DICTIONARY
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• SCRIAZE vb. to squeeze ...1877 Ireland
• SCRIBACIOUS * adj. given to, or fond of, writing ...a1677
• SCRIBB'D AND LIBB'D adj. castrated ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIBBET n. a scrap, a fragment ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCRIBBLE-SCRABBLE † adj. covered with scribble ...1702
† adv. in a scribbling manner ...1589
† n. 1. a scribbler ...1665
† n. 2. an ungainly fellow ...1707
n. 3. a scribble; hasty or careless writing ...1838
vb. to scribble ...1860
• SCRIBBLE-SCRALL vb. to scribble, to write badly ...1901 Eng. dial.
• SCRIBBLE-SCROBBLE n. scribbling ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIBE n. 1. a mark made with the pen; a scrap of writing; a letter ...1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a narrow strip of any material; a long and narrow strip of arable land ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a thin, lank person or animal; a poor, puling creature; a shabby or oddly-dressed person; a guy ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to write; to mark, to inscribe ...1787 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to subscribe ...1864 Eng. dial.
• SCRIBE OF THE PEN n. a mark made with the pen; a scrap of writing; a letter ...1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRICELE vb. to creak; to squeak ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRID n. a piece, a scrap, a bit ...1860 Amer. dial.
• SCRIDDAN † n. a mountain torrent ...1820 Sc.
• SCRIDDICK n. an atom, a particle; the smallest coin ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SCRIDE n. a swarm, esp. of vermin ...1898 Sc.
vb. 1. to stride; to descend partly by sliding, partly by climbing ...1873 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to swarm; to be covered with vermin ...1898 Sc.
• SCRIEVE n. a lengthy, familiar conversation; a learned dissertation ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to move or glide swiftly along ...1789 Sc.
vb. 2. to write ...1813 Sc.
vb. 3. to tear, to drag aside ...1865 Sc.
vb. 4. to talk, read, or write fast and continuously; to reel off a story ...1874 Sc.
vb. 5. to scrape, to peel ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRIFF n. the scruff of the neck ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. to shrink together; to crouch; to huddle together ...1894 Eng. dial.
• SCRIFF-SCRAFF n. odds and ends; rubbish ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIFT † n. a recitation; a long-winded story; a written composition; a made-up tale; a falsehood ...1766 Sc.
† vb. to rehearse from memory with fluency; to magnify in narration ...1819 Sc.
• SCRIG vb. to force; to squeeze out ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGINS n. small apples left on the tree after the ingathering of the crop ...1851 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLE n. 1. a quick motion caused by tickling, a wriggle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an undersized apple left on the tree as worthless ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to wriggle about; to struggle violently ...1896 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to write badly; to scrawl ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to take the last apples off a tree ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLER n. a wriggling creature; an eel ...1895 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLING n. a small, stunted apple, esp. one left on the tree as worthless ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLY adj. small, shrivelled ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGY adj. of a pen: scratching, spluttering ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGS n. small fruit left after the gathering of the crop ...1881 Eng. dial.
• SCRILE n. brushwood, underwood ...1898 Eng. dial.
• SCRIM n. a small piece of anything edible; a fragment, a crumb ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to climb ...1854 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to strike; to beat vigorously ...1889 Sc.
vb. 3. to bustle about; to work with energy and success; to conduct a vigorous search for anything ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 4. to cramp; to benumb ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to move quickly, to scud along ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 6. to squeeze; to crush; to rub vigorously ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRIMATREE n. a boy who climbs trees; a truant, a ne'er-do-well ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMB vb. to climb ...1854 Eng. dial.
• SCRIME vb. to see an object dimly or from afar; to peer ...1889 Sc.
• SCRIMGE n. 1. a hard rub; a severe beating ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 2. a thorough search ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to rub or scrub vigorously; to beat severely ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 2. to search thoroughly; to go from place to place, esp. with the idea of searching ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRIMGER n. 1. a person of disagreeable disposition and manners ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 2. an avaricious, covetous person ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRIMITY adj. mean, stingy, niggardly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMAGE n. 1. a dwarf; a term of opprobrium ...1871 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a skirmish; a scramble; an altercation, a fight ...1902 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a hard rubbing; a severe beating ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 4. a noisy argument ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a through, fussy, noisy search ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 6. an informal game of baseball or hockey ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to rub violently; to beat severely ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 2. to search thoroughly and noisily ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 3. to skirmish, to quarrel; to scramble; to argue ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMAGE LINE n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMMER n. a niggardly person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMET adj. stingy ...1889 Sc.
n. a small piece of meat ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMETY adj. mean, stingy, niggardly ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMIDGE n. a noisy argument ...BK1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to skirmish, to quarrel; to scramble; to argue ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMIGAN adj. despicable ...Bl1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMISH n. a skirmish ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMIT adj. shrunk, shrivelled ...1867 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMOCK n. a very small piece ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMP † adv. 1. scarcely, barely ...1796 Sc.
adv. 2. sparingly, grudgingly ...1873 adv.
adj. scanty, short in measure, straitened; niggardly ...1794 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 1. a very small piece of anything; very small measure; a tiny object ...1841 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a miser; a skinflint; a mean, niggardly person ...Bk1904 Eng. & Amer. dial.
vb. to kick violently; to do anything with energy ...1889 Sc.
• SCRIMPISH adj. contracted in dimensions ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMPIT adj. niggardly ...1807 Sc.
• SCRIMPITLY adv. scarcely, hardly ...1838 Sc.
• SCRIMPITNESS n. scantiness ...1791 Sc.
• SCRIMPLE †* vb. 1. to crumple, to crinkle ...1535
†* vb. 2. to shrivel with fierce heat, to scorch ...a1572
• SCRIMPLY adv. 1. scarcely, barely ...1805 Sc.
adv. 2. scantily ...1864 Sc.
• SCRIMPT adj. of meat: underdone in cooking ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMPTION n. a very small piece, amount, or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1867 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SCRIMPTOM n. a very small piece or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1904 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMPY adj. 1. scanty, small, pinched; puny, miserable; mean, niggardly ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of ground: crackling with frost ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMSHANK n. a malingerer or one who avoids duty ...1890 sl., orig. & chiefly services' usage
vb. to malinger or shirk one's duty ...1890 sl., orig. & chiefly services' usage
• SCRIMSHANKER n. a malingerer or one who avoids duty ...1890 sl., orig. & chiefly services' usage
• SCRIMPY adj. scarce; scanty ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRIMSHAULING n. complaining, griping ...c1965 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMSHUN n. a very small piece or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1867 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMY adj. 1. dirty, contemptible, mean ...1931 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. stingy, miserly, niggardly ...1943 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. meagre, skimpy ...1943 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCH n. a morsel; the smallest possible portion ...1894 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to crouch; to crowd together; to squeeze yourself into a small space ...1870 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to draw the shoulders together; to cringe ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to obtain with difficulty ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to stint ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to close the eyes part way, as when looking at the sun, etc. ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCH DOWN vb. to crouch; to crowd together; to squeeze yourself into a small space ...1870 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCHET n. a scrap; a shred ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINCH-EYED adj. having the eyes narrowed ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCHING adj. 1. niggardly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. small, puny, insignificant ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINCHLING n. an undersized, stunted apple ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINCH UP vb. to crouch; to crowd together; to squeeze yourself into a small space ...1870 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCHY adj. stingy, illiberal ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINGE adv. with a sharp blow ...1835 Sc.
n. 1. a thorough cleansing; a rub; the act of rubbing; the sound caused by rubbing; the act of working with energy ...1886 Sc.
n. 2. a searcher; esp. a child or animal who searches out things not intended for him; a mean, miserly person ...1892 Sc.
n. 3. a lash, a stroke; a severe beating ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 4. a loose woman ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 5. a prying, an eager search; a thorough rummage; a gleaning ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to flinch; to cringe; to shrink, as from pain, cold, or fear; to flinch; to wince; to shrivel, as with sharp cold or dry head ...1790 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
† vb. 2. to squeeze violently; to press down; to crowd together ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to scourge, to flog ...1790 Sc.
† vb. 4. to rub or scour with force and energy; to purge ...1816 Sc.
vb. 5. to creak; to make a grinding, grating sound; to crackle, as ice when it gives to the tread ...1853 Ireland
vb. 6. to search carefully; to wander about turning over everything; to pry about; to glean ...1898 Sc.
vb. 7. to close your eyes part way, as when looking at the sun, etc. ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCRINGER n. a person who pries about, looking out for trifles ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRINK vb. to wrinkle, to screw up; to peer with screwed-up, half-closed eyes ...1897 Eng. dial.
• SCRINKLE vb. to screw up; to shrivel, to crumple ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINNY adj. selfish, narrow-minded ...BK1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to squeeze against or through; to press close ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINT vb. to burn; to scorch; to singe ...1825 Eng. dial.
• SCRIOG n. a hard crust of dirt ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIP n. 1. a bill, a reckoning ...1898 Sc.
n. 2. a snatch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a prescription for narcotics ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to escape ...1865 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to snatch; to snatch at hastily or greedily ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIPET vb. to creak, to grate, as the ungreased wheel of a barrow ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIPPUT n. a little scrap ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIP-SCRAP n. a little scrap of anything; miscellaneous scraps; odds and ends ...1894 colloq.
• SCRIPT n. a prescription for narcotic drugs ...1951 sl., orig. US
• SCRIPTION † n. 1. a writing; a document; an inscription ...1597
* n. 2. the act of writing ...1802-12
* n. 3. handwriting; a kind of handwriting ...1846
n. 4. a very small piece or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1867 Amer. dial.
• SCRIPTITATION †* n. continual writing ...1653
• SCRIPTITIOUS * adj. 1. committed to writing...1802-12
adj. 2. written ...B1900
• SCRIPTURE MEASURE n. as much of a commodity as promised or more; full or generous measure ...1850 Amer. dial.
• SCRIPTURIENT * adj. having a desire for writing or authorship ...1643
n. one who has a passion for writing ...1659
• SCRISUM n. a fogey; a fright; an insignificant-looking person ...1890 Eng. dial.
• SCRIT n. a tear, a rent; a scratch ...1892 Sc.
vb. to tear, to rend; to scratch ...1892 Sc.
• SCRITCH n. 1. a crutch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a pain that strikes you suddenly in the neck ...1969 Amer. dial.
vb. to screech ...1892 Amer. dial.
• SCRITCHY adj. screechy ...1959 Amer. dial.
• SCRITTICK n. the smallest possible coin ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRITTLE-SCRATTLE n. a difficulty in making both ends meet ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIVE n. a piece of writing; a letter; a statement or story written; handwriting; a short sermon ...1894 Sc.
vb. 1. to write ...1813 Sc.
vb. 2. to tear, to drag aside ...1865 Sc. & Ireland
vb. 3. to scrape; to peel; to make a hard sound by scratching metal ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to shriek, to scream ...BK1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIVENING-PAPER n. writing paper ...1896 Sc.
• SCRIVENING-TIME n. time set apart for writing ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROACH vb. to scorch ...1720 Sc.
• SCROACKER n. a miserly person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROANCH vb. to scrape ...1885 Eng. dial.
• SCROBBLE n. 1. a quarrel, a squabble ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a scramble ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a scratching; a pawing, as a dog ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a scribbling; a scrawl ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a state of difficulty or trouble; a 'scrape' ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a tangle, a ravel ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to scramble, to climb, to crawl on hands and knees; to walk about with difficulty; to struggle ...1876 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to struggle hard for a livelihood; to work hard with small success; to 'rub along' as best one can ...1890 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to entangle; to ravel ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to scratch; to paw, as a dog ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to scribble, to scrawl ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROBE vb. to scratch ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCROBY adj. mean, stingy, niggardly ...1881 Eng. dial.
• SCROFF n. 1. odds and ends; rubbish, refuse, waste ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an idle, worthless fellow; a wastrel ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to shuffle; to hobble about with difficulty, as one ill or infirm ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROFFLE vb. to shuffle; to hobble about with difficulty, as one ill or infirm ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROFFLING FEET n. feet covered with corns ...1899 Eng. dial.
• SCROG adj. stunted; covered with bushes ...1867 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 1. a stunted or crooked tree, shrub, or branch; a stump of a tree-trunk; a thorn-bush; underwood, 'scrub' ...1677 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. the refuse of wood; broken boughs, leaves, etc. ...1886 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a fragment ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a long, crooked, scraggy limb ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 5. a quarrel, a dispute ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to boast; to praise ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to gather stray apples left on the trees after the main crop has been gathered ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to damage; to wreak havoc with ...1975 Amer. dial.
• SCROGGAN n. a worthless person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGED adj. 1. of vegetation: thorny, twisted, stunted ...1814 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. bankrupt, 'cleared out' ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGINGS n. small or stray applies left on the trees after the main crop has been gathered ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGINS! † int. an interjection used to express astonishment ...1833 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGLINGS n. small or stray applies left on the trees after the main crop has been gathered ...1876 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGY adj. 1. stunted, thorny; having rough, stunted branches or bushes; abounding in underwood ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. ill-thriven ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROG-LEGS n. bandy legs; crooked shanks ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROIL vb. to clean, to rub down ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROILS n. brittle twigs ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROINOCH n. 1. a shrill cry; a yell; a noise, a tumult; a noisy fuss ...1790 Sc.
n. 2. a noisy person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to shout, to screech, to yell; to make a noisy disturbance ...1820 Sc.
• SCROMP vb. to have sex ...1993 US sl.
• SCRONCH vb. 1. to crush; to crunch; to grind between the teeth; hence, to eat ...1828 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to have sexual intercourse with a woman ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SCRONCHER n. a scorpion ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SCRONCHING n. sexual intercourse ...1999 Amer. dial.
• SCRONCHOUS adj. 1. first-rate, excellent ...M19 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. enjoyable ...1935 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. fleshy, stout ...1947 Amer. dial.
• SCRONTIOUS adj. 1. enjoyable ...1935 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. fleshy, stout ...1947 Amer. dial.
• SCROOBLY adj. messy, mussy, untidy ...1916 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCH adj. drunk ...1920s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to contract, to squeeze, to draw up (esp. a part of the body) ...1851 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to crouch, to cringe, to draw oneself in; to shrink (back, down, etc.) ...1860 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to force, push, or squeeze one's way; to crowd over ...1909 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to dance extremely close to someone; to snuggle up ...1920s US Black sl.
vb. 5. to crush, to push ...1943 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to narrow the eyes, to squint ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCH AROUND vb. to fidget, to squirm ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCH DOWN vb. to crouch down ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCHED TOGETHER adj. crowded, packed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCROOCHED UP adj. crowded, packed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCROOCH UP vb. to huddle up, to crowd together ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SCROOGE vb. 1. to crouch, to cringe, to draw oneself in ...1892 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to squeeze one's way; to crowd, to push ...1904 Amer. dial.
• SCROOGY adj. uncanny, horrid, weird ...1911 Amer. dial.
• SCROOMATICS n. rheumatism ...1895 Eng. dial.
• SCROONCH vb. to crouch, to hunch; to shrink or squeeze oneself into a small space ...1925 Amer. dial.
• SCROOTCH vb. to wiggle, to fidget, to squirm ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SCROPE n. a farthing (1/4d) ... Bk1903 sl.
• SCROTE n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1977 Brit. sl.
• SCROUCH vb. 1. to squeeze in, to crowd together ...1844 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to crouch, to hunch, to draw oneself in ...1885 Amer. dial.
• SCROUCHER n. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1901 Aust. sl.
• SCROUGE n. 1. someone or something large or forceful ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 2. one who drives a hard bargain ...1890 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a push or shove ...1954 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to crowd, to push again; to force into, out of, etc. a crowded space ...1789 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to force, push or squeeze one's way; to crowd ...1798 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to be pushy or demanding; to struggle against difficulties ...1830 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to encroach on, to take advantage of, to cheat ...1884 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to drive a hard bargain with ...1890 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to crouch, to stoop down ...1930 Amer. dial.
• SCROUGED UP adj. of the eyes: contracted, narrowed ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SCROUGER n. someone or something large or forceful ...M19 sl., orig. US
• SCROUNCH vb. to squeeze oneself into a small space ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCROUNCH DOWN vb. to squeeze oneself into a small space ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCROUNGE n. 1. a search, a hunt ...1910s sl.
n. 2. a derogatory term for a person ...1930s US sl.
vb. 1. to cadge ...M19
vb. 2. to steal ...1910s Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to crouch, to hunch down ...1950 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to force or squeeze one's way into a small space; to encroach on ...1953 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to hunt about, to rummage ...1960s sl.
• SCROUNGER n. one who cadges from others ...M19
• SCROUNGY adj. 1. inferior, second-rate...20C US sl.
adj. 2. unpleasant; deplorable ...1948 sl., orig. & chiefly US
adj. 3. dirty, filthy ...1949 sl., orig. & chiefly US
adj. 4. disgusting ...1959 sl., orig.& chiefly US
• SCROUPERIZE vb. to have sexual intercourse ...M17 sl.
• SCROUSHER n. 1. a worn-out prospector ...M19 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a prostitute ...20C Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1901 Aust. sl.
• SCROWCHER n. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1901 Aust. sl.
• SCROWD vb. to crowd ...1789 Amer. dial.
• SCROWDGE n. one who drives a hard bargain ...1890 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to crowd, to push again; to force into, out of, etc. a crowded space ...1789 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to drive a hard bargain with ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SCROWGE vb. to be pushy or demanding; to struggle against difficulties ...1830 Amer. dial.
• SCROYLE † n. a mean fellow; a rascal, a scoundrel, a wretch; a term of contempt ...1595
• SCRUB n. 1. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1900 sl.
n. 2. any mean or ill-conditioned person or thing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an inferior student ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
n. 4. a fool, a stupid person, a dumb individual ...1980s US Black sl.
vb. to reprimand ...1911 services' sl., chiefly naval
• SCRUBBER n. 1. a prostitute ...1959 sl.
n. 2. in sports: a second-rate player or competitor ...1974 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SCRUB IT! int. forget it! ignore it! cancel it! ...1940s sl.
• SCRUBOUT n. a weekly mass cleaning ...2003 Antarctica usage
• SCRUBS, THE n. Wormwood Scrubs prison, London ...20C UK police & criminals' usage
• SCRUB THE SLATE CLEAN vb. to cancel or ignore the past and start again ...L19 US sl.
• SCRUB-TURKEY n. 1. an itinerant who moves around the Australian bush; his long absence from urban life may have rendered him slightly eccentric ...1950s Aust. sl.
n. 2. a contemptible woman ...1950s Aust. sl.
• SCRUB UP WELL vb. of a man: to look presentable despite being in the aftermath of a drunken night out; of a woman: to show good dress sense ...1980s Aust. sl.
• SCRUCH vb. to crouch, to cringe, to draw oneself in; to shrink (back, down, etc.) ...1860 Amer. dial.
• SCRUD n. 1. a painful disease, esp. a venereal disease ...1930s US sl., orig. military
n. 2. the junior member of a school ...1990s UK juvenile sl.
• SCRUDGE n. a prostitute ...18C sl.
vb. to squeeze one's way; to crowd, to push ...1904 Amer. dial.
• SCRUFF adj. messy, unkempt ...1950s sl.
n. 1. scurf, dandruff ...1899 Amer. dial.
n. 2. scum, dregs ...1929 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an unkempt, messy person; an untidy person; also, a term of abuse ...1950s sl.
n. 4. a contemptible person; an insignificant person ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 5. pornographic literature ...1990s sl.
vb. 1. to hang ...19C sl.
vb. 2. to attack, to manhandle ...M19 Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to grab by the scruff of the neck ...M19 Aust. sl.
• SCRUFF-BAG n. 1. a down-and-out ...1920s sl.
n. 2. a messy, unkempt person ...1920s sl.
• SCRUFF-HOUND n. a rough, tough person ...1940s sl.
• SCRUFFO n. an untidy person ...1959 sl.
• SCRUFF OF THE EARTH, THE n. the rabble ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SCRUFF PUPPY n. a girl as the object of social and sexual desire ...1988 US sl.
• SCRUFFY AND DIRTY n. in betting: odds of 100 - 30 ...1991 UK rhyming sl.
• SCRUGGLE † vb. to contend, struggle; to writhe with more or less force ...1530 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SCRUM adj. 1. of food: enjoyable, delicious ...L19 sl.
adj. 2. fine, excellent, first-rate, splendid ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a threepenny piece ...1894 Aust. sl.
n. 2. something of little or no value...1998 Aust. rhyming sl. for 'thrum' (threepenny bit)
• SCRUMBOTIOUS adj. 1. first-class, wonderful, excellent, fine, delightful; often but not always used of food ...1910s sl.
adj. 2. scrumptious ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMDIDDLIUMPTIOUS adj. 1. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. extremely delicious or delightful ...2000 UK sl.
• SCRUMDIDLIUMPTOUS adj. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMDIFFEROUS adj. 1. very fine, splendid. excellent, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMDOLIOUS adj. wonderful, excellent; often but not always used of food ...1910s sl.
• SCRUMDOODLE adj. 1. very fine, splendid, excellent, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMDUMPISH adj. 1. fine, splendid, excellent, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMMIE adj. excellent; delicious ...1915 UK sl.
• SCRUMMY adj. 1. lice-ridden ...1910s NZ sl.
adj. 2. delicious ...1915 UK sl.
adj. 3. excellent, fine ...1915 UK sl.
n. a threepenny piece ...1894 Aust. sl.
• SCRUMP n. sexual intercourse ...1990s US Black & college sl.
vb. 1. to steal fruit, usually apples, from orchards ...1866 UK sl.
vb. 2. to engage in an adulterous sexual relationship ...1980s US college sl.
vb. 3. to neck; to have sexual intercourse ...1980s US college sl.
• SCRUMPER n. 1. one who steals apples from orchards ...1946 UK sl.
n. 2. an adulterer ...1980s US college sl.
• SCRUMPING n. the act of stealing apples from orchards ...1999 UK sl.
• SCRUMPLE vb. to crumple ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SCRUMPLED adj. 1. crumpled by squeezing ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. untidy, dirty ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMPLICATE vb. to beat up, to thrash, to defeat ...L19 sl.
• SCRUMPTEDIDLEOUS adj. 1. excellent, fine, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMPTION n. a very small piece or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1867 Amer. dial.
• SCRUMPTIOUS adj. 1. delicious, extra-tasty ...1881 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. stylish, resplendently beautiful, gorgeous; handsome ...1881 sl., orig. US
adj. 3. first-rate, excellent, delightful, fine; ...M19 sl., orig. US
adj. 4. fastidious, particular; hard to please ...M19 sl., orig. US
• SCRUNCH n. food, esp. sweets ...1920s Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to squeeze ...L19 sl.
vb. 2. to stoop or crouch; to drop down low by bending at the knees ...1900s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to dance extremely close to someone; to snuggle up ...1920s US Black sl.
• SCRUNCHER n. a glutton ...L19 sl.
• SCRUNGY adj. grimy, shabby ...1974 sl., chiefly US
• SCRUNT n. the smallest pig in a litter; a runt ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCRUNTY adj. stunted, runty; measly; small ...1889 Amer. dial.
• SCRUPLE vb. to rumple; to twist up; to wrinkle ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SCRUTATE * vb. to search out, to investigate ...1882
• SCRUTCH vb. to crouch, to cringe, to draw oneself in; to shrink (back, down, etc.) ...1860 Amer. dial.
• SCRUTE †* vb. to scrutinize
• SCUD n. 1. a little boy; a scamp, a rascal ...1916 Amer. dial.
n. 2. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. a great number, a large amount ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUDDER n. 1. a thing, an object, a thingamabob ...1962 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a scoundrel, a rascal, a mischievous person; a rowdy, mean person ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an old man ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SCUDGIE n. one who does light rough or dirty work; a drudge, a menial, as a kitchen-boy or girl; one who does odd jobs about a farm ...1782 Sc.
• SCUFF n. racing term for a tire that has been used at least once and is held for a future race ...Bk1998 sl.
vb. to swallow food or drink quickly; to gulp down, to toss off ...1826 Sc.
• SCUFFER n. a police officer ...1860 sl.
• SCUFFLE n. 1. difficulty; great hardship ...1890s US Black sl.
n. 2. any kind of fast, energetic, frenzied dancing ...1920s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to struggle; to just get by on little or no money ...1890s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to live by one's wits, without a steady job ...1950s Amer. sl.
• SCUFFLER n. a person who does hard but honest work to make a living ...1890s US Black sl.
• SCUFFLETONIAN n. a person of racially mixed ancestry (Black and White, or Black and American Indian) ...c1970 Amer. dial.
• SCUFFLETOWN n. a nickname for a poor or disreputable town or district ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SCUFTER n. a police officer ...1860 sl.
• SCULCH n. 1. food unfit to eat, or good food served too often ...1890 Amer. dial.
n. 2. refuse, junk, rubbish, trash, worthless stuff ...1900 Amer. dial.
• SCULDER n. a jellyfish ...Bk1904 N. Ireland
• SCULL †* n. a drinking bowl or drinking vessel ...1513
• SCULPIN n. a derogatory term for an animal or person; a rascal; a backbiter ...1836 Amer. dial.
• SCUM n. 1. a thin layer of ice on a body of water ...1845 Amer. dial.
n. 2. semen ...1967 sl., chiefly US
vb. to remove a floating layer from a liquid; to skim ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SCUMBAG n. 1. a condom ...1967 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1971 sl., chiefly US
• SCUMBER † n. the dung of a dog or fox; hence, filth, dirt ...1647 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. of a dog or fox: to evacuate the faeces, to defecate; also said of a person ...c1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to void ordure; also, to produce something foul; to foul with dirty liquid; to daub with soft dirt ...1596 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of a bird: to discharge excrement ...1679 Eng. dial.
• SCUMFISH vb. to disgust, to sicken ...1891 Sc.
• SCUMMER n. excrement ...17C
vb. to defecate; orig. said of a dog or fox ...15C
• SCUM OVER vb. of a body of water: to become covered by a • thin layer of ice ...1943 Amer. dial.
• SCUNDER vb. to cause disgust, to loathe ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SCUNGE n. 1. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1912 sl., orig. Sc.
n. 2. dirt, dirty material, filth ...1975 sl.
• SCUNNER vb. to cause disgust, to loathe ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SCUNNERED adj. disgusted ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SCUNNION n. a scallion ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUPPER n. 1. a prostitute ...1935 sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1970 sl.
• SCUPPERS UNDER adj. of a person: fully loaded, weighted down ...1996 Amer. dial.
• SCURR n. a sound of a grating, rasping, or whirring character ...c1870
vb. 1. to run away hastily; to flee, to make off ...a1548
vb. 2. to move, run, fly, sail, etc., rapidly or with great impetus ...1567
• SCURRICK n. halfpence ... E19, chiefly Aust. & NZ usage
• SCURRIFUNGE vb. 1. to lash tightly ...1777 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. ? to scrub, to scour ...1789
vb. 3. ? to wriggle ...1894
• SCURRYFUNGE n. a hasty tidying of the house between the time you see a neighbour coming, and the time they knock on the door ...1975 Amer. dial. (Maine)
vb. 1. to lash tightly ...1777 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. ? to scrub, to scour ...1789
vb. 3. ? to wriggle ...1894
vb. 4. to hastily make tidy ...1975 Amer. dial. (Maine)
• SCURVY n. shabbiness, ugliness; unpleasantness of any sort ...1970s US Black sl.
• SCUT n. 1. the tail of an animal, esp. that of a rabbit or deer ...16C
n. 2. the female pubic hair ...16C sl.
n. 3. the female genitals ...L16 sl.
n. 4. a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
n. 5. the posteriors ...20C sl.
n. 6. a little boy; a scamp, a rascal ...1953 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a light dusting or flurry of snow ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUTCH n. a light dusting or flurry of snow ...1951 Amer. dial.
vb. to beat, to whip, to thrash soundly ...c1900 Amer. dial.
• SCUTCHING n. 1. a beating, a thrashing, a whipping ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 2. knocking chestnuts off a tree ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a sharp scolding ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUTT n. a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
• SCUTTER n. 1. a scoundrel, a rascal, a mischievous person; a rowdy, mean person ...1934 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (derogatory or jocular) a dog; a varmint; a critter ...1940 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an admirable person or thing ...1941 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a thing, an object, a thingamabob ...1962 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a small child ...1965 Amer. dial.
vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCUTTERS n. skitters, diarrhoea ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SCUTTERS, THE n. skitters, diarrhoea ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SCUTTLE n. 1. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a Black person ...20C US sl.
n. 3. (derogatory) a Black taxi passenger ...1900s US sl.
n. 4. a large glass or mug, esp. for beer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to deflower a woman ...19C Brit. sl.
vb. 2. to coit ...M20 US sl.
• SCUTTLEBUTT n. 1. gossip ...US Civil War usage
n. 2. misleading information, rumour ...1901 sl., orig. US
• SCUTTLE OF GUTS n. (used contemptuously) a grossly obese person; a fat person ...1930 Amer. sl.
• SCUTTLE OF JAVA n. a cup of coffee ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCUTZ n. a young male interested in girls for copulation only ...M20 US sl.
• SCUTZ AROUND vb. to be sexually promiscuous; to coit ...M20 US sl.
• SCUTZ WORK n. menial or unpleasant work ...1991 Amer. dial.
• SCUZ n. 1. a scraggly or ugly person ...M20 US sl.
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1968 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
n. 3. disgusting material ...1988 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZ n. 1. a scraggly or ugly person ...M20 US sl.
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1968 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
n. 3. disgusting material ...1988 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZBAG n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1983 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZBALL n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1983 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZBUCKET n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1983 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZ WORK n. menial or unpleasant work ...1991 Amer. dial.
• SCUZZY adj. 1. disgusting ...1968 sl., chiefly Amer.
adj. 2. dirty, filthy ...1969 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SEA BEARD n. seaweed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEA COW n. a hippopotamus ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEA CRAW n. a lobster ...1884 Amer. dial.
• SEA DUST n. salt ...World War I navy sl.
• SEAFOOD n. a sailor considered as a sexual object by a homosexual male ...M20 US homosexual sl.
• SEA GALLS n. the jellyfish or sea-nettle ...1817 Eng. dial.
• SEA-GOING CLOTHES n. tailor made clothes ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• SEA-GULL n. 1. a chicken ...World War I navy sl.
n. 2. an airman ...World War I navy sl.
n. 3. a casual, non-union dock labourer ...c1926 NZ sl.
n. 4. a girl or a woman who follows the naval fleet or who follows a particular sailor; this includes sailors' wives ...World War II US naval sl.
• SEAL n. (derogatory) a Black person ...1920s US sl.
vb. to impregnate a woman ...19C Brit. sl.
• SEAL-A-MEALS n. small plastic bags used for packaging set amounts of cocaine for sale ...1980s US Black sl.
• SEA LAWYER n. a troublemaker; a malcontent ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SEALED OYSTER n. a close-mouthed person ...L19 US sl.
• SEA LION n. a Texas longhorn steer from the Gulf coast region ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SEALS n. the testicles ...19C Brit. sl.
• SEAM RAT n. a louse; occasionally, a flea or bedbug ...1899 Amer. dial.
• SEAM-SQUIRREL n. a body louse ...1899 US sl., chiefly military usage
• SEA NETTLE n. a stinging jellyfish ...1844 Amer. dial.
• SEA PIG n. a fat surfer ...1988 US sl.
• SEAPOOSE n. 1. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a whirlpool, undertow ...1842 Amer. dial.
• SEA POUCE n. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
• SEA PURSE n. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
• SEA PUSS n. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
• SEARCH ME phr. used in response to a question to indicate that the speaker does not know the answer or has no idea what to do ...1901 orig. N. Amer.
• SEARS AND ROEBUCK n. an outdoor toilet ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEARS AND ROEBUCK TEETH n. false teeth ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK adj. inexperienced; incompetent ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SEARS ROEBUCK DETECTIVE n. a rural, incompetent detective ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SEARS ROEBUCK GUY n. in logging: a novice ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK HEADQUARTERS n. an outdoor toilet ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK HOUSE n. an outdoor toilet ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK LIBRARY n. an outdoor toilet ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK STOREROOM n. an outdoor toilet ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK TEETH n. false teeth ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SEA'S A-CAPPING phr. it's making white-topped waves ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEA SLED n. a motor boat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEASON n. seasoning ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to add cream or sugar to tea or coffee ...1967 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. of clothes: to let dry by exposure to air ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SEASONED adj. experienced, as a soldier, etc. ...1643
• SEASONING n. cream or sugar as an ingredient in tea of coffee ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SEASONING MEAT n. salt pork or bacon ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEAT n. the posteriors ...20C
• SEAT BACK! int. used as a preemptive assertion of one's right to reclaim a seat or place in line after leaving for a short time ...1998 Amer. dial.
• SEAT COVER n. an attractive female driver ...M20 US citizens' band radio sl.
• SEATER n. 1. a backward fall ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEA TIGER n. a barracuda ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SEAT OF EASE n. a privy ...c1850
• SEAT OF EASEMENT n. a chamber pot contained in a case ...E18 Brit. euphemism
• SEA TURN n. a wind off the ocean, often accompanied by fog or rain ...1690 Amer. dial.
• SEC n. Seconal™ ...20C drugs sl.
• SECCY n. Seconal™; a barbiturate ...M20 US drugs sl.
• SECKO n. a sexual deviant or sex offender ...1949 Aust. sl.
• SECOND BASE n. a woman's breasts ...1930s US Black sl.
• SECOND CHRISTMAS n. the day following Christmas Day ...1857 Amer. dial.
• SECOND EASTER n. the day after Easter ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SECOND-HANDED adj. 1. secondhand ...1834 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of a person: inferior; shabby ...1921 Amer. dial.
• SECOND-HARD DARTBOARD n. a sexually promiscuous woman ...1982 UK sl.
• SECOND MIND n. the unconscious mind ...1820s US Black sl.
• SECONDS n. a second helping of food ...1792 sl.
• SECOND-STOREY MAN n. a cat-burglar ...1886 Amer. sl.
• SECOND-STORY MAN n. a burglar ...1886 Amer. sl.
• SECRET PARTS n. the female genitals ...Shakespeare usage
• SECRETS n. the male or female genitals ...19C colloq.
• SECRET SERVICES n. copulation in secret, esp. with a partner kept for this purpose ...18C Brit. euphemism
• SECRET SORROW n. 1. a loved one who is unaware of one's affections ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
n. 2. love for someone who is unaware of one's affections ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SECRET VICE n. masturbation ...19C euphemism
• SECRET WORKS n. the male or female genitals ...M20 US sl.
• SECTION 37 n. in logging: something queer or unusual ...1958 Amer. dial.
• SECTION EIGHT n. a discharge from the army under section eight of the US Army Regulations 615-360 on the grounds of insanity or inability to adjust to army life ...1943 US sl.
vb. (usually as 'section-eight') to discharge from the army under section eight of the US Army Regulations ...1943 US sl.
• SECUNDO n. a foreman, an underboss ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SEDDITY adj. 1. arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited, pretentious ...1967 US Black sl.
adj. 2. elegant, high-class, sophisticated ...1960s US Black sl.
n. a stuck-up, conceited, snobbish person ...1960s US Black sl.
• SEDENT * adj. sitting ...L17
• SEDILE † n. a seat ...LME
• SEDITTY adj. arrogant, boastful, showing off ...1968 US sl.
• SEE vb. 1. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 2. in jazz: to read music ...1930s US Black sl.
• SEE BLACK vb. to suffer the lapses of vision caused by exposure to thirst, heat, and glaring sunlight ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SEED n. 1. a rustic or countrified person ...1900 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a burning coal covered with ashes to preserve a fire overnight ...1931 Amer. dial.
n. 3. one's child; children ...1960s US Black sl.
n. 4. a baseball ...1960s US Black sl.
• SEEDAN n. a sedan ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEED, BREED, AND GENERATION n. the whole of one's family and relatives ...1792 Eng. dial.
• SEED CLOUD n. one of a group of usually small clouds though to presage rain ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEED EATER n. a goldfinch ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SEED FEATHERS n. ancestors, old-timers ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SEED-FOLKS n. ancestors, old-timers ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SEED-HORSE n. a stallion ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SEEDS n. testicles of a human or animal ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SEED WART n. a wart with a rough surface resembling a group of seeds ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SEEDY adj. 1. ill ...1858 sl.
adj. 2. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. wretched, miserable ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEE FAIR vb. to ensure fair play by watching ...1837 colloq.
• SEEGAR n. a cigar ...1858 Amer. dial.
• SEE HOW THE CAT WILL JUMP vb. to watch events and act accordingly ...1885
• SEEK A HARE IN A HEN'S NEST † vb. to attempt something that is almost impossible ...1599
• SEEK A KNOT IN A BULRUSH vb. to look for or make difficulties when there are none ...1340
• SEEK A NEEDLE IN A BOTTLE OF HAY vb. to attempt an extremely difficult, impossible, or foolish task ...1690
• SEEK A NEEDLE IN A TRUSS OF HAY vb. to attempt an extremely difficult, impossible, or foolish task ...1711
• SEEK FOR A SALMON'S NEST † vb. to look for something that doesn't exist ...1589
• SEE MONKEYS vb. to be overcome by heat ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SEEN IT'S BEST DAYS adj. old ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEENY BEAR n. the black bear ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SEEP n. a place where water oozes out of the ground; a sluggish spring ...1881 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to undergo to subject something to soaking in hot liquid ...1886 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to suppurate; to ooze ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEEP SPRING n. a place where water oozes out of the ground; a sluggish spring ...1901 Amer. dial.
• SEEPY adj. of land: constantly damp ...1859 Amer. dial.
• SEE RED vb. to be or get angry ...1901 sl.
• SEE ROSES vb. to menstruate ...1990 Amer. dial.
• SEERS n. eyeglasses ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEETHE A WALLOP † vb. to boil with a rapid noisy bubbling ...1565
• SEE THE BIG ANIMAL vb. to see or experience all that one can endure ...1848 Amer. sl.
• SEE THE ELEPHANT vb. 1. to see what there is to see; to experience something to the end; to become jaded or disappointed ...1844 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to go into combat for the first time ...US Civil War usage
vb. 3. to view the interesting sights in a city ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SEE THE LIONS vb. to have worldly experience; to see remarkable sights...1590
• SEE THE MONKEY DANCE vb. to see novel and entertaining things ...1863 Amer. sl.
• SEE THE MONKEYS to have delirium tremens ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEE THE MONKEY SHOW vb. to see novel and entertaining things ...1861 Amer. sl.
• SEE THE SUN DANCE vb. to see the sun rise on Easter morning ...1867 Eng. dial.
• SEE THROUGH A LADDER vb. to see what is obvious ...1852
• SEE TWO MOONS vb. to be drunk ...1722 Amer. sl.
• SEE WHICH WAY THE CAT JUMPS phr. i.e. what direction events are taking ...1827
• SEE YOU phr. goodbye ...1962
• SEE YOU IN CHURCH! int. used as an expression of farewell ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEE YOU IN CHURCH, IF YOU SIT BY THE WINDOW phr. an informal way of saying goodbye to people one knows well ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR phr. goodbye ...1956 jocular, orig. US
• SEE YOU SOME MORE! int. goodbye ...1940s NZ sl.
• SEG n. 1. a segregation unit or cell ...1960s sl., orig. US & Can. prison
n. 2. a toadying or hypocritical smile ...1960s US campus sl.
n. 3. a supporter of racial segregation ...1965 US sl.
vb. to segregate; to have a segregationist policy ...1960s sl., orig. US
• SEGACIATE vb. 1. to fare; to get on; to bear; to endure ...1832 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to associate ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SEGASHIATE vb. 1. to fare; to get on; to bear; to endure ...1832 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to associate ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SEGASHUATE vb. 1. to fare; to get on; to bear; to endure ...1832 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to associate ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SEGGIE n. 1. a segregation unit or cell ...1960s sl., orig. US & Can. prison
n. 2. a supporter of racial segregation ...1965 US sl.
• SEGO LILY STATE n. Utah ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEGUNDO n. a foreman, an underboss ...1903 Amer. dial.
• SEH ONE adj. of a woman: to be attractive ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• SEH-SEH SEH-SEH n. gossip ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• SEI n. the number six ...M19 sl.
• SEIN n. 1. a 10-shilling note ...1930s Aust. sl.
n. 2. a 10-year prison sentence ...1930s Aust. sl.
n. 3. 10 oz. of tobacco ...1930s Aust. sl.
• SELDOM SEE n. underwear ...1920s US sl.
• SELDOM SEEN n. 1. the queen ...20C rhyming sl.
n. 2. a limousine ...Bk1942 Amer. rhyming sl.
• SELECTMAN n. a town magistrate ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SELF-BRAG n. a braggart, a conceited person ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• SELF-BRAGGER n. a braggart, a conceited person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SELF BUILD-UP n. boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SELF-CONCEITY adj. conceited, impertinent ...1969 Amer. dial.
• SELF-EFFACIVE adj. modest, retiring ...1883 nonce word
• SELF-PUFFERY n. boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SELF-STARTER n. 1. an addict who volunteers themself for a cure, taken in prison or a similar institution ...1930s US drugs sl.
n. 2. one who acts, esp. when employed, on their own initiative rather than await instructions or orders ...1960s sl.
• SELF-TENDERNESS † n. care of one's health ...1843 Sc.
• SELINA SCOTT n. a spot ...1980s rhyming sl.
• SELL n. a deception that leaves the victim feeling disappointed; a cheat; a practical joke; something that disappoints expectations ...1838 sl.
vb. to deceive, to dupe ...1849 sl.
• SELL AN OX TO CATCH A HARE vb. to act foolishly ...B1900
• SELL ANY ONE A BARGAIN † vb. to make fool of him, to 'sell' him ...1588
• SELL A PACKET vb. to hoax ...1847 Eng. dial.
• SELL A PUP vb. to deceive, esp. in business or financial transactions ...20C sl.
• SELLARY n. a male homosexual prostitute ...E17
• SELL A WOLF vb. to brag or boast or show off; to talk loudly; to tell a lie ...1970s US Black sl.
• SELL A WOLF TICKET vb. 1. to boast; to brag ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to talk nonsense, to lie ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to threaten, to intimidate ...1960s US Black sl.
• SELL A WOOF vb. to brag or boast or show off; to talk loudly; to tell a lie ...1970s US Black sl.
• SELL A WOOF TICKET vb. 1. to boast; to brag ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to talk nonsense, to lie ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to threaten, to intimidate ...1960s US Black sl.
• SELL BODY vb. to work as a prostitute ...1960s US Black sl.
• SELL DOWN THE RIVER vb. to betray ...L19 sl., orig. US Black
• SELL HONEY FOR A HALFPENNY vb. to think very badly of someone ...L16 C sl.
• SELL LIKE HOT CAKES vb. to sell very quickly or promptly, or in large quantities ...c1888
• SELL ONE A PACKET vb. to tell him a falsehood, to take him in ...1886
• SELL ONE'S BACON vb. to sell one's flesh or body; to work as a prostitute ...1825
• SELL ONE'S CABBAGE TWICE vb. to repeat oneself ...L19 US sl.
• SELL OUT vb. 1. to deceive, to cheat, to trick ...1884 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to depart, to leave, usually hastily; to run away; to skedaddle; to run in fear ...1934 Amer. dial.
• SELL OUT TO THE YANKEES vb. to move to a northern industrial area ...1880s US Black sl.
• SELL SOMEONE A PACKET vb. to hoax, to deceive; to lie ...L18 sl.
• SELL SOMEONE A PUP vb. to sell someone something worthless ...1901 Brit. sl.
• SEMAPHORE n. a traffic light ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEMI-OCCASIONAL adv. seldom; occasionally ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEMI-OCCASIONALLY adv. seldom; occasionally ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEMOLIA n. a fool; a stupid person ...1890s US Black sl.
• SEND vb. to arouse emotionally; to be deeply moved by music ...1900s US Black sl.
• SEND AWAY WITH A FLEA IN ONE'S EAR vb. to humiliate ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SEND DANCING vb. to send quickly ...1790 Sc.
• SEND DOWN vb. to send to prison ...1840 sl., orig. US
• SENDER n. 1. one who arouses emotionally; one who inspires excitement ...1920s US Black sl.
n. 2. one who pleases or delights, esp. a pop musician ...1935 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• SEND FOR MARY ANN n. phr. no matter, forget it (French: ca ne fait rien) ...1910s sl., orig. military
• SEND IN ONE'S JACKET vb. to resign; to deliver up one's badge of office ...1884 sl.
• SEND ON A HOMBUG vb. to deliberately mislead someone by misdirecting them ...1950s US Black sl.
• SEND ON A HUMBUG vb. to deliberately mislead someone by misdirecting them ...1950s US Black sl.
• SEND ON A MERRY-GO-ROUND vb. to deliberately mislead someone by misdirecting them ...1950s US Black sl.
• SEND ON A TRIP vb. to deliberately mislead someone by misdirecting them ...1950s US Black sl.
• SEND PACKING vb. to dismiss ...1594
• SEND SOMEONE TO THE CLEANERS vb. to fraudulently deprive someone of all or most of their money ...1907 sl.
• SEND THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF vb. to hit an animal hard enough to kill it ...20C W. Indies sl.
• SEND TO GLORY vb. to ruin; to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEND TO LONG BEACH vb. when the narcotic agents are coming: to flush illegal drugs down the toilet ...1960s US Black sl.
• SEND TO TEMPLE MOORS vb. to proclaim an outcast from society ...1865 Eng. dial. obs.
• SEND TO THE PACK vb. to relegate to obscurity ...1916 Aust. sl.
• SEND TO THE RIGHT-ABOUT vb. to dismiss ...1842 sl.
• SEND TO THE WALL vb. to thrust aside into a position of neglect ...1901
• SEND UP vb. to send someone to prison ...1852 sl., now US
• SEND YOU SOUTH vb. to end a romance or friendship ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SENECA BEAR n. the black bear ...1924 Amer. dial.
• SENEGAMBIAN n. a Black person ...1900 Amer. dial.
• SENSATIONAL adj. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SENSE-THRAWING adj. perverting or confusing the senses ...1895 Sc.
• SENT adj. said of someone completely enthralled or entranced, esp. by rhythmic music, drugs, etc. ...1940 sl.
• SENTER n. the member of a team of parcel thieves who actually removes the stolen goods and takes them to a hideout ...L16 sl.
• SEPARATE THE SHEEP FROM THE GOATS vb. to sort the good persons or things from the bad or inferior
• SEPARATION n. pus from a boil, etc. ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEPIA SLASHER n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEPIA SNIPER n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEPIA STREAK n. Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEPOOSE n. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
• SEPTIC adj. unpleasant; deplorable ...1914 sl.
n. an American ...1976 rhyming sl., chiefly Aust., for ''septic tank = Yank'
• SEPTIC TANK n. an American ...1976 rhyming sl., chiefly Aust., for 'Yank'
• SEQUELTERED adj. sequestered and sheltered ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SERENADE n. a noisy, prankish demonstration, esp. following a wedding or as a Christmas celebration ...1849 Amer. dial.
• SERG n. a sergeant, esp. as a familiar term of address ...M19 sl.
• SERGEANT-MAJOR n. strong sweet tea; tea with rum ...1925 Brit. military sl.
• SERGEANT-MAJOR'S n. strong sweet tea; tea with rum ...1925 Brit. military sl.
• SERGIVEROUS adj. fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SERIOUS adj. large; intense; important ...1980s US Black sl.
• SERJEANT GARBAGER † n. an officer of the royal kitchen, who had charge of the poultry ...1601
• SERMOCINATION † n. talk, conversation; a discourse, sermon; speech-making ...1514
• SERVAGEROUS adj. fierce, violent, vigorous ...1851 Amer. dial.
• SERVANT LURK n. a public house where duplicitous servants meet criminals to plan mutually beneficial robberies ...M19 sl.
• SERVE vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• SERVE SMALL BEER vb. to discuss trifling subjects ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SERVE THE SAME SAUCE vb. to retaliate in kind; to treat in the same fashion; to give as good as you take ...1817
• SERVE WITH THE SAME SAUCE vb. to subject to the same kind of usage ...1523
• SERVICE CAR n. a taxi; a car used to provide an unofficial bus service ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGEROUSLY adv. vigorously ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGOUS adj. fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGROUS adj. fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SESH n. a drinking spree ...1943 sl., orig. services' usage
• SESSION n. a drinking spree ...1943 sl., chiefly Aust.
• SET adj. determined ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. the first domino player in a hand ...sl.
n. 2. a sofa, a couch ...1957 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a party, a social event ...1959 Amer. dial., Black usage
n. 4. a clique of friends who tend to party and generally hang out together ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to sew ...1857 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to court ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SET A BED SPELL vb. to stay until bedtime ...1933 Amer. dial.
• SET ABOUT vb. to attack or assault someone ...1879 UK colloq.
• SET A HATCH BEFORE THE DOOR † vb. to keep silence ...1555
• SET-ALONG adj. of a child: old enough to sit up unaided ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SET-ALONG CHILD n. a child big enough to sit on the floor but not walk ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SET AN EDGE UPON † vb. to stimulate, to incite ...1609
• SET A STITCH vb. to sew ...1857 Amer. dial.
• SET A SUNSHINING vb. to expose to view, to display ...1601
• SET-BACK n. a party where no games are played ...1958 Amer. dial.
vb. (as 'set back') to cost; to be expensive ...1896 Amer. sl.
• SET-BACK FOOD n. food that has cooled for a time and then has been placed on the table ...1958 Amer. dial.
• SET BESIDE THE SADDLE † vb. to defeat the plans or ruin the career of ...1579-80
• SET BY vb. to take one's place at the table; often used as an invitation to dine ...1902 Amer. dial.
• SET DAGS vb. to do something that the other person cannot do; to show off ...M19 sl.
• SET-DOWN n. a depressing or humiliating rebuke or reprehension; a rebuff ...1899 Amer. dial.
vb. (as 'set down') to embarrass, to humble, to rebuke, to defeat ...1934 Amer. dial.
• SET FIRE YOU! int. an emphatic and impatient exclamation ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SET-HEADED adj. headstrong ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SET HORSES vb. to agree, to get on well ...1899 Amer. dial.
• SET OF DRAPES n. a 'zoot suit' ... US Black sl.
• SET OFF vb. to clear a table ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SET OF HEADLIGHTS n. a woman's breasts ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SET OF HORSESHOES n. a horse ...1882 US sl.
• SET OF SEVEN BRIGHTS n. a week; seven days ...1930s US Black sl.
• SET OF THREADS n. fine clothing ...1930s US Black sl.
• SET ON A HAIR TRIGGER adj. extremely sensitive to stimuli ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE IN HIS PLACE vb. to humiliate ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SET ONE ON HIS EAR vb. to suddenly embarrass one ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE ON ONE'S ASS vb. to be knocked out from drug intoxication ...1970s US Black sl.
• SET ONE'S BACK UP vb. to make annoyed ...c1800 colloq.
• SET ONE'S BED vb. to make one's bed ...2000 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE'S BUDGET DOWN vb. to come to a decision; to take a firm or positive position on any subject ...1933 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE'S CAP AT vb. to set oneself to gain the affections of a woman ...1773 colloq.
• SET ONESELF IN A BUTTER TUB vb. to get married ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE'S MOUTH ON vb. to tell someone off; to give one a tongue-lashing ...1970s US Black sl.
• SET ONE UP WITH SALT vb. to provide the necessaries of life for one ...1881 Sc.
• SET ON THE RACK vb. to strain to the utmost ...1606
• SET-OUT n. 1. a display, as of food, or dinnerware ...1899 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a tongue-lashing; a scolding ...1970 Amer. dial.
vb. (as 'set out') to seek a marriage partner; to go courting ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SET OVER vb. to kill deliberately ...1931 US sl.
• SET RAIN n. a steady rain or drizzle ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SETTER n. 1. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SETTERS adv. in coasting on a sled: in a sitting position ...1892 Amer. dial.
• SET THE BRAIN ASTEEP vb. to ponder, to revolve in the mind, to make a mental effort ...1895 Sc.
• SET THE BUCKET DOWN vb. to come to a decision; to take a firm or positive position on any subject; to take a stand ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SET THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE vb. to reverse the usual order, whether of things or of ideas ...c1500 colloq.
• SET THE CAT AMONG THE PIGEONS vb. to cause trouble ...1976 sl.
• SET THE FLOOR vb. to dance, esp. in a style involving vigorous stamping ...1937 Amer. dial.
• SET THE GOOSE vb. to become pregnant ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SET THE HAIR vb. to ride a horse long enough to take the meanness out of him ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SET THE HARE-PIE AGAINST THE GOOSE-GIBLET † vb. to let one thing serve as a set-off to another ...1633
• SET THE HARE'S FOOT AGAINST THE GOOSE-GIBLET † vb. to let one thing serve as a set-off to another ...16C
• SET THE HARE'S HEAD AGAINST THE GOOSE-GIBLET † vb. to let one thing serve as a set-off to another ...1539
• SET THE HEATHER ON FIRE vb. to create uproar and excitement; to make a disturbance; to excite a tumult ...1843
• SET THE SADDLE UPON THE RIGHT HORSE vb. to lay the blame on the right person ...1635
• SET THE TORTOISE TO CATCH THE HARE † vb. to seek to do something almost impossible ...1798
• SETTING n. a visit characterized by sitting and talking ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SETTING BEE n. a visit characterized by sitting and talking ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SETTING CHAIR n. a plain, straight chair, as contrasted with a rocking chair ...1768 Amer. dial.
• SETTING-DOWN n. a depressing or humiliating rebuke or reprehension; a rebuff ...1899 Amer. dial.
• SETTING-LONELY adj. of a child: old enough to sit up unaided ...1959 Amer. dial.
• SETTING ON THE NEST adj. pregnant ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SETTING OUT n. a dowry; a trousseau; the equipment necessary for establishing a household, usually in the form of a gift to a bride or newly married couple ...1833 Amer. dial.
• SETTING-UP adj. of a child: old enough to sit up unaided ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. (as 'setting up') a wake for the dead ...1880s US Black sl.
• SETTING-UP KID n. a baby old enough to sit alone ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SETTLE vb. 1. to humiliate ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to send to prison ...1899 US sl.
vb. 3. of a cow: to become pregnant ...1962 Amer. dial.
• SETTLE A PERSON'S HASH vb. to reduce to order; to silence, to subdue; to make an end of ...a1825 colloq.
• SETTLED adj. of a cow: pregnant ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SETTLE DOWN vb. to decide, to conclude ...1851 Amer. dial.
• SETTLEMENT ROAD n. a local rural road ...1843 Amer. dial.
• SETTLE ONE'S HASH vb. 1. to overcome a person completely; to ruin a person...1881
vb. 2. to humiliate ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SET-TO n. 1. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1816 sl.
n. 2. an argument, a row ...1829 sl.
• SET TO RIGHTS vb. to put in order ...Bk1903 sl.
• SET TO THE WALL † vb. to thrust aside into a position of neglect ...1583
• SET UP adj. proud; exhilarated; enlivened by drink; drunk ...1875 Amer. dial.
n. 1. the glass, ice, soda, etc. required for mixing a drink, as served to customers who supply their own spirits in unlicensed premises ...1930 US sl.
n. 2. a place-setting at a restaurant ...1934 US sl.
n. 3. whisky, ice, and chaser served in a barroom ...1940s US Black sl.
n. 5. (usually as 'setup') a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a scheme or trick by which an innocent person is incriminated ...1968 sl., orig. US
vb. (usually as 'set up')
vb. 1. to pull one's chair up to the table, to take one's seat for a meal ...1843 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. in jazz: to get things, as chairs, etc., arranged for a performance ...1900s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to court a woman ...1941 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 5. to arrange with the police for a pusher or dealer to be 'busted' by marking the money to be used in the transaction; to trick someone; to be framed by the police; to pre-arrange things or lead someone on in order to incriminate the person ...1950s US Black sl.
vb. 6. to come down with or develop a sickness or disease ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SET UP A KAIM vb. to act in a proud or arrogant manner ...1882 Sc.
• SET UP ONE'S BRISTLES vb. to show resistance
• SET UP ONE'S EBENEZER vb. to firmly make up one's mind ...c1840 Amer. dial.
• SET UP ONE'S JAY-FEATHERS vb. to be provoked into retaliation in kind ...1825 Sc.
• SET UP TO vb. to pay court to a woman; broadly, to curry favour with ...1845 Amer. dial.
• SET UP WITH vb. to court ...1871 Amer. dial.
• SEVAGEROUS adj. fierce, violent, vigorous ...1832 Amer. dial.
• SEVEN n. a three-cornered tear in a piece of clothing from catching it on something sharp ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEVEN OUT vb. to die ...1934 US sl.
• SEVEN-PLY GASSER n. something that is fantastic, better than a 'gasser' ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SEVEN SISTERS n. the constellation Pleiades ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SEVENTH HEAVEN n. the upper gallery in a theatre ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SEVENTY-ELEVEN adj. indefinitely numerous, many ...1970 Amer. dial.
• SEVEN-YEAR ITCH n. 1. any skin condition that causes chronic itching; an itch supposed to last for seven years ...1854 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an urge to infidelity after seven years of marriage ...1936 jocular
• SEVERAL YEARS OF RAINY THURSDAYS n. a long time ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEVERE adj. wild, untamed, fierce, vicious, savage ...1829 Amer. dial.
• SEVERELY adv. thoroughly ...1886 Amer. dial.
• SEVIGROUS adj. fierce, savage, violent, powerful , ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1835 Amer. dial.
• SEWAGE INSPECTOR n. the common carp ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SEWED IN A BLANKET adj. dead and buried ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SEWED UP adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEWER n. 1. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1945 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a dragonfly ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEWER INSPECTOR n. the common carp ...1995 Amer. dial.
• SEWER-UPPER n. a dragonfly ...1977 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BEETLE n. a dragonfly ...1977 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BUG n. a dragonfly ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BUTTONS ON ICE CREAM phr. used as an evasive or diversionary remark to a child; what are you doing? ...2001 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BUTTONS ON LEMONS phr. used as an evasive or diversionary remark to a child; what are you doing? ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BUTTONS ON THE ICE-CREAM FREEZER phr. used as an evasive or diversionary remark to a child; what are you doing? ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SEWING NEEDLE n. a dragonfly ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEW SOMEONE UP vb. to swindle, to cheat ...1838 sl.
• SEW THE EYES WITH RED THREAD vb. to have red eyelids from weeping ...1888 Ireland
• SEW UP vb. 1. to tire, to exhaust ...1837 sl.
vb. 2. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 3. to ruin; to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEW WITH A HOT NEEDLE AND BURNING THREAD vb. to sew hastily and carelessly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SEX vb. to have sex ...1966 sl.
• SEXATIONAL adj. 1. pornographic; erotic ...1928 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. said of something or someone sexually sensational ...1928 sl., orig. US
• SEXBOAT n. a sexually attractive woman ...1962 US sl.
• SEX-BOMB n. a sexually attractive woman ...1963 sl.
• SEXCAPADE n. a sexual escapade ...1965 sl.
• SEXED IN n. the gang rape of a female ...1990s US Black sl.
• SEXED UP adj. said of someone who is sexually aroused ...1942
• SEX KITTEN n. a young woman who asserts her sex appeal ...1958 sl.
• SEXPERIENCE n. sex experience ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEXPERT n. 1. an expert on sexual matters ...1924 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a philanderer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEXPOT n. a sexually attractive woman ...1957 sl.
• SEXSATIONAL adj. 1. pornographic; erotic ...1928 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. said of something or someone sexually sensational ...1928 sl., orig. US
• SEX UP vb. to make more sexy ...1942 sl.
• SEY n. the number six ...M19 sl.
• SEY-TRAY n. the number 9 ...M19 usage
• SEZ YOU! int. exclamation of contempt and disbelief, dismissing as beneath argument the previous speaker's words ...M19 sl.
• S.F.A. n. nothing; Sweet Fuck All; politely, Sweet Fanny Adams ...20C sl.
• SHABAROON † n. a mean-spirited person; a disreputable person; a good-for-nothing; a ragamuffin; a ragged person ...a1700 sl.
• SHABASH! int. well done! bravo! ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
• SHABBY adj. having a general feeling of unwellness, tired, 'under the weather' ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SHAB OUT n. a cowardly retreat ...1902 Amer. dial.
vb. to sneak away; to slink off; to go quickly ...1902 Amer. dial.
• SHACK n. 1. nuts and acorns that have fallen to the ground ...1828 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a tramp; a bum; a vagabond; a good-for-nothing; a shiftless fellow ...1828 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a slow trot ...1881 Amer. dial.
n. 4. one's home; a house; an apartment ...1880s US Black sl.
n. 5. a bachelor living alone ...1890s US Black sl.
n. 6. a brakeman or guard on a train ...1899 Amer. sl.
n. 7. the husk or shell of a nut ...1903 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to amble along; to go at a slow trot ...1833 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to retrieve stray balls for a baseball or tennis player; to retrieve a stray ball; broadly, to go in search of ...1890 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. of a bachelor: to live alone ...1890s US Black sl.
vb. 4. to remove the shell of a nut ...1903 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to run after ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to be slow ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHACKELTY adj. dilapidated, run-down, ramshackle, rickety, shaky ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHACKELY adj. shaky, rickety ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SHACKER n. one whose dwelling is a shack ...1937 Amer. dial.
• SHACK FEVER n. fatigue ...Bk1942 Amer. railroad sl.
• SHACK GAIT n. a slow trot ...1881 Amer. dial.
• SHACKING n. holding onto a moving vehicle so as to be towed along over snow and ice ...1993 Amer. dial.
• SHACK JOB n. 1. a (temporary) sexual partner ...1946 US sl.
n. 2. a couple or the state of being a couple ...1950s sl.
n. 3. the person with whom one lives ...1950s sl.
• SHACKLE vb. to loaf; to saunter; to mosey ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLE AROUND vb. to loaf; to saunter; to mosey ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLEDY adj. dilapidated, run-down, ramshackle, rickety, shaky ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLE-FOOTED adj. clumsy, awkward ...1912 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLES n. 1. any broth, soup, or stew ...1886 sl.
n. 2. the off-cuts from a butcher's preparing of meat for sale ...1910s sl.
n. 3. cheese ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
int. that's mine! I want to do that! I want a share!; a child's term to claim the whole or an equal part of an object ...20C US sl.
• SHACKLETY adj. dilapidated, run-down, ramshackle, rickety, shaky ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLE-UP n. 1. a midday meal cooked at the roadside ...1930s tramps' sl.
n. 2. an act of preparing food in a pot ...1935 sl.
vb. (usually as 'shackle up') to cook a midday meal ...1930s tramps' sl.
• SHACKLEY adj. ramshackle, rickety, run-down, tottering ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLING adj. 1. ramshackle, rickety, run-down ...c1784 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. shiftless, lazy; going from one job to another ...1894 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLY adj. 1. ramshackle, rickety, run-down, tottering ...1843 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. tall, thin, and awkward ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SHACK MAN n. an adulterous man ...1940s US sl.
• SHACK RAT n. an adulterous man ...1940s US sl.
• SHACK-ROUSER n. 1. one who awakens workers from sleep ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a nickname for a garrulous person; also, a loud barking dog, or any loud noise ...1957 Amer. dial.
• SHACK-ROUSTER n. 1. one who awakens workers from sleep ...1943 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a nickname for a garrulous person; also, a loud barking dog, or any loud noise ...1957 Amer. dial.
• SHACKS n. a brakeman or guard on a train ...1899 Amer. sl.
int. a mild excl. of surprise, regret, annoyance, etc. ...1980s US campus usage
• SHACK-STONER n. a sixpence ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHACK-UP n. a (temporary) sexual partner ...1969 sl., chiefly US
• SHACK UP TOGETHER vb. to cohabit, esp. as lovers ...1935 sl.
• SHACK UP (WITH ONE) vb. 1. to live or reside, usually temporarily ...1950s US sl.
vb. 2. to live with a sexual partner ...1935 sl.
• SHACK WACKY adj. nervous or irritable as a result of confinement to close quarters ...1991 Amer. dial.
• SHACKY adj. shabby, shoddy ...1935 Amer. dial.
• SHADDUP! int. shut up! ...1959 sl.
• SHADE n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...M19 US sl.
n. 2. a minute quantity ...M19 sl.
n. 3. the molted skin or shell of a snake or arthropod ...1899 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a receiver of stolen goods ...1920s US criminal sl.
vb. 1. to be superior to, albeit by a small margin ...1950s sl., orig. Aust.
vb. 2. to hide, to conceal ...1980s US Black sl.
• SHADES n. 1. a variety of late-night music-halls and bars on or near the Strand, London ...M19 sl.
n. 2. dark glasses, sunglasses ...1940s sl.
• SHADE-TREE MECHANIC n. one who works out of his house or barn rather than at a dealership, service station, or garage; a country mechanic on a small scale ...1946 Amer. dial.
• SHADE-TREE MONEY n. unemployment compensation ...1986 Amer. dial.
• SHAD-MOUTH n. 1. (derogatory) a person having a projecting upper lip ...1934 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (derogatory) a Black person ...1930s US sl.
• SHAD-MOUTHED adj. having a projecting upper lip ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHADOW n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...1880s US sl.
n. 2. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
• SHADOW ICE n. ice that will bend when you step on it, but not break ...1970 Amer. dial.
• SHADOW RIDER n. a cowboy who spends most of his time showing off, watching his shadow ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SHADSCALES n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHADY adj. 1. stupid or dense ...M19 sl., orig. university
adj. 2. uncertain, unreliable ...M19 sl., orig. university
adj. 3. said of one thought likely to be dishonest ...1862 sl.
• SHADY BUSINESS n. dishonesty ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHADY LADY n. 1. a woman of questionable character, sexually or in her business dealings ...M20 US sl.
n. 2. a Black woman; a Black prostitute ...M20 US sl.
• SHADY SPRING n. the vagina ...M19 sl.
• SHAFT n. 1. the penis ...L18 sl.
n. 2. a woman's body, considered simply as a sexual object ...1950s sl.
n. 3. unfair treatment, often as 'the shaft' ...1950s sl., orig. US
n. 4. an imaginary pole which is thrust up one's anus ...20C sl.
vb. 1. to defeat, to defraud ...1950s sl., orig. US
vb. 2. to thrust (in one's imagination) a pole up someone's anus; essentially, to stop a person short; to punish or treat very badly, to harm ...1959 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
vb. 3. to have sexual intercourse with a woman ...1950s sl.
vb. 4. to cheat; to trick; to deceive; to abuse ...1970s US Black sl.
• SHAFT, THE n. dismissal ...1959 sl., chiefly US
• SHAFTABLE adj. of a woman: suitable for and hopefully susceptible to seduction ...1950s sl.
• SHAFTED adj. 1. treated unfairly ...1950s sl.
adj. 2. in serious trouble ...1950s sl.
adj. 3. stood up by one's date ...1950s sl.
• SHAFTING n. 1. sexual intercourse ...1970s sl.
n. 2. unfair or cruel treatment ...1970s US sl.
• SHAFT IS OUT OF THE MELL, THE phr. things are not going prosperously ...1861 Sc.
• SHAFT OF DELIGHT n. the penis ...M18 sl.
• SHAFTS n. the human legs ...1930s US Black sl.
• SHAG adj. insignificant; trivial; worthless ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a fast jump dance; nervous, earthy bop dance; crude, down-home dance do to a type of blues of the same name ...1900s US Black sl.
n. 2. an act of sexual intercourse ...1937 sl.
n. 3. a stroll, a saunter ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a railroad brakeman ...1956 Amer. dial.
n. 5. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1971 sl.
vb. 1. to possess carnally; to perform sexual intercourse ...1788 sl.
vb. 2. to chase, to fetch; to retrieve stray balls; to run an errand ...1910 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to stroll, to rove about, to amble along, to saunter ...1928 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to leave ...1964 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to walk, to go on foot ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to walk slowly or in a lazy or tired manner ...1980s US Black sl.
• SHAGANAPPI adj. worthless ...1961 Can. sl.
• SHAG AND STOMP n. a fast jump dance; nervous, earthy bop dance; crude, down-home dance do to a type of blues of the same name ...1900s US Black sl.
• SHAG ASS vb. to make off, to get going, to leave ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHAG-BAG adj. shabby and worthless; poor in quality ...1888 colloq.
n. a poor, shabby or worthless fellow; an idle, ragged vagabond ...a1700 colloq.
vb. to loiter, to lounge about; to shirk work ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SHAGGED adj. tired; often followed by 'out' ...1932 sl.
• SHAGGING n. 1. a rumpling of the hair ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
n. 2. holding onto a moving vehicle so as to be towed along over snow and ice ...1994 Amer. dial.
• SHAG IT vb. to make off, to get going, to leave ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHAG MAGNET n. a man who is irresistibly alluring to a woman ...1980s sl.
• SHAG OUT vb. to leave in a hurry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHAGPOKE GUT n. a great capacity for food; a tremendous eater, a voracious person ...1958 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE n. 1. an earthquake; an earth tremor ...1705 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a fair or acceptable situation ...E19
n. 3. equable treatment ...E19
n. 4. an Oriental dance style done in sensuous jazz terms ...1900s US Black sl.
n. 5. a rent party ...1920s US Black sl.
n. 6. a short time; a moment ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a good time; a party ...1946 US sl.
n. 8. a river ...1960 UK rhyming sl. (Shake and Shiver)
n. 9. diluted cocaine ...1980s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to steal or rob ...1811 sl., now Aust.
vb. 2. to dance erotically ...1900s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 4. to extort ...1940s US Black sl.
• SHAKE A FOOT vb. to dance ...1805 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE A FREE LEG vb. to lead an irregular life, to live freely ...1856
• SHAKE A HOOF vb. to dance ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE A LEG vb. 1. to hurry up ...colloq.
vb. 2. to dance ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE A LOOSE LEG vb. to lead an irregular life, to live freely ...1834
• SHAKE A MEAN LIP vb. to tell irresponsible stories; to gossip ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SHAKE AND BAKE n. 1. a non-commissioned officer fresh out of training ...1985 US sl.
n. 2. a portable fire shelter used by workers fighting forest fires ...1991 US sl.
• SHAKE AND BAKE vb. to dribble a basketball from left to right, this is the 'shake,' then going past your opponent to score a basket, this is the 'bake': a trick played on the other team for a score in a basketball game ...1990s basketball players' usage
• SHAKE AND SHIVER n. a river ...1960 UK rhyming sl.
• SHAKEDOWN n. 1. a makeshift bed, usually one made up on the floor ...1837 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a boisterous dance or dancing party ...1845 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an instance of extortion ...1902 sl., orig. & chiefly US
n. 4. a (police) raid; a search ...1914 sl., orig. & chiefly US
vb. (as 'shake down')
vb. 1. to extort money from ...1872 sl., orig. & chiefly US
vb. 2. to search a person or place ...1975 US sl.
• SHAKE IN ONE'S SHOES vb. to be afraid ...1818 sl.
• SHAKE LOOSE vb. to get rid of inhibitions and start to enjoy yourself ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SHAKE OF A BRASS MONKEY'S TAIL n. a short time; a moment ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKE ONE'S ASS vb. to hurry up, to stir, to 'shake a leg' ...1927 Amer. sl.
• SHAKE ONE'S EARS † vb. to show contempt or displeasure ...1583
• SHAKER n. an earthquake ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKERS n. a bar featuring topless dancers ...1994 US sl.
• SHAKER WIRE n. a motion-detector system used for perimeter security in prisons ...1996 US sl.
• SHAKES n. an earthquake; an earth tremor ...1705 Amer. dial.
• SHAKES, THE n. 1. trembling; delirium tremens ...1782 sl.
n. 2. a state of nervousness or unease ...1837 sl.
• SHAKE THE BULLET AT ANYONE vb. to threaten one with 'the sack' but not give him actual notice to leave ...1874 sl.
• SHAKE THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF vb. to beat severely ...M18 sl.
• SHAKE THE DEW OFF ONE'S LILY vb. of a man: to urinate ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE THE LEAD OUT vb. to begin, to commence ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKE THE PAGODA-TREE vb. to make a fortune rapidly in India ...1836
• SHAKE THE PEGS vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKE-UP n. a makeshift bed ...1924 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE YOUR SHAMBLES † phr. go away; be off with you ...L17 sl.
• SHAKING DISEASE n. Parkinson's disease or a similar condition characterized by tremors ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHAKING PALSY n. Parkinson's disease or a similar condition characterized by tremors ...1852 Amer. dial.
• SHAKY BUSINESS n. dishonesty ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKY ISLES, THE n. New Zealand, from the number of earthquakes ...Aust. & NZ colloq.
• SHAKY SIDE n. trucker CB term for the West Coast, so called because of its proclivity for earthquakes ...Bk1998 sl.
• SHALE † n. 1. a dish; a cup; a goblet ...OE
† n. 2. the pod of peas or beans; a shell; a husk ...OE
n. 3. the scale of a fish, etc. ...LME
n. 4. the first thin ice that forms on the surface of a pond or pool ...1971 Amer. dial.
• SHALE ICE n. the first thin ice that forms on the surface of a pond or pool ...1971 Amer. dial.
• SHALL-I-GO-NAKED n. a nickname for a hardscrabble (hard work and struggle) neighbourhood ...1970 Amer. dial.
• SHALLOW-BRAINED † adj. having no depth of intellect or understanding
• SHALLOW-PATE n. a person having no depth of intellect or understanding
• SHALLOW-PATED adj. having no depth of intellect or understanding ...arch.
• SHAM adv. shoddily; dishonestly ...1883 Amer. dial.
n. champagne ...M19 sl.
• SHAM ABRAHAM vb. to forge bank paper ...c1778 sl.
• SHAM ABRAHAM NEWLAND vb. to forge banknotes ...L18 sl.
• SHAM ABRAM vb. to feign madness; to feign sickness ...1860 nautical sl.
• SHAMATEUR adj. pert. to shamateurs ...M20
n. (derogatory) a sportsman or sportswoman who makes money from sporting performances and appearances while officially retaining amateur status ...L19
• SHAMBLE * adj. ungainly, awkward; misshapen, esp. of the legs...E17
† n. 1. a stool; a footstool ...OE
† n. 2. a table or counter for displaying goods for sale, counting money, etc. ...OE
n. 3. an awkward or shuffling gait ...E19
vb. 1. to cut up or slaughter, as in a slaughterhouse or shambles ...L16
vb. 2. to walk or move along with an awkward or shuffling gait ...L16
vb. 3. to wreck, to devastate, to make a shambles of ...M20 US
• SHAMBLED adj. wrecked, made a shambles of ...M20 US
• SHAMBLES † n. 1. tables or stalls for the sale of meat ...ME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. a place, esp. a row of covered stalls, for the sale of meat or fish; a meat market; generally, a market, a row of shops, etc. ...LME
n. 3. a wooden frame used to harness a horse to a cart ...L17 Eng. dial.
• SHAMBLING adj. 1. clumsy ...L17
adj. 2. rambling; disorganized ...L17
• SHAMBLY adj. 1. awkward, ungainly ...M20 colloq.
adj. 2. ramshackle, rickety ...M20 colloq.
• SHAMBOLIC adj. 1. chaotic, disorderly ...L20 colloq.
adj. 2. inept, mismanaged ...L20 colloq.
• SHAM-DAMN * adj. of a firearm: of inferior quality; shoddy ...M19
• SHAME adj. shy, ashamed, embarrassed ...1883 Amer. dial., chiefly Black usage
n. the genitals ...OE arch.
int. 1. expressing shock, reproach, disgust, etc. ...ME
int. 2. expressing sympathy or pleasure ...S. Afr.
• SHAME AND HANGMENT! int. an exclamation or oath ...1869 Eng. dial.
• SHAMEFACE n. a bashful expression or appearance ...M17 rare
• SHAMEFACED adj. 1. modest, bashful, shy ...M16
adj. 2. showing shame, abashed ...L19
• SHAMEFAST adj. 1. bashful, modest, shy ...OE arch.
† adj. 2. showing shame; abashed ...ME
† adj. 3. pert. to the genitals ...LME
• SHAME ON YOU! int. you should be ashamed
• SHAMEVOUS † adj. shameful, disgraceful ...c1475
• SHAMEWORTHY * adj. of which one ought to be ashamed
• SHAMLY adv. shoddily; dishonestly ...c1938 Amer. dial.
• SHAMMICK vb. to walk in a shambling or idle way; to saunter, to mosey; to move slowly ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHAMMOCK n. 1. a lazy, slovenly person ...E18 chiefly Eng. dial.
n. 2. a starved, miserable-looking person or animal ...E18 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. to walk with a shambling, awkward, or unsteady gait; to slouch, to dawdle, to idle about ...E18 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SHAMMUCK vb. to walk in a shambling or idle way; to saunter, to mosey; to move slowly ...1925 Amer. dial.
• SHAMP vb. to trim hair ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SHAMPERS n. champagne ...1950s sl.
• SHAMPOO n. champagne ...1957 sl.
• SHAMPOON n. shampoo ...1903 Amer. dial.
vb. to shampoo ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SHAMUS n. a police officer; a private detective ...1925 US sl.
• SHAN adj. 1. pitiful, silly ...E18 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. poor, mean, shabby ...E18 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHANDY adj. 1. empty-headed, half-crazy ...L17 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. wild, boisterous ...L17 Eng. dial.
• SHANGHAI n. 1. a catapult ...M19 Aust. & NZ
n. 2. a long, slender oyster ...1881 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a variation of the game of darts, in which players amass points by throwing three darts at each number in succession, players failing to score during a round being eliminated or ‘shanghaied’; a winning shot or score of a single, double, and treble of a number ...1930
vb. 1. to force a person, esp. by underhand or unscrupulous means, to join a ship which is lacking a full crew ...1871 nautical sl., orig. US
vb. 2. to shoot with a catapult ...1917 Aust. & NZ
vb. 3. to abduct; to compel, to coerce a person into doing something ...1919 sl., orig. US military
• SHANGIES n. handcuffs ...E19 Sc. & N. Eng.
• SHANGRI-LA n. an unearthly paradise; a place of retreat from the worries of modern civilization ...M20
• SHANK † n. 1. either of the legs of a pair of compasses ...L16
† n. 2. either of the sides of a triangle ...L16
n. 3. the latter end or last part of something; the remainder ...E19
n. 4. in golf: an act of striking the ball with the heel of the club ...M20
n. 5. the trunk of a tree ...Sc.
n. 6. a knife ...1960s Amer. sl.
n. 7. an unattractive, easily available young woman ...1960s sl., orig. US Black
vb. in golf: to strike the ball with the heel of the club ...E20
• SHANK AND RANK adv. entirely, every bit ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SHANK-ASS adj. dirty, second-rate, unattractive, cheap-looking, ugly, promiscuous ...1970s sl., orig. US Black
• SHANKINGS n. skins and core of an apple ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHANK IT vb. to walk, to travel on foot ...L18 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SHANK OF THE AFTERNOON n. late afternoon ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHANK OF THE EVENING n. the latter part of the evening; twilight, dusk ...1829 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SHANKS n. the legs ...jocular
• SHANKS'S MARE n. one's own legs as a means of conveyance
• SHANKS'S PONY n. one's own legs as a means of conveyance
• SHANKY adj. dirty, second-rate, unattractive, cheap-looking, ugly, promiscuous ...1970s sl., orig. US Black
• SHANT n. a drink, esp. an alcoholic one ...M19 sl.
• SHANTY † adj. showy, smart ...L17 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 1. a public house, esp. an illicit or unlicensed one ...M19 Aust. & NZ
n. 2. a black eye ...1859 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a houseboat, esp. a crudely built one; an old, clumsy boat ...1879 Amer. dial.
n. 4. in railroading: a caboose ...1931 Amer. dial.
n. 5. an outdoor toilet building; a privy ...1965 Amer. dial.
vb. to drink frequently or habitually at a public house or shanty ...L19 Aust.
• SHANTY-BOAT n. a houseboat, esp. a crudely built one; an old clumsy, boat ...1879 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY BOSS n. one who does odd jobs in a logging camp ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY COFFEE n. strong coffee ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY FEVER n. cabin fever ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY FRIED POTATOES n. potatoes sliced and fried ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY HOUSE n. an outdoor toilet building; a privy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY IRISH adj. (derogatory) of or belonging to people of Irish descent in poor circumstances ...US
n. Irish people or people of Irish descent; esp. those belonging to the lower classes or retaining lower-class traits ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SHANTYMAN n. a lumberjack ...chiefly N. Amer.
• SHANTY TOWN n. a poor or depressed area of a city or town, consisting of shanties or huts, etc.
• SHANTYTOWN IRISH n. Irish people or people of Irish descent; esp. those belonging to the lower classes or retaining lower-class traits ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHAPE UP vb. to behave well or satisfactorily ...1938
• SHARE OF THE ACTION n. an involvement in an activity; a share in the profits of something ...1957 US sl.
• SHARE-PENNY †* n. one who would shear a penny; a mean person of the worst kind; a niggard, a miser ...1606
• SHARE THE RAG vb. to be hostile, to place blame on someone else ...1960s sl.
• SHARK n. 1. someone who unscrupulously exploits or swindles others ...1599
n. 2. an employment agent ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHARMUS n. 1. a detective ...1925 US sl.
n. 2. a police officer ...1925 US sl.
• SHARP adj. 1. excellent, fine; impressive ...sl., orig. US
adj. 2. fierce, savage ...1899 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. of clothes or their wearer: stylish, neatly fashionable, smart ...M20 colloq.
n. a swindler; often applied to a fraudulent card player or other gambler ...1797 colloq.
vb. 1. to cheat, swindle or trick a person, esp. at cards ...L17 colloq.
vb. 2. to obtain by swindling, to steal ...L17 colloq.
vb. 3. to dress up, to dress smartly ...M20 US colloq.
• SHARP AS A BAMBOO-BRIAR adj. sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1880 Amer. dial.
• SHARP AS A BRIAR adj. sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1902 Amer. dial.
• SHARP AS A NEEDLE adj. extremely quick-witted
• SHARP-BENT † adj. sharp-set, hungry ...1675
• SHARPED UP adj. elegantly dressed ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHARPEN vb. to improve one's appearance, smarten oneself up ...M20 colloq.
• SHARP END n. the centre of activity or decision-making, the front line ...colloq.
• SHARPEN ONE'S HOE vb. to thrash, to whip ...1919 Amer. dial.
• SHARP ENOUGH TO SPLIT THE HAIR ON A GNAT'S ASS adj. very sharp ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SHARPEN UP vb. to exercise ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHARPEN UP YOUR GAME vb. to be vigilant ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SHARPER n. a person who habitually cheats, swindles, or tricks another; often applied to a fraudulent card player or other gambler ...1681 colloq.
• SHARPIE n. 1. a swindler ...1942 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a knowledgeable or clever person ...1949 sl., orig. US
n. 3. a young person who adopts styles of hair, dress etc., similar to those of the British skinhead ...1965 Aust. sl.
n. 4. a thing, esp. a car, that is smart or in good condition ...L20 N. Amer. colloq.
• SHARP PRACTICE n. hard bargaining; dishonest or barely honest dealings
• SHARP-SET adj. 1. very hungry ...1808 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. very keen on or eager for
• SHARP-SHINNED adj. having slender legs or shanks
• SHARPSHOOTER n. 1. a philanderer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a shrewd, clever critic ...Bk1942 Amer. theatrical sl.
n. 3. a poor shanty ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a coffin with tapering ends ...1986 Amer. dial.
• SHARPSHOOTER CASKET n. a coffin with tapering ends ...1986 Amer. dial.
• SHARPSTER n. 1. a person who habitually cheats, swindles, or tricks another, esp. in card games ...M20 colloq., chiefly US
n. 2. a smart or stylish dresser ...M20 colloq., chiefly US
• SHARP TIME adv. punctually ...1885 Amer. dial.
• SHARP-WITTED adj. perceptive, intelligent
• SHAT n. a dry needle from a pine tree ...1895 Amer. dial.
• SHATTER n. a dry needle from a pine tree ...1831 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to ruin, to put an end to, to utterly destroy ...L17 sl.
vb. 2. to greatly upset or discompose
• SHATTERED adj. tired ...1930 sl.
• SHATTERY adj. 1. of furniture, etc., loose, rickety ...E19 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. silly, scatterbrained ...E19 Eng. dial.
• SHAUGHRAUN n. a wandering person, a vagrant; also, an itinerant state ...L19 Irish & Can. dial.
• SHAVATERIA n. a barber shop ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAVATORIUM n. a barber shop ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAVE n. 1. an unauthenticated report ...E19 military sl.
n. 2. an act or instance of swindling or extortion; a swindle ...M19 colloq.
n. 3. an exorbitant premium on a bill of exchange ...M19 US sl.
vb. 1. to strip a person of money or possessions by fraud, extortion, etc.; to swindle ...LME now colloq.
vb. 2. to steal ...L16 sl.
vb. 3. to charge an exorbitant premium on a note of exchange ...M19 US sl.
• SHAVED adj. said of a car stripped of ornaments ...Bk1998 sl.
• SHAVED-TAIL adj. of a person: inexperienced, 'green'; contemptible ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHAVELING n. 1. a person with a shaved head ...E17
* n. 2. a youth, a young lad ...M19
• SHAVER n. 1. a youth, a child, a young lad ...L16 now colloq.
n. 2. a fellow, a chap ...now Eng. dial.
n. 3. a humorous person, a joker ...now Eng. dial.
n. 4. a short jacket ...Bk1891 sl.
• SHAVE-TAIL adj. of a person: inexperienced, 'green'; contemptible ...1891 Amer. dial.
n. (usually as 'shavetail')
n. 1. a nickname for a horse or mule ...1832 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person ...1832 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a new recruit; a newly commissioned officer; a second lieutenant ...1891 Amer. dial.
n. 4. an inexperienced person ...sl., orig. US military
• SHAW n. a small grove of trees ...1930 Amer. dial.
• SHAWLIE n. a working-class woman (associated with) wearing a shawl over her head ...E20 colloq., chiefly Sc., Irish, & N. Eng.
• SHAYNER YID n. an honest and absolutely trustworthy Jewish man ...1968 UK sl.
• SHAZAM! int. an exclamation of excitement ...1940 sl.
• SHEAL n. the first thin ice that forms over the surface of a pond or pool ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHEAR CRAB n. small, freshwater crayfish ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHEBANG n. a hut, a shanty, a rude shelter; a disreputable tavern or other place of resort; broadly, any building or establishment ...1862 Amer. dial.
• SHEBOODLE n. a large number; a large and miscellaneous collection of things or people ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHED n. 1. the molted skin or shell of a snake or arthropod ...1898 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a sedan ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to rehearse; to practice one's part, role, etc.; esp. to do so alone and rigorously ...1930s Amer. jazz usage
• SHED ONE'S BABY TEETH vb. to reach (or have reached) the age by which maturity, experience, or shrewdness should have been gained ...1894 Amer. dial.
• SHED RINERS WITH A WHAVER vb. to cap; to surpass ...Bk1903 sl.
• SHEE! int. an exclamation of incredulity ...1972 Amer. dial.
• SHEELAH n. a young woman; a girlfriend ...1832 sl., now Aust. & NZ
• SHEENEY n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
• SHEENIE n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
• SHEENY adj. Jewish ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 1. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
n. 2. a contemptible person; a stingy person ...1900 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a rag-picker ...1941 Amer. dial.
n. 4. an Irishman ...1982 Amer. dial.
• SHEENY MAN n. a horse and cow dealer; a rag buyer ...1984 Amer. dial.
• SHEENY WAGON n. a peddler's wagon ...1956 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP BUCK n. a ram ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP CLOUDS n. long trailing clouds high in the sky ...1947 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP DIP n. 1. coffee ...1939 Amer. dial.
n. 2. inferior liquor; bad whisky ...1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. strong tea ...1979 Amer. lumberjacks' usage
• SHEEP-DUMPLING n. a pellet of sheep dung ...1953 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPHERDER n. 1. (usually derogatory) a lazy, stupid person ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (usually derogatory) a Mexican ...1949 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a useless man; a logger wearing a farmer's bib overalls ...1958 Amer. dial.
n. 4. an American Indian from Montana or Wyoming ...1963 Amer. Indian student sl.
n. 5. in trucking: a driver whose ability is questioned ...1969 Amer. sl.
• SHEEPHERDER'S COFFEE n. very strong coffee ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPIE! int. a call to sheep ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP-KILLING DOG n. a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SHEEP LEG n. a handgun ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP MARBLES n. sheep manure ...1983 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP PUNCHER n. a cowboy's name for a sheepherder ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPS n. soft rolls of dust that collect on the floor under beds or other furniture ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP'S EYES n. shy amorous, lovesick glances; a glance indicative of infatuation ...1520
• SHEEPSHEAD † n. 1. a foolish or stupid person
n. 2. a white cumulus cloud, esp. a small one occurring in a group of similar clouds ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPSKIN n. a parchment diploma ...Bk1905 Amer. colloq.
• SHEEP'S LEG n. a handgun ...1951 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPWOOL n. soft rolls of dust that collect on the floor under beds or other furniture ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPY! int. a call to sheep ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHEER † adj. bright; shining
• SHEET n. 1. a dollar bill or a dollar ...1937 US sl.
n. 2. a one-pound note or a pound...1958 Brit. sl.
n. 3. a police record of convictions ...1958 US sl.
• SHEE-Y-IT! int. an exclamation of annoyance ...1920
• SHEFFI n. a cook on a ranch or trail drive ...1920 Amer. dial.
• SHE HAS A DEGREE, A PH.D. phr. a warning that one's petticoat is showing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHEIK n. a man held to be masterful and irresistibly charming to women ...sl.
• SHEIK OF ARABY n. an unpleasant, unmannerly person ...1969 Amer. dial.
• SHEILA(H) n. a young woman; a girlfriend ...1832 sl., now Aust. & NZ
• SHE-IT! int. an exclamation of annoyance ...1920
• SHEKELS n. money, cash ...1883 sl.
• SHELAH n. a young woman; a girlfriend ...1832 sl., now Aust. & NZ
• SHELF n. 1. one who betrays associates to the police or other authorities; an informer ...1916 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a balcony in a theatre ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. to betray an associate to the police or other authority; to inform on; to incriminate ...1936 Aust. sl.
• SHELFER n. one who betrays associates to the police or other authorities; an informer ...1916 Aust. sl.
• SHELL n. 1. an old or weak cow or horse ...1935 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the skin or rind of a fruit ...1935 Amer. dial.
n. 3. the first thin coating of ice on a body of water ...1960 Amer. dial.
n. 4. the green leaves at the top of a strawberry ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a standard 8-oz beer glass; a drink of beer ...1919 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a saucer-shaped arena or stadium
• SHELLAC vb. 1. to defeat; to trounce ...sl.
vb. 2. to thrash soundly ...sl.
• SHELLACK vb. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHELLACKED adj. drunk ...1922 US sl.
• SHELLACKING n. 1. a sound thrashing; chastisement ...1880 sl.
n. 2. an utter defeat ...1880 sl.
• SHELLBACK n. 1. a hardened or experienced sailor; an old sailor ...1853 jocular
n. 2. a person who has crossed the equator by boat ...L19
n. 3. someone with reactionary view ...1943 sl.
• SHELL-BARK n. a rough, rugged person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SHELL CORN vb. to talk angrily to one; to speak bluntly or harshly ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SHELL DOWN THE CORN vb. 1. to acknowledge one's error ...1869 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to pay the money ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHELL ICE n. the first thin coating of ice on a body of water ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHELLITIS n. initial horror and fear of war ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SHELL OUT vb. 1. to hand over money; to contribute; to pay ...1801 colloq.
vb. 2. to run away precipitously, to leave or depart hastily ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SHELL OUT THE CORN vb. to pay the money ...1841 Amer. dial.
• SHELL THE CORN DOWN vb. to talk angrily to one; to speak bluntly or harshly ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SHELLS n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHELLY adj. 1. of ice: thin ...1896 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. inferior, of low grade, in poor condition ...1935 Amer. dial.
• SHELLY ICE n. the first thin coating of ice on a body of water ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SHELMOZZLE n. a brawl; a commotion ...1916 sl.
• SHELTER HOUSE n. a roofed structure built over a grave ...1992 Amer. dial.
• SHE-MALE n. 1. a woman, a female ...a1856 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a passive male homosexual ...1983 US sl.
n. 3. a transvestite ...1983 sl.
• SHE-MEDICO n. a female doctor ...M19 sl.
• SHEMOZZLE n. 1. a brawl; a commotion ...1916 sl.
n. 2. a hasty or unceremonious departure ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHENANIGAN n. a mischievous or deceitful trick ...19C Amer. colloq.
• SHENANIGANS n. 1. deceit, trickery; dishonest or corrupt activity ...1855 sl., orig. US
n. 2. mischief; prankishness ...19C Amer. colloq.
• SHEND vb. 1. to destroy or injure; to damage ...arch.
vb. 2. to put to shame ...arch.
vb. 3. to reproach or scold ...arch.
• SHENEY n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
• SHENNANIGANS n. dishonest or corrupt activity ...1855 sl., orig. US
• SHENT-PER-SHENT n. a usurer ...L17 sl.
• SHENT-PER-SHENTER n. a usurer ...L17 sl.
• SHENY n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
• SHE-OAK n. Australian-brewed beer ...1848 Aust. sl.
• SHEPHERD n. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
• SHEPHERD SPIDER n. a daddy longlegs ...1858 Amer. dial.
• SHERBET n. a drink ...1890 sl.
• SHERBETTY adj. drunk ...L19 sl.
• SHERBETY adj. drunk ...L19 sl.
• SHERIFF n. an informer ...1980s Aust. prison sl.
• SHERIFF'S BALL n. a hanging ...L18 sl.
• SHERIFF'S BASKET n. a basket or tub placed outside a prison to receive charitable gifts for the prisoners ...E17
• SHERIFF'S BOARDING HOUSE n. a jail ...1965 Amer. sl.
• SHERIFF'S BRACELETS n. handcuffs ...L18
• SHERIFF'S HOTEL n. a prison ...L18 sl.
• SHERIFF'S JOURNEYMAN n. the hangman ...E19 sl.
• SHERIFF'S PICTURE FRAME n. the gallows or pillory ...L18 sl.
• SHERIFF'S TUB n. a basket or tub placed outside a prison to receive charitable gifts for the prisoners ...E17
• SHERK n. 1. a cheating gamester ...M17 sl.
n. 2. a sponger, a parasite ...M17 sl.
• SHERLOCK n. 1. a crooked businessman ...1900s sl.
n. 2. a policeman or detective ...1940s US criminals' sl.
n. 3. a friend ...1980s US campus sl.
• SHERLOCK HOLMES n. the police ...1950s US Black sl.
• SHERLOCKO n. a policeman or detective ...1940s US criminals' sl.
• SHERM n. phencyclidine ...1980s US Black & drugs sl.
• SHERMAN n. 1. an American ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'Yank' (Sherman Tank)
n. 2. masturbation ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'wank' (Sherman Tank)
• SHERMAN TANK n. 1. an American ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'Yank'
n. 2. masturbation ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'wank'
• SHERMED adj. drugs intoxicated ...1980s US Black & drugs sl.
• SHERMHEAD n. one who is addicted to marijuana cigarettes dipped in phencyclidine ...1990 US drugs sl.
• SHE’S APPLES phr. everything is satisfactory ...1943 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHE’S A TWENTY-NINE THIS MORNING phr. very angry or upset; usually said of a wife ...1999 Can. sl.
• SHE'S GOT THE BLOODY MONTHLIES phr. refers to a woman's menstruation ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHE'S GOT THE MONKEY phr. she is menstruating ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHE-SHE TALK n. woman's talk, gabble, gossip ...1922 Amer. dial.
• SHE’S JAKE phr. everything is satisfactory ...20C Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHE'S SO THIN YOU CAN READ A NEWSPAPER THROUGH HER phr. said of a very thin female ...1951 Amer. dial.
• SHE'S SO UGLY I WOULDN'T TAKE HER TO A BUZZARD FUCK phr. said of one who is very ugly ...1974 Amer. sl.
• SHE’S SWEET phr. everything is satisfactory ...1898 Aust. sl.
• SHE-STOCK n. female cattle ...1937 Amer. dial.
• SHE-STUFF n. 1. female cattle ...1920 Amer. dial.
n. 2. women ...1958 Amer. dial.
• SHEVVLE n. horse meat
• SHEW! int. 1. an expression of disdain or disgust ...1943 Amer. dial.
int. 2. used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHEW, THAT WOULD STINK A DOG OFF A GUT WAGON! int. used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHICE n. 1. a lawyer, usually a crooked one, or with the implication that any lawyer is innately untrustworthy ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 2. counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1877 sl.
• SHICER n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1846 sl.
• SHICK n. alcohol ...1907 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHICKER adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 1. alcohol ...1901 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a drinker of alcohol; a drunkard ...1906 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. a drink ...1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1908 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHICKERED adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHIELD n. the first thin ice that forms over the surface of a pond or pool ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHIFT n. 1. a change of clothes ...1930 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to change clothes ...1852 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to eat or drink ...1896 sl.
vb. 3. to swap, to exchange ...1904 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to trade horse or cattle ...1914 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to sell something in large quantities ...1976 sl.
vb. 6. to change one's mind ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SHIFTING CLOTHES n. a change of clothes ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SHIFT ONE'S ASS vb. to hurry up, to get a move on ...1970s sl., orig. US
• SHIFT ONESELF vb. to change one's clothes ...1852 Amer. dial.
• SHIFT ONE'S MATTY vb. to alter one's position or policy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SHIFT-ROBE n. a movable closet for hanging clothes ...1969 Amer. dial.
• SHIFTY adj. 1. undependable, untrustworthy, dishonest, evasive ...1884 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. alert; busy; industrious and successful ...1912 Amer. dial.
• SHIFT YOUR CARCASS! int. move! get out of the way! ...1920s sl.
• SHIGS n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHIKER adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 1. alcohol ...1901 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a drinker of alcohol; a drunkard ...1906 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. a drink ...1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1908 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHIKERRY adj. shabby, bad, shaky, doubtful ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• SHIKKER adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 1. alcohol ...1901 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a drinker of alcohol; a drunkard ...1906 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. a drink ...1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1908 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHIKKERED adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHILL n. someone posing as an enthusiastic or successful customer to encourage other buyers, gamblers, etc.; a confidence trickster ...1916 sl.
vb. to pose as an enthusiastic or successful customer to encourage other buyers, gamblers, etc. ...1914 chiefly Amer.
• SHILLABER n. someone posing as an enthusiastic or successful customer to encourage other buyers, gamblers, etc.; a confidence trickster ...1913 sl.
• SHILLELAGH n. a Chevy engine, esp. an old V-8 ...Bk1998 sl.
• SHILLY adj. silly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHILLY-SHALLYING n. irresolution ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SHIM n. 1. a plastic strip used to thieves to force locks ...1968 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. an effeminate or passive male homosexual, a transvestite ...1975 sl.
vb. to break open a lock using a 'shim' ...1972 sl., chiefly US
• SHIM JOINT n. a jewellery store ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHIMMEL n. a white or grey horse ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SHIMMY n. a woman's under garment; a chemise ...1903 Amer. dial.
vb. to climb the trunk of a tree by holding on with your legs while you pull yourself up with our hands ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHIMMY LIZARD n. a louse ...1933 Amer. dial.
• SHIMMY-SHIRT n. a woman's under garment; a chemise ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SHIMMY-TAIL n. a woman's under garment; a chemise ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SHIMNEY n. a woman's under garment; a chemise ...1858 Amer. dial.
• SHIMOZZLE n. a brawl; a commotion ...1916 sl.
• SHIM UP vb. to climb the trunk of a tree by holding on with your legs while you pull yourself up with our hands ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHIN vb. to climb the trunk of a tree by holding on with your legs while you pull yourself up with our hands ...1840 Amer. dial.
• SHINDIG n. 1. a lively or noisy party ...1871 sl., orig. US
n. 2. any public or social entertainment ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SHINDY n. 1. a commotion; a ruckus; a row, a disturbance; a fuss ...1828 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a party or gathering, esp. a noisy one with dancing; a spree, a frolic, a shindig ...1844 Amer. dial.
• SHINE n. 1. a caper, a prank, a trick ...1836 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (usually derogatory) a Black person ...1893 Amer. dial.
n. 3. illegally made whisky ...1923 Amer. dial.
• SHINE BALL n. the funny bone ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHINE BONE n. the funny bone ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHINED adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHINED UP adj. drunk ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHINE HOUSE n. a speakeasy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHINE LIKE A BABY'S ASS vb. to shine brilliantly ...1964 Amer. sl.
• SHINER n. 1. a diamond or other precious stone; usually used in the plural ...1884 sl.
n. 2. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. an eye blackened by a blow ...1904 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a silver dollar ...1921 Amer. dial.
n. 5. one who deals in illegally made whisky; a moonshiner ...1931 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a window cleaner ...1958 Brit. sl.
n. 7. (usually derogatory) a Black person ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 8. a clear glass marble ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SHINERS n. money in coin, esp. sovereigns or guineas ...1760 sl.
• SHINGLE n. a signboard ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
vb. to cut; to clip hair ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SHINGLE-BUTTED adj. having flat buttocks ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHINNER n. a member or supporter of Sinn Fein ...1921 sl.
• SHINNIED UP adj. drunk ...1960 Amer. dial.
• SHINNY n. 1. whisky, esp. when illegally made or of poor quality ...1927 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a place where liquor was sold and consumed illegally ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a small, cheap marble ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. to climb by alternately grasping with the arms and legs ...1889 Amer. dial.
• SHINNY ON ONE'S OWN SIDE vb. to mind one's own business ...1866 Amer. dial.
• SHINNY ON YOUR OWN SIDE phr. mind your own business ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHIN OUT vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHINPLASTER n. 1. the fractional currency (worth 10 cents, twenty-five cents, etc.) issued by the Union in response to coin shortages during the war ...US Civil War usage
n. 2. small paper currency ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SHIN-PLASTERS n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHIN THE CHAINS vb. to go off ship without leave ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• SHIN UP vb. to climb a tree by aid of hands and legs only ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SHINY-PANTS METHODIST n. a Methodist (slide in, slide out) ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHIPOO n. 1. inferior beer ...1897 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a pub that sells inferior drink ...1903 Aust. sl.
• SHIP OVER vb. to re-enlist ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• SHIPPY n. a lamb ...1908 Amer. dial.
• SHIPSHAPE adj. orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHIPSHAPE AND BRISTOL FASHION adj. in good order
• SHIP'S SHEENY n. 1. a tailor aboard ship ...1910 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an executive officer's yeoman ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• SHIRALEE n. a tramp's swag or bundle of personal belongings ...1892 Aust. sl.
• SHIRALLEE n. a traveller's bundle of blankets and personal belongings ...1892 Aust. sl.
• SHIRK n. 1. a cheating gamester ...M17 sl.
n. 2. a sponger, a parasite ...M17 sl.
• SHIRK THE ROUNDBOTTOM vb. to avoid a criminal charge through bribery ...E19 UK criminals' sl.
• SHIRL n. a boorish, loutish, unsophisticated female; a female 'ocker' ...1970s Aust. sl.
• SHIRLEY n. a gay man ...1980s US sl.
• SHIRLEY TEMPLE n. 1. a glass of water ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a young girl ...1980s sl.
• SHIRT AND COLLAR n. 5 shillings (25p) ...1930s rhyming sl. for 'dollar'
• SHIRT COLLAR n. 5 shillings (25p) ...1930s rhyming sl. for 'dollar'
• SHIRT EXPLORER n. one who searches for lice in their clothes ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SHIRT-FLY n. a toady ...1990s sl.
• SHIRT HOUND n. a louse ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT HUNT n. a search for lice ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SHIRTLIFTER n. (derogatory) a male homosexual ...1966 sl., orig. Aust.
• SHIRTLIFTERISH adj. pert. to homosexuality ...1960s sl.
• SHIRT RABBIT n. a louse ...1919 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT RAT n. a louse ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT SQUIRREL n. a louse ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL adj. 1. small; insignificant ...1929 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of a worker: inexperienced, inept, untrained ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 1. the red-headed woodpecker ...1913 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a small load or amount ...1940 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL BAPTIST n. a person who goes to church very seldom or not at all ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL BIRD n. the red-headed woodpecker ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT-TAIL BOY n. a very young boy ...1845 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL COUSIN n. (often derogatory) a distant cousin ...1959 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL DISTANCE n. a short distance ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAILED BIRD n. the red-headed woodpecker ...1955 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAILER n. the red-headed woodpecker ...1956 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL FELLOW n. a very inexperienced, inept, or untrained person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAILFUL n. a small load or amount ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL KIN n. (often derogatory) distant relatives ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL LOAD n. a small load or amount ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL OUTFIT n. a small ranch which employs only one or two men ...1944 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL PLOWBOY n. a young countrified or rustic person
• SHIRTTAIL RELATION n. (often derogatory) a distant relative ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL RELATIVE n. (often derogatory) a distant relative ...1945 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT WETTER n. a very light rain ...1971 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTY adj. angry, annoyed; bad-tempered ...1846 colloq.
• SHISE n. 1. a lawyer, usually a crooked one, or with the implication that any lawyer is innately untrustworthy ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 2. counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1877 sl.
• SHISER n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1846 sl.
• SHISHI n. urine ...1967 Hawaii
vb. to urinate ...1967 Hawaii
• SHISTY adj. cold-hearted, mean ...2004 US sl.
• SHIT n. 1. an unpleasant or despicable person; a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...1508
n. 2. excrement ...a1585 sl.
n. 3. defecation ...1928 sl.
n. 4. something of inferior quality ...1930 sl.
n. 5. heroin ...1950 sl.
n. 6. marijuana ...1950 sl., orig. US
vb. 1. to defecate ...c1308 sl.
vb. 2. to tease, attempt to deceive or mislead ...1934 sl.
int. expressing annoyance, astonishment, dismissiveness, etc, or interjected with little or no meaning ...1920
• SHIT A BRICK vb. to be extremely scared or afraid ...1961 sl.
int. expressing surprise or amazement ...sl.
• SHITASS n. a gull ...1945 Amer. dial.
• SHIT-BAG n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1961 sl.
• SHITBAGS n. intestines ...1937 sl.
• SHITBIRD n. English sparrow, a house sparrow ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SHIT-BRAINED adj. stupid, brainless ...1970s sl.
• SHIT-BREECHED adj. general term of abuse ...M17 sl.
• SHIT BRICKS vb. to be extremely scared or afraid ...1961 sl.
• SHIT-BRINDLE adj. muddy brown ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHIT BULLETS vb. to be terrified ...1940s US sl.
• SHITBUM adj. contemptible, unpleasant, worthless ...2000s US sl.
n. a term of abuse ...1960s sl.
• SHITCAN n. 1. a near derelict but just drivable secondhand car, or motorcycle, one step from the junkyard ...1970s US sl.
n. 2. the punishment cells ...1970s US prison sl.
vb. 1. to do someone a wrong ...1950s Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. 2. to stop, to abandon a course of action; to toss away ...1950s Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. 3. to throw away; to discard; to reject as worthless ...sl.
• SHIT-CATCHERS n. knickerbockers ...1930s Aust. sl.
• SHIT-CHUTE n. 1. the anus ...1960s sl.
n. 2. a disgusting, filthy place ...2000s sl.
• SHIT COMES IN PILES phr. problems always come at the same time, rather than one by one ...1990s US Black sl.
• SHIT CREEK n. an unpleasant, problematic situation ...1950s sl.
• SHIT DETAIL n. any unpleasant or dirty talk ...1940s sl., orig. military
• SHIT DIMES AND QUARTERS vb. to excrete bags of drugs after swallowing them when facing a police search ...2000s US Black & drugs sl.
• SHIT-DISTURBER n. a malicious gossip ...20C sl.
• SHITE n. 1. an unpleasant or despicable person; a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...1508
n. 2. excrement ...a1585 sl.
n. 3. defecation ...1928 sl.
n. 4. something of inferior quality ...1930 sl.
vb. to defecate ...c1308 sl.
int. an exclamation of annoyance ...1920
• SHIT-EATER n. 1. (derogatory) a dog ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a house sparrow, the common sparrow ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHIT-EATING adj. despicable; smug; self-satisfied ...sl.
• SHITEPOKE adj. long-legged ...1976 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a mean, contemptible, or uncouth person ...1925 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a small child; used affectionately ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHITEPOKE GUT n. a great capacity for food; a tremendous eater, a voracious person ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SHIT FIRE! int. an oath; an expression of disgust ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHIT FIRE AND FLAMES! int. an oath; an expression of disgust ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHITE-HAWK n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1958 sl.
• SHITEPOKE n. a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...E20 sl.
• SHIT-FACE n. an unpleasant or despicable person, an obnoxious person, usually male; a term of abusive address ...1937 sl.
• SHIT-FACED adj. drunk, fully intoxicated ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SHIT-FOR-BRAINS n. a stupid person ...sl., chiefly N. Amer.
• SHITHEAD n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male; a term of abuse for an obnoxious person ...1961 sl.
• SHIT-HOLE n. 1. an unpleasant place ...1969 sl.
n. 2. the anus ...1937 sl.
• SHIT-HOT adj. 1. very good, excellent ...1961 sl.
adj. 2. highly skilled or capable ...1961 sl.
• SHITHOUSE adj. unpleasant; deplorable, disgusting, contemptible ...1972 sl.
n. 1. a lavatory ...1795 sl.
n. 2. a disgusting or contemptible thing ...sl.
• SHIT IN TALL COTTON vb. to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits ...1984 Amer. dial.
• SHIT IT IN vb. to win easily ...Aust. sl.
• SHIT-KICKER n. 1. a man's boot, esp. one with a sharp toe; a cowboy boot ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a rustic, unsophisticated, or countrified person; a cowboy or would-be cowboy ...1964 Amer. dial.
• SHITLESS adj. extremely scared or frightened ...1910s sl.
• SHITLOAD n. a large amount or number ...sl.
• SHIT ON A STICK n. an important or consequential person or thing; a braggart; a big deal ...1965 Amer. dial.
phr. said to put off a child when he asks "What are you making?" ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHIT ON A STICK BUT HE AIN'T FART ON A SPLINTER n. an important or consequential person or thing; a braggart; a big deal ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHIT ONESELF vb. to be afraid ...1914 sl.
• SHIT OR GET OFF THE POT phr. take action or make a decision one way or another, or else give another the opportunity to do so ...sl.
• SHITS, THE n. 1. diarrhoea ...OE sl.
n. 2. fear ...1967 sl.
• SHITSACK n. 1. a Nonconformist ...L18 sl.
n. 2. an unpleasant person ...L18 sl.
• SHIT SANDWICH n. 1. a humbling experience ...1960s sl.
n. 2. homosexual anal intercourse ...1980s NZ sl.
• SHIT-SCARED adj. extremely frightened; terrified; afraid ...1958 sl.
• SHIT-SHARK n. a night-soil collector ...M19 sl.
• SHIT-SHOD n. one who has trodden in excrement ...L19 sl.
• SHIT-SHOE n. one who has trodden in excrement ...L19 sl.
• SHITSKIN adj. (derogatory) pert. to Black people ...1960s US Black sl.
n. (usually as 'shit-skin') (derogatory) a Black person ...20C sl.
• SHIT-STIRRER n. a person who takes pleasure in causing trouble or discord ...sl.
• SHIT-STOMPER n. a man's boot, esp. one with a sharp toe; a cowboy boot ...1994 Amer. dial.
• SHITSTORM n. a very great controversy, uproar, or fuss ...sl.
• SHITTER n. a lavatory, a privy; a lavatory pan ...L16 sl.
• SHITTERBRAIN n. a scatterbrain ...19C Brit. sl.
• SHITTERS n. diarrhoea ...19C sl.
• SHITTING adj. unpleasant; deplorable ...1967
• SHITTY adj. 1. unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful ...1924 sl.
adj. 2. dirty with excrement ...1935 sl.
• SHIT UP vb. to scare someone ...2000 UK sl.
• SHIT-WORD n. a dirty word; a term of abuse ...13C
• SHITWORK n. work considered esp. by feminists to be menial or routine, esp. housework; routine work ...1968 sl.
• SHIVAREE n. a noisy celebration or mock serenade for newlyweds ...1843 Amer. dial.
vb. to serenade a newly-married couple with horns, bells, drums, etc. ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SHIVE n. 1. a slice of bread ...ME, chiefly Eng. dial.
n. 2. a broken fragment or splinter of wood ...1958 Amer. dial.
n. 3. the first thin ice that forms over the surface of a pond or pool ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHIVER n. a small amount; a bit ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to grate, as potatoes ...1901 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to propel, to throw, to fire ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHIVER MY TIMBERS! int. a mild mock oath and exclamation ...20C US sl.
• SHIVES n. 1. the needles of the juniper tree ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
n. 2. chives ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHIVOO n. 1. a boisterous celebration, a party ...M19 Aust. & NZ colloq.
n. 2. a disturbance, a row ...M19 Aust. & NZ colloq.
• SHLANTER n. a trick or fraudulent stratagem ...1864 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHLAP n. a long and unappealing distance ...1960s sl.
vb. 1. to travel; to walk wearily or slowly ...1920s sl.
vb. 2. to travel further than one might prefer ...1920s sl.
vb. 3. to carry an inconvenient weight for an equally inconvenient distance ...1920s sl.
vb. 4. to take someone somewhere; to drag physically ...1920s sl.
vb. 5. to drag off something for one's own benefit ...1920s sl.
• SHLEMIEL n. a clumsy, unfortunate misfit; a fool; a clumsy person; a gullible person ...M19 sl.
• SHLEMOZZLE n. a luckless, accident-prone wretch; a fool, esp. an unfortunate, an incompetent ...L19 sl.
• SHLEP n. 1. a foolish person ...1939 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. hard work ...1964 sl., chiefly US
n. 3. a long and unappealing distance ...1960s sl.
vb. 1. to travel; to walk wearily or slowly ...1920s sl.
vb. 2. to travel further than one might prefer ...1920s sl.
vb. 3. to carry an inconvenient weight for an equally inconvenient distance ...1920s sl.
vb. 4. to take someone somewhere; to drag physically ...1920s sl.
vb. 5. to drag off something for one's own benefit ...1920s sl.
vb. 6. to work hard ...1963 sl., chiefly US
• SHLEPP n. 1. a difficult or troublesome trip ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an idler, a worthless or ineffectual person; an oaf, a slob, a jerk, a stupid or awkward person ...c1970s Amer. dial.
• SHLEPPER n. 1. an idler, a worthless or ineffectual person; an oaf, a slob, a jerk, a stupid or awkward person ...1934 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a miserly person who wants something for nothing ...1940s sl., orig. US
n. 3. a tout; a person who solicits custom or business ...1940s sl.
n. 4. a penniless person; a poor person regarded as a parasite ...1949 sl., chiefly US
n. 5. an errand boy ...Brit. sl.
• SHLIMAZL n. a chronically unlucky person ...20C Yiddish
• SHLINTER n. a trick or fraudulent stratagem ...1864 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHLOB n. a coarse, ill-mannered, uneducated person ...Brit. sl.
• SHLOCK adj. of low quality; bad; inferior; applied esp. to inferior art or entertainment ...1915 sl.
n. rubbish; inferior goods; anything that is cheap and nasty or tasteless ...Brit. sl.
• SHLOCKY adj. of low quality; bad; inferior; applied esp. to inferior art or entertainment ...1968 sl.
• SHLONG n. the penis ...Brit. sl.
• SHLOOK n. the amount of liquor taken in one swallow ...1967 Amer. dial.
vb. to swallow ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SHLUB n. 1. a coarse, ill-mannered, uneducated person ...Brit. sl.
n. 2. a worthless person; an oaf or dolt; a fool ...1964 US sl.
• SHLUCK n. a clumsy, uncoordinated fool ...Brit. sl.
• SHLUMP n. a foolish person ...1948 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• SHMALTZ n. excessive sentiment ...1935 sl., orig. US
vb. to sentimentalize ...1936 sl., orig. US
• SHMALTZ UP vb. to sentimentalize ...1936 sl., orig. US
• SHMATTE n. a ragged garment ...1970 US sl.
• SHMEAR n. a bribe ...1961 Amer. sl.
vb. to bribe ...1945 Amer. sl.
• SHMECK n. 1. a taste or flavour ...Brit. sl.
n. 2. heroin ...20C drugs sl.
• SHMECKER n. a drug addict, esp. one who takes heroin ...1953 US sl.
• SHMEE n. heroin ...M20 US drugs sl.
• SHMEER n. 1. insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery ...1961 US sl.
n. 2. a bribe ...1961 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to flatter; to deceive with insincere or flattering talk ...1930 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to bribe ...1945 Amer. sl.
• SHMENDRICK n. 1. a stupid person; an oaf; an immature male; a nonvirile male; used derisively by women ...20C US sl.
n. 2. the penis; used derisively by women ...20C US sl.
• SHMENDRIK n. a foolish person ...1944 US sl.
• SHMIR n. a bribe ...1961 Amer. sl.
vb. to bribe ...1945 Amer. sl.
• SHMO n. a foolish person ...1948 sl., chiefly US
• SHMOCK n. 1. a fool ...Brit. sl.
n. 2. an obnoxious person ...Brit. sl.
• SHMOOZE vb. to flatter or soft-soap ...Brit. sl.
• SHMUCK n. 1. a foolish person ...1892 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. the penis ...Brit. sl.
• SHMUTER n. clothing ...1959 sl., chiefly US
• SHMUTTER n. clothing ...1959 sl., chiefly US
• SHMUTZ n. 1. dirt, filth ...1968 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. dirty material, pornography ...1968 sl., chiefly US
• SHNIBBEL n. a scrap; a small piece ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHNIDE adj. false, counterfeit, sham, bogus, phony, fake; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand ...1859 UK
n. a cunning person; an untrustworthy person; a contemptible person; an informer ...1950 UK sl.
• SHNOCKERED adj. drunk ...1955 US sl.
• SHNOOK n. a gullible person ...1948 US sl.
• SHNOOR vb. to beg ...1892 US sl.
• SHNORRER n. a beggar ...1892 US sl.
• SHNOVVEL n. the nose ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SHNOZZ n. a nose ...2000 Amer. dial.
• SHO! int. an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SHOAL vb. to roam or idle about; to loaf, to saunter ...1953 Amer. dial.
• SHOAT n. a person; an idle, trifling, worthless fellow ...1809 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SHOCK vb. to remove an outer covering from; to remove from an outer covering; to open clams or oysters; to husk corn ...1856 Amer. dial.
• SHOCKER n. something of inferior quality ...1958 sl.
• SHOCKING adj. unpleasant; deplorable ...1842
• SHOCKS n. great numbers, lots, many ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SHODDY DROPPER n. a peddler of cheap or falsely described clothing ...1937 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHODE n. 1. a hair parting
n. 2. the top of the head
• SCRIBACIOUS * adj. given to, or fond of, writing ...a1677
• SCRIBB'D AND LIBB'D adj. castrated ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIBBET n. a scrap, a fragment ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCRIBBLE-SCRABBLE † adj. covered with scribble ...1702
† adv. in a scribbling manner ...1589
† n. 1. a scribbler ...1665
† n. 2. an ungainly fellow ...1707
n. 3. a scribble; hasty or careless writing ...1838
vb. to scribble ...1860
• SCRIBBLE-SCRALL vb. to scribble, to write badly ...1901 Eng. dial.
• SCRIBBLE-SCROBBLE n. scribbling ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIBE n. 1. a mark made with the pen; a scrap of writing; a letter ...1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a narrow strip of any material; a long and narrow strip of arable land ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a thin, lank person or animal; a poor, puling creature; a shabby or oddly-dressed person; a guy ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to write; to mark, to inscribe ...1787 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to subscribe ...1864 Eng. dial.
• SCRIBE OF THE PEN n. a mark made with the pen; a scrap of writing; a letter ...1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRICELE vb. to creak; to squeak ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRID n. a piece, a scrap, a bit ...1860 Amer. dial.
• SCRIDDAN † n. a mountain torrent ...1820 Sc.
• SCRIDDICK n. an atom, a particle; the smallest coin ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SCRIDE n. a swarm, esp. of vermin ...1898 Sc.
vb. 1. to stride; to descend partly by sliding, partly by climbing ...1873 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to swarm; to be covered with vermin ...1898 Sc.
• SCRIEVE n. a lengthy, familiar conversation; a learned dissertation ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to move or glide swiftly along ...1789 Sc.
vb. 2. to write ...1813 Sc.
vb. 3. to tear, to drag aside ...1865 Sc.
vb. 4. to talk, read, or write fast and continuously; to reel off a story ...1874 Sc.
vb. 5. to scrape, to peel ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRIFF n. the scruff of the neck ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. to shrink together; to crouch; to huddle together ...1894 Eng. dial.
• SCRIFF-SCRAFF n. odds and ends; rubbish ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIFT † n. a recitation; a long-winded story; a written composition; a made-up tale; a falsehood ...1766 Sc.
† vb. to rehearse from memory with fluency; to magnify in narration ...1819 Sc.
• SCRIG vb. to force; to squeeze out ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGINS n. small apples left on the tree after the ingathering of the crop ...1851 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLE n. 1. a quick motion caused by tickling, a wriggle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an undersized apple left on the tree as worthless ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to wriggle about; to struggle violently ...1896 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to write badly; to scrawl ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to take the last apples off a tree ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLER n. a wriggling creature; an eel ...1895 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLING n. a small, stunted apple, esp. one left on the tree as worthless ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLY adj. small, shrivelled ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGY adj. of a pen: scratching, spluttering ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGS n. small fruit left after the gathering of the crop ...1881 Eng. dial.
• SCRILE n. brushwood, underwood ...1898 Eng. dial.
• SCRIM n. a small piece of anything edible; a fragment, a crumb ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to climb ...1854 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to strike; to beat vigorously ...1889 Sc.
vb. 3. to bustle about; to work with energy and success; to conduct a vigorous search for anything ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 4. to cramp; to benumb ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to move quickly, to scud along ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 6. to squeeze; to crush; to rub vigorously ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRIMATREE n. a boy who climbs trees; a truant, a ne'er-do-well ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMB vb. to climb ...1854 Eng. dial.
• SCRIME vb. to see an object dimly or from afar; to peer ...1889 Sc.
• SCRIMGE n. 1. a hard rub; a severe beating ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 2. a thorough search ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to rub or scrub vigorously; to beat severely ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 2. to search thoroughly; to go from place to place, esp. with the idea of searching ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRIMGER n. 1. a person of disagreeable disposition and manners ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 2. an avaricious, covetous person ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRIMITY adj. mean, stingy, niggardly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMAGE n. 1. a dwarf; a term of opprobrium ...1871 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a skirmish; a scramble; an altercation, a fight ...1902 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a hard rubbing; a severe beating ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 4. a noisy argument ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a through, fussy, noisy search ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 6. an informal game of baseball or hockey ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to rub violently; to beat severely ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 2. to search thoroughly and noisily ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 3. to skirmish, to quarrel; to scramble; to argue ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMAGE LINE n. a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMMER n. a niggardly person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMET adj. stingy ...1889 Sc.
n. a small piece of meat ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMETY adj. mean, stingy, niggardly ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMIDGE n. a noisy argument ...BK1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to skirmish, to quarrel; to scramble; to argue ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMIGAN adj. despicable ...Bl1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMISH n. a skirmish ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMIT adj. shrunk, shrivelled ...1867 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMMOCK n. a very small piece ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMP † adv. 1. scarcely, barely ...1796 Sc.
adv. 2. sparingly, grudgingly ...1873 adv.
adj. scanty, short in measure, straitened; niggardly ...1794 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 1. a very small piece of anything; very small measure; a tiny object ...1841 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a miser; a skinflint; a mean, niggardly person ...Bk1904 Eng. & Amer. dial.
vb. to kick violently; to do anything with energy ...1889 Sc.
• SCRIMPISH adj. contracted in dimensions ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMPIT adj. niggardly ...1807 Sc.
• SCRIMPITLY adv. scarcely, hardly ...1838 Sc.
• SCRIMPITNESS n. scantiness ...1791 Sc.
• SCRIMPLE †* vb. 1. to crumple, to crinkle ...1535
†* vb. 2. to shrivel with fierce heat, to scorch ...a1572
• SCRIMPLY adv. 1. scarcely, barely ...1805 Sc.
adv. 2. scantily ...1864 Sc.
• SCRIMPT adj. of meat: underdone in cooking ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMPTION n. a very small piece, amount, or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1867 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SCRIMPTOM n. a very small piece or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1904 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMPY adj. 1. scanty, small, pinched; puny, miserable; mean, niggardly ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of ground: crackling with frost ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMSHANK n. a malingerer or one who avoids duty ...1890 sl., orig. & chiefly services' usage
vb. to malinger or shirk one's duty ...1890 sl., orig. & chiefly services' usage
• SCRIMSHANKER n. a malingerer or one who avoids duty ...1890 sl., orig. & chiefly services' usage
• SCRIMPY adj. scarce; scanty ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRIMSHAULING n. complaining, griping ...c1965 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMSHUN n. a very small piece or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1867 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMY adj. 1. dirty, contemptible, mean ...1931 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. stingy, miserly, niggardly ...1943 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. meagre, skimpy ...1943 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCH n. a morsel; the smallest possible portion ...1894 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to crouch; to crowd together; to squeeze yourself into a small space ...1870 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to draw the shoulders together; to cringe ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to obtain with difficulty ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to stint ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to close the eyes part way, as when looking at the sun, etc. ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCH DOWN vb. to crouch; to crowd together; to squeeze yourself into a small space ...1870 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCHET n. a scrap; a shred ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINCH-EYED adj. having the eyes narrowed ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCHING adj. 1. niggardly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. small, puny, insignificant ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINCHLING n. an undersized, stunted apple ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINCH UP vb. to crouch; to crowd together; to squeeze yourself into a small space ...1870 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCHY adj. stingy, illiberal ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINGE adv. with a sharp blow ...1835 Sc.
n. 1. a thorough cleansing; a rub; the act of rubbing; the sound caused by rubbing; the act of working with energy ...1886 Sc.
n. 2. a searcher; esp. a child or animal who searches out things not intended for him; a mean, miserly person ...1892 Sc.
n. 3. a lash, a stroke; a severe beating ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 4. a loose woman ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 5. a prying, an eager search; a thorough rummage; a gleaning ...Bk1904 Sc.
vb. 1. to flinch; to cringe; to shrink, as from pain, cold, or fear; to flinch; to wince; to shrivel, as with sharp cold or dry head ...1790 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
† vb. 2. to squeeze violently; to press down; to crowd together ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to scourge, to flog ...1790 Sc.
† vb. 4. to rub or scour with force and energy; to purge ...1816 Sc.
vb. 5. to creak; to make a grinding, grating sound; to crackle, as ice when it gives to the tread ...1853 Ireland
vb. 6. to search carefully; to wander about turning over everything; to pry about; to glean ...1898 Sc.
vb. 7. to close your eyes part way, as when looking at the sun, etc. ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCRINGER n. a person who pries about, looking out for trifles ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRINK vb. to wrinkle, to screw up; to peer with screwed-up, half-closed eyes ...1897 Eng. dial.
• SCRINKLE vb. to screw up; to shrivel, to crumple ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINNY adj. selfish, narrow-minded ...BK1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to squeeze against or through; to press close ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRINT vb. to burn; to scorch; to singe ...1825 Eng. dial.
• SCRIOG n. a hard crust of dirt ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIP n. 1. a bill, a reckoning ...1898 Sc.
n. 2. a snatch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a prescription for narcotics ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to escape ...1865 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to snatch; to snatch at hastily or greedily ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIPET vb. to creak, to grate, as the ungreased wheel of a barrow ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIPPUT n. a little scrap ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIP-SCRAP n. a little scrap of anything; miscellaneous scraps; odds and ends ...1894 colloq.
• SCRIPT n. a prescription for narcotic drugs ...1951 sl., orig. US
• SCRIPTION † n. 1. a writing; a document; an inscription ...1597
* n. 2. the act of writing ...1802-12
* n. 3. handwriting; a kind of handwriting ...1846
n. 4. a very small piece or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1867 Amer. dial.
• SCRIPTITATION †* n. continual writing ...1653
• SCRIPTITIOUS * adj. 1. committed to writing...1802-12
adj. 2. written ...B1900
• SCRIPTURE MEASURE n. as much of a commodity as promised or more; full or generous measure ...1850 Amer. dial.
• SCRIPTURIENT * adj. having a desire for writing or authorship ...1643
n. one who has a passion for writing ...1659
• SCRISUM n. a fogey; a fright; an insignificant-looking person ...1890 Eng. dial.
• SCRIT n. a tear, a rent; a scratch ...1892 Sc.
vb. to tear, to rend; to scratch ...1892 Sc.
• SCRITCH n. 1. a crutch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a pain that strikes you suddenly in the neck ...1969 Amer. dial.
vb. to screech ...1892 Amer. dial.
• SCRITCHY adj. screechy ...1959 Amer. dial.
• SCRITTICK n. the smallest possible coin ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRITTLE-SCRATTLE n. a difficulty in making both ends meet ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIVE n. a piece of writing; a letter; a statement or story written; handwriting; a short sermon ...1894 Sc.
vb. 1. to write ...1813 Sc.
vb. 2. to tear, to drag aside ...1865 Sc. & Ireland
vb. 3. to scrape; to peel; to make a hard sound by scratching metal ...Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to shriek, to scream ...BK1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIVENING-PAPER n. writing paper ...1896 Sc.
• SCRIVENING-TIME n. time set apart for writing ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROACH vb. to scorch ...1720 Sc.
• SCROACKER n. a miserly person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROANCH vb. to scrape ...1885 Eng. dial.
• SCROBBLE n. 1. a quarrel, a squabble ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a scramble ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a scratching; a pawing, as a dog ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a scribbling; a scrawl ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a state of difficulty or trouble; a 'scrape' ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a tangle, a ravel ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to scramble, to climb, to crawl on hands and knees; to walk about with difficulty; to struggle ...1876 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to struggle hard for a livelihood; to work hard with small success; to 'rub along' as best one can ...1890 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to entangle; to ravel ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to scratch; to paw, as a dog ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to scribble, to scrawl ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROBE vb. to scratch ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCROBY adj. mean, stingy, niggardly ...1881 Eng. dial.
• SCROFF n. 1. odds and ends; rubbish, refuse, waste ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an idle, worthless fellow; a wastrel ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to shuffle; to hobble about with difficulty, as one ill or infirm ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROFFLE vb. to shuffle; to hobble about with difficulty, as one ill or infirm ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROFFLING FEET n. feet covered with corns ...1899 Eng. dial.
• SCROG adj. stunted; covered with bushes ...1867 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 1. a stunted or crooked tree, shrub, or branch; a stump of a tree-trunk; a thorn-bush; underwood, 'scrub' ...1677 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. the refuse of wood; broken boughs, leaves, etc. ...1886 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a fragment ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a long, crooked, scraggy limb ...Bk1904 Sc.
n. 5. a quarrel, a dispute ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to boast; to praise ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to gather stray apples left on the trees after the main crop has been gathered ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to damage; to wreak havoc with ...1975 Amer. dial.
• SCROGGAN n. a worthless person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGED adj. 1. of vegetation: thorny, twisted, stunted ...1814 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. bankrupt, 'cleared out' ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGINGS n. small or stray applies left on the trees after the main crop has been gathered ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGINS! † int. an interjection used to express astonishment ...1833 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGLINGS n. small or stray applies left on the trees after the main crop has been gathered ...1876 Eng. dial.
• SCROGGY adj. 1. stunted, thorny; having rough, stunted branches or bushes; abounding in underwood ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. ill-thriven ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROG-LEGS n. bandy legs; crooked shanks ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROIL vb. to clean, to rub down ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROILS n. brittle twigs ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROINOCH n. 1. a shrill cry; a yell; a noise, a tumult; a noisy fuss ...1790 Sc.
n. 2. a noisy person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
vb. to shout, to screech, to yell; to make a noisy disturbance ...1820 Sc.
• SCROMP vb. to have sex ...1993 US sl.
• SCRONCH vb. 1. to crush; to crunch; to grind between the teeth; hence, to eat ...1828 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to have sexual intercourse with a woman ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SCRONCHER n. a scorpion ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SCRONCHING n. sexual intercourse ...1999 Amer. dial.
• SCRONCHOUS adj. 1. first-rate, excellent ...M19 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. enjoyable ...1935 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. fleshy, stout ...1947 Amer. dial.
• SCRONTIOUS adj. 1. enjoyable ...1935 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. fleshy, stout ...1947 Amer. dial.
• SCROOBLY adj. messy, mussy, untidy ...1916 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCH adj. drunk ...1920s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to contract, to squeeze, to draw up (esp. a part of the body) ...1851 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to crouch, to cringe, to draw oneself in; to shrink (back, down, etc.) ...1860 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to force, push, or squeeze one's way; to crowd over ...1909 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to dance extremely close to someone; to snuggle up ...1920s US Black sl.
vb. 5. to crush, to push ...1943 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to narrow the eyes, to squint ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCH AROUND vb. to fidget, to squirm ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCH DOWN vb. to crouch down ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCHED TOGETHER adj. crowded, packed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCROOCHED UP adj. crowded, packed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCROOCH UP vb. to huddle up, to crowd together ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SCROOGE vb. 1. to crouch, to cringe, to draw oneself in ...1892 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to squeeze one's way; to crowd, to push ...1904 Amer. dial.
• SCROOGY adj. uncanny, horrid, weird ...1911 Amer. dial.
• SCROOMATICS n. rheumatism ...1895 Eng. dial.
• SCROONCH vb. to crouch, to hunch; to shrink or squeeze oneself into a small space ...1925 Amer. dial.
• SCROOTCH vb. to wiggle, to fidget, to squirm ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SCROPE n. a farthing (1/4d) ... Bk1903 sl.
• SCROTE n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1977 Brit. sl.
• SCROUCH vb. 1. to squeeze in, to crowd together ...1844 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to crouch, to hunch, to draw oneself in ...1885 Amer. dial.
• SCROUCHER n. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1901 Aust. sl.
• SCROUGE n. 1. someone or something large or forceful ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 2. one who drives a hard bargain ...1890 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a push or shove ...1954 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to crowd, to push again; to force into, out of, etc. a crowded space ...1789 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to force, push or squeeze one's way; to crowd ...1798 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to be pushy or demanding; to struggle against difficulties ...1830 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to encroach on, to take advantage of, to cheat ...1884 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to drive a hard bargain with ...1890 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to crouch, to stoop down ...1930 Amer. dial.
• SCROUGED UP adj. of the eyes: contracted, narrowed ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SCROUGER n. someone or something large or forceful ...M19 sl., orig. US
• SCROUNCH vb. to squeeze oneself into a small space ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCROUNCH DOWN vb. to squeeze oneself into a small space ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCROUNGE n. 1. a search, a hunt ...1910s sl.
n. 2. a derogatory term for a person ...1930s US sl.
vb. 1. to cadge ...M19
vb. 2. to steal ...1910s Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to crouch, to hunch down ...1950 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to force or squeeze one's way into a small space; to encroach on ...1953 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to hunt about, to rummage ...1960s sl.
• SCROUNGER n. one who cadges from others ...M19
• SCROUNGY adj. 1. inferior, second-rate...20C US sl.
adj. 2. unpleasant; deplorable ...1948 sl., orig. & chiefly US
adj. 3. dirty, filthy ...1949 sl., orig. & chiefly US
adj. 4. disgusting ...1959 sl., orig.& chiefly US
• SCROUPERIZE vb. to have sexual intercourse ...M17 sl.
• SCROUSHER n. 1. a worn-out prospector ...M19 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a prostitute ...20C Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1901 Aust. sl.
• SCROWCHER n. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1901 Aust. sl.
• SCROWD vb. to crowd ...1789 Amer. dial.
• SCROWDGE n. one who drives a hard bargain ...1890 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to crowd, to push again; to force into, out of, etc. a crowded space ...1789 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to drive a hard bargain with ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SCROWGE vb. to be pushy or demanding; to struggle against difficulties ...1830 Amer. dial.
• SCROYLE † n. a mean fellow; a rascal, a scoundrel, a wretch; a term of contempt ...1595
• SCRUB n. 1. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1900 sl.
n. 2. any mean or ill-conditioned person or thing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an inferior student ...Bk1942 Amer. college sl.
n. 4. a fool, a stupid person, a dumb individual ...1980s US Black sl.
vb. to reprimand ...1911 services' sl., chiefly naval
• SCRUBBER n. 1. a prostitute ...1959 sl.
n. 2. in sports: a second-rate player or competitor ...1974 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SCRUB IT! int. forget it! ignore it! cancel it! ...1940s sl.
• SCRUBOUT n. a weekly mass cleaning ...2003 Antarctica usage
• SCRUBS, THE n. Wormwood Scrubs prison, London ...20C UK police & criminals' usage
• SCRUB THE SLATE CLEAN vb. to cancel or ignore the past and start again ...L19 US sl.
• SCRUB-TURKEY n. 1. an itinerant who moves around the Australian bush; his long absence from urban life may have rendered him slightly eccentric ...1950s Aust. sl.
n. 2. a contemptible woman ...1950s Aust. sl.
• SCRUB UP WELL vb. of a man: to look presentable despite being in the aftermath of a drunken night out; of a woman: to show good dress sense ...1980s Aust. sl.
• SCRUCH vb. to crouch, to cringe, to draw oneself in; to shrink (back, down, etc.) ...1860 Amer. dial.
• SCRUD n. 1. a painful disease, esp. a venereal disease ...1930s US sl., orig. military
n. 2. the junior member of a school ...1990s UK juvenile sl.
• SCRUDGE n. a prostitute ...18C sl.
vb. to squeeze one's way; to crowd, to push ...1904 Amer. dial.
• SCRUFF adj. messy, unkempt ...1950s sl.
n. 1. scurf, dandruff ...1899 Amer. dial.
n. 2. scum, dregs ...1929 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an unkempt, messy person; an untidy person; also, a term of abuse ...1950s sl.
n. 4. a contemptible person; an insignificant person ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 5. pornographic literature ...1990s sl.
vb. 1. to hang ...19C sl.
vb. 2. to attack, to manhandle ...M19 Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to grab by the scruff of the neck ...M19 Aust. sl.
• SCRUFF-BAG n. 1. a down-and-out ...1920s sl.
n. 2. a messy, unkempt person ...1920s sl.
• SCRUFF-HOUND n. a rough, tough person ...1940s sl.
• SCRUFFO n. an untidy person ...1959 sl.
• SCRUFF OF THE EARTH, THE n. the rabble ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SCRUFF PUPPY n. a girl as the object of social and sexual desire ...1988 US sl.
• SCRUFFY AND DIRTY n. in betting: odds of 100 - 30 ...1991 UK rhyming sl.
• SCRUGGLE † vb. to contend, struggle; to writhe with more or less force ...1530 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SCRUM adj. 1. of food: enjoyable, delicious ...L19 sl.
adj. 2. fine, excellent, first-rate, splendid ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a threepenny piece ...1894 Aust. sl.
n. 2. something of little or no value...1998 Aust. rhyming sl. for 'thrum' (threepenny bit)
• SCRUMBOTIOUS adj. 1. first-class, wonderful, excellent, fine, delightful; often but not always used of food ...1910s sl.
adj. 2. scrumptious ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMDIDDLIUMPTIOUS adj. 1. excellent; first-rate ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. extremely delicious or delightful ...2000 UK sl.
• SCRUMDIDLIUMPTOUS adj. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMDIFFEROUS adj. 1. very fine, splendid. excellent, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMDOLIOUS adj. wonderful, excellent; often but not always used of food ...1910s sl.
• SCRUMDOODLE adj. 1. very fine, splendid, excellent, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMDUMPISH adj. 1. fine, splendid, excellent, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMMIE adj. excellent; delicious ...1915 UK sl.
• SCRUMMY adj. 1. lice-ridden ...1910s NZ sl.
adj. 2. delicious ...1915 UK sl.
adj. 3. excellent, fine ...1915 UK sl.
n. a threepenny piece ...1894 Aust. sl.
• SCRUMP n. sexual intercourse ...1990s US Black & college sl.
vb. 1. to steal fruit, usually apples, from orchards ...1866 UK sl.
vb. 2. to engage in an adulterous sexual relationship ...1980s US college sl.
vb. 3. to neck; to have sexual intercourse ...1980s US college sl.
• SCRUMPER n. 1. one who steals apples from orchards ...1946 UK sl.
n. 2. an adulterer ...1980s US college sl.
• SCRUMPING n. the act of stealing apples from orchards ...1999 UK sl.
• SCRUMPLE vb. to crumple ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SCRUMPLED adj. 1. crumpled by squeezing ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 2. untidy, dirty ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMPLICATE vb. to beat up, to thrash, to defeat ...L19 sl.
• SCRUMPTEDIDLEOUS adj. 1. excellent, fine, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCRUMPTION n. a very small piece or quantity; a bit, a scrap ...1867 Amer. dial.
• SCRUMPTIOUS adj. 1. delicious, extra-tasty ...1881 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. stylish, resplendently beautiful, gorgeous; handsome ...1881 sl., orig. US
adj. 3. first-rate, excellent, delightful, fine; ...M19 sl., orig. US
adj. 4. fastidious, particular; hard to please ...M19 sl., orig. US
• SCRUNCH n. food, esp. sweets ...1920s Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to squeeze ...L19 sl.
vb. 2. to stoop or crouch; to drop down low by bending at the knees ...1900s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to dance extremely close to someone; to snuggle up ...1920s US Black sl.
• SCRUNCHER n. a glutton ...L19 sl.
• SCRUNGY adj. grimy, shabby ...1974 sl., chiefly US
• SCRUNT n. the smallest pig in a litter; a runt ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCRUNTY adj. stunted, runty; measly; small ...1889 Amer. dial.
• SCRUPLE vb. to rumple; to twist up; to wrinkle ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SCRUTATE * vb. to search out, to investigate ...1882
• SCRUTCH vb. to crouch, to cringe, to draw oneself in; to shrink (back, down, etc.) ...1860 Amer. dial.
• SCRUTE †* vb. to scrutinize
• SCUD n. 1. a little boy; a scamp, a rascal ...1916 Amer. dial.
n. 2. nonsense ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. a great number, a large amount ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUDDER n. 1. a thing, an object, a thingamabob ...1962 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a scoundrel, a rascal, a mischievous person; a rowdy, mean person ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an old man ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SCUDGIE n. one who does light rough or dirty work; a drudge, a menial, as a kitchen-boy or girl; one who does odd jobs about a farm ...1782 Sc.
• SCUFF n. racing term for a tire that has been used at least once and is held for a future race ...Bk1998 sl.
vb. to swallow food or drink quickly; to gulp down, to toss off ...1826 Sc.
• SCUFFER n. a police officer ...1860 sl.
• SCUFFLE n. 1. difficulty; great hardship ...1890s US Black sl.
n. 2. any kind of fast, energetic, frenzied dancing ...1920s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to struggle; to just get by on little or no money ...1890s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to live by one's wits, without a steady job ...1950s Amer. sl.
• SCUFFLER n. a person who does hard but honest work to make a living ...1890s US Black sl.
• SCUFFLETONIAN n. a person of racially mixed ancestry (Black and White, or Black and American Indian) ...c1970 Amer. dial.
• SCUFFLETOWN n. a nickname for a poor or disreputable town or district ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SCUFTER n. a police officer ...1860 sl.
• SCULCH n. 1. food unfit to eat, or good food served too often ...1890 Amer. dial.
n. 2. refuse, junk, rubbish, trash, worthless stuff ...1900 Amer. dial.
• SCULDER n. a jellyfish ...Bk1904 N. Ireland
• SCULL †* n. a drinking bowl or drinking vessel ...1513
• SCULPIN n. a derogatory term for an animal or person; a rascal; a backbiter ...1836 Amer. dial.
• SCUM n. 1. a thin layer of ice on a body of water ...1845 Amer. dial.
n. 2. semen ...1967 sl., chiefly US
vb. to remove a floating layer from a liquid; to skim ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SCUMBAG n. 1. a condom ...1967 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1971 sl., chiefly US
• SCUMBER † n. the dung of a dog or fox; hence, filth, dirt ...1647 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. of a dog or fox: to evacuate the faeces, to defecate; also said of a person ...c1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to void ordure; also, to produce something foul; to foul with dirty liquid; to daub with soft dirt ...1596 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of a bird: to discharge excrement ...1679 Eng. dial.
• SCUMFISH vb. to disgust, to sicken ...1891 Sc.
• SCUMMER n. excrement ...17C
vb. to defecate; orig. said of a dog or fox ...15C
• SCUM OVER vb. of a body of water: to become covered by a • thin layer of ice ...1943 Amer. dial.
• SCUNDER vb. to cause disgust, to loathe ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SCUNGE n. 1. an unpleasant or despicable person ...1912 sl., orig. Sc.
n. 2. dirt, dirty material, filth ...1975 sl.
• SCUNNER vb. to cause disgust, to loathe ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SCUNNERED adj. disgusted ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SCUNNION n. a scallion ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUPPER n. 1. a prostitute ...1935 sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1970 sl.
• SCUPPERS UNDER adj. of a person: fully loaded, weighted down ...1996 Amer. dial.
• SCURR n. a sound of a grating, rasping, or whirring character ...c1870
vb. 1. to run away hastily; to flee, to make off ...a1548
vb. 2. to move, run, fly, sail, etc., rapidly or with great impetus ...1567
• SCURRICK n. halfpence ... E19, chiefly Aust. & NZ usage
• SCURRIFUNGE vb. 1. to lash tightly ...1777 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. ? to scrub, to scour ...1789
vb. 3. ? to wriggle ...1894
• SCURRYFUNGE n. a hasty tidying of the house between the time you see a neighbour coming, and the time they knock on the door ...1975 Amer. dial. (Maine)
vb. 1. to lash tightly ...1777 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. ? to scrub, to scour ...1789
vb. 3. ? to wriggle ...1894
vb. 4. to hastily make tidy ...1975 Amer. dial. (Maine)
• SCURVY n. shabbiness, ugliness; unpleasantness of any sort ...1970s US Black sl.
• SCUT n. 1. the tail of an animal, esp. that of a rabbit or deer ...16C
n. 2. the female pubic hair ...16C sl.
n. 3. the female genitals ...L16 sl.
n. 4. a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
n. 5. the posteriors ...20C sl.
n. 6. a little boy; a scamp, a rascal ...1953 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a light dusting or flurry of snow ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUTCH n. a light dusting or flurry of snow ...1951 Amer. dial.
vb. to beat, to whip, to thrash soundly ...c1900 Amer. dial.
• SCUTCHING n. 1. a beating, a thrashing, a whipping ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 2. knocking chestnuts off a tree ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a sharp scolding ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUTT n. a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
• SCUTTER n. 1. a scoundrel, a rascal, a mischievous person; a rowdy, mean person ...1934 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (derogatory or jocular) a dog; a varmint; a critter ...1940 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an admirable person or thing ...1941 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a thing, an object, a thingamabob ...1962 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a small child ...1965 Amer. dial.
vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCUTTERS n. skitters, diarrhoea ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SCUTTERS, THE n. skitters, diarrhoea ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SCUTTLE n. 1. the female genitals ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a Black person ...20C US sl.
n. 3. (derogatory) a Black taxi passenger ...1900s US sl.
n. 4. a large glass or mug, esp. for beer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to deflower a woman ...19C Brit. sl.
vb. 2. to coit ...M20 US sl.
• SCUTTLEBUTT n. 1. gossip ...US Civil War usage
n. 2. misleading information, rumour ...1901 sl., orig. US
• SCUTTLE OF GUTS n. (used contemptuously) a grossly obese person; a fat person ...1930 Amer. sl.
• SCUTTLE OF JAVA n. a cup of coffee ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SCUTZ n. a young male interested in girls for copulation only ...M20 US sl.
• SCUTZ AROUND vb. to be sexually promiscuous; to coit ...M20 US sl.
• SCUTZ WORK n. menial or unpleasant work ...1991 Amer. dial.
• SCUZ n. 1. a scraggly or ugly person ...M20 US sl.
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1968 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
n. 3. disgusting material ...1988 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZ n. 1. a scraggly or ugly person ...M20 US sl.
n. 2. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1968 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
n. 3. disgusting material ...1988 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZBAG n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1983 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZBALL n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1983 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZBUCKET n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1983 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SCUZZ WORK n. menial or unpleasant work ...1991 Amer. dial.
• SCUZZY adj. 1. disgusting ...1968 sl., chiefly Amer.
adj. 2. dirty, filthy ...1969 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• SEA BEARD n. seaweed ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEA COW n. a hippopotamus ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEA CRAW n. a lobster ...1884 Amer. dial.
• SEA DUST n. salt ...World War I navy sl.
• SEAFOOD n. a sailor considered as a sexual object by a homosexual male ...M20 US homosexual sl.
• SEA GALLS n. the jellyfish or sea-nettle ...1817 Eng. dial.
• SEA-GOING CLOTHES n. tailor made clothes ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• SEA-GULL n. 1. a chicken ...World War I navy sl.
n. 2. an airman ...World War I navy sl.
n. 3. a casual, non-union dock labourer ...c1926 NZ sl.
n. 4. a girl or a woman who follows the naval fleet or who follows a particular sailor; this includes sailors' wives ...World War II US naval sl.
• SEAL n. (derogatory) a Black person ...1920s US sl.
vb. to impregnate a woman ...19C Brit. sl.
• SEAL-A-MEALS n. small plastic bags used for packaging set amounts of cocaine for sale ...1980s US Black sl.
• SEA LAWYER n. a troublemaker; a malcontent ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SEALED OYSTER n. a close-mouthed person ...L19 US sl.
• SEA LION n. a Texas longhorn steer from the Gulf coast region ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SEALS n. the testicles ...19C Brit. sl.
• SEAM RAT n. a louse; occasionally, a flea or bedbug ...1899 Amer. dial.
• SEAM-SQUIRREL n. a body louse ...1899 US sl., chiefly military usage
• SEA NETTLE n. a stinging jellyfish ...1844 Amer. dial.
• SEA PIG n. a fat surfer ...1988 US sl.
• SEAPOOSE n. 1. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a whirlpool, undertow ...1842 Amer. dial.
• SEA POUCE n. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
• SEA PURSE n. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
• SEA PUSS n. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
• SEARCH ME phr. used in response to a question to indicate that the speaker does not know the answer or has no idea what to do ...1901 orig. N. Amer.
• SEARS AND ROEBUCK n. an outdoor toilet ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEARS AND ROEBUCK TEETH n. false teeth ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK adj. inexperienced; incompetent ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SEARS ROEBUCK DETECTIVE n. a rural, incompetent detective ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SEARS ROEBUCK GUY n. in logging: a novice ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK HEADQUARTERS n. an outdoor toilet ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK HOUSE n. an outdoor toilet ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK LIBRARY n. an outdoor toilet ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK STOREROOM n. an outdoor toilet ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEARS-ROEBUCK TEETH n. false teeth ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SEA'S A-CAPPING phr. it's making white-topped waves ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEA SLED n. a motor boat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEASON n. seasoning ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to add cream or sugar to tea or coffee ...1967 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. of clothes: to let dry by exposure to air ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SEASONED adj. experienced, as a soldier, etc. ...1643
• SEASONING n. cream or sugar as an ingredient in tea of coffee ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SEASONING MEAT n. salt pork or bacon ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEAT n. the posteriors ...20C
• SEAT BACK! int. used as a preemptive assertion of one's right to reclaim a seat or place in line after leaving for a short time ...1998 Amer. dial.
• SEAT COVER n. an attractive female driver ...M20 US citizens' band radio sl.
• SEATER n. 1. a backward fall ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEA TIGER n. a barracuda ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SEAT OF EASE n. a privy ...c1850
• SEAT OF EASEMENT n. a chamber pot contained in a case ...E18 Brit. euphemism
• SEA TURN n. a wind off the ocean, often accompanied by fog or rain ...1690 Amer. dial.
• SEC n. Seconal™ ...20C drugs sl.
• SECCY n. Seconal™; a barbiturate ...M20 US drugs sl.
• SECKO n. a sexual deviant or sex offender ...1949 Aust. sl.
• SECOND BASE n. a woman's breasts ...1930s US Black sl.
• SECOND CHRISTMAS n. the day following Christmas Day ...1857 Amer. dial.
• SECOND EASTER n. the day after Easter ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SECOND-HANDED adj. 1. secondhand ...1834 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of a person: inferior; shabby ...1921 Amer. dial.
• SECOND-HARD DARTBOARD n. a sexually promiscuous woman ...1982 UK sl.
• SECOND MIND n. the unconscious mind ...1820s US Black sl.
• SECONDS n. a second helping of food ...1792 sl.
• SECOND-STOREY MAN n. a cat-burglar ...1886 Amer. sl.
• SECOND-STORY MAN n. a burglar ...1886 Amer. sl.
• SECRET PARTS n. the female genitals ...Shakespeare usage
• SECRETS n. the male or female genitals ...19C colloq.
• SECRET SERVICES n. copulation in secret, esp. with a partner kept for this purpose ...18C Brit. euphemism
• SECRET SORROW n. 1. a loved one who is unaware of one's affections ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
n. 2. love for someone who is unaware of one's affections ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SECRET VICE n. masturbation ...19C euphemism
• SECRET WORKS n. the male or female genitals ...M20 US sl.
• SECTION 37 n. in logging: something queer or unusual ...1958 Amer. dial.
• SECTION EIGHT n. a discharge from the army under section eight of the US Army Regulations 615-360 on the grounds of insanity or inability to adjust to army life ...1943 US sl.
vb. (usually as 'section-eight') to discharge from the army under section eight of the US Army Regulations ...1943 US sl.
• SECUNDO n. a foreman, an underboss ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SEDDITY adj. 1. arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited, pretentious ...1967 US Black sl.
adj. 2. elegant, high-class, sophisticated ...1960s US Black sl.
n. a stuck-up, conceited, snobbish person ...1960s US Black sl.
• SEDENT * adj. sitting ...L17
• SEDILE † n. a seat ...LME
• SEDITTY adj. arrogant, boastful, showing off ...1968 US sl.
• SEE vb. 1. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 2. in jazz: to read music ...1930s US Black sl.
• SEE BLACK vb. to suffer the lapses of vision caused by exposure to thirst, heat, and glaring sunlight ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SEED n. 1. a rustic or countrified person ...1900 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a burning coal covered with ashes to preserve a fire overnight ...1931 Amer. dial.
n. 3. one's child; children ...1960s US Black sl.
n. 4. a baseball ...1960s US Black sl.
• SEEDAN n. a sedan ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEED, BREED, AND GENERATION n. the whole of one's family and relatives ...1792 Eng. dial.
• SEED CLOUD n. one of a group of usually small clouds though to presage rain ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEED EATER n. a goldfinch ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SEED FEATHERS n. ancestors, old-timers ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SEED-FOLKS n. ancestors, old-timers ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SEED-HORSE n. a stallion ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SEEDS n. testicles of a human or animal ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SEED WART n. a wart with a rough surface resembling a group of seeds ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SEEDY adj. 1. ill ...1858 sl.
adj. 2. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 3. wretched, miserable ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEE FAIR vb. to ensure fair play by watching ...1837 colloq.
• SEEGAR n. a cigar ...1858 Amer. dial.
• SEE HOW THE CAT WILL JUMP vb. to watch events and act accordingly ...1885
• SEEK A HARE IN A HEN'S NEST † vb. to attempt something that is almost impossible ...1599
• SEEK A KNOT IN A BULRUSH vb. to look for or make difficulties when there are none ...1340
• SEEK A NEEDLE IN A BOTTLE OF HAY vb. to attempt an extremely difficult, impossible, or foolish task ...1690
• SEEK A NEEDLE IN A TRUSS OF HAY vb. to attempt an extremely difficult, impossible, or foolish task ...1711
• SEEK FOR A SALMON'S NEST † vb. to look for something that doesn't exist ...1589
• SEE MONKEYS vb. to be overcome by heat ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SEEN IT'S BEST DAYS adj. old ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEENY BEAR n. the black bear ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SEEP n. a place where water oozes out of the ground; a sluggish spring ...1881 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to undergo to subject something to soaking in hot liquid ...1886 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to suppurate; to ooze ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEEP SPRING n. a place where water oozes out of the ground; a sluggish spring ...1901 Amer. dial.
• SEEPY adj. of land: constantly damp ...1859 Amer. dial.
• SEE RED vb. to be or get angry ...1901 sl.
• SEE ROSES vb. to menstruate ...1990 Amer. dial.
• SEERS n. eyeglasses ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SEETHE A WALLOP † vb. to boil with a rapid noisy bubbling ...1565
• SEE THE BIG ANIMAL vb. to see or experience all that one can endure ...1848 Amer. sl.
• SEE THE ELEPHANT vb. 1. to see what there is to see; to experience something to the end; to become jaded or disappointed ...1844 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to go into combat for the first time ...US Civil War usage
vb. 3. to view the interesting sights in a city ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SEE THE LIONS vb. to have worldly experience; to see remarkable sights...1590
• SEE THE MONKEY DANCE vb. to see novel and entertaining things ...1863 Amer. sl.
• SEE THE MONKEYS to have delirium tremens ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEE THE MONKEY SHOW vb. to see novel and entertaining things ...1861 Amer. sl.
• SEE THE SUN DANCE vb. to see the sun rise on Easter morning ...1867 Eng. dial.
• SEE THROUGH A LADDER vb. to see what is obvious ...1852
• SEE TWO MOONS vb. to be drunk ...1722 Amer. sl.
• SEE WHICH WAY THE CAT JUMPS phr. i.e. what direction events are taking ...1827
• SEE YOU phr. goodbye ...1962
• SEE YOU IN CHURCH! int. used as an expression of farewell ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEE YOU IN CHURCH, IF YOU SIT BY THE WINDOW phr. an informal way of saying goodbye to people one knows well ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR phr. goodbye ...1956 jocular, orig. US
• SEE YOU SOME MORE! int. goodbye ...1940s NZ sl.
• SEG n. 1. a segregation unit or cell ...1960s sl., orig. US & Can. prison
n. 2. a toadying or hypocritical smile ...1960s US campus sl.
n. 3. a supporter of racial segregation ...1965 US sl.
vb. to segregate; to have a segregationist policy ...1960s sl., orig. US
• SEGACIATE vb. 1. to fare; to get on; to bear; to endure ...1832 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to associate ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SEGASHIATE vb. 1. to fare; to get on; to bear; to endure ...1832 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to associate ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SEGASHUATE vb. 1. to fare; to get on; to bear; to endure ...1832 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to associate ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SEGGIE n. 1. a segregation unit or cell ...1960s sl., orig. US & Can. prison
n. 2. a supporter of racial segregation ...1965 US sl.
• SEGO LILY STATE n. Utah ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEGUNDO n. a foreman, an underboss ...1903 Amer. dial.
• SEH ONE adj. of a woman: to be attractive ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• SEH-SEH SEH-SEH n. gossip ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• SEI n. the number six ...M19 sl.
• SEIN n. 1. a 10-shilling note ...1930s Aust. sl.
n. 2. a 10-year prison sentence ...1930s Aust. sl.
n. 3. 10 oz. of tobacco ...1930s Aust. sl.
• SELDOM SEE n. underwear ...1920s US sl.
• SELDOM SEEN n. 1. the queen ...20C rhyming sl.
n. 2. a limousine ...Bk1942 Amer. rhyming sl.
• SELECTMAN n. a town magistrate ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SELF-BRAG n. a braggart, a conceited person ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• SELF-BRAGGER n. a braggart, a conceited person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SELF BUILD-UP n. boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SELF-CONCEITY adj. conceited, impertinent ...1969 Amer. dial.
• SELF-EFFACIVE adj. modest, retiring ...1883 nonce word
• SELF-PUFFERY n. boasting ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SELF-STARTER n. 1. an addict who volunteers themself for a cure, taken in prison or a similar institution ...1930s US drugs sl.
n. 2. one who acts, esp. when employed, on their own initiative rather than await instructions or orders ...1960s sl.
• SELF-TENDERNESS † n. care of one's health ...1843 Sc.
• SELINA SCOTT n. a spot ...1980s rhyming sl.
• SELL n. a deception that leaves the victim feeling disappointed; a cheat; a practical joke; something that disappoints expectations ...1838 sl.
vb. to deceive, to dupe ...1849 sl.
• SELL AN OX TO CATCH A HARE vb. to act foolishly ...B1900
• SELL ANY ONE A BARGAIN † vb. to make fool of him, to 'sell' him ...1588
• SELL A PACKET vb. to hoax ...1847 Eng. dial.
• SELL A PUP vb. to deceive, esp. in business or financial transactions ...20C sl.
• SELLARY n. a male homosexual prostitute ...E17
• SELL A WOLF vb. to brag or boast or show off; to talk loudly; to tell a lie ...1970s US Black sl.
• SELL A WOLF TICKET vb. 1. to boast; to brag ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to talk nonsense, to lie ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to threaten, to intimidate ...1960s US Black sl.
• SELL A WOOF vb. to brag or boast or show off; to talk loudly; to tell a lie ...1970s US Black sl.
• SELL A WOOF TICKET vb. 1. to boast; to brag ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to talk nonsense, to lie ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to threaten, to intimidate ...1960s US Black sl.
• SELL BODY vb. to work as a prostitute ...1960s US Black sl.
• SELL DOWN THE RIVER vb. to betray ...L19 sl., orig. US Black
• SELL HONEY FOR A HALFPENNY vb. to think very badly of someone ...L16 C sl.
• SELL LIKE HOT CAKES vb. to sell very quickly or promptly, or in large quantities ...c1888
• SELL ONE A PACKET vb. to tell him a falsehood, to take him in ...1886
• SELL ONE'S BACON vb. to sell one's flesh or body; to work as a prostitute ...1825
• SELL ONE'S CABBAGE TWICE vb. to repeat oneself ...L19 US sl.
• SELL OUT vb. 1. to deceive, to cheat, to trick ...1884 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to depart, to leave, usually hastily; to run away; to skedaddle; to run in fear ...1934 Amer. dial.
• SELL OUT TO THE YANKEES vb. to move to a northern industrial area ...1880s US Black sl.
• SELL SOMEONE A PACKET vb. to hoax, to deceive; to lie ...L18 sl.
• SELL SOMEONE A PUP vb. to sell someone something worthless ...1901 Brit. sl.
• SEMAPHORE n. a traffic light ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEMI-OCCASIONAL adv. seldom; occasionally ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEMI-OCCASIONALLY adv. seldom; occasionally ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEMOLIA n. a fool; a stupid person ...1890s US Black sl.
• SEND vb. to arouse emotionally; to be deeply moved by music ...1900s US Black sl.
• SEND AWAY WITH A FLEA IN ONE'S EAR vb. to humiliate ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SEND DANCING vb. to send quickly ...1790 Sc.
• SEND DOWN vb. to send to prison ...1840 sl., orig. US
• SENDER n. 1. one who arouses emotionally; one who inspires excitement ...1920s US Black sl.
n. 2. one who pleases or delights, esp. a pop musician ...1935 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• SEND FOR MARY ANN n. phr. no matter, forget it (French: ca ne fait rien) ...1910s sl., orig. military
• SEND IN ONE'S JACKET vb. to resign; to deliver up one's badge of office ...1884 sl.
• SEND ON A HOMBUG vb. to deliberately mislead someone by misdirecting them ...1950s US Black sl.
• SEND ON A HUMBUG vb. to deliberately mislead someone by misdirecting them ...1950s US Black sl.
• SEND ON A MERRY-GO-ROUND vb. to deliberately mislead someone by misdirecting them ...1950s US Black sl.
• SEND ON A TRIP vb. to deliberately mislead someone by misdirecting them ...1950s US Black sl.
• SEND PACKING vb. to dismiss ...1594
• SEND SOMEONE TO THE CLEANERS vb. to fraudulently deprive someone of all or most of their money ...1907 sl.
• SEND THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF vb. to hit an animal hard enough to kill it ...20C W. Indies sl.
• SEND TO GLORY vb. to ruin; to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEND TO LONG BEACH vb. when the narcotic agents are coming: to flush illegal drugs down the toilet ...1960s US Black sl.
• SEND TO TEMPLE MOORS vb. to proclaim an outcast from society ...1865 Eng. dial. obs.
• SEND TO THE PACK vb. to relegate to obscurity ...1916 Aust. sl.
• SEND TO THE RIGHT-ABOUT vb. to dismiss ...1842 sl.
• SEND TO THE WALL vb. to thrust aside into a position of neglect ...1901
• SEND UP vb. to send someone to prison ...1852 sl., now US
• SEND YOU SOUTH vb. to end a romance or friendship ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SENECA BEAR n. the black bear ...1924 Amer. dial.
• SENEGAMBIAN n. a Black person ...1900 Amer. dial.
• SENSATIONAL adj. resplendently beautiful; gorgeous ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SENSE-THRAWING adj. perverting or confusing the senses ...1895 Sc.
• SENT adj. said of someone completely enthralled or entranced, esp. by rhythmic music, drugs, etc. ...1940 sl.
• SENTER n. the member of a team of parcel thieves who actually removes the stolen goods and takes them to a hideout ...L16 sl.
• SEPARATE THE SHEEP FROM THE GOATS vb. to sort the good persons or things from the bad or inferior
• SEPARATION n. pus from a boil, etc. ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEPIA SLASHER n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEPIA SNIPER n. prizefighter Joe Louis ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEPIA STREAK n. Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEPOOSE n. an inlet of the sea, esp. an artificial channel connecting a body of water with the sea ...1650 Amer. dial.
• SEPTIC adj. unpleasant; deplorable ...1914 sl.
n. an American ...1976 rhyming sl., chiefly Aust., for ''septic tank = Yank'
• SEPTIC TANK n. an American ...1976 rhyming sl., chiefly Aust., for 'Yank'
• SEQUELTERED adj. sequestered and sheltered ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SERENADE n. a noisy, prankish demonstration, esp. following a wedding or as a Christmas celebration ...1849 Amer. dial.
• SERG n. a sergeant, esp. as a familiar term of address ...M19 sl.
• SERGEANT-MAJOR n. strong sweet tea; tea with rum ...1925 Brit. military sl.
• SERGEANT-MAJOR'S n. strong sweet tea; tea with rum ...1925 Brit. military sl.
• SERGIVEROUS adj. fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SERIOUS adj. large; intense; important ...1980s US Black sl.
• SERJEANT GARBAGER † n. an officer of the royal kitchen, who had charge of the poultry ...1601
• SERMOCINATION † n. talk, conversation; a discourse, sermon; speech-making ...1514
• SERVAGEROUS adj. fierce, violent, vigorous ...1851 Amer. dial.
• SERVANT LURK n. a public house where duplicitous servants meet criminals to plan mutually beneficial robberies ...M19 sl.
• SERVE vb. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
• SERVE SMALL BEER vb. to discuss trifling subjects ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SERVE THE SAME SAUCE vb. to retaliate in kind; to treat in the same fashion; to give as good as you take ...1817
• SERVE WITH THE SAME SAUCE vb. to subject to the same kind of usage ...1523
• SERVICE CAR n. a taxi; a car used to provide an unofficial bus service ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGEROUSLY adv. vigorously ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGOUS adj. fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGROUS adj. fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SESH n. a drinking spree ...1943 sl., orig. services' usage
• SESSION n. a drinking spree ...1943 sl., chiefly Aust.
• SET adj. determined ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. the first domino player in a hand ...sl.
n. 2. a sofa, a couch ...1957 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a party, a social event ...1959 Amer. dial., Black usage
n. 4. a clique of friends who tend to party and generally hang out together ...1960s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to sew ...1857 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to court ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SET A BED SPELL vb. to stay until bedtime ...1933 Amer. dial.
• SET ABOUT vb. to attack or assault someone ...1879 UK colloq.
• SET A HATCH BEFORE THE DOOR † vb. to keep silence ...1555
• SET-ALONG adj. of a child: old enough to sit up unaided ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SET-ALONG CHILD n. a child big enough to sit on the floor but not walk ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SET AN EDGE UPON † vb. to stimulate, to incite ...1609
• SET A STITCH vb. to sew ...1857 Amer. dial.
• SET A SUNSHINING vb. to expose to view, to display ...1601
• SET-BACK n. a party where no games are played ...1958 Amer. dial.
vb. (as 'set back') to cost; to be expensive ...1896 Amer. sl.
• SET-BACK FOOD n. food that has cooled for a time and then has been placed on the table ...1958 Amer. dial.
• SET BESIDE THE SADDLE † vb. to defeat the plans or ruin the career of ...1579-80
• SET BY vb. to take one's place at the table; often used as an invitation to dine ...1902 Amer. dial.
• SET DAGS vb. to do something that the other person cannot do; to show off ...M19 sl.
• SET-DOWN n. a depressing or humiliating rebuke or reprehension; a rebuff ...1899 Amer. dial.
vb. (as 'set down') to embarrass, to humble, to rebuke, to defeat ...1934 Amer. dial.
• SET FIRE YOU! int. an emphatic and impatient exclamation ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SET-HEADED adj. headstrong ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SET HORSES vb. to agree, to get on well ...1899 Amer. dial.
• SET OF DRAPES n. a 'zoot suit' ... US Black sl.
• SET OFF vb. to clear a table ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SET OF HEADLIGHTS n. a woman's breasts ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SET OF HORSESHOES n. a horse ...1882 US sl.
• SET OF SEVEN BRIGHTS n. a week; seven days ...1930s US Black sl.
• SET OF THREADS n. fine clothing ...1930s US Black sl.
• SET ON A HAIR TRIGGER adj. extremely sensitive to stimuli ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE IN HIS PLACE vb. to humiliate ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SET ONE ON HIS EAR vb. to suddenly embarrass one ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE ON ONE'S ASS vb. to be knocked out from drug intoxication ...1970s US Black sl.
• SET ONE'S BACK UP vb. to make annoyed ...c1800 colloq.
• SET ONE'S BED vb. to make one's bed ...2000 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE'S BUDGET DOWN vb. to come to a decision; to take a firm or positive position on any subject ...1933 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE'S CAP AT vb. to set oneself to gain the affections of a woman ...1773 colloq.
• SET ONESELF IN A BUTTER TUB vb. to get married ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SET ONE'S MOUTH ON vb. to tell someone off; to give one a tongue-lashing ...1970s US Black sl.
• SET ONE UP WITH SALT vb. to provide the necessaries of life for one ...1881 Sc.
• SET ON THE RACK vb. to strain to the utmost ...1606
• SET-OUT n. 1. a display, as of food, or dinnerware ...1899 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a tongue-lashing; a scolding ...1970 Amer. dial.
vb. (as 'set out') to seek a marriage partner; to go courting ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SET OVER vb. to kill deliberately ...1931 US sl.
• SET RAIN n. a steady rain or drizzle ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SETTER n. 1. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SETTERS adv. in coasting on a sled: in a sitting position ...1892 Amer. dial.
• SET THE BRAIN ASTEEP vb. to ponder, to revolve in the mind, to make a mental effort ...1895 Sc.
• SET THE BUCKET DOWN vb. to come to a decision; to take a firm or positive position on any subject; to take a stand ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SET THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE vb. to reverse the usual order, whether of things or of ideas ...c1500 colloq.
• SET THE CAT AMONG THE PIGEONS vb. to cause trouble ...1976 sl.
• SET THE FLOOR vb. to dance, esp. in a style involving vigorous stamping ...1937 Amer. dial.
• SET THE GOOSE vb. to become pregnant ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SET THE HAIR vb. to ride a horse long enough to take the meanness out of him ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SET THE HARE-PIE AGAINST THE GOOSE-GIBLET † vb. to let one thing serve as a set-off to another ...1633
• SET THE HARE'S FOOT AGAINST THE GOOSE-GIBLET † vb. to let one thing serve as a set-off to another ...16C
• SET THE HARE'S HEAD AGAINST THE GOOSE-GIBLET † vb. to let one thing serve as a set-off to another ...1539
• SET THE HEATHER ON FIRE vb. to create uproar and excitement; to make a disturbance; to excite a tumult ...1843
• SET THE SADDLE UPON THE RIGHT HORSE vb. to lay the blame on the right person ...1635
• SET THE TORTOISE TO CATCH THE HARE † vb. to seek to do something almost impossible ...1798
• SETTING n. a visit characterized by sitting and talking ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SETTING BEE n. a visit characterized by sitting and talking ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SETTING CHAIR n. a plain, straight chair, as contrasted with a rocking chair ...1768 Amer. dial.
• SETTING-DOWN n. a depressing or humiliating rebuke or reprehension; a rebuff ...1899 Amer. dial.
• SETTING-LONELY adj. of a child: old enough to sit up unaided ...1959 Amer. dial.
• SETTING ON THE NEST adj. pregnant ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SETTING OUT n. a dowry; a trousseau; the equipment necessary for establishing a household, usually in the form of a gift to a bride or newly married couple ...1833 Amer. dial.
• SETTING-UP adj. of a child: old enough to sit up unaided ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. (as 'setting up') a wake for the dead ...1880s US Black sl.
• SETTING-UP KID n. a baby old enough to sit alone ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SETTLE vb. 1. to humiliate ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to send to prison ...1899 US sl.
vb. 3. of a cow: to become pregnant ...1962 Amer. dial.
• SETTLE A PERSON'S HASH vb. to reduce to order; to silence, to subdue; to make an end of ...a1825 colloq.
• SETTLED adj. of a cow: pregnant ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SETTLE DOWN vb. to decide, to conclude ...1851 Amer. dial.
• SETTLEMENT ROAD n. a local rural road ...1843 Amer. dial.
• SETTLE ONE'S HASH vb. 1. to overcome a person completely; to ruin a person...1881
vb. 2. to humiliate ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• SET-TO n. 1. fighting; a fight, a brawl ...1816 sl.
n. 2. an argument, a row ...1829 sl.
• SET TO RIGHTS vb. to put in order ...Bk1903 sl.
• SET TO THE WALL † vb. to thrust aside into a position of neglect ...1583
• SET UP adj. proud; exhilarated; enlivened by drink; drunk ...1875 Amer. dial.
n. 1. the glass, ice, soda, etc. required for mixing a drink, as served to customers who supply their own spirits in unlicensed premises ...1930 US sl.
n. 2. a place-setting at a restaurant ...1934 US sl.
n. 3. whisky, ice, and chaser served in a barroom ...1940s US Black sl.
n. 5. (usually as 'setup') a gullible person; a dupe ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a scheme or trick by which an innocent person is incriminated ...1968 sl., orig. US
vb. (usually as 'set up')
vb. 1. to pull one's chair up to the table, to take one's seat for a meal ...1843 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. in jazz: to get things, as chairs, etc., arranged for a performance ...1900s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to court a woman ...1941 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 5. to arrange with the police for a pusher or dealer to be 'busted' by marking the money to be used in the transaction; to trick someone; to be framed by the police; to pre-arrange things or lead someone on in order to incriminate the person ...1950s US Black sl.
vb. 6. to come down with or develop a sickness or disease ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SET UP A KAIM vb. to act in a proud or arrogant manner ...1882 Sc.
• SET UP ONE'S BRISTLES vb. to show resistance
• SET UP ONE'S EBENEZER vb. to firmly make up one's mind ...c1840 Amer. dial.
• SET UP ONE'S JAY-FEATHERS vb. to be provoked into retaliation in kind ...1825 Sc.
• SET UP TO vb. to pay court to a woman; broadly, to curry favour with ...1845 Amer. dial.
• SET UP WITH vb. to court ...1871 Amer. dial.
• SEVAGEROUS adj. fierce, violent, vigorous ...1832 Amer. dial.
• SEVEN n. a three-cornered tear in a piece of clothing from catching it on something sharp ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEVEN OUT vb. to die ...1934 US sl.
• SEVEN-PLY GASSER n. something that is fantastic, better than a 'gasser' ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SEVEN SISTERS n. the constellation Pleiades ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SEVENTH HEAVEN n. the upper gallery in a theatre ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SEVENTY-ELEVEN adj. indefinitely numerous, many ...1970 Amer. dial.
• SEVEN-YEAR ITCH n. 1. any skin condition that causes chronic itching; an itch supposed to last for seven years ...1854 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an urge to infidelity after seven years of marriage ...1936 jocular
• SEVERAL YEARS OF RAINY THURSDAYS n. a long time ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEVERE adj. wild, untamed, fierce, vicious, savage ...1829 Amer. dial.
• SEVERELY adv. thoroughly ...1886 Amer. dial.
• SEVIGROUS adj. fierce, savage, violent, powerful , ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1835 Amer. dial.
• SEWAGE INSPECTOR n. the common carp ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SEWED IN A BLANKET adj. dead and buried ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SEWED UP adj. dead ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEWER n. 1. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1945 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a dragonfly ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SEWER INSPECTOR n. the common carp ...1995 Amer. dial.
• SEWER-UPPER n. a dragonfly ...1977 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BEETLE n. a dragonfly ...1977 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BUG n. a dragonfly ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BUTTONS ON ICE CREAM phr. used as an evasive or diversionary remark to a child; what are you doing? ...2001 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BUTTONS ON LEMONS phr. used as an evasive or diversionary remark to a child; what are you doing? ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SEWING BUTTONS ON THE ICE-CREAM FREEZER phr. used as an evasive or diversionary remark to a child; what are you doing? ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SEWING NEEDLE n. a dragonfly ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SEW SOMEONE UP vb. to swindle, to cheat ...1838 sl.
• SEW THE EYES WITH RED THREAD vb. to have red eyelids from weeping ...1888 Ireland
• SEW UP vb. 1. to tire, to exhaust ...1837 sl.
vb. 2. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 3. to ruin; to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEW WITH A HOT NEEDLE AND BURNING THREAD vb. to sew hastily and carelessly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SEX vb. to have sex ...1966 sl.
• SEXATIONAL adj. 1. pornographic; erotic ...1928 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. said of something or someone sexually sensational ...1928 sl., orig. US
• SEXBOAT n. a sexually attractive woman ...1962 US sl.
• SEX-BOMB n. a sexually attractive woman ...1963 sl.
• SEXCAPADE n. a sexual escapade ...1965 sl.
• SEXED IN n. the gang rape of a female ...1990s US Black sl.
• SEXED UP adj. said of someone who is sexually aroused ...1942
• SEX KITTEN n. a young woman who asserts her sex appeal ...1958 sl.
• SEXPERIENCE n. sex experience ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEXPERT n. 1. an expert on sexual matters ...1924 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a philanderer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEXPOT n. a sexually attractive woman ...1957 sl.
• SEXSATIONAL adj. 1. pornographic; erotic ...1928 sl., orig. US
adj. 2. said of something or someone sexually sensational ...1928 sl., orig. US
• SEX UP vb. to make more sexy ...1942 sl.
• SEY n. the number six ...M19 sl.
• SEY-TRAY n. the number 9 ...M19 usage
• SEZ YOU! int. exclamation of contempt and disbelief, dismissing as beneath argument the previous speaker's words ...M19 sl.
• S.F.A. n. nothing; Sweet Fuck All; politely, Sweet Fanny Adams ...20C sl.
• SHABAROON † n. a mean-spirited person; a disreputable person; a good-for-nothing; a ragamuffin; a ragged person ...a1700 sl.
• SHABASH! int. well done! bravo! ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
• SHABBY adj. having a general feeling of unwellness, tired, 'under the weather' ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SHAB OUT n. a cowardly retreat ...1902 Amer. dial.
vb. to sneak away; to slink off; to go quickly ...1902 Amer. dial.
• SHACK n. 1. nuts and acorns that have fallen to the ground ...1828 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a tramp; a bum; a vagabond; a good-for-nothing; a shiftless fellow ...1828 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a slow trot ...1881 Amer. dial.
n. 4. one's home; a house; an apartment ...1880s US Black sl.
n. 5. a bachelor living alone ...1890s US Black sl.
n. 6. a brakeman or guard on a train ...1899 Amer. sl.
n. 7. the husk or shell of a nut ...1903 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to amble along; to go at a slow trot ...1833 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to retrieve stray balls for a baseball or tennis player; to retrieve a stray ball; broadly, to go in search of ...1890 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. of a bachelor: to live alone ...1890s US Black sl.
vb. 4. to remove the shell of a nut ...1903 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to run after ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to be slow ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHACKELTY adj. dilapidated, run-down, ramshackle, rickety, shaky ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHACKELY adj. shaky, rickety ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SHACKER n. one whose dwelling is a shack ...1937 Amer. dial.
• SHACK FEVER n. fatigue ...Bk1942 Amer. railroad sl.
• SHACK GAIT n. a slow trot ...1881 Amer. dial.
• SHACKING n. holding onto a moving vehicle so as to be towed along over snow and ice ...1993 Amer. dial.
• SHACK JOB n. 1. a (temporary) sexual partner ...1946 US sl.
n. 2. a couple or the state of being a couple ...1950s sl.
n. 3. the person with whom one lives ...1950s sl.
• SHACKLE vb. to loaf; to saunter; to mosey ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLE AROUND vb. to loaf; to saunter; to mosey ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLEDY adj. dilapidated, run-down, ramshackle, rickety, shaky ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLE-FOOTED adj. clumsy, awkward ...1912 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLES n. 1. any broth, soup, or stew ...1886 sl.
n. 2. the off-cuts from a butcher's preparing of meat for sale ...1910s sl.
n. 3. cheese ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
int. that's mine! I want to do that! I want a share!; a child's term to claim the whole or an equal part of an object ...20C US sl.
• SHACKLETY adj. dilapidated, run-down, ramshackle, rickety, shaky ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLE-UP n. 1. a midday meal cooked at the roadside ...1930s tramps' sl.
n. 2. an act of preparing food in a pot ...1935 sl.
vb. (usually as 'shackle up') to cook a midday meal ...1930s tramps' sl.
• SHACKLEY adj. ramshackle, rickety, run-down, tottering ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLING adj. 1. ramshackle, rickety, run-down ...c1784 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. shiftless, lazy; going from one job to another ...1894 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLY adj. 1. ramshackle, rickety, run-down, tottering ...1843 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. tall, thin, and awkward ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SHACK MAN n. an adulterous man ...1940s US sl.
• SHACK RAT n. an adulterous man ...1940s US sl.
• SHACK-ROUSER n. 1. one who awakens workers from sleep ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a nickname for a garrulous person; also, a loud barking dog, or any loud noise ...1957 Amer. dial.
• SHACK-ROUSTER n. 1. one who awakens workers from sleep ...1943 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a nickname for a garrulous person; also, a loud barking dog, or any loud noise ...1957 Amer. dial.
• SHACKS n. a brakeman or guard on a train ...1899 Amer. sl.
int. a mild excl. of surprise, regret, annoyance, etc. ...1980s US campus usage
• SHACK-STONER n. a sixpence ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHACK-UP n. a (temporary) sexual partner ...1969 sl., chiefly US
• SHACK UP TOGETHER vb. to cohabit, esp. as lovers ...1935 sl.
• SHACK UP (WITH ONE) vb. 1. to live or reside, usually temporarily ...1950s US sl.
vb. 2. to live with a sexual partner ...1935 sl.
• SHACK WACKY adj. nervous or irritable as a result of confinement to close quarters ...1991 Amer. dial.
• SHACKY adj. shabby, shoddy ...1935 Amer. dial.
• SHADDUP! int. shut up! ...1959 sl.
• SHADE n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...M19 US sl.
n. 2. a minute quantity ...M19 sl.
n. 3. the molted skin or shell of a snake or arthropod ...1899 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a receiver of stolen goods ...1920s US criminal sl.
vb. 1. to be superior to, albeit by a small margin ...1950s sl., orig. Aust.
vb. 2. to hide, to conceal ...1980s US Black sl.
• SHADES n. 1. a variety of late-night music-halls and bars on or near the Strand, London ...M19 sl.
n. 2. dark glasses, sunglasses ...1940s sl.
• SHADE-TREE MECHANIC n. one who works out of his house or barn rather than at a dealership, service station, or garage; a country mechanic on a small scale ...1946 Amer. dial.
• SHADE-TREE MONEY n. unemployment compensation ...1986 Amer. dial.
• SHAD-MOUTH n. 1. (derogatory) a person having a projecting upper lip ...1934 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (derogatory) a Black person ...1930s US sl.
• SHAD-MOUTHED adj. having a projecting upper lip ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHADOW n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...1880s US sl.
n. 2. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
• SHADOW ICE n. ice that will bend when you step on it, but not break ...1970 Amer. dial.
• SHADOW RIDER n. a cowboy who spends most of his time showing off, watching his shadow ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SHADSCALES n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHADY adj. 1. stupid or dense ...M19 sl., orig. university
adj. 2. uncertain, unreliable ...M19 sl., orig. university
adj. 3. said of one thought likely to be dishonest ...1862 sl.
• SHADY BUSINESS n. dishonesty ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHADY LADY n. 1. a woman of questionable character, sexually or in her business dealings ...M20 US sl.
n. 2. a Black woman; a Black prostitute ...M20 US sl.
• SHADY SPRING n. the vagina ...M19 sl.
• SHAFT n. 1. the penis ...L18 sl.
n. 2. a woman's body, considered simply as a sexual object ...1950s sl.
n. 3. unfair treatment, often as 'the shaft' ...1950s sl., orig. US
n. 4. an imaginary pole which is thrust up one's anus ...20C sl.
vb. 1. to defeat, to defraud ...1950s sl., orig. US
vb. 2. to thrust (in one's imagination) a pole up someone's anus; essentially, to stop a person short; to punish or treat very badly, to harm ...1959 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
vb. 3. to have sexual intercourse with a woman ...1950s sl.
vb. 4. to cheat; to trick; to deceive; to abuse ...1970s US Black sl.
• SHAFT, THE n. dismissal ...1959 sl., chiefly US
• SHAFTABLE adj. of a woman: suitable for and hopefully susceptible to seduction ...1950s sl.
• SHAFTED adj. 1. treated unfairly ...1950s sl.
adj. 2. in serious trouble ...1950s sl.
adj. 3. stood up by one's date ...1950s sl.
• SHAFTING n. 1. sexual intercourse ...1970s sl.
n. 2. unfair or cruel treatment ...1970s US sl.
• SHAFT IS OUT OF THE MELL, THE phr. things are not going prosperously ...1861 Sc.
• SHAFT OF DELIGHT n. the penis ...M18 sl.
• SHAFTS n. the human legs ...1930s US Black sl.
• SHAG adj. insignificant; trivial; worthless ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a fast jump dance; nervous, earthy bop dance; crude, down-home dance do to a type of blues of the same name ...1900s US Black sl.
n. 2. an act of sexual intercourse ...1937 sl.
n. 3. a stroll, a saunter ...1954 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a railroad brakeman ...1956 Amer. dial.
n. 5. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1971 sl.
vb. 1. to possess carnally; to perform sexual intercourse ...1788 sl.
vb. 2. to chase, to fetch; to retrieve stray balls; to run an errand ...1910 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to stroll, to rove about, to amble along, to saunter ...1928 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to leave ...1964 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to walk, to go on foot ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to walk slowly or in a lazy or tired manner ...1980s US Black sl.
• SHAGANAPPI adj. worthless ...1961 Can. sl.
• SHAG AND STOMP n. a fast jump dance; nervous, earthy bop dance; crude, down-home dance do to a type of blues of the same name ...1900s US Black sl.
• SHAG ASS vb. to make off, to get going, to leave ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHAG-BAG adj. shabby and worthless; poor in quality ...1888 colloq.
n. a poor, shabby or worthless fellow; an idle, ragged vagabond ...a1700 colloq.
vb. to loiter, to lounge about; to shirk work ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SHAGGED adj. tired; often followed by 'out' ...1932 sl.
• SHAGGING n. 1. a rumpling of the hair ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
n. 2. holding onto a moving vehicle so as to be towed along over snow and ice ...1994 Amer. dial.
• SHAG IT vb. to make off, to get going, to leave ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHAG MAGNET n. a man who is irresistibly alluring to a woman ...1980s sl.
• SHAG OUT vb. to leave in a hurry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHAGPOKE GUT n. a great capacity for food; a tremendous eater, a voracious person ...1958 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE n. 1. an earthquake; an earth tremor ...1705 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a fair or acceptable situation ...E19
n. 3. equable treatment ...E19
n. 4. an Oriental dance style done in sensuous jazz terms ...1900s US Black sl.
n. 5. a rent party ...1920s US Black sl.
n. 6. a short time; a moment ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 7. a good time; a party ...1946 US sl.
n. 8. a river ...1960 UK rhyming sl. (Shake and Shiver)
n. 9. diluted cocaine ...1980s US Black sl.
vb. 1. to steal or rob ...1811 sl., now Aust.
vb. 2. to dance erotically ...1900s US Black sl.
vb. 3. to possess carnally ...Bk1903 sl.
vb. 4. to extort ...1940s US Black sl.
• SHAKE A FOOT vb. to dance ...1805 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE A FREE LEG vb. to lead an irregular life, to live freely ...1856
• SHAKE A HOOF vb. to dance ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE A LEG vb. 1. to hurry up ...colloq.
vb. 2. to dance ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE A LOOSE LEG vb. to lead an irregular life, to live freely ...1834
• SHAKE A MEAN LIP vb. to tell irresponsible stories; to gossip ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SHAKE AND BAKE n. 1. a non-commissioned officer fresh out of training ...1985 US sl.
n. 2. a portable fire shelter used by workers fighting forest fires ...1991 US sl.
• SHAKE AND BAKE vb. to dribble a basketball from left to right, this is the 'shake,' then going past your opponent to score a basket, this is the 'bake': a trick played on the other team for a score in a basketball game ...1990s basketball players' usage
• SHAKE AND SHIVER n. a river ...1960 UK rhyming sl.
• SHAKEDOWN n. 1. a makeshift bed, usually one made up on the floor ...1837 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a boisterous dance or dancing party ...1845 Amer. dial.
n. 3. an instance of extortion ...1902 sl., orig. & chiefly US
n. 4. a (police) raid; a search ...1914 sl., orig. & chiefly US
vb. (as 'shake down')
vb. 1. to extort money from ...1872 sl., orig. & chiefly US
vb. 2. to search a person or place ...1975 US sl.
• SHAKE IN ONE'S SHOES vb. to be afraid ...1818 sl.
• SHAKE LOOSE vb. to get rid of inhibitions and start to enjoy yourself ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SHAKE OF A BRASS MONKEY'S TAIL n. a short time; a moment ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKE ONE'S ASS vb. to hurry up, to stir, to 'shake a leg' ...1927 Amer. sl.
• SHAKE ONE'S EARS † vb. to show contempt or displeasure ...1583
• SHAKER n. an earthquake ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKERS n. a bar featuring topless dancers ...1994 US sl.
• SHAKER WIRE n. a motion-detector system used for perimeter security in prisons ...1996 US sl.
• SHAKES n. an earthquake; an earth tremor ...1705 Amer. dial.
• SHAKES, THE n. 1. trembling; delirium tremens ...1782 sl.
n. 2. a state of nervousness or unease ...1837 sl.
• SHAKE THE BULLET AT ANYONE vb. to threaten one with 'the sack' but not give him actual notice to leave ...1874 sl.
• SHAKE THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF vb. to beat severely ...M18 sl.
• SHAKE THE DEW OFF ONE'S LILY vb. of a man: to urinate ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE THE LEAD OUT vb. to begin, to commence ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKE THE PAGODA-TREE vb. to make a fortune rapidly in India ...1836
• SHAKE THE PEGS vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKE-UP n. a makeshift bed ...1924 Amer. dial.
• SHAKE YOUR SHAMBLES † phr. go away; be off with you ...L17 sl.
• SHAKING DISEASE n. Parkinson's disease or a similar condition characterized by tremors ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHAKING PALSY n. Parkinson's disease or a similar condition characterized by tremors ...1852 Amer. dial.
• SHAKY BUSINESS n. dishonesty ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAKY ISLES, THE n. New Zealand, from the number of earthquakes ...Aust. & NZ colloq.
• SHAKY SIDE n. trucker CB term for the West Coast, so called because of its proclivity for earthquakes ...Bk1998 sl.
• SHALE † n. 1. a dish; a cup; a goblet ...OE
† n. 2. the pod of peas or beans; a shell; a husk ...OE
n. 3. the scale of a fish, etc. ...LME
n. 4. the first thin ice that forms on the surface of a pond or pool ...1971 Amer. dial.
• SHALE ICE n. the first thin ice that forms on the surface of a pond or pool ...1971 Amer. dial.
• SHALL-I-GO-NAKED n. a nickname for a hardscrabble (hard work and struggle) neighbourhood ...1970 Amer. dial.
• SHALLOW-BRAINED † adj. having no depth of intellect or understanding
• SHALLOW-PATE n. a person having no depth of intellect or understanding
• SHALLOW-PATED adj. having no depth of intellect or understanding ...arch.
• SHAM adv. shoddily; dishonestly ...1883 Amer. dial.
n. champagne ...M19 sl.
• SHAM ABRAHAM vb. to forge bank paper ...c1778 sl.
• SHAM ABRAHAM NEWLAND vb. to forge banknotes ...L18 sl.
• SHAM ABRAM vb. to feign madness; to feign sickness ...1860 nautical sl.
• SHAMATEUR adj. pert. to shamateurs ...M20
n. (derogatory) a sportsman or sportswoman who makes money from sporting performances and appearances while officially retaining amateur status ...L19
• SHAMBLE * adj. ungainly, awkward; misshapen, esp. of the legs...E17
† n. 1. a stool; a footstool ...OE
† n. 2. a table or counter for displaying goods for sale, counting money, etc. ...OE
n. 3. an awkward or shuffling gait ...E19
vb. 1. to cut up or slaughter, as in a slaughterhouse or shambles ...L16
vb. 2. to walk or move along with an awkward or shuffling gait ...L16
vb. 3. to wreck, to devastate, to make a shambles of ...M20 US
• SHAMBLED adj. wrecked, made a shambles of ...M20 US
• SHAMBLES † n. 1. tables or stalls for the sale of meat ...ME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. a place, esp. a row of covered stalls, for the sale of meat or fish; a meat market; generally, a market, a row of shops, etc. ...LME
n. 3. a wooden frame used to harness a horse to a cart ...L17 Eng. dial.
• SHAMBLING adj. 1. clumsy ...L17
adj. 2. rambling; disorganized ...L17
• SHAMBLY adj. 1. awkward, ungainly ...M20 colloq.
adj. 2. ramshackle, rickety ...M20 colloq.
• SHAMBOLIC adj. 1. chaotic, disorderly ...L20 colloq.
adj. 2. inept, mismanaged ...L20 colloq.
• SHAM-DAMN * adj. of a firearm: of inferior quality; shoddy ...M19
• SHAME adj. shy, ashamed, embarrassed ...1883 Amer. dial., chiefly Black usage
n. the genitals ...OE arch.
int. 1. expressing shock, reproach, disgust, etc. ...ME
int. 2. expressing sympathy or pleasure ...S. Afr.
• SHAME AND HANGMENT! int. an exclamation or oath ...1869 Eng. dial.
• SHAMEFACE n. a bashful expression or appearance ...M17 rare
• SHAMEFACED adj. 1. modest, bashful, shy ...M16
adj. 2. showing shame, abashed ...L19
• SHAMEFAST adj. 1. bashful, modest, shy ...OE arch.
† adj. 2. showing shame; abashed ...ME
† adj. 3. pert. to the genitals ...LME
• SHAME ON YOU! int. you should be ashamed
• SHAMEVOUS † adj. shameful, disgraceful ...c1475
• SHAMEWORTHY * adj. of which one ought to be ashamed
• SHAMLY adv. shoddily; dishonestly ...c1938 Amer. dial.
• SHAMMICK vb. to walk in a shambling or idle way; to saunter, to mosey; to move slowly ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHAMMOCK n. 1. a lazy, slovenly person ...E18 chiefly Eng. dial.
n. 2. a starved, miserable-looking person or animal ...E18 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. to walk with a shambling, awkward, or unsteady gait; to slouch, to dawdle, to idle about ...E18 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SHAMMUCK vb. to walk in a shambling or idle way; to saunter, to mosey; to move slowly ...1925 Amer. dial.
• SHAMP vb. to trim hair ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SHAMPERS n. champagne ...1950s sl.
• SHAMPOO n. champagne ...1957 sl.
• SHAMPOON n. shampoo ...1903 Amer. dial.
vb. to shampoo ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SHAMUS n. a police officer; a private detective ...1925 US sl.
• SHAN adj. 1. pitiful, silly ...E18 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. poor, mean, shabby ...E18 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHANDY adj. 1. empty-headed, half-crazy ...L17 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. wild, boisterous ...L17 Eng. dial.
• SHANGHAI n. 1. a catapult ...M19 Aust. & NZ
n. 2. a long, slender oyster ...1881 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a variation of the game of darts, in which players amass points by throwing three darts at each number in succession, players failing to score during a round being eliminated or ‘shanghaied’; a winning shot or score of a single, double, and treble of a number ...1930
vb. 1. to force a person, esp. by underhand or unscrupulous means, to join a ship which is lacking a full crew ...1871 nautical sl., orig. US
vb. 2. to shoot with a catapult ...1917 Aust. & NZ
vb. 3. to abduct; to compel, to coerce a person into doing something ...1919 sl., orig. US military
• SHANGIES n. handcuffs ...E19 Sc. & N. Eng.
• SHANGRI-LA n. an unearthly paradise; a place of retreat from the worries of modern civilization ...M20
• SHANK † n. 1. either of the legs of a pair of compasses ...L16
† n. 2. either of the sides of a triangle ...L16
n. 3. the latter end or last part of something; the remainder ...E19
n. 4. in golf: an act of striking the ball with the heel of the club ...M20
n. 5. the trunk of a tree ...Sc.
n. 6. a knife ...1960s Amer. sl.
n. 7. an unattractive, easily available young woman ...1960s sl., orig. US Black
vb. in golf: to strike the ball with the heel of the club ...E20
• SHANK AND RANK adv. entirely, every bit ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SHANK-ASS adj. dirty, second-rate, unattractive, cheap-looking, ugly, promiscuous ...1970s sl., orig. US Black
• SHANKINGS n. skins and core of an apple ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHANK IT vb. to walk, to travel on foot ...L18 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SHANK OF THE AFTERNOON n. late afternoon ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHANK OF THE EVENING n. the latter part of the evening; twilight, dusk ...1829 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SHANKS n. the legs ...jocular
• SHANKS'S MARE n. one's own legs as a means of conveyance
• SHANKS'S PONY n. one's own legs as a means of conveyance
• SHANKY adj. dirty, second-rate, unattractive, cheap-looking, ugly, promiscuous ...1970s sl., orig. US Black
• SHANT n. a drink, esp. an alcoholic one ...M19 sl.
• SHANTY † adj. showy, smart ...L17 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 1. a public house, esp. an illicit or unlicensed one ...M19 Aust. & NZ
n. 2. a black eye ...1859 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a houseboat, esp. a crudely built one; an old, clumsy boat ...1879 Amer. dial.
n. 4. in railroading: a caboose ...1931 Amer. dial.
n. 5. an outdoor toilet building; a privy ...1965 Amer. dial.
vb. to drink frequently or habitually at a public house or shanty ...L19 Aust.
• SHANTY-BOAT n. a houseboat, esp. a crudely built one; an old clumsy, boat ...1879 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY BOSS n. one who does odd jobs in a logging camp ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY COFFEE n. strong coffee ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY FEVER n. cabin fever ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY FRIED POTATOES n. potatoes sliced and fried ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY HOUSE n. an outdoor toilet building; a privy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHANTY IRISH adj. (derogatory) of or belonging to people of Irish descent in poor circumstances ...US
n. Irish people or people of Irish descent; esp. those belonging to the lower classes or retaining lower-class traits ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SHANTYMAN n. a lumberjack ...chiefly N. Amer.
• SHANTY TOWN n. a poor or depressed area of a city or town, consisting of shanties or huts, etc.
• SHANTYTOWN IRISH n. Irish people or people of Irish descent; esp. those belonging to the lower classes or retaining lower-class traits ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHAPE UP vb. to behave well or satisfactorily ...1938
• SHARE OF THE ACTION n. an involvement in an activity; a share in the profits of something ...1957 US sl.
• SHARE-PENNY †* n. one who would shear a penny; a mean person of the worst kind; a niggard, a miser ...1606
• SHARE THE RAG vb. to be hostile, to place blame on someone else ...1960s sl.
• SHARK n. 1. someone who unscrupulously exploits or swindles others ...1599
n. 2. an employment agent ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHARMUS n. 1. a detective ...1925 US sl.
n. 2. a police officer ...1925 US sl.
• SHARP adj. 1. excellent, fine; impressive ...sl., orig. US
adj. 2. fierce, savage ...1899 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. of clothes or their wearer: stylish, neatly fashionable, smart ...M20 colloq.
n. a swindler; often applied to a fraudulent card player or other gambler ...1797 colloq.
vb. 1. to cheat, swindle or trick a person, esp. at cards ...L17 colloq.
vb. 2. to obtain by swindling, to steal ...L17 colloq.
vb. 3. to dress up, to dress smartly ...M20 US colloq.
• SHARP AS A BAMBOO-BRIAR adj. sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1880 Amer. dial.
• SHARP AS A BRIAR adj. sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1902 Amer. dial.
• SHARP AS A NEEDLE adj. extremely quick-witted
• SHARP-BENT † adj. sharp-set, hungry ...1675
• SHARPED UP adj. elegantly dressed ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHARPEN vb. to improve one's appearance, smarten oneself up ...M20 colloq.
• SHARP END n. the centre of activity or decision-making, the front line ...colloq.
• SHARPEN ONE'S HOE vb. to thrash, to whip ...1919 Amer. dial.
• SHARP ENOUGH TO SPLIT THE HAIR ON A GNAT'S ASS adj. very sharp ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SHARPEN UP vb. to exercise ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHARPEN UP YOUR GAME vb. to be vigilant ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SHARPER n. a person who habitually cheats, swindles, or tricks another; often applied to a fraudulent card player or other gambler ...1681 colloq.
• SHARPIE n. 1. a swindler ...1942 sl., orig. US
n. 2. a knowledgeable or clever person ...1949 sl., orig. US
n. 3. a young person who adopts styles of hair, dress etc., similar to those of the British skinhead ...1965 Aust. sl.
n. 4. a thing, esp. a car, that is smart or in good condition ...L20 N. Amer. colloq.
• SHARP PRACTICE n. hard bargaining; dishonest or barely honest dealings
• SHARP-SET adj. 1. very hungry ...1808 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. very keen on or eager for
• SHARP-SHINNED adj. having slender legs or shanks
• SHARPSHOOTER n. 1. a philanderer ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a shrewd, clever critic ...Bk1942 Amer. theatrical sl.
n. 3. a poor shanty ...1942 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a coffin with tapering ends ...1986 Amer. dial.
• SHARPSHOOTER CASKET n. a coffin with tapering ends ...1986 Amer. dial.
• SHARPSTER n. 1. a person who habitually cheats, swindles, or tricks another, esp. in card games ...M20 colloq., chiefly US
n. 2. a smart or stylish dresser ...M20 colloq., chiefly US
• SHARP TIME adv. punctually ...1885 Amer. dial.
• SHARP-WITTED adj. perceptive, intelligent
• SHAT n. a dry needle from a pine tree ...1895 Amer. dial.
• SHATTER n. a dry needle from a pine tree ...1831 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to ruin, to put an end to, to utterly destroy ...L17 sl.
vb. 2. to greatly upset or discompose
• SHATTERED adj. tired ...1930 sl.
• SHATTERY adj. 1. of furniture, etc., loose, rickety ...E19 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. silly, scatterbrained ...E19 Eng. dial.
• SHAUGHRAUN n. a wandering person, a vagrant; also, an itinerant state ...L19 Irish & Can. dial.
• SHAVATERIA n. a barber shop ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAVATORIUM n. a barber shop ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHAVE n. 1. an unauthenticated report ...E19 military sl.
n. 2. an act or instance of swindling or extortion; a swindle ...M19 colloq.
n. 3. an exorbitant premium on a bill of exchange ...M19 US sl.
vb. 1. to strip a person of money or possessions by fraud, extortion, etc.; to swindle ...LME now colloq.
vb. 2. to steal ...L16 sl.
vb. 3. to charge an exorbitant premium on a note of exchange ...M19 US sl.
• SHAVED adj. said of a car stripped of ornaments ...Bk1998 sl.
• SHAVED-TAIL adj. of a person: inexperienced, 'green'; contemptible ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHAVELING n. 1. a person with a shaved head ...E17
* n. 2. a youth, a young lad ...M19
• SHAVER n. 1. a youth, a child, a young lad ...L16 now colloq.
n. 2. a fellow, a chap ...now Eng. dial.
n. 3. a humorous person, a joker ...now Eng. dial.
n. 4. a short jacket ...Bk1891 sl.
• SHAVE-TAIL adj. of a person: inexperienced, 'green'; contemptible ...1891 Amer. dial.
n. (usually as 'shavetail')
n. 1. a nickname for a horse or mule ...1832 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a person ...1832 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a new recruit; a newly commissioned officer; a second lieutenant ...1891 Amer. dial.
n. 4. an inexperienced person ...sl., orig. US military
• SHAW n. a small grove of trees ...1930 Amer. dial.
• SHAWLIE n. a working-class woman (associated with) wearing a shawl over her head ...E20 colloq., chiefly Sc., Irish, & N. Eng.
• SHAYNER YID n. an honest and absolutely trustworthy Jewish man ...1968 UK sl.
• SHAZAM! int. an exclamation of excitement ...1940 sl.
• SHEAL n. the first thin ice that forms over the surface of a pond or pool ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHEAR CRAB n. small, freshwater crayfish ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHEBANG n. a hut, a shanty, a rude shelter; a disreputable tavern or other place of resort; broadly, any building or establishment ...1862 Amer. dial.
• SHEBOODLE n. a large number; a large and miscellaneous collection of things or people ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHED n. 1. the molted skin or shell of a snake or arthropod ...1898 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a sedan ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to rehearse; to practice one's part, role, etc.; esp. to do so alone and rigorously ...1930s Amer. jazz usage
• SHED ONE'S BABY TEETH vb. to reach (or have reached) the age by which maturity, experience, or shrewdness should have been gained ...1894 Amer. dial.
• SHED RINERS WITH A WHAVER vb. to cap; to surpass ...Bk1903 sl.
• SHEE! int. an exclamation of incredulity ...1972 Amer. dial.
• SHEELAH n. a young woman; a girlfriend ...1832 sl., now Aust. & NZ
• SHEENEY n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
• SHEENIE n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
• SHEENY adj. Jewish ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 1. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
n. 2. a contemptible person; a stingy person ...1900 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a rag-picker ...1941 Amer. dial.
n. 4. an Irishman ...1982 Amer. dial.
• SHEENY MAN n. a horse and cow dealer; a rag buyer ...1984 Amer. dial.
• SHEENY WAGON n. a peddler's wagon ...1956 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP BUCK n. a ram ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP CLOUDS n. long trailing clouds high in the sky ...1947 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP DIP n. 1. coffee ...1939 Amer. dial.
n. 2. inferior liquor; bad whisky ...1942 Amer. sl.
n. 3. strong tea ...1979 Amer. lumberjacks' usage
• SHEEP-DUMPLING n. a pellet of sheep dung ...1953 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPHERDER n. 1. (usually derogatory) a lazy, stupid person ...1930 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (usually derogatory) a Mexican ...1949 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a useless man; a logger wearing a farmer's bib overalls ...1958 Amer. dial.
n. 4. an American Indian from Montana or Wyoming ...1963 Amer. Indian student sl.
n. 5. in trucking: a driver whose ability is questioned ...1969 Amer. sl.
• SHEEPHERDER'S COFFEE n. very strong coffee ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPIE! int. a call to sheep ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP-KILLING DOG n. a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SHEEP LEG n. a handgun ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP MARBLES n. sheep manure ...1983 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP PUNCHER n. a cowboy's name for a sheepherder ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPS n. soft rolls of dust that collect on the floor under beds or other furniture ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHEEP'S EYES n. shy amorous, lovesick glances; a glance indicative of infatuation ...1520
• SHEEPSHEAD † n. 1. a foolish or stupid person
n. 2. a white cumulus cloud, esp. a small one occurring in a group of similar clouds ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPSKIN n. a parchment diploma ...Bk1905 Amer. colloq.
• SHEEP'S LEG n. a handgun ...1951 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPWOOL n. soft rolls of dust that collect on the floor under beds or other furniture ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHEEPY! int. a call to sheep ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHEER † adj. bright; shining
• SHEET n. 1. a dollar bill or a dollar ...1937 US sl.
n. 2. a one-pound note or a pound...1958 Brit. sl.
n. 3. a police record of convictions ...1958 US sl.
• SHEE-Y-IT! int. an exclamation of annoyance ...1920
• SHEFFI n. a cook on a ranch or trail drive ...1920 Amer. dial.
• SHE HAS A DEGREE, A PH.D. phr. a warning that one's petticoat is showing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHEIK n. a man held to be masterful and irresistibly charming to women ...sl.
• SHEIK OF ARABY n. an unpleasant, unmannerly person ...1969 Amer. dial.
• SHEILA(H) n. a young woman; a girlfriend ...1832 sl., now Aust. & NZ
• SHE-IT! int. an exclamation of annoyance ...1920
• SHEKELS n. money, cash ...1883 sl.
• SHELAH n. a young woman; a girlfriend ...1832 sl., now Aust. & NZ
• SHELF n. 1. one who betrays associates to the police or other authorities; an informer ...1916 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a balcony in a theatre ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. to betray an associate to the police or other authority; to inform on; to incriminate ...1936 Aust. sl.
• SHELFER n. one who betrays associates to the police or other authorities; an informer ...1916 Aust. sl.
• SHELL n. 1. an old or weak cow or horse ...1935 Amer. dial.
n. 2. the skin or rind of a fruit ...1935 Amer. dial.
n. 3. the first thin coating of ice on a body of water ...1960 Amer. dial.
n. 4. the green leaves at the top of a strawberry ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 5. a standard 8-oz beer glass; a drink of beer ...1919 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a saucer-shaped arena or stadium
• SHELLAC vb. 1. to defeat; to trounce ...sl.
vb. 2. to thrash soundly ...sl.
• SHELLACK vb. to intoxicate; to make dead drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHELLACKED adj. drunk ...1922 US sl.
• SHELLACKING n. 1. a sound thrashing; chastisement ...1880 sl.
n. 2. an utter defeat ...1880 sl.
• SHELLBACK n. 1. a hardened or experienced sailor; an old sailor ...1853 jocular
n. 2. a person who has crossed the equator by boat ...L19
n. 3. someone with reactionary view ...1943 sl.
• SHELL-BARK n. a rough, rugged person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SHELL CORN vb. to talk angrily to one; to speak bluntly or harshly ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SHELL DOWN THE CORN vb. 1. to acknowledge one's error ...1869 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to pay the money ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SHELL ICE n. the first thin coating of ice on a body of water ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHELLITIS n. initial horror and fear of war ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SHELL OUT vb. 1. to hand over money; to contribute; to pay ...1801 colloq.
vb. 2. to run away precipitously, to leave or depart hastily ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SHELL OUT THE CORN vb. to pay the money ...1841 Amer. dial.
• SHELL THE CORN DOWN vb. to talk angrily to one; to speak bluntly or harshly ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SHELLS n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHELLY adj. 1. of ice: thin ...1896 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. inferior, of low grade, in poor condition ...1935 Amer. dial.
• SHELLY ICE n. the first thin coating of ice on a body of water ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SHELMOZZLE n. a brawl; a commotion ...1916 sl.
• SHELTER HOUSE n. a roofed structure built over a grave ...1992 Amer. dial.
• SHE-MALE n. 1. a woman, a female ...a1856 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a passive male homosexual ...1983 US sl.
n. 3. a transvestite ...1983 sl.
• SHE-MEDICO n. a female doctor ...M19 sl.
• SHEMOZZLE n. 1. a brawl; a commotion ...1916 sl.
n. 2. a hasty or unceremonious departure ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHENANIGAN n. a mischievous or deceitful trick ...19C Amer. colloq.
• SHENANIGANS n. 1. deceit, trickery; dishonest or corrupt activity ...1855 sl., orig. US
n. 2. mischief; prankishness ...19C Amer. colloq.
• SHEND vb. 1. to destroy or injure; to damage ...arch.
vb. 2. to put to shame ...arch.
vb. 3. to reproach or scold ...arch.
• SHENEY n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
• SHENNANIGANS n. dishonest or corrupt activity ...1855 sl., orig. US
• SHENT-PER-SHENT n. a usurer ...L17 sl.
• SHENT-PER-SHENTER n. a usurer ...L17 sl.
• SHENY n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1816 sl.
• SHE-OAK n. Australian-brewed beer ...1848 Aust. sl.
• SHEPHERD n. a police spy; an informer ...Bk1902 sl.
vb. to see, to watch; to spy ...Bk1902 thieves' sl.
• SHEPHERD SPIDER n. a daddy longlegs ...1858 Amer. dial.
• SHERBET n. a drink ...1890 sl.
• SHERBETTY adj. drunk ...L19 sl.
• SHERBETY adj. drunk ...L19 sl.
• SHERIFF n. an informer ...1980s Aust. prison sl.
• SHERIFF'S BALL n. a hanging ...L18 sl.
• SHERIFF'S BASKET n. a basket or tub placed outside a prison to receive charitable gifts for the prisoners ...E17
• SHERIFF'S BOARDING HOUSE n. a jail ...1965 Amer. sl.
• SHERIFF'S BRACELETS n. handcuffs ...L18
• SHERIFF'S HOTEL n. a prison ...L18 sl.
• SHERIFF'S JOURNEYMAN n. the hangman ...E19 sl.
• SHERIFF'S PICTURE FRAME n. the gallows or pillory ...L18 sl.
• SHERIFF'S TUB n. a basket or tub placed outside a prison to receive charitable gifts for the prisoners ...E17
• SHERK n. 1. a cheating gamester ...M17 sl.
n. 2. a sponger, a parasite ...M17 sl.
• SHERLOCK n. 1. a crooked businessman ...1900s sl.
n. 2. a policeman or detective ...1940s US criminals' sl.
n. 3. a friend ...1980s US campus sl.
• SHERLOCK HOLMES n. the police ...1950s US Black sl.
• SHERLOCKO n. a policeman or detective ...1940s US criminals' sl.
• SHERM n. phencyclidine ...1980s US Black & drugs sl.
• SHERMAN n. 1. an American ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'Yank' (Sherman Tank)
n. 2. masturbation ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'wank' (Sherman Tank)
• SHERMAN TANK n. 1. an American ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'Yank'
n. 2. masturbation ...1940s rhyming sl. for 'wank'
• SHERMED adj. drugs intoxicated ...1980s US Black & drugs sl.
• SHERMHEAD n. one who is addicted to marijuana cigarettes dipped in phencyclidine ...1990 US drugs sl.
• SHE’S APPLES phr. everything is satisfactory ...1943 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHE’S A TWENTY-NINE THIS MORNING phr. very angry or upset; usually said of a wife ...1999 Can. sl.
• SHE'S GOT THE BLOODY MONTHLIES phr. refers to a woman's menstruation ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHE'S GOT THE MONKEY phr. she is menstruating ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHE-SHE TALK n. woman's talk, gabble, gossip ...1922 Amer. dial.
• SHE’S JAKE phr. everything is satisfactory ...20C Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHE'S SO THIN YOU CAN READ A NEWSPAPER THROUGH HER phr. said of a very thin female ...1951 Amer. dial.
• SHE'S SO UGLY I WOULDN'T TAKE HER TO A BUZZARD FUCK phr. said of one who is very ugly ...1974 Amer. sl.
• SHE’S SWEET phr. everything is satisfactory ...1898 Aust. sl.
• SHE-STOCK n. female cattle ...1937 Amer. dial.
• SHE-STUFF n. 1. female cattle ...1920 Amer. dial.
n. 2. women ...1958 Amer. dial.
• SHEVVLE n. horse meat
• SHEW! int. 1. an expression of disdain or disgust ...1943 Amer. dial.
int. 2. used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHEW, THAT WOULD STINK A DOG OFF A GUT WAGON! int. used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHICE n. 1. a lawyer, usually a crooked one, or with the implication that any lawyer is innately untrustworthy ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 2. counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1877 sl.
• SHICER n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1846 sl.
• SHICK n. alcohol ...1907 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHICKER adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 1. alcohol ...1901 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a drinker of alcohol; a drunkard ...1906 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. a drink ...1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1908 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHICKERED adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHIELD n. the first thin ice that forms over the surface of a pond or pool ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHIFT n. 1. a change of clothes ...1930 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to change clothes ...1852 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to eat or drink ...1896 sl.
vb. 3. to swap, to exchange ...1904 Amer. dial.
vb. 4. to trade horse or cattle ...1914 Amer. dial.
vb. 5. to sell something in large quantities ...1976 sl.
vb. 6. to change one's mind ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SHIFTING CLOTHES n. a change of clothes ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SHIFT ONE'S ASS vb. to hurry up, to get a move on ...1970s sl., orig. US
• SHIFT ONESELF vb. to change one's clothes ...1852 Amer. dial.
• SHIFT ONE'S MATTY vb. to alter one's position or policy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SHIFT-ROBE n. a movable closet for hanging clothes ...1969 Amer. dial.
• SHIFTY adj. 1. undependable, untrustworthy, dishonest, evasive ...1884 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. alert; busy; industrious and successful ...1912 Amer. dial.
• SHIFT YOUR CARCASS! int. move! get out of the way! ...1920s sl.
• SHIGS n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHIKER adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 1. alcohol ...1901 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a drinker of alcohol; a drunkard ...1906 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. a drink ...1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1908 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHIKERRY adj. shabby, bad, shaky, doubtful ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• SHIKKER adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 1. alcohol ...1901 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 2. a drinker of alcohol; a drunkard ...1906 Aust. & NZ sl.
n. 3. a drink ...1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. to drink alcohol ...1908 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHIKKERED adj. drunk ...1898 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHILL n. someone posing as an enthusiastic or successful customer to encourage other buyers, gamblers, etc.; a confidence trickster ...1916 sl.
vb. to pose as an enthusiastic or successful customer to encourage other buyers, gamblers, etc. ...1914 chiefly Amer.
• SHILLABER n. someone posing as an enthusiastic or successful customer to encourage other buyers, gamblers, etc.; a confidence trickster ...1913 sl.
• SHILLELAGH n. a Chevy engine, esp. an old V-8 ...Bk1998 sl.
• SHILLY adj. silly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHILLY-SHALLYING n. irresolution ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SHIM n. 1. a plastic strip used to thieves to force locks ...1968 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. an effeminate or passive male homosexual, a transvestite ...1975 sl.
vb. to break open a lock using a 'shim' ...1972 sl., chiefly US
• SHIM JOINT n. a jewellery store ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHIMMEL n. a white or grey horse ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SHIMMY n. a woman's under garment; a chemise ...1903 Amer. dial.
vb. to climb the trunk of a tree by holding on with your legs while you pull yourself up with our hands ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHIMMY LIZARD n. a louse ...1933 Amer. dial.
• SHIMMY-SHIRT n. a woman's under garment; a chemise ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SHIMMY-TAIL n. a woman's under garment; a chemise ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SHIMNEY n. a woman's under garment; a chemise ...1858 Amer. dial.
• SHIMOZZLE n. a brawl; a commotion ...1916 sl.
• SHIM UP vb. to climb the trunk of a tree by holding on with your legs while you pull yourself up with our hands ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHIN vb. to climb the trunk of a tree by holding on with your legs while you pull yourself up with our hands ...1840 Amer. dial.
• SHINDIG n. 1. a lively or noisy party ...1871 sl., orig. US
n. 2. any public or social entertainment ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SHINDY n. 1. a commotion; a ruckus; a row, a disturbance; a fuss ...1828 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a party or gathering, esp. a noisy one with dancing; a spree, a frolic, a shindig ...1844 Amer. dial.
• SHINE n. 1. a caper, a prank, a trick ...1836 Amer. dial.
n. 2. (usually derogatory) a Black person ...1893 Amer. dial.
n. 3. illegally made whisky ...1923 Amer. dial.
• SHINE BALL n. the funny bone ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHINE BONE n. the funny bone ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHINED adj. drunk ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHINED UP adj. drunk ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SHINE HOUSE n. a speakeasy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHINE LIKE A BABY'S ASS vb. to shine brilliantly ...1964 Amer. sl.
• SHINER n. 1. a diamond or other precious stone; usually used in the plural ...1884 sl.
n. 2. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 3. an eye blackened by a blow ...1904 Amer. sl.
n. 4. a silver dollar ...1921 Amer. dial.
n. 5. one who deals in illegally made whisky; a moonshiner ...1931 Amer. dial.
n. 6. a window cleaner ...1958 Brit. sl.
n. 7. (usually derogatory) a Black person ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 8. a clear glass marble ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SHINERS n. money in coin, esp. sovereigns or guineas ...1760 sl.
• SHINGLE n. a signboard ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
vb. to cut; to clip hair ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SHINGLE-BUTTED adj. having flat buttocks ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHINNER n. a member or supporter of Sinn Fein ...1921 sl.
• SHINNIED UP adj. drunk ...1960 Amer. dial.
• SHINNY n. 1. whisky, esp. when illegally made or of poor quality ...1927 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a place where liquor was sold and consumed illegally ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a small, cheap marble ...1966 Amer. dial.
vb. to climb by alternately grasping with the arms and legs ...1889 Amer. dial.
• SHINNY ON ONE'S OWN SIDE vb. to mind one's own business ...1866 Amer. dial.
• SHINNY ON YOUR OWN SIDE phr. mind your own business ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHIN OUT vb. to depart hurriedly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHINPLASTER n. 1. the fractional currency (worth 10 cents, twenty-five cents, etc.) issued by the Union in response to coin shortages during the war ...US Civil War usage
n. 2. small paper currency ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SHIN-PLASTERS n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• SHIN THE CHAINS vb. to go off ship without leave ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• SHIN UP vb. to climb a tree by aid of hands and legs only ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SHINY-PANTS METHODIST n. a Methodist (slide in, slide out) ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHIPOO n. 1. inferior beer ...1897 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a pub that sells inferior drink ...1903 Aust. sl.
• SHIP OVER vb. to re-enlist ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• SHIPPY n. a lamb ...1908 Amer. dial.
• SHIPSHAPE adj. orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHIPSHAPE AND BRISTOL FASHION adj. in good order
• SHIP'S SHEENY n. 1. a tailor aboard ship ...1910 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an executive officer's yeoman ...Bk1913-17 Amer. navy sl.
• SHIRALEE n. a tramp's swag or bundle of personal belongings ...1892 Aust. sl.
• SHIRALLEE n. a traveller's bundle of blankets and personal belongings ...1892 Aust. sl.
• SHIRK n. 1. a cheating gamester ...M17 sl.
n. 2. a sponger, a parasite ...M17 sl.
• SHIRK THE ROUNDBOTTOM vb. to avoid a criminal charge through bribery ...E19 UK criminals' sl.
• SHIRL n. a boorish, loutish, unsophisticated female; a female 'ocker' ...1970s Aust. sl.
• SHIRLEY n. a gay man ...1980s US sl.
• SHIRLEY TEMPLE n. 1. a glass of water ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a young girl ...1980s sl.
• SHIRT AND COLLAR n. 5 shillings (25p) ...1930s rhyming sl. for 'dollar'
• SHIRT COLLAR n. 5 shillings (25p) ...1930s rhyming sl. for 'dollar'
• SHIRT EXPLORER n. one who searches for lice in their clothes ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SHIRT-FLY n. a toady ...1990s sl.
• SHIRT HOUND n. a louse ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT HUNT n. a search for lice ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SHIRTLIFTER n. (derogatory) a male homosexual ...1966 sl., orig. Aust.
• SHIRTLIFTERISH adj. pert. to homosexuality ...1960s sl.
• SHIRT RABBIT n. a louse ...1919 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT RAT n. a louse ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT SQUIRREL n. a louse ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL adj. 1. small; insignificant ...1929 Amer. dial.
adj. 2. of a worker: inexperienced, inept, untrained ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 1. the red-headed woodpecker ...1913 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a small load or amount ...1940 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL BAPTIST n. a person who goes to church very seldom or not at all ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL BIRD n. the red-headed woodpecker ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT-TAIL BOY n. a very young boy ...1845 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL COUSIN n. (often derogatory) a distant cousin ...1959 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL DISTANCE n. a short distance ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAILED BIRD n. the red-headed woodpecker ...1955 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAILER n. the red-headed woodpecker ...1956 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL FELLOW n. a very inexperienced, inept, or untrained person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAILFUL n. a small load or amount ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL KIN n. (often derogatory) distant relatives ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL LOAD n. a small load or amount ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL OUTFIT n. a small ranch which employs only one or two men ...1944 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL PLOWBOY n. a young countrified or rustic person
• SHIRTTAIL RELATION n. (often derogatory) a distant relative ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL RELATIVE n. (often derogatory) a distant relative ...1945 Amer. dial.
• SHIRT WETTER n. a very light rain ...1971 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTY adj. angry, annoyed; bad-tempered ...1846 colloq.
• SHISE n. 1. a lawyer, usually a crooked one, or with the implication that any lawyer is innately untrustworthy ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 2. counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1877 sl.
• SHISER n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1846 sl.
• SHISHI n. urine ...1967 Hawaii
vb. to urinate ...1967 Hawaii
• SHISTY adj. cold-hearted, mean ...2004 US sl.
• SHIT n. 1. an unpleasant or despicable person; a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...1508
n. 2. excrement ...a1585 sl.
n. 3. defecation ...1928 sl.
n. 4. something of inferior quality ...1930 sl.
n. 5. heroin ...1950 sl.
n. 6. marijuana ...1950 sl., orig. US
vb. 1. to defecate ...c1308 sl.
vb. 2. to tease, attempt to deceive or mislead ...1934 sl.
int. expressing annoyance, astonishment, dismissiveness, etc, or interjected with little or no meaning ...1920
• SHIT A BRICK vb. to be extremely scared or afraid ...1961 sl.
int. expressing surprise or amazement ...sl.
• SHITASS n. a gull ...1945 Amer. dial.
• SHIT-BAG n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1961 sl.
• SHITBAGS n. intestines ...1937 sl.
• SHITBIRD n. English sparrow, a house sparrow ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SHIT-BRAINED adj. stupid, brainless ...1970s sl.
• SHIT-BREECHED adj. general term of abuse ...M17 sl.
• SHIT BRICKS vb. to be extremely scared or afraid ...1961 sl.
• SHIT-BRINDLE adj. muddy brown ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHIT BULLETS vb. to be terrified ...1940s US sl.
• SHITBUM adj. contemptible, unpleasant, worthless ...2000s US sl.
n. a term of abuse ...1960s sl.
• SHITCAN n. 1. a near derelict but just drivable secondhand car, or motorcycle, one step from the junkyard ...1970s US sl.
n. 2. the punishment cells ...1970s US prison sl.
vb. 1. to do someone a wrong ...1950s Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. 2. to stop, to abandon a course of action; to toss away ...1950s Aust. & NZ sl.
vb. 3. to throw away; to discard; to reject as worthless ...sl.
• SHIT-CATCHERS n. knickerbockers ...1930s Aust. sl.
• SHIT-CHUTE n. 1. the anus ...1960s sl.
n. 2. a disgusting, filthy place ...2000s sl.
• SHIT COMES IN PILES phr. problems always come at the same time, rather than one by one ...1990s US Black sl.
• SHIT CREEK n. an unpleasant, problematic situation ...1950s sl.
• SHIT DETAIL n. any unpleasant or dirty talk ...1940s sl., orig. military
• SHIT DIMES AND QUARTERS vb. to excrete bags of drugs after swallowing them when facing a police search ...2000s US Black & drugs sl.
• SHIT-DISTURBER n. a malicious gossip ...20C sl.
• SHITE n. 1. an unpleasant or despicable person; a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...1508
n. 2. excrement ...a1585 sl.
n. 3. defecation ...1928 sl.
n. 4. something of inferior quality ...1930 sl.
vb. to defecate ...c1308 sl.
int. an exclamation of annoyance ...1920
• SHIT-EATER n. 1. (derogatory) a dog ...1967 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a house sparrow, the common sparrow ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHIT-EATING adj. despicable; smug; self-satisfied ...sl.
• SHITEPOKE adj. long-legged ...1976 Amer. dial.
n. 1. a mean, contemptible, or uncouth person ...1925 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a small child; used affectionately ...1942 Amer. dial.
• SHITEPOKE GUT n. a great capacity for food; a tremendous eater, a voracious person ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SHIT FIRE! int. an oath; an expression of disgust ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHIT FIRE AND FLAMES! int. an oath; an expression of disgust ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHITE-HAWK n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male ...1958 sl.
• SHITEPOKE n. a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...E20 sl.
• SHIT-FACE n. an unpleasant or despicable person, an obnoxious person, usually male; a term of abusive address ...1937 sl.
• SHIT-FACED adj. drunk, fully intoxicated ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SHIT-FOR-BRAINS n. a stupid person ...sl., chiefly N. Amer.
• SHITHEAD n. an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male; a term of abuse for an obnoxious person ...1961 sl.
• SHIT-HOLE n. 1. an unpleasant place ...1969 sl.
n. 2. the anus ...1937 sl.
• SHIT-HOT adj. 1. very good, excellent ...1961 sl.
adj. 2. highly skilled or capable ...1961 sl.
• SHITHOUSE adj. unpleasant; deplorable, disgusting, contemptible ...1972 sl.
n. 1. a lavatory ...1795 sl.
n. 2. a disgusting or contemptible thing ...sl.
• SHIT IN TALL COTTON vb. to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits ...1984 Amer. dial.
• SHIT IT IN vb. to win easily ...Aust. sl.
• SHIT-KICKER n. 1. a man's boot, esp. one with a sharp toe; a cowboy boot ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a rustic, unsophisticated, or countrified person; a cowboy or would-be cowboy ...1964 Amer. dial.
• SHITLESS adj. extremely scared or frightened ...1910s sl.
• SHITLOAD n. a large amount or number ...sl.
• SHIT ON A STICK n. an important or consequential person or thing; a braggart; a big deal ...1965 Amer. dial.
phr. said to put off a child when he asks "What are you making?" ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHIT ON A STICK BUT HE AIN'T FART ON A SPLINTER n. an important or consequential person or thing; a braggart; a big deal ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHIT ONESELF vb. to be afraid ...1914 sl.
• SHIT OR GET OFF THE POT phr. take action or make a decision one way or another, or else give another the opportunity to do so ...sl.
• SHITS, THE n. 1. diarrhoea ...OE sl.
n. 2. fear ...1967 sl.
• SHITSACK n. 1. a Nonconformist ...L18 sl.
n. 2. an unpleasant person ...L18 sl.
• SHIT SANDWICH n. 1. a humbling experience ...1960s sl.
n. 2. homosexual anal intercourse ...1980s NZ sl.
• SHIT-SCARED adj. extremely frightened; terrified; afraid ...1958 sl.
• SHIT-SHARK n. a night-soil collector ...M19 sl.
• SHIT-SHOD n. one who has trodden in excrement ...L19 sl.
• SHIT-SHOE n. one who has trodden in excrement ...L19 sl.
• SHITSKIN adj. (derogatory) pert. to Black people ...1960s US Black sl.
n. (usually as 'shit-skin') (derogatory) a Black person ...20C sl.
• SHIT-STIRRER n. a person who takes pleasure in causing trouble or discord ...sl.
• SHIT-STOMPER n. a man's boot, esp. one with a sharp toe; a cowboy boot ...1994 Amer. dial.
• SHITSTORM n. a very great controversy, uproar, or fuss ...sl.
• SHITTER n. a lavatory, a privy; a lavatory pan ...L16 sl.
• SHITTERBRAIN n. a scatterbrain ...19C Brit. sl.
• SHITTERS n. diarrhoea ...19C sl.
• SHITTING adj. unpleasant; deplorable ...1967
• SHITTY adj. 1. unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful ...1924 sl.
adj. 2. dirty with excrement ...1935 sl.
• SHIT UP vb. to scare someone ...2000 UK sl.
• SHIT-WORD n. a dirty word; a term of abuse ...13C
• SHITWORK n. work considered esp. by feminists to be menial or routine, esp. housework; routine work ...1968 sl.
• SHIVAREE n. a noisy celebration or mock serenade for newlyweds ...1843 Amer. dial.
vb. to serenade a newly-married couple with horns, bells, drums, etc. ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SHIVE n. 1. a slice of bread ...ME, chiefly Eng. dial.
n. 2. a broken fragment or splinter of wood ...1958 Amer. dial.
n. 3. the first thin ice that forms over the surface of a pond or pool ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SHIVER n. a small amount; a bit ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to grate, as potatoes ...1901 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to propel, to throw, to fire ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHIVER MY TIMBERS! int. a mild mock oath and exclamation ...20C US sl.
• SHIVES n. 1. the needles of the juniper tree ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
n. 2. chives ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHIVOO n. 1. a boisterous celebration, a party ...M19 Aust. & NZ colloq.
n. 2. a disturbance, a row ...M19 Aust. & NZ colloq.
• SHLANTER n. a trick or fraudulent stratagem ...1864 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHLAP n. a long and unappealing distance ...1960s sl.
vb. 1. to travel; to walk wearily or slowly ...1920s sl.
vb. 2. to travel further than one might prefer ...1920s sl.
vb. 3. to carry an inconvenient weight for an equally inconvenient distance ...1920s sl.
vb. 4. to take someone somewhere; to drag physically ...1920s sl.
vb. 5. to drag off something for one's own benefit ...1920s sl.
• SHLEMIEL n. a clumsy, unfortunate misfit; a fool; a clumsy person; a gullible person ...M19 sl.
• SHLEMOZZLE n. a luckless, accident-prone wretch; a fool, esp. an unfortunate, an incompetent ...L19 sl.
• SHLEP n. 1. a foolish person ...1939 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. hard work ...1964 sl., chiefly US
n. 3. a long and unappealing distance ...1960s sl.
vb. 1. to travel; to walk wearily or slowly ...1920s sl.
vb. 2. to travel further than one might prefer ...1920s sl.
vb. 3. to carry an inconvenient weight for an equally inconvenient distance ...1920s sl.
vb. 4. to take someone somewhere; to drag physically ...1920s sl.
vb. 5. to drag off something for one's own benefit ...1920s sl.
vb. 6. to work hard ...1963 sl., chiefly US
• SHLEPP n. 1. a difficult or troublesome trip ...1968 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an idler, a worthless or ineffectual person; an oaf, a slob, a jerk, a stupid or awkward person ...c1970s Amer. dial.
• SHLEPPER n. 1. an idler, a worthless or ineffectual person; an oaf, a slob, a jerk, a stupid or awkward person ...1934 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a miserly person who wants something for nothing ...1940s sl., orig. US
n. 3. a tout; a person who solicits custom or business ...1940s sl.
n. 4. a penniless person; a poor person regarded as a parasite ...1949 sl., chiefly US
n. 5. an errand boy ...Brit. sl.
• SHLIMAZL n. a chronically unlucky person ...20C Yiddish
• SHLINTER n. a trick or fraudulent stratagem ...1864 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHLOB n. a coarse, ill-mannered, uneducated person ...Brit. sl.
• SHLOCK adj. of low quality; bad; inferior; applied esp. to inferior art or entertainment ...1915 sl.
n. rubbish; inferior goods; anything that is cheap and nasty or tasteless ...Brit. sl.
• SHLOCKY adj. of low quality; bad; inferior; applied esp. to inferior art or entertainment ...1968 sl.
• SHLONG n. the penis ...Brit. sl.
• SHLOOK n. the amount of liquor taken in one swallow ...1967 Amer. dial.
vb. to swallow ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SHLUB n. 1. a coarse, ill-mannered, uneducated person ...Brit. sl.
n. 2. a worthless person; an oaf or dolt; a fool ...1964 US sl.
• SHLUCK n. a clumsy, uncoordinated fool ...Brit. sl.
• SHLUMP n. a foolish person ...1948 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• SHMALTZ n. excessive sentiment ...1935 sl., orig. US
vb. to sentimentalize ...1936 sl., orig. US
• SHMALTZ UP vb. to sentimentalize ...1936 sl., orig. US
• SHMATTE n. a ragged garment ...1970 US sl.
• SHMEAR n. a bribe ...1961 Amer. sl.
vb. to bribe ...1945 Amer. sl.
• SHMECK n. 1. a taste or flavour ...Brit. sl.
n. 2. heroin ...20C drugs sl.
• SHMECKER n. a drug addict, esp. one who takes heroin ...1953 US sl.
• SHMEE n. heroin ...M20 US drugs sl.
• SHMEER n. 1. insincere or exaggerated talk intended to flatter or deceive; humbug or flattery ...1961 US sl.
n. 2. a bribe ...1961 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to flatter; to deceive with insincere or flattering talk ...1930 Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to bribe ...1945 Amer. sl.
• SHMENDRICK n. 1. a stupid person; an oaf; an immature male; a nonvirile male; used derisively by women ...20C US sl.
n. 2. the penis; used derisively by women ...20C US sl.
• SHMENDRIK n. a foolish person ...1944 US sl.
• SHMIR n. a bribe ...1961 Amer. sl.
vb. to bribe ...1945 Amer. sl.
• SHMO n. a foolish person ...1948 sl., chiefly US
• SHMOCK n. 1. a fool ...Brit. sl.
n. 2. an obnoxious person ...Brit. sl.
• SHMOOZE vb. to flatter or soft-soap ...Brit. sl.
• SHMUCK n. 1. a foolish person ...1892 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. the penis ...Brit. sl.
• SHMUTER n. clothing ...1959 sl., chiefly US
• SHMUTTER n. clothing ...1959 sl., chiefly US
• SHMUTZ n. 1. dirt, filth ...1968 sl., chiefly US
n. 2. dirty material, pornography ...1968 sl., chiefly US
• SHNIBBEL n. a scrap; a small piece ...1948 Amer. dial.
• SHNIDE adj. false, counterfeit, sham, bogus, phony, fake; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand ...1859 UK
n. a cunning person; an untrustworthy person; a contemptible person; an informer ...1950 UK sl.
• SHNOCKERED adj. drunk ...1955 US sl.
• SHNOOK n. a gullible person ...1948 US sl.
• SHNOOR vb. to beg ...1892 US sl.
• SHNORRER n. a beggar ...1892 US sl.
• SHNOVVEL n. the nose ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SHNOZZ n. a nose ...2000 Amer. dial.
• SHO! int. an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SHOAL vb. to roam or idle about; to loaf, to saunter ...1953 Amer. dial.
• SHOAT n. a person; an idle, trifling, worthless fellow ...1809 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SHOCK vb. to remove an outer covering from; to remove from an outer covering; to open clams or oysters; to husk corn ...1856 Amer. dial.
• SHOCKER n. something of inferior quality ...1958 sl.
• SHOCKING adj. unpleasant; deplorable ...1842
• SHOCKS n. great numbers, lots, many ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SHODDY DROPPER n. a peddler of cheap or falsely described clothing ...1937 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHODE n. 1. a hair parting
n. 2. the top of the head