DICTIONARY
XYZ - PAGE 1
XYZ - PAGE 1
• X adj. 1. annoyed, irritated, angry, cross ...1962 UK sl.
adj. 2. in drag racing: experimental ...1970 US sl.
n. 1. a ten-dollar note ...1837 US colloq.
n. 2. a method of arrest whereby a policeman grasps the villain's collar and holds their arm in such a way that the more they struggle, the more likely it is for the arm to be broken ...M19 sl.
n. 3. a toilet or privy ...20C US sl.
n. 4. an ex-convict ...1920s US prison sl.
n. 5. an empty railway wagon ...1946 US sl.
n. 6. the accelerator on a car ...1950s W. Indies sl.
n. 7. an injection ...1950s US drugs sl.
n.8. a grip on all illegal gambling ...1974 US sl.
n. 9. MDMA; any MDMA tablet stamped with a symbol that may be read as X ...1988 US drugs sl.
n. 10. marijuana ...1990s drugs sl.
n. 11. in blackjack: any card worth ten points ...1991 US sl.
n. 12. a crossbreed of a dog ...1997 Can. sl.
vb. 1. to stop, to eliminate ...1950s Aust. & US college sl.
vb. 2. to take MDMA ...1985 US drugs sl.
• X, THE n. in the circus or carnival: exclusive rights for an item or concession ...1980 US sl.
• X AMOUNT n. a very large amount ...1980s US sl.
• XANTHIPPE n. the name of the wife of Socrates; hence, an ill-tempered woman or wife; a shrew, a scold ...1596
• XANTHOCOMIC adj. yellow-haired ...1861 nonce word
• XANTIPPE n. the wife of Socrates; hence, an ill-tempered woman or wife; a shrew; a scold ...1596
• X-CAT n. an inmate who is in need of mental health care ...2000s US prison sl.
• X-DOUBLE-MINUS adj. very bad ...1968 US sl.
• X-DRESSING n. cross-dressing ...2003 UK sl.
• X'ED OUT adj. used of something that, while once important, is no longer relevant ...1970s US Black sl.
• XENAGOGUE † n. one who conducts strangers; a guide ...1570-6
• XENAGOGY † n. conduction of strangers; used as the title of a guide-book, as the Xenagogy of America ...1583
• XENIAL adj. of the nature of or pert. to a friendly relation between two persons of different countries, or between a person and a foreign country ...1869
• XENIZATION n. the fact of sojourning as a stranger ...1818
• XENODOCHIAL †* adj. given to receiving strangers; friendly to strangers; hospitable ...1716
• XENODOCHIE †* n. entertainment of strangers; hospitality ...1623
• XENODOCHION n. a house of reception for strangers and pilgrims; a hostel, a guest-house, esp. in a monastery ...1865
• XENODOCHIUM n. a house of reception for strangers and pilgrims; a hostel, a guest-house, esp. in a monastery ...1612
• XENODOCHY †* n. 1. a house of reception for strangers and pilgrims; a hostel, a guest-house, esp. in a monastery ...c1540
†* n. 2. entertainment of strangers; hospitality ...1623
• XENOMANIA n. a mania or insane fancy for foreigners, or for things foreign ...1879
• XENOMANIAC n. a person having an insane fancy for foreigners or for something foreign ...1879
• XENOPHILISM n. love of foreigners or of something foreign ...1912
• XENOPHOBIC adj. afraid of foreigners or of something foreign ...1912
• XENOPHOBY n. fear of foreigners or of something foreign ...1909
• XEROFAGY n. the eating of dry food, esp. as a form of fasting practised in the early church ...1671
• XEROPHAGY n. the eating of dry food, esp. as a form of fasting practised in the early church ...1656
• XEROX vb. 1. to cheat on a test ...1960s US college sl.
vb. 2. to copy, to imitate ...1990s US Black sl.
• XEROX COPY n. a Remembrance Day poppy ...1950s Aust. rhyming sl.
• XEROX QUEEN n. a man who prefers all his sexual partners to resemble each other ...1960s US homosexual sl.
• XESTURGY †* n. the process of polishing ...1592
• X-FILES n. haemorrhoids ...1998 UK rhyming sl. for 'piles'
• X-FILES E n. a table of MDMA, branded with a borrowed logo ...1996 UK sl.
• XILINOUS †* adj. of cotton ...1656
• X-ING n. experiencing MDMA ...1980s US drugs sl.
• XIPPIE n. modern young person who wishes to adopt the lifestyle of the hippies of the 1960s ...1990s sl.
• XKE n. the Jaguar XKE automobile ...1980s US Black sl.
• X.L. n. 'ex-lady' friend; a former lady friend ...M20 US sl.
• X-MAN n. a male homosexual ...1990s UK juvenile sl.
• X MARKS THE SPOT phr. used as a caption or legend to a specific location (marked with a cross) on a map or in a photograph ...1968 UK sl.
• XMAS n. Christmas; pronounced 'Exmas' ...1755 UK
• X OUT vb. 1. to dismiss something as no longer important or relevant ...1970s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to experience MDMA ...1980s US drugs sl.
• X QUEEN n. a homosexual male who is a frequent user of MDMA ...1994 US sl.
• Xr † n. abbreviation of December ...1614
• X-RAY vb. to look at something or someone closely; to watch closely, to stare at ...1950s US Black sl.
• X-RAY DRESS n. a translucent dress ...1920s US sl.
• X-RAY EYES n. the sense of intuition of poker player who can ascertain the hands held by other players ...1988 US sl.
• X-ROW n. the area in a prison housing inmates condemned to death ...1992 US sl.
• X'S n. expenses ...M19 sl.
• XS AND OS n. the basic elements of a plan ...1984 US sl.
• XTC n. MDMA ...1985 drugs sl.
• X VID n. a sexually explicit video ...1992 US sl.
• XX n. a twenty-dollar note ...1883 US colloq.
• X.Y.L. 1. n. an 'ex-young lady'; a former girlfriend or wife ...20C sl.
n. 2. a wife; 'ex-young-lady' ...1976 US sl.
• XY n. a spouse ...1976 US sl.
• XYLOGRAPH n. an engraving on wood, esp. one of the early period ...1854
• XYLOGRAPHIST n. a wood-engraver, esp. of the early period ...1864
• XYLOGRAPHY n. wood-engraving, esp. of the early period or of a primitive kind; also, printing from wood blocks as distinct from type ...1816
• XYLOPOLIST * n. a timber-merchant ...1656
• X.Y.M. n. a husband; 'ex-young-man' ...1976 US sl.
• XYZ n. 1. an unknown quantity; something or somebody unknown or undetermined ...1808
n. 2. an infected lesion that results from injecting with an improvised syringe ...1950s drugs sl.
n. 3. a citizens' band user of undiscovered gender; hence, a homosexual ...1976 US sl.
• X.Y.Z. phr. 'examine your zipper'; telling a man that he has forgotten to zip up his trousers ...20C US sl.
• Y, THE n. a premises of the Young Men's Christian Association, or Young Women's Christian Association ...1915
• Y2K n. the year 2000; the first second of the year 2000 ...1995 Can. sl.
• YA adv. yes ...1806 Sc. & Eng. dial.
int. an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YAA n. an eel ...1887 Sc.
• YAABER n. an incessant talker; a chatterer ...1824 Sc.
• YAAG vb. to be importunate, to insist irritatingly with questions or requests, to nag or harp on ...1825 Sc.
• YAAGER n. 1. one given to gossip ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 2. a horse ...1929 Sc.
n. 3. a strong man ...1929 Sc.
• YAAL! int. an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAALTA! int. an expression used to prevent a person doing a thing ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAB vb. to talk incessantly; to harp on a subject ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YABA n. a form of hallucinogen, derived from synthetic amphetamine and originally created by Nazi chemists during World War II ...1990s sl.
• YABB n. an interminable talker, a chatterbox ...a1838 Sc.
vb. to harp on a subject; to talk incessantly ...a1838 Sc.
• YABBA n. methamphetamine in pill form when taken as a recreational drug ...2001 UK sl.
• YABBA-DABBA DOO! int. a cry of exultation ...1998 US sl.
• YABBER n. speech, language, talk, chatter, a conversation; applied to the speech of the Australian aborigines ...1855 Aust.
vb. to talk, to chatter, esp. in an aboriginal Australian language ...1885 Aust.
vb. 1. to talk in a voluble or excited way; to chatter, to gossip ...1808 Sc.
vb. 2. to say or utter in a confused or garbled manner; to rattle off ...1808 Sc.
vb. 3. to speak in a peevish, scolding way; to nark; to be querulous ...1825 Sc.
• YABBERER n. a talkative, loquacious person ...M19 Aust. sl.
• YABBERING n. talk, conversation ...1847 Aust. sl.
• YABBLE n. 1. chatter, talkativeness ...1819 Sc.
n. 2. a noisy clamour of voices ...1827 Sc.
n. 3. wrangling, altercation ...1866 Sc.
n. 4. a dog's barking ...1866 Sc.
n. 5. a garrulous person; a chatterbox ...1880 Sc.
vb. 1. to gabble, to chatter, to talk excessively ...1808 Sc.
vb. 2. to say or utter in a confused or garbled manner; to rattle off ...1808 Sc.
vb. 3. to speak in a peevish, scolding way; to nark; to be querulous ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. of animals: to chatter, gobble, or bark excitedly ...1866 Sc.
• YABBLIN n. wrangling, altercating ...1866 Sc.
• YABBLOCK † n. a chattering, talkative person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YABBOCK n. an incessant talker; a chatterer ...1824 Sc.
• YABBOS n. breasts ...1980s US college sl.
• YABBY n. in cricket: a wicket-keeper ...1980s Aust. sl.
• YABLE adj. able ...1825 Sc.
• YA BOO! int. an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1921 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YACCA n. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
• YACCORN n. an acorn ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YACHIE n. a Highlander ...1859 Sc.
• YACHLE vb. to walk in an awkward, shuffling manner, like a person with loose joints; to walk with difficulty ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YACHLIN n. one who walks in an awkward, shuffling manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YACHT n. a big drink; a deep draught ...a1829 Sc.
vb. to own ...1871 Sc.
• YACHTIAN n. a yachtsman ...1842
• YACHTIE n. a yachting enthusiast ...1940s Aust. & NZ sl.
• YACHTLING n. a little yacht ...1872
• YACK adj. 1. disgusting ...2000s sl.
adj. 2. sick ...2001 UK sl.
n. 1. a watch ...1812 UK sl.
n. 2. a smart blow or stroke; a heavy thump; a flogging; a stab ...1856 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a snapping or cracking sound ...1861
† n. 4. a jacket ...1866 Sc.
n. 5. an Eskimo ...1866 Sc.
n. 6. a joke; a laugh ...1951 US sl.
n. 7. empty, idle talk; incessant chatter ...1958 sl.
n. 8. a fool, a stupid fellow, an oaf ...1950s US Western sl.
n. 9. an accent, a tone of voice ...1950s US sl.
n. 10. a telephone sales solicitor, either for a legitimate business or for a confidence swindle ...1985 US sl.
† vb. 1. to talk thickly ...1824 Sc.
vb. 2. to make a snapping sound, to snap, to crack ...1873
vb. 3. to dig out; to force up by the roots ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 4. to be in perturbation ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 5. to vomit, to spew up something ...1927 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to talk excessively, to chatter ...1950 sl.
vb. 7. to laugh ...1950s sl.
vb. 8. to make a sharp noise ...1980s sl.
vb. 9. to vomit ...1992 US sl.
int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YACKA n. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
• YACKAZ vb. to whimper, to whine ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YACKEN vb. to thrash severely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YACKER † n. 1. an acre ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. an acorn ...1885 Eng. dial.
• n. 3. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
n. 4. food ...L19 Aust. sl.
n. 5. talk, chatter ...1959 Aust. sl.
n. 6. a gossip, a loquacious talker ...1959 Aust. sl.
n. 7. a swindler working on a phony investment scam by telephone ...1988 US sl.
† vb. 1. to lace or bind tightly so as to constrict; to pull tightly together ...1790 Sc.
vb. 2. to talk, to chatter, to gossip ...1950s Aust. sl.
• YACKERS! int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YACKERT n. a sharp blow ...1921 Sc.
• YACKET vb. to talk loquaciously ...1958 sl.
• YACKETY-YACK n. inconsequential or aimless talk or chatter...1958 UK sl.
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YACKETY-YACKET n. loquacious talk ...1958 sl.
vb. to talk loquaciously ...1953 sl.
• YACKETY-YACKETY n. loquacious talk ...1958 sl.
vb. to talk loquaciously ...1953 sl.
• YACKETY-YAK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1953 sl.
• YACKEY-YAA n. a term of contempt for an impertinent fellow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YACKIE n. an Eskimo ...1866 Sc.
• YACKIES! int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YACKIE-THUNDER n. a sudden startling noise which proves to be nothing serious ...1958 Sc.
• YACKING n. inconsequential chatter ...1950s sl.
• YACKLE n. 1. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1882 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a molar tooth; a grinder ...1825 Sc.
vb. to gnaw, to chew (confused with 'yaggle') ...1880 Sc.
• YACKLES n. small white clouds, shaped somewhat like teeth ...1908 Sc.
• YACKRAN n. an acorn ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YACKS! int. 1. an exclamation of disgust ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
int. 2. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YACKUZ † n. one who talks thickly ...1824 Sc.
• YACKY-YAK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
• YACOO n. a White racist bigot ...1960s US Black sl.
• YAD n. 1. a work-horse or mare; a riding-horse; an old, worn-out horse ...1691 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a term of contempt for a woman, often one of slovenly or dissolute habits, or of a vicious nature ...1787 Sc.
n. 3. an old cow ...1863 Sc.
• YADDA YADDA YADDA n. predictable, repetitive, essentially meaningless chatter or conversation ...1993 US sl.
• YADDER n. an indefinite quantity ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. to talk incessantly; to chatter ...1897 Eng. dial.
• YADDLE n. 1. cows' urine ...1846 Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to talk incessantly ...1822 Sc.
† vb. 3. to contend, to wrangle ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. to speak quickly and unwisely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to earn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YADE n. a term of contempt for a woman, often one of slovenly or dissolute habits ...1787 Sc.
• YADNAB n. brandy ...M19 back-slang
• YADNARB n. brandy ...M19 back-slang
• YAEFAULDNESS n. singleness of heart, integrity, simplicity ...1862 Sc.
• YAFF n. 1. a bark or yelp ...1609 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 2. prattle, chatter ...1868 Sc.
n. 3. a chatterbox, a pert creature ...1887 Sc.
n. 4. a puny, peevish, insignificant person ...1887 Sc.
vb. 1. to bark, to yelp ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to talk excessively, to chatter; to talk nonsense; to prate ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to chide, to carp, to scold, to nag, to reprehend sharply and critically ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. to devour ravenously ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAFFIL n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1873 Eng. dial.
• YAFFIN adj. pert, forward in speech ...1857 Sc.
• YAFFINGAL n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YAFFINGALE n. the green woodpecker ...1865 Eng. dial.
• YAFFINGALER n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YAFFLE n. 1. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1792 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a bark, a yelp ...1836 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a handful; an armful ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 4. money ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to eat or drink hurriedly or greedily ...1788 UK sl.
vb. 2. to bark sharply, as a dog; to yelp ...1847 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to talk indistinctly; to mumble, as a toothless person ...1847 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. of a woodpecker: to utter a cry ...1893 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to carry in a loose armful; to pull about ...1895 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to snatch; to take illicitly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to throw down roughly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 8. to trifle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 9. to arrest ...1910s US criminals' sl.
vb. 10. to engage in oral sex ...1998 UK sl.
• YAFFLE ABOUT vb. to gossip ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAFFLER n. 1. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1802 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a snappish person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an eater ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a person who talks too much ...1995 Aust. sl.
• YAFFNER n. an untrustworthy person; a telltale ...L19 US Black sl.
• YAFFUL n. 1. a handful; an armful ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 2. money ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to carry in a loose armful; to pull about ...1895 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to throw down roughly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAFU adj. awful ...1806 Sc.
• YAG n. 1, gossip, chatter; the act of gossiping; a gossip ...1866 Sc.
n. 2. fine dust of flour or meal ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 1. to gossip, to chatter, to prate ...1866 Sc.
vb. 2. to make a noise; to talk angrily; to importune incessantly; to irritate, to nag; to quarrel ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to act as a peddler; to trade ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 4. to stare ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to give a short bark, as a dog ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAGA YAGA n. a friend; an intimate ...1980s W. Indies Rasta
int. (yaga-yaga!) a greeting, a means of attracting attention to oneself ...1980s W. Indies & UK Black teen sl.
• YAGE vb. to scratch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAGER n. 1. a rifle ...1840 US
n. 2. a dealer in scrap-iron ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAGGA-YAGGA n. unmannerly behaviour ...20C W. Indies
• YAGGAZ n. a quarrel ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to wrangle, to quarrel ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAGGER n. 1. one who buys up fish on the sly in order to corner the market, a forestaller of fish ...1785 Sc.
n. 2. a peddler, a hawker ...1821 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a clandestine purchaser of things unfairly disposed of ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 1. of an animal: to growl threateningly ...1901 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to talk excessively, noisily, or angrily ...1917 Amer. dial.
• YAGGERMENT n. a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
• YAGGLE n. a quarrel ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to quarrel, wrangle, bicker ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to work in a slow bungling or laboriously way, to toil and moil, to labour ...1924 Sc.
vb. 3. to chew with difficulty, to bite away laboriously at some tough morsel ...1929 Sc.
• YAGIMENT n. a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
• YAH! int. 1. an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, derision, or malicious defiance ...1812
int. 2. come hither! a carter's command to the hind horse ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAH BOO! int. an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1921 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YAH BOO SUCKS! int. an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YA HEY! int. used an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter ...1934 Amer. dial.
• YA HEY DERE! int. used an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter ...1934 Amer. dial.
• YAH HEY! int. used an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter ...1934 Amer. dial.
• YAH-MAN n. a 'yes-man'; a sycophant, a toady ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• YAHOE n. a loutish, ignorant, or inexperienced person; an unsophisticated rustic ...1851 Amer. dial.
• YAHOO adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a degraded or bestial person; a lout, a boor; an ignorant, or inexperienced person; an unsophisticated rustic ...1726
n. 2. an uncouth backwoodsman ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a violent person ...1968
n. 4. a person ...1970s sl.
n. 5. crack cocaine ...1994 US sl.
vb. to behave like a yahoo; to be loutish ...1868
int. an exclamation of excitement, joy or delight ...1976
• YAHOOISH adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YAHOOS n. the female breasts ...2001 US sl.
• YAHSO adv. here, in or to this place ...1995 Jamaica
• YAHUDI adj. Jewish ...1900 sl., chiefly US
n. a Jew ...1900 sl., chiefly US
• YAIK n. a stroke, a blow ...1825 Sc.
vb. to ache ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAIL n. an isle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
int. an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAIN † vb. 1 to meet, to encounter, to oppose ...a1000
† vb. 2. to avail ...c1315
int. a call to a horse in harness to turn left ...1901 Sc.
• YAIRDIN n. a garden ...1887 Sc.
• YAK n. 1. a watch ...1812 UK sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a nickname for a Pole or a person of Polish descent ...20C US sl.
n. 3. the eye ...1907 Sc., orig. gypsy
n. 4. a laugh; a joke ...1951 US sl.
n. 5. empty, tedious, trivial talk ...1958 US sl.
n. 6. a fool ...1950s US Western sl.
n. 7. an accent, a tone of voice ...1950s US sl.
n. 8. a term of abuse ...1980s US sl.
n. 9. a telephone sales solicitor, either for a legitimate business or for a confidence swindle ...1985 US sl.
n. 10. during the Korean war: an enemy aircraft ...1991 US sl.
vb. 1. to talk or chatter tediously ...1949 sl.
vb. 2. to laugh ...1950s sl.
vb. 3. to vomit ...1980s US college sl.
vb. 4. to make a sharp noise ...1980s sl.
• YAKEE n. a double tooth; a grinder ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAKENAL n. a capsule of Nembutal™, phentobarbital sodium ...1982 US sl.
• YAKERS! int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YAKERS ON IT! int. I claim it! ...1944 Amer. dial.
• YAKES! int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YAKETY-YACK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YAKETY-YAK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YAK IT UP vb. to chatter tediously ...1940s sl.
• YAKKA n. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
vb. to work hard, to labour ...L19 Aust. sl.
• YAKKAPUKEE n. talk, chatter ...1950s Aust. sl.
• YAKKER n. 1. an acorn ...1885 Eng. dial.
n. 2. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
n. 3. food ...1942 Aust. sl.
n. 4. a loquacious talker ...1959 sl.
n. 5. talk ...1961 Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to work hard, to labour ...L19 Aust. sl.
vb. 2. to talk loquaciously; to chatter; to gossip ...1961 sl.
• YAKKETY-YACK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YAKKETY-YAK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YAKKING n. inconsequential chatter ...1950s sl.
• YAKOO n. a White racist bigot ...1960s US Black sl.
• YAKRON n. an acorn ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YAKSTER n. thick yeast ...1929 Sc.
• YAK-YAK n. loquacious talk or chatter ...1958 sl.
• YALD adj. 1. active, sprightly, nimble; strong, vigorous ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† adj. 2. mean, niggardly, parsimonious ...1825 Sc.
• YALDER n. 1. the noisy and rapid barking of a dog, esp. when in pursuit of prey, or when bringing an animal to bay ...1866 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a loud shouting; vociferous yelling ...1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to bark loudly and repeatedly, esp. of a dog in pursuit ...1908 Sc.
vb. 2. to speak in a loud voluble manner ...1949 Sc.
• YALD-LOOKING adj. having the appearance of sprightliness ...1885 Sc.
• YALE † n. 1. a small quantity ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a commercial hypodermic needle, whether or not it is manufactured by Yale ...1973 US sl.
n. 3. crack cocaine ...1980s drugs sl.
vb. to cry; to howl; to fret like a sick child; to grumble ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
int. an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALIE n. a student or alumnus of Yale University ...1952 US sl.
• YALK n. a bark, a yelp ...1898 Sc.
vb. to bark, to yelp ...1892 Sc.
• YALKIE n. a sheepdog ...1974 Sc.
• YALL † vb. to go ...1721 Eng. dial.
• YALLACK! int. look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YALLACRACK n. a loud outcry; a great noise of voices; an angry altercation ...1866 Sc.
• YALLER n. the yolk of an egg ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• YALLICRACK n. a loud outcry; a great noise of voices; an angry altercation ...1898 Sc.
• YALLIECRAAG n. a great outcry; a loud noise of voices; a sharp altercation ...1866 Sc.
• YALLOCHIE adj. yellowish, of a slightly yellow colour ...1888 Sc.
• YALLOP vb. to snuggle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YALLOWCHY adj. yellowish ...1888 Sc.
• YALP vb. 1. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to utter with a strident or harsh voice ...1567 chiefly Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to vomit ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YALP-YALP vb. of a person: to call out loudly and shrilly; to whine ...1903 Sc.
• YALTIE † adv. slowly ...Bk1905 Sc.
† int. take leisure! ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALTO! int. used to denote surprise or defiance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALTOCO! int. used to denote surprise or defiance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAM n. 1. a potato ...1715 Sc.
n. 2. food ...E18 sl.
n. 3. a West Indian ...M19 US Black sl.
n. 4. the noise made in eating ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a term of contempt for a silly, lumpish fellow; a blockhead ...1921 Sc.
vb. 1. to eat greedily and with noise; to chew ...1791 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to crave, to long for ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to talk too much ...1951 US sl.
• YAMAL n. one born in the same year as another; a contemporary ...1845 Sc.
• YAMATOOR n. an amateur ...1826 Sc.
• YAMBER vb. to scold; to abuse freely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAMF n. a bark, a yelp ...1685 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. to bark, as a dog, esp. a small dog; to yelp ...1718 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YAM FOOT n. a foot that is broad and splayed out ...2003 Trinidad and Tobago
• YAMIDGEE n. an Aboriginal, esp. an Aboriginal male ...1925 Aust. sl.
• YAMIE adj. having a feeling of nausea; squeamish ...1929 Sc.
• YAMIENESS n. squeamishness ...1929 Sc.
• YAMMAGI n. an Aboriginal, esp. an Aboriginal male ...1925 Aust. sl.
• YAMMAL adj. born in the same year, twins ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. one born in the same year as another; a contemporary ...1845 Sc.
• YAMMALS adj. born in the same year, twins ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAMMEL adj. born in the same year, twins ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAMMER n. 1. a cry of lamentation, a wail; a loud outcry, shout, yell; lamentation, querulous utterance; a whimpering, a continuous loud complaining; grumbling ...1500-20 Sc. & Eng. dial.
† n. 2. the cry of a bird ...1776 Sc.
n. 3. loud, incessant, or rambling talk ...1835 Ireland & Sc.
† vb.1. to lament, to mourn; to utter cries of lamentation or distress, to wail; to cry aloud fretfully; to whine, to whimper, to fret ...1481 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to make a loud unpleasant noise or outcry; to howl, to yell; to roar, to shout; to talk loudly or persistently; to scold ...1513 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to long for, to yearn, to crave ...1705 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to murmur, to complain; to grumble ...1774 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 5. of a bird: to utter a shrill cry; to sing loudly ...1838 Sc.
vb. 6. to talk or hum indistinctly; to stammer ...1881 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to rail, to nag ...1892 Sc.
• YAMMERER n. a whining, fretful child ...1874 Sc.
• YAMMERING † adj. 1. complaining ...1536 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† adj. 2. crying with grief, wailing ...1536 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 3. making an outcry or clamour ...1895
† n. 1. a complaining, a whining ...1705 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† n. 2. a cry of grief; a wailing ...1705 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. an outcry, clamour ...1937
• YAMMET n. an ant ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• YAMMIE n. a Yamaha motorcycle ...1999 UK sl.
• YAMMLOCH n. a social gathering, chiefly for the exchange of gossip ...1900 Sc.
• YAMMY adj. of the legs: well-shaped, stout ...1868 Eng. dial;.
n. a Yamaha motorcycle ...1999 UK sl.
• YAMOUR vb. 1. to lament; to cry aloud fretfully; to fret; to whimper; to complain; to grumble ...1774 Sc.
vb. 2. to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Sc.
• YAMP adj. 1. noisy, uproarious, talkative ...1889 Sc.
adj. 2. hungry, peckish, having a keen appetite ...1904 Sc.
adj. 3. empty-looking, jaded ...1911 Sc.
vb. to grab. to catch, to overcome, to steal ...1866 Amer. dial.
• YAMPH n. a bark, a yelp ...1685 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to bark, as a dog, esp. a small dog; to yelp ...1718 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to rampage; to career noisily ...1890 Sc.
• YAMPHER n. a barking dog ...1804 Sc.
• YAMPING n. stealing ...1925 Amer. dial.
• YAMSE adj. greedy, eager to get, covetous ...1908 Sc.
• YAN adj. small, puny ...1825 Sc.
n. a small object or creature; a mite ...1825 Sc.
• YANG n. 1. the penis ...1983 US sl.
n. 2. the rectum ...1974 US sl.
vb. to say irritating things; to deride; to mock ...1842 Eng. dial.
• YANGER adv. yonder ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YANG-YANG adj. of a horse: lively or spirited ...1976 Aust. sl.
n. ('yang yang') nonsense, rubbish ...1980s US college sl.
• YANK adj. 1. active, vigorous ...1790 Sc.
adj. 2. American ...M19 sl.
n. 1. (often derogatory) an American; orig. a New Englander or someone from the northern states of America ...1778
n. 2. a sudden severe blow, esp. with the hand; a buffet; a stroke with the end of a whip-lash ...1790 Sc.
n. 3. a tug, a pull, a wrench ...E19 sl.
n. 4. a cheater, a swindler ...M19 sl.
n. 5. the barking of a dog ...1897 Sc.
n. 6. a cutting remark, a word of reproof ...1857 Sc.
n. 7. a quarrel ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 8. an American bird ...1977 UK bird-watching sl.
n. 9. an act of masturbation ...2000s sl.
vb. 1. to move quickly and vigorously, to spank along ...1822 Sc.
vb. 2. to tug something with sudden energy; to remove something; to drag, to pull ...1848 sl., orig. US
vb. 3. to cheat; to trick ...US Civil War usage
vb. 4. to strike sharply with the end of a whip-lash; to flog; to thrash ...1889 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to pass quickly ...1892 Sc.
vb. 6. to arrest ...L19 sl., orig. US
vb. 7. to earn, to win, usually money ...L19 sl., orig. US
vb. 8. to victimize, to harass or to dupe ...1900s US sl.
vb. 9. to quarrel ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 10. to cut bread in large slices ...1923 Sc.
vb. 11. of British women: to pick up American servicemen during World War II ...1940s sl.
vb. 12. to remove ...1940s sl., orig. US
vb. 13. to cry out; to squeal ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 14. to masturbate ...M20 sl.
vb. 15. to vomit ...1980s US college sl.
vb. 16. to steal ...1990s US college sl.
• YANK AND BANK vb. to execute a turn in a fighter plane ...1986 US sl.
• YANK-DOWN n. a profit, a commission ...L19 sl.
• YANKEE adj. pert. to or characteristic of Yankees, often with the connotation of cleverness, cunning, or cold calculation; loosely, belonging to the United States, American ...1781
n. 1. a nickname for a native or inhabitant of New England; or, more widely, of the northern States generally; during the War of Secession applied by the Confederates to the soldiers of the Federal army ...1765 US
n. 2, a native or inhabitant of the United States generally ...c1784
n. 3. whisky sweetened with molasses ...1804 Amer. dial.
n. 4. the dialect of New England; loosely, American English generally ...1824
n. 5. a cheater, a swindler ...M19 sl.
n. 6. an act of cheating ...1900s sl.
n. 7. a multiple bet, gambling on four different horses in a specific combination of eleven bets ...1967 UK sl.
n. 8. a tool used by car thieves to pull out the cylinder of the ignition lock ...1977 UK sl.
n. 9. masturbation; a masturbator ...1970s homosexual sl.
* vb. to deal cunningly with like a Yankee, to cheat ...1837
• YANKEE-BASHING n. an act of engaging US servicemen in sexual activity ...1984 UK sl.
• YANKEE BUMP n. a bump or a depression in a road, esp. a snow-covered road ...1940 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE CLIPPER n. a North American moving van ...1976 US sl.
• YANKEE COTTON n. snow ...1969 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE DIME n. a kiss, esp. one offered as a reward; hence, something of little or no value ...1846 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE DOODLE n. a Yankee; a US native or inhabitant ...1787
• YANKEE DOODLES n. noodles ...1990s rhyming sl.
• YANKEE HEAVEN n. Paris ...L19 sl.
• YANKEE-JAWED adv. askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE-LAND n. the land of Yankees, New England; loosely, the United States ...1803
• YANKEE MINUTE n. a very short period of time ...1995 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE NICKEL n. a kiss, esp. one offered as a reward; hence, something of little or no value ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE PARADISE n. Paris ...L19 sl.
• YANKEE RAIN n. snow ...1978 Amer. dial.
• YANKEERIES n. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, which arrived in London in 1887 ...L19 sl.
• YANKEESE n. American English ...1883 nonce word
• YANKEE SHOUT n. a round of drinks for which each individual buys their own drink; anything where people pay for themselves ...1945 Aust. & NZ sl.
• YANKEE STATE n. a nickname for Ohio ...1884
• YANKEE'S YAWN n. the open mouth of a climaxing male ...1950s US homosexual sl.
• YANKEE TOURNAMENT n. a sporting contest in which everyone plays everyone else ...1961 Aust. sl.
• YANKEE-TRICK n. an act of cheating ...1900s sl.
• YANKER † n. 1. a big or 'thumping' lie ...1822 Sc.
† n. 2. a tall agile girl; a clever girl ...1824 Sc.
† n. 3. an incessant talker ...1825 Sc.
† n. 4. a smart blow or stroke, a whack ...1825 Sc.
• YANKEY adj. pert. to or characteristic of Yankees, often with the connotation of cleverness, cunning, or cold calculation; loosely, belonging to the United States, American ...1781
n. 1. a nickname for a native or inhabitant of New England; or, more widely, of the northern States generally; during the War of Secession applied by the Confederates to the soldiers of the Federal army ...1765 US
n. 2. a native or inhabitant of the United States generally ...c1784
• YANKEYESS n. (derogatory) an American woman ...1852
• YANKIE adj. nimble, agile ...1870 Sc.
n. a smart, agile person; a sharp, clever, forward woman ...1790 Sc.
• YANKIELAND n. America ...E19 sl.
• YANKING adj. active, forward, pushing; sharp and quick ...1824 Sc.
n. an act of engaging US servicemen in sexual activity ...1950 UK sl.
• YANKLAND n. the land of the Yankees, America ...1834 nonce word
• YANK MAGS n. American pulp magazines, as distributed in the UK ...1930s sl.
• YANK OFF vb. to masturbate ...1990s sl.
• YANK ONE'S CHAIN vb. to cause someone to act in an unusual, strange, or unwelcome manner ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YANK ONE'S CRANK vb. to masturbate ...20C US sl.
• YANK ONE'S MEAT vb. to masturbate ...1970s sl.
• YANK ONE'S STRAP vb. to masturbate ...M20 sl.
• YANK ONE'S WANK vb. to masturbate ...20C sl.
• YANK ONE'S YAM vb. to masturbate ...M20 sl.
• YANKS n. 1. gaiters, leggings ...1865 Eng. dial.
n. 2. American pulp magazines, as distributed in the UK ...1930s sl.
• YANK SOMEONE'S CHAIN vb. 1. to upset someone, esp. by teasing or harassing; to anger someone, to irritate, to annoy ...1980s Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to deceive, to fool, to victimize ...Amer. sl.
• YANK SOMEONE'S COAT vb. to confront a fellow inmate with a secret they do not wish revealed ...2000s US prison sl.
• YANK SOMEONE'S STRING vb. 1. to upset someone, esp. by teasing or harassing; to anger someone ...1980s Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to deceive, to fool, to victimize ...Amer. sl.
• YANK TANK n. a large car, esp. one manufactured in the US ...1981 Aust. & NZ sl.
• YANK THE BUN vb. to be the best of a kind; to rank the highest; to carry off the honours ...1885 sl.
• YANK THE PLANK vb. to masturbate ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'wank' sl.
• YANK UP vb. to bring up or educate a child roughly, without controls, manners, or discipline ...1930s sl.
• YANKY adj. 1. pert. to or characteristic of Yankees, often with the connotation of cleverness, cunning, or cold calculation; loosely, belonging to the United States, American ...1781
adj. 2. active, agile, nimble ...1870 Sc.
n. 1. a nickname for a native or inhabitant of New England; or, more widely, of the northern States generally; during the War of Secession applied by the Confederates to the soldiers of the Federal army ...1765 US
n. 2. a native or inhabitant of the United States generally ...c1784
n. 3. a smart, agile person ...1790 Sc.
• YANNERLY adj. 1. shy, fond of retirement ...1876 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. selfish, absorbed in one's own interests ...B1900 Eng. dial.
adv. alone, lonely, solitary ...1844 Eng. dial.
• YANNIGAN n. a bag for transporting one's personal belongings; a haversack; a trunk ...1925 Amer. dial.
• YANT adj. small, puny ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YANTA n. (derogatory) a Black person ...1990s US sl.
• YANTER n. a local name given to a person living in Nether Buckie, on the west side of the Buckie Burn in Banffshire ...1887 Sc.
• YANTS n. gaiters, leggings ...1865 Eng. dial.
• YA-O n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YAOH n. cocaine ...1999 UK sl.
• Y.A.P. n. a young aspiring professional ...1980s US sl.
• YAP adj. 1. clever, cunning; shrewd, astute; nimble, active ...a1300 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† adj. 2. quick, apt, eager or ready, esp. to do something, keen; desirous ...c1450 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 3. eager or ready to eat, hungry, with keen appetite ...1768 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adj. 4. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
YAP n. the call or scream of a bird in distress; the plaintive chirping of chickens ...1824 Sc.
YAP n. a chatterbox, someone who talks interminably in an affected manner; a windbag ...1825 Sc.
YAP n. incessant talking, generally implying nagging, querulousness, etc. ...1835
n. 1. an impudent, forward child or youth; a mischievous lad ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a perverse, wilful animal ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 3. incessant talk; inconsequential talk ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 4. the mouth ...1871 Amer. dial.
n. 5. (derogatory) a peasant, a rustic simpleton ...L19 US sl.
n. 6. a contemptible person, irrespective of class or background ...L19 US sl.
n. 7. a whining, complaining person ...20C Irish sl.
n. 8. a hillbilly or bumpkin ...20C Amer. dial.
n. 9. a Japanese ...20C
n. 10. an easy victim; a dupe ...20C US
n. 11. nonsense ...20C US colloq.
n. 12. a yelping dog, a cur ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 13. a cross, peevish person; a troublesome, crying child ...Bk1905 N. Ireland & Eng. dial.
n. 14. a foolish person; one slightly weak in intellect ...Bk1905 Eng. & dial.
n. 15. the short, noisy cry of a peevish child ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 16. an apple ...1910 Sc. sl.
n. 17. a telltale, an informer ...1910s US sl.
n. 18. a low person unworthy of his position ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 19. a novice within the tramp community ...1920s US tramps' sl.
n. 20. a conversation or chat ...1930 sl.
n. 21. a gaping with hunger, a keen appetite ...1933 Sc.
n. 22. a Chinese person ...1950s W. Indies
n. 23. a sound ...1950s sl.
n. 24. a petty swindler ...1980s sl.
n. 25. in circus and carnival usage: a naive, gullible local resident ...1981 US sl.
† vb. 1. to be hungry; to hunger ...1737 Sc.
vb. 2. to cheep, as a young bird ...1777 Ireland & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of a person: to croak, as the voice ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. of birds: to chirp in a plaintive manner ...1802 Sc.
vb. 5. talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
vb. 6. to speak nagging or querulous way; to harp on; to complain ...1824 Sc.
vb. 7. of a child: to cry shrilly, to scream, to whimper ...1825 Sc.
vb. 8. to pay back ...M19 sl.
vb. 9. to speak in affected manner; applied to English speakers or to Scots who ape them ...1880 Sc.
vb. 10. to talk incessantly ...1886 UK sl.
vb. 11. to talk snappishly, noisily, or foolishly; to chatter; to scold ...1895 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
vb. 12. to snatch, to sweep or whip away ...1959 Sc.
• YAPE adj. 1. eager, keen, ready, active ...1739 Sc.
adj. 2. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1768 Sc.
n. gossip ...1894 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to loiter ...1883 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to gossip ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAP IT UP vb. to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
• YAPLY adv. 1. actively, nimbly, readily, eagerly ...a1400 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adv. 2. hungrily, with a keen appetite ...1768 Sc.
• YAPNESS n. hunger; keenness for food ...1828 Sc.
• YAPPELY adv. actively, nimbly, readily, eagerly ..c1440 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YAPPER n. 1. a chatterer ...E19 sl.
n. 2. the mouth ...L19 US sl.
n. 3. a snappish, sharp person ...1901 Eng. dial.
vb. to chatter, to talk; to answer saucily; to mouth ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPPER, SNAPPER, AND CRAPPER n. oral, vaginal, and anal sex with a woman ...2004 US sl.
• YAPPET vb. to bark sharply as a small dog; to yelp ...1681
• YAPPIE n. a puppy ...1892 Sc.
• YAPPIES, THE n. 'the dogs', i.e. greyhound racing or coursing...1940s Aust. sl.
• YAPPIFIED adj. idiotic ...1979 UK sl.
• YAPPINESS n. verbosity ...1930s colloq.
• YAPPINGAL n. the green woodpecker ...1906 Eng. dial.
• YAPPINGALE n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YAPPISH adj. somewhat hungry; hungry; having a keen appetite ...1788 Sc.
• YAP-POO vb. to pay up ...M19 back-slang
• YAP-PU vb. to pay up ...M19 back-slang
• YAPPY adj. 1. foolish, soft; idiotic ...M19 sl.
adj. 2. sharp and unpleasant of speech; cross, irritable; usually applied to old people ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. hungry-looking, thin ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
adj. 4. apt, quick ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 5. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1916 Sc.
adj. 6. noisy, talkative ...1930s colloq., orig. US
adj. 7. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 8. over-generous ...1990s US college sl.
n. a foolish person; one slightly weak in intellect ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPS! int. an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPSTER n. a dog ...L18 sl.
• YAP-STICK n. a foolish person; one slightly weak in intellect ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPS UPON YOU! int. an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAP WAGON n. a vehicle taking tourists on sightseeing tours ...1920s US sl.
• YAP YAP n. a chatterer ...20C US sl.
vb. ('yap-yap') to open one's mouth wide through hunger ...1950s W. Indies
• YAR adj. 1. harsh of taste; sour ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. in love ...1960s US sl.
† vb. 1. to snarl or growl as or like a dog ...1611 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to cry; to shout; to speak loudly ...1902 Eng. dial.
int. 1. an exclamation of disgust, aversion, or malicious defiance ...1812
int. 2. used as a general-purpose interjection, usually conveying excitement about something ...1989 US sl.
• YARAM n. milk ...1567 thieves' cant
• YARB n. a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to cut roughly ...BK1905 Eng. dial.
• YARBLES n. 1. courage, guts ...1970s sl.
n. 2. testicles ...1970s sl.
• YARBOS n. breasts ...1980s US college sl.
• YARCO n. a member of a subcultural urban adolescent grouping in Yarmouth, Norfolk, that seems to be defined by a hip-hop dress and jewellery sense ...2005 UK sl.
• YARD adj. Jamaican ...1990s W. Indies & UK Black sl.
† n. 1. a straight slender shoot or branch of a tree; a twig, a stick ...c950
† n. 2. a stick or rod used as an instrument for administering strokes by way of punishment or otherwise ...c1000
† n. 3. a staff or stick carried in the hand as a walking-stick, or by a shepherd or herdsman ...c1000
† n. 4. a measuring-rod; a measuring-rod or stick of the length of three feet; a yard-stick ...c1000-1050 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† n. 5. a means or instrument of punishment; hence, punishment, chastisement ...a1225
† n. 6. a kitchen-garden or cottage-garden ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† n. 7. the penis ...1379
† n. 8. a thing of no value, something worthless ...c1400
† n. 9. the Belt of Orion ...1551
n. 10. a cluster of houses, a 'fold' ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 11. a churchyard ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 12. a home, a house or other dwelling place ...1920s W. Indies & UK Black sl.
n. 13. $100 ...1926 US sl.
n. 14. a year; thus a sentence of 1 year ...1930s US prison sl.
n. 15. the recreation area of a prison ...1930s US prison sl.
n. 16. one thousand dollars ...1932 US sl.
n. 17. in prison, your cell ...1950 W. Indies and UK Black sl.
n. 18. $100 worth of heroin ...1960s drugs sl.
n. 19. a prison sentence of 100 years ...1969 US sl.
n. 20. the campus ...1980s US college sl.
n. 21. a toilet ...1990s Irish sl.
n. 22. Jamaica ...1994 UK sl.
vb. 1. to coit a woman ...18C
vb. 2. to marry ...1900s Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to be sexually unfaithful ...1950s US Black sl.
vb. 4. to chat, to make small talk ...1960s sl.
vb. 5. to get hold of someone ...1984 Can. sl.
• YARD, THE n. 1. Scotland Yard; later New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police ...1888 sl.
n. 2. Jamaica ...1980s sl.
• YARDAGE n. a big penis ...1970s US sl.
• YARD-AND-A-HALF n. one hundred and fifty dollars ...1962 US sl.
• YARD APE n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...1973 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an unruly, mischievous, or physically active child; a nickname for such a child ...1974 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a poor, low-class White person, White trash ...2003 Amer. dial.
n. 4. (derogatory) an Amish man, or anyone with an Amish background ...2006 Amer. dial.
• YARD-AXE n. an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher ...1902 Amer. dial.
• YARD-AXE LAWYER n. a person (not a lawyer) who gives legal opinions on a variety of subjects ...1950 Amer. dial.
• YARD-AXE PREACHER n. an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher ...1902 Amer. dial.
• YARD BABY n. an illegitimate child ...1997 Amer. dial.
• YARD-BAND n. 1. a tape-measure; a yard-stick ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the three stars forming the belt of the constellation Orion ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARDBIRD n. 1. anyone confined by authority to a restricted area ...1940s US sl.
n. 2. a newly arrived military recruit ...1945 US sl.
n. 3. Charlie Parker, jazz saxophonist ...1949 US sl.
n. 4. a prisoner, a convict ...1956 US sl.
n. 5. a chicken ...1956 US sl.
n. 6. a worker in a yard ...1963 US sl.
n. 7. on the railway: an injured employee assigned to limited duty in a railway yard ...1968 US sl.
n. 8. in trucking: a terminal employee who moves trucks around the yard ...1971 US sl.
n. 9. fried chicken ...1990s US prison sl.
• YARDBIRD LAWYER n. a prison inmate who has become a self-taught lawyer, either to pursue his own case, to combat prison corruption, or to help fellow inmates ...1940s US criminals' sl.
• YARD BOY n. one who prefers sex outdoors ...1990s US homosexual sl.
• YARD BUDDY n. a close friend in prison ...1974 US sl.
• YARD BULL n. 1. a railroad police officer, guard, or detective ...1910s US sl.
n. 2. a prison guard ...1930s sl.
• YARD CHILD n. 1. a legitimate child ...1924 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an illegitimate child ...1944 Amer. dial.
• YARD COLT n. a child whose parents were not married; an illegitimate child ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YARD DICK n. a railroad police officer, guard, or detective ...1910s US sl.
• YARD-DIKE † n. a garden wall ...1595
• YARD DOG n. 1. a fool; a gullible person ...1930s US Black sl.
n. 2. an ill-dressed, badly behaved person ...1930s US Black sl.
n. 3. an unsophisticated, uncouth person ...1973 US sl.
• YARD-DYKE n. a garden wall ...1714 Sc.
• YARD EGG n. a fresh egg ...1879 Amer. dial.
• YARDEL †* n. a yard-measure ...1804
• YARDEN n. a yard-stick ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARD-FELL † n. the foreskin ...1382
• YARD-FOOT n. the lower end of a garden ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARD GOOSE n. a railway pointsman ...1977 US sl.
• YARD HACK n. a prison guard ...20C US sl.
• YARD-HEAD n. the upper end of a garden ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARDIE n. 1. a dockyard labourer ...1902 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a Jamaican ...1980s sl., orig. W. Indies
n. 3. a member of any of a number of West Indian, and esp. Jamaican, gangs engaged in usually drug-related organized crime ...1986 sl.
n. 4. a person from your neighbourhood; a friend ...2003 Jamaica sl.
• YARDMAN n. a Jamaican ...1980s W. Indies & UK Black teen sl.
• YARD MEASURE n. 1. the female genitals; the vagina ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. the penis ...L19 Brit. sl.
• YARDNARB n. brandy ...L19 back-slang
• YARDNEY n. a manner of speech combining West Indian and London accents and vocabularies; 'Yardie and Cockney' ...1999 UK sl.
• YARD NIGGER n. a subservient, acquiescent Black ...20C sl.
• YARD OF CLAY n. a long clay tobacco pipe ...1842
• YARD OF PUMP WATER n. a tall, thin person ...L19 sl.
• YARD OF SATIN n. a glass of gin ...19C sl.
• YARD OF TIN n. a horn, esp. in hunting or coaching ...M19 sl.
• YARD OF TRIPE n. a pipe ...M19 rhyming sl.
• YARD ON vb. to be sexually unfaithful ...1950s US Black sl.
• YARD OUT vb. to exercise in a prison yard ...1984 US sl.
• YARD PATROL n. 1. a group of convicts ...20C US prison sl.
n. 2. a prison guard ...20C US prison sl.
• YARD QUEEN n. a prison homosexual ...2000s US prison sl.
• YARD RAT n. a prisoner who frequents the prison yard, socializing with friends ...1990s US prison sl.
• YARD SALE n. in snow-based sports: the result of an accident in which equipment is deposited over a wide area ...1995 US sl.
• YARDSTICK n. a road mile marker ...1976 US sl.
• YARD-WAND n. a three-foot rod for measuring; a yardstick ...a1400
• YARD-WIDE DAYS n. prosperous times ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARE adj. 1. ready, prepared; desirous, eager ...c888 arch. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. alert, nimble, active, brisk, quick ...a1300 arch. & Eng. dial.
adj. 3. covetous, stingy ...1691 Eng. dial.
adj. 4. of grass or pastures: fresh, green ...1691 Eng. dial.
† adv. 1. well, thoroughly; certainly, plainly, without doubt ...a900
† adv. 2. quickly, without delay, promptly, immediately, soon ...c1250
†* adv. 3. nimbly, briskly ...1622
† vb. to make or get ready, to prepare ...c888
int. a command to get ready quickly; quick!; esp. in nautical usage ...1606 arch.
• YARELY adv. quickly, promptly, nimbly, briskly, diligently, eagerly ...a900 arch.
• YARE-WITEL † adj. quick-witted ...c1205
• YARF n. a peat-bog, a swamp ...1897 Sc.
• YARG n. persistent or repetitive talk, generally of a nagging, critical or tiresome sort ...1908 Sc.
vb. to talk incessantly; to argue doggedly and tiresomely; to carp, to wrangle, to criticize ...a1838 Sc.
• YARK adj. 1. brisk, lively; sharp-witted, shrewd, penetrating ...1777 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. afraid, nervous ...1880 Sc.
adj. 3. of weather: wild, stormy ...1891 Eng. dial.
† n. 1. a smart blow or stroke, as of a whip or rod, or of a heaving body falling; a flogging; a lash, also, the sound of such a blow; the crack of a whip; a thud ...1509 obs. Sc. & Eng. dial.
†* n. 2. an impulse, an eager desire ...1577
† n. 3. the act of lashing out with the heels, as a horse; a kick; a sudden or abrupt movement, a jerk, a twitch ...1581 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 4. rough amusement; larks ...1876 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a jerk, a pull, a snatch ...1896 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 6. a draught; a long drink; a greedy bite; used of an indefinite quantity ...1900 Sc.
n. 7. a quick movement of any kind ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 8. the space between the forefinger and thumb ...1908 Sc.
n. 9. the edge of the foot at its widest part, the instep ...1974 Sc.
n. 10. a member of a subcultural urban adolescent grouping in Yarmouth, Norfolk, that seems to be defined by a hip-hop dress and jewellery sense ...2005 UK sl.
† vb. 1. to make ready, to prepare ...c1000
† vb. 2. to put in position, to set, to place ...a1300
† vb. 3. to grant, to bestow ...a1300 obs.
† vb. 4. to draw stitches tight, to twitch, as a shoemaker in sewing; also, to bind tightly with cords ...c1430 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 5. to strike hard, esp. with a rod or whip; to beat, to thrash, to flog, to lash; to drive with a whip ...c1520 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 6. to lash or strike out with the heels; to kick ...1565 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 7. to pull, push, or throw with a sudden movement; to jerk, to wrench; to force ...1568 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 8. to stir up, to excite ...1593 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 9. to lash out with the legs, as a horse; to move some part of the body with a jerk or twitch ...1599 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 10. to utter spasmodically; to 'jerk out' words; to start a song, etc. ...1604 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 11. to spring or rise suddenly; esp. of animals ...1611 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 12. to think hard; to beat one's brains; of the mind: to be busy, worked up, or excited ...1737 Sc.
vb. 13. to slam; to shut with force ...1781 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 14. to be noisy, to indulge in horseplay ...1807 Eng. dial.
vb. 15. to throw with a jerk; to cast violently; to toss ...1823 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 16. to break; to cleave; to cut, to chop, to hack ...1827 Sc.
vb. 17. to move quickly or hastily; to push on; to do anything energetically; to work hard ...1843 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 18. to start a tune; to commence singing, playing, etc. ...1873 Sc.
vb. 19. to pack tightly; to ram full ...1895 Eng. dial.
vb. 20. to dig out; to force up by the roots ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 21. to bite greedily; to drink ...1901 Sc.
vb. 22. of birds: to rise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† vb. 23. of the rays of the sun: to beat powerfully on any object ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 24. to stretch to the fullest extent ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 25. to vomit, to spew up something ...1927 Amer. dial.
• YARKEN n. the space between the forefinger and thumb; the hollow of the foot between the heel and great toe; the grasp of the hand ...Bk1905 Sc.
† vb. to prepare ...c1205
• YARKER n. 1. a sudden, severe blow ...1838 Sc.
n. 2. anything very large of its kind ...1881 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an eager eater; a greedy person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 4. something very small or delicate; used ironically ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARKIN n. 1. the space between the forefinger and thumb ...a1838 Sc.
n. 2. the hollow of the foot between the heel and great toe; the grasp of the hand ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARKING adj. 1. grating, harsh ...1895 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. severe ...1896 Sc.
adj. 3. very large of its kind ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† n. 1. preparation ...c1000
n. 2. incessant fault-finding ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARK OUT vb. to shout loudly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARL n. a loud, discordant sound; a bawl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to utter a loud, discordant sound; to bawl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARLS n. money given to confirm a bargain; earnest money ...1881 Eng. dial.
• YARM † n. 1. a discordant, disagreeable sound or outcry; a scream, a yell ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. milk ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
n. 3. the cry or whine of a cat; mewing, caterwauling ...1880 Sc.
n. 4. the bleat of a sheep ...1899 Sc.
† vb. 1. to utter a discordant or mournful cry; to shriek, to scream, to yell, to howl, to wail ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to scold; to speak ill-naturedly; to find fault, to grumble ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of a cat: to mew, esp. in a plaintive, persistent manner ...a1838 Sc.
vb. 4. of a sheep: to bleat ...a1838 Sc.
vb. 5. to thrust into, to insert ...1926 Amer. dial.
• YARMER n. a cat, esp. in sea-taboo language ...1974 Sc.
• YARMOUTH BLOATER n. 1 a native of Yarmouth, England ...1832
n. 2. an automobile ...1910s rhyming sl. for 'motor'
• YARMOUTH CAPON † n. 1. a red-herring ...a1661
n. 2. a soldier, i.e. his red coat ...E19 sl.
• YARMS n. of a cat: caterwauling, mewing ...1898 Sc.
• YARN n. 1. a story, an adventure story, esp. a long, marvellous or incredible story; also, a mere tale ...1812 UK, orig. nautical
n. 2. a lie ...1835 sl.
n. 3. a chat, a talk, a conversation ...1852 Aust. sl.
n. 4. humour, mood ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to tell a story, to tell tales, probably implausible or far-fetched ones ...1812 UK sl.
vb. 2. to converse, to chat, to talk ...1847 sl.
vb. 3. to lie, to tell a falsehood ...1891 Amer. dial.
• YARN-CHOPPER † n. 1. a dealer in yarn ...1429
n. 2, a story-teller, a chatterer ...L19 sl.
• YARNEN † adj. made of yarn ...1568
• YARN-SLINGER n. a story-teller, a chatterer ...L19 sl.
• YARN-SPINNER n. one who 'spins a yarn'; a story-teller ...1865 colloq.
• YARN-SPINNING n. telling a story ...1867
• YARNY adj. disposed to the telling of long tales ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARP † vb. to 'harp' fretfully; to grumble, to carp, to complain, to whine ...1827 Sc.
• YARPIE n. a South African ...1980s Aust. sl.
• YARPIELAND n. South Africa ...1980s Aust. sl.
• YARR † vb. 1. to snarl or growl as or like a dog ...1611 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. quarrel, to be captious and troublesome ...1778 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to cry; to shout; to speak loudly ...1902 Eng. dial.
• YARRA adj. mad, insane, stupid, eccentric ...1943 Aust. sl.
n. a stupid person ...L19 Aust. sl.
• YARRA BANKER n. 1. an idler, a loafer found on the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River ...1895 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a soap-box orator ...1895 Aust. sl.
• YARRA BENDER n. an idler, a loafer found on the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River ...L19 Aust. sl.
• YARRAGE n. an edge, corner, sharp point ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARRAH! int. an exclamation of surprise; frequently used in accosting a person, or in calling attention ...1827-32 Ireland
• YARRAN † n. an errand ...1880 Sc.
• YARRA-SIDER n. a soap-box orator ...L19 Aust. sl.
• YARRER † n. a person or dog that growls or snarls ...1611 Eng. dial.
• YARRISH adj. harsh or strong of taste; acid, sour ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARROW † adj. fearful, faint-hearted ...1616 Eng. dial.
vb. to earn, to gain by industry ...1808 Sc.
• YARRUM n. milk ...1567 thieves' cant
• YARRY adj. 1. harsh or strong of taste; acid, sour ...1841 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. ready; smart, quick; sharp, cunning; wary ...1842 Eng. dial.
• YARRY-HORSE n. a horse that carries its head well ...1863 Eng. dial.
• YARTA n. a term of endearment or friendship; 'my dear' ...1821 Sc.
• YARUM n. milk ...1567 thieves' cant
• YARY adj. ready; smart, quick; sharp, cunning; wary ...1842 Eng. dial.
• YASHA n. an idiot; a fool ...1970s homosexual sl.
• YASK n. 1. a hiccup ...1879 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a loud cough to clear the throat ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 3. fine rain, drizzle ...1974 Sc.
vb. to yawn ...1580
• YASP adj. 1. active, brisk, energetic ...1898 Sc.
adj. 2. brisk, fresh ...1898 Sc.
• YASPEN n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YASSER n. an erection ...1990s US sl.
• YASSICH adv. with violence ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YASSOO! int. used as a greeting among troops who have served in Cyprus ...1984 UK sl.
• YAT n. 1. a heifer ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. one who speaks a distinctive working-class white vernacular of New Orleans; the vernacular itself ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to pour in a large quantity; to stream ...1897 Sc.
vb. 2. to put or place in a hurried, throwing manner; to shove, to stuff in hurriedly ...1962 Sc.
• YATATA n. talk, chatter ...1940s US sl.
vb. to talk monotonously or tediously ...1940s US sl.
• YATE † vb. 1. to grant, to bestow, to concede ...a1122
† vb. 2. to acknowledge, to confess ...c1200
† vb. 3. to provide, to give, to offer ...a1300
int. a command to a horse to go to the right or left ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YATING † n. granting, consent ...a1225
• YATTER n. 1. a collection of small objects; a confused mess or heap ...1808 Sc.
n. 2. an incessant talker; a gossip ...1825 Sc.
n. 3. the confused noise caused by many people talking loudly and together; a babel of tongues, a clamour; unintelligible speech ...1825 Sc.
n. 4. noisy or angry talk; brawling, scolding, grumbling, continual railing or carping ...1827 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 5. continuous chatter; rambling and persistent talk, gabble ...1832 Sc.
n. 6. crumbs or remnants of food left by rats and mice ...1925 Sc.
n. 7. the sound of a waterfall ...1930 Sc.
vb. 1. to speak in a constant peevish, querulous manner; to nag, to chide, to carp, to scold, to fret, to grumble; to harp on about something ...1811 Sc.
vb. 2. to chatter, to ramble on in a confused or foolish manner; to prattle, to talk interminably ...1825 Sc.
vb. 3. of incoherent or unintelligible speech, as in a foreign language or of the sounds made by an animal: to gabble, to yelp, etc. ...1832 Sc.
vb. 4. of the jaws or teeth: to rattle against one another; to chatter, under the influence of cold or fear, or when one is talking volubly ...1923 Sc.
• YATTERIE adj. fretful ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YATTERIN adj. 1. captious, fretful, querulous, scolding ...a1838 Sc.
adj. 2. endlessly talking, garrulous ...1923 Sc.
n. 1. continual scolding ...1859 Sc.
n. 2. a noisy chattering ...1923 Sc.
• YATTERY adj. captious, fretful, querulous, scolding ...a1838 Sc.
• YATTER-YATTER n. continuous chatter; rambling and persistent talk ...1832 Sc.
vb. to chatter, to ramble on in a confused or foolish manner; to prattle, to talk interminably ...1825 Sc.
• YATTIE n. a girl ...2003 UK sl.
• YATTLE † n. 1. ambition, force, willpower ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. a double tooth; a grinder ...1882 Sc.
† n. 3. an endeavour; strength, force of mind ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YATTY n. 1. a girl, a girlfriend ...2000s UK Black sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a promiscuous girl, a prostitute ...2000s UK Black sl.
n. 3. a cowardly man ...2000s UK Black sl.
• YAUCHLE vb. to shamble, to walk in an awkward shuffling manner; to walk with difficulty ...1887 Sc.
• YAUCHT vb. to owe ...1882 Sc.
• YAUD adj. of a horse: worn out ...1500-20 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† n. 1. a strumpet; a whore; an unchaste or loose woman ...a1400
n. 2. a mare; usually, an old mare; also, loosely, an old or worn-out horse ...1500-20 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 3. a term of contempt for a woman, often one of slovenly or dissolute habits ...1787 Sc.
int. a call made by a shepherd to his dog when he is to drive away sheep at a distance ...1808 Sc.
• YAUDEN vb. to grow dusk ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAUD-SWIVER † n. one who commits buggery with a mare ...1508
• YAUGH † adj. dirty, nasty, filthy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAUK vb. to ache ...1898 Sc.
• YAUL adj. active, sprightly, nimble; strong, vigorous ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. to howl; to bawl, to shout; to scream harshly; to weep ...1844 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YAUL-CUTED adj. fleet of foot, nimble ...1789 Sc.
• YAULD adj. 1. active, sprightly, nimble; strong, vigorous ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of weather: sharp, keen, cold, frosty ...1808 Sc.
• YAULIN n. a young herring ...1758
• YAUNCE n. a quick, jerking movement of the body ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to toss the head; to shrug the shoulders; to make any quick movement of the body; of a horse: to prance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAUP adj. 1. clever, cunning; shrewd, astute; nimble, active ...a1300 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† adj. 2. quick, apt, eager or ready, esp. to do something, keen, desirous ...c1450 obs. exc. Sc.
adj. 3. eager or ready to eat, hungry, with keen appetite ...1768 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 1. a harsh, hoarse, or querulous cry, esp. of a bird ...1824
n. 2. a short, sharp bark ...1825 Sc.
n. 3. loud or foolish talk; incessant talking, generally implying nagging, querulousness, etc. ...1835
n. 4. a perverse, wilful animal ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 5. an impudent, forward child or youth; a mischievous lad ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 6. nonsense ...M19 US colloq.
n. 7. one who has a vacant stupid look; a fool, an oaf, a yokel ...1896 Sc.
n. 8. a cough ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 9. a slope of land ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 10. a gaping with hunger, a keen appetite ...1933 Sc.
vb. 1. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to gape with hunger or otherwise, to be hungry ...1736 Sc.
vb. 3. to shout, to bawl, to cry aloud; to talk in a loud, boisterous manner; to whine ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to speak in a chattering, nagging, or querulous way; to harp on ...1824 Sc.
vb. 5. to gape, to yawn; to yawn audibly ...1836 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to speak in affected manner; applied to English speakers or to Scots who ape them ...1880 Sc.
vb. 7. to cough ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAUPING adj. 1. crying in despair, lamenting ...1787 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. ill-natured, peevish ...1825 Eng. dial.
• YAUPISH adj. 1. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1789 Sc.
adj. 2. drunk ...19C sl.
• YAUPY adj. 1. drunk ...19C sl.
adj. 2. given to screaming or bawling ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. of birds: having a loud, inharmonious cry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAUX n. an axe ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAVAL adj. prostrate, laid low, flat on one's back and unable to rise; collapsed from insensibility, drink, etc. ...1754 Sc.
vb. to lay low, to knock down, to fell, to flatten to the ground ...1825 Sc.
• YAVE † n. the power to inspire respect or fear; the ability to impress one's opinions or wills on others; the act of impressing with much earnestness ...1866 Sc.
† vb. to overawe; to keep thoroughly in one's power; to impress strongly ...1866 Sc.
• YAVIL adj. prostrate and unable to rise; prone, flat ...1825 Sc.
• YAVIL BACHELOR n. a widower ...1866 Sc.
• YAVILL n. a heath, a moor ...1876 Eng. dial.
• YAW adv. yes ...1667
n. an eel ...1887 Sc.
vb. 1. to hew; to strike with something sharp ...a1529 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to deviate, to go out of course, to go or move unsteadily ...1584
vb. 3. to be wide open; to yawn ...1596 Eng. dial.
† vb. 4. to cry like a cat; to mew, to caterwaul ...1819 Sc.
vb. 5. to own, to possess; also, to owe, to be in debt to ...1871 Sc.
vb. 6. to ache ...1887 Sc.
vb. 7. to talk in a disagreeable manner; to talk disconnectedly and jerkily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
int. an affected exclamation ...1797
• YAW-HAW n. 1. an affected person ...1867
n. 2. a loud or rude laugh ...1922
vb. to laugh rudely or noisily ...1836
• YAWK vb. 1. to call out loudly; to hoot; to shout; to talk quickly and indistinctly ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to pull, to yank; to drag, to jerk ...1840 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to gape ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to hawk, to clear the throat; to retch in vomiting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWL adj. 1. active, sprightly, nimble; strong, vigorous ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of weather: sharp, keen, frosty ...1808 Sc.
n. 1. a shout, a yell ...1728
n. 2. a cry; the act of crying ...1903 Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to cry out loudly from pain, grief, or distress; also said of the howling of dogs, the 'wauling' of cats, the screaming of peacocks ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to call aloud, to shout, to bawl, to scream, to vociferate ...1542 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YAWLER * n. one who howls ...1611
• YAWLING n. a young herring ...1758
• YAWLNESS n. vigour, nimbleness ...1826 Sc.
• YAWM vb. 1. to utter a loud, discordant sound; to shriek, to yell; to cry as a wild beast ...1890 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to move about awkwardly or slowly; to stand gaping or idling; to saunter ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWMAGORP n. 1. a yawn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a yawning, stretching person; a lounger ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWN n. anything or anyone considered tedious, boring, or tiresome, and thus producing yawns ...L19 sl.
† vb. 1. to open the mouth voluntarily, esp. in order to swallow or devour something; in early use, to have the mouth wide open; to gape ...c725
† vb. 2. to open the mouth wide from surprise or the like; to gape ...1604 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to stare ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to howl like a dog; to cry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWN AFTER † vb. to be eager to obtain, to long for ...a1250
• YAWNAX n. a stupid person; a fool; a lazy, uncouth person; a boor ...1870 Eng. dial.
• YAWNER n. anything tedious, boring or yawn-producing ...1940s US sl.
• YAWNEY adj. simple, foolish ...19C sl.
n. a stupid, lazy, sleepy person; a fool ...1876 Eng. dial.
• YAWNEY-BOX n. a silly person; a lazy, stupid person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWNFUL adj. inclined to yawn; wearisome, tedious ...1878
• YAWNING † adj. longing after something ...1634
• YAWN IN TECHNICOLOR vb. to vomit ...1981 US sl.
• YAWN-MOUTHED adj. gaping, wide open ...1861
• YAWNSOME adj. inclined to yawn; wearisome, tedious ...1900
• YAWNUP n. a stupid person; a fool; a lazy, uncouth person; a boor ...1870 Eng. dial.
• YAWNUPS n. a stupid person; a fool; a lazy, uncouth person; a boor ...1870 Eng. dial.
• YAWNUPS'S CORNER n. the corner of the streets were the boys congregate ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWNUX n. a stupid person; a fool; a lazy, uncouth person; a boor ...1870 Eng. dial.
• YAWNY adj. boring ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YAWP adj. 1. quick, apt, ready; eager, keen; desirous; forward ...1685 Sc.
adj. 2. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1768 Sc.
n. 1. harsh, hoarse, or querulous cry, esp. of a bird ...1824
n. 2. nonsense ...M19 US colloq.
n. 3. a shout, a yell; a loud cry; a loud noise; a whine; constant, noisy talking; foolish talk ...1889 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 4. one who has a vacant stupid look; a fool, an oaf, a yokel ...1896 Sc.
n. 5. a whining, complaining person ...20C Irish sl.
n. 6. the nape of the neck ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to utter with a strident or harsh voice ...1567 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to gape with hunger or otherwise, to be hungry ...1736 Sc.
vb. 4. to shout, to bawl, to cry aloud; to talk in a loud, boisterous manner; to whine ...1824 Sc.
vb. 5. to speak in a chattering, nagging, or querulous way; to harp on ...1824 Sc.
vb. 6. to gape, to yawn; to yawn audibly ...1836 Sc.
vb. 7. to speak in affected manner; applied to English speakers or to Scots who ape them ...1880 Sc.
vb. 8. to vomit ...1940s sl.
• YAWPISH adj. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1789 Sc.
• YAWPISHNESS n. hunger, peckishness ...1828 Sc.
• YAWPIT adj. pinched-looking, starved-looking ...1958 Sc.
• YAWPNESS n. hunger, peckishness ...1828 Sc.
• YAWS n. syphilis ...1824 Sc.
• YAW-SIGHTED adj. cross-eyed, squinting ...1751 nautical sl.
• YAW-WAYS adj. disorderly; in confusion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adv. slantwise; at an angle ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• YAW-YAW vb. to talk affectedly ...1854
• YAWYAWDOM n. an affected expression ...1862 nonce word
• YAX n. an axe ...1504 Eng. dial.
• YAY n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1963 sl.
• YAY-NAY n. a simpleton; an unsophisticated person ...M19 sl.
• YAYO n. 1. money ...2000s US Black & drugs sl.
n. 2. marijuana ...2000s US Black & drugs sl.
• YAYOO n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YAZZIHAMPER n. a term of contempt for a disliked person ...20C US sl.
• YBLENT † adj. 1. blinded; dazed ...a1125-1450
† adj. 2. blended, mingled; confused, blurred ...1426
• Y-BONE n. the vulva and vagina as an object of oral sex ...1998 NZ sl.
• Y-BONE STEAK n. the female genitals ...1970s sl.
• YBORN † adj. born ...900-930
• YBOUND † adj. bound ...c1330
• YBOWED † adj. influenced...1387
• YBOWNE adj. about to go or start ...c1572 arch.
• YBOYLID † adj. boiled ...c1430
• YBRAD † adj. tortured as with fire ...a1310
• YBRAID † adj. pounded ...c1430
• YBRENT † adj. burnt ...1297
• YBROYLID † adj. broiled ...c1430
• YBULD † adj. built ...c1380
• YCAPRED † adj. capered ...c1634
• YCARKED † adj. loaded, burdened ...1340
• YCARPED † adj. talked ...1377
• YCESED † adj. appeased, quieted ...1387
• YCHAFFED † adj. warmed ...1422
• YCHE † vb. to augment, to increase ...1398
• YCHERYD † adj. well-favoured ...c1407
• YCLAD adj. clothed ...c1320 arch.
• YCLENSE † vb. to cleanse ...971
• YCLEPE † vb. to call by name; to name ...c950
• YCLEPED adj. called, named ...c950 arch.
• YCLEPT adj. called, named ...c950 arch.
• YCLINGE † vb. to cling ...c1620
• YCLOMBEN † adj. climbed ...c1412
• YCLOSED † adj. closed ...1377
• YCLOTHED † adj. clothed ...1297
• YCLOUTED † adj. patched ...1377
• YCLYKETED † adj. latched ...1393
• Y-COLDED † adj. made cold, cooled ...a1425
• Y-COLOURID † adj. coloured ...1422
• YCONFORTID † adj. comforted ...a1422
• YCONQUEST † adj. acquired ...1513
• YCONSAYLED † adj. counselled ...1387
• YCONTINED † adj. contained ...1340
• YCORE † adj. chosen ...a900
• YCORVEN † adj. carved ...1297
• YCOVERED † adj. covered ...1742
• YCRAUL † vb. to crawl ...1594
• YCRISTENED † adj. christened ...1387
• YCROST † adj. crossed ...1603
• YCULLID † adj. killed ...1393
• YCUTTE † adj. cut ...c1430
• YDAD † int. a minced oath ...c1680
• YDAUNTED † adj. overcome ...1581
• YDEAD † adj. dead ...1387
• YDELED † adj. divided ...1297
• YDEMPTFICALLY †* adv. with actual identity ...1432-50
• YDEPT † adj. dipped ...1340
• YDIGHT † adj. prepared, furnished, dressed ...1297
• YDOBBLED † adj. doubled ...1340
• YDOUGHT † adj. grown strong ...a1300
• YDODDED † adj. shorn ...a1400
• YDOLVE † adj. undermined; buried ...1340
• YDOUT † vb. to fear ...1297
• YDOUTED † adj. feared ...1399
• YDRED † adj. dreaded ...1340
• YDRONKEN † adj. drunk ...a1275
• YDRUNKE † adj. drunk ...a1275
• Y DUB n. a premises of the YWCA, or the organization itself ...1984 US sl.
• YDYNED † adj. dined ...1393
• YDYT † adj. closed, shut up ...1303
• YEA int. a call to a horse to come towards one ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEA AND NAY MAN n. 1. a simpleton, capable of answering only 'yes' or 'no'; hence, a poor conversationalist, a monosyllabic person ...L17 sl.
n. 2. a Quaker ...L17 sl.
• YEABLES adv. possibly, maybe, perhaps ...1868 Sc.
• YEAD † adj. eyed ...1598
n. the head ...1746 Eng. dial.
• YEADIE'S-RACE n. the human race ...1793 Sc.
• YEADIE'S-SONS n. the human race ...1793 Sc.
• YEAH, BUBBA adv. yes ...L19 sl., orig. US
• YEAH MAN n. a boring person ...1980s US college sl.
• YEAH-O n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YEAH-YEAH! int. no ...2000 UK sl.
• YEALIE † vb. to disappear gradually ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YEALING n. a contemporary in age ...1728 Sc.
• YEALINS n. equals in age ...1804 Sc.
• YEA-MAN n. a 'yes-man'; a sycophant, a toady ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• YEAN † n. a young lamb ...1408
vb. 1. of a ewe: to bring forth a lamb; also said of goats and occasionally other beasts ...1387 arch. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to throw, to fling; esp. to throw stones, etc. ...1825 Eng. dial.
int. a call to a horse in harness to turn left ...1901 Sc.
• YEA-NAY adj. wavering, undecided; feeble in character ...1902 Eng. dial.
• YEANLING adj. young, or new-born, esp. of a lamb ...1658 arch.
n. a young lamb or kid ...1637 arch.
• YEAP'M † vb. to hiccup; to belch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEAR * n. 1. each of the annual rings in the wood of a tree ...1708
n. 2. a one hundred dollar note ...1997 US sl.
• YEAR BLOB, THE n. a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago ...1997 UK sl.
• YEARD n. the penis ...19C sl.
• YEAR-DAY † n. 1. the first day of the year, New Year's Day ...a1122
† n. 2. a day observed every year in commemoration of a person or event; an anniversary ...1390 obs. exc. Hist.
• YEARDLY adv. very, exceedingly ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YEAR DOT, THE n. a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago ...1895 UK sl.
• YEARE † n. the forenoon ...1721 Eng. dial.
• YEARED TO THIRTY † adj. thirty years of age ...1603
• YEARETHLYE † adj. earthly ...1553
• YEARFUL n. as much as fills a year ...1889 nonce word
• YEARING † adj. a year old ...1451
† n. an animal a year old ...1460
• YEARLY †* adj. of the year: relating to a year ...c1000
• YEARMAN † n. a man hired by the year ...1481-90
• YEARN † n. 1. an erne, an eagle ...1790 Sc.
n. 2. an errand ...1878 Sc.
† vb. 1. to ask for, to request ...c950
vb. 2. to coagulate, to curdle ...1371-3 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. of hounds: to cry out eagerly, to give tongue ...1523
† vb. 4. to mourn, to grieve ...1562
† vb. 5. to cause to mourn; to move to compassion ...1593
†* vb. 6. to be reluctant to do something ...1597
vb. 7. to feel pity or compassion; to cause to feel pity ...1785 Eng. dial.
• YEARNANDLIKE †* adj. desirable ...a1300
• YEARNFUL † adj. 1. eagerly desirous, anxious, solicitous ...c888
adj. 2. mournful, sorrowful ...a1566
† adj. 3. full of compassion ...1633
• YEARNFULNESS † n. eagerness, diligence ...c888
• YEARNING † n. 1. the baying of hounds ...1531
n. 2. the state of being moved with compassion ...1603
• YEARNINGS † n. earnings ...1581
• YEARNLING n. a young child over which one yearns; a beloved child ...1829 nonce word
• YEARNSFUL adj. earnest; with great longing or yearning ...1857 Eng. dial.
• YEAR ONESELF vb. to reach a birthday ...1964 Amer. dial.
• YEARS n. the ears ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YEAR'S-BAIRNS n. children born in the same year ...1836 Sc.
• YEAR'S DAY, A n. the space of a year ...1825 Sc.
• YEARSMAN n. a labourer hired by the year ...1891
• YEAR'S-MATE n. a companion of the same age ...1851 Sc.
• YEARS OF THE BIG THIRST, THE n. Prohibition era ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YEARST n. a hearse ...1883 Eng. dial.
• YEAR-TACK † n. a lease for a year ...1532
• YEARTHEN † adj. earthen ...1582 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YEA-SAY vb. to say 'yea', to assent; to assent to ...1875
• YEAST † n. 1. the froth or 'head' of new or fermenting beer ...c1430
† n. 2. foam or froth, as of troubled water ...1611
vb. to exaggerate ...1973 US sl.
• YEAST-POWDER BISCUIT n. the female genitals, esp. when swollen due to sexual stimulation ...L19 Amer. dial.
• YEASTY adj. 1. foamy, frothy, like troubled water ...1605
adj. 2. gusty, stormy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEATTLE vb. to snarl; to grumble ...1825 Sc.
• YEBLINS adv. perhaps ...1721 Sc.
• YE BLUE BLAZES OF DAMNATION! int. an imprecation ...1818 Amer. dial.
• YECCH! int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1969
• YECCHY adj. 1. excessively sentimental ...1956 US sl.
adj. 2. disgusting ...1969 US sl.
• YECH! int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1969
• YECHY adj. excessively sentimental ...1956 US sl.
• YECK n. the itch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to itch ...1703 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to cough; to hiccup; to retch ...1766 Sc.
int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1969
• YECKEY vb. to echo ...1843 Eng. dial.
• YED † n. 1. a song, a poem, a speech, a tale, a riddle ...c1205
n. 2. contention, wrangling; strife ...1719 Sc.
† n. 3. a falsehood; a fib, an exaggerated tale ...1825 Sc.
n. 4. a burrow; a hole made by an animal in the ground ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to sing, to recite, to talk, to discourse ...c888
vb. 2. to contend, to wrangle ...1570 Sc.
† vb. 3. to tell a fib; to exaggerate a tale ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. to burrow underground as a rabbit or mole; also used of miners ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to work secretly; to conquer by stratagem ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YED-BEETLER n. a foreman; a superintendent of a job ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEDDER n. 1. the mark of a blow or strike, or that made by tight binding; a weal; also, a smart blow ...c1440 N. Eng. dial.
n. 2. a creature that burrows ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEDDEREN adj. of a person: rough and ready ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEDDING † n. a song; a speech, a discourse; romance in verse ...c950
• YEDDLE vb. to fret, to grumble; to talk in an irritating manner ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEDDLIE adj. of water: thick, muddy ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YEDE † vb. to go, to proceed ...1563
• YEDER † adj. quick; frequent ...a1400-50
• YEDERLY † adv. quickly ...a1300
• YEDWARD † n. a dragonfly ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YEEKE n. the itch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to itch ...1703 Eng. dial.
• YEEKIE-YAKIE n. a wooden tool, blunted like a wedge, with which shoemakers polish the edges and bottoms of soles ...1824 Sc.
• YEELDE † vb. to ail ...c1489
• YEENDER n. the forenoon ...c1663 N. Eng. dial.
• YEENOO adv. just now; at present, presently ...1874 Sc.
• YEEPSEN n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YEERY adj. angry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEE-YAW adj. askew; awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. a twist ...1902 Amer. dial.
vb. to swerve back and forth; to wobble ...1935 Amer. dial.
• YEE-YAWED adj. askew; awry ...1901 Amer. dial.
• YEE-YAWING adj. lurching, swaying ...1935 Amer. dial.
• YEFF n. the bark of a dog ...1872 Eng. dial.
vb. to bark; to yelp ...1815 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEGG n. a criminal, esp. a burglar or safecracker ...1903 US sl.
• YEGGED † adj. edged ...1297
• YEGGMAN n. a burglar or safe-breaker ...1905 US
• YE GODS! int. a mild oath, esp. used to express exasperation or indignation ...1807
• YE GODS AND LITTLE FISHES int. expressing amazement, disbelief, surprise, etc. ...1888
• YEH n. marijuana ...1998 UK sl.
• YEHUDI adj. Jewish ...1900 sl., chiefly US
n. a Jew ...1900 sl., chiefly US
• YEI † n. a cry, a wail ...a1225
• YEIE † vb. 1. to cry out, to shout ...c1175
† vb. 2. to utter in a loud voice; to call out; to announce for sale in a loud voice ...a1225
† vb. 3. to ask for, as with a loud voice ...c1320
• YEILDIN n. a contemporary in age ...1728 Sc.
• YEKE † n. 1. the cuckoo ...c725
n. 2. a hiccup; generally used in plural ...1750 Eng. dial.
vb. to cough; to hiccup; to retch ...1766 Eng. dial.
• YEKKE n. (derogatory or offensive) a German Jew ...1950 sl.
• YEKKIE n. (derogatory or offensive) a German Jew ...1950 sl.
• YEKTH † n. itching, itch ...c897
• YEL vb. to heal ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELD adj. alert, sprightly; nimble, active; able-bodied; strong, powerful ...1816 Eng. dial.
• YELDE † n. aisle ...1527
• YELDEN n. a mean, cowardly fellow; a woman of bad character ...1853 Eng. dial.
• YELDER-E'ED † adj. having an evil or unlucky eye ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YELDING n. 1. kindling ...1850 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a mean, cowardly fellow; a woman of bad character ...1853 Eng. dial.
• YELE † n. aisle ...1498
• YELED † n. an eyelid ...a1400
• YELK n. the yolk of an egg ...1863 Eng. dial.
• YELL † n. 1. aisle ...1503-4
n. 2. an echo ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 3 something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
† vb. 1. of an inanimate thing: to make a strident or crashing noise ...a1000
† vb. 2. to sing loudly, to chant ...1387
int. an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YELL, A n. something or someone very funny or amusing ...1926 sl.
• YELL BLUE MURDER vb. 1. to shout desperately, as if being attacked ...1859 sl.
vb. 2. to complain vociferously ...1921 sl.
• YELL CALF-ROPE vb. to give up; to surrender; to capitulate, esp. in children's games; to plead for mercy or admit defeat; to say uncle ...1859 US sl.
• YELLER adj. (derogatory) pert. to mulattoes or light-skinned Black people ...20C US sl.
n. (derogatory) a mulatto ...20C US sl.
• YELLER-FELLER n. a light-skinned or racially mixed Australian aborigine ...19C Aust. sl.
• YELLERHAMMER STATE n. Alabama ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YELLERISH adj. unearthly, ghostly, weird, uncanny; dreadful, ghastly, frightful ...1785 Eng. dial.
• YELLISH adj. unearthly, ghostly, weird, uncanny; dreadful, ghastly, frightful ...1785 Eng. dial.
• YE'LL NEITHER DANCE NOR HAND THE CANDLE phr. you will neither do nor let do; neither act yourself nor assist another ...1721 Sc.
• YELLOCH n. a yell; a shrill cry ...1513 Sc.
vb. to scream; to yell; to bawl ...1773 Sc.
• YELLOOK! int. look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YELLOP vb. 1. to howl, to cry; to bark as a dog, to yelp ...1866 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to chatter idly ...1898 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW † adj. 1. affected with jealousy, jealous ...1602
adj. 2. having skin of a light yellowish-brown colour; applied to a person of mixed race ...1814 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. cowardly ...1856 sl., orig. US
adj. 4. applied to newspaper (or writers of newspaper articles) of a recklessly or unscrupulously sensational character ...1898 orig. US
† n. 1. the colour attributed to jealousy ...1611
† n. 2. a guinea-coin ...1821 Sc.
n. 3. the yolk of an egg ...1823 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a light-skinned Black person; a mulatto ...E19 US sl.
n. 5. a 'yellow' (see adj.) newspaper or newspaper writer ...1898
n. 6. a person of mixed blood ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a barbiturate, specifically Nembutal™; usually in the plural ...M20 US drugs sl.
n. 8. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
†* vb. 1. to yelp; to bellow ...1600
vb. 2. to retire a person ...1747
• YELLOW ANGEL n. a barbiturate, Nembutal™ ...20C US drugs sl.
• YELLOW AS BABY SHIT adj. very cowardly ...1974 US sl.
• YELLOW AS SAFFRON, AS adj. very yellow ...1877 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW-BACK n. a gob of phlegm ...20C Aust. sl.
• YELLOW BEAR n. a woolly bear, a hairy caterpillar ...1841 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW BEEL † n. a guinea ...1746 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW-BELLIED adj. cowardly ...1924 sl., orig. US
• YELLOW BELLY n. 1. a native of he Lincolnshire fens ...1796 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a frog ...1825
n. 3. a name given by Western hunters and soldiers of the US to the Mexicans ...1850 US
n. 4. a half-caste ...1867
n. 5. a young salmon trout returning from the sea ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a coward ...1930 sl., orig. US
• YELLOW BERRIES n. the inhabitants of Sandwich ...Bk1905 Eng. dial. sl.
• YELLOW-BLACK n. (derogatory) a mulatto; a light-skinned Black person ...20C US sl.
• YELLOW-BOTTLE † n. the marigold ...c1450
• YELLOW-BOY n. 1. a gold coin; a guinea or sovereign ...1662 sl.
n. 2. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
• YELLOWBOYS n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• YELLOW-CUP n. a buttercup ...1824
• YELLOW DAISY n. a buttercup ...1829 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW DIRT n. a contemptuous term for gold ...1753
• YELLOW DOG n. a term of disparagement ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW EVIL † n. jaundice ...1387
• YELLOW-EYE n. jaundice; a disease caused by jaundice ...1990 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW FELLER n. a person of mixed Aboriginal and White parentage ...1913 Aust. sl.
• YELLOW FELLOW n. a person of mixed Aboriginal and White parentage ...1913 Aust. sl.
• YELLOW FEVER n. greed for gold ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• YELLOW-GEORGE n. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
• YELLOW-HAMMER † n. 1. a term of contempt for a person, esp. a jealous husband ...1602
† n. 2. a gold coin ...1626 sl.
n. 3. a person of mixed race, esp. a woman ...c1901 Amer. dial. esp. Black usage
n. 4. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. a scrawny or otherwise undesirable cow or calf ...1922 Amer. dial.
n. 6. (derogatory) a low-class White person ...2000 Amer. dial.
• YELLOWHAMMER STATE n. Alabama ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YELLOW HOLE n. the pauper burial-ground ...1900 Ireland
• YELLOW JACK n. yellow fever ...1836 sl.
• YELLOW JACKET n. a pentobarbitone tablet ...1953 US drugs sl.
• YELLOW JANDERS n. jaundice ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW LEG n. a cavalryman ...World War I Amer. sl.
• YELLOW-LEGGED adj. courageous, 'game' ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW-LIVERED adj. cowardly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YELLOW-MAN † n. a yellow silk handkerchief ...1821 sl.
• YELLOWNESS † n. jealousy ...1598
• YELLOW PERIL n. the military or political threat regarded as emanating from Asian peoples, esp, the Chinese ...1900 sl.
• YELLOW PLAGUE n. jaundice ...1819
• YELLOWPLUSH n. plush of a yellow colour, as worn by footmen; hence, a footman ...1841 humorous
• YELLOW PUMPS n. very young calves ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLOWS n. 1. jaundice, chiefly in horses and cattle ...1561
† n. 2. jealousy ...1601
• YELLOW SICKNESS n. jaundice ...1747
• YELLOW SLIPPERS n. very young calves ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW SOUGHT † n. jaundice ...a1400
• YELLOW-STREAKED adj. cowardly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YELLOWTHROAT n. a bullfrog ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YELLOWWEED n. a buttercup ...1790 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW WOOLLY BEAR n. a woolly bear, a hairy caterpillar ...1885 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW-WYMED adj. yellow-bellied, cowardly ...1824 Sc.
• YELLOW-YOWLING adj. sickly and jaundiced-looking ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLUCKS! int. look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YELLY-HOOING n. yelling, screaming ...1890 Sc.
• YELOWSE † adj. jealous ...a1400
• YELP † n. 1. boasting, vainglorious speaking ...c888
n. 2. a blow; a buffet ...1861 Sc.
n. 3. a whine ...1896 Sc.
† vb. 1. to boast; to speak vaingloriously ...c888
† vb. 2. to call out loudly or shrilly, to utter ...c1400
† vb. 3. lift up one's voice; to cry aloud; to sing loud or on a high note ...c1450
vb. 4. squeak as a mouse; to chirp as a bird ...1677 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to complain, to whine ...1706
• YELPER † n. 1. a boaster ...1340
n. 2. a term of contempt applied to a speaker or writer, whose utterance is compared to a dog's yelp ...1673
n. 3. a town-crier ...1725 sl.
n. 4. a young partridge ...1802
n. 5. a wild animal ...1823 sl.
n. 6. a young dog ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to yelp; to howl ...BK1905 Eng. dial.
• YELPING † n. boasting; proud or pompous talk ...a1050
• YELPINGAL n. the green woodpecker ...1888 Eng. dial.
• YELPINGALE n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YELT n. a young sow ...c1000 Eng. dial.
• YELTA! int. an exclamation of surprise ...c1820 Sc.
• YELVE n. a garden-fork ...1688 Eng. dial.
• YEME † n. care, heed, attention ...c893
† vb. 1. to care for, to take notice of, to consider ...c888
† vb. 2. to give heed or attention to, to attend to, to look after; to take heed ...c897
† vb. 3. to take care of, to keep; to have charge of, to have in keeping; to guard, to protect, to preserve from injury ...a900
† vb. 4. to have the command or oversight of; to rule, to govern, to manage, to control ...c1000
• YEMELES † adj. careless, heedless, negligent ...c897
• YEMELICH †* adj. full of care, anxious ...c1205
• YEMER † n. a keeper, a guardian; a ruler ...c1320
• YEMING † n. care, keeping, protection ...c1250
• YEMSEL † n. keeping, care, charge, custody ...c1200 chiefly Sc.
• YEN n. 1. opium ...1926 US sl.
n. 2. an infatuation ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to throw, to fling; esp. to throw stones, etc. ...1825 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to end ...1886 Eng. dial.
• YEND † vb. to end ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YEN FOR vb. to want ...1906 sl.
• YENLADE † n. an estuary; the mouth of a river ...1656 Eng. dial.
• YENLET † n. an estuary; the mouth of a river ...1656 Eng. dial.
• YENNEP n. penny (1d) ... Bk1903 back sl.
• YENNOMS n. money ... Bk1903 back sl.
• YEN-ON n. an infatuation ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YENOO adv. just now; at present, presently ...1874 Sc.
• YENTYLL † adj. gentle ...a1533
• YENTZ vb. 1. to swindle, to cheat, to deceive ...1930 US sl.
vb. 2. to copulate or screw ...20C Yiddish
• YENTZER n. a man or woman who copulates frequently or obsessively ...20C Yiddish
• YEN-YEN n. opium addiction or a craving for opium ...1886 US sl.
• YEO n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YEOMAN †* n. a term of disparagement ...c1440
• YEOMAN ALE † n. second-quality ale ...1532
• YEOMAN BREAD † n. second-quality bread ...1430
• YEOMANLY adj. sturdy, courageous ...c1626
adv. in a sturdily courageous manner ...c1386
• YEOMANRY † n. a company of yeomen ...1375
• YEOMAN WAITER n. a warder of the Tower of London ...1592
• YEOMEN †* n. the pawns at chess ...1523-34
• YEOPARDIE † n. jeopardy ...1535
• YEOS n. yeomen ...1798 Ireland
• YEOVERY adj. 1. fastidious with regard to food ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. hungry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEP n. 1. an impudent, forward child or youth; a mischievous lad ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a perverse, wilful animal ...1839 Eng. dial.
int. 1. a call to urge on a horse ...1690
int. 2. a cry used in driving sheep ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEPE † adj. 1. cunning, crafty, sly, wily ...c1000
† adj. 2. prudent, wise, sagacious, shrewd, astute ...c1000
† adj. 3. active, nimble, brisk, alert, bold, daring ...c1205
• YEPIE † n. a blow as with a sword ...1825 Sc.
• YEPLY † adv. 1. cunningly, craftily; shrewdly, sagaciously ...a900
† adv. 2. quickly, briskly; promptly, without delay ...a1300
• YEPPER adj. brisk, active, in good spirits ...1893 Eng. dial.
• YEPS! int. an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEPSEN n. the two hands placed together so as to form a bowl-shaped cavity; as much as can be held in this ...c1325 Eng. dial.
• YEPSINTLE n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YERBA n. marijuana ...M20 US drugs sl.
• YERD adj. buried ...1821 Sc.
†* vb. 1. to beat with a rod ...a1225
vb. 2. to burrow underground as a rabbit or mole; also used of miners ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YERDE vb. to dwell ...c1515 Sc.
• YERD-HUNGER n. 1. keen desire of food; voraciousness ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. voracious desire for land ...1823 Sc.
• YERD-HUNGRY adj. voraciously hungry ...1825 Sc.
• YERE † vb. to desire, to long or yearn for; to express a desire for, to request ...c1205
• YERESGIFT † n. a gift customarily given at the New Year, or at the beginning of a year of office ...a1400
• YERESTRENE adv. the night before last ...1802 Sc.
• YERESYEVE † n. a gift customarily given at the New Year, or at the beginning of a year of office ...1194
• YERING † n. desire, longing; request ...a1300
• YERK † n. 1. a smart blow or stroke, as of a whip or rod, or of a heaving body falling; a lash, also, the sound of such a blow; the crack of a whip; a heavy thump, a thud; a flogging; a stab ...1509 obs. Sc. & Eng. dial.
†* n. 2. an impulse, an eager desire ...1577
† n. 3. the act of lashing out with the heels, as a horse; a kick; a sudden or abrupt movement, a jerk, a twitch ...1581 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 4. a sudden jerk or pull, a snatch ...1896 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
† vb. 1. to draw stitches tight, to twitch, as a shoemaker in sewing; also, to bind tightly with cords ...c1430 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to strike smartly, esp. with a rod or whip; to beat, to thrash, to flog, to lash, to stab; to drive with a whip ...c1520 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to lash or strike out with the heels; to kick ...1565 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 4. to pull, push, or throw with a sudden movement; to jerk ...1568 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 5. to stir up, to excite ...1593 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 6. to lash out with the legs, as a horse; to move some part of the body with a jerk or twitch ...1599 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 7. to utter spasmodically; to 'jerk out' words; to start a song, etc. ...1604 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 8. to spring or rise suddenly; esp. of animals ...1611 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 9. to carp at ...1621 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 10. to think hard; to beat one's brains; of the mind: to be busy, worked up, or excited ...1737 Sc.
vb. 11. to push; to slam; to shut with force ...1781 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 12. to jerk; to seize or pull forcibly; to snatch, to wrench, to force ...1811 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
vb. 13. to cast violently; to toss ...1823 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 14. to break; to cleave; to cut, to chop, to hack ...1827 Sc.
vb. 15. to move quickly or hastily; to push on; to do anything energetically; to work hard ...1843 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 16. to start a tune; to commence singing, playing, etc. ...1873 Sc.
vb. 17. to pack tightly; to ram full ...1895 Eng. dial.
• YERKER n. 1. a kicker; a flogger ...1664
n. 2. a sudden and very severe blow ...1825 Sc.
• YERKING adj. lashing, stinging ...1598 sl.
• YERKSOME adj. annoying, irksome ...1883 Sc.
• YERM vb. to whine, to complain; to utter low cries; to ask questions in a querulous tone ...1832 Sc.
• YERN † 1. adj. eager, earnestly or keenly desirous; also, greedy, covetous ...c893
† adj. 2. earnestly occupied or engaged, busy about something ...a1300
† adj. 3. swift, rapid; brisk, lively; nimble, active ...a1300
† vb. to run ...c900
• YERNE † adv. 1. willingly, gladly; occasionally, wilfully ...c888
† adv. 2. thoroughly, well ...c1000
† adv. 3. quickly, swiftly, rapidly, fast, briskly, at a great rate ...a1023
† adv. 4. eagerly, earnestly, diligently, zealously, heartily ...a1200
† adv. 5. quickly, without delay, immediately, directly, soon ...c1320
• YERNER † n. a runner ...a1400
• YERNLY † adv. eagerly, earnestly, diligently, zealously, heartily ...c725
• YERNSFUL † adj. earnest; with great longing or yearning ...1878 Eng. dial.
• YERNSTFUL † adj. earnest; with great longing or yearning ...1878 Eng. dial.
• YERP n. the act of fretting ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 1. a whining, complaining person ...20C Irish sl.
vb. 2. to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
vb. 3. to fret, grumble ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 4. to yelp ...Bk1905 Sc. & Ireland
• YERR † n. a loud or harsh cry; a yell, a howl ...a1225
† vb. to make a harsh noise, to creak, to roar, to rattle; to cry out loudly, to shout out, to yell, to howl ...a1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YERRAH int. an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Ireland
• YERT †* n. a sharp or smart blow or stroke ...1509
• YES n. the earthworm ...1787 Eng. dial.
• YES! BUT 'CRACKED IN THE RIGHT PLACE', AS THE GIRL SAID phr. in reply to an insinuation or an imputation of madness, eccentricity, or rashness ...E20C sl.
• YESCA n. marijuana ...20C US drugs sl.
• YESH n. the earthworm ...1787 Eng. dial.
• YESK † n. 1. a sob ...a700
† n. 2. a hiccup or the hiccups ...a700 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to sob ...c888 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to belch; to hawk; to cough, to clear the throat, to expectorate ...c1386 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to hiccup ...a1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YESKING † n. 1. sobbing ...a1050
† n. 2. hiccuping ...1398 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YES-MA'AM n. an abrupt dip or bump in a road or path, either naturally occurring, esp. in ice or snow, or deliberately made, esp. to divert runoff or to slow automobile traffic ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YES-MAN n. a toady ...Bk1942 sl.
• YESMUS n. Christmas ...1854 Eng. dial.
• YESPEN n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YESPFULL n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YESS n. 1. a large earthworm ...1730 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a hearse ...1883 Eng. dial.
• YESSER n. a 'yes-man'; a sycophant, a toady ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• YES SIREE phr. yes indeed ...Aust. jocular
• YESSLE vb. to jostle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YESSUN adv. yesterday ...1890 Eng. dial.
• YEST adj. east ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. a hearse ...1883 Eng. dial.
• YESTER adj. belonging to yesterday ...1577 poetic
† adv. yesterday ...1647 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. yesterday ...a1701
† vb. to disturb, to discompose ...1825 Sc.
• YESTER-EEN adv. last night ...1884 Sc.
• YESTER-EVE adv. last night ...1884 Sc.
• YESTEREVE adv. yesterday evening, last night ...1603 chiefly poetic
• YESTER-EVEN adv. yesterday evening, last night ...c1420 arch. & Eng. dial.
• n. the evening of yesterday ...1820
• YESTER-EVENING adv. yesterday evening ...1715
n. the evening of yesterday ...1796
• YESTER-MORN adv. yesterday morning ...1893 Eng. dial.
n. yesterday morning ...1702 chiefly poetic
• YESTER-MORNING adv. yesterday morning ...1654 arch. & Eng. dial.
• YESTERN adj. of or pertaining to yesterday; ...1860 Eng. dial. or arch.
adv. yesterday ...1860 Eng. dial. or arch.
• YESTERNEVE † adv. yesterday evening ...c900
• YESTERNEVEN † adv. yesterday evening ...c900
• YESTERNIGHT adv. on the night of yesterday, last night ...a1300 chiefly arch. & Eng. dial.
n. the night last past ...1513 chiefly arch. & Eng. dial.
• YESTER-NOON adv. noon yesterday ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YESTER-WEEK adv. last week ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YESTER-YEAR n. last year ...1870
• YESTHERN adv. yesterday ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEST-MORN n. yesterday morning ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YESTREEN adj. on the evening of yesterday; yesterday evening ...c1375 chiefly Sc. & poetic
adv. yesterday; last night ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. the evening of yesterday ...1816 chiefly Sc. & poetic
• YESUN adv. yesterday ...1890 Eng. dial.
• YET † vb. 1. to gush forth or flow in a stream, as water, tears, blood ...a900 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to shed tears or blood ...a900 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to pour ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YETE † adj. eaten ...c1000
• YETEN † adj. eaten ...c1000
• YETERIE adj. severe, excessive, tormenting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YETHARD n. a name for a donkey; form of 'Edward' ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YETHER n. 1. a smart blow, esp. one with a switch ...1885 Sc.
n. 2. a discolouration of the skin caused by a blow ...1889 Eng. dial.
• YETHERING n. a beating, a thrashing, a flogging ...1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YETIN † n. a giant ...1825 Sc.
• YETLIN n. cast iron; iron not made malleable ...1838 Sc.
• YETLING adj. made of cast iron ...1495-6 Sc.
† n. 1. a small cannon ...1566 Sc.
n. 2. cast iron ...1777 Sc.
• YETRIE adj. severe, excessive, tormenting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YETT-CHEEK † n. the side or post of a gate ...1792 Sc.
• YETTUS adv. as yet; at present, presently ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEUK n. the itch; itchiness ...1773 Sc.
vb. to itch ...1677 Sc.
• YEVER † adj. 1. greedy, covetous ...c888 obs. exc. Sc.
† adj. 2. eager, quick, prompt ...c1400 obs. exc. Sc.
• YEVERLY † adv. greedily, quickly ...c900 obs. exc. Sc.
• YEVERNESS † n. 1. greediness, gluttony, voracity ...c888 obs. exc. Sc.
† n. 2. eagerness, impetuosity ...c1400 obs. exc. Sc.
• YEVEROUS † adj. eager, zealously enthusiastic, impetuous ...c1400
• YEVERY adj. greedy, voracious ...1536 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YEVEY adj. greedy, voracious, clamorous for food ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YEVRISOME adj. having an appetite perpetually craving; ravenously greedy ...1825 Sc.
• YEW adj. new ...1879 Eng. dial.
• YEWEN * adj. made of the wood of the yew ...1563 now rare or arch.
• YEWER n. a cow's udder ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YEWERS n. embers, hot ashes ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWIE n. a U-turn ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
• YEWK n. the itch; itchiness ...1773 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to itch ...1677 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to rub; to scratch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWKIENESS n. itchiness; itching ...1891 Sc.
• YEWKING adj. having a sickly appearance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWKINGLY adv. in a sickly way ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWKY adj. itching ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEWLET n. an owlet; an owl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWMORS † n. embers, hot ashes ...1746 Eng. dial.
• YEWN vb. to bully ...1882 Eng. dial.
• YEX † n. 1. a sob ...a700
† n. 2. a hiccup or the hiccups ...a700 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to sob ...c888 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to belch; to hawk; to cough, to clear the throat, to expectorate ...c1386 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to hiccup ...a1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YEXEN † vb. to sob ...a1400
• YEXING † n. 1. sobbing ...a1050
† n. 2. hiccuping ...1398 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEYO n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YEZZY adj. easy ...1896 Eng. dial.
• YFAIRED † adj. made clean or pure ...1340
• Y-FALLE † vb. to fall; to befall ...971
• YFALLEN † adj. fallen ...971
• YFARE † adj. gone; travelled; dealt with ...900-930
• YFAREN † adj. gone; travelled; dealt with ...900-930
• YFARSYD † adj. stuffed ...c1430
• YFEBLED † adj. enfeebled ...1387
• YFED † adj. fed ...a1100
• YFELE † vb. to feel ...c893
• YFELL † vb. to strike down, to fell ...c893
• YFERE † adv. in company; together ...c1205
† n. a companion, a mate, a fellow, an associate ...c870
• YFET † adj. brought, carried, fetched; acquired ...c893
• YFILLED † adj. filled; fulfilled ...c900
• YFIND † vb. to find ...c950
• YFLED † adj. fled ...c1374
• YFLEMED † adj. put to flight; exiled ...c893
• YFLET † adj. removed ...c1430
• YFLOURED † adj. having flowers ...1340
• YFLOWEN † adj. fled ...c1205
• YFLOWN † adj. overflowed ...1576
• YFOLDEN † adj. folded; closed ...c1000
• YFONDED † adj. attempted, tried, tested, tempted ...c1175
• YFONG † adj. taken, seized, received ...c1000
• YFORMED † adj. formed; informed ...1297
• YFOUND † adj. found ...c900
• YIBBLE adj. able ...1825 Sc.
• YIBBLES adv. possibly, maybe, perhaps ...1868 Sc.
• YIBLINS adv. perhaps ...1721 Sc.
• YICKIE-YAWKIE n. a wooden tool, blunted like a wedge, with which shoemakers polish the edges and bottoms of soles ...1824 Sc.
• YICKY adj. distasteful, nauseating, unpleasant ...1920s US sl., chiefly teen usage
• YID n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1874 sl.
• YIDDISH adj. Jewish ...1897 Amer. dial.
• YIDDISHER n. a Jew ...1902 Amer. dial.
• YIDDLE n. (derogatory) a Jewish man or woman ...20C
• YIELD vb. 1. to reward ...1703 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to admit; to confess ...1835 Sc.
vb. 3. of a cow: to give milk ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YIELD ONE'S FAVOURS vb. of a female: to agree to coition ...19C Brit. euphemism
• YIELDY adj. yielding, giving way ...1881 Sc.
• YIELD-YOW n. a violent pressure of the thumb under the lobe of the ear ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIFF-YAFF † n. a small person who talks a great deal to little purpose ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIKE n. 1. the call of the woodpecker ...1891 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an argument, a row ...1941 Aust. sl.
• YIKES! int. 1. an exclamation of fear or alarm ...1971
int. 2. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1971
• YIKKA vb. to snarl ...1892 Sc.
• YILL n. ale ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. to treat to ale ...1887 Sc.
• YILL-CUP n. a wooden vessel from which ale is drunk ...1785 Sc.
• YILL-CUP EYE n. a large or 'saucer' eye ...1789 Sc.
• YILL-HOUSE n. a house where ale is sold ...1817 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YILL-SEASONED adj. seasoned with ale ...1879 Sc.
• YILL-SELLER n. a person who sells ale ...1887 Sc.
• YILL-SHOP n. a place where ale is sold ...1890 Sc.
• YILL-WIFE n. a woman who brews or sells ale ...1790 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YILLYART adj. stubborn; ill-conditioned ...1897 Sc.
• YILP vb. to squeak as a mouse; to chirp as a bird ...1677 Eng. dial.
• YIM n. a particle; an atom; the smallest portion of anything ...1824 Sc.
vb. to break into fragments ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIMMER vb. 1. to lament; to cry aloud fretfully; to fret; to whimper; to complain; to grumble ...1774 N. Ireland
vb. 2. to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 N. Ireland
• YIMMET † n. a lunch ...1824 Sc.
• YIMOST adj. uppermost ...1809 Sc.
• YING-YANG n. the penis ...20C US sl.
phr. said to a child when he asks "What are you making?" ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YINK n. 1. a lover; a sweetheart ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 2. an indefinite quantity ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. to set aside ...1897 Sc.
• YINZER n. one who lives in or near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, esp. one who has characteristic local dialect features ...1994 Amer. dial.
• YIP n. 1. an impudent, forward child or youth; a mischievous lad ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a perverse, wilful animal ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 3. noise; talk ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a dog ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YIP-EE! int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1920 orig. US
• YIPPEE! int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1920 orig. US
• YIPPER adj. brisk, active, in good spirits ...1893 Eng. dial.
• YIPPINGALE n. the green woodpecker ...1609 Eng. dial.
• YIPS, THE n. nervous trembling which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt ...1963 sl.
• YIP-YAP n. an upstart; a young, scatterbrained person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YIP-YOP n. an upstart; a young, scatterbrained person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YIRD adj. buried ...1821 Sc.
• YIRDING n. burial, interment ...1895 Sc.
• YIRK n. a jerk, a pull, a snatch ...1896 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to strike hard, esp. with a switch or whip; to beat, to thrash; to stab ...1781 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to jerk; to seize or pull forcibly; to snatch, to wrench, to force ...1811 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to start a tune; to commence singing, playing, etc. ...1873 Sc.
• YIRKIN n. 1. the place where a shoe is tied ...1892 Ireland
n. 2. the side of a boat ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
• YIRLICH † adj. wild, unnatural ...1838 Sc.
• YIRLISCHLY † adv. wildly ...1865 Sc.
• YIRM † vb. 1. to chirp as a bird ...1824 Sc.
vb. 2. to whine, to complain; to utter low cries; to ask questions in a querulous tone ...1832 Sc.
• YIRMS † n. small-sized fruit ...1824 Sc.
• YIRN n. 1. an eagle ...1824 Sc.
n. 2. a complaint; a whine ...1896 Sc.
vb. 1. to whine, to complain; to grumble ...1824 Sc. & N. Ireland
vb. 2. to distort the face; to make grimaces ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 3. to twist; to entwine ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIRP vb. to yelp ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIRR n. the growl of a dog ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 1. to yell, to shout out ...1746 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to snarl or growl as a dog ...1820 Sc.
• YIRRA int. an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Ireland
• YIRZE † adj. unacquainted ...1825 Sc.
• YIS n. a large earthworm ...1820 Eng. dial.
• YIT n. (derogatory) a Jewish man or woman...1898 Amer. dial.
• YMMER † vb. to break into fragments ...1825 Sc.
• YO phr. used as a greeting ...1966 orig. & chiefly US
• YOA int. a call used in driving sheep ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOAK vb. to look ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YOAM n. steam, vapour; a blast of warm air; a warm aroma ...1864 Sc.
• YOAN n. a groan ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to slide the notes into each other in singing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOB n. a lout or hooligan ...1927 Brit. sl.
• YOBBIN vb. to cry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOBBINS n. an uproar, a row ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOBBISH adj. loutish; rowdy, aggressive, violent ...1955 sl.
• YOBBO n. a violent person; a thug; a ruffian ...1938 Brit. sl.
• YOBBY adj. rowdy, aggressive, violent ...1955 sl.
• YOBO n. 1. a violent person; a thug; a ruffian ...1938 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a Korean or person of Korean descent ...1967 Hawaii
• YOCHA n. to laugh ...1857 Eng. dial.
• YOCHEL n. a 'yokel'; a stupid, awkward person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YOCHO n. a 'yokel'; a stupid, awkward person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YOCH-YAW vb. to laugh ...1857 Eng. dial.
• YOCK n. 1. a stupid fellow; an oaf ...20C US sl.
n. 2. a laugh ...1938 theatrical sl., chiefly US
vb. to laugh ...1938 theatrical sl., chiefly US
• YOCKEN vb. 1. to thrash severely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to choke ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to gargle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to gulp; to swallow greedily or noisily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOCKING adj. of females: desirous of a male ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOCKS int. a call of encouragement to a dog hunting rabbits, etc. ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YODEL vb. to commit sodomy ...20C US sl.
• YODELANIA n. Switzerland ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YODEL LAND n. Switzerland ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOFFA vb. to laugh ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOFFLE vb. to eat, esp. to eat or drink greedily and with noise ...1821 Eng. dial.
• YOG n. (sometimes derogatory) a non-Jew ...20C Brit. back-slang for 'goy'
• YOGHURT TRUCK n. the penis ...1990s sl.
• YOICKS-BOB int. an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOIK vb. to force; to prise open ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOK n. 1. (derogatory) a person who is not Jewish ...1923 sl.
n. 2. a laugh ...1938 theatrical sl., chiefly US
vb. to laugh ...1938 theatrical sl., chiefly US
• YOKE n. 1. a hiccup; generally used in plural ...1750 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a game, a match; a trial of skill ...1812 Sc.
n. 3. a grip, a grasp, a hold ...1892 Sc.
n. 4. a dispute; a quarrel ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 1. to cough; to hiccup; to retch ...1766 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to burden; to bind down; to fasten; to oppress ...1773 Sc.
vb. 3. to attack; to grip, to seize; to tackle; to meddle with; to fight; to engage in, to dispute ...1775 Sc.
vb. 4. to join; to match; to marry ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to enter on any sort of employment with vigour or keenness; to set to; to begin ...1805 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YOKE BY THE EARS † vb. to set by the ears; to set quarrelling ...1796 Sc.
• YOKEL n. 1. a bumpkin, an oaf ...19C sl.
n. 2. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1882 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a term of contempt for a White person ...M20 US Black sl.
• YOKELET n. an old name for a little farm or manor ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOKELIFIED adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOKELISH adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOKE MINISTER n. a clergyperson serving two congregations ...2008 Amer. dial.
• YOKE PASTOR n. a clergyperson serving two congregations ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YOKEY adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. a rascal; a fine fellow, used ironically ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOKEY-MOLKIT n. 1. a tabby cat ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a yellow, unhealthy-looking person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOKING † n. a contest, a fight, a tussle; a mauling ...1660 Sc.
• YOKKEL n. a shoulder; a shoulder-like formation on the side of a hill ...1897 Sc.
• YOKLY-MOLEKIT n. a tabby cat ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOLA n. a female mulatto ...20C sl.
• YOLD n. a sucker or a dupe; one who is easily fooled ...20C US sl.
• YOLL vb. to lay low, to knock down, to fell, to flatten to the ground ...1825 Sc.
• YOLLOCK! int. look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YOLLOP n. a bark, a howl, a yelp ...1959 Amer. dial.
vb. to bark, to yelp, to howl ...1887 Amer. dial.
• YOLLUP vb. to chatter idly ...1898 Eng. dial.
• YOLP vb. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YO' MAMA! int. used as a general insult or intentionally provocative remark, or as a retort in response to such a remark ...1971 Amer. dial.
• YOMER vb. 1. to lament; to cry aloud fretfully; to fret; to whimper; to complain; to grumble ...1774 Sc.
vb. 2. to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Sc.
• YOMP n. marching with heavy equipment over difficult terrain ...1982 Brit. sl., esp. Royal Marines usage
• YONDERLY adj. distant in manner, reserved, sullen; depressed in health or spirits, gloomy, melancholy; vague, absent-minded; shy, timid; anxious ...1828 Eng. dial.
• YONDER WAY adv. over there, in that direction ...1851 Amer. dial.
• YONDERWAYS adv. over there, in that direction ...1851 Amer. dial.
• YONKER n. a boy; a child ...1845 Amer. dial.
• YONNAWAY adv. that way, in that direction ...1884 Amer. dial.
• YONNERWAYS adv. over there, in that direction ...1851 Amer. dial.
• YONSIDE prep. on the other side of, beyond ...1900 Amer. dial.
• YONWAY adv. that way, in that direction ...1884 Amer. dial.
• YONWAYS adv. that way, in that direction ...1884 Amer. dial.
• YOO-EE n. a U-turn ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
• YOO-HOO n. a loved one; a sweetheart ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOOK n. the itch; itchiness ...1773 Sc.
• YOOP n. a word expressing the sound made by convulsive sobbing ...1848
int. an exclamation ...1865
• YOOPER n. a person who lives in or is from Michigan's Upper Peninsula; the dialect of such a person ...1979 Amer. dial.
• YOP n. 1. a harsh, hoarse, or querulous cry, esp. of a bird ...1824
n. 2. idle, trivial chatter ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 3. the mouth ...L19 US sl.
• YOPE vb. 1. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to talk in a loud, boisterous manner; to whine ...1824 Eng. dial.
• YOPPER vb. to chatter, to talk; to answer saucily; to mouth ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOPPINGAL n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YORK n. matter that has been vomited ...20C US sl.
vb. to vomit, to spew up something ...1927 Amer. dial.
• YORKEN vb. to gulp; to swallow greedily or noisily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YORK STATE n. the state of New York ...1780 Amer. dial.
• YORK UP vb. to vomit, to spew up something ...1927 Amer. dial.
• YORNEY n. a lazy, stupid person; a fool ...1876 Eng. dial.
• YORNEYISHNESS n. simplicity, foolishness, half-wittedness ...1885 Eng. dial.
• YORNEYISM n. simplicity, foolishness, half-wittedness ...1884 Eng. dial.
• YORNHEAD n. a silly person; a lazy, stupid person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHING YET! int. no matter how impressive or extreme something may be, there is better or worse yet to come ...1919 US sl.
• YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET! int. no matter how impressive or extreme something may be, there is better or worse yet to come ...1919 US sl.
• YOU AIN'T WOOFING! int. expresses satisfaction and agreement ...1943 Amer. college sl.
• YOU AND WHAT ARMY? phr. I defy you to do as you threaten; you can't do this without the help of others ...1932 Amer. sl.
• YOU ARE IRISH AND THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD'S POISON phr. a jocular gibe ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• YOU BET! int. be assured, certainly ...1882 sl., chiefly US
• YOU BETCHA adv. yes, indeed; certainly ...1889 Amer. dial.
• YOU BETCHER adv. yes, indeed; certainly ...1889 Amer. dial.
• YOU BETCHY adv. yes, indeed; certainly ...1889 Amer. dial.
• YOU CAN'T HAVE MORE THAN THE CAT AND HIS SKIN phr. you can't have your cake and eat it too; you can't have it both ways ...19C Brit.
• YOU COULD HAVE KNOCKED ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1741
• YOU COULDN'T FIND YOUR ARSE WITH BOTH HANDS
phr. you are stupid ...1999 UK sl.
• YOU'D LOSE YOUR HEAD IF IT WEREN'T SCREWED ON
phr. said of a careless person ...20C sl.
• YOU DON'T LOOK AT THE MANTELPIECE WHEN YOU'RE POKING THE FIRE phr. means a woman's looks are irrelevant during sexual intercourse ...1961 Brit. sl.
• YOU DON'T SAY! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1912 orig. US
• YOU DON'T SAY SO! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1779
• YOU'D SCARE A DOG OFF A GUT WAGON phr. said of somebody who is ugly or homely ...1966 Amer. sl.
• YOU'D STINK ANYBODY OFF A GUT WAGON phr. said of somebody who smells ...1930 Amer. sl.
• YOUEE n. a U-turn ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
• YOU HAVE MADE A FAIR SPEECH phr. used in derision of one that spends many words to little purpose ...L17
• YOUK vb. to itch ...1677 Sc.
• YOU KNOW WHAT n. an unnamed or unspecified thing ...a1845 usually euphemistic
• YOULDER n. the noisy and rapid barking of a dog, esp. when in pursuit of prey, or when bringing an animal to bay ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to bark noisily and rapidly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOU LIKE YOUR DADDY BEST phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YOU LIKE YOUR FATHER BEST phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YOU'LL BE A MAN BEFORE YOUR MOTHER phr. a jocular expression of encouragement or comfort to a small boy ...1863
• YOU LOST ME phr. I don't understand what you've said ...1962 sl.
• YOU MAKE ME SICK! int. you bore me! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOU MAKE ME TIRED! int. you bore me! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOU MIGHT HAVE BEAT ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1741
• YOU MUST COME ACROSS phr. Y.M.C.A. ...World War I Amer. sl.
• YOU MUST EAT ANOTHER YARD OF PUDDEN FIRST phr. said to one who is not yet man enough to do something ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOUNGER END n. young people ...1882 Eng. dial.
• YOU WILL RIDE A HORSE FOALED BY AN ACORN phr. you will be hanged ...1788 sl.
• YOU WOULD NOT WALK THE LENGTH OF YOURSELF phr. used of a very lazy person ...1988 Sc.
• YOUNG CHARLEY n. an infantryman's haversack ...M20 army sl.
• YOUNGERN n. a child or adolescent ...1832 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG GRUB n. a dirty little child ...1888 Amer. sl.
• YOUNG HEMP n. a young scoundrel; an ill-behaved young man or boy; an 18th century juvenile delinquent ...1785 sl.
• YOUNG HUSSIAN n. a troublesome, mischievous child ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG ILLEGITIMATE n. 10 shillings ... Bk1903 sl.
• YOUNGIN n. a child or adolescent ...1832 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG INDIAN n. a child, esp. a misbehaving or unruly one ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG MARRIEDS n. married couples ...c1925 Aust. colloq.
• YOUNG MONKEY n. a mischievous child ...1819 sl.
• YOUNG ONE n. a child or adolescent ...1832 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG SHAVER n. a young lad ...L16 now colloq.
• YOUNGTHLY † adj. pert. to youth; youthful ...1602
• YOUNG 'UN n. a child or adolescent ...1832 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG WITH CHILD † adj. newly pregnant; in the early stage of pregnancy ...1612
• YOUNKER n. a boy; a child ...1845 Amer. dial.
• YOU PALL ME phr. you confound me ...M19 sl.
• YOUPER n. a person who lives in or is from Michigan's Upper Peninsula; the dialect of such a person ...1979 Amer. dial.
• YOUR ARSE IS NIPPING BUTTONS phr. you are nervous; you are full of trepidation ...1988 Sc.
• YOUR ASS! int. exclamation of dismay, anger, etc. ...1944 Amer. sl.
• YOUR ASS IS GRASS AND I'M THE LAWNMOWER phr. you are doomed to suffer punishment ...1955 Amer. sl., esp. military usage
• YOUR AUNT MINNIE! int. used to express disbelief or derision ...1953 Amer. sl.
• YOUR AUNT MITTY! int. used to express disbelief or derision ...1928 Amer. sl.
• YOUR AUNT'S ASS! int. exclamation of dismay, anger, etc. ...1970 Amer. sl.
• YOUR BACK DOOR IS OPEN phr. a warning to a man that his pants are torn or split ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR BARN DOOR IS OPEN phr. your fly is open ...1928 Amer. jocular
• YOUR BARN DOOR IS OPEN AND THE OWLS ARE COMING OUT phr. your fly is open ...1965 Amer. jocular
• YOUR BARN DOOR IS OPEN, THE HORSE MIGHT GET OUT phr. your fly is open ...1965 Amer. jocular
• YOUR BOYFRIEND IS THINKING OF YOU phr. your petticoat is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR DADDY'S THINKING OF YOU phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE ACES! int. you're the best! ...20C US sl.
• YOU'RE A PH.D. TODAY phr. a warning that one's petticoat is showing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YOUR EAR! int. not at all ...1934 Amer. sl.
• YOU'RE AT HALF-MAST phr. 1. a warning that one's slip is showing ...1950 Amer. dial.
phr. 2. a warning that one's trouser fly is open ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE DEAD! int. a threat of violence towards someone ...20C Aust. sl.
• YOU'RE GETTING A TV BEHIND phr. addressed to a broad-beamed woman ...c1956
• YOU'RE IRISH phr. said of anyone talking unintelligibly ...Bk1896
• YOU'RE LOSING YOUR BOYFRIEND phr. your petticoat is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE MIGHTY COME A-RIGHT phr. you're quite right ...1941 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE MIGHTY COME A-SHOUTING phr. you're quite right ...1905 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE MIGHTY COME A-TOOTING phr. you're quite right ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YOUR ENDGATE'S OPEN phr. a warning to a man that his trouser-fly is open ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE NOT A QUAKER? phr. used in bargaining to a person who will not abate the price asked ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOU'RE ON! int. I accept your offer, challenge, or bet ...1899 US sl.
• YOU'RE OUT OF YOUR TINY MIND phr. you're crazy, foolish, mad ...1970 UK sl.
• YOUR FACE AND MY ARSE! int. a dismissive exclamation, often following a real or imagined request for a match ...1970s sl.
• YOUR FACE AND MY ASS! int. a dismissive exclamation, often following a real or imagined request for a match ...1970s sl.
• YOUR FACE AND MY BUTT! int. a dismissive exclamation, often following a real or imagined request for a match ...1970s sl.
• YOUR FATHER IS THINKING OF YOU phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YOUR FATHER LIKES YOU BETTER THAN YOUR MOTHER phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YOUR FOOT IN THE TAR BUCKET! int. go to hell! bullshit! ...1950s Amer. dial.
• YOUR MAMA! int. used derisively or contemptuously ...1973 Amer. sl.
• YOUR MOTHER'S MONKEY n. yourself ...1882 Amer. jocular
• YOUR PAPA LIKES YOU BEST phr. an expression to warn a woman slyly that her slip is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR ROGUESHIP n. a mock title of respect given to a rogue ...L16
• YOURS! int. you're welcome! reply to 'thank you' for a favour ...1936 Amer. dial.
• YOUR SAUCE-PAN RUNS OVER phr. you are exceeding bold ...a1700
• YOURS TRULY n. oneself ...1833 sl.
• YOUR TUESDAY IS BELOW WEDNESDAY phr. used to indicate that a woman's slip is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR TUESDAY IS HANGING BELOW YOUR MONDAY phr. used to indicate that a woman's slip is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR UNCLE n. oneself ...L19 sl.
• YOUR UNDERWEAR IS SHOWING phr. you need a shave ...1960s US homosexual sl.
• YOU SLAY ME! int. don't be ridiculous! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOU'VE GOT A BOYFRIEND phr. your petticoat is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOU'VE GOT A SLOW LEAK! int. you bore me! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOU'VE GOT IT ARSE ABOUT FACE phr. you've got it all wrong, back to front ...L19 sl.
• YOU WOULDN'T READ ABOUT IT! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1950 Aust. & NZ
• YOWDEN vb. to grow dusk ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOWP n. 1. a short, sharp bark ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. a shout, a yell; a loud cry; a loud noise; a whine; constant, noisy talking ...1889 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to shout, to bawl, to cry aloud; to talk in a loud, boisterous manner; to whine ...1824 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. of a dog: to bark, to yelp ...1901 Eng. dial.
• YOWPER n. 1. a fault-finder ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a yelper; a street-crier; a ballad-singer ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOWPSE n. a disorderly, bawling fellow ...Bk1905 Eng dial.
• YOWP-SIMON n. a disorderly, bawling fellow ...Bk1905 Eng dial.
• YOWUN n. a child ...1919 Amer. dial.
• YOWWEN n. a child ...1919 Amer. dial.
• YOWWUN n. a child ...1919 Amer. dial.
• YOX † n. 1. a hiccup or the hiccups ...1776 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. 2. a sob ...B1900
† vb. 1. to hiccup ...1721 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to belch; to hawk; to spit ...1827 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to sob ...B1900
• YO-YO n. 1. a grass or weed cutter ...1950 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a foolish person ...1970 US sl.
• YUCK n. 1. a stupid fellow; an oaf ...20C US sl.
n. 2. a contemptible person ...1943 sl., orig. US
n. 3. messy or disgusting material ...1966 sl.
n. 4. a laugh ...1971 sl., chiefly US
vb. 1. to itch ...1677 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to pull, to yank; to drag, to jerk ...1899 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to laugh ...1974 sl., chiefly Amer.
int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1966
• YUCK IT UP vb. to behave foolishly, and esp. in a time-wasting way ...1961 sl., chiefly Amer.
• YUCKY adj. 1. disgusting ...1970 sl.
adj. 2. excessively sentimental ...1970 sl.
adj. 3. messy, gooey ...1975 sl.
• YUFFLE vb. to eat, esp. to eat or drink greedily and with noise ...1821 Eng. dial.
• YUK n. 1. messy or disgusting material ...1966 sl.
n. 2. a stupid fellow; an oaf ...20C US sl.
n. 3. a laugh ...1971 sl., chiefly US
vb. to laugh ...1974 sl., chiefly Amer.
int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1966
• YUK IT UP vb. to behave foolishly, and esp. in a time-wasting way ...1961 sl., chiefly Amer.
• YUKKY adj. 1. disgusting ...1970 sl.
adj. 2. excessively sentimental ...1970 sl.
adj. 3. messy, gooey ...1975 sl.
• YULD n. a sucker or a dupe; one who is easily fooled ...20C US sl.
• YULE-GIRTH † n. the peace of Christmas ...1569-70
• YULK n. the yolk of an egg ...1863 Eng. dial.
• YUM! int. expressing delight as if something delicious to eat ...1878 sl.
• YUMMY adj. delicious ...1899 sl.
int. expressing delight as if something delicious to eat ...1878 sl.
• YUMP n. a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities ...1984 sl., orig. US
• YUMPIE n. a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities ...1984 sl., orig. US
• YUM-YUM adj. first-rate, excellent ...Bk1913-17 Amer.
n. 1. pleasure, enjoyment; fun ...1885 sl.
n. 2. sexual activity ...1939 sl.
n. 3. a love-letter ...1943 naval sl.
int. expressing delight as if something delicious to eat ...1878 sl.
• YUM-YUM GIRL n. a prostitute ...1960 euphemism
• YUM-YUM TART n. a prostitute ...1960 euphemism
• YUNZER n. one who lives in or near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, esp. one who has characteristic local dialect features ...1994 Amer. dial.
• YUP n. a yuppie ...1984 orig. & chiefly US
• YUPER n. a person who lives in or is from Michigan's Upper Peninsula; the dialect of such a person ...1979 Amer. dial.
• YUPPIE n. a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities (Young Urban Professional) ...1984 sl, orig. US
• YUPPIFY vb. (often derogatory) to make a change in area, building, clothing, etc. so as to be characteristic of or suitable to yuppies ...1984 sl., orig US
• YUPPY n. a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities (Young Urban Professional) ...1984 sl, orig. US
• YURLS n. money given to confirm a bargain; earnest money ...1881 Eng. dial.
• YURM vb. to whine, to complain; to utter low cries; to ask questions in a querulous tone ...1832 Sc.
• YURN vb. to whine, to complain; to grumble ...1824 Sc.
• YUVVERY adj. fastidious with regard to food ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• Z n. one ounce of narcotic or marijuana ...20C US drugs sl.
• ZA n. pizza ...1968 US sl.
• ZAC n. 1. a sixpence ...1898 Aust. sl.
n. 2. any money; a trivial amount of money ...1953 Aust. sl.
• ZACK n. 1. a sixpence ...1898 Aust. sl.
n. 2. any money; a trivial amount of money ...1953 Aust. sl.
• ZACATECAS PURPLE n. marijuana from Zacatecas, Mexico ...20C US drugs sl.
• ZACKY adj. imbecile, deficient in understanding ...1854 Eng. dial.
n. a soft fellow; a dupe; a coward ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAD † n. 1. the letter 'Z' ...1669 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. a deformed or crooked person; a bandy-legged person; a hunchbacked person ...1725 sl.
• ZAGGED adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...20C US sl.
• ZAGGLE vb. to confuse, especially by contradictory assertions ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ZAHTY-POLL n. a stupid, silly, half-imbecile person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAK n. 1. a sixpence ...1898 Aust. sl.
n. 2. any money; a trivial amount of money ...1953 Aust. sl.
• ZAMBUC(K) n. a first-aider; a St. John Ambulance man or woman, esp. at a sporting event ...1918 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ZAMBUK n. a first-aider; a St. John Ambulance man or woman, esp. at a sporting event ...1918 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ZAMMY n. a simpleton, a fool; an ill-natured fellow; an effeminate weakling; a lunatic ...1876 Eng. dial.
• ZAM-ZODY adj. stupid, soft ...1889 Eng. dial.
• ZAM-ZOED adj. stupid, soft ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAP n. energy, vigour, vitality ...1968 sl., orig. US
vb. 1. to kill deliberately; to kill with a gun ...1942 sl., orig. US
vb. 2. to kill, to stun, or sterilize with an imaginary ray gun ...M20 US sl.
vb. 3. to fail in an examination ...1961 US sl.
vb. 4. to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1967 sl., orig. US
vb. 5. to instil with vigour, to liven up ...1979 sl., orig. US
• ZAPATO n. a shoe ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ZAPPY adj. energetic, vigorous, lively ...1969 sl., orig. US
• ZARF n. an ugly an undesirable male ...M20 US sl.
• ZASPEROUS adv. exasperatingly ...1892 Eng. dial.
• ZAT n. a spot, a pimple, a blackhead ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
• ZATCH n. 1. female genitals ...1950 sl.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1950 sl.
n. 3. an act of sexual intercourse ...1980 sl.
• ZATELY adj. indolent, idle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZATENFARE adj. stupid, senseless, idiotic ...1746 Eng. dial.
n. a foolish, weak person; one easily imposed upon ...1777 Eng. dial.
• ZATHY adj. simple, foolish ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAWKIN adj. stupid, thick-headed ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAZZLE n. 1. exaggerated sexuality; sex appeal ...20C US sl.
n. 2. sexual desire ...20C US sl.
• ZAZZY adj. characterized by outward show; flashy ...1961 sl., chiefly US
• ZEKE n. 1. a hyena ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a dull, stupid person; a rustic, a dolt ...1970 Amer. dial.
• ZELANT †* n. zealot or enthusiast ...1625
• ZELATOR * n. 1. a zealous defender or supporter; one who zealously furthers the cause of ...1460
* n. 2. a zealot ...1644
n. 3. a sister in a religious community whose duty is to keep a check upon the conduct of the mother superior or of the younger religious and novices ...1852
• ZEMMIES int. an exclamation of surprise or rebuke ...1877 Eng. dial.
• ZEN n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ZENAGOGUE † n. one who conducts strangers; a guide ...1674
• ZENODOCHIE †* n. entertainment of strangers; hospitality ...16764
• ZENT n. a pimple ...20C US sl.
• ZENTIPPE n. the wife of Socrates; hence, an ill-tempered woman or wife; a shrew; a scold ...1596
• ZEP n. a submarine sandwich or similar meat-and-cheese-filled roll ...1951 Amer. dial.
• ZEPHYR n. a light scarf or kerchief ...1821 Amer. dial.
• ZEPPELIN n. a submarine sandwich or similar meat-and-cheese-filled roll ...1967 Amer. dial.
• ZEPPELINS IN A CLOUD n. sausage and mashed potatoes ...World War I Amer. sl.
• ZERO n. 1. an insignificant person; a dull nobody ...M20 US sl.
n. 2. a privy ...1970 Amer. dial.
• ZERO-DARK-THIRTY n. the wee hours of the morning, before or roughly at dawn ...1980 US military sl.
• ZEROES n. in dominoes; 0-0 ...sl.
• ZERO HOUR n. a crucial moment ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZHLOB n. an oaf or dolt; a fool ...M20 US sl.
• ZHLUB n. an oaf or dolt; a fool ...M20 US sl.
• ZIB n. a fool or sucker; an oaf or nincompoop ...20C US sl.
• ZICKETY-BOOM! int. an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• ZICKITY-BAM! int. an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• ZIFF n. a beard ...1917 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ZIG n. (derogatory) a Black, or other dark-skinned, person ...1944 Amer. dial.
• ZIGABO n. (derogatory or offensive) a Black person ...1909 US sl.
• ZIGABOO n. (derogatory) a Black person ...20C US sl.
• ZIGGABOO n. (derogatory) a Black, or other dark-skinned, person ...1937 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGERBOO n. 1. (derogatory) a Black, or other dark-skinned, person ...1947 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a nutty, crazy person ...1947 Black college sl.
• ZIGGETY! int. an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1888 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGETY-DAMN! int. an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGY n. a marijuana cigarette, esp. when laced with crack cocaine ...1990s sl.
• ZIG-ZAG adj. drunk ...1918 sl., chiefly US
• ZIG-ZAGGED adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...20C US sl.
• ZIG-ZIG n. sexual intercourse ...19C military sl.
vb. to copulate ...19C military sl.
• ZILL n. 1. a child ...B1900 Sc.
n. 2. a plough ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to sow a plant, and then cover it by harrowing ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to fasten anything, as a springe, into the ground ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ZILLIONAIRE n. a multi-millionaire; hence, an extremely rich person ...1946 sl.
• Z-ING n. snoring, sleeping ...c1965 Amer. dial.
• ZING n. energy, vigour, vitality, pep, vim ...1918 sl., orig, US
• ZINGER n. 1. an excellent thing ...1955 US sl.
n. 2. a surprise question, or an unexpected turn of events ...1973 US sl.
• ZINGS n. delirium tremens ...E20 US sl.
• ZINGY adj. energetic, vigorous, lively ...1948 sl.
• ZION CURTAIN n. 1. a supposed cultural boundary separation Mormons, or the state of Utah, as a region dominated by Mormons, from the rest of the country ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a screen or partition, formerly in bars, later in restaurants that serve alcoholic drinks, that separates bartenders from their customers in accordance with Utah liquor laws ...2009 Amer. dial.
• ZIP n. 1. energy, vigour, vitality ...1900 sl.
n. 2. syrup, molasses ...1905 Amer. dial.
n. 3. sugar ...1938 Amer. dial.
n. 4. (derogatory) an Oriental (Zero Intelligence Potential) ...M20 US military sl.
vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZIP ALONG vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZIPLESS adj. said of a sexual encounter that is brief and passionate ...1973 sl.
• ZIPPER n. 1. a promiscuous woman ...1920s sl.
n. 2. a fast throw ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZIPPER CLUB n. anywhere that plays host to repeated oral sex, e.g. a lavatory or bath-house ...1970s US gay sl.
• ZIPPER DINNER n. quick, spontaneous fellatio without even dropping one's trousers, just unzipping and pulling out the penis ...1970s US gay sl.
• ZIPPERED adj. drunk ...1940s sl.
• ZIPPERFISH n. 1. the female genitals ...1990s sl.
n. 2. the penis ...1990s sl.
• ZIPPERHEAD n. a Vietnamese; any Asian person ...1960s US sl.
• ZIPPER POCKETS n. a mean, grasping person ...1970s US sl.
• ZIPPER SEX n. quick, spontaneous fellatio without even dropping one's trousers, just unzipping and pulling out the penis ...1970s US gay sl.
• ZIPPER YOUR KISSER! int. be quiet!
• ZIPPY adj. 1. energetic, full of 'pep' ...1920s sl.
adj. 2. fast, speedy ...1920s sl.
adj. 3. fashionable ...1920s US sl.
adj. 4. containing amphetamine or a similar stimulant ...1990s drugs sl.
• ZIP SQUAT n. a very small amount; nothing ...1990s US campus sl.
• ZIRCON n. a fool ...1960s US sl.
• ZIT n. 1. a spot, a pimple, a blackhead ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
n. 2. any form of mark ...1960s US campus sl.
n. 3. a general insult ...1960s US campus sl.
n. 4. an underage boy ...1960s US gay sl.
n. 5. a skin blemish left by a lovebite ...1970s sl.
• ZIT DOCTOR n. a dermatologist ...1980s US teen sl.
• ZITELLA † n. a girl, a young woman, a maiden ...a1668
• ZIT-FEATURES n. a general term of abuse to one who has acne ...1990s sl.
• ZITHEAD n. a teenager; the image is of acned mediocrity ...1990s US sl.
• ZITS n. a false beard ...Bk1942 Amer. theatrical sl.
• ZITTY adj. spotty, pimpled ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
n. a person with acne ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
• ZITZ n. a spot, a pimple, a blackhead ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
• ZIZ n. a nap, a snooze, a brief sleep ...1941 sl., orig. military usage
vb. to sleep, esp. lightly or briefly ...1942 sl.
• ZIZZ n.1 . a nap, a snooze, a brief sleep ...1941 sl., orig. military usage
n. 2. energy, vigour, vitality, gaiety, liveliness ...1942 sl.
vb. 1. to have a nap or snooze; to sleep lightly or briefly ...1930s sl.
vb. 2. to move fast ...1930s US sl.
• ZIZZING n. dozing, napping ...1930s sl.
• ZIZZY adj. energetic, vigorous, lively ...1966 sl.
• ZNEES n. frost ...18C sl.
• ZNEESY adj. frosty ...18C sl.
• ZNUS n. frost ...18C sl.
• ZNUZ n. frost ...18C sl.
• ZO n. zoology ...1960s US campus sl.
• ZOB n. a good-for-nothing; a contemptible person; a weak person ...1911 US sl.
• ZOD n. an eccentric; a strange person ...1980s campus & teen sl.
• ZODIOGRAPHER †* n. one who writes about or describes animals ......1650
• ZOGS n. the female breasts ...1960s US campus sl.
• ZOID n. 1. a schoolchild who has been rejected by his or her peers ...1980s sl.
n. 2. a fan of punk rock and its attendant styles ...1980s US campus sl.
• ZOL n. 1. a hand-rolled cigarette ...1940s S. Afr. drugs sl.
n. 2. a marijuana cigarette ...1940s S. Afr. drugs sl.
n. 3. a measure of marijuana, enough to make a single cigarette ...1940s S. Afr. drugs sl.
n. 4. cannabis ...1940s S. Afr. sl.
• ZOLA BUDD n. 1. a black taxi ...1980s S. Afr. sl.
n. 2. a slow armoured police vehicle ...1980s S. Afr. sl.
• ZOL-ROOKER n. a marijuana smoker ...1940s S. Afr. drugs sl.
• ZOMBIE n. 1. a bizarre-looking person ...1930s US Black & campus sl.
n. 2. a dullard; a slow-witted person ...1936 sl.
n. 3. a radio or television ...1940s US & UK Black sl.
n. 4. (derisive) a man conscripted for home defense in World War II ...1943 Can. sl.
n. 5. phencyclidine ...1970s drugs sl.
n. 6. a policewoman ...1980s sl.
n. 7. a prison officer who looks permanently miserable and humourless ...1980s UK prison sl.
n. 8. a very African-looking person, short of stature, with a dark complexion and broad features ...1980s US Black sl.
n. 9. a crack cocaine addict ...1980s sl.
• ZOMBIE BUZZ n. phencyclidine ...1970s drugs sl.
• ZOMBIED OUT adj. slow-witted ...1940s sl.
• ZOMBIE OFF vb. to lose consciousness ...1940s sl.
• ZOMBIE UP vb. to 'freeze'; to become incapable of acting or speaking through fear, etc. ...1940s sl.
• ZOMBIE WEED n. phencyclidine ...1970s drugs sl.
• ZOM BOX n. a radio or television ...1940s US & UK Black sl.
• ZONE n. a habitual drug user ...1980s US drugs sl.
vb. 1. to lose consciousness or concentration ...1970s sl.
vb. 2. to relax ...1990s sl.
vb. 3. to be intoxicated by a hallucinogenic drugs ...1990s sl.
• ZONED adj. 1. drunk, fully intoxicated ...1960s Amer. sl.
adj. 2. exhausted, burned out ...1970s sl.
adj. 3. disoriented, confused ...1970s sl.
adj. 4. intoxicated by a given drug ...1970s US sl.
• ZONED OUT adj. 1. exhausted, burned out ...1970s sl.
adj. 2. disoriented ...1970s sl.
adj. 3. drunk or intoxicated by a given drug ...1970s US sl.
• ZONE OUT vb. 1. to lose consciousness or concentration ...1970s sl.
vb. 2. to relax ...1990s sl.
vb. 3. to be intoxicated by a hallucinogenic drugs ...1990s sl.
• ZONER n. a habitual drug user ...1980s US drugs sl.
• ZONK n. a sandwich ...1940s S. Afr. sl.
vb. 1. to hit or strike ...1950s sl.
vb. 2. to fail ...1960s sl.
vb. 3. to fall asleep ...1960s sl.
vb. 4. to die; to lose consciousness, esp. from alcohol or drugs ...1970s US sl.
vb. 5. to overcome; to knock out ...1970s sl.
• ZONKED adj. 1. drunk ...1959 sl.
adj. 2. in a drugged state ...1959 sl.
adj. 3. tired, completely exhausted ...1972 sl.
• ZONKED OUT adj. 1. drunk ...1959 sl.
adj. 2. in a drugged state ...1959 sl.
adj. 3. tired, completely exhausted ...1972 sl.
adj. 4. confused, mentally impaired ...1960s sl.
adj. 5. enthusiastic or excited ...1970s US sl.
• ZONKER n. 1. an unpleasant or unpopular person ...1960s US college sl.
n. 2. anyone who takes drugs to excess ...1970s sl.
• ZONKERS adj. 1. drunk or intoxicated by a given drug ...1950s sl.
adj. 2. completely exhausted ...1960s sl.
adj. 3. confused, mentally impaired ...1960s sl.
adj. 4. enthusiastic or excited ...1970s US sl.
• ZONKO n. a boring, dull, thus socially unacceptable person ...1970s US college sl.
• ZONK OUT vb. 1. to hit or strike ...1950s sl.
vb. 2. to fail ...1960s sl.
vb. 3. to fall asleep ...1960s sl.
vb. 4. to die; to lose consciousness, esp. from alcohol or drugs ...1970s US sl.
vb. 5. to overcome; to knock out ...1970s sl.
• ZONKY adj. confused, mentally impaired ...1960s sl.
• ZOO n. 1. a prison ...1920s sl.
n. 2. a brothel whose workers come from 'all nations' ...1930s sl.
n. 3. a wild party ...1960s US college sl.
n. 4. the lowest grade possible ...1970s US college sl.
n. 5. an amusing person ...1980s US college sl.
n. 6. a very unattractive person ...1990s W. Indies sl.
vb. 1.to be noisy and rowdy ...1960s US college sl.
vb. 2. to fail an exam ...1970s US college sl.
• ZOODIKERS! * int. an exclamation of asseveration ...1749
• ZOOED adj. 1. drunk ...1960s US college sl.
adj. 2. highly intoxicated by a drug ...1980s US drugs sl.
• ZOOIE n. an implement that holds the butt of a marijuana cigarette ...1960s drugs sl.
• ZOOK n. 1. a veteran prostitute ...1930s UK Black sl.
n. 2. a marijuana cigarette, esp. when laced with crack cocaine ...1990s sl.
• ZOOKERINS! int. an exclamation of admiration, amazement, or surprise; a quasi-oath ...1825 Eng. dial.
• ZOOKERS! int. an exclamation and oath ...E17
• ZOOKS! int. a general exclamation ...M17
• ZOOL n. (derogatory) an Italian, esp. an Old World Italian ...20C US criminals' sl.
• ZOOLO n. (derogatory) a Black person ...20C US sl.
• ZOOLOOED adj. drunk ...1970s US college sl.
• ZOOLY adj. fine, good, exciting ...1960s US teen sl.
• ZOOM adv. suddenly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a police raid ...1930s US criminals' sl.
n. 2. zest, vivacity, enthusiasm ...1960s sl.
n. 3. amphetamine ...1970s drugs sl.
n. 4. phencyclidine ...1980s drugs sl.
n. 5. marijuana laced with phencyclidine ...1980s drugs sl.
vb. 1. to rush, to move fast ...1920s sl.
vb. 2. to get something without paying for it, as a ticket to a show ...1930s US Black sl.
• ZOOM ALONG vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZOOMANIA n. an insane fondness for animals ...1807
• ZOOM AROUND vb. to rush, to move fast ...1920s sl.
• ZOOM BUGGY n. a fast car ...1950s US teen sl.
• ZOOMER n. 1. a member of an aircrew ...World War II Aust. Air Force sl.
n. 2. a female breast ...2000s sl.
• ZOOMERS n. individuals who sell fake crack cocaine and then run off ...1980s drugs sl.
• ZOOM-IN n. a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unwanted, kiss ...1990s US sl.
• ZOOM OFF vb. to rush, to move fast ...1920s sl.
• ZOOMS n. the female breasts ...1960s US college sl.
• ZOOM SOMEONE OFF vb. to deceive, to betray someone emotionally ...1970s US Black sl.
• ZOOM SOMEONE OUT vb. 1. to amaze; to fascinate; to surprise ...1960s sl.
vb. 2. to overwhelm someone by the force of one's speech; to take over someone's mind ...1970s US Black sl.
• ZOOM TUBE n. a marijuana pipe ...1980s drugs sl.
• ZOOMY adj. fast, high-flying ...1970s US sl.
• ZOON vb. 1. to make a humming or buzzing sounds; to cause to make such a sound ...1880 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to hasten, to hurry, to bustle ...1884 Amer. dial.
• ZOON-BAT adj. funny-looking ...20C Can. sl.
• ZOON BUG n. the June-bug ...1909 Amer. dial.
• ZOONER n. an active person, a go-getter ...1887 Amer. dial.
• ZOONY-BUG n. the June-bug ...1909 Amer. dial.
• ZOOPED adj. applied to anything enhanced ...1980s teen sl.
• ZOOPED UP adj. applied to anything enhanced ...1980s teen sl.
• ZOOPHILIST n. a lover of animals ...1829
• ZOOT n. 1. a man's suit with a long loose jacket and high-waisted trousers, popular esp. in the 1940s ...1965 sl., orig. US
n. a cannabis cigarette ...1990s UK Black sl.
• ZOOT CANARY n. a fashion model ...c1959 sl.
• ZOOTED adj. under the influence of drink or drugs ...1980s US campus sl.
• ZOOTED UP adj. under the influence of drink or drugs ...1980s US campus sl.
• ZOOTIE n. a cannabis cigarette ...1990s UK Black sl.
• ZOOT SUIT n. a style of suit worn in the 1940s and 1950s, characterized by a long, draped jacket with padded shoulders and high-waisted tapering trousers ...1930s sl., orig. US Black
• ZOOT-SUITER n. a foolish, arrogant, vulgar young man, esp. when his image is boosted by flashy clothes ...1930s US sl.
• ZOOTY adj. flashily dressed ...1940s US sl.
• ZORBA n. 1. a Greek ...1980s Aust. sl.
n. 2. urination ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'leak' (Zorba the Greek)
vb. to urinate ...1950s rhyming sl. 'zorba the greek' for leak
• ZORBA THE GREEK n. urination ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'leak'
vb. to urinate ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'leak'
• ZORCH vb. in computing: to move or process quickly ...1983 US sl.
• ZORCHED adj. experiencing the effects of an excess of drink or drugs ...1970s sl.
• ZORRIES n. inexpensive, practical foam rubber thong sandals ...1990 US sl.
• ZORT n. a spot, a pimple, a blackhead ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
• ZOT n. 1. suddenness of movement; a swift surprise strike, as of lightning ...c1965
n. 2. zero; nothing ...1965 US sl.
vb. to move quickly or suddenly ...c1965
• ZOTZ n. zero in an examination ...1960s US campus sl.
vb. to kill, to murder ...20C sl.
• ZOUAVE n. a cook ...World War I Amer. sl.
• ZOUCH n. a slovenly, ungenteel man; one who walks with a slouch; a churl ...18C sl.
• ZOUCHER n. a churl; an unmannerly fellow ...18C sl.
• 'ZOUDIKERS! int. a mild oath ...16C sl.
• ZOUNDS! int. a euphemistic exclamation ...17C
• ZOUNDS AND BLOOD! int. a euphemistic exclamation ...17C
• Z-OUT vb. to go to bed, to go to sleep ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ZOWER-ZAPPED adj. ill-natured, crabbed, sour in temper: usually applied to women ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ZOWIE adv. suddenly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. keenness, enthusiasm, energy ...1910s sl.
int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...c1913
phr. so forth and so on ...World War I Amer. sl.
• ZOWKERS! int. an exclamation of surprise or admiration ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ZOZO n. a metropolitan Frenchman ...L19 sl.
• ZUBRIC n. the penis ...E20 services' sl.
• ZUBRICK n. the penis ...E20 services' sl.
• ZUCH n. an informer ...20C US criminal sl.
• ZUCRISH * adj. sugary, sweet ...c1450
• ZUG UP vb. to cut a man's or boy's hair in an amateurish, raggedy manner ...20C W. Indies
• ZUKE vb. to vomit ...1980s US campus sl.
• ZULU n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...20C US sl.
n. 2. a train for either emigrants or immigrants ...B1931 Can. railroadmen's usage
n. 3. an emigrant group and their belongings travelling by rail ...1931 Amer. dial.
• ZULU CAR n. a railroad boxcar used for transporting emigrants and their belongings to the western portions of the US ...1848 Amer. dial.
• ZULU GOLF n. pool ...20C US sl.
• ZULU PRINCESS n. a young handsome Black man ...1950s US gay sl.
• ZURUCKER n. a police trooper ...20C Aust. sl.
• ZUT n. a cannabis cigarette ...1990s UK Black sl.
• ZUUZUUS AND WHAMWHAMS n. confectionery sold to the prisoners ...1960s US prison sl.
• ZWEI n. a two-shilling piece ...1941 Aust. sl.
• ZWODDER adj. drowsy and dull ...1847 Eng. dial.
n. a drowsy, stupid state of body or mind ..Bk1825 Eng. dial. (Somersetshire)
• ZYMOTIC adj. lousy, very bad, disgusting ...1963 teen sl.
• ZYMY adj. lousy, very bad, disgusting ...1963 teen sl.
adj. 2. in drag racing: experimental ...1970 US sl.
n. 1. a ten-dollar note ...1837 US colloq.
n. 2. a method of arrest whereby a policeman grasps the villain's collar and holds their arm in such a way that the more they struggle, the more likely it is for the arm to be broken ...M19 sl.
n. 3. a toilet or privy ...20C US sl.
n. 4. an ex-convict ...1920s US prison sl.
n. 5. an empty railway wagon ...1946 US sl.
n. 6. the accelerator on a car ...1950s W. Indies sl.
n. 7. an injection ...1950s US drugs sl.
n.8. a grip on all illegal gambling ...1974 US sl.
n. 9. MDMA; any MDMA tablet stamped with a symbol that may be read as X ...1988 US drugs sl.
n. 10. marijuana ...1990s drugs sl.
n. 11. in blackjack: any card worth ten points ...1991 US sl.
n. 12. a crossbreed of a dog ...1997 Can. sl.
vb. 1. to stop, to eliminate ...1950s Aust. & US college sl.
vb. 2. to take MDMA ...1985 US drugs sl.
• X, THE n. in the circus or carnival: exclusive rights for an item or concession ...1980 US sl.
• X AMOUNT n. a very large amount ...1980s US sl.
• XANTHIPPE n. the name of the wife of Socrates; hence, an ill-tempered woman or wife; a shrew, a scold ...1596
• XANTHOCOMIC adj. yellow-haired ...1861 nonce word
• XANTIPPE n. the wife of Socrates; hence, an ill-tempered woman or wife; a shrew; a scold ...1596
• X-CAT n. an inmate who is in need of mental health care ...2000s US prison sl.
• X-DOUBLE-MINUS adj. very bad ...1968 US sl.
• X-DRESSING n. cross-dressing ...2003 UK sl.
• X'ED OUT adj. used of something that, while once important, is no longer relevant ...1970s US Black sl.
• XENAGOGUE † n. one who conducts strangers; a guide ...1570-6
• XENAGOGY † n. conduction of strangers; used as the title of a guide-book, as the Xenagogy of America ...1583
• XENIAL adj. of the nature of or pert. to a friendly relation between two persons of different countries, or between a person and a foreign country ...1869
• XENIZATION n. the fact of sojourning as a stranger ...1818
• XENODOCHIAL †* adj. given to receiving strangers; friendly to strangers; hospitable ...1716
• XENODOCHIE †* n. entertainment of strangers; hospitality ...1623
• XENODOCHION n. a house of reception for strangers and pilgrims; a hostel, a guest-house, esp. in a monastery ...1865
• XENODOCHIUM n. a house of reception for strangers and pilgrims; a hostel, a guest-house, esp. in a monastery ...1612
• XENODOCHY †* n. 1. a house of reception for strangers and pilgrims; a hostel, a guest-house, esp. in a monastery ...c1540
†* n. 2. entertainment of strangers; hospitality ...1623
• XENOMANIA n. a mania or insane fancy for foreigners, or for things foreign ...1879
• XENOMANIAC n. a person having an insane fancy for foreigners or for something foreign ...1879
• XENOPHILISM n. love of foreigners or of something foreign ...1912
• XENOPHOBIC adj. afraid of foreigners or of something foreign ...1912
• XENOPHOBY n. fear of foreigners or of something foreign ...1909
• XEROFAGY n. the eating of dry food, esp. as a form of fasting practised in the early church ...1671
• XEROPHAGY n. the eating of dry food, esp. as a form of fasting practised in the early church ...1656
• XEROX vb. 1. to cheat on a test ...1960s US college sl.
vb. 2. to copy, to imitate ...1990s US Black sl.
• XEROX COPY n. a Remembrance Day poppy ...1950s Aust. rhyming sl.
• XEROX QUEEN n. a man who prefers all his sexual partners to resemble each other ...1960s US homosexual sl.
• XESTURGY †* n. the process of polishing ...1592
• X-FILES n. haemorrhoids ...1998 UK rhyming sl. for 'piles'
• X-FILES E n. a table of MDMA, branded with a borrowed logo ...1996 UK sl.
• XILINOUS †* adj. of cotton ...1656
• X-ING n. experiencing MDMA ...1980s US drugs sl.
• XIPPIE n. modern young person who wishes to adopt the lifestyle of the hippies of the 1960s ...1990s sl.
• XKE n. the Jaguar XKE automobile ...1980s US Black sl.
• X.L. n. 'ex-lady' friend; a former lady friend ...M20 US sl.
• X-MAN n. a male homosexual ...1990s UK juvenile sl.
• X MARKS THE SPOT phr. used as a caption or legend to a specific location (marked with a cross) on a map or in a photograph ...1968 UK sl.
• XMAS n. Christmas; pronounced 'Exmas' ...1755 UK
• X OUT vb. 1. to dismiss something as no longer important or relevant ...1970s US Black sl.
vb. 2. to experience MDMA ...1980s US drugs sl.
• X QUEEN n. a homosexual male who is a frequent user of MDMA ...1994 US sl.
• Xr † n. abbreviation of December ...1614
• X-RAY vb. to look at something or someone closely; to watch closely, to stare at ...1950s US Black sl.
• X-RAY DRESS n. a translucent dress ...1920s US sl.
• X-RAY EYES n. the sense of intuition of poker player who can ascertain the hands held by other players ...1988 US sl.
• X-ROW n. the area in a prison housing inmates condemned to death ...1992 US sl.
• X'S n. expenses ...M19 sl.
• XS AND OS n. the basic elements of a plan ...1984 US sl.
• XTC n. MDMA ...1985 drugs sl.
• X VID n. a sexually explicit video ...1992 US sl.
• XX n. a twenty-dollar note ...1883 US colloq.
• X.Y.L. 1. n. an 'ex-young lady'; a former girlfriend or wife ...20C sl.
n. 2. a wife; 'ex-young-lady' ...1976 US sl.
• XY n. a spouse ...1976 US sl.
• XYLOGRAPH n. an engraving on wood, esp. one of the early period ...1854
• XYLOGRAPHIST n. a wood-engraver, esp. of the early period ...1864
• XYLOGRAPHY n. wood-engraving, esp. of the early period or of a primitive kind; also, printing from wood blocks as distinct from type ...1816
• XYLOPOLIST * n. a timber-merchant ...1656
• X.Y.M. n. a husband; 'ex-young-man' ...1976 US sl.
• XYZ n. 1. an unknown quantity; something or somebody unknown or undetermined ...1808
n. 2. an infected lesion that results from injecting with an improvised syringe ...1950s drugs sl.
n. 3. a citizens' band user of undiscovered gender; hence, a homosexual ...1976 US sl.
• X.Y.Z. phr. 'examine your zipper'; telling a man that he has forgotten to zip up his trousers ...20C US sl.
• Y, THE n. a premises of the Young Men's Christian Association, or Young Women's Christian Association ...1915
• Y2K n. the year 2000; the first second of the year 2000 ...1995 Can. sl.
• YA adv. yes ...1806 Sc. & Eng. dial.
int. an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YAA n. an eel ...1887 Sc.
• YAABER n. an incessant talker; a chatterer ...1824 Sc.
• YAAG vb. to be importunate, to insist irritatingly with questions or requests, to nag or harp on ...1825 Sc.
• YAAGER n. 1. one given to gossip ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 2. a horse ...1929 Sc.
n. 3. a strong man ...1929 Sc.
• YAAL! int. an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAALTA! int. an expression used to prevent a person doing a thing ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAB vb. to talk incessantly; to harp on a subject ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YABA n. a form of hallucinogen, derived from synthetic amphetamine and originally created by Nazi chemists during World War II ...1990s sl.
• YABB n. an interminable talker, a chatterbox ...a1838 Sc.
vb. to harp on a subject; to talk incessantly ...a1838 Sc.
• YABBA n. methamphetamine in pill form when taken as a recreational drug ...2001 UK sl.
• YABBA-DABBA DOO! int. a cry of exultation ...1998 US sl.
• YABBER n. speech, language, talk, chatter, a conversation; applied to the speech of the Australian aborigines ...1855 Aust.
vb. to talk, to chatter, esp. in an aboriginal Australian language ...1885 Aust.
vb. 1. to talk in a voluble or excited way; to chatter, to gossip ...1808 Sc.
vb. 2. to say or utter in a confused or garbled manner; to rattle off ...1808 Sc.
vb. 3. to speak in a peevish, scolding way; to nark; to be querulous ...1825 Sc.
• YABBERER n. a talkative, loquacious person ...M19 Aust. sl.
• YABBERING n. talk, conversation ...1847 Aust. sl.
• YABBLE n. 1. chatter, talkativeness ...1819 Sc.
n. 2. a noisy clamour of voices ...1827 Sc.
n. 3. wrangling, altercation ...1866 Sc.
n. 4. a dog's barking ...1866 Sc.
n. 5. a garrulous person; a chatterbox ...1880 Sc.
vb. 1. to gabble, to chatter, to talk excessively ...1808 Sc.
vb. 2. to say or utter in a confused or garbled manner; to rattle off ...1808 Sc.
vb. 3. to speak in a peevish, scolding way; to nark; to be querulous ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. of animals: to chatter, gobble, or bark excitedly ...1866 Sc.
• YABBLIN n. wrangling, altercating ...1866 Sc.
• YABBLOCK † n. a chattering, talkative person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YABBOCK n. an incessant talker; a chatterer ...1824 Sc.
• YABBOS n. breasts ...1980s US college sl.
• YABBY n. in cricket: a wicket-keeper ...1980s Aust. sl.
• YABLE adj. able ...1825 Sc.
• YA BOO! int. an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1921 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YACCA n. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
• YACCORN n. an acorn ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YACHIE n. a Highlander ...1859 Sc.
• YACHLE vb. to walk in an awkward, shuffling manner, like a person with loose joints; to walk with difficulty ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YACHLIN n. one who walks in an awkward, shuffling manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YACHT n. a big drink; a deep draught ...a1829 Sc.
vb. to own ...1871 Sc.
• YACHTIAN n. a yachtsman ...1842
• YACHTIE n. a yachting enthusiast ...1940s Aust. & NZ sl.
• YACHTLING n. a little yacht ...1872
• YACK adj. 1. disgusting ...2000s sl.
adj. 2. sick ...2001 UK sl.
n. 1. a watch ...1812 UK sl.
n. 2. a smart blow or stroke; a heavy thump; a flogging; a stab ...1856 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a snapping or cracking sound ...1861
† n. 4. a jacket ...1866 Sc.
n. 5. an Eskimo ...1866 Sc.
n. 6. a joke; a laugh ...1951 US sl.
n. 7. empty, idle talk; incessant chatter ...1958 sl.
n. 8. a fool, a stupid fellow, an oaf ...1950s US Western sl.
n. 9. an accent, a tone of voice ...1950s US sl.
n. 10. a telephone sales solicitor, either for a legitimate business or for a confidence swindle ...1985 US sl.
† vb. 1. to talk thickly ...1824 Sc.
vb. 2. to make a snapping sound, to snap, to crack ...1873
vb. 3. to dig out; to force up by the roots ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 4. to be in perturbation ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 5. to vomit, to spew up something ...1927 Amer. dial.
vb. 6. to talk excessively, to chatter ...1950 sl.
vb. 7. to laugh ...1950s sl.
vb. 8. to make a sharp noise ...1980s sl.
vb. 9. to vomit ...1992 US sl.
int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YACKA n. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
• YACKAZ vb. to whimper, to whine ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YACKEN vb. to thrash severely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YACKER † n. 1. an acre ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. an acorn ...1885 Eng. dial.
• n. 3. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
n. 4. food ...L19 Aust. sl.
n. 5. talk, chatter ...1959 Aust. sl.
n. 6. a gossip, a loquacious talker ...1959 Aust. sl.
n. 7. a swindler working on a phony investment scam by telephone ...1988 US sl.
† vb. 1. to lace or bind tightly so as to constrict; to pull tightly together ...1790 Sc.
vb. 2. to talk, to chatter, to gossip ...1950s Aust. sl.
• YACKERS! int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YACKERT n. a sharp blow ...1921 Sc.
• YACKET vb. to talk loquaciously ...1958 sl.
• YACKETY-YACK n. inconsequential or aimless talk or chatter...1958 UK sl.
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YACKETY-YACKET n. loquacious talk ...1958 sl.
vb. to talk loquaciously ...1953 sl.
• YACKETY-YACKETY n. loquacious talk ...1958 sl.
vb. to talk loquaciously ...1953 sl.
• YACKETY-YAK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1953 sl.
• YACKEY-YAA n. a term of contempt for an impertinent fellow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YACKIE n. an Eskimo ...1866 Sc.
• YACKIES! int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YACKIE-THUNDER n. a sudden startling noise which proves to be nothing serious ...1958 Sc.
• YACKING n. inconsequential chatter ...1950s sl.
• YACKLE n. 1. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1882 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a molar tooth; a grinder ...1825 Sc.
vb. to gnaw, to chew (confused with 'yaggle') ...1880 Sc.
• YACKLES n. small white clouds, shaped somewhat like teeth ...1908 Sc.
• YACKRAN n. an acorn ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YACKS! int. 1. an exclamation of disgust ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
int. 2. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YACKUZ † n. one who talks thickly ...1824 Sc.
• YACKY-YAK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
• YACOO n. a White racist bigot ...1960s US Black sl.
• YAD n. 1. a work-horse or mare; a riding-horse; an old, worn-out horse ...1691 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a term of contempt for a woman, often one of slovenly or dissolute habits, or of a vicious nature ...1787 Sc.
n. 3. an old cow ...1863 Sc.
• YADDA YADDA YADDA n. predictable, repetitive, essentially meaningless chatter or conversation ...1993 US sl.
• YADDER n. an indefinite quantity ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. to talk incessantly; to chatter ...1897 Eng. dial.
• YADDLE n. 1. cows' urine ...1846 Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to talk incessantly ...1822 Sc.
† vb. 3. to contend, to wrangle ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. to speak quickly and unwisely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to earn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YADE n. a term of contempt for a woman, often one of slovenly or dissolute habits ...1787 Sc.
• YADNAB n. brandy ...M19 back-slang
• YADNARB n. brandy ...M19 back-slang
• YAEFAULDNESS n. singleness of heart, integrity, simplicity ...1862 Sc.
• YAFF n. 1. a bark or yelp ...1609 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 2. prattle, chatter ...1868 Sc.
n. 3. a chatterbox, a pert creature ...1887 Sc.
n. 4. a puny, peevish, insignificant person ...1887 Sc.
vb. 1. to bark, to yelp ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to talk excessively, to chatter; to talk nonsense; to prate ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to chide, to carp, to scold, to nag, to reprehend sharply and critically ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. to devour ravenously ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAFFIL n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1873 Eng. dial.
• YAFFIN adj. pert, forward in speech ...1857 Sc.
• YAFFINGAL n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YAFFINGALE n. the green woodpecker ...1865 Eng. dial.
• YAFFINGALER n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YAFFLE n. 1. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1792 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a bark, a yelp ...1836 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a handful; an armful ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 4. money ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to eat or drink hurriedly or greedily ...1788 UK sl.
vb. 2. to bark sharply, as a dog; to yelp ...1847 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to talk indistinctly; to mumble, as a toothless person ...1847 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. of a woodpecker: to utter a cry ...1893 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to carry in a loose armful; to pull about ...1895 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to snatch; to take illicitly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to throw down roughly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 8. to trifle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 9. to arrest ...1910s US criminals' sl.
vb. 10. to engage in oral sex ...1998 UK sl.
• YAFFLE ABOUT vb. to gossip ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAFFLER n. 1. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1802 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a snappish person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an eater ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 4. a person who talks too much ...1995 Aust. sl.
• YAFFNER n. an untrustworthy person; a telltale ...L19 US Black sl.
• YAFFUL n. 1. a handful; an armful ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 2. money ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to carry in a loose armful; to pull about ...1895 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to throw down roughly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAFU adj. awful ...1806 Sc.
• YAG n. 1, gossip, chatter; the act of gossiping; a gossip ...1866 Sc.
n. 2. fine dust of flour or meal ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 1. to gossip, to chatter, to prate ...1866 Sc.
vb. 2. to make a noise; to talk angrily; to importune incessantly; to irritate, to nag; to quarrel ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to act as a peddler; to trade ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 4. to stare ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to give a short bark, as a dog ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAGA YAGA n. a friend; an intimate ...1980s W. Indies Rasta
int. (yaga-yaga!) a greeting, a means of attracting attention to oneself ...1980s W. Indies & UK Black teen sl.
• YAGE vb. to scratch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAGER n. 1. a rifle ...1840 US
n. 2. a dealer in scrap-iron ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAGGA-YAGGA n. unmannerly behaviour ...20C W. Indies
• YAGGAZ n. a quarrel ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to wrangle, to quarrel ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAGGER n. 1. one who buys up fish on the sly in order to corner the market, a forestaller of fish ...1785 Sc.
n. 2. a peddler, a hawker ...1821 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. a clandestine purchaser of things unfairly disposed of ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 1. of an animal: to growl threateningly ...1901 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to talk excessively, noisily, or angrily ...1917 Amer. dial.
• YAGGERMENT n. a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
• YAGGLE n. a quarrel ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to quarrel, wrangle, bicker ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to work in a slow bungling or laboriously way, to toil and moil, to labour ...1924 Sc.
vb. 3. to chew with difficulty, to bite away laboriously at some tough morsel ...1929 Sc.
• YAGIMENT n. a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
• YAH! int. 1. an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, derision, or malicious defiance ...1812
int. 2. come hither! a carter's command to the hind horse ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAH BOO! int. an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1921 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YAH BOO SUCKS! int. an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YA HEY! int. used an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter ...1934 Amer. dial.
• YA HEY DERE! int. used an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter ...1934 Amer. dial.
• YAH HEY! int. used an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter ...1934 Amer. dial.
• YAH-MAN n. a 'yes-man'; a sycophant, a toady ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• YAHOE n. a loutish, ignorant, or inexperienced person; an unsophisticated rustic ...1851 Amer. dial.
• YAHOO adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a degraded or bestial person; a lout, a boor; an ignorant, or inexperienced person; an unsophisticated rustic ...1726
n. 2. an uncouth backwoodsman ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a violent person ...1968
n. 4. a person ...1970s sl.
n. 5. crack cocaine ...1994 US sl.
vb. to behave like a yahoo; to be loutish ...1868
int. an exclamation of excitement, joy or delight ...1976
• YAHOOISH adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YAHOOS n. the female breasts ...2001 US sl.
• YAHSO adv. here, in or to this place ...1995 Jamaica
• YAHUDI adj. Jewish ...1900 sl., chiefly US
n. a Jew ...1900 sl., chiefly US
• YAIK n. a stroke, a blow ...1825 Sc.
vb. to ache ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAIL n. an isle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
int. an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAIN † vb. 1 to meet, to encounter, to oppose ...a1000
† vb. 2. to avail ...c1315
int. a call to a horse in harness to turn left ...1901 Sc.
• YAIRDIN n. a garden ...1887 Sc.
• YAK n. 1. a watch ...1812 UK sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a nickname for a Pole or a person of Polish descent ...20C US sl.
n. 3. the eye ...1907 Sc., orig. gypsy
n. 4. a laugh; a joke ...1951 US sl.
n. 5. empty, tedious, trivial talk ...1958 US sl.
n. 6. a fool ...1950s US Western sl.
n. 7. an accent, a tone of voice ...1950s US sl.
n. 8. a term of abuse ...1980s US sl.
n. 9. a telephone sales solicitor, either for a legitimate business or for a confidence swindle ...1985 US sl.
n. 10. during the Korean war: an enemy aircraft ...1991 US sl.
vb. 1. to talk or chatter tediously ...1949 sl.
vb. 2. to laugh ...1950s sl.
vb. 3. to vomit ...1980s US college sl.
vb. 4. to make a sharp noise ...1980s sl.
• YAKEE n. a double tooth; a grinder ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAKENAL n. a capsule of Nembutal™, phentobarbital sodium ...1982 US sl.
• YAKERS! int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YAKERS ON IT! int. I claim it! ...1944 Amer. dial.
• YAKES! int. cry of have-not child to another who has something he would like a share of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YAKETY-YACK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YAKETY-YAK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YAK IT UP vb. to chatter tediously ...1940s sl.
• YAKKA n. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
vb. to work hard, to labour ...L19 Aust. sl.
• YAKKAPUKEE n. talk, chatter ...1950s Aust. sl.
• YAKKER n. 1. an acorn ...1885 Eng. dial.
n. 2. hard work ...1888 Aust. sl.
n. 3. food ...1942 Aust. sl.
n. 4. a loquacious talker ...1959 sl.
n. 5. talk ...1961 Aust. sl.
vb. 1. to work hard, to labour ...L19 Aust. sl.
vb. 2. to talk loquaciously; to chatter; to gossip ...1961 sl.
• YAKKETY-YACK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YAKKETY-YAK n. aimless talk or chatter ...E18
vb. to chatter or talk aimlessly ...1940s sl.
• YAKKING n. inconsequential chatter ...1950s sl.
• YAKOO n. a White racist bigot ...1960s US Black sl.
• YAKRON n. an acorn ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YAKSTER n. thick yeast ...1929 Sc.
• YAK-YAK n. loquacious talk or chatter ...1958 sl.
• YALD adj. 1. active, sprightly, nimble; strong, vigorous ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† adj. 2. mean, niggardly, parsimonious ...1825 Sc.
• YALDER n. 1. the noisy and rapid barking of a dog, esp. when in pursuit of prey, or when bringing an animal to bay ...1866 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 2. a loud shouting; vociferous yelling ...1911 Sc.
vb. 1. to bark loudly and repeatedly, esp. of a dog in pursuit ...1908 Sc.
vb. 2. to speak in a loud voluble manner ...1949 Sc.
• YALD-LOOKING adj. having the appearance of sprightliness ...1885 Sc.
• YALE † n. 1. a small quantity ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a commercial hypodermic needle, whether or not it is manufactured by Yale ...1973 US sl.
n. 3. crack cocaine ...1980s drugs sl.
vb. to cry; to howl; to fret like a sick child; to grumble ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
int. an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALIE n. a student or alumnus of Yale University ...1952 US sl.
• YALK n. a bark, a yelp ...1898 Sc.
vb. to bark, to yelp ...1892 Sc.
• YALKIE n. a sheepdog ...1974 Sc.
• YALL † vb. to go ...1721 Eng. dial.
• YALLACK! int. look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YALLACRACK n. a loud outcry; a great noise of voices; an angry altercation ...1866 Sc.
• YALLER n. the yolk of an egg ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• YALLICRACK n. a loud outcry; a great noise of voices; an angry altercation ...1898 Sc.
• YALLIECRAAG n. a great outcry; a loud noise of voices; a sharp altercation ...1866 Sc.
• YALLOCHIE adj. yellowish, of a slightly yellow colour ...1888 Sc.
• YALLOP vb. to snuggle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YALLOWCHY adj. yellowish ...1888 Sc.
• YALP vb. 1. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to utter with a strident or harsh voice ...1567 chiefly Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to vomit ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YALP-YALP vb. of a person: to call out loudly and shrilly; to whine ...1903 Sc.
• YALTIE † adv. slowly ...Bk1905 Sc.
† int. take leisure! ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALTO! int. used to denote surprise or defiance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALTOCO! int. used to denote surprise or defiance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAM n. 1. a potato ...1715 Sc.
n. 2. food ...E18 sl.
n. 3. a West Indian ...M19 US Black sl.
n. 4. the noise made in eating ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a term of contempt for a silly, lumpish fellow; a blockhead ...1921 Sc.
vb. 1. to eat greedily and with noise; to chew ...1791 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to crave, to long for ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to talk too much ...1951 US sl.
• YAMAL n. one born in the same year as another; a contemporary ...1845 Sc.
• YAMATOOR n. an amateur ...1826 Sc.
• YAMBER vb. to scold; to abuse freely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAMF n. a bark, a yelp ...1685 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. to bark, as a dog, esp. a small dog; to yelp ...1718 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YAM FOOT n. a foot that is broad and splayed out ...2003 Trinidad and Tobago
• YAMIDGEE n. an Aboriginal, esp. an Aboriginal male ...1925 Aust. sl.
• YAMIE adj. having a feeling of nausea; squeamish ...1929 Sc.
• YAMIENESS n. squeamishness ...1929 Sc.
• YAMMAGI n. an Aboriginal, esp. an Aboriginal male ...1925 Aust. sl.
• YAMMAL adj. born in the same year, twins ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. one born in the same year as another; a contemporary ...1845 Sc.
• YAMMALS adj. born in the same year, twins ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAMMEL adj. born in the same year, twins ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAMMER n. 1. a cry of lamentation, a wail; a loud outcry, shout, yell; lamentation, querulous utterance; a whimpering, a continuous loud complaining; grumbling ...1500-20 Sc. & Eng. dial.
† n. 2. the cry of a bird ...1776 Sc.
n. 3. loud, incessant, or rambling talk ...1835 Ireland & Sc.
† vb.1. to lament, to mourn; to utter cries of lamentation or distress, to wail; to cry aloud fretfully; to whine, to whimper, to fret ...1481 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to make a loud unpleasant noise or outcry; to howl, to yell; to roar, to shout; to talk loudly or persistently; to scold ...1513 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to long for, to yearn, to crave ...1705 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to murmur, to complain; to grumble ...1774 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 5. of a bird: to utter a shrill cry; to sing loudly ...1838 Sc.
vb. 6. to talk or hum indistinctly; to stammer ...1881 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 7. to rail, to nag ...1892 Sc.
• YAMMERER n. a whining, fretful child ...1874 Sc.
• YAMMERING † adj. 1. complaining ...1536 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† adj. 2. crying with grief, wailing ...1536 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 3. making an outcry or clamour ...1895
† n. 1. a complaining, a whining ...1705 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† n. 2. a cry of grief; a wailing ...1705 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 3. an outcry, clamour ...1937
• YAMMET n. an ant ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• YAMMIE n. a Yamaha motorcycle ...1999 UK sl.
• YAMMLOCH n. a social gathering, chiefly for the exchange of gossip ...1900 Sc.
• YAMMY adj. of the legs: well-shaped, stout ...1868 Eng. dial;.
n. a Yamaha motorcycle ...1999 UK sl.
• YAMOUR vb. 1. to lament; to cry aloud fretfully; to fret; to whimper; to complain; to grumble ...1774 Sc.
vb. 2. to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Sc.
• YAMP adj. 1. noisy, uproarious, talkative ...1889 Sc.
adj. 2. hungry, peckish, having a keen appetite ...1904 Sc.
adj. 3. empty-looking, jaded ...1911 Sc.
vb. to grab. to catch, to overcome, to steal ...1866 Amer. dial.
• YAMPH n. a bark, a yelp ...1685 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to bark, as a dog, esp. a small dog; to yelp ...1718 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to rampage; to career noisily ...1890 Sc.
• YAMPHER n. a barking dog ...1804 Sc.
• YAMPING n. stealing ...1925 Amer. dial.
• YAMSE adj. greedy, eager to get, covetous ...1908 Sc.
• YAN adj. small, puny ...1825 Sc.
n. a small object or creature; a mite ...1825 Sc.
• YANG n. 1. the penis ...1983 US sl.
n. 2. the rectum ...1974 US sl.
vb. to say irritating things; to deride; to mock ...1842 Eng. dial.
• YANGER adv. yonder ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YANG-YANG adj. of a horse: lively or spirited ...1976 Aust. sl.
n. ('yang yang') nonsense, rubbish ...1980s US college sl.
• YANK adj. 1. active, vigorous ...1790 Sc.
adj. 2. American ...M19 sl.
n. 1. (often derogatory) an American; orig. a New Englander or someone from the northern states of America ...1778
n. 2. a sudden severe blow, esp. with the hand; a buffet; a stroke with the end of a whip-lash ...1790 Sc.
n. 3. a tug, a pull, a wrench ...E19 sl.
n. 4. a cheater, a swindler ...M19 sl.
n. 5. the barking of a dog ...1897 Sc.
n. 6. a cutting remark, a word of reproof ...1857 Sc.
n. 7. a quarrel ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 8. an American bird ...1977 UK bird-watching sl.
n. 9. an act of masturbation ...2000s sl.
vb. 1. to move quickly and vigorously, to spank along ...1822 Sc.
vb. 2. to tug something with sudden energy; to remove something; to drag, to pull ...1848 sl., orig. US
vb. 3. to cheat; to trick ...US Civil War usage
vb. 4. to strike sharply with the end of a whip-lash; to flog; to thrash ...1889 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to pass quickly ...1892 Sc.
vb. 6. to arrest ...L19 sl., orig. US
vb. 7. to earn, to win, usually money ...L19 sl., orig. US
vb. 8. to victimize, to harass or to dupe ...1900s US sl.
vb. 9. to quarrel ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 10. to cut bread in large slices ...1923 Sc.
vb. 11. of British women: to pick up American servicemen during World War II ...1940s sl.
vb. 12. to remove ...1940s sl., orig. US
vb. 13. to cry out; to squeal ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 14. to masturbate ...M20 sl.
vb. 15. to vomit ...1980s US college sl.
vb. 16. to steal ...1990s US college sl.
• YANK AND BANK vb. to execute a turn in a fighter plane ...1986 US sl.
• YANK-DOWN n. a profit, a commission ...L19 sl.
• YANKEE adj. pert. to or characteristic of Yankees, often with the connotation of cleverness, cunning, or cold calculation; loosely, belonging to the United States, American ...1781
n. 1. a nickname for a native or inhabitant of New England; or, more widely, of the northern States generally; during the War of Secession applied by the Confederates to the soldiers of the Federal army ...1765 US
n. 2, a native or inhabitant of the United States generally ...c1784
n. 3. whisky sweetened with molasses ...1804 Amer. dial.
n. 4. the dialect of New England; loosely, American English generally ...1824
n. 5. a cheater, a swindler ...M19 sl.
n. 6. an act of cheating ...1900s sl.
n. 7. a multiple bet, gambling on four different horses in a specific combination of eleven bets ...1967 UK sl.
n. 8. a tool used by car thieves to pull out the cylinder of the ignition lock ...1977 UK sl.
n. 9. masturbation; a masturbator ...1970s homosexual sl.
* vb. to deal cunningly with like a Yankee, to cheat ...1837
• YANKEE-BASHING n. an act of engaging US servicemen in sexual activity ...1984 UK sl.
• YANKEE BUMP n. a bump or a depression in a road, esp. a snow-covered road ...1940 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE CLIPPER n. a North American moving van ...1976 US sl.
• YANKEE COTTON n. snow ...1969 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE DIME n. a kiss, esp. one offered as a reward; hence, something of little or no value ...1846 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE DOODLE n. a Yankee; a US native or inhabitant ...1787
• YANKEE DOODLES n. noodles ...1990s rhyming sl.
• YANKEE HEAVEN n. Paris ...L19 sl.
• YANKEE-JAWED adv. askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE-LAND n. the land of Yankees, New England; loosely, the United States ...1803
• YANKEE MINUTE n. a very short period of time ...1995 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE NICKEL n. a kiss, esp. one offered as a reward; hence, something of little or no value ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YANKEE PARADISE n. Paris ...L19 sl.
• YANKEE RAIN n. snow ...1978 Amer. dial.
• YANKEERIES n. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, which arrived in London in 1887 ...L19 sl.
• YANKEESE n. American English ...1883 nonce word
• YANKEE SHOUT n. a round of drinks for which each individual buys their own drink; anything where people pay for themselves ...1945 Aust. & NZ sl.
• YANKEE STATE n. a nickname for Ohio ...1884
• YANKEE'S YAWN n. the open mouth of a climaxing male ...1950s US homosexual sl.
• YANKEE TOURNAMENT n. a sporting contest in which everyone plays everyone else ...1961 Aust. sl.
• YANKEE-TRICK n. an act of cheating ...1900s sl.
• YANKER † n. 1. a big or 'thumping' lie ...1822 Sc.
† n. 2. a tall agile girl; a clever girl ...1824 Sc.
† n. 3. an incessant talker ...1825 Sc.
† n. 4. a smart blow or stroke, a whack ...1825 Sc.
• YANKEY adj. pert. to or characteristic of Yankees, often with the connotation of cleverness, cunning, or cold calculation; loosely, belonging to the United States, American ...1781
n. 1. a nickname for a native or inhabitant of New England; or, more widely, of the northern States generally; during the War of Secession applied by the Confederates to the soldiers of the Federal army ...1765 US
n. 2. a native or inhabitant of the United States generally ...c1784
• YANKEYESS n. (derogatory) an American woman ...1852
• YANKIE adj. nimble, agile ...1870 Sc.
n. a smart, agile person; a sharp, clever, forward woman ...1790 Sc.
• YANKIELAND n. America ...E19 sl.
• YANKING adj. active, forward, pushing; sharp and quick ...1824 Sc.
n. an act of engaging US servicemen in sexual activity ...1950 UK sl.
• YANKLAND n. the land of the Yankees, America ...1834 nonce word
• YANK MAGS n. American pulp magazines, as distributed in the UK ...1930s sl.
• YANK OFF vb. to masturbate ...1990s sl.
• YANK ONE'S CHAIN vb. to cause someone to act in an unusual, strange, or unwelcome manner ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YANK ONE'S CRANK vb. to masturbate ...20C US sl.
• YANK ONE'S MEAT vb. to masturbate ...1970s sl.
• YANK ONE'S STRAP vb. to masturbate ...M20 sl.
• YANK ONE'S WANK vb. to masturbate ...20C sl.
• YANK ONE'S YAM vb. to masturbate ...M20 sl.
• YANKS n. 1. gaiters, leggings ...1865 Eng. dial.
n. 2. American pulp magazines, as distributed in the UK ...1930s sl.
• YANK SOMEONE'S CHAIN vb. 1. to upset someone, esp. by teasing or harassing; to anger someone, to irritate, to annoy ...1980s Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to deceive, to fool, to victimize ...Amer. sl.
• YANK SOMEONE'S COAT vb. to confront a fellow inmate with a secret they do not wish revealed ...2000s US prison sl.
• YANK SOMEONE'S STRING vb. 1. to upset someone, esp. by teasing or harassing; to anger someone ...1980s Amer. sl.
vb. 2. to deceive, to fool, to victimize ...Amer. sl.
• YANK TANK n. a large car, esp. one manufactured in the US ...1981 Aust. & NZ sl.
• YANK THE BUN vb. to be the best of a kind; to rank the highest; to carry off the honours ...1885 sl.
• YANK THE PLANK vb. to masturbate ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'wank' sl.
• YANK UP vb. to bring up or educate a child roughly, without controls, manners, or discipline ...1930s sl.
• YANKY adj. 1. pert. to or characteristic of Yankees, often with the connotation of cleverness, cunning, or cold calculation; loosely, belonging to the United States, American ...1781
adj. 2. active, agile, nimble ...1870 Sc.
n. 1. a nickname for a native or inhabitant of New England; or, more widely, of the northern States generally; during the War of Secession applied by the Confederates to the soldiers of the Federal army ...1765 US
n. 2. a native or inhabitant of the United States generally ...c1784
n. 3. a smart, agile person ...1790 Sc.
• YANNERLY adj. 1. shy, fond of retirement ...1876 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. selfish, absorbed in one's own interests ...B1900 Eng. dial.
adv. alone, lonely, solitary ...1844 Eng. dial.
• YANNIGAN n. a bag for transporting one's personal belongings; a haversack; a trunk ...1925 Amer. dial.
• YANT adj. small, puny ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YANTA n. (derogatory) a Black person ...1990s US sl.
• YANTER n. a local name given to a person living in Nether Buckie, on the west side of the Buckie Burn in Banffshire ...1887 Sc.
• YANTS n. gaiters, leggings ...1865 Eng. dial.
• YA-O n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YAOH n. cocaine ...1999 UK sl.
• Y.A.P. n. a young aspiring professional ...1980s US sl.
• YAP adj. 1. clever, cunning; shrewd, astute; nimble, active ...a1300 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† adj. 2. quick, apt, eager or ready, esp. to do something, keen; desirous ...c1450 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
adj. 3. eager or ready to eat, hungry, with keen appetite ...1768 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adj. 4. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
YAP n. the call or scream of a bird in distress; the plaintive chirping of chickens ...1824 Sc.
YAP n. a chatterbox, someone who talks interminably in an affected manner; a windbag ...1825 Sc.
YAP n. incessant talking, generally implying nagging, querulousness, etc. ...1835
n. 1. an impudent, forward child or youth; a mischievous lad ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a perverse, wilful animal ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 3. incessant talk; inconsequential talk ...1842 Eng. dial.
n. 4. the mouth ...1871 Amer. dial.
n. 5. (derogatory) a peasant, a rustic simpleton ...L19 US sl.
n. 6. a contemptible person, irrespective of class or background ...L19 US sl.
n. 7. a whining, complaining person ...20C Irish sl.
n. 8. a hillbilly or bumpkin ...20C Amer. dial.
n. 9. a Japanese ...20C
n. 10. an easy victim; a dupe ...20C US
n. 11. nonsense ...20C US colloq.
n. 12. a yelping dog, a cur ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 13. a cross, peevish person; a troublesome, crying child ...Bk1905 N. Ireland & Eng. dial.
n. 14. a foolish person; one slightly weak in intellect ...Bk1905 Eng. & dial.
n. 15. the short, noisy cry of a peevish child ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 16. an apple ...1910 Sc. sl.
n. 17. a telltale, an informer ...1910s US sl.
n. 18. a low person unworthy of his position ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 19. a novice within the tramp community ...1920s US tramps' sl.
n. 20. a conversation or chat ...1930 sl.
n. 21. a gaping with hunger, a keen appetite ...1933 Sc.
n. 22. a Chinese person ...1950s W. Indies
n. 23. a sound ...1950s sl.
n. 24. a petty swindler ...1980s sl.
n. 25. in circus and carnival usage: a naive, gullible local resident ...1981 US sl.
† vb. 1. to be hungry; to hunger ...1737 Sc.
vb. 2. to cheep, as a young bird ...1777 Ireland & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of a person: to croak, as the voice ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. of birds: to chirp in a plaintive manner ...1802 Sc.
vb. 5. talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
vb. 6. to speak nagging or querulous way; to harp on; to complain ...1824 Sc.
vb. 7. of a child: to cry shrilly, to scream, to whimper ...1825 Sc.
vb. 8. to pay back ...M19 sl.
vb. 9. to speak in affected manner; applied to English speakers or to Scots who ape them ...1880 Sc.
vb. 10. to talk incessantly ...1886 UK sl.
vb. 11. to talk snappishly, noisily, or foolishly; to chatter; to scold ...1895 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
vb. 12. to snatch, to sweep or whip away ...1959 Sc.
• YAPE adj. 1. eager, keen, ready, active ...1739 Sc.
adj. 2. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1768 Sc.
n. gossip ...1894 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to loiter ...1883 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to gossip ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAP IT UP vb. to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
• YAPLY adv. 1. actively, nimbly, readily, eagerly ...a1400 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adv. 2. hungrily, with a keen appetite ...1768 Sc.
• YAPNESS n. hunger; keenness for food ...1828 Sc.
• YAPPELY adv. actively, nimbly, readily, eagerly ..c1440 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YAPPER n. 1. a chatterer ...E19 sl.
n. 2. the mouth ...L19 US sl.
n. 3. a snappish, sharp person ...1901 Eng. dial.
vb. to chatter, to talk; to answer saucily; to mouth ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPPER, SNAPPER, AND CRAPPER n. oral, vaginal, and anal sex with a woman ...2004 US sl.
• YAPPET vb. to bark sharply as a small dog; to yelp ...1681
• YAPPIE n. a puppy ...1892 Sc.
• YAPPIES, THE n. 'the dogs', i.e. greyhound racing or coursing...1940s Aust. sl.
• YAPPIFIED adj. idiotic ...1979 UK sl.
• YAPPINESS n. verbosity ...1930s colloq.
• YAPPINGAL n. the green woodpecker ...1906 Eng. dial.
• YAPPINGALE n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YAPPISH adj. somewhat hungry; hungry; having a keen appetite ...1788 Sc.
• YAP-POO vb. to pay up ...M19 back-slang
• YAP-PU vb. to pay up ...M19 back-slang
• YAPPY adj. 1. foolish, soft; idiotic ...M19 sl.
adj. 2. sharp and unpleasant of speech; cross, irritable; usually applied to old people ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. hungry-looking, thin ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
adj. 4. apt, quick ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 5. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1916 Sc.
adj. 6. noisy, talkative ...1930s colloq., orig. US
adj. 7. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adj. 8. over-generous ...1990s US college sl.
n. a foolish person; one slightly weak in intellect ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPS! int. an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPSTER n. a dog ...L18 sl.
• YAP-STICK n. a foolish person; one slightly weak in intellect ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPS UPON YOU! int. an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAP WAGON n. a vehicle taking tourists on sightseeing tours ...1920s US sl.
• YAP YAP n. a chatterer ...20C US sl.
vb. ('yap-yap') to open one's mouth wide through hunger ...1950s W. Indies
• YAR adj. 1. harsh of taste; sour ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. in love ...1960s US sl.
† vb. 1. to snarl or growl as or like a dog ...1611 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to cry; to shout; to speak loudly ...1902 Eng. dial.
int. 1. an exclamation of disgust, aversion, or malicious defiance ...1812
int. 2. used as a general-purpose interjection, usually conveying excitement about something ...1989 US sl.
• YARAM n. milk ...1567 thieves' cant
• YARB n. a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to cut roughly ...BK1905 Eng. dial.
• YARBLES n. 1. courage, guts ...1970s sl.
n. 2. testicles ...1970s sl.
• YARBOS n. breasts ...1980s US college sl.
• YARCO n. a member of a subcultural urban adolescent grouping in Yarmouth, Norfolk, that seems to be defined by a hip-hop dress and jewellery sense ...2005 UK sl.
• YARD adj. Jamaican ...1990s W. Indies & UK Black sl.
† n. 1. a straight slender shoot or branch of a tree; a twig, a stick ...c950
† n. 2. a stick or rod used as an instrument for administering strokes by way of punishment or otherwise ...c1000
† n. 3. a staff or stick carried in the hand as a walking-stick, or by a shepherd or herdsman ...c1000
† n. 4. a measuring-rod; a measuring-rod or stick of the length of three feet; a yard-stick ...c1000-1050 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† n. 5. a means or instrument of punishment; hence, punishment, chastisement ...a1225
† n. 6. a kitchen-garden or cottage-garden ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† n. 7. the penis ...1379
† n. 8. a thing of no value, something worthless ...c1400
† n. 9. the Belt of Orion ...1551
n. 10. a cluster of houses, a 'fold' ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 11. a churchyard ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 12. a home, a house or other dwelling place ...1920s W. Indies & UK Black sl.
n. 13. $100 ...1926 US sl.
n. 14. a year; thus a sentence of 1 year ...1930s US prison sl.
n. 15. the recreation area of a prison ...1930s US prison sl.
n. 16. one thousand dollars ...1932 US sl.
n. 17. in prison, your cell ...1950 W. Indies and UK Black sl.
n. 18. $100 worth of heroin ...1960s drugs sl.
n. 19. a prison sentence of 100 years ...1969 US sl.
n. 20. the campus ...1980s US college sl.
n. 21. a toilet ...1990s Irish sl.
n. 22. Jamaica ...1994 UK sl.
vb. 1. to coit a woman ...18C
vb. 2. to marry ...1900s Aust. sl.
vb. 3. to be sexually unfaithful ...1950s US Black sl.
vb. 4. to chat, to make small talk ...1960s sl.
vb. 5. to get hold of someone ...1984 Can. sl.
• YARD, THE n. 1. Scotland Yard; later New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police ...1888 sl.
n. 2. Jamaica ...1980s sl.
• YARDAGE n. a big penis ...1970s US sl.
• YARD-AND-A-HALF n. one hundred and fifty dollars ...1962 US sl.
• YARD APE n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...1973 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an unruly, mischievous, or physically active child; a nickname for such a child ...1974 Amer. dial.
n. 3. a poor, low-class White person, White trash ...2003 Amer. dial.
n. 4. (derogatory) an Amish man, or anyone with an Amish background ...2006 Amer. dial.
• YARD-AXE n. an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher ...1902 Amer. dial.
• YARD-AXE LAWYER n. a person (not a lawyer) who gives legal opinions on a variety of subjects ...1950 Amer. dial.
• YARD-AXE PREACHER n. an unprofessional, part-time lay preacher ...1902 Amer. dial.
• YARD BABY n. an illegitimate child ...1997 Amer. dial.
• YARD-BAND n. 1. a tape-measure; a yard-stick ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. the three stars forming the belt of the constellation Orion ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARDBIRD n. 1. anyone confined by authority to a restricted area ...1940s US sl.
n. 2. a newly arrived military recruit ...1945 US sl.
n. 3. Charlie Parker, jazz saxophonist ...1949 US sl.
n. 4. a prisoner, a convict ...1956 US sl.
n. 5. a chicken ...1956 US sl.
n. 6. a worker in a yard ...1963 US sl.
n. 7. on the railway: an injured employee assigned to limited duty in a railway yard ...1968 US sl.
n. 8. in trucking: a terminal employee who moves trucks around the yard ...1971 US sl.
n. 9. fried chicken ...1990s US prison sl.
• YARDBIRD LAWYER n. a prison inmate who has become a self-taught lawyer, either to pursue his own case, to combat prison corruption, or to help fellow inmates ...1940s US criminals' sl.
• YARD BOY n. one who prefers sex outdoors ...1990s US homosexual sl.
• YARD BUDDY n. a close friend in prison ...1974 US sl.
• YARD BULL n. 1. a railroad police officer, guard, or detective ...1910s US sl.
n. 2. a prison guard ...1930s sl.
• YARD CHILD n. 1. a legitimate child ...1924 Amer. dial.
n. 2. an illegitimate child ...1944 Amer. dial.
• YARD COLT n. a child whose parents were not married; an illegitimate child ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YARD DICK n. a railroad police officer, guard, or detective ...1910s US sl.
• YARD-DIKE † n. a garden wall ...1595
• YARD DOG n. 1. a fool; a gullible person ...1930s US Black sl.
n. 2. an ill-dressed, badly behaved person ...1930s US Black sl.
n. 3. an unsophisticated, uncouth person ...1973 US sl.
• YARD-DYKE n. a garden wall ...1714 Sc.
• YARD EGG n. a fresh egg ...1879 Amer. dial.
• YARDEL †* n. a yard-measure ...1804
• YARDEN n. a yard-stick ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARD-FELL † n. the foreskin ...1382
• YARD-FOOT n. the lower end of a garden ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARD GOOSE n. a railway pointsman ...1977 US sl.
• YARD HACK n. a prison guard ...20C US sl.
• YARD-HEAD n. the upper end of a garden ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARDIE n. 1. a dockyard labourer ...1902 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a Jamaican ...1980s sl., orig. W. Indies
n. 3. a member of any of a number of West Indian, and esp. Jamaican, gangs engaged in usually drug-related organized crime ...1986 sl.
n. 4. a person from your neighbourhood; a friend ...2003 Jamaica sl.
• YARDMAN n. a Jamaican ...1980s W. Indies & UK Black teen sl.
• YARD MEASURE n. 1. the female genitals; the vagina ...19C Brit. sl.
n. 2. the penis ...L19 Brit. sl.
• YARDNARB n. brandy ...L19 back-slang
• YARDNEY n. a manner of speech combining West Indian and London accents and vocabularies; 'Yardie and Cockney' ...1999 UK sl.
• YARD NIGGER n. a subservient, acquiescent Black ...20C sl.
• YARD OF CLAY n. a long clay tobacco pipe ...1842
• YARD OF PUMP WATER n. a tall, thin person ...L19 sl.
• YARD OF SATIN n. a glass of gin ...19C sl.
• YARD OF TIN n. a horn, esp. in hunting or coaching ...M19 sl.
• YARD OF TRIPE n. a pipe ...M19 rhyming sl.
• YARD ON vb. to be sexually unfaithful ...1950s US Black sl.
• YARD OUT vb. to exercise in a prison yard ...1984 US sl.
• YARD PATROL n. 1. a group of convicts ...20C US prison sl.
n. 2. a prison guard ...20C US prison sl.
• YARD QUEEN n. a prison homosexual ...2000s US prison sl.
• YARD RAT n. a prisoner who frequents the prison yard, socializing with friends ...1990s US prison sl.
• YARD SALE n. in snow-based sports: the result of an accident in which equipment is deposited over a wide area ...1995 US sl.
• YARDSTICK n. a road mile marker ...1976 US sl.
• YARD-WAND n. a three-foot rod for measuring; a yardstick ...a1400
• YARD-WIDE DAYS n. prosperous times ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARE adj. 1. ready, prepared; desirous, eager ...c888 arch. & Eng. dial.
adj. 2. alert, nimble, active, brisk, quick ...a1300 arch. & Eng. dial.
adj. 3. covetous, stingy ...1691 Eng. dial.
adj. 4. of grass or pastures: fresh, green ...1691 Eng. dial.
† adv. 1. well, thoroughly; certainly, plainly, without doubt ...a900
† adv. 2. quickly, without delay, promptly, immediately, soon ...c1250
†* adv. 3. nimbly, briskly ...1622
† vb. to make or get ready, to prepare ...c888
int. a command to get ready quickly; quick!; esp. in nautical usage ...1606 arch.
• YARELY adv. quickly, promptly, nimbly, briskly, diligently, eagerly ...a900 arch.
• YARE-WITEL † adj. quick-witted ...c1205
• YARF n. a peat-bog, a swamp ...1897 Sc.
• YARG n. persistent or repetitive talk, generally of a nagging, critical or tiresome sort ...1908 Sc.
vb. to talk incessantly; to argue doggedly and tiresomely; to carp, to wrangle, to criticize ...a1838 Sc.
• YARK adj. 1. brisk, lively; sharp-witted, shrewd, penetrating ...1777 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. afraid, nervous ...1880 Sc.
adj. 3. of weather: wild, stormy ...1891 Eng. dial.
† n. 1. a smart blow or stroke, as of a whip or rod, or of a heaving body falling; a flogging; a lash, also, the sound of such a blow; the crack of a whip; a thud ...1509 obs. Sc. & Eng. dial.
†* n. 2. an impulse, an eager desire ...1577
† n. 3. the act of lashing out with the heels, as a horse; a kick; a sudden or abrupt movement, a jerk, a twitch ...1581 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 4. rough amusement; larks ...1876 Eng. dial.
n. 5. a jerk, a pull, a snatch ...1896 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 6. a draught; a long drink; a greedy bite; used of an indefinite quantity ...1900 Sc.
n. 7. a quick movement of any kind ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 8. the space between the forefinger and thumb ...1908 Sc.
n. 9. the edge of the foot at its widest part, the instep ...1974 Sc.
n. 10. a member of a subcultural urban adolescent grouping in Yarmouth, Norfolk, that seems to be defined by a hip-hop dress and jewellery sense ...2005 UK sl.
† vb. 1. to make ready, to prepare ...c1000
† vb. 2. to put in position, to set, to place ...a1300
† vb. 3. to grant, to bestow ...a1300 obs.
† vb. 4. to draw stitches tight, to twitch, as a shoemaker in sewing; also, to bind tightly with cords ...c1430 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 5. to strike hard, esp. with a rod or whip; to beat, to thrash, to flog, to lash; to drive with a whip ...c1520 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 6. to lash or strike out with the heels; to kick ...1565 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 7. to pull, push, or throw with a sudden movement; to jerk, to wrench; to force ...1568 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 8. to stir up, to excite ...1593 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 9. to lash out with the legs, as a horse; to move some part of the body with a jerk or twitch ...1599 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 10. to utter spasmodically; to 'jerk out' words; to start a song, etc. ...1604 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 11. to spring or rise suddenly; esp. of animals ...1611 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 12. to think hard; to beat one's brains; of the mind: to be busy, worked up, or excited ...1737 Sc.
vb. 13. to slam; to shut with force ...1781 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 14. to be noisy, to indulge in horseplay ...1807 Eng. dial.
vb. 15. to throw with a jerk; to cast violently; to toss ...1823 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 16. to break; to cleave; to cut, to chop, to hack ...1827 Sc.
vb. 17. to move quickly or hastily; to push on; to do anything energetically; to work hard ...1843 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 18. to start a tune; to commence singing, playing, etc. ...1873 Sc.
vb. 19. to pack tightly; to ram full ...1895 Eng. dial.
vb. 20. to dig out; to force up by the roots ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 21. to bite greedily; to drink ...1901 Sc.
vb. 22. of birds: to rise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† vb. 23. of the rays of the sun: to beat powerfully on any object ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 24. to stretch to the fullest extent ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 25. to vomit, to spew up something ...1927 Amer. dial.
• YARKEN n. the space between the forefinger and thumb; the hollow of the foot between the heel and great toe; the grasp of the hand ...Bk1905 Sc.
† vb. to prepare ...c1205
• YARKER n. 1. a sudden, severe blow ...1838 Sc.
n. 2. anything very large of its kind ...1881 Eng. dial.
n. 3. an eager eater; a greedy person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 4. something very small or delicate; used ironically ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARKIN n. 1. the space between the forefinger and thumb ...a1838 Sc.
n. 2. the hollow of the foot between the heel and great toe; the grasp of the hand ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARKING adj. 1. grating, harsh ...1895 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. severe ...1896 Sc.
adj. 3. very large of its kind ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† n. 1. preparation ...c1000
n. 2. incessant fault-finding ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARK OUT vb. to shout loudly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARL n. a loud, discordant sound; a bawl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to utter a loud, discordant sound; to bawl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARLS n. money given to confirm a bargain; earnest money ...1881 Eng. dial.
• YARM † n. 1. a discordant, disagreeable sound or outcry; a scream, a yell ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. milk ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
n. 3. the cry or whine of a cat; mewing, caterwauling ...1880 Sc.
n. 4. the bleat of a sheep ...1899 Sc.
† vb. 1. to utter a discordant or mournful cry; to shriek, to scream, to yell, to howl, to wail ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to scold; to speak ill-naturedly; to find fault, to grumble ...1790 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. of a cat: to mew, esp. in a plaintive, persistent manner ...a1838 Sc.
vb. 4. of a sheep: to bleat ...a1838 Sc.
vb. 5. to thrust into, to insert ...1926 Amer. dial.
• YARMER n. a cat, esp. in sea-taboo language ...1974 Sc.
• YARMOUTH BLOATER n. 1 a native of Yarmouth, England ...1832
n. 2. an automobile ...1910s rhyming sl. for 'motor'
• YARMOUTH CAPON † n. 1. a red-herring ...a1661
n. 2. a soldier, i.e. his red coat ...E19 sl.
• YARMS n. of a cat: caterwauling, mewing ...1898 Sc.
• YARN n. 1. a story, an adventure story, esp. a long, marvellous or incredible story; also, a mere tale ...1812 UK, orig. nautical
n. 2. a lie ...1835 sl.
n. 3. a chat, a talk, a conversation ...1852 Aust. sl.
n. 4. humour, mood ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to tell a story, to tell tales, probably implausible or far-fetched ones ...1812 UK sl.
vb. 2. to converse, to chat, to talk ...1847 sl.
vb. 3. to lie, to tell a falsehood ...1891 Amer. dial.
• YARN-CHOPPER † n. 1. a dealer in yarn ...1429
n. 2, a story-teller, a chatterer ...L19 sl.
• YARNEN † adj. made of yarn ...1568
• YARN-SLINGER n. a story-teller, a chatterer ...L19 sl.
• YARN-SPINNER n. one who 'spins a yarn'; a story-teller ...1865 colloq.
• YARN-SPINNING n. telling a story ...1867
• YARNY adj. disposed to the telling of long tales ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARP † vb. to 'harp' fretfully; to grumble, to carp, to complain, to whine ...1827 Sc.
• YARPIE n. a South African ...1980s Aust. sl.
• YARPIELAND n. South Africa ...1980s Aust. sl.
• YARR † vb. 1. to snarl or growl as or like a dog ...1611 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. quarrel, to be captious and troublesome ...1778 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to cry; to shout; to speak loudly ...1902 Eng. dial.
• YARRA adj. mad, insane, stupid, eccentric ...1943 Aust. sl.
n. a stupid person ...L19 Aust. sl.
• YARRA BANKER n. 1. an idler, a loafer found on the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River ...1895 Aust. sl.
n. 2. a soap-box orator ...1895 Aust. sl.
• YARRA BENDER n. an idler, a loafer found on the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River ...L19 Aust. sl.
• YARRAGE n. an edge, corner, sharp point ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARRAH! int. an exclamation of surprise; frequently used in accosting a person, or in calling attention ...1827-32 Ireland
• YARRAN † n. an errand ...1880 Sc.
• YARRA-SIDER n. a soap-box orator ...L19 Aust. sl.
• YARRER † n. a person or dog that growls or snarls ...1611 Eng. dial.
• YARRISH adj. harsh or strong of taste; acid, sour ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARROW † adj. fearful, faint-hearted ...1616 Eng. dial.
vb. to earn, to gain by industry ...1808 Sc.
• YARRUM n. milk ...1567 thieves' cant
• YARRY adj. 1. harsh or strong of taste; acid, sour ...1841 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. ready; smart, quick; sharp, cunning; wary ...1842 Eng. dial.
• YARRY-HORSE n. a horse that carries its head well ...1863 Eng. dial.
• YARTA n. a term of endearment or friendship; 'my dear' ...1821 Sc.
• YARUM n. milk ...1567 thieves' cant
• YARY adj. ready; smart, quick; sharp, cunning; wary ...1842 Eng. dial.
• YASHA n. an idiot; a fool ...1970s homosexual sl.
• YASK n. 1. a hiccup ...1879 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a loud cough to clear the throat ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 3. fine rain, drizzle ...1974 Sc.
vb. to yawn ...1580
• YASP adj. 1. active, brisk, energetic ...1898 Sc.
adj. 2. brisk, fresh ...1898 Sc.
• YASPEN n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YASSER n. an erection ...1990s US sl.
• YASSICH adv. with violence ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YASSOO! int. used as a greeting among troops who have served in Cyprus ...1984 UK sl.
• YAT n. 1. a heifer ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. one who speaks a distinctive working-class white vernacular of New Orleans; the vernacular itself ...1968 Amer. dial.
vb. 1. to pour in a large quantity; to stream ...1897 Sc.
vb. 2. to put or place in a hurried, throwing manner; to shove, to stuff in hurriedly ...1962 Sc.
• YATATA n. talk, chatter ...1940s US sl.
vb. to talk monotonously or tediously ...1940s US sl.
• YATE † vb. 1. to grant, to bestow, to concede ...a1122
† vb. 2. to acknowledge, to confess ...c1200
† vb. 3. to provide, to give, to offer ...a1300
int. a command to a horse to go to the right or left ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YATING † n. granting, consent ...a1225
• YATTER n. 1. a collection of small objects; a confused mess or heap ...1808 Sc.
n. 2. an incessant talker; a gossip ...1825 Sc.
n. 3. the confused noise caused by many people talking loudly and together; a babel of tongues, a clamour; unintelligible speech ...1825 Sc.
n. 4. noisy or angry talk; brawling, scolding, grumbling, continual railing or carping ...1827 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 5. continuous chatter; rambling and persistent talk, gabble ...1832 Sc.
n. 6. crumbs or remnants of food left by rats and mice ...1925 Sc.
n. 7. the sound of a waterfall ...1930 Sc.
vb. 1. to speak in a constant peevish, querulous manner; to nag, to chide, to carp, to scold, to fret, to grumble; to harp on about something ...1811 Sc.
vb. 2. to chatter, to ramble on in a confused or foolish manner; to prattle, to talk interminably ...1825 Sc.
vb. 3. of incoherent or unintelligible speech, as in a foreign language or of the sounds made by an animal: to gabble, to yelp, etc. ...1832 Sc.
vb. 4. of the jaws or teeth: to rattle against one another; to chatter, under the influence of cold or fear, or when one is talking volubly ...1923 Sc.
• YATTERIE adj. fretful ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YATTERIN adj. 1. captious, fretful, querulous, scolding ...a1838 Sc.
adj. 2. endlessly talking, garrulous ...1923 Sc.
n. 1. continual scolding ...1859 Sc.
n. 2. a noisy chattering ...1923 Sc.
• YATTERY adj. captious, fretful, querulous, scolding ...a1838 Sc.
• YATTER-YATTER n. continuous chatter; rambling and persistent talk ...1832 Sc.
vb. to chatter, to ramble on in a confused or foolish manner; to prattle, to talk interminably ...1825 Sc.
• YATTIE n. a girl ...2003 UK sl.
• YATTLE † n. 1. ambition, force, willpower ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. a double tooth; a grinder ...1882 Sc.
† n. 3. an endeavour; strength, force of mind ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YATTY n. 1. a girl, a girlfriend ...2000s UK Black sl.
n. 2. (derogatory) a promiscuous girl, a prostitute ...2000s UK Black sl.
n. 3. a cowardly man ...2000s UK Black sl.
• YAUCHLE vb. to shamble, to walk in an awkward shuffling manner; to walk with difficulty ...1887 Sc.
• YAUCHT vb. to owe ...1882 Sc.
• YAUD adj. of a horse: worn out ...1500-20 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† n. 1. a strumpet; a whore; an unchaste or loose woman ...a1400
n. 2. a mare; usually, an old mare; also, loosely, an old or worn-out horse ...1500-20 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 3. a term of contempt for a woman, often one of slovenly or dissolute habits ...1787 Sc.
int. a call made by a shepherd to his dog when he is to drive away sheep at a distance ...1808 Sc.
• YAUDEN vb. to grow dusk ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAUD-SWIVER † n. one who commits buggery with a mare ...1508
• YAUGH † adj. dirty, nasty, filthy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAUK vb. to ache ...1898 Sc.
• YAUL adj. active, sprightly, nimble; strong, vigorous ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
vb. to howl; to bawl, to shout; to scream harshly; to weep ...1844 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YAUL-CUTED adj. fleet of foot, nimble ...1789 Sc.
• YAULD adj. 1. active, sprightly, nimble; strong, vigorous ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of weather: sharp, keen, cold, frosty ...1808 Sc.
• YAULIN n. a young herring ...1758
• YAUNCE n. a quick, jerking movement of the body ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to toss the head; to shrug the shoulders; to make any quick movement of the body; of a horse: to prance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAUP adj. 1. clever, cunning; shrewd, astute; nimble, active ...a1300 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† adj. 2. quick, apt, eager or ready, esp. to do something, keen, desirous ...c1450 obs. exc. Sc.
adj. 3. eager or ready to eat, hungry, with keen appetite ...1768 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
n. 1. a harsh, hoarse, or querulous cry, esp. of a bird ...1824
n. 2. a short, sharp bark ...1825 Sc.
n. 3. loud or foolish talk; incessant talking, generally implying nagging, querulousness, etc. ...1835
n. 4. a perverse, wilful animal ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 5. an impudent, forward child or youth; a mischievous lad ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 6. nonsense ...M19 US colloq.
n. 7. one who has a vacant stupid look; a fool, an oaf, a yokel ...1896 Sc.
n. 8. a cough ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 9. a slope of land ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 10. a gaping with hunger, a keen appetite ...1933 Sc.
vb. 1. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to gape with hunger or otherwise, to be hungry ...1736 Sc.
vb. 3. to shout, to bawl, to cry aloud; to talk in a loud, boisterous manner; to whine ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to speak in a chattering, nagging, or querulous way; to harp on ...1824 Sc.
vb. 5. to gape, to yawn; to yawn audibly ...1836 Eng. dial.
vb. 6. to speak in affected manner; applied to English speakers or to Scots who ape them ...1880 Sc.
vb. 7. to cough ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAUPING adj. 1. crying in despair, lamenting ...1787 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. ill-natured, peevish ...1825 Eng. dial.
• YAUPISH adj. 1. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1789 Sc.
adj. 2. drunk ...19C sl.
• YAUPY adj. 1. drunk ...19C sl.
adj. 2. given to screaming or bawling ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 3. of birds: having a loud, inharmonious cry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAUX n. an axe ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAVAL adj. prostrate, laid low, flat on one's back and unable to rise; collapsed from insensibility, drink, etc. ...1754 Sc.
vb. to lay low, to knock down, to fell, to flatten to the ground ...1825 Sc.
• YAVE † n. the power to inspire respect or fear; the ability to impress one's opinions or wills on others; the act of impressing with much earnestness ...1866 Sc.
† vb. to overawe; to keep thoroughly in one's power; to impress strongly ...1866 Sc.
• YAVIL adj. prostrate and unable to rise; prone, flat ...1825 Sc.
• YAVIL BACHELOR n. a widower ...1866 Sc.
• YAVILL n. a heath, a moor ...1876 Eng. dial.
• YAW adv. yes ...1667
n. an eel ...1887 Sc.
vb. 1. to hew; to strike with something sharp ...a1529 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to deviate, to go out of course, to go or move unsteadily ...1584
vb. 3. to be wide open; to yawn ...1596 Eng. dial.
† vb. 4. to cry like a cat; to mew, to caterwaul ...1819 Sc.
vb. 5. to own, to possess; also, to owe, to be in debt to ...1871 Sc.
vb. 6. to ache ...1887 Sc.
vb. 7. to talk in a disagreeable manner; to talk disconnectedly and jerkily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
int. an affected exclamation ...1797
• YAW-HAW n. 1. an affected person ...1867
n. 2. a loud or rude laugh ...1922
vb. to laugh rudely or noisily ...1836
• YAWK vb. 1. to call out loudly; to hoot; to shout; to talk quickly and indistinctly ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to pull, to yank; to drag, to jerk ...1840 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to gape ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to hawk, to clear the throat; to retch in vomiting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWL adj. 1. active, sprightly, nimble; strong, vigorous ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
adj. 2. of weather: sharp, keen, frosty ...1808 Sc.
n. 1. a shout, a yell ...1728
n. 2. a cry; the act of crying ...1903 Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to cry out loudly from pain, grief, or distress; also said of the howling of dogs, the 'wauling' of cats, the screaming of peacocks ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to call aloud, to shout, to bawl, to scream, to vociferate ...1542 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YAWLER * n. one who howls ...1611
• YAWLING n. a young herring ...1758
• YAWLNESS n. vigour, nimbleness ...1826 Sc.
• YAWM vb. 1. to utter a loud, discordant sound; to shriek, to yell; to cry as a wild beast ...1890 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to move about awkwardly or slowly; to stand gaping or idling; to saunter ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWMAGORP n. 1. a yawn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a yawning, stretching person; a lounger ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWN n. anything or anyone considered tedious, boring, or tiresome, and thus producing yawns ...L19 sl.
† vb. 1. to open the mouth voluntarily, esp. in order to swallow or devour something; in early use, to have the mouth wide open; to gape ...c725
† vb. 2. to open the mouth wide from surprise or the like; to gape ...1604 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to stare ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to howl like a dog; to cry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWN AFTER † vb. to be eager to obtain, to long for ...a1250
• YAWNAX n. a stupid person; a fool; a lazy, uncouth person; a boor ...1870 Eng. dial.
• YAWNER n. anything tedious, boring or yawn-producing ...1940s US sl.
• YAWNEY adj. simple, foolish ...19C sl.
n. a stupid, lazy, sleepy person; a fool ...1876 Eng. dial.
• YAWNEY-BOX n. a silly person; a lazy, stupid person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWNFUL adj. inclined to yawn; wearisome, tedious ...1878
• YAWNING † adj. longing after something ...1634
• YAWN IN TECHNICOLOR vb. to vomit ...1981 US sl.
• YAWN-MOUTHED adj. gaping, wide open ...1861
• YAWNSOME adj. inclined to yawn; wearisome, tedious ...1900
• YAWNUP n. a stupid person; a fool; a lazy, uncouth person; a boor ...1870 Eng. dial.
• YAWNUPS n. a stupid person; a fool; a lazy, uncouth person; a boor ...1870 Eng. dial.
• YAWNUPS'S CORNER n. the corner of the streets were the boys congregate ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWNUX n. a stupid person; a fool; a lazy, uncouth person; a boor ...1870 Eng. dial.
• YAWNY adj. boring ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YAWP adj. 1. quick, apt, ready; eager, keen; desirous; forward ...1685 Sc.
adj. 2. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1768 Sc.
n. 1. harsh, hoarse, or querulous cry, esp. of a bird ...1824
n. 2. nonsense ...M19 US colloq.
n. 3. a shout, a yell; a loud cry; a loud noise; a whine; constant, noisy talking; foolish talk ...1889 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 4. one who has a vacant stupid look; a fool, an oaf, a yokel ...1896 Sc.
n. 5. a whining, complaining person ...20C Irish sl.
n. 6. the nape of the neck ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to utter with a strident or harsh voice ...1567 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to gape with hunger or otherwise, to be hungry ...1736 Sc.
vb. 4. to shout, to bawl, to cry aloud; to talk in a loud, boisterous manner; to whine ...1824 Sc.
vb. 5. to speak in a chattering, nagging, or querulous way; to harp on ...1824 Sc.
vb. 6. to gape, to yawn; to yawn audibly ...1836 Sc.
vb. 7. to speak in affected manner; applied to English speakers or to Scots who ape them ...1880 Sc.
vb. 8. to vomit ...1940s sl.
• YAWPISH adj. having a keen appetite, eager for food, hungry ...1789 Sc.
• YAWPISHNESS n. hunger, peckishness ...1828 Sc.
• YAWPIT adj. pinched-looking, starved-looking ...1958 Sc.
• YAWPNESS n. hunger, peckishness ...1828 Sc.
• YAWS n. syphilis ...1824 Sc.
• YAW-SIGHTED adj. cross-eyed, squinting ...1751 nautical sl.
• YAW-WAYS adj. disorderly; in confusion ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
adv. slantwise; at an angle ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• YAW-YAW vb. to talk affectedly ...1854
• YAWYAWDOM n. an affected expression ...1862 nonce word
• YAX n. an axe ...1504 Eng. dial.
• YAY n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1963 sl.
• YAY-NAY n. a simpleton; an unsophisticated person ...M19 sl.
• YAYO n. 1. money ...2000s US Black & drugs sl.
n. 2. marijuana ...2000s US Black & drugs sl.
• YAYOO n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YAZZIHAMPER n. a term of contempt for a disliked person ...20C US sl.
• YBLENT † adj. 1. blinded; dazed ...a1125-1450
† adj. 2. blended, mingled; confused, blurred ...1426
• Y-BONE n. the vulva and vagina as an object of oral sex ...1998 NZ sl.
• Y-BONE STEAK n. the female genitals ...1970s sl.
• YBORN † adj. born ...900-930
• YBOUND † adj. bound ...c1330
• YBOWED † adj. influenced...1387
• YBOWNE adj. about to go or start ...c1572 arch.
• YBOYLID † adj. boiled ...c1430
• YBRAD † adj. tortured as with fire ...a1310
• YBRAID † adj. pounded ...c1430
• YBRENT † adj. burnt ...1297
• YBROYLID † adj. broiled ...c1430
• YBULD † adj. built ...c1380
• YCAPRED † adj. capered ...c1634
• YCARKED † adj. loaded, burdened ...1340
• YCARPED † adj. talked ...1377
• YCESED † adj. appeased, quieted ...1387
• YCHAFFED † adj. warmed ...1422
• YCHE † vb. to augment, to increase ...1398
• YCHERYD † adj. well-favoured ...c1407
• YCLAD adj. clothed ...c1320 arch.
• YCLENSE † vb. to cleanse ...971
• YCLEPE † vb. to call by name; to name ...c950
• YCLEPED adj. called, named ...c950 arch.
• YCLEPT adj. called, named ...c950 arch.
• YCLINGE † vb. to cling ...c1620
• YCLOMBEN † adj. climbed ...c1412
• YCLOSED † adj. closed ...1377
• YCLOTHED † adj. clothed ...1297
• YCLOUTED † adj. patched ...1377
• YCLYKETED † adj. latched ...1393
• Y-COLDED † adj. made cold, cooled ...a1425
• Y-COLOURID † adj. coloured ...1422
• YCONFORTID † adj. comforted ...a1422
• YCONQUEST † adj. acquired ...1513
• YCONSAYLED † adj. counselled ...1387
• YCONTINED † adj. contained ...1340
• YCORE † adj. chosen ...a900
• YCORVEN † adj. carved ...1297
• YCOVERED † adj. covered ...1742
• YCRAUL † vb. to crawl ...1594
• YCRISTENED † adj. christened ...1387
• YCROST † adj. crossed ...1603
• YCULLID † adj. killed ...1393
• YCUTTE † adj. cut ...c1430
• YDAD † int. a minced oath ...c1680
• YDAUNTED † adj. overcome ...1581
• YDEAD † adj. dead ...1387
• YDELED † adj. divided ...1297
• YDEMPTFICALLY †* adv. with actual identity ...1432-50
• YDEPT † adj. dipped ...1340
• YDIGHT † adj. prepared, furnished, dressed ...1297
• YDOBBLED † adj. doubled ...1340
• YDOUGHT † adj. grown strong ...a1300
• YDODDED † adj. shorn ...a1400
• YDOLVE † adj. undermined; buried ...1340
• YDOUT † vb. to fear ...1297
• YDOUTED † adj. feared ...1399
• YDRED † adj. dreaded ...1340
• YDRONKEN † adj. drunk ...a1275
• YDRUNKE † adj. drunk ...a1275
• Y DUB n. a premises of the YWCA, or the organization itself ...1984 US sl.
• YDYNED † adj. dined ...1393
• YDYT † adj. closed, shut up ...1303
• YEA int. a call to a horse to come towards one ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEA AND NAY MAN n. 1. a simpleton, capable of answering only 'yes' or 'no'; hence, a poor conversationalist, a monosyllabic person ...L17 sl.
n. 2. a Quaker ...L17 sl.
• YEABLES adv. possibly, maybe, perhaps ...1868 Sc.
• YEAD † adj. eyed ...1598
n. the head ...1746 Eng. dial.
• YEADIE'S-RACE n. the human race ...1793 Sc.
• YEADIE'S-SONS n. the human race ...1793 Sc.
• YEAH, BUBBA adv. yes ...L19 sl., orig. US
• YEAH MAN n. a boring person ...1980s US college sl.
• YEAH-O n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YEAH-YEAH! int. no ...2000 UK sl.
• YEALIE † vb. to disappear gradually ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YEALING n. a contemporary in age ...1728 Sc.
• YEALINS n. equals in age ...1804 Sc.
• YEA-MAN n. a 'yes-man'; a sycophant, a toady ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• YEAN † n. a young lamb ...1408
vb. 1. of a ewe: to bring forth a lamb; also said of goats and occasionally other beasts ...1387 arch. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to throw, to fling; esp. to throw stones, etc. ...1825 Eng. dial.
int. a call to a horse in harness to turn left ...1901 Sc.
• YEA-NAY adj. wavering, undecided; feeble in character ...1902 Eng. dial.
• YEANLING adj. young, or new-born, esp. of a lamb ...1658 arch.
n. a young lamb or kid ...1637 arch.
• YEAP'M † vb. to hiccup; to belch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEAR * n. 1. each of the annual rings in the wood of a tree ...1708
n. 2. a one hundred dollar note ...1997 US sl.
• YEAR BLOB, THE n. a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago ...1997 UK sl.
• YEARD n. the penis ...19C sl.
• YEAR-DAY † n. 1. the first day of the year, New Year's Day ...a1122
† n. 2. a day observed every year in commemoration of a person or event; an anniversary ...1390 obs. exc. Hist.
• YEARDLY adv. very, exceedingly ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YEAR DOT, THE n. a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago ...1895 UK sl.
• YEARE † n. the forenoon ...1721 Eng. dial.
• YEARED TO THIRTY † adj. thirty years of age ...1603
• YEARETHLYE † adj. earthly ...1553
• YEARFUL n. as much as fills a year ...1889 nonce word
• YEARING † adj. a year old ...1451
† n. an animal a year old ...1460
• YEARLY †* adj. of the year: relating to a year ...c1000
• YEARMAN † n. a man hired by the year ...1481-90
• YEARN † n. 1. an erne, an eagle ...1790 Sc.
n. 2. an errand ...1878 Sc.
† vb. 1. to ask for, to request ...c950
vb. 2. to coagulate, to curdle ...1371-3 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. of hounds: to cry out eagerly, to give tongue ...1523
† vb. 4. to mourn, to grieve ...1562
† vb. 5. to cause to mourn; to move to compassion ...1593
†* vb. 6. to be reluctant to do something ...1597
vb. 7. to feel pity or compassion; to cause to feel pity ...1785 Eng. dial.
• YEARNANDLIKE †* adj. desirable ...a1300
• YEARNFUL † adj. 1. eagerly desirous, anxious, solicitous ...c888
adj. 2. mournful, sorrowful ...a1566
† adj. 3. full of compassion ...1633
• YEARNFULNESS † n. eagerness, diligence ...c888
• YEARNING † n. 1. the baying of hounds ...1531
n. 2. the state of being moved with compassion ...1603
• YEARNINGS † n. earnings ...1581
• YEARNLING n. a young child over which one yearns; a beloved child ...1829 nonce word
• YEARNSFUL adj. earnest; with great longing or yearning ...1857 Eng. dial.
• YEAR ONESELF vb. to reach a birthday ...1964 Amer. dial.
• YEARS n. the ears ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YEAR'S-BAIRNS n. children born in the same year ...1836 Sc.
• YEAR'S DAY, A n. the space of a year ...1825 Sc.
• YEARSMAN n. a labourer hired by the year ...1891
• YEAR'S-MATE n. a companion of the same age ...1851 Sc.
• YEARS OF THE BIG THIRST, THE n. Prohibition era ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YEARST n. a hearse ...1883 Eng. dial.
• YEAR-TACK † n. a lease for a year ...1532
• YEARTHEN † adj. earthen ...1582 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YEA-SAY vb. to say 'yea', to assent; to assent to ...1875
• YEAST † n. 1. the froth or 'head' of new or fermenting beer ...c1430
† n. 2. foam or froth, as of troubled water ...1611
vb. to exaggerate ...1973 US sl.
• YEAST-POWDER BISCUIT n. the female genitals, esp. when swollen due to sexual stimulation ...L19 Amer. dial.
• YEASTY adj. 1. foamy, frothy, like troubled water ...1605
adj. 2. gusty, stormy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEATTLE vb. to snarl; to grumble ...1825 Sc.
• YEBLINS adv. perhaps ...1721 Sc.
• YE BLUE BLAZES OF DAMNATION! int. an imprecation ...1818 Amer. dial.
• YECCH! int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1969
• YECCHY adj. 1. excessively sentimental ...1956 US sl.
adj. 2. disgusting ...1969 US sl.
• YECH! int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1969
• YECHY adj. excessively sentimental ...1956 US sl.
• YECK n. the itch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to itch ...1703 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to cough; to hiccup; to retch ...1766 Sc.
int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1969
• YECKEY vb. to echo ...1843 Eng. dial.
• YED † n. 1. a song, a poem, a speech, a tale, a riddle ...c1205
n. 2. contention, wrangling; strife ...1719 Sc.
† n. 3. a falsehood; a fib, an exaggerated tale ...1825 Sc.
n. 4. a burrow; a hole made by an animal in the ground ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to sing, to recite, to talk, to discourse ...c888
vb. 2. to contend, to wrangle ...1570 Sc.
† vb. 3. to tell a fib; to exaggerate a tale ...1825 Sc.
vb. 4. to burrow underground as a rabbit or mole; also used of miners ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to work secretly; to conquer by stratagem ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YED-BEETLER n. a foreman; a superintendent of a job ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEDDER n. 1. the mark of a blow or strike, or that made by tight binding; a weal; also, a smart blow ...c1440 N. Eng. dial.
n. 2. a creature that burrows ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEDDEREN adj. of a person: rough and ready ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEDDING † n. a song; a speech, a discourse; romance in verse ...c950
• YEDDLE vb. to fret, to grumble; to talk in an irritating manner ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEDDLIE adj. of water: thick, muddy ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YEDE † vb. to go, to proceed ...1563
• YEDER † adj. quick; frequent ...a1400-50
• YEDERLY † adv. quickly ...a1300
• YEDWARD † n. a dragonfly ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YEEKE n. the itch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to itch ...1703 Eng. dial.
• YEEKIE-YAKIE n. a wooden tool, blunted like a wedge, with which shoemakers polish the edges and bottoms of soles ...1824 Sc.
• YEELDE † vb. to ail ...c1489
• YEENDER n. the forenoon ...c1663 N. Eng. dial.
• YEENOO adv. just now; at present, presently ...1874 Sc.
• YEEPSEN n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YEERY adj. angry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEE-YAW adj. askew; awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
n. a twist ...1902 Amer. dial.
vb. to swerve back and forth; to wobble ...1935 Amer. dial.
• YEE-YAWED adj. askew; awry ...1901 Amer. dial.
• YEE-YAWING adj. lurching, swaying ...1935 Amer. dial.
• YEFF n. the bark of a dog ...1872 Eng. dial.
vb. to bark; to yelp ...1815 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEGG n. a criminal, esp. a burglar or safecracker ...1903 US sl.
• YEGGED † adj. edged ...1297
• YEGGMAN n. a burglar or safe-breaker ...1905 US
• YE GODS! int. a mild oath, esp. used to express exasperation or indignation ...1807
• YE GODS AND LITTLE FISHES int. expressing amazement, disbelief, surprise, etc. ...1888
• YEH n. marijuana ...1998 UK sl.
• YEHUDI adj. Jewish ...1900 sl., chiefly US
n. a Jew ...1900 sl., chiefly US
• YEI † n. a cry, a wail ...a1225
• YEIE † vb. 1. to cry out, to shout ...c1175
† vb. 2. to utter in a loud voice; to call out; to announce for sale in a loud voice ...a1225
† vb. 3. to ask for, as with a loud voice ...c1320
• YEILDIN n. a contemporary in age ...1728 Sc.
• YEKE † n. 1. the cuckoo ...c725
n. 2. a hiccup; generally used in plural ...1750 Eng. dial.
vb. to cough; to hiccup; to retch ...1766 Eng. dial.
• YEKKE n. (derogatory or offensive) a German Jew ...1950 sl.
• YEKKIE n. (derogatory or offensive) a German Jew ...1950 sl.
• YEKTH † n. itching, itch ...c897
• YEL vb. to heal ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELD adj. alert, sprightly; nimble, active; able-bodied; strong, powerful ...1816 Eng. dial.
• YELDE † n. aisle ...1527
• YELDEN n. a mean, cowardly fellow; a woman of bad character ...1853 Eng. dial.
• YELDER-E'ED † adj. having an evil or unlucky eye ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YELDING n. 1. kindling ...1850 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a mean, cowardly fellow; a woman of bad character ...1853 Eng. dial.
• YELE † n. aisle ...1498
• YELED † n. an eyelid ...a1400
• YELK n. the yolk of an egg ...1863 Eng. dial.
• YELL † n. 1. aisle ...1503-4
n. 2. an echo ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 3 something excellent ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
† vb. 1. of an inanimate thing: to make a strident or crashing noise ...a1000
† vb. 2. to sing loudly, to chant ...1387
int. an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YELL, A n. something or someone very funny or amusing ...1926 sl.
• YELL BLUE MURDER vb. 1. to shout desperately, as if being attacked ...1859 sl.
vb. 2. to complain vociferously ...1921 sl.
• YELL CALF-ROPE vb. to give up; to surrender; to capitulate, esp. in children's games; to plead for mercy or admit defeat; to say uncle ...1859 US sl.
• YELLER adj. (derogatory) pert. to mulattoes or light-skinned Black people ...20C US sl.
n. (derogatory) a mulatto ...20C US sl.
• YELLER-FELLER n. a light-skinned or racially mixed Australian aborigine ...19C Aust. sl.
• YELLERHAMMER STATE n. Alabama ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YELLERISH adj. unearthly, ghostly, weird, uncanny; dreadful, ghastly, frightful ...1785 Eng. dial.
• YELLISH adj. unearthly, ghostly, weird, uncanny; dreadful, ghastly, frightful ...1785 Eng. dial.
• YE'LL NEITHER DANCE NOR HAND THE CANDLE phr. you will neither do nor let do; neither act yourself nor assist another ...1721 Sc.
• YELLOCH n. a yell; a shrill cry ...1513 Sc.
vb. to scream; to yell; to bawl ...1773 Sc.
• YELLOOK! int. look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YELLOP vb. 1. to howl, to cry; to bark as a dog, to yelp ...1866 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to chatter idly ...1898 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW † adj. 1. affected with jealousy, jealous ...1602
adj. 2. having skin of a light yellowish-brown colour; applied to a person of mixed race ...1814 Amer. dial.
adj. 3. cowardly ...1856 sl., orig. US
adj. 4. applied to newspaper (or writers of newspaper articles) of a recklessly or unscrupulously sensational character ...1898 orig. US
† n. 1. the colour attributed to jealousy ...1611
† n. 2. a guinea-coin ...1821 Sc.
n. 3. the yolk of an egg ...1823 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a light-skinned Black person; a mulatto ...E19 US sl.
n. 5. a 'yellow' (see adj.) newspaper or newspaper writer ...1898
n. 6. a person of mixed blood ...1965 Amer. dial.
n. 7. a barbiturate, specifically Nembutal™; usually in the plural ...M20 US drugs sl.
n. 8. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
†* vb. 1. to yelp; to bellow ...1600
vb. 2. to retire a person ...1747
• YELLOW ANGEL n. a barbiturate, Nembutal™ ...20C US drugs sl.
• YELLOW AS BABY SHIT adj. very cowardly ...1974 US sl.
• YELLOW AS SAFFRON, AS adj. very yellow ...1877 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW-BACK n. a gob of phlegm ...20C Aust. sl.
• YELLOW BEAR n. a woolly bear, a hairy caterpillar ...1841 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW BEEL † n. a guinea ...1746 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW-BELLIED adj. cowardly ...1924 sl., orig. US
• YELLOW BELLY n. 1. a native of he Lincolnshire fens ...1796 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a frog ...1825
n. 3. a name given by Western hunters and soldiers of the US to the Mexicans ...1850 US
n. 4. a half-caste ...1867
n. 5. a young salmon trout returning from the sea ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 6. a coward ...1930 sl., orig. US
• YELLOW BERRIES n. the inhabitants of Sandwich ...Bk1905 Eng. dial. sl.
• YELLOW-BLACK n. (derogatory) a mulatto; a light-skinned Black person ...20C US sl.
• YELLOW-BOTTLE † n. the marigold ...c1450
• YELLOW-BOY n. 1. a gold coin; a guinea or sovereign ...1662 sl.
n. 2. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
• YELLOWBOYS n. money ... Bk1903 sl.
• YELLOW-CUP n. a buttercup ...1824
• YELLOW DAISY n. a buttercup ...1829 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW DIRT n. a contemptuous term for gold ...1753
• YELLOW DOG n. a term of disparagement ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW EVIL † n. jaundice ...1387
• YELLOW-EYE n. jaundice; a disease caused by jaundice ...1990 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW FELLER n. a person of mixed Aboriginal and White parentage ...1913 Aust. sl.
• YELLOW FELLOW n. a person of mixed Aboriginal and White parentage ...1913 Aust. sl.
• YELLOW FEVER n. greed for gold ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• YELLOW-GEORGE n. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
• YELLOW-HAMMER † n. 1. a term of contempt for a person, esp. a jealous husband ...1602
† n. 2. a gold coin ...1626 sl.
n. 3. a person of mixed race, esp. a woman ...c1901 Amer. dial. esp. Black usage
n. 4. £1 ... Bk1903 sl.
n. 5. a scrawny or otherwise undesirable cow or calf ...1922 Amer. dial.
n. 6. (derogatory) a low-class White person ...2000 Amer. dial.
• YELLOWHAMMER STATE n. Alabama ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YELLOW HOLE n. the pauper burial-ground ...1900 Ireland
• YELLOW JACK n. yellow fever ...1836 sl.
• YELLOW JACKET n. a pentobarbitone tablet ...1953 US drugs sl.
• YELLOW JANDERS n. jaundice ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW LEG n. a cavalryman ...World War I Amer. sl.
• YELLOW-LEGGED adj. courageous, 'game' ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW-LIVERED adj. cowardly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YELLOW-MAN † n. a yellow silk handkerchief ...1821 sl.
• YELLOWNESS † n. jealousy ...1598
• YELLOW PERIL n. the military or political threat regarded as emanating from Asian peoples, esp, the Chinese ...1900 sl.
• YELLOW PLAGUE n. jaundice ...1819
• YELLOWPLUSH n. plush of a yellow colour, as worn by footmen; hence, a footman ...1841 humorous
• YELLOW PUMPS n. very young calves ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLOWS n. 1. jaundice, chiefly in horses and cattle ...1561
† n. 2. jealousy ...1601
• YELLOW SICKNESS n. jaundice ...1747
• YELLOW SLIPPERS n. very young calves ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLOW SOUGHT † n. jaundice ...a1400
• YELLOW-STREAKED adj. cowardly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YELLOWTHROAT n. a bullfrog ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YELLOWWEED n. a buttercup ...1790 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW WOOLLY BEAR n. a woolly bear, a hairy caterpillar ...1885 Amer. dial.
• YELLOW-WYMED adj. yellow-bellied, cowardly ...1824 Sc.
• YELLOW-YOWLING adj. sickly and jaundiced-looking ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YELLUCKS! int. look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YELLY-HOOING n. yelling, screaming ...1890 Sc.
• YELOWSE † adj. jealous ...a1400
• YELP † n. 1. boasting, vainglorious speaking ...c888
n. 2. a blow; a buffet ...1861 Sc.
n. 3. a whine ...1896 Sc.
† vb. 1. to boast; to speak vaingloriously ...c888
† vb. 2. to call out loudly or shrilly, to utter ...c1400
† vb. 3. lift up one's voice; to cry aloud; to sing loud or on a high note ...c1450
vb. 4. squeak as a mouse; to chirp as a bird ...1677 Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to complain, to whine ...1706
• YELPER † n. 1. a boaster ...1340
n. 2. a term of contempt applied to a speaker or writer, whose utterance is compared to a dog's yelp ...1673
n. 3. a town-crier ...1725 sl.
n. 4. a young partridge ...1802
n. 5. a wild animal ...1823 sl.
n. 6. a young dog ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to yelp; to howl ...BK1905 Eng. dial.
• YELPING † n. boasting; proud or pompous talk ...a1050
• YELPINGAL n. the green woodpecker ...1888 Eng. dial.
• YELPINGALE n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YELT n. a young sow ...c1000 Eng. dial.
• YELTA! int. an exclamation of surprise ...c1820 Sc.
• YELVE n. a garden-fork ...1688 Eng. dial.
• YEME † n. care, heed, attention ...c893
† vb. 1. to care for, to take notice of, to consider ...c888
† vb. 2. to give heed or attention to, to attend to, to look after; to take heed ...c897
† vb. 3. to take care of, to keep; to have charge of, to have in keeping; to guard, to protect, to preserve from injury ...a900
† vb. 4. to have the command or oversight of; to rule, to govern, to manage, to control ...c1000
• YEMELES † adj. careless, heedless, negligent ...c897
• YEMELICH †* adj. full of care, anxious ...c1205
• YEMER † n. a keeper, a guardian; a ruler ...c1320
• YEMING † n. care, keeping, protection ...c1250
• YEMSEL † n. keeping, care, charge, custody ...c1200 chiefly Sc.
• YEN n. 1. opium ...1926 US sl.
n. 2. an infatuation ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
vb. 1. to throw, to fling; esp. to throw stones, etc. ...1825 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to end ...1886 Eng. dial.
• YEND † vb. to end ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YEN FOR vb. to want ...1906 sl.
• YENLADE † n. an estuary; the mouth of a river ...1656 Eng. dial.
• YENLET † n. an estuary; the mouth of a river ...1656 Eng. dial.
• YENNEP n. penny (1d) ... Bk1903 back sl.
• YENNOMS n. money ... Bk1903 back sl.
• YEN-ON n. an infatuation ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YENOO adv. just now; at present, presently ...1874 Sc.
• YENTYLL † adj. gentle ...a1533
• YENTZ vb. 1. to swindle, to cheat, to deceive ...1930 US sl.
vb. 2. to copulate or screw ...20C Yiddish
• YENTZER n. a man or woman who copulates frequently or obsessively ...20C Yiddish
• YEN-YEN n. opium addiction or a craving for opium ...1886 US sl.
• YEO n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YEOMAN †* n. a term of disparagement ...c1440
• YEOMAN ALE † n. second-quality ale ...1532
• YEOMAN BREAD † n. second-quality bread ...1430
• YEOMANLY adj. sturdy, courageous ...c1626
adv. in a sturdily courageous manner ...c1386
• YEOMANRY † n. a company of yeomen ...1375
• YEOMAN WAITER n. a warder of the Tower of London ...1592
• YEOMEN †* n. the pawns at chess ...1523-34
• YEOPARDIE † n. jeopardy ...1535
• YEOS n. yeomen ...1798 Ireland
• YEOVERY adj. 1. fastidious with regard to food ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
adj. 2. hungry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEP n. 1. an impudent, forward child or youth; a mischievous lad ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a perverse, wilful animal ...1839 Eng. dial.
int. 1. a call to urge on a horse ...1690
int. 2. a cry used in driving sheep ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEPE † adj. 1. cunning, crafty, sly, wily ...c1000
† adj. 2. prudent, wise, sagacious, shrewd, astute ...c1000
† adj. 3. active, nimble, brisk, alert, bold, daring ...c1205
• YEPIE † n. a blow as with a sword ...1825 Sc.
• YEPLY † adv. 1. cunningly, craftily; shrewdly, sagaciously ...a900
† adv. 2. quickly, briskly; promptly, without delay ...a1300
• YEPPER adj. brisk, active, in good spirits ...1893 Eng. dial.
• YEPS! int. an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEPSEN n. the two hands placed together so as to form a bowl-shaped cavity; as much as can be held in this ...c1325 Eng. dial.
• YEPSINTLE n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YERBA n. marijuana ...M20 US drugs sl.
• YERD adj. buried ...1821 Sc.
†* vb. 1. to beat with a rod ...a1225
vb. 2. to burrow underground as a rabbit or mole; also used of miners ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YERDE vb. to dwell ...c1515 Sc.
• YERD-HUNGER n. 1. keen desire of food; voraciousness ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. voracious desire for land ...1823 Sc.
• YERD-HUNGRY adj. voraciously hungry ...1825 Sc.
• YERE † vb. to desire, to long or yearn for; to express a desire for, to request ...c1205
• YERESGIFT † n. a gift customarily given at the New Year, or at the beginning of a year of office ...a1400
• YERESTRENE adv. the night before last ...1802 Sc.
• YERESYEVE † n. a gift customarily given at the New Year, or at the beginning of a year of office ...1194
• YERING † n. desire, longing; request ...a1300
• YERK † n. 1. a smart blow or stroke, as of a whip or rod, or of a heaving body falling; a lash, also, the sound of such a blow; the crack of a whip; a heavy thump, a thud; a flogging; a stab ...1509 obs. Sc. & Eng. dial.
†* n. 2. an impulse, an eager desire ...1577
† n. 3. the act of lashing out with the heels, as a horse; a kick; a sudden or abrupt movement, a jerk, a twitch ...1581 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. 4. a sudden jerk or pull, a snatch ...1896 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
† vb. 1. to draw stitches tight, to twitch, as a shoemaker in sewing; also, to bind tightly with cords ...c1430 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to strike smartly, esp. with a rod or whip; to beat, to thrash, to flog, to lash, to stab; to drive with a whip ...c1520 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to lash or strike out with the heels; to kick ...1565 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 4. to pull, push, or throw with a sudden movement; to jerk ...1568 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 5. to stir up, to excite ...1593 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 6. to lash out with the legs, as a horse; to move some part of the body with a jerk or twitch ...1599 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 7. to utter spasmodically; to 'jerk out' words; to start a song, etc. ...1604 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 8. to spring or rise suddenly; esp. of animals ...1611 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 9. to carp at ...1621 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 10. to think hard; to beat one's brains; of the mind: to be busy, worked up, or excited ...1737 Sc.
vb. 11. to push; to slam; to shut with force ...1781 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 12. to jerk; to seize or pull forcibly; to snatch, to wrench, to force ...1811 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
vb. 13. to cast violently; to toss ...1823 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 14. to break; to cleave; to cut, to chop, to hack ...1827 Sc.
vb. 15. to move quickly or hastily; to push on; to do anything energetically; to work hard ...1843 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 16. to start a tune; to commence singing, playing, etc. ...1873 Sc.
vb. 17. to pack tightly; to ram full ...1895 Eng. dial.
• YERKER n. 1. a kicker; a flogger ...1664
n. 2. a sudden and very severe blow ...1825 Sc.
• YERKING adj. lashing, stinging ...1598 sl.
• YERKSOME adj. annoying, irksome ...1883 Sc.
• YERM vb. to whine, to complain; to utter low cries; to ask questions in a querulous tone ...1832 Sc.
• YERN † 1. adj. eager, earnestly or keenly desirous; also, greedy, covetous ...c893
† adj. 2. earnestly occupied or engaged, busy about something ...a1300
† adj. 3. swift, rapid; brisk, lively; nimble, active ...a1300
† vb. to run ...c900
• YERNE † adv. 1. willingly, gladly; occasionally, wilfully ...c888
† adv. 2. thoroughly, well ...c1000
† adv. 3. quickly, swiftly, rapidly, fast, briskly, at a great rate ...a1023
† adv. 4. eagerly, earnestly, diligently, zealously, heartily ...a1200
† adv. 5. quickly, without delay, immediately, directly, soon ...c1320
• YERNER † n. a runner ...a1400
• YERNLY † adv. eagerly, earnestly, diligently, zealously, heartily ...c725
• YERNSFUL † adj. earnest; with great longing or yearning ...1878 Eng. dial.
• YERNSTFUL † adj. earnest; with great longing or yearning ...1878 Eng. dial.
• YERP n. the act of fretting ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 1. a whining, complaining person ...20C Irish sl.
vb. 2. to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
vb. 3. to fret, grumble ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 4. to yelp ...Bk1905 Sc. & Ireland
• YERR † n. a loud or harsh cry; a yell, a howl ...a1225
† vb. to make a harsh noise, to creak, to roar, to rattle; to cry out loudly, to shout out, to yell, to howl ...a1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YERRAH int. an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Ireland
• YERT †* n. a sharp or smart blow or stroke ...1509
• YES n. the earthworm ...1787 Eng. dial.
• YES! BUT 'CRACKED IN THE RIGHT PLACE', AS THE GIRL SAID phr. in reply to an insinuation or an imputation of madness, eccentricity, or rashness ...E20C sl.
• YESCA n. marijuana ...20C US drugs sl.
• YESH n. the earthworm ...1787 Eng. dial.
• YESK † n. 1. a sob ...a700
† n. 2. a hiccup or the hiccups ...a700 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to sob ...c888 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to belch; to hawk; to cough, to clear the throat, to expectorate ...c1386 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to hiccup ...a1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YESKING † n. 1. sobbing ...a1050
† n. 2. hiccuping ...1398 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YES-MA'AM n. an abrupt dip or bump in a road or path, either naturally occurring, esp. in ice or snow, or deliberately made, esp. to divert runoff or to slow automobile traffic ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YES-MAN n. a toady ...Bk1942 sl.
• YESMUS n. Christmas ...1854 Eng. dial.
• YESPEN n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YESPFULL n. as much as can be taken up in both hands together; a double handful ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YESS n. 1. a large earthworm ...1730 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a hearse ...1883 Eng. dial.
• YESSER n. a 'yes-man'; a sycophant, a toady ...Bk1892 Amer. sl.
• YES SIREE phr. yes indeed ...Aust. jocular
• YESSLE vb. to jostle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YESSUN adv. yesterday ...1890 Eng. dial.
• YEST adj. east ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. a hearse ...1883 Eng. dial.
• YESTER adj. belonging to yesterday ...1577 poetic
† adv. yesterday ...1647 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. yesterday ...a1701
† vb. to disturb, to discompose ...1825 Sc.
• YESTER-EEN adv. last night ...1884 Sc.
• YESTER-EVE adv. last night ...1884 Sc.
• YESTEREVE adv. yesterday evening, last night ...1603 chiefly poetic
• YESTER-EVEN adv. yesterday evening, last night ...c1420 arch. & Eng. dial.
• n. the evening of yesterday ...1820
• YESTER-EVENING adv. yesterday evening ...1715
n. the evening of yesterday ...1796
• YESTER-MORN adv. yesterday morning ...1893 Eng. dial.
n. yesterday morning ...1702 chiefly poetic
• YESTER-MORNING adv. yesterday morning ...1654 arch. & Eng. dial.
• YESTERN adj. of or pertaining to yesterday; ...1860 Eng. dial. or arch.
adv. yesterday ...1860 Eng. dial. or arch.
• YESTERNEVE † adv. yesterday evening ...c900
• YESTERNEVEN † adv. yesterday evening ...c900
• YESTERNIGHT adv. on the night of yesterday, last night ...a1300 chiefly arch. & Eng. dial.
n. the night last past ...1513 chiefly arch. & Eng. dial.
• YESTER-NOON adv. noon yesterday ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YESTER-WEEK adv. last week ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YESTER-YEAR n. last year ...1870
• YESTHERN adv. yesterday ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEST-MORN n. yesterday morning ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YESTREEN adj. on the evening of yesterday; yesterday evening ...c1375 chiefly Sc. & poetic
adv. yesterday; last night ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
n. the evening of yesterday ...1816 chiefly Sc. & poetic
• YESUN adv. yesterday ...1890 Eng. dial.
• YET † vb. 1. to gush forth or flow in a stream, as water, tears, blood ...a900 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to shed tears or blood ...a900 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to pour ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YETE † adj. eaten ...c1000
• YETEN † adj. eaten ...c1000
• YETERIE adj. severe, excessive, tormenting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YETHARD n. a name for a donkey; form of 'Edward' ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YETHER n. 1. a smart blow, esp. one with a switch ...1885 Sc.
n. 2. a discolouration of the skin caused by a blow ...1889 Eng. dial.
• YETHERING n. a beating, a thrashing, a flogging ...1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YETIN † n. a giant ...1825 Sc.
• YETLIN n. cast iron; iron not made malleable ...1838 Sc.
• YETLING adj. made of cast iron ...1495-6 Sc.
† n. 1. a small cannon ...1566 Sc.
n. 2. cast iron ...1777 Sc.
• YETRIE adj. severe, excessive, tormenting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YETT-CHEEK † n. the side or post of a gate ...1792 Sc.
• YETTUS adv. as yet; at present, presently ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEUK n. the itch; itchiness ...1773 Sc.
vb. to itch ...1677 Sc.
• YEVER † adj. 1. greedy, covetous ...c888 obs. exc. Sc.
† adj. 2. eager, quick, prompt ...c1400 obs. exc. Sc.
• YEVERLY † adv. greedily, quickly ...c900 obs. exc. Sc.
• YEVERNESS † n. 1. greediness, gluttony, voracity ...c888 obs. exc. Sc.
† n. 2. eagerness, impetuosity ...c1400 obs. exc. Sc.
• YEVEROUS † adj. eager, zealously enthusiastic, impetuous ...c1400
• YEVERY adj. greedy, voracious ...1536 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YEVEY adj. greedy, voracious, clamorous for food ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YEVRISOME adj. having an appetite perpetually craving; ravenously greedy ...1825 Sc.
• YEW adj. new ...1879 Eng. dial.
• YEWEN * adj. made of the wood of the yew ...1563 now rare or arch.
• YEWER n. a cow's udder ...1790 Eng. dial.
• YEWERS n. embers, hot ashes ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWIE n. a U-turn ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
• YEWK n. the itch; itchiness ...1773 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to itch ...1677 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to rub; to scratch ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWKIENESS n. itchiness; itching ...1891 Sc.
• YEWKING adj. having a sickly appearance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWKINGLY adv. in a sickly way ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWKY adj. itching ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEWLET n. an owlet; an owl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEWMORS † n. embers, hot ashes ...1746 Eng. dial.
• YEWN vb. to bully ...1882 Eng. dial.
• YEX † n. 1. a sob ...a700
† n. 2. a hiccup or the hiccups ...a700 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 1. to sob ...c888 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to belch; to hawk; to cough, to clear the throat, to expectorate ...c1386 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to hiccup ...a1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YEXEN † vb. to sob ...a1400
• YEXING † n. 1. sobbing ...a1050
† n. 2. hiccuping ...1398 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEYO n. crack cocaine ...1995 US sl.
• YEZZY adj. easy ...1896 Eng. dial.
• YFAIRED † adj. made clean or pure ...1340
• Y-FALLE † vb. to fall; to befall ...971
• YFALLEN † adj. fallen ...971
• YFARE † adj. gone; travelled; dealt with ...900-930
• YFAREN † adj. gone; travelled; dealt with ...900-930
• YFARSYD † adj. stuffed ...c1430
• YFEBLED † adj. enfeebled ...1387
• YFED † adj. fed ...a1100
• YFELE † vb. to feel ...c893
• YFELL † vb. to strike down, to fell ...c893
• YFERE † adv. in company; together ...c1205
† n. a companion, a mate, a fellow, an associate ...c870
• YFET † adj. brought, carried, fetched; acquired ...c893
• YFILLED † adj. filled; fulfilled ...c900
• YFIND † vb. to find ...c950
• YFLED † adj. fled ...c1374
• YFLEMED † adj. put to flight; exiled ...c893
• YFLET † adj. removed ...c1430
• YFLOURED † adj. having flowers ...1340
• YFLOWEN † adj. fled ...c1205
• YFLOWN † adj. overflowed ...1576
• YFOLDEN † adj. folded; closed ...c1000
• YFONDED † adj. attempted, tried, tested, tempted ...c1175
• YFONG † adj. taken, seized, received ...c1000
• YFORMED † adj. formed; informed ...1297
• YFOUND † adj. found ...c900
• YIBBLE adj. able ...1825 Sc.
• YIBBLES adv. possibly, maybe, perhaps ...1868 Sc.
• YIBLINS adv. perhaps ...1721 Sc.
• YICKIE-YAWKIE n. a wooden tool, blunted like a wedge, with which shoemakers polish the edges and bottoms of soles ...1824 Sc.
• YICKY adj. distasteful, nauseating, unpleasant ...1920s US sl., chiefly teen usage
• YID n. (derogatory or offensive) a Jew ...1874 sl.
• YIDDISH adj. Jewish ...1897 Amer. dial.
• YIDDISHER n. a Jew ...1902 Amer. dial.
• YIDDLE n. (derogatory) a Jewish man or woman ...20C
• YIELD vb. 1. to reward ...1703 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to admit; to confess ...1835 Sc.
vb. 3. of a cow: to give milk ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YIELD ONE'S FAVOURS vb. of a female: to agree to coition ...19C Brit. euphemism
• YIELDY adj. yielding, giving way ...1881 Sc.
• YIELD-YOW n. a violent pressure of the thumb under the lobe of the ear ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIFF-YAFF † n. a small person who talks a great deal to little purpose ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIKE n. 1. the call of the woodpecker ...1891 Eng. dial.
n. 2. an argument, a row ...1941 Aust. sl.
• YIKES! int. 1. an exclamation of fear or alarm ...1971
int. 2. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1971
• YIKKA vb. to snarl ...1892 Sc.
• YILL n. ale ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. to treat to ale ...1887 Sc.
• YILL-CUP n. a wooden vessel from which ale is drunk ...1785 Sc.
• YILL-CUP EYE n. a large or 'saucer' eye ...1789 Sc.
• YILL-HOUSE n. a house where ale is sold ...1817 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YILL-SEASONED adj. seasoned with ale ...1879 Sc.
• YILL-SELLER n. a person who sells ale ...1887 Sc.
• YILL-SHOP n. a place where ale is sold ...1890 Sc.
• YILL-WIFE n. a woman who brews or sells ale ...1790 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YILLYART adj. stubborn; ill-conditioned ...1897 Sc.
• YILP vb. to squeak as a mouse; to chirp as a bird ...1677 Eng. dial.
• YIM n. a particle; an atom; the smallest portion of anything ...1824 Sc.
vb. to break into fragments ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIMMER vb. 1. to lament; to cry aloud fretfully; to fret; to whimper; to complain; to grumble ...1774 N. Ireland
vb. 2. to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 N. Ireland
• YIMMET † n. a lunch ...1824 Sc.
• YIMOST adj. uppermost ...1809 Sc.
• YING-YANG n. the penis ...20C US sl.
phr. said to a child when he asks "What are you making?" ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YINK n. 1. a lover; a sweetheart ...Bk1905 Sc.
n. 2. an indefinite quantity ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. to set aside ...1897 Sc.
• YINZER n. one who lives in or near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, esp. one who has characteristic local dialect features ...1994 Amer. dial.
• YIP n. 1. an impudent, forward child or youth; a mischievous lad ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a perverse, wilful animal ...1839 Eng. dial.
n. 3. noise; talk ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
n. 4. a dog ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YIP-EE! int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1920 orig. US
• YIPPEE! int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1920 orig. US
• YIPPER adj. brisk, active, in good spirits ...1893 Eng. dial.
• YIPPINGALE n. the green woodpecker ...1609 Eng. dial.
• YIPS, THE n. nervous trembling which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt ...1963 sl.
• YIP-YAP n. an upstart; a young, scatterbrained person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YIP-YOP n. an upstart; a young, scatterbrained person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YIRD adj. buried ...1821 Sc.
• YIRDING n. burial, interment ...1895 Sc.
• YIRK n. a jerk, a pull, a snatch ...1896 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to strike hard, esp. with a switch or whip; to beat, to thrash; to stab ...1781 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to jerk; to seize or pull forcibly; to snatch, to wrench, to force ...1811 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to start a tune; to commence singing, playing, etc. ...1873 Sc.
• YIRKIN n. 1. the place where a shoe is tied ...1892 Ireland
n. 2. the side of a boat ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
• YIRLICH † adj. wild, unnatural ...1838 Sc.
• YIRLISCHLY † adv. wildly ...1865 Sc.
• YIRM † vb. 1. to chirp as a bird ...1824 Sc.
vb. 2. to whine, to complain; to utter low cries; to ask questions in a querulous tone ...1832 Sc.
• YIRMS † n. small-sized fruit ...1824 Sc.
• YIRN n. 1. an eagle ...1824 Sc.
n. 2. a complaint; a whine ...1896 Sc.
vb. 1. to whine, to complain; to grumble ...1824 Sc. & N. Ireland
vb. 2. to distort the face; to make grimaces ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 3. to twist; to entwine ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIRP vb. to yelp ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YIRR n. the growl of a dog ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 1. to yell, to shout out ...1746 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to snarl or growl as a dog ...1820 Sc.
• YIRRA int. an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Ireland
• YIRZE † adj. unacquainted ...1825 Sc.
• YIS n. a large earthworm ...1820 Eng. dial.
• YIT n. (derogatory) a Jewish man or woman...1898 Amer. dial.
• YMMER † vb. to break into fragments ...1825 Sc.
• YO phr. used as a greeting ...1966 orig. & chiefly US
• YOA int. a call used in driving sheep ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOAK vb. to look ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YOAM n. steam, vapour; a blast of warm air; a warm aroma ...1864 Sc.
• YOAN n. a groan ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to slide the notes into each other in singing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOB n. a lout or hooligan ...1927 Brit. sl.
• YOBBIN vb. to cry ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOBBINS n. an uproar, a row ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOBBISH adj. loutish; rowdy, aggressive, violent ...1955 sl.
• YOBBO n. a violent person; a thug; a ruffian ...1938 Brit. sl.
• YOBBY adj. rowdy, aggressive, violent ...1955 sl.
• YOBO n. 1. a violent person; a thug; a ruffian ...1938 Brit. sl.
n. 2. a Korean or person of Korean descent ...1967 Hawaii
• YOCHA n. to laugh ...1857 Eng. dial.
• YOCHEL n. a 'yokel'; a stupid, awkward person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YOCHO n. a 'yokel'; a stupid, awkward person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YOCH-YAW vb. to laugh ...1857 Eng. dial.
• YOCK n. 1. a stupid fellow; an oaf ...20C US sl.
n. 2. a laugh ...1938 theatrical sl., chiefly US
vb. to laugh ...1938 theatrical sl., chiefly US
• YOCKEN vb. 1. to thrash severely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to choke ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 3. to gargle ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. 4. to gulp; to swallow greedily or noisily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOCKING adj. of females: desirous of a male ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOCKS int. a call of encouragement to a dog hunting rabbits, etc. ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YODEL vb. to commit sodomy ...20C US sl.
• YODELANIA n. Switzerland ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YODEL LAND n. Switzerland ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOFFA vb. to laugh ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOFFLE vb. to eat, esp. to eat or drink greedily and with noise ...1821 Eng. dial.
• YOG n. (sometimes derogatory) a non-Jew ...20C Brit. back-slang for 'goy'
• YOGHURT TRUCK n. the penis ...1990s sl.
• YOICKS-BOB int. an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOIK vb. to force; to prise open ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOK n. 1. (derogatory) a person who is not Jewish ...1923 sl.
n. 2. a laugh ...1938 theatrical sl., chiefly US
vb. to laugh ...1938 theatrical sl., chiefly US
• YOKE n. 1. a hiccup; generally used in plural ...1750 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a game, a match; a trial of skill ...1812 Sc.
n. 3. a grip, a grasp, a hold ...1892 Sc.
n. 4. a dispute; a quarrel ...Bk1905 Sc.
vb. 1. to cough; to hiccup; to retch ...1766 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to burden; to bind down; to fasten; to oppress ...1773 Sc.
vb. 3. to attack; to grip, to seize; to tackle; to meddle with; to fight; to engage in, to dispute ...1775 Sc.
vb. 4. to join; to match; to marry ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 5. to enter on any sort of employment with vigour or keenness; to set to; to begin ...1805 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YOKE BY THE EARS † vb. to set by the ears; to set quarrelling ...1796 Sc.
• YOKEL n. 1. a bumpkin, an oaf ...19C sl.
n. 2. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1882 Eng. dial.
n. 3. a term of contempt for a White person ...M20 US Black sl.
• YOKELET n. an old name for a little farm or manor ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOKELIFIED adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOKELISH adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOKE MINISTER n. a clergyperson serving two congregations ...2008 Amer. dial.
• YOKE PASTOR n. a clergyperson serving two congregations ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YOKEY adj. boorish; rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. a rascal; a fine fellow, used ironically ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOKEY-MOLKIT n. 1. a tabby cat ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a yellow, unhealthy-looking person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOKING † n. a contest, a fight, a tussle; a mauling ...1660 Sc.
• YOKKEL n. a shoulder; a shoulder-like formation on the side of a hill ...1897 Sc.
• YOKLY-MOLEKIT n. a tabby cat ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOLA n. a female mulatto ...20C sl.
• YOLD n. a sucker or a dupe; one who is easily fooled ...20C US sl.
• YOLL vb. to lay low, to knock down, to fell, to flatten to the ground ...1825 Sc.
• YOLLOCK! int. look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YOLLOP n. a bark, a howl, a yelp ...1959 Amer. dial.
vb. to bark, to yelp, to howl ...1887 Amer. dial.
• YOLLUP vb. to chatter idly ...1898 Eng. dial.
• YOLP vb. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YO' MAMA! int. used as a general insult or intentionally provocative remark, or as a retort in response to such a remark ...1971 Amer. dial.
• YOMER vb. 1. to lament; to cry aloud fretfully; to fret; to whimper; to complain; to grumble ...1774 Sc.
vb. 2. to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Sc.
• YOMP n. marching with heavy equipment over difficult terrain ...1982 Brit. sl., esp. Royal Marines usage
• YONDERLY adj. distant in manner, reserved, sullen; depressed in health or spirits, gloomy, melancholy; vague, absent-minded; shy, timid; anxious ...1828 Eng. dial.
• YONDER WAY adv. over there, in that direction ...1851 Amer. dial.
• YONDERWAYS adv. over there, in that direction ...1851 Amer. dial.
• YONKER n. a boy; a child ...1845 Amer. dial.
• YONNAWAY adv. that way, in that direction ...1884 Amer. dial.
• YONNERWAYS adv. over there, in that direction ...1851 Amer. dial.
• YONSIDE prep. on the other side of, beyond ...1900 Amer. dial.
• YONWAY adv. that way, in that direction ...1884 Amer. dial.
• YONWAYS adv. that way, in that direction ...1884 Amer. dial.
• YOO-EE n. a U-turn ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
• YOO-HOO n. a loved one; a sweetheart ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOOK n. the itch; itchiness ...1773 Sc.
• YOOP n. a word expressing the sound made by convulsive sobbing ...1848
int. an exclamation ...1865
• YOOPER n. a person who lives in or is from Michigan's Upper Peninsula; the dialect of such a person ...1979 Amer. dial.
• YOP n. 1. a harsh, hoarse, or querulous cry, esp. of a bird ...1824
n. 2. idle, trivial chatter ...M19 sl., orig. US
n. 3. the mouth ...L19 US sl.
• YOPE vb. 1. to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to talk in a loud, boisterous manner; to whine ...1824 Eng. dial.
• YOPPER vb. to chatter, to talk; to answer saucily; to mouth ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOPPINGAL n. the green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis ...1852 Eng. dial.
• YORK n. matter that has been vomited ...20C US sl.
vb. to vomit, to spew up something ...1927 Amer. dial.
• YORKEN vb. to gulp; to swallow greedily or noisily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YORK STATE n. the state of New York ...1780 Amer. dial.
• YORK UP vb. to vomit, to spew up something ...1927 Amer. dial.
• YORNEY n. a lazy, stupid person; a fool ...1876 Eng. dial.
• YORNEYISHNESS n. simplicity, foolishness, half-wittedness ...1885 Eng. dial.
• YORNEYISM n. simplicity, foolishness, half-wittedness ...1884 Eng. dial.
• YORNHEAD n. a silly person; a lazy, stupid person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOU AIN'T HEARD NOTHING YET! int. no matter how impressive or extreme something may be, there is better or worse yet to come ...1919 US sl.
• YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET! int. no matter how impressive or extreme something may be, there is better or worse yet to come ...1919 US sl.
• YOU AIN'T WOOFING! int. expresses satisfaction and agreement ...1943 Amer. college sl.
• YOU AND WHAT ARMY? phr. I defy you to do as you threaten; you can't do this without the help of others ...1932 Amer. sl.
• YOU ARE IRISH AND THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD'S POISON phr. a jocular gibe ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• YOU BET! int. be assured, certainly ...1882 sl., chiefly US
• YOU BETCHA adv. yes, indeed; certainly ...1889 Amer. dial.
• YOU BETCHER adv. yes, indeed; certainly ...1889 Amer. dial.
• YOU BETCHY adv. yes, indeed; certainly ...1889 Amer. dial.
• YOU CAN'T HAVE MORE THAN THE CAT AND HIS SKIN phr. you can't have your cake and eat it too; you can't have it both ways ...19C Brit.
• YOU COULD HAVE KNOCKED ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1741
• YOU COULDN'T FIND YOUR ARSE WITH BOTH HANDS
phr. you are stupid ...1999 UK sl.
• YOU'D LOSE YOUR HEAD IF IT WEREN'T SCREWED ON
phr. said of a careless person ...20C sl.
• YOU DON'T LOOK AT THE MANTELPIECE WHEN YOU'RE POKING THE FIRE phr. means a woman's looks are irrelevant during sexual intercourse ...1961 Brit. sl.
• YOU DON'T SAY! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1912 orig. US
• YOU DON'T SAY SO! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1779
• YOU'D SCARE A DOG OFF A GUT WAGON phr. said of somebody who is ugly or homely ...1966 Amer. sl.
• YOU'D STINK ANYBODY OFF A GUT WAGON phr. said of somebody who smells ...1930 Amer. sl.
• YOUEE n. a U-turn ...1960s sl., orig. Aust.
• YOU HAVE MADE A FAIR SPEECH phr. used in derision of one that spends many words to little purpose ...L17
• YOUK vb. to itch ...1677 Sc.
• YOU KNOW WHAT n. an unnamed or unspecified thing ...a1845 usually euphemistic
• YOULDER n. the noisy and rapid barking of a dog, esp. when in pursuit of prey, or when bringing an animal to bay ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
vb. to bark noisily and rapidly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOU LIKE YOUR DADDY BEST phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YOU LIKE YOUR FATHER BEST phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YOU'LL BE A MAN BEFORE YOUR MOTHER phr. a jocular expression of encouragement or comfort to a small boy ...1863
• YOU LOST ME phr. I don't understand what you've said ...1962 sl.
• YOU MAKE ME SICK! int. you bore me! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOU MAKE ME TIRED! int. you bore me! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOU MIGHT HAVE BEAT ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1741
• YOU MUST COME ACROSS phr. Y.M.C.A. ...World War I Amer. sl.
• YOU MUST EAT ANOTHER YARD OF PUDDEN FIRST phr. said to one who is not yet man enough to do something ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOUNGER END n. young people ...1882 Eng. dial.
• YOU WILL RIDE A HORSE FOALED BY AN ACORN phr. you will be hanged ...1788 sl.
• YOU WOULD NOT WALK THE LENGTH OF YOURSELF phr. used of a very lazy person ...1988 Sc.
• YOUNG CHARLEY n. an infantryman's haversack ...M20 army sl.
• YOUNGERN n. a child or adolescent ...1832 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG GRUB n. a dirty little child ...1888 Amer. sl.
• YOUNG HEMP n. a young scoundrel; an ill-behaved young man or boy; an 18th century juvenile delinquent ...1785 sl.
• YOUNG HUSSIAN n. a troublesome, mischievous child ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG ILLEGITIMATE n. 10 shillings ... Bk1903 sl.
• YOUNGIN n. a child or adolescent ...1832 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG INDIAN n. a child, esp. a misbehaving or unruly one ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG MARRIEDS n. married couples ...c1925 Aust. colloq.
• YOUNG MONKEY n. a mischievous child ...1819 sl.
• YOUNG ONE n. a child or adolescent ...1832 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG SHAVER n. a young lad ...L16 now colloq.
• YOUNGTHLY † adj. pert. to youth; youthful ...1602
• YOUNG 'UN n. a child or adolescent ...1832 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG WITH CHILD † adj. newly pregnant; in the early stage of pregnancy ...1612
• YOUNKER n. a boy; a child ...1845 Amer. dial.
• YOU PALL ME phr. you confound me ...M19 sl.
• YOUPER n. a person who lives in or is from Michigan's Upper Peninsula; the dialect of such a person ...1979 Amer. dial.
• YOUR ARSE IS NIPPING BUTTONS phr. you are nervous; you are full of trepidation ...1988 Sc.
• YOUR ASS! int. exclamation of dismay, anger, etc. ...1944 Amer. sl.
• YOUR ASS IS GRASS AND I'M THE LAWNMOWER phr. you are doomed to suffer punishment ...1955 Amer. sl., esp. military usage
• YOUR AUNT MINNIE! int. used to express disbelief or derision ...1953 Amer. sl.
• YOUR AUNT MITTY! int. used to express disbelief or derision ...1928 Amer. sl.
• YOUR AUNT'S ASS! int. exclamation of dismay, anger, etc. ...1970 Amer. sl.
• YOUR BACK DOOR IS OPEN phr. a warning to a man that his pants are torn or split ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR BARN DOOR IS OPEN phr. your fly is open ...1928 Amer. jocular
• YOUR BARN DOOR IS OPEN AND THE OWLS ARE COMING OUT phr. your fly is open ...1965 Amer. jocular
• YOUR BARN DOOR IS OPEN, THE HORSE MIGHT GET OUT phr. your fly is open ...1965 Amer. jocular
• YOUR BOYFRIEND IS THINKING OF YOU phr. your petticoat is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR DADDY'S THINKING OF YOU phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE ACES! int. you're the best! ...20C US sl.
• YOU'RE A PH.D. TODAY phr. a warning that one's petticoat is showing ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YOUR EAR! int. not at all ...1934 Amer. sl.
• YOU'RE AT HALF-MAST phr. 1. a warning that one's slip is showing ...1950 Amer. dial.
phr. 2. a warning that one's trouser fly is open ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE DEAD! int. a threat of violence towards someone ...20C Aust. sl.
• YOU'RE GETTING A TV BEHIND phr. addressed to a broad-beamed woman ...c1956
• YOU'RE IRISH phr. said of anyone talking unintelligibly ...Bk1896
• YOU'RE LOSING YOUR BOYFRIEND phr. your petticoat is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE MIGHTY COME A-RIGHT phr. you're quite right ...1941 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE MIGHTY COME A-SHOUTING phr. you're quite right ...1905 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE MIGHTY COME A-TOOTING phr. you're quite right ...1970 Amer. dial.
• YOUR ENDGATE'S OPEN phr. a warning to a man that his trouser-fly is open ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOU'RE NOT A QUAKER? phr. used in bargaining to a person who will not abate the price asked ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOU'RE ON! int. I accept your offer, challenge, or bet ...1899 US sl.
• YOU'RE OUT OF YOUR TINY MIND phr. you're crazy, foolish, mad ...1970 UK sl.
• YOUR FACE AND MY ARSE! int. a dismissive exclamation, often following a real or imagined request for a match ...1970s sl.
• YOUR FACE AND MY ASS! int. a dismissive exclamation, often following a real or imagined request for a match ...1970s sl.
• YOUR FACE AND MY BUTT! int. a dismissive exclamation, often following a real or imagined request for a match ...1970s sl.
• YOUR FATHER IS THINKING OF YOU phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YOUR FATHER LIKES YOU BETTER THAN YOUR MOTHER phr. used to warn a woman that her slip is showing ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YOUR FOOT IN THE TAR BUCKET! int. go to hell! bullshit! ...1950s Amer. dial.
• YOUR MAMA! int. used derisively or contemptuously ...1973 Amer. sl.
• YOUR MOTHER'S MONKEY n. yourself ...1882 Amer. jocular
• YOUR PAPA LIKES YOU BEST phr. an expression to warn a woman slyly that her slip is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR ROGUESHIP n. a mock title of respect given to a rogue ...L16
• YOURS! int. you're welcome! reply to 'thank you' for a favour ...1936 Amer. dial.
• YOUR SAUCE-PAN RUNS OVER phr. you are exceeding bold ...a1700
• YOURS TRULY n. oneself ...1833 sl.
• YOUR TUESDAY IS BELOW WEDNESDAY phr. used to indicate that a woman's slip is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR TUESDAY IS HANGING BELOW YOUR MONDAY phr. used to indicate that a woman's slip is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOUR UNCLE n. oneself ...L19 sl.
• YOUR UNDERWEAR IS SHOWING phr. you need a shave ...1960s US homosexual sl.
• YOU SLAY ME! int. don't be ridiculous! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOU'VE GOT A BOYFRIEND phr. your petticoat is showing ...1968 Amer. dial.
• YOU'VE GOT A SLOW LEAK! int. you bore me! ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YOU'VE GOT IT ARSE ABOUT FACE phr. you've got it all wrong, back to front ...L19 sl.
• YOU WOULDN'T READ ABOUT IT! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1950 Aust. & NZ
• YOWDEN vb. to grow dusk ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOWP n. 1. a short, sharp bark ...1825 Sc.
n. 2. a shout, a yell; a loud cry; a loud noise; a whine; constant, noisy talking ...1889 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to shout, to bawl, to cry aloud; to talk in a loud, boisterous manner; to whine ...1824 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. of a dog: to bark, to yelp ...1901 Eng. dial.
• YOWPER n. 1. a fault-finder ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
n. 2. a yelper; a street-crier; a ballad-singer ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOWPSE n. a disorderly, bawling fellow ...Bk1905 Eng dial.
• YOWP-SIMON n. a disorderly, bawling fellow ...Bk1905 Eng dial.
• YOWUN n. a child ...1919 Amer. dial.
• YOWWEN n. a child ...1919 Amer. dial.
• YOWWUN n. a child ...1919 Amer. dial.
• YOX † n. 1. a hiccup or the hiccups ...1776 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† n. 2. a sob ...B1900
† vb. 1. to hiccup ...1721 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 2. to belch; to hawk; to spit ...1827 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† vb. 3. to sob ...B1900
• YO-YO n. 1. a grass or weed cutter ...1950 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a foolish person ...1970 US sl.
• YUCK n. 1. a stupid fellow; an oaf ...20C US sl.
n. 2. a contemptible person ...1943 sl., orig. US
n. 3. messy or disgusting material ...1966 sl.
n. 4. a laugh ...1971 sl., chiefly US
vb. 1. to itch ...1677 Sc. & Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to pull, to yank; to drag, to jerk ...1899 Amer. dial.
vb. 3. to laugh ...1974 sl., chiefly Amer.
int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1966
• YUCK IT UP vb. to behave foolishly, and esp. in a time-wasting way ...1961 sl., chiefly Amer.
• YUCKY adj. 1. disgusting ...1970 sl.
adj. 2. excessively sentimental ...1970 sl.
adj. 3. messy, gooey ...1975 sl.
• YUFFLE vb. to eat, esp. to eat or drink greedily and with noise ...1821 Eng. dial.
• YUK n. 1. messy or disgusting material ...1966 sl.
n. 2. a stupid fellow; an oaf ...20C US sl.
n. 3. a laugh ...1971 sl., chiefly US
vb. to laugh ...1974 sl., chiefly Amer.
int. an exclamation of dislike or distaste ...1966
• YUK IT UP vb. to behave foolishly, and esp. in a time-wasting way ...1961 sl., chiefly Amer.
• YUKKY adj. 1. disgusting ...1970 sl.
adj. 2. excessively sentimental ...1970 sl.
adj. 3. messy, gooey ...1975 sl.
• YULD n. a sucker or a dupe; one who is easily fooled ...20C US sl.
• YULE-GIRTH † n. the peace of Christmas ...1569-70
• YULK n. the yolk of an egg ...1863 Eng. dial.
• YUM! int. expressing delight as if something delicious to eat ...1878 sl.
• YUMMY adj. delicious ...1899 sl.
int. expressing delight as if something delicious to eat ...1878 sl.
• YUMP n. a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities ...1984 sl., orig. US
• YUMPIE n. a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities ...1984 sl., orig. US
• YUM-YUM adj. first-rate, excellent ...Bk1913-17 Amer.
n. 1. pleasure, enjoyment; fun ...1885 sl.
n. 2. sexual activity ...1939 sl.
n. 3. a love-letter ...1943 naval sl.
int. expressing delight as if something delicious to eat ...1878 sl.
• YUM-YUM GIRL n. a prostitute ...1960 euphemism
• YUM-YUM TART n. a prostitute ...1960 euphemism
• YUNZER n. one who lives in or near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, esp. one who has characteristic local dialect features ...1994 Amer. dial.
• YUP n. a yuppie ...1984 orig. & chiefly US
• YUPER n. a person who lives in or is from Michigan's Upper Peninsula; the dialect of such a person ...1979 Amer. dial.
• YUPPIE n. a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities (Young Urban Professional) ...1984 sl, orig. US
• YUPPIFY vb. (often derogatory) to make a change in area, building, clothing, etc. so as to be characteristic of or suitable to yuppies ...1984 sl., orig US
• YUPPY n. a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities (Young Urban Professional) ...1984 sl, orig. US
• YURLS n. money given to confirm a bargain; earnest money ...1881 Eng. dial.
• YURM vb. to whine, to complain; to utter low cries; to ask questions in a querulous tone ...1832 Sc.
• YURN vb. to whine, to complain; to grumble ...1824 Sc.
• YUVVERY adj. fastidious with regard to food ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• Z n. one ounce of narcotic or marijuana ...20C US drugs sl.
• ZA n. pizza ...1968 US sl.
• ZAC n. 1. a sixpence ...1898 Aust. sl.
n. 2. any money; a trivial amount of money ...1953 Aust. sl.
• ZACK n. 1. a sixpence ...1898 Aust. sl.
n. 2. any money; a trivial amount of money ...1953 Aust. sl.
• ZACATECAS PURPLE n. marijuana from Zacatecas, Mexico ...20C US drugs sl.
• ZACKY adj. imbecile, deficient in understanding ...1854 Eng. dial.
n. a soft fellow; a dupe; a coward ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAD † n. 1. the letter 'Z' ...1669 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
n. 2. a deformed or crooked person; a bandy-legged person; a hunchbacked person ...1725 sl.
• ZAGGED adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...20C US sl.
• ZAGGLE vb. to confuse, especially by contradictory assertions ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ZAHTY-POLL n. a stupid, silly, half-imbecile person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAK n. 1. a sixpence ...1898 Aust. sl.
n. 2. any money; a trivial amount of money ...1953 Aust. sl.
• ZAMBUC(K) n. a first-aider; a St. John Ambulance man or woman, esp. at a sporting event ...1918 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ZAMBUK n. a first-aider; a St. John Ambulance man or woman, esp. at a sporting event ...1918 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ZAMMY n. a simpleton, a fool; an ill-natured fellow; an effeminate weakling; a lunatic ...1876 Eng. dial.
• ZAM-ZODY adj. stupid, soft ...1889 Eng. dial.
• ZAM-ZOED adj. stupid, soft ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAP n. energy, vigour, vitality ...1968 sl., orig. US
vb. 1. to kill deliberately; to kill with a gun ...1942 sl., orig. US
vb. 2. to kill, to stun, or sterilize with an imaginary ray gun ...M20 US sl.
vb. 3. to fail in an examination ...1961 US sl.
vb. 4. to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1967 sl., orig. US
vb. 5. to instil with vigour, to liven up ...1979 sl., orig. US
• ZAPATO n. a shoe ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ZAPPY adj. energetic, vigorous, lively ...1969 sl., orig. US
• ZARF n. an ugly an undesirable male ...M20 US sl.
• ZASPEROUS adv. exasperatingly ...1892 Eng. dial.
• ZAT n. a spot, a pimple, a blackhead ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
• ZATCH n. 1. female genitals ...1950 sl.
n. 2. the buttocks ...1950 sl.
n. 3. an act of sexual intercourse ...1980 sl.
• ZATELY adj. indolent, idle ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZATENFARE adj. stupid, senseless, idiotic ...1746 Eng. dial.
n. a foolish, weak person; one easily imposed upon ...1777 Eng. dial.
• ZATHY adj. simple, foolish ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAWKIN adj. stupid, thick-headed ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ZAZZLE n. 1. exaggerated sexuality; sex appeal ...20C US sl.
n. 2. sexual desire ...20C US sl.
• ZAZZY adj. characterized by outward show; flashy ...1961 sl., chiefly US
• ZEKE n. 1. a hyena ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 2. a dull, stupid person; a rustic, a dolt ...1970 Amer. dial.
• ZELANT †* n. zealot or enthusiast ...1625
• ZELATOR * n. 1. a zealous defender or supporter; one who zealously furthers the cause of ...1460
* n. 2. a zealot ...1644
n. 3. a sister in a religious community whose duty is to keep a check upon the conduct of the mother superior or of the younger religious and novices ...1852
• ZEMMIES int. an exclamation of surprise or rebuke ...1877 Eng. dial.
• ZEN n. the drug LSD ...M20 US drugs sl.
• ZENAGOGUE † n. one who conducts strangers; a guide ...1674
• ZENODOCHIE †* n. entertainment of strangers; hospitality ...16764
• ZENT n. a pimple ...20C US sl.
• ZENTIPPE n. the wife of Socrates; hence, an ill-tempered woman or wife; a shrew; a scold ...1596
• ZEP n. a submarine sandwich or similar meat-and-cheese-filled roll ...1951 Amer. dial.
• ZEPHYR n. a light scarf or kerchief ...1821 Amer. dial.
• ZEPPELIN n. a submarine sandwich or similar meat-and-cheese-filled roll ...1967 Amer. dial.
• ZEPPELINS IN A CLOUD n. sausage and mashed potatoes ...World War I Amer. sl.
• ZERO n. 1. an insignificant person; a dull nobody ...M20 US sl.
n. 2. a privy ...1970 Amer. dial.
• ZERO-DARK-THIRTY n. the wee hours of the morning, before or roughly at dawn ...1980 US military sl.
• ZEROES n. in dominoes; 0-0 ...sl.
• ZERO HOUR n. a crucial moment ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZHLOB n. an oaf or dolt; a fool ...M20 US sl.
• ZHLUB n. an oaf or dolt; a fool ...M20 US sl.
• ZIB n. a fool or sucker; an oaf or nincompoop ...20C US sl.
• ZICKETY-BOOM! int. an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• ZICKITY-BAM! int. an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• ZIFF n. a beard ...1917 Aust. & NZ sl.
• ZIG n. (derogatory) a Black, or other dark-skinned, person ...1944 Amer. dial.
• ZIGABO n. (derogatory or offensive) a Black person ...1909 US sl.
• ZIGABOO n. (derogatory) a Black person ...20C US sl.
• ZIGGABOO n. (derogatory) a Black, or other dark-skinned, person ...1937 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGERBOO n. 1. (derogatory) a Black, or other dark-skinned, person ...1947 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a nutty, crazy person ...1947 Black college sl.
• ZIGGETY! int. an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1888 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGETY-DAMN! int. an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGY n. a marijuana cigarette, esp. when laced with crack cocaine ...1990s sl.
• ZIG-ZAG adj. drunk ...1918 sl., chiefly US
• ZIG-ZAGGED adj. intoxicated with alcohol ...20C US sl.
• ZIG-ZIG n. sexual intercourse ...19C military sl.
vb. to copulate ...19C military sl.
• ZILL n. 1. a child ...B1900 Sc.
n. 2. a plough ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 1. to sow a plant, and then cover it by harrowing ...B1900 Eng. dial.
vb. 2. to fasten anything, as a springe, into the ground ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ZILLIONAIRE n. a multi-millionaire; hence, an extremely rich person ...1946 sl.
• Z-ING n. snoring, sleeping ...c1965 Amer. dial.
• ZING n. energy, vigour, vitality, pep, vim ...1918 sl., orig, US
• ZINGER n. 1. an excellent thing ...1955 US sl.
n. 2. a surprise question, or an unexpected turn of events ...1973 US sl.
• ZINGS n. delirium tremens ...E20 US sl.
• ZINGY adj. energetic, vigorous, lively ...1948 sl.
• ZION CURTAIN n. 1. a supposed cultural boundary separation Mormons, or the state of Utah, as a region dominated by Mormons, from the rest of the country ...1969 Amer. dial.
n. 2. a screen or partition, formerly in bars, later in restaurants that serve alcoholic drinks, that separates bartenders from their customers in accordance with Utah liquor laws ...2009 Amer. dial.
• ZIP n. 1. energy, vigour, vitality ...1900 sl.
n. 2. syrup, molasses ...1905 Amer. dial.
n. 3. sugar ...1938 Amer. dial.
n. 4. (derogatory) an Oriental (Zero Intelligence Potential) ...M20 US military sl.
vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZIP ALONG vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZIPLESS adj. said of a sexual encounter that is brief and passionate ...1973 sl.
• ZIPPER n. 1. a promiscuous woman ...1920s sl.
n. 2. a fast throw ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZIPPER CLUB n. anywhere that plays host to repeated oral sex, e.g. a lavatory or bath-house ...1970s US gay sl.
• ZIPPER DINNER n. quick, spontaneous fellatio without even dropping one's trousers, just unzipping and pulling out the penis ...1970s US gay sl.
• ZIPPERED adj. drunk ...1940s sl.
• ZIPPERFISH n. 1. the female genitals ...1990s sl.
n. 2. the penis ...1990s sl.
• ZIPPERHEAD n. a Vietnamese; any Asian person ...1960s US sl.
• ZIPPER POCKETS n. a mean, grasping person ...1970s US sl.
• ZIPPER SEX n. quick, spontaneous fellatio without even dropping one's trousers, just unzipping and pulling out the penis ...1970s US gay sl.
• ZIPPER YOUR KISSER! int. be quiet!
• ZIPPY adj. 1. energetic, full of 'pep' ...1920s sl.
adj. 2. fast, speedy ...1920s sl.
adj. 3. fashionable ...1920s US sl.
adj. 4. containing amphetamine or a similar stimulant ...1990s drugs sl.
• ZIP SQUAT n. a very small amount; nothing ...1990s US campus sl.
• ZIRCON n. a fool ...1960s US sl.
• ZIT n. 1. a spot, a pimple, a blackhead ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
n. 2. any form of mark ...1960s US campus sl.
n. 3. a general insult ...1960s US campus sl.
n. 4. an underage boy ...1960s US gay sl.
n. 5. a skin blemish left by a lovebite ...1970s sl.
• ZIT DOCTOR n. a dermatologist ...1980s US teen sl.
• ZITELLA † n. a girl, a young woman, a maiden ...a1668
• ZIT-FEATURES n. a general term of abuse to one who has acne ...1990s sl.
• ZITHEAD n. a teenager; the image is of acned mediocrity ...1990s US sl.
• ZITS n. a false beard ...Bk1942 Amer. theatrical sl.
• ZITTY adj. spotty, pimpled ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
n. a person with acne ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
• ZITZ n. a spot, a pimple, a blackhead ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
• ZIZ n. a nap, a snooze, a brief sleep ...1941 sl., orig. military usage
vb. to sleep, esp. lightly or briefly ...1942 sl.
• ZIZZ n.1 . a nap, a snooze, a brief sleep ...1941 sl., orig. military usage
n. 2. energy, vigour, vitality, gaiety, liveliness ...1942 sl.
vb. 1. to have a nap or snooze; to sleep lightly or briefly ...1930s sl.
vb. 2. to move fast ...1930s US sl.
• ZIZZING n. dozing, napping ...1930s sl.
• ZIZZY adj. energetic, vigorous, lively ...1966 sl.
• ZNEES n. frost ...18C sl.
• ZNEESY adj. frosty ...18C sl.
• ZNUS n. frost ...18C sl.
• ZNUZ n. frost ...18C sl.
• ZO n. zoology ...1960s US campus sl.
• ZOB n. a good-for-nothing; a contemptible person; a weak person ...1911 US sl.
• ZOD n. an eccentric; a strange person ...1980s campus & teen sl.
• ZODIOGRAPHER †* n. one who writes about or describes animals ......1650
• ZOGS n. the female breasts ...1960s US campus sl.
• ZOID n. 1. a schoolchild who has been rejected by his or her peers ...1980s sl.
n. 2. a fan of punk rock and its attendant styles ...1980s US campus sl.
• ZOL n. 1. a hand-rolled cigarette ...1940s S. Afr. drugs sl.
n. 2. a marijuana cigarette ...1940s S. Afr. drugs sl.
n. 3. a measure of marijuana, enough to make a single cigarette ...1940s S. Afr. drugs sl.
n. 4. cannabis ...1940s S. Afr. sl.
• ZOLA BUDD n. 1. a black taxi ...1980s S. Afr. sl.
n. 2. a slow armoured police vehicle ...1980s S. Afr. sl.
• ZOL-ROOKER n. a marijuana smoker ...1940s S. Afr. drugs sl.
• ZOMBIE n. 1. a bizarre-looking person ...1930s US Black & campus sl.
n. 2. a dullard; a slow-witted person ...1936 sl.
n. 3. a radio or television ...1940s US & UK Black sl.
n. 4. (derisive) a man conscripted for home defense in World War II ...1943 Can. sl.
n. 5. phencyclidine ...1970s drugs sl.
n. 6. a policewoman ...1980s sl.
n. 7. a prison officer who looks permanently miserable and humourless ...1980s UK prison sl.
n. 8. a very African-looking person, short of stature, with a dark complexion and broad features ...1980s US Black sl.
n. 9. a crack cocaine addict ...1980s sl.
• ZOMBIE BUZZ n. phencyclidine ...1970s drugs sl.
• ZOMBIED OUT adj. slow-witted ...1940s sl.
• ZOMBIE OFF vb. to lose consciousness ...1940s sl.
• ZOMBIE UP vb. to 'freeze'; to become incapable of acting or speaking through fear, etc. ...1940s sl.
• ZOMBIE WEED n. phencyclidine ...1970s drugs sl.
• ZOM BOX n. a radio or television ...1940s US & UK Black sl.
• ZONE n. a habitual drug user ...1980s US drugs sl.
vb. 1. to lose consciousness or concentration ...1970s sl.
vb. 2. to relax ...1990s sl.
vb. 3. to be intoxicated by a hallucinogenic drugs ...1990s sl.
• ZONED adj. 1. drunk, fully intoxicated ...1960s Amer. sl.
adj. 2. exhausted, burned out ...1970s sl.
adj. 3. disoriented, confused ...1970s sl.
adj. 4. intoxicated by a given drug ...1970s US sl.
• ZONED OUT adj. 1. exhausted, burned out ...1970s sl.
adj. 2. disoriented ...1970s sl.
adj. 3. drunk or intoxicated by a given drug ...1970s US sl.
• ZONE OUT vb. 1. to lose consciousness or concentration ...1970s sl.
vb. 2. to relax ...1990s sl.
vb. 3. to be intoxicated by a hallucinogenic drugs ...1990s sl.
• ZONER n. a habitual drug user ...1980s US drugs sl.
• ZONK n. a sandwich ...1940s S. Afr. sl.
vb. 1. to hit or strike ...1950s sl.
vb. 2. to fail ...1960s sl.
vb. 3. to fall asleep ...1960s sl.
vb. 4. to die; to lose consciousness, esp. from alcohol or drugs ...1970s US sl.
vb. 5. to overcome; to knock out ...1970s sl.
• ZONKED adj. 1. drunk ...1959 sl.
adj. 2. in a drugged state ...1959 sl.
adj. 3. tired, completely exhausted ...1972 sl.
• ZONKED OUT adj. 1. drunk ...1959 sl.
adj. 2. in a drugged state ...1959 sl.
adj. 3. tired, completely exhausted ...1972 sl.
adj. 4. confused, mentally impaired ...1960s sl.
adj. 5. enthusiastic or excited ...1970s US sl.
• ZONKER n. 1. an unpleasant or unpopular person ...1960s US college sl.
n. 2. anyone who takes drugs to excess ...1970s sl.
• ZONKERS adj. 1. drunk or intoxicated by a given drug ...1950s sl.
adj. 2. completely exhausted ...1960s sl.
adj. 3. confused, mentally impaired ...1960s sl.
adj. 4. enthusiastic or excited ...1970s US sl.
• ZONKO n. a boring, dull, thus socially unacceptable person ...1970s US college sl.
• ZONK OUT vb. 1. to hit or strike ...1950s sl.
vb. 2. to fail ...1960s sl.
vb. 3. to fall asleep ...1960s sl.
vb. 4. to die; to lose consciousness, esp. from alcohol or drugs ...1970s US sl.
vb. 5. to overcome; to knock out ...1970s sl.
• ZONKY adj. confused, mentally impaired ...1960s sl.
• ZOO n. 1. a prison ...1920s sl.
n. 2. a brothel whose workers come from 'all nations' ...1930s sl.
n. 3. a wild party ...1960s US college sl.
n. 4. the lowest grade possible ...1970s US college sl.
n. 5. an amusing person ...1980s US college sl.
n. 6. a very unattractive person ...1990s W. Indies sl.
vb. 1.to be noisy and rowdy ...1960s US college sl.
vb. 2. to fail an exam ...1970s US college sl.
• ZOODIKERS! * int. an exclamation of asseveration ...1749
• ZOOED adj. 1. drunk ...1960s US college sl.
adj. 2. highly intoxicated by a drug ...1980s US drugs sl.
• ZOOIE n. an implement that holds the butt of a marijuana cigarette ...1960s drugs sl.
• ZOOK n. 1. a veteran prostitute ...1930s UK Black sl.
n. 2. a marijuana cigarette, esp. when laced with crack cocaine ...1990s sl.
• ZOOKERINS! int. an exclamation of admiration, amazement, or surprise; a quasi-oath ...1825 Eng. dial.
• ZOOKERS! int. an exclamation and oath ...E17
• ZOOKS! int. a general exclamation ...M17
• ZOOL n. (derogatory) an Italian, esp. an Old World Italian ...20C US criminals' sl.
• ZOOLO n. (derogatory) a Black person ...20C US sl.
• ZOOLOOED adj. drunk ...1970s US college sl.
• ZOOLY adj. fine, good, exciting ...1960s US teen sl.
• ZOOM adv. suddenly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. 1. a police raid ...1930s US criminals' sl.
n. 2. zest, vivacity, enthusiasm ...1960s sl.
n. 3. amphetamine ...1970s drugs sl.
n. 4. phencyclidine ...1980s drugs sl.
n. 5. marijuana laced with phencyclidine ...1980s drugs sl.
vb. 1. to rush, to move fast ...1920s sl.
vb. 2. to get something without paying for it, as a ticket to a show ...1930s US Black sl.
• ZOOM ALONG vb. to go fast ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ZOOMANIA n. an insane fondness for animals ...1807
• ZOOM AROUND vb. to rush, to move fast ...1920s sl.
• ZOOM BUGGY n. a fast car ...1950s US teen sl.
• ZOOMER n. 1. a member of an aircrew ...World War II Aust. Air Force sl.
n. 2. a female breast ...2000s sl.
• ZOOMERS n. individuals who sell fake crack cocaine and then run off ...1980s drugs sl.
• ZOOM-IN n. a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unwanted, kiss ...1990s US sl.
• ZOOM OFF vb. to rush, to move fast ...1920s sl.
• ZOOMS n. the female breasts ...1960s US college sl.
• ZOOM SOMEONE OFF vb. to deceive, to betray someone emotionally ...1970s US Black sl.
• ZOOM SOMEONE OUT vb. 1. to amaze; to fascinate; to surprise ...1960s sl.
vb. 2. to overwhelm someone by the force of one's speech; to take over someone's mind ...1970s US Black sl.
• ZOOM TUBE n. a marijuana pipe ...1980s drugs sl.
• ZOOMY adj. fast, high-flying ...1970s US sl.
• ZOON vb. 1. to make a humming or buzzing sounds; to cause to make such a sound ...1880 Amer. dial.
vb. 2. to hasten, to hurry, to bustle ...1884 Amer. dial.
• ZOON-BAT adj. funny-looking ...20C Can. sl.
• ZOON BUG n. the June-bug ...1909 Amer. dial.
• ZOONER n. an active person, a go-getter ...1887 Amer. dial.
• ZOONY-BUG n. the June-bug ...1909 Amer. dial.
• ZOOPED adj. applied to anything enhanced ...1980s teen sl.
• ZOOPED UP adj. applied to anything enhanced ...1980s teen sl.
• ZOOPHILIST n. a lover of animals ...1829
• ZOOT n. 1. a man's suit with a long loose jacket and high-waisted trousers, popular esp. in the 1940s ...1965 sl., orig. US
n. a cannabis cigarette ...1990s UK Black sl.
• ZOOT CANARY n. a fashion model ...c1959 sl.
• ZOOTED adj. under the influence of drink or drugs ...1980s US campus sl.
• ZOOTED UP adj. under the influence of drink or drugs ...1980s US campus sl.
• ZOOTIE n. a cannabis cigarette ...1990s UK Black sl.
• ZOOT SUIT n. a style of suit worn in the 1940s and 1950s, characterized by a long, draped jacket with padded shoulders and high-waisted tapering trousers ...1930s sl., orig. US Black
• ZOOT-SUITER n. a foolish, arrogant, vulgar young man, esp. when his image is boosted by flashy clothes ...1930s US sl.
• ZOOTY adj. flashily dressed ...1940s US sl.
• ZORBA n. 1. a Greek ...1980s Aust. sl.
n. 2. urination ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'leak' (Zorba the Greek)
vb. to urinate ...1950s rhyming sl. 'zorba the greek' for leak
• ZORBA THE GREEK n. urination ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'leak'
vb. to urinate ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'leak'
• ZORCH vb. in computing: to move or process quickly ...1983 US sl.
• ZORCHED adj. experiencing the effects of an excess of drink or drugs ...1970s sl.
• ZORRIES n. inexpensive, practical foam rubber thong sandals ...1990 US sl.
• ZORT n. a spot, a pimple, a blackhead ...1950s sl., orig. US teen
• ZOT n. 1. suddenness of movement; a swift surprise strike, as of lightning ...c1965
n. 2. zero; nothing ...1965 US sl.
vb. to move quickly or suddenly ...c1965
• ZOTZ n. zero in an examination ...1960s US campus sl.
vb. to kill, to murder ...20C sl.
• ZOUAVE n. a cook ...World War I Amer. sl.
• ZOUCH n. a slovenly, ungenteel man; one who walks with a slouch; a churl ...18C sl.
• ZOUCHER n. a churl; an unmannerly fellow ...18C sl.
• 'ZOUDIKERS! int. a mild oath ...16C sl.
• ZOUNDS! int. a euphemistic exclamation ...17C
• ZOUNDS AND BLOOD! int. a euphemistic exclamation ...17C
• Z-OUT vb. to go to bed, to go to sleep ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ZOWER-ZAPPED adj. ill-natured, crabbed, sour in temper: usually applied to women ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ZOWIE adv. suddenly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
n. keenness, enthusiasm, energy ...1910s sl.
int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...c1913
phr. so forth and so on ...World War I Amer. sl.
• ZOWKERS! int. an exclamation of surprise or admiration ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ZOZO n. a metropolitan Frenchman ...L19 sl.
• ZUBRIC n. the penis ...E20 services' sl.
• ZUBRICK n. the penis ...E20 services' sl.
• ZUCH n. an informer ...20C US criminal sl.
• ZUCRISH * adj. sugary, sweet ...c1450
• ZUG UP vb. to cut a man's or boy's hair in an amateurish, raggedy manner ...20C W. Indies
• ZUKE vb. to vomit ...1980s US campus sl.
• ZULU n. 1. (derogatory) a Black person ...20C US sl.
n. 2. a train for either emigrants or immigrants ...B1931 Can. railroadmen's usage
n. 3. an emigrant group and their belongings travelling by rail ...1931 Amer. dial.
• ZULU CAR n. a railroad boxcar used for transporting emigrants and their belongings to the western portions of the US ...1848 Amer. dial.
• ZULU GOLF n. pool ...20C US sl.
• ZULU PRINCESS n. a young handsome Black man ...1950s US gay sl.
• ZURUCKER n. a police trooper ...20C Aust. sl.
• ZUT n. a cannabis cigarette ...1990s UK Black sl.
• ZUUZUUS AND WHAMWHAMS n. confectionery sold to the prisoners ...1960s US prison sl.
• ZWEI n. a two-shilling piece ...1941 Aust. sl.
• ZWODDER adj. drowsy and dull ...1847 Eng. dial.
n. a drowsy, stupid state of body or mind ..Bk1825 Eng. dial. (Somersetshire)
• ZYMOTIC adj. lousy, very bad, disgusting ...1963 teen sl.
• ZYMY adj. lousy, very bad, disgusting ...1963 teen sl.