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• REV vb. to leave, to go ...1952 sl.
• REVALLY n. a disturbance, quarrelling ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REVATWIRRIE n. a straightened-out fish-hook ...1899 Sc.
• REVE n. a rent or tithe ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REVEL n. 1. a parish feast; a wake ...1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a stir; a commotion ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a severe blow; often applied to a back stroke ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REVELATE † vb. to reveal ...1514
• REVELATION n. a drink ...E19 Amer. sl.
• REVEL-DASH n. a rough, noisy, and indecent gathering or carouse ...a1592 sl.
• REVEL-ROUT † n. 1. uproarious revelry; boisterous merriment; tumultuous festivity; an occasion of revelling, a revel; a rough, noisy, and indecent gathering or carouse ...a1553 arch. or obs.
†* n. 2. a crowd or party of revellers; a company of spreesters; a mob, rabble ...?1655 arch. or obs. rare
• REVENANT †* n. 1. that which is pleasing ...c1440
n. 2. one who returns from the dead; a ghost ...1828
n. 3. one who returns to a place after prolonged absence ...1886
• REVENGEANCE n. revenge ...1883 Amer. dial.
• REVENGE IN LAVENDER n. a vengeance in store ...c1696 sl.
• REVENGE OF THE CRADLE n. Quebec's high birthrate, perceived as being in retaliation for the loss of the province to England by France ...1964 Can. sl.
• REVENGE OF THE NURSERY n. Quebec's high birthrate, perceived as being in retaliation for the loss of the province to England by France ...1964 Can. sl.
• REVENOO n. a federal law enforcement official; used by those in the illegal production of alcohol ...1974 US sl.
• REVENOOER n. a federal law enforcement official; used by those in the illegal production of alcohol ...1974 US sl.
• REVENUE n. an officer engaged in enforcing the laws against illegal distilling ...1880 Amer. dial.
• REVENUER n. an officer engaged in enforcing the laws against illegal distilling ...1880 Amer. dial.
• REVERENCE n. power ...1820 Sc.
vb. to tolerate ...1927 Amer. dial.
• REVEREND adj. 1. extraordinary, distinguished, powerful; genuine, thorough ...1826 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of drink: pure, unadulterated ...1837 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. of coffee: without milk, sugar, etc. ...1936 Amer. dial.
vb. to revere ...1982 Amer. dial.
• REVEREND, THE n. the parish clergyman ...1901 Eng. dial.
• REVERENT adj. of whisky or brandy: of superior potency ...1886 sl.
• REVERIE n. a vague report, a rumour ...1787 Sc.
vb. to report ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REVERT † vb. to recover from a swoon, or from sickness ...1825 Sc.
• REVETS n. money ...1876 Eng. dial. sl.
• REVIEW OF THE BLACK CUIRASSIERS n. a visitation of the clergy ...Bk1903 sl.
• REVIRESCENT * adj. growing fresh or young again; flourishing anew ...1644
• REVITS n. money ...1876 Eng. dial. sl.
• REVIVE vb. to mend, to patch ...1865 sl.
• REVIVER n. 1. a mending tailor ...1864 sl.
n. 2. a drink ...1876 sl.
• REVLETS n. the particles of food from one's mouth which find their way into a bottle of soda when one gives another a swig ...1978 Amer. dial. Black usage
• REV-LIS n. silver ...Bk1903 back slang
• REVOLUTION, THE n. the American Civil War ...1986 Amer. dial.
• REVOLUTIONARY WAR n. the American Civil War ...1986 Amer. dial.
• REVOLUTION WAR, THE n. the American Civil War ...1966 Amer. dial.
• REV ONE'S MOTOR vb. to become over-excited ...1940s US sl.
• REVOYLT adj. wild; frisky; in very high spirits ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REVULVER n. a revolver ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• REVURE adj. 1. having a look of calm scorn or contempt ...Bk1904 Sc.
adj. 2. thoughtful, dark and gloomy ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REW n. the shady side of a street ...1777 Eng. dial.
vb. to swing as children do ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REWARD † n. an aspect, a look; the face ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. to repay ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REWTAUTER n. a child's swing; a cradle ...1867 Eng. dial.
• REWTRATTER n. a child's swing; a cradle ...1867 Eng. dial.
• REY adj. raw ...1740 Eng. dial.
• REYNOLDS n. a fox ...1896 Eng. dial.
vb. to maltreat, to molest ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
int. a cry or ejaculation used by boys on proceeding to punish another boy ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REZOLD adj. pacified, having the mind set at rest, restored to a calm state of mind ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REZZEL n. a weasel ...1788 Eng. dial.
• REZZIL n. a weasel ...1788 Eng. dial.
• REZZLE n. a weasel ...1788 Eng. dial.
• R.F. n. a practical joke ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RHAA n. hungry, ravenous ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RHAATID adj. used as an intensifier that implies anger or strong disapproval ...1994 UK Black usage
• RHEA adj. of a horse: frisky, unmanageable ...1891 Amer. dial.
• RHEUM n. 1. a cold in the head ...1879 Eng. dial.
n. 2. rheumatism; an attack of rheumatism ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMATIC n. rheumatism; a rheumatic attack or pain ...1835 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMATICS n. rheumatism ...1826 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• RHEUMATISMED adj. afflicted with rheumatism ...c1938 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMATISM IN THE SHOULDERS n. arrest ...Bk1903 sl.
• RHEUMATIST † adj. afflicted with rheumatism or stiff joints ...1804 Sc.
• RHEUMATIZ n. rheumatism; a rheumatic attack or pain ...1844 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMS n. rheumatism ...1886 Sc.
• RHEUMS, THE n. rheumatism; an attack of rheumatism ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMY adj. running with cold ...1896 Eng. dial.
• RHINELAND n. Germany ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RHINO n. 1. money; spec. ready money ...1688 sl.
n. 2. a rhinoceros ...1884 sl.
• RHINOCERAL adj. rich ...M19 sl.
• RHINOCERICAL † adj. 1. heavy or unwieldy as a rhinoceros ...1623
† adj. 2. having plenty of 'the rhino'; rich; full of money ...1688 sl.
† adj. 3. of a nose: like a rhinoceros' horn ...1710
adj. 4. huge, large ...B1900 sl.
• RHINO-FAT adj. rich ...Bk1903 sl.
• RHINY adj. 1. miserly, close-fisted; too stingy to be clean ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. thin; lean; hungry-looking ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RHODO n. a rhododendron ...E20 colloq.
• RHODY n. 1. a rhododendron ...M19 colloq.
n. 2. the state of Rhode Island ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
• RHONCHISONANT † adj. making a snorting noise ...1656
• RHUBARB n. 1. a word repeated to give the impression of the murmur of conversation ...1934 theatrical sl.
n. 2. a low-level strafing raid ...1943 sl.
n. 3. nonsense, worthless stuff ...M20 sl.
n. 4. a noisy dispute or row; an argument on the field of play in baseball ...1943 US sl.
• RHUME n. scurf on the scalp of the head ...1876 Eng. dial.
• RHYME vb. 1. to compose ...1888 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to reiterate ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to talk nonsense ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to tell lies ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RHYMELESS adj. unreasonable; reckless, regardless ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RHYME-SLINGER n. a poet ...Bk1903 sl.
• RHYMING-WARE † n. compositions in rhyme; poetry ...1785 Sc.
• RIACH † adj. dun, ill-coloured ...1742 Sc.
• RIANCY * n. a bright or smiling character ...1831
• RIAND adj. streaked, of two colours ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RIANT adj. smiling, laughing, mirthful, cheerful, gay ...1567
• RIB n. 1. a wife ...1609 sl.
n. 2. a single hair ...1888 Ireland
n. 3. a strip of anything ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to beat, pummel or punch in the sides ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to make fun of someone or something; to mock, to tease ...1930 sl., orig. US
• RIBALD n. 1. a profligate, male or female ...1360 sl.
n. 2. a harlot ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. a ponce ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBALDRY n. 1. indecency; profligate talk ...1599 sl.
n. 2. the mob, the scum of society ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBAUD n. 1. a profligate, male or female ...1360 sl.
n. 2. a harlot ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. a ponce ...Bk1903
• RIBAUDOUR n. a retailer of smut ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBAUDRY n. 1. indecency; profligate talk ...1599 sl.
n. 2. the mob, the scum of society ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBAND n. money ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIB-BASTE † vb. to thrash, to beat severely ...1598
• RIBBED ROAD n. a rough road; a road having an irregular or corrugated surface ...1950 Amer. dial.
• RIB-BENDER n. a blow to the ribs ...1876 boxing sl.
• RIB-BENDING n. a thrashing, a beating ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBER n. a blow to the ribs ...Bk1903 boxing sl.
• ֳRIBBIN n. money ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBING n. a thrashing, a beating ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBIN RUNS THICK, THE phr. 'the breeches are well lined' (there's plenty of money) ...c1696 sl.
• RIBBIN RUNS THIN, THE phr. there's little money ...c1696 sl.
• RIBBINS n. reins ...1837 sl.
• RIBBLE n. 1. an unlikely story ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. careless, hurried work ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 3. careless, indistinct speech or reading ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 4. one who works in a careless, hurried manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to read or recite quickly; to gabble ...1872 Sc.
vb. 2. to work hastily and carelessly; to do anything in a confused manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 3. to wrinkle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIBBLE OFF vb. to recite quickly, by rote; to speak rapidly a list or series one knows well ...1900 Amer. dial.
• RIBBLE-RABBILL n. a disorderly crowd, rabble; a great confusion ...1771 Sc.
• RIBBLE-RABBLE * adv. in great confusion ...c1460 rare or Sc.
n. 1. confused meaningless language; rigmarole, gibble-gabble ...1601 arch. or Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a tumultuous crowd or array of people; a disorderly assemblage; a mob; the scum of society; a great confusion ...1635
n. 3. indecent or profligate talk, ribaldry ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. to crowd in great confusion ...B1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIBBLE-RASH n. rabble; low, disorderly people ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIBBLE-ROW n. 1. a list of the rabble ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 2. an inventory ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBLIE-RABBLIE adj. confused, disorderly ...B1900 Sc.
• RIBBLY n. the end slice of a loaf of bread ...1991 Amer. dial.
• RIBBON n. 1. a bridle rein ...1846 Amer. dial.
n. 2. money ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBONS n. the husks left on an ear of corn ...1947 Amer. dial.
• RIBBY adj. 1. of low quality; bad; inferior; applied esp. to something shabby ...1936 sl.
adj. 2. thin; skinny ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIBE n. a thin, lean person or animal; an animal in poor condition ...1820 Sc.
• RIBEY adj. poor, skinny, scrawny ...1927 Amer. dial.
• RIBEY-ASSED adj. having skinny buttocks ...2000 Amer. dial.
• RIBIBE † n. 1. a term of contempt or abuse for an old woman; a shrill-voiced old woman ...c1386
† n. 2. originally, a stringed instrument like a rebeck or guitar ...c1425
† vb. to play on the ribibe ...a1400
• RIBIE adj. tall and thin; lank, slender, spare ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RIBISH adj. tall and thin; lank, slender, spare ...Bk1904 N. Ireland
• RIB-JOINT n. a brothel ...1943 US sl.
• RIBLAS n. a vagabond ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIB MEAT n. bacon ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RIB OF ROAST, A n. a blow to the ribs ...Bk1903 boxing sl.
• RIB ROAD n. a rough road; a road having an irregular or corrugated surface ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RIB-ROAST † n. a severe beating; a cudgelling ...1595
vb. to belabour with a cudgel; to beat soundly, to thrash ...1570 now arch.
• RIB-ROASTING n. a thrashing, a beating ...1663 sl.
• RIBS n. a stout person ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIB-TICKLE vb. to thrash; to beat up ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIB-TICKLER n. 1. a blow to the ribs ...Bk1903 boxing sl.
n. 2. thick soup ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBUCK adj. excellent ...1892 sl., chiefly Aust.
• RIC int. a call to pigs ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICAN n. 1. a Puerto Rican; a person of Puerto Rican descent ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a Cuban ...1986 Amer. dial.
• RICCO n. a ricocheting bullet ...Amer. World War I sl.
• RICE n. 1. a louse ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a West Indian Black person ...1970 Amer. dial.
• RICE-BAG n. a rice planter ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
• RICE-BAGS n. trousers ...Bk1903 sl.
• RICE BURNER n. a Japanese motorcycle or car ...Bk1998 sl.
• RICEMAN n. (derogatory) a Chinese or other Oriental person ...20C US sl.
• RICH adj. 1. outrageous ...c1350 colloq.
adj. 2. very funny or amusing; or used ironically, to suggest unreasonableness; ridiculous ...1760
† adj. 3. full ...1827 Sc.
adj. 4. entertaining ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
adj. 5. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
† vb. to become rich ...1641 Sc.
• RICHARD n. 1. a booing, barracking ...L19 rhyming. sl. for 'bird' (Richard the Third)
n. 2. a piece of excrement; thus, an unpleasant person ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'turd' (Richard the Third)
n. 3. a word ...L19 rhyming sl. (Richard the Third)
n. 4. a dictionary ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. the cock bird in poultry ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a detective ...1914 sl., chiefly US
n. 7. a young woman, a girlfriend ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'bird' (Richard the Third)
n. 8. a bird ...1960s rhyming sl. (Richard the Third)
n. 9. a third-class degree ...1980s sl.
• RICHARDANARY n. a dictionary ...Bk1903 rhyming sl.
• RICHARD SNARY n. a dictionary ...1796 rhyming sl.
• RICHARD THE THIRD n. 1. a booing, barracking ...L19 rhyming. sl. for 'bird'
n. 2. a piece of excrement; thus, an unpleasant person ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'turd'
n. 3. a word ...L19 rhyming sl.
n. 4. a young woman, a girlfriend ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'bird'
n. 5. a bird ...1960s rhyming sl.
n. 6. a third-class degree ...1980s sl.
• RICH AS A NEW-SHORN SHEEP adj. 'fleeced'. penniless ...1510
• RICH AS INDEE, AS adj. very wealthy ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• RICH AS JAY GOULD adj. very rich ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RICH BUG n. one who has plenty of money ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RICH-FACE n. a red face ...c1696 sl.
• RICHIE n. a rich person ...1966 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• RICHLING * n. a rich person (said with contemptuous force) ...a1500
• RICHMENT n. manure ...1870 Eng. dial.
• RICH STUFF n. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RICHTOCRAT n. an aristocrat ...1942 Amer. dial.
• RICHY n. a rich person ...1966 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• RICK n. 1. a pile ...1616 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a noise ...1819 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a sprain, strain, wrench ...1852 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a number of people living in one neighbourhood; a lot, company, band ...1876 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a tug or pull; a sharp movement ...1892 Sc.
n. 6. an ankle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 7. the noise made by a polecat or ferret, or by a pheasant when roosting ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 8. a swindler's accomplice planted in a crowd; e.g. to start bidding ...1928 sl.
vb. 1. to rattle, to jingle, to make a noise; to chatter ...1740 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to sprain, to strain, to twist, to wrench ...1809 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to pierce with a hook by means of a sudden jerk or pull ...1899 Sc.
vb. 4. to stack in an orderly fashion, esp. firewood ...1899 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to grumble, to scold ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to utter the noise made by a guinea-fowl, polecat, or ferret, or by a pheasant when roosting ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKER n. a rattle ...1865 Eng. dial.
vb. to rattle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKET † adj. unsteady, rickety ...Bk1904 Sc.
† n. 1. a racket, disturbance ...1813 Sc.
n. 2. a narrow gutter ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKETED adj. rickety, shaky, unsteady ...1896 Eng. dial.
• RICKET FENCE n. a fence made of split logs ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RICKETY adj. weak, ill-nourished; lame, suffering from rickets ...1896 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RICKETY-DICKETY † n. a toy made of wood for children; a wooden rattle ...1824 Sc.
• RICKETY-RACKETY adj. shaky, dilapidated, unstable ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RICKIDIDDLE n. a dumpling ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RICKING adj. noisy ...1740 Eng. dial.
n. 1. a rattling, a jingling noise ...1873 Eng. dial.
n. 2. scandalous talk ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RICKING-RIPE adj. dead ripe; applied to corn ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICK INTO vb. to do anything with energy, esp. to rate, to scold, to abuse vigorously ...1894 Eng. dial.
• RICKLE n. 1. a loose heap or pile; a stack...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a very lean person or animal, a skeleton ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a rattle, a jingle ...1867 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a low stone fence built before a drain ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to rattle, to jingle; to make a noise, to chatter ...1863 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to gather into a loose heap; to pile up loose matter ...1896 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RICKLED adj. loosely built, piled loosely together ...1824 Sc.
• RICKLE-DIKE n. a wall of stones ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RICKLE OF BONES n. a very lean person or animal, a skeleton ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RICKLER n. a bad architect or builder ...1824 Sc.
• RICKLETY adj. rickety, unstable, dilapidated, unsteady ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RICKLE UP vb. to restore anything which is in a dilapidated condition ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKLEY adj. loose, unstable, rickety, dilapidated ...1865 Sc.
• RICKLING n. the youngest or smallest of a brood or litter; the youngest or weakest of a family, a weakling ...1781 Sc.
• RICKLY adj. loose, unstable, rickety, dilapidated ...1865 Sc.
• RICKMATICK n. 1. concern, affair; collection ...1864 Sc.
n. 2. arithmetic ...Bk1903 school sl.
• RICK-RACK adj. 1. of the weather: stormy, boisterous ...B1900 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of fence: laid out in a zigzag pattern ...1968 Amer. dial.
adv. diagonally, obliquely ...1986 Amer. dial.
n. a schoolboy's rattle, being two flat bones placed between the fingers, struck against each other, and so forming a chattering sort of music; also, a child's rattle ...1790 Eng. dial.
• RICKS n. delirium tremens ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RICKY adj. masterly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKY-RACKY adj. shaky, dilapidated, unstable ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RICOCHET adj. gay; splendid ...Bk1903 American cadet usage
• RIC-SIC int. a call to pigs ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RID adv. readily, fluently ...1790 Sc.
n. 1. refuse, remains ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. riddance ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. speed, progress, dispatch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to comb the hair ...1783 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to disentangle, to unravel ...1790 Sc.
vb. 3. to separate, to part combatants ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to remove, to change house; to move one's goods ...1873 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to tidy, to put in order, to clean up ...1882 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to retch, to vomit; to cough up; to expectorate ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RID-COMB n. a comb for the hair ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RIDDENER n. volubility of speech ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to talk incessantly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDDER † n. one who parts combatants; a peacemaker ...1775 Sc.
• RIDDILY adv. with dispatch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDDING n. 1. a clearing, esp. an open space in a wood; a green road through a wood ...1777 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a ford ...1882 Eng. dial.
• RIDDING COMB n. a comb for ordering the hair ...1870 Sc. & Eng. Amer. dial.
• RIDDLE n. an accumulation of phlegm in the throat ...1882 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to puzzle ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to explain, to solve, to understand ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to pierce, to penetrate; to mangle ...1892 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to poke up a fire; to clear a grate ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDDLEMEREE n. rigmarole ...c1772 sl.
• RIDDLEMY RIDDLEMY †* n. unintelligible language, gibberish, rigmarole, nonsense ...1641
• RIDDLEUM n. a riddle, a conundrum ...1824 Sc.
• RIDDLING n. a riddle, a puzzle, a conundrum ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RIDDLUM n. a riddle, a conundrum ...1824 Sc.
• RIDDY adj. rid ...1889 Eng. dial.
• RIDE n. 1. an act of coition ...16C
n. 2. a saddle-horse ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a small stream ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 4. the swell or current of the sea ...1892 Sc.
n. 5. a commercial traveller ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a raid, an inroad ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 7. a rut or wheel-mark ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 8. the act of sailing; a passage by water ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 9. a car ...Bk1998 sl.
vb. 1. to possess carnally; to have sex ...1520 sl.
vb. 2. to rob on the highway ...1605 sl.
vb. 3. to be a burden to; to hang oneself upon another ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. in curling: to drive one's stone with such force as to carry before it an opponent's stone ...1805 Sc.
vb. 5. in bowling: to bowl strongly ...1879 Sc.
vb. 6. to climb ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to get angry when teased or jeered at ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 8. to arrest ...1930s US criminals' sl.
• RIDE A COTTON BICYCLE vb. to menstruate ...1948 Amer. dial.
• RIDE A DEAD HORSE vb. to work without profit ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDE A RANTIPOLE vb. to have intercourse with the woman taking the superior position ...M17 sl.
• RIDE AS IF FETCHING THE MIDWIFE vb. to go post haste ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIDE BACKWARDS UP HOLBORN HILL vb. to go to the gallows ...M17 sl.
• RIDE BAYARD OF TEN TOES vb. to go on foot ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RIDE BELLY GUT vb. to coast on a sled lying down flat ...1912 Amer. dial.
• RIDE BELOW THE CRUPPER vb. to copulate with a woman ...17C colloq.
• RIDE BY THE MARROWBONE COACH vb. to walk ...19C Brit. sl.
• RIDE BY THE MARROWBONE STAGE vb. to walk ...19C Brit. sl.
• RIDE CHANCEY'S MARE vb. to go on foot ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RIDE GRUB vb. to be sullen, ill-tempered ...B1785 colloq.
• RIDE HERD vb. to manage ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIDE-HORSE n. a saddle-horse ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDE IN A CART UP HOLBORN HILL vb. to go to the gallows ...M17 sl.
• RIDE IN THE MARROW-BONE COACH vb. to go on foot ...1838
• RIDE IN THE MARROW-BONE STAGE vb. to go on foot ...1838
• RIDENT * adj. radiantly cheerful; laughing, smiling, grinning ...1609
• RIDE OLD SMOKEY vb. to be electrocuted ...1920s US prison sl.
• RIDE ONE BUG-HUNTING vb. 1. to punish; to chastise; to whip; to beat severely ...1906 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to subject one to merciless sarcasm or ridicule ...1923 Amer. dial.
• RIDE ON THE BEETLE vb. to walk on foot with a party on horseback ...1824 Sc.
• RIDE ON THE RIDGE vb. 1. to come to the top, to succeed ...1856 Sc.
vb. 2. to talk about continually; to put implicit trust in ...1885 Sc.
• RIDE ON THE RIGGIN vb. 1. to come to the top, to succeed ...1856 Sc.
vb. 2. to talk about continually; to put implicit trust in ...1885 Sc.
• RIDE-OUT n. 1. a commercial traveller ...1784 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a mess ...1890 Amer. dial.
• RIDE OUT WITH vb. to court ...1941 Amer. dial.
• RIDER n. 1. a sexually aroused male; a lecher or whoremonger ...18C Brit. sl.
n. 2. a commercial traveller ...1810 sl.
† n. 3. a moss-trooper, a border raider ...1846 Eng. dial.
n. 4. in curling: a stone played forcibly which dislodges other stones blocking the tee ...1891 Sc.
n. 5. a performer at a circus ...1895 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a saddle-horse ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDER BOYS n. arthritis ...1970 Amer. dial. jocular
• RIDER-HORSE n. a seesaw, or similar recreational device ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIDER-OUT n. a commercial traveller ...1885 Eng. dial.
• RIDERS n. a circus company ...1895 Eng. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S COLT vb. to ride Shank's mare ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S HORSE vb. to go on foot ...1917 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S HORSES vb. to go on foot ...1917 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S MARE vb. to go on foot ...1831 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S PONIES vb. to go on foot ...1931 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S PONY vb. to go on foot ...1931 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANKS'S MARE vb. to go on foot ...1831 Amer. dial.
• RIDE THE BEETLE vb. to walk on foot with a party on horseback ...1824 Sc.
• RIDE THE DEAD HORSE vb. to work to pay off a debt ...19C Aust., NZ, & US sl.
• RIDE THE DECK vb. to commit sodomy ...E20 US sl.
• RIDE THE DUN HORSE vb. to collect accounts due for payment ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDE THE ERIE vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• RIDE THE FORE-HORSE vb. to take the lead; to have the upper hand ...1824 Sc.
• RIDE THE GRUB LINE vb. to travel about looking for work, esp. odd jobs ...1899 Amer. West usage
• RIDE THE LIGHTNING vb. to be executed in the electric chair ...1935 US sl.
• RIDE THE MAIN LINE vb. to take drugs intravenously ...1957 Amer. drugs sl.
• RIDE-THE-MOON n. a wild, dissipated fellow ...1900 Eng. dial.
• RIDE THE RAG vb. to be menstruating ...1920s sl.
• RIDE THE RAILS phr. in car racing: racing technique that calls for taking the outside course on the flats and the high part of the banked curves ...Bk1998 sl.
• RIDE THE RIGGEN vb. to be very intimate ...Bk1903 Eng. dial. sl.
• RIDE THE SKIES vb. to travel in an airplane ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIDE THE TOBY vb. to practice highway robbery ...19C thieves' sl.
• RIDE THE WATER WITH vb. to trust, to depend upon ...1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIDGE n. 1. gold: manufactured or specie; in latter case specifically, a guinea; a pound ...c1696 sl.
n. 2. money ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. a deep wagon-rut ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDGE-BONE † n. 1. the spine or backbone ...a1000 rare or obs.
n. 2. the weather boarding on the outside of wooden houses ...1853 Eng. dial.
• RIDGE-CULLY n. a goldsmith ...1665 criminals' sl.
• RIDGEL n. a term of abuse applied to men; a sportive, mischievous lad ...1703 Eng. dial.
• RIDGELET n. a small narrow ridge of land ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDGE-MONTRA n. a gold watch ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIDGER n. a libidinous man ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDGE ROOTER n. a razorback hog ...1982 Amer. dial.
• RIDGE RUNNER n. 1. a rustic, esp. a mountaineer; an uncouth, stupid fellow; a hillbilly ...1917 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person who wanders from place to place, esp. someone on the prowl ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a wild horse which keeps to a ridge or high point to watch for danger and warn the herd ...1939 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a razorback hog ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a White person ...1966 US Black sl.
n. 6. a deer ranging the beech ridges in the fall; hence, somebody well versed in the woods ...1975 Amer. dial.
n. 7. one who transports or sells illegal liquor ...1986 Amer. dial.
• RIDGE-RUNNER HOG n. a wild hog in the mountains ...1986 Amer. dial.
• RIDGIL vb. to flog, to beat ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDGILING n. a beating, a flogging; a scolding ...1896 Eng. dial.
• RIDGY-DIDGE adj. okay, all right ...1953 Aust. sl.
• RID-HAND adj. clever, ready with the hands ...1824 Sc.
• RID HOUSE vb. to remove, to change house; to move one's goods ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RIDIBUNDAL † adj. inclined to laughter ...1652
• RIDICULE † n. 1. a practical joke ...1822 Sc.
n. 2. a reticule; a bag in which women carry gloves, handkerchiefs, etc. ...1843 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• RIDICULIZE †* vb. to make ridiculous ...1615
• RIDICULOSITY * n. ridiculousness; a ridiculous matter; anything that arouses laughter; a jest or joke ...1725 rare or arch.
• RIDICULOUS adj. 1. indecent; outrageous ...1832 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. shameful, disgraceful, scandalous ...1893 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. excellent ...1959 sl., orig. jazz usage
• RIDIE-BOB n. a seesaw ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RIDING n. marauding, raiding; a border raid ...1897 Sc.
• RIDING BOARD n. a seesaw ...c1970 Amer. dial.
• RIDING-HAG n. the nightmare ...BK1903 colloq.
• RIDING HORSE n. a seesaw, or similar recreational device ...1949 Amer. dial.
• RIDING MARE n. a homemade merry-go-round ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RIDING OF THE WITCH, THE n. the nightmare ...BK1903 colloq.
• RIDING PLANK n. a seesaw ...1998 Amer. dial.
• RIDING-RANTIPOW n. the game of seesaw ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDING THE COTTON BICYCLE n. menstruation ...1948 Amer. dial.
• RIDING THE RAG adj. having the menstrual period ...20C US sl.
• RIDING THE SADDLE adj. menstruating ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIDING THE WHITE HORSE adj. having the menstrual period ...20C US sl.
• RIDLESS n. 1. a conundrum, a riddle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a doggerel rhyme; an improbable story, a rigmarole ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDS † n. boughs of trees ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDSOME adj. ready, expert; expeditious, quickly dispatched ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RID THE STOMACH vb. to vomit ...Bk1903 sl.
• RID UP vb. to clear off a table, esp. after a meal ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RIDY-BOB n. a seesaw ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RIDY-HORSE n. a seesaw, or similar recreational device ...1949 Amer. dial.
• RIE n. the raised border on the top of a stocking ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIEF n. robbery, rapine, plunder ...1791 Sc.
• RIERFUL adj. roaring, loud ...1768 Sc.
• RIF vb. to separate someone from military service or employment (Reduction In Force) ...1983 US sl.
• RIFE adj. quick; ready; inclined to ...1853 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 1. a broad ditch ...1874 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a salt-water pond ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIFE LIVING n. high living ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIFF n. 1. a ridge ...1883 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a rhythmic musical phrase played repeatedly; used in jazz and rock ...1935 US sl.
n. 3. a refrigerated railway wagon ...1946 US sl.
n. 4. a verbal embellishment that adds no meaning to what is being said ...1967 US sl.
n. 5. an activity or experience ...1975 US sl.
n. 6. an oft-repeated argument or point of view ...2000 UK sl.
n. 7. the theme or gist of a conversation ...2000 UK sl.
vb. 1. to repeatedly play a rhythmic musical figure, usually on a piano or guitar ...1955 US sl.
vb. 2. to complain ...1989 US sl.
vb. 3. to brag; to lie ...1990 US sl.
• RIFFAGE n. rhythmic style(s) of rock music ...2002 UK sl.
• RIFFLE n. a break in a roof made by a strong wind carrying away the slates or thatch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. of the wind: to tear off the roof of a house ...1891 Eng. dial.
• RIFF-RAFF adj. worthless ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 1. a low, disreputable person; the rabble, the mob ...1836 Sc. & Eng. dial. & sl.
n. 2. anything worthless; refuse; sweepings; offal ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. the poor, illiterate class ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 4. booty ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIFLE n. the penis ...17C Brit.
vb. 1. to grope or possess a woman ...1620 sl.
vb. 2. to coit ...17C Brit.
• RIFLE-MAN n. a lecher; a whoremonger ...19C Brit. sl.
• RIFLER n. a horse-stealer ...L16 sl.
• RIFLE THROW n. a fast throw ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIFT n. 1. a belch; a burp ...15C
n. 2. a patch of broken water; a rapid ...1727 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to belch, to burp ...19C
vb. 2. to break wind ...19C
vb. 3. to vomit; of a cow: to regurgitate the cud ...1930 Amer. dial.
• RIFTY TUFTY † adv. with disorderly haste or confusion; helter-skelter ...1592
• RIG n. 1. dress; style; hence, an outfit; a set of clothes ...1843 sl.
n. 2. a joke, a prank, a trick, a frolic ...1858 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a drinking or wenching bout ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 4. a half or whole gelding ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 6. an unscrupulous person ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 7. anything dubious, as a knockout, a cross fight, a cheat, confidence trick ...Bk1903
n. 8. the penis ...1964 sl.
n. 9. an amusing sort of chap; a joker; a prankster; an outrageous person ...1975 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to tease, to mock, to vex; to deride; to reprimand, to scold ...1883 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to go on a spree ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 3. to play the wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 4. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 5. to ride piggy-back ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 6. to trick; to steal ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIG A BLOSS vb. to strip a wench ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGAMAJIG n. something the name of which is forgotten or unknown ...1880 Amer. dial.
• RIGATE † vb. to moisten ...1657
• RIGENT † adj. stiff, rigid ...c1440
• RIGGED adj. dressed ...1594 sl.
• RIGGER n. a racing boat ...Bk1903 Durham School usage
• RIGGING n. 1. dress; style; hence, an outfit ...1729 sl.
n. 2. a teasing; a scolding ...1883 Amer. dial.
• RIGGISH † adj. 1. wanton, licentious, whorish ...1570 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. sour ...1863 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. of cattle and sheep: breaking their fences ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RIGGLAGE n. wantonness ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT adj. 1. true, genuine ...1903 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adv. very; quite ...1837 Amer. dial.
n. a responsibility, obligation ...1933 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT ALONG adv. continuously ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT AS A FIDDLE adj. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIGHT AS AN ACORN adj. honest, fair ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RIGHT AS ANYTHING adj. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIGHT AS A RIBBON phr. all right ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIGHT AS A TRIVET adj. 1. in good health ...1837 sl.
adj. 2. absolutely dependable ...1855 colloq.
• RIGHT AS MY LEG adj. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIGHT AS NAILS adj. perfectly fine; in good condition; healthy ...1894
• RIGHT AS NINEPENCE adj. 1. in good health ...1890 sl.
adj. 2. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIGHT AS RAIN adj. 1. satisfactory ...1894
adj. 2. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
adj. 3. in good health ...1909 sl.
• RIGHT AWAY adv. directly ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT CHARLEY, A n. a complete fool ...c1960 sl.
• RIGHT CHARLIE, A n. a foolish person ...1946 sl., chiefly Brit.
• RIGHT CROAKER n. a doctor who will treat criminals without informing the police, or who will supply drugs ...1929 criminals' sl.
• RIGHT-DOWN adj. genuine, downright ...1828 Amer. dial.
adv. very, truly ...1828 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT DOWN TO THE NOTCH adv. to the proper standard; precisely; to perfection, perfectly; to the limit ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RIGHTEOUS adj. excellent ...1944 US sl., chiefly Black usage
• RIGHT-FOOT adj. (derogatory) Roman Catholic ...1960 Amer. dial.
n. (derogatory) a Roman Catholic ...1960 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT FORTH adj. straight ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT GOOD adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT GOOD AND PROPER adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT-HAND adj. of a person: born of parents who are married; legitimate ...1908 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED adj. (derogatory) Roman Catholic ...1935 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED CRESCENT WRENCH n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED HAMMER n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED SCREWDRIVER n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED SHOVEL n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED UMBRELLA n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDER n. 1. a hit with the right hand ...1857 boxing sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a Roman Catholic ...1960 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT HAND-RUNNING adv. in succession; continuously, consecutively ...1986 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HAND SCREWDRIVER n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHTIFY vb. to rectify; to correct ...1916 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT NANA n. a fool, an idiot, an incompetent ...1960s sl.
• RIGHT OFF adv. directly ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT OFF THE BAT adv. immediately; shortly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT OFF THE FARM adj. lacking manners, uncouth, boorish ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT OFF THE REEL adv. 1. on the spur of the moment; impulsively, extempore ...1897 Sc.
adv. 2. immediately; shortly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT ON adv. anyway, nevertheless, just the same ...1928 Amer. dial.
phr. (as 'right-on') used approvingly to denote one of politically progressive views ...1970 sl., orig. US
int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1925 sl., orig. US
• RIGHT ON THE MONEY adv. precisely, perfectly ...1944 colloq.
• RIGHT OUT adv. 1. immediately ...Bk1903 sl.
adv. 2 to a finish ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT PROPER adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT ROYAL adj. drunk ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT SIDE UP adj. in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SLICK adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SMART adj. extremely clever ...1857 sl.
n. long ago ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SMART CHANCE, A n. a long distance ...1927 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT SMART SPELL n. a long time ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SMART SPELL AGO n. long ago ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SMOOTH adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT-SORT n. gin ...1820 sl.
• RIGHT STRAIGHT adv. immediately ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT THERE phr. on the spot ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT THERE WHEN THE GONG STRIKES adj. ready ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT UP TO THE HANDLE adj. excellent ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGIL n. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIG IN YOUR BOOMS phr. put down your elbows; used at mess in the Navy ...Amer. World War I sl.
• RIGMAROLE adj. roundabout, nonsensical ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGMO n. rigor mortis ...1966 Brit. undertakers' sl.
• RIG-MUTTON n. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIG-MY-ROLL n. a tedious story; twaddle; a rambling statement; rigmarole ...1753 colloq.
• RIGOL n. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGOR n. a chill; a shiver, tremor, or shake; a shivering with cold ...1806 Amer. dial.
• RIGORIOUS †* adj. fierce, stern, severe ...1509
• RIGOROSITY † n. austerity, rigour, extreme strictness ...c1531
• RIGORS, THE n. a chill; a shiver, tremor, or shake; a shivering with cold ...1905 Amer. dial.
• RIG-OUT n. 1. dress; style; hence, an outfit, a suit of clothes ...1823 sl.
n. 2. (usually as 'rigout') cooking utensils ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGSBY n. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIG-UP n. a set of clothes, esp. an unusual one ...1896 sl.
• RILDY n. a patchwork quilt ...1933 Amer. dial.
• RILE vb. to annoy or infuriate ...1836 sl.
• RILEMENT n. ill temper ...Bk1903 sl.
• RILEY adj. 1. of liquids, chiefly water: turbid, muddy; agitated ...1805 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. angry, irritated ...a1824 Amer. dial.
• RILY adj. cross-grained ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIM n. the end pieces of a loaf of bread ...1989 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to be desirous of sexual intercourse; said of animals and persons ...1923 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to cheat, to swindle, to defraud; to treat dishonestly ...1937 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to lick the anus, esp. before sexual intercourse ...1959 US sl.
• RIMBLE-RAMBLE adj. nonsensical ...1690 sl.
n. nonsense ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIM-FIRE n. a saddle with two cinches ...1894 Amer. dial.
• RIMLESS adj. unreasonable; reckless, regardless ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RIMLET n. a remnant ...1825 Eng. dial.
• RIMMER n. someone who stimulates another's anus with their tongue; an anilinguist ...1970s sl.
• RIMMY n. a saddle with two cinches ...1936 Amer. dial.
• RIMPSHIONS n. an abundance; plenty; a large amount or number ...1917 Amer. dial.
• RIMPTION n. an abundance; plenty; a large amount or number ...1913 Amer. dial.
• RIMPTIOUS adj. of a horse: spirited ...1975 Amer. dial.
• RIMRACK n. a foul-up, a blunder ...1841 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to injure, damage, or destroy, esp. by misuse ...1841 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to ruin, to cheat; to behave riotously ...1841 Amer. dial.
• RIMRACKED adj. ruined, worn out, rickety ...1862 Amer. dial.
• RIM-RAM adv. in a state of disorder ...B1900 Sc.
• RIMY adj. dizzy; half awake ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RINCTUM-DO n. a gadget or contrivance; a thing whose name is unknown or which one does not want to name ...1952 Amer. dial.
• RIND n. 1. audacity, effrontery ...1903 sl.
n. 2. the thick outside covering of a walnut ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RINDER n. an outsider ...Bk1903 Queen's University usage
• RINER n. a thin, bony, or poor looking cow ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RINEY adj. sickly ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a thin, bony, or poor looking cow ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a thin, or sickly person ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RING n. 1. the female pudendum ...1653 sl.
n. 2. money extorted by rogues on the highway or by gentlemen beggars ...1785 sl.
n. 3. the anus ...1949 sl.
n. 4. the rung of a ladder ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a doughnut ...1967 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to substitute fraudulently ...1812 sl.
vb. 2. to talk; to scold ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 3. to create a disturbance ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
vb. 4. to manipulate; to change ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 5. to patrol cattle by riding around and round them ...Bk1903 Aust. sl.
vb. 6. to begin, to commence ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 7. to fraudulently change the identity of a car ...1967 sl.
• RING-A-PEG n. the game of horseshoes, quoits, or a similar game ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RING-AROUND n. 1. ringworm; shingles ...1909 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a swelling or infection in a finger, esp. surrounding the nail; a hangnail ...1950 Amer. dial.
• RINGBONE n. a scrawny horse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RING CAKE n. a doughnut ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RING CASTORS vb. to exchange hats ...Bk1903 sl.
• RING CHAMP n. a champion boxer ...Bk1942 Amer. boxing sl.
• RING-DROPPER n. one who pretends to have found a ring, and asks some simple-looking fellow if it's good gold, as it's only just picked up; they then get the fellow to buy ...1851-61 sl.
• RINGER n. 1. a skilled person ...1848 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. the fastest shearer in a shed ...1871 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. a horse, player, etc. fraudulently substituted in a competition to boost the chances of winning ...1890 sl., orig. US
n. 4. a bell ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. a doughnut ...1941 Amer. dial.
n. 6. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a false registration plate on a stolen vehicle ...1962 US sl.
n. 8. a complete workweek ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 9. someone who fraudulently changes the identity of a car ...1970 sl.
• RING-FALLER n. one who pretends to have found a ring, and asks some simple-looking fellow if it's good gold, as it's only just picked up; they then get the fellow to buy ...1851-61 sl.
• RING-IN n. a fraudulent substitution, esp. a fraudulent substitution in a race ...1918 Aust. sl.
vb. (usually as 'ring in')
vb. 1. in gaming: to add to, or substitute, cards in a pack surreptitiously ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to get the better of ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
vb. 3. to quote; to implicate ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
vb. 4. to begin, to commence ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RING IN A COLD DECK vb. to substitute a prepared pack of cards ...1887 sl.
• RING JERK n. 1. joint masturbation, often in competition, by a group of boys or men, usually sitting in a circle ...1940s sl., orig. US
n. 2. chaos, a mess ...1970s US sl.
n. 3. a man who harasses prostitutes and their customers for fun ...1990s Can. sl.
n. 4. a pointless or inconclusive discussion by a number of people ...2000s sl., orig. US
• RINGLER n. an earthworm ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RING-MAN n. the ring finger ...1544 sl.
• RING ONE'S CHIMES vb. to arouse one's attention; to excite ...1970 Amer. sl.
• RING ON THE TING-A-LING vb. to call on the telephone ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RING-PIGGER † n. a drunkard ...1570
• RING ROBOT n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RING SCRIBE n. a boxing sports-writer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RING-STREAKED AND STRIKED adj. irregularly striped ...1909 Amer. dial.
• RING-STREAKED AND STRIPED adj. irregularly striped ...1885 Amer. dial.
• RINGTAIL n. 1. a raccoon ...1844 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a recruit ...Bk1903 military sl.
n. 3. a vagrant, a tramp ...1927 US sl.
• RINGTAIL COON n. a raccoon ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL DEVIL n. 1. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person who goes to church very seldom or not at all ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED PAINTER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1828 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED ROARER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1830 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SCREAMER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; a loud-mouthed boaster; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1959 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SNORTER n. 1. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1950 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a small, misbehaving child ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SQUEALER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1837 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED TOOTER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1941 Amer. dial.
• RINGTAIL LEADER n. the leader of the leaders; a ring-leader ...1912 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL PEELER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1913 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL ROARER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1832 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL SNORTER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1859 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL SQUEALER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1898 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL TOOTER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1909 Amer. dial.
• RING-TETHERED adj. 1. married ...B1900 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of an animal: having a ring through the snout by way of restraint ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RING THE BELL vb. to carry off the prize; to be the best of a lot ...1928
• RING THE BELLS BACKWARD(S) vb. to ring bells beginning with the lowest, to give an alarm etc. ...arch.
• RING THE CHANGES vb. to substitute bad money for good ...1678 sl.
• RING THE GLIM vb. to turn on light ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RING THE HORSESHOES vb. to welcome a man returning from a drinking bout ...Bk1903 sl.
• RING-THE-PIN n. the game of horseshoes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RING-THE-STOB n. the game of horseshoes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RINGY adj. 1. nervous; angry; irritable ...1928 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of a horse: frisky ...1946 Amer. dial.
• RINKTUM n. 1. a gadget or contrivance; a thing whose name is unknown or which one does not want to name ...1896 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a party or dance ...1926 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a hard knuckle blow to someone's head ...1954 Amer. dial.
• RINKY-DINK adj. trivial ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RINSE n. any sort of potable ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. to drink ...Bk1903 sl.
• RINSE THE IVORIES vb. to drink ...1823 sl.
• RIOT n. 1. a very amusing performance, situation, or person ...1909 sl., orig. theatrical
n. 2. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIOTOUS-LIVING n. luxuries ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIP n. a reprobate; anything censurable; a shabby mean fellow ...1827 sl.
vb. 1. to search; to rummage, esp. with a view to plunder ...c1388 sl.
vb. 2. to go as one will; to drive furiously ...1600 sl.
vb. 3. to steal ...1816 sl.
vb. 4. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP ALONG vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP AND STAVE vb. to rage and scold about ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RIP AND TEAR vb. to be furious ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIPE adj. 1. drunk ...1609 sl.
adj. 2. ready ...c1615 sl.
adj. 3. very funny or amusing; usually used ironically, to suggest unreasonableness ...1923 sl.
• RIPE SUCK n. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP-HUMMER n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP-HUMMING adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP ME! int. an oath ....1895 sl.
• RIP-OFF n. deception, swindling, fraud ...1970 sl.
vb. (as 'rip off') of a male: to have sexual intercourse ...1950s US Black sl.
• RIP OFF A HEAP OF SHINGLES vb. to snore ...1956 Amer. dial.
• RIP OFF A PIECE OF ASS vb. of a male: to have sexual intercourse ...1950s US Black sl.
• RIP ON vb. of a male: to have sexual intercourse ...1950s US Black sl.
• RIPON n. a sword ...1785 sl.
• RIP ONE A NEW ASSHOLE vb. to injure or rebuke someone ...1971 Amer. sl.
• RIP OUT vb. to explode ...1848 sl.
• RIPPED adj. 1. drunk; high ...1950s US Black sl.
adj. 2. unhappy; in grief ...1950s US Black sl.
adj. 3. in a drugged state ...1971 sl., orig. US
• RIPPER n. 1. an excellent person or thing ...1809 sl., chiefly Aust. US
n. 2. anything special; in cricket, a good ball; in boxing, a knock-down blow; a fine woman; an outrageous lie; anything of particular excellence ...1851 sl.
n. 3. a tool for opening safes, etc. ...1889 sl.
n. 4. a robber ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. one who has a reputation for cutting others with a knife
...1940s US Black sl.
n. 6. a fast throw ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIPPING adj. 1. excellent; first-rate, splendid, great ...1858 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIPPING GOOD adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIPPON n. a sword ...1785 sl.
• RIP-RAP n. loose, crushed stone used to form embankments ...1822 US
• RIP-ROARER n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP-ROARING adj. 1. vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy ...1834 colloq., orig. US
adj. 2. excellent, first-rate ...M19 colloq. orig. US
• RIPROARIOUS adj. vigorous, boisterous; violent ...1830 colloq., orig. US
• RIP-ROODLE vb. to romp, to go tearing about ...1909 Amer. dial.
• RIPROODLING adj. excellent ...1954 US sl.
• RIPRORIOUS adj. vigorous, boisterous ...1830 sl., orig. US
• RIP, SHIT, OR BUST vb. to throw yourself wholeheartedly into a task without fear of the consequences ...1999 US sl.
• RIP SOMEONE OFF vb. to overcharge ...1971 sl.
• RIPSNIPTIOUS adj. 1. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIPSNORTER n. 1. a person or thing of exceptionally remarkable appearance, quality, strength, etc.; an exceptional thing ...1842 colloq. orig. US
n. 2. a storm, a gale ...M19 colloq. orig. US
n. 3. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP-SNORTING adj. 1. vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy ...1846 colloq., orig. US
adj. 2. excellent, first-rate ...M19 colloq. orig. US
• RIPSY ROUSERS n. trousers ...20C Aust. sl.
• RIPTORIOUS adj. uproarious, refractory ...1866 Eng. dial.
• RIP TRACK n. on the railways: a hospital ...1977 US sl.
• RIP VAN WINKLE vb. to urinate ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'tinkle'
• RIQUILANT adj. nimble, quick ...B1900
• RISCALDATION † n. the act of warming or heating something ...1599
• RISE n. an erection ...1998 US sl.
vb. 1. to play into one's hands; to listen credulously ...1856 sl.
vb. 2. to achieve an erection when the moment requires ...1984 sl.
• RISE A BARNEY vb. to collect a crowd ...Bk1903 showmen's jargon
• RISE AND SHINE n. wine ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• RISE LIKE A ROCKET vb. to rise suddenly and dramatically
• RISE LIKE A ROCKET AND FALL LIKE A STICK vb. to rise suddenly and dramatically and subsequently fall equally suddenly
• RISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE n. a happy augury ...1607 sl.
• RISE TO THE FLY vb. to be taken in by a hoax; to be deceived ...1884
• RISE TO THE OCCASION vb. to achieve an erection when the moment requires ...1984 sl.
• RISE WITH THE LARK vb. to rise from bed very early in the morning ...1580
• RISIN' n. a boil, ulcer, tumour, swelling ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RISING adj. astonishing ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RISING DAMP n. a cramp ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• RISORIAL * adj. inclined or given to laughter; producing laughter ...1855
• RISSOLE n. the anus ...1971 Aust. euphemism for 'arsehole'
• RITES OF LOVE n. copulation ...c1658 sl.
• RITHERS n. preference, choice ...1920s US Black sl.
• RITUAL SPIRIT n. MDMA, the recreational drug best known as ecstasy ...2003 UK sl.
• RITZY adj. classy, stylish, fashionable ...1920 US sl.
• RIV n. a Buick Riviera car ...1970s US sl.
• RIVER n. in a hand of poker, the final card received by a player ...2003 UK sl.
• RIVER, THE n. strong drink ...1930 UK rhyming sl. for 'booze' (River Ooze)
• RIVER-DRAGON † n. a crocodile ...1667
• RIVER HOG n. someone who guides logs downstream ...1902 Amer. sl.
• RIVER HORSE n. a hippopotamus ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIVERINA n. a shilling; hence 5p ...1943 Aust. rhyming sl. for 'deaner'
• RIVER JOB n. as a result of betting, an enormous loss; so great is the loss that the bettor thinks of jumping in a river ...1989 Aust. sl.
• RIVER LEA n. 1. tea, esp. a poor quality cup of tea ...1859 UK rhyming sl.
n. 2. the sea ...Bk1903 rhyming sl.
• RIVERLING * n. a small stream or river; a rivulet ...1591
• RIVER NILE n. a smile ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• RIVER OOZE n. strong drink; alcohol ...1930 UK rhyming sl. for 'booze'
• RIVER OUSE n. strong drink; alcohol ...1930 UK rhyming sl. for 'booze'
• RIVER PIP n. someone who guides logs downstream ...1921 Amer. sl.
• RIVER RAT n. 1. a riverside thief; one who robs the corpses of drowned men ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 2. a river-rafting enthusiast ...1997 US sl.
• RIVER TYNE n. wine, esp. inferior wine ...1992 US rhyming sl.
• RIVET vb. to marry ...1700 sl.
• RIVETER n. a machine gun ...Amer. World War I sl.
• RIVETS n. money ...1846 sl.
• RIVIATION †* n. fishing; in old English law, the use of a river for the purposes of fishing ...a1676
• RIVIE n. a Buick Riviera car ...1970s US sl.
• RIVIE HOG n. a Buick Riviera car ...1980 US sl.
• RIVIERA n. any place in Antarctica viewed to be slightly warmer than the rest of the continent, esp. the Antarctica Peninsula or Davis station ...1963 Antarctica usage
• RIVIERA OF THE SOUTH n. any place in Antarctica viewed to be slightly warmer than the rest of the continent, esp. the Antarctica Peninsula or Davis station ...1963 Antarctica usage
• RIVVEL n. among Nova Scotians of German origin: a noodle soup ...1999 Can. usage
• RIXABUND adj. quarrelsome, contentious ...B1900
• RIXATION † n. the act of scolding or brawling; a quarrel, a brawl ...1623
• RIXATRIX † n. a scolding or quarrelsome woman ...1745 orig. Old English law
• RIXY adj. 1. quarrelsome, carping, scolding ...1746 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. wanton, lewd ...1746 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. of wood: rickety, rotten ...B1900 Eng. dial.
† n. 1. a quarrelsome hussy ...1777 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the common tern, Sterna fluviatilis ...1885 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an imperfectly castrated animal, especially a horse ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RIZLA n. a cigarette rolling paper ...1996 UK sl.
• RIZ-RAZ n. disorder ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIZZLE n. a weasel ...1788 Eng. dial.
vb. to enjoy a short period of absolute idleness after a meal ...1890 Eng. dial.
• R.J. KNOWLES n. holes ...c1892 theatrical rhyming sl.
• ROACH n. 1. a cockroach ...1848 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. the cowlick (of hair) ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 3. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1930 US sl.
n. 4. an unattractive woman ...1930 US sl.
n. 5. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1930 US sl.
n. 6. a police officer ...1932 US sl.
n. 7. the butt end of a reefer, usually smoked 'cocktailed' in the cleaned-out end of a cigarette, held with tweezers or a roach clip, or impaled on the end of a toothpick ...1938 US Black sl.
n. 8. an unpopular girl ...1959 US sl.
n. 9. in new car sales: a bad credit risk ...1989 US sl.
n. 10. Rohypnol™ (flunitrazepam), popularly known as the 'date-rape drug' ...1995 US sl.
n. 11. a still-lit and smokeable cigarette end ...1996 UK sl.
vb. to comb the hair so that it stays fixed ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROACH-AND-DACE n. the face ...Bk1903 rhyming sl.
• ROACHIE n. Rohypnol™ (flunitrazepam), popularly known as the 'date-rape drug' ...1995 US sl.
• ROAD n. 1. the female pudendum ...1598 sl.
n. 2. a harlot ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD, THE n. highway robbery ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD-AGENT n. 1. a highwayman ...1883 sl.
n. 2. a commercial traveller ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD APPLES n. horse droppings ...1942 N. Amer. euphemism
• ROAD KID n. a young tramp ...1970 sl.
• ROAD-MAKING n. menstruation ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD MONKEY n. one who repairs logging roads ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• ROAD PIZZA n. mature roadkill to truckers and other users of CB radio ...Bk1998 sl.
• ROAD RASH n. cuts and grazing caused by falling off a skateboard ...1970 sl.
• ROADSTER n. a person who prefers the road to cross country riding ...1885 hunting jargon
• ROAD TALK n. gossip, a rumour ...1982 Bahamas
• ROAD TAR n. truck-stop coffee ...Bk1998 sl.
• ROAD TO HEAVEN n. the female pudendum ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD TO PARADISE n. the female pudendum ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD UP FOR REPAIRS n. menstruation ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROADWATCH ACCENT n. an affectedly quasi-British accent, adopted by the middle-class in and around Dublin ...1990s Irish sl.
• ROADWORK n. the work of a travelling thief ...1925 sl.
• ROAF adj. four ...Bk1903 back-slang
n. four shillings or four pounds ...1851 back-slang
• ROAF-GEN n. four shillings ...Bk1903 back-slang
• ROAF-YANNEPS n. fourpence ...Bk1903 back-slang
• ROAR n. 1. a loud report; a violent eructation ...1808 Sc.
n. 2. the noise made by a curling-stone travelling with velocity up the ice ...1853 Sc.
n. 3. a protest ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a call, a cry, as to a neighbour in passing; a doorstep visit ...1920 Sc.
vb. 1. to bewail, to lament over ...c1734 Sc.
vb. 2. to weep, to cry, usually, but not necessarily, loudly ...1741 Sc.
vb. 3. of cracking ice: to make a resounding noise, to reverberate ...1786 Sc.
vb. 4. in curling, of a stone: to make a roaring noise as it moves on the ice with great velocity ...1805 Sc.
vb. 5. of bagpipes: to make a loud droning noise ...1819 Sc.
vb. 6. to breathe hard ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 7. to riot; to swagger ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 8. of horses: to 'rant' ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 9. to protest ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROAR AND GREET vb. to weep, to cry, usually, but not necessarily, loudly ...1772 Sc.
• ROARATORIO n. an oratorio ...1785 sl.
• ROARER n. 1. a street bully ...L16 sl.
n. 2. a broken-winded horse ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. a pushing news vendor ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 4. a stump orator ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. anything especially loud ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 6. a curling-stone moving too fast ...1904 Sc.
n. 7. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROARING adj. 1. riotous ...1658 sl.
adj. 2. brisk; successful; strong ...1831 sl.
n. 3. weeping, lamentation ...1772 Sc.
• ROARING-BLADE n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING-BOY n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING FU adj. roaring drunk ...1791 Sc.
• ROARING GAME n. the game of curling ...1877 Sc.
• ROARING-GIRL n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING-LAD n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING MATCH n. a fit of weeping ...1824 Sc.
• ROARING MEG n. anything loud, efficient, or extraordinary ...1602 sl.
• ROARING PLAY n. the game of curling ...1786 Sc.
• ROARING RINK n. a curling-rink ...1804 Sc.
• ROARING-RUFFIAN n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING-STONE n. a curling-stone ...1844 Sc.
• ROAR SOMEONE UP vb. to reprimand ...1917 sl., chiefly Aust.
• ROAST vb. 1. to ridicule ...1732 sl.
vb. 2. to speak or write critically or disparagingly of; to criticize ...1782 sl.
vb. 3. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
• ROAST BEEF n. the dinner bugle call ...US Civil War usage
• ROAST-BROWN vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
• ROASTING-JACK n. the female pudendum ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAST-MEAT CLOTHES n. Sunday or holiday gear ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAST SNOW IN A FURNACE vb. to attempt the unnecessary or absurd; to act foolishly and to no purpose ...1883 sl.
• ROB-ALTAR n. a sacrilegious plunderer ...a1655 sl.
• ROB DE NIGHT n. a nightgown; (French 'robe de nuit') ...Amer. World War I sl.
• ROBERT TAYLOR n. a nickname for a handsome man ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROBIATOR n. a plunderer; a violent, ruthless person; a lout, a boor, a bully ...c1745 Sc.
• ROBORATE † adj. confirmed, ratified, strengthened ...1432-50
† vb. 1. to confirm, to ratify, to corroborate (a charter, league, etc.) ...1432-50 obs. exc. Sc.
† vb. 2. to give strength or support to; to invigorate; to fortify ...1533
†* vb. 3. to make obdurate, to harden ...1652
• ROB-POT † n. a deep drinker; a drunkard ...1599
• ROBUSTIOUS adj. 1. of persons: robust, vigorous, violent; stout and strong or healthy-looking ...a1548
adj. 2. of things: big and strong, massive ...a1548
adj. 3. boisterous, noisy, strongly self-assertive, pompous ...a1548
adj. 4. of storms or climate: violent, severe ...1612
• ROCHE n. the butt of a marijuana cigarette ...1938 US sl.
• ROCK n. 1. a coin, spec. a dollar ...1840 US sl.
n. 2. a diamond or other precious stone ...1908 sl., orig. US
n. 3. ice or an ice cube for use in a drink ...1946 sl.
n. 4. pure cocaine; crystalline cocaine ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to dance with great vigour; to sway, to jump, to stomp, etc. to boogie or rock and roll music ...1900s sl. US Black sl.
vb. 2. to have sexual intercourse ...1900s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to impress by wearing an item of clothing, or playing a musical instrument ...sl., chiefly US
• ROCK A BEAT vb. to play music ...1990s US Black sl.
• ROCKABILLY n. a type of popular music originating in the southeastern US, combining elements of rock and roll and hillbilly music; also a performer or devotee of this music ...M20 orig. US
• ROCKABOOGIE n. a type of popular music combining elements of rock and roll and boogie-woogie ...M20
• ROCK ALONG vb. to continue in typical fashion ...US colloq.
• ROCK-A-LOW n. a coat ...Bk1891 sl.
• ROCK-BOTTOM adj. of a price: unbeatable
• ROCK CANDY n. diamonds ...1940s US Black sl.
• ROCK CHOPPER n. a Roman Catholic ...Aust. sl.
• ROCK-CRUSHER n. in bridge: a superlative hand
• ROCKED IN A STONE KITCHEN adj. said of a fool, his brains having been disordered by the jumbling of his cradle ...1809
• ROCKEFELLER n. an immensely rich person; a millionaire ...M20
• ROCKET FUEL n. phencyclidine ...1977 sl., orig. US
• ROCKER n. 1. a skate with a curved blade ...M19
n. 2. a person who performs, dances to, or enjoys rock music; spec., one associated with long hair, leather jackets, and motorcycles ...M20
n. 3. a popular song with a strong beat; a rock song ...M20
• ROCKET n. a severe reprimand ...1841 sl., orig.. military
vb. to reprimand severely ...1948 sl. orig. military
• ROCKET FUEL n. phencyclidine ...1977 sl., orig. US
• ROCKETING n. a severe reprimand ....E20 colloq.
• ROCKETS n. bullets ...1990s US Black sl.
• ROCKET SCIENTIST n. a very intelligent person (usually used in the negative) ....colloq., orig US
• ROCK-HAPPY adj. mentally unhinged from serving too long on a (Pacific) island ...1946 US services' sl.
• ROCK-HOG n. a labourer engaged in tunnelling through rock
• ROCKHOPPER n. a fisherman who fishes from the rocks on the sea coast ...Aust. colloq.
• ROCKHOUND n. a geologist; an amateur mineralogist ...N. Amer. colloq.
• ROCKING-CHAIR adj. lacking or not involving first-hand experience ...US
• ROCKISM n. the theory that traditional rock music is a more authentic form of popular music than pop music ...E20
• ROCKIST n. an adherent or supporter of rockism (see noun) ...L20
• ROCK JOCK n. a mountaineer ...sl.
• ROCKLED adj. 1. of children: rash and forward ...1790 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. wrinkled ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ROCK OF AGES n. wages ...1937 rhyming sl.
• ROCK OUT vb. 1. to pass out from drug intoxication ...1970s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to perform rock music loudly and vigorously, to enjoy oneself enthusiastically esp. by dancing to rock music ...colloq.
• ROCK PILE n. 1. a prison ...1888 US sl.
n. 2. any tall building ...1940s US Black sl.
• ROCKPILE CURE n. a 'cure' for drug addiction that involves being in prison and working in the rock quarry ...1930s US drugs sl.
• ֳROCK-RIBBED adj. resolute, uncompromising, esp. in political allegiance
• ROCKS n. 1. money ...M19 US sl.
n. 2. testicles ...1948 sl.
n. 3. cubed or crushed ice for use in a drink ...M20 sl., orig. US
n. 4. dominoes ...sl.
n. 5. socks ...1979 UK rhyming sl.
• ROCKSTER n. a performer of rock music ...M20
• ROCK THE BOAT vb. to cause trouble; to create a disturbance in the existing situation ...1931 colloq.
• ROCK THE CRADLE vb. to stand watch during the night ...1851 US nautical sl.
• ROCK UP vb. 1. to arrive, to turn up ...colloq.
vb. 2. to arrive late or unannounced ...colloq.
• ROCKY adj. 1. of the heart or disposition: hard, unfeeling, unyielding ...L16
adj. 2. unsteady, tottering, shaky ...M18
adj. 3. tipsy, drunken ...M18
adj. 4. in poor health; ill, unwell ...L18
adj. 5. difficult, hard ...L19
adj. 6. characteristic of rock music; featuring loud distorted guitars and a strong rhythm ...L20
adj. 7. of a person: dizzy; sickly; nauseated ...colloq.
n. a member of the Royal Navy Reserve...E20 nautical sl.
• ROD n. 1. an angler ...L19
n. 2. a manager or leader, usually a tough person or harsh disciplinarian ...L19 sl.
n. 3. the penis ...1902 sl.
n. 4. a gun ...1903 sl., chiefly US
n. 5. a freight train ...1930s US Black sl.
n. 6. a hot rod ...M20 sl., chiefly US
• RODDER n. a hot-rodder; a person who converts cards into hot rods ...sl., chiefly US
• RODGER n. 1. anything big and ugly of its kind; a big, ugly animal ...B1900 Sc.
n. 2. a big person of rude manners ...B1900 Sc.
vb. 1. of a male: to have sex ...1711 sl.
vb. 2. to beat with violence ...B1900 Sc.
• ROD IN A PICKLE, A n. 1. a punishment in store
n. 2. a racehorse being unobtrusively prepared for a win and betting coup ...Aust. sl.
• RODMAN n. 1. an angler
n. 2. a gunman ...1929 sl., chiefly US
n. 3. a tramp who travels by clinging onto the metalwork beneath a coach or wagon ...1930s US tramps' sl.
• RODNEY n. 1. a stupid or awkward person ...M19 Eng. dial. & colloq.
n. 2. an idler; a loafer; a casual worker; a disreputable character ...M19 Eng. dial. & colloq.
n. 3. the penis ...1960s sl.
• RODNEY KING n. an arrest, esp. one involving brutality ...1990s US Black sl.
• ROD OF IRON n. severe discipline ...1577
• RODOMONT adj. bombastic, boasting, braggart ...1626 arch.
n. a great bragger; a vain or blustering boaster; a bully ...1598 arch.
• RODOMONTADE adj. bragging, boastful, ranting ...M18
n. a brag; a boast; an extravagantly boastful or arrogant remark of speech ...E17
vb. to boast; to brag; to rant ...L17
• RODOMONTADER n. a braggart ...M19
• RODOMONTADO † adj. bragging, boastful, ranting ...M17
† n. 1. a brag; a boast; an extravagantly boastful or arrogant remark of speech ...L16
† n. 2. a great bragger or boaster ...E17
• ROD RIDER n. a tramp who travels by clinging onto the metalwork beneath a coach or wagon ...1930s US tramps' sl.
• RODS n. the metalwork (struts, supports, etc.) found under a railroad coach or wagon ...1900s tramps' sl.
• RODSMAN n. a tramp who travels by clinging onto the metalwork beneath a coach or wagon ...1930s US tramps' sl.
• RODSTER * n. an angler ...L19
• ROD UP vb. 1. to arm oneself with a gun ...1929 US sl.
vb. 2. to convert a car by giving it a very powerful engine to make it go fast ...1970s US sl.
• ROD WALLOPER n. a masturbator ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
• ROE n. semen ...M19 sl.
• ROFE n. 1. four shillings or four pounds ...1851 back-slang
n. 2. four years imprisonment ...1940s US prison back slang
• ROFEFIL n. a life sentence ...M19 back slang
• ROG † vb. to shake; to move to and fro ...LME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ROGAN GOSH n. money ...2000s rhyming sl. for 'dosh'
• ROGER † n. 1. a begging vagrant pretending to be a poor Oxford or Cambridge scholar ...M16 sl.
† n. 2. a goose ...M16 sl.
* n. 3. a man, a lad, a chap ...M17 colloq.
n. 4. the penis ...M17 sl.
vb. to copulate with a woman; to have sexual intercourse with ...1711 sl.
• ROGER'S BLAST n. a sudden and small localized whirlwind ...L19 Eng. dial.
• ROGGLE n. a shaking ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
† vb. to shake or cause to shake; to rattle; to jumble...1398 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ROGUE adj. uncontrolled, undisciplined, irresponsible ...M20
† n. 1. an idle vagrant ...M16 obs. exc. hist.
n. 2. a mischievous person, now esp. a child; frequently used as a playful term of reproof or reproach ...L16
† n. 3. (derogatory) a servant ...L16
n. 4. a dishonest or unprincipled person, esp. a man ...L16
n. 5. a horse inclined to shirk on the racecourse or when hunting ...L19
vb. to deal dishonestly with; to swindle ...M19
• ROGUE AND VILLAIN n. a shilling ...1859 Brit. rhyming sl.
• ROGUE'S BADGE n. the blinkers of a horse
• ROGUISH adj. 1. acting like a rogue; unprincipled, dishonest ...L16
adj. 2. playfully mischievous ...L17
• ROGUY † adj. acting like a rogue; unprincipled, dishonest ...L16
• ROID † adj. 1 stout, strong; violent, rough ...a1400 obs exc. Eng. dial.
† adj. 2 large, unwieldy ...a1400 obs exc. Eng. dial.
† adj. 3. rude ...a1400 obs exc. Eng. dial.
†* adj. 4. stiff ...c1477
• ROIL † n. 1. orig, a large powerful horse; later, an inferior or spiritless horse ...LME
† n. 2. a large, ungainly woman ...M16
n. 3. a confused mass ...L17 now chiefly US
n. 4. a turbulent stretch of water ...L17 now chiefly US
n. 5. agitation; disturbance ...L17 now chiefly US
† vb. 1. to roam or rove about ...ME
† vb. 2. of the eyes: to roll ...LME
vb. 3. to disturb; to disorder ...L16
vb. 4. to disturb in temper; to irritate, to make angry ...M18
† vb. 5. to play or frolic, esp. in a rough manner; to romp ...L18 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ROILY adj. 1. of liquids, chiefly water: turbid, muddy; agitated ...1823 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. turbulent
• ROIN † vb. to growl ...LME
• ROINISH adj. mean, base ...LME arch.
• ROINOUS † adj. 1. coarse, mean, paltry, base, nasty, contemptible ...c1366
† adj. 2. covered with scale or scurf; scabby, scurvy ...1377
• ROIST † vb. to roister; enjoy oneself noisily or boisterously; to behave uproariously; to revel ...M16
• ROISTER n. a roisterer ...M16 arch.
• ROISTER-DOISTER † n. a roisterer or swaggering or noisy reveller...a1553
• ROISTERER n. a noisy reveller ...E19
• ROISTERING adj. boisterous, uproarious ...L16
• ROISTEROUS adj. boisterous, uproarious ...L16
• ROITELET n. a petty or minor king ...E17 arch.
• ROKE n. mist, fog; drizzle ...ME now Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. to be foggy or misty; to drizzle ...E17 now Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ROKO n. a riot, a protest or demonstration ...2003 India
• ROKY adj. foggy, misty ...LME now Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ROLAND FOR AN OLIVER, A n. 1. an effective retaliatory blow
n. 2. an effective retort
• ROLF vb. to empty one's stomach; to vomit ...1960s Amer. teen and college sl.
• ROLL n. a collection of bills or notes rolled together; hence, more generally, one's money ...1846 US & Aust. sl.
vb. to rob someone, esp. someone who is asleep, drunk, or otherwise incapacitated ...1873 sl.
• ROLL-ABOUT * adj. fat, plump, podgy, roly-poly ...1815
* n. a wanderer ...1893
• ROLLER n. 1. a police officer ...1964 US sl.
n. 2. a car in stock; one that a buyer can come into a dealership and see, buy, and drive home in ...Bk1998 sl.
n. 3. a Rolls Royce ...Bk1998 sl.
• ROLLICKING n. a reprimand or instance of reprimanding ...1932 Brit. sl.
• ROLLING IN IT adj. rich ...1782 sl.
• ROLLING IN THE AISLES adj. laughing; orig. applied to an audience's uncontrollable laughter ...1940 sl.
• ROLL IN ONE'S IVORIES vb. to kiss ...1780 sl.
• ROLL JACK RICE COULDN'T JUMP OVER n. a large amount of money ...1945 Aust. sl.
• ROLL OF RAGMAN † n. a roll, a list, a catalogue ...c1460
• ROLL ONE'S ALLEY (IN) vb. to die; to acknowledge defeat ...1919 Aust.
• ROLL SETS ON vb. to deliver double-fisted blows in quick succession ...1970s US Black sl.
• ROLL THE GROWLER vb. to purchase beer in a growler (a pail, can, or pitcher used for carrying beer) ...1894 Amer. sl.
• ROLL THE GUFF vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROLL-UP n. a hand-rolled cigarette ...1950 sl., orig. prisoners'
• ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES vb. to cope with and survive adversity ...colloq.
• ROLY-POLY adj. fat ...1820 sl.
• ROMAN CANDLE n. 1. a Roman Catholic ...1941 jocular
n. 2. a parachute jump in which the parachute fails to open ...1943 sl.
• ROMANICAL† 1. Roman Catholic ...1663
† 2. characterized by romance, romantic ...1665
• ROMANTRICKS n. romantic tricks, lovers' acts ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROMANY RYE n. a gentleman that talks and associates with gypsies ...M19 colloq.
• ROMBOYLE n. the watch (early police) ...M17 cant
vb. to make hue and cry; to search for with a warrant ...L17 cant
• ROME-RUNNER n. a person, esp. a cleric, constantly running off to Rome in search of spiritual and monetary profit ...M14 colloq.
• ROMEVILLE n. London ...16C
• ROMP n. a little light-hearted love-making ... c1945 colloq.
vb. in horse racing: to move rapidly, and with ease ...c1890 sl.
• ROMP AWAY WITH vb. in horse racing: to win a race easily ...c1890 sl.
• ROMPERED adj. beaten up ...1970s services’ in N. Ireland usage
• ROMP HOME vb. in horse racing: to win very easily ...1888 sl.
• ROMP IN vb. in horse racing: to win very easily ...1888 sl.
• ROMPWORTHY adj. of a woman: sexually desirable ...c1935 colloq.
• ROMULIST †* n. 1. a descendant of Romulus; a Roman, a native of ancient Rome ...1594 obs. rare
†* n. 2. a Roman Catholic ...1620 obs. rare
• RONCHIE adj. sloppy, careless; inept, unskilled; awkward ...World War II US Air Force usage
• RONKISH adj. precociously wanton, mischievous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RONNY n. a potato ...1821 sl.
• RONSON n. a ponce ...c1954 imperfect rhyming sl.
• RONYON n. a fat woman; a mangy or scabby animal; a term of contempt or reproach to a woman (see note on blog entry) ...1605
• ROO n. 1. a rake; a man who is habituated to immoral conduct ...M19 society colloq.
n. 2. a kangaroo ...1898 Aust. sl.
• ROOF n. four shillings or four pounds ...1851 back-slang
• ROOF-RIDING n. riding illegally on the roof of a car, bus, etc. for the thrills ...1980s US sl.
• ROOK vb. to swindle, to cheat, esp. to overcharge ...1590 sl.
• ROOKERY n. disorder ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOKUS n. a disturbance, uproar ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROOKY adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOMATICS n. rheumatism ...1826 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ROOMATISM n. rheumatism ...1901 Sc.
• ROOM-HANDED † adj. liberal, generous ...c1200
• ROOMTHSOME † adj. spacious, roomy ...1599.
• ROOMYTICS n. rheumatism ...1826 Ireland
• ROORBACK n. a defamatory rumour circulated before an election ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• ROOSE † n. 1. a boasting, vainglory; a boast, brag, vaunt ...c1200 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† n. 2. commendation, praise, flattery ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to boast or be proud of something ...c1200 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to praise, extol, commend, flatter ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to water; to sprinkle with water ...B1900 Sc.
• ROOSKY n. a Russian ...1858 sl.
• ROOST n. a bedroom ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOSTER n. 1. a conceited or lascivious person ...L18 sl., now chiefly US
n. 2. an informer ...L18 sl., now chiefly US
n. 3. a lover or philanderer of advanced years ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOSTER-FIGHTER n. a wild violet ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• ROOSTER'S EGG n. 1. a large egg ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a fertilized egg ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROOSTING PLACE n. a bedroom ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOT n. 1. the penis ...L16 sl.
n. 2. a kick ...1900 sl., chiefly schools' usage
n. 3. the nose ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 4. an act of sexual intercourse; a (usually female) sexual partner ...1959 Aust. & NZ
n. 5. a woman considered solely as a sexual partner ...1961 Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to kick ...1890 sl., chiefly schools' usage
vb. 2. to have sexual intercourse (with) ...1958 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ROOTED adj. tired ...1944 Aust. sl.
• ROOT FOR vb. to cheer or applaud (a sports team, etc.); to support ...L19 colloq. orig. US
• ROOT HOG OR DIE vb. to look out for yourself or die ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROOTIN' TOOTIN' adj. noisy; boisterous; rip-roaring; lively ...sl., chiefly N. Amer.
• ROOT LIKE A RATTLESNAKE vb. to have vigorous sex ...1958 Aust. sl.
• ROOT OF ALL EVIL n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• ROOT SEARCHER n. a heavy rain ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOTSY adj. of music: traditional, ethnic; not commercialized ...L20 colloq.
• ROOTY n. bread ...1883 military sl.
• ROOTY GONG n. a medal formerly awarded to members of the British Army in India ...1925 Brit. sl.
• ROOTY-TOOT adj. of music, esp. early jazz: noisy and lively ...L20 sl., chiefly US
n. something that is noisy or lively; esp. an early style of jazz ...L19 sl., chiefly US
• ROOTY-TOOTY n. a fête, a festivity ...1887 Eng. dial.
• ROPE n. 1. a clothes-line ...1833 Sc.
n. 2. (derogatory) a length of worthless material or a long dowdy dress ...1866 Sc.
n. 3. a cigar ...1934 US sl.
n. 4. marijuana ...1944 sl., chiefly US
vb. to sew roughly in making a temporary mend ...1921 Sc.
• ROPE, THE n. execution by hanging; capital punishment ...1670 sl.
• ROPEABLE adj. angry ...1874 Aust. & NZ sl.
adj. 2. of a horse, etc.: intractable, wild ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ROPE-A-DOPE n. a tactic in boxing, whereby a boxer rests against the ropes and protects himself with his arms and gloves, goading an opponent to throw tiring ineffective punches ...US sl.
• ROPE-GRIPPER n. a nickname for a sailor ...1846 Sc.
• ROPE IN vb. to decoy ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• ROPEY adj. 1. of low quality; bad; inferior; unsatisfactory ...1942 sl.
adj. 2. ill ...1945 sl.
• ROPE-YARN n. a day given as a (half-)holiday ...1886 sl., chiefly naval usage
• ROPE YARN HOLIDAY n. a half holiday ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• ROPPLE UP vb. to grow quickly and rankly; used of humans and vegetation ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ROPY adj. 1. of low quality; bad; inferior; unsatisfactory ...1942 sl.
adj. 2. ill ...1945 sl.
• RORAL * adj. consisting of dew, dewy ...1656
• RORANT † adj. falling as dew ...1686
• RORITORIOUS adj. 1. noisy, boisterous, uproarious ...1821
adj. 2. showy, dashing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RORT n. 1. a dodge, a trick, a scheme, a racket; a fraudulent or dishonest practice ...c1910 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a crowd ...c1912 Aust. sl.
n. 3. something exceptionally good ...c1930 Aust. sl.
n. 4. a wild party ...c1930 Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to engage in fraud or dishonest practices ...1919 Aust. sl.
vb. 2. to be loudly argumentative; to shout or complain loudly ...1931 Royal Navy sl.
vb. 3. to manipulate a ballot, records, etc. fraudulently ...1980 Aust. sl.
• RORTY adj. 1. fine, splendid, jolly; of the very best ...c1864 sl.. orig. Londoner's sl.
adj. 2. boisterous or noisy, rowdy; coarse or earthy; crudely comic ...1882 sl.
adj. 3. coarse; earthy ...L19 sl.
• RORULENT * adj. full of, or abounding in dew ...1656
• RORY †* adj. 1. dewy ...1600
adj. 2. drunk. 'roaring-full' ...1865 Sc.
adj. 3. loud in colour, gaudy, glaring ...1866 Sc.
• RORY O'MORE n. 1. a door ...B1900 rhyming sl.
n. 2. a floor ...B1900 rhyming sl.
n. 3. a whore ...B1900 rhyming sl.
• RORY-TORY adj. 1. having a mixture of all sorts of flaring colours; gaudy, tawdry, showy, dashing; generally used of colour in dress ...1874 Eng. & Amer. dial.
adj. 2. loud, noisy, boisterous ...1893 Eng. dial.
• ROSALIE n. one's bayonet ...Amer. World War I sl.
• ROSBERRY n. a raspberry ...1904 Amer. dial.
• ROSCID * adj. resembling dew; falling like dew; abounding with dew; dewy, moist, dank ...1626
• ROSCOE n. a gun, esp. a pistol or revolver ...1914 US sl.
• ROSE-PARLEY † n. pleasant conversation or discourse ...1582
• ROSES AND RAPTURES n. love ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROSIE n. tea ...1925 rhyming sl. (Rosie Lee)
• ROSIE LEE n. tea ...1925 rhyming sl.
• ROSIN n. alcoholic drink ...M18 sl.
vb. to drink liquor ...E18 now Eng. dial.
• ROSIN-BACK n. a horse used by a horseback rider or acrobat ...1923
• ROSINER n. an alcoholic drink, esp. a strong one ...1932 Irish & Aust. sl.
• ROSIN SNIFFER n. a violinist ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROSMARINE † n. 1. rosemary ...a1300
† n. 2. the walrus ...1590
†* n. 3. dew from the sea, sea-spray ...1616
• ROSSER n. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
• ROSSIE n. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman; a woman who travels or wanders about; a female Gypsy ...E20 Irish
• ROSY adj. drunk; tipsy ...1905 sl.
n. tea ...1925 Brit. rhyming sl. (Rosy Lee)
• ROSY-KINDLED adj. suffused with a rosy colour; blushing ...1860
• ROSY LEE n. tea ...1925 Brit. rhyming sl.
• ROSY NOSY n. one who is always poking into other people's affairs; a nosy, meddlesome person; a gossip ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ROT n. nonsense, rubbish ...M19 colloq.
vb. 1. to make fun of someone or something; to mock, to tease; to ridicule, denigrate ...1890 Brit. sl.
vb. 2. to talk nonsense; to joke; to fool about ...L19 arch. sl.
vb. 3. to spoil or ruin an action, plan, etc. ...E20 sl.
int. exclamation expressing incredulity or ridicule ...M19 colloq.
• ROTGUT n. adulterated or inferior alcoholic liquor, esp. beer or whisky ...1633 sl.
• ROTTEN adj. 1. drunk ...1864 Aust. sl.
adj. 2. of low quality, bad, inferior, unsatisfactory ...1880
adj. 3. ill ...1881 sl.
adj. 4. unpleasant; disagreeable ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROTTEN WITH adj. of money: well supplied with ...1920s sl.
• ROTTER n. 1. an objectionable or reprehensible person ...E17 sl.
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1894 Brit. sl.
n. 3. a socially unacceptable person ...L19 sl.
n. 4. a half-trained horse ...1910s Aust. sl.
n. 5. an expert ...1930s Aust. sl.
• ROT THE SOCKS OFF vb. to defeat comprehensively ...1950s sl.
• ROTTO adj. drunk ...L19 Irish sl.
• ROTUNDANT † n. a round thing ...1661
• ROTY † vb. to make rotten ...1387
• ROT YOU! int. exclamation of derision, dismissal; to hell with you! ...L17
• ROUDY n. an uncouth person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROUF n. four shillings or four pounds ...1851 back-slang
• ROUF, A n. four years imprisonment ...1950 Brit. sl.
• ROUF GENS n. 4 shillings ...M19 back-slang
• ROUF YENEPS n. 4 pence ...M19 back-slang
• ROUGE n. red wine ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUGH adj. ill ...a1893 sl., orig. Eng. dial.
n. a violent person; a thug; a ruffian ...1837 sl.
• ROUGH AND TUMBLE n. a good-natured tussle ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• ROUGH DEAL, A n. unfair treatment ...1931 sl.
• ROUGH-HEWN adj. 1. roughly hewn or shaped out; roughly wrought; lacking the finishing process ...1530
† adj. 2. of rough or coarse manners; rude, ill-mannered, uncultivated, unpolished; blunt, rugged; also, rough-natured, cruel ...1600
• ROUGH HOUSE n. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1887 sl.
vb. to fight ...1900 sl., orig. US
• ROUGHIE n. a violent person; a thug; a ruffian ...1905 sl.
• ROUGHNECK adj. tough, rowdy ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 1. (as 'rough neck') a quarrelsome or uncultivated person ...1836 sl., orig. US
n. 2. (often as 'rough-neck')an uncouth person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 3. (usually as 'rough neck') an oil-rig worker; esp. a labourer on the rig-floor ...1917 sl., orig. US
• ROUGH-NECKEDNESS n. recklessness ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUGH RIDER n. Theodore Roosevelt, twenty-sixth US President ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUGH-SCUFF n. the lowest people, the rabble ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• ROUGH SHAKE n. 1. an unfair or difficult situation ...E19 sl.
n. 2. bad luck ...1950s
• ROUGH SIDE DOWNWARDS adj. coarse-mannered, angry ...Bk2002 Eng. dial.
• ROUGH SOMEONE UP vb. to hit repeatedly; to assault by hitting ...1942 sl.
• ROUGH TRADE n. 1. a rough or especially lower-class person engaged in homosexual prostitution ...1935 sl.
n. 2. male homosexual prostitute practices ...1935 sl.
n. 3. someone picked up for male homosexual prostitute practices ...1935 sl.
• ROUGH-UP n. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1896 sl.
• ROUNDABOUTATION * n. circumlocution ...1812
• ROUND AND SQUARE adv. everywhere ...B1900 rhyming sl.
• ROUND AS A KAG adj. quite round (kag = a keg or small cask) ...1818 Eng. dial.
• ROUNDER n. 1. one who goes the rounds of saloons, etc. ...Bk1905 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a transient railway worker ...1908 US sl.
n. 3. a loafer ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROUNDEYE n. applied by Asians to a European ...1967 sl.
• ROUNDHEAD n. a Swedish person; a Norwegian; a Polish person; a Finnish person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ROUND-HEELER n. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUND HEELS n. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1926 sl., chiefly US
• ROUNDHOUSE n. a heavy blow delivered with a wide sweep of the arm ...1920 sl., orig. US
• ROUND-LONG † adj. oblong ...1668
• ROUNDSHAVE vb. to scold; to reprimand severely; to abuse ...1892 Eng. dial.
• ROUND THE BEND adj. 1. insane, mad, crazy ...1929 sl.
adj. 2. alcohol or drug intoxicated ...Amer. sl.
• ROUND-THE-HOUSES n. trousers ...1857 rhyming sl.
• ROUND THE TWIST adj. insane, mad ...1960 Brit. sl.
• ROUSEABOUT n. a drudge ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• ROUSER n. something very exciting or very great or excellent ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• ROUSING adj. 1. astonishing ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUST vb. 1. to hit repeatedly; to assault by hitting ...1904 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to arrest ...1950s Amer. sl.
• ROUSTABOUT n. an oil-rig worker ...1948 sl., orig. US
• ROUTINARITY n. tendency to routine ...1868 nonce word
• ROUTIOUS † adj. disorderly, riotous ...1602
• ROUZIE-BOUZIE † adj. uproariously drunk ...1693
• ROW AGAINST WIND AND TIDE vb. to undertake a difficult or arduous task; to work in adverse circumstances or in the face of opposition ...1867
• ROWDY n. 1. money ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 2. an uncouth person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROWDY-DOW n. a disturbance; an uproar, a hubbub; a boisterous noise; a bitter quarrel ...1872
• ROW IN vb. to act in a group; to conspire ...1897 sl.
• ROWTY adj. quarrelsome ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROYAL adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. a member of the royal family; usually used in the plural ...1774 sl.
• ROYAL FLUSH n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROYAL JOLLY n. a royal marine ...19C sl.
• ROYAL NEPALESE n. marijuana cultivated in Nepal ...1970 Brit. sl.
• ROYAL SHAFT n. monumental mistreatment ...1983 US sl.
• ROYAL TRIMMING n. chastisement ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROYLE vb. to vex; to irritate; to disturb ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROZ n. a police officer ...1971 sl.
• ROZZER n. 1. a police officer ...1893 sl.
n. 2. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
• R.P.C. n. a party (Request the Please of your Company) ...c1950 Royal Navy usage
• RUB n. a loan ...1914 naval sl.
vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUB-A-DUB n. a pub ...1926 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUB-A-DUB-DUB n. a pub ...1926 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUB A MAN DOWN WITH AN OAKEN TOWEL vb. to beat him ...1785 sl.
• RUBARBATIVE † adj. crabbed, cross-grained, bad-tempered, ill-natured ...1600
• RUBBACROCK n. a dirty, filthy slattern, that is as black as if she were continually rubbing herself against a boiler or kettle ...1746 Eng. dial.
• RUBBAGE n. rubbish ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• RUBBED OUT adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBBEDY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUBBEDY-DUB n. a pub ...1898 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUBBER n. 1. a condom ...1947 sl.
n. 2. tires ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUBBER DRINK n. a large glass or drink of liquor ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBBERDY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUBBER EARS n. deaf ears ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBBER ICE n. thin bending ice ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBBER JOHNNY n. a condom ...1980 sl.
• RUBBER KNACKERS n. an unpleasant or detested man ...20C Brit. sl.
• RUBBERNECK vb. to stare inquisitively ...1896 sl., orig. US
• RUBBER RING n. a contraceptive diaphragm ...20C US
• RUBBER SOCK n. a timid person; a jerk ...E20 US sl.
• RUBBETTY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUBBISH n. something of inferior quality ...1601
n. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to speak or write critically or disparagingly of; to criticize ...1953 sl., orig. & chiefly Aust. & NZ
• RUBBISHY adj. of low quality; bad; inferior; unsatisfactory ...1824
• RUBBITTY-DUB n. a pub ...1898 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUBBITY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUBBITY-DUB n. a pub ...1898 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUB DOWN WITH AN OAKEN TOWEL vb. to thrash, to beat ...18C sl.
• RUBE n. a rustic ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUBEDINOUS * adj. reddish ...1864
• RUBIATOR n. a plunderer; a violent, ruthless person; a lout, a boor, a bully ...c1745 Sc.
• RUBICUND † adj. 1. of things: inclined to redness; red ...1503
adj. 2. of the face: reddish, flushed, especially as the result of good living; having a highly coloured complexion; red-faced ...1696
• RUBIOUS adj. ruby-coloured, red ...1602
• RUB-OFF n. 1. copulation ...17C Brit. sl.
n. 2. masturbation ...19C Brit. sl.
vb. (usually as 'rub off')
vb. 1. to coit a woman ...L16 sl.
vb. 2. to stimulate sexually ...17C sl.
vb. 3. to masturbate ...17C Brit. colloq.
• RUB ONE DOWN WITH AN OAKEN TOWEL vb. to cudgel or beat him ...18C sl.
• RUB ONE'S NOSE IN IT vb. to reprimand someone by reminding them humiliatingly of their error ...1963 sl.
• RUB ON THE GALL † vb. to touch a person on a sore or tender point ...1523
• RUB-OUT n. an assassination in gang warfare ...1927 sl., orig. US
vb. (as 'rub out')
vb. 1. to kill deliberately ...1848 sl., orig. US
vb. 2. to ruin; to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUB SALT INTO SOMEONE'S WOUNDS vb. to make someone's pain, shame, etc. even worse
• RUB-UP n. masturbation ...17C Brit. colloq.
vb. (usually as 'rub up')
vb. 1. to coit a woman ...L16 sl.
vb. 2. to stimulate sexually ...17C sl.
vb. 3. to masturbate ...1656 sl.
• RUB UP THE WRONG WAY vb. to annoy or infuriate ...1862 sl.
• RUBY n. red wine ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBY-DAZZLER n. an excellent person or thing ...1941 Aust. & NZ sl.
• RUBY QUEEN n. an attractive young female nurse ...1925 services' sl.
• RUCK n. an argument; a row ...1958 sl.
vb. to reprimand ...1936 sl.
• RUCKLING n. the youngest or smallest of a brood or litter; the youngest or weakest of a family, a weakling ...1781 Eng. dial.
• RUCKUS n. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1890 sl., chiefly US
• RUCT †* vb. to belch, to bring up wind ...1620
• RUCTIONS n. an angry scene ...1890 sl.
• RUDAS adj. 1. of women: rude, unmannerly, rough, coarse; haggard, old ...a1802 Sc.
adj. 2. bold, masculine ...B1900 Sc.
n. 1. a coarse, unmannerly, foul-mouthed old woman; an ill-natured, ugly old woman; a virago ...1725 Sc.
n. 2. a strong, masculine woman ...B1900 Sc.
• RUDDER n. 1. the penis ...E17 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a good horse ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. to copulate ...E17 Brit. sl.
• RUDDLIN n. a riddle, a puzzle, a conundrum ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RUDDY SAUSAGE n. the penis ...Urquhart usage
• RUDE adj. ugly ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RUDERARY adj. pertaining to rubbish; consisting of rubbish ...1727
• RUE BACK vb. to back down from a bargain ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUELLE n. 1. the space between a bed and the wall; the part of a bed next to the wall ...1303
n. 2. a bedroom where ladies of fashion in the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in France, held a morning reception of persons of distinction; hence a reception of this kind ...1676
n. 3. in France, a small street; a lane, an alley ...B1900
n. 4. a wrinkle ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUE ONE'S RACE vb. to repent of the course one has taken ...c1440 obs.
• RUFFATORY adj. boisterous, rude ...B1900 Eng. dial.
n. a rude, boisterous boy; one who is fond of horseplay, knocking and shoving his playfellows about at all risks ...1830 Eng. dial.
• RUFFIAN n. 1. the devil ...15C
n. 2. the penis ...19C Brit. sl.
vb. to pimp ...19C Brit. sl.
• RUFFIANOUS † adj. like a ruffian; bold in crimes; violent, brutal ...1555
• RUFFINER n. 1. a rough person, a ruffian; a sturdy, wayward character, savage when excited ...B1900 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an exaggerated term of endearment to children ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUFFLE n. the passive partner in a lesbian sexual relationship ...M20 US homosexual sl.
• RUFFY-TUFFY adj. dishevelled; disordered, rough ...a1821 nonce word
adv. in disorder, helter-skelter ...B1900 nonce word
• RUFTY-TUFTY † adj. rude, rough; boisterous; impudent ...1606
† int. an expression of disapproval ...1606
• RUFUS n. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• RUG n. 1. the female pubic hair ...20C US sl.
n. 2. a wig of any type ...1940 US sl.
• RUGGED adj. vigorous; robust ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUGGY-DUGGY n. a rough, boisterous person ...B1900 Sc.
• RUG-MUNCHER n. 1. a person who performs cunnilingus ...1980s sl., orig. US college
n. 2. a lesbian ...1980s sl., orig. US college
• RUG-RAT n. a child ...1968 US sl.
• RUIN SOMEONE'S WHOLE DAY vb. to kill someone ...1961 US jocular
• RUKUS n. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1890 sl., chiefly US
• RULE vb. to be the leader of a group ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RULE THE ROAST vb. to lead, to domineer ...c1380 sl.
• RULIE adj. turbulent; talkative ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RUM adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. generic name for all kinds of liquor ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a weak-minded person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUMATICKS n. rheumatism ...1826 Sc.
• RUMATIZE † vb. to bring tears to the eyes; to shed tears ...1613
• RUM-BIT n. good money ...Bk1890 sl.
• RUMBLE n. 1. an instance of informing on someone ...1911 sl.
n. 2. a fight, esp. a gang fight ...1946 sl., chiefly US
vb. 1. to recognize something intentionally concealed ...1886 sl.
vb. 2. to annoy; to anger ...Amer. World War I sl.
vb. 3. to fight, esp. to take part in a gang-fight ...1959 sl., chiefly US
• RUMBLEGUMPTION n. common sense; mental smartness ...1787 Sc.
• RUMBLE STRIPS n. roughened areas in a road designed to make high-pitched rumbling noise to warn drivers to slow down ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUMBLE-TUMBLE n. scrambled eggs ...2003 UK sl., orig. military
• RUMBUNCTIOUS adj. energetic, vigorous, lively, boisterous ...1830 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• RUMBUSTICAL adj. 1. fond of rough play; careless of the comfort of others; boisterous, unruly, uproarious, noisy, obstreperous; rude, overbearing, violent ...1795 Eng. dial. & colloq.
adj. 2. huddled together ...1877 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. eccentric ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUMBUSTIOUS adj. careless of the comfort of others; noisy, boisterous, turbulent, unruly, rough, uproarious ...1778 colloq.
• RUM-GEM n. a diamond ring ...Bk1896 cant
• RUM GO n. bad luck ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUMGUMPTIOUS adj. 1. pompous; violent and obstinate in opinion; forward, rash, bold, quarrelsome, out of humour; boisterous ...1790 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. shrewd, sharp, witty ...1892 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. queer, odd, eccentric ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUMHEAD n. a heavy drinker ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RUM-HOUND n. a heavy drinker ...1918 sl.
• RUMIFORATE vb. to rumour; to spread about by report ...B1900
• RUMIGERATION n. a spreading a rumour or report abroad; a carrying tales ...B1900
• RUM-JAR n. a German trench-mortar bomb ...1916 sl.
• RUM LAP n. strong drink of any sort ...1725 sl.
• RUMMAGE n. disorder ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• RUMMY n. 1. a drinker of alcohol; a drunkard ...1851 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. a foolish person; a weak-minded person ...1912 US sl.
n. 3. a gullible person; a dupe ...1912 US sl.
• RUMOROUS adj. of the nature of rumour ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUMP vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• RUM PAD n. 1. a daring highwayman ...L17 cant
n. 2. the highway ...L17 cant
vb. (as 'rum-pad') to attack or rob on the highway ...L19 cant
• RUM PADDER n. one of the better sort of highwaymen, well mounted and armed ...M17 cant
• RUMPANT † adj. breaking the law, offending ...1621
• RUM PECK n. good food ...L17 cant
• RUM PEEPER n. a silver looking-glass ...L17 cant
• RUM PHIZ n. an odd face or countenance ...c1780 sl.
• RUM PHYZ n. an odd face or countenance ...c1780 sl.
• RUMPLE-TUMPLE vb. to roll; to roll in play down a declivity .,..1885 Sc.
• RUMPLETY adj. crumpled, rumpled ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUMPO n. (surreptitious) sexual intercourse ...1986 Brit. sl.
• RUM-POT n. a heavy drinker ...1930 Amer. sl.
• RUM PRANCER n. a very fine horse ...L17 cant
• RUMPTY adj. excellent ...1941 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. an excellent person or thing ...1941 Aust. & NZ sl.
• RUMPTY-TUMPTY n. (surreptitious) sexual intercourse ...1986 Brit. sl.
• RUMPULLION n. a boisterous person ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUMPY-PUMPY n. (surreptitious) sexual intercourse ...1986 Brit. sl.
• RUM QUIDDS n. a large booty; a great share of spoil ...L17 cant
• RUM QUIDS n. a large booty; a great share of spoil ...L17 cant
• RUM RAT n. one very fond of his drink ...1940s sl.
• RUM RIGGING n. fine clothes ...c1696 sl.
• RUMSCULLION n. a bad, idle, worthless fellow ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUM-SUCK n. excellent tipple ...Bk1904 cant
• RUM-TOGGED adj. dressed handsomely ...1811 sl.
• RUMVILLE n. London ...M16 cant
• RUN A BLAZER vb. to deceive or bluff ...1903 Amer. dial.
• RUN-ABOUT adj. wandering, restless ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 1. a gossip ...Bk1898 Eng, dial.
n. 2. a peddler, an itinerant trader ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to go gossiping ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RUN A DRAG ON vb. to deceive, to trick, to hoax ...1980s US Black sl.
• RUN AFTER vb. to seek someone's company with a view to a sexual relationship ...1526 sl.
• RUN AFTER TWO HARES vb. to undertake too many things ...17C
• RUN A GAME ON vb. to bamboozle, to deceive, to seduce, to confuse, to obtain money by trickery ...1960s US Black sl.
• RUN AGROUND vb. to slander; to depreciate ...BK1898 Eng. dial.
• RUN A HOOLIGAN ON vb. to play tricks on, to defraud ...1920s US sl.
• RUN ALL DAY ON A CABBAGE-LEAF vb. to be a poor runner ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RUN AMAIN vb. to get beyond control, to run riot ...1843 Eng. dial.
• RUN A MAKE vb. to identify a suspect ...1970s US police sl.
• RUN A MASKET vb. to lose one's way, to be bewildered ...1570 Eng. dial.
• RUN A MILE FROM vb. to be afraid ...1949 sl.
• RUN AMUCK vb. to be in a state of murderous frenzy; to try to kill all who come in one's way ...US Civil War usage
• RUN-AN'-GO n. a run before leaping ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN-AN'-WALK n. the gait of a riding horse ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN A RAILROAD vb. to be addicted to narcotics ...1970s drugs sl.
• RUN A RIG vb. to play fast and loose ...1782 sl.
• RUN A RIG ON vb. to play a joke on, to make sport of ...1858 Amer. dial.
• RUNAROUND n. 1. a suppurative inflammatory sore or swelling in a finger or thumb ...M19 US sl.
n. 2. an area of confinement that is outside the cells proper ...1900s US prison sl.
n. 3. a short trip, an excursion ...1950s orig. US
vb. (as 'run around')
vb. 1. to have a relationship; also a friendship ...L19 orig. US
vb. 2. to carry on sexual affairs, deceiving one's primary partner ...1920s orig. US
• RUN AROUND LIKE A CUT CAT vb. to be very angry ...1950s Aust. sl.
• RUN A SANDY vb. to bluff; to play a trick on someone ...1897 Amer. dial.
• RUN A SANDY ON vb. to trick, to cheat, to dupe; to mislead, to delude ...1914 Amer. dial.
• RUN A SANDY OVER vb. to trick, to cheat, to dupe; to mislead, to delude ...1923 Amer. dial.
• RUN ASTERN vb. to fail of success ...1945 Amer. dial.
• RUN A TAB vb. to order drinks without paying for each one, paying instead the entire bill at the end of the session ...1995 US colloq.
• RUN A TRAIN vb. to engage in serial sex with multiple partners, homosexual or heterosexual, usually consensual ...1965 US sl.
• RUN AWAY WITH THE HARROWS vb. 1. to be in too great a hurry ...1844 Sc.
vb. 2. to carry off the prize; to acquire superiority ...1844 Sc.
• RUN AWK vb. of bells: to ring as alarm of fire ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RUN BEFORE ONE'S HORSE TO MARKET † vb. to count the gain before the bargain is made ...1594
• RUNCATION † n. the act of weeding, a weeding ...1664
• RUN DEAD vb. in horse racing, of a horse: to be deliberately pulled up so that it does not run at its best ...20C Aust. sl.
• RUNDLE † n. 1. a circle; a circular or annular form, appearance, or arrangement; a round ...c1305
† n. 2. an object of a circular form ...1388
† n. 3. a coil, curve, spiral ...1565
† n. 4. a rung of a ladder ...1565 rare or
n. 5. a cylinder or roller of wood ...1565
† n. 6. a circular enclosure or field ...1577-87 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. 7. a small stream or rivulet ...1587 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. 8. a small round shield ...1591
† n. 9. a round slice or paring; a small round cake ...1607
n. 10. a solid wheel or barrel ...1611
† n. 11. an umbrella ...1677-8
n. 12. a pollard tree ...a1697 Eng. dial.
• RUN DOWN adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. ('rundown') a catalogue of information, facts, etc., or a brief description ...1945 sl., orig. US
vb. to subside ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN DOWN THE WRONG THROAT vb. of food when swallowed: to go the wrong way ...1883 Eng. dial.
• RUN FOR THE HOSES vb. to talk your way out of a touchy situation ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RUN HEADS TOGETHER † vb. to consult or take counsel together ...1523
• RUN HELL-BENT vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN HELL-BENT FOR ELECTION vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN-IN n. 1. an argument, a row ...1905 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a hiding place for stolen goods ...1959 sl.
vb. (usually as 'run in') to arrest ...1859 sl.
• RUN IN ANYONE'S BEARD † vb. to oppose him openly and resolutely ...Bk1888
• RUN IN ONE'S MIND vb. to remember, to keep in one's recollection ...1896 Sc.
• RUN IN THE LASH † vb. to incur more debts than one can pay ...1576
• RUN IN THE ROAD vb. to visit; to stay away from home ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN IT UP YOUR ASS! int. a derisive retort ...1973 Amer. sl.
• RUN LIKE A RED-SHANK vb. to run as fast as possible ...1877 Eng. dial.
• RUN LIKE A WHITE-HEAD vb. to run very fast ...1901 Amer. dial.
• RUN LIKE SCOOTER vb. to run very nimbly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RUNNER n. someone who traffics in illicit liquor, drugs, etc. ...1930 sl., chiefly US
• RUN NESH vb. of a dog: to run lightly and softly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RUNNING BANQUET † n. a slight repast between meals; a snack ...1613.
• RUNNING BENDERS n. sliding on thin ice ...1943 Amer. dial.
• RUNNING-GEAR TO A GOOSE NEST phr. said to a child when he asks "What are you making?" ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RUNNING-GEAR TO A HAWK'S NEST phr. said to a child when he asks "What are you making?" ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RUNNING LIGHTS n. eyes ...1950s Amer. sl.
• RUNNING MACHINE n. a racehorse ...Bk1942 Amer. turf sl.
• RUNNIN' HOT n. a trucker term for running a truck without the right permits, overweight, or otherwise outside the law ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUNNIN' LEGAL n. the opposite of 'runnin' hot' ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUN OF A GARGET vb. to become diseased ...1615
• RUN-OFF n. urination ...1961 sl.
• RUN OFF AT THE HEAD vb. to talk too much or too loud ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RUN OFF AT THE MOUTH vb. to talk loquaciously ...1909 US sl.
• RUN OFF THE REEL vb. to outstep bounds' to be beside oneself ...1895 Eng. dial.
• RUN OFF WITH THE HARROWS vb. 1. to break loose; to become unmanageable ...1813 Sc.
vb. 2. to go too fast; to carry things too far ...1843 Sc.
• RUN OF THE BUNK n. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN ONE'S CABLE OUT TO CLINCH vb. to go, to ask, as far, as much, as is safe ...L18 Royal Navy sl.
• RUN ONE'S FACE vb. to obtain credit by impudence ...1839 US sl.
• RUN ONE'S MOUTH vb. to talk loquaciously ...1940 US sl., chiefly Black usage
• RUN ONE'S SHAPE FOR vb. to obtain credit ...M19 sl., orig. US
• RUN ONE'S TETHER vb. to come to the end of one's resources ...1879 Sc.
• RUN ONE'S TETHER-LENGTH vb. to pursue a reckless course which leads to calamity ...1816 Sc.
• RUN ON TICK vb. to buy on credit, to run into debt ...1642
• RUN-OUT n. a hasty or unceremonious departure ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN OUT OF STEAM vb. to lose energy ...1961 sl.
• RUN-OUT POWDER n. a hasty or unceremonious departure ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN-ROUND n. a suppurative inflammatory sore or swelling in a finger or thumb ...M19 US sl.
• RUNS, THE n. diarrhoea ...1962 euphemism
• RUNSH vb. to munch and chew vigorously with much noise; to crunch with the teeth ...1825 Sc.
• RUSHEE n. someone 'rushed' or entertained to assess their suitability for membership of a fraternity or sorority ...1916 US college sl.
• RUN SOMETHING UP THE FLAGPOLE vb. to pursue a tentative course of action in order to gauge the reaction it receives
• RUNT n. a term of contempt applied to an old man or woman ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN THE HOG vb. 1. to play the fool ...1900s sl.
vb. 2. to malfunction ...1940s sl.
• RUN THE PADFOOT RACE vb. to run and fetch the doctor when a woman is taken in labour ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RUN THE RABBIT vb. to take drink (illegally) from a public house, esp. after hours ...1895 Aust. sl.
• RUN THE VENTURE OF † vb. to run the risk of ...1722
• RUN TIDDLEDIES vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1887 Amer. dial.
• RUN TIDDLEDY-BENDERS vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1888 Amer. dial.
• RUN TIDDLIES vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1877 Amer. dial.
• RUN TIDDLY vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1915 Amer. dial.
• RUN TITTLY-BENDERS vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1892 Amer. dial.
• RUN TO EARTH vb. 1. to hunt (an animal, esp. a fox) to the earth, and trap it there
vb. 2. of a hunted fox: to go to ground
vb. 3. to find someone after searching
• RUN TO SEED adj. old ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN TO THE TETHER'S END vb. to go to extremity; to go as far as possible ...1773 Sc.
• RUN UP THE WALL vb. to become angry ...1951 sl.
• RUN UP WITH A HOT NEEDLE AND BURNING THREAD vb. to sew hastily and carelessly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RUN WIDE vb. to go at full speed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN WIDE OPEN vb. to go at full speed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN WITH vb. to associate habitually with ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN WITH HARE AND HOUNDS vb. to try to keep in with both sides; to play a double part ...1562
• RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS vb. to do anything anyone else can ...1980s US college sl.
• RUN WITH THE HARE AND HUNT WITH THE HOUNDS vb. to try to keep in with both sides; to play a double part ...1562
• RUN YOUR OWN LITTLE RED WAGON phr. mind your own business ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RUPERT n. 1. any young male aristocrat ...1910s sl., orig. military
n. 2. the penis ...1960s sl.
• RUPERT BEARS n. (business) shares ...1980s rhyming sl.
• RUPPERTY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUPTION n. a disturbance ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• RUPTURED DUCK n. a button given on discharge from the services ...1945 US sl.
• RURICOLIST * n. 1. an inhabitant of the country ...1730
* n. 2. a husbandman, farmer ...1730
• RURIGENOUS * adj. born or dwelling in the country, rustic ...1730
• RURURBAN adj. partly rural and party urban ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUSH vb. to overcharge ...1887 Brit. sl.
• RUSH IT vb. to hurry ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• RUSH THE CAN vb. to drink freely at a bar ...1919 US sl.
• RUSH THE GROWLER vb. to purchase beer in a growler (a pail, can, or pitcher used for carrying beer) ...1888 Amer. sl.
• RUSKI n. a Russian ...1858 sl.
• RUSKIE adj. 1 strong, of force ..1791 Sc.
adj. 2 healthy, stout, vigorous ...B1900 Sc.
n. 1. a strong person of rough manners ...B1900 Sc.
n. 2. a very stout woman ...B1900 Sc.
n. 3. a seed basket used in sowing; a basket of straw for holding oatmeal ...B1900 Sc.
n. 4. a straw beehive ...B1900 Sc.
n. 5. a coarse straw hat worn by peasant girls and others ...B1900 Sc.
• RUSKY n. a Russian ...1858 sl.
• RUSSELL BARLOW KNIFE n. a single-bladed pocket knife ...1779 Amer. dial.
• RUSSKI n. a Russian ...1858 sl.
• RUST, THE n. railway tracks ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUST BUCKET n. a car that is rusted through ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUSTICAN †* n. a countryman, a rustic, a peasant ...1570
• RUSTY DUSTY n. the buttocks ...1942 US sl.
• RUSTY-FUSTY-DUSTY adj. excessively dirty; begrimed with dust and filth ...1630
• RUSTY-GUTS n. a blunt, surly, old fellow; a churl ...B1900 sl.
• RUSTY NECK n. a stiff neck ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUSTY RAIL n. and old hand on the railroad ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUT vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• RUTHERS n. wishes; preference ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUTILATE †* vb. to shine, to glitter; to emit rays of light; to appear bright ...1623
• RUTTERKIN † adj. swaggering; crafty; sly ...1594
† n. an old crafty fox; a sly old fellow; a swaggering gallant or bully; a term of contempt ...1526 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RUTTLE † n. a rattling sound in the throat caused by difficulty in breathing; especially used of a dying person ...1713 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to breathe with difficulty and noise, like a dying person ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to snore ...1891 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to laugh in a suppressed way ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to rustle, to rattle ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to gurgle, to make a gurgling sound ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUVID † adj. 1. rude, barbarous ...1632
* adj. 2. rough, rugged ...1837
• RUX n. a disturbance or uproar ...1918 naval sl.
• RYE n. a male person; a fellow ...1851 sl.
• RYEBUCK adj. excellent ...1892 sl., chiefly Aust.
• RYE MORT n. a lady ...1936 sl.
• RYE-MOUSE n. a bat ...1777 Eng. dial.
• RYMELESS adj. unreasonable; reckless, regardless ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REVALLY n. a disturbance, quarrelling ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REVATWIRRIE n. a straightened-out fish-hook ...1899 Sc.
• REVE n. a rent or tithe ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REVEL n. 1. a parish feast; a wake ...1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a stir; a commotion ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a severe blow; often applied to a back stroke ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REVELATE † vb. to reveal ...1514
• REVELATION n. a drink ...E19 Amer. sl.
• REVEL-DASH n. a rough, noisy, and indecent gathering or carouse ...a1592 sl.
• REVEL-ROUT † n. 1. uproarious revelry; boisterous merriment; tumultuous festivity; an occasion of revelling, a revel; a rough, noisy, and indecent gathering or carouse ...a1553 arch. or obs.
†* n. 2. a crowd or party of revellers; a company of spreesters; a mob, rabble ...?1655 arch. or obs. rare
• REVENANT †* n. 1. that which is pleasing ...c1440
n. 2. one who returns from the dead; a ghost ...1828
n. 3. one who returns to a place after prolonged absence ...1886
• REVENGEANCE n. revenge ...1883 Amer. dial.
• REVENGE IN LAVENDER n. a vengeance in store ...c1696 sl.
• REVENGE OF THE CRADLE n. Quebec's high birthrate, perceived as being in retaliation for the loss of the province to England by France ...1964 Can. sl.
• REVENGE OF THE NURSERY n. Quebec's high birthrate, perceived as being in retaliation for the loss of the province to England by France ...1964 Can. sl.
• REVENOO n. a federal law enforcement official; used by those in the illegal production of alcohol ...1974 US sl.
• REVENOOER n. a federal law enforcement official; used by those in the illegal production of alcohol ...1974 US sl.
• REVENUE n. an officer engaged in enforcing the laws against illegal distilling ...1880 Amer. dial.
• REVENUER n. an officer engaged in enforcing the laws against illegal distilling ...1880 Amer. dial.
• REVERENCE n. power ...1820 Sc.
vb. to tolerate ...1927 Amer. dial.
• REVEREND adj. 1. extraordinary, distinguished, powerful; genuine, thorough ...1826 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of drink: pure, unadulterated ...1837 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. of coffee: without milk, sugar, etc. ...1936 Amer. dial.
vb. to revere ...1982 Amer. dial.
• REVEREND, THE n. the parish clergyman ...1901 Eng. dial.
• REVERENT adj. of whisky or brandy: of superior potency ...1886 sl.
• REVERIE n. a vague report, a rumour ...1787 Sc.
vb. to report ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REVERT † vb. to recover from a swoon, or from sickness ...1825 Sc.
• REVETS n. money ...1876 Eng. dial. sl.
• REVIEW OF THE BLACK CUIRASSIERS n. a visitation of the clergy ...Bk1903 sl.
• REVIRESCENT * adj. growing fresh or young again; flourishing anew ...1644
• REVITS n. money ...1876 Eng. dial. sl.
• REVIVE vb. to mend, to patch ...1865 sl.
• REVIVER n. 1. a mending tailor ...1864 sl.
n. 2. a drink ...1876 sl.
• REVLETS n. the particles of food from one's mouth which find their way into a bottle of soda when one gives another a swig ...1978 Amer. dial. Black usage
• REV-LIS n. silver ...Bk1903 back slang
• REVOLUTION, THE n. the American Civil War ...1986 Amer. dial.
• REVOLUTIONARY WAR n. the American Civil War ...1986 Amer. dial.
• REVOLUTION WAR, THE n. the American Civil War ...1966 Amer. dial.
• REV ONE'S MOTOR vb. to become over-excited ...1940s US sl.
• REVOYLT adj. wild; frisky; in very high spirits ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REVULVER n. a revolver ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• REVURE adj. 1. having a look of calm scorn or contempt ...Bk1904 Sc.
adj. 2. thoughtful, dark and gloomy ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REW n. the shady side of a street ...1777 Eng. dial.
vb. to swing as children do ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REWARD † n. an aspect, a look; the face ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. to repay ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REWTAUTER n. a child's swing; a cradle ...1867 Eng. dial.
• REWTRATTER n. a child's swing; a cradle ...1867 Eng. dial.
• REY adj. raw ...1740 Eng. dial.
• REYNOLDS n. a fox ...1896 Eng. dial.
vb. to maltreat, to molest ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
int. a cry or ejaculation used by boys on proceeding to punish another boy ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• REZOLD adj. pacified, having the mind set at rest, restored to a calm state of mind ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REZZEL n. a weasel ...1788 Eng. dial.
• REZZIL n. a weasel ...1788 Eng. dial.
• REZZLE n. a weasel ...1788 Eng. dial.
• R.F. n. a practical joke ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RHAA n. hungry, ravenous ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RHAATID adj. used as an intensifier that implies anger or strong disapproval ...1994 UK Black usage
• RHEA adj. of a horse: frisky, unmanageable ...1891 Amer. dial.
• RHEUM n. 1. a cold in the head ...1879 Eng. dial.
n. 2. rheumatism; an attack of rheumatism ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMATIC n. rheumatism; a rheumatic attack or pain ...1835 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMATICS n. rheumatism ...1826 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• RHEUMATISMED adj. afflicted with rheumatism ...c1938 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMATISM IN THE SHOULDERS n. arrest ...Bk1903 sl.
• RHEUMATIST † adj. afflicted with rheumatism or stiff joints ...1804 Sc.
• RHEUMATIZ n. rheumatism; a rheumatic attack or pain ...1844 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMS n. rheumatism ...1886 Sc.
• RHEUMS, THE n. rheumatism; an attack of rheumatism ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RHEUMY adj. running with cold ...1896 Eng. dial.
• RHINELAND n. Germany ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RHINO n. 1. money; spec. ready money ...1688 sl.
n. 2. a rhinoceros ...1884 sl.
• RHINOCERAL adj. rich ...M19 sl.
• RHINOCERICAL † adj. 1. heavy or unwieldy as a rhinoceros ...1623
† adj. 2. having plenty of 'the rhino'; rich; full of money ...1688 sl.
† adj. 3. of a nose: like a rhinoceros' horn ...1710
adj. 4. huge, large ...B1900 sl.
• RHINO-FAT adj. rich ...Bk1903 sl.
• RHINY adj. 1. miserly, close-fisted; too stingy to be clean ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. thin; lean; hungry-looking ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RHODO n. a rhododendron ...E20 colloq.
• RHODY n. 1. a rhododendron ...M19 colloq.
n. 2. the state of Rhode Island ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
• RHONCHISONANT † adj. making a snorting noise ...1656
• RHUBARB n. 1. a word repeated to give the impression of the murmur of conversation ...1934 theatrical sl.
n. 2. a low-level strafing raid ...1943 sl.
n. 3. nonsense, worthless stuff ...M20 sl.
n. 4. a noisy dispute or row; an argument on the field of play in baseball ...1943 US sl.
• RHUME n. scurf on the scalp of the head ...1876 Eng. dial.
• RHYME vb. 1. to compose ...1888 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to reiterate ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to talk nonsense ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to tell lies ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RHYMELESS adj. unreasonable; reckless, regardless ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RHYME-SLINGER n. a poet ...Bk1903 sl.
• RHYMING-WARE † n. compositions in rhyme; poetry ...1785 Sc.
• RIACH † adj. dun, ill-coloured ...1742 Sc.
• RIANCY * n. a bright or smiling character ...1831
• RIAND adj. streaked, of two colours ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RIANT adj. smiling, laughing, mirthful, cheerful, gay ...1567
• RIB n. 1. a wife ...1609 sl.
n. 2. a single hair ...1888 Ireland
n. 3. a strip of anything ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to beat, pummel or punch in the sides ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to make fun of someone or something; to mock, to tease ...1930 sl., orig. US
• RIBALD n. 1. a profligate, male or female ...1360 sl.
n. 2. a harlot ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. a ponce ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBALDRY n. 1. indecency; profligate talk ...1599 sl.
n. 2. the mob, the scum of society ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBAUD n. 1. a profligate, male or female ...1360 sl.
n. 2. a harlot ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. a ponce ...Bk1903
• RIBAUDOUR n. a retailer of smut ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBAUDRY n. 1. indecency; profligate talk ...1599 sl.
n. 2. the mob, the scum of society ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBAND n. money ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIB-BASTE † vb. to thrash, to beat severely ...1598
• RIBBED ROAD n. a rough road; a road having an irregular or corrugated surface ...1950 Amer. dial.
• RIB-BENDER n. a blow to the ribs ...1876 boxing sl.
• RIB-BENDING n. a thrashing, a beating ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBER n. a blow to the ribs ...Bk1903 boxing sl.
• ֳRIBBIN n. money ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBING n. a thrashing, a beating ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBIN RUNS THICK, THE phr. 'the breeches are well lined' (there's plenty of money) ...c1696 sl.
• RIBBIN RUNS THIN, THE phr. there's little money ...c1696 sl.
• RIBBINS n. reins ...1837 sl.
• RIBBLE n. 1. an unlikely story ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. careless, hurried work ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 3. careless, indistinct speech or reading ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 4. one who works in a careless, hurried manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to read or recite quickly; to gabble ...1872 Sc.
vb. 2. to work hastily and carelessly; to do anything in a confused manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 3. to wrinkle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIBBLE OFF vb. to recite quickly, by rote; to speak rapidly a list or series one knows well ...1900 Amer. dial.
• RIBBLE-RABBILL n. a disorderly crowd, rabble; a great confusion ...1771 Sc.
• RIBBLE-RABBLE * adv. in great confusion ...c1460 rare or Sc.
n. 1. confused meaningless language; rigmarole, gibble-gabble ...1601 arch. or Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a tumultuous crowd or array of people; a disorderly assemblage; a mob; the scum of society; a great confusion ...1635
n. 3. indecent or profligate talk, ribaldry ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. to crowd in great confusion ...B1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIBBLE-RASH n. rabble; low, disorderly people ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIBBLE-ROW n. 1. a list of the rabble ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 2. an inventory ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBLIE-RABBLIE adj. confused, disorderly ...B1900 Sc.
• RIBBLY n. the end slice of a loaf of bread ...1991 Amer. dial.
• RIBBON n. 1. a bridle rein ...1846 Amer. dial.
n. 2. money ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBBONS n. the husks left on an ear of corn ...1947 Amer. dial.
• RIBBY adj. 1. of low quality; bad; inferior; applied esp. to something shabby ...1936 sl.
adj. 2. thin; skinny ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIBE n. a thin, lean person or animal; an animal in poor condition ...1820 Sc.
• RIBEY adj. poor, skinny, scrawny ...1927 Amer. dial.
• RIBEY-ASSED adj. having skinny buttocks ...2000 Amer. dial.
• RIBIBE † n. 1. a term of contempt or abuse for an old woman; a shrill-voiced old woman ...c1386
† n. 2. originally, a stringed instrument like a rebeck or guitar ...c1425
† vb. to play on the ribibe ...a1400
• RIBIE adj. tall and thin; lank, slender, spare ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RIBISH adj. tall and thin; lank, slender, spare ...Bk1904 N. Ireland
• RIB-JOINT n. a brothel ...1943 US sl.
• RIBLAS n. a vagabond ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIB MEAT n. bacon ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RIB OF ROAST, A n. a blow to the ribs ...Bk1903 boxing sl.
• RIB ROAD n. a rough road; a road having an irregular or corrugated surface ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RIB-ROAST † n. a severe beating; a cudgelling ...1595
vb. to belabour with a cudgel; to beat soundly, to thrash ...1570 now arch.
• RIB-ROASTING n. a thrashing, a beating ...1663 sl.
• RIBS n. a stout person ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIB-TICKLE vb. to thrash; to beat up ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIB-TICKLER n. 1. a blow to the ribs ...Bk1903 boxing sl.
n. 2. thick soup ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIBUCK adj. excellent ...1892 sl., chiefly Aust.
• RIC int. a call to pigs ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICAN n. 1. a Puerto Rican; a person of Puerto Rican descent ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a Cuban ...1986 Amer. dial.
• RICCO n. a ricocheting bullet ...Amer. World War I sl.
• RICE n. 1. a louse ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a West Indian Black person ...1970 Amer. dial.
• RICE-BAG n. a rice planter ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
• RICE-BAGS n. trousers ...Bk1903 sl.
• RICE BURNER n. a Japanese motorcycle or car ...Bk1998 sl.
• RICEMAN n. (derogatory) a Chinese or other Oriental person ...20C US sl.
• RICH adj. 1. outrageous ...c1350 colloq.
adj. 2. very funny or amusing; or used ironically, to suggest unreasonableness; ridiculous ...1760
† adj. 3. full ...1827 Sc.
adj. 4. entertaining ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
adj. 5. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
† vb. to become rich ...1641 Sc.
• RICHARD n. 1. a booing, barracking ...L19 rhyming. sl. for 'bird' (Richard the Third)
n. 2. a piece of excrement; thus, an unpleasant person ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'turd' (Richard the Third)
n. 3. a word ...L19 rhyming sl. (Richard the Third)
n. 4. a dictionary ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. the cock bird in poultry ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a detective ...1914 sl., chiefly US
n. 7. a young woman, a girlfriend ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'bird' (Richard the Third)
n. 8. a bird ...1960s rhyming sl. (Richard the Third)
n. 9. a third-class degree ...1980s sl.
• RICHARDANARY n. a dictionary ...Bk1903 rhyming sl.
• RICHARD SNARY n. a dictionary ...1796 rhyming sl.
• RICHARD THE THIRD n. 1. a booing, barracking ...L19 rhyming. sl. for 'bird'
n. 2. a piece of excrement; thus, an unpleasant person ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'turd'
n. 3. a word ...L19 rhyming sl.
n. 4. a young woman, a girlfriend ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'bird'
n. 5. a bird ...1960s rhyming sl.
n. 6. a third-class degree ...1980s sl.
• RICH AS A NEW-SHORN SHEEP adj. 'fleeced'. penniless ...1510
• RICH AS INDEE, AS adj. very wealthy ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• RICH AS JAY GOULD adj. very rich ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RICH BUG n. one who has plenty of money ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RICH-FACE n. a red face ...c1696 sl.
• RICHIE n. a rich person ...1966 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• RICHLING * n. a rich person (said with contemptuous force) ...a1500
• RICHMENT n. manure ...1870 Eng. dial.
• RICH STUFF n. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RICHTOCRAT n. an aristocrat ...1942 Amer. dial.
• RICHY n. a rich person ...1966 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• RICK n. 1. a pile ...1616 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a noise ...1819 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a sprain, strain, wrench ...1852 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a number of people living in one neighbourhood; a lot, company, band ...1876 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a tug or pull; a sharp movement ...1892 Sc.
n. 6. an ankle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 7. the noise made by a polecat or ferret, or by a pheasant when roosting ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 8. a swindler's accomplice planted in a crowd; e.g. to start bidding ...1928 sl.
vb. 1. to rattle, to jingle, to make a noise; to chatter ...1740 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to sprain, to strain, to twist, to wrench ...1809 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to pierce with a hook by means of a sudden jerk or pull ...1899 Sc.
vb. 4. to stack in an orderly fashion, esp. firewood ...1899 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to grumble, to scold ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to utter the noise made by a guinea-fowl, polecat, or ferret, or by a pheasant when roosting ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKER n. a rattle ...1865 Eng. dial.
vb. to rattle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKET † adj. unsteady, rickety ...Bk1904 Sc.
† n. 1. a racket, disturbance ...1813 Sc.
n. 2. a narrow gutter ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKETED adj. rickety, shaky, unsteady ...1896 Eng. dial.
• RICKET FENCE n. a fence made of split logs ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RICKETY adj. weak, ill-nourished; lame, suffering from rickets ...1896 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RICKETY-DICKETY † n. a toy made of wood for children; a wooden rattle ...1824 Sc.
• RICKETY-RACKETY adj. shaky, dilapidated, unstable ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RICKIDIDDLE n. a dumpling ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RICKING adj. noisy ...1740 Eng. dial.
n. 1. a rattling, a jingling noise ...1873 Eng. dial.
n. 2. scandalous talk ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RICKING-RIPE adj. dead ripe; applied to corn ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICK INTO vb. to do anything with energy, esp. to rate, to scold, to abuse vigorously ...1894 Eng. dial.
• RICKLE n. 1. a loose heap or pile; a stack...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a very lean person or animal, a skeleton ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a rattle, a jingle ...1867 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a low stone fence built before a drain ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to rattle, to jingle; to make a noise, to chatter ...1863 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to gather into a loose heap; to pile up loose matter ...1896 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RICKLED adj. loosely built, piled loosely together ...1824 Sc.
• RICKLE-DIKE n. a wall of stones ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RICKLE OF BONES n. a very lean person or animal, a skeleton ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RICKLER n. a bad architect or builder ...1824 Sc.
• RICKLETY adj. rickety, unstable, dilapidated, unsteady ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RICKLE UP vb. to restore anything which is in a dilapidated condition ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKLEY adj. loose, unstable, rickety, dilapidated ...1865 Sc.
• RICKLING n. the youngest or smallest of a brood or litter; the youngest or weakest of a family, a weakling ...1781 Sc.
• RICKLY adj. loose, unstable, rickety, dilapidated ...1865 Sc.
• RICKMATICK n. 1. concern, affair; collection ...1864 Sc.
n. 2. arithmetic ...Bk1903 school sl.
• RICK-RACK adj. 1. of the weather: stormy, boisterous ...B1900 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of fence: laid out in a zigzag pattern ...1968 Amer. dial.
adv. diagonally, obliquely ...1986 Amer. dial.
n. a schoolboy's rattle, being two flat bones placed between the fingers, struck against each other, and so forming a chattering sort of music; also, a child's rattle ...1790 Eng. dial.
• RICKS n. delirium tremens ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RICKY adj. masterly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RICKY-RACKY adj. shaky, dilapidated, unstable ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RICOCHET adj. gay; splendid ...Bk1903 American cadet usage
• RIC-SIC int. a call to pigs ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RID adv. readily, fluently ...1790 Sc.
n. 1. refuse, remains ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. riddance ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. speed, progress, dispatch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to comb the hair ...1783 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to disentangle, to unravel ...1790 Sc.
vb. 3. to separate, to part combatants ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to remove, to change house; to move one's goods ...1873 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to tidy, to put in order, to clean up ...1882 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to retch, to vomit; to cough up; to expectorate ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RID-COMB n. a comb for the hair ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RIDDENER n. volubility of speech ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to talk incessantly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDDER † n. one who parts combatants; a peacemaker ...1775 Sc.
• RIDDILY adv. with dispatch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDDING n. 1. a clearing, esp. an open space in a wood; a green road through a wood ...1777 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a ford ...1882 Eng. dial.
• RIDDING COMB n. a comb for ordering the hair ...1870 Sc. & Eng. Amer. dial.
• RIDDLE n. an accumulation of phlegm in the throat ...1882 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to puzzle ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to explain, to solve, to understand ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to pierce, to penetrate; to mangle ...1892 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to poke up a fire; to clear a grate ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDDLEMEREE n. rigmarole ...c1772 sl.
• RIDDLEMY RIDDLEMY †* n. unintelligible language, gibberish, rigmarole, nonsense ...1641
• RIDDLEUM n. a riddle, a conundrum ...1824 Sc.
• RIDDLING n. a riddle, a puzzle, a conundrum ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RIDDLUM n. a riddle, a conundrum ...1824 Sc.
• RIDDY adj. rid ...1889 Eng. dial.
• RIDE n. 1. an act of coition ...16C
n. 2. a saddle-horse ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a small stream ...1790 Eng. dial.
n. 4. the swell or current of the sea ...1892 Sc.
n. 5. a commercial traveller ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a raid, an inroad ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 7. a rut or wheel-mark ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 8. the act of sailing; a passage by water ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 9. a car ...Bk1998 sl.
vb. 1. to possess carnally; to have sex ...1520 sl.
vb. 2. to rob on the highway ...1605 sl.
vb. 3. to be a burden to; to hang oneself upon another ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. in curling: to drive one's stone with such force as to carry before it an opponent's stone ...1805 Sc.
vb. 5. in bowling: to bowl strongly ...1879 Sc.
vb. 6. to climb ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to get angry when teased or jeered at ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 8. to arrest ...1930s US criminals' sl.
• RIDE A COTTON BICYCLE vb. to menstruate ...1948 Amer. dial.
• RIDE A DEAD HORSE vb. to work without profit ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDE A RANTIPOLE vb. to have intercourse with the woman taking the superior position ...M17 sl.
• RIDE AS IF FETCHING THE MIDWIFE vb. to go post haste ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIDE BACKWARDS UP HOLBORN HILL vb. to go to the gallows ...M17 sl.
• RIDE BAYARD OF TEN TOES vb. to go on foot ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RIDE BELLY GUT vb. to coast on a sled lying down flat ...1912 Amer. dial.
• RIDE BELOW THE CRUPPER vb. to copulate with a woman ...17C colloq.
• RIDE BY THE MARROWBONE COACH vb. to walk ...19C Brit. sl.
• RIDE BY THE MARROWBONE STAGE vb. to walk ...19C Brit. sl.
• RIDE CHANCEY'S MARE vb. to go on foot ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RIDE GRUB vb. to be sullen, ill-tempered ...B1785 colloq.
• RIDE HERD vb. to manage ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIDE-HORSE n. a saddle-horse ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDE IN A CART UP HOLBORN HILL vb. to go to the gallows ...M17 sl.
• RIDE IN THE MARROW-BONE COACH vb. to go on foot ...1838
• RIDE IN THE MARROW-BONE STAGE vb. to go on foot ...1838
• RIDENT * adj. radiantly cheerful; laughing, smiling, grinning ...1609
• RIDE OLD SMOKEY vb. to be electrocuted ...1920s US prison sl.
• RIDE ONE BUG-HUNTING vb. 1. to punish; to chastise; to whip; to beat severely ...1906 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to subject one to merciless sarcasm or ridicule ...1923 Amer. dial.
• RIDE ON THE BEETLE vb. to walk on foot with a party on horseback ...1824 Sc.
• RIDE ON THE RIDGE vb. 1. to come to the top, to succeed ...1856 Sc.
vb. 2. to talk about continually; to put implicit trust in ...1885 Sc.
• RIDE ON THE RIGGIN vb. 1. to come to the top, to succeed ...1856 Sc.
vb. 2. to talk about continually; to put implicit trust in ...1885 Sc.
• RIDE-OUT n. 1. a commercial traveller ...1784 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a mess ...1890 Amer. dial.
• RIDE OUT WITH vb. to court ...1941 Amer. dial.
• RIDER n. 1. a sexually aroused male; a lecher or whoremonger ...18C Brit. sl.
n. 2. a commercial traveller ...1810 sl.
† n. 3. a moss-trooper, a border raider ...1846 Eng. dial.
n. 4. in curling: a stone played forcibly which dislodges other stones blocking the tee ...1891 Sc.
n. 5. a performer at a circus ...1895 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a saddle-horse ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDER BOYS n. arthritis ...1970 Amer. dial. jocular
• RIDER-HORSE n. a seesaw, or similar recreational device ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIDER-OUT n. a commercial traveller ...1885 Eng. dial.
• RIDERS n. a circus company ...1895 Eng. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S COLT vb. to ride Shank's mare ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S HORSE vb. to go on foot ...1917 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S HORSES vb. to go on foot ...1917 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S MARE vb. to go on foot ...1831 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S PONIES vb. to go on foot ...1931 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANK'S PONY vb. to go on foot ...1931 Amer. dial.
• RIDE SHANKS'S MARE vb. to go on foot ...1831 Amer. dial.
• RIDE THE BEETLE vb. to walk on foot with a party on horseback ...1824 Sc.
• RIDE THE DEAD HORSE vb. to work to pay off a debt ...19C Aust., NZ, & US sl.
• RIDE THE DECK vb. to commit sodomy ...E20 US sl.
• RIDE THE DUN HORSE vb. to collect accounts due for payment ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDE THE ERIE vb. to listen intently ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• RIDE THE FORE-HORSE vb. to take the lead; to have the upper hand ...1824 Sc.
• RIDE THE GRUB LINE vb. to travel about looking for work, esp. odd jobs ...1899 Amer. West usage
• RIDE THE LIGHTNING vb. to be executed in the electric chair ...1935 US sl.
• RIDE THE MAIN LINE vb. to take drugs intravenously ...1957 Amer. drugs sl.
• RIDE-THE-MOON n. a wild, dissipated fellow ...1900 Eng. dial.
• RIDE THE RAG vb. to be menstruating ...1920s sl.
• RIDE THE RAILS phr. in car racing: racing technique that calls for taking the outside course on the flats and the high part of the banked curves ...Bk1998 sl.
• RIDE THE RIGGEN vb. to be very intimate ...Bk1903 Eng. dial. sl.
• RIDE THE SKIES vb. to travel in an airplane ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIDE THE TOBY vb. to practice highway robbery ...19C thieves' sl.
• RIDE THE WATER WITH vb. to trust, to depend upon ...1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIDGE n. 1. gold: manufactured or specie; in latter case specifically, a guinea; a pound ...c1696 sl.
n. 2. money ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. a deep wagon-rut ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDGE-BONE † n. 1. the spine or backbone ...a1000 rare or obs.
n. 2. the weather boarding on the outside of wooden houses ...1853 Eng. dial.
• RIDGE-CULLY n. a goldsmith ...1665 criminals' sl.
• RIDGEL n. a term of abuse applied to men; a sportive, mischievous lad ...1703 Eng. dial.
• RIDGELET n. a small narrow ridge of land ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDGE-MONTRA n. a gold watch ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIDGER n. a libidinous man ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDGE ROOTER n. a razorback hog ...1982 Amer. dial.
• RIDGE RUNNER n. 1. a rustic, esp. a mountaineer; an uncouth, stupid fellow; a hillbilly ...1917 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person who wanders from place to place, esp. someone on the prowl ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a wild horse which keeps to a ridge or high point to watch for danger and warn the herd ...1939 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a razorback hog ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a White person ...1966 US Black sl.
n. 6. a deer ranging the beech ridges in the fall; hence, somebody well versed in the woods ...1975 Amer. dial.
n. 7. one who transports or sells illegal liquor ...1986 Amer. dial.
• RIDGE-RUNNER HOG n. a wild hog in the mountains ...1986 Amer. dial.
• RIDGIL vb. to flog, to beat ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDGILING n. a beating, a flogging; a scolding ...1896 Eng. dial.
• RIDGY-DIDGE adj. okay, all right ...1953 Aust. sl.
• RID-HAND adj. clever, ready with the hands ...1824 Sc.
• RID HOUSE vb. to remove, to change house; to move one's goods ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RIDIBUNDAL † adj. inclined to laughter ...1652
• RIDICULE † n. 1. a practical joke ...1822 Sc.
n. 2. a reticule; a bag in which women carry gloves, handkerchiefs, etc. ...1843 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• RIDICULIZE †* vb. to make ridiculous ...1615
• RIDICULOSITY * n. ridiculousness; a ridiculous matter; anything that arouses laughter; a jest or joke ...1725 rare or arch.
• RIDICULOUS adj. 1. indecent; outrageous ...1832 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. shameful, disgraceful, scandalous ...1893 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. excellent ...1959 sl., orig. jazz usage
• RIDIE-BOB n. a seesaw ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RIDING n. marauding, raiding; a border raid ...1897 Sc.
• RIDING BOARD n. a seesaw ...c1970 Amer. dial.
• RIDING-HAG n. the nightmare ...BK1903 colloq.
• RIDING HORSE n. a seesaw, or similar recreational device ...1949 Amer. dial.
• RIDING MARE n. a homemade merry-go-round ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RIDING OF THE WITCH, THE n. the nightmare ...BK1903 colloq.
• RIDING PLANK n. a seesaw ...1998 Amer. dial.
• RIDING-RANTIPOW n. the game of seesaw ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDING THE COTTON BICYCLE n. menstruation ...1948 Amer. dial.
• RIDING THE RAG adj. having the menstrual period ...20C US sl.
• RIDING THE SADDLE adj. menstruating ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIDING THE WHITE HORSE adj. having the menstrual period ...20C US sl.
• RIDLESS n. 1. a conundrum, a riddle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a doggerel rhyme; an improbable story, a rigmarole ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDS † n. boughs of trees ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIDSOME adj. ready, expert; expeditious, quickly dispatched ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RID THE STOMACH vb. to vomit ...Bk1903 sl.
• RID UP vb. to clear off a table, esp. after a meal ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RIDY-BOB n. a seesaw ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RIDY-HORSE n. a seesaw, or similar recreational device ...1949 Amer. dial.
• RIE n. the raised border on the top of a stocking ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIEF n. robbery, rapine, plunder ...1791 Sc.
• RIERFUL adj. roaring, loud ...1768 Sc.
• RIF vb. to separate someone from military service or employment (Reduction In Force) ...1983 US sl.
• RIFE adj. quick; ready; inclined to ...1853 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 1. a broad ditch ...1874 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a salt-water pond ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIFE LIVING n. high living ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIFF n. 1. a ridge ...1883 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a rhythmic musical phrase played repeatedly; used in jazz and rock ...1935 US sl.
n. 3. a refrigerated railway wagon ...1946 US sl.
n. 4. a verbal embellishment that adds no meaning to what is being said ...1967 US sl.
n. 5. an activity or experience ...1975 US sl.
n. 6. an oft-repeated argument or point of view ...2000 UK sl.
n. 7. the theme or gist of a conversation ...2000 UK sl.
vb. 1. to repeatedly play a rhythmic musical figure, usually on a piano or guitar ...1955 US sl.
vb. 2. to complain ...1989 US sl.
vb. 3. to brag; to lie ...1990 US sl.
• RIFFAGE n. rhythmic style(s) of rock music ...2002 UK sl.
• RIFFLE n. a break in a roof made by a strong wind carrying away the slates or thatch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. of the wind: to tear off the roof of a house ...1891 Eng. dial.
• RIFF-RAFF adj. worthless ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 1. a low, disreputable person; the rabble, the mob ...1836 Sc. & Eng. dial. & sl.
n. 2. anything worthless; refuse; sweepings; offal ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. the poor, illiterate class ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 4. booty ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIFLE n. the penis ...17C Brit.
vb. 1. to grope or possess a woman ...1620 sl.
vb. 2. to coit ...17C Brit.
• RIFLE-MAN n. a lecher; a whoremonger ...19C Brit. sl.
• RIFLER n. a horse-stealer ...L16 sl.
• RIFLE THROW n. a fast throw ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIFT n. 1. a belch; a burp ...15C
n. 2. a patch of broken water; a rapid ...1727 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to belch, to burp ...19C
vb. 2. to break wind ...19C
vb. 3. to vomit; of a cow: to regurgitate the cud ...1930 Amer. dial.
• RIFTY TUFTY † adv. with disorderly haste or confusion; helter-skelter ...1592
• RIG n. 1. dress; style; hence, an outfit; a set of clothes ...1843 sl.
n. 2. a joke, a prank, a trick, a frolic ...1858 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a drinking or wenching bout ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 4. a half or whole gelding ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 6. an unscrupulous person ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 7. anything dubious, as a knockout, a cross fight, a cheat, confidence trick ...Bk1903
n. 8. the penis ...1964 sl.
n. 9. an amusing sort of chap; a joker; a prankster; an outrageous person ...1975 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to tease, to mock, to vex; to deride; to reprimand, to scold ...1883 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to go on a spree ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 3. to play the wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 4. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 5. to ride piggy-back ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 6. to trick; to steal ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIG A BLOSS vb. to strip a wench ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGAMAJIG n. something the name of which is forgotten or unknown ...1880 Amer. dial.
• RIGATE † vb. to moisten ...1657
• RIGENT † adj. stiff, rigid ...c1440
• RIGGED adj. dressed ...1594 sl.
• RIGGER n. a racing boat ...Bk1903 Durham School usage
• RIGGING n. 1. dress; style; hence, an outfit ...1729 sl.
n. 2. a teasing; a scolding ...1883 Amer. dial.
• RIGGISH † adj. 1. wanton, licentious, whorish ...1570 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. sour ...1863 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. of cattle and sheep: breaking their fences ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RIGGLAGE n. wantonness ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT adj. 1. true, genuine ...1903 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adv. very; quite ...1837 Amer. dial.
n. a responsibility, obligation ...1933 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT ALONG adv. continuously ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT AS A FIDDLE adj. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIGHT AS AN ACORN adj. honest, fair ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RIGHT AS ANYTHING adj. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIGHT AS A RIBBON phr. all right ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIGHT AS A TRIVET adj. 1. in good health ...1837 sl.
adj. 2. absolutely dependable ...1855 colloq.
• RIGHT AS MY LEG adj. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIGHT AS NAILS adj. perfectly fine; in good condition; healthy ...1894
• RIGHT AS NINEPENCE adj. 1. in good health ...1890 sl.
adj. 2. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIGHT AS RAIN adj. 1. satisfactory ...1894
adj. 2. absolutely dependable ...Bk1903 colloq.
adj. 3. in good health ...1909 sl.
• RIGHT AWAY adv. directly ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT CHARLEY, A n. a complete fool ...c1960 sl.
• RIGHT CHARLIE, A n. a foolish person ...1946 sl., chiefly Brit.
• RIGHT CROAKER n. a doctor who will treat criminals without informing the police, or who will supply drugs ...1929 criminals' sl.
• RIGHT-DOWN adj. genuine, downright ...1828 Amer. dial.
adv. very, truly ...1828 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT DOWN TO THE NOTCH adv. to the proper standard; precisely; to perfection, perfectly; to the limit ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RIGHTEOUS adj. excellent ...1944 US sl., chiefly Black usage
• RIGHT-FOOT adj. (derogatory) Roman Catholic ...1960 Amer. dial.
n. (derogatory) a Roman Catholic ...1960 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT FORTH adj. straight ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT GOOD adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT GOOD AND PROPER adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT-HAND adj. of a person: born of parents who are married; legitimate ...1908 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED adj. (derogatory) Roman Catholic ...1935 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED CRESCENT WRENCH n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED HAMMER n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED SCREWDRIVER n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED SHOVEL n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED UMBRELLA n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDER n. 1. a hit with the right hand ...1857 boxing sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a Roman Catholic ...1960 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT HAND-RUNNING adv. in succession; continuously, consecutively ...1986 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HAND SCREWDRIVER n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHTIFY vb. to rectify; to correct ...1916 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT NANA n. a fool, an idiot, an incompetent ...1960s sl.
• RIGHT OFF adv. directly ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT OFF THE BAT adv. immediately; shortly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT OFF THE FARM adj. lacking manners, uncouth, boorish ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT OFF THE REEL adv. 1. on the spur of the moment; impulsively, extempore ...1897 Sc.
adv. 2. immediately; shortly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT ON adv. anyway, nevertheless, just the same ...1928 Amer. dial.
phr. (as 'right-on') used approvingly to denote one of politically progressive views ...1970 sl., orig. US
int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1925 sl., orig. US
• RIGHT ON THE MONEY adv. precisely, perfectly ...1944 colloq.
• RIGHT OUT adv. 1. immediately ...Bk1903 sl.
adv. 2 to a finish ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT PROPER adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT ROYAL adj. drunk ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT SIDE UP adj. in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SLICK adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SMART adj. extremely clever ...1857 sl.
n. long ago ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SMART CHANCE, A n. a long distance ...1927 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT SMART SPELL n. a long time ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SMART SPELL AGO n. long ago ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SMOOTH adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT-SORT n. gin ...1820 sl.
• RIGHT STRAIGHT adv. immediately ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT THERE phr. on the spot ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGHT THERE WHEN THE GONG STRIKES adj. ready ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT UP TO THE HANDLE adj. excellent ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGIL n. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIG IN YOUR BOOMS phr. put down your elbows; used at mess in the Navy ...Amer. World War I sl.
• RIGMAROLE adj. roundabout, nonsensical ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGMO n. rigor mortis ...1966 Brit. undertakers' sl.
• RIG-MUTTON n. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIG-MY-ROLL n. a tedious story; twaddle; a rambling statement; rigmarole ...1753 colloq.
• RIGOL n. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIGOR n. a chill; a shiver, tremor, or shake; a shivering with cold ...1806 Amer. dial.
• RIGORIOUS †* adj. fierce, stern, severe ...1509
• RIGOROSITY † n. austerity, rigour, extreme strictness ...c1531
• RIGORS, THE n. a chill; a shiver, tremor, or shake; a shivering with cold ...1905 Amer. dial.
• RIG-OUT n. 1. dress; style; hence, an outfit, a suit of clothes ...1823 sl.
n. 2. (usually as 'rigout') cooking utensils ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGSBY n. a wanton ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIG-UP n. a set of clothes, esp. an unusual one ...1896 sl.
• RILDY n. a patchwork quilt ...1933 Amer. dial.
• RILE vb. to annoy or infuriate ...1836 sl.
• RILEMENT n. ill temper ...Bk1903 sl.
• RILEY adj. 1. of liquids, chiefly water: turbid, muddy; agitated ...1805 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. angry, irritated ...a1824 Amer. dial.
• RILY adj. cross-grained ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIM n. the end pieces of a loaf of bread ...1989 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to be desirous of sexual intercourse; said of animals and persons ...1923 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to cheat, to swindle, to defraud; to treat dishonestly ...1937 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to lick the anus, esp. before sexual intercourse ...1959 US sl.
• RIMBLE-RAMBLE adj. nonsensical ...1690 sl.
n. nonsense ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIM-FIRE n. a saddle with two cinches ...1894 Amer. dial.
• RIMLESS adj. unreasonable; reckless, regardless ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RIMLET n. a remnant ...1825 Eng. dial.
• RIMMER n. someone who stimulates another's anus with their tongue; an anilinguist ...1970s sl.
• RIMMY n. a saddle with two cinches ...1936 Amer. dial.
• RIMPSHIONS n. an abundance; plenty; a large amount or number ...1917 Amer. dial.
• RIMPTION n. an abundance; plenty; a large amount or number ...1913 Amer. dial.
• RIMPTIOUS adj. of a horse: spirited ...1975 Amer. dial.
• RIMRACK n. a foul-up, a blunder ...1841 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to injure, damage, or destroy, esp. by misuse ...1841 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to ruin, to cheat; to behave riotously ...1841 Amer. dial.
• RIMRACKED adj. ruined, worn out, rickety ...1862 Amer. dial.
• RIM-RAM adv. in a state of disorder ...B1900 Sc.
• RIMY adj. dizzy; half awake ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RINCTUM-DO n. a gadget or contrivance; a thing whose name is unknown or which one does not want to name ...1952 Amer. dial.
• RIND n. 1. audacity, effrontery ...1903 sl.
n. 2. the thick outside covering of a walnut ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RINDER n. an outsider ...Bk1903 Queen's University usage
• RINER n. a thin, bony, or poor looking cow ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RINEY adj. sickly ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a thin, bony, or poor looking cow ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a thin, or sickly person ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RING n. 1. the female pudendum ...1653 sl.
n. 2. money extorted by rogues on the highway or by gentlemen beggars ...1785 sl.
n. 3. the anus ...1949 sl.
n. 4. the rung of a ladder ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a doughnut ...1967 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to substitute fraudulently ...1812 sl.
vb. 2. to talk; to scold ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 3. to create a disturbance ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
vb. 4. to manipulate; to change ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 5. to patrol cattle by riding around and round them ...Bk1903 Aust. sl.
vb. 6. to begin, to commence ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 7. to fraudulently change the identity of a car ...1967 sl.
• RING-A-PEG n. the game of horseshoes, quoits, or a similar game ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RING-AROUND n. 1. ringworm; shingles ...1909 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a swelling or infection in a finger, esp. surrounding the nail; a hangnail ...1950 Amer. dial.
• RINGBONE n. a scrawny horse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RING CAKE n. a doughnut ...1967 Amer. dial.
• RING CASTORS vb. to exchange hats ...Bk1903 sl.
• RING CHAMP n. a champion boxer ...Bk1942 Amer. boxing sl.
• RING-DROPPER n. one who pretends to have found a ring, and asks some simple-looking fellow if it's good gold, as it's only just picked up; they then get the fellow to buy ...1851-61 sl.
• RINGER n. 1. a skilled person ...1848 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. the fastest shearer in a shed ...1871 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. a horse, player, etc. fraudulently substituted in a competition to boost the chances of winning ...1890 sl., orig. US
n. 4. a bell ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. a doughnut ...1941 Amer. dial.
n. 6. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a false registration plate on a stolen vehicle ...1962 US sl.
n. 8. a complete workweek ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 9. someone who fraudulently changes the identity of a car ...1970 sl.
• RING-FALLER n. one who pretends to have found a ring, and asks some simple-looking fellow if it's good gold, as it's only just picked up; they then get the fellow to buy ...1851-61 sl.
• RING-IN n. a fraudulent substitution, esp. a fraudulent substitution in a race ...1918 Aust. sl.
vb. (usually as 'ring in')
vb. 1. in gaming: to add to, or substitute, cards in a pack surreptitiously ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to get the better of ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
vb. 3. to quote; to implicate ...Bk1903 Amer. sl.
vb. 4. to begin, to commence ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RING IN A COLD DECK vb. to substitute a prepared pack of cards ...1887 sl.
• RING JERK n. 1. joint masturbation, often in competition, by a group of boys or men, usually sitting in a circle ...1940s sl., orig. US
n. 2. chaos, a mess ...1970s US sl.
n. 3. a man who harasses prostitutes and their customers for fun ...1990s Can. sl.
n. 4. a pointless or inconclusive discussion by a number of people ...2000s sl., orig. US
• RINGLER n. an earthworm ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RING-MAN n. the ring finger ...1544 sl.
• RING ONE'S CHIMES vb. to arouse one's attention; to excite ...1970 Amer. sl.
• RING ON THE TING-A-LING vb. to call on the telephone ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RING-PIGGER † n. a drunkard ...1570
• RING ROBOT n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RING SCRIBE n. a boxing sports-writer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RING-STREAKED AND STRIKED adj. irregularly striped ...1909 Amer. dial.
• RING-STREAKED AND STRIPED adj. irregularly striped ...1885 Amer. dial.
• RINGTAIL n. 1. a raccoon ...1844 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a recruit ...Bk1903 military sl.
n. 3. a vagrant, a tramp ...1927 US sl.
• RINGTAIL COON n. a raccoon ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL DEVIL n. 1. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person who goes to church very seldom or not at all ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED PAINTER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1828 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED ROARER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1830 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SCREAMER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; a loud-mouthed boaster; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1959 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SNORTER n. 1. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1950 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a small, misbehaving child ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SQUEALER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1837 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED TOOTER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1941 Amer. dial.
• RINGTAIL LEADER n. the leader of the leaders; a ring-leader ...1912 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL PEELER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1913 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL ROARER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1832 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL SNORTER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1859 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL SQUEALER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1898 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL TOOTER n. a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1909 Amer. dial.
• RING-TETHERED adj. 1. married ...B1900 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of an animal: having a ring through the snout by way of restraint ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RING THE BELL vb. to carry off the prize; to be the best of a lot ...1928
• RING THE BELLS BACKWARD(S) vb. to ring bells beginning with the lowest, to give an alarm etc. ...arch.
• RING THE CHANGES vb. to substitute bad money for good ...1678 sl.
• RING THE GLIM vb. to turn on light ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RING THE HORSESHOES vb. to welcome a man returning from a drinking bout ...Bk1903 sl.
• RING-THE-PIN n. the game of horseshoes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RING-THE-STOB n. the game of horseshoes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RINGY adj. 1. nervous; angry; irritable ...1928 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of a horse: frisky ...1946 Amer. dial.
• RINKTUM n. 1. a gadget or contrivance; a thing whose name is unknown or which one does not want to name ...1896 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a party or dance ...1926 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a hard knuckle blow to someone's head ...1954 Amer. dial.
• RINKY-DINK adj. trivial ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RINSE n. any sort of potable ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. to drink ...Bk1903 sl.
• RINSE THE IVORIES vb. to drink ...1823 sl.
• RIOT n. 1. a very amusing performance, situation, or person ...1909 sl., orig. theatrical
n. 2. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIOTOUS-LIVING n. luxuries ...Bk1903 colloq.
• RIP n. a reprobate; anything censurable; a shabby mean fellow ...1827 sl.
vb. 1. to search; to rummage, esp. with a view to plunder ...c1388 sl.
vb. 2. to go as one will; to drive furiously ...1600 sl.
vb. 3. to steal ...1816 sl.
vb. 4. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP ALONG vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP AND STAVE vb. to rage and scold about ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RIP AND TEAR vb. to be furious ...Bk1903 sl.
• RIPE adj. 1. drunk ...1609 sl.
adj. 2. ready ...c1615 sl.
adj. 3. very funny or amusing; usually used ironically, to suggest unreasonableness ...1923 sl.
• RIPE SUCK n. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP-HUMMER n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP-HUMMING adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP ME! int. an oath ....1895 sl.
• RIP-OFF n. deception, swindling, fraud ...1970 sl.
vb. (as 'rip off') of a male: to have sexual intercourse ...1950s US Black sl.
• RIP OFF A HEAP OF SHINGLES vb. to snore ...1956 Amer. dial.
• RIP OFF A PIECE OF ASS vb. of a male: to have sexual intercourse ...1950s US Black sl.
• RIP ON vb. of a male: to have sexual intercourse ...1950s US Black sl.
• RIPON n. a sword ...1785 sl.
• RIP ONE A NEW ASSHOLE vb. to injure or rebuke someone ...1971 Amer. sl.
• RIP OUT vb. to explode ...1848 sl.
• RIPPED adj. 1. drunk; high ...1950s US Black sl.
adj. 2. unhappy; in grief ...1950s US Black sl.
adj. 3. in a drugged state ...1971 sl., orig. US
• RIPPER n. 1. an excellent person or thing ...1809 sl., chiefly Aust. US
n. 2. anything special; in cricket, a good ball; in boxing, a knock-down blow; a fine woman; an outrageous lie; anything of particular excellence ...1851 sl.
n. 3. a tool for opening safes, etc. ...1889 sl.
n. 4. a robber ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. one who has a reputation for cutting others with a knife
...1940s US Black sl.
n. 6. a fast throw ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIPPING adj. 1. excellent; first-rate, splendid, great ...1858 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIPPING GOOD adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIPPON n. a sword ...1785 sl.
• RIP-RAP n. loose, crushed stone used to form embankments ...1822 US
• RIP-ROARER n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP-ROARING adj. 1. vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy ...1834 colloq., orig. US
adj. 2. excellent, first-rate ...M19 colloq. orig. US
• RIPROARIOUS adj. vigorous, boisterous; violent ...1830 colloq., orig. US
• RIP-ROODLE vb. to romp, to go tearing about ...1909 Amer. dial.
• RIPROODLING adj. excellent ...1954 US sl.
• RIPRORIOUS adj. vigorous, boisterous ...1830 sl., orig. US
• RIP, SHIT, OR BUST vb. to throw yourself wholeheartedly into a task without fear of the consequences ...1999 US sl.
• RIP SOMEONE OFF vb. to overcharge ...1971 sl.
• RIPSNIPTIOUS adj. 1. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIPSNORTER n. 1. a person or thing of exceptionally remarkable appearance, quality, strength, etc.; an exceptional thing ...1842 colloq. orig. US
n. 2. a storm, a gale ...M19 colloq. orig. US
n. 3. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIP-SNORTING adj. 1. vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy ...1846 colloq., orig. US
adj. 2. excellent, first-rate ...M19 colloq. orig. US
• RIPSY ROUSERS n. trousers ...20C Aust. sl.
• RIPTORIOUS adj. uproarious, refractory ...1866 Eng. dial.
• RIP TRACK n. on the railways: a hospital ...1977 US sl.
• RIP VAN WINKLE vb. to urinate ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'tinkle'
• RIQUILANT adj. nimble, quick ...B1900
• RISCALDATION † n. the act of warming or heating something ...1599
• RISE n. an erection ...1998 US sl.
vb. 1. to play into one's hands; to listen credulously ...1856 sl.
vb. 2. to achieve an erection when the moment requires ...1984 sl.
• RISE A BARNEY vb. to collect a crowd ...Bk1903 showmen's jargon
• RISE AND SHINE n. wine ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• RISE LIKE A ROCKET vb. to rise suddenly and dramatically
• RISE LIKE A ROCKET AND FALL LIKE A STICK vb. to rise suddenly and dramatically and subsequently fall equally suddenly
• RISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE n. a happy augury ...1607 sl.
• RISE TO THE FLY vb. to be taken in by a hoax; to be deceived ...1884
• RISE TO THE OCCASION vb. to achieve an erection when the moment requires ...1984 sl.
• RISE WITH THE LARK vb. to rise from bed very early in the morning ...1580
• RISIN' n. a boil, ulcer, tumour, swelling ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RISING adj. astonishing ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RISING DAMP n. a cramp ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• RISORIAL * adj. inclined or given to laughter; producing laughter ...1855
• RISSOLE n. the anus ...1971 Aust. euphemism for 'arsehole'
• RITES OF LOVE n. copulation ...c1658 sl.
• RITHERS n. preference, choice ...1920s US Black sl.
• RITUAL SPIRIT n. MDMA, the recreational drug best known as ecstasy ...2003 UK sl.
• RITZY adj. classy, stylish, fashionable ...1920 US sl.
• RIV n. a Buick Riviera car ...1970s US sl.
• RIVER n. in a hand of poker, the final card received by a player ...2003 UK sl.
• RIVER, THE n. strong drink ...1930 UK rhyming sl. for 'booze' (River Ooze)
• RIVER-DRAGON † n. a crocodile ...1667
• RIVER HOG n. someone who guides logs downstream ...1902 Amer. sl.
• RIVER HORSE n. a hippopotamus ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIVERINA n. a shilling; hence 5p ...1943 Aust. rhyming sl. for 'deaner'
• RIVER JOB n. as a result of betting, an enormous loss; so great is the loss that the bettor thinks of jumping in a river ...1989 Aust. sl.
• RIVER LEA n. 1. tea, esp. a poor quality cup of tea ...1859 UK rhyming sl.
n. 2. the sea ...Bk1903 rhyming sl.
• RIVERLING * n. a small stream or river; a rivulet ...1591
• RIVER NILE n. a smile ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• RIVER OOZE n. strong drink; alcohol ...1930 UK rhyming sl. for 'booze'
• RIVER OUSE n. strong drink; alcohol ...1930 UK rhyming sl. for 'booze'
• RIVER PIP n. someone who guides logs downstream ...1921 Amer. sl.
• RIVER RAT n. 1. a riverside thief; one who robs the corpses of drowned men ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 2. a river-rafting enthusiast ...1997 US sl.
• RIVER TYNE n. wine, esp. inferior wine ...1992 US rhyming sl.
• RIVET vb. to marry ...1700 sl.
• RIVETER n. a machine gun ...Amer. World War I sl.
• RIVETS n. money ...1846 sl.
• RIVIATION †* n. fishing; in old English law, the use of a river for the purposes of fishing ...a1676
• RIVIE n. a Buick Riviera car ...1970s US sl.
• RIVIE HOG n. a Buick Riviera car ...1980 US sl.
• RIVIERA n. any place in Antarctica viewed to be slightly warmer than the rest of the continent, esp. the Antarctica Peninsula or Davis station ...1963 Antarctica usage
• RIVIERA OF THE SOUTH n. any place in Antarctica viewed to be slightly warmer than the rest of the continent, esp. the Antarctica Peninsula or Davis station ...1963 Antarctica usage
• RIVVEL n. among Nova Scotians of German origin: a noodle soup ...1999 Can. usage
• RIXABUND adj. quarrelsome, contentious ...B1900
• RIXATION † n. the act of scolding or brawling; a quarrel, a brawl ...1623
• RIXATRIX † n. a scolding or quarrelsome woman ...1745 orig. Old English law
• RIXY adj. 1. quarrelsome, carping, scolding ...1746 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. wanton, lewd ...1746 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. of wood: rickety, rotten ...B1900 Eng. dial.
† n. 1. a quarrelsome hussy ...1777 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the common tern, Sterna fluviatilis ...1885 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an imperfectly castrated animal, especially a horse ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RIZLA n. a cigarette rolling paper ...1996 UK sl.
• RIZ-RAZ n. disorder ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIZZLE n. a weasel ...1788 Eng. dial.
vb. to enjoy a short period of absolute idleness after a meal ...1890 Eng. dial.
• R.J. KNOWLES n. holes ...c1892 theatrical rhyming sl.
• ROACH n. 1. a cockroach ...1848 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. the cowlick (of hair) ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 3. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1930 US sl.
n. 4. an unattractive woman ...1930 US sl.
n. 5. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1930 US sl.
n. 6. a police officer ...1932 US sl.
n. 7. the butt end of a reefer, usually smoked 'cocktailed' in the cleaned-out end of a cigarette, held with tweezers or a roach clip, or impaled on the end of a toothpick ...1938 US Black sl.
n. 8. an unpopular girl ...1959 US sl.
n. 9. in new car sales: a bad credit risk ...1989 US sl.
n. 10. Rohypnol™ (flunitrazepam), popularly known as the 'date-rape drug' ...1995 US sl.
n. 11. a still-lit and smokeable cigarette end ...1996 UK sl.
vb. to comb the hair so that it stays fixed ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROACH-AND-DACE n. the face ...Bk1903 rhyming sl.
• ROACHIE n. Rohypnol™ (flunitrazepam), popularly known as the 'date-rape drug' ...1995 US sl.
• ROAD n. 1. the female pudendum ...1598 sl.
n. 2. a harlot ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD, THE n. highway robbery ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD-AGENT n. 1. a highwayman ...1883 sl.
n. 2. a commercial traveller ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD APPLES n. horse droppings ...1942 N. Amer. euphemism
• ROAD KID n. a young tramp ...1970 sl.
• ROAD-MAKING n. menstruation ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD MONKEY n. one who repairs logging roads ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• ROAD PIZZA n. mature roadkill to truckers and other users of CB radio ...Bk1998 sl.
• ROAD RASH n. cuts and grazing caused by falling off a skateboard ...1970 sl.
• ROADSTER n. a person who prefers the road to cross country riding ...1885 hunting jargon
• ROAD TALK n. gossip, a rumour ...1982 Bahamas
• ROAD TAR n. truck-stop coffee ...Bk1998 sl.
• ROAD TO HEAVEN n. the female pudendum ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD TO PARADISE n. the female pudendum ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAD UP FOR REPAIRS n. menstruation ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROADWATCH ACCENT n. an affectedly quasi-British accent, adopted by the middle-class in and around Dublin ...1990s Irish sl.
• ROADWORK n. the work of a travelling thief ...1925 sl.
• ROAF adj. four ...Bk1903 back-slang
n. four shillings or four pounds ...1851 back-slang
• ROAF-GEN n. four shillings ...Bk1903 back-slang
• ROAF-YANNEPS n. fourpence ...Bk1903 back-slang
• ROAR n. 1. a loud report; a violent eructation ...1808 Sc.
n. 2. the noise made by a curling-stone travelling with velocity up the ice ...1853 Sc.
n. 3. a protest ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a call, a cry, as to a neighbour in passing; a doorstep visit ...1920 Sc.
vb. 1. to bewail, to lament over ...c1734 Sc.
vb. 2. to weep, to cry, usually, but not necessarily, loudly ...1741 Sc.
vb. 3. of cracking ice: to make a resounding noise, to reverberate ...1786 Sc.
vb. 4. in curling, of a stone: to make a roaring noise as it moves on the ice with great velocity ...1805 Sc.
vb. 5. of bagpipes: to make a loud droning noise ...1819 Sc.
vb. 6. to breathe hard ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 7. to riot; to swagger ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 8. of horses: to 'rant' ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 9. to protest ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROAR AND GREET vb. to weep, to cry, usually, but not necessarily, loudly ...1772 Sc.
• ROARATORIO n. an oratorio ...1785 sl.
• ROARER n. 1. a street bully ...L16 sl.
n. 2. a broken-winded horse ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. a pushing news vendor ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 4. a stump orator ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. anything especially loud ...Bk1903 sl.
n. 6. a curling-stone moving too fast ...1904 Sc.
n. 7. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROARING adj. 1. riotous ...1658 sl.
adj. 2. brisk; successful; strong ...1831 sl.
n. 3. weeping, lamentation ...1772 Sc.
• ROARING-BLADE n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING-BOY n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING FU adj. roaring drunk ...1791 Sc.
• ROARING GAME n. the game of curling ...1877 Sc.
• ROARING-GIRL n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING-LAD n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING MATCH n. a fit of weeping ...1824 Sc.
• ROARING MEG n. anything loud, efficient, or extraordinary ...1602 sl.
• ROARING PLAY n. the game of curling ...1786 Sc.
• ROARING RINK n. a curling-rink ...1804 Sc.
• ROARING-RUFFIAN n. a street bully ...L16 sl.
• ROARING-STONE n. a curling-stone ...1844 Sc.
• ROAR SOMEONE UP vb. to reprimand ...1917 sl., chiefly Aust.
• ROAST vb. 1. to ridicule ...1732 sl.
vb. 2. to speak or write critically or disparagingly of; to criticize ...1782 sl.
vb. 3. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
• ROAST BEEF n. the dinner bugle call ...US Civil War usage
• ROAST-BROWN vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
• ROASTING-JACK n. the female pudendum ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAST-MEAT CLOTHES n. Sunday or holiday gear ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROAST SNOW IN A FURNACE vb. to attempt the unnecessary or absurd; to act foolishly and to no purpose ...1883 sl.
• ROB-ALTAR n. a sacrilegious plunderer ...a1655 sl.
• ROB DE NIGHT n. a nightgown; (French 'robe de nuit') ...Amer. World War I sl.
• ROBERT TAYLOR n. a nickname for a handsome man ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROBIATOR n. a plunderer; a violent, ruthless person; a lout, a boor, a bully ...c1745 Sc.
• ROBORATE † adj. confirmed, ratified, strengthened ...1432-50
† vb. 1. to confirm, to ratify, to corroborate (a charter, league, etc.) ...1432-50 obs. exc. Sc.
† vb. 2. to give strength or support to; to invigorate; to fortify ...1533
†* vb. 3. to make obdurate, to harden ...1652
• ROB-POT † n. a deep drinker; a drunkard ...1599
• ROBUSTIOUS adj. 1. of persons: robust, vigorous, violent; stout and strong or healthy-looking ...a1548
adj. 2. of things: big and strong, massive ...a1548
adj. 3. boisterous, noisy, strongly self-assertive, pompous ...a1548
adj. 4. of storms or climate: violent, severe ...1612
• ROCHE n. the butt of a marijuana cigarette ...1938 US sl.
• ROCK n. 1. a coin, spec. a dollar ...1840 US sl.
n. 2. a diamond or other precious stone ...1908 sl., orig. US
n. 3. ice or an ice cube for use in a drink ...1946 sl.
n. 4. pure cocaine; crystalline cocaine ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to dance with great vigour; to sway, to jump, to stomp, etc. to boogie or rock and roll music ...1900s sl. US Black sl.
vb. 2. to have sexual intercourse ...1900s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to impress by wearing an item of clothing, or playing a musical instrument ...sl., chiefly US
• ROCK A BEAT vb. to play music ...1990s US Black sl.
• ROCKABILLY n. a type of popular music originating in the southeastern US, combining elements of rock and roll and hillbilly music; also a performer or devotee of this music ...M20 orig. US
• ROCKABOOGIE n. a type of popular music combining elements of rock and roll and boogie-woogie ...M20
• ROCK ALONG vb. to continue in typical fashion ...US colloq.
• ROCK-A-LOW n. a coat ...Bk1891 sl.
• ROCK-BOTTOM adj. of a price: unbeatable
• ROCK CANDY n. diamonds ...1940s US Black sl.
• ROCK CHOPPER n. a Roman Catholic ...Aust. sl.
• ROCK-CRUSHER n. in bridge: a superlative hand
• ROCKED IN A STONE KITCHEN adj. said of a fool, his brains having been disordered by the jumbling of his cradle ...1809
• ROCKEFELLER n. an immensely rich person; a millionaire ...M20
• ROCKET FUEL n. phencyclidine ...1977 sl., orig. US
• ROCKER n. 1. a skate with a curved blade ...M19
n. 2. a person who performs, dances to, or enjoys rock music; spec., one associated with long hair, leather jackets, and motorcycles ...M20
n. 3. a popular song with a strong beat; a rock song ...M20
• ROCKET n. a severe reprimand ...1841 sl., orig.. military
vb. to reprimand severely ...1948 sl. orig. military
• ROCKET FUEL n. phencyclidine ...1977 sl., orig. US
• ROCKETING n. a severe reprimand ....E20 colloq.
• ROCKETS n. bullets ...1990s US Black sl.
• ROCKET SCIENTIST n. a very intelligent person (usually used in the negative) ....colloq., orig US
• ROCK-HAPPY adj. mentally unhinged from serving too long on a (Pacific) island ...1946 US services' sl.
• ROCK-HOG n. a labourer engaged in tunnelling through rock
• ROCKHOPPER n. a fisherman who fishes from the rocks on the sea coast ...Aust. colloq.
• ROCKHOUND n. a geologist; an amateur mineralogist ...N. Amer. colloq.
• ROCKING-CHAIR adj. lacking or not involving first-hand experience ...US
• ROCKISM n. the theory that traditional rock music is a more authentic form of popular music than pop music ...E20
• ROCKIST n. an adherent or supporter of rockism (see noun) ...L20
• ROCK JOCK n. a mountaineer ...sl.
• ROCKLED adj. 1. of children: rash and forward ...1790 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. wrinkled ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ROCK OF AGES n. wages ...1937 rhyming sl.
• ROCK OUT vb. 1. to pass out from drug intoxication ...1970s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to perform rock music loudly and vigorously, to enjoy oneself enthusiastically esp. by dancing to rock music ...colloq.
• ROCK PILE n. 1. a prison ...1888 US sl.
n. 2. any tall building ...1940s US Black sl.
• ROCKPILE CURE n. a 'cure' for drug addiction that involves being in prison and working in the rock quarry ...1930s US drugs sl.
• ֳROCK-RIBBED adj. resolute, uncompromising, esp. in political allegiance
• ROCKS n. 1. money ...M19 US sl.
n. 2. testicles ...1948 sl.
n. 3. cubed or crushed ice for use in a drink ...M20 sl., orig. US
n. 4. dominoes ...sl.
n. 5. socks ...1979 UK rhyming sl.
• ROCKSTER n. a performer of rock music ...M20
• ROCK THE BOAT vb. to cause trouble; to create a disturbance in the existing situation ...1931 colloq.
• ROCK THE CRADLE vb. to stand watch during the night ...1851 US nautical sl.
• ROCK UP vb. 1. to arrive, to turn up ...colloq.
vb. 2. to arrive late or unannounced ...colloq.
• ROCKY adj. 1. of the heart or disposition: hard, unfeeling, unyielding ...L16
adj. 2. unsteady, tottering, shaky ...M18
adj. 3. tipsy, drunken ...M18
adj. 4. in poor health; ill, unwell ...L18
adj. 5. difficult, hard ...L19
adj. 6. characteristic of rock music; featuring loud distorted guitars and a strong rhythm ...L20
adj. 7. of a person: dizzy; sickly; nauseated ...colloq.
n. a member of the Royal Navy Reserve...E20 nautical sl.
• ROD n. 1. an angler ...L19
n. 2. a manager or leader, usually a tough person or harsh disciplinarian ...L19 sl.
n. 3. the penis ...1902 sl.
n. 4. a gun ...1903 sl., chiefly US
n. 5. a freight train ...1930s US Black sl.
n. 6. a hot rod ...M20 sl., chiefly US
• RODDER n. a hot-rodder; a person who converts cards into hot rods ...sl., chiefly US
• RODGER n. 1. anything big and ugly of its kind; a big, ugly animal ...B1900 Sc.
n. 2. a big person of rude manners ...B1900 Sc.
vb. 1. of a male: to have sex ...1711 sl.
vb. 2. to beat with violence ...B1900 Sc.
• ROD IN A PICKLE, A n. 1. a punishment in store
n. 2. a racehorse being unobtrusively prepared for a win and betting coup ...Aust. sl.
• RODMAN n. 1. an angler
n. 2. a gunman ...1929 sl., chiefly US
n. 3. a tramp who travels by clinging onto the metalwork beneath a coach or wagon ...1930s US tramps' sl.
• RODNEY n. 1. a stupid or awkward person ...M19 Eng. dial. & colloq.
n. 2. an idler; a loafer; a casual worker; a disreputable character ...M19 Eng. dial. & colloq.
n. 3. the penis ...1960s sl.
• RODNEY KING n. an arrest, esp. one involving brutality ...1990s US Black sl.
• ROD OF IRON n. severe discipline ...1577
• RODOMONT adj. bombastic, boasting, braggart ...1626 arch.
n. a great bragger; a vain or blustering boaster; a bully ...1598 arch.
• RODOMONTADE adj. bragging, boastful, ranting ...M18
n. a brag; a boast; an extravagantly boastful or arrogant remark of speech ...E17
vb. to boast; to brag; to rant ...L17
• RODOMONTADER n. a braggart ...M19
• RODOMONTADO † adj. bragging, boastful, ranting ...M17
† n. 1. a brag; a boast; an extravagantly boastful or arrogant remark of speech ...L16
† n. 2. a great bragger or boaster ...E17
• ROD RIDER n. a tramp who travels by clinging onto the metalwork beneath a coach or wagon ...1930s US tramps' sl.
• RODS n. the metalwork (struts, supports, etc.) found under a railroad coach or wagon ...1900s tramps' sl.
• RODSMAN n. a tramp who travels by clinging onto the metalwork beneath a coach or wagon ...1930s US tramps' sl.
• RODSTER * n. an angler ...L19
• ROD UP vb. 1. to arm oneself with a gun ...1929 US sl.
vb. 2. to convert a car by giving it a very powerful engine to make it go fast ...1970s US sl.
• ROD WALLOPER n. a masturbator ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
• ROE n. semen ...M19 sl.
• ROFE n. 1. four shillings or four pounds ...1851 back-slang
n. 2. four years imprisonment ...1940s US prison back slang
• ROFEFIL n. a life sentence ...M19 back slang
• ROG † vb. to shake; to move to and fro ...LME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ROGAN GOSH n. money ...2000s rhyming sl. for 'dosh'
• ROGER † n. 1. a begging vagrant pretending to be a poor Oxford or Cambridge scholar ...M16 sl.
† n. 2. a goose ...M16 sl.
* n. 3. a man, a lad, a chap ...M17 colloq.
n. 4. the penis ...M17 sl.
vb. to copulate with a woman; to have sexual intercourse with ...1711 sl.
• ROGER'S BLAST n. a sudden and small localized whirlwind ...L19 Eng. dial.
• ROGGLE n. a shaking ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
† vb. to shake or cause to shake; to rattle; to jumble...1398 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ROGUE adj. uncontrolled, undisciplined, irresponsible ...M20
† n. 1. an idle vagrant ...M16 obs. exc. hist.
n. 2. a mischievous person, now esp. a child; frequently used as a playful term of reproof or reproach ...L16
† n. 3. (derogatory) a servant ...L16
n. 4. a dishonest or unprincipled person, esp. a man ...L16
n. 5. a horse inclined to shirk on the racecourse or when hunting ...L19
vb. to deal dishonestly with; to swindle ...M19
• ROGUE AND VILLAIN n. a shilling ...1859 Brit. rhyming sl.
• ROGUE'S BADGE n. the blinkers of a horse
• ROGUISH adj. 1. acting like a rogue; unprincipled, dishonest ...L16
adj. 2. playfully mischievous ...L17
• ROGUY † adj. acting like a rogue; unprincipled, dishonest ...L16
• ROID † adj. 1 stout, strong; violent, rough ...a1400 obs exc. Eng. dial.
† adj. 2 large, unwieldy ...a1400 obs exc. Eng. dial.
† adj. 3. rude ...a1400 obs exc. Eng. dial.
†* adj. 4. stiff ...c1477
• ROIL † n. 1. orig, a large powerful horse; later, an inferior or spiritless horse ...LME
† n. 2. a large, ungainly woman ...M16
n. 3. a confused mass ...L17 now chiefly US
n. 4. a turbulent stretch of water ...L17 now chiefly US
n. 5. agitation; disturbance ...L17 now chiefly US
† vb. 1. to roam or rove about ...ME
† vb. 2. of the eyes: to roll ...LME
vb. 3. to disturb; to disorder ...L16
vb. 4. to disturb in temper; to irritate, to make angry ...M18
† vb. 5. to play or frolic, esp. in a rough manner; to romp ...L18 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ROILY adj. 1. of liquids, chiefly water: turbid, muddy; agitated ...1823 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. turbulent
• ROIN † vb. to growl ...LME
• ROINISH adj. mean, base ...LME arch.
• ROINOUS † adj. 1. coarse, mean, paltry, base, nasty, contemptible ...c1366
† adj. 2. covered with scale or scurf; scabby, scurvy ...1377
• ROIST † vb. to roister; enjoy oneself noisily or boisterously; to behave uproariously; to revel ...M16
• ROISTER n. a roisterer ...M16 arch.
• ROISTER-DOISTER † n. a roisterer or swaggering or noisy reveller...a1553
• ROISTERER n. a noisy reveller ...E19
• ROISTERING adj. boisterous, uproarious ...L16
• ROISTEROUS adj. boisterous, uproarious ...L16
• ROITELET n. a petty or minor king ...E17 arch.
• ROKE n. mist, fog; drizzle ...ME now Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. to be foggy or misty; to drizzle ...E17 now Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ROKO n. a riot, a protest or demonstration ...2003 India
• ROKY adj. foggy, misty ...LME now Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ROLAND FOR AN OLIVER, A n. 1. an effective retaliatory blow
n. 2. an effective retort
• ROLF vb. to empty one's stomach; to vomit ...1960s Amer. teen and college sl.
• ROLL n. a collection of bills or notes rolled together; hence, more generally, one's money ...1846 US & Aust. sl.
vb. to rob someone, esp. someone who is asleep, drunk, or otherwise incapacitated ...1873 sl.
• ROLL-ABOUT * adj. fat, plump, podgy, roly-poly ...1815
* n. a wanderer ...1893
• ROLLER n. 1. a police officer ...1964 US sl.
n. 2. a car in stock; one that a buyer can come into a dealership and see, buy, and drive home in ...Bk1998 sl.
n. 3. a Rolls Royce ...Bk1998 sl.
• ROLLICKING n. a reprimand or instance of reprimanding ...1932 Brit. sl.
• ROLLING IN IT adj. rich ...1782 sl.
• ROLLING IN THE AISLES adj. laughing; orig. applied to an audience's uncontrollable laughter ...1940 sl.
• ROLL IN ONE'S IVORIES vb. to kiss ...1780 sl.
• ROLL JACK RICE COULDN'T JUMP OVER n. a large amount of money ...1945 Aust. sl.
• ROLL OF RAGMAN † n. a roll, a list, a catalogue ...c1460
• ROLL ONE'S ALLEY (IN) vb. to die; to acknowledge defeat ...1919 Aust.
• ROLL SETS ON vb. to deliver double-fisted blows in quick succession ...1970s US Black sl.
• ROLL THE GROWLER vb. to purchase beer in a growler (a pail, can, or pitcher used for carrying beer) ...1894 Amer. sl.
• ROLL THE GUFF vb. to converse ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROLL-UP n. a hand-rolled cigarette ...1950 sl., orig. prisoners'
• ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES vb. to cope with and survive adversity ...colloq.
• ROLY-POLY adj. fat ...1820 sl.
• ROMAN CANDLE n. 1. a Roman Catholic ...1941 jocular
n. 2. a parachute jump in which the parachute fails to open ...1943 sl.
• ROMANICAL† 1. Roman Catholic ...1663
† 2. characterized by romance, romantic ...1665
• ROMANTRICKS n. romantic tricks, lovers' acts ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROMANY RYE n. a gentleman that talks and associates with gypsies ...M19 colloq.
• ROMBOYLE n. the watch (early police) ...M17 cant
vb. to make hue and cry; to search for with a warrant ...L17 cant
• ROME-RUNNER n. a person, esp. a cleric, constantly running off to Rome in search of spiritual and monetary profit ...M14 colloq.
• ROMEVILLE n. London ...16C
• ROMP n. a little light-hearted love-making ... c1945 colloq.
vb. in horse racing: to move rapidly, and with ease ...c1890 sl.
• ROMP AWAY WITH vb. in horse racing: to win a race easily ...c1890 sl.
• ROMPERED adj. beaten up ...1970s services’ in N. Ireland usage
• ROMP HOME vb. in horse racing: to win very easily ...1888 sl.
• ROMP IN vb. in horse racing: to win very easily ...1888 sl.
• ROMPWORTHY adj. of a woman: sexually desirable ...c1935 colloq.
• ROMULIST †* n. 1. a descendant of Romulus; a Roman, a native of ancient Rome ...1594 obs. rare
†* n. 2. a Roman Catholic ...1620 obs. rare
• RONCHIE adj. sloppy, careless; inept, unskilled; awkward ...World War II US Air Force usage
• RONKISH adj. precociously wanton, mischievous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RONNY n. a potato ...1821 sl.
• RONSON n. a ponce ...c1954 imperfect rhyming sl.
• RONYON n. a fat woman; a mangy or scabby animal; a term of contempt or reproach to a woman (see note on blog entry) ...1605
• ROO n. 1. a rake; a man who is habituated to immoral conduct ...M19 society colloq.
n. 2. a kangaroo ...1898 Aust. sl.
• ROOF n. four shillings or four pounds ...1851 back-slang
• ROOF-RIDING n. riding illegally on the roof of a car, bus, etc. for the thrills ...1980s US sl.
• ROOK vb. to swindle, to cheat, esp. to overcharge ...1590 sl.
• ROOKERY n. disorder ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOKUS n. a disturbance, uproar ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROOKY adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOMATICS n. rheumatism ...1826 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ROOMATISM n. rheumatism ...1901 Sc.
• ROOM-HANDED † adj. liberal, generous ...c1200
• ROOMTHSOME † adj. spacious, roomy ...1599.
• ROOMYTICS n. rheumatism ...1826 Ireland
• ROORBACK n. a defamatory rumour circulated before an election ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• ROOSE † n. 1. a boasting, vainglory; a boast, brag, vaunt ...c1200 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† n. 2. commendation, praise, flattery ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to boast or be proud of something ...c1200 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to praise, extol, commend, flatter ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to water; to sprinkle with water ...B1900 Sc.
• ROOSKY n. a Russian ...1858 sl.
• ROOST n. a bedroom ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOSTER n. 1. a conceited or lascivious person ...L18 sl., now chiefly US
n. 2. an informer ...L18 sl., now chiefly US
n. 3. a lover or philanderer of advanced years ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOSTER-FIGHTER n. a wild violet ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• ROOSTER'S EGG n. 1. a large egg ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a fertilized egg ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROOSTING PLACE n. a bedroom ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOT n. 1. the penis ...L16 sl.
n. 2. a kick ...1900 sl., chiefly schools' usage
n. 3. the nose ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 4. an act of sexual intercourse; a (usually female) sexual partner ...1959 Aust. & NZ
n. 5. a woman considered solely as a sexual partner ...1961 Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to kick ...1890 sl., chiefly schools' usage
vb. 2. to have sexual intercourse (with) ...1958 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ROOTED adj. tired ...1944 Aust. sl.
• ROOT FOR vb. to cheer or applaud (a sports team, etc.); to support ...L19 colloq. orig. US
• ROOT HOG OR DIE vb. to look out for yourself or die ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROOTIN' TOOTIN' adj. noisy; boisterous; rip-roaring; lively ...sl., chiefly N. Amer.
• ROOT LIKE A RATTLESNAKE vb. to have vigorous sex ...1958 Aust. sl.
• ROOT OF ALL EVIL n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• ROOT SEARCHER n. a heavy rain ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROOTSY adj. of music: traditional, ethnic; not commercialized ...L20 colloq.
• ROOTY n. bread ...1883 military sl.
• ROOTY GONG n. a medal formerly awarded to members of the British Army in India ...1925 Brit. sl.
• ROOTY-TOOT adj. of music, esp. early jazz: noisy and lively ...L20 sl., chiefly US
n. something that is noisy or lively; esp. an early style of jazz ...L19 sl., chiefly US
• ROOTY-TOOTY n. a fête, a festivity ...1887 Eng. dial.
• ROPE n. 1. a clothes-line ...1833 Sc.
n. 2. (derogatory) a length of worthless material or a long dowdy dress ...1866 Sc.
n. 3. a cigar ...1934 US sl.
n. 4. marijuana ...1944 sl., chiefly US
vb. to sew roughly in making a temporary mend ...1921 Sc.
• ROPE, THE n. execution by hanging; capital punishment ...1670 sl.
• ROPEABLE adj. angry ...1874 Aust. & NZ sl.
adj. 2. of a horse, etc.: intractable, wild ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ROPE-A-DOPE n. a tactic in boxing, whereby a boxer rests against the ropes and protects himself with his arms and gloves, goading an opponent to throw tiring ineffective punches ...US sl.
• ROPE-GRIPPER n. a nickname for a sailor ...1846 Sc.
• ROPE IN vb. to decoy ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• ROPEY adj. 1. of low quality; bad; inferior; unsatisfactory ...1942 sl.
adj. 2. ill ...1945 sl.
• ROPE-YARN n. a day given as a (half-)holiday ...1886 sl., chiefly naval usage
• ROPE YARN HOLIDAY n. a half holiday ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• ROPPLE UP vb. to grow quickly and rankly; used of humans and vegetation ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ROPY adj. 1. of low quality; bad; inferior; unsatisfactory ...1942 sl.
adj. 2. ill ...1945 sl.
• RORAL * adj. consisting of dew, dewy ...1656
• RORANT † adj. falling as dew ...1686
• RORITORIOUS adj. 1. noisy, boisterous, uproarious ...1821
adj. 2. showy, dashing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RORT n. 1. a dodge, a trick, a scheme, a racket; a fraudulent or dishonest practice ...c1910 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a crowd ...c1912 Aust. sl.
n. 3. something exceptionally good ...c1930 Aust. sl.
n. 4. a wild party ...c1930 Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to engage in fraud or dishonest practices ...1919 Aust. sl.
vb. 2. to be loudly argumentative; to shout or complain loudly ...1931 Royal Navy sl.
vb. 3. to manipulate a ballot, records, etc. fraudulently ...1980 Aust. sl.
• RORTY adj. 1. fine, splendid, jolly; of the very best ...c1864 sl.. orig. Londoner's sl.
adj. 2. boisterous or noisy, rowdy; coarse or earthy; crudely comic ...1882 sl.
adj. 3. coarse; earthy ...L19 sl.
• RORULENT * adj. full of, or abounding in dew ...1656
• RORY †* adj. 1. dewy ...1600
adj. 2. drunk. 'roaring-full' ...1865 Sc.
adj. 3. loud in colour, gaudy, glaring ...1866 Sc.
• RORY O'MORE n. 1. a door ...B1900 rhyming sl.
n. 2. a floor ...B1900 rhyming sl.
n. 3. a whore ...B1900 rhyming sl.
• RORY-TORY adj. 1. having a mixture of all sorts of flaring colours; gaudy, tawdry, showy, dashing; generally used of colour in dress ...1874 Eng. & Amer. dial.
adj. 2. loud, noisy, boisterous ...1893 Eng. dial.
• ROSALIE n. one's bayonet ...Amer. World War I sl.
• ROSBERRY n. a raspberry ...1904 Amer. dial.
• ROSCID * adj. resembling dew; falling like dew; abounding with dew; dewy, moist, dank ...1626
• ROSCOE n. a gun, esp. a pistol or revolver ...1914 US sl.
• ROSE-PARLEY † n. pleasant conversation or discourse ...1582
• ROSES AND RAPTURES n. love ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROSIE n. tea ...1925 rhyming sl. (Rosie Lee)
• ROSIE LEE n. tea ...1925 rhyming sl.
• ROSIN n. alcoholic drink ...M18 sl.
vb. to drink liquor ...E18 now Eng. dial.
• ROSIN-BACK n. a horse used by a horseback rider or acrobat ...1923
• ROSINER n. an alcoholic drink, esp. a strong one ...1932 Irish & Aust. sl.
• ROSIN SNIFFER n. a violinist ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROSMARINE † n. 1. rosemary ...a1300
† n. 2. the walrus ...1590
†* n. 3. dew from the sea, sea-spray ...1616
• ROSSER n. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
• ROSSIE n. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman; a woman who travels or wanders about; a female Gypsy ...E20 Irish
• ROSY adj. drunk; tipsy ...1905 sl.
n. tea ...1925 Brit. rhyming sl. (Rosy Lee)
• ROSY-KINDLED adj. suffused with a rosy colour; blushing ...1860
• ROSY LEE n. tea ...1925 Brit. rhyming sl.
• ROSY NOSY n. one who is always poking into other people's affairs; a nosy, meddlesome person; a gossip ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ROT n. nonsense, rubbish ...M19 colloq.
vb. 1. to make fun of someone or something; to mock, to tease; to ridicule, denigrate ...1890 Brit. sl.
vb. 2. to talk nonsense; to joke; to fool about ...L19 arch. sl.
vb. 3. to spoil or ruin an action, plan, etc. ...E20 sl.
int. exclamation expressing incredulity or ridicule ...M19 colloq.
• ROTGUT n. adulterated or inferior alcoholic liquor, esp. beer or whisky ...1633 sl.
• ROTTEN adj. 1. drunk ...1864 Aust. sl.
adj. 2. of low quality, bad, inferior, unsatisfactory ...1880
adj. 3. ill ...1881 sl.
adj. 4. unpleasant; disagreeable ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROTTEN WITH adj. of money: well supplied with ...1920s sl.
• ROTTER n. 1. an objectionable or reprehensible person ...E17 sl.
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1894 Brit. sl.
n. 3. a socially unacceptable person ...L19 sl.
n. 4. a half-trained horse ...1910s Aust. sl.
n. 5. an expert ...1930s Aust. sl.
• ROT THE SOCKS OFF vb. to defeat comprehensively ...1950s sl.
• ROTTO adj. drunk ...L19 Irish sl.
• ROTUNDANT † n. a round thing ...1661
• ROTY † vb. to make rotten ...1387
• ROT YOU! int. exclamation of derision, dismissal; to hell with you! ...L17
• ROUDY n. an uncouth person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROUF n. four shillings or four pounds ...1851 back-slang
• ROUF, A n. four years imprisonment ...1950 Brit. sl.
• ROUF GENS n. 4 shillings ...M19 back-slang
• ROUF YENEPS n. 4 pence ...M19 back-slang
• ROUGE n. red wine ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUGH adj. ill ...a1893 sl., orig. Eng. dial.
n. a violent person; a thug; a ruffian ...1837 sl.
• ROUGH AND TUMBLE n. a good-natured tussle ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• ROUGH DEAL, A n. unfair treatment ...1931 sl.
• ROUGH-HEWN adj. 1. roughly hewn or shaped out; roughly wrought; lacking the finishing process ...1530
† adj. 2. of rough or coarse manners; rude, ill-mannered, uncultivated, unpolished; blunt, rugged; also, rough-natured, cruel ...1600
• ROUGH HOUSE n. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1887 sl.
vb. to fight ...1900 sl., orig. US
• ROUGHIE n. a violent person; a thug; a ruffian ...1905 sl.
• ROUGHNECK adj. tough, rowdy ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 1. (as 'rough neck') a quarrelsome or uncultivated person ...1836 sl., orig. US
n. 2. (often as 'rough-neck')an uncouth person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 3. (usually as 'rough neck') an oil-rig worker; esp. a labourer on the rig-floor ...1917 sl., orig. US
• ROUGH-NECKEDNESS n. recklessness ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUGH RIDER n. Theodore Roosevelt, twenty-sixth US President ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUGH-SCUFF n. the lowest people, the rabble ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• ROUGH SHAKE n. 1. an unfair or difficult situation ...E19 sl.
n. 2. bad luck ...1950s
• ROUGH SIDE DOWNWARDS adj. coarse-mannered, angry ...Bk2002 Eng. dial.
• ROUGH SOMEONE UP vb. to hit repeatedly; to assault by hitting ...1942 sl.
• ROUGH TRADE n. 1. a rough or especially lower-class person engaged in homosexual prostitution ...1935 sl.
n. 2. male homosexual prostitute practices ...1935 sl.
n. 3. someone picked up for male homosexual prostitute practices ...1935 sl.
• ROUGH-UP n. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1896 sl.
• ROUNDABOUTATION * n. circumlocution ...1812
• ROUND AND SQUARE adv. everywhere ...B1900 rhyming sl.
• ROUND AS A KAG adj. quite round (kag = a keg or small cask) ...1818 Eng. dial.
• ROUNDER n. 1. one who goes the rounds of saloons, etc. ...Bk1905 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a transient railway worker ...1908 US sl.
n. 3. a loafer ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROUNDEYE n. applied by Asians to a European ...1967 sl.
• ROUNDHEAD n. a Swedish person; a Norwegian; a Polish person; a Finnish person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ROUND-HEELER n. a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUND HEELS n. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1926 sl., chiefly US
• ROUNDHOUSE n. a heavy blow delivered with a wide sweep of the arm ...1920 sl., orig. US
• ROUND-LONG † adj. oblong ...1668
• ROUNDSHAVE vb. to scold; to reprimand severely; to abuse ...1892 Eng. dial.
• ROUND THE BEND adj. 1. insane, mad, crazy ...1929 sl.
adj. 2. alcohol or drug intoxicated ...Amer. sl.
• ROUND-THE-HOUSES n. trousers ...1857 rhyming sl.
• ROUND THE TWIST adj. insane, mad ...1960 Brit. sl.
• ROUSEABOUT n. a drudge ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• ROUSER n. something very exciting or very great or excellent ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• ROUSING adj. 1. astonishing ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROUST vb. 1. to hit repeatedly; to assault by hitting ...1904 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to arrest ...1950s Amer. sl.
• ROUSTABOUT n. an oil-rig worker ...1948 sl., orig. US
• ROUTINARITY n. tendency to routine ...1868 nonce word
• ROUTIOUS † adj. disorderly, riotous ...1602
• ROUZIE-BOUZIE † adj. uproariously drunk ...1693
• ROW AGAINST WIND AND TIDE vb. to undertake a difficult or arduous task; to work in adverse circumstances or in the face of opposition ...1867
• ROWDY n. 1. money ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 2. an uncouth person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROWDY-DOW n. a disturbance; an uproar, a hubbub; a boisterous noise; a bitter quarrel ...1872
• ROW IN vb. to act in a group; to conspire ...1897 sl.
• ROWTY adj. quarrelsome ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ROYAL adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. a member of the royal family; usually used in the plural ...1774 sl.
• ROYAL FLUSH n. something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROYAL JOLLY n. a royal marine ...19C sl.
• ROYAL NEPALESE n. marijuana cultivated in Nepal ...1970 Brit. sl.
• ROYAL SHAFT n. monumental mistreatment ...1983 US sl.
• ROYAL TRIMMING n. chastisement ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ROYLE vb. to vex; to irritate; to disturb ...Bk1903 sl.
• ROZ n. a police officer ...1971 sl.
• ROZZER n. 1. a police officer ...1893 sl.
n. 2. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
• R.P.C. n. a party (Request the Please of your Company) ...c1950 Royal Navy usage
• RUB n. a loan ...1914 naval sl.
vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUB-A-DUB n. a pub ...1926 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUB-A-DUB-DUB n. a pub ...1926 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUB A MAN DOWN WITH AN OAKEN TOWEL vb. to beat him ...1785 sl.
• RUBARBATIVE † adj. crabbed, cross-grained, bad-tempered, ill-natured ...1600
• RUBBACROCK n. a dirty, filthy slattern, that is as black as if she were continually rubbing herself against a boiler or kettle ...1746 Eng. dial.
• RUBBAGE n. rubbish ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• RUBBED OUT adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBBEDY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUBBEDY-DUB n. a pub ...1898 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUBBER n. 1. a condom ...1947 sl.
n. 2. tires ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUBBER DRINK n. a large glass or drink of liquor ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBBERDY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUBBER EARS n. deaf ears ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBBER ICE n. thin bending ice ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBBER JOHNNY n. a condom ...1980 sl.
• RUBBER KNACKERS n. an unpleasant or detested man ...20C Brit. sl.
• RUBBERNECK vb. to stare inquisitively ...1896 sl., orig. US
• RUBBER RING n. a contraceptive diaphragm ...20C US
• RUBBER SOCK n. a timid person; a jerk ...E20 US sl.
• RUBBETTY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUBBISH n. something of inferior quality ...1601
n. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to speak or write critically or disparagingly of; to criticize ...1953 sl., orig. & chiefly Aust. & NZ
• RUBBISHY adj. of low quality; bad; inferior; unsatisfactory ...1824
• RUBBITTY-DUB n. a pub ...1898 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUBBITY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUBBITY-DUB n. a pub ...1898 Aust. & NZ rhyming sl.
• RUB DOWN WITH AN OAKEN TOWEL vb. to thrash, to beat ...18C sl.
• RUBE n. a rustic ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUBEDINOUS * adj. reddish ...1864
• RUBIATOR n. a plunderer; a violent, ruthless person; a lout, a boor, a bully ...c1745 Sc.
• RUBICUND † adj. 1. of things: inclined to redness; red ...1503
adj. 2. of the face: reddish, flushed, especially as the result of good living; having a highly coloured complexion; red-faced ...1696
• RUBIOUS adj. ruby-coloured, red ...1602
• RUB-OFF n. 1. copulation ...17C Brit. sl.
n. 2. masturbation ...19C Brit. sl.
vb. (usually as 'rub off')
vb. 1. to coit a woman ...L16 sl.
vb. 2. to stimulate sexually ...17C sl.
vb. 3. to masturbate ...17C Brit. colloq.
• RUB ONE DOWN WITH AN OAKEN TOWEL vb. to cudgel or beat him ...18C sl.
• RUB ONE'S NOSE IN IT vb. to reprimand someone by reminding them humiliatingly of their error ...1963 sl.
• RUB ON THE GALL † vb. to touch a person on a sore or tender point ...1523
• RUB-OUT n. an assassination in gang warfare ...1927 sl., orig. US
vb. (as 'rub out')
vb. 1. to kill deliberately ...1848 sl., orig. US
vb. 2. to ruin; to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUB SALT INTO SOMEONE'S WOUNDS vb. to make someone's pain, shame, etc. even worse
• RUB-UP n. masturbation ...17C Brit. colloq.
vb. (usually as 'rub up')
vb. 1. to coit a woman ...L16 sl.
vb. 2. to stimulate sexually ...17C sl.
vb. 3. to masturbate ...1656 sl.
• RUB UP THE WRONG WAY vb. to annoy or infuriate ...1862 sl.
• RUBY n. red wine ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUBY-DAZZLER n. an excellent person or thing ...1941 Aust. & NZ sl.
• RUBY QUEEN n. an attractive young female nurse ...1925 services' sl.
• RUCK n. an argument; a row ...1958 sl.
vb. to reprimand ...1936 sl.
• RUCKLING n. the youngest or smallest of a brood or litter; the youngest or weakest of a family, a weakling ...1781 Eng. dial.
• RUCKUS n. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1890 sl., chiefly US
• RUCT †* vb. to belch, to bring up wind ...1620
• RUCTIONS n. an angry scene ...1890 sl.
• RUDAS adj. 1. of women: rude, unmannerly, rough, coarse; haggard, old ...a1802 Sc.
adj. 2. bold, masculine ...B1900 Sc.
n. 1. a coarse, unmannerly, foul-mouthed old woman; an ill-natured, ugly old woman; a virago ...1725 Sc.
n. 2. a strong, masculine woman ...B1900 Sc.
• RUDDER n. 1. the penis ...E17 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a good horse ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
vb. to copulate ...E17 Brit. sl.
• RUDDLIN n. a riddle, a puzzle, a conundrum ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RUDDY SAUSAGE n. the penis ...Urquhart usage
• RUDE adj. ugly ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RUDERARY adj. pertaining to rubbish; consisting of rubbish ...1727
• RUE BACK vb. to back down from a bargain ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUELLE n. 1. the space between a bed and the wall; the part of a bed next to the wall ...1303
n. 2. a bedroom where ladies of fashion in the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in France, held a morning reception of persons of distinction; hence a reception of this kind ...1676
n. 3. in France, a small street; a lane, an alley ...B1900
n. 4. a wrinkle ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUE ONE'S RACE vb. to repent of the course one has taken ...c1440 obs.
• RUFFATORY adj. boisterous, rude ...B1900 Eng. dial.
n. a rude, boisterous boy; one who is fond of horseplay, knocking and shoving his playfellows about at all risks ...1830 Eng. dial.
• RUFFIAN n. 1. the devil ...15C
n. 2. the penis ...19C Brit. sl.
vb. to pimp ...19C Brit. sl.
• RUFFIANOUS † adj. like a ruffian; bold in crimes; violent, brutal ...1555
• RUFFINER n. 1. a rough person, a ruffian; a sturdy, wayward character, savage when excited ...B1900 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an exaggerated term of endearment to children ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUFFLE n. the passive partner in a lesbian sexual relationship ...M20 US homosexual sl.
• RUFFY-TUFFY adj. dishevelled; disordered, rough ...a1821 nonce word
adv. in disorder, helter-skelter ...B1900 nonce word
• RUFTY-TUFTY † adj. rude, rough; boisterous; impudent ...1606
† int. an expression of disapproval ...1606
• RUFUS n. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
• RUG n. 1. the female pubic hair ...20C US sl.
n. 2. a wig of any type ...1940 US sl.
• RUGGED adj. vigorous; robust ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUGGY-DUGGY n. a rough, boisterous person ...B1900 Sc.
• RUG-MUNCHER n. 1. a person who performs cunnilingus ...1980s sl., orig. US college
n. 2. a lesbian ...1980s sl., orig. US college
• RUG-RAT n. a child ...1968 US sl.
• RUIN SOMEONE'S WHOLE DAY vb. to kill someone ...1961 US jocular
• RUKUS n. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1890 sl., chiefly US
• RULE vb. to be the leader of a group ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RULE THE ROAST vb. to lead, to domineer ...c1380 sl.
• RULIE adj. turbulent; talkative ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RUM adj. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. generic name for all kinds of liquor ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a weak-minded person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUMATICKS n. rheumatism ...1826 Sc.
• RUMATIZE † vb. to bring tears to the eyes; to shed tears ...1613
• RUM-BIT n. good money ...Bk1890 sl.
• RUMBLE n. 1. an instance of informing on someone ...1911 sl.
n. 2. a fight, esp. a gang fight ...1946 sl., chiefly US
vb. 1. to recognize something intentionally concealed ...1886 sl.
vb. 2. to annoy; to anger ...Amer. World War I sl.
vb. 3. to fight, esp. to take part in a gang-fight ...1959 sl., chiefly US
• RUMBLEGUMPTION n. common sense; mental smartness ...1787 Sc.
• RUMBLE STRIPS n. roughened areas in a road designed to make high-pitched rumbling noise to warn drivers to slow down ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUMBLE-TUMBLE n. scrambled eggs ...2003 UK sl., orig. military
• RUMBUNCTIOUS adj. energetic, vigorous, lively, boisterous ...1830 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• RUMBUSTICAL adj. 1. fond of rough play; careless of the comfort of others; boisterous, unruly, uproarious, noisy, obstreperous; rude, overbearing, violent ...1795 Eng. dial. & colloq.
adj. 2. huddled together ...1877 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. eccentric ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUMBUSTIOUS adj. careless of the comfort of others; noisy, boisterous, turbulent, unruly, rough, uproarious ...1778 colloq.
• RUM-GEM n. a diamond ring ...Bk1896 cant
• RUM GO n. bad luck ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUMGUMPTIOUS adj. 1. pompous; violent and obstinate in opinion; forward, rash, bold, quarrelsome, out of humour; boisterous ...1790 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. shrewd, sharp, witty ...1892 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. queer, odd, eccentric ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUMHEAD n. a heavy drinker ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RUM-HOUND n. a heavy drinker ...1918 sl.
• RUMIFORATE vb. to rumour; to spread about by report ...B1900
• RUMIGERATION n. a spreading a rumour or report abroad; a carrying tales ...B1900
• RUM-JAR n. a German trench-mortar bomb ...1916 sl.
• RUM LAP n. strong drink of any sort ...1725 sl.
• RUMMAGE n. disorder ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• RUMMY n. 1. a drinker of alcohol; a drunkard ...1851 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. a foolish person; a weak-minded person ...1912 US sl.
n. 3. a gullible person; a dupe ...1912 US sl.
• RUMOROUS adj. of the nature of rumour ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUMP vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• RUM PAD n. 1. a daring highwayman ...L17 cant
n. 2. the highway ...L17 cant
vb. (as 'rum-pad') to attack or rob on the highway ...L19 cant
• RUM PADDER n. one of the better sort of highwaymen, well mounted and armed ...M17 cant
• RUMPANT † adj. breaking the law, offending ...1621
• RUM PECK n. good food ...L17 cant
• RUM PEEPER n. a silver looking-glass ...L17 cant
• RUM PHIZ n. an odd face or countenance ...c1780 sl.
• RUM PHYZ n. an odd face or countenance ...c1780 sl.
• RUMPLE-TUMPLE vb. to roll; to roll in play down a declivity .,..1885 Sc.
• RUMPLETY adj. crumpled, rumpled ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUMPO n. (surreptitious) sexual intercourse ...1986 Brit. sl.
• RUM-POT n. a heavy drinker ...1930 Amer. sl.
• RUM PRANCER n. a very fine horse ...L17 cant
• RUMPTY adj. excellent ...1941 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. an excellent person or thing ...1941 Aust. & NZ sl.
• RUMPTY-TUMPTY n. (surreptitious) sexual intercourse ...1986 Brit. sl.
• RUMPULLION n. a boisterous person ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUMPY-PUMPY n. (surreptitious) sexual intercourse ...1986 Brit. sl.
• RUM QUIDDS n. a large booty; a great share of spoil ...L17 cant
• RUM QUIDS n. a large booty; a great share of spoil ...L17 cant
• RUM RAT n. one very fond of his drink ...1940s sl.
• RUM RIGGING n. fine clothes ...c1696 sl.
• RUMSCULLION n. a bad, idle, worthless fellow ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUM-SUCK n. excellent tipple ...Bk1904 cant
• RUM-TOGGED adj. dressed handsomely ...1811 sl.
• RUMVILLE n. London ...M16 cant
• RUN A BLAZER vb. to deceive or bluff ...1903 Amer. dial.
• RUN-ABOUT adj. wandering, restless ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
n. 1. a gossip ...Bk1898 Eng, dial.
n. 2. a peddler, an itinerant trader ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
vb. to go gossiping ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RUN A DRAG ON vb. to deceive, to trick, to hoax ...1980s US Black sl.
• RUN AFTER vb. to seek someone's company with a view to a sexual relationship ...1526 sl.
• RUN AFTER TWO HARES vb. to undertake too many things ...17C
• RUN A GAME ON vb. to bamboozle, to deceive, to seduce, to confuse, to obtain money by trickery ...1960s US Black sl.
• RUN AGROUND vb. to slander; to depreciate ...BK1898 Eng. dial.
• RUN A HOOLIGAN ON vb. to play tricks on, to defraud ...1920s US sl.
• RUN ALL DAY ON A CABBAGE-LEAF vb. to be a poor runner ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RUN AMAIN vb. to get beyond control, to run riot ...1843 Eng. dial.
• RUN A MAKE vb. to identify a suspect ...1970s US police sl.
• RUN A MASKET vb. to lose one's way, to be bewildered ...1570 Eng. dial.
• RUN A MILE FROM vb. to be afraid ...1949 sl.
• RUN AMUCK vb. to be in a state of murderous frenzy; to try to kill all who come in one's way ...US Civil War usage
• RUN-AN'-GO n. a run before leaping ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN-AN'-WALK n. the gait of a riding horse ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN A RAILROAD vb. to be addicted to narcotics ...1970s drugs sl.
• RUN A RIG vb. to play fast and loose ...1782 sl.
• RUN A RIG ON vb. to play a joke on, to make sport of ...1858 Amer. dial.
• RUNAROUND n. 1. a suppurative inflammatory sore or swelling in a finger or thumb ...M19 US sl.
n. 2. an area of confinement that is outside the cells proper ...1900s US prison sl.
n. 3. a short trip, an excursion ...1950s orig. US
vb. (as 'run around')
vb. 1. to have a relationship; also a friendship ...L19 orig. US
vb. 2. to carry on sexual affairs, deceiving one's primary partner ...1920s orig. US
• RUN AROUND LIKE A CUT CAT vb. to be very angry ...1950s Aust. sl.
• RUN A SANDY vb. to bluff; to play a trick on someone ...1897 Amer. dial.
• RUN A SANDY ON vb. to trick, to cheat, to dupe; to mislead, to delude ...1914 Amer. dial.
• RUN A SANDY OVER vb. to trick, to cheat, to dupe; to mislead, to delude ...1923 Amer. dial.
• RUN ASTERN vb. to fail of success ...1945 Amer. dial.
• RUN A TAB vb. to order drinks without paying for each one, paying instead the entire bill at the end of the session ...1995 US colloq.
• RUN A TRAIN vb. to engage in serial sex with multiple partners, homosexual or heterosexual, usually consensual ...1965 US sl.
• RUN AWAY WITH THE HARROWS vb. 1. to be in too great a hurry ...1844 Sc.
vb. 2. to carry off the prize; to acquire superiority ...1844 Sc.
• RUN AWK vb. of bells: to ring as alarm of fire ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RUN BEFORE ONE'S HORSE TO MARKET † vb. to count the gain before the bargain is made ...1594
• RUNCATION † n. the act of weeding, a weeding ...1664
• RUN DEAD vb. in horse racing, of a horse: to be deliberately pulled up so that it does not run at its best ...20C Aust. sl.
• RUNDLE † n. 1. a circle; a circular or annular form, appearance, or arrangement; a round ...c1305
† n. 2. an object of a circular form ...1388
† n. 3. a coil, curve, spiral ...1565
† n. 4. a rung of a ladder ...1565 rare or
n. 5. a cylinder or roller of wood ...1565
† n. 6. a circular enclosure or field ...1577-87 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. 7. a small stream or rivulet ...1587 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. 8. a small round shield ...1591
† n. 9. a round slice or paring; a small round cake ...1607
n. 10. a solid wheel or barrel ...1611
† n. 11. an umbrella ...1677-8
n. 12. a pollard tree ...a1697 Eng. dial.
• RUN DOWN adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. ('rundown') a catalogue of information, facts, etc., or a brief description ...1945 sl., orig. US
vb. to subside ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN DOWN THE WRONG THROAT vb. of food when swallowed: to go the wrong way ...1883 Eng. dial.
• RUN FOR THE HOSES vb. to talk your way out of a touchy situation ...1960s Amer. sl.
• RUN HEADS TOGETHER † vb. to consult or take counsel together ...1523
• RUN HELL-BENT vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN HELL-BENT FOR ELECTION vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN-IN n. 1. an argument, a row ...1905 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a hiding place for stolen goods ...1959 sl.
vb. (usually as 'run in') to arrest ...1859 sl.
• RUN IN ANYONE'S BEARD † vb. to oppose him openly and resolutely ...Bk1888
• RUN IN ONE'S MIND vb. to remember, to keep in one's recollection ...1896 Sc.
• RUN IN THE LASH † vb. to incur more debts than one can pay ...1576
• RUN IN THE ROAD vb. to visit; to stay away from home ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN IT UP YOUR ASS! int. a derisive retort ...1973 Amer. sl.
• RUN LIKE A RED-SHANK vb. to run as fast as possible ...1877 Eng. dial.
• RUN LIKE A WHITE-HEAD vb. to run very fast ...1901 Amer. dial.
• RUN LIKE SCOOTER vb. to run very nimbly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RUNNER n. someone who traffics in illicit liquor, drugs, etc. ...1930 sl., chiefly US
• RUN NESH vb. of a dog: to run lightly and softly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RUNNING BANQUET † n. a slight repast between meals; a snack ...1613.
• RUNNING BENDERS n. sliding on thin ice ...1943 Amer. dial.
• RUNNING-GEAR TO A GOOSE NEST phr. said to a child when he asks "What are you making?" ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RUNNING-GEAR TO A HAWK'S NEST phr. said to a child when he asks "What are you making?" ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RUNNING LIGHTS n. eyes ...1950s Amer. sl.
• RUNNING MACHINE n. a racehorse ...Bk1942 Amer. turf sl.
• RUNNIN' HOT n. a trucker term for running a truck without the right permits, overweight, or otherwise outside the law ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUNNIN' LEGAL n. the opposite of 'runnin' hot' ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUN OF A GARGET vb. to become diseased ...1615
• RUN-OFF n. urination ...1961 sl.
• RUN OFF AT THE HEAD vb. to talk too much or too loud ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RUN OFF AT THE MOUTH vb. to talk loquaciously ...1909 US sl.
• RUN OFF THE REEL vb. to outstep bounds' to be beside oneself ...1895 Eng. dial.
• RUN OFF WITH THE HARROWS vb. 1. to break loose; to become unmanageable ...1813 Sc.
vb. 2. to go too fast; to carry things too far ...1843 Sc.
• RUN OF THE BUNK n. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN ONE'S CABLE OUT TO CLINCH vb. to go, to ask, as far, as much, as is safe ...L18 Royal Navy sl.
• RUN ONE'S FACE vb. to obtain credit by impudence ...1839 US sl.
• RUN ONE'S MOUTH vb. to talk loquaciously ...1940 US sl., chiefly Black usage
• RUN ONE'S SHAPE FOR vb. to obtain credit ...M19 sl., orig. US
• RUN ONE'S TETHER vb. to come to the end of one's resources ...1879 Sc.
• RUN ONE'S TETHER-LENGTH vb. to pursue a reckless course which leads to calamity ...1816 Sc.
• RUN ON TICK vb. to buy on credit, to run into debt ...1642
• RUN-OUT n. a hasty or unceremonious departure ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN OUT OF STEAM vb. to lose energy ...1961 sl.
• RUN-OUT POWDER n. a hasty or unceremonious departure ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN-ROUND n. a suppurative inflammatory sore or swelling in a finger or thumb ...M19 US sl.
• RUNS, THE n. diarrhoea ...1962 euphemism
• RUNSH vb. to munch and chew vigorously with much noise; to crunch with the teeth ...1825 Sc.
• RUSHEE n. someone 'rushed' or entertained to assess their suitability for membership of a fraternity or sorority ...1916 US college sl.
• RUN SOMETHING UP THE FLAGPOLE vb. to pursue a tentative course of action in order to gauge the reaction it receives
• RUNT n. a term of contempt applied to an old man or woman ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN THE HOG vb. 1. to play the fool ...1900s sl.
vb. 2. to malfunction ...1940s sl.
• RUN THE PADFOOT RACE vb. to run and fetch the doctor when a woman is taken in labour ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RUN THE RABBIT vb. to take drink (illegally) from a public house, esp. after hours ...1895 Aust. sl.
• RUN THE VENTURE OF † vb. to run the risk of ...1722
• RUN TIDDLEDIES vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1887 Amer. dial.
• RUN TIDDLEDY-BENDERS vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1888 Amer. dial.
• RUN TIDDLIES vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1877 Amer. dial.
• RUN TIDDLY vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1915 Amer. dial.
• RUN TITTLY-BENDERS vb. to run over ice after it has begun to break up on a sheet of water ...1892 Amer. dial.
• RUN TO EARTH vb. 1. to hunt (an animal, esp. a fox) to the earth, and trap it there
vb. 2. of a hunted fox: to go to ground
vb. 3. to find someone after searching
• RUN TO SEED adj. old ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN TO THE TETHER'S END vb. to go to extremity; to go as far as possible ...1773 Sc.
• RUN UP THE WALL vb. to become angry ...1951 sl.
• RUN UP WITH A HOT NEEDLE AND BURNING THREAD vb. to sew hastily and carelessly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RUN WIDE vb. to go at full speed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN WIDE OPEN vb. to go at full speed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUN WITH vb. to associate habitually with ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUN WITH HARE AND HOUNDS vb. to try to keep in with both sides; to play a double part ...1562
• RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS vb. to do anything anyone else can ...1980s US college sl.
• RUN WITH THE HARE AND HUNT WITH THE HOUNDS vb. to try to keep in with both sides; to play a double part ...1562
• RUN YOUR OWN LITTLE RED WAGON phr. mind your own business ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RUPERT n. 1. any young male aristocrat ...1910s sl., orig. military
n. 2. the penis ...1960s sl.
• RUPERT BEARS n. (business) shares ...1980s rhyming sl.
• RUPPERTY n. a pub ...1898 Aust. sl.
• RUPTION n. a disturbance ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• RUPTURED DUCK n. a button given on discharge from the services ...1945 US sl.
• RURICOLIST * n. 1. an inhabitant of the country ...1730
* n. 2. a husbandman, farmer ...1730
• RURIGENOUS * adj. born or dwelling in the country, rustic ...1730
• RURURBAN adj. partly rural and party urban ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUSH vb. to overcharge ...1887 Brit. sl.
• RUSH IT vb. to hurry ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• RUSH THE CAN vb. to drink freely at a bar ...1919 US sl.
• RUSH THE GROWLER vb. to purchase beer in a growler (a pail, can, or pitcher used for carrying beer) ...1888 Amer. sl.
• RUSKI n. a Russian ...1858 sl.
• RUSKIE adj. 1 strong, of force ..1791 Sc.
adj. 2 healthy, stout, vigorous ...B1900 Sc.
n. 1. a strong person of rough manners ...B1900 Sc.
n. 2. a very stout woman ...B1900 Sc.
n. 3. a seed basket used in sowing; a basket of straw for holding oatmeal ...B1900 Sc.
n. 4. a straw beehive ...B1900 Sc.
n. 5. a coarse straw hat worn by peasant girls and others ...B1900 Sc.
• RUSKY n. a Russian ...1858 sl.
• RUSSELL BARLOW KNIFE n. a single-bladed pocket knife ...1779 Amer. dial.
• RUSSKI n. a Russian ...1858 sl.
• RUST, THE n. railway tracks ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUST BUCKET n. a car that is rusted through ...Bk1998 sl.
• RUSTICAN †* n. a countryman, a rustic, a peasant ...1570
• RUSTY DUSTY n. the buttocks ...1942 US sl.
• RUSTY-FUSTY-DUSTY adj. excessively dirty; begrimed with dust and filth ...1630
• RUSTY-GUTS n. a blunt, surly, old fellow; a churl ...B1900 sl.
• RUSTY NECK n. a stiff neck ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUSTY RAIL n. and old hand on the railroad ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RUT vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• RUTHERS n. wishes; preference ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUTILATE †* vb. to shine, to glitter; to emit rays of light; to appear bright ...1623
• RUTTERKIN † adj. swaggering; crafty; sly ...1594
† n. an old crafty fox; a sly old fellow; a swaggering gallant or bully; a term of contempt ...1526 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RUTTLE † n. a rattling sound in the throat caused by difficulty in breathing; especially used of a dying person ...1713 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to breathe with difficulty and noise, like a dying person ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to snore ...1891 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to laugh in a suppressed way ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to rustle, to rattle ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to gurgle, to make a gurgling sound ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RUVID † adj. 1. rude, barbarous ...1632
* adj. 2. rough, rugged ...1837
• RUX n. a disturbance or uproar ...1918 naval sl.
• RYE n. a male person; a fellow ...1851 sl.
• RYEBUCK adj. excellent ...1892 sl., chiefly Aust.
• RYE MORT n. a lady ...1936 sl.
• RYE-MOUSE n. a bat ...1777 Eng. dial.
• RYMELESS adj. unreasonable; reckless, regardless ...Bk1904 Sc.