 1. lacking in style; worthless; of cheap of inferior material, design, or workmanship; unsatisfactory for any reason ...1863 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. pale, peaked ...1931 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. dirty; soiled ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 4. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 5. stylish ...20C Amer. sl.
adj. 6. phony ...20C teen & high school sl.
CHEEZE IT!
int. a warning or command to cease any improper inactivity in order to avoid detection ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEF - CHEZ
CHEF
n. one who prepares opium for smoking ...20C Amer. drugs sl.
CHELDE
vb. †* to become cold ...a1300
CHEMICAL BLONDE
n. artificially blonde hair ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEMICAL HEAD
n. a hairstyle in which curly hair is straightened and smoothed down or lightly waved ...1974 Amer. dial.
CHEMMY LIZARD
n. a louse ...1958 Amer. dial.
CHENUK
n. a Canadian ...1892 Amer. dial.
CHEQUER INN IN NEWGATE STREET
n. Newgate prison ...L18 sl.
CHERCHED
adj. scrounged, obtained ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
CHERRY
adj. 1. virginal; new; in good condition; as good as new, said of merchandise, esp. used or secondhand merchandise ...20C Amer. sl.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. lack of experience or confidence ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 2. a virgin ...1935 sl.
n. 3. other than sexually, one who has not been initiated ...20C Amer. dial.
n. 4. something good or cool ...20C teen & high school sl.
n. 5. a hickey ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHERRY BOMB
n. a large, red, round, powerful firecracker ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHERRY BOY
n. a male virgin ...1974 US sl.
CHERRY COKE
adj. bisexual ...2001 UK sl.
CHERRY FARM
n. a prison, or the section of a prison reserved for first-time offenders ...1966 US sl.
CHERRY FINE
adj. excellent ...1966 US sl.
CHERRY GIRL
n. a virgin ...1982 US military in Vietnam
CHERRY (HOG)
n. 1960 UK sl. - a dog, esp. a greyhound (rhyming sl.)
CHERRY JUICE
n. 1991 US sl. - hydraulic fluid in a tank turret traversing system (Vietnam war usage)
CHERRY KICKS
n. 1971 US sl. - the first drug injection enjoyed by someone just released from prison
CHERRY-MERRY
adj. 1775 sl. - cheerful, merry, especially from conviviality; slightly inebriated
n. M19 Anglo-Indian sl. - a present of money
CHERRY-MERRY-BAMBOO
n. Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl. - a beating
CHERRY ORCHARD
n. 1966 US sl. - a woman's college
CHERRY PATCH
n. 1982 US sl. - a poker game being played by a group of poor players, ripe for the taking by a good professional
CHERRY PICKER
n. 1. 1929 US sl. - an ignorant rustic; a fool
n. 2. 1945 US sl. - on the railroad: a switchman
n. 3. 1945 Amer. dial. - in railroading: one who is always figuring on the best jobs and sidestepping undesirable ones
n. 4. 1954 US sl. - one who seduces virgins
n. 5. 1961 UK sl. - a boy or youth in a sexual relationship with an older man (Royal Navy usage)
n. 6. 1968 Amer. dial. - a large hooked nose
n. 7. 1971 US sl. - in trucking: an extremely high cabover tractor
n. 8. 1974 UK sl. - £1 (rhyming sl. for 'nicker')
n. 9. 2003 UK sl. - the penis
CHERRY PICKERS
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - men's sharp-pointed shoes
CHERRY PIE
n. 1. 1955 US sl. - extra money earned for something other than ordinary work (entertainment industry usage)
n. 2. 1981 US sl. - extra work for extra pay (circus & carnival usage)
CHERRY-POPPING
n. 1975 US sl. - the act of taking someone's virginity
CHERRY RED
n. 1998 UK sl. - the head (rhyming sl.)
CHERRY RIPE
n. 1. 1857 UK sl. - a pipe (rhyming sl.)
n. 2. 1960 UK sl. - nonsense (rhyming sl. for 'tripe')
CHERRY TREE TALE
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - an incredible story
CHERRYTOP
n. 1. 1966 US sl. - a police car or other official vehicle having a red revolving roof beacon
n. 2. 1966 Amer. dial. - ('Cherry Top') a policeman
CHERSHOM
n. 18C - a crown, a 5-shilling coin (tinkers' usage)
CHERUB
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - an attractive young woman
CHERUBIMICAL
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - drunk
CHESHIRE, THE
n. 1841 US sl. - the correct or best thing or person
CHESKEY; CHESKY
n. 1945 Amer. dial. - (derogatory) a nickname for a Czechoslovakian
CHESSEX GIRL
n. 2003 UK sl. - an upper-class young woman dressed with the down-market trappings of vulgar glamour
CHESSNER
n. 1624 obs. rare - a chess player
CHESSY
adj. 1883 colloq. - characteristic of good play at chess
CHEST
n. 1986 US sl. - a woman's breasts
CHEST AND BEDDING
n. B1786 sl. - a woman's breasts (nautical usage)
CHESTBONZ
n. 1999 UK sl. - the marijuana smoker who takes the greatest inhalation from a shared water-pipe
CHEST CLOTHES
n. 1970 Amer. dial. - a person's best clothes
CHESTER AND ESTHER
n. 1985 US sl. - in craps: a bet on any craps and eleven
CHESTERFIELD
n. 1. 1950 Amer. dial. - a dandy, a person who enjoys dressing up, or who spends too much on clothes
n. 2. 1950 Can. - a sofa or couch
n. 3. 1965 Amer. dial. - a man who is fond of being with women and tries to attract their attention
n. 4 1965 Amer. dial. - a very courteous or polite person
CHESTER (THE MOLESTER)
n. 1989 US sl. - a lecherous man
CHESTER TREE
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a chestnut tree
CHEST HARDWARE
n. - military medals (World War II US Armed Forces usage)
CHESTILY
adv. 1908 US - arrogantly, conceitedly
CHESTNUT
n. 1. 1670 UK - a chestnut horse
n. c1885 US colloq. - an old, often repeated joke, story, musical composition, etc.
CHESTNUT BURR
n. 1965 Amer. dial. - a man's very short haircut
CHESTNUTS
n. 1. sl. - bullets ...(World War I army usage)
n. 2. c1960 US sl. - the breasts, the 'nuts on the chest'
n. 3. 1971 US sl. - the testicles
CHESTNUT SORE
n. 1969 Amer. dial. - ringworm
CHESTNUT STABBER
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a person of Italian heritage
CHESTNUTTY
adj. 1884 arch. - old, stale
CHEST-PLASTER
n. 1883 sl. - a young actor (theatrical usage)
CHEST-POUNDER
n. 1930 Amer. dial. - a Roman Catholic
CHEST ROBE
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a wardrobe
CHEST STOOGE
n. 1939 - a junior detailed to keep a Cadet Captain's sea-chest tidy for him (Royal Navy Cadets' usage)
CHESTY
adj. 1. L19 - of a patient: coughing (hospital nurses' usage)
adj. 2. 1899 US sl. - arrogant; conceited
adj. 3. 20C colloq. - of tuberculosis or pneumonia: weak in the chest
adj. 4. 1955 UK sl. - said of a woman who has generously proportioned breasts
adv. 1899 Amer. dial. - in an arrogant or self-important manner
CHETE
n. a thing ...Bk2002 sl.
CHEV
n. a Chevrolet motor car ...c1925 coll., orig. US
CHEVRARAI
n. a noisy celebration or mock serenade for newlyweds ...1843 Amer. dial.
CHEVVY
n. a Chevrolet motor car ...c1925 coll., orig. US
CHEW
n. 1. a quid of tobacco ...c1820 colloq.
n. 2. fellatio ...M20 Royal Navy sl.
n. 3. food ...20C S. Afr. schools' usage
n. 4. an overbearing, disliked person ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 5. an Irish person ...1929 Amer. dial.
n. 6. an argument, a quarrel, a disagreement ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to embarrass, to put someone down ...1908 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to study with great concentration for some time ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to talk; to converse; to gossip ...c1920 sl.
vb. 4. to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold ...1942 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to argue, to protest ...1965 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to undertake and carry through a job, etc. ...1967 Amer. dial.
vb. 7. to brown-nose, to curry favour, to toady ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHEWALLOP
n. a fall or a dive that makes a big splash or flopping noise ...20C Amer. sl.
int. intended to convey an imitation of the sound of a falling body ...Bk1891 Amer. sl.
CHEWALLOPER
n. a fall or a dive that makes a big splash or flopping noise ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEW A LONE DRINK
vb. to drink alone ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEW AT
vb. to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW-BUBBLE
n. bubble-gum ...c1970 Amer. dial.
CHEW DOWN
vb. to haggle or bargain to receive a lower price ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEWED
adj. angry, tired, defeated ...1942 Amer. sl.
CHEWED TO LOON SHIT
adj. ground up, hence, ruined ...c1930 Can. sl.
CHEWED UP
adj. 1. depressed ...20C Amer. sl.
adj. 2. embarrassed, confused, discomfited, surprised; defeated, severely scolded ...1843 Amer. dial.
CHEWEEKA
n. an insignificant, puny person ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEWERS
n. teeth; false teeth ...1942 Amer. sl.
CHEWEY
n. chewing gum ...c1944 Aust. juvenile sl.
CHEWFEST
n. an argument, a quarrel ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHEW FIRE
vb. to be upset, angry, or annoyed ...1949 Amer. dial.
CHEWGAH BAG
n. the wild bee's store of honey ...Bk1892 Aust. aboriginal usage
CHEWIE
n. chewing gum ...1924 Aust. sl.
CHEWING
n. 1. chewing tobacco; a chew of tobacco ...1906 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a sharp scolding ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEWING GUM
n. double talk; cant; utterance garbled as if the speaker were chewing gum; information that is incomplete or mixed up ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEWING HER OAKUM
adj. of a wooden ship: beginning to leak, the caulking being bad ...M19 nautical sl.
CHEWING MATCH
n. 1. a meeting where there is a great deal of talking ...1950 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a heated argument, a quarrel, a disagreement ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEWING-OUT
n. a sharp scolding, a reprimand ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEWINGS
n. food ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEWING WAX
n. chewing gum ...1940 Amer. dial.
CHEWINS
n. food ...1907 Amer. dial.
CHEW IT FINE
vb. to explain fully or simply; to consider thoroughly ...1936 Amer. dial.
CHEW IT OVER
vb. to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance ...20C Aust.
CHEW OFF
vb. to dress down; to reprimand ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHEW ON
vb. to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW ON ALL ONE'S TEETH
vb. to eat hurriedly ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE A NEW ASSHOLE
vb. to injure or rebuke someone ...1986 Amer. sl.
CHEW ONE'S ASS
vb. to put pressure on somebody ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S ASS OUT
vb. to bawl out, to scold, to reprimand; to put pressure on somebody ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S BALLOCKS OFF
vb. to rebuke or reprimand severely ...20C Services' sl., esp. army
CHEW ONE'S BITS
vb. to be eager, anxious, or impatient; to be annoyed, upset, or angry ...1939 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S CABBAGE TWICE
vb. to repeat oneself ...L19 US sl.
CHEW ONE'S EAR
vb. to borrow money from one ...20C Aust. sl.
CHEW ONE'S GUMS
vb. to talk too much or too loud ...1969 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S OWN MEAT
vb. to attend to one's own business; to rely on oneself ...1902 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S OWN TOBACCO
vb. to rely on oneself ...1858 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S TOBACCO
vb. to make a statement; to deliver a homily or a rustically philosophical opinion ...20C Amer. arch.
CHEW ONE'S TOBACCO BUT ONCE
vb. to repeat what one has said ...1938 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S TOBACCO MORE THAN ONCE
vb. to repeat what one has said ...1893 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S TOBACCO TWICE
vb. 1. to repeat what one has said ...1906 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to be stingy ...1927 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to consider for a long time before acting ...1927 Amer. dial.
CHEW OUT
vb. to reprimand severely ...1937 US sl., orig. services'
CHEW OVER
vb. to discuss, to talk over ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEWRE
vb. to steal ...17C sl.
CHEWSDEE
n. Tuesday ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEW SOMEONE'S ASS
vb. to reprimand ...1946 US sl.
CHEW SOMEONE'S EAR OFF
vb. to deliver a long monologue; to talk tediously ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEW THE BALLS OFF
vb. to reprimand severely ...20C military sl.
CHEW THE BIT
vb. 1. to be eager, anxious, or impatient; to be annoyed, upset, or angry ...1939 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to argue; to talk too much or too loud ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHEW THE CARPET
vb. to perform cunnilingus ...1985 Amer. sl.
CHEW THE CUD
vb. 1. to chew tobacco ...c1845
vb. 2. to be very thoughtful; to meditate; to reflect ...c1860 colloq.
vb. 3. to argue, to carry on a long-winded conversation ...1944 Amer. dial.
CHEW THE FAT
vb. 1. to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance; to sulk, to be resentful ...c1880 military sl.
vb. 2. to talk; to gossip; to chat at length, esp. about trivial matters ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEW THE GREASE
vb. to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance ...c1880 military sl.
CHEW THE MOP
vb. to argue on and on ...20C military sl.
CHEW THE NAG
vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEW THE RAG
vb. 1. to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance; to argue endlessly or without hope of a definite agreement ...c1880 military sl.
vb. 2. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEW THINGS OVER
vb. to argue, to protest ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW-TOBACCO
n. licorice ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHEW UP
vb. 1. to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold ...1884 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to savage; to mangle the body of ...20C sl.
CHEW WET
vb. to chew succulent vegetables, or other food, with the mouth open so that a clacking sound escapes ...1916 Amer. dial.
CHEW WITH
vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEW WORDS WITH
vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEWY
n. chewing gum ...1924 Aust. sl.
n. one who prepares opium for smoking ...20C Amer. drugs sl.
CHELDE
vb. †* to become cold ...a1300
CHEMICAL BLONDE
n. artificially blonde hair ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEMICAL HEAD
n. a hairstyle in which curly hair is straightened and smoothed down or lightly waved ...1974 Amer. dial.
CHEMMY LIZARD
n. a louse ...1958 Amer. dial.
CHENUK
n. a Canadian ...1892 Amer. dial.
CHEQUER INN IN NEWGATE STREET
n. Newgate prison ...L18 sl.
CHERCHED
adj. scrounged, obtained ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
CHERRY
adj. 1. virginal; new; in good condition; as good as new, said of merchandise, esp. used or secondhand merchandise ...20C Amer. sl.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. lack of experience or confidence ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 2. a virgin ...1935 sl.
n. 3. other than sexually, one who has not been initiated ...20C Amer. dial.
n. 4. something good or cool ...20C teen & high school sl.
n. 5. a hickey ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHERRY BOMB
n. a large, red, round, powerful firecracker ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHERRY BOY
n. a male virgin ...1974 US sl.
CHERRY COKE
adj. bisexual ...2001 UK sl.
CHERRY FARM
n. a prison, or the section of a prison reserved for first-time offenders ...1966 US sl.
CHERRY FINE
adj. excellent ...1966 US sl.
CHERRY GIRL
n. a virgin ...1982 US military in Vietnam
CHERRY (HOG)
n. 1960 UK sl. - a dog, esp. a greyhound (rhyming sl.)
CHERRY JUICE
n. 1991 US sl. - hydraulic fluid in a tank turret traversing system (Vietnam war usage)
CHERRY KICKS
n. 1971 US sl. - the first drug injection enjoyed by someone just released from prison
CHERRY-MERRY
adj. 1775 sl. - cheerful, merry, especially from conviviality; slightly inebriated
n. M19 Anglo-Indian sl. - a present of money
CHERRY-MERRY-BAMBOO
n. Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl. - a beating
CHERRY ORCHARD
n. 1966 US sl. - a woman's college
CHERRY PATCH
n. 1982 US sl. - a poker game being played by a group of poor players, ripe for the taking by a good professional
CHERRY PICKER
n. 1. 1929 US sl. - an ignorant rustic; a fool
n. 2. 1945 US sl. - on the railroad: a switchman
n. 3. 1945 Amer. dial. - in railroading: one who is always figuring on the best jobs and sidestepping undesirable ones
n. 4. 1954 US sl. - one who seduces virgins
n. 5. 1961 UK sl. - a boy or youth in a sexual relationship with an older man (Royal Navy usage)
n. 6. 1968 Amer. dial. - a large hooked nose
n. 7. 1971 US sl. - in trucking: an extremely high cabover tractor
n. 8. 1974 UK sl. - £1 (rhyming sl. for 'nicker')
n. 9. 2003 UK sl. - the penis
CHERRY PICKERS
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - men's sharp-pointed shoes
CHERRY PIE
n. 1. 1955 US sl. - extra money earned for something other than ordinary work (entertainment industry usage)
n. 2. 1981 US sl. - extra work for extra pay (circus & carnival usage)
CHERRY-POPPING
n. 1975 US sl. - the act of taking someone's virginity
CHERRY RED
n. 1998 UK sl. - the head (rhyming sl.)
CHERRY RIPE
n. 1. 1857 UK sl. - a pipe (rhyming sl.)
n. 2. 1960 UK sl. - nonsense (rhyming sl. for 'tripe')
CHERRY TREE TALE
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - an incredible story
CHERRYTOP
n. 1. 1966 US sl. - a police car or other official vehicle having a red revolving roof beacon
n. 2. 1966 Amer. dial. - ('Cherry Top') a policeman
CHERSHOM
n. 18C - a crown, a 5-shilling coin (tinkers' usage)
CHERUB
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - an attractive young woman
CHERUBIMICAL
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - drunk
CHESHIRE, THE
n. 1841 US sl. - the correct or best thing or person
CHESKEY; CHESKY
n. 1945 Amer. dial. - (derogatory) a nickname for a Czechoslovakian
CHESSEX GIRL
n. 2003 UK sl. - an upper-class young woman dressed with the down-market trappings of vulgar glamour
CHESSNER
n. 1624 obs. rare - a chess player
CHESSY
adj. 1883 colloq. - characteristic of good play at chess
CHEST
n. 1986 US sl. - a woman's breasts
CHEST AND BEDDING
n. B1786 sl. - a woman's breasts (nautical usage)
CHESTBONZ
n. 1999 UK sl. - the marijuana smoker who takes the greatest inhalation from a shared water-pipe
CHEST CLOTHES
n. 1970 Amer. dial. - a person's best clothes
CHESTER AND ESTHER
n. 1985 US sl. - in craps: a bet on any craps and eleven
CHESTERFIELD
n. 1. 1950 Amer. dial. - a dandy, a person who enjoys dressing up, or who spends too much on clothes
n. 2. 1950 Can. - a sofa or couch
n. 3. 1965 Amer. dial. - a man who is fond of being with women and tries to attract their attention
n. 4 1965 Amer. dial. - a very courteous or polite person
CHESTER (THE MOLESTER)
n. 1989 US sl. - a lecherous man
CHESTER TREE
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a chestnut tree
CHEST HARDWARE
n. - military medals (World War II US Armed Forces usage)
CHESTILY
adv. 1908 US - arrogantly, conceitedly
CHESTNUT
n. 1. 1670 UK - a chestnut horse
n. c1885 US colloq. - an old, often repeated joke, story, musical composition, etc.
CHESTNUT BURR
n. 1965 Amer. dial. - a man's very short haircut
CHESTNUTS
n. 1. sl. - bullets ...(World War I army usage)
n. 2. c1960 US sl. - the breasts, the 'nuts on the chest'
n. 3. 1971 US sl. - the testicles
CHESTNUT SORE
n. 1969 Amer. dial. - ringworm
CHESTNUT STABBER
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a person of Italian heritage
CHESTNUTTY
adj. 1884 arch. - old, stale
CHEST-PLASTER
n. 1883 sl. - a young actor (theatrical usage)
CHEST-POUNDER
n. 1930 Amer. dial. - a Roman Catholic
CHEST ROBE
n. 1968 Amer. dial. - a wardrobe
CHEST STOOGE
n. 1939 - a junior detailed to keep a Cadet Captain's sea-chest tidy for him (Royal Navy Cadets' usage)
CHESTY
adj. 1. L19 - of a patient: coughing (hospital nurses' usage)
adj. 2. 1899 US sl. - arrogant; conceited
adj. 3. 20C colloq. - of tuberculosis or pneumonia: weak in the chest
adj. 4. 1955 UK sl. - said of a woman who has generously proportioned breasts
adv. 1899 Amer. dial. - in an arrogant or self-important manner
CHETE
n. a thing ...Bk2002 sl.
CHEV
n. a Chevrolet motor car ...c1925 coll., orig. US
CHEVRARAI
n. a noisy celebration or mock serenade for newlyweds ...1843 Amer. dial.
CHEVVY
n. a Chevrolet motor car ...c1925 coll., orig. US
CHEW
n. 1. a quid of tobacco ...c1820 colloq.
n. 2. fellatio ...M20 Royal Navy sl.
n. 3. food ...20C S. Afr. schools' usage
n. 4. an overbearing, disliked person ...20C Amer. sl.
n. 5. an Irish person ...1929 Amer. dial.
n. 6. an argument, a quarrel, a disagreement ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to embarrass, to put someone down ...1908 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to study with great concentration for some time ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to talk; to converse; to gossip ...c1920 sl.
vb. 4. to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold ...1942 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to argue, to protest ...1965 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to undertake and carry through a job, etc. ...1967 Amer. dial.
vb. 7. to brown-nose, to curry favour, to toady ...1970 Amer. dial.
CHEWALLOP
n. a fall or a dive that makes a big splash or flopping noise ...20C Amer. sl.
int. intended to convey an imitation of the sound of a falling body ...Bk1891 Amer. sl.
CHEWALLOPER
n. a fall or a dive that makes a big splash or flopping noise ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEW A LONE DRINK
vb. to drink alone ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEW AT
vb. to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW-BUBBLE
n. bubble-gum ...c1970 Amer. dial.
CHEW DOWN
vb. to haggle or bargain to receive a lower price ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEWED
adj. angry, tired, defeated ...1942 Amer. sl.
CHEWED TO LOON SHIT
adj. ground up, hence, ruined ...c1930 Can. sl.
CHEWED UP
adj. 1. depressed ...20C Amer. sl.
adj. 2. embarrassed, confused, discomfited, surprised; defeated, severely scolded ...1843 Amer. dial.
CHEWEEKA
n. an insignificant, puny person ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEWERS
n. teeth; false teeth ...1942 Amer. sl.
CHEWEY
n. chewing gum ...c1944 Aust. juvenile sl.
CHEWFEST
n. an argument, a quarrel ...1967 Amer. dial.
CHEW FIRE
vb. to be upset, angry, or annoyed ...1949 Amer. dial.
CHEWGAH BAG
n. the wild bee's store of honey ...Bk1892 Aust. aboriginal usage
CHEWIE
n. chewing gum ...1924 Aust. sl.
CHEWING
n. 1. chewing tobacco; a chew of tobacco ...1906 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a sharp scolding ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEWING GUM
n. double talk; cant; utterance garbled as if the speaker were chewing gum; information that is incomplete or mixed up ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEWING HER OAKUM
adj. of a wooden ship: beginning to leak, the caulking being bad ...M19 nautical sl.
CHEWING MATCH
n. 1. a meeting where there is a great deal of talking ...1950 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a heated argument, a quarrel, a disagreement ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEWING-OUT
n. a sharp scolding, a reprimand ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEWINGS
n. food ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEWING WAX
n. chewing gum ...1940 Amer. dial.
CHEWINS
n. food ...1907 Amer. dial.
CHEW IT FINE
vb. to explain fully or simply; to consider thoroughly ...1936 Amer. dial.
CHEW IT OVER
vb. to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance ...20C Aust.
CHEW OFF
vb. to dress down; to reprimand ...World War II Amer. sl.
CHEW ON
vb. to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW ON ALL ONE'S TEETH
vb. to eat hurriedly ...1950 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE A NEW ASSHOLE
vb. to injure or rebuke someone ...1986 Amer. sl.
CHEW ONE'S ASS
vb. to put pressure on somebody ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S ASS OUT
vb. to bawl out, to scold, to reprimand; to put pressure on somebody ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S BALLOCKS OFF
vb. to rebuke or reprimand severely ...20C Services' sl., esp. army
CHEW ONE'S BITS
vb. to be eager, anxious, or impatient; to be annoyed, upset, or angry ...1939 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S CABBAGE TWICE
vb. to repeat oneself ...L19 US sl.
CHEW ONE'S EAR
vb. to borrow money from one ...20C Aust. sl.
CHEW ONE'S GUMS
vb. to talk too much or too loud ...1969 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S OWN MEAT
vb. to attend to one's own business; to rely on oneself ...1902 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S OWN TOBACCO
vb. to rely on oneself ...1858 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S TOBACCO
vb. to make a statement; to deliver a homily or a rustically philosophical opinion ...20C Amer. arch.
CHEW ONE'S TOBACCO BUT ONCE
vb. to repeat what one has said ...1938 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S TOBACCO MORE THAN ONCE
vb. to repeat what one has said ...1893 Amer. dial.
CHEW ONE'S TOBACCO TWICE
vb. 1. to repeat what one has said ...1906 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to be stingy ...1927 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to consider for a long time before acting ...1927 Amer. dial.
CHEW OUT
vb. to reprimand severely ...1937 US sl., orig. services'
CHEW OVER
vb. to discuss, to talk over ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEWRE
vb. to steal ...17C sl.
CHEWSDEE
n. Tuesday ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEW SOMEONE'S ASS
vb. to reprimand ...1946 US sl.
CHEW SOMEONE'S EAR OFF
vb. to deliver a long monologue; to talk tediously ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEW THE BALLS OFF
vb. to reprimand severely ...20C military sl.
CHEW THE BIT
vb. 1. to be eager, anxious, or impatient; to be annoyed, upset, or angry ...1939 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to argue; to talk too much or too loud ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHEW THE CARPET
vb. to perform cunnilingus ...1985 Amer. sl.
CHEW THE CUD
vb. 1. to chew tobacco ...c1845
vb. 2. to be very thoughtful; to meditate; to reflect ...c1860 colloq.
vb. 3. to argue, to carry on a long-winded conversation ...1944 Amer. dial.
CHEW THE FAT
vb. 1. to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance; to sulk, to be resentful ...c1880 military sl.
vb. 2. to talk; to gossip; to chat at length, esp. about trivial matters ...20C Amer. sl.
CHEW THE GREASE
vb. to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance ...c1880 military sl.
CHEW THE MOP
vb. to argue on and on ...20C military sl.
CHEW THE NAG
vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEW THE RAG
vb. 1. to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance; to argue endlessly or without hope of a definite agreement ...c1880 military sl.
vb. 2. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEW THINGS OVER
vb. to argue, to protest ...1965 Amer. dial.
CHEW-TOBACCO
n. licorice ...1968 Amer. dial.
CHEW UP
vb. 1. to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold ...1884 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to savage; to mangle the body of ...20C sl.
CHEW WET
vb. to chew succulent vegetables, or other food, with the mouth open so that a clacking sound escapes ...1916 Amer. dial.
CHEW WITH
vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEW WORDS WITH
vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
CHEWY
n. chewing gum ...1924 Aust. sl.