DICTIONARY
O - PAGE 4
O - PAGE 4
• OP n. 1. an operation ...1925 sl.
n. 2. a military operation ...1925 sl.
n. 3. a (private) detective ...1926 sl.
n. 4. opium ...E20 US drugs sl.
• OPA n. one's grandfather ...1962 Amer. dial.
• OPACATE * vb. to render opaque, to dim ...1660
• OPACIOUS † adj. opaque ...1642
• OPACOUS † adj. 1. lying in shadow; not illuminated, darkened, obscure ...1621-3
* adj. 2. impermeable to light, opaque ...1625
• OPACOUSLY * adv. opaquely ...1670
• OPACOUSNESS * n. opaqueness ...1656
• OPACULAR †* adj. somewhat opaque ...1761
• OPADILLDOCK n. a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol ...1830 Amer. dial.
• OPAL n. the eye ...2002 UK sl.
• OPALA n. refuse, trash ...1938 Hawaii
• OPALESCE vb. to exhibit a play of colours or iridescence like that of the opal ...1819
• OPALISH * adj. somewhat like opal in colour ...1805
• OPALIZE vb. to exhibit a play of colours like the opal ...1811
• OPAQUE † adj. lying in shadow; not illuminated, darkened, obscure ...c1420
• O.P.B. n. choice cigarette ends (Old Picked Bumpers' and Other People's Butts) ...L19 sl.
• OPE adj. open ...a1250 now arch. and poetic
† n. 1. an opportunity ...1611
n. 2. a narrow passage between houses ...1825 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an opening, an aperture ...1845 arch.
n. 4. opium ...E20 US drugs sl.
vb. to open ...c1430 chiefly poetic
• OPEDILDOC n. a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol ...1830 Amer. dial.
• OPELY † adv. openly ...a1250
• OPEMENT n. an opening, a crack ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN adj. 1. of the bowels: not constipated ...1562
adj. 2. of weather or season: free from frost; also, free from fog or mist (nautical usage) ...1615
adj. 3. of the winter: mild, not frosty; without snow ...1886 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 4. generous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. an opening, a gap ...1606 Sc.
n. 2. the mouth or estuary of a river ...1710
n. 3. a loud bellowing noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to lay bare or make manifest to the view; to reveal, to disclose, to declare, to make known ...c900
† vb. 2. to unfold the sense of; to expound, to explain, to interpret ...c1200
† vb. 3. to announce, to declare; to make public, to promulgate ...1433
vb. 4. of the weather: to become clear of frost ...1678
† vb. 5. to dissolve, to decompose ...1727
vb. 6. to turn on a light ...1972 Amer. dial.
• OPEN-AND-SHUT adj. of the weather: alternately cloudy and sunny; variable ...1890 Amer. dial.
• OPEN-ARSE n. a lewd woman; a woman ready to copulate at any time ...L17 Brit. sl.
• OPEN-BREASTED † adj. not concealing thoughts or feelings, frank ...a1616
• OPEN C. n. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• OPEN EAR n. a listening or attentive ear ...a1225
• OPEN-FOUNDED † adj. based on plain or obvious facts ...1571
• OPEN GO n. 1. a fair fight ...20C Aust. sl.
n. 2. any situation that meets a basic requirement of impartiality to all without fear of favour or prejudice ...20C Aust. sl.
• OPEN-GOB n. a talkative person; one who reveals secrets ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-GOBBED adj. talkative, loquacious, outspoken ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-GROWN adj. grown in the open air or ground ...1894
• OPEN-HAIR †* adj. with hair uncovered, bareheaded ...c1380
• OPEN-HANDED † adj. ready to receive gifts ...1701
• OPEN-HEAD † adj. with head uncovered, bareheaded ...a1225
• OPEN-HEADED † adj. with head uncovered, bareheaded ...c1386
• OPEN-HEARTED adj. 1. not reserved, frank ...1611
adj. 2. full of kindly feeling ...a1617
• OPEN HOUSE n. used to indicate that a man's trouser fly is open ...1950 Amer. dial.
• OPENING-AND-SHUTTING adj. of the weather: alternately cloudy and sunny; variable ...1890 Amer. dial.
• OPENLY † adj. open to sight, manifest, public ...c1050
† adv. by people generally, commonly, publicly ...1154
• OPEN-MOUTH † adj. open-mouthed ...1692
• OPEN-MOUTHED adj. 1. talkative, loquacious, outspoken ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. coarse in speech, foul-mouthed ...1892 Eng. dial.
• OPENNESS † n. freedom from cloud, clearness ...1611
• OPEN ONE'S BUDGET vb. to speak one's mind ...1861
• OPEN ONE'S EARS † vb. to listen willingly or attentively ...c1200
• OPEN ONE'S FACE vb. to talk, to speak, esp. to speak rudely ...L19 US sl.
• OPEN ONE'S HEAD vb. to communicate what one is thinking; to speak ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• OPEN ONE'S HEART vb. to be generous; usually used in irony ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• OPEN ONE'S MOUTH vb. to ask a high price ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN OUT vb. 1. to begin, to make a start ...1896 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to expose ill deeds; to censure, to reprimand, to use violent language, to abuse, to cry aloud ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to reveal one's true character ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-TAIL †* n. 1. a light, indelicate, or unchaste woman ...a1618
n. 2. a name given to the medlar, as being a laxative ...B1900
• OPEN THE BALL vb. 1. to be the first to act; to start things going; to begin, to commence ...1812 sl.
vb. 2. to start a fight ...1854 US sl.
• OPEN THE BARN DOORS vb. in marbles: to put two marbles together and try to hit between and spread them apart ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OPEN-THROPPLED adj. thirsty, ever ready to drink ...1839 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-TIDE † n. the time out of Lent when no fast is imposed ...c1440
• OPENTIE n. an opening, a vacancy ...Bk1905 Sc.
• OPEN TIME † n. the time out of Lent when no fast is imposed ...a1529
• OPEN TO vb. to tell, to reveal ...1895 Eng. dial.
• OPEN UP vb. to speak openly or frankly, ceasing to be secretive ...1921 sl.,
• OPEN UP YOUR HOLE phr. a command to the occupation of a room to open the door ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
• OPEN-VISAGED † adj. having a frank or ingenuous face ...1494
• OPER † n. a full glass of anything ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OPERABLE † adj. that may or should be done; practicable, feasible ...1646
† n. something that may or should be done; a matter or point of practice ...1677
• OPERANCE * n. the act of operating; operation, action ...1612
• OPERANCY * n. operation ...1810
• OPERANT adj. 1. that operates, works, or produces effects; operative ...1602
† adj. 2. powerful in effect; efficacious ...1607
n. 1. one who, or that which, operates, works, or exerts force or influence ...1700
n. 2.* a workman ...1831
• OPERARIOUS †* adj. pert. to the workman, done with labour; doing, as opposed to theoretical ...1656
• OPERARY † adj. pert. to the workman, done with labour; doing, as opposed to theoretical ...1612
• OPERATIC * adj. engaged in production as a workman or artisan, working ...1823-27
• OPERATICAL † adj. pert. to opera ...1730-36
• OPERATION † n. 1. action, performance, work, deed ...c1386
†* n. 2. the act of making or producing something ...a1500
† n. 3. something made; a product, work ...1616
• OPERATIST †* n. a worker ...1651
• OPERATIVITY * n. power to work or produce effects; effectuality, efficacy ...Bk1909
• OPERATIZE vb. to turn into an opera; to put into operatic form ...1865
• OPERATOR n. 1. a cheat, an impostor, a quacksalver ...1611
† n. 2. a quack manufacturer of drugs, etc.; one who lives by fraudulent operations ...1674
† n. 3. a card-sharper, a cheat at cards ...1731
n. 4. someone who behaves in a particular way; often with an implication of underhandedness or unscrupulousness ...1951 sl.
• OPERATORIOUS †* adj. producing, or capable of producing an effect, effectual; concerned with action, practical ...a1555
• OPERATORY † adj. producing an effect; effectual; concerned with action, practical ...a1556
† n. a workshop, a laboratory ...1651
• OPERATRESS * n. a female worker ...1841
• OPERATRICE †* n. a female worker ...1531
• OPERATRIX * n. a female worker ...1792
• OPERCLE † n. a cover, a covering ...1597
• OPERCULAR * adj. furnished with a lid ...1884
• OPERCULATE † vb. to cover ...1623
• OPERCULUM n. a cover ...1837
• OPERIMENT †* n. a covering ...1650
• OPERISH † adj. pert. to the opera; having the character of opera ...1742 nonce word
• OPEROSE adj. 1. of a person: laborious; industrious, busy ...1670
adj. 2. made or done with much labour; laborious; tedious; toilsome; elaborate ...1683
• OPEROSELY adv. laboriously, busily; elaborately ...1668
• OPEROSENESS n. laboriousness, elaborateness ...1664
• OPEROSITY n. laboriousness, painstaking endeavour ...1623
• OPEROUS † adj. made or done with much labour; laborious; tedious; toilsome; elaborate ...1641
• OPEROUSLY † adv. laboriously, busily; elaborately ...1668
• OPERTANEOUS †* adj. of secret, hidden, or covert nature; done in private, hidden from view, concealed ...1656
• OPERY n. belongings, odds and ends, tackle ...1892 Sc.
• OPE-TIDE † n. the time out of Lent when no fast is imposed ...1597
• OPEWAY n. an entry, passage; an opening ...1881 Eng. dial.
• OPHIC * adj. relating to serpents ...1865
• OPHIDARIUM * n. a place where snakes are kept; a snake-house ...1882
• OPHIDIAN adj. pert. to a snake or serpent; snake-like ...1883
• OPHIDIARIUM * n. a place where snakes are kept; a snake-house ...1891
• OPHIDIOUS * adj. relating to snakes or serpents ...1846
• OPHIOGRAPHY n. the description of serpents ...1857
• OPHIOLATER n. a serpent-worshipper ...1895
• OPHIOLATROUS adj. given to serpent-worship ...1887
• OPHIOLATRY n. serpent worship ...1862
• OPHIOLOGIST n. one versed in the natural history of serpents ...1828
• OPHIOLOGY n. the study of serpents ...1828
• OPHIOMANCY * n. divination by means of serpents ...1753
• OPHIOPHAGOUS adj. eating or feeding upon serpents ...1650
• OPHIOPHAGUS n. a serpent-eater ...1555
• OPHIOPHILISM n. love of snakes ...1883
• OPHIOPHILIST n. a lover of snakes ....1883
• OPHIOUCH †* n. a figure of a man holding a serpent ...a1697
• OPHITE * adj. of the nature of or resembling a serpent; of a sinuous form ...1828
• OPHTHALMIATER * n. an ophthalmic surgeon; an oculist ...1761
• OPHTHALMIST * n. one versed in the structure and functions of the eye; an ophthalmologist ...1696
• OPI † n. 1. opium; an opiate ...c1385
n. 2. one's grandfather ...1995 Amer. dial.
• OPIATE vb. 1. to mix or impregnate with opium ...1611
vb. 2. to stupefy or put to sleep by means of opium; to narcotize ...1611
vb. 3. to dull or deaden the emotions ...1762
• OPIE † n. opium; an opiate ...c1385
• OPIFEROUS †* adj. bringing help or aid or assistance ...1656
• OPIFEX † n. a worker, a maker, a manufacturer ...1649
• OPIFICE † n. the doing or making of a work; construction, workmanship ...1616
• OPIFICER † n. one who makes or constructs a work; a maker, a fabricator; a workman ...1548
• OPIISM n. the intoxication induced by taking opium; the habit of taking opium as an intoxicant or stimulant ...1889
• OPIIZE vb. to intoxicate with opium ...1889
• OPIME † adj. rich, abundant, sumptuous, splendid ...1533
• OPIMOUS † adj. rich, abundant, plentiful, sumptuous, splendid ...1656
• OPINABLE † adj. 1. that is a matter of opinion; not certain, disputable, conjectural ...1456
* adj. 2. capable of being held as an opinion ...1603
• OPINABLY adv. without certainty ...1655
• OPINANT * n. one who forms or holds an opinion ...1860
• OPINATE † adj. 1. opined, supposed ...c1450
† adj. 2. obstinate in opinion; opinionated ...1491
†* vb. to give an opinion; to pronounce a formal or authoritative opinion ...1625
• OPINATED †* adj. having a particular opinion ...1610
• OPINATION † n. the act of forming an opinion; supposition; an opinion, a supposition ...1611
• OPINATIVE † adj. 1. stiff in opinion; adhering obstinately to one's own opinion; opinionative ...1530
† adj. 2. expressing opinion; conjectural, not certain ...1588
† n. an opinionated person ...1639
• OPINATIVELY † adv. in an opinionated manner; with obstinate adherence to opinion ...1533
• OPINATOR † n. one who holds an opinion; a thinker; a theorist ...1626
• OPINE n. opinion ...1865 Sc.
• OPINER n. one who holds or expresses an opinion ...1611
• OPINIAL †* adj. of the nature of opinion ...c1450
• OPINIASTRE † adj. stiff or stubborn in opinion; opinionated ...1606
† n. a person obstinately attached to his own opinion; an opinionated person ...1603
• OPINIASTRETY †* n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...1648
• OPINIASTROUS †* adj. opinionated; unduly attached to one's own opinion ...1645
• OPINIASTRY † n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...a1643
• OPINIATE † adj. obstinately attached to one's opinion; opinionated ...1597
† n. an opinionated person; one stubborn in opinion ...1597
† vb. 1. to adhere obstinately to an opinion ...1603
† vb. 2. to hold as an opinion; to suppose, to think, to opine ...1624
• OPINIATED † adj. 1. having a conceited opinion of; thinking much of; overvalued ...1589
adj. 2. obstinately attached to one's opinion; opinionated ...1597
† adj. 3. holding the opinion; of opinion that ...1610
• OPINIATEDLY adv. with obstinate adherence to opinion; in an opinionated manner ...1651
• OPINIATELY † adv. with obstinate adherence to opinion; in an opinionated manner ...1658
• OPINIATENESS † n. stubbornness in opinion ...1645
• OPINIATIVE * adj. 1. conceited ...1574
* adj. 2. stiff in opinion; adhering obstinately to one's own opinion; opinionative ...1574
† adj. 3. based on opinion, conjectural ...1592
• OPINIATIVELY adv. with obstinate adherence to opinion; in an opinionated manner ...1600
• OPINIATIVENESS n. stubbornness in opinion ...1611
• OPINIATOR † n. one who holds or maintains an opinion; one who obstinately adheres to his opinion; an opinionated person ...1523
• OPINIATORY † adj. adhering obstinately to one's own opinion; opinionative ...1626
• OPINIATRE † adj. stiff or stubborn in opinion; opinionated ...1591
† n. a person obstinately attached to his own opinion; an opinionated person ...a1677
† vb. 1. to maintain or persist in obstinately ...1652
† vb. 2. to persist obstinately in an opinion, or in a course of action; to insist hard; to become obstinate or stubborn ...1678
• OPINIATRED † adj. obstinately attached to one's opinion; opinionated ...1641
• OPINIATRENESS † n. stubbornness in opinion ...1689
• OPINIATRESHIP † n. stubbornness in opinion ...1704
• OPINIATRETURE †* n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...1699
• OPINIATRETY †* n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...1619
• OPINIATRY † n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...1651
• OPINION † n. 1. the thought of what is likely to happen; expectation; apprehension ...a1548
† n. 2. report, rumour ...c1380
† n. 3. favourable estimate of oneself or one's own abilities; either in bad sense - self-conceit, arrogance, dogmatism, or in good sense - self-confidence ...1588
† vb. to hold the opinion; to think, to suppose, to opine ...1555
• OPINIONABLE †* adj. 1. that is a matter of opinion, disputable, uncertain; ...1615-20
†* n. 2. an object of opinion ...1656
• OPINIONAL * adj. of the nature of, or grounded upon opinion ...1725-44
• OPINIONATE † adj. 1. based on opinion, or held in the way of opinion; conjectural, uncertain; supposed, fancied ...1553
† adj. 2. unduly attached to one's own opinion; obstinate in belief; opinionated ...1576
† adj. 3. conceited ...1603
† vb. 1. to become or be opinionated or obstinate ...1603
* vb. 2. to form or hold an opinion; to believe, to suppose, to think ...1621
• OPINIONATED † adj. possessed of a particular opinion or estimate of a person or thing; esp. having a favourable opinion, thinking highly of ...1601
• OPINIONATELY † adv. 1. in one's own opinion; according to opinion ...1627-77
† adv. 2. in an opinionated manner, obstinately ...1647
• OPINIONATIST † n. an opinionated person; an obstinate dogmatist ...1634
• OPINIONATIVE † adj. 1. of the nature of opinion; fancied, imaginary; conjectural, speculative ...c1555
†* adj. 2. holding too high an opinion of; proud or conceited of ...1621
• OPINIONATIVELY † adv. in the way of opinion; according to opinion ...c1555
• OPINIONATOR †* n. one who holds an opinion; a theorist ...1677
• OPINIONIST † n. 1. a holder or maintainer of some opinion or doctrine at variance with the general belief or that of the speaker; a sectary, a faddist ...1623
n. 2. the holder of any specified opinion ...1630
• OPINIONOUS †* adj. belonging to opinion ...1666
• OPINIOUS †* adj. of opinion, opinioned ...1632
• OPINIOUSNESS † n. stubbornness in opinion ...1688
• OPIOMANIA n. an excessive craving for opium ...1881
• OPIOMANIAC n. one having an excessive craving for opium ...1889
• OPIOPHAGY n. opium-eating ...1878
• OPIPAROUS †* adj. rich, sumptuous ...1621
• OPIPAROUSLY † adv. sumptuously ...1653
• OPISTHOGRAPH n. in Greek and Roman antiquity: a manuscript written on the back as well as the front of the papyrus or parchment; also, a slab inscribed on both sides ...1623
• OPISTHOGRAPHAL † adj. written or inscribed on the back as well as the front ...1684
• OPISTHOGRAPHIC adj. written or inscribed on the back as well as the front ...1813
• OPISTHOGRAPHY n. the practice of writing on both sides of a papyrus, slab, etc.; writing of this kind ...1684
• OPITULATE † vb. to aid, to assist, to help ...1597
• OPITULATION † n. the act of giving help or aid, assistance ...1597
• OPITULATOR † n. a helper ...1624 obs.
• OPIUMATE n. one addicted to the use of opium ...1894
• OPIUMIST n. a person in favour of opium, as opposed to anti-opiumist ...1893
• OPIUMITE n. a person in favour of opium, as opposed to anti-opiumist ...1893
• OPIUM-SMOKE vb. to bring into some condition by opium-smoking ...1870 nonce word
• OPIUMY adj. containing opium ...1891
• OPLOPIN adj. uplifted, excitable; jumping at hasty conclusions; easily angered ...1897 Sc.
• O.P.M. n. borrowed money (Other People's Money) ...1901 sl.
• OPODELDOC n. a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol ...1733
• OPOROPOLIST † n. a fruit-seller, a fruiterer ...1671 nonce word
• OPOSSUM ON THE HALF SHELL n. the armadillo ...1995 Amer. dial.
• OPPICATE †* vb. to cover with pitch ...1623
• OPPICATION †* n. a covering with pitch ...1656
• OPPIDAN adj. 1. belonging to a town or to the town, as opposed to the country; civic; urban ...1643
† adj. 2. pert. to a university town, as opposed to the university itself ...1655
n. 1. an inhabitant of a town, a townsman ...c1540
† n. 2. a 'townsman' as opposed to a 'gownsman' or member of a university; also, a student not resident in a college ...c1645
• OPPIGNERATE † vb. to pawn, to pledge ...1622
• OPPIGNORATE † vb. to pawn, to pledge ...1622
• OPPIGNORATION † n. pledging or giving of security; a pawning ...1592
• OPPIN †* n. opinion ...1456 Sc.
• OPPLE-SCOPPLE vb. to scramble for sweetmeats ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPPO n. a friend (Opposite Number) ...1939 sl., orig. services' sl.
• OPPONE † vb. 1. to set against by way of hindrance, check, or resistance; to place as an obstacle ...1570
† vb. 2. to set oneself in opposition, to contend against, to act in opposition or offer resistance to ...1513
† vb. 3. to set over against or opposite ...1610
† vb. 4. to endeavour to hinder, thwart, or overthrow; to withstand, to resist, to combat; to stand in the way of, to obstruct ...1610
• OPPONENCY n. the act of an opponent or of something opposing; antagonism, opposition ...1727
• OPPONENT adj. 1. antagonistic, adverse, contrary, opposed ...1647
adj. 2. opposing, opposite ...1728-46
• OPPORTUNATE † adj. fit, suitable, proper, opportune ...1541
• OPPORTUNATELY † adv. opportunely ...1552
• OPPORTUNE † adj. 1. advantageous, serviceable, useful ...1432-50
† adj. 2. conveniently exposed; liable or open to attack or injury ...c1450
†* vb. to be well adapted or convenient to; to suit, to accommodate ...a1637
• OPPORTUNEFUL † adj. affording opportunity; seasonable ...1605
• OPPORTUNITY † n. 1. fitness, aptitude, competency ...c1374
†* n. 2. a time when there is occasion or need for something ...1526
† n. 3. convenience or advantageousness of site or position ...1555
• OPPORTUNOUS †* adj. opportune ...1609
• OPPOSAL † n. the putting of posing questions; examination, interrogation; a posing question; a puzzle, enigma, riddle ...1426
• OPPOSANT †* n. an opponent ...1611
• OPPOSE † vb. 1. to confront with objections or hard questions; to examine, to interrogate, to question ...c1386
† vb. 2. to examine and check accounts; to audit ...c1483
† vb. 3. to expose, to subject ...1589
† vb. 4. of a thing: to be repugnant or contrary to ...1605
* vb. 5. to look towards, to face, to front ...1608
* vb. 6. to forbid ...1813
• OPPOSER † n. one who checks accounts, an auditor ...a1483
• OPPOSING † n. confronting with hostile or hard questions; interrogation ...c1440
• OPPOSIT †* vb. to oppose, to resist ...1657
• OPPOSITE † adj. 1. opposed in will or action, hostile, antagonistic, adverse ...1577
† adj. 2. of things: antagonistic, adverse, repugnant ...1595
• OPPOSITELY † adv. 1. in opposition or contrast; in reverse order ...1567
† adv. 2. on the contrary, conversely ...1681
• OPPOSITENESS † n. repugnance ...1645
• OPPOSITION † n. 1. inquisition, inquiry, examination ...c1540
† n. 2. encounter, combat ...1596
† n. 3. that which is opposite or contrary; that which contrasts or counterbalances ...1596
† n. 4. the act of setting opposite or against ...1602
vb. to compete with, to set up in opposition to ...1845 Eng. dial.
• OPPOSITIOUS * adj. inclined to oppose; recalcitrant ...1923
• OPPOSITIVE adj. 1. characterized by opposing or contrasting; adversative, opposed ...1622
† adj. 2. opposite ...1632
* adj. 3. inclined to opposition; contentious ...1865
†* n. the opposite of something ...1561
• OPPOSITIVELY adv. with opposition ...1622
• OPPOSITIVENESS n. opposition ...1824
• OPPOSITOR † n. one who opposes, an opponent ...1598
• OPPOSIVE †* adj. inclined to oppose, contradictory ...1676
• OPPOSURE † n. the act of opposing, opposition ...1611
• OPPRESS † n. the act of weighing down or bearing heavily on a person, the mind, feelings, etc.; the condition of being pressed hard by misfortune, distress ...c1470
† vb. 1. to fall upon, to come upon unexpectedly, to take by surprise ...1328
† vb. 2. to put down, to suppress; to crush, to quell, to subdue, to overwhelm a person; to check or put and end to a thing or state of things, feeling, disposition, etc. ...c1340
† vb. 3. to press injuriously upon or against; to subject to pressure with hurtful or overpowering effect; to press down by force; to crush, to trample down, to smother, to crowd ...1382
† vb. 4. of an enemy, external circumstances, etc.: to press or bear heavily on; to reduce to straits; to molest, to trouble, to harass, to distress ...1382
† vb. 5. to force, to violate, to ravish ...1382
† vb. 6. to suppress, to keep out of sight, to conceal ...1538
† vb. 7. to press close; to close, to shut up ...1583
• OPPRESSFUL †* adj. oppressive ...1606
• OPPRESSION † n. 1. the act of weighing down or bearing heavily on a person, the mind, feelings, etc.; the condition of being pressed hard by misfortune, distress ...1382
† n. 2. forcible violation of a woman, rape ...c1385
† n. 3. the act of forcibly putting down or crushing, repression ...c1385
n. 4. the act of pressing or weighing down; pressure, weight, burden ...1490 chiefly poetic
• OPPRESSMENT †* n. oppression; crushing ...c1537
• OPPRESSURE † n. the act of oppressing; oppression; distress, trouble ...c1600-8
• OPPROBRATION †* n. reproaching, taunting, reviling ...c1616
• OPPROBRATORY †* adj. conveying reproach or detraction ...1833
• OPPROBRE † n. opprobrium, disgrace, dishonour ...1490
• OPPROBRIATE * vb. to speak abusively or contemptuously of or to; to reproach; to vilify ...1649
• OPPROBRIOUS adj. 1. of words, language, etc.: intended to disgrace; contumelious, vituperative, abusive; of persons: using contumelious or abusive language ...1387
* adj. 2. involving shame or infamy; held in dishonour; infamous, shameful, disgraceful, dishonourable ...c1510
† adj. 3. of actions, feelings, etc.: offering or disposed to offer indignity; insulting, insolent ...1630
* adj. 4. disgraced, dishonoured ...1804
• OPPROBRIOUSLY adv. 1. with opprobrious language, abusively ...1494
† adv. 2. in a way involving shame or disgrace; with indignity, contumeliously, ignominiously, disgracefully ...1602
• OPPROBRIOUSNESS n. 1. abusive quality; reproachfulness, scurrility ...c1540
† n. 2. opprobrium, shame, disgrace ...a1540
• OPPROBRITY † n. quality of being disgraceful ...1751
• OPPROBRIUM n. 1. an occasion or cause of reproach or reprobation; something that brings disgrace ...1656
n. 2. the disgrace or evil reputation attached to conduct considered shameful; infamy, reproach, disgrace, dishonour ...1683
• OPPROBROUS † adj. infamous, shameful, disgraceful, dishonourable ...c1530
• OPPROBRY † n. 1. a condition of infamy, shame, disgrace, or reproach ...1432-50
† n. 2. the imputation of shameful or infamous conduct; the utterance of contumelious reproach; abuse ...1432-50
† n. 3. an occasion, cause, or object of reproach ...1535
† n. 4. conduct that brings or merits infamy or disgrace; a shameful act ...1563-87
† n. 5. contumelious treatment; an indignity, insult ...1569
• OPPUGN † vb. 1. to fight against, to attack, to assault, to besiege ...1432-50
vb. 2. to assail or oppose actively by speech, writing, action, or influence of any kind; to call in question, to disprove a statement, belief, etc. ...1529
†* vb. 3. to prevail upon, to win over, to persuade ...1596
†* vb. 4. to withstand, to resist attack ...1636
† vb. 5. to oppose a statement, argument, or the like; to maintain in opposition ...1781
• OPPUGNANCE n. the act of oppugning or opposing; opposition ...1855
• OPPUGNANCY n. opposition, antagonism, contrariety, conflict ...1606
• OPPUGNANT adj. opposing, resisting, hostile, contrary, repugnant ...1513
* n. one who opposes or resists; an opponent ...a1834
• OPPUGNATE † vb. to assail or oppose actively by speech, writing, action, or influence of any kind; to call in question, to disprove a statement, belief, etc. ...1749
• OPPUGNATION * n. 1. opposition in spirit, word, argument, or manner of action ...1553 now
* n. 2. the act of attacking or assaulting; attack, assault ...1533
• OPPUGNATOR †* n. an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1611
• OPPUGNER * n. an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1535
• OPPUGNING n. attacking, assailing ...1535
• OPSIGAMY * n. marriage late in life ...1824
• OPSIMATH n. one who begins to learn or study late in life ...1883
• OPSIMATHY * n. learning or study late in life; learning acquired late ...a1656
• OPSOMANIA n. a morbid longing for dainties or for some particular food ...1857
• OPSOMANIAC n. one having a morbid longing for dainties or for some particular food ...1842
• OPSONY †* n. anything eaten along with bread to give it relish ...1657
• OPSOPHAGIST n. an eater of dainties ...1854
• OPSOPHAGIZE vb. to eat dainties ...1854
• OPSOPHAGY n. the eating of dainties, esp. of fish ...1854
• OPSTROPOLOUS adj. obstreperous; unmanageable, unruly; refractory, obstinate ...1830 Eng. dial.
• OPTATE * vb. to choose; to wish for, to desire ...1611
• OPTATION n. 1. the act of wishing; a wish or desire ...1577
n. 2. a choice or preference ...1874
• OPTATIVE adj. characterized by desire or choice; expressing desire ...1611
† n. something to be desired; a desirable thing ...1605
• OPTIC † adj. pert. to sight; visual ...1599 rare or obs.
† n. 1. an eyeglass, lens, magnifying lass; a microscope, a telescope ...a1631
† n. 2. one skilled in optics; an optician ...1636
• OPTICIST * n. one who studies or is versed in optics, the science of sight ...1884
• OPTICS † n. 1. visual power ...1615
n. 2. the eyes ...1620
• OPTIMACY † n. 1. the upper classes in the state; the nobility or aristocracy ...1579-80
* n. 2. government or a government by the nobles or upper classes in a state; aristocracy; also, a state so governed ...1594
†* n. 3. the best or highest place ...1651
• OPTIMATE n. 1. a noble or aristocrat ...c1611
† n. 2. one who is the best ...1635
• OPTIMATICAL †* adj. conducted by an aristocracy; aristocratic ...1652
• OPTIMITY n. the quality or fact of being the best or very good; excellence ...1656
• OPTION † n. a wish or desire ...1604
• OPTIST †* n. an optician ...1639
• OPTIVE adj. pert. to or characterized by option ...1656
• OPTRICULUM n. a doodad; a thingumabob ...1916 jocular Amer. dial.
• OPU n. the stomach, the belly ...1836 Hawaii
• OPULENCY † n. wealth, riches ...1607
• OPUSCLE * n. a small work, esp. a literary or musical work of small size ...1658
• OPUSCULAR adj. of the nature of a small work ...1802
• OPUSCULE n. a small work; esp. a literary or musical work of small size ...1656
• OPUSCULUM n. a small work; esp. a literary or musical work of small size ...1654
• OPY † n. opium; an opiate ...c1385
• OPYDILDOCK n. a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol ...1830 Amer. dial.
• OR † adv. 1. early, at an early hour ...c950
† adv. 2. at a former time, on a former occasion; formerly, before ...c1205
† adv. 3. earlier, sooner ...c1330
• ORACLE n. 1. an utterance of deep import or wisdom; an opinion or declaration regarded as authoritative and infallible; undeniable truth ...1569
† n. 2. an injunction or command of the Pope ...1579
n. 3. a person of great wisdom or knowledge whose opinions or decisions are generally accepted; an authority reputed or affecting to be infallible ...1596
n. 4. a wise or prudent answer ...1638
n. 5. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• ORACULAR adj. of mysterious portent; ominous, portentous ...1820
• ORACULOUS † adj. 1. agreeing with reality ...1612 rare or obs.
† adj. 2. abstruse, profound, obscure ...1625 rare or obs.
• ORAFLE †* n. a giraffe ...c1400
• ORAFU' adj. gluttonous, greedy ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ORAGE † n. a violent or tempestuous wind; a storm ...c1477
• ORAGIOUS * adj. stormy, tempestuous ...c1590
• ORAL CALISTHENICS n. boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• ORALIST * n. a correct or model speaker ...1867
• ORALITY * n. the quality of being oral, or orally communicated ...1666
• ORANGE n. 1. the female genitals ...18C Brit. sl.
n. 2. a Dexedrine™ tablet, an amphetamine ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ORANGE-APPLE † n. an orange ...1561
• ORANGE-BERRY n. an immature orange ...1886
• ORANGE-BUD n. a strain of marijuana ...2001 UK sl.
• ORANGE JUICE n. California rain ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ORANGEMAN n. a Protestant Irishman; a Netherlander ...1967 Amer. dial.
• ORANGE MUSHROOMS n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ORANGER n. an orange ...1793 Sc.
• ORANGES n. the human breasts ...20C US sl.
• ORANGE SUNSHINE n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ORANGE WEDGES n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ORANGEY n. a Protestant Irishman; a Netherlander ...1895 Amer. dial.
• ORANGIST †* n. a cultivator of oranges ...1693
• O RARE! † int. an exclamation ...1596
• ORARIAN * adj. dwelling on the coast, living by the seashore ...1870
* n. a dweller on the seashore ...1870
• ORATE † vb. to pray; to plead ...c1600
• ORATION † n. 1. a prayer, petition, or supplication to God; orison ...c1375
n. 2. a confused noise or uproar; a clamour, disturbance; a hubbub; a fuss; noisy public talk or rumour ...1828 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a large number; a long row ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to make a speech or oration; to speechify ...1633
• ORATIONER * n. one who makes an oration; an orator or speaker ...1765
• ORATIUNCLE * n. a short oration ...1832
• ORATOR † n. 1. one who pleads or argues in favour of a person or cause; an advocate, a spokesman ...c1374
† n. 2. one who offers a prayer or petition; a petitioner or suppliant ...1433
† n. 3. one sent to plead or speak for another; an ambassador, an envoy, a messenger ...1494
†* n. 4. an eloquent writer ...1587
• ORATORESS n. a female public speaker ...1819
• ORATORIAL * adj. pert. to an orator ...1546
• ORATORIAN † adj. pert. to an orator ...1644
• ORATORIC adj. pert. to a speaker ...1656
• ORATORICAL adj. 1. pert. to a speaker ...1634
adj. 2. making a speech ...1801
• ORATORIO † n. a pulpit ...1631
• ORATORIOUS † adj. pert. to an orator; of the nature of an oratory ...1563
• ORATORIOUSLY † adv. after the manner of an orator; rhetorically; eloquently ...1563
• ORATORIZE vb. to play the orator; to deliver an oration; to speechify ...1620
• ORATORY † adj. pert. to an orator; oratorial; rhetorical ...1534
n. 1. a place of prayer; a small chapel or shrine ...a1300
n. 2. the delivery of orations or speeches; rhetorical or eloquent language ...1588
n. 3. the art of the orator or of public speaking; the art of speaking eloquently according to definite rules, so as to please or persuade; rhetoric ...1593
† n. 4. a place for public speaking ...1613
• ORATOUR † n. a place of prayer; a small chapel or shrine; a room or building for private worship ...a1300
• ORATOURLY †* adv. in the manner of an orator ...1549 Sc.
• ORATRESS † n. 1. a female pleader, petitioner, or plaintiff ...1586
n. 2. a female public speaker ...1595
• ORATRICE † n. 1. a female pleader, plaintiff, petitioner, or offerer of prayers ...1432
† n. 2. a female public speaker ...1653
• ORATRICLE †* n. a little or insignificant petitioner ...1574
• ORATRIX † n. 1. a female petitioner or plaintiff ...1464
n. 2. a female public speaker ...1592
• ORB † adj. bereaved, childless ...1607
† n. 1. a circle, or anything of circular form, as a circular disc or wheel, or a ring ...1590 rare or obs.
n. 2. the globe of the eye; the eyeball; the eye ...a1600 poetic
† n. 3. the earth, the world ...1601
• ORBAL †* adj. of the nature of an orb; circular ...1603
• ORBATE † adj. orphaned, bereaved, destitute ...1525
• ORBATION † n. bereavement, deprivation of parents, children or the like ...1623
• ORBED †* adj. 1. bereaved ...1616
adj. 2. fully rounded like a perfect circle ...1864
• ORBELL †* n. a circular surface or plot ...1635
• ORBIC * adj. of the form of an orb; rounded, orbicular ...1619
• ORBICAL † adj. of the form of an orb; rounded, orbicular ...1582
• ORBICLE † n. a small orb, globe, or ball ...1610
• ORBICULAR adj. round as a circle or disc; circular, or of circular plan or section ...c1420
• ORBICULATION † n. the formation of an orb, circle, or sphere; rounding ...1647
• ORBIT n. the eyeball, the eye ...1728
• ORBITUDE †* n. the condition of being bereaved; bereavement, esp. of child; also, childlessness ...1623
• ORBITY † n. the condition of being bereaved; bereavement, esp. of child; also, childlessness ...1597
• ORBY * adj. 1. of the form of a circle ...c1611
* adj. 2. moving as in a circle, revolving ...1615
• ORCADIAN adj. pert. to Orkney ...1821
n. a native or inhabitant of Orkney ...1661
• ORCHARD † n. 1. a garden for herbs and fruit-trees ...c1000
n. 2. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• ORCHARD BEEF n. venison ...1987 Amer. dial.
• ORCHARDING † n. land laid out or planted with fruit trees ...1721 chiefly Amer.
• ORCHAT † n. an orchard ...1708
• ORCHEMATICAL †* adj. pert. to dancing ...1583
• ORCHESOGRAPHY * n. the description or notation of dancing by means of diagrams, etc. ...1706
• ORCHESTIC adj. pert. to dancing ...1850
• ORCHESTICS n. the art of dancing ...1850
• ORCHESTRA n. 1. in the ancient Greek theatre: a large semi-circular space in front of the stage where the chorus danced and sang ...1606
n. 2. a homosexual male who will perform anything sexual with any object or body part ...M20 US homosexual sl.
• ORCHESTRAN †* adj. pert. to or performed by an orchestra ...1765
• ORCHESTRAS n. the testicles ...19C Brit. rhyming sl. for 'balls' (Orchestra Stalls)
• ORCHESTRA STALLS n. the testicles ...19C Brit. rhyming sl. for 'balls'
• ORCHESTRIC adj. 1. pert. to dancing ...1786
adj. 2. belonging to an orchestra ...1839
• ORCHIDACEAN * n. one who devotes himself to the cultivation of orchids; an orchid fancier ...1887
• ORCHIDACEOUS adj. resembling an orchid in some ways, esp. in being showy ...1864
• ORCHIDEAL * adj. pert. to or characteristic of an orchid ...1848
• ORCHIDEAN* adj. pert. to or characteristic of an orchid ...1857
• ORCHIDIST n. a cultivator of orchids; an orchid fancier ...1881
• ORCHIDOLOGIST n. one versed in the branch of botany dealing with orchids ...1881
• ORCHIDOLOGY n. the branch of botany dealing with orchids ...1885
• ORCHIDOMANIA n. a craze for orchids ...1849
• ORCHIDOPHILIST n. a lover of orchids ...1882
• ORCHIDS TO YOU! int. a curse; balls to you! ...E20 Brit. sl.
• ORCHLE n. a porch ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ORCOST †* n. want of means, penury, indigence, poverty ...a1225
• ORD † n. 1. a point, esp. of a weapon; hence, a pointed weapon, a spear ...c897
† n. 2. point of origin, beginning ...c897
• ORDAIN † vb. 1. to arrange in rows or ranks, or other regular order; esp. to draw up in order of battle; to set in array; to array, to marshal, to order ...c1290
† vb. 2. to set in proper order or position; to arrange; to keep in due order; to regulate, to govern, to direct, to manage, to conduct ...c1300 exc.
† vb. 3. to appoint a person, etc. to a charge, duty, or office ...a1300
† vb. 4. to destine to a lot or fate ...a1300
† vb. 5. to plan, to devise, to contrive ...1340
† vb. 6. to assign to anyone as a share, portion, or allowance; to allot ...1375
† vb. 7. to determine, to settle, to resolve ...1375
† vb. 8. to order, to command, to bid a person to do something, or that a thing be done ...1375 obs. or arch.
† vb. 9. to put in order for a purpose; to prepare, to make ready, to equip; to furnish, to provide ...1375
vb. 10. of trees: to prune ...1875 Eng. dial.
• ORDAINER † n. one who puts or keeps in order; a manager, a director, a ruler ...c1290
• ORDALIAN † adj. pert. to ordeal ...1608-11
• ORD AND END † n. the beginning and end ...c1000
• ORDER † n. 1. regular or customary mode of procedure; a method of action; a customary practice; an established usage ...1461
† n. 2. a rank, row, series; one of several parallel series behind or above one another ...1563
† n. 3. form, shape as resulting from arrangement ...1578
n. 4. confusion, tumult, larking, pranks...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to settle, to determine ...1523
† vb. 2. to be in order or readiness; to make ready, to prepare ...1526
† vb. 3. to bring into order or submission to lawful authority; hence, to inflict disciplinary punishment on; to correct, to chastise, to punish ...1526
vb. 4. to conduct oneself; to behave ...1535 arch.
†* vb. 5. to class, to rank ...1662
• ORDERABLE * adj. capable of being ordered or directed; amenable to direction or control ...1641
• ORDERATION n. ordering, management ...1849 Eng. dial.
• ORDERED † adj. made ready, prepared ...1579
• ORDERLY † adj. conformable to established order or rule; regular ...1581
n. a man whose constant work it is to keep the streets clean ...1851-61
• ORDERLY BUFF n. an orderly sergeant, the sergeant acting as officer of the day ...1925 Brit. sl.
• ORDERLY DOG n. an orderly corporal, a corporal attending an officer to carry orders or messages ...1925 Brit. sl.
• ORDERLY PIG n. an orderly officer; the officer of the day ...1943 Brit. services' sl.
• ORDER OF THE DAY n. the prevailing rule or custom of the time ...1792
• ORDER-WORD n. the military password of the day, a watchword ...1898
• ORDINAL † adj. conformable to order, rule, or custom; regular, ordinary, orderly ...c1380
† n. a book containing rules, or a body of rules or regulations ...1390
• ORDINANCE † n. 1. arrangement in ranks or rows; esp. in order of battle; battle array or a mode of battle array; also, a display of military force; a host in array ...c1330
n. 2. the act of ordering or regulating; regulation, direction, management; authoritative appointment or dispensation; control ...c1330 arch.
† n. 3. the arrangement of plans; devising, contriving, planning; a device, contrivance, plan ...a1330
† n. 4. the act or process of making ready, preparing, or providing; preparation, provision, equipment; a preparatory step or measure; hence, the result of such ...c1374
† n. 5. material adjuncts, apparatus, furniture ...1475
† n. 6. warlike provision, equipment, or stores ...1475
†* vb. to furnish with ordnance or military equipment, esp. artillery ...1531
• ORDINANT † adj. able to order or direct ...c1400
• ORDINAR † adj. ordinary, usual, commonplace ...1508 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ORDINARY † adj. 1. conformable to order or rule; regular; orderly, methodical ...1529
† adj. 2. of common or everyday occurrence; frequent; abundant ...1597
† adj. 3. commonly practised or experienced; common, customary, usual ...1605
† adj. 4. pert. to or characteristic of the common people; common, vulgar; unrefined, low, coarse ...1659
adj. 5. inferior, poor, worthless, contemptible, immoral ...1800 Amer. dial.
adj. 6. unpleasant, troublesome, unruly, obstinate, ill-tempered ...1800 Amer. dial.
adj. 7. physically plain; commonplace; unattractive ...M19
† adv. in an ordinary manner; commonly, ordinarily ...1596
† n. 1. a lecture read at regular or stated times ...1432-50
† n. 2. a prescribed or customary course or procedure; regular custom or wont; habit, usual course ...c1450
† n. 3. customary fare; a regular daily meal or allowance of food; by extension, a fixed portion, an allowance of anything ...1481
n. 4. an eating-house or tavern where public meals are provided at a fixed price; a dining-room in such a building ...1590
† n. 5. a stage prompter ...1602
* n. 6. something of usual or commonplace character ...1624
n. 7. a tavern or inn ...1637 Amer. dial.
† n. 8. a courier conveying dispatches or letters at regular intervals; hence, post, mail ...1667
n. 9. the usual state of health ...1880 Sc.
• ORDINARY, THE n. what is customary or usual ...L19
• ORDINATE † adj. 1. observant of order; keeping within orderly limits; orderly, regular, moderate, temperate ...c1374
† adj. 2. ordered, arranged, disposed; destined, appointed ...1398
† adj. 3. reduced to order, ordered, regulated; orderly, regular ...c1400
† vb. 1. to appoint authoritatively to any office ...1562
† vb. 2., to order, to regulate, to control, to govern, to direct ...1595 rare or obs.
† vb. 3. to institute, to establish, to predestine ...1610 rare or obs.
• ORDINATELY † adv. in an ordered or regulated manner; in due order, in regular succession or sequence; according to order or rule; regularly; properly, duly, temperately ...1382
• ORDINATION † n. 1. an ordinance, decree, statute, law; a prescribed observance ...1526
† n. 2. appointment to any office or position ...1650
n. 3. the act of ordering, arranging, or disposing in ranks or order; the condition of being ordered or arranged ...1658
• ORDINATIVE * adj. having the character or function of ordering, determining, or regulating; of the nature of ordering ...1605
• ORDINATOR † n. one who orders, regulates, directs, or governs ...1615
• ORDNANCE † n. military materials, stores, or supplies; implements of war; missiles discharged in war; artillery ...1390
• ORDONNANT * adj. that arranges, or puts in order ...1820-30
• ORD ROT IT! int. a mild oath, "God rot it!" ...M18 euphemism
• ORDURE n. 1. filth, dirt ...a1300 arch.
n. 2. foul language 'thrown' at a person ...c1374
• ORDURED † adj. defiled with ordure, polluted ...c1595
• ORDURING † n. the voiding of ordure; defecation ...1654
• ORDUROUS † adj. of the nature of ordure, filthy ...1593
• ORE † n. 1. respect, reverence; honour, glory ...c900
† n. 2. grace, favour, mercy, pity, clemency ...a1000
†* n. 3. beginning ...a1000
† n. 4. the condition of being spared; security from danger, peace ...c1205
n. 5. seaweed, esp. such as is cast on the shore and gathered for manure ...1592 Eng. dial.
†* n. 6. shore, coast ...1652
• OREFUL † adj. honourable, venerable; merciful, compassionate ...743-5
• OREGON BOOT n. a heavy lead collar or shackle fitted around a prisoner's ankle ...1900s US prison sl.
• OREGON DEW n. a light rain or mist; used ironically, a prolonged rain ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OREGON MIST n. 1. a light rain or mist; used ironically, a prolonged rain ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a dust-storm, a sand-storm ...1993 Amer. dial.
• OREILLE †* n. a pillow ...1523
• ORELESS † adj. void of reverence, mercy or pity; merciless, cruel ...a1000
• ORE-MONGEL n. seaweed ...1823 Eng. dial.
• OREO n. 1. (derogatory) a servile Black person: a Black person who thinks and acts like a Caucasian; a nickname for a Black person who is Black on the outside and White on the inside ...1969 US sl.
n. 2. sex between two black men and White man or woman ...1990s sl., orig. US homosexual usage
• OREO COOKIE n. (derogatory) a Black fellow whose opinions, attitudes, and goals are taken from White society ...1960s US Black sl.
• OREOLIZED adj. (derogatory) having adapted oneself to White society ...1960s US Black sl.
• OREO QUEEN n. a Black homosexual who engages in sexual activity with White men ...1960s US homosexual usage
• OREO SEX n. sex between two black men and White man or woman ...1990s sl., orig. US homosexual usage
• ORERE † vb. to fall back ...c1450
• ORE-STONE n. a rock covered with seaweed ...1854 Eng. dial.
• ORE-WEED n. seaweed washed ashore by the tide ...1586 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OREXIS n. a desire or longing ...1619
• OREY-EYED adj. having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1926 Amer. dial.
• ORF † n. 1. cattle, livestock ...960-975
n. 2. a puny creature, one who has a contemptible appearance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ORFEVER †* n. a goldsmith ...1415
• ORFEVRERIE n. goldsmith's work ...1423
• ORFLIN n. an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORFLING adj. shuddering, shivering ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ORGAMENT † n. marjoram ...1552
• ORGAMY † n. marjoram ...1609
• ORGAN † n. 1. applied vaguely to various musical instruments, esp. wind instruments ...c1000
† n. 2. firearms of more or less elaborate construction, machine-guns, etc. ...a1548
* n. 3. the human organs of speech or voice collectively; the larynx and its accessories as used in speaking or singing ...1601
n. 4. a pipe (smoking) ...L18 sl.
n. 5. the penis ...1903 sl.
• ORGANAL †* adj. pert. to a musical organ ...1633
• ORGANAL VEIN † n. the jugular vein ...1523
• ORGANER † n. an organ-maker; an organ player, an organist ...1413
• ORGAN GRINDER n. 1. (derogatory) an Italian, specifically, an immigrant ...1910s sl.
n. 2. a prostitute; a sexually loose woman ...20C sl.
n. 3 the female genitals; the vagina ...20C sl.
n. 4. the penis ...1920s US sl.
• ORGANIC † adj. 1. pert. to musical instruments; instrumental ...1811
* adj. 2. organizing, constitutive ...1883
adj. 3. fashionable ...1970s US college sl.
• ORGANICAL † adj. performed on an instrument, instrumental ...1521
• ORGANICAL VEIN † n. the jugular vein ...1607
• ORGANIFIC adj. having the property or power of forming organs or organized structures; formative, organizing ...1840
• ORGANISM n. a contrived term for orgasm ...20C US euphemism
• ORGANISTER † n. one who plays an organ ...c1314
• ORGANISTIC * adj. pert. to organists or the organ ...1840
• ORGANIZE vb. 1. to arrange at short notice, to 'fix up' ...1930s sl., orig. military
vb. 2. to steal, to loot ...1930s sl., orig. military
vb. 3. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ORGANIZED adj. 1. drunk, intoxicated ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. acquired illicitly, by underhand methods ...1920s sl., orig. military
• ORGANLY † adj. pert. to an organ or musical instrument, or resembling the sound of an organ ...1435
• ORGAN MUSIC n. the audible release of intestinal gas ...20C US colloq.
• ORGANOGRAPHY † n. a description of instruments ...1559
• ORGAN-PIPE n. the windpipe, the throat, the voice ...M19 sl.
• ORGAN RECITAL n. 1. a growling or gurgling in the stomach or intestines ...20C US colloq.
n. 2. the audible release of intestinal gas ...20C US colloq.
• ORGANY †* n. an organ; a musical instrument ...1377
• ORGASM n. immoderate or violent excitement of feeling; rage, fury; a paroxysm of excitement or rage ...a1763
• ORGEL † adj. proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
† n. pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORGELNESS † n. pride, haughtiness, disdain ...a1000
• ORGHEL † adj. proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
† n. pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORGIA n. convivial occasions involving excessive drinking and licentiousness; orgies ...1570-6
• ORGIAC adj. involving excessive drinking and licentiousness ...1890
• ORGIACS n. convivial occasions involving excessive drinking and licentiousness; orgies ...a1859
• ORGIAL †* n. a song sung at the orgies ...1610
• ORGIASM * n. the celebration of orgies, extravagant or rapturous excitement ...1840
• ORGIAST * n. a merrymaker given to excessive indulgence ...1791-3
• ORGIASTIC adj. marked by extravagance, licentiousness, or dissolute revelry ...1698
• ORGIASTICAL * adj. involving excessive drinking and licentiousness ...a1871
• ORGIC * adj. involving excessive drinking and licentiousness ....1789
• ORGILLOUS adj. 1. proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
adj. 2. splendid ...a1400 arch.
adj. 3. swelling, violent ...1484 arch.
• ORGION †* n. a convivial occasion involving excessive drinking and licentiousness ...1613
• ORGIOPHANT * n. one who presides over the orgies ...1886 Ancient Greek usage
• ORGLE † n. a musical instrument, the organ ...a1100
• ORGUEIL † adj. proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
† n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUIL † adj. proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
† n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUL † adj. proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
† n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGULITY † n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...1470-85
• ORGULOUS adj. 1. proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
adj. 2. ostentatious, showy ...a1300 arch.
adj. 3. threatening, dangerous ...1484 arch.
• ORGULOUSLY † adv. proudly, haughtily ...c1475
• ORHEL † adj. proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
† n. pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORIE adj. sad, melancholy, dismal, depressing ...1788 Sc.
• ORIE-EYED adj. having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1928 Amer. dial.
• ORIEL † n. a portico, corridor, gallery, balcony, etc. ...1385
• ORIENCY * n. brilliancy, lustre ...1652
• ORIENT adj. 1. applied to pearls and precious stones of superior value and brilliancy, as coming anciently from the East; precious, excellent; brilliant, lustrous, sparkling ...c1400
adj. 2. brilliant, lustrous, shining, glowing, radiant, resplendent ...1430-40 arch.
adj. 3. situated in or belonging to the east, eastern, oriental ...a1450 now poetic
adj. 4. rising as the sun or daylight ...1598
† n. 1. rising of the sun, or the daylight; sunrise, dayspring, dawn ...1582 rare or obs.
* n. 2. the colour or peculiar lustre of a pearl of the best quality ...1755
• ORIENTAL adj. 1. applied to pearls and precious stones ...c1385
† adj. 2. belonging to or situated in the east of a country or place, or of the earth; eastern ...c1528
† n. an oriental pearl or other gem ...1377
• ORIENTALIAN †* n. one versed in the Oriental languages and literature ...1691
• ORIENTALIST † n. 1. a native or inhabitant of the east ...1738
n. 2. one versed in the Oriental languages and literature ...1779-81
• ORIENTALS † n. oriental languages ...1680
• ORIENTIZE * vb. to cause to face east ...1881
• ORIENTLY † adv. in an 'orient' manner; brilliantly, lustrously; clearly ...1515
• ORIENTNESS † n. the quality of being 'orient'; lustre, brilliancy ...1519
• ORIFACTURE † n. making or construction with the mouth ...1673 nonce word
• ORIFICE n. 1. the female genitals ...19C colloq.
n. 2. an office ...1970s sl.
• ORIFICIAL †* adj. mouthmaking; hence, high-sounding, bombastic, inflated ...1594
• ORIFLAMME n. any banner or ensign, material or ideal, that serves as a rallying point for a struggle, etc. ...1600
• ORIGANIZE * vb. to flavour with marjoram ...1853
• ORIGINAL n. a Black person ...1920s US Black sl.
• ORIGINAL LOSER n. a useless, talentless person ...1950s US sl.
• ORIGINALS n. the Levi jeans and jacket ...1950s sl.
• ORINOKO n. 1. tobacco ...L17 sl.
n. 2. a poker (pronounced 'orinoker') ...M19 rhyming sl.
n. 3. cocoa ...M19 rhyming sl.
• ORIZONT † n. old form of horizon ...14C
• ORK-ORKS n. the delirium tremens ...E20 US colloq.
• ORKS n. the testicles ...E19 Brit. rhyming sl. (orks = orchestra stalls, rhyming sl. for 'balls')
• ORLOGE FALLES, THE phr. the hammer of the clock strikes ...a1400 obs.
• ORNAMENT n. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• ORNARY adj. inferior, of poor quality ...1861 Eng. dial.
• ORNATIVE †* adj. tending or serving to adorn, decorative, ornamental ...1660
• ORNERY adj. 1. inferior, poor, insignificant, worthless, contemptible, mean, immoral ...1816 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. ordinary, commonplace, plain ...1838 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. unpleasant, troublesome, unruly, unmanageable, disobedient, obstinate, ill-tempered, angry ...1862 Amer. dial.
adj. 4. ugly, not handsome ...1899 Amer. dial.
adj. 5. tired or vaguely unwell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY AS A BULL, AS adj. very angry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY AS AN EGG-SUCKING HOUND adj. mean, contemptible, disgusting ...1985 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY AS THE DEVIL, AS adj. mean, bad-tempered ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY CUSS n. 1. a mean, bad-tempered person ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a dog ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY OLD DEVIL n. a very mean person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY PEST n. a mosquito ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNIFY † vb. to adorn, to ornament ...1594
• ORNITHON n. a place in which birds are kept; a poultry house; an aviary ...1870
• ORNITHOPHILITE n. a lover of birds ...1876
• ORONOKO n. tobacco ...L17 sl.
• ORP n. a grouse, a complaint ...1957 Sc.
vb. 1. to fret, to grumble, to murmur discontentedly, to complain in a peevish, nagging manner ...1725 Sc.
vb. 2. to complain from ill health, to be constantly ailing and sickly, not to thrive, to shrink, to shrivel ...1820 Sc.
• ORPED † adj. 1. bold, brave, valiant, stout, strenuous ...a1000
† adj. 2. of a beast: fierce, furious ...1567
• ORPHAN n. an illegitimate child ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ORPHAN CHILD n. an illegitimate child ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ORPHANT n. an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORPHEAN adj. 1. of or relating to Orpheus, as musician and singer, who was said to move rocks and trees by the strains of his lyre; hence: melodious, musical, entrancing
adj. 2. of, belonging or attributed to, or connected with Orpheus, the mysteries associated with his name, or the writings or doctrines subsequently attributed to him
n. an adherent of the Orphic philosophy
• ORPHLINE n. an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORRIE-EYED adj. drunk ...1902 Amer. sl.
• ORRY-EYED adj. having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1939 Amer. dial.
• ORT n. 1. the anus ...1952 Aust. sl.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1952 Aust. sl.
• ORTHANGLE † n. a rectangle ...1603
• ORTHODOXASTICAL †* adj. orthodox; holding right or correct opinions, such as are currently accepted as correct or are in accordance with some recognized standard ...1563-87
• ORTHOGRAPHIZE * vb. to spell a word correctly or according to usage; to correct in regard to spelling ...1611
• ORTHOPOD n. an orthopaedic surgeon ...1960 sl.
• ORTHOR n. author ...1863 Amer. dial.
• ORTOLAN †* n. 1. a gardener ...1526 obs. rare
n. 2. a small bird, a species of bunting, Emberiza Hortulana ...1656
• ORTS n. 1. fish innards ...19C colloq.
n. 2. mouse droppings ...19C colloq.
• ORY adj. tasting or smelling of seaweed ...1854 Eng. dial.
• OSAMA YO MAMA phr. used as a general insult ...2002 US teen sl.
• O SAWS! int. for shame! ...1826 Eng. dial.
• OSCAR n. 1. a homosexual male ...19C
n. 2. an offensive, unlikeable person ...1905 US sl.
n. 3. money ...1917 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl. for 'cash' (Oscar Asche)
n. 4. a handgun ...1949 US sl.
n. 5. a prejudiced, narrow-minded person ...1973 US sl.
vb. to commit pederasty ...19C Brit.
• OSCAR ASCHE n. cash; money ...1905 Aust. rhyming. sl.
• OSCAR ASH n. cash; money ...1905 Aust. rhyming. sl.
• OSCARIZE vb. to act as a pederast ...19C
• OSCAR SLATER adv. later ...1985 Sc. rhyming sl.
• OSCITANT † adj. gaping from drowsiness, yawning; hence, drowsy, dull, indolent, negligent, inattentive through drowsiness ...1625 rare or obs.
• OSCITATE †* vb. to yawn or gape from drowsiness ...1623
• OSCULABLE adj. capable of being kissed ...1893 nonce word
• O-SIGN n. the open mouth of a very sick hospital patient ...1980 medical usage
• OSSIFER n. an officer ...L19 sl.
• OSSIFIED adj. drunk; turned into bone by alcohol ...E20 US sl.
• OSTENTATE †* adj. boasted, vaingloriously displayed ...1615
* vb. 1. to make a show of, to show off; to display ostentatiously or boastfully ...c1540
† vb. 2. to show, to display ...1630
† vb. 3. to boast ...1670
• OSTENTATORY †* adj. intended to attract attention or admiration; ostentatious ...1657
• OSTENTATRIX †* n. an ostentatious woman ...1611
• OSTREOPHAGOUS adj. feeding on oysters ...1882
• O'SULLIVAN n. 1. a farmer; a rustic ...1933 sl.
n. 2. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OTHER adj. of clothes: best, dressiest ...1831 Amer. dial.
• OTHER, THE n. 1. sexual activity or intercourse ...1922 euphemism
n. 2. homosexual activities ...1922 euphemism
• OTHERGATES † adj. of another fashion of kind; different ...c1589 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† adv. in another manner or way, otherwise, differently ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• OTHER HALF n. 1. one's husband ...1965 Amer. sl.
n. 2. one's wife ...1965 Amer. sl.
• OTHER HALF, THE n. a second or return drink ...1922 sl., orig. naval usage
• OTHEROUS adj. otherwise, different ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• OTHER PARTS n. the human breasts ...M17 Brit.
• OTHER ROOM n. the living room ...1973 Amer. dial.
• OTHER SEX adj. homosexual ...19C colloq.
n. the opposite sex ...19C colloq.
• OTHER SIDE OF BOURKE n. a long way away, a place far away ...20C sl.
• OTHER THING, THE n. sexual activity ...1846 euphemism
• OTHERWAYS adv. otherwise ...1899 Amer. dial.
• OTHERWISE adj. pregnant ...20C Amer. dial.
• OTIANT * adj. at leisure, doing nothing, idle, indolent, at ease ...1878
• OTIE n. a coyote ...1931 Amer. dial.
• OTIG n. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OTOMY n. 1. a skeleton ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a very thin, emaciated person or animal, a 'bag of bones' ...1834. dial.
• O.T.R. adj. expecting the menses (On The Rag) ...20C US sl.
• OTTER-DRIZZLE n. a fine mist ...1933 Amer. dial.
• OTTER WEATHER n. a season of comfortable weather before the spring ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OTTIMAZE n. a skeleton ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OTTIMIZE n. a skeleton ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OTTOMY n. 1. a skeleton ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a pigmy, a diminutive person, a small thin 'slip of a fellow' ...1848 Ireland
• OTTREL n. a scar with a rough surface ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• OTTYMOBILE n. an automobile ...1942 Amer. dial.
• OTTY-MOTTY n. 1. a pigmy, a diminutive person, a small thin 'slip of a fellow' ...1863 Eng. dial.
n. 2. suspense ...1886 Eng. dial.
• OU n. a male person; a fellow ...1949 S. Afr.
• OUBLIANCE † n. forgetting, forgetfulness, oblivion ...c1477
• OUCH vb. to hurt, to cause pain to ...1952 Amer. dial.
• OUCHIMAGOOGA n. love-making ...1940s US sl.
• OUCHY adj. 1. unwell, feeling discomfort ...1965 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. irritable, short-tempered, touchy, easily offended, sensitive, intolerant ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OUDACIOUS adj. audacious, bold ...1891 Amer. dial.
adv. exceedingly, uncommonly, very ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• OU-LA-LA GIRL n. a French girl ...Amer. World War I sl.
• OULDISH adj. cunning, knowing ...1837 Eng. dial.
• OULD SOD n. Ireland ...19C sl.
• OULIE n. oil ...1787 Sc.
• OUNDS! int. an oath ...L19 euphemism
• OUNS! int. an oath ...L19 euphemism
• OUPHE n. an elf, a goblin ...1812 Sc.
• OURIE adj. 1. of persons and things: dismal, gloomy, miserable-looking from cold or illness; cold and cheerless, depressing, dejected ...1785 Sc.
adj. 2. of weather: dull and chilly, raw, black ...c1850
• OUR LADY'S BANDS † n. 'confinement' at childbirth; accouchement ...1495
• OUR UNCLE n. the USA, esp. the US armed forces, or other federal/national authorities ...M19 sl.
• OURWHERE † adv. anywhere; everywhere ...a1300
• OUSLEY adj. slovenly, unkempt; miserable, broken-down ...1824 Sc.
• OUT adj. 1. drunk; unconscious from alcohol ...18C colloq.
adj. 2. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. drug intoxicated ...M20 US drugs sl.
adj. 4. having openly acknowledged one's homosexuality ...1979 sl.
n. outcome ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to knock out ...1896 sl., orig. boxing sl.
vb. 2. to kill deliberately ...1900 sl.
vb. 3. to reveal someone's homosexuality ...1990 sl.
• OUT, THE n. the world outside prison ...20C US prison sl.
• OUT AND IN n. the chin ...1920s US rhyming sl.
• OUT-AND-OUT adj. 1. complete, thoroughgoing, unqualified ...E19
adj. 2. excellent, first-rate ...M19
adv. completely, absolutely, utterly ...L18
n. 1. strong beer ...M19 sl.
n. 2. a brawl, a fist-fight ...L19 US sl.
n. 3. a totally unacceptable person ...20C US Black sl.
• OUT-AND-OUTER n. 1. one who is seen as reaching extremes of behaviour, both good and bad, and defined according to context ...E19
n. 2, a notable lie ...M19 sl.
n. 3. a brawl, a fist-fight ...L19 US sl.
n. 4. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUTASIGHT adj. excellent ...1893 sl., orig. US
• OUT AUNT MAGGIE'S WINDOW phr. of a homerun: out of the ballpark ...1962 US sl.
• OUT BACK O' SUNSET n. a long way away, a place far away ...20C sl.
• OUTBRAID † vb. 1. to upbraid; to reproach ...1509
† vb. 2. to awake ...B1900
• OUTCASTE n. a hyena ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT-CHILD n. an illegitimate child ...20C Caribbean usage
• OUT COLD adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT-COME-SHOUT n. a noisy disturbance ...1927 Amer. dial.
• OUTCRY n. an auction ...1712
• OUTDACIOUS adj. impudent, shameless, audacious, bold, incorrigible; of things: very bad, shocking ...1885 Eng. & Amer. dial.
adv. extremely, very ...1941 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOINGEST adj. most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOINGEST, THE n. the most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1942 Amer. dial.
• OUTDONE adj. put out, perplexed, exasperated, displeased; disappointed, overcome, beaten, humiliated, embarrassed ...1816 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOOR LIBRARY n. an outside toilet building ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOOR PLUMBING n. a privy; an outhouse ...20C US colloq.
• OUT-DUGAN vb. to outwit, to get the better of, to cheat ...1923 Amer. dial.
• OUTED adj. 1. disappointed ...1903 Amer. dial.
adj. 2 dead; killed ...World War I sl.
• OUTEN prep. without ...1895 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to extinguish a fire; to turn off a light ...1878 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to take out, to remove something, to erase ...1928 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to utter, to say ...1951 Amer. dial.
• OUTER n. one who is seen as reaching extremes of behaviour, both good and bad, and defined according to context ...E19
• OUTFALLING † n. a falling out; a quarrel; contention ...a1670 Sc.
• OUTFAVOR vb. to be better looking than, to be more handsome ...1912 Amer. dial.
• OUTFIT n. 1. (usually derogatory) a person or persons ...1867 sl., orig. US
n. 2. (usually derogatory) a male person; a fellow ...1867 sl., chiefly US
n. 3. a crowd of people ...1883 sl., orig. US
n. 4. the male genitals ...20C euphemism
n. 5. a regiment or other military unit ...1916 sl.
n. 6. the apparatus with which a drug addict takes drugs ...1951 drugs sl.
• OUTFLEME †* n. one who is banished; a fugitive from his country; an exile ...a1300
• OUT FOR THE LONG COUNT adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT FRONT adj. open, honest ...1950s sl., orig. US
• OUTGOING MAIL n. artillery fire; also, bombs ...1919 US Army and Marine Corps usage
• OUTHANDLE vb. to tease, to pick on ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OUTHERY adj. fluffy, like fluff, shaggy ...1942 Sc.
• OUTINGEST adj. most remarkable or extraordinary ...1884 Amer. dial.
• OUT IN THE CACTUS phr. in a very remote area ...1963 NZ sl.
• OUT IN THE COLD adj. neglected; ignored ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUTLAND adj. foreign, alien ...1942 Amer. dial.
adv. to a foreign or alien place ...1938 Amer. dial.
• OUTLANDER n. a person of foreign nationality; one not a native; a foreigner, a stranger ...1605
• OUTLANDISH adj. 1. foreign. from outside one's own community ...1815 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. strange ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• OUTLANDISHER n. a foreigner ...1895 Amer. dial.
• OUTLASH n. the act of lashing out; a sudden, quick outward stroke ...1876
† vb. 1. to squander, to be extravagant or prodigal ...1611
† vb. 2. to strike out violently ...1614
† vb. 3. to exaggerate ...1620
• OUTLAW n. 1. an animal, esp. a horse, that is unmanageable or untamable ...1885 Amer. dial.
n. 2. one who hunts or fishes illegally ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. 3. one who is crude or ill-mannered; a misfit; a child who misbehaves; an insignificant person; an immoral woman ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a child of unwed parents; an illegitimate child ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a foreigner; a stranger, an outsider ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a mongrel; a dog of mixed breed ...1986 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a prostitute who works independently from a pimp ...20C sl.
vb. to hunt or fish illegally ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OUTLAY n. the crowd, the lot; a large group of people at a public gathering ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUTLET n. an access road or driveway ...1940 Amer. dial.
• OUT LIKE A LIGHT adj. 1. unconscious ...1934 sl.
adj. 2. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUTLOOKINGEST adj. prettiest ...1975 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF ALL NICK adv. past counting ...1595
• OUT OF ALL REASON adj. quite absurd or incredible ...1887 Sc.
• OUT OF ALL SIGHT adv. immeasurably, beyond all comparison ...1821
• OUT OF BUSINESS adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF CASE † adj. in poor condition ...1674
• OUT OF COMMISH adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF COMMISSION adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF DOCK phr. out of hospital after receiving treatment ...1785 sl.
• OUT OF FASHION † adj. out of shape ...1551
• OUT OF FIX adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF HAND adv. at once, immediately; without premeditation, suddenly; extempore ...a1300
• OUT OF HEART adj. dispirited; discouraged; disheartened, downcast ...1586
• OUT OF HIS TREE adj. crazy ...1960s Amer. sl.
• OUT OF IT adj. 1. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. drunk, fully intoxicated ...1963 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. in a drugged state ...1963 sl., orig. US
• OUT OF KELTER adj. 1. out of harmony or balance; not working, broken; unwell ...1643
adj. 2. disorderly; in confusion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF KILTER adj. 1. out of harmony or balance; not working, broken; unwell ...1643
adj. 2. disorderly; in confusion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF KIN adj. not related ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF LOCK adj. out of wedlock, widowed ...1969 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF ONE'S ASS adj. crazy ...1970 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S BOX adj. crazy, insane; foolishly wrong, mistaken ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF ONE'S DEPTH phr. beyond the range of one's competence or understanding
• OUT OF ONE'S FACE adj. out of one's right mind, esp. as a result of drug or alcohol intoxication; under the influence of drink or drugs ...1972 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S FORM adj. somewhat ill; indisposed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S GEARS † adj. out of sorts; irritable, grouchy ...a1700
• OUT OF ONE'S GOURD adj. insane, mad ...1963 US sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S HEAD adj. insane, mad ...1825 sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S LASH † phr. out of danger from one's attacks ...1586
• OUT OF ONE'S MISERY adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S NUT adj. drunk or drug-intoxicated ...1999 Brit. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S REASON adj. beside oneself; out of one's senses ...1861 Sc.
• OUT OF ONE'S SKULL adj. insane, mad ...1968 sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S TREE adj. insane, mad ...1966 US sl.
• OUT OF ORDER adj. 1. experiencing the menses ...20C US sl.
adj. 2. unacceptable in behaviour ...1979 Brit. sl.
• OUT OF PLACE AS BALLS ON A WHALE, AS adj. unsuitable ...1977 US sl.
• OUT OF PUFF adj. out of breath, breathless ...1827 sl. & Eng. dial.
• OUT-OF-SIGHT adj. excellent ...1896 sl., orig. US
• OUT OF SKEW adj. askew, oblique, out of plumb ...1905 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF SOMEONE'S FACE adj. absent, away ...1980s UK Black sl.
• OUT OF THE APRON phr. of gambling in a casino: on money borrowed from the casino ...1982 sl.
• OUT OF THE BARREL adj. of drinks: unmixed with water ...Bk1902 colloq,
• OUT OF THE CARDS † adj. outside the range of probability ...1813
• OUT OF THE FACE adv. incessantly, straight through without stopping ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• OUT OF THE GAME adj. 1. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. married, engaged, or dating only one person ...2001 US sl.
• OUT OF THE GATHERS adj. out of order; in distressed circumstances ...1847
• OUT OF THE MARSH adj. lacking manners, uncouth, boorish ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF THE NOTION adj. disinclined; not in favour of something ...1871 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF THE PICTURE adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF THE RUNNING adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF THE SMOKE INTO THE FIRE † phr. out of a small danger into a great one ...1547
• OUT OF THE STRAIGHT adj. dishonest, crooked ...Bk1904 sl.
• OUT OF THE TAIL OF THE EYE adv. with a sidelong or furtive glance ...1859
• OUT OF THE WAY adj. 1. not in possession of one's senses; intoxicated ...1906 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. unsuitable, inappropriate, gauche ...1976 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF THIS WORLD adj. 1. delightful, pleasing ...1928 sl., orig. US jazz
adj. 2. experiencing the menses ...20C US sl.
• OUT OF TOWN adj. 1. inattentive; absent-minded ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. in jail or prison ...1982 US sl.
• OUT OF WARD † adj. beyond control, out of hand, unruly ...c1400 035
• OUT OF WHACK adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT ON A LIMB adj. in a difficult or exposed position ...1897 US
• OUT ON ONE'S EAR adj. discharged, ejected or dismissed ignominiously ...1919 Amer. sl.
• OUT ON THE CARPET adj. eager to marry ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUT ON THE NICK adj. out thieving ...Bk1902 sl.
• OUT ON THE PULL phr. out picking up a member of the opposite sex ...Brit. sl.
• OUT ON THE ROOF adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...M20 US sl.
• OUT ON THE SCAFF adj. going about in an idle, frolicsome manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
• OUT ON THE SCRAN adj. begging for scraps of food ...M18 sl.
• OUT ON YOUR ARSE adj. ejected, evicted, expelled ...1998 UK sl.
• OUTPATIENCE vb. to cause to lose patience ...c1950 Amer. dial.
• OUTRAGEABLE * adj. outrageous ...1952 Amer. dial.
• OUTRAIOUS † adj. outrageous ...1303
• OUTSCAPE † n. escape, release from restraint, a way or opportunity to escape ...1555
†* vb. to escape ...1562
• OUTSIDE adj. 1. out of prison, out of the services ...L19 sl.
adj. 2. illegitimate ...L19 US Black sl.
adv. other than, excepting, beyond the number of ...M19 orig. US
n. 1. a passenger who rides on top of a coach ...L18 sl.
n. 2. the civilian world ...L19 US military sl.
n. 3. the world beyond one's home and domestic life ...1960s US Black sl.
int. a challenge ...20C sl.
• OUTSIDE, THE n. the world out of prison ...1903 sl.
• OUTSIDE CHILD n. an illegitimate child ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDE CHILE n. an illegitimate child ...20C Trinidad
• OUTSIDE DAUGHTER n. an illegitimate child ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDE JOB n. a crime committed by someone not otherwise associated with the place where it happened ...1925 sl.
• OUTSIDE KID n. an illegitimate child ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDE MAN n. 1. that member of a confidence trick team who locates a potential victim, lures him deeper into the hoax, and helps to fleece him; the 'steerer' for a brothel ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a lookout ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
n. 3. a woman's lover ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDER n. 1. a lookout ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
n. 2. a person who is considered socially inferior ...L19 sl.
n. 3. a mentally deficient person ...1900s Irish sl.
n. 4. an outside pocket ...1910s US criminals' sl.
n. 5. a child of unwed parents; an illegitimate child ...1913 Amer. dial.
n. 6. an act of sexual intercourse performed out of doors ...1980s US sl.
• OUTSIDE SON n. an illegitimate child ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDE WIFE n. a woman who lives with a man, but is not married to him ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OUTSIDE WOMAN n. a man's lover; a mistress ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSTART n. the outset ...1906 Amer. dial.
• OUTSTROPOLOUS † adj. outrageous, unruly, obstreperous ...1832 Sc.
• OUT THE ASS adv. 1. in excessive quantity; to an excessive degree; also, no good, reprehensible ...1969 Amer. sl.
adv. 2. emphatically well; to a great degree ...1971 Amer. sl.
• OUT THE ASSHOLE adv. in excessive quantity; to an excessive degree ...1970 Amer. sl.
• OUT THE LIGHT vb. to extinguish the light ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT TO IT adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...19C Aust. sl.
• OUT TO LUNCH adj. out of touch with reality ...1955 sl., orig. US
• OUT TO THE WIDE adj. 1. completely drunk ...20C sl.
adj. 2. unconscious of one's surroundings, lost in a dream, day-dreaming ...20C sl., orig. US
adj. 3. utterly and completely exhausted; very deeply asleep or unconscious ...20C sl., orig. US
• OUTWARD ADAM n. one's body, exterior, appearance ...1837 Amer. dial.
• OUTWARDLY adj. self-important, forward ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OVAL n. a football ...US
• OVEN n. 1. the female genitals ...18C Brit.
n. 2. cavernous holes in the rocks on the seashore ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
n. 3. the womb ...1962 sl.
• OVER AND ABOVE adv. excessively ...1905 Amer. dial.
• OVERBOARD adj. 1. intoxicated with alcohol ...20C US sl.
adj. 2. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OVERCLOUD vb. to make gloomy
• OVERCOME adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...19C sl.
• OVERDRAW THE BADGER vb. to overdraw one's banking account ...c1840 sl.
• OVERGLAD adj. overjoyed ...1934 Amer. dial.
• OVERGROW vb. to outgrow ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAPPIED adj. overjoyed and happy ...1931 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAUL n. a reprimand; a scolding; a thrashing ...1797 Amer. dial.
vb. to scold, reprimand or discipline ...1942 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAULING n. a reprimand; a scolding; a thrashing; chastisement ...1833 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAULING AND GOING-OVER n. chastisement ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OVERHEAD n. 1. an attic ...1986 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the ceiling ...1986 Amer. dial.
• OVER HEAD AND EARS adj. deeply immersed or involved, such as in love, in debt, etc. ...1576
• OVERHUNG adj. hung-over ...1964 sl.
• OVERITIOUS adj. 1. excessive, intolerable ...B1900 Sc.
adj. 2. boisterous, violent, headstrong, impetuous ...B1900 Sc.
• OVERLAND TROUT n. bacon ...1903 Amer. Western sl.
• OVERLAY vb. 1. to kill by crushing or suffocation ...1953 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to oversleep ...1969 Amer. dial.
• OVERLINESS † n. 1. contemptuousness; haughtiness ...1610
† n. 2. superficiality; carelessness; indifference ...1653
• OVERLOOK vb. to bewitch ...1912 Amer. dial.
• OVERLY adj. of an amount or quantity: large ...1969 Amer. dial.
• OVER-MONEY † vb. to bribe; to win by means of a bribe ...a1661 nonce word
• OVERNIGHT-BAG n. a prostitute ...E20 US sl.
• OVERNOON † n. midday; afternoon ...1779
• OVER-PERTED † adj. made too pert, saucy, or self-conceited ...1614
• OVERPLUSH n. a surplus ...1837 Amer. dial.
• OVERSEAS adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...E20 Brit. sl.
• OVERSEEN adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...L15 sl.
• OVERSHOT adj. drunk ...1605 sl.
• OVERSLOP † n. an outer garment; a loose, upper garment; a cassock or gown ...c950
• OVERSPARRED adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...L19 Brit. sl.
• OVERSPORT vb. to overplay; to exaggerate the importance of ...1937 Amer. dial.
• OVERTAKE vb. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OVERTAKEN adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...16C Brit. sl.
• OVER THE BAY adj. intoxicated ...E19 US sl.
• OVER THE EDGE adj. insane, quite mad ...1929
• OVER THE FALLS phr. said of a surfer carried over the breaking edge of a wave ...1964 US sl.
• OVER THE FENCE adj. used to stress the unacceptability of something found objectionable ...1918 Aust. & NZ sl.
• OVER THE HUMP phr. while gambling, having won enough to be gambling now with the house's money ...1950 US sl.
• OVER THE MARK adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...E19 Brit. sl.
• OVER THE MOON adj. happy, pleased ...1936 sl.
• OVER THE ODDS adj. more than is expected; more than is tolerable ...1922 UK sl.
• OVER THE SCORE adj. excessive; unfair ...colloq.
• OVER-THE-SHOULDER BOULDER-HOLDER n. a brassiere ...1970 UK sl.
• OVER THE SIDE adj. engaged in private business or sexual liaisons during duty hours ...1970 UK sl., orig. navy
• OVER THE WALL adj. 1. escaped from prison ...1935 sl.
adj. 2. past a bad situation and moving on ...1960s Amer. sl.
• OVER-THRANGED adj. overcrowded ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OVER-THRONG adj. overcrowded ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
• OVER-THRONGED adj. very busy; over-hurried ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OVERTOWN n. the business section of a city ...1932 Amer. dial.
• OVERYEARED † adj. too old, too advanced in years ...1844
• OVES n. the eaves of a building ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OVIARY †* n. a flock of sheep ...1623
• OWDACIOUS adj. impudent, shameless, audacious, bold, incorrigible; of things: very bad, shocking ...1847 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• OWE ONE A DAY IN HARVEST vb. to owe one a good turn ...1816 Sc.
• OWIE n. a hurt, pain; a bruise or minor injury ...1967 Amer. dial.
• O WINIFRED! int. an exclamation of disbelief ...B1900
• OWL n. a nocturnal streetwalker ...1904 Amer. prostitutes' sl.
• OWL AROUND vb. to rove about at night ...1975 Amer. dial.
• OWLED adj. staring from drunkenness; very drunk ...1922 Amer. sl.
• OWL-EYED adj. staring from drunkenness; very drunk ...1929 Amer. sl.
• OWLHEAD n. 1. an intractable horse; that cannot be trained either to work or ride ...1928 Amer. Western sl.
n. 2. a kind of usually inexpensive revolver frequently having a finger hole in the grip allowing it to be used in addition as a 'knuckle duster' ...1942 Amer. sl.
• OWLHEADED adj. of a horse: stubborn; intractable ...1928 Amer. Western sl.
• OWLHOOT adj. contemptible ...1946 Amer. Western sl.
n. a contemptible fellow, esp. a fugitive or outlaw ...1958 Amer. Western sl
• OWLHOOTER n. a fugitive or outlaw ...1942 Amer. Western sl.
• OWLHOOT TRAIL, THE n. the life of a fugitive or outlaw ...1936 Amer. Western sl.
• OWL-LIGHT n. 1. the dim and uncertain light in which owls go abroad; a glimmering and imperfect light; twilight, dusk ...1599
n. 2. the cloud of the night, the dark ...1599
• OWL'S DUNG n. the most worthless or despicable thing ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OWL'S HEAD n. a kind of usually inexpensive revolver frequently having a finger hole in the grip allowing it to be used in addition as a 'knuckle duster' ...1927 Amer. sl.
• OWL SHIFT n. the night shift ...1986 Amer. sl.
• OWL SHIT n. 1.excrement ...1862 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the most worthless or despicable thing ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OWL SKULL n. cheap whisky ...c1970 Amer. dial.
• OWL'S SHIT n. the most worthless or despicable thing ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OWL TRAIN n. a train that runs at night ...1856 Amer. sl.
• OWLY adj. 1. angry, cross, irritable, bad-tempered, easily offended; sulky, pouting ...1950 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of the weather: threatening ...1958 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. complaining, finding fault ...1965 Amer. dial.
adj. 4. obstinate ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OWLY-EYED † adj. 1. having eyes like an owl's, in respect of seeing badly in daylight; purblind ...a1586
adj. 2. staring from drunkenness; very drunk ...1900 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. wise ...B1900 Amer. sl.
• OWLY-LOOKING adj. of the weather: threatening ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OWN vb. 1. of a mother animal: to nurse and care for her young ...1925 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to give birth to ...1952 Amer. dial.
• OWN COUSIN n. first cousin ...1899 Amer. dial.
• OWNER, THE n. the captain of a ship, and also of an aircraft ...1903 sl.
• OWNLY adj. lonely, solitary ...1864 Eng. dial.
• OWN THE CORN vb. to admit an error ...E19, orig. US
• OWNTY † adj. empty ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OWN UP vb. to admit truth or responsibility; to confess ...1853 colloq.
• OWRIE adj. 1. sad, melancholy, dismal, depressing ...1788 Sc.
adj. 2. chilly, shivering ...1802 Sc.
• OWSLEY n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• OWY † adj. woolly, covered with wool ...1813 Sc.
• OWZAT? phr. in cricket: an appeal to an umpire, how's that? ...1934 UK
• OXER n. an armpit ...E18 Irish
• OXFORD n. 1. five shillings ...1870s UK rhyming sl. for 'dollar' (five shillings) (Oxford Scholar)
n. 2. a dollar ...1937 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl. ('Oxford scholar')
n. 3. (derogatory) a Black person who is as dark as black shoe leather ...M20 US Black sl.
• OXFORD BAG n. a cigarette ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'fag'
• OXFORD SCHOLAR n. 1. five shillings ...1870s UK rhyming sl. for 'dollar' (five shillings)
n. 2. a collar ...1930s rhyming sl.
n. 3. a dollar ...1937 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• OX IS IN THE DITCH, THE phr. an emergency has arisen, requiring top priority ...1984 Amer. dial.
• OXO n. zero, nothing ...L19 sl.
• OXO CUBE n. the London Underground ...1960 UK rhyming sl. for 'tube'
• OXOMETER n. an imaginary device used to measure the accumulated depth of 'bullshit' ...World War II Brit. sl.
• OXTER n. an armpit ...E18 Irish
vb. to lift or move a person by holding them under the armpits ...19C Irish
• OXY adj. having a second-hand or dated appearance; impoverished-looking ...2003 UK sl.
n. the synthetic opiate oxycodone used recreationally; a capsule of OxyContin™ ...2000 US sl.
• OXYCROCIUM adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...E18 US sl.
• OXYGEN SECTION n. seats in a stadium or coliseum that are high up and far from the action ...1993 US sl.
• OXYGEN THIEF n. a completely worthless person ...1990s Aust. sl.
• OY! int. a meaningless noise used to draw attention or cry in protest ...1936 UK sl.
• OY GEVALT! int. used for expressing a lament, protest, dismay, or delight ...1968 US (Yiddish)
• OYLE OF BARLEY n. beer ...17C Brit. sl.
• OYL OF ROPE n. a severe beating ...M17 sl.
• OYSTER adj. saying nothing, silent ...1910 Aust. sl.
n. 1. the vagina ...1707 UK sl.
n. 2. a prostitute ...E18 sl.
n. 3. a gob of phlegm or spittle ...1785 sl.
n. 4. a girl, a young woman ...L18 sl.
n. 5. semen; an ejaculation of semen ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 6. a person desired or sought for a particular purpose ...1877 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a close-mouthed person; one who talks little ...1888 Amer. sl.
n. 8. a pearl ...1917 Amer. jocular
n. 9. an odd, stupid, or foolish person ...1930s US sl.
n. 10. the mouth ...1960s US sl.
n. 11. a society woman who is paid to wear stolen pearls, hoping to entice an offer of purchase ...1970s UK criminals' sl.
• OYSTER-CATCHER n. the female genitals; specifically the vagina ...19C Brit. sl.
• OYSTER-FACED adj. in need of shaving ...B1900 street sl.
• OYSTER FRUIT n. pearls ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OYSTERS n. illicitly distilled liquor ...1903 Amer. sl.
• OYSTER'S ICE-SKATES n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• O.Z. n. an ounce of narcotics ...1933 US drugs sl.
• OZ adj. Australian ...1971 sl., orig. Aust.
n. 1. Australia ...1908 sl.
n. 2. an Australian ...1971 sl., orig. Aust.
• OZARK vb. to cheat, to defraud ...1953 Amer. dial.
• OZELLY adj. 1. dark of complexion; swarthy ...B1900 Sc.
adj. 2. slovenly, unkempt; miserable, broken-down ...1824 Sc.
• OZONE n. 1. air ...1907 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a curt dismissal ...1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to dismiss curtly ...1922 Amer. sl.
• OZONED adj. high on drugs ...a1979 Amer. sl.
• OZONER n. a drive-in movie theatre ...1948 Amer. sl.
• OZZIE adj. Australian ...1918 sl., orig. Aust.
n. an Australian ...1918 sl.
• OZZY adj. strange-looking, peculiar ...1950 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a military operation ...1925 sl.
n. 3. a (private) detective ...1926 sl.
n. 4. opium ...E20 US drugs sl.
• OPA n. one's grandfather ...1962 Amer. dial.
• OPACATE * vb. to render opaque, to dim ...1660
• OPACIOUS † adj. opaque ...1642
• OPACOUS † adj. 1. lying in shadow; not illuminated, darkened, obscure ...1621-3
* adj. 2. impermeable to light, opaque ...1625
• OPACOUSLY * adv. opaquely ...1670
• OPACOUSNESS * n. opaqueness ...1656
• OPACULAR †* adj. somewhat opaque ...1761
• OPADILLDOCK n. a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol ...1830 Amer. dial.
• OPAL n. the eye ...2002 UK sl.
• OPALA n. refuse, trash ...1938 Hawaii
• OPALESCE vb. to exhibit a play of colours or iridescence like that of the opal ...1819
• OPALISH * adj. somewhat like opal in colour ...1805
• OPALIZE vb. to exhibit a play of colours like the opal ...1811
• OPAQUE † adj. lying in shadow; not illuminated, darkened, obscure ...c1420
• O.P.B. n. choice cigarette ends (Old Picked Bumpers' and Other People's Butts) ...L19 sl.
• OPE adj. open ...a1250 now arch. and poetic
† n. 1. an opportunity ...1611
n. 2. a narrow passage between houses ...1825 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an opening, an aperture ...1845 arch.
n. 4. opium ...E20 US drugs sl.
vb. to open ...c1430 chiefly poetic
• OPEDILDOC n. a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol ...1830 Amer. dial.
• OPELY † adv. openly ...a1250
• OPEMENT n. an opening, a crack ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN adj. 1. of the bowels: not constipated ...1562
adj. 2. of weather or season: free from frost; also, free from fog or mist (nautical usage) ...1615
adj. 3. of the winter: mild, not frosty; without snow ...1886 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 4. generous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. an opening, a gap ...1606 Sc.
n. 2. the mouth or estuary of a river ...1710
n. 3. a loud bellowing noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to lay bare or make manifest to the view; to reveal, to disclose, to declare, to make known ...c900
† vb. 2. to unfold the sense of; to expound, to explain, to interpret ...c1200
† vb. 3. to announce, to declare; to make public, to promulgate ...1433
vb. 4. of the weather: to become clear of frost ...1678
† vb. 5. to dissolve, to decompose ...1727
vb. 6. to turn on a light ...1972 Amer. dial.
• OPEN-AND-SHUT adj. of the weather: alternately cloudy and sunny; variable ...1890 Amer. dial.
• OPEN-ARSE n. a lewd woman; a woman ready to copulate at any time ...L17 Brit. sl.
• OPEN-BREASTED † adj. not concealing thoughts or feelings, frank ...a1616
• OPEN C. n. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• OPEN EAR n. a listening or attentive ear ...a1225
• OPEN-FOUNDED † adj. based on plain or obvious facts ...1571
• OPEN GO n. 1. a fair fight ...20C Aust. sl.
n. 2. any situation that meets a basic requirement of impartiality to all without fear of favour or prejudice ...20C Aust. sl.
• OPEN-GOB n. a talkative person; one who reveals secrets ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-GOBBED adj. talkative, loquacious, outspoken ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-GROWN adj. grown in the open air or ground ...1894
• OPEN-HAIR †* adj. with hair uncovered, bareheaded ...c1380
• OPEN-HANDED † adj. ready to receive gifts ...1701
• OPEN-HEAD † adj. with head uncovered, bareheaded ...a1225
• OPEN-HEADED † adj. with head uncovered, bareheaded ...c1386
• OPEN-HEARTED adj. 1. not reserved, frank ...1611
adj. 2. full of kindly feeling ...a1617
• OPEN HOUSE n. used to indicate that a man's trouser fly is open ...1950 Amer. dial.
• OPENING-AND-SHUTTING adj. of the weather: alternately cloudy and sunny; variable ...1890 Amer. dial.
• OPENLY † adj. open to sight, manifest, public ...c1050
† adv. by people generally, commonly, publicly ...1154
• OPEN-MOUTH † adj. open-mouthed ...1692
• OPEN-MOUTHED adj. 1. talkative, loquacious, outspoken ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. coarse in speech, foul-mouthed ...1892 Eng. dial.
• OPENNESS † n. freedom from cloud, clearness ...1611
• OPEN ONE'S BUDGET vb. to speak one's mind ...1861
• OPEN ONE'S EARS † vb. to listen willingly or attentively ...c1200
• OPEN ONE'S FACE vb. to talk, to speak, esp. to speak rudely ...L19 US sl.
• OPEN ONE'S HEAD vb. to communicate what one is thinking; to speak ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• OPEN ONE'S HEART vb. to be generous; usually used in irony ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• OPEN ONE'S MOUTH vb. to ask a high price ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN OUT vb. 1. to begin, to make a start ...1896 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to expose ill deeds; to censure, to reprimand, to use violent language, to abuse, to cry aloud ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to reveal one's true character ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-TAIL †* n. 1. a light, indelicate, or unchaste woman ...a1618
n. 2. a name given to the medlar, as being a laxative ...B1900
• OPEN THE BALL vb. 1. to be the first to act; to start things going; to begin, to commence ...1812 sl.
vb. 2. to start a fight ...1854 US sl.
• OPEN THE BARN DOORS vb. in marbles: to put two marbles together and try to hit between and spread them apart ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OPEN-THROPPLED adj. thirsty, ever ready to drink ...1839 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-TIDE † n. the time out of Lent when no fast is imposed ...c1440
• OPENTIE n. an opening, a vacancy ...Bk1905 Sc.
• OPEN TIME † n. the time out of Lent when no fast is imposed ...a1529
• OPEN TO vb. to tell, to reveal ...1895 Eng. dial.
• OPEN UP vb. to speak openly or frankly, ceasing to be secretive ...1921 sl.,
• OPEN UP YOUR HOLE phr. a command to the occupation of a room to open the door ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
• OPEN-VISAGED † adj. having a frank or ingenuous face ...1494
• OPER † n. a full glass of anything ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OPERABLE † adj. that may or should be done; practicable, feasible ...1646
† n. something that may or should be done; a matter or point of practice ...1677
• OPERANCE * n. the act of operating; operation, action ...1612
• OPERANCY * n. operation ...1810
• OPERANT adj. 1. that operates, works, or produces effects; operative ...1602
† adj. 2. powerful in effect; efficacious ...1607
n. 1. one who, or that which, operates, works, or exerts force or influence ...1700
n. 2.* a workman ...1831
• OPERARIOUS †* adj. pert. to the workman, done with labour; doing, as opposed to theoretical ...1656
• OPERARY † adj. pert. to the workman, done with labour; doing, as opposed to theoretical ...1612
• OPERATIC * adj. engaged in production as a workman or artisan, working ...1823-27
• OPERATICAL † adj. pert. to opera ...1730-36
• OPERATION † n. 1. action, performance, work, deed ...c1386
†* n. 2. the act of making or producing something ...a1500
† n. 3. something made; a product, work ...1616
• OPERATIST †* n. a worker ...1651
• OPERATIVITY * n. power to work or produce effects; effectuality, efficacy ...Bk1909
• OPERATIZE vb. to turn into an opera; to put into operatic form ...1865
• OPERATOR n. 1. a cheat, an impostor, a quacksalver ...1611
† n. 2. a quack manufacturer of drugs, etc.; one who lives by fraudulent operations ...1674
† n. 3. a card-sharper, a cheat at cards ...1731
n. 4. someone who behaves in a particular way; often with an implication of underhandedness or unscrupulousness ...1951 sl.
• OPERATORIOUS †* adj. producing, or capable of producing an effect, effectual; concerned with action, practical ...a1555
• OPERATORY † adj. producing an effect; effectual; concerned with action, practical ...a1556
† n. a workshop, a laboratory ...1651
• OPERATRESS * n. a female worker ...1841
• OPERATRICE †* n. a female worker ...1531
• OPERATRIX * n. a female worker ...1792
• OPERCLE † n. a cover, a covering ...1597
• OPERCULAR * adj. furnished with a lid ...1884
• OPERCULATE † vb. to cover ...1623
• OPERCULUM n. a cover ...1837
• OPERIMENT †* n. a covering ...1650
• OPERISH † adj. pert. to the opera; having the character of opera ...1742 nonce word
• OPEROSE adj. 1. of a person: laborious; industrious, busy ...1670
adj. 2. made or done with much labour; laborious; tedious; toilsome; elaborate ...1683
• OPEROSELY adv. laboriously, busily; elaborately ...1668
• OPEROSENESS n. laboriousness, elaborateness ...1664
• OPEROSITY n. laboriousness, painstaking endeavour ...1623
• OPEROUS † adj. made or done with much labour; laborious; tedious; toilsome; elaborate ...1641
• OPEROUSLY † adv. laboriously, busily; elaborately ...1668
• OPERTANEOUS †* adj. of secret, hidden, or covert nature; done in private, hidden from view, concealed ...1656
• OPERY n. belongings, odds and ends, tackle ...1892 Sc.
• OPE-TIDE † n. the time out of Lent when no fast is imposed ...1597
• OPEWAY n. an entry, passage; an opening ...1881 Eng. dial.
• OPHIC * adj. relating to serpents ...1865
• OPHIDARIUM * n. a place where snakes are kept; a snake-house ...1882
• OPHIDIAN adj. pert. to a snake or serpent; snake-like ...1883
• OPHIDIARIUM * n. a place where snakes are kept; a snake-house ...1891
• OPHIDIOUS * adj. relating to snakes or serpents ...1846
• OPHIOGRAPHY n. the description of serpents ...1857
• OPHIOLATER n. a serpent-worshipper ...1895
• OPHIOLATROUS adj. given to serpent-worship ...1887
• OPHIOLATRY n. serpent worship ...1862
• OPHIOLOGIST n. one versed in the natural history of serpents ...1828
• OPHIOLOGY n. the study of serpents ...1828
• OPHIOMANCY * n. divination by means of serpents ...1753
• OPHIOPHAGOUS adj. eating or feeding upon serpents ...1650
• OPHIOPHAGUS n. a serpent-eater ...1555
• OPHIOPHILISM n. love of snakes ...1883
• OPHIOPHILIST n. a lover of snakes ....1883
• OPHIOUCH †* n. a figure of a man holding a serpent ...a1697
• OPHITE * adj. of the nature of or resembling a serpent; of a sinuous form ...1828
• OPHTHALMIATER * n. an ophthalmic surgeon; an oculist ...1761
• OPHTHALMIST * n. one versed in the structure and functions of the eye; an ophthalmologist ...1696
• OPI † n. 1. opium; an opiate ...c1385
n. 2. one's grandfather ...1995 Amer. dial.
• OPIATE vb. 1. to mix or impregnate with opium ...1611
vb. 2. to stupefy or put to sleep by means of opium; to narcotize ...1611
vb. 3. to dull or deaden the emotions ...1762
• OPIE † n. opium; an opiate ...c1385
• OPIFEROUS †* adj. bringing help or aid or assistance ...1656
• OPIFEX † n. a worker, a maker, a manufacturer ...1649
• OPIFICE † n. the doing or making of a work; construction, workmanship ...1616
• OPIFICER † n. one who makes or constructs a work; a maker, a fabricator; a workman ...1548
• OPIISM n. the intoxication induced by taking opium; the habit of taking opium as an intoxicant or stimulant ...1889
• OPIIZE vb. to intoxicate with opium ...1889
• OPIME † adj. rich, abundant, sumptuous, splendid ...1533
• OPIMOUS † adj. rich, abundant, plentiful, sumptuous, splendid ...1656
• OPINABLE † adj. 1. that is a matter of opinion; not certain, disputable, conjectural ...1456
* adj. 2. capable of being held as an opinion ...1603
• OPINABLY adv. without certainty ...1655
• OPINANT * n. one who forms or holds an opinion ...1860
• OPINATE † adj. 1. opined, supposed ...c1450
† adj. 2. obstinate in opinion; opinionated ...1491
†* vb. to give an opinion; to pronounce a formal or authoritative opinion ...1625
• OPINATED †* adj. having a particular opinion ...1610
• OPINATION † n. the act of forming an opinion; supposition; an opinion, a supposition ...1611
• OPINATIVE † adj. 1. stiff in opinion; adhering obstinately to one's own opinion; opinionative ...1530
† adj. 2. expressing opinion; conjectural, not certain ...1588
† n. an opinionated person ...1639
• OPINATIVELY † adv. in an opinionated manner; with obstinate adherence to opinion ...1533
• OPINATOR † n. one who holds an opinion; a thinker; a theorist ...1626
• OPINE n. opinion ...1865 Sc.
• OPINER n. one who holds or expresses an opinion ...1611
• OPINIAL †* adj. of the nature of opinion ...c1450
• OPINIASTRE † adj. stiff or stubborn in opinion; opinionated ...1606
† n. a person obstinately attached to his own opinion; an opinionated person ...1603
• OPINIASTRETY †* n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...1648
• OPINIASTROUS †* adj. opinionated; unduly attached to one's own opinion ...1645
• OPINIASTRY † n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...a1643
• OPINIATE † adj. obstinately attached to one's opinion; opinionated ...1597
† n. an opinionated person; one stubborn in opinion ...1597
† vb. 1. to adhere obstinately to an opinion ...1603
† vb. 2. to hold as an opinion; to suppose, to think, to opine ...1624
• OPINIATED † adj. 1. having a conceited opinion of; thinking much of; overvalued ...1589
adj. 2. obstinately attached to one's opinion; opinionated ...1597
† adj. 3. holding the opinion; of opinion that ...1610
• OPINIATEDLY adv. with obstinate adherence to opinion; in an opinionated manner ...1651
• OPINIATELY † adv. with obstinate adherence to opinion; in an opinionated manner ...1658
• OPINIATENESS † n. stubbornness in opinion ...1645
• OPINIATIVE * adj. 1. conceited ...1574
* adj. 2. stiff in opinion; adhering obstinately to one's own opinion; opinionative ...1574
† adj. 3. based on opinion, conjectural ...1592
• OPINIATIVELY adv. with obstinate adherence to opinion; in an opinionated manner ...1600
• OPINIATIVENESS n. stubbornness in opinion ...1611
• OPINIATOR † n. one who holds or maintains an opinion; one who obstinately adheres to his opinion; an opinionated person ...1523
• OPINIATORY † adj. adhering obstinately to one's own opinion; opinionative ...1626
• OPINIATRE † adj. stiff or stubborn in opinion; opinionated ...1591
† n. a person obstinately attached to his own opinion; an opinionated person ...a1677
† vb. 1. to maintain or persist in obstinately ...1652
† vb. 2. to persist obstinately in an opinion, or in a course of action; to insist hard; to become obstinate or stubborn ...1678
• OPINIATRED † adj. obstinately attached to one's opinion; opinionated ...1641
• OPINIATRENESS † n. stubbornness in opinion ...1689
• OPINIATRESHIP † n. stubbornness in opinion ...1704
• OPINIATRETURE †* n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...1699
• OPINIATRETY †* n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...1619
• OPINIATRY † n. obstinate adherence to or maintenance of one's own opinion; stubbornness of mind ...1651
• OPINION † n. 1. the thought of what is likely to happen; expectation; apprehension ...a1548
† n. 2. report, rumour ...c1380
† n. 3. favourable estimate of oneself or one's own abilities; either in bad sense - self-conceit, arrogance, dogmatism, or in good sense - self-confidence ...1588
† vb. to hold the opinion; to think, to suppose, to opine ...1555
• OPINIONABLE †* adj. 1. that is a matter of opinion, disputable, uncertain; ...1615-20
†* n. 2. an object of opinion ...1656
• OPINIONAL * adj. of the nature of, or grounded upon opinion ...1725-44
• OPINIONATE † adj. 1. based on opinion, or held in the way of opinion; conjectural, uncertain; supposed, fancied ...1553
† adj. 2. unduly attached to one's own opinion; obstinate in belief; opinionated ...1576
† adj. 3. conceited ...1603
† vb. 1. to become or be opinionated or obstinate ...1603
* vb. 2. to form or hold an opinion; to believe, to suppose, to think ...1621
• OPINIONATED † adj. possessed of a particular opinion or estimate of a person or thing; esp. having a favourable opinion, thinking highly of ...1601
• OPINIONATELY † adv. 1. in one's own opinion; according to opinion ...1627-77
† adv. 2. in an opinionated manner, obstinately ...1647
• OPINIONATIST † n. an opinionated person; an obstinate dogmatist ...1634
• OPINIONATIVE † adj. 1. of the nature of opinion; fancied, imaginary; conjectural, speculative ...c1555
†* adj. 2. holding too high an opinion of; proud or conceited of ...1621
• OPINIONATIVELY † adv. in the way of opinion; according to opinion ...c1555
• OPINIONATOR †* n. one who holds an opinion; a theorist ...1677
• OPINIONIST † n. 1. a holder or maintainer of some opinion or doctrine at variance with the general belief or that of the speaker; a sectary, a faddist ...1623
n. 2. the holder of any specified opinion ...1630
• OPINIONOUS †* adj. belonging to opinion ...1666
• OPINIOUS †* adj. of opinion, opinioned ...1632
• OPINIOUSNESS † n. stubbornness in opinion ...1688
• OPIOMANIA n. an excessive craving for opium ...1881
• OPIOMANIAC n. one having an excessive craving for opium ...1889
• OPIOPHAGY n. opium-eating ...1878
• OPIPAROUS †* adj. rich, sumptuous ...1621
• OPIPAROUSLY † adv. sumptuously ...1653
• OPISTHOGRAPH n. in Greek and Roman antiquity: a manuscript written on the back as well as the front of the papyrus or parchment; also, a slab inscribed on both sides ...1623
• OPISTHOGRAPHAL † adj. written or inscribed on the back as well as the front ...1684
• OPISTHOGRAPHIC adj. written or inscribed on the back as well as the front ...1813
• OPISTHOGRAPHY n. the practice of writing on both sides of a papyrus, slab, etc.; writing of this kind ...1684
• OPITULATE † vb. to aid, to assist, to help ...1597
• OPITULATION † n. the act of giving help or aid, assistance ...1597
• OPITULATOR † n. a helper ...1624 obs.
• OPIUMATE n. one addicted to the use of opium ...1894
• OPIUMIST n. a person in favour of opium, as opposed to anti-opiumist ...1893
• OPIUMITE n. a person in favour of opium, as opposed to anti-opiumist ...1893
• OPIUM-SMOKE vb. to bring into some condition by opium-smoking ...1870 nonce word
• OPIUMY adj. containing opium ...1891
• OPLOPIN adj. uplifted, excitable; jumping at hasty conclusions; easily angered ...1897 Sc.
• O.P.M. n. borrowed money (Other People's Money) ...1901 sl.
• OPODELDOC n. a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol ...1733
• OPOROPOLIST † n. a fruit-seller, a fruiterer ...1671 nonce word
• OPOSSUM ON THE HALF SHELL n. the armadillo ...1995 Amer. dial.
• OPPICATE †* vb. to cover with pitch ...1623
• OPPICATION †* n. a covering with pitch ...1656
• OPPIDAN adj. 1. belonging to a town or to the town, as opposed to the country; civic; urban ...1643
† adj. 2. pert. to a university town, as opposed to the university itself ...1655
n. 1. an inhabitant of a town, a townsman ...c1540
† n. 2. a 'townsman' as opposed to a 'gownsman' or member of a university; also, a student not resident in a college ...c1645
• OPPIGNERATE † vb. to pawn, to pledge ...1622
• OPPIGNORATE † vb. to pawn, to pledge ...1622
• OPPIGNORATION † n. pledging or giving of security; a pawning ...1592
• OPPIN †* n. opinion ...1456 Sc.
• OPPLE-SCOPPLE vb. to scramble for sweetmeats ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPPO n. a friend (Opposite Number) ...1939 sl., orig. services' sl.
• OPPONE † vb. 1. to set against by way of hindrance, check, or resistance; to place as an obstacle ...1570
† vb. 2. to set oneself in opposition, to contend against, to act in opposition or offer resistance to ...1513
† vb. 3. to set over against or opposite ...1610
† vb. 4. to endeavour to hinder, thwart, or overthrow; to withstand, to resist, to combat; to stand in the way of, to obstruct ...1610
• OPPONENCY n. the act of an opponent or of something opposing; antagonism, opposition ...1727
• OPPONENT adj. 1. antagonistic, adverse, contrary, opposed ...1647
adj. 2. opposing, opposite ...1728-46
• OPPORTUNATE † adj. fit, suitable, proper, opportune ...1541
• OPPORTUNATELY † adv. opportunely ...1552
• OPPORTUNE † adj. 1. advantageous, serviceable, useful ...1432-50
† adj. 2. conveniently exposed; liable or open to attack or injury ...c1450
†* vb. to be well adapted or convenient to; to suit, to accommodate ...a1637
• OPPORTUNEFUL † adj. affording opportunity; seasonable ...1605
• OPPORTUNITY † n. 1. fitness, aptitude, competency ...c1374
†* n. 2. a time when there is occasion or need for something ...1526
† n. 3. convenience or advantageousness of site or position ...1555
• OPPORTUNOUS †* adj. opportune ...1609
• OPPOSAL † n. the putting of posing questions; examination, interrogation; a posing question; a puzzle, enigma, riddle ...1426
• OPPOSANT †* n. an opponent ...1611
• OPPOSE † vb. 1. to confront with objections or hard questions; to examine, to interrogate, to question ...c1386
† vb. 2. to examine and check accounts; to audit ...c1483
† vb. 3. to expose, to subject ...1589
† vb. 4. of a thing: to be repugnant or contrary to ...1605
* vb. 5. to look towards, to face, to front ...1608
* vb. 6. to forbid ...1813
• OPPOSER † n. one who checks accounts, an auditor ...a1483
• OPPOSING † n. confronting with hostile or hard questions; interrogation ...c1440
• OPPOSIT †* vb. to oppose, to resist ...1657
• OPPOSITE † adj. 1. opposed in will or action, hostile, antagonistic, adverse ...1577
† adj. 2. of things: antagonistic, adverse, repugnant ...1595
• OPPOSITELY † adv. 1. in opposition or contrast; in reverse order ...1567
† adv. 2. on the contrary, conversely ...1681
• OPPOSITENESS † n. repugnance ...1645
• OPPOSITION † n. 1. inquisition, inquiry, examination ...c1540
† n. 2. encounter, combat ...1596
† n. 3. that which is opposite or contrary; that which contrasts or counterbalances ...1596
† n. 4. the act of setting opposite or against ...1602
vb. to compete with, to set up in opposition to ...1845 Eng. dial.
• OPPOSITIOUS * adj. inclined to oppose; recalcitrant ...1923
• OPPOSITIVE adj. 1. characterized by opposing or contrasting; adversative, opposed ...1622
† adj. 2. opposite ...1632
* adj. 3. inclined to opposition; contentious ...1865
†* n. the opposite of something ...1561
• OPPOSITIVELY adv. with opposition ...1622
• OPPOSITIVENESS n. opposition ...1824
• OPPOSITOR † n. one who opposes, an opponent ...1598
• OPPOSIVE †* adj. inclined to oppose, contradictory ...1676
• OPPOSURE † n. the act of opposing, opposition ...1611
• OPPRESS † n. the act of weighing down or bearing heavily on a person, the mind, feelings, etc.; the condition of being pressed hard by misfortune, distress ...c1470
† vb. 1. to fall upon, to come upon unexpectedly, to take by surprise ...1328
† vb. 2. to put down, to suppress; to crush, to quell, to subdue, to overwhelm a person; to check or put and end to a thing or state of things, feeling, disposition, etc. ...c1340
† vb. 3. to press injuriously upon or against; to subject to pressure with hurtful or overpowering effect; to press down by force; to crush, to trample down, to smother, to crowd ...1382
† vb. 4. of an enemy, external circumstances, etc.: to press or bear heavily on; to reduce to straits; to molest, to trouble, to harass, to distress ...1382
† vb. 5. to force, to violate, to ravish ...1382
† vb. 6. to suppress, to keep out of sight, to conceal ...1538
† vb. 7. to press close; to close, to shut up ...1583
• OPPRESSFUL †* adj. oppressive ...1606
• OPPRESSION † n. 1. the act of weighing down or bearing heavily on a person, the mind, feelings, etc.; the condition of being pressed hard by misfortune, distress ...1382
† n. 2. forcible violation of a woman, rape ...c1385
† n. 3. the act of forcibly putting down or crushing, repression ...c1385
n. 4. the act of pressing or weighing down; pressure, weight, burden ...1490 chiefly poetic
• OPPRESSMENT †* n. oppression; crushing ...c1537
• OPPRESSURE † n. the act of oppressing; oppression; distress, trouble ...c1600-8
• OPPROBRATION †* n. reproaching, taunting, reviling ...c1616
• OPPROBRATORY †* adj. conveying reproach or detraction ...1833
• OPPROBRE † n. opprobrium, disgrace, dishonour ...1490
• OPPROBRIATE * vb. to speak abusively or contemptuously of or to; to reproach; to vilify ...1649
• OPPROBRIOUS adj. 1. of words, language, etc.: intended to disgrace; contumelious, vituperative, abusive; of persons: using contumelious or abusive language ...1387
* adj. 2. involving shame or infamy; held in dishonour; infamous, shameful, disgraceful, dishonourable ...c1510
† adj. 3. of actions, feelings, etc.: offering or disposed to offer indignity; insulting, insolent ...1630
* adj. 4. disgraced, dishonoured ...1804
• OPPROBRIOUSLY adv. 1. with opprobrious language, abusively ...1494
† adv. 2. in a way involving shame or disgrace; with indignity, contumeliously, ignominiously, disgracefully ...1602
• OPPROBRIOUSNESS n. 1. abusive quality; reproachfulness, scurrility ...c1540
† n. 2. opprobrium, shame, disgrace ...a1540
• OPPROBRITY † n. quality of being disgraceful ...1751
• OPPROBRIUM n. 1. an occasion or cause of reproach or reprobation; something that brings disgrace ...1656
n. 2. the disgrace or evil reputation attached to conduct considered shameful; infamy, reproach, disgrace, dishonour ...1683
• OPPROBROUS † adj. infamous, shameful, disgraceful, dishonourable ...c1530
• OPPROBRY † n. 1. a condition of infamy, shame, disgrace, or reproach ...1432-50
† n. 2. the imputation of shameful or infamous conduct; the utterance of contumelious reproach; abuse ...1432-50
† n. 3. an occasion, cause, or object of reproach ...1535
† n. 4. conduct that brings or merits infamy or disgrace; a shameful act ...1563-87
† n. 5. contumelious treatment; an indignity, insult ...1569
• OPPUGN † vb. 1. to fight against, to attack, to assault, to besiege ...1432-50
vb. 2. to assail or oppose actively by speech, writing, action, or influence of any kind; to call in question, to disprove a statement, belief, etc. ...1529
†* vb. 3. to prevail upon, to win over, to persuade ...1596
†* vb. 4. to withstand, to resist attack ...1636
† vb. 5. to oppose a statement, argument, or the like; to maintain in opposition ...1781
• OPPUGNANCE n. the act of oppugning or opposing; opposition ...1855
• OPPUGNANCY n. opposition, antagonism, contrariety, conflict ...1606
• OPPUGNANT adj. opposing, resisting, hostile, contrary, repugnant ...1513
* n. one who opposes or resists; an opponent ...a1834
• OPPUGNATE † vb. to assail or oppose actively by speech, writing, action, or influence of any kind; to call in question, to disprove a statement, belief, etc. ...1749
• OPPUGNATION * n. 1. opposition in spirit, word, argument, or manner of action ...1553 now
* n. 2. the act of attacking or assaulting; attack, assault ...1533
• OPPUGNATOR †* n. an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1611
• OPPUGNER * n. an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1535
• OPPUGNING n. attacking, assailing ...1535
• OPSIGAMY * n. marriage late in life ...1824
• OPSIMATH n. one who begins to learn or study late in life ...1883
• OPSIMATHY * n. learning or study late in life; learning acquired late ...a1656
• OPSOMANIA n. a morbid longing for dainties or for some particular food ...1857
• OPSOMANIAC n. one having a morbid longing for dainties or for some particular food ...1842
• OPSONY †* n. anything eaten along with bread to give it relish ...1657
• OPSOPHAGIST n. an eater of dainties ...1854
• OPSOPHAGIZE vb. to eat dainties ...1854
• OPSOPHAGY n. the eating of dainties, esp. of fish ...1854
• OPSTROPOLOUS adj. obstreperous; unmanageable, unruly; refractory, obstinate ...1830 Eng. dial.
• OPTATE * vb. to choose; to wish for, to desire ...1611
• OPTATION n. 1. the act of wishing; a wish or desire ...1577
n. 2. a choice or preference ...1874
• OPTATIVE adj. characterized by desire or choice; expressing desire ...1611
† n. something to be desired; a desirable thing ...1605
• OPTIC † adj. pert. to sight; visual ...1599 rare or obs.
† n. 1. an eyeglass, lens, magnifying lass; a microscope, a telescope ...a1631
† n. 2. one skilled in optics; an optician ...1636
• OPTICIST * n. one who studies or is versed in optics, the science of sight ...1884
• OPTICS † n. 1. visual power ...1615
n. 2. the eyes ...1620
• OPTIMACY † n. 1. the upper classes in the state; the nobility or aristocracy ...1579-80
* n. 2. government or a government by the nobles or upper classes in a state; aristocracy; also, a state so governed ...1594
†* n. 3. the best or highest place ...1651
• OPTIMATE n. 1. a noble or aristocrat ...c1611
† n. 2. one who is the best ...1635
• OPTIMATICAL †* adj. conducted by an aristocracy; aristocratic ...1652
• OPTIMITY n. the quality or fact of being the best or very good; excellence ...1656
• OPTION † n. a wish or desire ...1604
• OPTIST †* n. an optician ...1639
• OPTIVE adj. pert. to or characterized by option ...1656
• OPTRICULUM n. a doodad; a thingumabob ...1916 jocular Amer. dial.
• OPU n. the stomach, the belly ...1836 Hawaii
• OPULENCY † n. wealth, riches ...1607
• OPUSCLE * n. a small work, esp. a literary or musical work of small size ...1658
• OPUSCULAR adj. of the nature of a small work ...1802
• OPUSCULE n. a small work; esp. a literary or musical work of small size ...1656
• OPUSCULUM n. a small work; esp. a literary or musical work of small size ...1654
• OPY † n. opium; an opiate ...c1385
• OPYDILDOCK n. a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol ...1830 Amer. dial.
• OR † adv. 1. early, at an early hour ...c950
† adv. 2. at a former time, on a former occasion; formerly, before ...c1205
† adv. 3. earlier, sooner ...c1330
• ORACLE n. 1. an utterance of deep import or wisdom; an opinion or declaration regarded as authoritative and infallible; undeniable truth ...1569
† n. 2. an injunction or command of the Pope ...1579
n. 3. a person of great wisdom or knowledge whose opinions or decisions are generally accepted; an authority reputed or affecting to be infallible ...1596
n. 4. a wise or prudent answer ...1638
n. 5. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• ORACULAR adj. of mysterious portent; ominous, portentous ...1820
• ORACULOUS † adj. 1. agreeing with reality ...1612 rare or obs.
† adj. 2. abstruse, profound, obscure ...1625 rare or obs.
• ORAFLE †* n. a giraffe ...c1400
• ORAFU' adj. gluttonous, greedy ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ORAGE † n. a violent or tempestuous wind; a storm ...c1477
• ORAGIOUS * adj. stormy, tempestuous ...c1590
• ORAL CALISTHENICS n. boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• ORALIST * n. a correct or model speaker ...1867
• ORALITY * n. the quality of being oral, or orally communicated ...1666
• ORANGE n. 1. the female genitals ...18C Brit. sl.
n. 2. a Dexedrine™ tablet, an amphetamine ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ORANGE-APPLE † n. an orange ...1561
• ORANGE-BERRY n. an immature orange ...1886
• ORANGE-BUD n. a strain of marijuana ...2001 UK sl.
• ORANGE JUICE n. California rain ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ORANGEMAN n. a Protestant Irishman; a Netherlander ...1967 Amer. dial.
• ORANGE MUSHROOMS n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ORANGER n. an orange ...1793 Sc.
• ORANGES n. the human breasts ...20C US sl.
• ORANGE SUNSHINE n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ORANGE WEDGES n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ORANGEY n. a Protestant Irishman; a Netherlander ...1895 Amer. dial.
• ORANGIST †* n. a cultivator of oranges ...1693
• O RARE! † int. an exclamation ...1596
• ORARIAN * adj. dwelling on the coast, living by the seashore ...1870
* n. a dweller on the seashore ...1870
• ORATE † vb. to pray; to plead ...c1600
• ORATION † n. 1. a prayer, petition, or supplication to God; orison ...c1375
n. 2. a confused noise or uproar; a clamour, disturbance; a hubbub; a fuss; noisy public talk or rumour ...1828 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a large number; a long row ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to make a speech or oration; to speechify ...1633
• ORATIONER * n. one who makes an oration; an orator or speaker ...1765
• ORATIUNCLE * n. a short oration ...1832
• ORATOR † n. 1. one who pleads or argues in favour of a person or cause; an advocate, a spokesman ...c1374
† n. 2. one who offers a prayer or petition; a petitioner or suppliant ...1433
† n. 3. one sent to plead or speak for another; an ambassador, an envoy, a messenger ...1494
†* n. 4. an eloquent writer ...1587
• ORATORESS n. a female public speaker ...1819
• ORATORIAL * adj. pert. to an orator ...1546
• ORATORIAN † adj. pert. to an orator ...1644
• ORATORIC adj. pert. to a speaker ...1656
• ORATORICAL adj. 1. pert. to a speaker ...1634
adj. 2. making a speech ...1801
• ORATORIO † n. a pulpit ...1631
• ORATORIOUS † adj. pert. to an orator; of the nature of an oratory ...1563
• ORATORIOUSLY † adv. after the manner of an orator; rhetorically; eloquently ...1563
• ORATORIZE vb. to play the orator; to deliver an oration; to speechify ...1620
• ORATORY † adj. pert. to an orator; oratorial; rhetorical ...1534
n. 1. a place of prayer; a small chapel or shrine ...a1300
n. 2. the delivery of orations or speeches; rhetorical or eloquent language ...1588
n. 3. the art of the orator or of public speaking; the art of speaking eloquently according to definite rules, so as to please or persuade; rhetoric ...1593
† n. 4. a place for public speaking ...1613
• ORATOUR † n. a place of prayer; a small chapel or shrine; a room or building for private worship ...a1300
• ORATOURLY †* adv. in the manner of an orator ...1549 Sc.
• ORATRESS † n. 1. a female pleader, petitioner, or plaintiff ...1586
n. 2. a female public speaker ...1595
• ORATRICE † n. 1. a female pleader, plaintiff, petitioner, or offerer of prayers ...1432
† n. 2. a female public speaker ...1653
• ORATRICLE †* n. a little or insignificant petitioner ...1574
• ORATRIX † n. 1. a female petitioner or plaintiff ...1464
n. 2. a female public speaker ...1592
• ORB † adj. bereaved, childless ...1607
† n. 1. a circle, or anything of circular form, as a circular disc or wheel, or a ring ...1590 rare or obs.
n. 2. the globe of the eye; the eyeball; the eye ...a1600 poetic
† n. 3. the earth, the world ...1601
• ORBAL †* adj. of the nature of an orb; circular ...1603
• ORBATE † adj. orphaned, bereaved, destitute ...1525
• ORBATION † n. bereavement, deprivation of parents, children or the like ...1623
• ORBED †* adj. 1. bereaved ...1616
adj. 2. fully rounded like a perfect circle ...1864
• ORBELL †* n. a circular surface or plot ...1635
• ORBIC * adj. of the form of an orb; rounded, orbicular ...1619
• ORBICAL † adj. of the form of an orb; rounded, orbicular ...1582
• ORBICLE † n. a small orb, globe, or ball ...1610
• ORBICULAR adj. round as a circle or disc; circular, or of circular plan or section ...c1420
• ORBICULATION † n. the formation of an orb, circle, or sphere; rounding ...1647
• ORBIT n. the eyeball, the eye ...1728
• ORBITUDE †* n. the condition of being bereaved; bereavement, esp. of child; also, childlessness ...1623
• ORBITY † n. the condition of being bereaved; bereavement, esp. of child; also, childlessness ...1597
• ORBY * adj. 1. of the form of a circle ...c1611
* adj. 2. moving as in a circle, revolving ...1615
• ORCADIAN adj. pert. to Orkney ...1821
n. a native or inhabitant of Orkney ...1661
• ORCHARD † n. 1. a garden for herbs and fruit-trees ...c1000
n. 2. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• ORCHARD BEEF n. venison ...1987 Amer. dial.
• ORCHARDING † n. land laid out or planted with fruit trees ...1721 chiefly Amer.
• ORCHAT † n. an orchard ...1708
• ORCHEMATICAL †* adj. pert. to dancing ...1583
• ORCHESOGRAPHY * n. the description or notation of dancing by means of diagrams, etc. ...1706
• ORCHESTIC adj. pert. to dancing ...1850
• ORCHESTICS n. the art of dancing ...1850
• ORCHESTRA n. 1. in the ancient Greek theatre: a large semi-circular space in front of the stage where the chorus danced and sang ...1606
n. 2. a homosexual male who will perform anything sexual with any object or body part ...M20 US homosexual sl.
• ORCHESTRAN †* adj. pert. to or performed by an orchestra ...1765
• ORCHESTRAS n. the testicles ...19C Brit. rhyming sl. for 'balls' (Orchestra Stalls)
• ORCHESTRA STALLS n. the testicles ...19C Brit. rhyming sl. for 'balls'
• ORCHESTRIC adj. 1. pert. to dancing ...1786
adj. 2. belonging to an orchestra ...1839
• ORCHIDACEAN * n. one who devotes himself to the cultivation of orchids; an orchid fancier ...1887
• ORCHIDACEOUS adj. resembling an orchid in some ways, esp. in being showy ...1864
• ORCHIDEAL * adj. pert. to or characteristic of an orchid ...1848
• ORCHIDEAN* adj. pert. to or characteristic of an orchid ...1857
• ORCHIDIST n. a cultivator of orchids; an orchid fancier ...1881
• ORCHIDOLOGIST n. one versed in the branch of botany dealing with orchids ...1881
• ORCHIDOLOGY n. the branch of botany dealing with orchids ...1885
• ORCHIDOMANIA n. a craze for orchids ...1849
• ORCHIDOPHILIST n. a lover of orchids ...1882
• ORCHIDS TO YOU! int. a curse; balls to you! ...E20 Brit. sl.
• ORCHLE n. a porch ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ORCOST †* n. want of means, penury, indigence, poverty ...a1225
• ORD † n. 1. a point, esp. of a weapon; hence, a pointed weapon, a spear ...c897
† n. 2. point of origin, beginning ...c897
• ORDAIN † vb. 1. to arrange in rows or ranks, or other regular order; esp. to draw up in order of battle; to set in array; to array, to marshal, to order ...c1290
† vb. 2. to set in proper order or position; to arrange; to keep in due order; to regulate, to govern, to direct, to manage, to conduct ...c1300 exc.
† vb. 3. to appoint a person, etc. to a charge, duty, or office ...a1300
† vb. 4. to destine to a lot or fate ...a1300
† vb. 5. to plan, to devise, to contrive ...1340
† vb. 6. to assign to anyone as a share, portion, or allowance; to allot ...1375
† vb. 7. to determine, to settle, to resolve ...1375
† vb. 8. to order, to command, to bid a person to do something, or that a thing be done ...1375 obs. or arch.
† vb. 9. to put in order for a purpose; to prepare, to make ready, to equip; to furnish, to provide ...1375
vb. 10. of trees: to prune ...1875 Eng. dial.
• ORDAINER † n. one who puts or keeps in order; a manager, a director, a ruler ...c1290
• ORDALIAN † adj. pert. to ordeal ...1608-11
• ORD AND END † n. the beginning and end ...c1000
• ORDER † n. 1. regular or customary mode of procedure; a method of action; a customary practice; an established usage ...1461
† n. 2. a rank, row, series; one of several parallel series behind or above one another ...1563
† n. 3. form, shape as resulting from arrangement ...1578
n. 4. confusion, tumult, larking, pranks...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to settle, to determine ...1523
† vb. 2. to be in order or readiness; to make ready, to prepare ...1526
† vb. 3. to bring into order or submission to lawful authority; hence, to inflict disciplinary punishment on; to correct, to chastise, to punish ...1526
vb. 4. to conduct oneself; to behave ...1535 arch.
†* vb. 5. to class, to rank ...1662
• ORDERABLE * adj. capable of being ordered or directed; amenable to direction or control ...1641
• ORDERATION n. ordering, management ...1849 Eng. dial.
• ORDERED † adj. made ready, prepared ...1579
• ORDERLY † adj. conformable to established order or rule; regular ...1581
n. a man whose constant work it is to keep the streets clean ...1851-61
• ORDERLY BUFF n. an orderly sergeant, the sergeant acting as officer of the day ...1925 Brit. sl.
• ORDERLY DOG n. an orderly corporal, a corporal attending an officer to carry orders or messages ...1925 Brit. sl.
• ORDERLY PIG n. an orderly officer; the officer of the day ...1943 Brit. services' sl.
• ORDER OF THE DAY n. the prevailing rule or custom of the time ...1792
• ORDER-WORD n. the military password of the day, a watchword ...1898
• ORDINAL † adj. conformable to order, rule, or custom; regular, ordinary, orderly ...c1380
† n. a book containing rules, or a body of rules or regulations ...1390
• ORDINANCE † n. 1. arrangement in ranks or rows; esp. in order of battle; battle array or a mode of battle array; also, a display of military force; a host in array ...c1330
n. 2. the act of ordering or regulating; regulation, direction, management; authoritative appointment or dispensation; control ...c1330 arch.
† n. 3. the arrangement of plans; devising, contriving, planning; a device, contrivance, plan ...a1330
† n. 4. the act or process of making ready, preparing, or providing; preparation, provision, equipment; a preparatory step or measure; hence, the result of such ...c1374
† n. 5. material adjuncts, apparatus, furniture ...1475
† n. 6. warlike provision, equipment, or stores ...1475
†* vb. to furnish with ordnance or military equipment, esp. artillery ...1531
• ORDINANT † adj. able to order or direct ...c1400
• ORDINAR † adj. ordinary, usual, commonplace ...1508 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ORDINARY † adj. 1. conformable to order or rule; regular; orderly, methodical ...1529
† adj. 2. of common or everyday occurrence; frequent; abundant ...1597
† adj. 3. commonly practised or experienced; common, customary, usual ...1605
† adj. 4. pert. to or characteristic of the common people; common, vulgar; unrefined, low, coarse ...1659
adj. 5. inferior, poor, worthless, contemptible, immoral ...1800 Amer. dial.
adj. 6. unpleasant, troublesome, unruly, obstinate, ill-tempered ...1800 Amer. dial.
adj. 7. physically plain; commonplace; unattractive ...M19
† adv. in an ordinary manner; commonly, ordinarily ...1596
† n. 1. a lecture read at regular or stated times ...1432-50
† n. 2. a prescribed or customary course or procedure; regular custom or wont; habit, usual course ...c1450
† n. 3. customary fare; a regular daily meal or allowance of food; by extension, a fixed portion, an allowance of anything ...1481
n. 4. an eating-house or tavern where public meals are provided at a fixed price; a dining-room in such a building ...1590
† n. 5. a stage prompter ...1602
* n. 6. something of usual or commonplace character ...1624
n. 7. a tavern or inn ...1637 Amer. dial.
† n. 8. a courier conveying dispatches or letters at regular intervals; hence, post, mail ...1667
n. 9. the usual state of health ...1880 Sc.
• ORDINARY, THE n. what is customary or usual ...L19
• ORDINATE † adj. 1. observant of order; keeping within orderly limits; orderly, regular, moderate, temperate ...c1374
† adj. 2. ordered, arranged, disposed; destined, appointed ...1398
† adj. 3. reduced to order, ordered, regulated; orderly, regular ...c1400
† vb. 1. to appoint authoritatively to any office ...1562
† vb. 2., to order, to regulate, to control, to govern, to direct ...1595 rare or obs.
† vb. 3. to institute, to establish, to predestine ...1610 rare or obs.
• ORDINATELY † adv. in an ordered or regulated manner; in due order, in regular succession or sequence; according to order or rule; regularly; properly, duly, temperately ...1382
• ORDINATION † n. 1. an ordinance, decree, statute, law; a prescribed observance ...1526
† n. 2. appointment to any office or position ...1650
n. 3. the act of ordering, arranging, or disposing in ranks or order; the condition of being ordered or arranged ...1658
• ORDINATIVE * adj. having the character or function of ordering, determining, or regulating; of the nature of ordering ...1605
• ORDINATOR † n. one who orders, regulates, directs, or governs ...1615
• ORDNANCE † n. military materials, stores, or supplies; implements of war; missiles discharged in war; artillery ...1390
• ORDONNANT * adj. that arranges, or puts in order ...1820-30
• ORD ROT IT! int. a mild oath, "God rot it!" ...M18 euphemism
• ORDURE n. 1. filth, dirt ...a1300 arch.
n. 2. foul language 'thrown' at a person ...c1374
• ORDURED † adj. defiled with ordure, polluted ...c1595
• ORDURING † n. the voiding of ordure; defecation ...1654
• ORDUROUS † adj. of the nature of ordure, filthy ...1593
• ORE † n. 1. respect, reverence; honour, glory ...c900
† n. 2. grace, favour, mercy, pity, clemency ...a1000
†* n. 3. beginning ...a1000
† n. 4. the condition of being spared; security from danger, peace ...c1205
n. 5. seaweed, esp. such as is cast on the shore and gathered for manure ...1592 Eng. dial.
†* n. 6. shore, coast ...1652
• OREFUL † adj. honourable, venerable; merciful, compassionate ...743-5
• OREGON BOOT n. a heavy lead collar or shackle fitted around a prisoner's ankle ...1900s US prison sl.
• OREGON DEW n. a light rain or mist; used ironically, a prolonged rain ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OREGON MIST n. 1. a light rain or mist; used ironically, a prolonged rain ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a dust-storm, a sand-storm ...1993 Amer. dial.
• OREILLE †* n. a pillow ...1523
• ORELESS † adj. void of reverence, mercy or pity; merciless, cruel ...a1000
• ORE-MONGEL n. seaweed ...1823 Eng. dial.
• OREO n. 1. (derogatory) a servile Black person: a Black person who thinks and acts like a Caucasian; a nickname for a Black person who is Black on the outside and White on the inside ...1969 US sl.
n. 2. sex between two black men and White man or woman ...1990s sl., orig. US homosexual usage
• OREO COOKIE n. (derogatory) a Black fellow whose opinions, attitudes, and goals are taken from White society ...1960s US Black sl.
• OREOLIZED adj. (derogatory) having adapted oneself to White society ...1960s US Black sl.
• OREO QUEEN n. a Black homosexual who engages in sexual activity with White men ...1960s US homosexual usage
• OREO SEX n. sex between two black men and White man or woman ...1990s sl., orig. US homosexual usage
• ORERE † vb. to fall back ...c1450
• ORE-STONE n. a rock covered with seaweed ...1854 Eng. dial.
• ORE-WEED n. seaweed washed ashore by the tide ...1586 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OREXIS n. a desire or longing ...1619
• OREY-EYED adj. having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1926 Amer. dial.
• ORF † n. 1. cattle, livestock ...960-975
n. 2. a puny creature, one who has a contemptible appearance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ORFEVER †* n. a goldsmith ...1415
• ORFEVRERIE n. goldsmith's work ...1423
• ORFLIN n. an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORFLING adj. shuddering, shivering ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ORGAMENT † n. marjoram ...1552
• ORGAMY † n. marjoram ...1609
• ORGAN † n. 1. applied vaguely to various musical instruments, esp. wind instruments ...c1000
† n. 2. firearms of more or less elaborate construction, machine-guns, etc. ...a1548
* n. 3. the human organs of speech or voice collectively; the larynx and its accessories as used in speaking or singing ...1601
n. 4. a pipe (smoking) ...L18 sl.
n. 5. the penis ...1903 sl.
• ORGANAL †* adj. pert. to a musical organ ...1633
• ORGANAL VEIN † n. the jugular vein ...1523
• ORGANER † n. an organ-maker; an organ player, an organist ...1413
• ORGAN GRINDER n. 1. (derogatory) an Italian, specifically, an immigrant ...1910s sl.
n. 2. a prostitute; a sexually loose woman ...20C sl.
n. 3 the female genitals; the vagina ...20C sl.
n. 4. the penis ...1920s US sl.
• ORGANIC † adj. 1. pert. to musical instruments; instrumental ...1811
* adj. 2. organizing, constitutive ...1883
adj. 3. fashionable ...1970s US college sl.
• ORGANICAL † adj. performed on an instrument, instrumental ...1521
• ORGANICAL VEIN † n. the jugular vein ...1607
• ORGANIFIC adj. having the property or power of forming organs or organized structures; formative, organizing ...1840
• ORGANISM n. a contrived term for orgasm ...20C US euphemism
• ORGANISTER † n. one who plays an organ ...c1314
• ORGANISTIC * adj. pert. to organists or the organ ...1840
• ORGANIZE vb. 1. to arrange at short notice, to 'fix up' ...1930s sl., orig. military
vb. 2. to steal, to loot ...1930s sl., orig. military
vb. 3. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ORGANIZED adj. 1. drunk, intoxicated ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. acquired illicitly, by underhand methods ...1920s sl., orig. military
• ORGANLY † adj. pert. to an organ or musical instrument, or resembling the sound of an organ ...1435
• ORGAN MUSIC n. the audible release of intestinal gas ...20C US colloq.
• ORGANOGRAPHY † n. a description of instruments ...1559
• ORGAN-PIPE n. the windpipe, the throat, the voice ...M19 sl.
• ORGAN RECITAL n. 1. a growling or gurgling in the stomach or intestines ...20C US colloq.
n. 2. the audible release of intestinal gas ...20C US colloq.
• ORGANY †* n. an organ; a musical instrument ...1377
• ORGASM n. immoderate or violent excitement of feeling; rage, fury; a paroxysm of excitement or rage ...a1763
• ORGEL † adj. proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
† n. pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORGELNESS † n. pride, haughtiness, disdain ...a1000
• ORGHEL † adj. proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
† n. pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORGIA n. convivial occasions involving excessive drinking and licentiousness; orgies ...1570-6
• ORGIAC adj. involving excessive drinking and licentiousness ...1890
• ORGIACS n. convivial occasions involving excessive drinking and licentiousness; orgies ...a1859
• ORGIAL †* n. a song sung at the orgies ...1610
• ORGIASM * n. the celebration of orgies, extravagant or rapturous excitement ...1840
• ORGIAST * n. a merrymaker given to excessive indulgence ...1791-3
• ORGIASTIC adj. marked by extravagance, licentiousness, or dissolute revelry ...1698
• ORGIASTICAL * adj. involving excessive drinking and licentiousness ...a1871
• ORGIC * adj. involving excessive drinking and licentiousness ....1789
• ORGILLOUS adj. 1. proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
adj. 2. splendid ...a1400 arch.
adj. 3. swelling, violent ...1484 arch.
• ORGION †* n. a convivial occasion involving excessive drinking and licentiousness ...1613
• ORGIOPHANT * n. one who presides over the orgies ...1886 Ancient Greek usage
• ORGLE † n. a musical instrument, the organ ...a1100
• ORGUEIL † adj. proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
† n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUIL † adj. proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
† n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUL † adj. proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
† n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGULITY † n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...1470-85
• ORGULOUS adj. 1. proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
adj. 2. ostentatious, showy ...a1300 arch.
adj. 3. threatening, dangerous ...1484 arch.
• ORGULOUSLY † adv. proudly, haughtily ...c1475
• ORHEL † adj. proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
† n. pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORIE adj. sad, melancholy, dismal, depressing ...1788 Sc.
• ORIE-EYED adj. having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1928 Amer. dial.
• ORIEL † n. a portico, corridor, gallery, balcony, etc. ...1385
• ORIENCY * n. brilliancy, lustre ...1652
• ORIENT adj. 1. applied to pearls and precious stones of superior value and brilliancy, as coming anciently from the East; precious, excellent; brilliant, lustrous, sparkling ...c1400
adj. 2. brilliant, lustrous, shining, glowing, radiant, resplendent ...1430-40 arch.
adj. 3. situated in or belonging to the east, eastern, oriental ...a1450 now poetic
adj. 4. rising as the sun or daylight ...1598
† n. 1. rising of the sun, or the daylight; sunrise, dayspring, dawn ...1582 rare or obs.
* n. 2. the colour or peculiar lustre of a pearl of the best quality ...1755
• ORIENTAL adj. 1. applied to pearls and precious stones ...c1385
† adj. 2. belonging to or situated in the east of a country or place, or of the earth; eastern ...c1528
† n. an oriental pearl or other gem ...1377
• ORIENTALIAN †* n. one versed in the Oriental languages and literature ...1691
• ORIENTALIST † n. 1. a native or inhabitant of the east ...1738
n. 2. one versed in the Oriental languages and literature ...1779-81
• ORIENTALS † n. oriental languages ...1680
• ORIENTIZE * vb. to cause to face east ...1881
• ORIENTLY † adv. in an 'orient' manner; brilliantly, lustrously; clearly ...1515
• ORIENTNESS † n. the quality of being 'orient'; lustre, brilliancy ...1519
• ORIFACTURE † n. making or construction with the mouth ...1673 nonce word
• ORIFICE n. 1. the female genitals ...19C colloq.
n. 2. an office ...1970s sl.
• ORIFICIAL †* adj. mouthmaking; hence, high-sounding, bombastic, inflated ...1594
• ORIFLAMME n. any banner or ensign, material or ideal, that serves as a rallying point for a struggle, etc. ...1600
• ORIGANIZE * vb. to flavour with marjoram ...1853
• ORIGINAL n. a Black person ...1920s US Black sl.
• ORIGINAL LOSER n. a useless, talentless person ...1950s US sl.
• ORIGINALS n. the Levi jeans and jacket ...1950s sl.
• ORINOKO n. 1. tobacco ...L17 sl.
n. 2. a poker (pronounced 'orinoker') ...M19 rhyming sl.
n. 3. cocoa ...M19 rhyming sl.
• ORIZONT † n. old form of horizon ...14C
• ORK-ORKS n. the delirium tremens ...E20 US colloq.
• ORKS n. the testicles ...E19 Brit. rhyming sl. (orks = orchestra stalls, rhyming sl. for 'balls')
• ORLOGE FALLES, THE phr. the hammer of the clock strikes ...a1400 obs.
• ORNAMENT n. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• ORNARY adj. inferior, of poor quality ...1861 Eng. dial.
• ORNATIVE †* adj. tending or serving to adorn, decorative, ornamental ...1660
• ORNERY adj. 1. inferior, poor, insignificant, worthless, contemptible, mean, immoral ...1816 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. ordinary, commonplace, plain ...1838 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. unpleasant, troublesome, unruly, unmanageable, disobedient, obstinate, ill-tempered, angry ...1862 Amer. dial.
adj. 4. ugly, not handsome ...1899 Amer. dial.
adj. 5. tired or vaguely unwell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY AS A BULL, AS adj. very angry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY AS AN EGG-SUCKING HOUND adj. mean, contemptible, disgusting ...1985 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY AS THE DEVIL, AS adj. mean, bad-tempered ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY CUSS n. 1. a mean, bad-tempered person ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a dog ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY OLD DEVIL n. a very mean person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY PEST n. a mosquito ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ORNIFY † vb. to adorn, to ornament ...1594
• ORNITHON n. a place in which birds are kept; a poultry house; an aviary ...1870
• ORNITHOPHILITE n. a lover of birds ...1876
• ORONOKO n. tobacco ...L17 sl.
• ORP n. a grouse, a complaint ...1957 Sc.
vb. 1. to fret, to grumble, to murmur discontentedly, to complain in a peevish, nagging manner ...1725 Sc.
vb. 2. to complain from ill health, to be constantly ailing and sickly, not to thrive, to shrink, to shrivel ...1820 Sc.
• ORPED † adj. 1. bold, brave, valiant, stout, strenuous ...a1000
† adj. 2. of a beast: fierce, furious ...1567
• ORPHAN n. an illegitimate child ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ORPHAN CHILD n. an illegitimate child ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ORPHANT n. an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORPHEAN adj. 1. of or relating to Orpheus, as musician and singer, who was said to move rocks and trees by the strains of his lyre; hence: melodious, musical, entrancing
adj. 2. of, belonging or attributed to, or connected with Orpheus, the mysteries associated with his name, or the writings or doctrines subsequently attributed to him
n. an adherent of the Orphic philosophy
• ORPHLINE n. an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORRIE-EYED adj. drunk ...1902 Amer. sl.
• ORRY-EYED adj. having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1939 Amer. dial.
• ORT n. 1. the anus ...1952 Aust. sl.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1952 Aust. sl.
• ORTHANGLE † n. a rectangle ...1603
• ORTHODOXASTICAL †* adj. orthodox; holding right or correct opinions, such as are currently accepted as correct or are in accordance with some recognized standard ...1563-87
• ORTHOGRAPHIZE * vb. to spell a word correctly or according to usage; to correct in regard to spelling ...1611
• ORTHOPOD n. an orthopaedic surgeon ...1960 sl.
• ORTHOR n. author ...1863 Amer. dial.
• ORTOLAN †* n. 1. a gardener ...1526 obs. rare
n. 2. a small bird, a species of bunting, Emberiza Hortulana ...1656
• ORTS n. 1. fish innards ...19C colloq.
n. 2. mouse droppings ...19C colloq.
• ORY adj. tasting or smelling of seaweed ...1854 Eng. dial.
• OSAMA YO MAMA phr. used as a general insult ...2002 US teen sl.
• O SAWS! int. for shame! ...1826 Eng. dial.
• OSCAR n. 1. a homosexual male ...19C
n. 2. an offensive, unlikeable person ...1905 US sl.
n. 3. money ...1917 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl. for 'cash' (Oscar Asche)
n. 4. a handgun ...1949 US sl.
n. 5. a prejudiced, narrow-minded person ...1973 US sl.
vb. to commit pederasty ...19C Brit.
• OSCAR ASCHE n. cash; money ...1905 Aust. rhyming. sl.
• OSCAR ASH n. cash; money ...1905 Aust. rhyming. sl.
• OSCARIZE vb. to act as a pederast ...19C
• OSCAR SLATER adv. later ...1985 Sc. rhyming sl.
• OSCITANT † adj. gaping from drowsiness, yawning; hence, drowsy, dull, indolent, negligent, inattentive through drowsiness ...1625 rare or obs.
• OSCITATE †* vb. to yawn or gape from drowsiness ...1623
• OSCULABLE adj. capable of being kissed ...1893 nonce word
• O-SIGN n. the open mouth of a very sick hospital patient ...1980 medical usage
• OSSIFER n. an officer ...L19 sl.
• OSSIFIED adj. drunk; turned into bone by alcohol ...E20 US sl.
• OSTENTATE †* adj. boasted, vaingloriously displayed ...1615
* vb. 1. to make a show of, to show off; to display ostentatiously or boastfully ...c1540
† vb. 2. to show, to display ...1630
† vb. 3. to boast ...1670
• OSTENTATORY †* adj. intended to attract attention or admiration; ostentatious ...1657
• OSTENTATRIX †* n. an ostentatious woman ...1611
• OSTREOPHAGOUS adj. feeding on oysters ...1882
• O'SULLIVAN n. 1. a farmer; a rustic ...1933 sl.
n. 2. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OTHER adj. of clothes: best, dressiest ...1831 Amer. dial.
• OTHER, THE n. 1. sexual activity or intercourse ...1922 euphemism
n. 2. homosexual activities ...1922 euphemism
• OTHERGATES † adj. of another fashion of kind; different ...c1589 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† adv. in another manner or way, otherwise, differently ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• OTHER HALF n. 1. one's husband ...1965 Amer. sl.
n. 2. one's wife ...1965 Amer. sl.
• OTHER HALF, THE n. a second or return drink ...1922 sl., orig. naval usage
• OTHEROUS adj. otherwise, different ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• OTHER PARTS n. the human breasts ...M17 Brit.
• OTHER ROOM n. the living room ...1973 Amer. dial.
• OTHER SEX adj. homosexual ...19C colloq.
n. the opposite sex ...19C colloq.
• OTHER SIDE OF BOURKE n. a long way away, a place far away ...20C sl.
• OTHER THING, THE n. sexual activity ...1846 euphemism
• OTHERWAYS adv. otherwise ...1899 Amer. dial.
• OTHERWISE adj. pregnant ...20C Amer. dial.
• OTIANT * adj. at leisure, doing nothing, idle, indolent, at ease ...1878
• OTIE n. a coyote ...1931 Amer. dial.
• OTIG n. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OTOMY n. 1. a skeleton ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a very thin, emaciated person or animal, a 'bag of bones' ...1834. dial.
• O.T.R. adj. expecting the menses (On The Rag) ...20C US sl.
• OTTER-DRIZZLE n. a fine mist ...1933 Amer. dial.
• OTTER WEATHER n. a season of comfortable weather before the spring ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OTTIMAZE n. a skeleton ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OTTIMIZE n. a skeleton ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OTTOMY n. 1. a skeleton ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a pigmy, a diminutive person, a small thin 'slip of a fellow' ...1848 Ireland
• OTTREL n. a scar with a rough surface ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• OTTYMOBILE n. an automobile ...1942 Amer. dial.
• OTTY-MOTTY n. 1. a pigmy, a diminutive person, a small thin 'slip of a fellow' ...1863 Eng. dial.
n. 2. suspense ...1886 Eng. dial.
• OU n. a male person; a fellow ...1949 S. Afr.
• OUBLIANCE † n. forgetting, forgetfulness, oblivion ...c1477
• OUCH vb. to hurt, to cause pain to ...1952 Amer. dial.
• OUCHIMAGOOGA n. love-making ...1940s US sl.
• OUCHY adj. 1. unwell, feeling discomfort ...1965 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. irritable, short-tempered, touchy, easily offended, sensitive, intolerant ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OUDACIOUS adj. audacious, bold ...1891 Amer. dial.
adv. exceedingly, uncommonly, very ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• OU-LA-LA GIRL n. a French girl ...Amer. World War I sl.
• OULDISH adj. cunning, knowing ...1837 Eng. dial.
• OULD SOD n. Ireland ...19C sl.
• OULIE n. oil ...1787 Sc.
• OUNDS! int. an oath ...L19 euphemism
• OUNS! int. an oath ...L19 euphemism
• OUPHE n. an elf, a goblin ...1812 Sc.
• OURIE adj. 1. of persons and things: dismal, gloomy, miserable-looking from cold or illness; cold and cheerless, depressing, dejected ...1785 Sc.
adj. 2. of weather: dull and chilly, raw, black ...c1850
• OUR LADY'S BANDS † n. 'confinement' at childbirth; accouchement ...1495
• OUR UNCLE n. the USA, esp. the US armed forces, or other federal/national authorities ...M19 sl.
• OURWHERE † adv. anywhere; everywhere ...a1300
• OUSLEY adj. slovenly, unkempt; miserable, broken-down ...1824 Sc.
• OUT adj. 1. drunk; unconscious from alcohol ...18C colloq.
adj. 2. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. drug intoxicated ...M20 US drugs sl.
adj. 4. having openly acknowledged one's homosexuality ...1979 sl.
n. outcome ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to knock out ...1896 sl., orig. boxing sl.
vb. 2. to kill deliberately ...1900 sl.
vb. 3. to reveal someone's homosexuality ...1990 sl.
• OUT, THE n. the world outside prison ...20C US prison sl.
• OUT AND IN n. the chin ...1920s US rhyming sl.
• OUT-AND-OUT adj. 1. complete, thoroughgoing, unqualified ...E19
adj. 2. excellent, first-rate ...M19
adv. completely, absolutely, utterly ...L18
n. 1. strong beer ...M19 sl.
n. 2. a brawl, a fist-fight ...L19 US sl.
n. 3. a totally unacceptable person ...20C US Black sl.
• OUT-AND-OUTER n. 1. one who is seen as reaching extremes of behaviour, both good and bad, and defined according to context ...E19
n. 2, a notable lie ...M19 sl.
n. 3. a brawl, a fist-fight ...L19 US sl.
n. 4. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUTASIGHT adj. excellent ...1893 sl., orig. US
• OUT AUNT MAGGIE'S WINDOW phr. of a homerun: out of the ballpark ...1962 US sl.
• OUT BACK O' SUNSET n. a long way away, a place far away ...20C sl.
• OUTBRAID † vb. 1. to upbraid; to reproach ...1509
† vb. 2. to awake ...B1900
• OUTCASTE n. a hyena ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT-CHILD n. an illegitimate child ...20C Caribbean usage
• OUT COLD adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT-COME-SHOUT n. a noisy disturbance ...1927 Amer. dial.
• OUTCRY n. an auction ...1712
• OUTDACIOUS adj. impudent, shameless, audacious, bold, incorrigible; of things: very bad, shocking ...1885 Eng. & Amer. dial.
adv. extremely, very ...1941 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOINGEST adj. most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOINGEST, THE n. the most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1942 Amer. dial.
• OUTDONE adj. put out, perplexed, exasperated, displeased; disappointed, overcome, beaten, humiliated, embarrassed ...1816 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOOR LIBRARY n. an outside toilet building ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOOR PLUMBING n. a privy; an outhouse ...20C US colloq.
• OUT-DUGAN vb. to outwit, to get the better of, to cheat ...1923 Amer. dial.
• OUTED adj. 1. disappointed ...1903 Amer. dial.
adj. 2 dead; killed ...World War I sl.
• OUTEN prep. without ...1895 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to extinguish a fire; to turn off a light ...1878 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to take out, to remove something, to erase ...1928 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to utter, to say ...1951 Amer. dial.
• OUTER n. one who is seen as reaching extremes of behaviour, both good and bad, and defined according to context ...E19
• OUTFALLING † n. a falling out; a quarrel; contention ...a1670 Sc.
• OUTFAVOR vb. to be better looking than, to be more handsome ...1912 Amer. dial.
• OUTFIT n. 1. (usually derogatory) a person or persons ...1867 sl., orig. US
n. 2. (usually derogatory) a male person; a fellow ...1867 sl., chiefly US
n. 3. a crowd of people ...1883 sl., orig. US
n. 4. the male genitals ...20C euphemism
n. 5. a regiment or other military unit ...1916 sl.
n. 6. the apparatus with which a drug addict takes drugs ...1951 drugs sl.
• OUTFLEME †* n. one who is banished; a fugitive from his country; an exile ...a1300
• OUT FOR THE LONG COUNT adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT FRONT adj. open, honest ...1950s sl., orig. US
• OUTGOING MAIL n. artillery fire; also, bombs ...1919 US Army and Marine Corps usage
• OUTHANDLE vb. to tease, to pick on ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OUTHERY adj. fluffy, like fluff, shaggy ...1942 Sc.
• OUTINGEST adj. most remarkable or extraordinary ...1884 Amer. dial.
• OUT IN THE CACTUS phr. in a very remote area ...1963 NZ sl.
• OUT IN THE COLD adj. neglected; ignored ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUTLAND adj. foreign, alien ...1942 Amer. dial.
adv. to a foreign or alien place ...1938 Amer. dial.
• OUTLANDER n. a person of foreign nationality; one not a native; a foreigner, a stranger ...1605
• OUTLANDISH adj. 1. foreign. from outside one's own community ...1815 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. strange ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• OUTLANDISHER n. a foreigner ...1895 Amer. dial.
• OUTLASH n. the act of lashing out; a sudden, quick outward stroke ...1876
† vb. 1. to squander, to be extravagant or prodigal ...1611
† vb. 2. to strike out violently ...1614
† vb. 3. to exaggerate ...1620
• OUTLAW n. 1. an animal, esp. a horse, that is unmanageable or untamable ...1885 Amer. dial.
n. 2. one who hunts or fishes illegally ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. 3. one who is crude or ill-mannered; a misfit; a child who misbehaves; an insignificant person; an immoral woman ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a child of unwed parents; an illegitimate child ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a foreigner; a stranger, an outsider ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a mongrel; a dog of mixed breed ...1986 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a prostitute who works independently from a pimp ...20C sl.
vb. to hunt or fish illegally ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OUTLAY n. the crowd, the lot; a large group of people at a public gathering ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUTLET n. an access road or driveway ...1940 Amer. dial.
• OUT LIKE A LIGHT adj. 1. unconscious ...1934 sl.
adj. 2. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUTLOOKINGEST adj. prettiest ...1975 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF ALL NICK adv. past counting ...1595
• OUT OF ALL REASON adj. quite absurd or incredible ...1887 Sc.
• OUT OF ALL SIGHT adv. immeasurably, beyond all comparison ...1821
• OUT OF BUSINESS adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF CASE † adj. in poor condition ...1674
• OUT OF COMMISH adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF COMMISSION adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF DOCK phr. out of hospital after receiving treatment ...1785 sl.
• OUT OF FASHION † adj. out of shape ...1551
• OUT OF FIX adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF HAND adv. at once, immediately; without premeditation, suddenly; extempore ...a1300
• OUT OF HEART adj. dispirited; discouraged; disheartened, downcast ...1586
• OUT OF HIS TREE adj. crazy ...1960s Amer. sl.
• OUT OF IT adj. 1. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. drunk, fully intoxicated ...1963 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. in a drugged state ...1963 sl., orig. US
• OUT OF KELTER adj. 1. out of harmony or balance; not working, broken; unwell ...1643
adj. 2. disorderly; in confusion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF KILTER adj. 1. out of harmony or balance; not working, broken; unwell ...1643
adj. 2. disorderly; in confusion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF KIN adj. not related ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF LOCK adj. out of wedlock, widowed ...1969 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF ONE'S ASS adj. crazy ...1970 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S BOX adj. crazy, insane; foolishly wrong, mistaken ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF ONE'S DEPTH phr. beyond the range of one's competence or understanding
• OUT OF ONE'S FACE adj. out of one's right mind, esp. as a result of drug or alcohol intoxication; under the influence of drink or drugs ...1972 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S FORM adj. somewhat ill; indisposed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S GEARS † adj. out of sorts; irritable, grouchy ...a1700
• OUT OF ONE'S GOURD adj. insane, mad ...1963 US sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S HEAD adj. insane, mad ...1825 sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S LASH † phr. out of danger from one's attacks ...1586
• OUT OF ONE'S MISERY adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S NUT adj. drunk or drug-intoxicated ...1999 Brit. sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S REASON adj. beside oneself; out of one's senses ...1861 Sc.
• OUT OF ONE'S SKULL adj. insane, mad ...1968 sl.
• OUT OF ONE'S TREE adj. insane, mad ...1966 US sl.
• OUT OF ORDER adj. 1. experiencing the menses ...20C US sl.
adj. 2. unacceptable in behaviour ...1979 Brit. sl.
• OUT OF PLACE AS BALLS ON A WHALE, AS adj. unsuitable ...1977 US sl.
• OUT OF PUFF adj. out of breath, breathless ...1827 sl. & Eng. dial.
• OUT-OF-SIGHT adj. excellent ...1896 sl., orig. US
• OUT OF SKEW adj. askew, oblique, out of plumb ...1905 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF SOMEONE'S FACE adj. absent, away ...1980s UK Black sl.
• OUT OF THE APRON phr. of gambling in a casino: on money borrowed from the casino ...1982 sl.
• OUT OF THE BARREL adj. of drinks: unmixed with water ...Bk1902 colloq,
• OUT OF THE CARDS † adj. outside the range of probability ...1813
• OUT OF THE FACE adv. incessantly, straight through without stopping ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• OUT OF THE GAME adj. 1. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. married, engaged, or dating only one person ...2001 US sl.
• OUT OF THE GATHERS adj. out of order; in distressed circumstances ...1847
• OUT OF THE MARSH adj. lacking manners, uncouth, boorish ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF THE NOTION adj. disinclined; not in favour of something ...1871 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF THE PICTURE adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF THE RUNNING adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT OF THE SMOKE INTO THE FIRE † phr. out of a small danger into a great one ...1547
• OUT OF THE STRAIGHT adj. dishonest, crooked ...Bk1904 sl.
• OUT OF THE TAIL OF THE EYE adv. with a sidelong or furtive glance ...1859
• OUT OF THE WAY adj. 1. not in possession of one's senses; intoxicated ...1906 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. unsuitable, inappropriate, gauche ...1976 Amer. dial.
• OUT OF THIS WORLD adj. 1. delightful, pleasing ...1928 sl., orig. US jazz
adj. 2. experiencing the menses ...20C US sl.
• OUT OF TOWN adj. 1. inattentive; absent-minded ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. in jail or prison ...1982 US sl.
• OUT OF WARD † adj. beyond control, out of hand, unruly ...c1400 035
• OUT OF WHACK adj. injured ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT ON A LIMB adj. in a difficult or exposed position ...1897 US
• OUT ON ONE'S EAR adj. discharged, ejected or dismissed ignominiously ...1919 Amer. sl.
• OUT ON THE CARPET adj. eager to marry ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUT ON THE NICK adj. out thieving ...Bk1902 sl.
• OUT ON THE PULL phr. out picking up a member of the opposite sex ...Brit. sl.
• OUT ON THE ROOF adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...M20 US sl.
• OUT ON THE SCAFF adj. going about in an idle, frolicsome manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
• OUT ON THE SCRAN adj. begging for scraps of food ...M18 sl.
• OUT ON YOUR ARSE adj. ejected, evicted, expelled ...1998 UK sl.
• OUTPATIENCE vb. to cause to lose patience ...c1950 Amer. dial.
• OUTRAGEABLE * adj. outrageous ...1952 Amer. dial.
• OUTRAIOUS † adj. outrageous ...1303
• OUTSCAPE † n. escape, release from restraint, a way or opportunity to escape ...1555
†* vb. to escape ...1562
• OUTSIDE adj. 1. out of prison, out of the services ...L19 sl.
adj. 2. illegitimate ...L19 US Black sl.
adv. other than, excepting, beyond the number of ...M19 orig. US
n. 1. a passenger who rides on top of a coach ...L18 sl.
n. 2. the civilian world ...L19 US military sl.
n. 3. the world beyond one's home and domestic life ...1960s US Black sl.
int. a challenge ...20C sl.
• OUTSIDE, THE n. the world out of prison ...1903 sl.
• OUTSIDE CHILD n. an illegitimate child ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDE CHILE n. an illegitimate child ...20C Trinidad
• OUTSIDE DAUGHTER n. an illegitimate child ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDE JOB n. a crime committed by someone not otherwise associated with the place where it happened ...1925 sl.
• OUTSIDE KID n. an illegitimate child ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDE MAN n. 1. that member of a confidence trick team who locates a potential victim, lures him deeper into the hoax, and helps to fleece him; the 'steerer' for a brothel ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a lookout ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
n. 3. a woman's lover ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDER n. 1. a lookout ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
n. 2. a person who is considered socially inferior ...L19 sl.
n. 3. a mentally deficient person ...1900s Irish sl.
n. 4. an outside pocket ...1910s US criminals' sl.
n. 5. a child of unwed parents; an illegitimate child ...1913 Amer. dial.
n. 6. an act of sexual intercourse performed out of doors ...1980s US sl.
• OUTSIDE SON n. an illegitimate child ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSIDE WIFE n. a woman who lives with a man, but is not married to him ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OUTSIDE WOMAN n. a man's lover; a mistress ...L19 W. Indies
• OUTSTART n. the outset ...1906 Amer. dial.
• OUTSTROPOLOUS † adj. outrageous, unruly, obstreperous ...1832 Sc.
• OUT THE ASS adv. 1. in excessive quantity; to an excessive degree; also, no good, reprehensible ...1969 Amer. sl.
adv. 2. emphatically well; to a great degree ...1971 Amer. sl.
• OUT THE ASSHOLE adv. in excessive quantity; to an excessive degree ...1970 Amer. sl.
• OUT THE LIGHT vb. to extinguish the light ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUT TO IT adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...19C Aust. sl.
• OUT TO LUNCH adj. out of touch with reality ...1955 sl., orig. US
• OUT TO THE WIDE adj. 1. completely drunk ...20C sl.
adj. 2. unconscious of one's surroundings, lost in a dream, day-dreaming ...20C sl., orig. US
adj. 3. utterly and completely exhausted; very deeply asleep or unconscious ...20C sl., orig. US
• OUTWARD ADAM n. one's body, exterior, appearance ...1837 Amer. dial.
• OUTWARDLY adj. self-important, forward ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OVAL n. a football ...US
• OVEN n. 1. the female genitals ...18C Brit.
n. 2. cavernous holes in the rocks on the seashore ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
n. 3. the womb ...1962 sl.
• OVER AND ABOVE adv. excessively ...1905 Amer. dial.
• OVERBOARD adj. 1. intoxicated with alcohol ...20C US sl.
adj. 2. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OVERCLOUD vb. to make gloomy
• OVERCOME adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...19C sl.
• OVERDRAW THE BADGER vb. to overdraw one's banking account ...c1840 sl.
• OVERGLAD adj. overjoyed ...1934 Amer. dial.
• OVERGROW vb. to outgrow ...1968 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAPPIED adj. overjoyed and happy ...1931 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAUL n. a reprimand; a scolding; a thrashing ...1797 Amer. dial.
vb. to scold, reprimand or discipline ...1942 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAULING n. a reprimand; a scolding; a thrashing; chastisement ...1833 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAULING AND GOING-OVER n. chastisement ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OVERHEAD n. 1. an attic ...1986 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the ceiling ...1986 Amer. dial.
• OVER HEAD AND EARS adj. deeply immersed or involved, such as in love, in debt, etc. ...1576
• OVERHUNG adj. hung-over ...1964 sl.
• OVERITIOUS adj. 1. excessive, intolerable ...B1900 Sc.
adj. 2. boisterous, violent, headstrong, impetuous ...B1900 Sc.
• OVERLAND TROUT n. bacon ...1903 Amer. Western sl.
• OVERLAY vb. 1. to kill by crushing or suffocation ...1953 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to oversleep ...1969 Amer. dial.
• OVERLINESS † n. 1. contemptuousness; haughtiness ...1610
† n. 2. superficiality; carelessness; indifference ...1653
• OVERLOOK vb. to bewitch ...1912 Amer. dial.
• OVERLY adj. of an amount or quantity: large ...1969 Amer. dial.
• OVER-MONEY † vb. to bribe; to win by means of a bribe ...a1661 nonce word
• OVERNIGHT-BAG n. a prostitute ...E20 US sl.
• OVERNOON † n. midday; afternoon ...1779
• OVER-PERTED † adj. made too pert, saucy, or self-conceited ...1614
• OVERPLUSH n. a surplus ...1837 Amer. dial.
• OVERSEAS adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...E20 Brit. sl.
• OVERSEEN adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...L15 sl.
• OVERSHOT adj. drunk ...1605 sl.
• OVERSLOP † n. an outer garment; a loose, upper garment; a cassock or gown ...c950
• OVERSPARRED adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...L19 Brit. sl.
• OVERSPORT vb. to overplay; to exaggerate the importance of ...1937 Amer. dial.
• OVERTAKE vb. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OVERTAKEN adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...16C Brit. sl.
• OVER THE BAY adj. intoxicated ...E19 US sl.
• OVER THE EDGE adj. insane, quite mad ...1929
• OVER THE FALLS phr. said of a surfer carried over the breaking edge of a wave ...1964 US sl.
• OVER THE FENCE adj. used to stress the unacceptability of something found objectionable ...1918 Aust. & NZ sl.
• OVER THE HUMP phr. while gambling, having won enough to be gambling now with the house's money ...1950 US sl.
• OVER THE MARK adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...E19 Brit. sl.
• OVER THE MOON adj. happy, pleased ...1936 sl.
• OVER THE ODDS adj. more than is expected; more than is tolerable ...1922 UK sl.
• OVER THE SCORE adj. excessive; unfair ...colloq.
• OVER-THE-SHOULDER BOULDER-HOLDER n. a brassiere ...1970 UK sl.
• OVER THE SIDE adj. engaged in private business or sexual liaisons during duty hours ...1970 UK sl., orig. navy
• OVER THE WALL adj. 1. escaped from prison ...1935 sl.
adj. 2. past a bad situation and moving on ...1960s Amer. sl.
• OVER-THRANGED adj. overcrowded ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OVER-THRONG adj. overcrowded ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
• OVER-THRONGED adj. very busy; over-hurried ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OVERTOWN n. the business section of a city ...1932 Amer. dial.
• OVERYEARED † adj. too old, too advanced in years ...1844
• OVES n. the eaves of a building ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OVIARY †* n. a flock of sheep ...1623
• OWDACIOUS adj. impudent, shameless, audacious, bold, incorrigible; of things: very bad, shocking ...1847 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• OWE ONE A DAY IN HARVEST vb. to owe one a good turn ...1816 Sc.
• OWIE n. a hurt, pain; a bruise or minor injury ...1967 Amer. dial.
• O WINIFRED! int. an exclamation of disbelief ...B1900
• OWL n. a nocturnal streetwalker ...1904 Amer. prostitutes' sl.
• OWL AROUND vb. to rove about at night ...1975 Amer. dial.
• OWLED adj. staring from drunkenness; very drunk ...1922 Amer. sl.
• OWL-EYED adj. staring from drunkenness; very drunk ...1929 Amer. sl.
• OWLHEAD n. 1. an intractable horse; that cannot be trained either to work or ride ...1928 Amer. Western sl.
n. 2. a kind of usually inexpensive revolver frequently having a finger hole in the grip allowing it to be used in addition as a 'knuckle duster' ...1942 Amer. sl.
• OWLHEADED adj. of a horse: stubborn; intractable ...1928 Amer. Western sl.
• OWLHOOT adj. contemptible ...1946 Amer. Western sl.
n. a contemptible fellow, esp. a fugitive or outlaw ...1958 Amer. Western sl
• OWLHOOTER n. a fugitive or outlaw ...1942 Amer. Western sl.
• OWLHOOT TRAIL, THE n. the life of a fugitive or outlaw ...1936 Amer. Western sl.
• OWL-LIGHT n. 1. the dim and uncertain light in which owls go abroad; a glimmering and imperfect light; twilight, dusk ...1599
n. 2. the cloud of the night, the dark ...1599
• OWL'S DUNG n. the most worthless or despicable thing ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OWL'S HEAD n. a kind of usually inexpensive revolver frequently having a finger hole in the grip allowing it to be used in addition as a 'knuckle duster' ...1927 Amer. sl.
• OWL SHIFT n. the night shift ...1986 Amer. sl.
• OWL SHIT n. 1.excrement ...1862 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the most worthless or despicable thing ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OWL SKULL n. cheap whisky ...c1970 Amer. dial.
• OWL'S SHIT n. the most worthless or despicable thing ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OWL TRAIN n. a train that runs at night ...1856 Amer. sl.
• OWLY adj. 1. angry, cross, irritable, bad-tempered, easily offended; sulky, pouting ...1950 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of the weather: threatening ...1958 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. complaining, finding fault ...1965 Amer. dial.
adj. 4. obstinate ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OWLY-EYED † adj. 1. having eyes like an owl's, in respect of seeing badly in daylight; purblind ...a1586
adj. 2. staring from drunkenness; very drunk ...1900 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. wise ...B1900 Amer. sl.
• OWLY-LOOKING adj. of the weather: threatening ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OWN vb. 1. of a mother animal: to nurse and care for her young ...1925 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to give birth to ...1952 Amer. dial.
• OWN COUSIN n. first cousin ...1899 Amer. dial.
• OWNER, THE n. the captain of a ship, and also of an aircraft ...1903 sl.
• OWNLY adj. lonely, solitary ...1864 Eng. dial.
• OWN THE CORN vb. to admit an error ...E19, orig. US
• OWNTY † adj. empty ...1790 Eng. dial.
• OWN UP vb. to admit truth or responsibility; to confess ...1853 colloq.
• OWRIE adj. 1. sad, melancholy, dismal, depressing ...1788 Sc.
adj. 2. chilly, shivering ...1802 Sc.
• OWSLEY n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• OWY † adj. woolly, covered with wool ...1813 Sc.
• OWZAT? phr. in cricket: an appeal to an umpire, how's that? ...1934 UK
• OXER n. an armpit ...E18 Irish
• OXFORD n. 1. five shillings ...1870s UK rhyming sl. for 'dollar' (five shillings) (Oxford Scholar)
n. 2. a dollar ...1937 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl. ('Oxford scholar')
n. 3. (derogatory) a Black person who is as dark as black shoe leather ...M20 US Black sl.
• OXFORD BAG n. a cigarette ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'fag'
• OXFORD SCHOLAR n. 1. five shillings ...1870s UK rhyming sl. for 'dollar' (five shillings)
n. 2. a collar ...1930s rhyming sl.
n. 3. a dollar ...1937 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• OX IS IN THE DITCH, THE phr. an emergency has arisen, requiring top priority ...1984 Amer. dial.
• OXO n. zero, nothing ...L19 sl.
• OXO CUBE n. the London Underground ...1960 UK rhyming sl. for 'tube'
• OXOMETER n. an imaginary device used to measure the accumulated depth of 'bullshit' ...World War II Brit. sl.
• OXTER n. an armpit ...E18 Irish
vb. to lift or move a person by holding them under the armpits ...19C Irish
• OXY adj. having a second-hand or dated appearance; impoverished-looking ...2003 UK sl.
n. the synthetic opiate oxycodone used recreationally; a capsule of OxyContin™ ...2000 US sl.
• OXYCROCIUM adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...E18 US sl.
• OXYGEN SECTION n. seats in a stadium or coliseum that are high up and far from the action ...1993 US sl.
• OXYGEN THIEF n. a completely worthless person ...1990s Aust. sl.
• OY! int. a meaningless noise used to draw attention or cry in protest ...1936 UK sl.
• OY GEVALT! int. used for expressing a lament, protest, dismay, or delight ...1968 US (Yiddish)
• OYLE OF BARLEY n. beer ...17C Brit. sl.
• OYL OF ROPE n. a severe beating ...M17 sl.
• OYSTER adj. saying nothing, silent ...1910 Aust. sl.
n. 1. the vagina ...1707 UK sl.
n. 2. a prostitute ...E18 sl.
n. 3. a gob of phlegm or spittle ...1785 sl.
n. 4. a girl, a young woman ...L18 sl.
n. 5. semen; an ejaculation of semen ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 6. a person desired or sought for a particular purpose ...1877 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a close-mouthed person; one who talks little ...1888 Amer. sl.
n. 8. a pearl ...1917 Amer. jocular
n. 9. an odd, stupid, or foolish person ...1930s US sl.
n. 10. the mouth ...1960s US sl.
n. 11. a society woman who is paid to wear stolen pearls, hoping to entice an offer of purchase ...1970s UK criminals' sl.
• OYSTER-CATCHER n. the female genitals; specifically the vagina ...19C Brit. sl.
• OYSTER-FACED adj. in need of shaving ...B1900 street sl.
• OYSTER FRUIT n. pearls ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OYSTERS n. illicitly distilled liquor ...1903 Amer. sl.
• OYSTER'S ICE-SKATES n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• O.Z. n. an ounce of narcotics ...1933 US drugs sl.
• OZ adj. Australian ...1971 sl., orig. Aust.
n. 1. Australia ...1908 sl.
n. 2. an Australian ...1971 sl., orig. Aust.
• OZARK vb. to cheat, to defraud ...1953 Amer. dial.
• OZELLY adj. 1. dark of complexion; swarthy ...B1900 Sc.
adj. 2. slovenly, unkempt; miserable, broken-down ...1824 Sc.
• OZONE n. 1. air ...1907 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a curt dismissal ...1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to dismiss curtly ...1922 Amer. sl.
• OZONED adj. high on drugs ...a1979 Amer. sl.
• OZONER n. a drive-in movie theatre ...1948 Amer. sl.
• OZZIE adj. Australian ...1918 sl., orig. Aust.
n. an Australian ...1918 sl.
• OZZY adj. strange-looking, peculiar ...1950 Amer. dial.