DICTIONARY
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BEN COVE
n. a good fellow; a friend ...17C sl.
BEN CULL
n. a good fellow; a friend ...19C sl.
BEND
adj. bold ...Bk1911 Sc.
adv. bravely ...1809 Sc.
n. 1. † a band, bond, or fetter ...c890
n. 2. † a ribbon, strap, band, used for ornament or as part of a dress; a sash, hat-band, bandage ...c1000
n. 3. † a moral or spiritual bond or restraint; the bands or bonds of matrimony ...a1250
n. 4. † confinement at childbirth ...1297
n. 5. †* a 'stripe' inflicted by a lash or rod ...c1400
n. 6. † an organized company of men; a band; a party, a faction; a gang; a company ...1475 obs. exc. Amer. dial.
n. 7. † a spring, a leap, a bound ...1513 Sc.
n. 8. † a bending of the body; a bow ...1529
n. 9. † turn of mind, inclination, bent ...1591
n. 10. †* inclination of the eye in any direction, glance ...1601
n. 11. a draught of liquor ...1727 Sc.
n. 12. a waistcoat ...M19 sl.
n. 13. a drunken spree ...1887 sl.
n. 14. a foolish, foppish fellow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 15. an appointment; a rendezvous ...20C Anglo-Irish
n. 16. an experience created by a hallucinogenic drug ...1960s sl.
n. 17. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 18. a prostitute ...1980s rap music sl.
vb. 1. † to put in bonds, to fetter ...1036
vb. 2. † to harness the horses to a cart or other vehicle; to yoke ...1513
vb. 3. † to aim a blow, weapon, etc. ...1530
vb. 4. † to spring, to leap, to bound ...c1530 Sc.
vb. 5. to drink hard or greedily ...1727 Sc.
vb. 6. to pervert; to corrupt; to put to a dishonest or corrupt use; to commit some form of fraudulent manoeuvre, esp. as in losing a race deliberately, bribing a policeman or a sporting competitor ...1864 sl.
vb. 7. to cock a gun ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEND A BEND
vb. to round a curve or corner at great speed ...World War II Amer. sl.
BEND-A-BOW
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1896 Amer. dial.
BENDACIOUS
adj. bendable ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEND A CORNER
vb. to round a curve or corner at great speed ...World War II Amer. sl.
BEND AN EAR
vb. to pay attention; to listen ...1935 Amer. sl.
int. listen! ...1970 Amer. sl.
BEND DOUGHNUT
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1969 Amer. dial.
BEND DOWN FOR
vb. to consent to buggery ...L19 sl.
BEND-DOWN PLAZA
n. a row of roadside peddlers, specializing in items that are hard to get in shops, because of import restrictions ...20C W. Indies & Jamaica
BENDED KNEES
n. a cheese ...20C rhyming sl.
BEND 'ER
vb. to round a curve or corner at great speed ...World War II Amer. sl.
BENDER
n. 1. a drinker ...1727 Sc.
n. 2. a bout of drinking; a spree; a riotous feast; often lasting several days and including random acts of excess, violence, etc. ...1827 US
n. 3. a rampage ...M19 US sl.
n. 4. a shilling ...M19 sl.
n. 5. a sixpence ...1836 sl.
n. 6. a big or good specimen of its kind; a 'whopper'; anything exceptional or outstanding ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 7. the leg ...1849 sl.
n. 8. the arm ...M19 sl.
n. 9. the elbow ...M19 sl.
n. 10. the knee ...M19 sl.
n. 11. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1894 Amer. dial.
n. 12. a silly fellow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 13. a male homosexual ...1930s sl.
n. 14. a drug party ...1960s drugs sl.
int. nonsense! humbug! rubbish!...19C sl.
BENDER AND ARRS
n. a bow and arrows ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENDER MENDER
n. a hangover cure, esp. a stiff drink ...1988 Sc. sl.
BENDERS
n. delirium tremens ...1966 Amer. dial.
BENDIFIED
adj. bent ...1919 Amer. dial.
BENDING DRILL
n. an act of defecation in the open-air ...1945 UK military sl.
BENDING ICE
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1950 Amer. dial.
BENDING ROD
n. a divining rod; a short stick used to show where there's water ...1968 Amer. dial.
BENDIT
adj. ready to spring, crouching ...Bk1898 Sc.
BEND OF THE ARM
n. the elbow ...1891 Eng. dial.
BEND OF THE FILBERT
n. a bow of the head; a nod ...18C sl.
BEND ONE OVER
vb. to position someone for pederasty; to dominate or humiliate someone; usually said of a male ...E20 US criminals' sl.
BEND ONE'S BACK
vb. to work hard ...1920s Aust. sl.
BEND ONE'S ELBOW
vb. to have a drink ...20C sl.
BEND OVER
vb. to submit; to give in to someone ...1960s US sl.
int. you're bothering me! ...1960s sl.
BEND OVER BACKWARDS
vb. to make one's maximum effort, orig. with the implication of doing something disadvantageous or distasteful to oneself ...1925 sl., orig. US
BEND OVER, BROWN EYES
phr. an instruction to a patient about to undergo a rectal examination ...1989 US sl.
BENDS
n. the accoutrements of a horse ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENDS, THE
n. delirium tremens ...1966 Amer. dial.
BENDSOME
adj. * pliable, yielding, flexible ...1861
BEND SOMEONE'S EAR
vb. 1. to chatter on interminably and probably tediously; to talk at tedious length to someone; also, to have someone's attention ...1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to speak privately, to whisper ...1940s sl., orig. US
BEND THE BROWS
vb. to winkle the brow; to frown, to scowl ...1387
BEND THE CRAB
vb. to do a somersault ...1968 Amer. dial.
BEND THE ELBOW
vb. to drink alcohol ...1823 sl.
BEND THE HABIT
vb. to decrease one's narcotics intake in an attempt to withdraw from addiction ...L19 drugs sl.
BEND THE THROTTLE
vb. to fly above normal cruising speed ...Bk1944 service sl.
BENDUDELUMS
n. 1. large pieces of broken ice in salt water ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 2. ice that will bend when you step on it, but not break ...1969 Amer. dial.
BEND UP
vb. to encourage or enable another’s intoxication ...1999 UK sl.
BENDY
adj. 1. said of something that bends or yields easily; pliable, limber ...1965 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. extremely fashionable, smart, 'cool' ...1990s US teen sl.
n. 1. the devil ...19C
n. 2. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1965 Amer. dial.
BENDY-BOW
n. 1. a sudden short dip in a road ...1903 Amer. dial.
n. 2. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1950 Amer. dial.
BENDY DOUGHNUT
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1969 Amer. dial.
BENDY-GO
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1965 Amer. dial.
BENDY ICE
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1965 Amer. dial.
BENDY-LEATHER
n. ice in a half-thawed condition, yet elastic and capable of bearing a weight ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
BENE
adj. 1. good ...16C sl.
adj. 2. well-to-do ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. † prayer, petition, boon; prayer to God ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
BENEAN
prep. beneath ...1886 Eng. dial.
BENEAPED
adj. of a vessel: stranded, left aground by the neap tide ...1825 Eng. dial.
BENEATH
adj. dead and buried ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adv. beneath the skies; in the world, on the earth ...c1250 arch.
vb. to condescend, to lower oneself ...1895 Eng. dial.
BENEATH THE SALT
phr. at the lower part of the table; i.e. among the less honoured guests ...1602
BENE BOUSE; BENE BOWSE
n. drink; literally, good liquor ...M16 sl.
BENE-BOWSY
adj. tipsy...M16 sl.
BENECKING
adj. †* bowing the neck, cringing ...1705
BENE COVE
n. a friend; literally, a good fellow ...17C sl.
BENE CULL
n. a good fellow; a friend ...19C sl.
BENE DARKMANS!
int. good night ...M16 sl.
BENEDICENCE
n. * kindliness in speech ...1881
BENEDICITE!
int. 1. good gracious! ...c1374
int. 2. bless you! ...1377
BENEDICK
n. a married man, esp. a newly married man or a formerly confirmed bachelor who changes his mind ...E19 sl.
BENEDICT
adj. † good, blessed, benign, salutary ...1576
n. a newly married man; an apparently confirmed bachelor who marries ...1821
BENEDICTED
adj. † blessed ...1623
BENEDICTION
n. 1. kindly favour, grace ...1483
n. 2. grace before or after meals ...1671
BENEDICTOR
n. † a eulogist, one who commends or praises, a well-wisher ...a1633
BENEDIGHT
adj. blessed ...a1300 arch.
BENEEK
adj. 1. bad-tempered, insane ...1960s S. Afr.
adj. 2. contrary, impossible ...1960s S. Afr.
BENEFACT
n. † a good deed or benefit ...1656
vb. † to give in charity ...1594
BENEFACTION
n. 1. a doing good, kindly or generous action; an act of kindness ...a1662
n. 2. the bestowal of money for a charitable purpose ...1674
BENEFACTORATE
vb. to act the benefactor to ...1769 nonce word
BENEFACTORY
adj. conferring a benefit; beneficial, advantageous ...1744
BENEFACTRESS
n. a female benefactor ...1711
BENEFACTRICE
n. †* a female benefactor ...1711
BENEFACTRIX
n. †* a female benefactor ...1713
BENEFACTURE
n. † benefaction, kindness ...a1656
BENE-FAKER
n. a counterfeiter, initially of documents, later of money ...17C sl.
BENE FEAKER
n. a counterfeiter of bills ...17C sl.
BENE-FEAKER OF GYBES
n. a forger of passes and similar documents ...L17 sl.
BENEFETER
n. †* a benefactor ...c1449
BENEFETOUR
n. †* a benefactor ...c1449
BENEFIC
adj. kind ...1641
BENEFICAL
adj. † kind ...1647
BENEFICE
n. 1. † a good deed, kindness, favour ...1340
n. 2. † a gift; a gratuity ...c1380
n. 3. † favourable influence or operation; advantage, favour, protection, benefit ...1424
BENEFICENCE
n. 1. doing good; active kindness ...1531
n. 2. a benefaction, a beneficent gift, deed, or work ...1654
BENEFICENCY
n. † doing good; active kindness ...1576
BENEFICENT
adj. 1. doing good, kind ...1616
adj. 2. advantageous ...1677
BENEFICENTIAL
adj. concerned with what is most beneficial to mankind ...1869
BENEFICIAL
adj. † doing good, kind ...1526
BENEFICIALNESS
n. † doing good, kindness ...1528
BENEFICIE
n. †* benefit, beneficial influence, favour ...c1449
BENEFICIOUS
adj. † doing good, kind ...1535
BENEFIT
n. 1. a kind deed, a kindness; a favour, a gift ...1377 arch.
n. 2. † a thing well done; a good or noble deed ...1377
n. 3. wages paid in kind ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 4. any hardship or unpleasant feature of army life; used with obvious irony ...1968 US sl.
BENE-GYBE
n. a counterfeiter ...17C sl.
BE NEITHER SUGAR NOR SALT
vb. to not be delicate or easily made ill ...1880 Sc. & Eng. dial.
phr. not likely to be injured by a wetting; not afraid of wet weather ...1855
BENE-MERENT
adj. †* well-deserving ...1656
BENE MORT
n. a pretty woman ...M16 sl.
BEN-END
n. 1. the best room in a house; hence, the best part of anything ...1892 Sc.
n. 2. the best part of anything ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENE PECK
n. good food ...M16 sl.
BENEPLACIT
adj. †* pleased, satisfied ...1678
n. †* good pleasure, gracious purpose ...1643
BENEPLACITURE
n. †* good pleasure, gracious purpose ...1662
BENEPLACITY
n. †* good pleasure, gracious purpose ...1643
BENESHIP
n. something that is very good ...M16 sl.
BENEUROUS
adj. † happy, blessed ...1483
BENEURTE
n. † happiness, blessedness ...1480
BENEVOLER
n. †* a well-wisher, a kind person ...1486
BENEVOLIST
n. a professor of benevolence ...1825
BENEVOLOUS
adj. † well-wishing, kind, friendly, benevolent ...1470
BENEW
adv. beneath ...1768 Sc.
BE NEW OFF THE IRONS
vb. to have just finished one's course of study ...Bk1902 Sc.
BENEWRED
adj. † happy, blessed ...1483
BENEWRELY
adv. † happily ...1483
BENFEAKER
n. a counterfeiter of bills ...17C sl.
BEN-FEAKERS OF JYBES
n. counterfeiters of passports ...1612 criminals' sl.
BEN-FLAKE
n. a steak ...M19 rhyming sl.
BEN FRANKLIN
n. a $100 note ...1990 US sl.
BENGAL BLANKET
n. the sun; a blue sky ...19C Anglo-Indian
BENGAL LANCER
n. an opportunity, esp. one who takes risks in pursuit of criminal gain ...2005 Sc. rhyming sl. for ‘chancer’
BENGAL LANCERS
n. razor gangs ...1930s Aust. sl.
BENGE
vb. 1. to drink to excess ...1825 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to lounge lazily ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENGY
adj. cloudy, overcast ...1851 Eng. dial.
BEN-HOUSE
n. the inner or principal room ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENIES
n. benefits, specifically those of the GI Bill that puts US service veterans through college for free ...1940s US college sl.
BENIGHT
adv. † by night ...1642
vb. 1. to be overtaken by the darkness of night (before reaching a place of shelter) ...1560
vb. 2. to blind, to dazzle; to deprive of vision ...1621
vb. 3. to involve in darkness, to darken, to cloud ...a1631
BENIGHTED
adj. 1. † overtaken by the darkness of the night; affected by the night ...1575 obs. exc. Amer. dial.
adj. 2. involved in intellectual or moral darkness ...1634
BENIGHTEN
vb. * to deprive of enlightenment ...1844
BENIGHTER
n. one who keeps others in darkness ...1818
BENIGHTMENT
n. physical, intellectual, or moral darkness ...1651
BENIGN
adj. 1. of a kind disposition, gracious, kindly ...c1320
adj. 2. † gentle, meek, humble ...1377
adj. 3. of the weather: mild, genial ...c1386
adj. 4. † of food: easily digested ...1651
BENIGNANCY
n. kindness ...1876
BENIGNANT
adj. 1. cherishing or exhibiting kindly feeling towards inferiors or dependants; gracious, kind, benevolent ...a1782
adj. 2. of things: favourable, beneficial ...1790
BENIGNATE
adj. †* of a kindly disposition, gracious, kindly ...1533
BENIGNED
adj. †* of a kindly disposition, gracious, kindly ...1470
BENIGNITY
n. 1. kindly feeling and is manifestation; kindness of disposition, or of manner ...c1374
n. 2. a kindly or generous deed; a kindness, a favour bestowed ...c1534
BENIGNLY
adv. 1. kindly, graciously ...c1380
adv. 2. † meekly, gently, humbly ...c1386
adv. 3. of things: genially, favourably, auspiciously ...a1687
BENIM
vb. 1. † to rob, to deprive, to bereave ...c890
vb. 2. † to take away ...a1000
vb. 3. † to rob, to spoil, to ravish ...c1250.
BENIMMED
adj. taken hastily upon the sly ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENIMMING
n. † the taking away ...a1400
BEN-INNO
adv. within or beyond ...1790 Sc.
BENISON
n. 1. blessing, beatitude; that blessing which God gives; a giving of blessedness ...a1300
n. 2. † grace before a meal ...a1300
n. 3. † disposition to bless; graciousness, grace, kindness ...c1450
BENJAMIN
n. a coat ...E19 sl.
BENJEL
n. a heap, a considerable quantity ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENJI
n. a $100 note ...1985 US sl.
BENJIE
n. 1. a coat ...19C sl.
n. 2. a $100 note ...1985 US sl.
BENJO
n. a toilet ...1988 Aust. sl.
BENJORAM
n. a liberal supply; a large plateful of food ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENJY
n. 1. a coat ...E19 sl.
n. 2. a straw hat; generally one with a very broad brim ...1883 Eng. dial.
BENK
n. a bench of any kind, esp. one made of stone ...c1200 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
BENKLE
n. a dimple ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to dent, to dimple ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENKLED
adj. of a tin can: dented ...1891 Sc.
BENLINS
adv. towards the interior of a house ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENMOST
adj. innermost ...1820 Sc.
BENNER
adj. inner ...1785 Sc.
BENNERMOST
adj. innermost ...1790 Sc.
BENNETT BUGGY
n. a car converted to a four-wheel, horse-drawn carriage by removal of the engine, drive train and windshield (in depression times); later, any broken-down car ...1987 Can. sl.
BEN NEVIS
n. a long prison sentence ...2002 UK sl.
BENNIE
n. 1. an amphetamine; a Benzedrine™ tablet ...1949 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a state of intoxication from Benzedrine™ ...M20 US sl.
n. 3. a female prostitute’s customer who prefers to perform oral sex on the prostitute ...1964 US sl.
BENNIE GOD
n. the sun ...1965 US sl.
BENNISH
adj. foolish ...17C sl.
BENNY
n. 1. an overcoat ...1812 US sl.
n. 2. a straw hat ...1922 sl., orig. nautical
n. 3. a person, a fellow ...1920s US sl.
n. 4. a break in formation during which a soldier can rest or smoke ...Bk1944 service sl.
n. 5. a sloppy soldier ...Bk1944 service sl.
n. 6. an amphetamine; a Benzedrine™ tablet ...1949 sl., orig. US
n. 7. a state of intoxication from Benzedrine™ ...M20 US sl.
n. 8. a Jew ...20C US sl.
BENNY-HEAD
n. a Benzedrine user ...1940s drugs sl.
BE NOBODY'S NECK
vb. to be nobody's business, to be of no consequence ...1867 Eng. dial.
BE NO MORE
vb. to die ...20C euphemism & colloq.
BENORTH
adv. † to the north ...1087
prep. † north of ...1387 obs. exc. Sc.
BE NOT AS GREEN AS ONE IS CABBAGE-LOOKING
phr. be less than a fool than might be assumed ...colloq.
BENOTE
vb. 1. † to use, to make use of ...a1100
vb. 2. to make notes upon ...1767
BENOTHING
vb. †* to reduce to nothing; to annihilate ...1674
BENOTTE
vb. †* to crop or cut close ...1594
BEN-ROOM
n. the best room in a house ...1891 Sc.
BENSE
adv. violently ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 1. a violent movement; a blow, spring, strong push ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. vigour, energy ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to bounce ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 2. to walk or move violently ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENSEL
n. strong bent or determination; impetus of a body in motion ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. to drive, to know about; to bang, to beat ...1674 Eng. dial.
BENSELL
n. 1. a place exposed to the violence of the storm ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. a heavy blow; a violent or sudden movement; violence of storm, etc. ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. a severe rebuke. ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to beat; to bang ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENSHIP
n. something that is very good ...M16 sl.
BENSIE
vb. to strike vigorously ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENSIL
n. 1. a heavy blow; any sudden or violent motion; violence of storm, fire, etc. ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a place exposed to the violence of the storm ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. a severe rebuke ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 1. to thrash, to beat soundly; to bang; to drive away ...1691 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to surpass, to outdo ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENSILER
n. anything very large ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENSILING
adj. of persons: rough, awkward, overbearing ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENSILLING
adj. sharp, biting ...1894 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. a thrashing, a beating ...1863 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BENSIN
adj. vigorous, bouncing ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENSING
adj. 1. bouncing, vigorous ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 2. of a bow: full bent ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. the showing of great vigour in walking, working, etc. ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENSNICKEL
n. St. Nicholas, Santa Claus or St. Nicholas' servant whose duty it was to punish naughty children or reward good ones ...1948 Amer. dial.
BENSOME
adj. quarrelsome ...1809 Sc.
BENSY
vb. †* to sanctify, to hallow, to purify ...c1315
BENT
adj. 1. † levelled or aimed as a weapon; braced or wound up for action; crouched for a spring ...c1330
adj. 2. † determined, resolute, devoted, inclined ...1548
adj. 3. partially or thoroughly drunk ...1833 Amer. dial.
adj. 4. bleak ...1885 Eng. dial.
adj. 5. crooked, larcenous; dishonest, corrupt ...1914 sl., orig. US
adj. 6. stolen ...1930 sl., orig. US
adj. 7. (derogatory) homosexual ...1959 sl.
n. 1. † a piece bent into a curve; a bow ...1521
n. 2. † a curved part, a bend, a crook ...1572
n. 3. † that towards which an action, etc. is directed; aim, purpose, intention ...1579
n. 4. † impetus, concentrated energy ...1581
n. 5. † inclination, bowing, stooping, nodding ...1584
n. 6. the slope or hollow of a hill, a hillside ...1814 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BENT BROW
n. † an arched eyebrow ...c1380
BEN-THE-HOOSE
adv. in the parlour ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. the best or inner part of a house ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENTLY
adv. † determinedly, with set purpose ...1645
BENTO
n. a coffin, esp. a homemade or inexpensive one ...1949 Amer. dial.
BENT WRIST
n. a male homosexual ...1950s sl., orig. US
BENTY BOWS
n. ? bandy-legs ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENUMB
vb. to paralyze ...1789
BE NUTS OVER
vb. to be infatuated over ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BENWARD
adv. towards the interior of a house ...c1475 Sc.
BENZEL
n. a heap, a considerable quantity ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENZINE WAGON
n. an automobile; a truck ...World War II Amer. sl.
BEOD
n. † a table ...c1000
BE OFF
vb. to happen, esp. of a violent incident ...1960s sl.
BE OFF EGGS, ON POTATOES
vb. to wander abruptly from one subject to another ...Bk1900 Sc.
BE OFF OF ONE'S FEET WITH
vb. to be the victim of ...Bk1905 Sc.
BE OFF OF THE REEL
vb. to be married ...1899 Sc.
BE OFF WITH THE GUN
vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BE OFF YOUR EGGS
vb. to make a mistake, to be on the wrong tack ...1844 Sc.
BE ON ABOUT
vb. to grumble; to complain, especially loudly; to talk on a subject for far too long ...1863 UK
BE ON A HIDING TO NOTHING
vb. to be unlikely to succeed. or be unlikely to gain much advantage if one does ...1905
BE ON AT
vb. to nag; to constantly reprove ...1974 UK sl.
BE ONE BIG EAR
vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BE ONE OF THE KNIGHTS
vb. to have syphilis ...1940s homosexual sl.
BE ONE'S OWN CARVER
vb. † to take or choose for oneself at one's own discretion ...1579
BE ON IT
vb. to drink alcohol ...1938 Aust. sl.
BE ON ONE'S BACK-SEAM
vb. to be out of luck, penniless ...B1890 tailors' sl.
BE ON ONE'S BEANWATER
vb. to feel lively or animated; to be in high spirits ...1907 Amer. dial.
BE ON ONE'S METTLE
vb. to be in a bad temper ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE BALANCE
vb. to hesitate, to be undecided ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE BEEFMENT
vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
BE ON THE BIG EAR
vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BE ON THE DAM
vb. of a policeman: to be in trouble ...c1920 police usage
BE ON THE ERIE
vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BE ON THE FENCE
vb. to be neutral ...Bk1905 Amer. sl.
BE ON THE FLUTTER
vb. to be sexually adept ...c1875 sl.
BE ON THE LAM
vb. to be a fugitive from justice ...1928 US sl.
BE ON THE LONG EAR
vb. to listen intently; to eavesdrop ...1942 Amer. sl.
BE ON THE LOOK
vb. to be courting ...1952 Amer. dial.
BE ON THE MARLOCK
vb. to play tricks ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE MERRY-PIN
vb. to be excited or merry ...1790 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE POUNCE
vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
BE ON THE RACK
vb. to be at full stretch or strain ...1693
BE ON THE RANDY
vb. to spend time in drinking and riot; to live in an immoral manner ...1893 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE HEDGE
vb. to be thrown or fall from a coach ...c1800 sl.
BE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE HEDGE WHEN THE BRAINS WERE GIVEN AWAY
phr. to be brainless, or stupid, or at the least very dull ...c1810
BEOT
n. † a promise, a vow, a threat, a boast ...a1000
BEOTE
n. † to boast, to threaten ...a1000
BEOTEN
n. † to boast, to threaten ...a1000
BE OVER SHARP METTLE
vb. to be too hasty-tempered ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BE-OWE
vb. to own, to possess ...1886 Eng. dial.
BEPART
vb. † to divide, to share ...1531
BEPAT
vb. to pat frequently; to strike, to beat ...1676
BE PEDALLED
vb. to be dismissed from a job ...c1920 sl.
BEPEPS
vb. †* to beat a person, to 'pepper' ...1622
BEPESTER
vb. to pester greatly, to plague, to vex, to harass ...1600
BEPILL
vb. † to pillage completely ...1574
BEPISS
vb. to wet with urine ...1764
BEPLOTMELE
adv. † part by part, one portion after another, in due order or succession ...c1440
BEPRESS
vb. † to oppress ...1591
BEPUFF
vb. to puff or blow out; to swell; hence, to flatter, to praise greatly ...1843
BEPURFURATE
adj. purpled, rosy-tinged, rosy-coloured ...1584
BE PUT INTO ONE'S COOL CRAPE
vb. to die ...L18 sl.
BE PUT THROUGH ONE'S FACINGS
vb. to be reprimanded or to show off ...c1865 colloq., orig. military sl.
BE PUT TO BED WITH A SHOVEL
vb. to be buried ...1858 N. Ireland
BEPUZZLE
vb. * to confuse, to perplex, to bewilder ...1599
BEPUZZLEMENT
n. 1. the act of perplexing ...1806
n. 2. perplexity, bewilderment ...1885
BEQUARREL
vb. † to quarrel with; to find fault with, to abuse ...1624
BEQUASH
vb. †* to shake or fall in pieces, to be shattered ...1377
BEQUEATH
n. † a byword, proverb ...c1000
vb. † to say, to utter, to express in words ...c1000
BEQUEST
vb. † to give as a bequest, to bequeath ...1394
BEQUESTING
n. † bequeathing ...1572
BEQUIRTLE
vb. † to besprinkle ...1690
BERAFFLED
adj. perplexed, entangled ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BERAG
vb. to worry, to harass, to annoy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BE RAGGIES
vb. to be steady friends ...L19 Royal Navy usage
BERAIN
vb. † to rain upon ...a1225
BERAND
adj. † roaring, bellowing ...a1300
BERANTLED
adj. confused, mixed up ...1969 Amer. dial.
BERARD
n. †* a viper ...c1475
BERATTLE
vb. †* to fill with rattling noise or din; also, to rattle away at, to assail with din ...1553
BERAY
vb. 1. † to disfigure, to dirty, to defile, to befoul with dirt, filth, ordure ...1530 obs. or Eng. dial.
vb. 2. † to befoul, to stain, to disfigure; to asperse, to cover with abuse ...1576 obs. or arch.
BERAYER
n. † one who defiles or pollutes ...1699
BERCELET
n. † a hunting dog, a hound ...c1340
BERE
n. 1. † clamour, outcry, shouting, roaring; the noise of voices of men or animals ...c1205
n. 2. †* a wave, a billow ...1250
n. 3. a pillow-case ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. † to cry, to roar ...c1225
BEREAVEN
adj. deprived, taken away by force ...a1619 arch.
BERE-BAG
n. † a native or inhabitant of Scotland ...1352
BEREDE
vb. † to advise, to inform, to counsel; to plan ...a1225
BEREFT
adj. crazy ...1913 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. † to snatch away a possession; to remove or take away by violence ...c1320
vb. 2. †* to deprive ...1557
BEREND
vb. to rend or tear badly ...1582
BERG
n. 1. a town, village, hamlet ...1843 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a rock ...Bk1898 Sc.
BERGE
n. one who is impetuous in talk ...1925 Sc.
vb. to speak in a loud and angry manner; to scold, to rail, to taunt loudly ...1887 Sc.
BERGER
n. †* a curl of hair ...1690
BERGFALL
n. a falling of rock fragments or debris; an avalanche of stones ...1856
BERGH
n. † protection, shelter ...c1250
vb. † to give shelter; to protect, to preserve; to deliver, to save ...a1000
BERGHER
n. † a protector, deliverer, saviour ...a1300
BERGIER
n. †* a peasant, a rustic, a woodman ...1480
BERGY
adj. of the nature of an iceberg; abounding in icebergs ...1856
BERIDE
vb. 1. to ride around; to beset with horsemen ...a1000
vb. 2. † to ride by the side of ...1690
BE RIGHT CHEAP OF ONE'S PAIKS
vb. to deserve a beating richly (paiks = a deserved punishment) ...1836 Sc.
BERIME
vb. to compose rhymes about; to celebrate in rhyme; often, to lampoon ...1589
BERINE
vb. †* to touch; to fall upon, to fall ...a1300
BERISP
vb. † to censure, to reprove, to rebuke ...1481
BERK
n. a foolish person ...1936 sl., chiefly Brit.
vb. † to clot, to make matted ...a1550
BERKELEY (HUNT)
n. a foolish person ...1937 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'cunt'
BERLASKIN
n. a hurting, an annoyance ...1952 Amer. dial.
BERLIN
n. a doughnut with jelly inside ...1967 Amer. dial.
BERLINER
n. a doughnut with jelly inside ...1950 Amer. dial.
BERLING
n. † a little bear; a bear's cub ...1399
BERLIN KETTLE
n. a large kettle used to boil foods ...1968 Amer. dial.
BERLIN PFANNKUCHEN
n. a doughnut with jelly inside ...1967 Amer. dial.
BERMAN
n. 1. † a bearer, a carrier, a porter ...c1000
n. 2. †* a miner ...1677
BERMOTHER
n. † the womb or uterus ...1527
BERNARD
n. † the member of a gang of swindlers who acts as a decoy; a lurking scoundrel; a sharper ...1532
BERNE
n. † a warrior, a hero, a man of valour; in later use, a poetic word for 'man' ...937
BERNER
n. † an attendant in charge of a pack of hounds ...a1425
BE ROAD-MAKING
phr. the 'menstrual flux is on' ...Bk1893 sl.
BEROGUE
vb. † to call one a rogue; to abuse ...1673
BERREY
n. a rabbit warren; a group of rabbit holes ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to animals: to burrow, to dig a hole in the ground ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BERRIED
adj. † of a track or trail: beaten, trodden ...1382
BERRIES
n. 1. a woman's nipples, esp. if dark brown or dark red in colour ...1980s US Black sl.
n. 2. wine ...1980s US Black sl.
int. an expression of approval ...1920s US Black sl.
BERRIES, THE
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. something or someone thought to be very good or excellent ...1920 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the limit, the last straw ...1960 Amer. sl.
n. 3. wine ...1980s US Black sl.
BERRY
adj. good-looking ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
n. 1. † a mound, a hillock ...1205 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. † a rabbit's burrow; a company of rabbits ...1486
n. 3. † a gust or blast of wind ...1598
n. 4. a coffee bean ...1712
n. 5. the gooseberry ...1787 N. Ireland, Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 6. a good thing ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
n. 7. a dollar; usually used in the plural ...1916 US sl.
n. 8. a pound; usually used in the plural ...1934 Brit. sl.
vb. 1. † to beat, to thrash ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. † to beat a path, etc. ...1382
BERRY-BARN
n. the third finger ...1870 Sc.
BERRY-BROWN
n. † nut-brown ale ...1686 Eng. dial.
BERRY-GLAUMER
n. a person who can pick strawberries very rapidly ...1944 Amer. dial.
BERRY-MOUCHER
n. 1. a truant from school in blackberry season ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the blackberry ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BERRY PICKER
n. a rustic or countrified person ...1968 Amer. dial.
ֳBERRY-SLUFFS
n. the skins of gooseberries ...1891 Eng. dial.
BERSATRIX
n. † a rocker of children in a cradle ...17C
BERSERK
n. a wild Norse warrior of great strength and ferocious courage, who fought on the battlefield with a frenzied fury known as the 'berserker rage'; often a lawless bravo or freebooter ...1879
BERSERKER
n. a wild Norse warrior of great strength and ferocious courage, who fought on the battlefield with a frenzied fury known as the 'berserker rage'; often a lawless bravo or freebooter ...1822
BERTH
n. 1. a job; an appointment to a job ...1778 sl.
n. 2. a foothold, a grasp ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. † to place or lay a floor ...1736 Eng. dial.
BERUFFIANIZE
vb. to call or stigmatize as a ruffian ...1596
BERUMPUS
n. the buttocks ...1970 Amer. dial.
BERUN
vb. 1. † to run or flow about, or over the surface of ...a1000
vb. 2. † to run round about, to encompass ...c1205
BERVIE
n. a haddock split and smoke-dried ...Bk1911 Sc.
BERVIE-HADDOCK
n. a haddock split and smoke-dried ...Bk1911 Sc.
BERWE
n. † a grove, a shady place ...c890
BERYL
adj. clear pale green ...1501
n. 1. † a word of admiration for a woman ...c1440
n. 2. pale sea-green, the colour of beryl ...1834
BERYL-GLASS
n. † a mirror ...1540
BESACKED
adj. discharged from employment ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESAGEW
n. † a double-edged axe ...c1430
BESAGUE
n. † a double-edged axe ...c1430
BESAIL
vb. † to assail, to attack ...1460
BESAILE; BESAYLE
n. † a grandfather's father; a great-grandfather ...c1400
BESAY
vb. 1. † to defend ...c1000
vb. 2. † to declare, to speak about ...c1200
BESCRAMBLE
vb. †* to scratch, to tear ...1598
BESCROW AND BESCREW
vb. to curse ...1952 Amer. dial.
BESCUMMER
vb. 1. to abuse, to calumniate ...1825 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to besmear with dirt ...1825 Eng. dial.
BESEE
vb. 1. † to look about; to look in any direction; to see ...c1000
vb. 2. † to be attentive, to pay attention to ...c1200
vb. 3. † to care for, to protect ...a1225
BESEECH
n. †* beseeching, entreaty, petition ...1606
vb. 1. † to beg earnestly for, to entreat a thing ...c1175
vb. 2. † to seek after, to search for, to try to get ...c1200
vb. 3. † to seek to know ...c1250
BESEEING
n. † circumspection, consideration ...1340
BE SEEING YOU
phr. goodbye ...1934
BE SEEIN' YOU IN HALIFAX
phr. goodbye ...1965 Amer. dial.
BESEEK
vb. to beseech ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BESEEM
vb. 1. † to seem, to appear, to look ...a1225
vb. 2. to become, to befit ...1874 Eng. dial.
BESEEMING
n. † appearance, look ...1611
BESEEMLINESS
n. * fittingness, propriety ...1647
BESEEMLY
adj. * seemly, becoming, befitting ...1742
BESEKANDLIK
adj. † kind, gracious ...a1300
BESENCH
vb. † to cause to sink, to submerge, to plunge down, to overwhelm ...971
BESEND
vb. † to send to, to send a message to ...1297
BESEPS
conj. except, unless ...1890 Eng. dial.
prep. except, with the exception of ...1853 Eng. dial.
BESEPTS
conj. except, unless ...1890 Eng. dial.
prep. except, with the exception of ...1853 Eng. dial.
BESERVE
vb. † to serve diligently ...a1300
BESET
vb. 1. † to become, to suit, to look well on, to befit, to set off ...1567
vb. 2. to attack ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BE SET FORTH LIKE LAMB AND SALLIT
vb. to be gaily dressed ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
BESETMENT
n. a besetting weakness or sin ...1859 Eng. dial.
BESETTER
n. the buttocks ...1967 Amer. dial.
BESEW
vb. † to sew up ...a800
BESHAG
vb. † to make shaggy ...1868
BESHAME
vb. to shame; to be ashamed ...1889 Eng. dial.
BESHED
vb. 1. † to drench, moisten, wet with ...1382
vb. 2. † to shed blood ...1474
BESHEND
vb. †* to ruin ...a1300
BESHINING
n. † illumination, lighting up ...1398
BESHIT
vb. to deposit ordure on ...a1000
BE SHORT OF A SHEET
vb. to be slightly crazy or idiotic ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
BE SHOT IN THE NECK
vb. to be drunk ...1855 Amer. sl.
BE SHOT OF
vb. to dismiss ...1802
BESHREW
vb. 1. † to make wicked or evil; to deprave, to pervert, to corrupt ...c1325
vb. 2. † to invoke evil upon; to wish one all that is bad; to invoke a curse on; to curse, to blame greatly, as the cause of misfortune ...1377
vb. 3. † to treat evilly, to use ill, to abuse ...c1430
BESHUT
vb. 1. † to shut in, to enclose, to surround; to shut up, to confine, to imprison ...a1300
vb. 2. † to shut out, to exclude ...c1330
BE SHUT OF
vb. to dismiss, to get rid of ...1575
BESIBBING
adj. †* resembling; having a likeness to ...1602
BE SICK
vb. to have a baby ...1959 Amer. dial.
BESIDE
adv. † toward the sides, sidewise ...c1400
BESIDE-FORTH
adv. † moreover, further ...1377
BESIDES
adv. † close by, near ...c1205
BESIEGE
n. † besieging, siege ...1552
BESIEGINGLY
adv. * urgently, importunately ...1822
BESIGHT
n. †* consideration, determination, ordinance ...1258
BESIN
vb. † to stigmatize as sinful ...1622
BESINK
vb. 1. † to sink, to fall down through any substance ...c893
vb. 2. † to submerge ...c1200
BESIT
vb. 1. † to encamp about; to besiege ...a1100
vb. 2. † to sit upon; to lie heavy upon; to weigh upon ...1362
vb. 3. † to sit properly upon, as a dress; to fit, to suit, to become ...c1449
BESKYFTE
vb. †* to thrust off ...1470-85
BESLABBER
vb. to eat slovenly; to besmear in eating or drinking ...Bk1911 Sc.
BESLE
n. idle talk ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to talk much at random and ignorantly ...Bk1911 Sc.
BE SLIPPING
vb. to deteriorate in quality ...1914 sl.
BESLITTEN
adj. slit ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESLOBBER
vb. 1. to kiss like a drivelling child ...1828
vb. 2. to flatter ...1868
vb. 3. to eat in a slovenly manner; to render wet or dirty by spilling food on the clothes ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESLOW
vb. † to retard ...1645
BESLUBBER
vb. to wet and soil with a thick liquid; to bedaub, to bedabble, to besmear ...c1394
BESMARTEN
vb. to make smart or neat ...Bk1911 Sc.
BESMATTER
vb. to smear or daub with mud or dirt ...1715 Eng. dial.
BESMEAR
vb. to sully, to defile, to pollute ...1579
BESMIRCH
vb. 1. to sully, to dim the lustre of ...1602
vb. 2. to soil, to discolour, as with smoke, soot, or mud ...a1700
BESMIT
vb. † to stain; to infect, as with disease; to contaminate ...a1225
BESMORTH
vb. to besmear ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESMOTTER
vb. to smear or daub with mud or dirt; bespatter, to foul ...1715 Eng. dial.
BESMOTTERED
adj. †* splashed or spattered as with mud or dirt ...c1386
BESMUDGE
vb. to smear, to soil with mud or dirt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESMUT
vb. 1. to stain, to sully ...1610
vb. 2. to dirty, to begrime ...1656
BESMUTCH
vb. to besmirch; to soil ...1832
BESNANG
vb. to crush, to batter, to beat in ...Bk1911 Sc.
BESNARE
vb. † to take in a snare; to entrap ...1571
BESOB
vb. † to soak ...1609
BE SOFT ON SOMEONE
vb. to be amorously inclined toward a person, to have an affection for ...colloq.
BESOGNE
n. 1. † a raw recruit ...1615
n. 2. † a low, vulgar, worthless fellow ...1658
n. 3. business, affairs ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESOGNIER
n. 1. † a raw recruit ...1584
n. 2. † a low, vulgar, worthless fellow ...1588
BESOGNIO
n. 1. † a raw recruit/soldier ...1591
n. 2. † a term of contempt for a needy beggar; a base, worthless fellow, a low, vulgar person ...1603
BESOIGNE
n. † business, affair, duties, ado ...1474
BESOM
n. 1. † a bundle of rods or twigs used as an instrument of punishment; a birch ...c893
n. 2. a comet ...1566
n. 3. an implement for sweeping, usually made of a bunch of broom, heather, birch, or other twigs bound together round a handle; a broom ...c1000
n. 4. a term of reproach or contempt applied to a woman, esp. a woman of loose or slovenly habits ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 5. a simpleton ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a vicious cow ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 7. energy; zest ...1969 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. † to sweep with force or violence ...a1400
vb. 2. to sweep ...1791
BESOM-CLEAN
adj. clean only on the surface; clean by sweeping though not by washing ...Bk1898 Sc.
BESOMER
n. a person, of either sex, of loose and slovenly habits ...1891 Eng. dial.
BESOM-HEAD
n. a foolish, stupid person ...1864
BESOM-HEADED
adj. weak-minded, foolish, stupid ...1864
BESOM-MAKER
n. a maker of brooms ...1814 Eng. dial.
BESOM-RIDER
n. a witch, from the popular notion that they rode on broomsticks ...1664
BESOM-SCAUPED
adj. weak-minded, stupid ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESOM-SHAFT
n. a broomstick ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESOM-SHANK
n. a broomstick ...1805 Eng. dial.
BESOM-STAKE
n. a broomstick ...1895 Eng. dial.
BESOM-TAIL
n. a tail formed like a 'besom'; a bushy tail ...1678
BESOM-TAILED
adj. having a bushy tail ...1695
BESONIO
n. 1. † a raw recruit/soldier ...1591
n. 2. † a term of contempt for a needy beggar; a base, worthless fellow, a low, vulgar person ...1603
BESOOP
vb. †* ? to thrash, to lay about ...1589
BESOOTHMENT
n. * the act of soothing; its means or resulting state ...Bk1888
BESORE
vb. † to vex, to annoy, to molest, to cause mischief to ...17C
BESORT
n. † suitable company ...1604
vb. † to assort, to match, to agree with; to befit ...1605
BESOT
vb. 1. to affect with a foolish, blinding affection; to cause to dote on; to infatuate with ...1581
vb. 2. to make mentally or morally stupid or blind; to stupefy in mind ...1615
vb. 3. to have an intoxicating effect on; said of drugs ...1627
BESOTTED
adj. 1. infatuated ...1580
adj. 2. intellectually or morally stupefied or blinded ...1634
adj. 3. intoxicated or muddled by a narcotic ...1831
BESOUTH
prep. † on the south side of; to the south of ...c1410 obs. exc. Sc.
BESPALL
vb. † to bespatter with saliva or spittle ...1602
BESPANKLE
vb. to bespangle, to sprinkle or adorn with small glittering objects ...1621
BESPAR
vb. † to shut in; to lock up ...a1100
BESPARAGE
vb. † to disparage ...1592
BESPARKLE
vb. † to bespatter, to spot ...1485
BESPARKLING
adj. † sparkling, throwing out sparks ...1648
BESPATTER
vb. 1. to asperse with abuse, flame, flattery, praise, etc., to hold in contempt ...1644
vb. 2. to cover with abuse; to vilify or slander, to calumniate ...1653
BESPATTERMENT
n. abuse ...1870
BESPATTLE
vb. † to bespatter with anything dirty ...1546 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
BESPAWL
vb. † to bespatter with saliva or spittle ...1602
BESPEAK
vb. 1. † to call out, to exclaim, to complain that ...c893
vb. 2. † to speak against; to charge, to accuse; to oppose ...a1000
vb. 3. † to discuss, to advise upon, to determine upon ...c1175
vb. 4. † to speak up or out, to exclaim, orig. with some notion of objection or remonstrance; in later times, to raise one's voice, to speak ...c1314 obs. or arch.
vb. 5. † to promise ...c1320
BESPECKED
adj. spotted or specked over the surface ...1565
BESPECTACLED
adj. having spectacles on ...1742
BESPELT
adj. bewitched, mischievous ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESPERPLE
vb. † to bespatter ...1557
BESPETE
vb. † to spit upon, to cover or defile with spitting ...a1225
BESPIT
vb. to spit upon ...a1300 arch.
BESPITE
prep. * despite ...1842
BESPOKE
adj. 1. bewitched ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
adj. 2. engaged; usually to be married ...1931 Amer. dial.
BESPOKEN
adj. engaged; usually to be married ...1929 Amer. dial.
BESPOTTLE
vb. to bespatter, to cover with mud or dirt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESPOUSE
vb. † to espouse, to marry ...c1175
BESPOUT
vb. 1. to recite to, to plague with oratory ...1828
vb. 2. to utter, say, or recite with pompous elocution ...1857
BESPRAY
vb. †* to besprinkle, to bespatter ...1593
BESPRENG
vb. 1. † to sprinkle anything over; to besprinkle, to asperse ...c1000
vb. 2. † to sprinkle about ...c1529
BESPRENT
adj. 1. besprinkled ...c1368
adj. 2. scattered, strewed about ...1567
vb. †* to besprinkle ...1573
BESPRENTED
adj. sprinkled, splashed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESPRING
vb. † to besprinkle ...1387
BESPRINK
vb. †* to besprinkle ...1609
BESPRITZED
adj. sprinkled on, as by a garden hose ...1935 Amer. dial.
BESPURT
vb. 1. † to splash or spatter, to befoul ...1579
vb. 2. † to abuse; to sully with vice ...1603
BESPURTLE
vb. 1. † to asperse with reproach or abuse; to sully with vice ...1604
vb. 2. † to splash or splatter; to befoul ...1618
BESQUATTER
vb. † to bespatter with filth ...1611
BESQUIRT
vb. 1. † to befoul by squirting, to splash, to splatter ...1611
vb. 2. † to slander, to calumniate, to defame ...1682
BESS
n. 1. a short crowbar, used by housebreakers ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 2. a cow or calf ...1965 Amer. dial.
vb. to sew slackly; to baste ...Bk1898 Sc.
BESSEN
vb. to stoop, to bend down; to weigh down ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSIE
n. 1. a cow or calf ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a shotgun or rifle ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an automobile ...1967 Amer. dial.
BESS O' BEDLAM
n. a harmless vagrant or maniac formerly allowed to range the country; hence, any female of wild or disorderly appearance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSY
n. 1. a gun; often applied to one's favourite gun ...1832 sl., orig. US
n. 2. an ill-mannered, romping, or bad-tempered woman or girl; a light-headed girl; an idiot ...Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a man who meddles in woman's affairs ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSY-BAB(S)
adj. childish, foolish ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 1. a petted, spoiled child; a child who cries for little cause ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 2. one given to childish amusements or silly talk ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 3. a fantastically dressed female; a slovenly, but gaily-attired woman ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 4. a doll ...1891 Eng. dial.
BESSYBABISHNESS
n. the whimpering of a spoiled child ...1891 Eng. dial.
BESSY-CLOCKER
n. the black beetle ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSY-CODDLE
n. a man who meddles in woman's affairs ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSY-FRUGGAM
n. a female of slatternly appearance; a man dressed in woman's attire for mumming or 'guising' ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEST
n. a girlfriend or female lover ...1904 sl., orig. US
vb. 1. to outwit, to outdo, to get the better of ...1863 colloq.
vb. 2. to take advantage of, to overreach, to cheat ...1881 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to consider ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESTAND
vb. 1. † to stand by or near; to stand over; esp. to stand by the dead, to mourn for ...c1000
vb. 2. † to stand round in hostility; to beset, to press hard upon, to harass ...c1000
vb. 3. † to surround, to encompass, as a wall, water, etc. ...c1205
BE STANDING
vb. to stand up ...1906 Amer. dial.
BEST BIB AND TUCKER
n. someone's smartest clothes ...1747 sl.
BEST BOWER
n. in cards: the joker ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEST BUD
n. a close friend ...1967 Amer. dial.
BEST CARPENTERS MAKE THE FEWEST CHIPS, THE
phr. commenting that whores seldom have children ...1609 sl.
BEST-CONSULTED
adj. † most prudent or best-advised ...a1659
BESTEAD
adj. 1. † settled, constituted, arranged ...c1300
adj. 2. † placed, located, situated ...a1300
adj. 3. circumstanced, situated, generally in an evil sense; hence, destitute, forlorn; overcome, oppressed ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to help, to assist, to relieve ...1581
vb. 2. to be of service or use to; to avail ...1589
vb. 3. † to go instead of, to take the place of ...1596
BESTEAL
vb. † to move stealthily ...a725
BESTED
adj. 1. † settled, constituted, arranged ...c1300
adj. 2. † placed, located, situated ...a1300
BESTENTED
adj. †* distended ...1648
BESTER
n. 1. a cheater ...1851 Eng. sl.
n. 2. one who gets the better of others by fraudulent means; a sharper ...1862 sl.
BESTEST
adj. best of all ...1893 Amer. dial.
BEST-FASHION
adj. in good health ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEST FEATHERS
n. one's best clothes ...1965 Amer. sl.
BEST FOOT
n. the right foot ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEST GIRL
n. 1. a girlfriend or female lover ...1887 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a maid or matron of honour at a wedding ...1965 Amer. dial.
BEST-GOODEST
n. a favourite ...1948 Amer. dial.
BEST HALF
n. one's wife ...1965 Amer. sl.
BEST HAND
n. the right hand ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESTIAL
adj. 1. brutish, savage, cruel, rude, barbarous, uncivilized ...c1400
adj. 2. like a beast in obeying and gratifying the animal instincts and sensual desires; debased, depraved, lustful, obscene ...1447
n. the livestock on a farm ...1818 Sc.
BESTIALITY
n. 1. want of intelligence; irrationality, stupidity, brutality ...c1374
n. 2. indulgence in the instincts of a beast; brutal lust; a disgusting vice, a beastly practice ...a1656
n. 3. filthy language, obscenity ...1879
BESTIALIZE
vb. to brutalize, to debase in character ...1684
BESTIATE
vb. †* to brutalize ...1628
BESTILL
vb. to make quiet, to still, to hush ...1770
BESTIOUS
adj. †* beast-like, monstrous ...1470
BESTIR ONE'S STUMPS
vb. † to move one's limbs actively, to exert oneself ...1549
BEST LADY
n. a maid or matron of honour at a wedding ...1965 Amer. dial.
BEST-LIKE
adj. best-looking, most comely ...1889 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BEST LOOKER
n. a very good-looking person ...1911 US
BEST MAID
n. a bridesmaid ...1864 Sc. & Amer. dial.
BESTMOST
n. one's best, utmost ...1887 Amer. dial.
BEST OF BUDS
n. a close friend ...1967 Amer. dial.
BE STONKERED
vb. 1. to be put out of action ...1914 military sl.
vb. 2. to be outwitted ...c1918 Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to be dead drunk ...1940s Aust. sl.
vb. 4. to be in a fix or dilemma ...World War II Aust. & NZ services' sl.
BESTOURN
vb. † to turn upside down, to overthrow ...1483
BESTOW
vb. 1. to place, to locate; to put in a position or situation ...c1374 arch.
vb. 2. † to settle or give in marriage ...c1386
vb. 3. to stow away; to place or deposit anywhere for storage, to store up ...1393 arch.
vb. 4. to lodge, to quarter; to put up; to provide with a resting place or sleeping place ...1577 arch.
vb. 5. to put a woman to bed in childbirth ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESTOW THE ORDER OF THE SACK
vb. to dismiss from employment ...c1860 sl.
BEST PARLOUR
n. the old-fashioned front parlour of a house ...1950 Amer. dial.
BESTRACT
adj. †* distracted ...1581
BESTRAUGHT
adj. 1. † distracted, distraught ...a1547
adj. 2. † distracted, bereft of wits ...1580
BESTRAUGHTED
adj. †* distracted ...a1650
BESTRAUGHTING
n. † distracting, distraction of the wits ...1585
BEST RESPECTS
n. intimate friends ...Bk1898 Sc.
BESTRIDE
vb. 1. to ride, to mount a horse, etc. ...c1000
vb. 2. † to stand astride ...1526
vb. 3. to stand over a fallen man in order to defend him; to defend, to protect, to support ...1580
vb. 4. to stand over a place with the legs astride; to straddle over, to bestraddle ...1601
BESTRIKE
vb. †* to overspread, to do over, to anoint, to smear, to daub, to rub over with ...1527
BESTRIP
vb. † to strip clean; to deprive of or take away entirely ...1065
BEST ROOM
n. the old-fashioned front parlour of a house ...1907 Amer. dial.
BE STRUCK WITH A DART
vb. to be struck by the fairies ...1881 Ireland & Eng. dial.
BESTRUT
adj. † swollen ...1603
vb. to strut or walk pompously over ...1594
BESTRUTTED
adj. † swollen ...1648
BESTS
n. the best people ...c1050
BE STUCK IN A DAR
vb. † to be astonished or confounded ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
BESTURTED
adj. startled, alarmed ...Bk1898 Sc.
BEST WAY
adj. better ...1892 Eng. dial.
BEST WAYS
adj. better ...1892 Eng. dial.
BEST WOMAN
n. a maid or matron of honour at a wedding ...1965 Amer. dial.
BESULLY
vb. to sully or soil badly ...a1635
BESWADDLE
vb. 1. †* to beat, to thrash, to 'swaddle' ...1598
vb. 2. †* to envelop in swaddling-clothes ...1755
BESWAK
vb. † to dash, to strike ...c1505 Sc.
BESWAPE
vb. †* to envelop, to entangle ...c980
BESWEAT
adj. † covered with sweat ...c1205
BESWEIK
vb. to cheat, to deceive ...Bk1898 Sc.
BESWIKE
vb. † to betray, to cheat, to deceive ...971
BESWIKER
n. † a deceiver ...1340
BESWIKING
n. † cheating, deception ...1340
BESWING
vb. † to swing about; to hang ...1571
BESWINGE
vb. † to beat soundly ...1568
BESWINK
vb. 1. †* to chastise ...c1175 (probably for beswinge)
vb. 2. † to labour for, to work for ...1377
BESWINKFUL
adj. †* toilsome ...a1225
BET
adj. 1. beaten, exhausted ...1843 Ireland & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. beaten, bruised ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adv. † better ...c888
n. a letter of the alphabet ...1969 Amer. dial.
BET, THE
n. the advantage ...c1340
BETAINT
vb. † to tinge ...1594
BETAKE
vb. 1. † to hand over, to deliver, to give up, to grant, to place at a person's disposal ...c1205 exc. Sc.
vb. 2. † to hand over to the care of; to entrust, to commit, to give in charge to ...1297
vb. 3. † to allot, to assign ...c1300
vb. 4. † to give in marriage ...1382
vb. 5. † to bid adieu, to say goodbye ...1642
vb. 6. to overtake, to capture, to recover ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to resort, to have recourse to ...Bk1898 Sc.
BE TAKEN AWAY
vb. to die ...1898 Eng. dial.
BE TAKEN BAD
adj. discomfited ...1900s sl.
vb. to have fallen ill ...M19 sl.
BE TAKEN SHORT
vb. to have an urgent need to urinate or defecate ...1890 sl.
BETAKE ONESELF TO ONE'S HEELS
vb. to retreat in flight, to run away ...1598
BETALL
vb. † to pay ...1630
BETANGLEMENT
n. tangled condition ...1881
BE TARRED WITH THE SAME STICK
vb. to share undesirable qualities ...1817 Sc.
BETATTERED
adj. all in tatters, ragged ...1618
BETAWDER
vb. † to bedizen with tawdry finery, to adorn gaudily ...a1689
BETEACH
vb. 1. † to show, to point out ...c1000
vb. 2. † to hand over as a trust; to entrust, to commit, to give in charge to ...c1000
vb. 3. † to hand over, to deliver, to give up, to yield ...a1000
vb. 4. † to teach, to instruct ...a1300
vb. 5. † to allot, to assign ...a1300
vb. 6. † to bid adieu or goodbye ....c1314
BETEACH ONE GOOD DAY
vb. † to wish or bid one good day ...c1400
BETEAR
vb. † to suffuse with tears ...1580
BETCHELL
vb. to beat ...1857 Sc.
BETCHELLAN
n. a beating ...Bk1898 Sc.
BETCHELLIN'
n. a beating, a drubbing ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETEE
vb. 1. † to draw over as a covering; to cover, to veil ...c893
vb. 2. † to employ, to spend, to bestow time, pains, etc. ...c1175
vb. 3. † to pull or tug at ...c1205
vb. 4. † to bring about, to manage, to arrange ...c1205
BETEEM
vb. 1. † to think fit or proper; to vouchsafe, to grant, to consent ...1565
vb. 2. † to vouchsafe, to accord, to grant, to concede ...1590
vb. 3. †* to allow or permit to do something ...1602
vb. 4. †* to pour all about ...1618
vb. 5. † to think a person worthy, to admit the worth of ...1627
vb. 6. to bestow, to indulge with ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. * to give birth to ...1855
vb. 8. to demean, to lower ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETEEMING
n. * copious outpouring, profusion ...1871
BETELING BLOCK
n. a block of wood on which to beat clothes while washing ...1966 Amer. dial.
BETELL
vb. 1. † to speak for, to answer for, to justify ...1048
vb. 2. † to lay claim to; to win, to rescue ...c1205
vb. 3. † to speak of, to declare, to narrate ...c1205
vb. 4. † to calumniate, to deride, to deceive ...a1225
BETHANK
n. thanks, indebtedness, acknowledgement ...1826 Sc.
vb. †* to thank ...1593
BE THE DAD OF ALL RING-TAILS
vb. to excel in mischief, to be the ringleader ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
BETHEL
n. 1. a place of worship for seamen ...1840
n. 2. any place of worship other than those of the established church; a nonconformist chapel ...1865
BETHERAL
n. an inferior church officer in Scotland, often combining those of clerk, beadle, sexton, gravedigger, bellringer ...1815 Sc.
BETHERELL
n. a bedridden person; a helpless cripple ...1790 Ireland
BETHERSHIN!
int. an expletive, it may be so ...1888 Ireland
BE THE WORSE FOR WEAR
vb. to be tipsy ...20C colloq.
BETHINK
vb. 1. † to think of or about; to bear in mind; to call to mind, to recollect ...a1000 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. † to think of, to imagine, to conceive ...c1175
vb. 3. † to think over a thing with a view to decision or action; to consider ...c1220
vb. 4. † to devise, to contrive, to plan, to arrange ...a1225
vb. 5. to consider, to reflect, to meditate, to think ...c1300 arch.
vb. 6. † to think upon or remember a person ...c1320
vb. 7. † to regret, to repent, to grudge ...1682
vb. 8. to begrudge; to abstain from ...1842 Eng. dial.
vb. 9. to remind ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETHINKING
n. the act of thinking, considering, reflecting, or remembering ...1340
BETHOUGHT
adj. 1. † of a thing: intended, purposed, contrived ...c1200
adj. 2. † of a person: minded, disposed; chiefly in combination with well-, ill-, etc. ...c1205
BETHOUT
conj. unless ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
prep. without ...1800 Eng. dial.
BETHRALL
vb. †* to enthrall, to enslave ...1596
BE THRONG IN THE REED
vb. to be too much crowded ...1853-62 Ireland
BETHROUGH
prep. †* throughout ...c1425
BETHROW
vb. †* to twist about, to torture ...1393
BE THROWN BACK
vb. to suffer a relapse in illness ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BETHUMP
vb. to thump soundly ...1595
BETHWACK
vb. to pelt, to thrash, to cudgel soundly ...1555
BETIDE
n. †* befalling, event, fortune, chance ...1590
vb. 1. to happen, to befall ...c1250
vb. 2. †* to become or befit anyone ...1554
BETIDER
n. †* that which befalls; an accident ...1674
BETIDING
n. † happening, occurrence ...c1374
BETIE
vb. † to tie round, to bind fast ...1578
BETIMBER
vb. † to build ...a1000
BETIME
adv. 1. † at an early hour, early in the day ...c1250 exc. Eng. dial.
adv. 2. † in good time, early, seasonably ...a1300
vb. † to betide, to happen, to befall ...a1225
BETIME
adv. early ...1875 Eng. dial.
BETIMED
adj. exhausted by fatigue ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETIMELY
adj. †* early ...1594
BETIMES
adv. 1. at an early time, period, or season; early in the year, early in life ...c1314 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
adv. 2. in good time, in due time; while there is yet time, before it is too late ...c1380
adv. 3. in a short time, soon, speedily, anon, forthwith ...c1400
adv. 4. at an early hour, early in the morning ...1481
adv. 5. occasionally, now and then ...Bk1911 Sc. & Amer. dial.
BETINE
vb. †* to set fire to ...1659
BET-LICK
n. the conquering blow ...1895 Sc.
BETOIL
vb. † to worry or exercise with toil ...1622
BETOKEN
vb. 1. † to signify, to mean; to denote, to express in words ...c1175
vb. 2. † to be a type or emblem of; to typify, to symbolize ...c1175
BET ONE'S BLUE BAR
vb. to be certain of something ...1970 Amer. dial.
BET ONE'S SHIRT ON
vb. to bet all one's money on, esp. a horse in a race ...1892
BETONGUE
vb. to assail with the tongue; to abuse ...1639
BE TOO BIG FOR ONE'S BRITCHES
vb. to assume more than one's proper authority; to feel important, independent, or disturbingly confident ...1835 Amer. dial.
BE TOOK
vb. 1. to be arrested ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to die ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BE TOOK BAD
adj. discomfited ...1900s sl.
vb. to have fallen ill ...M19 sl.
BE TOO SLOW TO CATCH A COLD
vb. to be extremely slow ...1966 Amer. dial.
BE TOO SLOW TO CATCH THE ITCH
vb. to be extremely slow ...1952 Amer. dial.
BE TOO SLOW TO CATCH THE SEVEN-YEAR ITCH
vb. to be extremely slow ...1966 Amer. dial.
BETORN
adj. † torn; torn about the sides, tattered ...a1300
BE TO THE DOOR
vb. to be taken by surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BETOTLED
adj. confused, distressed, bewildered, stupid ...1790 Eng. dial.
BETOTTLED
adj. confused, distressed, bewildered, stupid ...1790 Eng. dial.
BETOUCH-US-TOO!
int. † alas! well-a-day! ...1725 Sc.
BET-PIYAN
n. a polecat or skunk ...1968 Amer. dial.
BETRADE
vb. † to betray ...c1375
BETRAISE
vb. 1. † to betray ...a1300
vb. 2. † to be a traitor to; to be treacherous; to deceive the trustful or innocent ...c1374
vb. 3. † to reveal, to disclose incidentally ...c1400
vb. 4. † to seize, entrap, ensnare the unsuspecting ...c1400
BETRAISH
vb. 1. † to betray ...a1300
vb. 2. † to be a traitor to; to be treacherous; to deceive the trustful or innocent ...c1374
vb. 3. † to reveal, to disclose incidentally ...c1400
vb. 4. † to seize, entrap, ensnare the unsuspecting ...c1400
BETRAISING
n. † betraying ...c1385
BETRAP
vb. 1. † to catch in a trap; to entrap, to ensnare, to circumvent, to enclose ...a1000
vb. 2. † to deck, to adorn ...1509
BETRAUT
vb. † to betray ...c1400 N. Eng. dial.
BETRAVAIL
vb. 1. † to work at; to compose a book, to be the author of, to write ...1387
vb. 2. † to do violence to, to violate, to rape ...1388
vb. 3. † to work for; to earn by labour ...1393
BETRAY
n. †* a treacherous giving up to an enemy; betrayal ...1600
vb. † to cheat, to disappoint ...1588
BETRAYMENT
n. * betrayal ...1548
BETRAYNTED
adj. †* over-excited, borne or carried away ...1583
BETRENCH
vb. †* to cut up, to carve, to slash ...1656
BETREND
vb. † to wind or draw round; to encompass ...c1374
BETROTHED
adj. † plighted, pledged ...1651
BETROW
vb. † to trust ...1556
BETRUMP
vb. †* to deceive, to cheat; to elude, to slip from ...1513
BETRUMPET
vb. * to trumpet the praises of, to commend or praise loudly ...1828
BETRUST
n. † an entrusting, a trust ...1656
vb. 1. † to trust, to place confidence in a person ...c1440
vb. 2. † to entrust ...1619
BETRUSTED
adj. † trusted in, or confided in ...a1461
BETRUSTMENT
n. † an entrusting, a trust ...Bk1888
BETSEY
n. a gun; often applied to one's favourite gun ...1832 sl., orig. US
BETSY
n. 1. a gun; often applied to one's favourite gun ...1832 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a cow or calf ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an automobile ...1967 Amer. dial.
BETTAMY
adj. superior, better ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETTANT
adj. † in a hurry, hastening eagerly ...c1400
BETTER
adj. 1. of the hand or foot: the right ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. greater, more higher in price ...Bk1911 Sc.
adv. repeatedly; with renewed efforts ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. the best ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to improve in health ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTER A LATE THRIVE THAN NEVER DO WELL
phr. † applied to one who marries or otherwise prospers late in life ...1892 Eng. dial.
BETTER-CHEAP
adj. cheaper, at a less price ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTER END
n. the higher classes; a superior kind; the greater part, majority ...1848 Eng. dial.
BETTER FASHION
adj. recovering from illness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTER FRACTION
n. one's wife ...World War II Amer. sl.
BETTERGATES
adv. in a better way or manner ...1892 Sc.
BETTER HALF
n. a spouse ...1842 sl.
BETTER HAND, THE
n. † the upper hand, superiority ...1523
BETTER HAVE THE QUEEN FOR ONE'S AUNT THAN THE KING FOR ONE'S UNCLE
phr. used to express the relative value of male and female influence ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BETTER HOYLE
n. a parlour ...1879 Eng. dial.
BETTERING
n. amendment ...1863 Eng. dial.
BETTERINGS
n. superiors, those in a higher position ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTERISH
adj. somewhat better, of somewhat superior sort ...colloq.
BETTER-LIKE
adj. better-looking; looking better in health, etc. ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTERLINS
adv. better ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTERLY
adj. better; superior ...1882 Eng. dial.
BETTERMENT
n. improvement ...1885 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BETTERMER
adj. superior, better ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETTERMORE
adj. superior, better ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETTERMOST
adj. best, superior, above the average ...1744 colloq.
n. the advantage, the upper hand ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTERMY
adj. superior, better ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETTER PENNY
n. something in addition ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTER SIDE
n. what is more or older than ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTERSOME
adj. † better ...1843 Amer. dial.
BETTER SORT
n. the upper classes ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTER THAN A KICK IN THE HIND-END
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BETTER THAN A KICK IN THE PANTS
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE
adj. adequate ...1852
BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE WITH A BURNT STICK
adj. adequate ...1852
BETTER-TO-DO
adj. 1. above the well-to-do in social condition or worldly circumstances; more prosperous ...1898
adj. 2. well-off ...1970 Amer. dial.
BETTING TOOL
n. a racehorse ...Bk1942 Amer. turf sl.
BETTLE
n. a blow, a stroke ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTY
n. 1. a nickname for the kettle ...1879 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a short crowbar, used by housebreakers ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 3. a country lass ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a chamber pot ...1912 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a woman; a schoolteacher ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a young attractive woman ...1989 US sl.
vb. to idle; to do petty work ...1882 Eng. dial.
BETTY ABOUT
vb. to fuss about, like a man who busies himself with a woman's duties ...1851 colloq.
BETTY-CAT
n. a she-cat ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTYFUSS
n. a fussbudget ...1967 Amer. dial.
BETWADDLED
adj. infatuated; so in love as to be unable to use good judgement ...1927 Amer. dial.
BETWATTLE
vb. to bewilder ...1844 Eng. dial.
BETWATTLED
adj. 1. in a distressed and confused state of mind; confounded, bewildered, stupefied, surprised ...1790 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. hardly sober ...19C Eng. dial.
adj. 3. infatuated; so in love as to be unable to use good judgement ...1927 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
phr. without a satisfactory alternative; in difficulty; bewildered; perplexed; baffled ...Bk1942 Amer. colloq.
BETWEEN BUZZARD AND HAWK
adj. neither good nor bad, nondescript ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN DAYLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT
phr. during the night ...1969 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN GRASS AND HAY
phr. between summer and winter ...1968 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN-HANDS
adv. at intervals ...1801 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BETWEEN HAWK AND BUZZARD
phr. 1. in a difficult or uncomfortable position ...1856 Amer. dial.
phr. 2. at twilight, when it is too dark to tell a hawk from a buzzard ...1912 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN HAY AND GRASS
phr. 1. between boyhood and manhood; not fully mature ...1848 Amer. dial.
phr. 2. vague; indefinite; inconclusive; colourless ...1928 Amer. dial.
phr. 3. between seasons of plenty, hence, in a difficult or uncomfortable position ...1939 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN JOBS
n. a short cigar ...1967 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN-MAID
n. a maidservant who assists both the cook and the housemaid ...1890
BETWEENS
n. intermediate things or events ...1872
BETWEENST
adv. between ...1887 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN THE BARK AND THE WOOD
phr. a well-adjusted bargain where neither party has the advantage ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN THE BEETLE AND THE BLOCK
adj. in a precarious or dangerous position ...1589
BETWEEN THE FACE AND EYES
phr. where a blow or shocking news hits ...1975 US sl.
BETWEEN THE LIGHTS
n. twilight ...1862 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN THE TINING AND THE WINNING
phr. said of being in a critical position, which may result either in ruin or in success ...1825 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
BETWEEN THE TWO WORLDS
adj. almost unconscious ...1893 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN TOWN AND TOWN
phr. while going from one place to another ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN TWO MINDS
adj. in doubt or suspense; undecided ...1862 Ireland & Sc.
BETWEENWHILES
adv. in the interval, at intervals ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND JACK MUM
adv. secretly, in confidence ...20C Irish sl.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE BED-POST
adv. told in confidence ...1830 sl.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE GATE-POST
adv. secretly; in confidence ...1871 Eng. & Amer. dial.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE LAMP POST
adv. secretly; in confidence ...1941 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE BED-POST
phr. in all confidence or secrecy ...1830
ׇBETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE POST
adv. secretly; in confidence ...1796 Amer. dial.
BETWEESH
prep. between ...1768 Sc. & Ireland
BETWIT
vb. to upbraid, to taunt ...1678 Eng. dial.
BETWITCHELLED
adj. overcome with inquisitiveness ...19C Eng. dial.
BETWITTERED
adj. excited, frightened, overcome with pleasing excitement ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWITTING
n. upbraiding, reproach ...1869 Eng. dial.
BETWIX
prep. between ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETWIXEN
prep. between ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWIXT A BALK AND A BREAKDOWN
phr. of health; about average ...1884 Amer, dial.
BETWIXT AND BETWEEN
adj. mediocre ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
phr. a temporary insignificant task between more important jobs ...1968 Amer. dial.
BETWIXT AND BETWEENTIMES
adv. meanwhile ...1954 Amer. dial.
BETWIXT YOU AND ME AND THE GATE
phr. between ourselves ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEUCH
n. a person ...Bk1898 Sc.
BEUGH
n. a branch or bough of a tree ...1859 Eng. dial.
BE UH-UH
vb. to be friends with ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BE UNCO
vb. to feel oneself a stranger ...Bk1905 Sc.
BE UNDER FULL STEAM
vb. to go at full speed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BE UNDER THE DAISY-MORES
vb. to be under the ground, to be buried ...1893 Eng. dial.
BE UP CACK STREET
vb. to be in trouble ...20C Brit. sl.
BE UP HER LIKE A RAT UP A DRAINPIPE
phr. the assumption that a woman will be freely, easily and speedily sexually available to the speaker ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
BE UP HER LIKE A RAT UP A RHODODENDRON
phr. the assumption that a woman will be freely, easily and speedily sexually available to the speaker ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
BE UP IN THE RALS
vb. to be in a great passion ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BE UPON THEIR JACKS
vb. to have an advantage ...Bk1896 sl.
BE UPON VELVET
vb. to have an advantage ...1785
BE-U-TIFUL
adj. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEVAAR
vb. to protect, to guard ...Bk1898 Sc.
BE VAST AGAINST ANYONE
vb. to be very much opposed to anyone ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
BEVEL
adj. aslant, not straight ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 1. a strong push; a staggering blow ...1715 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a slope, a declivity ...1869 Eng. dial.
vb. to fit, to apply, to suit ...Bk1898 Sc.
BEVELLING
n. a beating ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVER
n. 1. light refreshment between meals; a snack ...E16 now chiefly colloq. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. any drink ...1851 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a shiver, a tremor; a state of trembling ...1854 Eng. dial.
n. 4. the quivering of the under-lip, which precedes crying ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to shake, to quiver, to tremble, esp. with cold or fear ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. of cold: to shrivel up, to pinch ..Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of the lips or chin; to quiver, to tremble ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVERAGE
n. a fine, either in money, drink, or kisses, demanded of anyone on the first wearing of new clothes; esp. used in the phrase "to pay beverage" ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BEVERING
adj. trembling, quivering, shaking ...1863 Eng. dial.
n. the quivering of an infant's under-jaw when yawning ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVERLEY CROP
n. close-cropped hair ...1890 Eng. dial.
BEVER-TIME
n. an interval allowed for refreshment, in the morning and afternoon ...1859 Eng. dial.
BEVERY
adj. shivery, tremulous ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVIE
n. 1. a drink; usually applied specifically to a drink of beer ...1889 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a jog, a push ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. a large fire ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1934 Brit. sl.
BEVIL
vb. to manage, to arrange ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEVIS
vb. to jump about; to stagger; to walk unsteadily ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVISH
n. unnecessary fuss or show; uncalled-for energy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to jump about; to stagger; to walk unsteadily ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVISING
adj. leaping, jumping ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVVER
vb. to quiver ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEVVIED
adj. drunk ...1960 sl.
BEVVY
n. a drink; usually applied specifically to a drink of beer ...1889 Brit. sl.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1934 Brit. sl.
BEVY
n. a drink, esp. of beer or other alcoholic liquor ...1889 sl.
vb. to drink, esp. beer or other alcoholic liquor ...1934 sl.
BEW
vb. to bend, to twist ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEWATTLED
adj. confused, distressed, bewildered, stupid ...1790 Eng. dial.
int. an exclamation of anger or vexation ...Bk1898 Eng. dial. 082
BEWAVE
vb. to lay wait for; to overcome by mean stratagem ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEWCASTLE
n. a term of reproach ...1883 Eng. dial.
BEWEEP
vb. to bewail ...1898 Eng. dial.
BEWER
n. a woman, esp. one seen as sexually appealing and/or of loose character ...E19 sl., orig. tramp
BEWEST
adv. to the west of ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEWRAY
vb. to defile with ordure, to dirty ...1678 Eng. dial.
BEWHAPPED
adj. † utterly confounded; bewildered, amazed, astonished ...c1320
BEWHATLED
adj. †* bewildered, out of one's wits ...1641
BEWHIVERED
adj. bewildered, confounded ...1790 Eng. dial.
BEWIDDIED
adj. bewildered; deranged ...1822 Sc.
BEWILDERED
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEWILL
vb. to cause to go astray ...Bk1911 Sc.
BE WILLING TO GIVE ONE'S EARS
vb. to be ready to make any sacrifice ...1883
BEWITCHED
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEWITCHER
n. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEWITCHTRESS
n. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEWITH
n. a temporary substitute, a makeshift ...1724 Sc.
BEWIVERED
adj. bewildered, confounded ...1790 Eng. dial.
BE WORN TO THE BACK-HALF
vb. to be nearly worn out ...1825 Sc.
BE WORTH A PLUM
vb. to be rich ...c1710 colloq.
BE WORTH ONE'S CORN
vb. to be worth one's wages, one's keep ...M19 colloq., orig. farmers'
BEWOTTLE
vb. to confuse or render light-headed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BE WRAPPED IN HIS MOTHER'S SMOCK
vb. to be born lucky ...18C
BEWRAYED
adj. seized with a foolish fit of talking ...1790 Eng. dial.
BEWREAK
vb. † to revenge ...1422-61
BE WRONG IN ONE'S GARRET
vb. to be foolish or wanting in intellect, or suffering from temporary delirium ...1869 sl.
BEY
n. a room of a cottage or house ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEYOND ONE'S DEPTH
phr. beyond the range of one's competence or understanding
BEYOND THE BEYOND
adj. unexpected, incredible, out of the way ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
n. a very out-of-the-way place ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
BEYONT
adv. beyond, yonder ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEYON'-THE-BEYONT
adj. quite incredible; quite out of the way ...Bk1911 Sc.
BE YOUR AGE!
int. a term of contempt based on condemning someone who the speaker considers is acting childishly ...1920s sl., orig. US
BEYSAND
adj. quite at a loss; benumbed; stupefied ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEYURN
vb. to raise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEYZLESS
adj. extreme ...Bk1911 Sc.
adv. extremely ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEZLE
vb. to talk ignorantly or at random ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEZOM-HEAD
n. a foolish, stupid person ...1889 Eng. dial.
BEZONIAN
n. 1. † a raw recruit ...1592
n. 2. † as a term of contempt: a needy beggar, a poor wretch; a base fellow, a mean, low person; a knave, a rascal, a scoundrel ...1592
BEZONTER ME!
int. an expletive denoting surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEZOOMS
n. breasts ...1928 sl., orig. US
BEZZLE
vb. 1. to waste, to squander; also, to embezzle ...1703 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to drink immoderately; occasionally, to be gluttonous ...1746 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to slope, to bevel ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEZZLED
adj. drunk, besotted with drink ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEZZLER
n. 1. a drunkard ...1886 Eng. dial.
n. 2. anything very large of its kind ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEZZLING
adj. gluttonous, intemperate ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
B.F.
n. 1. a foolish person, a 'bloody fool' ...1925 sl., orig. Brit. services' usage
n. 2. a boyfriend ...1920s US college sl.
n. 3. a pimp ...1930s sl.
n. 4. in a lesbian couple: the 'male' ...1970s US homosexual sl.
vb. 1. to subject to anal intercourse ...1960s US sl.
vb. 2. to treat unfairly; to cheat; to deceive ...1970s sl.
vb. 3. to injure ...1980s US sl.
B.F.A.
n. somewhere very far away (Butt Fucking Africa) ...1980s US college sl.
B.F.D.!
int. so what! I should care less! (Big Fucking Deal) ...1960s US sl.
B.F.E.
n. somewhere very far away (Butt Fucking Egypt) ...1980s US college sl.
B FLAT
n. a bug; a bedbug ...1853
B.G.
n. a Baby Gangster, one who is a member of a gang, but has yet to shoot or kill anyone ...1980s sl., orig. US Black & teen sl.
phr. before girls enlisted and complicated the army ...Bk1944 service sl.
B-GIRL
n. 1. a woman employed to encourage customers to buy drinks in a bar ...1936 US sl.
n. 2. a part-time prostitute, who frequents bars and uses them as a base for soliciting ...1930s sl., orig. US
n. 3. a homosexual who frequents bars and uses them as a base for soliciting ...1960s US homosexual sl.
n. 4. a Black female teenager, focused on rap music and the ghetto street lifestyle ...1980s US Black sl.
B-HEAD
n. a user of Benzedrine ...1950s drugs sl.
B'HOY
n. a rough or rowdy ...1846 US
BI
adj. bisexual ...1956 sl.
BIAS
adv. 1. † off the straight, awry ...E17
adv. 2. very ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. accustomed place or direction; also, usual procedure or habit ...1892 Eng. dial.
BIB
n. 1. a small drink; a sip; a small quantity of food ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the stomach ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to drink continuously, but in small quantities; to tipple ...1781 Eng. dial.
BIBACIOUS
adj. given to drinking ...L17
BIBACITY
n. addiction to drinking, tippling ...L16
BIB-ALL-NIGHT
n. a heavy drinker, a drunkard, a confirmed toper ...1612 colloq.
BIB AND TUCKER
n. smart, holiday clothes ...1890 Eng. dial.
BIBATION
n. tippling; a drinking bout ...M19
BIBBED
adj. dressed up, decked out ...1876 Eng. dial.
BIBBED UP
adj. dressed up, decked out ...1876 Eng. dial.
BIBBER
n. 1. a tippler ...M16
n. 2. a tremor, a state of trembling ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to tremble, to shake ...1790 Eng. dial.
BIBBERING
adj. quaking, trembling ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBBLE
n. 1. a pebble, stone, fossil ...1895 Eng. dial.
n. 2. nonsense ...19C Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. tipple, drink, beverage ...19C Eng. dial.
vb. 1. † to drink frequently, to tipple ...a1529 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to eat like a duck, gathering up food and water together ...1552
vb. 3. to shed tears; to cry and sob; to snivel ...19C Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIBBLE-BABBLE
n. idle talk, prating ...M16
vb. to indulge in idle talk ...1888
BIBBLER
n. a tippler ...M16
BIBBLES
n. 1. mucus from the nose ...19C Sc.
n. 2. nonsensical talk ...19C Irish
BIBBLIE
adj. snotty; blubbering ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIBBLIE-GAUGER
n. the nose ...1881 Sc.
BIBBLIN
n. a nearly fledged chick of any bird ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBBLING
adj. drinking ...1867 Eng. dial.
BIBELOT
n. a small curio or artistic trinket ...L19
BIBITION
n. drinking; a bout of drinking ...L15
BIBITORY
adj. * pertaining to drinking or tippling ...1696
BIBLE
n. 1. a book of any kind ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. the truth ...1920s US Black sl.
n. 3. the Army Field Manual ...Bk1944 service sl.
vb. to administer a flogging ...1859 Winchester School sl.
BIBLE-BACK
n. a hump-backed or round-shouldered person ...1890 Eng. & Amer. dial.
BIBLE-BACKED
adj. hump-backed or round-shouldered ...1857
BIBLE-BANGER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy; an enthusiastically religious person ...1885 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
BIBLE-BANGING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...colloq.
BIBLE-BASHER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy; an enthusiastically religious person ...1885 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
BIBLE-BASHING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...colloq.
BIBLE-OATH
n. a very solemn oath ...1836 Eng. dial.
BIBLE-POUNDER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy ...1889 colloq.
BIBLE-POUNDING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...1951 colloq.
BIBLE-PUNCHER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy ...1889 colloq.
BIBLE-PUNCHING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...1951 colloq.
BIBLER
n. a great Bible reader ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBLE-SCANT
adj. neglected in a religious sense ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBLE-THUMPER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy ...1889 colloq.
BIBLE-THUMPING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...1951 colloq.
BIBLE-TRUTH
n. God's truth ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBLIOGRAPH
n. * a bibliographer ...E19
vb. to compile a bibliography of; to provide with a bibliography ...M20
BIBLIOGRAPHER
n. 1. † a writer of books; a copyist ...M17
n. 2. a practitioner of bibliography ...L18
BIBLIOGRAPHIZE
vb. to compile a bibliography of ...E19
BIBLIOGRAPHY
n. 1. † the writing of books ...L17
n. 2. a list of books of a particular author, printer, etc.; a list of works consulted in a scholarly work; a reading list ...E19
n. 3. the history or systematic description of books ...E19
BIBLIOKLEPT
n. a book thief ...L19
BIBLIOLATRY
n. extravagant admiration of a book or for books ...M18
BIBLIOLOGY
n. the branch of knowledge dealing with books, book-lore, bibliography ...E19
BIBLIOMANCY
n. divination by books; divination by verses of the Bible ...M18
BIBLIOMANE
n. one who has a passion for collecting and possessing books ...a1824
BIBLIOMANIA
n. a passion for the collecting and possession of books ...M18
BIBLIOMANIAC
adj. given to bibliomania ...E19
n. a person afflicted with bibliomania ...E19
BIBLIOPEGY
n. bookbinding as a fine art ...L19
BIBLIOPHIL; BIBLIOPHILE
n. a lover of books; a book collector ...E19
BIBLIOPHILIST
n. a lover of books ...1819
BIBLIOPHILY
n. love of books ...L19
BIBLIOPOLE
n. a dealer in books, esp. rare books ...L18
BIBLIOPOLIST
n. a dealer in books, esp. rare books; a bookseller ...1541
BIBLIOPOLY
n. bookselling ...M19
BIBLIOTHEC
adj. belonging to a library or librarian ...M17
n. a librarian ...M17
BIBLIOTHECA
n. 1. † the Bible ...OE
n. 2. a collection of books; a library; a bibliographer's catalogue ...E19
BIBLIOTHECAL
adj. belonging to a library ...E19
BIBLIOTHECAR
n. a librarian ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIBLIOTHECARY
n. 1. † a library ...L16
n. 2. a librarian ...E17
BIBLIOTHECK
n. a library ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIBLIOTHÈQUE
n. a library ...M16
BIBLIOTHERAPY
n. the use of reading matter for therapeutic purposes ...E20
BIBLIOTHETIC
adj. relating to the placing and arrangement of books on the shelves of a library ...1901
BIBLOPHILIC
adj. pert. to bibliophiles or bibliophily ...L19
BIBSTER
n. † a seller of ale ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBULATE
vb. to bibble or tipple ...1767
BIBULOSITY
n. addictedness to tippling ...1901
BIBULOUS
adj. 1. absorbent of moisture ...L17
adj. 2. relating to drink ...E19
adj. 3. given to drinking alcoholic liquors ...M19
BIBULOUSNESS
n. addictedness to tippling ...1844
BIC
vb. to understand ...1980 US military in Vietnam usage
BICHO
n. the penis ...1967 US sl. (Spanish)
BICK
n. a sluttish woman ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to leave alone ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 2. to pat gently ...Bk1898 Sc.
BICKER
n. 1. a quick movement; the noise caused by a succession of rapid strokes ...1785 Sc.
n. 2. a skirmish, a fight; a scrimmage ...1824 Sc.
n. 3. a wooden beaker or drinking cup; a porridge dish; a bowl ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to move quickly; of a stream: to ripple, to flow ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to attack with repeated strokes, to pelt with stones; to strike repeatedly ...1827 Sc.
vb. 3. to indulge in rough or indelicate horseplay ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 4. to move quickly and noisily ...Bk1911 Sc.
BICKER-CUT
n. hair-cutting by means of a bowl placed on the head ...Bk1911 Sc.
BICKERING
adj. hurrying, rushing ...1865 Sc.
BICKNING
n. a beacon, the summit of a hill ...1888 Eng. dial.
BICKY
n. 1. the game of hide and seek ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a child's word for a biscuit ...E20
vb. in the game of hide and seek: to hide one's eyes in order not to see where the others go to conceal themselves ...1887 Eng. dial.
BICYCLE
n. 1. a published translation of a foreign language work ...1900 US students' usage
n. 2. a motorcycle ...1937 US sl.
n. 3. a bisexual ...1982 US sl.
vb. in boxing: to jog backward from an opponent in the ring ...1949 US sl.
BID
n. 1. a request or an invitation ...1892 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an Irish servant-girl ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
n. 3. a prison sentence ...1965 US prison sl.
vb. 1. to invite, esp. to a wedding or funeral, at which attendance is regarded as compulsory ...1805 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to desire, to wish ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to pray ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BID A BEAD
vb. to offer a prayer ...c1250
BIDACIOUSLY
adv. thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1915 Amer. dial.
BID BASE
vb. † to challenge ...1548
BIDDABLE
adj. obedient, docile ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIDDABLENESS
n. docility; compliance ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIDDABLY
adv. obediently, meekly ...1895 Sc.
BIDDELS
n. † the guests invited to a funeral ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDENABLE
adj. obedient, docile ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIDDER
n. a person sent to invite the guests to a funeral, or occasionally to a wedding ...1825 Eng. dial.
BIDDIE
n. an attractive little girl or small old woman ...1940s US Black sl.
BIDDING
n. 1. an invitation, esp. to a funeral or wedding ...1655 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a wedding party at which a collection, in money or kind, is made for the bride and bridegroom ...1849 Sc.
BIDDING-BELL
n. the funeral bell, a small bell used immediately before the commencement of service ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDING-FEAST
n. a funeral repast ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDLE-BADDLE
adj. trifling, of small account ...1886 Eng. dial.
BIDDY
n. 1. † a chicken; a fowl ...E17 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. (now mainly derogatory except in US Black use) an Irish maidservant ...1785 sl.
n. 3. (somewhat derogatory) a woman, esp. a young woman ...1785 sl.
n. 4. a louse; occasionally, a flea ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a fussy, mean or quarrelsome old woman (usually as 'old biddy') ...1938 sl.
n. 6. an old ewe ...1939 Amer. dial.
n. 7. an attractive little girl or small old woman ...1940s US Black sl.
int. a call to fowls, ducks, or swans ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDY-BASE
vb. of children: to run backwards and forwards, to patter about ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDY COOP
n. a chicken coop ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIDDY-HEN
n. a hen ...1907 Amer. dial.
BIDDYKIN
n. 1. a little chicken...1952 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a little person ...1952 Amer. dial.
BIDDY-PECK
vb. to nag, to hen-peck ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIDDY-PECKED
adj. henpecked ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIDDY PEN
n. a chicken coop ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIDDY'S EYES
n. the pansy, Viola tricolor ...1825 Eng. dial.
BIDE
n. pain, suffering ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to tolerate, to endure ...1914 Amer. dial.
BIDEABLE
adj. bearable, tolerable ...1923 Amer. dial.
BIDE-ABOUT
vb. 1. to be given to drinking ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to loiter ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDE A WEE
vb. to stay a while ...1918 Sc.
BIDGE
vb. to buy ...1388 Eng. dial.
BIDGEE WHALER
n. an itinerant tramp whose 'beat' focuses on the rivers of New South Wales ...M19 Aust. sl.
BIDING
prep. excepting, except; in spite of ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. endurance; enduring ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIDINGS
n. sufferings ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIDNESS
n. business ...1850s US Black sl.
BIDSTAND
n. † a highwayman
BID THE TIME OF DAY
vb. to wish good-morning ...1892 Eng. dial.
BIE!
int. come!; used as a call to chickens ...1924 Amer. dial.
BIEL
n. a shelter, refuge; a home, house; anything that shelters or shades ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to shelter, to protect; to take shelter ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIELD
adj. sheltered ...1801 Sc.
n. shelter, refuge; also, a house, any object with shelters ...1725 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. to shelter, to protect; also, to take shelter ...1865 Eng. dial.
BIELDING
n. shelter; protection ...1724 Sc.
BIELDY
adj. snug, sheltered; affording shelter or warmth ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIELY
adj. furnishing shelter; snug ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIEN
adj. 1. good; excellent; first-rate ...16C sl.
adj. 2. snug, comfortable, cosy ...1725 Sc.
adj. 3. thriving, well-to-do ...1816 Sc.
n. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
BIEN-LIKE
adj. having an appearance of comfort and well-being ...1808 Sc.
BIENLY
adv. comfortably, easily, happily ...1788 Sc.
BIENNESS
n. prosperity, comfort, the condition of being well-to-do ...1818 Sc.
BIER
n. 1. †* a wave, a billow ...1250
n. 2. a shout; a complaint ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to roar as a bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIERLY
adj. big, burly ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIF
n. a sharp or quick blow ...1890 Amer. dial.
vb. to strike or hit ...1890 Amer. dial.
int. exclamation uttered when something strikes an object ...1905
BIFARIOUS
adj. † two-fold, double, ambiguous; capable of being interpreted in two ways; that may be understood two ways ...1656 arch. or obs.
BIFF
adv. with a short, sharp blow ...1847 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a whack, a hard punch or blow; a slap ...1847 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the bough of a tree ...1884 Eng. dial.
n. 3. in baseball: a base hit ...1908 US sl.
n. 4. zest; liveliness; zip ...1918 US sl.
n. 5. an offensive, unattractive, or promiscuous woman ...1929-32 US sl., chiefly Black usage
n. 6. a dumb, dunce-like girl ...1929-32 US sl.
n. 7. a lavatory ...1956 US sl.
n. 8. a black eye ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to whack, to hit hard, to strike ...1888 sl.
vb. 2. to refuse; to repulse ...1895 US students' sl.
vb. 3. to do a thing well ...1894 US Naval Academy usage
vb. 4. to study hard ...1900 US students' sl.
vb. 5. to fail ...1989 US students' sl.
int. used to describe the sound of a blow with the fist ...1924 Amer. dial.
BIFF-BANG
adv. noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIFF-BOOM-BANG
adv. noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIFFED
adj. drunk ...1925 US sl.
BIFFER
n. an offensive, unattractive, or promiscuous woman ...1929-32 US sl., chiefly Black usage
BIFFING
n. a beating ...1975 US sl.
BIFFY
adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...20C Brit. sl.
n. 1. a nickname for a short, pursy fellow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. a lavatory ...1942 US sl.
BIG
adj. 1. great, important; of high position or standing ...1597 colloq.
adj. 2. of the wind: strong, violent ...1641 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. proud, haughty, consequential, conceited ...1828 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 4. great with young, pregnant ...1855 Eng. dial.
adj. 5. of money: in large amounts ...1887 US colloq.
adj. 6. of a river or water: swollen, in flood ...1890 Eng. dial.
adj. 7. friendly, intimate, 'thick' ...Bk1898 Sc.
adj. 8. of a frost: severe ...1967 Amer. dial.
adj. 9. well-known, as by word of mouth ...1970 US sl.
adv. conspicuously; notably; also, with great success, to a great extent ...1865
n. 1. a pap, or teat ...1682 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an influential, important, or celebrated person; a big shot ...1948 US sl.
vb. 1. to build ...1737 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to make big, to magnify ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to build a nest ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 4. to make pregnant ...1917 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to exaggerate ...1972 Amer. dial.
BIG 8
n. one eighth kilogram of crack ...20C drugs sl.
BIG A
n. 1. an Atlas ICBM ...1959 US Air Force usage
n. 2. Atlanta, Georgia ...1976 US sl.
n. 3. Australia ...1987 US sl.
BIG A, THE
n. 1. a city or other named entity that bears the initial A ...1955 US sl.
n. 2. New York City ...1980 US sl.
n. 3. the disease AIDS ...1986 US sl.
BIG AMERICA
n. the United States ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGAMIZE
vb. to commit bigamy ...a1861 US
BIG AND PRONTO
adv. immediately; shortly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG ANIMAL
n. a bull ...19C US rural euphemism
BIG APPLE
n. any big city or town ...1944 US sl.
BIG APPLE, THE
n. 1. Broadway and the jazz and entertainment centres of New York City; hence, New York City itself ...1909 US sl.
n. 2. in horse racing: the New York metropolitan racing circuit, including the major Long Island tracks ...1921 US sl.
n. 3. a dance popular in the late 1930s ...1937
n. 4. the highest prize ...1971 US sl.
BIG AS A BARN DOOR
adj. very large ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG AS A BARN SIDE
adj. very large ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG AS A BEE'S KNEE
adj. of a very small size; trifling, insignificant ...1838
BIG AS A BUSHEL
adj. very large ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG AS ALL OUTDOORS, AS
n. something in the extreme ...1825 Amer. dial.
BIG AS BULL BEEF
adj. as proud as a peacock, vain, self-centred ...Bk1898 Eng.
BIG ASK
n. 1. the asking price for a racehorse that is considered over-priced ...1989 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a request ...1994 Aust. sl.
BIG AS S
adj. as proud as a peacock, vain, self-centred ...Bk1898 Eng.
BIG-ASS
adj. big, important, or overly important ...1955 US sl.
n. (usually as 'big ass') an influential, important or celebrated person; a big shot; used derisively ...1963 US sl.
vb. to make a fool of ...1984 US sl.
BIG-ASS BIRD
n. a usually multi-engine airplane having very large tail surfaces; the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress ...1961 US aviation usage
BIG-ASSED
adj. large ...1945 US sl.
BIG-ASSED BIRD
n. a usually multi-engine airplane having very large tail surfaces; the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress ...1965 US aviation usage
BIG AS THE SIDE OF A MEETINGHOUSE, AS
adj. very fat ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG AUGER
n. an important person; a boss; a foreman ...1868 US West usage
BIG B
n. 1. a nickname for Berlin; also with 'the' ...1944 US Air Force usage
n. 2. Baltimore, Maryland ...1974 US sl.
BIG BABOON
n. an oaf; a jerk ...20C sl.
BIG BAG
n. a large bag of heroin; heroin ...1969 US sl.
BIG BANANA
n. an important or influential person; a boss ...1984 US sl.
BIG BANANA, THE
n. the top prize or recognition; the focus of interest or attention ...1980 US sl.
BIG BANG, THE
n. the deregulation of the London Stock Exchange on 27 October, 1986, when a number of complex changes in trading practices were put into effect simultaneously ...1983 sl.
BIG BEAN
n. a person of importance ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG-BEE
n. a drone ...1893 Eng. dial.
BIG-BELLIED
adj. having a big belly, corpulent; hence, pregnant ...1803
BIG BEN
n. 1. a nickname for a fat person ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. in craps: the point ten ...1962 US sl.
BIG BENCH, THE
n. the United States Supreme Court ...1929 US journalists' usage
BIG BERTHA
n. 1. a German long-range gun of the heaviest calibre; broadly, a heavy artillery piece ...1914 military usage
n. 2. a heavy artillery shell fired by a Big Bertha gun ...1915
n. 3. an overweight or heavy woman; often used as a derisive nickname ...1921 US sl.
n. 4. something unusually large or impressive ...1931 US sl.
BIG BILL
n. $1000 ...1930s US criminals' sl.
BIG BIT
n. a long prison sentence ...1940s US criminals' sl.
BIG BITCH
n. a conviction under any crime that carries a mandatory life sentence, or a sentence so long that it is an equivalent ...1960s US prison sl.
BIG BLINK
n. death ...1970s sl.
BIG BLOKE
n. 1. a boss, a superior ...1910s Aust. sl.
n. 2. cocaine ...1930s drugs rhyming sl.
BIG BLOW
n. 1. a boaster, a braggart ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a hurricane ...20C Aust. & US sl.
BIG BLUE
n. 1. IBM corporation ...1984 US sl.
n. 2. the University of Michigan; a sports team. esp. the football team, of the University of Michigan ...1987 US students' sl.
BIG BOARD
n. any major stock exchange ...1934 US sl.
BIG BOARD, THE
n. the New York Stock Exchange Inc. ...1984 US sl.
BIG BOAT
n. a large, traditional American car, esp. a large station wagon ...1910s sl.
BIG BOB
n. an aristocrat; a notable person ...L19 sl.
BIG BOOB
n. a stupid fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BIG BOOT
n. 1. the General ...Bk1944 service sl.
n. 2. a powerful person; an important or influential person ...1969 US sl.
BIG BOPPER
n. a superior person or one who claims to be ...1980s US sl.
BIG BOPPER, THE
n. a person holding paramount authority ...1966 US sl.
BIG-BORE
adj. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG BOSS, THE
n. God ...1926 US sl.
BIG BOUT YAH
adj. of a person: important ...1980s W. Indies usage
BIG BOW-WOW
n. 1. a regimental sergeant major ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 2. an important person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BOY
n. 1. a large gun, generally of an eight-inch bore or more ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
n. 2. a term of address to a male; usually used ironically ...1918 sl., orig. US
n. 3. a high-ranking or important person ...1924 sl., orig. US
n. 4. a foolish, reckless, devil-may-care young man; a loveable idiot ...1920s US Black sl.
n. 5. the head of an organized crime syndicate or some equivalent figure ...1920s US criminals' sl.
n. 6. a judge of a high court ...1929 US sl.
n. 7. a stout fellow ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 8. a shotgun ...1970s US sl.
vb. (usually as 'big-boy') to take advantage of someone; to bully or tease ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG BOY, THE
n. God ...1962 US sl.
BIG BOY WITH A FEVER
n. 1. a man with a venereal disease ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 2. a passionate man ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BOZO
n. a corpulent man ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BRAG
n. a braggart ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG BRASS
n. applied to officers of high rank in the armed services; hence, any group of people of high rank ...1899 sl., orig. US
BIG BRAWL
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BROOK
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG BROTHER
n. the penis ...1960s US gay sl.
BIG BROWN EYES
n. attractive female breasts ...1930s sl.
BIG BROWNIES
n. attractive female breasts ...1930s sl.
BIG BROWN ONES
n. MDMA ...1990s drugs sl.
BIG-BUCK
adj. expensive ...1990s US Black sl.
n. (usually as 'big buck') a large amount of money, esp. as earned by performers or stolen by criminals, or as a large, but non-specific price ...1950s sl., orig. US
BIG BUCKS
n. a large amount of money, esp. as earned by performers or stolen by criminals, or as a large, but non-specific price ...1950s sl., orig. US
BIG BUG
n. (often derogatory) a high-ranking or important person; a person of consequence ...1817 US. orig. & chiefly US
BIG-BUGGISH
adj. important, self-important ...1843 Amer. dial.
BIG BULL
n. a nickname for a camp foreman ...1925 Amer. loggers' sl.
BIG BULLET
n. an air-launched guided missile ...1985 US military usage
BIG BURG
n. a big city ...1918 US sl.
BIG BURG, THE
n. New York City ...1918 US sl.
BIG BUS
n. a large airplane ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BUTT
n. 1. an important person ...1912 US sl.
n. 2. an aristocrat ...1912 Amer. sl.
BIG C, THE
n. 1. cocaine ...1959 drugs sl.
n. 2. cancer ...1964 euphemism
n. 3. Chicago, Illinois ...1976 US sl.
n. 4. cirrhosis of the liver ...2000s sl.
BIG CASINO
adv. in an important, committed manner ...1990s US sl.
n. 1. the most important or influential person in a place etc. ...1893 US sl.
n. 2. a big or large person ...1900s US sl.
n. 3. one's best resource or asset ...1922 US sl.
n. 4. the best; the ultimate; the most important ...1920s US sl.
n. 5. anything terminal or fatal, esp. a disease, as cancer; also syphilis ...1930s US sl.
BIG CHARLEY
n. 1. a Chinook helicopter ...1966 US military usage
n. 2. the Federal Communications Commission ...1977 US sl.
BIG CHEESE
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1914 sl., orig. US
BIG-CHESTED
adj. conceited ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIG CHIEF
n. mescaline ...20C US drugs sl.
BIG CHILL
n. an unfortunate or depressing state of affairs; death ...1984 US sl.
BIG CHUMP
n. a stupid person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG CHURCH, THE
n. no church at all ...1897 Amer. dial.
BIG CLUCK
n. a stupid person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG CLUNK
n. a stupid person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG-COCK
adj. big, huge ...1965 US sl.
BIG COUGH
n. a bomb ...1929 US criminals' sl.
BIG CURTAIN
n. death ...1904 US theatre usage
BIG D
n. 1. LSD ...20C drugs sl.
n. 2. Dallas, Texas ...1930 US sl.
n. 3. Dilaudid, a synthetic opiate ...1954 US sl.
n. 4. Denver, Colorado ...1969 US sl.
n. 5. Detroit, Michigan ...1961 US sl.
n. 6. in sports: defense ...1979 US sl.
int. damn! ,,,19C euphemism
BIG D, THE
n. 1. death ...1977 US sl.
n. 2. Dallas, Texas ...1978 US sl.
BIGD
n. a building, a house ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIG DAD
n. one's grandfather ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG DADDY
n. 1. a husband; a sweetheart ...1909 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a high-ranking or important person ...1948 sl., orig. US
n. 3. one's grandfather ...1955 Amer. dial.
n. 4. the penis ...Bk1998 sl.
BIG DAME HUNTER
n. a philanderer; one fond of women ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG DARK
n. outer space ...Bk1998 sl.
BIG DAY
n. broad daylight ...1927 Amer. dial.
BIG DAYLIGHT
n. broad daylight ...1927 Amer. dial.
BIG DEAL!
int. used to indicate one is not impressed ...1951 sl., orig. US
BIG DITCH
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG DOG
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1843 US sl.
BIG DOINGS
adj. haughty, conceited, high-and-mighty ...1928 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a celebration, a party; a formal social ceremony or gathering ...1932 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person who likes to brag ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG-DOME
adj. intellectual ...1950s sl.
n. (usually as 'big dome') an intellectual, a scholar, esp. one who seems to hold eccentric or impractical opinions ...1930s sl.
BIG DRINK
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG DUDE
n. a self-important person; a person who tries to appear important ...c1960 Amer. dial.
BIG E, THE
n. dismissal (E = elbow, dismissal) ...1982 Brit. sl.
BIG-EAR
vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BIG EARS
n. eavesdropping ears ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG ENCHILADA
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1973 US sl.
BIG END
n. the greater or most important part ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIGENOUS
adj. inherited from both parents ...1894
BIGENT
n. a first year's student at a Scotch university ...1812 Sc.
BIGETY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1952 Amer. dial.
BIG EYE
adj. greedy; covetous ...1947 US Black sl.
n. 1. television ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 2. insomnia ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG-EYED
adj. 1. greedy, covetous ...1947 Amer. Black usage
adj. 2. self-important ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIG FEELER
n. an arrogant or haughty person; a person who acts important ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG-FEELING
adj. haughty, proud, conceited, putting on airs ...1887 Amer. dial.
BIG FELLOW
adj. large, a quantity ...Bk1892 Aust. aboriginal usage
n. the head of an organized crime syndicate or some equivalent figure ...1920s US criminals' sl.
BIG FISH
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1836 sl., orig. US
BIG FLAKE
n. cocaine ...20C drugs sl.
BIG FRACAS
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG FRIEND
n. a bomber ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGG
vb. to build; to build a nest ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIGGED
adj. pregnant ...1936 Amer. dial.
BIGGEDY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1952 Amer. dial.
BIGGEN
vb. 1. to recover strength after lying-in ...1811 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to grow big, to increase in size ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to give oneself airs ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGENING
n. the recovery of a woman after confinement ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGER
n. a builder ...1862 Sc.
vb. 1. to build ...1860 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to increase in size; to grow bigger ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGER AND BETTER
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIGGER HALF
n. one's husband ...1965 Amer. sl.
BIGGEST TOAD IN THE PUDDLE
n. an important or self-important person ...1851 Amer. dial.
BIGGETY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1933 Amer. dial.
BIGGIE
adj. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1926 sl., orig. US
BIGGIES
n. defecation ...1953 Brit. sl., a children's word or euphemism
BIGGIN
n. 1. a building; a house; a cottage; the act of building ...1811 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
n. 2. † an afternoon meal ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGING
n. the act of building ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIG GIRL'S BLOUSE
n. an ineffectual male, often with suggestion of effeminacy ...1983 Brit. sl.
BIG GIRL WITH THE TORCH
n. the Statue of Liberty ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGGIT
adj. 1. built ...1813 Sc.
adj. 2. wealthy ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIGGITY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1880 Amer. dial.
BIGGLE
vb. to blindfold ...1876 Eng. dial.
BIGGLY
n. the game of blindman's buff ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGOTY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1943 Amer. dial.
BIGGUMS
adj. overweight ...20C teen & high school sl.
BIG GUN
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1834 sl.
BIG GUY
n. 1. a corpulent man ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 2. an important man ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGGY
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG H
n. heroin ...20C drugs sl.
BIG HAIR
n. long hair teased and lacquered into a large bouffant ...1988 sl., orig. US
BIG HALF-PINT
n. a nickname for a fat person ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG HARRY
n. heroin ...20C drugs sl.
BIG HAT
n. 1. a self-important person; one who acts important ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a law enforcement officer; a policeman; a sheriff ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a person of Mexican heritage ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG-HEAD
n. 1. arrogance, conceit ...1853 US
n. 2. one having an inflated opinion of himself; a conceited person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. sl.
n. 3. a headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. (usually as 'bighead') a tadpole ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 5. (usually as 'bighead') a kind of cigar ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG-HEADED
adj. conceited ...1942 sl.
BIG-HEARTED
adj. generous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG HERB
n. an important person; used sarcastically ...c1905 Amer. dial.
BIGHES
n. jewels, ornaments ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG HIT
n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG HOLE
n. 1. in railroading: an emergency stop ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the lowest gear of a truck or other vehicle ...1947 Amer. dial.
vb. in railroading, logging, and trucking: to stop quickly ...1930 Amer. dial.
BIG HOLE IT
vb. in trucking: to apply brakes for an emergency stop ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIG HOLE THE AIR
vb. in railroading, and logging: to stop quickly ...1930 Amer. dial.
BIGHORNIE
n. the devil ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIG HOUSE
n. 1. the main house on a plantation ...1811 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the workhouse ...1868 Eng. dial.
n. 3. the principal room of a house; the living room ...1903 Amer. dial.
BIG HOUSE, THE
n. prison ...1916 sl., orig. US
BIGHT
n. 1. a bend, esp. a curve in the animal or human body ...1691 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a bay, a creek; a projection in a river ...1891 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIGHTSOME
adj. having an air of ease combined with activity; light, active ...1790 Sc.
BIG I
n. an important or self-important person; a person who likes to brag ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIGIFIED
adj. conceited, vain, stuck-up, self-important; impudent, boastful, egotistic ...c1960 Amer. dial.
BIG IKE
n. a self-important, conceited or pretentious person ...1902 Amer. dial.
BIG I, LITTLE YOU
n. an important or self-important person; a person who likes to brag ...1967 Amer. dial. online
BIG INJUN
n. a nickname for a coarse, boastful man ...1907 Amer. dial.
BIGITE
n. a conceited person ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG JEEP
n. a large bomber ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG JOHN
n. a recruit from the country ...Bk1944 service sl.
BIG JUMP, THE
n. death ...1942 Amer. sl.
BIG KAHUNA, THE
n. a large or important person or thing ...1980s US sl.
BIG KNIFE
n. † a White man, esp. a Virginian ...1750 US Indian usage
BIG LAKE
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG LAZIES, THE
n. laziness; a strong inclination to idleness ...1898 Amer. dial.
BIG-LEAGUE
adj. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG LOOP
n. the lasso of a cattle thief ...1940 Amer. dial., Western usage
BIGLY
adj. 1. † pleasant, delightful, commodious ...1802 Sc.
adj. 2. in a haughty manner ...1942 Amer. dial.
BIG MAMA
n. one's grandmother ...1946 Amer. dial.
BIG MAMMA
n. one's grandmother ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG MAN
n. 1. a drug supplier ...20C drugs sl.
n. 2. a gallon of wine ...1970 Amer. dial. DARE online
BIG ME
n. a person who likes to brag ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIG MISS
n. a great loss by death, or by the departure of a friend ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIG MISTER
n. one's husband ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG MIX-UP
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG MONEY
n. a large amount of money, high wages or salary ...1888 orig. US
BIG MOTHER
n. one's grandmother ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG MOUTH
n. 1. a loquacious talker; also implying boastfulness or lack of discretion ...1889 sl., orig. & chiefly US
n. 2. loquacity, talkativeness ...1890 sl., orig. & chiefly US
BIG-MOUTHED
adj. talkative ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG MUCKY-MUCK
n. a superior or important person, whether actually or through pretension ...M19 US sl.
BIG MUDDY
n. the Missouri river ...1857 US
BIG NANA
n. one's grandmother ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG NECK
n. a nickname for a fat person ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIGNET
n. a bayonet ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIG-NIECE
n. the daughter of a nephew or niece ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG NIGGER
n. (derogatory) an important, often self-important person ...1942 Amer. sl.
BIG NOISE
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1906 sl., orig. US
BIG O.
n. 1. opium ...20C drugs sl.
n. 2. in railroading: the conductor ...1930 Amer. dial.
BIG O, THE
n. orgasm, esp. female orgasm ...Aust. sl.
BIG OLD TIME
n. an uproarious time; a spree ...M19 US sl.
BIG ON
adj. fond of; enthusiastic about; liking ...1867 orig. & chiefly US
BIG ONE
n. 1. an incredible story; a whopper ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a thousand dollars or a thousand-dollar bill ...1935 US sl.
n. 3. in cards: the joker ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG ONES
n. men of consequence ...Bk1890 sl.
BIGOT
n. highly secret information; a code word ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGOTED
adj. 1. stupid, self-willed (without reference to any religious intolerance) ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. conceited, vain, stuck-up, self-important; impudent, boastful, haughty ...1902 Amer. dial.
BIGOTICAL
adj. † bigoted ...1678
BIGOTTY
adj. haughty, conceited, bumptious, overbearing, self-willed ...1873 Eng. & Amer. dial.
n. pride, conceit, haughtiness ...1884 Eng. dial.
BIG OX
n. in railroading: the conductor ...1943
BIG PA
n. one's grandfather ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG PAPA
n. one's grandfather ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG PASTURE
n. a penitentiary ...1968 Amer. dial., Western usage
BIG PAY
n. high wages or salary ...1915 US
BIG PIG
n. a person who saves in a mean way or is greedy in money matters; a stingy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG PLACE
n. a jail or penitentiary ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG POND
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG POOL
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG PRETZEL, THE
n. Philadelphia ...Amer. sl.
BIG PUDDLE
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG READY
n. a thorough state of preparation; a good start ...1897 Amer. dial.
BIG RING
n. a square dance ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIG ROAD
n. a public driveway ...1818 Amer. dial.
BIG ROCK
n. a jail or penitentiary ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG ROD
n. a machine gun ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG ROOM
n. the principal room of a house; the living room ...a1883 Amer. dial.
BIG ROW
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG RUMPUS
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG RUSH
n. cocaine ...20C drugs sl.
BIGS
n. a major sports league ...1973 US sl.
BIG SAVAGE
n. in logging: the general superintendent; a foreman ...1942 Amer. dial.
BIG SET-TO
n. a major engagement ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG SHIP
n. a large airplane; a bomber ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG SHOAT
n. a boar ...1954 Amer. dial.
BIG SHORTY
n. a nickname for a fat person ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG SHOT
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1927 sl., orig. US
BIG SHOW
n. 1. a major engagement ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 2. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 3. an important or self-important person ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIGSIE
adj. 1. rather large ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 2. proud, conceited; used contemptuously ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIG SLEEP, THE
n. death ...1938 sl., orig. US
BIG SMELL
n. a seal ...Bk1942 Amer. circus sl.
BIG SMOKE
n. 1. aboriginal name for a town ...1848 Aust.
n. 2. London ...Bk1904
BIG-SORTED
adj. proud, stuck-up ...1890 Eng. dial.
BIG SQUEEZE
n. a boss or foreman; an important person; the leader of a gang; the head of any organization ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIG STAR
n. a law enforcement officer, a sheriff ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG STICK
n. 1. military power ...Bk2004 Spanish-American War era
n. 2. a display of force ...1904 US
n. 3. a machine gun ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a fireman's ladder ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 5. person of authority, as a police officer or foreman; a marshal ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 6. an important or self-important person ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIG STICKS
n. in logging: the woods ...1942 Amer. sl.
BIG STIFF
n. an uncouth person who is self-opinionated ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BIG SUCKER-AND-EGG MAN
n. a person of wealth who is easily fleeced ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG SUGAR
n. the owner of a ranch, a cattleman ...1942 Amer. sl.
BIG-TALK
adj. boastful, blustering ...1935 Amer. dial.
n. (as 'big talk') boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BIG TEX
n. Texas ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG THING
n. any potentially notable event or achievement that does not come off as notable ...US Civil War usage
BIG THING ON ICE, A
n. a profitable venture; a good thing; something excellent ...1890 sl.
BIG TICKET
n. an honourable discharge from military service ...US Civil War usage
BIG TIDE
n. a flood ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIG-TIME
adj. 1. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adv. (usually as 'big time') totally, very ...20C teen & high school sl.
n. a convivial party or celebration; a social gathering; an enjoyable time ...1863 Amer. dial.
BIG TOTER
n. a shotgun ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG-TRUCE
adj. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG TURKEY
n. an ostrich ...Bk1942 Amer. circus sl.
BIG 'UNS
n. large trees ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG UP
vb. to confirm in an opinion; to devote one's self to an opinion, idea, purpose, or person ...Bk1911 Sc.
BI-GUY
n. a bisexual male ...1973 sl.
BIG WATER, THE
n. 1. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a flood ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG WHEEL
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1942 sl., orig. & chiefly US
BIGWIG
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1703 sl.
BIG WIND
n. boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BIG WOW
n. 1. something beautiful or attractive ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
n. 2. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIJEN!
int. truly! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIKE
n. 1. a gathering, an assembly of people ...1785 Sc.
n. 2. a nest of wild bees, wasps, etc.; a nestful of bees, a swarm ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a habitation, a building ...1827 Sc.
n. 4. a windfall, an unexpected good fortune ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 5. the hook of the crook from which pots hang over a fire in cooking ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 6. a motorcycle ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 7. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1945 sl., orig. Aust.
vb. to swarm like bees; also, to gather, to assemble, to crowd ...1790 Sc.
BIKER'S SPEED
n. methamphetamines ...20C drugs sl.
BIKING
n. a hive, a swarm ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIKINI STUFFERS
n. the breasts ...Bk1998 sl.
BIKKY
n. a child's word for a biscuit ...E20
BILBIE
n. shelter, residence ...1891 Sc.
BILBO
n. † the penis
BILCH
n. 1. a very fat or lusty person, breathless from corpulence ...1768 Sc.
n. 2. a brat; a contemptuous term for a child ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. a monster ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 4. a little, crooked, insignificant person ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to limp, to halt ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILCHER
n. one who limps ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILDER
n. a scab ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to work hard ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILDERING
adj. lumbering, clumsy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILDERT
n. † a term of contempt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILE
vb. to boil ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILED
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BILED AS AN OWL
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BILF
n. 1. a large, clumsy person ...1819 Sc.
n. 2. a blunt stroke, a hit ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a term of contempt for a pursy person; a monster ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILGE
n. 1. nonsense, rubbish ...1921 sl.
n. 2. a drinking spree; a binge ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. to be dismissed or obliged to resign ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
BILIMENTS
n. † clothing, habiliments ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILINGUOUS
adj. † bilingual, speaking two languages ...1730
BILIVE
adv. 1. † speedily, hastily, quickly, eagerly ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
adv. 2. † at once, immediately, directly ...c1220
vb. † to remain ...c1000
BILK
n. 1. a cheat, one who cheats ...1848 Eng. sl.
n. 2. a belch, eructation ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to cheat, to refuse to pay; to frustrate, to disappoint ...1820 Eng. sl.
vb. 2. to throw down or strike heavily; to thump ...1844 Eng. dial.
BILKER
n. 1. one who practises cheating ...1717 sl.
n. 2. one who hires a hackney carriage and slips off without paying ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILL
n. 1. a banknote ...1826
n. 2. a divorce ...1894 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 4. a letter, a missive ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 5. (derogatory) a person's nose ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 6. the police ...1950s sl.
n. 7. a police station ...1950s sl.
vb. 1. to work hard ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to divorce one's spouse ...1885 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. of a bird: to strike with the beak ...1969 Amer. dial.
BILL, THE
n. the police force in general; the law personified ...1969 Brit. sl.
BILL AND COO
vb. to caress and make other displays of affection ...1854 sl.
BILLARD
n. no-man's-land ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
BILLATORY
n. a restless bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILL-BLO
n. a bull ...1806 Sc.
BILLBOOK
n. a pocketbook ...1895 Amer. dial.
BILLED
adj. distracted, half mad ...1869 Eng. dial.
BILLET
n. 1. a chunk of wood; a log, a piece of wood ...1750 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
n. 2. a note, letter, or document ...1847 Amer. dial.
n. 3. wood cut to a convenient size for burning ...1863 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a mess, a scrape ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLETING
n. firewood ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLETT
n. a chunk of wood; a small log, often used for firewood ...1837 Amer. dial.
BILLFOLD
n. a pocketbook to carry folded paper money; a wallet ...1950 Amer. dial.
BILLFOLDER
n. a pocketbook to carry folded paper money; a wallet ...1909 Amer. dial.
BILL FROM THE HILL
n. police officers serving at Notting Hill police station in London ...1950s sl.
BILLIARD SLUM, THE
n. false pretenses ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
BILLIBUE
n. a hullabaloo; a commotion, fuss, disturbance ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILLIE
n. a brother; a comrade ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILLIES
n. overalls and blouse ...1905 Amer. dial.
BILLIKIN
n. a small 'billy' or tin can used as a kettle ...1926 colloq.
BILLIZING
n. a thrashing, a buffeting ...1882 Eng. dial.
BILL-JOCK
n. a bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILL-JUMP
n. a person who doesn't pay his bills ...1968 Amer. dial.
BILL OF SALE
n. a widow's weeds ...Bk1890 sl.
BILLOWS
n. snowdrifts ...1867 Eng. dial.
BILLSEAG
n. an old, castrated bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILL-SHOW
n. a wild west show such as Buffalo Bill's ...1944 Amer. Western usage
BILL-SHOW COWBOY
n. a show-off cowboy of the Buffalo Bill show type ...1944 Amer. Western usage
BILL-SWEATER
n. a money-lender ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILLUS
vb. to beat, to flog ...1865 Eng. dial.
BILL-WAGON
n. a police patrol wagon ...L19 US sl.
BILLY
n. 1. a brother ...1686 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a young fellow ...1768 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 3. a comrade, a friend ...1785 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 4. a policeman's baton ...a1859 US
n. 5. a life-preserver (a short club with a heavy weighted end used as a weapon) ...1864 sl.
n. 6. a silk pocket handkerchief ...Bk1890 sl.
n. 7. a bull ...1896 Eng. dial.
n. 8. a lover ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 9. a binge; a drinking spree ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 10. a grasshopper ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 11. a law enforcement officer; a policeman ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. to bellow; to low ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILLY BARLOW
n. a pocket knife ...1916 Amer. dial.
BILLY BENTIE
n. a smart roguish boy ...1825 Sc.
BILLY-BLIN
n. a benevolent sprite ...1806 Sc.
BILLY-BLIND
n. the game of blindman's buff; also, the one that is blindfolded in the game ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILLYBLINDER
n. 1. the person who hoodwinks another in the game of blindman's buff ...1822 Sc.
n. 2. a 'blind', an imposture ...1822 Sc.
BILLY BORN DRUNK
n. a drunkard ...1895 Eng. sl.
BILLY BOY
n. a law enforcement officer; a policeman ...1968 Amer. dial.
BILLY BUMKIN
n. a name for the first toe (the one beside the big toe) ...19C Eng. dial.
BILLY-BUTTONS
n. a simpleton ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY CALL FATHER
n. weak tea ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLYCOCK HAT
n. a Derby hat ...1906 Amer. dial.
BILLY DEVIL
n. the devil ...1969 Amer. dial.
BILLY GOAT
n. effrontery, nerve, pushiness, boldness ...1968 Amer. dial.
BILLY-GOAT ALLEY
n. the run-down or poor section of a town; a slummy place ...1969 Amer. dial.
BILLY-GOAT HILL
n. the run-down or poor section of a town; a slummy place ...1935 Amer. dial.
BILLY GO NIMBLES
n. an imaginary disease ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY HELL
n. a desolate place; hell ...1903 Amer. dial.
BILLYHOOD
n. brotherhood ...1818 Sc.
BILLY KNIFE
n. a pocket knife ...1916 Amer. dial.
BILLY-LAMB
n. a lamb reared by hand ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY MAN
n. a law enforcement officer; a policeman ...1968 Amer. dial.
BILLY-MARIA
n. a countrified or rustic person ...1908 Amer. dial.
BILLY-MINAWKY
n. a foolish or stupid fellow ...19C Eng. dial.
BILLY-OF-THE-WISP
n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1855 Eng. dial.
BILLY WHICKER
n. a woodpecker ...1970 Amer. dial.
BILLY-WHIFFLER
n. a fool; a simpleton ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY-WHIFFLING
adj. playing the fool ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY-WINKER
n. the elfin who closes the eyes of children at bedtime ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY-WI'-T'-WISP
n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1855 Eng. dial.
BILLY-WIX
n. an owl; especially the barn owl ...1832 Eng. dial.
BILOQUIST
n. one who can speak with two different voices ...a1810
BILOU
n. nasal mucus ...1969 Amer. dial., nursery usage
BILPERING
adj. cheating; dishonest ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILSH
n. a short, plump person; a thriving, stout person or animal ...1823 Sc.
BILSHIE
adj. short and stout; plump and thriving ...19C Sc.
BILT
n. 1. a blow, a thud ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 2. a limp ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. a short, thickset person ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to go lame; to limp; to walk with crutches ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILTER
n. a child ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILTIE
adj. thickset; clubbish; clumsy ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILTIENESS
n. clumsiness ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILTING
adj. moving like a short, thickset person ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIM
adv. with a sharp blow ...1888 Amer. dial.
n. 1. an inhabitant of Barbados ...1852 colloq.
n. 2. the act of humming or buzzing ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. a young woman, often with an implication of promiscuity; a woman of loose morals or a prostitute ...1925 US sl.
n. 4. the buttocks ...1935 sl.
vb. to hum, to buzz ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIMARICAL
adj. † belonging to two seas ...1692
BIMBETTE
n. an adolescent or teenager considered sexually attractive but of limited intelligence ...1982 sl., orig. US
BIMBO
n. 1. (mainly derogatory) a male person; a fellow ...1918 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a woman, often with an implication of promiscuity ...1920 sl., orig. US
n. 3. a young woman considered sexually attractive but of limited intelligence ...1927 sl., orig. US
n. 4. a woman of loose morals or a prostitute ...1929 sl.
BIMBO DOUGH
n. money for a date ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIMBO DUST
n. face powder ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIMBOMS
n. church bells; hence, applied to anything hanging, as icicles, tags of a bonnet or dress, mucus hanging from the nose, cobwebs, etc. ...1679 Eng. dial.
BIMBO NUTS
adj. fond of girls or women ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIMEBY
adv. presently, soon, before long ...1722 Eng. & Amer. dial.
BIMM
n. an inhabitant of Barbados ...1852 colloq.
BIMMER
n. anything that hums or buzzes ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIMMY
n. a prostitute ...20C sl.
BIN
n. 1. a hill, a mountain, a mountain-peak ...1788
n. 2. mood, humour ...1809 Sc.
vb. 1. to go ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 2. to bind ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 3. to curse ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 4. to move or run swiftly ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 5. to dispose of ...1991 Brit. sl.
BIN, THE
n. a mental hospital ...1938 sl.
BIND
n. 1. capacity, ability, power ...1824 Sc.
n. 2. something boring or tiresome ...1930 Brit. sl., chiefly services' sl.
vb. 1. to swerve, to turn in a certain direction ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to bore ...1929 Brit. sl., chiefly services' sl.
vb. 3. to complain ...1943 Brit. sl., orig. services' sl.
BIND, A
n. something very troublesome or annoying ...1930 sl., chiefly Brit.
BINDER
n. 1. a large quantity, esp. of food ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. something boring or tiresome ...1930 Brit. sl., chiefly services' sl.
n. 3. cheese ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a complainer ...1944 Brit. sl., orig. services' sl.
n. 5. constipating food ...Bk1998 sl.
BINDERER
n. anything very large and good of its kind ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
BINDERS
n. brakes, esp. a hand brake ...1943 Amer. dial., orig. railroad usage
BINDLE
n. 1. a vagrant's bedding-roll ...1900 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a package containing narcotic drugs ...1921 sl.
n. 3. a small amount; a bit ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BINDLE MAN
n. a tramp, a vagrant ...1900 Amer. sl.
BINDLE STIFF
n. a tramp, a vagrant ...1900 Amer. sl.
BIND-POCK
n. a niggard ...Bk1911 Sc.
BINE-BINE
adv. by and by ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BINEY
n. a goblin; a bugaboo ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BING
n. 1. a heap, a pile; also, a crowd ...1860 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a thump or blow ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. the sea beach ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. † to go ...1567 gypsy sl.
vb. 2. to pile in a heap; to accumulate ...1804 Sc. & N. Ireland
vb. 3. of milk or cream: to curdle, to turn sour ...1860 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to knock or strike ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to slap, to hit ...1952 Amer. dial.
BING-BANG
n. expressing a repeated heavy thump or a continued banging noise ...1914 colloq.
BING BOY
n. a Canadian soldier ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
BINGE
n. a drinking spree ...1854 sl.
vb. 1. to bow; to cringe ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to drink alcohol excessively ...1854 sl.
vb. 3. to sneak, to cringe; to fawn; to bow ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 4. to raise the spirits of ...1915 sl.
BINGED
adj. 1. drunk ...1916 sl.
adj. 2. vaccinated ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
BINGEE
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINGER
n. 1. something sharp or pungent, as a keen wind or frost, a draught of potent beer, or ardent spirits ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an advanced state of intoxication ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BINGEY
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINGHI
n. (derogatory) an Australian Aboriginal ...1902 Aust. sl.
BINGIE
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINGLE
n. a coin of little value ...1921 Amer. dial.
BINGLE-BANGLE
adj. fickle, vacillating, irresolute ...1825 Eng. dial.
BINGLY
adv. comfortably ...Bk1911 Sc.
BINGO
n. brandy ...1861 sl.
BING SPOT
n. a vaccination mark ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
BINGY
adj. sour ...1863 Eng. dial.
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINJY
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINK
n. 1. a bank, an acclivity ...1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a shelf; a frame of wooden shelves for holding earthenware in a kitchen; a plate-rack ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a wasp's or wild bees' nest ...1823 Sc.
n. 4. a bending movement ...1828 Sc.
n. 5. a bench ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 6. a crease, a fold ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to bend, to bow down, to lean forward awkwardly; to curtsy ...1895 Sc.
vb. 2. to press down, to destroy the shape, esp. of shoes ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINKART
n. a heap of stones, clay, dirt, etc. ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINKER
n. a heap of stones or dirt ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to pile up in a heap ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINKIE
adj. gaudy, trimly-dressed, smart ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINKY
n. 1. any little mechanical contrivance ...1912 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1968 Amer. dial.
BINMAN
n. a refuse collector ...c1966 sl.
BINN
n. strength; excellence ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to bind ...Bk1911 Sc.
BINNE-BINNE
adv. by and by ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BINNER
adj. more comfortable ...Bk1911 Sc.
adv. with much noise and force ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 1. a quick movement accompanied by much noise; a sounding blow ...1809 Sc.
n. 2. a quantity of work done ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. the boiling-point ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to move swiftly, to dash, to rush; to work with noise and energy ...1803 Sc. & N. Ireland
vb. 2. to strike so as to produce a humming or buzzing sound; also, to whirr, to buzz ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINNERAN
n. a noisy movement, noise ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINNEWATER
n. a small lake ...1901 Amer. dial.
BINNTHERER
n. anything very large and good of its kind ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
BINNY
n. 1. the belly ...1908 Amer. dial., nursery usage
n. 2. a man's overcoat ...1924 Amer. dial.
BINOCS
n. binoculars ...1943 sl.
BINS
n. 1. binoculars ...1971 sl.
n. 2. glasses ...1981 sl.
BINT
n. 1. (mainly derogatory) a (young) woman, esp. non-Caucasian ...1855 sl.
n. 2. (mainly derogatory) a woman regarded as a sex object ...L19 sl.
BINXER
n. a vulgar, loud-talking, blustering person; especially a commercial traveller of this kind ...1897 sl.
BIONIC
adj. highly skilled or capable ...1976 sl.
BIOSCOPE
n. † a view or survey of life ...1812
BIOT
n. any kind of support; a walking-stick ...1818 Eng. dial.
BIR
n. force, impetus ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRBECK
n. the call of the moorcock or grouse ...1876 Sc.
BIRD
n. 1. the pupil of the eye ...1691 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a young woman; a girlfriend ...1838 sl., now chiefly Brit.
n. 3. an exceptionally smart or accomplished person; a first-rate animal or thing ...1842 US sl.
n. 4. a male person, a fellow ...1843 sl.
n. 5. the penis ...L19 sl.
n. 6. something beautiful or attractive ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a fast man, woman, or horse ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 8. a prison sentence ...1924 Brit. sl.
n. 9. an attractive girl or woman...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
n. 10. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 11. an airplane ...1950s Amer. sl.
n. 12. the female genitals; the vagina ...1960s sl.
n. 13. a point of contention or disagreement ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIRD, THE
n. 1. a show of disapproval by an audience, esp. in the form of hissing ...1884 sl., orig. theatrical usage
n. 2. dismissal ...1924 sl.
BIRD-AND-JOE
adv. cheek-by-jowl, like Darby and Joan ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRD BATH
n. a bath requiring a minimum of water ...1953 Amer. dial.
BIRDBILL
n. a violet ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIRDBOAT
n. an aircraft carrier ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIRD-BOY
n. a boy employed to scare birds from grain ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD-BRAIN
n. a slow-witted person ...1933 sl.
BIRD-BRAINED
adj. foolish, slow-witted, unintelligent, stupid ...1922 sl.
BIRD-CAGE
n. 1. a compound for prisoners in WWII
n. 2. a sedan ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. in the railroad: a brakeman's or switchman's lantern ...1945 Amer. dial.
BIRD DOG
n. the buttocks ...c1950 Amer. dial.
vb. to spend much time away from home; usually said of a man ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIRD-DOGGER
n. a person who tries too hard to gain somebody else's favour ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIRD DOGGING
n. dancing with a superior's girl ...Bk1944 service sl.
BIRD-DUFFER
n. a bird-seller ...1851 Eng. dial.
BIRD-EATER
n. a person who eats little or is finicky about food ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIRDEEN
n. a young bird; also, a young girl; used as a playful form of address ...1895
BIRDER
n. † a wild cat ...1712 Eng. dial.
BIRD EYE
n. a small marble ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIRD-EYED
adj. near-sighted ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRDIE
n. 1. an affectionate or child's term for any (small) bird ...1792
n. 2. a small bird ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a soft roll of dust that collects on the floor under beds or other furniture ...1950 Amer. dial.
BIRD IN THE MONKEY SUIT
n. an aviator ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIRD-KEEP
n. to frighten birds off new-sown corn and crops ...1863 Eng. dial.
BIRD-KEEPER
n. a boy employed to keep birds off the crops ...1863 Eng. dial.
BIRD-KEEPING
n. frightening birds off the crops ...1894 Eng. dial.
BIRD-LIME
n. imprisonment; a prison sentence ...1857 Brit. rhyming slang for 'time'
BIRDMAN
n. an aviator, an airman ...1909 colloq.
BIRD-MINDER
n. one who frightens birds away from a crop ...1936 Amer. dial.
BIRD-MOUTHED
adj. unwilling to speak out, shy of expressing an opinion ...1776 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIRD OF A LOOKER
n. 1. something beautiful or attractive ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
n. 2. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF DEATH
n. a vulture ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIRD OF FREEDOM
n. the American eagle ..1848 US
BIRD OF JOVE
n. the eagle ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF JUNO
n. the peacock ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF MINERVA
n. an owl ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF PARADISE
n. the nightingale ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD OF THE NIGHT
n. 1. a prostitute ...17C sl.
n. 2. a wandering vagabond ...E19 sl.
n. 3. an owl ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF WASHINGTON
n. the American eagle ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD O' SATAN
n. the blue jay ...1959 Amer. dial.
BIRD-PECK
n. the navel ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIRDS AND BEES
n. the sexual facts of life ...sl.
BIRDSEED
n. 1. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a silly or stupid person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIRD'S-EGGING
n. one's affairs, business ...1854 Amer. dial. arch.
BIRD'S-EYE MAPLE
n. a light-skinned attractive Black woman ...Bk2002 Amer.
BIRD'S NEST
n. 1. the female genitals; the vagina ...L18 colloq.
n. 2. the navel ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIRDSNIE
n. † a term of endearment ...1661
BIRD SNOW
n. late spring snow ...1946 Amer. dial.
BIRDS OF PREY
n. lawyers ...Bk1890 sl.
BIRD-STARVING
n. frightening birds off grain ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD'S-WEDDING-DAY
n. St. Valentines' day ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD-TENTING
n. driving away birds from crops ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD-TIDES
n. especially low tides occurring annually about midsummer ...1856 Eng. dial.
BIRD-WITTED
adj. lacking the faculty of attention; having no concentration; flitting from subject to subject; easily imposed on; thoughtless, inconsiderate ...1658
BIRDWOMAN
n. a female aviator ...Bk1933 colloq.
BIRD-WORK
vb. to leap, to hop, to progress by a series of high jumps ...1923 Amer. dial.
BIRGE
n. a bridge ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRK
n. 1. the birch tree, Betula alba ...1815 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a youth, a smart, young fellow ...1871 Sc.
n. 3. a foolish person ...1936 sl., chiefly Brit.
vb. to give a sharp answer; to converse in a lively manner ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIRKED
adj. birched, punished with a birch rod ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRKEN
adj. birch, made of birch ...1801 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. a birch tree ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRKENSHAW
n. a small wood of birch trees ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRKIE
adj. 1. sharp in speech; lively, spirited ...1821 Sc.
adj. 2. abounding with birches ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 1. a term of address in conversation; 'old fellow' ...1725 Sc.
n. 2. a lively, smart young fellow; an active person ...1742 Sc.
BIRKS
n. a coppice or small wood consisting chiefly of birches ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIRK UP
vb. to cheer up; to brisk up ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRKY
adj. sharp in speech; lively, spirited ...1821 Sc.
n. 1. a term of address in conversation; 'old fellow' ...1725 Sc.
n. 2. a lively, smart young fellow; an active person ...1742 Sc.
BIRL
n. a whirring sound; a rapid twist or turn ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to spend money ...1776 Sc.
vb. 2. to move quickly; to hurry along; to run about ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to make a noise like the rapid turning of a wheel; to twirl round, to spin ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to drink hard; to carouse; to ply with drink ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRLE
vb. 1. to pour out liquor, to pass round, to ply with drink ...1803 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to drink hard, to carouse ...1815 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIRLER
n. a master of the revels, who presides at a feast ...1851 Eng. dial.
BIRLIE
n. a loaf of bread ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRLING
adj. whirling with noise ...1865 Sc.
n. 1. a feast, a carousal; a drinking-match in which the drink is clubbed for ...1819 Sc.
n. 2. a whirring noise; a noisy, rapid revolution of a wheel ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRL THE BAWBEE
vb. to make the money fly, to gamble or spend in drink ...1776 Sc.
BIRN
n. 1. the withered stems of garden or other plants ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a burden; a load carried on the back ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. a burnt mark ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to burn ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRNY
adj. of plants: having rough or stunted stems ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIROMANTIC
n. a person who is romantically attached to both men and women ...1997
BIRR
n. 1. force, impetus, energy; violence; passion ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a whirring noise; a rapid whirling motion ...1821 Sc.
n. 3. confusion, turmoil ...1892 Sc.
vb. 1. to make a whirring noise; to move rapidly, to bustle, to act with energy ...1803 Sc.
vb. 2. to be in a turmoil or confusion ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 3. to move rapidly, to bustle; to act with energy ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRRINGLY
adv. with vigour, energetically ...1827 Sc.
BIRS
n. the gadfly ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIRSE
n. 1. a bristle; hair; a plume of hair or bristles ...1790 Sc.
n. 2. temper, anger ...1816 Sc.
n. 3. a bruise, contusion; pressure, a squeeze ...1822 Sc.
vb. 1. to bruise, to crush, to squeeze, force, to press ...1822 Sc.
vb. 2. to get suddenly angry ...1828 Sc.
BIRSED
adj. bruised, crushed by a blow ...1856 Eng. dial.
BIRSEY
n. a patronizing term for a farmer or country yokel; someone who looks depressed or unwell ...Bk1997 Ulster sl.
BIRSIE
adj. hot-tempered, passionate ...1825 Sc.
n. a forward, impertinent child ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIRSLE
n. a thorough warming ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to scorch, to toast, to parch; to crackle with heat ...1871 Sc.
BIRSLED
adj. dried, scorched by fire or sun ...1822 Sc.
BIRSLING
adj. scorching, drying ...1789 Sc.
BIRST
n. 1. difficulty, emergency; an attack, a battle, a fight ...1805 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. an exertion beyond one's strength having evil consequences ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. convulsive weeping ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 4. a small, impudent person ...1824 Sc.
vb. to weep convulsively ...1825 Sc.
BIRSY
n. a nickname for a pig ...Bk1898 Sc.
adj. of the weather: keen, bleak, sharp ...1825 Sc.
adv. bristly, with hair standing on end ...1827 Sc.
BIRTH
n. a current in the sea caused by a furious tide, but taking a different course from it ...1700 Sc.
BIRTH-CHILD
n. † a child by birth in a place, a native ...1609
BIRTHDAME
n. a midwife ...1947 Amer. dial.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
n. 1. a party to which one pays an admission fee based upon the number of birthdays one has had ...1906 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an orgy ...1960s euphemism
BIRTHDAY SUIT
n. a state of nature; nakedness ...1874 sl.
BIRTH HOLE
n. the navel ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIRTHMAN
n. 1. † a boatman ...1767 Sc.
n. 2. a man of good birth ...Bk1862
BIRTHMARK
n. the navel ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIRTHNIGHT SUPPER
n. a social gathering to celebrate someone's birthday ...1928 Amer. dial.
BIRTH PARTNER
n. * a person born at the same time as another, a twin ...1870
BIRTH-PUFFED
adj. proud of one's descent ...1823
BIRTHSCALD
n. a birthmark ...1939 Amer. dial.
BIRTHSPOT
n. the navel ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIRTH SUIT
n. nakedness ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIRTHY
adj. numerous; productive, prolific, fruitful ...1680 Sc.
BIRTLE
adj. brittle ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to behave boisterously ...1952 Amer. dial.
BISCAKE
n. a biscuit ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BISCAN
n. an inhabitant or native of Biscay, France ...1634
BISCAYAN
n. an inhabitant or native of Biscay, France ...1634
BISCAYNER
n. a native of Biscay ...1664
BISCUIT
adj. easy ...20C teen & high school sl.
n. 1. a young woman, who is 'sweet' and/or 'good enough to eat' ...1855 sl.
n. 2. a watch ...1905 Amer. jocular
n. 3. a square brown palliasse or mattress ...1917 military sl.
n. 4. the saddle horn ...1940 Amer. Western usage
n. 5. one's head ...1942 Amer. sl.
n. 6. a woman, esp. a worldly or cruel woman ...1952 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a woman considered as a sex object ...M20 Amer. sl.
n. 8. a small bun or roll of hair ...c1960 Amer. dial.
n. 9. the buttocks ...1965 Amer. jocular
n. 10. a gullible person ...Bk1989 US college sl.
n. 11. a weakling; a coward ...1998 euphemism for 'bitch'
BISCUIT-BANDIT
n. a homosexual who is the active partner in anal intercourse ...Bk1972 prison sl.
BISCUIT BEGGAR
n. (derogatory) a person of foreign background; an American Indian ...1966 Amer. dial.
BISCUIT BITCH
n. a female volunteer worker with the American Red Cross ...1983 US military sl.
BISCUIT BROWN
n. a lover ...1959 US Black sl.
BISCUIT BUSH
n. an imaginary object used in teasing a naive or inexperienced person ...1967 Amer. dial.
BISCUIT-EATER
n. 1. a worthless person ...1924 sl.
n. 2. a worthless dog; a dog of mixed and uncertain breed ...1970 Amer. dial.
BISCUIT GETTER
n. a breadwinner; the husband ...1966 Amer. jocular
BISCUIT HOOKS
n. one's hands ...1932 Amer. jocular
BISCUIT HOUND
n. a dog ...1968 Amer. dial.
BISCUIT NIBBLER
n. a young person ...1834 UK sl.
BISCUIT ROLLER
n. 1. a lover, usually female ...1928 US Black sl.
n. 2. a cook at a camp or ranch ...1968 Amer. Western usage
BISCUITS
n. 1. knees ...20C rhyming sl. (Biscuits and Cheese)
n. 2. the buttocks ...1965 Amer. jocular
BISCUITS AND CHEESE
n. knees ...20C rhyming sl.
BISCUIT SHOOTER
n. 1. a waitress; sometimes a waiter; a waiter in a logging camp ...1893 US sl.
n. 2. a cook at a camp or ranch ...1893 Amer. Western usage
BISCUIT-TOSSER
n. a waiter or waitress ...1877 US sl.
BISH
n. 1. a bishop; a chaplain ...1875 humorous
n. 2. poison ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
n. 3. a mistake ...c1925 UK school usage
n. 4. a fool, a stupid person, a dope ...1963 US teen sl.
vb. 1. to throw ...c1920 Aust. sl.
vb. 2. to officiate in the absence of the chaplain ...c1939 services’ sl.
BISHIMER
n. an ant ...1893 Eng. dial.
BISHOP
n. 1. † an overlooker, inspector, or watchman ...1592
n. 2. the ladybird, Cocinella septem punctata ...1691 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a large condom ...L18 sl.
n. 4. a cantankerous, peevish boy ...1825 Sc.
n. 5. a nickname for a person who talks or act a great deal to little purpose ...1825 Sc.
n. 6. a chamber-pot ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 7. glans of the penis ...sl.
n. 8. a private detective ...1972 UK sl.
vb. 1. to conceal the signs of age in a horse by tampering with its teeth, etc ...1834 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. of milk: to burn in boiling ...1863 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to trim or furbish up any article so as to make it look better than it really is ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BISHOP BARNABEE; BISHOP BARNABY
n. the ladybird, Cocinella septem punctata ...1855 Eng. dial.
BISHOPESS
n. 1. the wife of a bishop ...1672-5
n. 2. a female bishop ...1853
BISHOP HAS SET HIS FOOT IN IT, THE
phr. the contents of the dish have been burnt while being cooked; originally said of milk or porridge ...1738
BISHOPLET
n. a little or petty bishop ...1878
BISHOPLING
n. a little or petty bishop ...Bk1888
BISHOPPED
adj. o milk, etc.: burnt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BISHOP'S FINGER
n. a guidepost ...1790 Eng. dial.
BISHOP'S FOOT, THE
n. a taste of burning ...1790 Sc.
BISHOP'S NOSE
n. the rump of a cooked chicken ...1965 Amer. dial.
BISIM
n. a cheeky, forward, or cantankerous woman ...1951 Ulster sl.
BISKEY; BISKY
n. a biscuit ...1860 Eng. dial.
BISMAR
n. a keeper of a brothel; a bawd ...Bk1874 Sc.
BISMARCKER
n. a cheat, especially at cards or billiards ...c1866
BISMARE
n. a lewd woman; a bawd ...1825 Sc.
BISMAROON
n. a bullfrog ...1950 Amer. dial.
BISMARQUER
n. a cheat, especially at cards or billiards ...c1866
BISMER
n. 1. † shame, disgrace, reproach, mockery, scorn ...c893
n. 2. † a reproach, a taunt, an insult ...971
n. 3. † a person worthy of scorn; a disgraceful or lewd person; a pander or bawd ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc.
n. 4. the name given to a species of stickleback ...1805 Sc.
vb. † to treat with scorn, to mock, to deride, to insult ...c1000
BISNE
n. † a blind person ...Bk1855
BISOGNIO
n. 1. † a raw recruit ...1591
n. 2. † a term of contempt; a needy beggar, a base fellow, a knave, a rascal ...1612
BISOGNO
n. † a term of contempt; a needy beggar, a base fellow, a knave, a rascal ...1612
BISOM
n. 1. an undisciplined child ...1943 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a cheeky, forward, or cantankerous woman ...1951 Ulster sl.
BISON
vb. to vomit ...Bk2006 US sl.
BISP
n. † a bishop ...a1300
BISPEL
n. 1. † a proverb ...c1000
n. 2. † a natural child, an illegitimate child ...1781
n. 3. a term of reproach applied in general to young persons, and charging them with being mischievous rather than vicious ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
BISQUE
n. a light brown colour or tint ...1921
BISSOM
n. a term of contempt applied to a person, generally a woman; sometimes to a woman of loose character, and sometimes jocularly to a woman or young girl; an ill-natured woman; a mischievous girl or young woman ...1808 Sc.
BISSON
adj. blind ...1750 Eng. dial.
BISSY
adj. cross, ill-tempered, angry; easily provoked to anger, excitable ...1887 Sc.
BIT
adj. 1. small ...1820 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. cheated ...1834 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. short ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 1. money of any kind or quantity...1607 thieves' sl.
n. 2. a short while, a short space of time ...1653 colloq.
n. 3. the female genitals; the vagina ...17C euphemism
n. 4. sexual intercourse ...17C sl.
n. 5. conclusion, crisis ...1785 Sc.
n. 6. a prison sentence ...1866 criminals' sl.
n. 7. an admirable person ...1868 US sl.
n. 8. a unit of value equal to an eighth of a dollar; used only in even multiples, esp. two bits ...1873 US sl.
n. 9. (mainly derogatory) a woman; a young woman ...1923 Brit. sl.
n. 10. a woman considered as a sex object...1923 sl.
BIT AND BAID
n. food and clothing ...1768 Sc.
BIT AND BUFFET
n. food and blows ...1811 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIT AND DROP
n. a little to eat and drink ...1874 Sc.
BIT AND SUP
n. a little to eat and drink ...1863 Eng. dial.
BIT BAIRN
n. a little child ...1825 Sc.
BIT-BAT
n. a bat (animal) ...1868 Eng. dial.
BIT BOY
n. a little boy ...Bk1878 Eng. dial.
BIT-BUCKET
n. the imaginary place where lost computer data goes ...Bk2006 US computing sl.
BIT CACK, A
phr. said of anything a bit unpleasant or unsightly ...Aust. sl.
BITCH
n. 1. a term of abuse for a woman; strictly, a lewd or sensual woman; later, a malicious, treacherous, unpleasant, or otherwise despicable woman ...a1400
n. 2. a prostitute ...1682 sl.
n. 3. an extraordinary or surprising person ...1713 sl.
n. 4. an effeminate male, supposedly the 'passive' partner in a homosexual couple; a male prostitute ...1726 homosexual & prison sl.
n. 5. a weak or subservient man; a term of contempt applied to a man ...1749 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 6. one who plays host at a tea-party ...1792 UK university sl.
n. 7. something unpleasant or undesirable ...1814 sl.
n. 8. tea ...1824 Eng. dial.
n. 9. a term applied, with no disrespectful meaning, to a woman or a female animal ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 10. an improvised lamp consisting of a twisted rag wick in a container of grease ...1904 Amer. dial.
n. 11. a queen, at cards ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
n. 12. an ill-tempered, malicious homosexual man ...1933 US homosexual sl.
n. 13. a complaint; an instance of complaining ...1945 sl., orig. US
n. 14. an untidy or negligent woman ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
n. 15. an exceptionally skilled person ...1946 sl., orig. US
n. 16. a male or female who complains or makes unfairly negative comments ...1950 sl.
n. 17. a homosexual ...1959 prison sl.
n. 18. a fellow homosexual, usually a friend ...1962 homosexual sl.
n. 19. a conviction under any crime that carries a mandatory life sentence, or a sentence so long that it is an equivalent ...1960s US prison sl.
n. 20. something regarded as outstanding of its kind, esp. in unpleasantness; something difficult or formidable ...1964 Amer. dial.
n. 21. a very heavy rain ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 22. an argument or fight; a disagreement or quarrel ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 23. a girlfriend ...1971 US Black sl.
n. 24. a submissive lesbian ...1989 homosexual sl.
n. 25. a girl a guy dates often; often used in the plural ...Bk1989 US college sl.
n. 26. a subservient person; a servant ...1991 US sl.
n. 27. a habitual criminal ...Bk1992 criminals' sl.
n. 28. one who knowingly dispenses unpleasantly adulterated varieties of marijuana ...2002 US drugs sl.
vb. 1. to spoil a piece of work ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 3. to complain ...1918 sl., orig. US
BITCH-ASS
n. a term of black-on-black abuse; a Black person who complains ...1996 US Black teen sl.
BITCH-ASS NIGGA
n. a weak, effeminate, or soft male who can be easily victimized ...1995 US Black teen sl.
BITCH BATH
n. a so-called bath without water, using talcum powder, deodorant, and perfume ...1953 Amer. dial.
BITCH BOOBY
n. a rough, unsophisticated country woman ...1796 UK military sl.
BITCH BOX
n. a public-address system loudspeaker; because it is always nagging ...Bk2006 US military sl.
BITCH-BOY
n. a term of affectionate address between friends ...a2000 US college sl.
BITCH-CLOUT
n. a worthless woman ...Bk1891 sl.
BITCH-DAUGHTER
n. a nightmare ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITCH-FOX
n. a vixen ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITCHEN-TWITCHEN
adj. excellent; great; classy ...20C teen & high school sl.
BITCHER
n. 1. a botcher, bungler, muddler ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. an irritable person who is always complaining or finding fault ...1937 Amer. dial.
BITCHES' BASTARD
n. a severe, possibly violent warder ...1954 UK prison sl.
BITCHES' WINE
n. champagne ...c1850 sl.
BITCH HOPPER
n. a most provoking woman ...Bk1914 Amer. dial.
BITCHIN'!
int. terrific! ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH KITTY
n. an obstinate, disagreeable, or bad-tempered girl or woman; a difficult, irritable, complaining woman ...c1930 Amer. sl.
BITCH MAGNET
n. a man who is irresistibly alluring to a woman ...1999 US sl.
BITCH ON WHEELS
n. an extraordinary or surprising person; a superior person ...1939 US sl.
BITCH OUT
vb. to complain ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH QUEEN
n. one who finds fault with everything; one who constantly complains; a spiteful shrew ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BITCH'S BASTARD
n. 1. a term of abuse; a contemptible or objectionable person ...1922 sl.
n. 2. a severe, possibly violent warder ...1954 UK prison sl.
BITCH'S BLIND
n. a homosexual or bisexual man's heterosexual wife ...Bk1972 US homosexual sl.
BITCH SESSION
n. a session of complaining; an informal gripe session ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH SLAMMER
n. a women's prison ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH SOMEONE OFF
vb. to make someone very angry ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH SQUEAK
n. a telltale, a garrulous female ...1950 US sl.
BITCH-WELP
adv. headlong ...1809 Eng. dial.
BITCH WOOL
n. soft rolls of dust that collect on the floor under beds or other furniture ...1967 Amer. dial.
BITCHY
adj. irritable; complaining ...Bk2006 US sl.
n. a conceited sexual pervert ...1935 US criminals' sl.
BIT COVE
n. a coiner, a counterfeiter ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
BIT CULL
n. a coiner, a counterfeiter ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
BITE
n. 1. † cash, money ...1532 thieves' sl.
n. 2. † a sharper, a swindler, a cheat, a trickster, an impostor ...Bk1698
n. 3. † an imposition, a deception; what is now called a 'sell'; passing from the notion of playful imposition or hoax, to that of swindle or fraud ...1711 sl.
n. 4. a nickname for a Yorkshireman ...1805 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a thief ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 6. one who drives a hard bargain ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 7. a miserly person ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 8. a small meal or snack ...1899 sl.
n. 9. strong flavour, esp. spiciness or pungency ...1955
n. 10. a person from whom one anticipates borrowing money; a person from whom one expects any easy loan ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to vex, to annoy ...1629 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to smart, to tingle, to sting ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to cheat, to swindle, to deceive, to take in ...1709 colloq.
vb. 4. to excite, to worry ...1911 US sl.
vb. 5. to borrow money, etc. ...1919 Aust. sl.
vb. 6. of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant ...1975 US sl.
vb. 7. to steal something; to copy something without permission ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITE AND SUP
n. food and drink; a slight repast ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. to take food and drink ...1868 Eng. dial.
BITE BY THE EAR
vb. † i.e. as a sign of fondness, to caress fondly ...1597
BITE BY THE NOSE
vb. † to treat with contempt ...1602
BITE-FAKER
n. a counterfeiter ...Bk1891 UK criminals' sl.
BITE-FIG
n. a miserly person ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITE FOR SCART
phr. tit for tat ...1854 Sc.
BITE-MA-LUG
n. a flatterer ...1923 Sc.
BITE MERCHANT
n. a persistent cadger ...1991 Aust. sl.
BITE MY ASS!
int. used as a derisive retort; also an exclamation of astonishment ...1954 Amer. sl.
BITE OFF MORE THAN ONE CAN CHEW
vb. to undertake too much, to be too ambitious ...1878 orig. US
BITE ONE'S BAIT
vb. to hold off on a decision to see what develops, not to push a point too fast ...1970 Amer. dial.
BITE ONE'S NOSE OFF
vb. * to reply in a curt, sharp, or angry manner ...1599
BITER
n. 1. a confidence trickster ...1669 UK sl.
n. 2. a card-sharp ...1674 UK sl.
n. 3. † a deceiver; one who amuses himself at another's expense ...1680
n. 4. an unpleasant, contemptible, or despicable person ...1709 sl.
n. 5. a lascivious woman ...1785 UK sl.
n. 6. a cadger ...1851 sl.
n. 7. an amorous woman ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 8. the claw of a crab ...1952 Amer. dial.
n. 9. a tooth ...1965 Amer. jocular
n. 10. a plagiarist, esp. in rap/hip-hop, etc. ...1987 US sl.
n. 11. a thief ...Bk1995 Amer. sl.
BITER OF PETERS
n. one who specializes in stealing trunks and boxes from the back of stagecoaches or carts ...c1698 UK criminals' sl.
BITERS
n. people who copy from others ...Bk2006 Amer. teen & high school sl.
BITES
n. pliers ...1970 Amer. dial.
BITE-SHEEP
n. † a once-favourite pun upon 'bishop', as if = one who bites the sheep which he ought to feed ...1570
BITE SOMEONE'S EAR
vb. to borrow money, etc. ...1879 sl.
BITE SOMEONE'S HEAD OFF
vb. to attack verbally, esp. as a disproportionate response ...1984 UK sl.
BITE THE BAG
vb. to be very unsatisfactory ...1983 Amer. sl.
int. used to express contempt or disapproval, and rejection; Go away! To hell with you! ...1952 Amer. sl.
BITE THE BIG ONE
vb. 1. of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant ...1974 US sl.
vb. 2. to die, to stop functioning or existing ...1979 US sl.
BITE THE BULLET
vb. to behave courageously; to avoid showing fear or distress ...1891
BITE THE DUST
vb. 1. to fall in death, to die; also to fall to the ground, to fall wounded ...1749
vb. 2. to break; to fail; to give out ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITE THE GROUND
vb. to fall in death, to die; also to fall to the ground, to fall wounded ...1697
BITE THE ICE!
int. go to hell! ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITE THE SAND
vb. to fall in death, to die; also to fall to the ground, to fall wounded ...1716
BITE UPON THE BRIDLE
vb. † to champ the bit like a restless horse, to wait impatiently ...c1530
BITE YOUR BUM!
int. shut up! get lost! ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
BIT-FAKER
n. a coiner, a counterfeit money-maker ...1812 criminals' sl.
BITHEAD
n. a highly competent computer professional ...Bk2006 Amer. sl.
BIT HIGH, A
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BITIE
n. a young woman ...1995 US Black sl.
BITIES
n. a collective term for spiders, snakes, scorpions, etc. ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
BITING DADDY
n. a homosexual who takes sadistic pleasure in biting nipples, shoulders, and buttocks ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BITING FROST
n. a severe frost; one that kills young plants ...1912 Amer. dial.
BITING-ON
n. light refreshment taken between meals, lunch ...1868 Eng. dial.
BITING THE BRUTE
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BITLACKS
n. † the teeth ...Bk1898 Sc.
BITLEHEAD
n. a blockhead ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
BIT-MAKER
n. a coiner, a counterfeiter ...1832 UK criminals' sl.
BIT O' BLINK
n. drink ...L19 rhyming sl.
BIT OF A DAG, A
n. someone or something extraordinary or entertaining; an amusingly eccentric or impudent person; a character ...1875 Aust. & NZ sl.
BIT OF A DODDLER
n. a small boy ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
BIT OF A GIRL
n. a young girl ...1895 sl.
BIT OF A GROAT
n. a woman seen in a sexual context ...1714 UK sl.
BIT OF A JOB
n. a young person ...1969 UK sl.
BIT OF A LAD
n. 1. a lively (young) man, esp. a highly sexed one ...1913 sl.
n. 2. a cheeky, self-possessed youth who fancies himself ...1939 UK sl.
n. 3. a young man who is full of self-confidence with which he pursues sensual ambitions ...1960 UK sl.
BIT OF ALL RIGHT, A
adj. extremely good ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 1. something satisfactory ...1898
n. 2. a sexually attractive person ...1898 sl.
BIT OF ARSE
n. a woman as a sex object ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
BIT OF A THING
n. a young person ...1873 UK sl.
BIT OF BLOOD, A
n. 1. a mettlesome horse ...1819
n. 2. a dandy ...1821 UK sl.
BIT OF BLUE, A
n. indecency, obscenity, often of a mild nature ...1889
BIT OF BROWN
n. anal intercourse ...L19 sl.
BIT OF CALICO
n. 1. a young woman or women ...1868 Amer. sl.
n. 2. sexual groping ...M19 US sl.
BIT OF CAULIFLOWER
n. copulation ...Brit. sl.
BIT OF CAVALRY, A
n. a horse ...1821
BIT OF COKE
n. a girlfriend ...1907 Aust. sl.
BIT OF CRACKLING
n. 1. a girl; young women generally ...c1890 sl.
n. 2. an attractive woman or man ...20C sl.
BIT OF CRUMB
n. a plump, attractive woman ...L19 sl.
BIT OF CRUMPET
n. a sexually attractive woman; a desirable woman, or man ...1936 sl.
BIT OF CUFF
n. a young woman, regarded as a sex object; thus sexual intercourse ...Bk1984 sl.
BIT OF DAMP
n. a woman in sexual terms ...Brit. sl.
BIT OF DRAPERY
n. a woman who is considered sexually forward and who emphasizes her appeal by a flashy style of dress ...1905 UK sl.
BIT OF EBONY
n. 1. a Black woman viewed as a sex object ...M19 sl.
n. 2. a Black person ...Bk1891 sl.
BIT OF FAT
n. an unexpected advantage ...M19 sl.
BIT OF FISH
n. 1. copulation ...M19 sl.
n. 2. the vagina ...M19 sl.
n. 3. a woman regarded as a sex object ...Bk1891 sl.
BIT OF FLAT
n. copulation ...sl.
BIT OF FLUFF
n. 1. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
n. 2. a prostitute ...1916 sl.
n. 3. anything or any person considered insignificant or ineffectual ...Bk1984 sl.
BIT OF FROCK
n. an attractive (young) woman ...L19 sl.
BIT OF FRONT DOOR WORK
n. said of males: copulation ...sl.
BIT OF FRUIT
n. sexual intercourse ...1940s sl.
BIT OF FUN
n. copulation ...sl.
BIT OF GIG
n. a spree; a bit of fun ...E19 sl.
BIT OF GOODS
n. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
BIT OF GOOD TRUTH
n. the plain facts ...Bk1890 sl.
BIT OF GOOSE
n. a piece of good fortune ...1930s sl.
BIT OF GREASE
n. a stout and smiling Hindu woman: not derogatory ...Bk1909 Anglo-Indian military sl.
BIT OF GREY
n. an elderly person who is recruited to attend weddings or funerals and by their presence add a degree of solemnity to the proceedings ...1883 UK sl.
BIT OF HAIR
n. copulation ...L19 Brit. sl.
BIT OF HARD
n. copulation ...sl.
BIT OF HAW-HAW
n. a fop, a dandy ...Bk1909 UK sl.
BIT OF HELIOTROPE
n. a girlfriend ...1902 Aust. sl.
BIT OF HOMEWORK
n. a woman considered as sexually desirable, esp. a man's girlfriend ...1945 sl.
BIT OF HUMPTY
n. a sexually willing female ...1963 UK sl.
BIT OF JAM
n. 1. the vagina ...19C sl.
n. 2. a woman considered a sexual object; an attractive woman ...L19 sl.
n. 3. a sweetheart; a mistress ...c1886 sl.
n. 4. copulation ...sl.
BIT OF KIT
n. an item of equipment, esp. mechanical or electrical ...2000 UK sl.
BIT OF KYFER
n. a woman ...L19 sl.
BIT OF LEAF, A
n. a small quantity of tobacco ...1889 prison sl.
BIT OF LEG
n. a woman considered as a source of sexual intercourse or satisfaction ...1997 sl.
BIT OF LUMBER
n. 1. a woman courted, esp. one picked up at a party, etc. ...1966 sl.
n. 2. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1966 Sc. usage
BIT OF MEAT
n. 1. copulation ...E18 sl.
n. 2. a woman considered as nothing more than a sex object ...1975 UK sl.
n. 3. a prostitute ...Bk1995 sl.
BIT OF MESS
n. a prostitute's lover who is neither ponce nor client ...1977 UK sl.
BIT OF MUSLIN
n. 1. a young woman, esp. if a prostitute ...1821 sl.
n. 2. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
n. 3. a sweetheart ...Bk1890 sl.
n. 4. a girl confident of herself ...Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl.
BIT OF MUTTON
n. 1. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
n. 2. a nice woman, generally in a questionable sense ...1889 sl.
n. 3. a prostitute ...Bk1891 sl.
BIT OF NIFTY
n. copulation ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF NONSENSE
n. 1. a mistress ...1947 UK society usage
n. 2. an easily achieved criminal act ...1968 UK sl.
BIT OF OLD
n. sexual intercourse ...1990s euphemism
BIT OF POOH
n. flattery, esp. in the context of courtship ...L19 sl.
BIT OF PORK
n. 1. the female genitals ...18C Brit. sl.
n. 2. an act of copulation ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF POSH
n. an upper-class or socially superior young woman regarded as a sexual object ...1977 UK sl.
BIT OF RASPBERRY
n. an attractive woman ...L19 sl.
BIT OF RED
n. 1. a soldier ...18C sl.
n. 2. vaginal intercourse ...L19 sl.
BIT OF RING
n. anal intercourse ...1930s sl.
BIT OF ROUGH
n. 1. copulation ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. the vagina ...M19 sl.
n. 3. a woman ...1902 colloq.
n. 4. a lover of either sex who enjoys aggression with sex; a male lover, categorized as of a lower social status, or a rougher background than the partner ...1973 colloq.
BIT OF SCARLET
n. an oath ...M19 sl.
BIT OF SKATE
n. the vagina ...L19 sl.
BIT OF SKIN
n. 1. a woman, a girlfriend ...1922 UK sl.
n. 2. copulation ...sl.
n. 3. a woman considered as a sex object ...1962 sl.
n. 4. a young man ...1980 UK homosexual sl.
BIT OF SKIRT
n. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
BIT OF SLAP AND TICKLE
n. 1. kissing and cuddling; sexual petting which may be considered as foreplay by one participant ...1910s UK sl.
n. 2. sexual intercourse ...1984 UK sl.
BIT OF SNUG
n. 1. the penis ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. copulation from the female point of view ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF SNUG FOR A BIT OF STIFF
n. 1. the vagina ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. copulation from the female point of view ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF SOAP
n. a charming girl, though frail ...1883 sl.
BIT OF SPARE
n. anyone providing sexual favours, even on a short-term or occasional basis; an unattached woman, esp. at a club, party or any place where men may be expected to look for a sexual companion or conquest ...1969 sl.
BIT OF STRAY
n. a casual sexual acquaintance, usually female ...2001 UK sl.
BIT OF STUFF
n. 1. a young woman, usually attractive and often out enjoying herself ...1771 UK sl.
n. 2. a prize-fighter ...1812 sl.
n. 3. an overdressed man; a man with full confidence in his appearance and abilities; a conceited, dressy young man ...1828 sl.
n. 4. an admirable person ...1836 sl.
n. 5. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
n. 6. a prostitute ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 7. a fashionable person ...Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl.
n. 8. a tough, aggressive young man ...1900 Aust. & Irish sl.
BIT OF TAIL, A
n. 1. (offensive) a woman regarded as a sexual object ...1933 sl.
n. 2. an act of anal intercourse; an act of sexual intercourse where the male partner enters the female from behind ...1984 UK sl.
BIT OF THE GOOSE’S NECK
n. copulation from the female point of view ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF THE OLD
n. money ...L19 sl.
BIT OF THE OTHER
n. copulation ...1930s sl.
BIT OF TICKLE
n. 1. a woman regarded as a sexual object ...1984 UK sl.
n. 2. sexual intercourse ...1984 UK sl.
BIT OF TIT
n. 1. a woman regarded as a sexual object ...1984 UK sl.
n. 2. sex with a woman ...1984 UK sl.
BIT OF TRIPE
n. one's wife ...Bk1909 UK sl.
BIT OF VELVET
n. any dark-skinned woman ...1950s Aust. & NZ sl.
BIT OF WORK
n. a crime; a robbery ...1996 UK sl.
BIT ON, A
adj. drunk ...19C Brit. & US sl.
BIT ON A FORK
n. 1. the female genitals, the vagina ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. copulation, getting into the fork the female’s body ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT ON THE SIDE
n. 1. a love affair; extra-marital sex ...1977 UK sl.
n. 2. a secret lover in addition to your regular partner ...1977 UK sl.
BIT ON THE TOP
adv. to the full, with violence ...1891 Eng. dial.
BIT PLAYER
n. an actor with a very small acting role with few lines to speak; a person with a very small part in something ...1936
BITS
n. 1. the male genitals ...1976 UK sl.
n. 2. in betting: odds of 11-10 ...1991 UK sl.
BITS AND BATS
n. odds and ends, broken pieces; knickknacks ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITS AND BOBS
n. miscellaneous small articles; odds and ends ...1896 UK sl.
BITS AND BRATS
n. food and clothing ...1843 Sc.
BITS AND TITS
n. the controls ...1962 Aust. sl.
BITSER
n. 1. a dog of mixed breed ...1936 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a person of mixed blood or stock ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
BIT SMASHER
n. † one who makes or passes counterfeit money ...1821 UK criminals' sl.
BITS OF KIDS
n. youngsters ...1999 UK sl.
BITS OF STIFF
n. banknotes ...1889 sl.
BITS ON THE EAR'OLE
n. in betting: odds of 13-8 ...1991 UK sl.
BIT SPIT
n. any electronic communication ...1997 US sl.
BITSY
n. small, tiny ...1905 US sl.
BITTEN BY THE BUG
adj. obsessively enthusiastic ...1902 sl.
BITTEN TO THE BRAIN
adj. drunk ...?1546
BITTER
adj. great, excessive ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adv. very, exceedingly ...1825 Eng. dial.
n. † one who has charge of a 'bit' or fire-bucket; a fireman ...c1467
BITTER-ENDER
n. one who fights or holds out to the bitter end; one who refuses to yield or compromise ...1850 colloq.
BITTER HALF
n. one's wife or female partner; occasionally used of a husband or male partner ...1847 sl.
BITTERLY
adv. excessively ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITTERMENT
n. bitterness ...1798 Eng. dial.
BITTER-MOUTH
vb. to speak harshly ...1947 US sl.
BITTER PILL
n. a disagreeable or unpleasant person ...Bk1880 Eng. dial.
BITTERSWEET
n. a spiteful thing done under pretense of friendliness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITTER-WEED
n. 1. a bad-tempered, unruly, mischievous person ...Bk1882 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a disgraceful person ...Bk1882 Eng. dial.
BITTISH, A
adv. somewhat, rather ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITTOCK
n. a small portion, a little bit ...1688 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIT TOO RANK, A
phr. somewhat too strong; too much of a good thing ...1899 Eng. dial.
BIT-TURNER-OUT
n. a coiner of bad money, a counterfeiter ...a1904 UK sl.
BIT TWIDDLER
n. a computer operator ...1974 US sl.
BITTY
adj. tiny ...1905 US sl.
n. 1. a girl, a young woman ...1962 US sl.
n. 2. a woman considered sexually ...Bk1995 US Black sl.
BITTY-BIT
n. a small amount; a bit ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BITTY BOX
n. a small computer, esp. a single-tasking-only machine ...1991 US sl.
BITUMEN BLONDE
n. 1. (derogatory) an Aboriginal girl or woman ...1943 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a brunette; a dark-haired woman ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
BIT UNDER, A
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BITZA
n. a dog of mixed breed ...1936 Aust. sl.
BITZER
n. a dog of mixed breed ...1936 Aust. sl.
BIVER
vb. 1. to shake, to quiver, to tremble, esp. with cold or fear ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. of cold: to shrivel up, to pinch ..Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of the lips or chin; to quiver, to tremble ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIVIOUS
adj. having or leading two different ways or passages ...a1644
BIVOLOPUS
n. a very stupid person ...1912 Amer. dial.
BIVOUCKY
adj. nuts from manoeuvres ...Bk1944 service sl.
BIVVAL
n. a stoutly-built, sturdy person ...1929 Sc.
BIVVER
n. a shiver, a tremor; a state of trembling ...1854 Eng. dial.
vb. to shake, to quiver, to tremble, esp. with cold or fear ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIVVY
n. a small tent or any temporary shelter for troops ...1916 sl.
BIVY
n. a small tent or any temporary shelter for troops ...1916 sl.
BIZ
n. 1. business ...1861 US sl.
n. 2. the syringe and other equipment used by intravenous drug users ...1949 US sl.
n. 3. a small amount of a drug ...1971 US sl.
n. 4. crime ...Bk1998 sl.
BIZ, THE
n. the entertainment, theatre, or film making business ...1961 UK sl.
BIZA
n. a blood brother ...2005 S. Afr. prison sl.
BIZARRO
adj. bizarre ...1971 US sl.
n. a bizarre person; a strange, eccentric person; a transvestite ...1980 US sl.
BIZATCH
n. 'bitch'; a spiteful or unpleasant woman ...1997-2000 US euphemism
BIZE
n. a mark made on the ground from which all competitors in a game start ...1891 Eng. dial.
BIZEN
n. an overdressed person ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
BIZMAROON
n. a bullfrog ...1950 Amer. dial.
BIZNATCH
n. 'bitch'; a spiteful or unpleasant woman; a difficult or unpleasant situation or thing ...2002 US euphemism
BIZNITCH
n. 'bitch'; a spiteful or unpleasant woman; a difficult or unpleasant situation or thing ...2002 US euphemism
BIZOTIC
adj. unexpected, out of the ordinary, weird ...1984 US teen & high school sl.
BIZZ
n. 1. a buzz, a bustle ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a feeling of mild intoxication, as from liquor or drugs ...1849 Amer. sl.
n. 3. business ...1861 US sl.
n. 4. the syringe and other equipment used by intravenous drug users ...1949 US sl.
n. 5. small amount of a drug ...1971 US sl.
vb. to buzz; to fuss about or move with a disturbing noise ...1844 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIZZIE
n. a policeman; specifically, a CID officer, a detective ...20C sl.
BIZZIES
n. the police ...1948 UK sl.
BIZZING
n. hanging onto the bumper of a car and sliding along the icy streets on one's shoes ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIZZLE
n. 1. a drunkard ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 2. a brother in the sense of male companion ...2002 US sl.
BIZZLER
n. a drunkard ...Bk1891 sl.
BIZZO
n. 1. an unnamed or unspecified thing ...1969 Aust. sl.
n. 2. business ...1969 Aust. sl.
n. 3. an ill-tempered woman ...2001 US sl.
BIZZUM
n. a term of contempt applied to a person, generally a woman; sometimes to a woman of loose character, and sometimes jocularly to a woman or young girl; an ill-natured woman; a mischievous girl or young woman; a cheeky, forward, or cantankerous woman ...1808 Sc. & Ireland
BIZZUM-HEAD
n. a person who is equally foolish and stupid ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
BIZZURD
adj. bizarre, absurd ...2003 UK sl.
BIZZY
n. a policeman; specifically, a CID officer, a detective ...20C sl.
BJ
n. an act of oral sex; a blow job ...1949 US sl.
BJAKK
n. a small person; also, a person of very slight physical strength, used disparagingly ...1908 Sc.
BJARTIN
n. a youth, a boy, a young lad ...Bk1914 Sc.
BJM
n. a fellator (Blow Job Man) ...1960s teen sl.
BJOCHEL
n. a weak, incapable person, esp. a person with a bad gait, weak in the knee joints ...1908 Sc.
B JOINT
n. a bar where women coax customers to buy drinks ...1993 US sl.
BJs
n. crack cocaine ...2003 UK sl.
BK
n. a homosexual who is the active partner in anal intercourse (Brownie King) ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BK LOUNGE
n. a Burger King™ fast food restaurant ...1985 US sl.
BLA
n. 1. insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery ...1918 US sl.
n. 2. a brother, a friend, a pal ...1972 Hawaii
BLAA
n. the bleat of a calf or sheep ...1939 Amer. dial.
BLAB
n. 1. an open-mouthed person; one who has not sufficient control over his tongue; a revealer of secrets or of what ought to be kept private; a babbler, a tattler, a telltale; a gossip ...c1374
n. 2. a large quantity of strong drink ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. (sometimes derogatory) the mouth ...1942 Amer. jocular
vb. 1. to speak revealingly ...1583
vb. 2. to make a gurgling noise with the lips in drinking or in taking liquid food; to slobber ...1825 Sc
vb. 3. to drink much and frequently; to tipple ...1871 Sc.
vb. 4. to pour out suddenly; to spurt out ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLABBAN
n. the act of drinking to excess ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLABBER
n. 1. one who blabs; one who reveals secrets; a telltale; a tattler ...1557
n. 2. idle talk, chatter ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. (sometimes derogatory) the mouth ...1942 Amer. jocular
n. 4. a tippler ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 5. a quantity of strong liquor ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 1. to talk loquaciously ...c1375
vb. 2. to cry, to blubber ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to tope, to drink largely ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLABBER-BOX
n. one who talks too much ...1965 Amer. dial.
BLABBERER
n. one who reveals secrets; a telltale, a tattler ...c1375
BLABBER-FEST
n. a gathering of people for talking or gossip ...1968 Amer. sl.
BLABBERGUTS
n. one who talks too much or betrays secrets; a gossip; a telltale ...1977 US sl.
BLABBERLIP
n. an indiscreet talker, a gossip, a telltale ...c1551 UK sl.
BLABBERMOUTH
n. one who reveals secrets, a telltale, a gossip, an indiscreet talker ...1916 sl., orig. US
vb. to tell secrets in public ...Bk2006 US sl.
BLABBERSKITE
n. a voluble, boastful speaker; a vain-talking fellow; a talkative, blustering person ...Bk1878 Eng. dial.
BLABBING-BOOK
n. a telltale ...Bk1881
BLAB-BLAB
n. a too-ready talker; a gossip; a blabmouth ...c1960 Amer. dial.
BLAB-CHOPS
n. a talkative person, a gossip ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLAB-FEST
n. a gathering of people for talking or gossip; a conversation; a discussion...1942 Amer. sl.
BLAB-MOUTH
n. a talkative person; a gossip ...1850 Eng. dial.
BLAB-MOUTHED
adj. talkative ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLABMOUTHER
n. a talkative person; an indiscreet talker; a gossip, a telltale ...1893 US sl.
BLABO
n. one who talks too much ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLAB OFF
vb. to talk out of turn ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLAB-TIT
n. an indiscreet talker; a telltale ...1894 Eng. dial.
BLAB-TONGUE
n. an indiscreet talker; a telltale ...1600
BLAB-TONGUED
adj. talkative; unable to keep a secret ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK
adj. 1. sad, melancholy; unlucky, malignant, wicked ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of wind or weather: foul, overcast ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 1. a man of 'black' skin; a member of a dark-skinned race, esp. a person of sub-Saharan African origin or descent; also, a person of Australian Aboriginal origin or descent ...1614
n. 2. † a mute or hired mourner at a funeral ...1619
n. 3. † a black-haired person ...c1686
n. 4. † one of a band of poachers who went about their work with blackened faces ...1722
n. 5. in chess and draughts: the player using the black or coloured pieces ...1750
n. 6. a blacksmith ...1776 sl.
n. 7. a shabby rogue; a blackguard ...1797 UK sl.
n. 8. a scoundrel ...Bk1825 Sc.
n. 9. † a blackleg, a person who continues to work despite a ban or strike by a trade union; a person who takes a striker's place ...1826 sl.
n. 10. dark discolouring stain; dirt ...1870 Eng. dial.
n. 11. a blackmailer ...1931 UK sl.
n. 12. a term of address to a fellow Black man ...1998 sl.
n. 13. black coffee ...Bk1998 sl.
vb. 1. to scold, to abuse; to defame ...1866 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to blackmail ...1928 sl.
BLACK ACE
n. the female genital area ...M17 sl.
BLACK ACID
n. LSD ...1970 US sl.
BLACK ACTION
n. casino betting in $100 increments ...1991 US sl.
BLACK-ACTUALLY
adv. truly, absolutely ...1928 Amer. dial.
BLACK AFRICAN
n. 1. a dark-skinned African; esp. one who is a native or inhabitant of sub-Saharan Africa ...1633
n. 2. marijuana ...1970s drugs sl.
BLACK AMERICAN
n. a native or inhabitant of the United States who is Black; an African-American ...1818
BLACKAMOOR
n. 1. a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1525
n. 2. a devil, the devil ...M17
n. 3. a black Angus or Friesian cow ...1956 NZ sl.
BLACK-A-MOORE
a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1547
BLACKAMORE
n. a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1525
BLACKAMORIAN
n. † a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person ...1526
BLACK AND DECKER
n. in baseball: a player used for odd jobs, such as warming up bullpen pitchers ...1982 baseball usage
BLACK-AND-TAN
n. 1. (usually offensive) a person of mixed race, esp. a person of mixed Black and White descent ...1868 sl., orig. & chiefly US
n. 2. a dog, esp. a hound, with black and tan colouring ...1884 Amer. dial.
BLACK-AND-WHITE
n. 1. a police officer ...1965 US sl.
n. 2. a casino dealer, who typically wear black slacks and a white shirt or blouse ...Bk1997 gambling cheats' usage
BLACK ANGEL
n. 1. a Black man ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
n. 2. one who hides from the law ...Bk1992 US criminals' sl.
ׇBLACK ANKLE
n. a person of mixed race, usually Black, Indian, and White ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK ANNIE
n. a police vehicle; a black Maria ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK APE
n. (derogatory) a Black person ...1884 Amer. dial.
BLACK ARMY
n. a swarm of fleas ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK ARR
n. a stain on the character ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-ARR'D
adj. sullied, stained ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK ART
n. † lock-picking, burglary ...1591 thieves' sl.
BLACK-ARTIST
n. 1. * a practitioner of the black art; a magician, a necromancer ...1593
n. 2. an individual engaged in the professions of burglary or lock-picking ...Bk1992 criminals' sl.
BLACK AS A BAG
adj. very dark ...1887 Eng. dial.
BLACK AS A BLEG
adj. very black (bleg = blackberry) ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK AS A COAL-MINER'S ASSHOLE AT MIDNIGHT
adj. utterly black ...1976 Amer. sl.
BLACK AS COAL
adj. extremely dark or evil ...Bk1995 US sl.
BLACK AS NEWGATE, AS
adj. very black ...Bk1902 sl.
BLACK AS OLD NICK
adj. very black ...1809 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS ONE'S HAT
adj. absolutely black ...1710
BLACK AS SIP
adj. extremely black ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS TAR
adj. very black ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS THE CROOK
adj. very black (crook = a hook in a chimney for hanging a pot or kettle on) ...1826 Sc.
BLACK AS THE DEVIL'S ARSE
adj. as black as can be; pitch-black ...1774 US sl.
BLACK AS THE EARL OF HELL
adj. very black ...1952 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS THE NIGHT
adj. extremely dark ...Bk1995 US sl.
BLACK AS TOAL'S CLOAK
adj. very dark ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK AS TOBEY'S BEHIND
adj. very black ...1958 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS TOBY'S HILL
adj. very black ...1997 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS ZIP
adj. extremely black ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLACK AUSTRALIAN
n. a native or inhabitant of Australia who is Black; an Australian Aboriginal ...1863
BLACK-AVISED
adj. having a dark complexion, swarthy ...1856 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK-BABBLING
adj. babbling maliciously, slanderous ...1624
n. malicious talk ...17C
BLACK-BACK
n. a backbiter ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK BACKRA
n. a respected Black man ...1958 W. Indies
BLACK-BAG
n. a pleader in the law courts ...Bk1891 sl.
BLACK-BAG TOTER
n. a doctor ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACKBAITER
n. † any person in favour of Black slavery; a person with intolerant attitude toward Blacks ...c1840 Amer. sl.
BLACK BALL
n. a dark-complexioned Black person ...1980 US sl.
BLACK-BEAR-AWAY
n. the bat ...1889 Eng. dial.
BLACK BEAUTY
n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK BEETLE
n. a constable in the Thames River police ...1894 UK sl.
BLACK BEETLES
n. 1. the lower orders, the rabble ...Bk1890 sl.
n. 2. Roman Catholic priests ...1959 UK sl.
BLACK BELLY
n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...1952 US sl.
n. 2. a policeman ...1973 W. Indies
BLACK BELT
n. 1. in judo or karate: one who has earned certification of highest proficiency ...1954
n. 2. the section of a city which is populated predominantly by Blacks; the poor section of a city; a ghetto ...1970 Amer. dial.
BLACK BERN
n. blackberries ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKBERRY
n. a Black person; used contemptuously ...1859 US sl.
BLACKBERRY BABY
n. an illegitimate child ...Bk1996 Amer. dial.
BLACKBERRY MOUCHER
n. a boy who plays truant to pick blackberries ...1825 Eng. dial.
BLACKBERRY RAIN
n. a spring storm or cold snap ...1947 Amer. dial.
BLACKBERRY SQUALL
n. a late cold spell in May or early June ...1953 Amer. dial.
BLACKBERRY STORM
n. a spring storm or cold snap ...1906 Amer. dial.
BLACKBERRY SUMMER
n. a spell of fine weather in the blackberry season ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKBERRY SWAGGER
n. a hawker of tapes, shoelaces, etc. ...c1850 sl.
BLACKBERRY WINTER
n. a late cold spell in May or early June ...1904 Amer. dial. BLACK BESS
n. a gun ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK BETSY
n. a police vehicle; a black Maria ...1969 Amer. dial.
BLACKBETTS
n. liquor; a bottle of liquor passed among the guests at a wedding ...1846 Amer. dial.
BLACK BETTY
n. liquor; a bottle of liquor passed among the guests at a wedding ...1823 Amer. dial.
BLACKBIRD
n. 1. † a sweet singer; a songster ...1634
n. 2. a Black person who has been taken captive as a slave ...1853 sl., orig. & chiefly nautical usage
n. 3. an Aborigine ...1865 Aust. sl.
n. 4. an indentured labourer recruited in the south Pacific to work on a sugar plantation ...1875 sl., orig. & chiefly nautical usage
n. 5. (usually derogatory) a Black person ...1894 sl.
n. 6. a blackmailer or confidence man ...1895 criminals' sl.
n. 7. a Black child ...1903 US sl.
n. 8. a Black aviator ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 9. one whose family looks down upon his activities ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 10. a dark-complexioned Black person ...1980 US sl.
n. 11. an itinerant or migratory worker ...1980 US sl.
n. 12. a man proficient in riding logs on a river drive ...Bk1986 US lumberjacks' usage
n. 13. a White man who works in the slave trade ...Bk1992 criminals' sl.
BLACKBIRD-CATCHER
n. a slave trader ...1869 sl.
BLACKBIRD CATCHING
n. the slave trade; recruiting coloured labourers in the South Sea Islands ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
BLACKBIRDER
n. 1. a person engaged in press-ganging or kidnapping labourers in the south Pacific region for work on the sugar plantations; also, a slave trader ...1876 sl., orig., nautical usage, chiefly Aust. and south Pacific
n. 2. a man or a vessel engaged in 'black-birding' or slave traffic ...1888
BLACKBIRD STORM
n. a short cold spell in late spring, after the appearance of the blackbirds ...1953 Amer. dial.
BLACK BITCH
n. 1. a gun ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 2. a Black man ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BLACK BLEGS
n. blackberries ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK BLIZZARD
n. a dust storm ...1934 Amer. dial.
BLACK-BLUTTER
n. a blackberry; a bramble ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACKBOARD ERASER
n. a schoolchild who makes a special effort to get in good with the teacher in hopes of getting a better grade ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK BOB
n. any small black beetle; a cockroach ...1790 Eng. dial.
BLACK BOGGLE
n. a nursery bogy ...1856 Eng. dial.
BLACK BOGY
n. a nursery bogy ...1856 Eng. dial.
BLACK BOMBER
n. 1. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. an amphetamine tablet ...1963 sl.
BLACK-BONNET
n. an elder of the church ...1785 Sc.
BLACK-BOO
n. a nursery bogey ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK BOTTLE
n. a poisonous drink ...1927 Amer. dial.
BLACK BOTTOM
n. the part of a town where Black people live ...1915 Amer. dial.
BLACK-BOTTOM ROAD
n. a road paved with blacktop ...c1970 Amer. dial.
BLACK BOW-WOWERS
n. blackberries ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-BOX
n. a lawyer; from the tin boxes where they kept their papers ...c1698 UK criminals' sl.
BLACK BOY
n. 1. a dark-skinned boy or youth ...1530
n. 2. † a Black man, esp. a Black manservant ...1594
n. 3. * (offensive) an Australian Aboriginal man ...1810
n. 4. a lawyer ...1821 UK criminals' sl.
n. 5. a parson, a clergyman ...1835 UK sl.
n. 6. a chimney sweep ...1852 UK sl.
n. 7. a flea ...1867 Eng. dial.
n. 8. (offensive) an Aboriginal guide accompanying explorers ...1893
BLACKBOYD
n. a blackberry ...1817 Sc.
BLACKBOYS
n. aboriginal servants in Australia ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
BLACK BREEKS
n. a minister ...1894 Sc.
BLACK BRITON
n. a Black British person ...1971
BLACK BUGGY
n. a hearse ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK-BUMPER
n. a member of an Amish or Mennonite sect which allows the use of cars and other motor-driven vehicles ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK-BURNING
adj. causing intense blushing or shame ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACKBUTT
n. a native Australian ...1910 Aust. sl.
BLACK CAKE
n. wedding cake ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK CANADIAN
n. a native or inhabitant of Canada who is black ...1968
BLACKCAP
n. 1. a person who bids at an auction merely to raise the price ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. † the member of a gang of thieves who slyly elicits information from household servants about the household where they work and passes it on; he usually does not take part in the crime itself but receives his cut for supplying the information ..1899 UK criminals' sl.
n. 3. a wave resulting from strong wind ...1968 Amer. dial.
BLACK CAP AND WHITE SHEEP
n. † the member of a gang of thieves who slyly elicits information from household servants about the household where they work and passes it on; he usually does not take part in the crime itself but receives his cut for supplying the information ..1920 criminals' sl.
BLACK CAT
n. 1. a preacher ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
n. 2. clergymen; parsons ...1719 UK sl.
BLACK CATTLE
n. 1. clergymen; parsons ...1719 UK sl.
n. 2. † Black slaves ...Bk1922 Eng. sl.
BLACK CHRISTMAS
n. a snowless period in late December ...1938 Amer. dial.
BLACK-CLOCK
n. a cockroach; a black beetle ...1875 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK-CLOTH JOB
n. an easy task; 'gentleman's work' ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK CLOUD
n. a Black person; used derisively ...1938 US sl.
BLACKCOAT
n. 1. a depreciative term for a clergyman, a parson ...1616
n. 2. a man that is not wearing a mask at a costume ball ...1916 Amer. dial.
n. 3. ('black coat') a waiter ...1943 Aust. sl.
BLACK-COATED WORKER
n. an office worker, as opposed to a manual worker ...Bk1958 Eng. sl.
BLACK-CORK
n. porter ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK COVE
n. 1. a prison turnkey; a warder ...1809 sl.
n. 2. a chimney sweep ...1852 UK sl.
BLACK COVE DUBBER
n. a jailer, a turnkey ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
BLACK COW
n. 1. a misfortune ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. chocolate milk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK COW HAS TRODDEN ON YOUR FOOT, THE
phr. you have known misfortune and sorrow ... 1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK CRAWS
n. dried nasal mucus ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK DARK
n. night time at its darkest ...1939 Amer. dial.
BLACK DIAMOND
n. 1. a person whose rough exterior hides a heart of gold; a rough but clever, or good, person ...1821 UK sl.
n. 2. a Black slave ...1860 slave trade usage
n. 3. an affluent, salaried Black person ...2007-8 S. Afr. sl.
BLACK DIAMONDS
n. coal ...Bk1890 sl.
BLACK DISHES
n. cooking utensils, by contrast with glass and china ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLACK DISPATCH
n. a rumour on which no reliance can be placed ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BLACK DOCTOR
n. a horse-leech ...1876 Sc.
BLACK DOCTORS
n. the native dressers in a hospital ...Bk1886 Anglo-Indian
BLACK DOG
n. 1. a fit of bad temper ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a gun ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-DOGGED
adj. damned, darned ...1943 Amer. euphemism
BLACK DOG HAS WALKED OVER HIM, A
phr. said of a sullen, discontented, or morose person ...1834
BLACK DOLL
n. a Black woman ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLACK-DOY
n. a black beetle ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK DRAUGHT
n. 1. a chimney-sweep ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 2. a poisonous drink ...1935 Amer. dial.
BLACK DRESS MAN
n. * a convict who wears a black uniform as a mark of misconduct; one who has been found guilty of assaulting a warder ...1875 UK prison sl.
BLACK DROPS, THE
n. a state of mild physical discomfort; not actually sick, but feeling not quite right ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK DUCK
n. a Native American Indian; used contemptuously ...1767 sl.
BLACK DUST
n. an extremely dark-skinned person ...Bk1984 US Black sl.
BLACK DUSTER
n. a heavy sandstorm ...1962 Amer. dial.
BLACK EAGLE, THE
n. the guy you get all your confidential latrine rumours from ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLACKED EBONY
n. a Black person ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLACK ENOUGH TO HOLD AN EGG
adj. said of strong coffee ...1965 Amer. dial.
BLACKER THAN TOBY'S HEEL
adj. very black ...1901 Amer. dial.
BLACKEE, BLACKEY, BLACKIE, BLACKY
n. (offensive) a Black person; usually African, but also Indian, Aboriginal ...1732 colloq.
BLACK ENOUGH TO HOLD AN EGG
phr. said of strong coffee ...1965 Amer. dial.
BLACKER THAN TOBY'S HEEL
adj. very black ...1901 Amer. dial.
BLACKETEER
n. a trader in black-market goods ...1942 colloq.
BLACK EYE
n. a severe blow or rebuff ...1795 US
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
n. 1. a revolver ...1889 US sl.
n. 2. a prostitute ...1977 euphemism
BLACKFACE
n. * (offensive) a dark-skinned person ...1704 orig. & chiefly US
BLACK-FACED
adj. having a dark or gloomy face or aspect ...1581
BLACK-FASTING
adj. practising severe fasting ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK-FAVOURED
adj. of dark or grimy complexion ...1843 Ireland
BLACK FAY
n. a Black person who is deferential or subservient toward Whites ...1964 Amer. dial.
BLACKFELLA, BLACKFELLER, BLACKFELLOW
n. an Aborigine; a dark-skinned person ...1827 Aust. sl.
BLACK FELLOW
n. 1. orig. any dark-skinned man ...1598
n. 2. a man having a black or very dark skin ...1738
n. 3. a surly, vindictive, implacable, irreconcilable fellow ...Bk1910 Ireland
BLACK-FISHER
n. one who catches salmon just after spawning; a night poacher of fish ...1809
BLACK-FISHING
n. a fishing illegal by night ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLACKFIT
n. a lovers' go-between ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK FLESH
n. Black slaves ...1827 US
BLACK FLY
n. a clergyman, a parson ...c1786 UK sl.
BLACK FOOT
n. * a go-between in a courtship or love affair; a matchmaker ...1808 Sc.
BLACKFORD-BLOCK
n. a sporadically well-dressed man ...a1909 UK sl.
BLACKFORD-SWELL
n. a sporadically well-dressed man ...a1909 UK sl.
BLACKFORD-TOFF
n. a sporadically well-dressed man ...a1909 UK sl.
BLACK FRIDAY
n. Good Friday ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK FROST
n. 1. a frost or cold that kills vegetation and usually accompanied by hoarfrost ...1709 Amer. dial.
n. 2. hard frost without rime or snow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. freezing weather not cold enough to kill vegetation ...1965 Amer. dial.
BLACK-FYSE
adj. of swarthy complexion ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACKGANG
adj. blackguardly ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. (usually as 'black gang') all the members of a ship's engineering department ...US Civil War usage
BLACK GEORGE
n. a poacher ...1889 Eng. dial.
BLACK GOB
n. a term of contempt ...1812 Eng. dial.
BLACK GOWN
n. 1. † a collegian or learned man ...1616
n. 2. a clergyman ...1731 sl.
n. 3. a Roman Catholic priest ...1847 US Indian usage
BLACK GROUND
n. loose, dark soil ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK-GUARD
n. 1. † the lowest menials of a royal or noble household, who had charge of pots and pans and other kitchen utensils, and rode in the wagons conveying these during journeys from one residence to another; the scullions and kitchen-knaves ...1535
n. 2. † a guard or soldier dressed in black, or dark or forbidding in features or character ...1589
n. 3. † a vagrant child; a young ragamuffin ...1699
BLACKGUARD
adj. characterized by abusive or obscene language ...1806 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a person, esp. a man, who behaves in a dishonourable or contemptible way; someone worthless or despicable; a villain; a rough; an open scoundrel; a term of the utmost opprobrium ...1732
n. 2. a foul-mouthed person; a slanderer ...1750
n. 3. a duster or cloth used in doing the dirtiest housework ...Bk1898 Eng, dial.
vb. 1. to talk obscenely; to curse or swear at ...1902 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to slander or abuse verbally; to talk in scurrilous terms about someone or something ...1950 Amer. dial.
BLACKGUARD DRUNK
adj. drunk to the point of viciousness ...1949 Amer. dial.
BLACK HAND
n. a witchcraft spell, a charm ...1928 Amer. dial.
BLACK HAT
n. 1. a newly-arrived immigrant ...1887 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a villain or criminal, esp. one in a film or other work of fiction; a 'bad guy' ...1959 colloq., orig. US
BLACK HANDER
n. a person involved in Black Hand methods of extortion (a method used by members of the Italian-American criminal underworld); a swindler, terrorist, or extortionist ...1905 US hist.
BLACK HAT
n. 1. a newly-arrived immigrant ...1887 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a villain or criminal, esp. one in a film or other work of fiction; a 'bad guy' ...1959 colloq., orig. US
n. 3. a person who engages in illegal or malicious hacking, creates or distributes computer viruses, etc. ...1990 computing sl.
BLACK HAWK
n. army necktie ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLACKHEAD
n. 1. a tadpole ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a Black person ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
n. 3. a black rain-cloud ...1954 Amer. dial.
BLACKHEART
n. 1. a blackguard ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a mean or ill-tempered person ...1968 Amer. dial.
BLACK-HEARTED
adj. having a wicked, malicious disposition; morally bad ...1638
BLACK HOLE
n. prison; a police cell ...1844 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK-HOOD
n. † a non-regent member of the senate of the University of Cambridge, distinguished from a regent by wearing a black hood ...1763
BLACKIE
n. 1. a Black person ...1815 colloq.
n. 2. a blackbird ...1885 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a fireman ...Bk1978 railroad usage
n. 4. the black bear ...1982 Amer. dial.
BLACK INDIAN
n. a person of African descent living as a member of a North American Indian; now also, a person of mixed African-American and North American Indian descent ...1876
BLACKING
n. a scolding; abuse ...1873 Eng. dial.
BLACKING MAN
n. 1. a man who sells or manufactures blacking for shoes ...1601 hist.
n. 2. a street trader who polishes shoes with blacking ...1819 hist.
BLACK IRISH
n. 1. an Irish person with black hair and dark complexion ...Bk1998 New York sl.
n. 2. (usually derogatory) an Irish Protestant ...Bk1998 New York sl.
BLACK IS THE WHITE OF MY EYE
phr. there is a slur on my character ...1844 Sc.
BLACK IVORY
n. Black slaves ...1864 sl.
BLACK JACK; BLACKJACK
n. 1. a drinking vessel; a large copper can ...1819 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a cockroach ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. gunpowder ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 4. † a judge or magistrate ...1900 UK criminals' sl.
n. 5. very strong coffee without cream or milk ... World War I sl.
n. 6. a thug, a rowdy ...1928 US sl.
n. 7. (derogatory) during apartheid: a member of a police force composed of Black officers and operating in the townships ...1966 S. Afr. sl.
n. 8. a heavy dark soil ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 9. illegal liquor; moonshine; illegally made whisky ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 10. gingerbread ...1975 Amer. dial.
n. 11. in marbles: the name of the head taw man when no marbles went out of the ring at the first shot ...1969 Amer. dial.
BLACKJACK ARTIST
n. a prison guard overly fond of using his nightstick ...1934 prison sl.
BLACKJACK STEER
n. a scrawny steer from the timbered country ...1944 Amer. dial.
BLACK JAUDY
n. a dirty-faced lassie; but generally applied to those girls who go from house to house doing the lowest kitchen work - servants of servants ...1843 Sc.
BLACK JEW
n. a Jewish person who is dark-skinned or black, esp. (in Asia and Africa) as distinguished from one of European or Levantine ancestry ...1807
BLACK JOB
n. a Black child born to a White couple; the assumption being that the actual father was a Black servant ...1839 UK sl.
BLACK-KITES
n. blackberries ...1891 Eng. dial.
BLACK KNIGHT
n. a person making an unwelcome attempt to takeover another company ...1978 business sl.
BLACK KNOB
n. † an attorney or any influential person dressed in black ...1835 UK criminals' sl.
BLACK LAD, THE
n. the devil ...1891 Sc.
BLACKLAND
n. a heavy, loose, or sometimes sticky dark soil; also, countryside which has such soil ...1803 Amer. dial.
BLACK-LEG
n. 1. a swindler, esp., a swindling bookmaker ...1767
n. 2. a turf swindler ...1771 sl.
n. 3. a professional gambler or layer of odds ...1776
n. 4. †* a blackfoot; a go-between in a courtship or love affair; a matchmaker ...Bk1825 Sc.
n. 5. a confidence trickster, preying on visitors to the city ...1838 UK sl.
n. 6. (depreciative) a person who continues to work despite a ban or strike by a trade union; a person who takes a striker's place ...1844
n. 7. one who cheats at cards or billiards ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 8. a thief ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 9. a fashionable dandy ...L19 US sl.
n. 10. in wrestling, one who makes no real attempt to throw his opponent, generally with the object of winning bets made through an accomplice ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 11. a match-maker; a lovers' go-between ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 12. a professional criminal ...1930 US criminals' sl.
n. 13. an unscrupulous criminal lawyer ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
n. 14. an informer ...2013 UK sl.
vb. to take the place of a worker who is on strike, thereby helping th employer to carry on his business and defeat the ends of the strike ...1897
BLACKLEG IT
vb. of a trade-union workman: to return to work before a strike is settled ...1888
BLACK LETTER LAWYER
n. a lawyer versed in early English law ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLACKLIE
adj. 1. ill-coloured; dirty; badly washed ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 2. of the weather: dark with threatening clouds ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK-LOOKING
adj. sullen, ill-tempered ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-MACK
n. † a blackbird ...1519
BLACKMAILER
n. one who extorts, or endeavours to extort money by blackmailing ...1833
BLACK-MAMMY
n. a tar-like substance used to repair small leaks in a boat ...1968 Amer. dial.
BLACK MAN; BLACKMAN
n. 1. † a dark-haired or swarthy man ...a1398
n. 2. a dark-skinned man, esp. a man of sub-Saharan African or Australian Aboriginal origin or descent ...a1398
n. 3. an evil spirit, boogeyman, the devil ...1692
n. 4. liquorice ...1856 Sc.
n. 4. a go-between in love-making; the man who accompanies a suitor to the house of the intended father-in-law, to help to make the match ...1867 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a surly, vindictive, implacable, irreconcilable fellow ...Bk190 Ireland
n. 6. a nursery bogey ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 7. a funeral director, an undertaker ...1927 Eng. dial.
n. 8. a piece of dried mucus in the nose ...1962 Sc.
BLACK MAN, THE
n. the devil ...1890 Sc.
BLACK MAN KISSED HER
n. a sister ...1960 UK rhyming sl.
BLACK MARIA
n. 1. an ambulance ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a hearse ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a fishing net ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a Black prostitute ...1986-7 US sl.
BLACK MARIAH
n. a fishing net ...1969 Amer. dial.
BLACK MARKETEER
n. a person engaged in trading on the black market ...1941
BLACK MARKETER
n. a black marketeer, a person engaged in trading on the black market ...1942
BLACK MARKETING
n. stealing dates ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
BLACK MASTER
n. a funeral furnisher, an undertaker ...1823 Eng. dial.
BLACK MEAT
n. 1. cured bacon or ham ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a Black woman ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLACK MIKE
n. stew ...1968 Amer. logging usage
BLACK MOKE
n. (usually derogatory) a Black person ...1950 Amer. dial.
BLACK MONDAY
n. 1. the first day of going to school after holidays ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the first Monday after holidays ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK MONK
n. a monk of the order of St. Benedict, so called from the colour of the habit worn; also, a Black or Augustinian Canon ...1297
BLACK-MONTH
n. November ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKMOOR; BLACKMOORE
n. a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1547
BLACK MORIAN
n. † a Black African; a dark-skinned person ...1526
BLACK-MOUTH
n. 1. * a foul-mouthed person; a slanderer ...1642
n. 2. an Irish Protestant dissenter ...1843 Ireland
n. 3. a Presbyterian ...1979 Ulster sl.
BLACK-MOUTHED
adj. † having a black mouth; fig. using foul or scurrilous language; abusive, foul-mouthed; slanderous, calumnious ...1595
BLACK-MUCK
n. the ashes and cleanings of streets ...1784 Eng. dial.
BLACK-MUMMER
n. one unwashed and unshorn ...a1790 UK sl.
BLACK NEB
n. 1. (depreciative) a workman who refuses to join a trades union; a workman willing to work for a master whose men are on strike; a strike-breaker ...1832 Sc.
n. 2. a person disaffected toward government ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. carrion crow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 4. a Presbyterian ...1915 Ulster sl.
BLACKNECK
n. a rural Black Southerner who is opposed to various politically liberal programs ...1978 US Southern political sl.
BLACK NIGGER IN CHARGE
n. any Black authority figure; used sarcastically ...1973 US Black sl.
BLACK NIGHT
n. night time at its darkest ...1953 Amer. dial.
BLACK NOB
n. 1. (depreciative) a blackleg, a strike-breaker, a non-unionist ...1838 Sc.
n. 2. † an attorney or any influential person dressed in black ...1850 UK criminals' sl.
BLACK OPERATOR
n. a secret agent or spy ...1884 Amer. euphemism
BLACKOUT
n. 1. general issue coffee ...Bk1944 service sl.
n. 2. a very dark-skinned person; a Black person ...1947 US Black sl.
BLACK OX
n. 1. one worn out with age or care ...Bk1881
n. 2. a misfortune; a bereavement; a great calamity ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK OX HAS TRODDEN ON YOUR FOOT, THE
phr. you have known misfortune and sorrow ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK OX HAS TRODDEN ON YOUR TOE, THE
phr. you have known misfortune and sorrow ... 1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK PARR
n. an imaginary monster ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK PEEPER
n. a black eye ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK PETER
n. a portmanteau ...1815 Sc.
BLACK PISHMINNIE
n. a black ant ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK POPE
n. a nickname for the Superior-General of the Jesuits ...1877
BLACK-POT
n. 1. † a toper; a drunkard ... c1590 UK
n. 2. a sausage made of fat and blood ...1873 Eng. dial.
BLACK PROTESTANT
n. 1. a Protestant settler in Ireland at the time of the Cromwellian Settlement of 1652 ...1829
n. 2. (derogatory and offensive) a staunch Irish Protestant, esp. one characterized as intolerant or bigoted; also used as a more general term of abuse for an Irish Protestant ...1958
n. 3. a non-practising Protestant ...1968 sl.
BLACK RASCAL
n. a Black person: used jocosely ...Bk1914 Amer. dial.
BLACK-RING
n. the female pudendum ...Bk1903 sl.
BLACK ROBE
n. esp. among North American Indians: a Christian priest, esp. a missionary ...1811 Can.
BLACKS
n. mourning clothes ...1889 Eng. dial.
BLACK SAM
n. the devil ...1875 Eng. dial.
BLACK SANCTUS
n. † a kind of burlesque hymn; a discord of harsh sounds expressive of contempt or dislike (formerly used as a kind of serenade to a faithless wife); 'rough music' ...1578
BLACKSANDER
n. in New Zealand: a miner who pans black sand for gold ...1897
BLACK SCOUNDREL
n. a Black person: used jocosely ...Bk1914 Amer. dial.
BLACK SHARK
n. an attorney ...1818 UK sl.
BLACK SHEEP
n. 1. a disreputable or unsatisfactory member of a family, etc.; a bad character; a scoundrel, an outcast ...1640
n. 2. a clergyman ...1829 UK sl.
n. 3. a strike-breaker ...1832 sl.
n. 4. an unseaworthy ship ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK SHEEP OF THE FAMILY
n. a disreputable or unsatisfactory member of a family, etc.; a bad character ...1856
BLACK SHEEP OF THE FLOCK
n. a disreputable or unsatisfactory member of a family, etc.; a bad character ...1816
BLACKSHIRT
n. 1. a member of a fascist party; spec. a member of Italy's National Fascist Party (Partito Nazionale Fascista) (1921–43), or of the British Union of Fascists (1932–40); also, more generally, a person with fascist tendencies ...1922
n. 2. in Nazi Germany: a member of the internal security force, the Schutzstaffel (S.S.) ...1933 hist.
BLACK-SILK BARGE
n. a stout woman that, frequenting dances, dresses to minimize her amplitude ...Bk1909 ballroom usage
BLACK SLUG
n. a clergyman, a parson ...1804 UK sl.
BLACKSMITH
n. 1. a smith who works in iron or black metal, as distinguished from a 'whitesmith' who works in tin or white metal ...1248
n. 2. a clumsy or slipshod worker; spec. an inept journalist, one who pounds out copy or news stories ...1882 US sl.
n. 3. a door-key ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a forger ...1906 UK criminals' sl.
n. 5. a safebreaker ...1926 US criminals' sl.
n. 6. (usually derogatory) a cook on an outback station ...1933 Aust. sl.
BLACKSMITH OF KIND
n. a blacksmith the seventh in descent of a family of smiths ...Bk1892 Eng. dial.
BLACKSMITH'S DAUGHTER
n. a lock and key, a padlock ...1891 Eng. dial.
BLACKSMITH'S EYE
n. an eye very correct in estimating size, etc. ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKSMITH'S WIFE
n. a lock and key, a padlock ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK SMOKER
n. one who smokes opium ...1930 drug addicts' sl.
BLACK SMOLLICHER
n. a person with very dark features ...1911 Sc.
BLACK'S MY NAIL
phr. there is a slur on my character ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK SNAKE
n. 1. a short-handled whip with a long lash; used on stages and dog-teams ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a train of coal cars ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK-SOLE
n. † a "Blackfoot", a go-between in a courtship or love affair; a matchmaker ...1725 Sc.
BLACK SPELL
n. a sudden feeling of weakness, when sometimes the person loses consciousness ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK-SPOOL
n. a bottle of porter ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK SPOT
n. an area shaded from the sun ...1936 Amer. dial.
BLACK SPY
n. 1. a constable; an informer ...a1790 sl.
n. 2. a blacksmith ...1823 UK sl.
n. 3. a derogatory term of address ...1858 UK sl.
BLACK SQUIRE
n. a clerical squire ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-STAR
n. the starling ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-STARVED
adj. pinched and blue with cold ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKSTONE
n. a judge ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLACK STORY
n. a decidedly bad lie ...1952 Amer. dial.
BLACK STRAP
n. 1. port wine ...Bk1890 sl.
n. 2. general issue coffee ...World War I sl.
n. 3. thick black coffee ...World War II Amer. sl.
BLACK STUFF
n. 1. a Black person in a sexual context ...1907 sl.
n. 2. Black labourers ...1937 S. Afr. sl.
BLACK SUGAR
n. liquorice ...1787 Sc.
BLACKTAIL
n. the stoat ...1885 Eng. dial.
BLACK TAN
n. 1. a dog, esp. a hound, with black and tan colouring ...1856 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a good-for-nothing person ...Bk1888 Eng. dial.
BLACK TAR
n. an exceptionally pure form of heroin originating in Mexico ...1986 sl.
BLACK-TEAPOT
n. a Black footman ...Bk1889 UK sl.
BLACK TO THE BONE
adj. of persons: worn by disease and having a dark or sallow complexion ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-TRACKER
n. 1. an Australian Aboriginal employed by police to track down fugitives or persons lost in the bush ...1862 Aust.
n. 2. a native policeman employed in tracking down fugitive Blacks and criminals ...1867 Aust.
n. 3. a nickname for a religious person who is overly dependent on their spiritual adviser ...1900-10 Aust. sl.
BLACK VELVET
n. 1. (offensive) a Black, Aboriginal, or Maori woman, esp. as the focus of a White man's sexual interest ...1899 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a dark-skinned prostitute ...1982 euphemism
BLACK VICTUAL
n. peas and beans ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK WAGON
n. 1. a hearse ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an ambulance ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK-WARD
n. † a state of servitude to a servant ...1822 Sc.
BLACK WATER
n. 1. coffee, esp. weak coffee ...1850 Amer. dial.
n. 2. ink ...1939 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a person of mixed race, usually Black, Indian, and White ...1947 Amer. dial.
BLACK WATERITE
n. a person of mixed race, usually Black, Indian, and White ...1947 Amer. dial.
BLACK WATERMELON
n. a big, dark green watermelon with black seeds ...1954 Amer. dial.
BLACK WAX
n. a dark soil which is sticky or wax-like ...1893 Amer. dial.
BLACK WEATHER
n. rainy weather ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK WEDNESDAY
n. rifle calisthenics ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLACK-WET
adj. thoroughly wet; sodden with water ...1865 Eng. dial.
n. rain , as distinguished from snow ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLACK WIDOW
n. 1. an unpopular girl ...c1940 Amer. student sl.
n. 2. a girl who never dates ...Bk1942 US sl.
n. 3. a male homosexual who habitually takes away the love-mates of other homosexuals ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BLACK WIND
n. a dust storm ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK WINE
n. port wine ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK WITCH
n. a witch who practices black magic; one who uses witchcraft for malicious purposes ...1645
BLACK WOMAN
n. a black-skinned or coloured woman ...1788
BLACK-WOOD
n. evergreen trees collectively ...1871 US
BLACK WORD
n. a very uncomplimentary remark ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK WORK
n. 1. undertakers' work ...1859
n. 2. the work of a blacksmith ...1874
BLACK WORKER
n. an undertaker ...Bk1891 sl.
BLACKWORM
n. an earthworm ...1949 Amer. dial.
BLACKY
n. 1. a Black person ...1815 colloq.
n. 2. a blacksmith, esp. as a nickname ...1906 US sl.
BLACKY-MONTH
n. November ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKY-MOOR
n. a man of colour ...Bk1849 Eng. dial.
n. a Black person ...1825 Sc.
BLAD
n. 1. a large portion of anything; a fragment ...1785 Sc.
n. 2. a slap, a blow ...1789 Sc.
n. 3. a person who is of weak, a soft constitution, whose strength is not in proportion to his size or looks; often applied to a young person, who has become suddenly tall, but is of a relaxed habit ...1808 Sc.
n. 4. a heavy fall of rain ...1825 Sc.
n. 5. a person who walks with long and heavy steps ...1879 Sc.
n. 6. a dirty spot, a discoloration ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 7. a useless thing ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
n. 8. a long and heavy step in walking ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 9. a person of weak, soft constitution, from rapid overgrowth ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to slap, to strike; to thrust violently ...1721 Sc.
vb. 2. to abuse, to defame ...1810 Sc.
vb. 3. of wind and rain: to beat against, to drive in gusts ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. to spoil, to injure, esp. by wind and rain, or by a blow ...1876 Sc.
vb. 5. to blow or flap about in the wind ...1890 Sc.
vb. 6. to walk heavily and clumsily; to take long steps, treading heavily ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLADDED
adj. spoilt, injured ...1870 Sc.
BLADDER
n. 1. an inflated pretentious man; a windbag; a talkative, long-winded, boring person ...1579
n. 2. a pimple, a burn or scald ...1757 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a football ...1864 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a bagpipe ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an unattractive and/or aging prostitute; the implication is of diseased matter ...1935 US criminals' sl.
BLADDERDASH
n. nonsense ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLADDERED
adj. drunk ...1992 Brit. sl.
BLADDER-HEAD
n. 1. a stupid and tiresome talker; one who will keep on arguing and who will have the last word ...Bk1883
n. 2. a coarse, brutal bully...Bk1886 Eng dial.
BLADDER MOUTH
n. a coarse, noisy talker, devoid of sense; a noisy fool ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
BLADDER OF LARD
n. 1. (derogatory) a bald-headed man...Bk1864 UK sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a fat man ...1886 UK sl.
BLADDERSCAT
n. a deceiving person; one you cannot trust ...1969 Amer. dial.
BLADDERSKATE
n. 1. a silly foolish person; an indistinct or indiscreet talker; a babbler ...a1680 Sc.
n. 2. a boaster ...1870 Sc.
BLADDERSKYTE
n. a silly foolish person ...Bk1876 Sc.
BLADDING
adj. breezy, gusty ...1785 Sc.
n. a spoiling, destruction ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLADDY
adj. gusty, unsettled ...1825 Sc.
BLADE
n. 1. a gallant, an easygoing fellow, a good fellow; also, a spruce or dashing fellow; sharp-witted, dashing, wild, or reckless fellow; a beau ...1597
n. 2. a human being, a person ...1773 Sc.
n. 3. a man; in ancient times, the term for a soldier ...Bk1860 sl.
n. 4. a depreciatory term for a woman. ...Bk1887 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a swordsman ...Bk1891
n. 6. one's wife or girlfriend ...1915 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a young man, esp. one who believes himself socially adroit, sophisticated, and witty ...1949 Amer. sl.
n. 8. a homosexual man, regardless of his age ...1960s teen sl.
n. 9. a surgeon ...1974 US medical usage
n. 10. a showily or bizarrely dressed woman ...1983 Ulster sl.
n. 11. an expert; a connoisseur; a wise man or one posing as such ...1993 US sl.
n. 12. a young homosexual male ...1995 sl.
n. 13. a cantankerous, verbally abusive woman ...1996 Ulster sl.
n. 14. in baseball: a nickname for a thin, wiry player ...Bk1999 baseball usage
vb. to slap; to spoil ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLADE-FORGER
n. a maker of blades ...1831
BLADE GLOMMER
n. a sword swallower ...Bk2006 carnival usage
BLADER
n. 1. † the user of a blade; a swordsman ...1577
n. 2. † a maker of blades; a blade-smith ...1598
BLADERDASH
n. nonsense ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLADESMITH
n. a sword cutler ...c1540
BLADEY!
int. an assertive expletive: by our Lady! ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLADGE
n. a low, coarse, vulgar woman ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
BLADHUNK
n. a prison ...Bk1891 sl.
BLADROCK
n. a talkative, silly fellow ...1825 Sc.
BLADRY
n. foolishness, deception ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLADS AND DAWDS
n. large leaves of greens boiled whole in a sort of broth ...1825 Sc.
BLAE
adj. 1. of a bluish tinge, lead-coloured ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. bleak, cold ...1807 Sc.
adj. 3. disappointed ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. a loud bleat ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to make very cold, to numb ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 2. to bleat as a lamb ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 3. to cry as a child ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAEFLUMMERY
n. nonsense; vain imaginations ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAELIKE
adj. livid, pale ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAFF
n. a blow ...1894 Sc.
vb. to bang ...1894 Sc.
BLAFFART
n. a blow ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAFFERE
n. † a stammerer ...Bk1967
BLAFFOORDE
n. † a person who stammers, or has any defect in his speech ...Bk1855
BLAFLUM
n. 1. nonsense, idle talk, deception, a hoax ...1788 Sc.
n. 2. a pompous, empty-headed person ...1825 Sc.
vb. to coax, to cajole; to deceive ...1727 Sc.
BLAFUM
n. 1. nonsense, idle talk, deception, a hoax ...1788 Sc.
n. 2. a pompous, empty person; chiefly applied to males ...1825 Sc.
BLAG
n. 1. the blackberry ...1870 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an act of robbery (with violence) ...1885 Brit. sl.
vb. 1. to gather blackberries ...1866 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to employ one's time in a profitless way ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to rob (with violence), to steal ...1933 Brit. sl.
BLAGAIRD
n. a blackguard ...Bk1892 Eng. dial.
BLAGGARD
n. a blackguard ...1902 Amer. dial.
vb. to talk obscenely; to curse or swear at ...1902 Amer. dial.
BLAGGER
n. 1. a person who seeks to obtain or achieve something by persuasive talk or plausible deception; a bluffer, a scrounger, a cadger, a sponger; a smooth talker, a persuasive person ...1963 Brit. sl.
n. 2. one who blags, or robs, esp. a bank robber; a thief ...1938 sl.
BLAGGERD
n. a blackguard; one addicted to swearing and low language ...Bk1884
BLAG MERCHANT
n. a pay-roll robber ...c1950 sl.
BLAGUE
n. 1. pretentious falsehood; blustering humbug; mendacious boasting ...1837
n. 2. the blackberry ...1870 Eng. dial.
vb. to tell lies in jest; to hoax, to humbug ...1883
BLAGUEUR
n. one who talks pretentiously; a joker or teller of stories ...1883
BLAH
adj. 1. boring, dull, tedious ...1922 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. insane, mad ...1924 sl.
adj. 3. inattentive; absent-minded ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. pretentious talk or writing; insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery; nonsense ...1918 US sl.
n. 2. a fool, an idiot ...1923 US sl.
n. 3. boasting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. something worthless ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 5. a small or insignificant person ...1967 US sl.
vb. to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1924 sl.
int. nonsense! it is ridiculous! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLAH-BLAH
n. pretentious talk or writing; insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery ...1918 US sl.
vb. to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1924 sl.
BLAHS, THE
n. a state of mental depression; the blues ...1968 sl., orig. & chiefly US
BLAICK
n. 1. a puzzle ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. a scoundrel ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to puzzle, to mystify, to baffle ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAID
n. † a little boil ...1790 Eng. dial.
BLAIDRY
n. 1. nonsense, foolish talk ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. phlegm coughed up ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. unmerited applause ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIK
n. a puzzle ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to puzzle, to mystify, to baffle ...1895 Sc.
BLAIN
n. a fault; a blemish; a scar; discolouration of skin after a sore ...1856 Sc.
BLAINCH
vb. to cleanse ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIR
n. 1. a loud sound; a cry ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. the bleat of a sheep ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to make a noise; to cry aloud ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 2. to bleat as a sheep ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIRHAWK
n. a rude, noisy person ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLAISTER
vb. to blow with violence ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIT
adj. 1. naked, bare ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 2. shy, sheepish; modest, retiring ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 3. stupid, easily imposed on ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAITH
adj. blithe, glad ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAITIE BUM
n. † (derogatory) a lazy or feckless person; an idler; a simpleton, a fool, a bungler; a sheepish fellow ...1540 Sc.
BLAITLY
adv. bashfully ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIZE
n. a blow ...1809 Sc.
BLAKE
adj. 1. † pale, wan ...c1275 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. yellow, of a golden colour, generally applied to butter and cheese, etc. ...1747 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. of a dusky colour, livid ...1790 Eng. dial.
adj. 4. cold, exposed, bleak ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. † to turn pale ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to become out of breath, to faint; esp. of children exhausted with crying, coughing, or laughing ...1867 Eng. dial.
BLAKEN
vb. to turn yellow ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLALA
n. a brother, a friend, a pal ...1972 Hawaii
BLAM
adv. suddenly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLAMED
adj. confounded ...1840
adv. confoundedly, excessively ...1845
BLAMEFUL
adj. 1. conveying blame or censure; blaming, fault-finding ...c1386
adj. 2. fully meriting blame, blameworthy ...c1430
BLAME GOOD
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLAN-BEC
n. a greenhorn ...1846 Amer. dial.
BLANC-BEC
n. a greenhorn ...1846 Amer. dial.
BLANCH
n. a flash or sudden blaze ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLANCO
n. a White person ...Bk2006 US sl.
BLANDANDER
vb. to tempt by blandishment; to cajole ...1888 colloq.
BLANDER
n. †* a flatterer ...1340
vb. 1. to babble; to waste time in gossiping; to spread a report or calumny; to exaggerate or misstate ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 2. to scatter sparingly, to disperse in a scanty way ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLANDIGO
adj. † cloudy ...Eng. dial.
n. † a shower of rain ...1691 Eng. dial.
BLANDILOQUENT
adj. * in the language of compliment; smooth-speaking, flattering, fair-spoken ...1599
BLANDILOQUOUS
adj. †* smooth-talking, flattering, fair-spoken ...1615
BLANDISH
n. flattery ...1805 Sc.
BLANE
n. the mark left by a wound ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLANGE
n. a mixture ...1890 Eng. dial.
vb. to mix ...1877 Eng. dial.
BLANK
adj. 1. disappointed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. inattentive; absent-minded ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a spark from a fire ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a disappointment ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to disappoint ...1816 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to deliberately ignore someone ...1977 Brit. sl.
BLANKER
n. a spark or ember of burning wood, straw, etc. ...1825 Eng. dial.
BLANKET
n. 1. in whaling: a large strip of whale blubber ...1851 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a pastry crust ...1918 Amer. sl.
n. 3. an overcoat ...1925 Amer. hobo sl.
n. 4. a pancake ...1927 Amer. sl.
n. 5. a beaver pelt, esp. a large one ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a dollar bill ...1967 Amer. jocular
vb. to suppress, to put in the shade ...1903
BLANKET-ASS
n. an American Indian, used contemptuously; usually considered vulgar ...1967 Amer. sl.
BLANKET BAY
n. bed ...1775 Amer. nautical sl.
BLANKET-BUCK
n. (derogatory) an American Indian ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLANKET BUSTED
adj. said of a man who has lost everything on a bet, including his bedroll ...1958 Amer. logging usage
BLANKET DRAWERS
n. long handled underwear about of the same itchiness and same thickness as a horse blanket ...1958 Amer. logging usage
BLANKET DRILL
n. sleep ...1922 military sl.
BLANKET-FAIR
n. bed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial. & sl.
BLANKET FEVER
n. refers to the condition of a lumberjack who stays in bed in the morning after the other men are up; usually a lazy lumberjack ...1969 Amer. lumberjack usage
BLANKET HARBOR
n. bed ...1870 Amer. nautical sl.
BLANKETHEAD
n. an American Indian; used contemptuously ...1956 Amer. sl.
BLANKET-HEEZIE
n. one who tosses another in a blanket ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLANKET HOIST
n. a punishment as well as a game; if a lumberjack got out of place, others would put him in a blanket, get hold of the sides of the blanket, and hoist him in the air a few times ...1969 Amer. lumberjack usage
BLANKET MAN
n. a tramp; an itinerant worker ...1872 Amer. dial.
BLANKET-MARKET
n. bed-clothes ...1882 Eng. dial.
BLANKET NIP
n. a piece of old blanket folded around the feet inside the shoe packs for warmth; hence, a sock ...1906 Amer. dial.
BLANKET PARTY
n. a form of retribution in which a soldier is surprised, covered with a blanket, and beaten ...a1969 Amer. military sl.
BLANKETS
n. 1. pancakes ...1899 Amer. sl.
n. 2. cigarette papers ...1925 Amer. sl.
n. 3. hot cakes ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLANKET SHEET
n. a newspaper in folio form ...1888
BLANKET SOLDIER
n. a military policeman; so called because his other names are unfit for publication ...World War II Amer. sl.
BLANKET SQUAD
n. in logging: a new crew coming in to the camp in the old days, each man carrying his blankets ...1958 Amer. dial.
BLANKET STIFF
n. a migratory labourer who carries his belongings in a blanket roll or other bundle; a tramp ...1872 Amer. Hobo & West. sl.
BLANKET WIFE
n. a prostitute ...World War II Amer. sl.
BLANK FILE
n. a stupid soldier ...World War II Amer. sl.
BLANKO WATER
n. coffee ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLANKS
n. 1. Whites or Europeans (used by themselves) ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
n. 2. in dominoes; 0-0 ...sl.
BLANNY
n. ingratiating or flattering speech; cajolery ...1926 Amer. dial.
vb. to ingratiate oneself, esp. by using flattering speech ...1968 Amer. dial.
BLANSCUE
n. a catastrophe; an unforeseen accident ...1825 Eng. dial.
BLAP
vb. kill or destroy ...1971 Amer. military sl.
BLARE
n. 1. a fuss, a to-do, a disturbance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a noisy scolding ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. the bleat of a sheep or goat ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. of animals: to bleat, to bellow, to bray ...1784 Sc. & Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to cry, to weep, to lament; to roar ...1839 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to speak loudly, to shout in a rude or angry manner ...1856 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to let out secrets, to blab ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to protrude, to thrust out the tongue ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to wander about; to rush about ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to break forth in vituperation ...1908 Amer. dial.
vb. 8. to open wide ...1912 Amer. dial.
vb. 9. to open the eyes widely; to stare wildly ...1930 Amer. dial.
BLARED
adj. of an eye: wide-open, bulging ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLARE-EYED
adj. having wide-open, bulging eyes ...1964 Amer. dial.
BLARE OUT
vb. to break forth in vituperation ...1908 Amer. dial.
BLAREY-EYED
adj. having eyes which turn outward; wall-eyed ...1970 Amer. dial.
BLARING
n. 1. a crying aloud; a roaring ...1813 Eng. dial.
n. 2. loud talking, noisy, senseless talk ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLARING AND STARING
phr. aimlessly or wildly wandering and staring ...Bk1896 Eng. dial.
ׇBLARNEY
n. 1. insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery; nonsense ...1796
n. 2. a flatterer ...1797 Amer. sl.
vb. to flatter; to deceive with insincere or flattering talk, to persuade; to wheedle ...1803
BLARNEYFEST
n. a conversation devoted to boasting or undependable talk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLARNEYFIED
adj. wheedling, flattering ...1834
BLARNEYING
n. flattery, humbug ...1892 Ireland
BLART
n. a loud noise; meaningless talk ...1873 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to fall flat in the mud ...1825 Sc.
vb. 2. to cry, to lament; to roar ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to cry out, to make a noise; to scold, to rate ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to let out a secret; to spread abroad news or scandal ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLARTING
n. the crying or whining of a child ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASE
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLASED
adj. of milk: turned sour, but not coagulated ...1870 Sc.
BLASH
adj. weak, poor, wishy-washy ...1876 Eng. dial.
n. 1. a heavy fall of rain or sleet ...1801 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. weak, trashy stuff; drink of poor quality ...1834 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a splash or dash of liquid, mud, etc. ...1839 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 4. puddle water; liquid, soft mud ...1891 Eng. dial.
n. 5. nonsense, foolish talk ...1891 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a flash, a sudden blaze or flame ...Bk1898
vb. 1. to splash liquid or mud about by spilling it or treading in it ...1790 Sc.
vb. 2. to drink to excess ...1825 Sc.
vb. 3. to blaze, to flare up suddenly; to set alaze ...1861 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to toil slavishly ...1891 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to make public, to reveal secrets ...1891 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to suffer from chafing of the skin, consequent on much exercise in hot weather ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to rain heavily and noisily ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 8. to drench, to soak ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLASH-BOGGART
n. an apparition appearing and disappearing like a flash; also, a person who is wild or strange in appearance ...1870 Eng. dial.
BLASH-CANTER
n. weak liquor ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASHED
adj. drunk, stupefied with drink ...1871 Eng. dial.
BLASHER
n. a great drinker ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASH-KEGGED
adj. having a protuberant stomach ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASH-KITE
n. 1. a lover of liquids, a 'tosspot' ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a noisy, nonsensical talker ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASHMENT
n. any weak liquor ...1801 Eng. dial.
BLASHY
adj. 1. rainy, wet, gusty ...1788 Sc.& Eng. dial.
adj. 2. wet, muddy, splashy, sloppy ...1788 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. thin, poor, weak, watery ...1820 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 4. frivolous, silly, over-talkative ...1891 Eng. dial.
BLASPHEMATORY
adj. † blasphemous; cursing and swearing; using vile reproachful language ...1611
BLASPHEMATOUR
n. † one who blasphemes ...1483
BLASPHEMIOUS
adj. blasphemous ...1908 Amer. dial.
n. a good fellow; a friend ...17C sl.
BEN CULL
n. a good fellow; a friend ...19C sl.
BEND
adj. bold ...Bk1911 Sc.
adv. bravely ...1809 Sc.
n. 1. † a band, bond, or fetter ...c890
n. 2. † a ribbon, strap, band, used for ornament or as part of a dress; a sash, hat-band, bandage ...c1000
n. 3. † a moral or spiritual bond or restraint; the bands or bonds of matrimony ...a1250
n. 4. † confinement at childbirth ...1297
n. 5. †* a 'stripe' inflicted by a lash or rod ...c1400
n. 6. † an organized company of men; a band; a party, a faction; a gang; a company ...1475 obs. exc. Amer. dial.
n. 7. † a spring, a leap, a bound ...1513 Sc.
n. 8. † a bending of the body; a bow ...1529
n. 9. † turn of mind, inclination, bent ...1591
n. 10. †* inclination of the eye in any direction, glance ...1601
n. 11. a draught of liquor ...1727 Sc.
n. 12. a waistcoat ...M19 sl.
n. 13. a drunken spree ...1887 sl.
n. 14. a foolish, foppish fellow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 15. an appointment; a rendezvous ...20C Anglo-Irish
n. 16. an experience created by a hallucinogenic drug ...1960s sl.
n. 17. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 18. a prostitute ...1980s rap music sl.
vb. 1. † to put in bonds, to fetter ...1036
vb. 2. † to harness the horses to a cart or other vehicle; to yoke ...1513
vb. 3. † to aim a blow, weapon, etc. ...1530
vb. 4. † to spring, to leap, to bound ...c1530 Sc.
vb. 5. to drink hard or greedily ...1727 Sc.
vb. 6. to pervert; to corrupt; to put to a dishonest or corrupt use; to commit some form of fraudulent manoeuvre, esp. as in losing a race deliberately, bribing a policeman or a sporting competitor ...1864 sl.
vb. 7. to cock a gun ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEND A BEND
vb. to round a curve or corner at great speed ...World War II Amer. sl.
BEND-A-BOW
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1896 Amer. dial.
BENDACIOUS
adj. bendable ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEND A CORNER
vb. to round a curve or corner at great speed ...World War II Amer. sl.
BEND AN EAR
vb. to pay attention; to listen ...1935 Amer. sl.
int. listen! ...1970 Amer. sl.
BEND DOUGHNUT
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1969 Amer. dial.
BEND DOWN FOR
vb. to consent to buggery ...L19 sl.
BEND-DOWN PLAZA
n. a row of roadside peddlers, specializing in items that are hard to get in shops, because of import restrictions ...20C W. Indies & Jamaica
BENDED KNEES
n. a cheese ...20C rhyming sl.
BEND 'ER
vb. to round a curve or corner at great speed ...World War II Amer. sl.
BENDER
n. 1. a drinker ...1727 Sc.
n. 2. a bout of drinking; a spree; a riotous feast; often lasting several days and including random acts of excess, violence, etc. ...1827 US
n. 3. a rampage ...M19 US sl.
n. 4. a shilling ...M19 sl.
n. 5. a sixpence ...1836 sl.
n. 6. a big or good specimen of its kind; a 'whopper'; anything exceptional or outstanding ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 7. the leg ...1849 sl.
n. 8. the arm ...M19 sl.
n. 9. the elbow ...M19 sl.
n. 10. the knee ...M19 sl.
n. 11. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1894 Amer. dial.
n. 12. a silly fellow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 13. a male homosexual ...1930s sl.
n. 14. a drug party ...1960s drugs sl.
int. nonsense! humbug! rubbish!...19C sl.
BENDER AND ARRS
n. a bow and arrows ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENDER MENDER
n. a hangover cure, esp. a stiff drink ...1988 Sc. sl.
BENDERS
n. delirium tremens ...1966 Amer. dial.
BENDIFIED
adj. bent ...1919 Amer. dial.
BENDING DRILL
n. an act of defecation in the open-air ...1945 UK military sl.
BENDING ICE
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1950 Amer. dial.
BENDING ROD
n. a divining rod; a short stick used to show where there's water ...1968 Amer. dial.
BENDIT
adj. ready to spring, crouching ...Bk1898 Sc.
BEND OF THE ARM
n. the elbow ...1891 Eng. dial.
BEND OF THE FILBERT
n. a bow of the head; a nod ...18C sl.
BEND ONE OVER
vb. to position someone for pederasty; to dominate or humiliate someone; usually said of a male ...E20 US criminals' sl.
BEND ONE'S BACK
vb. to work hard ...1920s Aust. sl.
BEND ONE'S ELBOW
vb. to have a drink ...20C sl.
BEND OVER
vb. to submit; to give in to someone ...1960s US sl.
int. you're bothering me! ...1960s sl.
BEND OVER BACKWARDS
vb. to make one's maximum effort, orig. with the implication of doing something disadvantageous or distasteful to oneself ...1925 sl., orig. US
BEND OVER, BROWN EYES
phr. an instruction to a patient about to undergo a rectal examination ...1989 US sl.
BENDS
n. the accoutrements of a horse ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENDS, THE
n. delirium tremens ...1966 Amer. dial.
BENDSOME
adj. * pliable, yielding, flexible ...1861
BEND SOMEONE'S EAR
vb. 1. to chatter on interminably and probably tediously; to talk at tedious length to someone; also, to have someone's attention ...1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to speak privately, to whisper ...1940s sl., orig. US
BEND THE BROWS
vb. to winkle the brow; to frown, to scowl ...1387
BEND THE CRAB
vb. to do a somersault ...1968 Amer. dial.
BEND THE ELBOW
vb. to drink alcohol ...1823 sl.
BEND THE HABIT
vb. to decrease one's narcotics intake in an attempt to withdraw from addiction ...L19 drugs sl.
BEND THE THROTTLE
vb. to fly above normal cruising speed ...Bk1944 service sl.
BENDUDELUMS
n. 1. large pieces of broken ice in salt water ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 2. ice that will bend when you step on it, but not break ...1969 Amer. dial.
BEND UP
vb. to encourage or enable another’s intoxication ...1999 UK sl.
BENDY
adj. 1. said of something that bends or yields easily; pliable, limber ...1965 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. extremely fashionable, smart, 'cool' ...1990s US teen sl.
n. 1. the devil ...19C
n. 2. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1965 Amer. dial.
BENDY-BOW
n. 1. a sudden short dip in a road ...1903 Amer. dial.
n. 2. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1950 Amer. dial.
BENDY DOUGHNUT
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1969 Amer. dial.
BENDY-GO
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1965 Amer. dial.
BENDY ICE
n. thin, flexible ice that will bend when you step on it but will bear one's weight ...1965 Amer. dial.
BENDY-LEATHER
n. ice in a half-thawed condition, yet elastic and capable of bearing a weight ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
BENE
adj. 1. good ...16C sl.
adj. 2. well-to-do ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. † prayer, petition, boon; prayer to God ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
BENEAN
prep. beneath ...1886 Eng. dial.
BENEAPED
adj. of a vessel: stranded, left aground by the neap tide ...1825 Eng. dial.
BENEATH
adj. dead and buried ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adv. beneath the skies; in the world, on the earth ...c1250 arch.
vb. to condescend, to lower oneself ...1895 Eng. dial.
BENEATH THE SALT
phr. at the lower part of the table; i.e. among the less honoured guests ...1602
BENE BOUSE; BENE BOWSE
n. drink; literally, good liquor ...M16 sl.
BENE-BOWSY
adj. tipsy...M16 sl.
BENECKING
adj. †* bowing the neck, cringing ...1705
BENE COVE
n. a friend; literally, a good fellow ...17C sl.
BENE CULL
n. a good fellow; a friend ...19C sl.
BENE DARKMANS!
int. good night ...M16 sl.
BENEDICENCE
n. * kindliness in speech ...1881
BENEDICITE!
int. 1. good gracious! ...c1374
int. 2. bless you! ...1377
BENEDICK
n. a married man, esp. a newly married man or a formerly confirmed bachelor who changes his mind ...E19 sl.
BENEDICT
adj. † good, blessed, benign, salutary ...1576
n. a newly married man; an apparently confirmed bachelor who marries ...1821
BENEDICTED
adj. † blessed ...1623
BENEDICTION
n. 1. kindly favour, grace ...1483
n. 2. grace before or after meals ...1671
BENEDICTOR
n. † a eulogist, one who commends or praises, a well-wisher ...a1633
BENEDIGHT
adj. blessed ...a1300 arch.
BENEEK
adj. 1. bad-tempered, insane ...1960s S. Afr.
adj. 2. contrary, impossible ...1960s S. Afr.
BENEFACT
n. † a good deed or benefit ...1656
vb. † to give in charity ...1594
BENEFACTION
n. 1. a doing good, kindly or generous action; an act of kindness ...a1662
n. 2. the bestowal of money for a charitable purpose ...1674
BENEFACTORATE
vb. to act the benefactor to ...1769 nonce word
BENEFACTORY
adj. conferring a benefit; beneficial, advantageous ...1744
BENEFACTRESS
n. a female benefactor ...1711
BENEFACTRICE
n. †* a female benefactor ...1711
BENEFACTRIX
n. †* a female benefactor ...1713
BENEFACTURE
n. † benefaction, kindness ...a1656
BENE-FAKER
n. a counterfeiter, initially of documents, later of money ...17C sl.
BENE FEAKER
n. a counterfeiter of bills ...17C sl.
BENE-FEAKER OF GYBES
n. a forger of passes and similar documents ...L17 sl.
BENEFETER
n. †* a benefactor ...c1449
BENEFETOUR
n. †* a benefactor ...c1449
BENEFIC
adj. kind ...1641
BENEFICAL
adj. † kind ...1647
BENEFICE
n. 1. † a good deed, kindness, favour ...1340
n. 2. † a gift; a gratuity ...c1380
n. 3. † favourable influence or operation; advantage, favour, protection, benefit ...1424
BENEFICENCE
n. 1. doing good; active kindness ...1531
n. 2. a benefaction, a beneficent gift, deed, or work ...1654
BENEFICENCY
n. † doing good; active kindness ...1576
BENEFICENT
adj. 1. doing good, kind ...1616
adj. 2. advantageous ...1677
BENEFICENTIAL
adj. concerned with what is most beneficial to mankind ...1869
BENEFICIAL
adj. † doing good, kind ...1526
BENEFICIALNESS
n. † doing good, kindness ...1528
BENEFICIE
n. †* benefit, beneficial influence, favour ...c1449
BENEFICIOUS
adj. † doing good, kind ...1535
BENEFIT
n. 1. a kind deed, a kindness; a favour, a gift ...1377 arch.
n. 2. † a thing well done; a good or noble deed ...1377
n. 3. wages paid in kind ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 4. any hardship or unpleasant feature of army life; used with obvious irony ...1968 US sl.
BENE-GYBE
n. a counterfeiter ...17C sl.
BE NEITHER SUGAR NOR SALT
vb. to not be delicate or easily made ill ...1880 Sc. & Eng. dial.
phr. not likely to be injured by a wetting; not afraid of wet weather ...1855
BENE-MERENT
adj. †* well-deserving ...1656
BENE MORT
n. a pretty woman ...M16 sl.
BEN-END
n. 1. the best room in a house; hence, the best part of anything ...1892 Sc.
n. 2. the best part of anything ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENE PECK
n. good food ...M16 sl.
BENEPLACIT
adj. †* pleased, satisfied ...1678
n. †* good pleasure, gracious purpose ...1643
BENEPLACITURE
n. †* good pleasure, gracious purpose ...1662
BENEPLACITY
n. †* good pleasure, gracious purpose ...1643
BENESHIP
n. something that is very good ...M16 sl.
BENEUROUS
adj. † happy, blessed ...1483
BENEURTE
n. † happiness, blessedness ...1480
BENEVOLER
n. †* a well-wisher, a kind person ...1486
BENEVOLIST
n. a professor of benevolence ...1825
BENEVOLOUS
adj. † well-wishing, kind, friendly, benevolent ...1470
BENEW
adv. beneath ...1768 Sc.
BE NEW OFF THE IRONS
vb. to have just finished one's course of study ...Bk1902 Sc.
BENEWRED
adj. † happy, blessed ...1483
BENEWRELY
adv. † happily ...1483
BENFEAKER
n. a counterfeiter of bills ...17C sl.
BEN-FEAKERS OF JYBES
n. counterfeiters of passports ...1612 criminals' sl.
BEN-FLAKE
n. a steak ...M19 rhyming sl.
BEN FRANKLIN
n. a $100 note ...1990 US sl.
BENGAL BLANKET
n. the sun; a blue sky ...19C Anglo-Indian
BENGAL LANCER
n. an opportunity, esp. one who takes risks in pursuit of criminal gain ...2005 Sc. rhyming sl. for ‘chancer’
BENGAL LANCERS
n. razor gangs ...1930s Aust. sl.
BENGE
vb. 1. to drink to excess ...1825 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to lounge lazily ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENGY
adj. cloudy, overcast ...1851 Eng. dial.
BEN-HOUSE
n. the inner or principal room ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENIES
n. benefits, specifically those of the GI Bill that puts US service veterans through college for free ...1940s US college sl.
BENIGHT
adv. † by night ...1642
vb. 1. to be overtaken by the darkness of night (before reaching a place of shelter) ...1560
vb. 2. to blind, to dazzle; to deprive of vision ...1621
vb. 3. to involve in darkness, to darken, to cloud ...a1631
BENIGHTED
adj. 1. † overtaken by the darkness of the night; affected by the night ...1575 obs. exc. Amer. dial.
adj. 2. involved in intellectual or moral darkness ...1634
BENIGHTEN
vb. * to deprive of enlightenment ...1844
BENIGHTER
n. one who keeps others in darkness ...1818
BENIGHTMENT
n. physical, intellectual, or moral darkness ...1651
BENIGN
adj. 1. of a kind disposition, gracious, kindly ...c1320
adj. 2. † gentle, meek, humble ...1377
adj. 3. of the weather: mild, genial ...c1386
adj. 4. † of food: easily digested ...1651
BENIGNANCY
n. kindness ...1876
BENIGNANT
adj. 1. cherishing or exhibiting kindly feeling towards inferiors or dependants; gracious, kind, benevolent ...a1782
adj. 2. of things: favourable, beneficial ...1790
BENIGNATE
adj. †* of a kindly disposition, gracious, kindly ...1533
BENIGNED
adj. †* of a kindly disposition, gracious, kindly ...1470
BENIGNITY
n. 1. kindly feeling and is manifestation; kindness of disposition, or of manner ...c1374
n. 2. a kindly or generous deed; a kindness, a favour bestowed ...c1534
BENIGNLY
adv. 1. kindly, graciously ...c1380
adv. 2. † meekly, gently, humbly ...c1386
adv. 3. of things: genially, favourably, auspiciously ...a1687
BENIM
vb. 1. † to rob, to deprive, to bereave ...c890
vb. 2. † to take away ...a1000
vb. 3. † to rob, to spoil, to ravish ...c1250.
BENIMMED
adj. taken hastily upon the sly ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENIMMING
n. † the taking away ...a1400
BEN-INNO
adv. within or beyond ...1790 Sc.
BENISON
n. 1. blessing, beatitude; that blessing which God gives; a giving of blessedness ...a1300
n. 2. † grace before a meal ...a1300
n. 3. † disposition to bless; graciousness, grace, kindness ...c1450
BENJAMIN
n. a coat ...E19 sl.
BENJEL
n. a heap, a considerable quantity ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENJI
n. a $100 note ...1985 US sl.
BENJIE
n. 1. a coat ...19C sl.
n. 2. a $100 note ...1985 US sl.
BENJO
n. a toilet ...1988 Aust. sl.
BENJORAM
n. a liberal supply; a large plateful of food ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENJY
n. 1. a coat ...E19 sl.
n. 2. a straw hat; generally one with a very broad brim ...1883 Eng. dial.
BENK
n. a bench of any kind, esp. one made of stone ...c1200 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
BENKLE
n. a dimple ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to dent, to dimple ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENKLED
adj. of a tin can: dented ...1891 Sc.
BENLINS
adv. towards the interior of a house ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENMOST
adj. innermost ...1820 Sc.
BENNER
adj. inner ...1785 Sc.
BENNERMOST
adj. innermost ...1790 Sc.
BENNETT BUGGY
n. a car converted to a four-wheel, horse-drawn carriage by removal of the engine, drive train and windshield (in depression times); later, any broken-down car ...1987 Can. sl.
BEN NEVIS
n. a long prison sentence ...2002 UK sl.
BENNIE
n. 1. an amphetamine; a Benzedrine™ tablet ...1949 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a state of intoxication from Benzedrine™ ...M20 US sl.
n. 3. a female prostitute’s customer who prefers to perform oral sex on the prostitute ...1964 US sl.
BENNIE GOD
n. the sun ...1965 US sl.
BENNISH
adj. foolish ...17C sl.
BENNY
n. 1. an overcoat ...1812 US sl.
n. 2. a straw hat ...1922 sl., orig. nautical
n. 3. a person, a fellow ...1920s US sl.
n. 4. a break in formation during which a soldier can rest or smoke ...Bk1944 service sl.
n. 5. a sloppy soldier ...Bk1944 service sl.
n. 6. an amphetamine; a Benzedrine™ tablet ...1949 sl., orig. US
n. 7. a state of intoxication from Benzedrine™ ...M20 US sl.
n. 8. a Jew ...20C US sl.
BENNY-HEAD
n. a Benzedrine user ...1940s drugs sl.
BE NOBODY'S NECK
vb. to be nobody's business, to be of no consequence ...1867 Eng. dial.
BE NO MORE
vb. to die ...20C euphemism & colloq.
BENORTH
adv. † to the north ...1087
prep. † north of ...1387 obs. exc. Sc.
BE NOT AS GREEN AS ONE IS CABBAGE-LOOKING
phr. be less than a fool than might be assumed ...colloq.
BENOTE
vb. 1. † to use, to make use of ...a1100
vb. 2. to make notes upon ...1767
BENOTHING
vb. †* to reduce to nothing; to annihilate ...1674
BENOTTE
vb. †* to crop or cut close ...1594
BEN-ROOM
n. the best room in a house ...1891 Sc.
BENSE
adv. violently ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 1. a violent movement; a blow, spring, strong push ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. vigour, energy ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to bounce ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 2. to walk or move violently ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENSEL
n. strong bent or determination; impetus of a body in motion ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. to drive, to know about; to bang, to beat ...1674 Eng. dial.
BENSELL
n. 1. a place exposed to the violence of the storm ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. a heavy blow; a violent or sudden movement; violence of storm, etc. ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. a severe rebuke. ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to beat; to bang ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENSHIP
n. something that is very good ...M16 sl.
BENSIE
vb. to strike vigorously ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENSIL
n. 1. a heavy blow; any sudden or violent motion; violence of storm, fire, etc. ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a place exposed to the violence of the storm ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. a severe rebuke ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 1. to thrash, to beat soundly; to bang; to drive away ...1691 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to surpass, to outdo ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENSILER
n. anything very large ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENSILING
adj. of persons: rough, awkward, overbearing ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BENSILLING
adj. sharp, biting ...1894 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. a thrashing, a beating ...1863 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BENSIN
adj. vigorous, bouncing ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENSING
adj. 1. bouncing, vigorous ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 2. of a bow: full bent ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. the showing of great vigour in walking, working, etc. ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENSNICKEL
n. St. Nicholas, Santa Claus or St. Nicholas' servant whose duty it was to punish naughty children or reward good ones ...1948 Amer. dial.
BENSOME
adj. quarrelsome ...1809 Sc.
BENSY
vb. †* to sanctify, to hallow, to purify ...c1315
BENT
adj. 1. † levelled or aimed as a weapon; braced or wound up for action; crouched for a spring ...c1330
adj. 2. † determined, resolute, devoted, inclined ...1548
adj. 3. partially or thoroughly drunk ...1833 Amer. dial.
adj. 4. bleak ...1885 Eng. dial.
adj. 5. crooked, larcenous; dishonest, corrupt ...1914 sl., orig. US
adj. 6. stolen ...1930 sl., orig. US
adj. 7. (derogatory) homosexual ...1959 sl.
n. 1. † a piece bent into a curve; a bow ...1521
n. 2. † a curved part, a bend, a crook ...1572
n. 3. † that towards which an action, etc. is directed; aim, purpose, intention ...1579
n. 4. † impetus, concentrated energy ...1581
n. 5. † inclination, bowing, stooping, nodding ...1584
n. 6. the slope or hollow of a hill, a hillside ...1814 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BENT BROW
n. † an arched eyebrow ...c1380
BEN-THE-HOOSE
adv. in the parlour ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. the best or inner part of a house ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENTLY
adv. † determinedly, with set purpose ...1645
BENTO
n. a coffin, esp. a homemade or inexpensive one ...1949 Amer. dial.
BENT WRIST
n. a male homosexual ...1950s sl., orig. US
BENTY BOWS
n. ? bandy-legs ...Bk1911 Sc.
BENUMB
vb. to paralyze ...1789
BE NUTS OVER
vb. to be infatuated over ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BENWARD
adv. towards the interior of a house ...c1475 Sc.
BENZEL
n. a heap, a considerable quantity ...Bk1898 Sc.
BENZINE WAGON
n. an automobile; a truck ...World War II Amer. sl.
BEOD
n. † a table ...c1000
BE OFF
vb. to happen, esp. of a violent incident ...1960s sl.
BE OFF EGGS, ON POTATOES
vb. to wander abruptly from one subject to another ...Bk1900 Sc.
BE OFF OF ONE'S FEET WITH
vb. to be the victim of ...Bk1905 Sc.
BE OFF OF THE REEL
vb. to be married ...1899 Sc.
BE OFF WITH THE GUN
vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BE OFF YOUR EGGS
vb. to make a mistake, to be on the wrong tack ...1844 Sc.
BE ON ABOUT
vb. to grumble; to complain, especially loudly; to talk on a subject for far too long ...1863 UK
BE ON A HIDING TO NOTHING
vb. to be unlikely to succeed. or be unlikely to gain much advantage if one does ...1905
BE ON AT
vb. to nag; to constantly reprove ...1974 UK sl.
BE ONE BIG EAR
vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BE ONE OF THE KNIGHTS
vb. to have syphilis ...1940s homosexual sl.
BE ONE'S OWN CARVER
vb. † to take or choose for oneself at one's own discretion ...1579
BE ON IT
vb. to drink alcohol ...1938 Aust. sl.
BE ON ONE'S BACK-SEAM
vb. to be out of luck, penniless ...B1890 tailors' sl.
BE ON ONE'S BEANWATER
vb. to feel lively or animated; to be in high spirits ...1907 Amer. dial.
BE ON ONE'S METTLE
vb. to be in a bad temper ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE BALANCE
vb. to hesitate, to be undecided ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE BEEFMENT
vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
BE ON THE BIG EAR
vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BE ON THE DAM
vb. of a policeman: to be in trouble ...c1920 police usage
BE ON THE ERIE
vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BE ON THE FENCE
vb. to be neutral ...Bk1905 Amer. sl.
BE ON THE FLUTTER
vb. to be sexually adept ...c1875 sl.
BE ON THE LAM
vb. to be a fugitive from justice ...1928 US sl.
BE ON THE LONG EAR
vb. to listen intently; to eavesdrop ...1942 Amer. sl.
BE ON THE LOOK
vb. to be courting ...1952 Amer. dial.
BE ON THE MARLOCK
vb. to play tricks ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE MERRY-PIN
vb. to be excited or merry ...1790 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE POUNCE
vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
BE ON THE RACK
vb. to be at full stretch or strain ...1693
BE ON THE RANDY
vb. to spend time in drinking and riot; to live in an immoral manner ...1893 Eng. dial.
BE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE HEDGE
vb. to be thrown or fall from a coach ...c1800 sl.
BE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE HEDGE WHEN THE BRAINS WERE GIVEN AWAY
phr. to be brainless, or stupid, or at the least very dull ...c1810
BEOT
n. † a promise, a vow, a threat, a boast ...a1000
BEOTE
n. † to boast, to threaten ...a1000
BEOTEN
n. † to boast, to threaten ...a1000
BE OVER SHARP METTLE
vb. to be too hasty-tempered ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BE-OWE
vb. to own, to possess ...1886 Eng. dial.
BEPART
vb. † to divide, to share ...1531
BEPAT
vb. to pat frequently; to strike, to beat ...1676
BE PEDALLED
vb. to be dismissed from a job ...c1920 sl.
BEPEPS
vb. †* to beat a person, to 'pepper' ...1622
BEPESTER
vb. to pester greatly, to plague, to vex, to harass ...1600
BEPILL
vb. † to pillage completely ...1574
BEPISS
vb. to wet with urine ...1764
BEPLOTMELE
adv. † part by part, one portion after another, in due order or succession ...c1440
BEPRESS
vb. † to oppress ...1591
BEPUFF
vb. to puff or blow out; to swell; hence, to flatter, to praise greatly ...1843
BEPURFURATE
adj. purpled, rosy-tinged, rosy-coloured ...1584
BE PUT INTO ONE'S COOL CRAPE
vb. to die ...L18 sl.
BE PUT THROUGH ONE'S FACINGS
vb. to be reprimanded or to show off ...c1865 colloq., orig. military sl.
BE PUT TO BED WITH A SHOVEL
vb. to be buried ...1858 N. Ireland
BEPUZZLE
vb. * to confuse, to perplex, to bewilder ...1599
BEPUZZLEMENT
n. 1. the act of perplexing ...1806
n. 2. perplexity, bewilderment ...1885
BEQUARREL
vb. † to quarrel with; to find fault with, to abuse ...1624
BEQUASH
vb. †* to shake or fall in pieces, to be shattered ...1377
BEQUEATH
n. † a byword, proverb ...c1000
vb. † to say, to utter, to express in words ...c1000
BEQUEST
vb. † to give as a bequest, to bequeath ...1394
BEQUESTING
n. † bequeathing ...1572
BEQUIRTLE
vb. † to besprinkle ...1690
BERAFFLED
adj. perplexed, entangled ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BERAG
vb. to worry, to harass, to annoy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BE RAGGIES
vb. to be steady friends ...L19 Royal Navy usage
BERAIN
vb. † to rain upon ...a1225
BERAND
adj. † roaring, bellowing ...a1300
BERANTLED
adj. confused, mixed up ...1969 Amer. dial.
BERARD
n. †* a viper ...c1475
BERATTLE
vb. †* to fill with rattling noise or din; also, to rattle away at, to assail with din ...1553
BERAY
vb. 1. † to disfigure, to dirty, to defile, to befoul with dirt, filth, ordure ...1530 obs. or Eng. dial.
vb. 2. † to befoul, to stain, to disfigure; to asperse, to cover with abuse ...1576 obs. or arch.
BERAYER
n. † one who defiles or pollutes ...1699
BERCELET
n. † a hunting dog, a hound ...c1340
BERE
n. 1. † clamour, outcry, shouting, roaring; the noise of voices of men or animals ...c1205
n. 2. †* a wave, a billow ...1250
n. 3. a pillow-case ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. † to cry, to roar ...c1225
BEREAVEN
adj. deprived, taken away by force ...a1619 arch.
BERE-BAG
n. † a native or inhabitant of Scotland ...1352
BEREDE
vb. † to advise, to inform, to counsel; to plan ...a1225
BEREFT
adj. crazy ...1913 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. † to snatch away a possession; to remove or take away by violence ...c1320
vb. 2. †* to deprive ...1557
BEREND
vb. to rend or tear badly ...1582
BERG
n. 1. a town, village, hamlet ...1843 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a rock ...Bk1898 Sc.
BERGE
n. one who is impetuous in talk ...1925 Sc.
vb. to speak in a loud and angry manner; to scold, to rail, to taunt loudly ...1887 Sc.
BERGER
n. †* a curl of hair ...1690
BERGFALL
n. a falling of rock fragments or debris; an avalanche of stones ...1856
BERGH
n. † protection, shelter ...c1250
vb. † to give shelter; to protect, to preserve; to deliver, to save ...a1000
BERGHER
n. † a protector, deliverer, saviour ...a1300
BERGIER
n. †* a peasant, a rustic, a woodman ...1480
BERGY
adj. of the nature of an iceberg; abounding in icebergs ...1856
BERIDE
vb. 1. to ride around; to beset with horsemen ...a1000
vb. 2. † to ride by the side of ...1690
BE RIGHT CHEAP OF ONE'S PAIKS
vb. to deserve a beating richly (paiks = a deserved punishment) ...1836 Sc.
BERIME
vb. to compose rhymes about; to celebrate in rhyme; often, to lampoon ...1589
BERINE
vb. †* to touch; to fall upon, to fall ...a1300
BERISP
vb. † to censure, to reprove, to rebuke ...1481
BERK
n. a foolish person ...1936 sl., chiefly Brit.
vb. † to clot, to make matted ...a1550
BERKELEY (HUNT)
n. a foolish person ...1937 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'cunt'
BERLASKIN
n. a hurting, an annoyance ...1952 Amer. dial.
BERLIN
n. a doughnut with jelly inside ...1967 Amer. dial.
BERLINER
n. a doughnut with jelly inside ...1950 Amer. dial.
BERLING
n. † a little bear; a bear's cub ...1399
BERLIN KETTLE
n. a large kettle used to boil foods ...1968 Amer. dial.
BERLIN PFANNKUCHEN
n. a doughnut with jelly inside ...1967 Amer. dial.
BERMAN
n. 1. † a bearer, a carrier, a porter ...c1000
n. 2. †* a miner ...1677
BERMOTHER
n. † the womb or uterus ...1527
BERNARD
n. † the member of a gang of swindlers who acts as a decoy; a lurking scoundrel; a sharper ...1532
BERNE
n. † a warrior, a hero, a man of valour; in later use, a poetic word for 'man' ...937
BERNER
n. † an attendant in charge of a pack of hounds ...a1425
BE ROAD-MAKING
phr. the 'menstrual flux is on' ...Bk1893 sl.
BEROGUE
vb. † to call one a rogue; to abuse ...1673
BERREY
n. a rabbit warren; a group of rabbit holes ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to animals: to burrow, to dig a hole in the ground ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BERRIED
adj. † of a track or trail: beaten, trodden ...1382
BERRIES
n. 1. a woman's nipples, esp. if dark brown or dark red in colour ...1980s US Black sl.
n. 2. wine ...1980s US Black sl.
int. an expression of approval ...1920s US Black sl.
BERRIES, THE
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. something or someone thought to be very good or excellent ...1920 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the limit, the last straw ...1960 Amer. sl.
n. 3. wine ...1980s US Black sl.
BERRY
adj. good-looking ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
n. 1. † a mound, a hillock ...1205 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. † a rabbit's burrow; a company of rabbits ...1486
n. 3. † a gust or blast of wind ...1598
n. 4. a coffee bean ...1712
n. 5. the gooseberry ...1787 N. Ireland, Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 6. a good thing ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
n. 7. a dollar; usually used in the plural ...1916 US sl.
n. 8. a pound; usually used in the plural ...1934 Brit. sl.
vb. 1. † to beat, to thrash ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. † to beat a path, etc. ...1382
BERRY-BARN
n. the third finger ...1870 Sc.
BERRY-BROWN
n. † nut-brown ale ...1686 Eng. dial.
BERRY-GLAUMER
n. a person who can pick strawberries very rapidly ...1944 Amer. dial.
BERRY-MOUCHER
n. 1. a truant from school in blackberry season ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the blackberry ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BERRY PICKER
n. a rustic or countrified person ...1968 Amer. dial.
ֳBERRY-SLUFFS
n. the skins of gooseberries ...1891 Eng. dial.
BERSATRIX
n. † a rocker of children in a cradle ...17C
BERSERK
n. a wild Norse warrior of great strength and ferocious courage, who fought on the battlefield with a frenzied fury known as the 'berserker rage'; often a lawless bravo or freebooter ...1879
BERSERKER
n. a wild Norse warrior of great strength and ferocious courage, who fought on the battlefield with a frenzied fury known as the 'berserker rage'; often a lawless bravo or freebooter ...1822
BERTH
n. 1. a job; an appointment to a job ...1778 sl.
n. 2. a foothold, a grasp ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. † to place or lay a floor ...1736 Eng. dial.
BERUFFIANIZE
vb. to call or stigmatize as a ruffian ...1596
BERUMPUS
n. the buttocks ...1970 Amer. dial.
BERUN
vb. 1. † to run or flow about, or over the surface of ...a1000
vb. 2. † to run round about, to encompass ...c1205
BERVIE
n. a haddock split and smoke-dried ...Bk1911 Sc.
BERVIE-HADDOCK
n. a haddock split and smoke-dried ...Bk1911 Sc.
BERWE
n. † a grove, a shady place ...c890
BERYL
adj. clear pale green ...1501
n. 1. † a word of admiration for a woman ...c1440
n. 2. pale sea-green, the colour of beryl ...1834
BERYL-GLASS
n. † a mirror ...1540
BESACKED
adj. discharged from employment ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESAGEW
n. † a double-edged axe ...c1430
BESAGUE
n. † a double-edged axe ...c1430
BESAIL
vb. † to assail, to attack ...1460
BESAILE; BESAYLE
n. † a grandfather's father; a great-grandfather ...c1400
BESAY
vb. 1. † to defend ...c1000
vb. 2. † to declare, to speak about ...c1200
BESCRAMBLE
vb. †* to scratch, to tear ...1598
BESCROW AND BESCREW
vb. to curse ...1952 Amer. dial.
BESCUMMER
vb. 1. to abuse, to calumniate ...1825 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to besmear with dirt ...1825 Eng. dial.
BESEE
vb. 1. † to look about; to look in any direction; to see ...c1000
vb. 2. † to be attentive, to pay attention to ...c1200
vb. 3. † to care for, to protect ...a1225
BESEECH
n. †* beseeching, entreaty, petition ...1606
vb. 1. † to beg earnestly for, to entreat a thing ...c1175
vb. 2. † to seek after, to search for, to try to get ...c1200
vb. 3. † to seek to know ...c1250
BESEEING
n. † circumspection, consideration ...1340
BE SEEING YOU
phr. goodbye ...1934
BE SEEIN' YOU IN HALIFAX
phr. goodbye ...1965 Amer. dial.
BESEEK
vb. to beseech ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BESEEM
vb. 1. † to seem, to appear, to look ...a1225
vb. 2. to become, to befit ...1874 Eng. dial.
BESEEMING
n. † appearance, look ...1611
BESEEMLINESS
n. * fittingness, propriety ...1647
BESEEMLY
adj. * seemly, becoming, befitting ...1742
BESEKANDLIK
adj. † kind, gracious ...a1300
BESENCH
vb. † to cause to sink, to submerge, to plunge down, to overwhelm ...971
BESEND
vb. † to send to, to send a message to ...1297
BESEPS
conj. except, unless ...1890 Eng. dial.
prep. except, with the exception of ...1853 Eng. dial.
BESEPTS
conj. except, unless ...1890 Eng. dial.
prep. except, with the exception of ...1853 Eng. dial.
BESERVE
vb. † to serve diligently ...a1300
BESET
vb. 1. † to become, to suit, to look well on, to befit, to set off ...1567
vb. 2. to attack ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BE SET FORTH LIKE LAMB AND SALLIT
vb. to be gaily dressed ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
BESETMENT
n. a besetting weakness or sin ...1859 Eng. dial.
BESETTER
n. the buttocks ...1967 Amer. dial.
BESEW
vb. † to sew up ...a800
BESHAG
vb. † to make shaggy ...1868
BESHAME
vb. to shame; to be ashamed ...1889 Eng. dial.
BESHED
vb. 1. † to drench, moisten, wet with ...1382
vb. 2. † to shed blood ...1474
BESHEND
vb. †* to ruin ...a1300
BESHINING
n. † illumination, lighting up ...1398
BESHIT
vb. to deposit ordure on ...a1000
BE SHORT OF A SHEET
vb. to be slightly crazy or idiotic ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
BE SHOT IN THE NECK
vb. to be drunk ...1855 Amer. sl.
BE SHOT OF
vb. to dismiss ...1802
BESHREW
vb. 1. † to make wicked or evil; to deprave, to pervert, to corrupt ...c1325
vb. 2. † to invoke evil upon; to wish one all that is bad; to invoke a curse on; to curse, to blame greatly, as the cause of misfortune ...1377
vb. 3. † to treat evilly, to use ill, to abuse ...c1430
BESHUT
vb. 1. † to shut in, to enclose, to surround; to shut up, to confine, to imprison ...a1300
vb. 2. † to shut out, to exclude ...c1330
BE SHUT OF
vb. to dismiss, to get rid of ...1575
BESIBBING
adj. †* resembling; having a likeness to ...1602
BE SICK
vb. to have a baby ...1959 Amer. dial.
BESIDE
adv. † toward the sides, sidewise ...c1400
BESIDE-FORTH
adv. † moreover, further ...1377
BESIDES
adv. † close by, near ...c1205
BESIEGE
n. † besieging, siege ...1552
BESIEGINGLY
adv. * urgently, importunately ...1822
BESIGHT
n. †* consideration, determination, ordinance ...1258
BESIN
vb. † to stigmatize as sinful ...1622
BESINK
vb. 1. † to sink, to fall down through any substance ...c893
vb. 2. † to submerge ...c1200
BESIT
vb. 1. † to encamp about; to besiege ...a1100
vb. 2. † to sit upon; to lie heavy upon; to weigh upon ...1362
vb. 3. † to sit properly upon, as a dress; to fit, to suit, to become ...c1449
BESKYFTE
vb. †* to thrust off ...1470-85
BESLABBER
vb. to eat slovenly; to besmear in eating or drinking ...Bk1911 Sc.
BESLE
n. idle talk ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to talk much at random and ignorantly ...Bk1911 Sc.
BE SLIPPING
vb. to deteriorate in quality ...1914 sl.
BESLITTEN
adj. slit ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESLOBBER
vb. 1. to kiss like a drivelling child ...1828
vb. 2. to flatter ...1868
vb. 3. to eat in a slovenly manner; to render wet or dirty by spilling food on the clothes ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESLOW
vb. † to retard ...1645
BESLUBBER
vb. to wet and soil with a thick liquid; to bedaub, to bedabble, to besmear ...c1394
BESMARTEN
vb. to make smart or neat ...Bk1911 Sc.
BESMATTER
vb. to smear or daub with mud or dirt ...1715 Eng. dial.
BESMEAR
vb. to sully, to defile, to pollute ...1579
BESMIRCH
vb. 1. to sully, to dim the lustre of ...1602
vb. 2. to soil, to discolour, as with smoke, soot, or mud ...a1700
BESMIT
vb. † to stain; to infect, as with disease; to contaminate ...a1225
BESMORTH
vb. to besmear ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESMOTTER
vb. to smear or daub with mud or dirt; bespatter, to foul ...1715 Eng. dial.
BESMOTTERED
adj. †* splashed or spattered as with mud or dirt ...c1386
BESMUDGE
vb. to smear, to soil with mud or dirt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESMUT
vb. 1. to stain, to sully ...1610
vb. 2. to dirty, to begrime ...1656
BESMUTCH
vb. to besmirch; to soil ...1832
BESNANG
vb. to crush, to batter, to beat in ...Bk1911 Sc.
BESNARE
vb. † to take in a snare; to entrap ...1571
BESOB
vb. † to soak ...1609
BE SOFT ON SOMEONE
vb. to be amorously inclined toward a person, to have an affection for ...colloq.
BESOGNE
n. 1. † a raw recruit ...1615
n. 2. † a low, vulgar, worthless fellow ...1658
n. 3. business, affairs ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESOGNIER
n. 1. † a raw recruit ...1584
n. 2. † a low, vulgar, worthless fellow ...1588
BESOGNIO
n. 1. † a raw recruit/soldier ...1591
n. 2. † a term of contempt for a needy beggar; a base, worthless fellow, a low, vulgar person ...1603
BESOIGNE
n. † business, affair, duties, ado ...1474
BESOM
n. 1. † a bundle of rods or twigs used as an instrument of punishment; a birch ...c893
n. 2. a comet ...1566
n. 3. an implement for sweeping, usually made of a bunch of broom, heather, birch, or other twigs bound together round a handle; a broom ...c1000
n. 4. a term of reproach or contempt applied to a woman, esp. a woman of loose or slovenly habits ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 5. a simpleton ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a vicious cow ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 7. energy; zest ...1969 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. † to sweep with force or violence ...a1400
vb. 2. to sweep ...1791
BESOM-CLEAN
adj. clean only on the surface; clean by sweeping though not by washing ...Bk1898 Sc.
BESOMER
n. a person, of either sex, of loose and slovenly habits ...1891 Eng. dial.
BESOM-HEAD
n. a foolish, stupid person ...1864
BESOM-HEADED
adj. weak-minded, foolish, stupid ...1864
BESOM-MAKER
n. a maker of brooms ...1814 Eng. dial.
BESOM-RIDER
n. a witch, from the popular notion that they rode on broomsticks ...1664
BESOM-SCAUPED
adj. weak-minded, stupid ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESOM-SHAFT
n. a broomstick ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESOM-SHANK
n. a broomstick ...1805 Eng. dial.
BESOM-STAKE
n. a broomstick ...1895 Eng. dial.
BESOM-TAIL
n. a tail formed like a 'besom'; a bushy tail ...1678
BESOM-TAILED
adj. having a bushy tail ...1695
BESONIO
n. 1. † a raw recruit/soldier ...1591
n. 2. † a term of contempt for a needy beggar; a base, worthless fellow, a low, vulgar person ...1603
BESOOP
vb. †* ? to thrash, to lay about ...1589
BESOOTHMENT
n. * the act of soothing; its means or resulting state ...Bk1888
BESORE
vb. † to vex, to annoy, to molest, to cause mischief to ...17C
BESORT
n. † suitable company ...1604
vb. † to assort, to match, to agree with; to befit ...1605
BESOT
vb. 1. to affect with a foolish, blinding affection; to cause to dote on; to infatuate with ...1581
vb. 2. to make mentally or morally stupid or blind; to stupefy in mind ...1615
vb. 3. to have an intoxicating effect on; said of drugs ...1627
BESOTTED
adj. 1. infatuated ...1580
adj. 2. intellectually or morally stupefied or blinded ...1634
adj. 3. intoxicated or muddled by a narcotic ...1831
BESOUTH
prep. † on the south side of; to the south of ...c1410 obs. exc. Sc.
BESPALL
vb. † to bespatter with saliva or spittle ...1602
BESPANKLE
vb. to bespangle, to sprinkle or adorn with small glittering objects ...1621
BESPAR
vb. † to shut in; to lock up ...a1100
BESPARAGE
vb. † to disparage ...1592
BESPARKLE
vb. † to bespatter, to spot ...1485
BESPARKLING
adj. † sparkling, throwing out sparks ...1648
BESPATTER
vb. 1. to asperse with abuse, flame, flattery, praise, etc., to hold in contempt ...1644
vb. 2. to cover with abuse; to vilify or slander, to calumniate ...1653
BESPATTERMENT
n. abuse ...1870
BESPATTLE
vb. † to bespatter with anything dirty ...1546 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
BESPAWL
vb. † to bespatter with saliva or spittle ...1602
BESPEAK
vb. 1. † to call out, to exclaim, to complain that ...c893
vb. 2. † to speak against; to charge, to accuse; to oppose ...a1000
vb. 3. † to discuss, to advise upon, to determine upon ...c1175
vb. 4. † to speak up or out, to exclaim, orig. with some notion of objection or remonstrance; in later times, to raise one's voice, to speak ...c1314 obs. or arch.
vb. 5. † to promise ...c1320
BESPECKED
adj. spotted or specked over the surface ...1565
BESPECTACLED
adj. having spectacles on ...1742
BESPELT
adj. bewitched, mischievous ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESPERPLE
vb. † to bespatter ...1557
BESPETE
vb. † to spit upon, to cover or defile with spitting ...a1225
BESPIT
vb. to spit upon ...a1300 arch.
BESPITE
prep. * despite ...1842
BESPOKE
adj. 1. bewitched ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
adj. 2. engaged; usually to be married ...1931 Amer. dial.
BESPOKEN
adj. engaged; usually to be married ...1929 Amer. dial.
BESPOTTLE
vb. to bespatter, to cover with mud or dirt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESPOUSE
vb. † to espouse, to marry ...c1175
BESPOUT
vb. 1. to recite to, to plague with oratory ...1828
vb. 2. to utter, say, or recite with pompous elocution ...1857
BESPRAY
vb. †* to besprinkle, to bespatter ...1593
BESPRENG
vb. 1. † to sprinkle anything over; to besprinkle, to asperse ...c1000
vb. 2. † to sprinkle about ...c1529
BESPRENT
adj. 1. besprinkled ...c1368
adj. 2. scattered, strewed about ...1567
vb. †* to besprinkle ...1573
BESPRENTED
adj. sprinkled, splashed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESPRING
vb. † to besprinkle ...1387
BESPRINK
vb. †* to besprinkle ...1609
BESPRITZED
adj. sprinkled on, as by a garden hose ...1935 Amer. dial.
BESPURT
vb. 1. † to splash or spatter, to befoul ...1579
vb. 2. † to abuse; to sully with vice ...1603
BESPURTLE
vb. 1. † to asperse with reproach or abuse; to sully with vice ...1604
vb. 2. † to splash or splatter; to befoul ...1618
BESQUATTER
vb. † to bespatter with filth ...1611
BESQUIRT
vb. 1. † to befoul by squirting, to splash, to splatter ...1611
vb. 2. † to slander, to calumniate, to defame ...1682
BESS
n. 1. a short crowbar, used by housebreakers ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 2. a cow or calf ...1965 Amer. dial.
vb. to sew slackly; to baste ...Bk1898 Sc.
BESSEN
vb. to stoop, to bend down; to weigh down ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSIE
n. 1. a cow or calf ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a shotgun or rifle ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an automobile ...1967 Amer. dial.
BESS O' BEDLAM
n. a harmless vagrant or maniac formerly allowed to range the country; hence, any female of wild or disorderly appearance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSY
n. 1. a gun; often applied to one's favourite gun ...1832 sl., orig. US
n. 2. an ill-mannered, romping, or bad-tempered woman or girl; a light-headed girl; an idiot ...Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a man who meddles in woman's affairs ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSY-BAB(S)
adj. childish, foolish ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 1. a petted, spoiled child; a child who cries for little cause ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 2. one given to childish amusements or silly talk ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 3. a fantastically dressed female; a slovenly, but gaily-attired woman ...19C Eng. dial.
n. 4. a doll ...1891 Eng. dial.
BESSYBABISHNESS
n. the whimpering of a spoiled child ...1891 Eng. dial.
BESSY-CLOCKER
n. the black beetle ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSY-CODDLE
n. a man who meddles in woman's affairs ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESSY-FRUGGAM
n. a female of slatternly appearance; a man dressed in woman's attire for mumming or 'guising' ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEST
n. a girlfriend or female lover ...1904 sl., orig. US
vb. 1. to outwit, to outdo, to get the better of ...1863 colloq.
vb. 2. to take advantage of, to overreach, to cheat ...1881 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to consider ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESTAND
vb. 1. † to stand by or near; to stand over; esp. to stand by the dead, to mourn for ...c1000
vb. 2. † to stand round in hostility; to beset, to press hard upon, to harass ...c1000
vb. 3. † to surround, to encompass, as a wall, water, etc. ...c1205
BE STANDING
vb. to stand up ...1906 Amer. dial.
BEST BIB AND TUCKER
n. someone's smartest clothes ...1747 sl.
BEST BOWER
n. in cards: the joker ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEST BUD
n. a close friend ...1967 Amer. dial.
BEST CARPENTERS MAKE THE FEWEST CHIPS, THE
phr. commenting that whores seldom have children ...1609 sl.
BEST-CONSULTED
adj. † most prudent or best-advised ...a1659
BESTEAD
adj. 1. † settled, constituted, arranged ...c1300
adj. 2. † placed, located, situated ...a1300
adj. 3. circumstanced, situated, generally in an evil sense; hence, destitute, forlorn; overcome, oppressed ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to help, to assist, to relieve ...1581
vb. 2. to be of service or use to; to avail ...1589
vb. 3. † to go instead of, to take the place of ...1596
BESTEAL
vb. † to move stealthily ...a725
BESTED
adj. 1. † settled, constituted, arranged ...c1300
adj. 2. † placed, located, situated ...a1300
BESTENTED
adj. †* distended ...1648
BESTER
n. 1. a cheater ...1851 Eng. sl.
n. 2. one who gets the better of others by fraudulent means; a sharper ...1862 sl.
BESTEST
adj. best of all ...1893 Amer. dial.
BEST-FASHION
adj. in good health ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEST FEATHERS
n. one's best clothes ...1965 Amer. sl.
BEST FOOT
n. the right foot ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEST GIRL
n. 1. a girlfriend or female lover ...1887 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a maid or matron of honour at a wedding ...1965 Amer. dial.
BEST-GOODEST
n. a favourite ...1948 Amer. dial.
BEST HALF
n. one's wife ...1965 Amer. sl.
BEST HAND
n. the right hand ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESTIAL
adj. 1. brutish, savage, cruel, rude, barbarous, uncivilized ...c1400
adj. 2. like a beast in obeying and gratifying the animal instincts and sensual desires; debased, depraved, lustful, obscene ...1447
n. the livestock on a farm ...1818 Sc.
BESTIALITY
n. 1. want of intelligence; irrationality, stupidity, brutality ...c1374
n. 2. indulgence in the instincts of a beast; brutal lust; a disgusting vice, a beastly practice ...a1656
n. 3. filthy language, obscenity ...1879
BESTIALIZE
vb. to brutalize, to debase in character ...1684
BESTIATE
vb. †* to brutalize ...1628
BESTILL
vb. to make quiet, to still, to hush ...1770
BESTIOUS
adj. †* beast-like, monstrous ...1470
BESTIR ONE'S STUMPS
vb. † to move one's limbs actively, to exert oneself ...1549
BEST LADY
n. a maid or matron of honour at a wedding ...1965 Amer. dial.
BEST-LIKE
adj. best-looking, most comely ...1889 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BEST LOOKER
n. a very good-looking person ...1911 US
BEST MAID
n. a bridesmaid ...1864 Sc. & Amer. dial.
BESTMOST
n. one's best, utmost ...1887 Amer. dial.
BEST OF BUDS
n. a close friend ...1967 Amer. dial.
BE STONKERED
vb. 1. to be put out of action ...1914 military sl.
vb. 2. to be outwitted ...c1918 Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to be dead drunk ...1940s Aust. sl.
vb. 4. to be in a fix or dilemma ...World War II Aust. & NZ services' sl.
BESTOURN
vb. † to turn upside down, to overthrow ...1483
BESTOW
vb. 1. to place, to locate; to put in a position or situation ...c1374 arch.
vb. 2. † to settle or give in marriage ...c1386
vb. 3. to stow away; to place or deposit anywhere for storage, to store up ...1393 arch.
vb. 4. to lodge, to quarter; to put up; to provide with a resting place or sleeping place ...1577 arch.
vb. 5. to put a woman to bed in childbirth ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BESTOW THE ORDER OF THE SACK
vb. to dismiss from employment ...c1860 sl.
BEST PARLOUR
n. the old-fashioned front parlour of a house ...1950 Amer. dial.
BESTRACT
adj. †* distracted ...1581
BESTRAUGHT
adj. 1. † distracted, distraught ...a1547
adj. 2. † distracted, bereft of wits ...1580
BESTRAUGHTED
adj. †* distracted ...a1650
BESTRAUGHTING
n. † distracting, distraction of the wits ...1585
BEST RESPECTS
n. intimate friends ...Bk1898 Sc.
BESTRIDE
vb. 1. to ride, to mount a horse, etc. ...c1000
vb. 2. † to stand astride ...1526
vb. 3. to stand over a fallen man in order to defend him; to defend, to protect, to support ...1580
vb. 4. to stand over a place with the legs astride; to straddle over, to bestraddle ...1601
BESTRIKE
vb. †* to overspread, to do over, to anoint, to smear, to daub, to rub over with ...1527
BESTRIP
vb. † to strip clean; to deprive of or take away entirely ...1065
BEST ROOM
n. the old-fashioned front parlour of a house ...1907 Amer. dial.
BE STRUCK WITH A DART
vb. to be struck by the fairies ...1881 Ireland & Eng. dial.
BESTRUT
adj. † swollen ...1603
vb. to strut or walk pompously over ...1594
BESTRUTTED
adj. † swollen ...1648
BESTS
n. the best people ...c1050
BE STUCK IN A DAR
vb. † to be astonished or confounded ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
BESTURTED
adj. startled, alarmed ...Bk1898 Sc.
BEST WAY
adj. better ...1892 Eng. dial.
BEST WAYS
adj. better ...1892 Eng. dial.
BEST WOMAN
n. a maid or matron of honour at a wedding ...1965 Amer. dial.
BESULLY
vb. to sully or soil badly ...a1635
BESWADDLE
vb. 1. †* to beat, to thrash, to 'swaddle' ...1598
vb. 2. †* to envelop in swaddling-clothes ...1755
BESWAK
vb. † to dash, to strike ...c1505 Sc.
BESWAPE
vb. †* to envelop, to entangle ...c980
BESWEAT
adj. † covered with sweat ...c1205
BESWEIK
vb. to cheat, to deceive ...Bk1898 Sc.
BESWIKE
vb. † to betray, to cheat, to deceive ...971
BESWIKER
n. † a deceiver ...1340
BESWIKING
n. † cheating, deception ...1340
BESWING
vb. † to swing about; to hang ...1571
BESWINGE
vb. † to beat soundly ...1568
BESWINK
vb. 1. †* to chastise ...c1175 (probably for beswinge)
vb. 2. † to labour for, to work for ...1377
BESWINKFUL
adj. †* toilsome ...a1225
BET
adj. 1. beaten, exhausted ...1843 Ireland & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. beaten, bruised ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adv. † better ...c888
n. a letter of the alphabet ...1969 Amer. dial.
BET, THE
n. the advantage ...c1340
BETAINT
vb. † to tinge ...1594
BETAKE
vb. 1. † to hand over, to deliver, to give up, to grant, to place at a person's disposal ...c1205 exc. Sc.
vb. 2. † to hand over to the care of; to entrust, to commit, to give in charge to ...1297
vb. 3. † to allot, to assign ...c1300
vb. 4. † to give in marriage ...1382
vb. 5. † to bid adieu, to say goodbye ...1642
vb. 6. to overtake, to capture, to recover ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to resort, to have recourse to ...Bk1898 Sc.
BE TAKEN AWAY
vb. to die ...1898 Eng. dial.
BE TAKEN BAD
adj. discomfited ...1900s sl.
vb. to have fallen ill ...M19 sl.
BE TAKEN SHORT
vb. to have an urgent need to urinate or defecate ...1890 sl.
BETAKE ONESELF TO ONE'S HEELS
vb. to retreat in flight, to run away ...1598
BETALL
vb. † to pay ...1630
BETANGLEMENT
n. tangled condition ...1881
BE TARRED WITH THE SAME STICK
vb. to share undesirable qualities ...1817 Sc.
BETATTERED
adj. all in tatters, ragged ...1618
BETAWDER
vb. † to bedizen with tawdry finery, to adorn gaudily ...a1689
BETEACH
vb. 1. † to show, to point out ...c1000
vb. 2. † to hand over as a trust; to entrust, to commit, to give in charge to ...c1000
vb. 3. † to hand over, to deliver, to give up, to yield ...a1000
vb. 4. † to teach, to instruct ...a1300
vb. 5. † to allot, to assign ...a1300
vb. 6. † to bid adieu or goodbye ....c1314
BETEACH ONE GOOD DAY
vb. † to wish or bid one good day ...c1400
BETEAR
vb. † to suffuse with tears ...1580
BETCHELL
vb. to beat ...1857 Sc.
BETCHELLAN
n. a beating ...Bk1898 Sc.
BETCHELLIN'
n. a beating, a drubbing ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETEE
vb. 1. † to draw over as a covering; to cover, to veil ...c893
vb. 2. † to employ, to spend, to bestow time, pains, etc. ...c1175
vb. 3. † to pull or tug at ...c1205
vb. 4. † to bring about, to manage, to arrange ...c1205
BETEEM
vb. 1. † to think fit or proper; to vouchsafe, to grant, to consent ...1565
vb. 2. † to vouchsafe, to accord, to grant, to concede ...1590
vb. 3. †* to allow or permit to do something ...1602
vb. 4. †* to pour all about ...1618
vb. 5. † to think a person worthy, to admit the worth of ...1627
vb. 6. to bestow, to indulge with ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. * to give birth to ...1855
vb. 8. to demean, to lower ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETEEMING
n. * copious outpouring, profusion ...1871
BETELING BLOCK
n. a block of wood on which to beat clothes while washing ...1966 Amer. dial.
BETELL
vb. 1. † to speak for, to answer for, to justify ...1048
vb. 2. † to lay claim to; to win, to rescue ...c1205
vb. 3. † to speak of, to declare, to narrate ...c1205
vb. 4. † to calumniate, to deride, to deceive ...a1225
BETHANK
n. thanks, indebtedness, acknowledgement ...1826 Sc.
vb. †* to thank ...1593
BE THE DAD OF ALL RING-TAILS
vb. to excel in mischief, to be the ringleader ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
BETHEL
n. 1. a place of worship for seamen ...1840
n. 2. any place of worship other than those of the established church; a nonconformist chapel ...1865
BETHERAL
n. an inferior church officer in Scotland, often combining those of clerk, beadle, sexton, gravedigger, bellringer ...1815 Sc.
BETHERELL
n. a bedridden person; a helpless cripple ...1790 Ireland
BETHERSHIN!
int. an expletive, it may be so ...1888 Ireland
BE THE WORSE FOR WEAR
vb. to be tipsy ...20C colloq.
BETHINK
vb. 1. † to think of or about; to bear in mind; to call to mind, to recollect ...a1000 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. † to think of, to imagine, to conceive ...c1175
vb. 3. † to think over a thing with a view to decision or action; to consider ...c1220
vb. 4. † to devise, to contrive, to plan, to arrange ...a1225
vb. 5. to consider, to reflect, to meditate, to think ...c1300 arch.
vb. 6. † to think upon or remember a person ...c1320
vb. 7. † to regret, to repent, to grudge ...1682
vb. 8. to begrudge; to abstain from ...1842 Eng. dial.
vb. 9. to remind ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETHINKING
n. the act of thinking, considering, reflecting, or remembering ...1340
BETHOUGHT
adj. 1. † of a thing: intended, purposed, contrived ...c1200
adj. 2. † of a person: minded, disposed; chiefly in combination with well-, ill-, etc. ...c1205
BETHOUT
conj. unless ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
prep. without ...1800 Eng. dial.
BETHRALL
vb. †* to enthrall, to enslave ...1596
BE THRONG IN THE REED
vb. to be too much crowded ...1853-62 Ireland
BETHROUGH
prep. †* throughout ...c1425
BETHROW
vb. †* to twist about, to torture ...1393
BE THROWN BACK
vb. to suffer a relapse in illness ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BETHUMP
vb. to thump soundly ...1595
BETHWACK
vb. to pelt, to thrash, to cudgel soundly ...1555
BETIDE
n. †* befalling, event, fortune, chance ...1590
vb. 1. to happen, to befall ...c1250
vb. 2. †* to become or befit anyone ...1554
BETIDER
n. †* that which befalls; an accident ...1674
BETIDING
n. † happening, occurrence ...c1374
BETIE
vb. † to tie round, to bind fast ...1578
BETIMBER
vb. † to build ...a1000
BETIME
adv. 1. † at an early hour, early in the day ...c1250 exc. Eng. dial.
adv. 2. † in good time, early, seasonably ...a1300
vb. † to betide, to happen, to befall ...a1225
BETIME
adv. early ...1875 Eng. dial.
BETIMED
adj. exhausted by fatigue ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETIMELY
adj. †* early ...1594
BETIMES
adv. 1. at an early time, period, or season; early in the year, early in life ...c1314 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
adv. 2. in good time, in due time; while there is yet time, before it is too late ...c1380
adv. 3. in a short time, soon, speedily, anon, forthwith ...c1400
adv. 4. at an early hour, early in the morning ...1481
adv. 5. occasionally, now and then ...Bk1911 Sc. & Amer. dial.
BETINE
vb. †* to set fire to ...1659
BET-LICK
n. the conquering blow ...1895 Sc.
BETOIL
vb. † to worry or exercise with toil ...1622
BETOKEN
vb. 1. † to signify, to mean; to denote, to express in words ...c1175
vb. 2. † to be a type or emblem of; to typify, to symbolize ...c1175
BET ONE'S BLUE BAR
vb. to be certain of something ...1970 Amer. dial.
BET ONE'S SHIRT ON
vb. to bet all one's money on, esp. a horse in a race ...1892
BETONGUE
vb. to assail with the tongue; to abuse ...1639
BE TOO BIG FOR ONE'S BRITCHES
vb. to assume more than one's proper authority; to feel important, independent, or disturbingly confident ...1835 Amer. dial.
BE TOOK
vb. 1. to be arrested ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to die ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BE TOOK BAD
adj. discomfited ...1900s sl.
vb. to have fallen ill ...M19 sl.
BE TOO SLOW TO CATCH A COLD
vb. to be extremely slow ...1966 Amer. dial.
BE TOO SLOW TO CATCH THE ITCH
vb. to be extremely slow ...1952 Amer. dial.
BE TOO SLOW TO CATCH THE SEVEN-YEAR ITCH
vb. to be extremely slow ...1966 Amer. dial.
BETORN
adj. † torn; torn about the sides, tattered ...a1300
BE TO THE DOOR
vb. to be taken by surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BETOTLED
adj. confused, distressed, bewildered, stupid ...1790 Eng. dial.
BETOTTLED
adj. confused, distressed, bewildered, stupid ...1790 Eng. dial.
BETOUCH-US-TOO!
int. † alas! well-a-day! ...1725 Sc.
BET-PIYAN
n. a polecat or skunk ...1968 Amer. dial.
BETRADE
vb. † to betray ...c1375
BETRAISE
vb. 1. † to betray ...a1300
vb. 2. † to be a traitor to; to be treacherous; to deceive the trustful or innocent ...c1374
vb. 3. † to reveal, to disclose incidentally ...c1400
vb. 4. † to seize, entrap, ensnare the unsuspecting ...c1400
BETRAISH
vb. 1. † to betray ...a1300
vb. 2. † to be a traitor to; to be treacherous; to deceive the trustful or innocent ...c1374
vb. 3. † to reveal, to disclose incidentally ...c1400
vb. 4. † to seize, entrap, ensnare the unsuspecting ...c1400
BETRAISING
n. † betraying ...c1385
BETRAP
vb. 1. † to catch in a trap; to entrap, to ensnare, to circumvent, to enclose ...a1000
vb. 2. † to deck, to adorn ...1509
BETRAUT
vb. † to betray ...c1400 N. Eng. dial.
BETRAVAIL
vb. 1. † to work at; to compose a book, to be the author of, to write ...1387
vb. 2. † to do violence to, to violate, to rape ...1388
vb. 3. † to work for; to earn by labour ...1393
BETRAY
n. †* a treacherous giving up to an enemy; betrayal ...1600
vb. † to cheat, to disappoint ...1588
BETRAYMENT
n. * betrayal ...1548
BETRAYNTED
adj. †* over-excited, borne or carried away ...1583
BETRENCH
vb. †* to cut up, to carve, to slash ...1656
BETREND
vb. † to wind or draw round; to encompass ...c1374
BETROTHED
adj. † plighted, pledged ...1651
BETROW
vb. † to trust ...1556
BETRUMP
vb. †* to deceive, to cheat; to elude, to slip from ...1513
BETRUMPET
vb. * to trumpet the praises of, to commend or praise loudly ...1828
BETRUST
n. † an entrusting, a trust ...1656
vb. 1. † to trust, to place confidence in a person ...c1440
vb. 2. † to entrust ...1619
BETRUSTED
adj. † trusted in, or confided in ...a1461
BETRUSTMENT
n. † an entrusting, a trust ...Bk1888
BETSEY
n. a gun; often applied to one's favourite gun ...1832 sl., orig. US
BETSY
n. 1. a gun; often applied to one's favourite gun ...1832 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a cow or calf ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an automobile ...1967 Amer. dial.
BETTAMY
adj. superior, better ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETTANT
adj. † in a hurry, hastening eagerly ...c1400
BETTER
adj. 1. of the hand or foot: the right ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. greater, more higher in price ...Bk1911 Sc.
adv. repeatedly; with renewed efforts ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. the best ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to improve in health ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTER A LATE THRIVE THAN NEVER DO WELL
phr. † applied to one who marries or otherwise prospers late in life ...1892 Eng. dial.
BETTER-CHEAP
adj. cheaper, at a less price ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTER END
n. the higher classes; a superior kind; the greater part, majority ...1848 Eng. dial.
BETTER FASHION
adj. recovering from illness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTER FRACTION
n. one's wife ...World War II Amer. sl.
BETTERGATES
adv. in a better way or manner ...1892 Sc.
BETTER HALF
n. a spouse ...1842 sl.
BETTER HAND, THE
n. † the upper hand, superiority ...1523
BETTER HAVE THE QUEEN FOR ONE'S AUNT THAN THE KING FOR ONE'S UNCLE
phr. used to express the relative value of male and female influence ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BETTER HOYLE
n. a parlour ...1879 Eng. dial.
BETTERING
n. amendment ...1863 Eng. dial.
BETTERINGS
n. superiors, those in a higher position ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTERISH
adj. somewhat better, of somewhat superior sort ...colloq.
BETTER-LIKE
adj. better-looking; looking better in health, etc. ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTERLINS
adv. better ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTERLY
adj. better; superior ...1882 Eng. dial.
BETTERMENT
n. improvement ...1885 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BETTERMER
adj. superior, better ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETTERMORE
adj. superior, better ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETTERMOST
adj. best, superior, above the average ...1744 colloq.
n. the advantage, the upper hand ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTERMY
adj. superior, better ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETTER PENNY
n. something in addition ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTER SIDE
n. what is more or older than ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTERSOME
adj. † better ...1843 Amer. dial.
BETTER SORT
n. the upper classes ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTER THAN A KICK IN THE HIND-END
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BETTER THAN A KICK IN THE PANTS
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE
adj. adequate ...1852
BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE WITH A BURNT STICK
adj. adequate ...1852
BETTER-TO-DO
adj. 1. above the well-to-do in social condition or worldly circumstances; more prosperous ...1898
adj. 2. well-off ...1970 Amer. dial.
BETTING TOOL
n. a racehorse ...Bk1942 Amer. turf sl.
BETTLE
n. a blow, a stroke ...Bk1911 Sc.
BETTY
n. 1. a nickname for the kettle ...1879 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a short crowbar, used by housebreakers ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 3. a country lass ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a chamber pot ...1912 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a woman; a schoolteacher ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a young attractive woman ...1989 US sl.
vb. to idle; to do petty work ...1882 Eng. dial.
BETTY ABOUT
vb. to fuss about, like a man who busies himself with a woman's duties ...1851 colloq.
BETTY-CAT
n. a she-cat ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETTYFUSS
n. a fussbudget ...1967 Amer. dial.
BETWADDLED
adj. infatuated; so in love as to be unable to use good judgement ...1927 Amer. dial.
BETWATTLE
vb. to bewilder ...1844 Eng. dial.
BETWATTLED
adj. 1. in a distressed and confused state of mind; confounded, bewildered, stupefied, surprised ...1790 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. hardly sober ...19C Eng. dial.
adj. 3. infatuated; so in love as to be unable to use good judgement ...1927 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
phr. without a satisfactory alternative; in difficulty; bewildered; perplexed; baffled ...Bk1942 Amer. colloq.
BETWEEN BUZZARD AND HAWK
adj. neither good nor bad, nondescript ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN DAYLIGHT AND DAYLIGHT
phr. during the night ...1969 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN GRASS AND HAY
phr. between summer and winter ...1968 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN-HANDS
adv. at intervals ...1801 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BETWEEN HAWK AND BUZZARD
phr. 1. in a difficult or uncomfortable position ...1856 Amer. dial.
phr. 2. at twilight, when it is too dark to tell a hawk from a buzzard ...1912 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN HAY AND GRASS
phr. 1. between boyhood and manhood; not fully mature ...1848 Amer. dial.
phr. 2. vague; indefinite; inconclusive; colourless ...1928 Amer. dial.
phr. 3. between seasons of plenty, hence, in a difficult or uncomfortable position ...1939 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN JOBS
n. a short cigar ...1967 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN-MAID
n. a maidservant who assists both the cook and the housemaid ...1890
BETWEENS
n. intermediate things or events ...1872
BETWEENST
adv. between ...1887 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN THE BARK AND THE WOOD
phr. a well-adjusted bargain where neither party has the advantage ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN THE BEETLE AND THE BLOCK
adj. in a precarious or dangerous position ...1589
BETWEEN THE FACE AND EYES
phr. where a blow or shocking news hits ...1975 US sl.
BETWEEN THE LIGHTS
n. twilight ...1862 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN THE TINING AND THE WINNING
phr. said of being in a critical position, which may result either in ruin or in success ...1825 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
BETWEEN THE TWO WORLDS
adj. almost unconscious ...1893 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN TOWN AND TOWN
phr. while going from one place to another ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN TWO MINDS
adj. in doubt or suspense; undecided ...1862 Ireland & Sc.
BETWEENWHILES
adv. in the interval, at intervals ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND JACK MUM
adv. secretly, in confidence ...20C Irish sl.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE BED-POST
adv. told in confidence ...1830 sl.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE GATE-POST
adv. secretly; in confidence ...1871 Eng. & Amer. dial.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE LAMP POST
adv. secretly; in confidence ...1941 Amer. dial.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE BED-POST
phr. in all confidence or secrecy ...1830
ׇBETWEEN YOU AND ME AND THE POST
adv. secretly; in confidence ...1796 Amer. dial.
BETWEESH
prep. between ...1768 Sc. & Ireland
BETWIT
vb. to upbraid, to taunt ...1678 Eng. dial.
BETWITCHELLED
adj. overcome with inquisitiveness ...19C Eng. dial.
BETWITTERED
adj. excited, frightened, overcome with pleasing excitement ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWITTING
n. upbraiding, reproach ...1869 Eng. dial.
BETWIX
prep. between ...1843 Eng. dial.
BETWIXEN
prep. between ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BETWIXT A BALK AND A BREAKDOWN
phr. of health; about average ...1884 Amer, dial.
BETWIXT AND BETWEEN
adj. mediocre ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
phr. a temporary insignificant task between more important jobs ...1968 Amer. dial.
BETWIXT AND BETWEENTIMES
adv. meanwhile ...1954 Amer. dial.
BETWIXT YOU AND ME AND THE GATE
phr. between ourselves ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEUCH
n. a person ...Bk1898 Sc.
BEUGH
n. a branch or bough of a tree ...1859 Eng. dial.
BE UH-UH
vb. to be friends with ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BE UNCO
vb. to feel oneself a stranger ...Bk1905 Sc.
BE UNDER FULL STEAM
vb. to go at full speed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BE UNDER THE DAISY-MORES
vb. to be under the ground, to be buried ...1893 Eng. dial.
BE UP CACK STREET
vb. to be in trouble ...20C Brit. sl.
BE UP HER LIKE A RAT UP A DRAINPIPE
phr. the assumption that a woman will be freely, easily and speedily sexually available to the speaker ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
BE UP HER LIKE A RAT UP A RHODODENDRON
phr. the assumption that a woman will be freely, easily and speedily sexually available to the speaker ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
BE UP IN THE RALS
vb. to be in a great passion ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
BE UPON THEIR JACKS
vb. to have an advantage ...Bk1896 sl.
BE UPON VELVET
vb. to have an advantage ...1785
BE-U-TIFUL
adj. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEVAAR
vb. to protect, to guard ...Bk1898 Sc.
BE VAST AGAINST ANYONE
vb. to be very much opposed to anyone ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
BEVEL
adj. aslant, not straight ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 1. a strong push; a staggering blow ...1715 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a slope, a declivity ...1869 Eng. dial.
vb. to fit, to apply, to suit ...Bk1898 Sc.
BEVELLING
n. a beating ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVER
n. 1. light refreshment between meals; a snack ...E16 now chiefly colloq. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. any drink ...1851 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a shiver, a tremor; a state of trembling ...1854 Eng. dial.
n. 4. the quivering of the under-lip, which precedes crying ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to shake, to quiver, to tremble, esp. with cold or fear ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. of cold: to shrivel up, to pinch ..Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of the lips or chin; to quiver, to tremble ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVERAGE
n. a fine, either in money, drink, or kisses, demanded of anyone on the first wearing of new clothes; esp. used in the phrase "to pay beverage" ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BEVERING
adj. trembling, quivering, shaking ...1863 Eng. dial.
n. the quivering of an infant's under-jaw when yawning ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVERLEY CROP
n. close-cropped hair ...1890 Eng. dial.
BEVER-TIME
n. an interval allowed for refreshment, in the morning and afternoon ...1859 Eng. dial.
BEVERY
adj. shivery, tremulous ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVIE
n. 1. a drink; usually applied specifically to a drink of beer ...1889 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a jog, a push ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. a large fire ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1934 Brit. sl.
BEVIL
vb. to manage, to arrange ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEVIS
vb. to jump about; to stagger; to walk unsteadily ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVISH
n. unnecessary fuss or show; uncalled-for energy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to jump about; to stagger; to walk unsteadily ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVISING
adj. leaping, jumping ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEVVER
vb. to quiver ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEVVIED
adj. drunk ...1960 sl.
BEVVY
n. a drink; usually applied specifically to a drink of beer ...1889 Brit. sl.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1934 Brit. sl.
BEVY
n. a drink, esp. of beer or other alcoholic liquor ...1889 sl.
vb. to drink, esp. beer or other alcoholic liquor ...1934 sl.
BEW
vb. to bend, to twist ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEWATTLED
adj. confused, distressed, bewildered, stupid ...1790 Eng. dial.
int. an exclamation of anger or vexation ...Bk1898 Eng. dial. 082
BEWAVE
vb. to lay wait for; to overcome by mean stratagem ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEWCASTLE
n. a term of reproach ...1883 Eng. dial.
BEWEEP
vb. to bewail ...1898 Eng. dial.
BEWER
n. a woman, esp. one seen as sexually appealing and/or of loose character ...E19 sl., orig. tramp
BEWEST
adv. to the west of ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEWRAY
vb. to defile with ordure, to dirty ...1678 Eng. dial.
BEWHAPPED
adj. † utterly confounded; bewildered, amazed, astonished ...c1320
BEWHATLED
adj. †* bewildered, out of one's wits ...1641
BEWHIVERED
adj. bewildered, confounded ...1790 Eng. dial.
BEWIDDIED
adj. bewildered; deranged ...1822 Sc.
BEWILDERED
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEWILL
vb. to cause to go astray ...Bk1911 Sc.
BE WILLING TO GIVE ONE'S EARS
vb. to be ready to make any sacrifice ...1883
BEWITCHED
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEWITCHER
n. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEWITCHTRESS
n. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BEWITH
n. a temporary substitute, a makeshift ...1724 Sc.
BEWIVERED
adj. bewildered, confounded ...1790 Eng. dial.
BE WORN TO THE BACK-HALF
vb. to be nearly worn out ...1825 Sc.
BE WORTH A PLUM
vb. to be rich ...c1710 colloq.
BE WORTH ONE'S CORN
vb. to be worth one's wages, one's keep ...M19 colloq., orig. farmers'
BEWOTTLE
vb. to confuse or render light-headed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BE WRAPPED IN HIS MOTHER'S SMOCK
vb. to be born lucky ...18C
BEWRAYED
adj. seized with a foolish fit of talking ...1790 Eng. dial.
BEWREAK
vb. † to revenge ...1422-61
BE WRONG IN ONE'S GARRET
vb. to be foolish or wanting in intellect, or suffering from temporary delirium ...1869 sl.
BEY
n. a room of a cottage or house ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEYOND ONE'S DEPTH
phr. beyond the range of one's competence or understanding
BEYOND THE BEYOND
adj. unexpected, incredible, out of the way ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
n. a very out-of-the-way place ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
BEYONT
adv. beyond, yonder ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEYON'-THE-BEYONT
adj. quite incredible; quite out of the way ...Bk1911 Sc.
BE YOUR AGE!
int. a term of contempt based on condemning someone who the speaker considers is acting childishly ...1920s sl., orig. US
BEYSAND
adj. quite at a loss; benumbed; stupefied ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEYURN
vb. to raise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEYZLESS
adj. extreme ...Bk1911 Sc.
adv. extremely ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEZLE
vb. to talk ignorantly or at random ...Bk1911 Sc.
BEZOM-HEAD
n. a foolish, stupid person ...1889 Eng. dial.
BEZONIAN
n. 1. † a raw recruit ...1592
n. 2. † as a term of contempt: a needy beggar, a poor wretch; a base fellow, a mean, low person; a knave, a rascal, a scoundrel ...1592
BEZONTER ME!
int. an expletive denoting surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEZOOMS
n. breasts ...1928 sl., orig. US
BEZZLE
vb. 1. to waste, to squander; also, to embezzle ...1703 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to drink immoderately; occasionally, to be gluttonous ...1746 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to slope, to bevel ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEZZLED
adj. drunk, besotted with drink ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEZZLER
n. 1. a drunkard ...1886 Eng. dial.
n. 2. anything very large of its kind ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BEZZLING
adj. gluttonous, intemperate ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
B.F.
n. 1. a foolish person, a 'bloody fool' ...1925 sl., orig. Brit. services' usage
n. 2. a boyfriend ...1920s US college sl.
n. 3. a pimp ...1930s sl.
n. 4. in a lesbian couple: the 'male' ...1970s US homosexual sl.
vb. 1. to subject to anal intercourse ...1960s US sl.
vb. 2. to treat unfairly; to cheat; to deceive ...1970s sl.
vb. 3. to injure ...1980s US sl.
B.F.A.
n. somewhere very far away (Butt Fucking Africa) ...1980s US college sl.
B.F.D.!
int. so what! I should care less! (Big Fucking Deal) ...1960s US sl.
B.F.E.
n. somewhere very far away (Butt Fucking Egypt) ...1980s US college sl.
B FLAT
n. a bug; a bedbug ...1853
B.G.
n. a Baby Gangster, one who is a member of a gang, but has yet to shoot or kill anyone ...1980s sl., orig. US Black & teen sl.
phr. before girls enlisted and complicated the army ...Bk1944 service sl.
B-GIRL
n. 1. a woman employed to encourage customers to buy drinks in a bar ...1936 US sl.
n. 2. a part-time prostitute, who frequents bars and uses them as a base for soliciting ...1930s sl., orig. US
n. 3. a homosexual who frequents bars and uses them as a base for soliciting ...1960s US homosexual sl.
n. 4. a Black female teenager, focused on rap music and the ghetto street lifestyle ...1980s US Black sl.
B-HEAD
n. a user of Benzedrine ...1950s drugs sl.
B'HOY
n. a rough or rowdy ...1846 US
BI
adj. bisexual ...1956 sl.
BIAS
adv. 1. † off the straight, awry ...E17
adv. 2. very ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. accustomed place or direction; also, usual procedure or habit ...1892 Eng. dial.
BIB
n. 1. a small drink; a sip; a small quantity of food ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the stomach ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to drink continuously, but in small quantities; to tipple ...1781 Eng. dial.
BIBACIOUS
adj. given to drinking ...L17
BIBACITY
n. addiction to drinking, tippling ...L16
BIB-ALL-NIGHT
n. a heavy drinker, a drunkard, a confirmed toper ...1612 colloq.
BIB AND TUCKER
n. smart, holiday clothes ...1890 Eng. dial.
BIBATION
n. tippling; a drinking bout ...M19
BIBBED
adj. dressed up, decked out ...1876 Eng. dial.
BIBBED UP
adj. dressed up, decked out ...1876 Eng. dial.
BIBBER
n. 1. a tippler ...M16
n. 2. a tremor, a state of trembling ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to tremble, to shake ...1790 Eng. dial.
BIBBERING
adj. quaking, trembling ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBBLE
n. 1. a pebble, stone, fossil ...1895 Eng. dial.
n. 2. nonsense ...19C Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. tipple, drink, beverage ...19C Eng. dial.
vb. 1. † to drink frequently, to tipple ...a1529 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to eat like a duck, gathering up food and water together ...1552
vb. 3. to shed tears; to cry and sob; to snivel ...19C Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIBBLE-BABBLE
n. idle talk, prating ...M16
vb. to indulge in idle talk ...1888
BIBBLER
n. a tippler ...M16
BIBBLES
n. 1. mucus from the nose ...19C Sc.
n. 2. nonsensical talk ...19C Irish
BIBBLIE
adj. snotty; blubbering ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIBBLIE-GAUGER
n. the nose ...1881 Sc.
BIBBLIN
n. a nearly fledged chick of any bird ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBBLING
adj. drinking ...1867 Eng. dial.
BIBELOT
n. a small curio or artistic trinket ...L19
BIBITION
n. drinking; a bout of drinking ...L15
BIBITORY
adj. * pertaining to drinking or tippling ...1696
BIBLE
n. 1. a book of any kind ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. the truth ...1920s US Black sl.
n. 3. the Army Field Manual ...Bk1944 service sl.
vb. to administer a flogging ...1859 Winchester School sl.
BIBLE-BACK
n. a hump-backed or round-shouldered person ...1890 Eng. & Amer. dial.
BIBLE-BACKED
adj. hump-backed or round-shouldered ...1857
BIBLE-BANGER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy; an enthusiastically religious person ...1885 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
BIBLE-BANGING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...colloq.
BIBLE-BASHER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy; an enthusiastically religious person ...1885 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
BIBLE-BASHING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...colloq.
BIBLE-OATH
n. a very solemn oath ...1836 Eng. dial.
BIBLE-POUNDER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy ...1889 colloq.
BIBLE-POUNDING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...1951 colloq.
BIBLE-PUNCHER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy ...1889 colloq.
BIBLE-PUNCHING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...1951 colloq.
BIBLER
n. a great Bible reader ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBLE-SCANT
adj. neglected in a religious sense ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBLE-THUMPER
n. a person who expounds or follows the Bible in an aggressive way, esp. an evangelical member of the clergy ...1889 colloq.
BIBLE-THUMPING
adj. aggressively expounding or following the Bible ...1951 colloq.
BIBLE-TRUTH
n. God's truth ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBLIOGRAPH
n. * a bibliographer ...E19
vb. to compile a bibliography of; to provide with a bibliography ...M20
BIBLIOGRAPHER
n. 1. † a writer of books; a copyist ...M17
n. 2. a practitioner of bibliography ...L18
BIBLIOGRAPHIZE
vb. to compile a bibliography of ...E19
BIBLIOGRAPHY
n. 1. † the writing of books ...L17
n. 2. a list of books of a particular author, printer, etc.; a list of works consulted in a scholarly work; a reading list ...E19
n. 3. the history or systematic description of books ...E19
BIBLIOKLEPT
n. a book thief ...L19
BIBLIOLATRY
n. extravagant admiration of a book or for books ...M18
BIBLIOLOGY
n. the branch of knowledge dealing with books, book-lore, bibliography ...E19
BIBLIOMANCY
n. divination by books; divination by verses of the Bible ...M18
BIBLIOMANE
n. one who has a passion for collecting and possessing books ...a1824
BIBLIOMANIA
n. a passion for the collecting and possession of books ...M18
BIBLIOMANIAC
adj. given to bibliomania ...E19
n. a person afflicted with bibliomania ...E19
BIBLIOPEGY
n. bookbinding as a fine art ...L19
BIBLIOPHIL; BIBLIOPHILE
n. a lover of books; a book collector ...E19
BIBLIOPHILIST
n. a lover of books ...1819
BIBLIOPHILY
n. love of books ...L19
BIBLIOPOLE
n. a dealer in books, esp. rare books ...L18
BIBLIOPOLIST
n. a dealer in books, esp. rare books; a bookseller ...1541
BIBLIOPOLY
n. bookselling ...M19
BIBLIOTHEC
adj. belonging to a library or librarian ...M17
n. a librarian ...M17
BIBLIOTHECA
n. 1. † the Bible ...OE
n. 2. a collection of books; a library; a bibliographer's catalogue ...E19
BIBLIOTHECAL
adj. belonging to a library ...E19
BIBLIOTHECAR
n. a librarian ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIBLIOTHECARY
n. 1. † a library ...L16
n. 2. a librarian ...E17
BIBLIOTHECK
n. a library ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIBLIOTHÈQUE
n. a library ...M16
BIBLIOTHERAPY
n. the use of reading matter for therapeutic purposes ...E20
BIBLIOTHETIC
adj. relating to the placing and arrangement of books on the shelves of a library ...1901
BIBLOPHILIC
adj. pert. to bibliophiles or bibliophily ...L19
BIBSTER
n. † a seller of ale ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIBULATE
vb. to bibble or tipple ...1767
BIBULOSITY
n. addictedness to tippling ...1901
BIBULOUS
adj. 1. absorbent of moisture ...L17
adj. 2. relating to drink ...E19
adj. 3. given to drinking alcoholic liquors ...M19
BIBULOUSNESS
n. addictedness to tippling ...1844
BIC
vb. to understand ...1980 US military in Vietnam usage
BICHO
n. the penis ...1967 US sl. (Spanish)
BICK
n. a sluttish woman ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to leave alone ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 2. to pat gently ...Bk1898 Sc.
BICKER
n. 1. a quick movement; the noise caused by a succession of rapid strokes ...1785 Sc.
n. 2. a skirmish, a fight; a scrimmage ...1824 Sc.
n. 3. a wooden beaker or drinking cup; a porridge dish; a bowl ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to move quickly; of a stream: to ripple, to flow ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to attack with repeated strokes, to pelt with stones; to strike repeatedly ...1827 Sc.
vb. 3. to indulge in rough or indelicate horseplay ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 4. to move quickly and noisily ...Bk1911 Sc.
BICKER-CUT
n. hair-cutting by means of a bowl placed on the head ...Bk1911 Sc.
BICKERING
adj. hurrying, rushing ...1865 Sc.
BICKNING
n. a beacon, the summit of a hill ...1888 Eng. dial.
BICKY
n. 1. the game of hide and seek ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a child's word for a biscuit ...E20
vb. in the game of hide and seek: to hide one's eyes in order not to see where the others go to conceal themselves ...1887 Eng. dial.
BICYCLE
n. 1. a published translation of a foreign language work ...1900 US students' usage
n. 2. a motorcycle ...1937 US sl.
n. 3. a bisexual ...1982 US sl.
vb. in boxing: to jog backward from an opponent in the ring ...1949 US sl.
BID
n. 1. a request or an invitation ...1892 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an Irish servant-girl ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
n. 3. a prison sentence ...1965 US prison sl.
vb. 1. to invite, esp. to a wedding or funeral, at which attendance is regarded as compulsory ...1805 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to desire, to wish ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to pray ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BID A BEAD
vb. to offer a prayer ...c1250
BIDACIOUSLY
adv. thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1915 Amer. dial.
BID BASE
vb. † to challenge ...1548
BIDDABLE
adj. obedient, docile ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIDDABLENESS
n. docility; compliance ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIDDABLY
adv. obediently, meekly ...1895 Sc.
BIDDELS
n. † the guests invited to a funeral ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDENABLE
adj. obedient, docile ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIDDER
n. a person sent to invite the guests to a funeral, or occasionally to a wedding ...1825 Eng. dial.
BIDDIE
n. an attractive little girl or small old woman ...1940s US Black sl.
BIDDING
n. 1. an invitation, esp. to a funeral or wedding ...1655 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a wedding party at which a collection, in money or kind, is made for the bride and bridegroom ...1849 Sc.
BIDDING-BELL
n. the funeral bell, a small bell used immediately before the commencement of service ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDING-FEAST
n. a funeral repast ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDLE-BADDLE
adj. trifling, of small account ...1886 Eng. dial.
BIDDY
n. 1. † a chicken; a fowl ...E17 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. (now mainly derogatory except in US Black use) an Irish maidservant ...1785 sl.
n. 3. (somewhat derogatory) a woman, esp. a young woman ...1785 sl.
n. 4. a louse; occasionally, a flea ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a fussy, mean or quarrelsome old woman (usually as 'old biddy') ...1938 sl.
n. 6. an old ewe ...1939 Amer. dial.
n. 7. an attractive little girl or small old woman ...1940s US Black sl.
int. a call to fowls, ducks, or swans ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDY-BASE
vb. of children: to run backwards and forwards, to patter about ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDDY COOP
n. a chicken coop ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIDDY-HEN
n. a hen ...1907 Amer. dial.
BIDDYKIN
n. 1. a little chicken...1952 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a little person ...1952 Amer. dial.
BIDDY-PECK
vb. to nag, to hen-peck ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIDDY-PECKED
adj. henpecked ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIDDY PEN
n. a chicken coop ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIDDY'S EYES
n. the pansy, Viola tricolor ...1825 Eng. dial.
BIDE
n. pain, suffering ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to tolerate, to endure ...1914 Amer. dial.
BIDEABLE
adj. bearable, tolerable ...1923 Amer. dial.
BIDE-ABOUT
vb. 1. to be given to drinking ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to loiter ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIDE A WEE
vb. to stay a while ...1918 Sc.
BIDGE
vb. to buy ...1388 Eng. dial.
BIDGEE WHALER
n. an itinerant tramp whose 'beat' focuses on the rivers of New South Wales ...M19 Aust. sl.
BIDING
prep. excepting, except; in spite of ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. endurance; enduring ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIDINGS
n. sufferings ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIDNESS
n. business ...1850s US Black sl.
BIDSTAND
n. † a highwayman
BID THE TIME OF DAY
vb. to wish good-morning ...1892 Eng. dial.
BIE!
int. come!; used as a call to chickens ...1924 Amer. dial.
BIEL
n. a shelter, refuge; a home, house; anything that shelters or shades ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to shelter, to protect; to take shelter ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIELD
adj. sheltered ...1801 Sc.
n. shelter, refuge; also, a house, any object with shelters ...1725 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. to shelter, to protect; also, to take shelter ...1865 Eng. dial.
BIELDING
n. shelter; protection ...1724 Sc.
BIELDY
adj. snug, sheltered; affording shelter or warmth ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIELY
adj. furnishing shelter; snug ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIEN
adj. 1. good; excellent; first-rate ...16C sl.
adj. 2. snug, comfortable, cosy ...1725 Sc.
adj. 3. thriving, well-to-do ...1816 Sc.
n. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
BIEN-LIKE
adj. having an appearance of comfort and well-being ...1808 Sc.
BIENLY
adv. comfortably, easily, happily ...1788 Sc.
BIENNESS
n. prosperity, comfort, the condition of being well-to-do ...1818 Sc.
BIER
n. 1. †* a wave, a billow ...1250
n. 2. a shout; a complaint ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to roar as a bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIERLY
adj. big, burly ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIF
n. a sharp or quick blow ...1890 Amer. dial.
vb. to strike or hit ...1890 Amer. dial.
int. exclamation uttered when something strikes an object ...1905
BIFARIOUS
adj. † two-fold, double, ambiguous; capable of being interpreted in two ways; that may be understood two ways ...1656 arch. or obs.
BIFF
adv. with a short, sharp blow ...1847 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a whack, a hard punch or blow; a slap ...1847 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the bough of a tree ...1884 Eng. dial.
n. 3. in baseball: a base hit ...1908 US sl.
n. 4. zest; liveliness; zip ...1918 US sl.
n. 5. an offensive, unattractive, or promiscuous woman ...1929-32 US sl., chiefly Black usage
n. 6. a dumb, dunce-like girl ...1929-32 US sl.
n. 7. a lavatory ...1956 US sl.
n. 8. a black eye ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to whack, to hit hard, to strike ...1888 sl.
vb. 2. to refuse; to repulse ...1895 US students' sl.
vb. 3. to do a thing well ...1894 US Naval Academy usage
vb. 4. to study hard ...1900 US students' sl.
vb. 5. to fail ...1989 US students' sl.
int. used to describe the sound of a blow with the fist ...1924 Amer. dial.
BIFF-BANG
adv. noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIFF-BOOM-BANG
adv. noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIFFED
adj. drunk ...1925 US sl.
BIFFER
n. an offensive, unattractive, or promiscuous woman ...1929-32 US sl., chiefly Black usage
BIFFING
n. a beating ...1975 US sl.
BIFFY
adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...20C Brit. sl.
n. 1. a nickname for a short, pursy fellow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. a lavatory ...1942 US sl.
BIG
adj. 1. great, important; of high position or standing ...1597 colloq.
adj. 2. of the wind: strong, violent ...1641 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. proud, haughty, consequential, conceited ...1828 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 4. great with young, pregnant ...1855 Eng. dial.
adj. 5. of money: in large amounts ...1887 US colloq.
adj. 6. of a river or water: swollen, in flood ...1890 Eng. dial.
adj. 7. friendly, intimate, 'thick' ...Bk1898 Sc.
adj. 8. of a frost: severe ...1967 Amer. dial.
adj. 9. well-known, as by word of mouth ...1970 US sl.
adv. conspicuously; notably; also, with great success, to a great extent ...1865
n. 1. a pap, or teat ...1682 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an influential, important, or celebrated person; a big shot ...1948 US sl.
vb. 1. to build ...1737 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to make big, to magnify ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to build a nest ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 4. to make pregnant ...1917 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to exaggerate ...1972 Amer. dial.
BIG 8
n. one eighth kilogram of crack ...20C drugs sl.
BIG A
n. 1. an Atlas ICBM ...1959 US Air Force usage
n. 2. Atlanta, Georgia ...1976 US sl.
n. 3. Australia ...1987 US sl.
BIG A, THE
n. 1. a city or other named entity that bears the initial A ...1955 US sl.
n. 2. New York City ...1980 US sl.
n. 3. the disease AIDS ...1986 US sl.
BIG AMERICA
n. the United States ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGAMIZE
vb. to commit bigamy ...a1861 US
BIG AND PRONTO
adv. immediately; shortly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG ANIMAL
n. a bull ...19C US rural euphemism
BIG APPLE
n. any big city or town ...1944 US sl.
BIG APPLE, THE
n. 1. Broadway and the jazz and entertainment centres of New York City; hence, New York City itself ...1909 US sl.
n. 2. in horse racing: the New York metropolitan racing circuit, including the major Long Island tracks ...1921 US sl.
n. 3. a dance popular in the late 1930s ...1937
n. 4. the highest prize ...1971 US sl.
BIG AS A BARN DOOR
adj. very large ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG AS A BARN SIDE
adj. very large ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG AS A BEE'S KNEE
adj. of a very small size; trifling, insignificant ...1838
BIG AS A BUSHEL
adj. very large ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG AS ALL OUTDOORS, AS
n. something in the extreme ...1825 Amer. dial.
BIG AS BULL BEEF
adj. as proud as a peacock, vain, self-centred ...Bk1898 Eng.
BIG ASK
n. 1. the asking price for a racehorse that is considered over-priced ...1989 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a request ...1994 Aust. sl.
BIG AS S
adj. as proud as a peacock, vain, self-centred ...Bk1898 Eng.
BIG-ASS
adj. big, important, or overly important ...1955 US sl.
n. (usually as 'big ass') an influential, important or celebrated person; a big shot; used derisively ...1963 US sl.
vb. to make a fool of ...1984 US sl.
BIG-ASS BIRD
n. a usually multi-engine airplane having very large tail surfaces; the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress ...1961 US aviation usage
BIG-ASSED
adj. large ...1945 US sl.
BIG-ASSED BIRD
n. a usually multi-engine airplane having very large tail surfaces; the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress ...1965 US aviation usage
BIG AS THE SIDE OF A MEETINGHOUSE, AS
adj. very fat ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG AUGER
n. an important person; a boss; a foreman ...1868 US West usage
BIG B
n. 1. a nickname for Berlin; also with 'the' ...1944 US Air Force usage
n. 2. Baltimore, Maryland ...1974 US sl.
BIG BABOON
n. an oaf; a jerk ...20C sl.
BIG BAG
n. a large bag of heroin; heroin ...1969 US sl.
BIG BANANA
n. an important or influential person; a boss ...1984 US sl.
BIG BANANA, THE
n. the top prize or recognition; the focus of interest or attention ...1980 US sl.
BIG BANG, THE
n. the deregulation of the London Stock Exchange on 27 October, 1986, when a number of complex changes in trading practices were put into effect simultaneously ...1983 sl.
BIG BEAN
n. a person of importance ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG-BEE
n. a drone ...1893 Eng. dial.
BIG-BELLIED
adj. having a big belly, corpulent; hence, pregnant ...1803
BIG BEN
n. 1. a nickname for a fat person ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. in craps: the point ten ...1962 US sl.
BIG BENCH, THE
n. the United States Supreme Court ...1929 US journalists' usage
BIG BERTHA
n. 1. a German long-range gun of the heaviest calibre; broadly, a heavy artillery piece ...1914 military usage
n. 2. a heavy artillery shell fired by a Big Bertha gun ...1915
n. 3. an overweight or heavy woman; often used as a derisive nickname ...1921 US sl.
n. 4. something unusually large or impressive ...1931 US sl.
BIG BILL
n. $1000 ...1930s US criminals' sl.
BIG BIT
n. a long prison sentence ...1940s US criminals' sl.
BIG BITCH
n. a conviction under any crime that carries a mandatory life sentence, or a sentence so long that it is an equivalent ...1960s US prison sl.
BIG BLINK
n. death ...1970s sl.
BIG BLOKE
n. 1. a boss, a superior ...1910s Aust. sl.
n. 2. cocaine ...1930s drugs rhyming sl.
BIG BLOW
n. 1. a boaster, a braggart ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a hurricane ...20C Aust. & US sl.
BIG BLUE
n. 1. IBM corporation ...1984 US sl.
n. 2. the University of Michigan; a sports team. esp. the football team, of the University of Michigan ...1987 US students' sl.
BIG BOARD
n. any major stock exchange ...1934 US sl.
BIG BOARD, THE
n. the New York Stock Exchange Inc. ...1984 US sl.
BIG BOAT
n. a large, traditional American car, esp. a large station wagon ...1910s sl.
BIG BOB
n. an aristocrat; a notable person ...L19 sl.
BIG BOOB
n. a stupid fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BIG BOOT
n. 1. the General ...Bk1944 service sl.
n. 2. a powerful person; an important or influential person ...1969 US sl.
BIG BOPPER
n. a superior person or one who claims to be ...1980s US sl.
BIG BOPPER, THE
n. a person holding paramount authority ...1966 US sl.
BIG-BORE
adj. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG BOSS, THE
n. God ...1926 US sl.
BIG BOUT YAH
adj. of a person: important ...1980s W. Indies usage
BIG BOW-WOW
n. 1. a regimental sergeant major ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 2. an important person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BOY
n. 1. a large gun, generally of an eight-inch bore or more ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
n. 2. a term of address to a male; usually used ironically ...1918 sl., orig. US
n. 3. a high-ranking or important person ...1924 sl., orig. US
n. 4. a foolish, reckless, devil-may-care young man; a loveable idiot ...1920s US Black sl.
n. 5. the head of an organized crime syndicate or some equivalent figure ...1920s US criminals' sl.
n. 6. a judge of a high court ...1929 US sl.
n. 7. a stout fellow ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 8. a shotgun ...1970s US sl.
vb. (usually as 'big-boy') to take advantage of someone; to bully or tease ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG BOY, THE
n. God ...1962 US sl.
BIG BOY WITH A FEVER
n. 1. a man with a venereal disease ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 2. a passionate man ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BOZO
n. a corpulent man ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BRAG
n. a braggart ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG BRASS
n. applied to officers of high rank in the armed services; hence, any group of people of high rank ...1899 sl., orig. US
BIG BRAWL
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BROOK
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG BROTHER
n. the penis ...1960s US gay sl.
BIG BROWN EYES
n. attractive female breasts ...1930s sl.
BIG BROWNIES
n. attractive female breasts ...1930s sl.
BIG BROWN ONES
n. MDMA ...1990s drugs sl.
BIG-BUCK
adj. expensive ...1990s US Black sl.
n. (usually as 'big buck') a large amount of money, esp. as earned by performers or stolen by criminals, or as a large, but non-specific price ...1950s sl., orig. US
BIG BUCKS
n. a large amount of money, esp. as earned by performers or stolen by criminals, or as a large, but non-specific price ...1950s sl., orig. US
BIG BUG
n. (often derogatory) a high-ranking or important person; a person of consequence ...1817 US. orig. & chiefly US
BIG-BUGGISH
adj. important, self-important ...1843 Amer. dial.
BIG BULL
n. a nickname for a camp foreman ...1925 Amer. loggers' sl.
BIG BULLET
n. an air-launched guided missile ...1985 US military usage
BIG BURG
n. a big city ...1918 US sl.
BIG BURG, THE
n. New York City ...1918 US sl.
BIG BUS
n. a large airplane ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG BUTT
n. 1. an important person ...1912 US sl.
n. 2. an aristocrat ...1912 Amer. sl.
BIG C, THE
n. 1. cocaine ...1959 drugs sl.
n. 2. cancer ...1964 euphemism
n. 3. Chicago, Illinois ...1976 US sl.
n. 4. cirrhosis of the liver ...2000s sl.
BIG CASINO
adv. in an important, committed manner ...1990s US sl.
n. 1. the most important or influential person in a place etc. ...1893 US sl.
n. 2. a big or large person ...1900s US sl.
n. 3. one's best resource or asset ...1922 US sl.
n. 4. the best; the ultimate; the most important ...1920s US sl.
n. 5. anything terminal or fatal, esp. a disease, as cancer; also syphilis ...1930s US sl.
BIG CHARLEY
n. 1. a Chinook helicopter ...1966 US military usage
n. 2. the Federal Communications Commission ...1977 US sl.
BIG CHEESE
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1914 sl., orig. US
BIG-CHESTED
adj. conceited ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIG CHIEF
n. mescaline ...20C US drugs sl.
BIG CHILL
n. an unfortunate or depressing state of affairs; death ...1984 US sl.
BIG CHUMP
n. a stupid person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG CHURCH, THE
n. no church at all ...1897 Amer. dial.
BIG CLUCK
n. a stupid person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG CLUNK
n. a stupid person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG-COCK
adj. big, huge ...1965 US sl.
BIG COUGH
n. a bomb ...1929 US criminals' sl.
BIG CURTAIN
n. death ...1904 US theatre usage
BIG D
n. 1. LSD ...20C drugs sl.
n. 2. Dallas, Texas ...1930 US sl.
n. 3. Dilaudid, a synthetic opiate ...1954 US sl.
n. 4. Denver, Colorado ...1969 US sl.
n. 5. Detroit, Michigan ...1961 US sl.
n. 6. in sports: defense ...1979 US sl.
int. damn! ,,,19C euphemism
BIG D, THE
n. 1. death ...1977 US sl.
n. 2. Dallas, Texas ...1978 US sl.
BIGD
n. a building, a house ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIG DAD
n. one's grandfather ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG DADDY
n. 1. a husband; a sweetheart ...1909 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a high-ranking or important person ...1948 sl., orig. US
n. 3. one's grandfather ...1955 Amer. dial.
n. 4. the penis ...Bk1998 sl.
BIG DAME HUNTER
n. a philanderer; one fond of women ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG DARK
n. outer space ...Bk1998 sl.
BIG DAY
n. broad daylight ...1927 Amer. dial.
BIG DAYLIGHT
n. broad daylight ...1927 Amer. dial.
BIG DEAL!
int. used to indicate one is not impressed ...1951 sl., orig. US
BIG DITCH
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG DOG
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1843 US sl.
BIG DOINGS
adj. haughty, conceited, high-and-mighty ...1928 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a celebration, a party; a formal social ceremony or gathering ...1932 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person who likes to brag ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG-DOME
adj. intellectual ...1950s sl.
n. (usually as 'big dome') an intellectual, a scholar, esp. one who seems to hold eccentric or impractical opinions ...1930s sl.
BIG DRINK
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG DUDE
n. a self-important person; a person who tries to appear important ...c1960 Amer. dial.
BIG E, THE
n. dismissal (E = elbow, dismissal) ...1982 Brit. sl.
BIG-EAR
vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BIG EARS
n. eavesdropping ears ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG ENCHILADA
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1973 US sl.
BIG END
n. the greater or most important part ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIGENOUS
adj. inherited from both parents ...1894
BIGENT
n. a first year's student at a Scotch university ...1812 Sc.
BIGETY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1952 Amer. dial.
BIG EYE
adj. greedy; covetous ...1947 US Black sl.
n. 1. television ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 2. insomnia ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG-EYED
adj. 1. greedy, covetous ...1947 Amer. Black usage
adj. 2. self-important ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIG FEELER
n. an arrogant or haughty person; a person who acts important ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG-FEELING
adj. haughty, proud, conceited, putting on airs ...1887 Amer. dial.
BIG FELLOW
adj. large, a quantity ...Bk1892 Aust. aboriginal usage
n. the head of an organized crime syndicate or some equivalent figure ...1920s US criminals' sl.
BIG FISH
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1836 sl., orig. US
BIG FLAKE
n. cocaine ...20C drugs sl.
BIG FRACAS
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG FRIEND
n. a bomber ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGG
vb. to build; to build a nest ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIGGED
adj. pregnant ...1936 Amer. dial.
BIGGEDY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1952 Amer. dial.
BIGGEN
vb. 1. to recover strength after lying-in ...1811 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to grow big, to increase in size ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to give oneself airs ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGENING
n. the recovery of a woman after confinement ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGER
n. a builder ...1862 Sc.
vb. 1. to build ...1860 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to increase in size; to grow bigger ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGER AND BETTER
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIGGER HALF
n. one's husband ...1965 Amer. sl.
BIGGEST TOAD IN THE PUDDLE
n. an important or self-important person ...1851 Amer. dial.
BIGGETY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1933 Amer. dial.
BIGGIE
adj. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1926 sl., orig. US
BIGGIES
n. defecation ...1953 Brit. sl., a children's word or euphemism
BIGGIN
n. 1. a building; a house; a cottage; the act of building ...1811 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
n. 2. † an afternoon meal ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGING
n. the act of building ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIG GIRL'S BLOUSE
n. an ineffectual male, often with suggestion of effeminacy ...1983 Brit. sl.
BIG GIRL WITH THE TORCH
n. the Statue of Liberty ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGGIT
adj. 1. built ...1813 Sc.
adj. 2. wealthy ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIGGITY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1880 Amer. dial.
BIGGLE
vb. to blindfold ...1876 Eng. dial.
BIGGLY
n. the game of blindman's buff ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIGGOTY
adj. conceited, vain, self-important; impudent, boastful ...1943 Amer. dial.
BIGGUMS
adj. overweight ...20C teen & high school sl.
BIG GUN
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1834 sl.
BIG GUY
n. 1. a corpulent man ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 2. an important man ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGGY
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG H
n. heroin ...20C drugs sl.
BIG HAIR
n. long hair teased and lacquered into a large bouffant ...1988 sl., orig. US
BIG HALF-PINT
n. a nickname for a fat person ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG HARRY
n. heroin ...20C drugs sl.
BIG HAT
n. 1. a self-important person; one who acts important ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a law enforcement officer; a policeman; a sheriff ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a person of Mexican heritage ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG-HEAD
n. 1. arrogance, conceit ...1853 US
n. 2. one having an inflated opinion of himself; a conceited person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. sl.
n. 3. a headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. (usually as 'bighead') a tadpole ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 5. (usually as 'bighead') a kind of cigar ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG-HEADED
adj. conceited ...1942 sl.
BIG-HEARTED
adj. generous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG HERB
n. an important person; used sarcastically ...c1905 Amer. dial.
BIGHES
n. jewels, ornaments ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG HIT
n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG HOLE
n. 1. in railroading: an emergency stop ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the lowest gear of a truck or other vehicle ...1947 Amer. dial.
vb. in railroading, logging, and trucking: to stop quickly ...1930 Amer. dial.
BIG HOLE IT
vb. in trucking: to apply brakes for an emergency stop ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIG HOLE THE AIR
vb. in railroading, and logging: to stop quickly ...1930 Amer. dial.
BIGHORNIE
n. the devil ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIG HOUSE
n. 1. the main house on a plantation ...1811 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the workhouse ...1868 Eng. dial.
n. 3. the principal room of a house; the living room ...1903 Amer. dial.
BIG HOUSE, THE
n. prison ...1916 sl., orig. US
BIGHT
n. 1. a bend, esp. a curve in the animal or human body ...1691 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a bay, a creek; a projection in a river ...1891 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIGHTSOME
adj. having an air of ease combined with activity; light, active ...1790 Sc.
BIG I
n. an important or self-important person; a person who likes to brag ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIGIFIED
adj. conceited, vain, stuck-up, self-important; impudent, boastful, egotistic ...c1960 Amer. dial.
BIG IKE
n. a self-important, conceited or pretentious person ...1902 Amer. dial.
BIG I, LITTLE YOU
n. an important or self-important person; a person who likes to brag ...1967 Amer. dial. online
BIG INJUN
n. a nickname for a coarse, boastful man ...1907 Amer. dial.
BIGITE
n. a conceited person ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG JEEP
n. a large bomber ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG JOHN
n. a recruit from the country ...Bk1944 service sl.
BIG JUMP, THE
n. death ...1942 Amer. sl.
BIG KAHUNA, THE
n. a large or important person or thing ...1980s US sl.
BIG KNIFE
n. † a White man, esp. a Virginian ...1750 US Indian usage
BIG LAKE
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG LAZIES, THE
n. laziness; a strong inclination to idleness ...1898 Amer. dial.
BIG-LEAGUE
adj. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG LOOP
n. the lasso of a cattle thief ...1940 Amer. dial., Western usage
BIGLY
adj. 1. † pleasant, delightful, commodious ...1802 Sc.
adj. 2. in a haughty manner ...1942 Amer. dial.
BIG MAMA
n. one's grandmother ...1946 Amer. dial.
BIG MAMMA
n. one's grandmother ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG MAN
n. 1. a drug supplier ...20C drugs sl.
n. 2. a gallon of wine ...1970 Amer. dial. DARE online
BIG ME
n. a person who likes to brag ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIG MISS
n. a great loss by death, or by the departure of a friend ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIG MISTER
n. one's husband ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG MIX-UP
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG MONEY
n. a large amount of money, high wages or salary ...1888 orig. US
BIG MOTHER
n. one's grandmother ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG MOUTH
n. 1. a loquacious talker; also implying boastfulness or lack of discretion ...1889 sl., orig. & chiefly US
n. 2. loquacity, talkativeness ...1890 sl., orig. & chiefly US
BIG-MOUTHED
adj. talkative ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG MUCKY-MUCK
n. a superior or important person, whether actually or through pretension ...M19 US sl.
BIG MUDDY
n. the Missouri river ...1857 US
BIG NANA
n. one's grandmother ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG NECK
n. a nickname for a fat person ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIGNET
n. a bayonet ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIG-NIECE
n. the daughter of a nephew or niece ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIG NIGGER
n. (derogatory) an important, often self-important person ...1942 Amer. sl.
BIG NOISE
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1906 sl., orig. US
BIG O.
n. 1. opium ...20C drugs sl.
n. 2. in railroading: the conductor ...1930 Amer. dial.
BIG O, THE
n. orgasm, esp. female orgasm ...Aust. sl.
BIG OLD TIME
n. an uproarious time; a spree ...M19 US sl.
BIG ON
adj. fond of; enthusiastic about; liking ...1867 orig. & chiefly US
BIG ONE
n. 1. an incredible story; a whopper ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a thousand dollars or a thousand-dollar bill ...1935 US sl.
n. 3. in cards: the joker ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG ONES
n. men of consequence ...Bk1890 sl.
BIGOT
n. highly secret information; a code word ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIGOTED
adj. 1. stupid, self-willed (without reference to any religious intolerance) ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. conceited, vain, stuck-up, self-important; impudent, boastful, haughty ...1902 Amer. dial.
BIGOTICAL
adj. † bigoted ...1678
BIGOTTY
adj. haughty, conceited, bumptious, overbearing, self-willed ...1873 Eng. & Amer. dial.
n. pride, conceit, haughtiness ...1884 Eng. dial.
BIG OX
n. in railroading: the conductor ...1943
BIG PA
n. one's grandfather ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG PAPA
n. one's grandfather ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG PASTURE
n. a penitentiary ...1968 Amer. dial., Western usage
BIG PAY
n. high wages or salary ...1915 US
BIG PIG
n. a person who saves in a mean way or is greedy in money matters; a stingy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIG PLACE
n. a jail or penitentiary ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG POND
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG POOL
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG PRETZEL, THE
n. Philadelphia ...Amer. sl.
BIG PUDDLE
n. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG READY
n. a thorough state of preparation; a good start ...1897 Amer. dial.
BIG RING
n. a square dance ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIG ROAD
n. a public driveway ...1818 Amer. dial.
BIG ROCK
n. a jail or penitentiary ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG ROD
n. a machine gun ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG ROOM
n. the principal room of a house; the living room ...a1883 Amer. dial.
BIG ROW
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG RUMPUS
n. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG RUSH
n. cocaine ...20C drugs sl.
BIGS
n. a major sports league ...1973 US sl.
BIG SAVAGE
n. in logging: the general superintendent; a foreman ...1942 Amer. dial.
BIG SET-TO
n. a major engagement ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG SHIP
n. a large airplane; a bomber ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIG SHOAT
n. a boar ...1954 Amer. dial.
BIG SHORTY
n. a nickname for a fat person ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG SHOT
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1927 sl., orig. US
BIG SHOW
n. 1. a major engagement ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 2. war ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 3. an important or self-important person ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIGSIE
adj. 1. rather large ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 2. proud, conceited; used contemptuously ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIG SLEEP, THE
n. death ...1938 sl., orig. US
BIG SMELL
n. a seal ...Bk1942 Amer. circus sl.
BIG SMOKE
n. 1. aboriginal name for a town ...1848 Aust.
n. 2. London ...Bk1904
BIG-SORTED
adj. proud, stuck-up ...1890 Eng. dial.
BIG SQUEEZE
n. a boss or foreman; an important person; the leader of a gang; the head of any organization ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIG STAR
n. a law enforcement officer, a sheriff ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIG STICK
n. 1. military power ...Bk2004 Spanish-American War era
n. 2. a display of force ...1904 US
n. 3. a machine gun ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a fireman's ladder ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 5. person of authority, as a police officer or foreman; a marshal ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 6. an important or self-important person ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIG STICKS
n. in logging: the woods ...1942 Amer. sl.
BIG STIFF
n. an uncouth person who is self-opinionated ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BIG SUCKER-AND-EGG MAN
n. a person of wealth who is easily fleeced ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG SUGAR
n. the owner of a ranch, a cattleman ...1942 Amer. sl.
BIG-TALK
adj. boastful, blustering ...1935 Amer. dial.
n. (as 'big talk') boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BIG TEX
n. Texas ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG THING
n. any potentially notable event or achievement that does not come off as notable ...US Civil War usage
BIG THING ON ICE, A
n. a profitable venture; a good thing; something excellent ...1890 sl.
BIG TICKET
n. an honourable discharge from military service ...US Civil War usage
BIG TIDE
n. a flood ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIG-TIME
adj. 1. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adv. (usually as 'big time') totally, very ...20C teen & high school sl.
n. a convivial party or celebration; a social gathering; an enjoyable time ...1863 Amer. dial.
BIG TOTER
n. a shotgun ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG-TRUCE
adj. important ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG TURKEY
n. an ostrich ...Bk1942 Amer. circus sl.
BIG 'UNS
n. large trees ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIG UP
vb. to confirm in an opinion; to devote one's self to an opinion, idea, purpose, or person ...Bk1911 Sc.
BI-GUY
n. a bisexual male ...1973 sl.
BIG WATER, THE
n. 1. the ocean ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a flood ...1970 Amer. dial.
BIG WHEEL
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1942 sl., orig. & chiefly US
BIGWIG
n. a high-ranking or important person ...1703 sl.
BIG WIND
n. boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BIG WOW
n. 1. something beautiful or attractive ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
n. 2. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIJEN!
int. truly! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIKE
n. 1. a gathering, an assembly of people ...1785 Sc.
n. 2. a nest of wild bees, wasps, etc.; a nestful of bees, a swarm ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a habitation, a building ...1827 Sc.
n. 4. a windfall, an unexpected good fortune ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 5. the hook of the crook from which pots hang over a fire in cooking ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 6. a motorcycle ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 7. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1945 sl., orig. Aust.
vb. to swarm like bees; also, to gather, to assemble, to crowd ...1790 Sc.
BIKER'S SPEED
n. methamphetamines ...20C drugs sl.
BIKING
n. a hive, a swarm ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIKINI STUFFERS
n. the breasts ...Bk1998 sl.
BIKKY
n. a child's word for a biscuit ...E20
BILBIE
n. shelter, residence ...1891 Sc.
BILBO
n. † the penis
BILCH
n. 1. a very fat or lusty person, breathless from corpulence ...1768 Sc.
n. 2. a brat; a contemptuous term for a child ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. a monster ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 4. a little, crooked, insignificant person ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to limp, to halt ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILCHER
n. one who limps ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILDER
n. a scab ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to work hard ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILDERING
adj. lumbering, clumsy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILDERT
n. † a term of contempt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILE
vb. to boil ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILED
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BILED AS AN OWL
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BILF
n. 1. a large, clumsy person ...1819 Sc.
n. 2. a blunt stroke, a hit ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a term of contempt for a pursy person; a monster ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILGE
n. 1. nonsense, rubbish ...1921 sl.
n. 2. a drinking spree; a binge ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. to be dismissed or obliged to resign ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
BILIMENTS
n. † clothing, habiliments ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILINGUOUS
adj. † bilingual, speaking two languages ...1730
BILIVE
adv. 1. † speedily, hastily, quickly, eagerly ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
adv. 2. † at once, immediately, directly ...c1220
vb. † to remain ...c1000
BILK
n. 1. a cheat, one who cheats ...1848 Eng. sl.
n. 2. a belch, eructation ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to cheat, to refuse to pay; to frustrate, to disappoint ...1820 Eng. sl.
vb. 2. to throw down or strike heavily; to thump ...1844 Eng. dial.
BILKER
n. 1. one who practises cheating ...1717 sl.
n. 2. one who hires a hackney carriage and slips off without paying ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILL
n. 1. a banknote ...1826
n. 2. a divorce ...1894 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 4. a letter, a missive ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 5. (derogatory) a person's nose ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 6. the police ...1950s sl.
n. 7. a police station ...1950s sl.
vb. 1. to work hard ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to divorce one's spouse ...1885 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. of a bird: to strike with the beak ...1969 Amer. dial.
BILL, THE
n. the police force in general; the law personified ...1969 Brit. sl.
BILL AND COO
vb. to caress and make other displays of affection ...1854 sl.
BILLARD
n. no-man's-land ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
BILLATORY
n. a restless bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILL-BLO
n. a bull ...1806 Sc.
BILLBOOK
n. a pocketbook ...1895 Amer. dial.
BILLED
adj. distracted, half mad ...1869 Eng. dial.
BILLET
n. 1. a chunk of wood; a log, a piece of wood ...1750 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
n. 2. a note, letter, or document ...1847 Amer. dial.
n. 3. wood cut to a convenient size for burning ...1863 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a mess, a scrape ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLETING
n. firewood ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLETT
n. a chunk of wood; a small log, often used for firewood ...1837 Amer. dial.
BILLFOLD
n. a pocketbook to carry folded paper money; a wallet ...1950 Amer. dial.
BILLFOLDER
n. a pocketbook to carry folded paper money; a wallet ...1909 Amer. dial.
BILL FROM THE HILL
n. police officers serving at Notting Hill police station in London ...1950s sl.
BILLIARD SLUM, THE
n. false pretenses ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
BILLIBUE
n. a hullabaloo; a commotion, fuss, disturbance ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILLIE
n. a brother; a comrade ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILLIES
n. overalls and blouse ...1905 Amer. dial.
BILLIKIN
n. a small 'billy' or tin can used as a kettle ...1926 colloq.
BILLIZING
n. a thrashing, a buffeting ...1882 Eng. dial.
BILL-JOCK
n. a bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILL-JUMP
n. a person who doesn't pay his bills ...1968 Amer. dial.
BILL OF SALE
n. a widow's weeds ...Bk1890 sl.
BILLOWS
n. snowdrifts ...1867 Eng. dial.
BILLSEAG
n. an old, castrated bull ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILL-SHOW
n. a wild west show such as Buffalo Bill's ...1944 Amer. Western usage
BILL-SHOW COWBOY
n. a show-off cowboy of the Buffalo Bill show type ...1944 Amer. Western usage
BILL-SWEATER
n. a money-lender ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILLUS
vb. to beat, to flog ...1865 Eng. dial.
BILL-WAGON
n. a police patrol wagon ...L19 US sl.
BILLY
n. 1. a brother ...1686 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a young fellow ...1768 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 3. a comrade, a friend ...1785 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 4. a policeman's baton ...a1859 US
n. 5. a life-preserver (a short club with a heavy weighted end used as a weapon) ...1864 sl.
n. 6. a silk pocket handkerchief ...Bk1890 sl.
n. 7. a bull ...1896 Eng. dial.
n. 8. a lover ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 9. a binge; a drinking spree ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 10. a grasshopper ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 11. a law enforcement officer; a policeman ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. to bellow; to low ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILLY BARLOW
n. a pocket knife ...1916 Amer. dial.
BILLY BENTIE
n. a smart roguish boy ...1825 Sc.
BILLY-BLIN
n. a benevolent sprite ...1806 Sc.
BILLY-BLIND
n. the game of blindman's buff; also, the one that is blindfolded in the game ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILLYBLINDER
n. 1. the person who hoodwinks another in the game of blindman's buff ...1822 Sc.
n. 2. a 'blind', an imposture ...1822 Sc.
BILLY BORN DRUNK
n. a drunkard ...1895 Eng. sl.
BILLY BOY
n. a law enforcement officer; a policeman ...1968 Amer. dial.
BILLY BUMKIN
n. a name for the first toe (the one beside the big toe) ...19C Eng. dial.
BILLY-BUTTONS
n. a simpleton ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY CALL FATHER
n. weak tea ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLYCOCK HAT
n. a Derby hat ...1906 Amer. dial.
BILLY DEVIL
n. the devil ...1969 Amer. dial.
BILLY GOAT
n. effrontery, nerve, pushiness, boldness ...1968 Amer. dial.
BILLY-GOAT ALLEY
n. the run-down or poor section of a town; a slummy place ...1969 Amer. dial.
BILLY-GOAT HILL
n. the run-down or poor section of a town; a slummy place ...1935 Amer. dial.
BILLY GO NIMBLES
n. an imaginary disease ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY HELL
n. a desolate place; hell ...1903 Amer. dial.
BILLYHOOD
n. brotherhood ...1818 Sc.
BILLY KNIFE
n. a pocket knife ...1916 Amer. dial.
BILLY-LAMB
n. a lamb reared by hand ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY MAN
n. a law enforcement officer; a policeman ...1968 Amer. dial.
BILLY-MARIA
n. a countrified or rustic person ...1908 Amer. dial.
BILLY-MINAWKY
n. a foolish or stupid fellow ...19C Eng. dial.
BILLY-OF-THE-WISP
n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1855 Eng. dial.
BILLY WHICKER
n. a woodpecker ...1970 Amer. dial.
BILLY-WHIFFLER
n. a fool; a simpleton ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY-WHIFFLING
adj. playing the fool ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY-WINKER
n. the elfin who closes the eyes of children at bedtime ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILLY-WI'-T'-WISP
n. will-o'-the-wisp ...1855 Eng. dial.
BILLY-WIX
n. an owl; especially the barn owl ...1832 Eng. dial.
BILOQUIST
n. one who can speak with two different voices ...a1810
BILOU
n. nasal mucus ...1969 Amer. dial., nursery usage
BILPERING
adj. cheating; dishonest ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BILSH
n. a short, plump person; a thriving, stout person or animal ...1823 Sc.
BILSHIE
adj. short and stout; plump and thriving ...19C Sc.
BILT
n. 1. a blow, a thud ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 2. a limp ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. a short, thickset person ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to go lame; to limp; to walk with crutches ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILTER
n. a child ...Bk1898 Sc.
BILTIE
adj. thickset; clubbish; clumsy ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILTIENESS
n. clumsiness ...Bk1911 Sc.
BILTING
adj. moving like a short, thickset person ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIM
adv. with a sharp blow ...1888 Amer. dial.
n. 1. an inhabitant of Barbados ...1852 colloq.
n. 2. the act of humming or buzzing ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. a young woman, often with an implication of promiscuity; a woman of loose morals or a prostitute ...1925 US sl.
n. 4. the buttocks ...1935 sl.
vb. to hum, to buzz ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIMARICAL
adj. † belonging to two seas ...1692
BIMBETTE
n. an adolescent or teenager considered sexually attractive but of limited intelligence ...1982 sl., orig. US
BIMBO
n. 1. (mainly derogatory) a male person; a fellow ...1918 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a woman, often with an implication of promiscuity ...1920 sl., orig. US
n. 3. a young woman considered sexually attractive but of limited intelligence ...1927 sl., orig. US
n. 4. a woman of loose morals or a prostitute ...1929 sl.
BIMBO DOUGH
n. money for a date ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIMBO DUST
n. face powder ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIMBOMS
n. church bells; hence, applied to anything hanging, as icicles, tags of a bonnet or dress, mucus hanging from the nose, cobwebs, etc. ...1679 Eng. dial.
BIMBO NUTS
adj. fond of girls or women ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIMEBY
adv. presently, soon, before long ...1722 Eng. & Amer. dial.
BIMM
n. an inhabitant of Barbados ...1852 colloq.
BIMMER
n. anything that hums or buzzes ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIMMY
n. a prostitute ...20C sl.
BIN
n. 1. a hill, a mountain, a mountain-peak ...1788
n. 2. mood, humour ...1809 Sc.
vb. 1. to go ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 2. to bind ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 3. to curse ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 4. to move or run swiftly ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 5. to dispose of ...1991 Brit. sl.
BIN, THE
n. a mental hospital ...1938 sl.
BIND
n. 1. capacity, ability, power ...1824 Sc.
n. 2. something boring or tiresome ...1930 Brit. sl., chiefly services' sl.
vb. 1. to swerve, to turn in a certain direction ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to bore ...1929 Brit. sl., chiefly services' sl.
vb. 3. to complain ...1943 Brit. sl., orig. services' sl.
BIND, A
n. something very troublesome or annoying ...1930 sl., chiefly Brit.
BINDER
n. 1. a large quantity, esp. of food ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. something boring or tiresome ...1930 Brit. sl., chiefly services' sl.
n. 3. cheese ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a complainer ...1944 Brit. sl., orig. services' sl.
n. 5. constipating food ...Bk1998 sl.
BINDERER
n. anything very large and good of its kind ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
BINDERS
n. brakes, esp. a hand brake ...1943 Amer. dial., orig. railroad usage
BINDLE
n. 1. a vagrant's bedding-roll ...1900 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a package containing narcotic drugs ...1921 sl.
n. 3. a small amount; a bit ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BINDLE MAN
n. a tramp, a vagrant ...1900 Amer. sl.
BINDLE STIFF
n. a tramp, a vagrant ...1900 Amer. sl.
BIND-POCK
n. a niggard ...Bk1911 Sc.
BINE-BINE
adv. by and by ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BINEY
n. a goblin; a bugaboo ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BING
n. 1. a heap, a pile; also, a crowd ...1860 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a thump or blow ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. the sea beach ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. † to go ...1567 gypsy sl.
vb. 2. to pile in a heap; to accumulate ...1804 Sc. & N. Ireland
vb. 3. of milk or cream: to curdle, to turn sour ...1860 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to knock or strike ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to slap, to hit ...1952 Amer. dial.
BING-BANG
n. expressing a repeated heavy thump or a continued banging noise ...1914 colloq.
BING BOY
n. a Canadian soldier ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
BINGE
n. a drinking spree ...1854 sl.
vb. 1. to bow; to cringe ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to drink alcohol excessively ...1854 sl.
vb. 3. to sneak, to cringe; to fawn; to bow ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 4. to raise the spirits of ...1915 sl.
BINGED
adj. 1. drunk ...1916 sl.
adj. 2. vaccinated ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
BINGEE
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINGER
n. 1. something sharp or pungent, as a keen wind or frost, a draught of potent beer, or ardent spirits ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an advanced state of intoxication ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BINGEY
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINGHI
n. (derogatory) an Australian Aboriginal ...1902 Aust. sl.
BINGIE
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINGLE
n. a coin of little value ...1921 Amer. dial.
BINGLE-BANGLE
adj. fickle, vacillating, irresolute ...1825 Eng. dial.
BINGLY
adv. comfortably ...Bk1911 Sc.
BINGO
n. brandy ...1861 sl.
BING SPOT
n. a vaccination mark ...Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl.
BINGY
adj. sour ...1863 Eng. dial.
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINJY
n. the stomach ...1832 Aust. sl.
BINK
n. 1. a bank, an acclivity ...1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a shelf; a frame of wooden shelves for holding earthenware in a kitchen; a plate-rack ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a wasp's or wild bees' nest ...1823 Sc.
n. 4. a bending movement ...1828 Sc.
n. 5. a bench ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 6. a crease, a fold ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to bend, to bow down, to lean forward awkwardly; to curtsy ...1895 Sc.
vb. 2. to press down, to destroy the shape, esp. of shoes ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINKART
n. a heap of stones, clay, dirt, etc. ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINKER
n. a heap of stones or dirt ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to pile up in a heap ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINKIE
adj. gaudy, trimly-dressed, smart ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINKY
n. 1. any little mechanical contrivance ...1912 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1968 Amer. dial.
BINMAN
n. a refuse collector ...c1966 sl.
BINN
n. strength; excellence ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to bind ...Bk1911 Sc.
BINNE-BINNE
adv. by and by ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BINNER
adj. more comfortable ...Bk1911 Sc.
adv. with much noise and force ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 1. a quick movement accompanied by much noise; a sounding blow ...1809 Sc.
n. 2. a quantity of work done ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. the boiling-point ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to move swiftly, to dash, to rush; to work with noise and energy ...1803 Sc. & N. Ireland
vb. 2. to strike so as to produce a humming or buzzing sound; also, to whirr, to buzz ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINNERAN
n. a noisy movement, noise ...Bk1898 Sc.
BINNEWATER
n. a small lake ...1901 Amer. dial.
BINNTHERER
n. anything very large and good of its kind ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
BINNY
n. 1. the belly ...1908 Amer. dial., nursery usage
n. 2. a man's overcoat ...1924 Amer. dial.
BINOCS
n. binoculars ...1943 sl.
BINS
n. 1. binoculars ...1971 sl.
n. 2. glasses ...1981 sl.
BINT
n. 1. (mainly derogatory) a (young) woman, esp. non-Caucasian ...1855 sl.
n. 2. (mainly derogatory) a woman regarded as a sex object ...L19 sl.
BINXER
n. a vulgar, loud-talking, blustering person; especially a commercial traveller of this kind ...1897 sl.
BIONIC
adj. highly skilled or capable ...1976 sl.
BIOSCOPE
n. † a view or survey of life ...1812
BIOT
n. any kind of support; a walking-stick ...1818 Eng. dial.
BIR
n. force, impetus ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRBECK
n. the call of the moorcock or grouse ...1876 Sc.
BIRD
n. 1. the pupil of the eye ...1691 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a young woman; a girlfriend ...1838 sl., now chiefly Brit.
n. 3. an exceptionally smart or accomplished person; a first-rate animal or thing ...1842 US sl.
n. 4. a male person, a fellow ...1843 sl.
n. 5. the penis ...L19 sl.
n. 6. something beautiful or attractive ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a fast man, woman, or horse ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 8. a prison sentence ...1924 Brit. sl.
n. 9. an attractive girl or woman...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
n. 10. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 11. an airplane ...1950s Amer. sl.
n. 12. the female genitals; the vagina ...1960s sl.
n. 13. a point of contention or disagreement ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIRD, THE
n. 1. a show of disapproval by an audience, esp. in the form of hissing ...1884 sl., orig. theatrical usage
n. 2. dismissal ...1924 sl.
BIRD-AND-JOE
adv. cheek-by-jowl, like Darby and Joan ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRD BATH
n. a bath requiring a minimum of water ...1953 Amer. dial.
BIRDBILL
n. a violet ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIRDBOAT
n. an aircraft carrier ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIRD-BOY
n. a boy employed to scare birds from grain ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD-BRAIN
n. a slow-witted person ...1933 sl.
BIRD-BRAINED
adj. foolish, slow-witted, unintelligent, stupid ...1922 sl.
BIRD-CAGE
n. 1. a compound for prisoners in WWII
n. 2. a sedan ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. in the railroad: a brakeman's or switchman's lantern ...1945 Amer. dial.
BIRD DOG
n. the buttocks ...c1950 Amer. dial.
vb. to spend much time away from home; usually said of a man ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIRD-DOGGER
n. a person who tries too hard to gain somebody else's favour ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIRD DOGGING
n. dancing with a superior's girl ...Bk1944 service sl.
BIRD-DUFFER
n. a bird-seller ...1851 Eng. dial.
BIRD-EATER
n. a person who eats little or is finicky about food ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIRDEEN
n. a young bird; also, a young girl; used as a playful form of address ...1895
BIRDER
n. † a wild cat ...1712 Eng. dial.
BIRD EYE
n. a small marble ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIRD-EYED
adj. near-sighted ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRDIE
n. 1. an affectionate or child's term for any (small) bird ...1792
n. 2. a small bird ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a soft roll of dust that collects on the floor under beds or other furniture ...1950 Amer. dial.
BIRD IN THE MONKEY SUIT
n. an aviator ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIRD-KEEP
n. to frighten birds off new-sown corn and crops ...1863 Eng. dial.
BIRD-KEEPER
n. a boy employed to keep birds off the crops ...1863 Eng. dial.
BIRD-KEEPING
n. frightening birds off the crops ...1894 Eng. dial.
BIRD-LIME
n. imprisonment; a prison sentence ...1857 Brit. rhyming slang for 'time'
BIRDMAN
n. an aviator, an airman ...1909 colloq.
BIRD-MINDER
n. one who frightens birds away from a crop ...1936 Amer. dial.
BIRD-MOUTHED
adj. unwilling to speak out, shy of expressing an opinion ...1776 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIRD OF A LOOKER
n. 1. something beautiful or attractive ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
n. 2. an attractive young woman ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF DEATH
n. a vulture ...1967 Amer. dial.
BIRD OF FREEDOM
n. the American eagle ..1848 US
BIRD OF JOVE
n. the eagle ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF JUNO
n. the peacock ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF MINERVA
n. an owl ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF PARADISE
n. the nightingale ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD OF THE NIGHT
n. 1. a prostitute ...17C sl.
n. 2. a wandering vagabond ...E19 sl.
n. 3. an owl ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD OF WASHINGTON
n. the American eagle ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BIRD O' SATAN
n. the blue jay ...1959 Amer. dial.
BIRD-PECK
n. the navel ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIRDS AND BEES
n. the sexual facts of life ...sl.
BIRDSEED
n. 1. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a silly or stupid person ...World War II Amer. sl.
BIRD'S-EGGING
n. one's affairs, business ...1854 Amer. dial. arch.
BIRD'S-EYE MAPLE
n. a light-skinned attractive Black woman ...Bk2002 Amer.
BIRD'S NEST
n. 1. the female genitals; the vagina ...L18 colloq.
n. 2. the navel ...1968 Amer. dial.
BIRDSNIE
n. † a term of endearment ...1661
BIRD SNOW
n. late spring snow ...1946 Amer. dial.
BIRDS OF PREY
n. lawyers ...Bk1890 sl.
BIRD-STARVING
n. frightening birds off grain ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD'S-WEDDING-DAY
n. St. Valentines' day ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD-TENTING
n. driving away birds from crops ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRD-TIDES
n. especially low tides occurring annually about midsummer ...1856 Eng. dial.
BIRD-WITTED
adj. lacking the faculty of attention; having no concentration; flitting from subject to subject; easily imposed on; thoughtless, inconsiderate ...1658
BIRDWOMAN
n. a female aviator ...Bk1933 colloq.
BIRD-WORK
vb. to leap, to hop, to progress by a series of high jumps ...1923 Amer. dial.
BIRGE
n. a bridge ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRK
n. 1. the birch tree, Betula alba ...1815 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a youth, a smart, young fellow ...1871 Sc.
n. 3. a foolish person ...1936 sl., chiefly Brit.
vb. to give a sharp answer; to converse in a lively manner ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIRKED
adj. birched, punished with a birch rod ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIRKEN
adj. birch, made of birch ...1801 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. a birch tree ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRKENSHAW
n. a small wood of birch trees ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRKIE
adj. 1. sharp in speech; lively, spirited ...1821 Sc.
adj. 2. abounding with birches ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 1. a term of address in conversation; 'old fellow' ...1725 Sc.
n. 2. a lively, smart young fellow; an active person ...1742 Sc.
BIRKS
n. a coppice or small wood consisting chiefly of birches ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIRK UP
vb. to cheer up; to brisk up ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRKY
adj. sharp in speech; lively, spirited ...1821 Sc.
n. 1. a term of address in conversation; 'old fellow' ...1725 Sc.
n. 2. a lively, smart young fellow; an active person ...1742 Sc.
BIRL
n. a whirring sound; a rapid twist or turn ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to spend money ...1776 Sc.
vb. 2. to move quickly; to hurry along; to run about ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to make a noise like the rapid turning of a wheel; to twirl round, to spin ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to drink hard; to carouse; to ply with drink ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRLE
vb. 1. to pour out liquor, to pass round, to ply with drink ...1803 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to drink hard, to carouse ...1815 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIRLER
n. a master of the revels, who presides at a feast ...1851 Eng. dial.
BIRLIE
n. a loaf of bread ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRLING
adj. whirling with noise ...1865 Sc.
n. 1. a feast, a carousal; a drinking-match in which the drink is clubbed for ...1819 Sc.
n. 2. a whirring noise; a noisy, rapid revolution of a wheel ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRL THE BAWBEE
vb. to make the money fly, to gamble or spend in drink ...1776 Sc.
BIRN
n. 1. the withered stems of garden or other plants ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a burden; a load carried on the back ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. a burnt mark ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to burn ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRNY
adj. of plants: having rough or stunted stems ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIROMANTIC
n. a person who is romantically attached to both men and women ...1997
BIRR
n. 1. force, impetus, energy; violence; passion ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a whirring noise; a rapid whirling motion ...1821 Sc.
n. 3. confusion, turmoil ...1892 Sc.
vb. 1. to make a whirring noise; to move rapidly, to bustle, to act with energy ...1803 Sc.
vb. 2. to be in a turmoil or confusion ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 3. to move rapidly, to bustle; to act with energy ...Bk1911 Sc.
BIRRINGLY
adv. with vigour, energetically ...1827 Sc.
BIRS
n. the gadfly ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIRSE
n. 1. a bristle; hair; a plume of hair or bristles ...1790 Sc.
n. 2. temper, anger ...1816 Sc.
n. 3. a bruise, contusion; pressure, a squeeze ...1822 Sc.
vb. 1. to bruise, to crush, to squeeze, force, to press ...1822 Sc.
vb. 2. to get suddenly angry ...1828 Sc.
BIRSED
adj. bruised, crushed by a blow ...1856 Eng. dial.
BIRSEY
n. a patronizing term for a farmer or country yokel; someone who looks depressed or unwell ...Bk1997 Ulster sl.
BIRSIE
adj. hot-tempered, passionate ...1825 Sc.
n. a forward, impertinent child ...Bk1898 Sc.
BIRSLE
n. a thorough warming ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to scorch, to toast, to parch; to crackle with heat ...1871 Sc.
BIRSLED
adj. dried, scorched by fire or sun ...1822 Sc.
BIRSLING
adj. scorching, drying ...1789 Sc.
BIRST
n. 1. difficulty, emergency; an attack, a battle, a fight ...1805 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. an exertion beyond one's strength having evil consequences ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. convulsive weeping ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 4. a small, impudent person ...1824 Sc.
vb. to weep convulsively ...1825 Sc.
BIRSY
n. a nickname for a pig ...Bk1898 Sc.
adj. of the weather: keen, bleak, sharp ...1825 Sc.
adv. bristly, with hair standing on end ...1827 Sc.
BIRTH
n. a current in the sea caused by a furious tide, but taking a different course from it ...1700 Sc.
BIRTH-CHILD
n. † a child by birth in a place, a native ...1609
BIRTHDAME
n. a midwife ...1947 Amer. dial.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
n. 1. a party to which one pays an admission fee based upon the number of birthdays one has had ...1906 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an orgy ...1960s euphemism
BIRTHDAY SUIT
n. a state of nature; nakedness ...1874 sl.
BIRTH HOLE
n. the navel ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIRTHMAN
n. 1. † a boatman ...1767 Sc.
n. 2. a man of good birth ...Bk1862
BIRTHMARK
n. the navel ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIRTHNIGHT SUPPER
n. a social gathering to celebrate someone's birthday ...1928 Amer. dial.
BIRTH PARTNER
n. * a person born at the same time as another, a twin ...1870
BIRTH-PUFFED
adj. proud of one's descent ...1823
BIRTHSCALD
n. a birthmark ...1939 Amer. dial.
BIRTHSPOT
n. the navel ...1966 Amer. dial.
BIRTH SUIT
n. nakedness ...1965 Amer. dial.
BIRTHY
adj. numerous; productive, prolific, fruitful ...1680 Sc.
BIRTLE
adj. brittle ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to behave boisterously ...1952 Amer. dial.
BISCAKE
n. a biscuit ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BISCAN
n. an inhabitant or native of Biscay, France ...1634
BISCAYAN
n. an inhabitant or native of Biscay, France ...1634
BISCAYNER
n. a native of Biscay ...1664
BISCUIT
adj. easy ...20C teen & high school sl.
n. 1. a young woman, who is 'sweet' and/or 'good enough to eat' ...1855 sl.
n. 2. a watch ...1905 Amer. jocular
n. 3. a square brown palliasse or mattress ...1917 military sl.
n. 4. the saddle horn ...1940 Amer. Western usage
n. 5. one's head ...1942 Amer. sl.
n. 6. a woman, esp. a worldly or cruel woman ...1952 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a woman considered as a sex object ...M20 Amer. sl.
n. 8. a small bun or roll of hair ...c1960 Amer. dial.
n. 9. the buttocks ...1965 Amer. jocular
n. 10. a gullible person ...Bk1989 US college sl.
n. 11. a weakling; a coward ...1998 euphemism for 'bitch'
BISCUIT-BANDIT
n. a homosexual who is the active partner in anal intercourse ...Bk1972 prison sl.
BISCUIT BEGGAR
n. (derogatory) a person of foreign background; an American Indian ...1966 Amer. dial.
BISCUIT BITCH
n. a female volunteer worker with the American Red Cross ...1983 US military sl.
BISCUIT BROWN
n. a lover ...1959 US Black sl.
BISCUIT BUSH
n. an imaginary object used in teasing a naive or inexperienced person ...1967 Amer. dial.
BISCUIT-EATER
n. 1. a worthless person ...1924 sl.
n. 2. a worthless dog; a dog of mixed and uncertain breed ...1970 Amer. dial.
BISCUIT GETTER
n. a breadwinner; the husband ...1966 Amer. jocular
BISCUIT HOOKS
n. one's hands ...1932 Amer. jocular
BISCUIT HOUND
n. a dog ...1968 Amer. dial.
BISCUIT NIBBLER
n. a young person ...1834 UK sl.
BISCUIT ROLLER
n. 1. a lover, usually female ...1928 US Black sl.
n. 2. a cook at a camp or ranch ...1968 Amer. Western usage
BISCUITS
n. 1. knees ...20C rhyming sl. (Biscuits and Cheese)
n. 2. the buttocks ...1965 Amer. jocular
BISCUITS AND CHEESE
n. knees ...20C rhyming sl.
BISCUIT SHOOTER
n. 1. a waitress; sometimes a waiter; a waiter in a logging camp ...1893 US sl.
n. 2. a cook at a camp or ranch ...1893 Amer. Western usage
BISCUIT-TOSSER
n. a waiter or waitress ...1877 US sl.
BISH
n. 1. a bishop; a chaplain ...1875 humorous
n. 2. poison ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
n. 3. a mistake ...c1925 UK school usage
n. 4. a fool, a stupid person, a dope ...1963 US teen sl.
vb. 1. to throw ...c1920 Aust. sl.
vb. 2. to officiate in the absence of the chaplain ...c1939 services’ sl.
BISHIMER
n. an ant ...1893 Eng. dial.
BISHOP
n. 1. † an overlooker, inspector, or watchman ...1592
n. 2. the ladybird, Cocinella septem punctata ...1691 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a large condom ...L18 sl.
n. 4. a cantankerous, peevish boy ...1825 Sc.
n. 5. a nickname for a person who talks or act a great deal to little purpose ...1825 Sc.
n. 6. a chamber-pot ...Bk1896 sl.
n. 7. glans of the penis ...sl.
n. 8. a private detective ...1972 UK sl.
vb. 1. to conceal the signs of age in a horse by tampering with its teeth, etc ...1834 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. of milk: to burn in boiling ...1863 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to trim or furbish up any article so as to make it look better than it really is ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BISHOP BARNABEE; BISHOP BARNABY
n. the ladybird, Cocinella septem punctata ...1855 Eng. dial.
BISHOPESS
n. 1. the wife of a bishop ...1672-5
n. 2. a female bishop ...1853
BISHOP HAS SET HIS FOOT IN IT, THE
phr. the contents of the dish have been burnt while being cooked; originally said of milk or porridge ...1738
BISHOPLET
n. a little or petty bishop ...1878
BISHOPLING
n. a little or petty bishop ...Bk1888
BISHOPPED
adj. o milk, etc.: burnt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BISHOP'S FINGER
n. a guidepost ...1790 Eng. dial.
BISHOP'S FOOT, THE
n. a taste of burning ...1790 Sc.
BISHOP'S NOSE
n. the rump of a cooked chicken ...1965 Amer. dial.
BISIM
n. a cheeky, forward, or cantankerous woman ...1951 Ulster sl.
BISKEY; BISKY
n. a biscuit ...1860 Eng. dial.
BISMAR
n. a keeper of a brothel; a bawd ...Bk1874 Sc.
BISMARCKER
n. a cheat, especially at cards or billiards ...c1866
BISMARE
n. a lewd woman; a bawd ...1825 Sc.
BISMAROON
n. a bullfrog ...1950 Amer. dial.
BISMARQUER
n. a cheat, especially at cards or billiards ...c1866
BISMER
n. 1. † shame, disgrace, reproach, mockery, scorn ...c893
n. 2. † a reproach, a taunt, an insult ...971
n. 3. † a person worthy of scorn; a disgraceful or lewd person; a pander or bawd ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc.
n. 4. the name given to a species of stickleback ...1805 Sc.
vb. † to treat with scorn, to mock, to deride, to insult ...c1000
BISNE
n. † a blind person ...Bk1855
BISOGNIO
n. 1. † a raw recruit ...1591
n. 2. † a term of contempt; a needy beggar, a base fellow, a knave, a rascal ...1612
BISOGNO
n. † a term of contempt; a needy beggar, a base fellow, a knave, a rascal ...1612
BISOM
n. 1. an undisciplined child ...1943 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a cheeky, forward, or cantankerous woman ...1951 Ulster sl.
BISON
vb. to vomit ...Bk2006 US sl.
BISP
n. † a bishop ...a1300
BISPEL
n. 1. † a proverb ...c1000
n. 2. † a natural child, an illegitimate child ...1781
n. 3. a term of reproach applied in general to young persons, and charging them with being mischievous rather than vicious ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
BISQUE
n. a light brown colour or tint ...1921
BISSOM
n. a term of contempt applied to a person, generally a woman; sometimes to a woman of loose character, and sometimes jocularly to a woman or young girl; an ill-natured woman; a mischievous girl or young woman ...1808 Sc.
BISSON
adj. blind ...1750 Eng. dial.
BISSY
adj. cross, ill-tempered, angry; easily provoked to anger, excitable ...1887 Sc.
BIT
adj. 1. small ...1820 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. cheated ...1834 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. short ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 1. money of any kind or quantity...1607 thieves' sl.
n. 2. a short while, a short space of time ...1653 colloq.
n. 3. the female genitals; the vagina ...17C euphemism
n. 4. sexual intercourse ...17C sl.
n. 5. conclusion, crisis ...1785 Sc.
n. 6. a prison sentence ...1866 criminals' sl.
n. 7. an admirable person ...1868 US sl.
n. 8. a unit of value equal to an eighth of a dollar; used only in even multiples, esp. two bits ...1873 US sl.
n. 9. (mainly derogatory) a woman; a young woman ...1923 Brit. sl.
n. 10. a woman considered as a sex object...1923 sl.
BIT AND BAID
n. food and clothing ...1768 Sc.
BIT AND BUFFET
n. food and blows ...1811 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIT AND DROP
n. a little to eat and drink ...1874 Sc.
BIT AND SUP
n. a little to eat and drink ...1863 Eng. dial.
BIT BAIRN
n. a little child ...1825 Sc.
BIT-BAT
n. a bat (animal) ...1868 Eng. dial.
BIT BOY
n. a little boy ...Bk1878 Eng. dial.
BIT-BUCKET
n. the imaginary place where lost computer data goes ...Bk2006 US computing sl.
BIT CACK, A
phr. said of anything a bit unpleasant or unsightly ...Aust. sl.
BITCH
n. 1. a term of abuse for a woman; strictly, a lewd or sensual woman; later, a malicious, treacherous, unpleasant, or otherwise despicable woman ...a1400
n. 2. a prostitute ...1682 sl.
n. 3. an extraordinary or surprising person ...1713 sl.
n. 4. an effeminate male, supposedly the 'passive' partner in a homosexual couple; a male prostitute ...1726 homosexual & prison sl.
n. 5. a weak or subservient man; a term of contempt applied to a man ...1749 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 6. one who plays host at a tea-party ...1792 UK university sl.
n. 7. something unpleasant or undesirable ...1814 sl.
n. 8. tea ...1824 Eng. dial.
n. 9. a term applied, with no disrespectful meaning, to a woman or a female animal ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 10. an improvised lamp consisting of a twisted rag wick in a container of grease ...1904 Amer. dial.
n. 11. a queen, at cards ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
n. 12. an ill-tempered, malicious homosexual man ...1933 US homosexual sl.
n. 13. a complaint; an instance of complaining ...1945 sl., orig. US
n. 14. an untidy or negligent woman ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
n. 15. an exceptionally skilled person ...1946 sl., orig. US
n. 16. a male or female who complains or makes unfairly negative comments ...1950 sl.
n. 17. a homosexual ...1959 prison sl.
n. 18. a fellow homosexual, usually a friend ...1962 homosexual sl.
n. 19. a conviction under any crime that carries a mandatory life sentence, or a sentence so long that it is an equivalent ...1960s US prison sl.
n. 20. something regarded as outstanding of its kind, esp. in unpleasantness; something difficult or formidable ...1964 Amer. dial.
n. 21. a very heavy rain ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 22. an argument or fight; a disagreement or quarrel ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 23. a girlfriend ...1971 US Black sl.
n. 24. a submissive lesbian ...1989 homosexual sl.
n. 25. a girl a guy dates often; often used in the plural ...Bk1989 US college sl.
n. 26. a subservient person; a servant ...1991 US sl.
n. 27. a habitual criminal ...Bk1992 criminals' sl.
n. 28. one who knowingly dispenses unpleasantly adulterated varieties of marijuana ...2002 US drugs sl.
vb. 1. to spoil a piece of work ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 3. to complain ...1918 sl., orig. US
BITCH-ASS
n. a term of black-on-black abuse; a Black person who complains ...1996 US Black teen sl.
BITCH-ASS NIGGA
n. a weak, effeminate, or soft male who can be easily victimized ...1995 US Black teen sl.
BITCH BATH
n. a so-called bath without water, using talcum powder, deodorant, and perfume ...1953 Amer. dial.
BITCH BOOBY
n. a rough, unsophisticated country woman ...1796 UK military sl.
BITCH BOX
n. a public-address system loudspeaker; because it is always nagging ...Bk2006 US military sl.
BITCH-BOY
n. a term of affectionate address between friends ...a2000 US college sl.
BITCH-CLOUT
n. a worthless woman ...Bk1891 sl.
BITCH-DAUGHTER
n. a nightmare ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITCH-FOX
n. a vixen ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITCHEN-TWITCHEN
adj. excellent; great; classy ...20C teen & high school sl.
BITCHER
n. 1. a botcher, bungler, muddler ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. an irritable person who is always complaining or finding fault ...1937 Amer. dial.
BITCHES' BASTARD
n. a severe, possibly violent warder ...1954 UK prison sl.
BITCHES' WINE
n. champagne ...c1850 sl.
BITCH HOPPER
n. a most provoking woman ...Bk1914 Amer. dial.
BITCHIN'!
int. terrific! ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH KITTY
n. an obstinate, disagreeable, or bad-tempered girl or woman; a difficult, irritable, complaining woman ...c1930 Amer. sl.
BITCH MAGNET
n. a man who is irresistibly alluring to a woman ...1999 US sl.
BITCH ON WHEELS
n. an extraordinary or surprising person; a superior person ...1939 US sl.
BITCH OUT
vb. to complain ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH QUEEN
n. one who finds fault with everything; one who constantly complains; a spiteful shrew ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BITCH'S BASTARD
n. 1. a term of abuse; a contemptible or objectionable person ...1922 sl.
n. 2. a severe, possibly violent warder ...1954 UK prison sl.
BITCH'S BLIND
n. a homosexual or bisexual man's heterosexual wife ...Bk1972 US homosexual sl.
BITCH SESSION
n. a session of complaining; an informal gripe session ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH SLAMMER
n. a women's prison ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH SOMEONE OFF
vb. to make someone very angry ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITCH SQUEAK
n. a telltale, a garrulous female ...1950 US sl.
BITCH-WELP
adv. headlong ...1809 Eng. dial.
BITCH WOOL
n. soft rolls of dust that collect on the floor under beds or other furniture ...1967 Amer. dial.
BITCHY
adj. irritable; complaining ...Bk2006 US sl.
n. a conceited sexual pervert ...1935 US criminals' sl.
BIT COVE
n. a coiner, a counterfeiter ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
BIT CULL
n. a coiner, a counterfeiter ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
BITE
n. 1. † cash, money ...1532 thieves' sl.
n. 2. † a sharper, a swindler, a cheat, a trickster, an impostor ...Bk1698
n. 3. † an imposition, a deception; what is now called a 'sell'; passing from the notion of playful imposition or hoax, to that of swindle or fraud ...1711 sl.
n. 4. a nickname for a Yorkshireman ...1805 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a thief ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 6. one who drives a hard bargain ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 7. a miserly person ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 8. a small meal or snack ...1899 sl.
n. 9. strong flavour, esp. spiciness or pungency ...1955
n. 10. a person from whom one anticipates borrowing money; a person from whom one expects any easy loan ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to vex, to annoy ...1629 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to smart, to tingle, to sting ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to cheat, to swindle, to deceive, to take in ...1709 colloq.
vb. 4. to excite, to worry ...1911 US sl.
vb. 5. to borrow money, etc. ...1919 Aust. sl.
vb. 6. of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant ...1975 US sl.
vb. 7. to steal something; to copy something without permission ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITE AND SUP
n. food and drink; a slight repast ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. to take food and drink ...1868 Eng. dial.
BITE BY THE EAR
vb. † i.e. as a sign of fondness, to caress fondly ...1597
BITE BY THE NOSE
vb. † to treat with contempt ...1602
BITE-FAKER
n. a counterfeiter ...Bk1891 UK criminals' sl.
BITE-FIG
n. a miserly person ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITE FOR SCART
phr. tit for tat ...1854 Sc.
BITE-MA-LUG
n. a flatterer ...1923 Sc.
BITE MERCHANT
n. a persistent cadger ...1991 Aust. sl.
BITE MY ASS!
int. used as a derisive retort; also an exclamation of astonishment ...1954 Amer. sl.
BITE OFF MORE THAN ONE CAN CHEW
vb. to undertake too much, to be too ambitious ...1878 orig. US
BITE ONE'S BAIT
vb. to hold off on a decision to see what develops, not to push a point too fast ...1970 Amer. dial.
BITE ONE'S NOSE OFF
vb. * to reply in a curt, sharp, or angry manner ...1599
BITER
n. 1. a confidence trickster ...1669 UK sl.
n. 2. a card-sharp ...1674 UK sl.
n. 3. † a deceiver; one who amuses himself at another's expense ...1680
n. 4. an unpleasant, contemptible, or despicable person ...1709 sl.
n. 5. a lascivious woman ...1785 UK sl.
n. 6. a cadger ...1851 sl.
n. 7. an amorous woman ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 8. the claw of a crab ...1952 Amer. dial.
n. 9. a tooth ...1965 Amer. jocular
n. 10. a plagiarist, esp. in rap/hip-hop, etc. ...1987 US sl.
n. 11. a thief ...Bk1995 Amer. sl.
BITER OF PETERS
n. one who specializes in stealing trunks and boxes from the back of stagecoaches or carts ...c1698 UK criminals' sl.
BITERS
n. people who copy from others ...Bk2006 Amer. teen & high school sl.
BITES
n. pliers ...1970 Amer. dial.
BITE-SHEEP
n. † a once-favourite pun upon 'bishop', as if = one who bites the sheep which he ought to feed ...1570
BITE SOMEONE'S EAR
vb. to borrow money, etc. ...1879 sl.
BITE SOMEONE'S HEAD OFF
vb. to attack verbally, esp. as a disproportionate response ...1984 UK sl.
BITE THE BAG
vb. to be very unsatisfactory ...1983 Amer. sl.
int. used to express contempt or disapproval, and rejection; Go away! To hell with you! ...1952 Amer. sl.
BITE THE BIG ONE
vb. 1. of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant ...1974 US sl.
vb. 2. to die, to stop functioning or existing ...1979 US sl.
BITE THE BULLET
vb. to behave courageously; to avoid showing fear or distress ...1891
BITE THE DUST
vb. 1. to fall in death, to die; also to fall to the ground, to fall wounded ...1749
vb. 2. to break; to fail; to give out ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITE THE GROUND
vb. to fall in death, to die; also to fall to the ground, to fall wounded ...1697
BITE THE ICE!
int. go to hell! ...Bk2006 US sl.
BITE THE SAND
vb. to fall in death, to die; also to fall to the ground, to fall wounded ...1716
BITE UPON THE BRIDLE
vb. † to champ the bit like a restless horse, to wait impatiently ...c1530
BITE YOUR BUM!
int. shut up! get lost! ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
BIT-FAKER
n. a coiner, a counterfeit money-maker ...1812 criminals' sl.
BITHEAD
n. a highly competent computer professional ...Bk2006 Amer. sl.
BIT HIGH, A
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BITIE
n. a young woman ...1995 US Black sl.
BITIES
n. a collective term for spiders, snakes, scorpions, etc. ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
BITING DADDY
n. a homosexual who takes sadistic pleasure in biting nipples, shoulders, and buttocks ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BITING FROST
n. a severe frost; one that kills young plants ...1912 Amer. dial.
BITING-ON
n. light refreshment taken between meals, lunch ...1868 Eng. dial.
BITING THE BRUTE
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BITLACKS
n. † the teeth ...Bk1898 Sc.
BITLEHEAD
n. a blockhead ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
BIT-MAKER
n. a coiner, a counterfeiter ...1832 UK criminals' sl.
BIT O' BLINK
n. drink ...L19 rhyming sl.
BIT OF A DAG, A
n. someone or something extraordinary or entertaining; an amusingly eccentric or impudent person; a character ...1875 Aust. & NZ sl.
BIT OF A DODDLER
n. a small boy ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
BIT OF A GIRL
n. a young girl ...1895 sl.
BIT OF A GROAT
n. a woman seen in a sexual context ...1714 UK sl.
BIT OF A JOB
n. a young person ...1969 UK sl.
BIT OF A LAD
n. 1. a lively (young) man, esp. a highly sexed one ...1913 sl.
n. 2. a cheeky, self-possessed youth who fancies himself ...1939 UK sl.
n. 3. a young man who is full of self-confidence with which he pursues sensual ambitions ...1960 UK sl.
BIT OF ALL RIGHT, A
adj. extremely good ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 1. something satisfactory ...1898
n. 2. a sexually attractive person ...1898 sl.
BIT OF ARSE
n. a woman as a sex object ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
BIT OF A THING
n. a young person ...1873 UK sl.
BIT OF BLOOD, A
n. 1. a mettlesome horse ...1819
n. 2. a dandy ...1821 UK sl.
BIT OF BLUE, A
n. indecency, obscenity, often of a mild nature ...1889
BIT OF BROWN
n. anal intercourse ...L19 sl.
BIT OF CALICO
n. 1. a young woman or women ...1868 Amer. sl.
n. 2. sexual groping ...M19 US sl.
BIT OF CAULIFLOWER
n. copulation ...Brit. sl.
BIT OF CAVALRY, A
n. a horse ...1821
BIT OF COKE
n. a girlfriend ...1907 Aust. sl.
BIT OF CRACKLING
n. 1. a girl; young women generally ...c1890 sl.
n. 2. an attractive woman or man ...20C sl.
BIT OF CRUMB
n. a plump, attractive woman ...L19 sl.
BIT OF CRUMPET
n. a sexually attractive woman; a desirable woman, or man ...1936 sl.
BIT OF CUFF
n. a young woman, regarded as a sex object; thus sexual intercourse ...Bk1984 sl.
BIT OF DAMP
n. a woman in sexual terms ...Brit. sl.
BIT OF DRAPERY
n. a woman who is considered sexually forward and who emphasizes her appeal by a flashy style of dress ...1905 UK sl.
BIT OF EBONY
n. 1. a Black woman viewed as a sex object ...M19 sl.
n. 2. a Black person ...Bk1891 sl.
BIT OF FAT
n. an unexpected advantage ...M19 sl.
BIT OF FISH
n. 1. copulation ...M19 sl.
n. 2. the vagina ...M19 sl.
n. 3. a woman regarded as a sex object ...Bk1891 sl.
BIT OF FLAT
n. copulation ...sl.
BIT OF FLUFF
n. 1. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
n. 2. a prostitute ...1916 sl.
n. 3. anything or any person considered insignificant or ineffectual ...Bk1984 sl.
BIT OF FROCK
n. an attractive (young) woman ...L19 sl.
BIT OF FRONT DOOR WORK
n. said of males: copulation ...sl.
BIT OF FRUIT
n. sexual intercourse ...1940s sl.
BIT OF FUN
n. copulation ...sl.
BIT OF GIG
n. a spree; a bit of fun ...E19 sl.
BIT OF GOODS
n. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
BIT OF GOOD TRUTH
n. the plain facts ...Bk1890 sl.
BIT OF GOOSE
n. a piece of good fortune ...1930s sl.
BIT OF GREASE
n. a stout and smiling Hindu woman: not derogatory ...Bk1909 Anglo-Indian military sl.
BIT OF GREY
n. an elderly person who is recruited to attend weddings or funerals and by their presence add a degree of solemnity to the proceedings ...1883 UK sl.
BIT OF HAIR
n. copulation ...L19 Brit. sl.
BIT OF HARD
n. copulation ...sl.
BIT OF HAW-HAW
n. a fop, a dandy ...Bk1909 UK sl.
BIT OF HELIOTROPE
n. a girlfriend ...1902 Aust. sl.
BIT OF HOMEWORK
n. a woman considered as sexually desirable, esp. a man's girlfriend ...1945 sl.
BIT OF HUMPTY
n. a sexually willing female ...1963 UK sl.
BIT OF JAM
n. 1. the vagina ...19C sl.
n. 2. a woman considered a sexual object; an attractive woman ...L19 sl.
n. 3. a sweetheart; a mistress ...c1886 sl.
n. 4. copulation ...sl.
BIT OF KIT
n. an item of equipment, esp. mechanical or electrical ...2000 UK sl.
BIT OF KYFER
n. a woman ...L19 sl.
BIT OF LEAF, A
n. a small quantity of tobacco ...1889 prison sl.
BIT OF LEG
n. a woman considered as a source of sexual intercourse or satisfaction ...1997 sl.
BIT OF LUMBER
n. 1. a woman courted, esp. one picked up at a party, etc. ...1966 sl.
n. 2. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1966 Sc. usage
BIT OF MEAT
n. 1. copulation ...E18 sl.
n. 2. a woman considered as nothing more than a sex object ...1975 UK sl.
n. 3. a prostitute ...Bk1995 sl.
BIT OF MESS
n. a prostitute's lover who is neither ponce nor client ...1977 UK sl.
BIT OF MUSLIN
n. 1. a young woman, esp. if a prostitute ...1821 sl.
n. 2. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
n. 3. a sweetheart ...Bk1890 sl.
n. 4. a girl confident of herself ...Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl.
BIT OF MUTTON
n. 1. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
n. 2. a nice woman, generally in a questionable sense ...1889 sl.
n. 3. a prostitute ...Bk1891 sl.
BIT OF NIFTY
n. copulation ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF NONSENSE
n. 1. a mistress ...1947 UK society usage
n. 2. an easily achieved criminal act ...1968 UK sl.
BIT OF OLD
n. sexual intercourse ...1990s euphemism
BIT OF POOH
n. flattery, esp. in the context of courtship ...L19 sl.
BIT OF PORK
n. 1. the female genitals ...18C Brit. sl.
n. 2. an act of copulation ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF POSH
n. an upper-class or socially superior young woman regarded as a sexual object ...1977 UK sl.
BIT OF RASPBERRY
n. an attractive woman ...L19 sl.
BIT OF RED
n. 1. a soldier ...18C sl.
n. 2. vaginal intercourse ...L19 sl.
BIT OF RING
n. anal intercourse ...1930s sl.
BIT OF ROUGH
n. 1. copulation ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. the vagina ...M19 sl.
n. 3. a woman ...1902 colloq.
n. 4. a lover of either sex who enjoys aggression with sex; a male lover, categorized as of a lower social status, or a rougher background than the partner ...1973 colloq.
BIT OF SCARLET
n. an oath ...M19 sl.
BIT OF SKATE
n. the vagina ...L19 sl.
BIT OF SKIN
n. 1. a woman, a girlfriend ...1922 UK sl.
n. 2. copulation ...sl.
n. 3. a woman considered as a sex object ...1962 sl.
n. 4. a young man ...1980 UK homosexual sl.
BIT OF SKIRT
n. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
BIT OF SLAP AND TICKLE
n. 1. kissing and cuddling; sexual petting which may be considered as foreplay by one participant ...1910s UK sl.
n. 2. sexual intercourse ...1984 UK sl.
BIT OF SNUG
n. 1. the penis ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. copulation from the female point of view ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF SNUG FOR A BIT OF STIFF
n. 1. the vagina ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. copulation from the female point of view ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF SOAP
n. a charming girl, though frail ...1883 sl.
BIT OF SPARE
n. anyone providing sexual favours, even on a short-term or occasional basis; an unattached woman, esp. at a club, party or any place where men may be expected to look for a sexual companion or conquest ...1969 sl.
BIT OF STRAY
n. a casual sexual acquaintance, usually female ...2001 UK sl.
BIT OF STUFF
n. 1. a young woman, usually attractive and often out enjoying herself ...1771 UK sl.
n. 2. a prize-fighter ...1812 sl.
n. 3. an overdressed man; a man with full confidence in his appearance and abilities; a conceited, dressy young man ...1828 sl.
n. 4. an admirable person ...1836 sl.
n. 5. a woman viewed as a sex object ...1847 sl.
n. 6. a prostitute ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 7. a fashionable person ...Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl.
n. 8. a tough, aggressive young man ...1900 Aust. & Irish sl.
BIT OF TAIL, A
n. 1. (offensive) a woman regarded as a sexual object ...1933 sl.
n. 2. an act of anal intercourse; an act of sexual intercourse where the male partner enters the female from behind ...1984 UK sl.
BIT OF THE GOOSE’S NECK
n. copulation from the female point of view ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT OF THE OLD
n. money ...L19 sl.
BIT OF THE OTHER
n. copulation ...1930s sl.
BIT OF TICKLE
n. 1. a woman regarded as a sexual object ...1984 UK sl.
n. 2. sexual intercourse ...1984 UK sl.
BIT OF TIT
n. 1. a woman regarded as a sexual object ...1984 UK sl.
n. 2. sex with a woman ...1984 UK sl.
BIT OF TRIPE
n. one's wife ...Bk1909 UK sl.
BIT OF VELVET
n. any dark-skinned woman ...1950s Aust. & NZ sl.
BIT OF WORK
n. a crime; a robbery ...1996 UK sl.
BIT ON, A
adj. drunk ...19C Brit. & US sl.
BIT ON A FORK
n. 1. the female genitals, the vagina ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. copulation, getting into the fork the female’s body ...19C Brit. sl.
BIT ON THE SIDE
n. 1. a love affair; extra-marital sex ...1977 UK sl.
n. 2. a secret lover in addition to your regular partner ...1977 UK sl.
BIT ON THE TOP
adv. to the full, with violence ...1891 Eng. dial.
BIT PLAYER
n. an actor with a very small acting role with few lines to speak; a person with a very small part in something ...1936
BITS
n. 1. the male genitals ...1976 UK sl.
n. 2. in betting: odds of 11-10 ...1991 UK sl.
BITS AND BATS
n. odds and ends, broken pieces; knickknacks ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITS AND BOBS
n. miscellaneous small articles; odds and ends ...1896 UK sl.
BITS AND BRATS
n. food and clothing ...1843 Sc.
BITS AND TITS
n. the controls ...1962 Aust. sl.
BITSER
n. 1. a dog of mixed breed ...1936 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a person of mixed blood or stock ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
BIT SMASHER
n. † one who makes or passes counterfeit money ...1821 UK criminals' sl.
BITS OF KIDS
n. youngsters ...1999 UK sl.
BITS OF STIFF
n. banknotes ...1889 sl.
BITS ON THE EAR'OLE
n. in betting: odds of 13-8 ...1991 UK sl.
BIT SPIT
n. any electronic communication ...1997 US sl.
BITSY
n. small, tiny ...1905 US sl.
BITTEN BY THE BUG
adj. obsessively enthusiastic ...1902 sl.
BITTEN TO THE BRAIN
adj. drunk ...?1546
BITTER
adj. great, excessive ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adv. very, exceedingly ...1825 Eng. dial.
n. † one who has charge of a 'bit' or fire-bucket; a fireman ...c1467
BITTER-ENDER
n. one who fights or holds out to the bitter end; one who refuses to yield or compromise ...1850 colloq.
BITTER HALF
n. one's wife or female partner; occasionally used of a husband or male partner ...1847 sl.
BITTERLY
adv. excessively ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITTERMENT
n. bitterness ...1798 Eng. dial.
BITTER-MOUTH
vb. to speak harshly ...1947 US sl.
BITTER PILL
n. a disagreeable or unpleasant person ...Bk1880 Eng. dial.
BITTERSWEET
n. a spiteful thing done under pretense of friendliness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITTER-WEED
n. 1. a bad-tempered, unruly, mischievous person ...Bk1882 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a disgraceful person ...Bk1882 Eng. dial.
BITTISH, A
adv. somewhat, rather ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BITTOCK
n. a small portion, a little bit ...1688 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIT TOO RANK, A
phr. somewhat too strong; too much of a good thing ...1899 Eng. dial.
BIT-TURNER-OUT
n. a coiner of bad money, a counterfeiter ...a1904 UK sl.
BIT TWIDDLER
n. a computer operator ...1974 US sl.
BITTY
adj. tiny ...1905 US sl.
n. 1. a girl, a young woman ...1962 US sl.
n. 2. a woman considered sexually ...Bk1995 US Black sl.
BITTY-BIT
n. a small amount; a bit ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BITTY BOX
n. a small computer, esp. a single-tasking-only machine ...1991 US sl.
BITUMEN BLONDE
n. 1. (derogatory) an Aboriginal girl or woman ...1943 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a brunette; a dark-haired woman ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
BIT UNDER, A
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BITZA
n. a dog of mixed breed ...1936 Aust. sl.
BITZER
n. a dog of mixed breed ...1936 Aust. sl.
BIVER
vb. 1. to shake, to quiver, to tremble, esp. with cold or fear ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. of cold: to shrivel up, to pinch ..Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of the lips or chin; to quiver, to tremble ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BIVIOUS
adj. having or leading two different ways or passages ...a1644
BIVOLOPUS
n. a very stupid person ...1912 Amer. dial.
BIVOUCKY
adj. nuts from manoeuvres ...Bk1944 service sl.
BIVVAL
n. a stoutly-built, sturdy person ...1929 Sc.
BIVVER
n. a shiver, a tremor; a state of trembling ...1854 Eng. dial.
vb. to shake, to quiver, to tremble, esp. with cold or fear ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIVVY
n. a small tent or any temporary shelter for troops ...1916 sl.
BIVY
n. a small tent or any temporary shelter for troops ...1916 sl.
BIZ
n. 1. business ...1861 US sl.
n. 2. the syringe and other equipment used by intravenous drug users ...1949 US sl.
n. 3. a small amount of a drug ...1971 US sl.
n. 4. crime ...Bk1998 sl.
BIZ, THE
n. the entertainment, theatre, or film making business ...1961 UK sl.
BIZA
n. a blood brother ...2005 S. Afr. prison sl.
BIZARRO
adj. bizarre ...1971 US sl.
n. a bizarre person; a strange, eccentric person; a transvestite ...1980 US sl.
BIZATCH
n. 'bitch'; a spiteful or unpleasant woman ...1997-2000 US euphemism
BIZE
n. a mark made on the ground from which all competitors in a game start ...1891 Eng. dial.
BIZEN
n. an overdressed person ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
BIZMAROON
n. a bullfrog ...1950 Amer. dial.
BIZNATCH
n. 'bitch'; a spiteful or unpleasant woman; a difficult or unpleasant situation or thing ...2002 US euphemism
BIZNITCH
n. 'bitch'; a spiteful or unpleasant woman; a difficult or unpleasant situation or thing ...2002 US euphemism
BIZOTIC
adj. unexpected, out of the ordinary, weird ...1984 US teen & high school sl.
BIZZ
n. 1. a buzz, a bustle ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a feeling of mild intoxication, as from liquor or drugs ...1849 Amer. sl.
n. 3. business ...1861 US sl.
n. 4. the syringe and other equipment used by intravenous drug users ...1949 US sl.
n. 5. small amount of a drug ...1971 US sl.
vb. to buzz; to fuss about or move with a disturbing noise ...1844 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BIZZIE
n. a policeman; specifically, a CID officer, a detective ...20C sl.
BIZZIES
n. the police ...1948 UK sl.
BIZZING
n. hanging onto the bumper of a car and sliding along the icy streets on one's shoes ...1969 Amer. dial.
BIZZLE
n. 1. a drunkard ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 2. a brother in the sense of male companion ...2002 US sl.
BIZZLER
n. a drunkard ...Bk1891 sl.
BIZZO
n. 1. an unnamed or unspecified thing ...1969 Aust. sl.
n. 2. business ...1969 Aust. sl.
n. 3. an ill-tempered woman ...2001 US sl.
BIZZUM
n. a term of contempt applied to a person, generally a woman; sometimes to a woman of loose character, and sometimes jocularly to a woman or young girl; an ill-natured woman; a mischievous girl or young woman; a cheeky, forward, or cantankerous woman ...1808 Sc. & Ireland
BIZZUM-HEAD
n. a person who is equally foolish and stupid ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
BIZZURD
adj. bizarre, absurd ...2003 UK sl.
BIZZY
n. a policeman; specifically, a CID officer, a detective ...20C sl.
BJ
n. an act of oral sex; a blow job ...1949 US sl.
BJAKK
n. a small person; also, a person of very slight physical strength, used disparagingly ...1908 Sc.
BJARTIN
n. a youth, a boy, a young lad ...Bk1914 Sc.
BJM
n. a fellator (Blow Job Man) ...1960s teen sl.
BJOCHEL
n. a weak, incapable person, esp. a person with a bad gait, weak in the knee joints ...1908 Sc.
B JOINT
n. a bar where women coax customers to buy drinks ...1993 US sl.
BJs
n. crack cocaine ...2003 UK sl.
BK
n. a homosexual who is the active partner in anal intercourse (Brownie King) ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BK LOUNGE
n. a Burger King™ fast food restaurant ...1985 US sl.
BLA
n. 1. insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery ...1918 US sl.
n. 2. a brother, a friend, a pal ...1972 Hawaii
BLAA
n. the bleat of a calf or sheep ...1939 Amer. dial.
BLAB
n. 1. an open-mouthed person; one who has not sufficient control over his tongue; a revealer of secrets or of what ought to be kept private; a babbler, a tattler, a telltale; a gossip ...c1374
n. 2. a large quantity of strong drink ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 3. (sometimes derogatory) the mouth ...1942 Amer. jocular
vb. 1. to speak revealingly ...1583
vb. 2. to make a gurgling noise with the lips in drinking or in taking liquid food; to slobber ...1825 Sc
vb. 3. to drink much and frequently; to tipple ...1871 Sc.
vb. 4. to pour out suddenly; to spurt out ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLABBAN
n. the act of drinking to excess ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLABBER
n. 1. one who blabs; one who reveals secrets; a telltale; a tattler ...1557
n. 2. idle talk, chatter ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. (sometimes derogatory) the mouth ...1942 Amer. jocular
n. 4. a tippler ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 5. a quantity of strong liquor ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 1. to talk loquaciously ...c1375
vb. 2. to cry, to blubber ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to tope, to drink largely ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLABBER-BOX
n. one who talks too much ...1965 Amer. dial.
BLABBERER
n. one who reveals secrets; a telltale, a tattler ...c1375
BLABBER-FEST
n. a gathering of people for talking or gossip ...1968 Amer. sl.
BLABBERGUTS
n. one who talks too much or betrays secrets; a gossip; a telltale ...1977 US sl.
BLABBERLIP
n. an indiscreet talker, a gossip, a telltale ...c1551 UK sl.
BLABBERMOUTH
n. one who reveals secrets, a telltale, a gossip, an indiscreet talker ...1916 sl., orig. US
vb. to tell secrets in public ...Bk2006 US sl.
BLABBERSKITE
n. a voluble, boastful speaker; a vain-talking fellow; a talkative, blustering person ...Bk1878 Eng. dial.
BLABBING-BOOK
n. a telltale ...Bk1881
BLAB-BLAB
n. a too-ready talker; a gossip; a blabmouth ...c1960 Amer. dial.
BLAB-CHOPS
n. a talkative person, a gossip ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLAB-FEST
n. a gathering of people for talking or gossip; a conversation; a discussion...1942 Amer. sl.
BLAB-MOUTH
n. a talkative person; a gossip ...1850 Eng. dial.
BLAB-MOUTHED
adj. talkative ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLABMOUTHER
n. a talkative person; an indiscreet talker; a gossip, a telltale ...1893 US sl.
BLABO
n. one who talks too much ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLAB OFF
vb. to talk out of turn ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLAB-TIT
n. an indiscreet talker; a telltale ...1894 Eng. dial.
BLAB-TONGUE
n. an indiscreet talker; a telltale ...1600
BLAB-TONGUED
adj. talkative; unable to keep a secret ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK
adj. 1. sad, melancholy; unlucky, malignant, wicked ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of wind or weather: foul, overcast ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 1. a man of 'black' skin; a member of a dark-skinned race, esp. a person of sub-Saharan African origin or descent; also, a person of Australian Aboriginal origin or descent ...1614
n. 2. † a mute or hired mourner at a funeral ...1619
n. 3. † a black-haired person ...c1686
n. 4. † one of a band of poachers who went about their work with blackened faces ...1722
n. 5. in chess and draughts: the player using the black or coloured pieces ...1750
n. 6. a blacksmith ...1776 sl.
n. 7. a shabby rogue; a blackguard ...1797 UK sl.
n. 8. a scoundrel ...Bk1825 Sc.
n. 9. † a blackleg, a person who continues to work despite a ban or strike by a trade union; a person who takes a striker's place ...1826 sl.
n. 10. dark discolouring stain; dirt ...1870 Eng. dial.
n. 11. a blackmailer ...1931 UK sl.
n. 12. a term of address to a fellow Black man ...1998 sl.
n. 13. black coffee ...Bk1998 sl.
vb. 1. to scold, to abuse; to defame ...1866 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to blackmail ...1928 sl.
BLACK ACE
n. the female genital area ...M17 sl.
BLACK ACID
n. LSD ...1970 US sl.
BLACK ACTION
n. casino betting in $100 increments ...1991 US sl.
BLACK-ACTUALLY
adv. truly, absolutely ...1928 Amer. dial.
BLACK AFRICAN
n. 1. a dark-skinned African; esp. one who is a native or inhabitant of sub-Saharan Africa ...1633
n. 2. marijuana ...1970s drugs sl.
BLACK AMERICAN
n. a native or inhabitant of the United States who is Black; an African-American ...1818
BLACKAMOOR
n. 1. a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1525
n. 2. a devil, the devil ...M17
n. 3. a black Angus or Friesian cow ...1956 NZ sl.
BLACK-A-MOORE
a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1547
BLACKAMORE
n. a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1525
BLACKAMORIAN
n. † a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person ...1526
BLACK AND DECKER
n. in baseball: a player used for odd jobs, such as warming up bullpen pitchers ...1982 baseball usage
BLACK-AND-TAN
n. 1. (usually offensive) a person of mixed race, esp. a person of mixed Black and White descent ...1868 sl., orig. & chiefly US
n. 2. a dog, esp. a hound, with black and tan colouring ...1884 Amer. dial.
BLACK-AND-WHITE
n. 1. a police officer ...1965 US sl.
n. 2. a casino dealer, who typically wear black slacks and a white shirt or blouse ...Bk1997 gambling cheats' usage
BLACK ANGEL
n. 1. a Black man ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
n. 2. one who hides from the law ...Bk1992 US criminals' sl.
ׇBLACK ANKLE
n. a person of mixed race, usually Black, Indian, and White ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK ANNIE
n. a police vehicle; a black Maria ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK APE
n. (derogatory) a Black person ...1884 Amer. dial.
BLACK ARMY
n. a swarm of fleas ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK ARR
n. a stain on the character ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-ARR'D
adj. sullied, stained ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK ART
n. † lock-picking, burglary ...1591 thieves' sl.
BLACK-ARTIST
n. 1. * a practitioner of the black art; a magician, a necromancer ...1593
n. 2. an individual engaged in the professions of burglary or lock-picking ...Bk1992 criminals' sl.
BLACK AS A BAG
adj. very dark ...1887 Eng. dial.
BLACK AS A BLEG
adj. very black (bleg = blackberry) ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK AS A COAL-MINER'S ASSHOLE AT MIDNIGHT
adj. utterly black ...1976 Amer. sl.
BLACK AS COAL
adj. extremely dark or evil ...Bk1995 US sl.
BLACK AS NEWGATE, AS
adj. very black ...Bk1902 sl.
BLACK AS OLD NICK
adj. very black ...1809 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS ONE'S HAT
adj. absolutely black ...1710
BLACK AS SIP
adj. extremely black ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS TAR
adj. very black ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS THE CROOK
adj. very black (crook = a hook in a chimney for hanging a pot or kettle on) ...1826 Sc.
BLACK AS THE DEVIL'S ARSE
adj. as black as can be; pitch-black ...1774 US sl.
BLACK AS THE EARL OF HELL
adj. very black ...1952 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS THE NIGHT
adj. extremely dark ...Bk1995 US sl.
BLACK AS TOAL'S CLOAK
adj. very dark ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK AS TOBEY'S BEHIND
adj. very black ...1958 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS TOBY'S HILL
adj. very black ...1997 Amer. dial.
BLACK AS ZIP
adj. extremely black ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLACK AUSTRALIAN
n. a native or inhabitant of Australia who is Black; an Australian Aboriginal ...1863
BLACK-AVISED
adj. having a dark complexion, swarthy ...1856 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK-BABBLING
adj. babbling maliciously, slanderous ...1624
n. malicious talk ...17C
BLACK-BACK
n. a backbiter ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK BACKRA
n. a respected Black man ...1958 W. Indies
BLACK-BAG
n. a pleader in the law courts ...Bk1891 sl.
BLACK-BAG TOTER
n. a doctor ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACKBAITER
n. † any person in favour of Black slavery; a person with intolerant attitude toward Blacks ...c1840 Amer. sl.
BLACK BALL
n. a dark-complexioned Black person ...1980 US sl.
BLACK-BEAR-AWAY
n. the bat ...1889 Eng. dial.
BLACK BEAUTY
n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK BEETLE
n. a constable in the Thames River police ...1894 UK sl.
BLACK BEETLES
n. 1. the lower orders, the rabble ...Bk1890 sl.
n. 2. Roman Catholic priests ...1959 UK sl.
BLACK BELLY
n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...1952 US sl.
n. 2. a policeman ...1973 W. Indies
BLACK BELT
n. 1. in judo or karate: one who has earned certification of highest proficiency ...1954
n. 2. the section of a city which is populated predominantly by Blacks; the poor section of a city; a ghetto ...1970 Amer. dial.
BLACK BERN
n. blackberries ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKBERRY
n. a Black person; used contemptuously ...1859 US sl.
BLACKBERRY BABY
n. an illegitimate child ...Bk1996 Amer. dial.
BLACKBERRY MOUCHER
n. a boy who plays truant to pick blackberries ...1825 Eng. dial.
BLACKBERRY RAIN
n. a spring storm or cold snap ...1947 Amer. dial.
BLACKBERRY SQUALL
n. a late cold spell in May or early June ...1953 Amer. dial.
BLACKBERRY STORM
n. a spring storm or cold snap ...1906 Amer. dial.
BLACKBERRY SUMMER
n. a spell of fine weather in the blackberry season ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKBERRY SWAGGER
n. a hawker of tapes, shoelaces, etc. ...c1850 sl.
BLACKBERRY WINTER
n. a late cold spell in May or early June ...1904 Amer. dial. BLACK BESS
n. a gun ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK BETSY
n. a police vehicle; a black Maria ...1969 Amer. dial.
BLACKBETTS
n. liquor; a bottle of liquor passed among the guests at a wedding ...1846 Amer. dial.
BLACK BETTY
n. liquor; a bottle of liquor passed among the guests at a wedding ...1823 Amer. dial.
BLACKBIRD
n. 1. † a sweet singer; a songster ...1634
n. 2. a Black person who has been taken captive as a slave ...1853 sl., orig. & chiefly nautical usage
n. 3. an Aborigine ...1865 Aust. sl.
n. 4. an indentured labourer recruited in the south Pacific to work on a sugar plantation ...1875 sl., orig. & chiefly nautical usage
n. 5. (usually derogatory) a Black person ...1894 sl.
n. 6. a blackmailer or confidence man ...1895 criminals' sl.
n. 7. a Black child ...1903 US sl.
n. 8. a Black aviator ...World War II Amer. sl.
n. 9. one whose family looks down upon his activities ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 10. a dark-complexioned Black person ...1980 US sl.
n. 11. an itinerant or migratory worker ...1980 US sl.
n. 12. a man proficient in riding logs on a river drive ...Bk1986 US lumberjacks' usage
n. 13. a White man who works in the slave trade ...Bk1992 criminals' sl.
BLACKBIRD-CATCHER
n. a slave trader ...1869 sl.
BLACKBIRD CATCHING
n. the slave trade; recruiting coloured labourers in the South Sea Islands ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
BLACKBIRDER
n. 1. a person engaged in press-ganging or kidnapping labourers in the south Pacific region for work on the sugar plantations; also, a slave trader ...1876 sl., orig., nautical usage, chiefly Aust. and south Pacific
n. 2. a man or a vessel engaged in 'black-birding' or slave traffic ...1888
BLACKBIRD STORM
n. a short cold spell in late spring, after the appearance of the blackbirds ...1953 Amer. dial.
BLACK BITCH
n. 1. a gun ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 2. a Black man ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BLACK BLEGS
n. blackberries ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK BLIZZARD
n. a dust storm ...1934 Amer. dial.
BLACK-BLUTTER
n. a blackberry; a bramble ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACKBOARD ERASER
n. a schoolchild who makes a special effort to get in good with the teacher in hopes of getting a better grade ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK BOB
n. any small black beetle; a cockroach ...1790 Eng. dial.
BLACK BOGGLE
n. a nursery bogy ...1856 Eng. dial.
BLACK BOGY
n. a nursery bogy ...1856 Eng. dial.
BLACK BOMBER
n. 1. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. an amphetamine tablet ...1963 sl.
BLACK-BONNET
n. an elder of the church ...1785 Sc.
BLACK-BOO
n. a nursery bogey ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK BOTTLE
n. a poisonous drink ...1927 Amer. dial.
BLACK BOTTOM
n. the part of a town where Black people live ...1915 Amer. dial.
BLACK-BOTTOM ROAD
n. a road paved with blacktop ...c1970 Amer. dial.
BLACK BOW-WOWERS
n. blackberries ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-BOX
n. a lawyer; from the tin boxes where they kept their papers ...c1698 UK criminals' sl.
BLACK BOY
n. 1. a dark-skinned boy or youth ...1530
n. 2. † a Black man, esp. a Black manservant ...1594
n. 3. * (offensive) an Australian Aboriginal man ...1810
n. 4. a lawyer ...1821 UK criminals' sl.
n. 5. a parson, a clergyman ...1835 UK sl.
n. 6. a chimney sweep ...1852 UK sl.
n. 7. a flea ...1867 Eng. dial.
n. 8. (offensive) an Aboriginal guide accompanying explorers ...1893
BLACKBOYD
n. a blackberry ...1817 Sc.
BLACKBOYS
n. aboriginal servants in Australia ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
BLACK BREEKS
n. a minister ...1894 Sc.
BLACK BRITON
n. a Black British person ...1971
BLACK BUGGY
n. a hearse ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK-BUMPER
n. a member of an Amish or Mennonite sect which allows the use of cars and other motor-driven vehicles ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK-BURNING
adj. causing intense blushing or shame ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACKBUTT
n. a native Australian ...1910 Aust. sl.
BLACK CAKE
n. wedding cake ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK CANADIAN
n. a native or inhabitant of Canada who is black ...1968
BLACKCAP
n. 1. a person who bids at an auction merely to raise the price ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. † the member of a gang of thieves who slyly elicits information from household servants about the household where they work and passes it on; he usually does not take part in the crime itself but receives his cut for supplying the information ..1899 UK criminals' sl.
n. 3. a wave resulting from strong wind ...1968 Amer. dial.
BLACK CAP AND WHITE SHEEP
n. † the member of a gang of thieves who slyly elicits information from household servants about the household where they work and passes it on; he usually does not take part in the crime itself but receives his cut for supplying the information ..1920 criminals' sl.
BLACK CAT
n. 1. a preacher ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
n. 2. clergymen; parsons ...1719 UK sl.
BLACK CATTLE
n. 1. clergymen; parsons ...1719 UK sl.
n. 2. † Black slaves ...Bk1922 Eng. sl.
BLACK CHRISTMAS
n. a snowless period in late December ...1938 Amer. dial.
BLACK-CLOCK
n. a cockroach; a black beetle ...1875 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK-CLOTH JOB
n. an easy task; 'gentleman's work' ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK CLOUD
n. a Black person; used derisively ...1938 US sl.
BLACKCOAT
n. 1. a depreciative term for a clergyman, a parson ...1616
n. 2. a man that is not wearing a mask at a costume ball ...1916 Amer. dial.
n. 3. ('black coat') a waiter ...1943 Aust. sl.
BLACK-COATED WORKER
n. an office worker, as opposed to a manual worker ...Bk1958 Eng. sl.
BLACK-CORK
n. porter ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK COVE
n. 1. a prison turnkey; a warder ...1809 sl.
n. 2. a chimney sweep ...1852 UK sl.
BLACK COVE DUBBER
n. a jailer, a turnkey ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
BLACK COW
n. 1. a misfortune ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. chocolate milk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK COW HAS TRODDEN ON YOUR FOOT, THE
phr. you have known misfortune and sorrow ... 1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK CRAWS
n. dried nasal mucus ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK DARK
n. night time at its darkest ...1939 Amer. dial.
BLACK DIAMOND
n. 1. a person whose rough exterior hides a heart of gold; a rough but clever, or good, person ...1821 UK sl.
n. 2. a Black slave ...1860 slave trade usage
n. 3. an affluent, salaried Black person ...2007-8 S. Afr. sl.
BLACK DIAMONDS
n. coal ...Bk1890 sl.
BLACK DISHES
n. cooking utensils, by contrast with glass and china ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLACK DISPATCH
n. a rumour on which no reliance can be placed ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
BLACK DOCTOR
n. a horse-leech ...1876 Sc.
BLACK DOCTORS
n. the native dressers in a hospital ...Bk1886 Anglo-Indian
BLACK DOG
n. 1. a fit of bad temper ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a gun ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-DOGGED
adj. damned, darned ...1943 Amer. euphemism
BLACK DOG HAS WALKED OVER HIM, A
phr. said of a sullen, discontented, or morose person ...1834
BLACK DOLL
n. a Black woman ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLACK-DOY
n. a black beetle ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK DRAUGHT
n. 1. a chimney-sweep ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 2. a poisonous drink ...1935 Amer. dial.
BLACK DRESS MAN
n. * a convict who wears a black uniform as a mark of misconduct; one who has been found guilty of assaulting a warder ...1875 UK prison sl.
BLACK DROPS, THE
n. a state of mild physical discomfort; not actually sick, but feeling not quite right ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK DUCK
n. a Native American Indian; used contemptuously ...1767 sl.
BLACK DUST
n. an extremely dark-skinned person ...Bk1984 US Black sl.
BLACK DUSTER
n. a heavy sandstorm ...1962 Amer. dial.
BLACK EAGLE, THE
n. the guy you get all your confidential latrine rumours from ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLACKED EBONY
n. a Black person ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLACK ENOUGH TO HOLD AN EGG
adj. said of strong coffee ...1965 Amer. dial.
BLACKER THAN TOBY'S HEEL
adj. very black ...1901 Amer. dial.
BLACKEE, BLACKEY, BLACKIE, BLACKY
n. (offensive) a Black person; usually African, but also Indian, Aboriginal ...1732 colloq.
BLACK ENOUGH TO HOLD AN EGG
phr. said of strong coffee ...1965 Amer. dial.
BLACKER THAN TOBY'S HEEL
adj. very black ...1901 Amer. dial.
BLACKETEER
n. a trader in black-market goods ...1942 colloq.
BLACK EYE
n. a severe blow or rebuff ...1795 US
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
n. 1. a revolver ...1889 US sl.
n. 2. a prostitute ...1977 euphemism
BLACKFACE
n. * (offensive) a dark-skinned person ...1704 orig. & chiefly US
BLACK-FACED
adj. having a dark or gloomy face or aspect ...1581
BLACK-FASTING
adj. practising severe fasting ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK-FAVOURED
adj. of dark or grimy complexion ...1843 Ireland
BLACK FAY
n. a Black person who is deferential or subservient toward Whites ...1964 Amer. dial.
BLACKFELLA, BLACKFELLER, BLACKFELLOW
n. an Aborigine; a dark-skinned person ...1827 Aust. sl.
BLACK FELLOW
n. 1. orig. any dark-skinned man ...1598
n. 2. a man having a black or very dark skin ...1738
n. 3. a surly, vindictive, implacable, irreconcilable fellow ...Bk1910 Ireland
BLACK-FISHER
n. one who catches salmon just after spawning; a night poacher of fish ...1809
BLACK-FISHING
n. a fishing illegal by night ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLACKFIT
n. a lovers' go-between ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK FLESH
n. Black slaves ...1827 US
BLACK FLY
n. a clergyman, a parson ...c1786 UK sl.
BLACK FOOT
n. * a go-between in a courtship or love affair; a matchmaker ...1808 Sc.
BLACKFORD-BLOCK
n. a sporadically well-dressed man ...a1909 UK sl.
BLACKFORD-SWELL
n. a sporadically well-dressed man ...a1909 UK sl.
BLACKFORD-TOFF
n. a sporadically well-dressed man ...a1909 UK sl.
BLACK FRIDAY
n. Good Friday ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK FROST
n. 1. a frost or cold that kills vegetation and usually accompanied by hoarfrost ...1709 Amer. dial.
n. 2. hard frost without rime or snow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. freezing weather not cold enough to kill vegetation ...1965 Amer. dial.
BLACK-FYSE
adj. of swarthy complexion ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACKGANG
adj. blackguardly ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. (usually as 'black gang') all the members of a ship's engineering department ...US Civil War usage
BLACK GEORGE
n. a poacher ...1889 Eng. dial.
BLACK GOB
n. a term of contempt ...1812 Eng. dial.
BLACK GOWN
n. 1. † a collegian or learned man ...1616
n. 2. a clergyman ...1731 sl.
n. 3. a Roman Catholic priest ...1847 US Indian usage
BLACK GROUND
n. loose, dark soil ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK-GUARD
n. 1. † the lowest menials of a royal or noble household, who had charge of pots and pans and other kitchen utensils, and rode in the wagons conveying these during journeys from one residence to another; the scullions and kitchen-knaves ...1535
n. 2. † a guard or soldier dressed in black, or dark or forbidding in features or character ...1589
n. 3. † a vagrant child; a young ragamuffin ...1699
BLACKGUARD
adj. characterized by abusive or obscene language ...1806 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a person, esp. a man, who behaves in a dishonourable or contemptible way; someone worthless or despicable; a villain; a rough; an open scoundrel; a term of the utmost opprobrium ...1732
n. 2. a foul-mouthed person; a slanderer ...1750
n. 3. a duster or cloth used in doing the dirtiest housework ...Bk1898 Eng, dial.
vb. 1. to talk obscenely; to curse or swear at ...1902 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to slander or abuse verbally; to talk in scurrilous terms about someone or something ...1950 Amer. dial.
BLACKGUARD DRUNK
adj. drunk to the point of viciousness ...1949 Amer. dial.
BLACK HAND
n. a witchcraft spell, a charm ...1928 Amer. dial.
BLACK HAT
n. 1. a newly-arrived immigrant ...1887 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a villain or criminal, esp. one in a film or other work of fiction; a 'bad guy' ...1959 colloq., orig. US
BLACK HANDER
n. a person involved in Black Hand methods of extortion (a method used by members of the Italian-American criminal underworld); a swindler, terrorist, or extortionist ...1905 US hist.
BLACK HAT
n. 1. a newly-arrived immigrant ...1887 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a villain or criminal, esp. one in a film or other work of fiction; a 'bad guy' ...1959 colloq., orig. US
n. 3. a person who engages in illegal or malicious hacking, creates or distributes computer viruses, etc. ...1990 computing sl.
BLACK HAWK
n. army necktie ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLACKHEAD
n. 1. a tadpole ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a Black person ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
n. 3. a black rain-cloud ...1954 Amer. dial.
BLACKHEART
n. 1. a blackguard ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a mean or ill-tempered person ...1968 Amer. dial.
BLACK-HEARTED
adj. having a wicked, malicious disposition; morally bad ...1638
BLACK HOLE
n. prison; a police cell ...1844 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK-HOOD
n. † a non-regent member of the senate of the University of Cambridge, distinguished from a regent by wearing a black hood ...1763
BLACKIE
n. 1. a Black person ...1815 colloq.
n. 2. a blackbird ...1885 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a fireman ...Bk1978 railroad usage
n. 4. the black bear ...1982 Amer. dial.
BLACK INDIAN
n. a person of African descent living as a member of a North American Indian; now also, a person of mixed African-American and North American Indian descent ...1876
BLACKING
n. a scolding; abuse ...1873 Eng. dial.
BLACKING MAN
n. 1. a man who sells or manufactures blacking for shoes ...1601 hist.
n. 2. a street trader who polishes shoes with blacking ...1819 hist.
BLACK IRISH
n. 1. an Irish person with black hair and dark complexion ...Bk1998 New York sl.
n. 2. (usually derogatory) an Irish Protestant ...Bk1998 New York sl.
BLACK IS THE WHITE OF MY EYE
phr. there is a slur on my character ...1844 Sc.
BLACK IVORY
n. Black slaves ...1864 sl.
BLACK JACK; BLACKJACK
n. 1. a drinking vessel; a large copper can ...1819 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a cockroach ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. gunpowder ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 4. † a judge or magistrate ...1900 UK criminals' sl.
n. 5. very strong coffee without cream or milk ... World War I sl.
n. 6. a thug, a rowdy ...1928 US sl.
n. 7. (derogatory) during apartheid: a member of a police force composed of Black officers and operating in the townships ...1966 S. Afr. sl.
n. 8. a heavy dark soil ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 9. illegal liquor; moonshine; illegally made whisky ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 10. gingerbread ...1975 Amer. dial.
n. 11. in marbles: the name of the head taw man when no marbles went out of the ring at the first shot ...1969 Amer. dial.
BLACKJACK ARTIST
n. a prison guard overly fond of using his nightstick ...1934 prison sl.
BLACKJACK STEER
n. a scrawny steer from the timbered country ...1944 Amer. dial.
BLACK JAUDY
n. a dirty-faced lassie; but generally applied to those girls who go from house to house doing the lowest kitchen work - servants of servants ...1843 Sc.
BLACK JEW
n. a Jewish person who is dark-skinned or black, esp. (in Asia and Africa) as distinguished from one of European or Levantine ancestry ...1807
BLACK JOB
n. a Black child born to a White couple; the assumption being that the actual father was a Black servant ...1839 UK sl.
BLACK-KITES
n. blackberries ...1891 Eng. dial.
BLACK KNIGHT
n. a person making an unwelcome attempt to takeover another company ...1978 business sl.
BLACK KNOB
n. † an attorney or any influential person dressed in black ...1835 UK criminals' sl.
BLACK LAD, THE
n. the devil ...1891 Sc.
BLACKLAND
n. a heavy, loose, or sometimes sticky dark soil; also, countryside which has such soil ...1803 Amer. dial.
BLACK-LEG
n. 1. a swindler, esp., a swindling bookmaker ...1767
n. 2. a turf swindler ...1771 sl.
n. 3. a professional gambler or layer of odds ...1776
n. 4. †* a blackfoot; a go-between in a courtship or love affair; a matchmaker ...Bk1825 Sc.
n. 5. a confidence trickster, preying on visitors to the city ...1838 UK sl.
n. 6. (depreciative) a person who continues to work despite a ban or strike by a trade union; a person who takes a striker's place ...1844
n. 7. one who cheats at cards or billiards ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 8. a thief ...Bk1891 sl.
n. 9. a fashionable dandy ...L19 US sl.
n. 10. in wrestling, one who makes no real attempt to throw his opponent, generally with the object of winning bets made through an accomplice ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 11. a match-maker; a lovers' go-between ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 12. a professional criminal ...1930 US criminals' sl.
n. 13. an unscrupulous criminal lawyer ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
n. 14. an informer ...2013 UK sl.
vb. to take the place of a worker who is on strike, thereby helping th employer to carry on his business and defeat the ends of the strike ...1897
BLACKLEG IT
vb. of a trade-union workman: to return to work before a strike is settled ...1888
BLACK LETTER LAWYER
n. a lawyer versed in early English law ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLACKLIE
adj. 1. ill-coloured; dirty; badly washed ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 2. of the weather: dark with threatening clouds ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK-LOOKING
adj. sullen, ill-tempered ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-MACK
n. † a blackbird ...1519
BLACKMAILER
n. one who extorts, or endeavours to extort money by blackmailing ...1833
BLACK-MAMMY
n. a tar-like substance used to repair small leaks in a boat ...1968 Amer. dial.
BLACK MAN; BLACKMAN
n. 1. † a dark-haired or swarthy man ...a1398
n. 2. a dark-skinned man, esp. a man of sub-Saharan African or Australian Aboriginal origin or descent ...a1398
n. 3. an evil spirit, boogeyman, the devil ...1692
n. 4. liquorice ...1856 Sc.
n. 4. a go-between in love-making; the man who accompanies a suitor to the house of the intended father-in-law, to help to make the match ...1867 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a surly, vindictive, implacable, irreconcilable fellow ...Bk190 Ireland
n. 6. a nursery bogey ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 7. a funeral director, an undertaker ...1927 Eng. dial.
n. 8. a piece of dried mucus in the nose ...1962 Sc.
BLACK MAN, THE
n. the devil ...1890 Sc.
BLACK MAN KISSED HER
n. a sister ...1960 UK rhyming sl.
BLACK MARIA
n. 1. an ambulance ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a hearse ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a fishing net ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a Black prostitute ...1986-7 US sl.
BLACK MARIAH
n. a fishing net ...1969 Amer. dial.
BLACK MARKETEER
n. a person engaged in trading on the black market ...1941
BLACK MARKETER
n. a black marketeer, a person engaged in trading on the black market ...1942
BLACK MARKETING
n. stealing dates ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
BLACK MASTER
n. a funeral furnisher, an undertaker ...1823 Eng. dial.
BLACK MEAT
n. 1. cured bacon or ham ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a Black woman ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLACK MIKE
n. stew ...1968 Amer. logging usage
BLACK MOKE
n. (usually derogatory) a Black person ...1950 Amer. dial.
BLACK MONDAY
n. 1. the first day of going to school after holidays ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the first Monday after holidays ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK MONK
n. a monk of the order of St. Benedict, so called from the colour of the habit worn; also, a Black or Augustinian Canon ...1297
BLACK-MONTH
n. November ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKMOOR; BLACKMOORE
n. a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1547
BLACK MORIAN
n. † a Black African; a dark-skinned person ...1526
BLACK-MOUTH
n. 1. * a foul-mouthed person; a slanderer ...1642
n. 2. an Irish Protestant dissenter ...1843 Ireland
n. 3. a Presbyterian ...1979 Ulster sl.
BLACK-MOUTHED
adj. † having a black mouth; fig. using foul or scurrilous language; abusive, foul-mouthed; slanderous, calumnious ...1595
BLACK-MUCK
n. the ashes and cleanings of streets ...1784 Eng. dial.
BLACK-MUMMER
n. one unwashed and unshorn ...a1790 UK sl.
BLACK NEB
n. 1. (depreciative) a workman who refuses to join a trades union; a workman willing to work for a master whose men are on strike; a strike-breaker ...1832 Sc.
n. 2. a person disaffected toward government ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. carrion crow ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 4. a Presbyterian ...1915 Ulster sl.
BLACKNECK
n. a rural Black Southerner who is opposed to various politically liberal programs ...1978 US Southern political sl.
BLACK NIGGER IN CHARGE
n. any Black authority figure; used sarcastically ...1973 US Black sl.
BLACK NIGHT
n. night time at its darkest ...1953 Amer. dial.
BLACK NOB
n. 1. (depreciative) a blackleg, a strike-breaker, a non-unionist ...1838 Sc.
n. 2. † an attorney or any influential person dressed in black ...1850 UK criminals' sl.
BLACK OPERATOR
n. a secret agent or spy ...1884 Amer. euphemism
BLACKOUT
n. 1. general issue coffee ...Bk1944 service sl.
n. 2. a very dark-skinned person; a Black person ...1947 US Black sl.
BLACK OX
n. 1. one worn out with age or care ...Bk1881
n. 2. a misfortune; a bereavement; a great calamity ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK OX HAS TRODDEN ON YOUR FOOT, THE
phr. you have known misfortune and sorrow ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK OX HAS TRODDEN ON YOUR TOE, THE
phr. you have known misfortune and sorrow ... 1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
BLACK PARR
n. an imaginary monster ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK PEEPER
n. a black eye ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK PETER
n. a portmanteau ...1815 Sc.
BLACK PISHMINNIE
n. a black ant ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK POPE
n. a nickname for the Superior-General of the Jesuits ...1877
BLACK-POT
n. 1. † a toper; a drunkard ... c1590 UK
n. 2. a sausage made of fat and blood ...1873 Eng. dial.
BLACK PROTESTANT
n. 1. a Protestant settler in Ireland at the time of the Cromwellian Settlement of 1652 ...1829
n. 2. (derogatory and offensive) a staunch Irish Protestant, esp. one characterized as intolerant or bigoted; also used as a more general term of abuse for an Irish Protestant ...1958
n. 3. a non-practising Protestant ...1968 sl.
BLACK RASCAL
n. a Black person: used jocosely ...Bk1914 Amer. dial.
BLACK-RING
n. the female pudendum ...Bk1903 sl.
BLACK ROBE
n. esp. among North American Indians: a Christian priest, esp. a missionary ...1811 Can.
BLACKS
n. mourning clothes ...1889 Eng. dial.
BLACK SAM
n. the devil ...1875 Eng. dial.
BLACK SANCTUS
n. † a kind of burlesque hymn; a discord of harsh sounds expressive of contempt or dislike (formerly used as a kind of serenade to a faithless wife); 'rough music' ...1578
BLACKSANDER
n. in New Zealand: a miner who pans black sand for gold ...1897
BLACK SCOUNDREL
n. a Black person: used jocosely ...Bk1914 Amer. dial.
BLACK SHARK
n. an attorney ...1818 UK sl.
BLACK SHEEP
n. 1. a disreputable or unsatisfactory member of a family, etc.; a bad character; a scoundrel, an outcast ...1640
n. 2. a clergyman ...1829 UK sl.
n. 3. a strike-breaker ...1832 sl.
n. 4. an unseaworthy ship ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK SHEEP OF THE FAMILY
n. a disreputable or unsatisfactory member of a family, etc.; a bad character ...1856
BLACK SHEEP OF THE FLOCK
n. a disreputable or unsatisfactory member of a family, etc.; a bad character ...1816
BLACKSHIRT
n. 1. a member of a fascist party; spec. a member of Italy's National Fascist Party (Partito Nazionale Fascista) (1921–43), or of the British Union of Fascists (1932–40); also, more generally, a person with fascist tendencies ...1922
n. 2. in Nazi Germany: a member of the internal security force, the Schutzstaffel (S.S.) ...1933 hist.
BLACK-SILK BARGE
n. a stout woman that, frequenting dances, dresses to minimize her amplitude ...Bk1909 ballroom usage
BLACK SLUG
n. a clergyman, a parson ...1804 UK sl.
BLACKSMITH
n. 1. a smith who works in iron or black metal, as distinguished from a 'whitesmith' who works in tin or white metal ...1248
n. 2. a clumsy or slipshod worker; spec. an inept journalist, one who pounds out copy or news stories ...1882 US sl.
n. 3. a door-key ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a forger ...1906 UK criminals' sl.
n. 5. a safebreaker ...1926 US criminals' sl.
n. 6. (usually derogatory) a cook on an outback station ...1933 Aust. sl.
BLACKSMITH OF KIND
n. a blacksmith the seventh in descent of a family of smiths ...Bk1892 Eng. dial.
BLACKSMITH'S DAUGHTER
n. a lock and key, a padlock ...1891 Eng. dial.
BLACKSMITH'S EYE
n. an eye very correct in estimating size, etc. ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKSMITH'S WIFE
n. a lock and key, a padlock ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK SMOKER
n. one who smokes opium ...1930 drug addicts' sl.
BLACK SMOLLICHER
n. a person with very dark features ...1911 Sc.
BLACK'S MY NAIL
phr. there is a slur on my character ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK SNAKE
n. 1. a short-handled whip with a long lash; used on stages and dog-teams ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a train of coal cars ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLACK-SOLE
n. † a "Blackfoot", a go-between in a courtship or love affair; a matchmaker ...1725 Sc.
BLACK SPELL
n. a sudden feeling of weakness, when sometimes the person loses consciousness ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK-SPOOL
n. a bottle of porter ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK SPOT
n. an area shaded from the sun ...1936 Amer. dial.
BLACK SPY
n. 1. a constable; an informer ...a1790 sl.
n. 2. a blacksmith ...1823 UK sl.
n. 3. a derogatory term of address ...1858 UK sl.
BLACK SQUIRE
n. a clerical squire ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-STAR
n. the starling ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-STARVED
adj. pinched and blue with cold ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKSTONE
n. a judge ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
BLACK STORY
n. a decidedly bad lie ...1952 Amer. dial.
BLACK STRAP
n. 1. port wine ...Bk1890 sl.
n. 2. general issue coffee ...World War I sl.
n. 3. thick black coffee ...World War II Amer. sl.
BLACK STUFF
n. 1. a Black person in a sexual context ...1907 sl.
n. 2. Black labourers ...1937 S. Afr. sl.
BLACK SUGAR
n. liquorice ...1787 Sc.
BLACKTAIL
n. the stoat ...1885 Eng. dial.
BLACK TAN
n. 1. a dog, esp. a hound, with black and tan colouring ...1856 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a good-for-nothing person ...Bk1888 Eng. dial.
BLACK TAR
n. an exceptionally pure form of heroin originating in Mexico ...1986 sl.
BLACK-TEAPOT
n. a Black footman ...Bk1889 UK sl.
BLACK TO THE BONE
adj. of persons: worn by disease and having a dark or sallow complexion ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK-TRACKER
n. 1. an Australian Aboriginal employed by police to track down fugitives or persons lost in the bush ...1862 Aust.
n. 2. a native policeman employed in tracking down fugitive Blacks and criminals ...1867 Aust.
n. 3. a nickname for a religious person who is overly dependent on their spiritual adviser ...1900-10 Aust. sl.
BLACK VELVET
n. 1. (offensive) a Black, Aboriginal, or Maori woman, esp. as the focus of a White man's sexual interest ...1899 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a dark-skinned prostitute ...1982 euphemism
BLACK VICTUAL
n. peas and beans ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK WAGON
n. 1. a hearse ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an ambulance ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK-WARD
n. † a state of servitude to a servant ...1822 Sc.
BLACK WATER
n. 1. coffee, esp. weak coffee ...1850 Amer. dial.
n. 2. ink ...1939 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a person of mixed race, usually Black, Indian, and White ...1947 Amer. dial.
BLACK WATERITE
n. a person of mixed race, usually Black, Indian, and White ...1947 Amer. dial.
BLACK WATERMELON
n. a big, dark green watermelon with black seeds ...1954 Amer. dial.
BLACK WAX
n. a dark soil which is sticky or wax-like ...1893 Amer. dial.
BLACK WEATHER
n. rainy weather ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLACK WEDNESDAY
n. rifle calisthenics ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLACK-WET
adj. thoroughly wet; sodden with water ...1865 Eng. dial.
n. rain , as distinguished from snow ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLACK WIDOW
n. 1. an unpopular girl ...c1940 Amer. student sl.
n. 2. a girl who never dates ...Bk1942 US sl.
n. 3. a male homosexual who habitually takes away the love-mates of other homosexuals ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
BLACK WIND
n. a dust storm ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLACK WINE
n. port wine ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACK WITCH
n. a witch who practices black magic; one who uses witchcraft for malicious purposes ...1645
BLACK WOMAN
n. a black-skinned or coloured woman ...1788
BLACK-WOOD
n. evergreen trees collectively ...1871 US
BLACK WORD
n. a very uncomplimentary remark ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLACK WORK
n. 1. undertakers' work ...1859
n. 2. the work of a blacksmith ...1874
BLACK WORKER
n. an undertaker ...Bk1891 sl.
BLACKWORM
n. an earthworm ...1949 Amer. dial.
BLACKY
n. 1. a Black person ...1815 colloq.
n. 2. a blacksmith, esp. as a nickname ...1906 US sl.
BLACKY-MONTH
n. November ... Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLACKY-MOOR
n. a man of colour ...Bk1849 Eng. dial.
n. a Black person ...1825 Sc.
BLAD
n. 1. a large portion of anything; a fragment ...1785 Sc.
n. 2. a slap, a blow ...1789 Sc.
n. 3. a person who is of weak, a soft constitution, whose strength is not in proportion to his size or looks; often applied to a young person, who has become suddenly tall, but is of a relaxed habit ...1808 Sc.
n. 4. a heavy fall of rain ...1825 Sc.
n. 5. a person who walks with long and heavy steps ...1879 Sc.
n. 6. a dirty spot, a discoloration ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 7. a useless thing ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
n. 8. a long and heavy step in walking ...Bk1898 Sc.
n. 9. a person of weak, soft constitution, from rapid overgrowth ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to slap, to strike; to thrust violently ...1721 Sc.
vb. 2. to abuse, to defame ...1810 Sc.
vb. 3. of wind and rain: to beat against, to drive in gusts ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. to spoil, to injure, esp. by wind and rain, or by a blow ...1876 Sc.
vb. 5. to blow or flap about in the wind ...1890 Sc.
vb. 6. to walk heavily and clumsily; to take long steps, treading heavily ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLADDED
adj. spoilt, injured ...1870 Sc.
BLADDER
n. 1. an inflated pretentious man; a windbag; a talkative, long-winded, boring person ...1579
n. 2. a pimple, a burn or scald ...1757 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a football ...1864 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a bagpipe ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an unattractive and/or aging prostitute; the implication is of diseased matter ...1935 US criminals' sl.
BLADDERDASH
n. nonsense ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLADDERED
adj. drunk ...1992 Brit. sl.
BLADDER-HEAD
n. 1. a stupid and tiresome talker; one who will keep on arguing and who will have the last word ...Bk1883
n. 2. a coarse, brutal bully...Bk1886 Eng dial.
BLADDER MOUTH
n. a coarse, noisy talker, devoid of sense; a noisy fool ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
BLADDER OF LARD
n. 1. (derogatory) a bald-headed man...Bk1864 UK sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a fat man ...1886 UK sl.
BLADDERSCAT
n. a deceiving person; one you cannot trust ...1969 Amer. dial.
BLADDERSKATE
n. 1. a silly foolish person; an indistinct or indiscreet talker; a babbler ...a1680 Sc.
n. 2. a boaster ...1870 Sc.
BLADDERSKYTE
n. a silly foolish person ...Bk1876 Sc.
BLADDING
adj. breezy, gusty ...1785 Sc.
n. a spoiling, destruction ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLADDY
adj. gusty, unsettled ...1825 Sc.
BLADE
n. 1. a gallant, an easygoing fellow, a good fellow; also, a spruce or dashing fellow; sharp-witted, dashing, wild, or reckless fellow; a beau ...1597
n. 2. a human being, a person ...1773 Sc.
n. 3. a man; in ancient times, the term for a soldier ...Bk1860 sl.
n. 4. a depreciatory term for a woman. ...Bk1887 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a swordsman ...Bk1891
n. 6. one's wife or girlfriend ...1915 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a young man, esp. one who believes himself socially adroit, sophisticated, and witty ...1949 Amer. sl.
n. 8. a homosexual man, regardless of his age ...1960s teen sl.
n. 9. a surgeon ...1974 US medical usage
n. 10. a showily or bizarrely dressed woman ...1983 Ulster sl.
n. 11. an expert; a connoisseur; a wise man or one posing as such ...1993 US sl.
n. 12. a young homosexual male ...1995 sl.
n. 13. a cantankerous, verbally abusive woman ...1996 Ulster sl.
n. 14. in baseball: a nickname for a thin, wiry player ...Bk1999 baseball usage
vb. to slap; to spoil ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLADE-FORGER
n. a maker of blades ...1831
BLADE GLOMMER
n. a sword swallower ...Bk2006 carnival usage
BLADER
n. 1. † the user of a blade; a swordsman ...1577
n. 2. † a maker of blades; a blade-smith ...1598
BLADERDASH
n. nonsense ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
BLADESMITH
n. a sword cutler ...c1540
BLADEY!
int. an assertive expletive: by our Lady! ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLADGE
n. a low, coarse, vulgar woman ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
BLADHUNK
n. a prison ...Bk1891 sl.
BLADROCK
n. a talkative, silly fellow ...1825 Sc.
BLADRY
n. foolishness, deception ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLADS AND DAWDS
n. large leaves of greens boiled whole in a sort of broth ...1825 Sc.
BLAE
adj. 1. of a bluish tinge, lead-coloured ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. bleak, cold ...1807 Sc.
adj. 3. disappointed ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. a loud bleat ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to make very cold, to numb ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 2. to bleat as a lamb ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 3. to cry as a child ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAEFLUMMERY
n. nonsense; vain imaginations ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAELIKE
adj. livid, pale ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAFF
n. a blow ...1894 Sc.
vb. to bang ...1894 Sc.
BLAFFART
n. a blow ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAFFERE
n. † a stammerer ...Bk1967
BLAFFOORDE
n. † a person who stammers, or has any defect in his speech ...Bk1855
BLAFLUM
n. 1. nonsense, idle talk, deception, a hoax ...1788 Sc.
n. 2. a pompous, empty-headed person ...1825 Sc.
vb. to coax, to cajole; to deceive ...1727 Sc.
BLAFUM
n. 1. nonsense, idle talk, deception, a hoax ...1788 Sc.
n. 2. a pompous, empty person; chiefly applied to males ...1825 Sc.
BLAG
n. 1. the blackberry ...1870 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an act of robbery (with violence) ...1885 Brit. sl.
vb. 1. to gather blackberries ...1866 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to employ one's time in a profitless way ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to rob (with violence), to steal ...1933 Brit. sl.
BLAGAIRD
n. a blackguard ...Bk1892 Eng. dial.
BLAGGARD
n. a blackguard ...1902 Amer. dial.
vb. to talk obscenely; to curse or swear at ...1902 Amer. dial.
BLAGGER
n. 1. a person who seeks to obtain or achieve something by persuasive talk or plausible deception; a bluffer, a scrounger, a cadger, a sponger; a smooth talker, a persuasive person ...1963 Brit. sl.
n. 2. one who blags, or robs, esp. a bank robber; a thief ...1938 sl.
BLAGGERD
n. a blackguard; one addicted to swearing and low language ...Bk1884
BLAG MERCHANT
n. a pay-roll robber ...c1950 sl.
BLAGUE
n. 1. pretentious falsehood; blustering humbug; mendacious boasting ...1837
n. 2. the blackberry ...1870 Eng. dial.
vb. to tell lies in jest; to hoax, to humbug ...1883
BLAGUEUR
n. one who talks pretentiously; a joker or teller of stories ...1883
BLAH
adj. 1. boring, dull, tedious ...1922 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. insane, mad ...1924 sl.
adj. 3. inattentive; absent-minded ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. pretentious talk or writing; insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery; nonsense ...1918 US sl.
n. 2. a fool, an idiot ...1923 US sl.
n. 3. boasting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. something worthless ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 5. a small or insignificant person ...1967 US sl.
vb. to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1924 sl.
int. nonsense! it is ridiculous! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLAH-BLAH
n. pretentious talk or writing; insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery ...1918 US sl.
vb. to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1924 sl.
BLAHS, THE
n. a state of mental depression; the blues ...1968 sl., orig. & chiefly US
BLAICK
n. 1. a puzzle ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. a scoundrel ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. to puzzle, to mystify, to baffle ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAID
n. † a little boil ...1790 Eng. dial.
BLAIDRY
n. 1. nonsense, foolish talk ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. phlegm coughed up ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. unmerited applause ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIK
n. a puzzle ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. to puzzle, to mystify, to baffle ...1895 Sc.
BLAIN
n. a fault; a blemish; a scar; discolouration of skin after a sore ...1856 Sc.
BLAINCH
vb. to cleanse ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIR
n. 1. a loud sound; a cry ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 2. the bleat of a sheep ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to make a noise; to cry aloud ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 2. to bleat as a sheep ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIRHAWK
n. a rude, noisy person ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLAISTER
vb. to blow with violence ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIT
adj. 1. naked, bare ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 2. shy, sheepish; modest, retiring ...Bk1911 Sc.
adj. 3. stupid, easily imposed on ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAITH
adj. blithe, glad ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAITIE BUM
n. † (derogatory) a lazy or feckless person; an idler; a simpleton, a fool, a bungler; a sheepish fellow ...1540 Sc.
BLAITLY
adv. bashfully ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLAIZE
n. a blow ...1809 Sc.
BLAKE
adj. 1. † pale, wan ...c1275 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. yellow, of a golden colour, generally applied to butter and cheese, etc. ...1747 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. of a dusky colour, livid ...1790 Eng. dial.
adj. 4. cold, exposed, bleak ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. † to turn pale ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to become out of breath, to faint; esp. of children exhausted with crying, coughing, or laughing ...1867 Eng. dial.
BLAKEN
vb. to turn yellow ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLALA
n. a brother, a friend, a pal ...1972 Hawaii
BLAM
adv. suddenly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLAMED
adj. confounded ...1840
adv. confoundedly, excessively ...1845
BLAMEFUL
adj. 1. conveying blame or censure; blaming, fault-finding ...c1386
adj. 2. fully meriting blame, blameworthy ...c1430
BLAME GOOD
adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLAN-BEC
n. a greenhorn ...1846 Amer. dial.
BLANC-BEC
n. a greenhorn ...1846 Amer. dial.
BLANCH
n. a flash or sudden blaze ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLANCO
n. a White person ...Bk2006 US sl.
BLANDANDER
vb. to tempt by blandishment; to cajole ...1888 colloq.
BLANDER
n. †* a flatterer ...1340
vb. 1. to babble; to waste time in gossiping; to spread a report or calumny; to exaggerate or misstate ...Bk1898 Sc.
vb. 2. to scatter sparingly, to disperse in a scanty way ...Bk1898 Sc.
BLANDIGO
adj. † cloudy ...Eng. dial.
n. † a shower of rain ...1691 Eng. dial.
BLANDILOQUENT
adj. * in the language of compliment; smooth-speaking, flattering, fair-spoken ...1599
BLANDILOQUOUS
adj. †* smooth-talking, flattering, fair-spoken ...1615
BLANDISH
n. flattery ...1805 Sc.
BLANE
n. the mark left by a wound ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLANGE
n. a mixture ...1890 Eng. dial.
vb. to mix ...1877 Eng. dial.
BLANK
adj. 1. disappointed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. inattentive; absent-minded ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a spark from a fire ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a disappointment ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to disappoint ...1816 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to deliberately ignore someone ...1977 Brit. sl.
BLANKER
n. a spark or ember of burning wood, straw, etc. ...1825 Eng. dial.
BLANKET
n. 1. in whaling: a large strip of whale blubber ...1851 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a pastry crust ...1918 Amer. sl.
n. 3. an overcoat ...1925 Amer. hobo sl.
n. 4. a pancake ...1927 Amer. sl.
n. 5. a beaver pelt, esp. a large one ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a dollar bill ...1967 Amer. jocular
vb. to suppress, to put in the shade ...1903
BLANKET-ASS
n. an American Indian, used contemptuously; usually considered vulgar ...1967 Amer. sl.
BLANKET BAY
n. bed ...1775 Amer. nautical sl.
BLANKET-BUCK
n. (derogatory) an American Indian ...1967 Amer. dial.
BLANKET BUSTED
adj. said of a man who has lost everything on a bet, including his bedroll ...1958 Amer. logging usage
BLANKET DRAWERS
n. long handled underwear about of the same itchiness and same thickness as a horse blanket ...1958 Amer. logging usage
BLANKET DRILL
n. sleep ...1922 military sl.
BLANKET-FAIR
n. bed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial. & sl.
BLANKET FEVER
n. refers to the condition of a lumberjack who stays in bed in the morning after the other men are up; usually a lazy lumberjack ...1969 Amer. lumberjack usage
BLANKET HARBOR
n. bed ...1870 Amer. nautical sl.
BLANKETHEAD
n. an American Indian; used contemptuously ...1956 Amer. sl.
BLANKET-HEEZIE
n. one who tosses another in a blanket ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLANKET HOIST
n. a punishment as well as a game; if a lumberjack got out of place, others would put him in a blanket, get hold of the sides of the blanket, and hoist him in the air a few times ...1969 Amer. lumberjack usage
BLANKET MAN
n. a tramp; an itinerant worker ...1872 Amer. dial.
BLANKET-MARKET
n. bed-clothes ...1882 Eng. dial.
BLANKET NIP
n. a piece of old blanket folded around the feet inside the shoe packs for warmth; hence, a sock ...1906 Amer. dial.
BLANKET PARTY
n. a form of retribution in which a soldier is surprised, covered with a blanket, and beaten ...a1969 Amer. military sl.
BLANKETS
n. 1. pancakes ...1899 Amer. sl.
n. 2. cigarette papers ...1925 Amer. sl.
n. 3. hot cakes ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLANKET SHEET
n. a newspaper in folio form ...1888
BLANKET SOLDIER
n. a military policeman; so called because his other names are unfit for publication ...World War II Amer. sl.
BLANKET SQUAD
n. in logging: a new crew coming in to the camp in the old days, each man carrying his blankets ...1958 Amer. dial.
BLANKET STIFF
n. a migratory labourer who carries his belongings in a blanket roll or other bundle; a tramp ...1872 Amer. Hobo & West. sl.
BLANKET WIFE
n. a prostitute ...World War II Amer. sl.
BLANK FILE
n. a stupid soldier ...World War II Amer. sl.
BLANKO WATER
n. coffee ...Bk1944 service sl.
BLANKS
n. 1. Whites or Europeans (used by themselves) ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
n. 2. in dominoes; 0-0 ...sl.
BLANNY
n. ingratiating or flattering speech; cajolery ...1926 Amer. dial.
vb. to ingratiate oneself, esp. by using flattering speech ...1968 Amer. dial.
BLANSCUE
n. a catastrophe; an unforeseen accident ...1825 Eng. dial.
BLAP
vb. kill or destroy ...1971 Amer. military sl.
BLARE
n. 1. a fuss, a to-do, a disturbance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a noisy scolding ...Bk1911 Sc.
n. 3. the bleat of a sheep or goat ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 1. of animals: to bleat, to bellow, to bray ...1784 Sc. & Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to cry, to weep, to lament; to roar ...1839 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to speak loudly, to shout in a rude or angry manner ...1856 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to let out secrets, to blab ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to protrude, to thrust out the tongue ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to wander about; to rush about ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to break forth in vituperation ...1908 Amer. dial.
vb. 8. to open wide ...1912 Amer. dial.
vb. 9. to open the eyes widely; to stare wildly ...1930 Amer. dial.
BLARED
adj. of an eye: wide-open, bulging ...1966 Amer. dial.
BLARE-EYED
adj. having wide-open, bulging eyes ...1964 Amer. dial.
BLARE OUT
vb. to break forth in vituperation ...1908 Amer. dial.
BLAREY-EYED
adj. having eyes which turn outward; wall-eyed ...1970 Amer. dial.
BLARING
n. 1. a crying aloud; a roaring ...1813 Eng. dial.
n. 2. loud talking, noisy, senseless talk ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLARING AND STARING
phr. aimlessly or wildly wandering and staring ...Bk1896 Eng. dial.
ׇBLARNEY
n. 1. insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery; nonsense ...1796
n. 2. a flatterer ...1797 Amer. sl.
vb. to flatter; to deceive with insincere or flattering talk, to persuade; to wheedle ...1803
BLARNEYFEST
n. a conversation devoted to boasting or undependable talk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLARNEYFIED
adj. wheedling, flattering ...1834
BLARNEYING
n. flattery, humbug ...1892 Ireland
BLART
n. a loud noise; meaningless talk ...1873 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to fall flat in the mud ...1825 Sc.
vb. 2. to cry, to lament; to roar ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to cry out, to make a noise; to scold, to rate ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to let out a secret; to spread abroad news or scandal ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLARTING
n. the crying or whining of a child ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASE
adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
BLASED
adj. of milk: turned sour, but not coagulated ...1870 Sc.
BLASH
adj. weak, poor, wishy-washy ...1876 Eng. dial.
n. 1. a heavy fall of rain or sleet ...1801 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. weak, trashy stuff; drink of poor quality ...1834 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a splash or dash of liquid, mud, etc. ...1839 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 4. puddle water; liquid, soft mud ...1891 Eng. dial.
n. 5. nonsense, foolish talk ...1891 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a flash, a sudden blaze or flame ...Bk1898
vb. 1. to splash liquid or mud about by spilling it or treading in it ...1790 Sc.
vb. 2. to drink to excess ...1825 Sc.
vb. 3. to blaze, to flare up suddenly; to set alaze ...1861 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to toil slavishly ...1891 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to make public, to reveal secrets ...1891 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to suffer from chafing of the skin, consequent on much exercise in hot weather ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to rain heavily and noisily ...Bk1911 Sc.
vb. 8. to drench, to soak ...Bk1911 Sc.
BLASH-BOGGART
n. an apparition appearing and disappearing like a flash; also, a person who is wild or strange in appearance ...1870 Eng. dial.
BLASH-CANTER
n. weak liquor ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASHED
adj. drunk, stupefied with drink ...1871 Eng. dial.
BLASHER
n. a great drinker ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASH-KEGGED
adj. having a protuberant stomach ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASH-KITE
n. 1. a lover of liquids, a 'tosspot' ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a noisy, nonsensical talker ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
BLASHMENT
n. any weak liquor ...1801 Eng. dial.
BLASHY
adj. 1. rainy, wet, gusty ...1788 Sc.& Eng. dial.
adj. 2. wet, muddy, splashy, sloppy ...1788 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. thin, poor, weak, watery ...1820 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 4. frivolous, silly, over-talkative ...1891 Eng. dial.
BLASPHEMATORY
adj. † blasphemous; cursing and swearing; using vile reproachful language ...1611
BLASPHEMATOUR
n. † one who blasphemes ...1483
BLASPHEMIOUS
adj. blasphemous ...1908 Amer. dial.