REVERSE DICTIONARY A
ADE - ADVEZ
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• ADEPT - ADMINISTRATE
• ADMIRABLE - ADMIT
• ADMONISH - ADORN
• ADROIT - ADULTERER
• ADVANCE - ADVANTAGE
• ADVENTURE - ADVERTISE
ADEPT
n. 1662 obs. ADEPTIST a professed adept; a skilled alchemist
n. 1691 DAB one skilful or proficient at anything; an expert, an adept
n. 1708 colloq. DABSTER a clever workman; an expert in any business; one skilled at anything; an adept; a versatile person
n. 1785 sl. TARTAR one hard to beat or surpass in skill; an adept, a champion, an expert
n. 1790 Sc. DEACON a superior or head workman; an adept, a proficient, a master
n. 1828 colloq. DAB HAND an expert; a skilled person; an adept
n. 1859 BEGGAR a person who is remarkably adept at or keen on a particular pursuit, subject, etc.; an expert, a specialist, an authority
n. c1860 Brit. school & university sl. CHEESE an adept; a smart or clever fellow
n. 1870 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial. HAND an adept, a clever performer
n. 1882 US sl. OLD PIE an admirable or adept fellow
n. 1888 Sc. SAMPSON an adept
n. 1888 Sc. SAMSON (as above)
n. 1891 sl. BEAUT any outstanding or admirable person, whether physically attractive or not; a first-rate or excellent person; an adept person
n. 1891 US sl. CHAIN LIGHTNING a person who is extremely adept or formidable
n. 1897 Amer. sl. ACE a person who is outstanding in the possession of a specific quality; an expert, an adept, or leading figure
n. 1905 US sl. BEAR an expert; an adept an excellent, admirable person
n. 1906 sl. MIVVY an expert, an adept
n. 1958 Amer. sl. FACE-MAN a person, usually a man, who influences or beguiles others through his appearance or demeanour; a socially adept person; a good-looking man with an exceptionally handsome face
n. 2012 US college sl. BEAST an expert; an adept; one who is exceptionally good at something; an outstanding person
vb. 1589 obs. BE A DOG AT to be experienced in or adept at
n. 1691 DAB one skilful or proficient at anything; an expert, an adept
n. 1708 colloq. DABSTER a clever workman; an expert in any business; one skilled at anything; an adept; a versatile person
n. 1785 sl. TARTAR one hard to beat or surpass in skill; an adept, a champion, an expert
n. 1790 Sc. DEACON a superior or head workman; an adept, a proficient, a master
n. 1828 colloq. DAB HAND an expert; a skilled person; an adept
n. 1859 BEGGAR a person who is remarkably adept at or keen on a particular pursuit, subject, etc.; an expert, a specialist, an authority
n. c1860 Brit. school & university sl. CHEESE an adept; a smart or clever fellow
n. 1870 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial. HAND an adept, a clever performer
n. 1882 US sl. OLD PIE an admirable or adept fellow
n. 1888 Sc. SAMPSON an adept
n. 1888 Sc. SAMSON (as above)
n. 1891 sl. BEAUT any outstanding or admirable person, whether physically attractive or not; a first-rate or excellent person; an adept person
n. 1891 US sl. CHAIN LIGHTNING a person who is extremely adept or formidable
n. 1897 Amer. sl. ACE a person who is outstanding in the possession of a specific quality; an expert, an adept, or leading figure
n. 1905 US sl. BEAR an expert; an adept an excellent, admirable person
n. 1906 sl. MIVVY an expert, an adept
n. 1958 Amer. sl. FACE-MAN a person, usually a man, who influences or beguiles others through his appearance or demeanour; a socially adept person; a good-looking man with an exceptionally handsome face
n. 2012 US college sl. BEAST an expert; an adept; one who is exceptionally good at something; an outstanding person
vb. 1589 obs. BE A DOG AT to be experienced in or adept at
ADEQUATE, ADEQUATELY
adj. 1473 obs. SUFFICIENT of things: of adequate quality; of a good standard; in good condition
adj. 1809 rare ADEQUATIVE adequate, suitable; also, suitably equivalent
adj. 1813 NOT TO BE SNEEZED AT adequate
adj. 1813 NOT TO BE SNIFFED AT (as above)
adj. 1823 ADEQUATIVE adequate; equivalent
adj. 1850 UK ABOUT RIGHT correct, adequate
adj. 1852 BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE adequate
adj. 1852 BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE WITH A BURNT STICK (as above)
adv. a1340 obs. SUFFISANTLY sufficiently, adequately, competently
adj. 1809 rare ADEQUATIVE adequate, suitable; also, suitably equivalent
adj. 1813 NOT TO BE SNEEZED AT adequate
adj. 1813 NOT TO BE SNIFFED AT (as above)
adj. 1823 ADEQUATIVE adequate; equivalent
adj. 1850 UK ABOUT RIGHT correct, adequate
adj. 1852 BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE adequate
adj. 1852 BETTER THAN A POKE IN THE EYE WITH A BURNT STICK (as above)
adv. a1340 obs. SUFFISANTLY sufficiently, adequately, competently
ADHERE, ADHERENCE
n. 1412-20 obs. exc. Eng. dial. TACK hold; holding quality; adherence, endurance, stability, strength, substance, solidity
vb. 1596 obs. TO-STICK to stick to, to adhere
vb. 1820 Sc. STICK TO ONE'S THREAP to adhere to an assertion or purpose
vb. Bk2006 US sl. CLING LIKE SHIT TO A SHOVEL to stick or adhere tightly
vb. Bk2006 US sl. STICK LIKE SHIT TO A SHOVEL (as above)
vb. 1596 obs. TO-STICK to stick to, to adhere
vb. 1820 Sc. STICK TO ONE'S THREAP to adhere to an assertion or purpose
vb. Bk2006 US sl. CLING LIKE SHIT TO A SHOVEL to stick or adhere tightly
vb. Bk2006 US sl. STICK LIKE SHIT TO A SHOVEL (as above)
ADHERENT
n. c1330 FAUTOR an adherent, a partisan, a supporter, an abettor, an encourager
n. c1380 obs. SUITOR one of a retinue or suite; hence, an adherent, a follower
n. 1502 obs. FACTOR a partisan. adherent, approver
n. 1580 ABETTOR one who encourages, countenances, or supports another in any proceeding; one who supports or advocates an opinion or principle; a supporter, adherent, or advocate
n. 1596 obs. FAUTRESS an adherent, a partisan, a supporter, an abettor, an encourager
n. 1616 SIDER one who sides with a person or cause; a partisan, an adherent
n. a1662 FAUTERER an adherent, a partisan, a supporter, an abettor, an encourager
n. c1380 obs. SUITOR one of a retinue or suite; hence, an adherent, a follower
n. 1502 obs. FACTOR a partisan. adherent, approver
n. 1580 ABETTOR one who encourages, countenances, or supports another in any proceeding; one who supports or advocates an opinion or principle; a supporter, adherent, or advocate
n. 1596 obs. FAUTRESS an adherent, a partisan, a supporter, an abettor, an encourager
n. 1616 SIDER one who sides with a person or cause; a partisan, an adherent
n. a1662 FAUTERER an adherent, a partisan, a supporter, an abettor, an encourager
ADHESION, ADHESIVE
adj. 1598 Eng. dial. obs. CLIBBY adhesive, sticky
adj. 1775 rare ADHERESCENT tending to adhere; adhesive
adj. 1790 AGGLUTINATIVE tending to produce adhesion; adhesive, cementing
adj. Bk1880 Eng. dial. CLIDGY sticky, viscous, adhesive
adj. 1881 Eng. dial. TEERY sticky, smeary; adhesive
adj. 1889 Eng. dial. CABBY sticky, adhesive, dirty, muddy; used also of weather
adj. L19 sl. LIKE SHIT STICKING TO A SHOVEL very adhesive indeed
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. DAWSEY sticky, adhesive, smeary
n. 1614 AGGLUTINATION an adhering together; the state of adhesion or cohesion
n. 1844 AGGLUTINANT an adhesive; a glue; also, a binding agent
adj. 1775 rare ADHERESCENT tending to adhere; adhesive
adj. 1790 AGGLUTINATIVE tending to produce adhesion; adhesive, cementing
adj. Bk1880 Eng. dial. CLIDGY sticky, viscous, adhesive
adj. 1881 Eng. dial. TEERY sticky, smeary; adhesive
adj. 1889 Eng. dial. CABBY sticky, adhesive, dirty, muddy; used also of weather
adj. L19 sl. LIKE SHIT STICKING TO A SHOVEL very adhesive indeed
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. DAWSEY sticky, adhesive, smeary
n. 1614 AGGLUTINATION an adhering together; the state of adhesion or cohesion
n. 1844 AGGLUTINANT an adhesive; a glue; also, a binding agent
ADJACENT
adj. 1556 ADJOINED adjacent, contiguous; neighbouring; also, joined, attached, connected
adj. 1633 rare PROPINQUANT near, neighbouring, adjacent
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. GAIN-HAND near to, close at hand, adjacent; easily reached, convenient
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. GAIN-OF-HAND (as above)
adj. 1860 rare JUXTA immediately adjacent, next-lying
adj. 1633 rare PROPINQUANT near, neighbouring, adjacent
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. GAIN-HAND near to, close at hand, adjacent; easily reached, convenient
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. GAIN-OF-HAND (as above)
adj. 1860 rare JUXTA immediately adjacent, next-lying
ADJECTIVE
n. 1753 ADNOUN a word added or joined to a noun, an adjective
n. 1753 obs. ADNAME an adjective
n. 1753 obs. ADNAME an adjective
ADJOIN, ADJOINING
adj. 1748 obs. BACK AND EDGE adjoining, close by
vb. 1638 obs. rare VICINATE to lie near to, to be next to, to adjoin
vb. 1638 obs. rare VICINATE to lie near to, to be next to, to adjoin
ADJUST, ADJUSTMENT
adj. 1888 ADJUSTIVE tending to adjust; concerned with adjustment
n. 1598 obs. rare ADJUSTAGE adjustment
n. 1866 rare ADJUSTATION adjustment
vb. 1633 obs. rare AGENCE to fit, adapt, or adjust
vb. 1659 obs. JUSTEN to adjust, to regulate, to make right
vb. 1825 Sc. SAMMER to adjust, to assort, to match; to agree
vb. 1903 Amer. dial. TITRIVATE to fix up, to adjust, to manipulate
vb. 1917 Amer. dial. EDZACT to perfect, to render exact; to make precisely right, to adjust precisely
vb. 1920 Amer. dial. TRIG to adjust, to tinker with
vb. 2005 Amer. dial. TRIG UP to adjust, to tinker with
n. 1598 obs. rare ADJUSTAGE adjustment
n. 1866 rare ADJUSTATION adjustment
vb. 1633 obs. rare AGENCE to fit, adapt, or adjust
vb. 1659 obs. JUSTEN to adjust, to regulate, to make right
vb. 1825 Sc. SAMMER to adjust, to assort, to match; to agree
vb. 1903 Amer. dial. TITRIVATE to fix up, to adjust, to manipulate
vb. 1917 Amer. dial. EDZACT to perfect, to render exact; to make precisely right, to adjust precisely
vb. 1920 Amer. dial. TRIG to adjust, to tinker with
vb. 2005 Amer. dial. TRIG UP to adjust, to tinker with
AD-LIB
n. 1841 UK sl. GAGGER a joker; in a theatrical context, esp. of comedians, one who ad-libs
n. M19 sl. GAG an ad-lib remark
vb. 1828 rare IMPROVISATORIZE to improvise, to ad lib, to speak extempore
vb. 1838 IMPROVISATE to ad lib, to speak extempore
vb. 1889 sl., orig. theatrical usage FAKE to improvise words or music; to ad-lib
vb. 1889 sl., orig. theatrical usage FAKE IT (as above)
vb. M19 sl. GAG to ad-lib
n. M19 sl. GAG an ad-lib remark
vb. 1828 rare IMPROVISATORIZE to improvise, to ad lib, to speak extempore
vb. 1838 IMPROVISATE to ad lib, to speak extempore
vb. 1889 sl., orig. theatrical usage FAKE to improvise words or music; to ad-lib
vb. 1889 sl., orig. theatrical usage FAKE IT (as above)
vb. M19 sl. GAG to ad-lib
ADMINISTER
vb. c1330 obs. GUY to command an army, etc.; to govern or rule a country; to administer or manage affairs or an office
ADMINISTRATING, ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATIVE, ADMINISTRATOR
adj. 1602 ADMINISTRANT acting, managing affairs; administrating, executive
adj. 1607 ADMINISTRATORY concerned with administration
adv. 1563-83 obs. rare MINISTRATORIOUSLY in the capacity of an administrator
n. 1465-6 obs. ADMINISTRATRICE a female administrator
n. 1506 obs. ADMINISTER one who administers or ministers to others; a minister or administrator
n. 1572 ADMINISTRATRIX a female administrator
n. 1581 obs. MANAGE the action or manner of managing; management; conduct of affairs; administration, direction, control
n. 1602 ADMINISTRANT one who administers or conducts any office or affair; a manager or administrator
n. 1616 obs. rare ADMINISTRY the act of administering or ministering to; administration
n. 1633 obs. MANAGERY domestic or agricultural administration or economy
n. 1633 obs. MENAGERY (as above)
n. 1682 rare ADMINISTRATRESS a female administrator
n. 1782 GENERAL SECRETARY a chief or principal administrator
n. 1803 orig. US, chiefly in Spanish-speaking contexts ADMINISTRADOR an administrator; a manager
n. 1937 ADMINISTRIVIA trifling administrative tasks, esp. those which take a significant amount of time to complete
n. 1942 ADMIN administration functions or duties; the department of an organization that deals with these
n. 1965 rare CYBERNOCRACY government or administration by computer, or by those who use computers
n. 1965 sl., derogatory WALLA a bureaucrat or someone doing a routine administrative job
n. 1965 sl., derogatory WALLAH (as above)
n. 1980s sl. SUITS senior managers, usually those in finance and administration rather than in creative posts
adj. 1607 ADMINISTRATORY concerned with administration
adv. 1563-83 obs. rare MINISTRATORIOUSLY in the capacity of an administrator
n. 1465-6 obs. ADMINISTRATRICE a female administrator
n. 1506 obs. ADMINISTER one who administers or ministers to others; a minister or administrator
n. 1572 ADMINISTRATRIX a female administrator
n. 1581 obs. MANAGE the action or manner of managing; management; conduct of affairs; administration, direction, control
n. 1602 ADMINISTRANT one who administers or conducts any office or affair; a manager or administrator
n. 1616 obs. rare ADMINISTRY the act of administering or ministering to; administration
n. 1633 obs. MANAGERY domestic or agricultural administration or economy
n. 1633 obs. MENAGERY (as above)
n. 1682 rare ADMINISTRATRESS a female administrator
n. 1782 GENERAL SECRETARY a chief or principal administrator
n. 1803 orig. US, chiefly in Spanish-speaking contexts ADMINISTRADOR an administrator; a manager
n. 1937 ADMINISTRIVIA trifling administrative tasks, esp. those which take a significant amount of time to complete
n. 1942 ADMIN administration functions or duties; the department of an organization that deals with these
n. 1965 rare CYBERNOCRACY government or administration by computer, or by those who use computers
n. 1965 sl., derogatory WALLA a bureaucrat or someone doing a routine administrative job
n. 1965 sl., derogatory WALLAH (as above)
n. 1980s sl. SUITS senior managers, usually those in finance and administration rather than in creative posts
ADMIRABLE, ADMIRATION, ADMIRABLY, ADMIRE, ADMIRED, ADMIRER, ADMIRING
adj. c1225 obs. FAIR excellent, admirable; good, desirable; noble, honourable; reputable
adj. 1587 ADULATORY obsequiously or sycophantically flattering; uncritically or excessively admiring
adj. 1611 rare ADMIRATIVE pert. to or characterized by wonder or admiration
adj. 1611 obs. ADMIRAL admirable
adj. 1689 BULLY of persons: worthy, 'jolly', admirable
adj. E19 colloq. GREAT excellent, very good, fine, admirable
adj. 1853 obs. ADMIRANT admiring someone or something
adj. M19 sl. CLINKING excellent, admirable, first-rate; esp. used of racehorses
adj. M19 sl. HELL-CLINKING (as above)
adj. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. SWUZZY fine, attractive, admirable
adj. 1920s US sl. SILK admirable, excellent, acceptable
adj. 1940s sl., orig. African-American INSANE wonderful, admirable, excellent
adj. 1960s NZ sl. CHRISTMAS fine, admirable
adj. 1960s African-American DAPPER admirable, excellent; perfect
adj. 1970s sl., orig. & chiefly US BAD-ASS formidable, admirable, first-rate, terrific, excellent
adj. 1970s Black British sl. RANK excellent, first-rate, admirable
adj. 1971 Amer. sl. NIFTY BEANS absolutely splendid, great, wonderful; admirable
adj. 1971 Amer. sl. NIFTY-KEEN (as above)
adj. 1975 Amer. dial. DITZY admirable, fine, first-class
adj. 1980s US African-American & teen sl. VICIOUS wonderful, excellent, admirable
adj. 1982 colloq., orig. US FUNKY FRESH excellent, admirable; stylish, fashionable, or appealing
adj. 1990s sl. DAVE friendly, agreeable, admirable, excellent
adj. 1990s sl. LUNCH good, excellent, admirable
adj. 1990s sl. OBESE excellent, extremely admirable
adj. 1990s US college sl. BUDDHA excellent, worthy of admiration
adj. 1990s US college sl. CHICALEAN (as above)
adj. 1990s US college sl. KEEVA (as above)
adj. 1990s US college sl. KEGGING (as above)
adj. 1991 US sl. ILL good, pleasing, desirable, admirable
adj. 1992 US sl. COLD-BLOODED competent, admirable
adj. 2003 Irish sl. KOOK AND THE GANG unemotional and relaxed, calm, imperturbable; excellent, admirable, wonderful
adv. 1576 obs. SINGULARLY excellently; admirably; particularly well
adv. L19 US sl. DAISY admirably, excellently, in a fine manner
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONSA excellently, admirably, extremely well
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONSER (as above)
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONSTER (as above)
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONZA (as above)
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONZER (as above)
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONZOR (as above)
int. 1513 WOW! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc.
int. 1776 Sc. WALLIE! an exclamation of admiration; goodness! gracious! well!
int. 1776 Sc. WALLY! (as above)
int. a1779 Sc. WAE! an exclamation of surprise and admiration
int. 1790 Sc. VOW! used to express admiration, surprise, sorrow, etc.
int. 1825 Eng. dial. ZOOKERINS! an exclamation of admiration, amazement, or surprise; a quasi-oath
int. B1900 Eng. dial. ZOWKERS! an exclamation of surprise or admiration
int. 1909 US sl. ATTABOY! an exclamation expressing encouragement or admiration
int. 1918 Amer. dial. BOY HOWDY! used to express surprise or admiration, or to emphasize a statement
int. 1920s Amer. sl. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc.
int. 1939 Amer. sl. HOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc.
int. 1980s US college sl. DEATH! an exclamation of approval or admiration
int. 1990s Amer. sl. WOWEE-KAZOWEE! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc.
int. 1990s Amer. sl. WOWIE-KAZOWIE! (as above)
int. 1990s US college sl. COOL DEAL! an exclamation of approval or admiration
int. 20C sl. ATTABABES! an exclamation of admiration and encouragement
int. 20C sl. ATTABABY! (as above)
int. 20C sl. I'LL GO HOPPING! an exclamation of amazement, approval, or admiration
int. 20C sl. I'LL GO HOPPING TO HELL! (as above)
int. 20C sl. I'LL GO HOPPING TO HELL BACKWARDS! (as above)
n. c1275 GEM an excellent or admirable person
n. 1303 arch. MARVEL astonishment, surprise, admiration or wonder
n. c1485 obs. DAISY a term of admiration
n. c1566 IDOLATER an adorer, idolizer or devoted admirer of some person or thing
n. 1591 obs. ADMIRE the act of admiring; admiration
n. 1592 HERO a man (occasionally a woman) generally admired or acclaimed for great qualities or achievements in any field; a person possessing any extraordinary quality; a person who does good deeds
n. c1592 SWAIN a country admirer or lover
n. 1596 obs. rare ADMIRANCE admiring, admiration
n. 1603 obs. rare ADMIRATOR an admirer; a wonderer
n. 1613 IDOLATRESS a female idolater
n. 1623 ACOLYTE a devoted follower or admirer; a novice or neophyte
n. a1631 ADMIRABILITIES admirable things or qualities
n. L17 sl. FLAMER an admirer, a lover, a promiscuous woman
n. 1731 rare ADMIRABILITY the quality of being admirable; wonderfulness
n. 1784 colloq. DANDY a person or thing that is admirable, remarkable, excellent, wonderful, first-rate, superior, etc.
n. 1790 FURORE enthusiastic popular admiration; a 'craze'
n. 1808 Amer. sl. HORSE a strong or athletic fellow; hence, a person who is formidable, admirable, unequalled, extremely capable, etc.; a good fellow
n. 1832 colloq. BEAUTY an admirable, excellent, or remarkable person, whether attractive or not
n. 1836 sl. BIT OF STUFF an admirable person
n. 1842 colloq., orig. US RIP-SNORTER an excellent, splendid, or admirable person
n. 1845 Amer. sl. HOSS a strong or athletic fellow; hence, a person who is formidable, admirable, unequalled, extremely capable, etc.; a good fellow
n. 1845 UK sl. RATTLER an admirable person
n. 1868 US sl. BIT an admirable person
n. 1873 sl., orig. US GOODY an excellent or admirable person
n. 1881 sl. SPORT an excellent or admirable person; one who reacts generously or pleasantly even in untoward situations
n. 1882 US sl. OLD PIE an admirable or adept fellow
n. 1885 Ireland BACHELOR an admirer; a suitor
n. 1887 sl. SPARKLER an admirable person
n. 1888 Amer. dial. MIRATION a display of wonderment, surprise, or admiration; a fuss, a clamour
n. 1890 Aust. sl. BIRDIE an excellent or admirable person; also, a term of affectionate address
n. 1891 sl. BEAUT any outstanding or admirable person, whether physically attractive or not; a first-rate or excellent person; an adept person
n. 1896 US sl. BIRD an excellent or admirable person; also, a term of affectionate address
n. 1898 Brit. sl. TOFF a good sort; an excellent or admirable person
n. M19 sl. ONE OF 'EM a remarkable or admirable person
n. L19 Aust. sl. ADONIS in ironic use: a male admirer; a lover
n. L19 US sl. OLD SPLENDID a very admirable person
n. L19 US sl. PANSIE an admirable person
n. L19 US sl. PANSY (as above)
n. 1900s US sl. THE CAKE a (self-appointedly) admirable person
n. 1900s US sl. THE CANDY something excellent, admirable, desirable
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONSA an admirable, highly capable, or very attractive person
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONSER (as above)
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONSTER (as above)
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONZA (as above)
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONZER (as above)
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONZOR (as above)
n. 1905 sl., orig. US THE BEE'S KNEES someone extraordinary, wonderful, or admirable; an excellent or superior person, or one who poses as such
n. 1905 US sl. BEAR an expert; an adept an excellent, admirable person
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. MARK a male sweetheart; an admirer
n. Bk1905 Sc. WAAH anything that occasions admiration or surprise
n. 1912 Amer. dial. WALLOPER an unusually large, pleasing, or admirable person or thing; something impressively big
n. 1912 Amer. dial. WHALLOPER (as above)
n. 1915 colloq. GIRL CRUSH a woman or girl who is the object of intense liking or admiration by another
n. 1915 sl. THE BILLY an excellent or admirable person
n. 1916 US sl. THE FROG'S TONSILS someone extraordinary, wonderful, or admirable; an excellent or superior person, or one who poses as such
n. 1918 Amer. dial. LOLLOPER a very large, pleasing or admirable person or thing
n. 1920 Amer. sl. PASH a person whom one loves or admires, esp. a celebrity who is one's idol
n. 1928 UK sl. BASTARD an admirable person
n. 1934 US African-American & jive sl. HELL a person who excels; an expert; an admirable or impressive person
n. 1940s sl. MAMA anything considered very powerful, large, or admirable
n. 1940s US criminals' sl. ACE OF SPADES an admirable person
n. 1941 Amer. dial. SCUTTER an admirable person or thing
n. Bk1942 US sl. 20-20 an admirable or attractive female
n. Bk1942 US sl. 20-20 SQUAB (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ABLE GRABLE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ALREET GAL (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ANATOMIC BOMB (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ANGEL CAKE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ATOMIC BOMB (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. BANTER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. BARBECUE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. DINAH MITE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. DISH DELISH (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. DRACULA'S DAUGHTER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. DREAM BEAM (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. FRAME DAME (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. GLAMOURPUSS (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. GOON CHILE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. HIP CHICK (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. HOT GINGERBREAD (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. HOT POTATO (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. HUBBA HEDY (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. KILLER-DILLER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. LUSH THRUSH (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. MELLOW MOUSE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. MORALE BOOSTER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. MORALE BUILDER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. NEAT BRODIE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. OK KATY (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. PAPER DOLL (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. PIGEON (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. PIGEON PIE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. POTENT PIGEON (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. RARE CHICKEN (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ROCKET BOMB (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SENDER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SLICK CHICK (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SOLID SENDER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SUGARPUSS (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. TRIPLE CHARGE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. VIXEN WITH THE FIXIN'S (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. WHISTLE BAIT (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. WHOO (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. WOLF BAIT (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ABLE GABLE an admirable or handsome male
n. Bk1942 US sl. ALAN LADDY (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. BIG HUNK O' MAN (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. GOOD JOE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. MELLOW FELLOW (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SHREWD DUDE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SMOOTH JACKSON (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SUPERMAN (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. TWANGIE BOY (as above)
n. 1944 sl., orig. jazz usage GASSER a first-rate, delightful, amusing, or entertaining person; a highly admired person considered to be the best
n. 1950s sl. JEFF an admirable person
n. 1958 chiefly African-American MOTHERFUCKER a formidable, strong, or otherwise admirable person
n. Bk1958 Eng. sl. GAGA an indiscriminating, uncritical admirer
n. 1960s Amer. sl. MAIN MAN a man who is most admired
n. 1967 DUDE a person regarded as being 'cool; or fashionable, or as embodying some other admirable or desirable quality
n. 1970s US sl. BAD-ASS a tough, admirable individual
n. 1970s US college sl. MUFFIN an admirable person
n. 1973 Aust. sl. BALL TEARER an admirable or exceptional person, for good or bad qualities
n. 1975 Amer. dial. DITZ something first-class or admirable
n. 1975 sl., orig. US WHITE HAT an excellent or admirable person
n. 1980 sl. BELTER an admirable, exciting, or exceptional person
n. 1980s US African-American & college sl. COOL BREEZE an admirable and popular person
n. 1987 sl. GENT an admirable man
n. 1988 NZ sl. MONTE a fine or admirable person
n. 1990s sl. MAD SKILLS any admirable quality
n. 1990s sl. MAD SKILLZ (as above)
n. 1990s Black British sl. DAPPER a general term of congratulation, an admirable person
n. 20C US CABALLERO a woman's escort or admirer
phr. 1927 US sl. IT'S A WOW it's a great success; it's admirable, really excellent
phr. Bk1999 Aust. sl. YOUR BLOOD'S WORTH BOTTLING said to one who has done something excellent, or to someone one admires
vb. 1474 obs. ADMERVEYLLE to marvel; to marvel at, to wonder at, to admire
vb. 1610 obs. BEWONDER to wonder at, to regard wonderingly, to admire
vb. 1615 IDOLATRIZE to make an idol of; to worship idolatrously; fig: to adore; to admire excessively; to idolize
vb. 1790 Eng. dial. obs. MAUSE to ponder upon; to gaze at; to admire
vb. 1888 Aust. & NZ sl. SHOOK ON to be keen on, to be impressed by, to admire
vb. 1893 Amer. dial. MIRATE to wonder, to marvel; to admire something
vb. Bk1903 Eng. dial. MIRE to admire; to wonder
adj. 1587 ADULATORY obsequiously or sycophantically flattering; uncritically or excessively admiring
adj. 1611 rare ADMIRATIVE pert. to or characterized by wonder or admiration
adj. 1611 obs. ADMIRAL admirable
adj. 1689 BULLY of persons: worthy, 'jolly', admirable
adj. E19 colloq. GREAT excellent, very good, fine, admirable
adj. 1853 obs. ADMIRANT admiring someone or something
adj. M19 sl. CLINKING excellent, admirable, first-rate; esp. used of racehorses
adj. M19 sl. HELL-CLINKING (as above)
adj. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. SWUZZY fine, attractive, admirable
adj. 1920s US sl. SILK admirable, excellent, acceptable
adj. 1940s sl., orig. African-American INSANE wonderful, admirable, excellent
adj. 1960s NZ sl. CHRISTMAS fine, admirable
adj. 1960s African-American DAPPER admirable, excellent; perfect
adj. 1970s sl., orig. & chiefly US BAD-ASS formidable, admirable, first-rate, terrific, excellent
adj. 1970s Black British sl. RANK excellent, first-rate, admirable
adj. 1971 Amer. sl. NIFTY BEANS absolutely splendid, great, wonderful; admirable
adj. 1971 Amer. sl. NIFTY-KEEN (as above)
adj. 1975 Amer. dial. DITZY admirable, fine, first-class
adj. 1980s US African-American & teen sl. VICIOUS wonderful, excellent, admirable
adj. 1982 colloq., orig. US FUNKY FRESH excellent, admirable; stylish, fashionable, or appealing
adj. 1990s sl. DAVE friendly, agreeable, admirable, excellent
adj. 1990s sl. LUNCH good, excellent, admirable
adj. 1990s sl. OBESE excellent, extremely admirable
adj. 1990s US college sl. BUDDHA excellent, worthy of admiration
adj. 1990s US college sl. CHICALEAN (as above)
adj. 1990s US college sl. KEEVA (as above)
adj. 1990s US college sl. KEGGING (as above)
adj. 1991 US sl. ILL good, pleasing, desirable, admirable
adj. 1992 US sl. COLD-BLOODED competent, admirable
adj. 2003 Irish sl. KOOK AND THE GANG unemotional and relaxed, calm, imperturbable; excellent, admirable, wonderful
adv. 1576 obs. SINGULARLY excellently; admirably; particularly well
adv. L19 US sl. DAISY admirably, excellently, in a fine manner
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONSA excellently, admirably, extremely well
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONSER (as above)
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONSTER (as above)
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONZA (as above)
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONZER (as above)
adv. 1914 Aust. sl. BONZOR (as above)
int. 1513 WOW! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc.
int. 1776 Sc. WALLIE! an exclamation of admiration; goodness! gracious! well!
int. 1776 Sc. WALLY! (as above)
int. a1779 Sc. WAE! an exclamation of surprise and admiration
int. 1790 Sc. VOW! used to express admiration, surprise, sorrow, etc.
int. 1825 Eng. dial. ZOOKERINS! an exclamation of admiration, amazement, or surprise; a quasi-oath
int. B1900 Eng. dial. ZOWKERS! an exclamation of surprise or admiration
int. 1909 US sl. ATTABOY! an exclamation expressing encouragement or admiration
int. 1918 Amer. dial. BOY HOWDY! used to express surprise or admiration, or to emphasize a statement
int. 1920s Amer. sl. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc.
int. 1939 Amer. sl. HOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc.
int. 1980s US college sl. DEATH! an exclamation of approval or admiration
int. 1990s Amer. sl. WOWEE-KAZOWEE! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc.
int. 1990s Amer. sl. WOWIE-KAZOWIE! (as above)
int. 1990s US college sl. COOL DEAL! an exclamation of approval or admiration
int. 20C sl. ATTABABES! an exclamation of admiration and encouragement
int. 20C sl. ATTABABY! (as above)
int. 20C sl. I'LL GO HOPPING! an exclamation of amazement, approval, or admiration
int. 20C sl. I'LL GO HOPPING TO HELL! (as above)
int. 20C sl. I'LL GO HOPPING TO HELL BACKWARDS! (as above)
n. c1275 GEM an excellent or admirable person
n. 1303 arch. MARVEL astonishment, surprise, admiration or wonder
n. c1485 obs. DAISY a term of admiration
n. c1566 IDOLATER an adorer, idolizer or devoted admirer of some person or thing
n. 1591 obs. ADMIRE the act of admiring; admiration
n. 1592 HERO a man (occasionally a woman) generally admired or acclaimed for great qualities or achievements in any field; a person possessing any extraordinary quality; a person who does good deeds
n. c1592 SWAIN a country admirer or lover
n. 1596 obs. rare ADMIRANCE admiring, admiration
n. 1603 obs. rare ADMIRATOR an admirer; a wonderer
n. 1613 IDOLATRESS a female idolater
n. 1623 ACOLYTE a devoted follower or admirer; a novice or neophyte
n. a1631 ADMIRABILITIES admirable things or qualities
n. L17 sl. FLAMER an admirer, a lover, a promiscuous woman
n. 1731 rare ADMIRABILITY the quality of being admirable; wonderfulness
n. 1784 colloq. DANDY a person or thing that is admirable, remarkable, excellent, wonderful, first-rate, superior, etc.
n. 1790 FURORE enthusiastic popular admiration; a 'craze'
n. 1808 Amer. sl. HORSE a strong or athletic fellow; hence, a person who is formidable, admirable, unequalled, extremely capable, etc.; a good fellow
n. 1832 colloq. BEAUTY an admirable, excellent, or remarkable person, whether attractive or not
n. 1836 sl. BIT OF STUFF an admirable person
n. 1842 colloq., orig. US RIP-SNORTER an excellent, splendid, or admirable person
n. 1845 Amer. sl. HOSS a strong or athletic fellow; hence, a person who is formidable, admirable, unequalled, extremely capable, etc.; a good fellow
n. 1845 UK sl. RATTLER an admirable person
n. 1868 US sl. BIT an admirable person
n. 1873 sl., orig. US GOODY an excellent or admirable person
n. 1881 sl. SPORT an excellent or admirable person; one who reacts generously or pleasantly even in untoward situations
n. 1882 US sl. OLD PIE an admirable or adept fellow
n. 1885 Ireland BACHELOR an admirer; a suitor
n. 1887 sl. SPARKLER an admirable person
n. 1888 Amer. dial. MIRATION a display of wonderment, surprise, or admiration; a fuss, a clamour
n. 1890 Aust. sl. BIRDIE an excellent or admirable person; also, a term of affectionate address
n. 1891 sl. BEAUT any outstanding or admirable person, whether physically attractive or not; a first-rate or excellent person; an adept person
n. 1896 US sl. BIRD an excellent or admirable person; also, a term of affectionate address
n. 1898 Brit. sl. TOFF a good sort; an excellent or admirable person
n. M19 sl. ONE OF 'EM a remarkable or admirable person
n. L19 Aust. sl. ADONIS in ironic use: a male admirer; a lover
n. L19 US sl. OLD SPLENDID a very admirable person
n. L19 US sl. PANSIE an admirable person
n. L19 US sl. PANSY (as above)
n. 1900s US sl. THE CAKE a (self-appointedly) admirable person
n. 1900s US sl. THE CANDY something excellent, admirable, desirable
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONSA an admirable, highly capable, or very attractive person
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONSER (as above)
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONSTER (as above)
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONZA (as above)
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONZER (as above)
n. 1904 Aust. sl. BONZOR (as above)
n. 1905 sl., orig. US THE BEE'S KNEES someone extraordinary, wonderful, or admirable; an excellent or superior person, or one who poses as such
n. 1905 US sl. BEAR an expert; an adept an excellent, admirable person
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. MARK a male sweetheart; an admirer
n. Bk1905 Sc. WAAH anything that occasions admiration or surprise
n. 1912 Amer. dial. WALLOPER an unusually large, pleasing, or admirable person or thing; something impressively big
n. 1912 Amer. dial. WHALLOPER (as above)
n. 1915 colloq. GIRL CRUSH a woman or girl who is the object of intense liking or admiration by another
n. 1915 sl. THE BILLY an excellent or admirable person
n. 1916 US sl. THE FROG'S TONSILS someone extraordinary, wonderful, or admirable; an excellent or superior person, or one who poses as such
n. 1918 Amer. dial. LOLLOPER a very large, pleasing or admirable person or thing
n. 1920 Amer. sl. PASH a person whom one loves or admires, esp. a celebrity who is one's idol
n. 1928 UK sl. BASTARD an admirable person
n. 1934 US African-American & jive sl. HELL a person who excels; an expert; an admirable or impressive person
n. 1940s sl. MAMA anything considered very powerful, large, or admirable
n. 1940s US criminals' sl. ACE OF SPADES an admirable person
n. 1941 Amer. dial. SCUTTER an admirable person or thing
n. Bk1942 US sl. 20-20 an admirable or attractive female
n. Bk1942 US sl. 20-20 SQUAB (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ABLE GRABLE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ALREET GAL (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ANATOMIC BOMB (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ANGEL CAKE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ATOMIC BOMB (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. BANTER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. BARBECUE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. DINAH MITE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. DISH DELISH (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. DRACULA'S DAUGHTER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. DREAM BEAM (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. FRAME DAME (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. GLAMOURPUSS (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. GOON CHILE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. HIP CHICK (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. HOT GINGERBREAD (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. HOT POTATO (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. HUBBA HEDY (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. KILLER-DILLER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. LUSH THRUSH (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. MELLOW MOUSE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. MORALE BOOSTER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. MORALE BUILDER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. NEAT BRODIE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. OK KATY (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. PAPER DOLL (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. PIGEON (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. PIGEON PIE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. POTENT PIGEON (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. RARE CHICKEN (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ROCKET BOMB (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SENDER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SLICK CHICK (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SOLID SENDER (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SUGARPUSS (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. TRIPLE CHARGE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. VIXEN WITH THE FIXIN'S (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. WHISTLE BAIT (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. WHOO (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. WOLF BAIT (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. ABLE GABLE an admirable or handsome male
n. Bk1942 US sl. ALAN LADDY (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. BIG HUNK O' MAN (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. GOOD JOE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. MELLOW FELLOW (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SHREWD DUDE (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SMOOTH JACKSON (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. SUPERMAN (as above)
n. Bk1942 US sl. TWANGIE BOY (as above)
n. 1944 sl., orig. jazz usage GASSER a first-rate, delightful, amusing, or entertaining person; a highly admired person considered to be the best
n. 1950s sl. JEFF an admirable person
n. 1958 chiefly African-American MOTHERFUCKER a formidable, strong, or otherwise admirable person
n. Bk1958 Eng. sl. GAGA an indiscriminating, uncritical admirer
n. 1960s Amer. sl. MAIN MAN a man who is most admired
n. 1967 DUDE a person regarded as being 'cool; or fashionable, or as embodying some other admirable or desirable quality
n. 1970s US sl. BAD-ASS a tough, admirable individual
n. 1970s US college sl. MUFFIN an admirable person
n. 1973 Aust. sl. BALL TEARER an admirable or exceptional person, for good or bad qualities
n. 1975 Amer. dial. DITZ something first-class or admirable
n. 1975 sl., orig. US WHITE HAT an excellent or admirable person
n. 1980 sl. BELTER an admirable, exciting, or exceptional person
n. 1980s US African-American & college sl. COOL BREEZE an admirable and popular person
n. 1987 sl. GENT an admirable man
n. 1988 NZ sl. MONTE a fine or admirable person
n. 1990s sl. MAD SKILLS any admirable quality
n. 1990s sl. MAD SKILLZ (as above)
n. 1990s Black British sl. DAPPER a general term of congratulation, an admirable person
n. 20C US CABALLERO a woman's escort or admirer
phr. 1927 US sl. IT'S A WOW it's a great success; it's admirable, really excellent
phr. Bk1999 Aust. sl. YOUR BLOOD'S WORTH BOTTLING said to one who has done something excellent, or to someone one admires
vb. 1474 obs. ADMERVEYLLE to marvel; to marvel at, to wonder at, to admire
vb. 1610 obs. BEWONDER to wonder at, to regard wonderingly, to admire
vb. 1615 IDOLATRIZE to make an idol of; to worship idolatrously; fig: to adore; to admire excessively; to idolize
vb. 1790 Eng. dial. obs. MAUSE to ponder upon; to gaze at; to admire
vb. 1888 Aust. & NZ sl. SHOOK ON to be keen on, to be impressed by, to admire
vb. 1893 Amer. dial. MIRATE to wonder, to marvel; to admire something
vb. Bk1903 Eng. dial. MIRE to admire; to wonder
ADMIRAL
n. 1578 obs., nautical usage GENERAL a commander of naval forces; an admiral
n. 1600 obs., nautical usage GENERAL AT THE SEA a commander of naval forces; an admiral
n. 1611 obs. rare ADMIRALESS the wife of an admiral
n. 1660 obs., nautical usage GENERAL AT SEA a commander of naval forces; an admiral
n. 1717 obs., nautical usage GENERAL OF THE SEA a commander of naval forces; an admiral
n. 1828-32 rare, ancient Greece NAVARCH the commander of a fleet; an admiral
n. 19C Eng. naval sl. AMBROL an admiral
n. Bk1922 ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE formerly, an admiral hoisting a flag on a blue ground and commanding the rear
n. Bk1922 ADMIRAL OF THE RED formerly, an admiral hoisting a flag on a red ground and commanding in the centre
n. 1600 obs., nautical usage GENERAL AT THE SEA a commander of naval forces; an admiral
n. 1611 obs. rare ADMIRALESS the wife of an admiral
n. 1660 obs., nautical usage GENERAL AT SEA a commander of naval forces; an admiral
n. 1717 obs., nautical usage GENERAL OF THE SEA a commander of naval forces; an admiral
n. 1828-32 rare, ancient Greece NAVARCH the commander of a fleet; an admiral
n. 19C Eng. naval sl. AMBROL an admiral
n. Bk1922 ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE formerly, an admiral hoisting a flag on a blue ground and commanding the rear
n. Bk1922 ADMIRAL OF THE RED formerly, an admiral hoisting a flag on a red ground and commanding in the centre
ADMISSIBLE
adj. 1666 obs. FAVOURABLE admissible, allowable
ADMISSION
adj. 1859 ADMISSORY pert. to admission
n. 1578 rare IMMISSION insertion, injection, admission, introduction; the opposite of 'emission'
n. 1841 Amer. dial. DEADHEAD one who receives goods or services without paying; a person travelling or receiving admission to games, theatres, etc. without charge
n. 1858 sl. IVORY a pass-ticket on a railway, or subscriber's admission to a theatre, public gardens, etc.
n. 1981 US sl. ADMISH the admission price of a performance
vb. 1855 Amer. dial. DEADHEAD to obtain goods, services, transportation, admission, etc. without paying; to sponge; to allow someone to do the same
n. 1578 rare IMMISSION insertion, injection, admission, introduction; the opposite of 'emission'
n. 1841 Amer. dial. DEADHEAD one who receives goods or services without paying; a person travelling or receiving admission to games, theatres, etc. without charge
n. 1858 sl. IVORY a pass-ticket on a railway, or subscriber's admission to a theatre, public gardens, etc.
n. 1981 US sl. ADMISH the admission price of a performance
vb. 1855 Amer. dial. DEADHEAD to obtain goods, services, transportation, admission, etc. without paying; to sponge; to allow someone to do the same
ADMIT, ADMITTANCE
adj. 1778 ADMISSIVE tending to admit
n. a1616 obs. rare ADMITTIE admittance
n. a1616 obs. rare ADMITTY (as above)
vb. c1000 obs. AKNOW to admit or show one's knowledge, to acknowledge, to confess
vb. c1315 obs. UNDERGO to accept, to admit, to allow
vb. 1578 rare or obs. IMMIT to put in, to insert, to inject, to infuse; to let in, to admit; the opposite of 'emit'
vb. 1647 obs. IMMISS to put in, to insert, to inject, to infuse; to let in, to admit
vb. 1835 Sc. YIELD to admit; to confess
vb. E19 orig. US OWN THE CORN to admit an error
vb. 1901 Ireland ACCUSE to admit, to allow; to suppose
vb. Bk1902 Eng. dial. INTERMIT to admit, to allow to enter
vb. 1917 Amer. dial. GIVE DOWN to admit; to confess
n. a1616 obs. rare ADMITTIE admittance
n. a1616 obs. rare ADMITTY (as above)
vb. c1000 obs. AKNOW to admit or show one's knowledge, to acknowledge, to confess
vb. c1315 obs. UNDERGO to accept, to admit, to allow
vb. 1578 rare or obs. IMMIT to put in, to insert, to inject, to infuse; to let in, to admit; the opposite of 'emit'
vb. 1647 obs. IMMISS to put in, to insert, to inject, to infuse; to let in, to admit
vb. 1835 Sc. YIELD to admit; to confess
vb. E19 orig. US OWN THE CORN to admit an error
vb. 1901 Ireland ACCUSE to admit, to allow; to suppose
vb. Bk1902 Eng. dial. INTERMIT to admit, to allow to enter
vb. 1917 Amer. dial. GIVE DOWN to admit; to confess
ADMONISH, ADMONISHING, ADMONITION
adj. 1594 ADMONITORY giving admonition, admonishing, warning
adj. 1598 rare PARAENETICAL advisory, hortatory; apt to persuade, admonishing
adj. a1677 obs. ADMONITIVE pert. to admonition; admonishing
adj. 1848 rare ADMONITORIAL giving admonition, admonishing, warning
adv. Bk1888 rare ADMONITIVELY by admonition
n. a1382 obs. MONISHER a person who admonishes, warns, or exhorts
n. 1475 obs. ADVERTISEMENT the act of calling the attention of others; admonition, warning, instruction
n. 1547 ADMONITOR one who admonishes
n. 1556 obs. rare MONITIONER a person who admonishes or warns
n. 1562 obs. SUBMONITION a gentle admonition, suggestion, or reproving
n. 1583 LESSONING instruction, admonition
n. 1586 obs. ADMONISHIONER one who gives admonitions or admonishes
n. 1586 obs. ADMONITIONER (as above)
n. 1748 rare MONITRESS a female adviser, mentor, or admonisher
n. 1850 rare ADMONITRIX a female who admonishes
n. c1960 Amer. dial. HARK FROM THE TOMB something severe; a severe scolding or admonition
vb. 1494 obs. ADVERTISE to warn, to admonish
vb. 1555 LESSON to give a lesson or lessons to, to instruct, to teach; to admonish, to rebuke, to reprove
vb. 1789 Sc. & Eng. dial. MIND to remind, to admonish
vb. 1887 orig. Eng. dial. GIVE GYP to punish or admonish; to assault or beat; hence, later, to mock or tease; to criticize
vb. 1980s UK juvenile sl. RACK to admonish
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage CRAWL to admonish
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage JUMP (as above)
adj. 1598 rare PARAENETICAL advisory, hortatory; apt to persuade, admonishing
adj. a1677 obs. ADMONITIVE pert. to admonition; admonishing
adj. 1848 rare ADMONITORIAL giving admonition, admonishing, warning
adv. Bk1888 rare ADMONITIVELY by admonition
n. a1382 obs. MONISHER a person who admonishes, warns, or exhorts
n. 1475 obs. ADVERTISEMENT the act of calling the attention of others; admonition, warning, instruction
n. 1547 ADMONITOR one who admonishes
n. 1556 obs. rare MONITIONER a person who admonishes or warns
n. 1562 obs. SUBMONITION a gentle admonition, suggestion, or reproving
n. 1583 LESSONING instruction, admonition
n. 1586 obs. ADMONISHIONER one who gives admonitions or admonishes
n. 1586 obs. ADMONITIONER (as above)
n. 1748 rare MONITRESS a female adviser, mentor, or admonisher
n. 1850 rare ADMONITRIX a female who admonishes
n. c1960 Amer. dial. HARK FROM THE TOMB something severe; a severe scolding or admonition
vb. 1494 obs. ADVERTISE to warn, to admonish
vb. 1555 LESSON to give a lesson or lessons to, to instruct, to teach; to admonish, to rebuke, to reprove
vb. 1789 Sc. & Eng. dial. MIND to remind, to admonish
vb. 1887 orig. Eng. dial. GIVE GYP to punish or admonish; to assault or beat; hence, later, to mock or tease; to criticize
vb. 1980s UK juvenile sl. RACK to admonish
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage CRAWL to admonish
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage JUMP (as above)
ADO
n. 1474 obs. BESOIGNE business, affair, duties, ado
n. 1642 obs. rare PADDLE fuss, ado
n. 1790 Sc. HUMDUDGEON needless noise or fuss; a complaint or outcry with sufficient reason; much ado about nothing
n. 1807 Amer. ALL TALK AND NO CIDER a great deal of fuss, but very little result; much ado about nothing
n. 1825 Sc. obs. TAW difficulty, laborious effort; much ado
n. 1836 Amer. dial. TOUSE a commotion, a disturbance, an ado, a fuss, an outcry; a state of agitation
n. 1836 Amer. dial. TOWSE (as above)
n. Bk1898 Sc. BANGNUE a great fuss about something trivial; much ado about nothing
phr. c1460 MUCH CRY AND LITTLE WOOL much ado about nothing; much fuss or noise with little results
phr. 1579 GREAT CRY AND LITTLE WOOL much ado about nothing; much fuss or noise with little results
vb. Bk1902 Sc. HAIVER to hesitate and make much ado about doing anything; to be lazy at work
vb. Bk1902 Sc. HAWK to hesitate, to hum and haw; to make much ado before doing anything
vb. 20C PIDDLE ABOUT to make an ado about nothing much
n. 1642 obs. rare PADDLE fuss, ado
n. 1790 Sc. HUMDUDGEON needless noise or fuss; a complaint or outcry with sufficient reason; much ado about nothing
n. 1807 Amer. ALL TALK AND NO CIDER a great deal of fuss, but very little result; much ado about nothing
n. 1825 Sc. obs. TAW difficulty, laborious effort; much ado
n. 1836 Amer. dial. TOUSE a commotion, a disturbance, an ado, a fuss, an outcry; a state of agitation
n. 1836 Amer. dial. TOWSE (as above)
n. Bk1898 Sc. BANGNUE a great fuss about something trivial; much ado about nothing
phr. c1460 MUCH CRY AND LITTLE WOOL much ado about nothing; much fuss or noise with little results
phr. 1579 GREAT CRY AND LITTLE WOOL much ado about nothing; much fuss or noise with little results
vb. Bk1902 Sc. HAIVER to hesitate and make much ado about doing anything; to be lazy at work
vb. Bk1902 Sc. HAWK to hesitate, to hum and haw; to make much ado before doing anything
vb. 20C PIDDLE ABOUT to make an ado about nothing much
ADOLESCENCE, ADOLESCENT
adj. c1420 obs. rare ADOLENT growing, adolescent
adj. 1805 Sc. HALF-LONG half-grown, adolescent
adj. 1815 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. HALFLING youthful, adolescent, half-grown
adj. Bk1958 sl. UNLICKED uncouth, aggressively adolescent
n. a1122 YOUNG MAN a man who is young; an adolescent or young adult male; one in early manhood
n. 1794 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. HALFLING a half-grown boy, an adolescent youth; often applied to a lad engaged in farm work
n. 1832 Amer. dial. YOUNGERN a child or adolescent
n. 1832 Amer. dial. YOUNGIN (as above)
n. 1832 Amer. dial. YOUNG ONE (as above)
n. 1832 Amer. dial. YOUNG 'UN (as above)
n. 1848 Amer. dial. HOG-AGE the awkward, ill-mannered age between boyhood and manhood; male adolescence
n. 1888 BACKFISCH a girl of about 16 or 17; a girl in late adolescence, a teenager
n. 1898 Sc. UP-COMING adolescence
n. 1982 sl., derogatory BIMBETTE a young woman or adolescent girl, esp. one regarded as sexually attractive but thought to lack intelligence or distinctive personality; a bimbo, esp. an adolescent or teenage one
n. 1992 UK sl. HIBBER DE HOY an adolescent boy, esp. a hooligan
n. 1996 chiefly journalists' usage ADULTESCENT an adult who has retained the interests, behaviour, or lifestyle of adolescence
n. 1997 UK sl. SPUNKER a derisive term for an adolescent boy; used by adolescent girls
vb. 1859 ADOLESCE to become adolescent; to pass through adolescence
adj. 1805 Sc. HALF-LONG half-grown, adolescent
adj. 1815 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. HALFLING youthful, adolescent, half-grown
adj. Bk1958 sl. UNLICKED uncouth, aggressively adolescent
n. a1122 YOUNG MAN a man who is young; an adolescent or young adult male; one in early manhood
n. 1794 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. HALFLING a half-grown boy, an adolescent youth; often applied to a lad engaged in farm work
n. 1832 Amer. dial. YOUNGERN a child or adolescent
n. 1832 Amer. dial. YOUNGIN (as above)
n. 1832 Amer. dial. YOUNG ONE (as above)
n. 1832 Amer. dial. YOUNG 'UN (as above)
n. 1848 Amer. dial. HOG-AGE the awkward, ill-mannered age between boyhood and manhood; male adolescence
n. 1888 BACKFISCH a girl of about 16 or 17; a girl in late adolescence, a teenager
n. 1898 Sc. UP-COMING adolescence
n. 1982 sl., derogatory BIMBETTE a young woman or adolescent girl, esp. one regarded as sexually attractive but thought to lack intelligence or distinctive personality; a bimbo, esp. an adolescent or teenage one
n. 1992 UK sl. HIBBER DE HOY an adolescent boy, esp. a hooligan
n. 1996 chiefly journalists' usage ADULTESCENT an adult who has retained the interests, behaviour, or lifestyle of adolescence
n. 1997 UK sl. SPUNKER a derisive term for an adolescent boy; used by adolescent girls
vb. 1859 ADOLESCE to become adolescent; to pass through adolescence
ADOPT, ADOPTED, ADOPTING, ADOPTION, ADOPTIVE
adj. 1601 obs. rare ADOPTIOUS connected with adoption
adj. 1615 ADOPTATIVE pert. to adoption; adoptive
adj. 1623 obs. rare AFFILIATED of a child: adopted
adj. 1671 obs. ADOPTANT adopting
n. 1623 obs. rare AFFILIATION the adoption of a child; in ancient Gaul, the adoption of a male heir by a person of high rank
n. 1671 obs. ADOPTANT one who adopts, or takes a child as his own
vb. 1623 obs. rare AFFILIATE to adopt a child
vb. 1662 obs. rare ADOPTATE to adopt
vb. 1890 Eng. dial. TAKE TO to adopt
adj. 1615 ADOPTATIVE pert. to adoption; adoptive
adj. 1623 obs. rare AFFILIATED of a child: adopted
adj. 1671 obs. ADOPTANT adopting
n. 1623 obs. rare AFFILIATION the adoption of a child; in ancient Gaul, the adoption of a male heir by a person of high rank
n. 1671 obs. ADOPTANT one who adopts, or takes a child as his own
vb. 1623 obs. rare AFFILIATE to adopt a child
vb. 1662 obs. rare ADOPTATE to adopt
vb. 1890 Eng. dial. TAKE TO to adopt
ADORABLE
adj. 1913 CUTE AS A BUTTON extremely attractive; adorable, charming
ADORATION, ADORE, ADORED, ADORER, ADORING
adj. 1550 IDOLATROUS pert. to idolatry
adj. 1637 ADORATIVE pert. to adoration; that adores or venerates
adj. 1659 SERAPHIC ardent, zealous; burning or inflamed with love or zeal; ecstatically adoring
adj. a1821 poetic usage ADORANT adoring
n. a1200 GOD an adored, admirable, or supremely powerful person
n. c1386 IDOLATRY immoderate attachment to or veneration for any person or thing; admiration savouring of adoration
n. c1566 IDOLATER an adorer, idolizer or devoted admirer of some person or thing
n. 1591 IDOL a person who is the object of excessive or supreme devotion; an adored person; a person loved or respected to adoration
n. 1613 IDOLATRESS a female idolater
n. 1646 obs. rare ADOREMENT adoration
vb. 1615 IDOLATRIZE to make an idol of; to worship idolatrously; fig: to adore; to admire excessively; to idolize
vb. 1949 Amer. dial. MAKE CALF-EYES to show adoration or affection with the eyes
adj. 1637 ADORATIVE pert. to adoration; that adores or venerates
adj. 1659 SERAPHIC ardent, zealous; burning or inflamed with love or zeal; ecstatically adoring
adj. a1821 poetic usage ADORANT adoring
n. a1200 GOD an adored, admirable, or supremely powerful person
n. c1386 IDOLATRY immoderate attachment to or veneration for any person or thing; admiration savouring of adoration
n. c1566 IDOLATER an adorer, idolizer or devoted admirer of some person or thing
n. 1591 IDOL a person who is the object of excessive or supreme devotion; an adored person; a person loved or respected to adoration
n. 1613 IDOLATRESS a female idolater
n. 1646 obs. rare ADOREMENT adoration
vb. 1615 IDOLATRIZE to make an idol of; to worship idolatrously; fig: to adore; to admire excessively; to idolize
vb. 1949 Amer. dial. MAKE CALF-EYES to show adoration or affection with the eyes
ADORN, ADORNED, ADORNING, ADORNMENT
adj. 1303 obs. TIFFED tricked out, adorned
adj. c1450 rare BUSKED clothed, attired, dressed up; adorned, embellished
adj. 1460 obs. or arch. DECORATE adorned, decorated; ornate
adj. 1660 obs. rare ORNATIVE tending or serving to adorn, decorative, ornamental
adj. 1667 obs. rare ADORN adorned, ornate
adj. 1825 Sc. GAMFERT flowery, bespangled, adorned
adj. 1874 obs. FAIRED adorned, made beautiful
n. 1303 obs. rare TIFFURE a dressing up, adornment
n. c1325 obs. ADUBMENT adornment, decoration
n. a1387 obs. HIGHTER an adorner or embellisher
n. c1430 obs. QUAINTISING adornment, decoration
n. 1513 obs. DECORE grace, honour, glory, beauty, adornment
n. 1518 GARNISHER one who adorns or decorates
n. 1531 obs. DECKING adornment, embellishment, ornament
n. 1591 VARNISH a means of embellishment or adornment; a beautifying or improving quality or feature
n. 1592 obs. ADORN adornment
n. 1597 obs. ADORNATION the act of adorning; also, that with which anything is adorned; adornment, decoration; ornament
n. 1642 obs. rare DECKAGE adornment, embellishment
n. a1687 Sc. obs. rare BUSK adornment, embellishment
n. a1687 Sc. obs. rare BUSKRY (as above)
n. a1706 FALLAL a piece of finery or frippery, a showy adornment in dress; usually plural usage
n. 1727 rare DECORAMENT decoration, ornament, an adorning
n. 1835 nonce word GARNISHRY adornment, decoration
n. 1847 Eng. dial. TIDDIVATION smartening, adornment, bedeckment
n. c1861 Eng. dial. FANGLEMENT a contrivance, a personal adornment
n. 1862 rare BURNISHMENT metallic polish, lustrous adornment
n. 1876 Eng. dial. FANDANGS the fanciful adornments in personal attire; trinkets
n. 1880 Eng. dial. FAFF swagger, pretense; show, useless adornments
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. FANDANGS AND FEATHERMENTS trinkets, trifles, personal adornments
vb. c1000 obs. BEWORK to work, adorn, or embroider cloth etc.
vb. c1200 obs. AWLENCH to make splendid, to adorn
vb. a1225 obs. BEGO to dress; to clothe, to attire, to deck, to adorn
vb. a1225 obs. FAIR to make beautiful or attractive; to decorate, to adorn, to embellish
vb. c1250 obs. GEAR to adorn; to array; to dress
vb. a1300 obs. UMTIFF to deck out, to adorn
vb. c1350 obs. RAIL to array, to adorn with something
vb. c1350 obs. TIRE to attire, to clothe duly, to dress, to adorn
vb. 1388 obs. TIFFLE to dress up, to adorn, to deck or trick out (in a trifling or time-wasting way)
vb. 1390 obs. QUAINTISE to beautify, to adorn, to dress finely
vb. 1398 arch. BEAUTY to render beautiful; to beautify, to adorn, to deck
vb. c1400 BUSK to clothe, to dress, to attire a person; to adorn a thing
vb. 1400s VARNISH to embellish or adorn; to improve, furbish up
vb. 1432-50 obs. ONORN to deck, to adorn
vb. 1483 obs. QUAINT to adorn, to make fine or beautiful
vb. 1490 obs. or arch. DECORE to decorate, to adorn, to embellish
vb. a1500 obs. BEDO to adorn, to ornament, to garnish
vb. 1509 obs. BETRAP to deck, to adorn
vb. 1530 obs. or arch. DECORATE to adorn, to beautify, to embellish; to grace, to honour
vb. 1554 obs. GAUD to ornament, to adorn, to make showy
vb. 1554 obs. GAWD (as above)
vb. 1555 obs. HANDSOME to fit, to adapt; to make seemly or becoming; to bring to a proper condition; to beautify, to adorn
vb. 1569 BUSS to clothe, to dress; to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1577 obs. rare ADORNATE to adorn
vb. 1592 obs. ILLUSTRATE to make lustrous, luminous, or bright; to set off with bright colours; generally, to beautify, to adorn
vb. 1594 obs. ORNIFY to adorn, to ornament
vb. 1596 obs. ADORE to adorn, to decorate
vb. 1605 obs. BEGUARD to adorn or furnish with 'guards' or facings, generally of lace or embroidery
vb. 1611 ADONIZE to make an Adonis of; to adorn, to dress up, to dandify
vb. 1641 Sc. & Eng. dial. MENSE to grace, to decorate, to adorn; to do honour to; to behave respectfully or courteously to
vb. 1657 obs. BEDUB to adorn
vb. a1689 obs. BETAWDER to bedizen with tawdry finery, to adorn gaudily
vb. 1706 Sc. obs. PASSMENT to adorn with lace, to trim a garment etc. with braid, etc.
vb. 1730 Eng. dial. DILL to dress fine, to adorn
vb. 1773 Sc. & Eng. dial. DIGHT to dress, to clothe; to adorn, to deck oneself
vb. 1790 Eng. dial. BAWM to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1808 Sc. DINK to adorn, to deck, to dress out
vb. 1822 Amer. dial. TRIG OUT to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1847 Amer. dial. FINIFY to make fine, to adorn
vb. 1868 Amer. dial. TRIG UP to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1877 Eng. dial. TIDDIVATE to 'titivate'; to smarten up; to ornament, to adorn, to bedeck; to put the final touches to dress
vb. 1899 Eng. dial. TUTTLE to arrange the dress; to adorn; to titivate
vb. Bk1900 Eng. dial. DICK to deck, to adorn; to cover
vb. Bk1904 Eng. dial. SAUCE to garnish; to adorn
vb. 1938 Amer. dial. TRIGGER UP to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1946 sl. PANSY UP to dress or adorn affectedly or effeminately
vb. 1953 Amer. dial. TRIGGER OUT to dress up, to adorn
vb. 20C Amer. sl. GUSSY UP to dress in one's best clothes; to adorn oneself
vb. Bk2002 Aust. sl. TART UP to adorn; to make attractive, esp. with cheap ornaments and cosmetics
adj. c1450 rare BUSKED clothed, attired, dressed up; adorned, embellished
adj. 1460 obs. or arch. DECORATE adorned, decorated; ornate
adj. 1660 obs. rare ORNATIVE tending or serving to adorn, decorative, ornamental
adj. 1667 obs. rare ADORN adorned, ornate
adj. 1825 Sc. GAMFERT flowery, bespangled, adorned
adj. 1874 obs. FAIRED adorned, made beautiful
n. 1303 obs. rare TIFFURE a dressing up, adornment
n. c1325 obs. ADUBMENT adornment, decoration
n. a1387 obs. HIGHTER an adorner or embellisher
n. c1430 obs. QUAINTISING adornment, decoration
n. 1513 obs. DECORE grace, honour, glory, beauty, adornment
n. 1518 GARNISHER one who adorns or decorates
n. 1531 obs. DECKING adornment, embellishment, ornament
n. 1591 VARNISH a means of embellishment or adornment; a beautifying or improving quality or feature
n. 1592 obs. ADORN adornment
n. 1597 obs. ADORNATION the act of adorning; also, that with which anything is adorned; adornment, decoration; ornament
n. 1642 obs. rare DECKAGE adornment, embellishment
n. a1687 Sc. obs. rare BUSK adornment, embellishment
n. a1687 Sc. obs. rare BUSKRY (as above)
n. a1706 FALLAL a piece of finery or frippery, a showy adornment in dress; usually plural usage
n. 1727 rare DECORAMENT decoration, ornament, an adorning
n. 1835 nonce word GARNISHRY adornment, decoration
n. 1847 Eng. dial. TIDDIVATION smartening, adornment, bedeckment
n. c1861 Eng. dial. FANGLEMENT a contrivance, a personal adornment
n. 1862 rare BURNISHMENT metallic polish, lustrous adornment
n. 1876 Eng. dial. FANDANGS the fanciful adornments in personal attire; trinkets
n. 1880 Eng. dial. FAFF swagger, pretense; show, useless adornments
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. FANDANGS AND FEATHERMENTS trinkets, trifles, personal adornments
vb. c1000 obs. BEWORK to work, adorn, or embroider cloth etc.
vb. c1200 obs. AWLENCH to make splendid, to adorn
vb. a1225 obs. BEGO to dress; to clothe, to attire, to deck, to adorn
vb. a1225 obs. FAIR to make beautiful or attractive; to decorate, to adorn, to embellish
vb. c1250 obs. GEAR to adorn; to array; to dress
vb. a1300 obs. UMTIFF to deck out, to adorn
vb. c1350 obs. RAIL to array, to adorn with something
vb. c1350 obs. TIRE to attire, to clothe duly, to dress, to adorn
vb. 1388 obs. TIFFLE to dress up, to adorn, to deck or trick out (in a trifling or time-wasting way)
vb. 1390 obs. QUAINTISE to beautify, to adorn, to dress finely
vb. 1398 arch. BEAUTY to render beautiful; to beautify, to adorn, to deck
vb. c1400 BUSK to clothe, to dress, to attire a person; to adorn a thing
vb. 1400s VARNISH to embellish or adorn; to improve, furbish up
vb. 1432-50 obs. ONORN to deck, to adorn
vb. 1483 obs. QUAINT to adorn, to make fine or beautiful
vb. 1490 obs. or arch. DECORE to decorate, to adorn, to embellish
vb. a1500 obs. BEDO to adorn, to ornament, to garnish
vb. 1509 obs. BETRAP to deck, to adorn
vb. 1530 obs. or arch. DECORATE to adorn, to beautify, to embellish; to grace, to honour
vb. 1554 obs. GAUD to ornament, to adorn, to make showy
vb. 1554 obs. GAWD (as above)
vb. 1555 obs. HANDSOME to fit, to adapt; to make seemly or becoming; to bring to a proper condition; to beautify, to adorn
vb. 1569 BUSS to clothe, to dress; to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1577 obs. rare ADORNATE to adorn
vb. 1592 obs. ILLUSTRATE to make lustrous, luminous, or bright; to set off with bright colours; generally, to beautify, to adorn
vb. 1594 obs. ORNIFY to adorn, to ornament
vb. 1596 obs. ADORE to adorn, to decorate
vb. 1605 obs. BEGUARD to adorn or furnish with 'guards' or facings, generally of lace or embroidery
vb. 1611 ADONIZE to make an Adonis of; to adorn, to dress up, to dandify
vb. 1641 Sc. & Eng. dial. MENSE to grace, to decorate, to adorn; to do honour to; to behave respectfully or courteously to
vb. 1657 obs. BEDUB to adorn
vb. a1689 obs. BETAWDER to bedizen with tawdry finery, to adorn gaudily
vb. 1706 Sc. obs. PASSMENT to adorn with lace, to trim a garment etc. with braid, etc.
vb. 1730 Eng. dial. DILL to dress fine, to adorn
vb. 1773 Sc. & Eng. dial. DIGHT to dress, to clothe; to adorn, to deck oneself
vb. 1790 Eng. dial. BAWM to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1808 Sc. DINK to adorn, to deck, to dress out
vb. 1822 Amer. dial. TRIG OUT to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1847 Amer. dial. FINIFY to make fine, to adorn
vb. 1868 Amer. dial. TRIG UP to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1877 Eng. dial. TIDDIVATE to 'titivate'; to smarten up; to ornament, to adorn, to bedeck; to put the final touches to dress
vb. 1899 Eng. dial. TUTTLE to arrange the dress; to adorn; to titivate
vb. Bk1900 Eng. dial. DICK to deck, to adorn; to cover
vb. Bk1904 Eng. dial. SAUCE to garnish; to adorn
vb. 1938 Amer. dial. TRIGGER UP to dress up, to adorn
vb. 1946 sl. PANSY UP to dress or adorn affectedly or effeminately
vb. 1953 Amer. dial. TRIGGER OUT to dress up, to adorn
vb. 20C Amer. sl. GUSSY UP to dress in one's best clothes; to adorn oneself
vb. Bk2002 Aust. sl. TART UP to adorn; to make attractive, esp. with cheap ornaments and cosmetics
ADROIT, ADROITLY
adj. 1485 HABILE having general readiness; handy, ready; skilful, deft, adroit, dexterous
adj. 1519 obs. exc. arch. & Eng. dial. FEAT of speech or action, hence of speakers: apt, apropos; smart, adroit
adj. 1607 obs. DEXTERICAL dexterous, adroit, skilful
adj. 1910s sl., orig. US MEAN very good, very clever, adroit
adv. Bk1905 Amer. dial. SLICK AS A WHISTLE very smoothly or adroitly
adv. Bk1905 Amer. dial. SLICK AS GREASE (as above)
adj. 1519 obs. exc. arch. & Eng. dial. FEAT of speech or action, hence of speakers: apt, apropos; smart, adroit
adj. 1607 obs. DEXTERICAL dexterous, adroit, skilful
adj. 1910s sl., orig. US MEAN very good, very clever, adroit
adv. Bk1905 Amer. dial. SLICK AS A WHISTLE very smoothly or adroitly
adv. Bk1905 Amer. dial. SLICK AS GREASE (as above)
ADULATE, ADULATION
adj. 1664 obs. ADULATORIOUS full of adulation; servilely or fulsomely flattering or praising
n. L19 Aust. sl. MARMALADE popular adulation
n. L19 Aust. sl. MARMALADE popular adulation
ADULT, ADULTHOOD
adj. 1579 obs. MANLY 'grown up'; adult, mature
adj. 1882 Sc. MUCKLE grown-up, adult
adj. 1883 Sc. MAN-GROWN mature, grown-up, adult
adj. 1895 Eng. dial. UP-GROWN adult
adj. 1896 Sc. MAN-LENGTH having reached the age of manhood, adult, mature
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. MAN-BIG full-grown
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. UP-WAXEN adult
adv. 1742 obs. ADULTLY as an adult
n. 1596 obs. FATHER-AGE the time of life when one is a father; hence, a mature age; adulthood of man
n. a1670 rare ADULTAGE a being adult; maturity, adulthood
n. c1810 colloq. GROWN-UP an adult
n. 1825 Sc. MAN BODY an adult man, a man in general as opposed to a woman
n. 1834 Eng. dial. MASTER an adult; a young man when grown up
n. Bk1869 Eng. dial. HARD PEOPLE adults
n. 1923 colloq. GROWN an adult
n. 1942 Amer. dial. OLD ONE an adult
n. 1970 sl. GROWNIES grown-ups, esp. one's own; hence, also one's friends' parents (teenagers' usage, often spelt, where the pun is intentional, 'groanies')
n. 1974 US YA a young adult
adj. 1882 Sc. MUCKLE grown-up, adult
adj. 1883 Sc. MAN-GROWN mature, grown-up, adult
adj. 1895 Eng. dial. UP-GROWN adult
adj. 1896 Sc. MAN-LENGTH having reached the age of manhood, adult, mature
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. MAN-BIG full-grown
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. UP-WAXEN adult
adv. 1742 obs. ADULTLY as an adult
n. 1596 obs. FATHER-AGE the time of life when one is a father; hence, a mature age; adulthood of man
n. a1670 rare ADULTAGE a being adult; maturity, adulthood
n. c1810 colloq. GROWN-UP an adult
n. 1825 Sc. MAN BODY an adult man, a man in general as opposed to a woman
n. 1834 Eng. dial. MASTER an adult; a young man when grown up
n. Bk1869 Eng. dial. HARD PEOPLE adults
n. 1923 colloq. GROWN an adult
n. 1942 Amer. dial. OLD ONE an adult
n. 1970 sl. GROWNIES grown-ups, esp. one's own; hence, also one's friends' parents (teenagers' usage, often spelt, where the pun is intentional, 'groanies')
n. 1974 US YA a young adult
ADULTERATE, ADULTERATED
adj. 1619 obs. IMPOSTURED falsified, adulterated, sham
vb. 1593 rare ADULTERIZE to corrupt, to debase, to adulterate
vb. 16C sl. LAG to water down or adulterate wine or spirits
vb. a1777 DOCTOR to make different in order to deceive; to tamper with; to falsify or adulterate
vb. c1830 criminals' sl. FAKE THE DUCK to adulterate drink; to swindle, to cheat
vb. c1860 brewers' & publican's usage DASH to adulterate
vb. 1889 Amer. sl. DEACON to sophisticate, to adulterate, to doctor, as, to 'deacon' wine or other liquor
vb. 1889 sl., orig. US SPIKE to adulterate a drink
vb. 1920s sl. SPIKE to adulterate a drink, alcoholic or otherwise, or food, with a knockout drug
vb. 1920s sl. SPIKE to adulterate 'near-beer' (brewed during Prohibition) with a mixture of ginger beer and pure alcohol
vb. 2000s sl. SPIKE to adulterate food or drink with a foreign substance other than a drug, e.g. ground glass
vb. 1593 rare ADULTERIZE to corrupt, to debase, to adulterate
vb. 16C sl. LAG to water down or adulterate wine or spirits
vb. a1777 DOCTOR to make different in order to deceive; to tamper with; to falsify or adulterate
vb. c1830 criminals' sl. FAKE THE DUCK to adulterate drink; to swindle, to cheat
vb. c1860 brewers' & publican's usage DASH to adulterate
vb. 1889 Amer. sl. DEACON to sophisticate, to adulterate, to doctor, as, to 'deacon' wine or other liquor
vb. 1889 sl., orig. US SPIKE to adulterate a drink
vb. 1920s sl. SPIKE to adulterate a drink, alcoholic or otherwise, or food, with a knockout drug
vb. 1920s sl. SPIKE to adulterate 'near-beer' (brewed during Prohibition) with a mixture of ginger beer and pure alcohol
vb. 2000s sl. SPIKE to adulterate food or drink with a foreign substance other than a drug, e.g. ground glass
ADULTERER, ADULTERESS, ADULTEROUS, ADULTERY
adj. 1533 rare ADULTERINE committing adultery; given to adultery, debauched, lecherous
adj. 1556 rare ADULTERATE given to adultery; adulterous in behaviour
adj. a1593 obs. ADULTEROUS born in adultery
adj. 1603 obs. rare STUPROUS unchaste, sexually compliant; given to adultery or whoredom, adulterous, whorish
adj. 1607 obs. ADULTERATED defiled by or guilty of adultery
adj. 1751 ADULTERINE born of adultery
adj. 1791 rare ADULTERING adulterous
adj. 1865 ADULTERINE relating to adultery
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. obs. VOUTERISH adulterous, lewd
adj. 1947 US sl. BACK-DOOR adulterous
adj. 1990s sl. AWAY FROM HOME of a sexual relationship: illicit, adulterous
n. a1000 obs. EAUBRUCHE adultery
n. c1175 obs. EAUBREKERE an adulterer
n. c1200 obs. HORELING a fornicator, a whoremonger; an adulterer, a paramour
n. a1225 obs. SPOUSE-BREACH adultery
n. c1230 Old Law usage LAIRWITE a fine for fornication or adultery, esp. with a bondwoman
n. c1230 obs. HOLOUR a fornicator, a whoremonger, an adulterer; a debauchee, rake, ribald, scoundrel
n. c1315 obs. rare SPOUSE-BREACH an adulterer
n. c1370 obs. ADVOUTRER an adulterer
n. c1370 obs. AVOUTERER (as above)
n. c1370 obs. AVOWTER (as above)
n. c1370 obs. AVOWTRER (as above)
n. 1382 obs. ADULTER an adulterer
n. 1382 obs. ADVOUTOUR (as above)
n. 1382 obs. ADVOUTRE (as above)
n. 1382 obs. AVOUTER (as above)
n. 1382 obs. ADVOUTRESSE an adulteress
n. 1382 obs. ADVOUTRICE (as above)
n. 1382 obs. AVOUTRESSE (as above)
n. 1382 obs. AVOWTRESSE (as above)
n. 1382 obs. rare VOUTRY adultery
n. c1386 obs. rare VOUTER an adulterer
n. 1552 Sc. colloq. obs. BUTTOCK-MAIL a fine imposed by an ecclesiastical court as a punishment for sexual intercourse outside of marriage
n. 1555 obs. BUTTOCK-BANQUETING engagement in extramarital sexual activity
n. 1592 obs. BELSWAGGER a whoremonger, a womanizer, a pimp; an adulterer; a lewd man
n. 1611 obs. BED-SWERVER one unfaithful to the marriage bed; an adulterer
n. 1632 obs. ADULTERATOR one who defiles by adultery; an adulterer
n. 1656 obs. rare MECHATION adultery; fornication; whoredom
n. 1680 obs. rare ADULTERANT a person who adulterates; one who commits or connives in adultery
n. 1770 obs. WED-BREAK an adulterer
n. 1811 sl., derogatory FANCY MAN a woman's lover, often adulterous
n. 1812 sl. FANCY GIRL the woman with whom a married man is having an affair
n. 1840 Amer. SCARLET LETTER a scarlet letter "A", formerly worn by one convicted of adultery
n. 1920s sl., orig. African-American BACK-DOOR MERCHANT an adulterer
n. 1925 sl., orig. African-American BACK-DOOR HUSBAND an adulterer
n. 1930s US sl. ONCER a woman who has had many brief affairs
n. 1938 Brit. & US sl. HANKY-PANKY sexual play; illicit sexual activity; adultery
n. 1940s US sl. SHACK MAN an adulterous man
n. 1940s US sl. SHACK RAT (as above)
n. 1942 sl., orig., African-American BACK MAN an adulterer
n. Bk1945 US West. sl. CABRON a man who consents to the adultery of his wife
n. 1952 Amer. dial. TRYSTING-OUT a clandestine meeting between a married man and a married woman who are not married to each other
n. 1969 Amer. sl. BACK-DOOR MAN an adulterous male lover
n. 1971 euphemism GALLANT a woman's extramarital sexual partner
n. 1978 Amer. sl. BACK-DOOR ACTION adultery
n. 1980s US college sl. SCRUMPER an adulterer
n. 1981 Amer. sl. BACK-DOORING adultery
n. 1982 Bahamas sl. SNEAKY MAN a married woman's adulterous sexual partner
n. 20C colloq. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES adultery
phr. 1994 US sl. EATIN' AIN'T CHEATIN' used as a jocular assertion that oral sex does not rise to the level of adultery or infidelity
vb. c1400 obs. ADULTER to commit or practice adultery
vb. c1400 obs. ADVOUTER (as above)
vb. c1400 obs. AVOUTRE (as above)
vb. c1440 obs. BYHORE to commit adultery against
vb. 1595 obs. ADULTERATE to commit or practice adultery
vb. 1611 arch. ADULTERIZE to commit adultery
vb. 17C Brit. & Amer. dial. CUCKLE to commit adultery
vb. 1712 DEFILE THE MARRIAGE-BED to commit adultery
vb. 1712 VIOLATE THE MARRIAGE-BED (as above)
vb. 1856 UK sl. CARRY ON to be involved in a flirtatious or adulterous relationship
vb. L19 sl. FOOL AROUND to engage in an extramarital romance
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. USE WOMEN to commit fornication or adultery
vb. 1950s US African-American sl. PLAY IN SOMEONE ELSE'S YARD to have an adulterous affair
vb. 1960s Aust. sl. TAKE A SLICE OFF A CUT CAKE to commit adultery
vb. 1970s US sl. CHASE to pursue women, esp. as an adulterer
vb. 1980s US college sl. SCRUMP to engage in an adulterous sexual relationship
vb. 1982 US sl. BACK-DOOR to commit adultery
adj. 1556 rare ADULTERATE given to adultery; adulterous in behaviour
adj. a1593 obs. ADULTEROUS born in adultery
adj. 1603 obs. rare STUPROUS unchaste, sexually compliant; given to adultery or whoredom, adulterous, whorish
adj. 1607 obs. ADULTERATED defiled by or guilty of adultery
adj. 1751 ADULTERINE born of adultery
adj. 1791 rare ADULTERING adulterous
adj. 1865 ADULTERINE relating to adultery
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. obs. VOUTERISH adulterous, lewd
adj. 1947 US sl. BACK-DOOR adulterous
adj. 1990s sl. AWAY FROM HOME of a sexual relationship: illicit, adulterous
n. a1000 obs. EAUBRUCHE adultery
n. c1175 obs. EAUBREKERE an adulterer
n. c1200 obs. HORELING a fornicator, a whoremonger; an adulterer, a paramour
n. a1225 obs. SPOUSE-BREACH adultery
n. c1230 Old Law usage LAIRWITE a fine for fornication or adultery, esp. with a bondwoman
n. c1230 obs. HOLOUR a fornicator, a whoremonger, an adulterer; a debauchee, rake, ribald, scoundrel
n. c1315 obs. rare SPOUSE-BREACH an adulterer
n. c1370 obs. ADVOUTRER an adulterer
n. c1370 obs. AVOUTERER (as above)
n. c1370 obs. AVOWTER (as above)
n. c1370 obs. AVOWTRER (as above)
n. 1382 obs. ADULTER an adulterer
n. 1382 obs. ADVOUTOUR (as above)
n. 1382 obs. ADVOUTRE (as above)
n. 1382 obs. AVOUTER (as above)
n. 1382 obs. ADVOUTRESSE an adulteress
n. 1382 obs. ADVOUTRICE (as above)
n. 1382 obs. AVOUTRESSE (as above)
n. 1382 obs. AVOWTRESSE (as above)
n. 1382 obs. rare VOUTRY adultery
n. c1386 obs. rare VOUTER an adulterer
n. 1552 Sc. colloq. obs. BUTTOCK-MAIL a fine imposed by an ecclesiastical court as a punishment for sexual intercourse outside of marriage
n. 1555 obs. BUTTOCK-BANQUETING engagement in extramarital sexual activity
n. 1592 obs. BELSWAGGER a whoremonger, a womanizer, a pimp; an adulterer; a lewd man
n. 1611 obs. BED-SWERVER one unfaithful to the marriage bed; an adulterer
n. 1632 obs. ADULTERATOR one who defiles by adultery; an adulterer
n. 1656 obs. rare MECHATION adultery; fornication; whoredom
n. 1680 obs. rare ADULTERANT a person who adulterates; one who commits or connives in adultery
n. 1770 obs. WED-BREAK an adulterer
n. 1811 sl., derogatory FANCY MAN a woman's lover, often adulterous
n. 1812 sl. FANCY GIRL the woman with whom a married man is having an affair
n. 1840 Amer. SCARLET LETTER a scarlet letter "A", formerly worn by one convicted of adultery
n. 1920s sl., orig. African-American BACK-DOOR MERCHANT an adulterer
n. 1925 sl., orig. African-American BACK-DOOR HUSBAND an adulterer
n. 1930s US sl. ONCER a woman who has had many brief affairs
n. 1938 Brit. & US sl. HANKY-PANKY sexual play; illicit sexual activity; adultery
n. 1940s US sl. SHACK MAN an adulterous man
n. 1940s US sl. SHACK RAT (as above)
n. 1942 sl., orig., African-American BACK MAN an adulterer
n. Bk1945 US West. sl. CABRON a man who consents to the adultery of his wife
n. 1952 Amer. dial. TRYSTING-OUT a clandestine meeting between a married man and a married woman who are not married to each other
n. 1969 Amer. sl. BACK-DOOR MAN an adulterous male lover
n. 1971 euphemism GALLANT a woman's extramarital sexual partner
n. 1978 Amer. sl. BACK-DOOR ACTION adultery
n. 1980s US college sl. SCRUMPER an adulterer
n. 1981 Amer. sl. BACK-DOORING adultery
n. 1982 Bahamas sl. SNEAKY MAN a married woman's adulterous sexual partner
n. 20C colloq. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES adultery
phr. 1994 US sl. EATIN' AIN'T CHEATIN' used as a jocular assertion that oral sex does not rise to the level of adultery or infidelity
vb. c1400 obs. ADULTER to commit or practice adultery
vb. c1400 obs. ADVOUTER (as above)
vb. c1400 obs. AVOUTRE (as above)
vb. c1440 obs. BYHORE to commit adultery against
vb. 1595 obs. ADULTERATE to commit or practice adultery
vb. 1611 arch. ADULTERIZE to commit adultery
vb. 17C Brit. & Amer. dial. CUCKLE to commit adultery
vb. 1712 DEFILE THE MARRIAGE-BED to commit adultery
vb. 1712 VIOLATE THE MARRIAGE-BED (as above)
vb. 1856 UK sl. CARRY ON to be involved in a flirtatious or adulterous relationship
vb. L19 sl. FOOL AROUND to engage in an extramarital romance
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. USE WOMEN to commit fornication or adultery
vb. 1950s US African-American sl. PLAY IN SOMEONE ELSE'S YARD to have an adulterous affair
vb. 1960s Aust. sl. TAKE A SLICE OFF A CUT CAKE to commit adultery
vb. 1970s US sl. CHASE to pursue women, esp. as an adulterer
vb. 1980s US college sl. SCRUMP to engage in an adulterous sexual relationship
vb. 1982 US sl. BACK-DOOR to commit adultery
ADVANCE, ADVANCEMENT, ADVANCING
adj. 1842 MARCHING of things: progressing, advancing
adj. 1847 rare ADVANCIVE tending to advance or promote
n. 1303 obs. VANCEMENT advancement, preferment
n. 1528-1696 obs. ADVANCE the act of furthering; furtherance, advancement
n. 1548 obs. IMPROVEMENT increase, enlargement, growth, development, advancement
n. 1785 obs. rare FARTHERANCE furtherance; the advancement of a scheme or interest
n. 1835 Sc. ONGO the act of going on, movement, progress, advance
n. a1847 Eng. dial. VAIL advance, progress
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. RAISEMENT an advance, increase, rise
vb. a1000 obs. WADE of persons and animals: to go, to advance, to move onward
vb. c1205 obs. TIGHT to go, to proceed, to advance
vb. 1303 obs. VANCE to advance
vb. 1303 obs. VAUNCE (as above)
vb. 1583 HAGGLE to advance with difficulty and obstruction
vb. 1605 obs. ADVANT to advance
vb. a1660 obs. VADE to proceed, to advance
vb. 1684 obs. HEAD IT to make head, to advance
vb. 1768 obs. GAIN ONE'S WAY to advance, to make progress
vb. 1775 Sc. THROUGH to advance, to go on; to carry through
vb. 1777 Eng. dial. FALL UP to advance
vb. 1839 obs. ADMOVE to promote, to advance
vb. 1899 GO WITH A BUZZ to advance rapidly or 'swimmingly'
vb. Bk1911 Sc. BRACEL to advance hastily and noisily
vb. Bk1911 Sc. BRACHLE (as above)
vb. 1983 UK sl. SNURGLE to advance with caution; to crawl forward
adj. 1847 rare ADVANCIVE tending to advance or promote
n. 1303 obs. VANCEMENT advancement, preferment
n. 1528-1696 obs. ADVANCE the act of furthering; furtherance, advancement
n. 1548 obs. IMPROVEMENT increase, enlargement, growth, development, advancement
n. 1785 obs. rare FARTHERANCE furtherance; the advancement of a scheme or interest
n. 1835 Sc. ONGO the act of going on, movement, progress, advance
n. a1847 Eng. dial. VAIL advance, progress
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. RAISEMENT an advance, increase, rise
vb. a1000 obs. WADE of persons and animals: to go, to advance, to move onward
vb. c1205 obs. TIGHT to go, to proceed, to advance
vb. 1303 obs. VANCE to advance
vb. 1303 obs. VAUNCE (as above)
vb. 1583 HAGGLE to advance with difficulty and obstruction
vb. 1605 obs. ADVANT to advance
vb. a1660 obs. VADE to proceed, to advance
vb. 1684 obs. HEAD IT to make head, to advance
vb. 1768 obs. GAIN ONE'S WAY to advance, to make progress
vb. 1775 Sc. THROUGH to advance, to go on; to carry through
vb. 1777 Eng. dial. FALL UP to advance
vb. 1839 obs. ADMOVE to promote, to advance
vb. 1899 GO WITH A BUZZ to advance rapidly or 'swimmingly'
vb. Bk1911 Sc. BRACEL to advance hastily and noisily
vb. Bk1911 Sc. BRACHLE (as above)
vb. 1983 UK sl. SNURGLE to advance with caution; to crawl forward
ADVANTAGE, ADVANTAGEOUS, ADVANTAGEOUSLY, ADVANTAGEOUSNESS
adj. c1250 obs. BEGETEL advantageous, profitable
adj. c1250 obs. NUT useful, advantageous, helpful
adj. a1325 obs. VAILANT of avail, advantage, or value; valid
adj. 1382 arch. BEHOOVEFUL useful, of use; advantageous, expedient; needful, necessary, due
adj. 1382 arch. BEHOVEFUL (as above)
adj. 1390 obs. VAILABLE of avail, advantage, or benefit; advantageous, beneficial, profitable; effectual, efficacious
adj. c1420 obs. rare AVAILANT advantageous, profitable; of beneficial efficiency
adj. 1424 obs. BENEFICE favourable influence or operation; advantage, favour, protection, benefit
adj. 1432-50 obs. OPPORTUNE advantageous, serviceable, useful
adj. c1460 obs. BEHOVABLE useful, profitable, advantageous
adj. c1485 obs. EASY advantageous, affording convenience, satisfactory
adj. a1513 obs. BOON advantageous, fortunate, favourable
adj. 1548 obs. ADVANTAGEABLE profitable; advantageous
adj. 1555 rare GAINFUL productive of gain or profit; profitable, advantageous
adj. c1566 obs. VANTAGEOUS bringing advantage or gain
adj. 1569 obs. rare GAINSOME profitable, lucrative, advantageous
adj. 1570 obs. rare VANTAGEABLE advantageous, profitable
adj. 1576 obs. rare GAINY profitable, advantageous; of the nature of gain
adj. 1597 FURTHEROUS advantageous, helpful; adapted to help forward
adj. 1622 obs. PROFICUOUS profitable, advantageous, beneficial, useful
adj. 1627 FURTHERSOME advantageous, helpful; adapted to help forward
adj. 1677 BENEFICENT advantageous
adj. 1744 BENEFACTORY conferring a benefit; beneficial, advantageous
adj. 1787 Sc. obs. ONEROUS the opposite of gratuitous, sufficiently advantageous, paying
adj. 1810 VANTAGELESS not having any advantage or superiority
adj. 1850 AHEAD OF THE GAME in an advantageous or profitable position
adj. 1918 WITH ONE'S NOSE IN THE BUTTER in a very fortunate or advantageous situation or position
adj. 1919 UK sl. QUIDS IN prospering; at an advantage
adj. 1944 Amer. dial. HEADEST most advantageous
adj. 1945 Amer. dial. IN THE CATBIRD SEAT in a superior or advantageous position; feeling important
adj. 1960 WITH ONE'S BUM IN THE BUTTER in a very fortunate or advantageous situation or position
adj. 2015 WITH ONE'S ARSE IN THE BUTTER in a very fortunate or advantageous situation or position
adv. 1512 obs. BEHOVABLY usefully, profitably, advantageously, advisably
adv. 1769 ON VELVET in a position of ease or advantage; in an advantageous or prosperous condition
n. c1175 obs. BEGET the act of acquiring; acquisition, gaining; gain, profit, advantage
n. c1200 obs. GAIN advantage, use, avail, benefit; remedy, help
n. a1300 arch. VANTAGE advantage, benefit, profit, gain
n. a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. obs. rare NAIT use, profit, advantage
n. c1315 obs. WAIN profit, advantage
n. c1340 THE BET the advantage
n. c1375 obs. rare BEWAYNE profit, advantage
n. c1400 obs. EASEMENT advantage, convenience, comfort, consolation, relief; furtherance, assistance; formerly also, gratification, enjoyment
n. c1430 obs. VAIL advantage, benefit, profit
n. 1555 obs. OPPORTUNITY convenience or advantageousness of site or position
n. 1781 colloq. PULL an advantage over another
n. 1815 colloq. TRUMP CARD something that gives one person or group the advantage over another
n. 1824 Sc. BACKSPANG a reservation, sometimes dishonest; an advantage taken behindhand
n. 1842 RUNNING START an advantage gained at the beginning of something; a head start; generally, a good beginning
n. 1851 sl. obs. COCUM advantageous or favourable circumstances; luck
n. 1851 sl. obs. COKUM (as above)
n. 1851 sl. obs. KOCUM (as above)
n. 1851 sl. obs. KOKUM (as above)
n. 1860 sl., orig. US THE BULGE the advantage or upper hand, the superior position
n. 1874 Amer. dial. UNDERHOLD an advantage, the upper hand
n. 1896 Amer. dial. BEATIN'S the advantage
n. Bk1898 Eng. dial. BETTERMOST the advantage, the upper hand
n. 19C thieves' sl. INSIDER someone who has some special advantage, as in a business enterprise
n. M19 sl. BIT OF FAT an unexpected advantage
n. L19 US criminals' sl. DEADWOOD an advantage or control over someone, the thing a member of the underworld fears most, usually arrest or being caught in the act
n. 1900 colloq. BULL-POINT a point of advantage or superiority
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. FARTHER-FETCH an ultimate gain, an advantage
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. TICE advantage, grace given in any game
n. 1908 sl. ACE IN THE HOLE something held privately in reserve until needed, esp. for a winning stroke; a hidden reserve or advantage
n. 1910s sl., orig. US ACE UP ONE'S SLEEVE a hidden advantage, not to be revealed until a suitable moment
n. Bk1911 Sc. BOTE help; advantage; compensation
n. c1918 Aust. GROUTER one who takes an unfair advantage
n. c1918 Aust. GROUTER an unfair advantage itself
n. 1922 Amer. dial. EXWANTIDGE advantage
n. 1937 sl. STOOGE someone who is taking advantage of by another
n. 1948 UK sl., orig. military usage PERCENTAGE a profit; an advantage
n. 1977 UK sl. EARNER any circumstance that criminals can turn to profitable advantage
n. 20C Ulster sl. LURCHER one who lurks around waiting for an advantage to present itself
phr. 1562 obs. THE FAT FLITS FROM A MAN'S BEARD he lets go the advantage he has gained
phr. 1866 THE BOOT IS ON THE OTHER FOOT the position is reversed; the advantage is the other way round
phr. 1866 THE BOOT IS ON THE OTHER LEG (as above)
phr. 1920s Aust. & NZ sl. IN FOR ONE'S CHOP out for oneself, for one's own profit or advantage
phr. 20C Aust. colloq. FIRST CAB OFF THE RANK the first person etc. to do or take advantage of something
vb. c1200 obs. GAIN to be suitable, useful or advantageous; to avail, to help; to serve, to suffice
vb. a1300 obs. VAIL to be of use, advantage, or benefit to; to aid, assist, or help
vb. c1386 obs. ADVANCE to advantage, to benefit, to profit anyone
vb. c1400 obs. HAVE THE FAIRER OF to have advantage or better fortune in
vb. 1546 KNOW WHICH SIDE ONE'S BREAD IS BUTTERED to know where one's advantage lies
vb. 1592 obs. rare BETTER to be advantageous or beneficial
vb. 1592 obs. UNDERCREEP to subvert secretly; to outdo by crafty or stealth; to undersell in trade; to overreach; to take a mean or underhand advantage of
vb. 1596 obs. TAKE ODDS OF to take advantage of
vb. 1598 obs. CARRY IT AWAY to have the advantage, carry the day
vb. 1600 obs. GET A GOOD HAND AGAINST to get a decided advantage over
vb. 1611 obs. BUTTER THE CONY to take advantage of an unmissable opportunity
vb. 1634 obs. NICK to seize or take advantage of an opportunity, etc.
vb. 1652-62 obs. HAVE A GOOD HAND AGAINST to have a decided advantage over
vb. 1709 EAT ONE'S CAKE AND HAVE IT to have the advantage of both alternatives
vb. 1721 Sc. CAST SALT ON ANYONE'S TAIL to catch; to take advantage of; to cajole; to get the better of
vb. 1785 BE UPON VELVET to have an advantage
vb. 1785 FIGHT AT THE LEG to take unfair advantage
vb. 1786 colloq. WALK OVER to take advantage of someone
vb. 1823 HOLD ALL THE ACES to have control of a situation, to have the advantage
vb. 1824 Sc. & Eng. dial. HAVE A HANK OVER ONE to have an advantage over one
vb. 1836 Sc. LAY SALT ON ONE'S TAIL to catch; to take advantage of; to cajole; to get the better of
vb. 1841 Amer. dial. GET THE BULGE ON SOMEONE to get the advantage of someone
vb. 1843 Amer. dial. BUG to cheat or deceive; to get an advantage over somebody by tricky means
vb. 1846 US sl. STICK THE LICK INTO to take advantage of
vb. 1851 Amer. dial. HAVE THE DEADWOOD ON ONE to have advantage or control, esp. incriminating evidence
vb. 1860s Amer. sl. HAND SOMEONE A LEMON to take advantage of; to cheat
vb. 1878 Amer. dial. HAVE THE WORLD BY THE TAIL WITH A DOWN-HILL PULL to be in an advantageous position
vb. 1881 Amer. dial. DEADBEAT to waste time; to idle about; to take advantage of, to impose on
vb. 1881 Eng. dial. BEST to take advantage of, to overreach, to cheat
vb. 1884 Amer. dial. SCROUGE to encroach on, to take advantage of, to cheat
vb. 1888 Amer. sl. GIVE ONE CARDS to give one an advantage
vb. 1889 US sl. HAVE A PULL OVER (ONE) to have an advantage
vb. Bk1896 sl. BE UPON THEIR JACKS to have an advantage
vb. Bk1896 sl. FOOL ONE'S ISSUES to come to an understanding for mutual advantage
vb. 1898 Sc. THOLE to advantage, to benefit; to be to one's gain
vb. 1899 Amer. dial. PECK ON to take advantage of; to impose on; to bully
vb. L19 sl. WRITE ONE'S (OWN) TICKET to be able to stipulate one's own conditions; to be in an advantageous position
vb. L19 US sl. GIVE SOMEONE THE HA-HA to laugh at, to ridicule and take advantage of
vb. L19 US college sl. LALLIGAG to surpass; to take advantage of
vb. L19 US college sl. LALLYGAG (as above)
vb. L19 US college sl. LOLLIGAG (as above)
vb. L19 US college sl. LOLLYGAG (as above)
vb. B1900 Sc. MAKE A HANDLE OF ANYTHING to endeavour to turn a thing to one's own advantage, or to another's discredit
vb. 1900 US sl. PLAY HORSE WITH to confuse; to confound; to defeat; to take advantage of; to overcome easily
vb. 1903 Amer. dial. GET ON ONE'S BLIND SIDE to take advantage of someone
vb. 1905 BE ON A HIDING TO NOTHING to be unlikely to succeed. or be unlikely to gain much advantage if one does
vb. 1918 Amer. dial. MOMMICK to take advantage of
vb. 1928 US sl. CASH IN to reap a profit, reward, or advantage of any kind
vb. 1929 Sc. GET THE VANGER HAND to get the upper hand, or advantage
vb. 1940 colloq. HAVE ONE'S HAND IN THE COOKIE JAR to take or attempt to take advantage of one's position by demanding or accepting favours or bribes
vb. 1941 BE ON A GOOD WICKET to be in an advantageous or favourable position
vb. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SAW SOMETHING OFF ON to take an unfair advantage of
vb. 1946 US sl. HAVE IT GOOD to be possessed of (many) advantages
vb. 1949 Aust. sl. HAVE THE WOOD ON SOMEONE to have an advantage over someone
vb. 1953 Amer. dial. ARKANSAW to cheat, to take advantage of
vb. 1953 Amer. dial. FETCH A SHINGLE OFF THE HOUSE to take unfair advantage
vb. 1960 Amer. sl. ACE to outwit; to gain an advantage over
vb. 1960 Amer. sl. ACE OUT (as above)
vb. 1960s US sl. JACK OFF to take advantage of, to deceive or tease someone
vb. 1967 Amer. dial. BIG-BOY to take advantage of someone; to bully or tease
vb. 1968 Amer. dial. APPLESAUCE to take advantage of
vb. 1968 Amer. dial. FEATHER ONE'S OWN END to gain advantage by tricky or deceitful means
vb. 1970 Amer. dial. BOGART to act in a bold, aggressive way; to tease or bully; to take advantage of
vb. 1970 Amer. dial. SKIN to get an advantage over somebody by tricky means
vb. 1970s African-American sl. DEAL ON to trick, to deceive, to take advantage
vb. 1980s sl. HAVE SOMEONE BY THE GOOLIES to have the upper hand
vb. 1991 Amer. students' sl. FADE to take advantage of
vb. 20C Amer. sl. CHILL to let oneself be taken advantage of; to submit willingly to another's domination
vb. 20C sl. TAKE DOWN to take advantage of; to cheat; to swindle
adj. c1250 obs. NUT useful, advantageous, helpful
adj. a1325 obs. VAILANT of avail, advantage, or value; valid
adj. 1382 arch. BEHOOVEFUL useful, of use; advantageous, expedient; needful, necessary, due
adj. 1382 arch. BEHOVEFUL (as above)
adj. 1390 obs. VAILABLE of avail, advantage, or benefit; advantageous, beneficial, profitable; effectual, efficacious
adj. c1420 obs. rare AVAILANT advantageous, profitable; of beneficial efficiency
adj. 1424 obs. BENEFICE favourable influence or operation; advantage, favour, protection, benefit
adj. 1432-50 obs. OPPORTUNE advantageous, serviceable, useful
adj. c1460 obs. BEHOVABLE useful, profitable, advantageous
adj. c1485 obs. EASY advantageous, affording convenience, satisfactory
adj. a1513 obs. BOON advantageous, fortunate, favourable
adj. 1548 obs. ADVANTAGEABLE profitable; advantageous
adj. 1555 rare GAINFUL productive of gain or profit; profitable, advantageous
adj. c1566 obs. VANTAGEOUS bringing advantage or gain
adj. 1569 obs. rare GAINSOME profitable, lucrative, advantageous
adj. 1570 obs. rare VANTAGEABLE advantageous, profitable
adj. 1576 obs. rare GAINY profitable, advantageous; of the nature of gain
adj. 1597 FURTHEROUS advantageous, helpful; adapted to help forward
adj. 1622 obs. PROFICUOUS profitable, advantageous, beneficial, useful
adj. 1627 FURTHERSOME advantageous, helpful; adapted to help forward
adj. 1677 BENEFICENT advantageous
adj. 1744 BENEFACTORY conferring a benefit; beneficial, advantageous
adj. 1787 Sc. obs. ONEROUS the opposite of gratuitous, sufficiently advantageous, paying
adj. 1810 VANTAGELESS not having any advantage or superiority
adj. 1850 AHEAD OF THE GAME in an advantageous or profitable position
adj. 1918 WITH ONE'S NOSE IN THE BUTTER in a very fortunate or advantageous situation or position
adj. 1919 UK sl. QUIDS IN prospering; at an advantage
adj. 1944 Amer. dial. HEADEST most advantageous
adj. 1945 Amer. dial. IN THE CATBIRD SEAT in a superior or advantageous position; feeling important
adj. 1960 WITH ONE'S BUM IN THE BUTTER in a very fortunate or advantageous situation or position
adj. 2015 WITH ONE'S ARSE IN THE BUTTER in a very fortunate or advantageous situation or position
adv. 1512 obs. BEHOVABLY usefully, profitably, advantageously, advisably
adv. 1769 ON VELVET in a position of ease or advantage; in an advantageous or prosperous condition
n. c1175 obs. BEGET the act of acquiring; acquisition, gaining; gain, profit, advantage
n. c1200 obs. GAIN advantage, use, avail, benefit; remedy, help
n. a1300 arch. VANTAGE advantage, benefit, profit, gain
n. a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. obs. rare NAIT use, profit, advantage
n. c1315 obs. WAIN profit, advantage
n. c1340 THE BET the advantage
n. c1375 obs. rare BEWAYNE profit, advantage
n. c1400 obs. EASEMENT advantage, convenience, comfort, consolation, relief; furtherance, assistance; formerly also, gratification, enjoyment
n. c1430 obs. VAIL advantage, benefit, profit
n. 1555 obs. OPPORTUNITY convenience or advantageousness of site or position
n. 1781 colloq. PULL an advantage over another
n. 1815 colloq. TRUMP CARD something that gives one person or group the advantage over another
n. 1824 Sc. BACKSPANG a reservation, sometimes dishonest; an advantage taken behindhand
n. 1842 RUNNING START an advantage gained at the beginning of something; a head start; generally, a good beginning
n. 1851 sl. obs. COCUM advantageous or favourable circumstances; luck
n. 1851 sl. obs. COKUM (as above)
n. 1851 sl. obs. KOCUM (as above)
n. 1851 sl. obs. KOKUM (as above)
n. 1860 sl., orig. US THE BULGE the advantage or upper hand, the superior position
n. 1874 Amer. dial. UNDERHOLD an advantage, the upper hand
n. 1896 Amer. dial. BEATIN'S the advantage
n. Bk1898 Eng. dial. BETTERMOST the advantage, the upper hand
n. 19C thieves' sl. INSIDER someone who has some special advantage, as in a business enterprise
n. M19 sl. BIT OF FAT an unexpected advantage
n. L19 US criminals' sl. DEADWOOD an advantage or control over someone, the thing a member of the underworld fears most, usually arrest or being caught in the act
n. 1900 colloq. BULL-POINT a point of advantage or superiority
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. FARTHER-FETCH an ultimate gain, an advantage
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. TICE advantage, grace given in any game
n. 1908 sl. ACE IN THE HOLE something held privately in reserve until needed, esp. for a winning stroke; a hidden reserve or advantage
n. 1910s sl., orig. US ACE UP ONE'S SLEEVE a hidden advantage, not to be revealed until a suitable moment
n. Bk1911 Sc. BOTE help; advantage; compensation
n. c1918 Aust. GROUTER one who takes an unfair advantage
n. c1918 Aust. GROUTER an unfair advantage itself
n. 1922 Amer. dial. EXWANTIDGE advantage
n. 1937 sl. STOOGE someone who is taking advantage of by another
n. 1948 UK sl., orig. military usage PERCENTAGE a profit; an advantage
n. 1977 UK sl. EARNER any circumstance that criminals can turn to profitable advantage
n. 20C Ulster sl. LURCHER one who lurks around waiting for an advantage to present itself
phr. 1562 obs. THE FAT FLITS FROM A MAN'S BEARD he lets go the advantage he has gained
phr. 1866 THE BOOT IS ON THE OTHER FOOT the position is reversed; the advantage is the other way round
phr. 1866 THE BOOT IS ON THE OTHER LEG (as above)
phr. 1920s Aust. & NZ sl. IN FOR ONE'S CHOP out for oneself, for one's own profit or advantage
phr. 20C Aust. colloq. FIRST CAB OFF THE RANK the first person etc. to do or take advantage of something
vb. c1200 obs. GAIN to be suitable, useful or advantageous; to avail, to help; to serve, to suffice
vb. a1300 obs. VAIL to be of use, advantage, or benefit to; to aid, assist, or help
vb. c1386 obs. ADVANCE to advantage, to benefit, to profit anyone
vb. c1400 obs. HAVE THE FAIRER OF to have advantage or better fortune in
vb. 1546 KNOW WHICH SIDE ONE'S BREAD IS BUTTERED to know where one's advantage lies
vb. 1592 obs. rare BETTER to be advantageous or beneficial
vb. 1592 obs. UNDERCREEP to subvert secretly; to outdo by crafty or stealth; to undersell in trade; to overreach; to take a mean or underhand advantage of
vb. 1596 obs. TAKE ODDS OF to take advantage of
vb. 1598 obs. CARRY IT AWAY to have the advantage, carry the day
vb. 1600 obs. GET A GOOD HAND AGAINST to get a decided advantage over
vb. 1611 obs. BUTTER THE CONY to take advantage of an unmissable opportunity
vb. 1634 obs. NICK to seize or take advantage of an opportunity, etc.
vb. 1652-62 obs. HAVE A GOOD HAND AGAINST to have a decided advantage over
vb. 1709 EAT ONE'S CAKE AND HAVE IT to have the advantage of both alternatives
vb. 1721 Sc. CAST SALT ON ANYONE'S TAIL to catch; to take advantage of; to cajole; to get the better of
vb. 1785 BE UPON VELVET to have an advantage
vb. 1785 FIGHT AT THE LEG to take unfair advantage
vb. 1786 colloq. WALK OVER to take advantage of someone
vb. 1823 HOLD ALL THE ACES to have control of a situation, to have the advantage
vb. 1824 Sc. & Eng. dial. HAVE A HANK OVER ONE to have an advantage over one
vb. 1836 Sc. LAY SALT ON ONE'S TAIL to catch; to take advantage of; to cajole; to get the better of
vb. 1841 Amer. dial. GET THE BULGE ON SOMEONE to get the advantage of someone
vb. 1843 Amer. dial. BUG to cheat or deceive; to get an advantage over somebody by tricky means
vb. 1846 US sl. STICK THE LICK INTO to take advantage of
vb. 1851 Amer. dial. HAVE THE DEADWOOD ON ONE to have advantage or control, esp. incriminating evidence
vb. 1860s Amer. sl. HAND SOMEONE A LEMON to take advantage of; to cheat
vb. 1878 Amer. dial. HAVE THE WORLD BY THE TAIL WITH A DOWN-HILL PULL to be in an advantageous position
vb. 1881 Amer. dial. DEADBEAT to waste time; to idle about; to take advantage of, to impose on
vb. 1881 Eng. dial. BEST to take advantage of, to overreach, to cheat
vb. 1884 Amer. dial. SCROUGE to encroach on, to take advantage of, to cheat
vb. 1888 Amer. sl. GIVE ONE CARDS to give one an advantage
vb. 1889 US sl. HAVE A PULL OVER (ONE) to have an advantage
vb. Bk1896 sl. BE UPON THEIR JACKS to have an advantage
vb. Bk1896 sl. FOOL ONE'S ISSUES to come to an understanding for mutual advantage
vb. 1898 Sc. THOLE to advantage, to benefit; to be to one's gain
vb. 1899 Amer. dial. PECK ON to take advantage of; to impose on; to bully
vb. L19 sl. WRITE ONE'S (OWN) TICKET to be able to stipulate one's own conditions; to be in an advantageous position
vb. L19 US sl. GIVE SOMEONE THE HA-HA to laugh at, to ridicule and take advantage of
vb. L19 US college sl. LALLIGAG to surpass; to take advantage of
vb. L19 US college sl. LALLYGAG (as above)
vb. L19 US college sl. LOLLIGAG (as above)
vb. L19 US college sl. LOLLYGAG (as above)
vb. B1900 Sc. MAKE A HANDLE OF ANYTHING to endeavour to turn a thing to one's own advantage, or to another's discredit
vb. 1900 US sl. PLAY HORSE WITH to confuse; to confound; to defeat; to take advantage of; to overcome easily
vb. 1903 Amer. dial. GET ON ONE'S BLIND SIDE to take advantage of someone
vb. 1905 BE ON A HIDING TO NOTHING to be unlikely to succeed. or be unlikely to gain much advantage if one does
vb. 1918 Amer. dial. MOMMICK to take advantage of
vb. 1928 US sl. CASH IN to reap a profit, reward, or advantage of any kind
vb. 1929 Sc. GET THE VANGER HAND to get the upper hand, or advantage
vb. 1940 colloq. HAVE ONE'S HAND IN THE COOKIE JAR to take or attempt to take advantage of one's position by demanding or accepting favours or bribes
vb. 1941 BE ON A GOOD WICKET to be in an advantageous or favourable position
vb. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SAW SOMETHING OFF ON to take an unfair advantage of
vb. 1946 US sl. HAVE IT GOOD to be possessed of (many) advantages
vb. 1949 Aust. sl. HAVE THE WOOD ON SOMEONE to have an advantage over someone
vb. 1953 Amer. dial. ARKANSAW to cheat, to take advantage of
vb. 1953 Amer. dial. FETCH A SHINGLE OFF THE HOUSE to take unfair advantage
vb. 1960 Amer. sl. ACE to outwit; to gain an advantage over
vb. 1960 Amer. sl. ACE OUT (as above)
vb. 1960s US sl. JACK OFF to take advantage of, to deceive or tease someone
vb. 1967 Amer. dial. BIG-BOY to take advantage of someone; to bully or tease
vb. 1968 Amer. dial. APPLESAUCE to take advantage of
vb. 1968 Amer. dial. FEATHER ONE'S OWN END to gain advantage by tricky or deceitful means
vb. 1970 Amer. dial. BOGART to act in a bold, aggressive way; to tease or bully; to take advantage of
vb. 1970 Amer. dial. SKIN to get an advantage over somebody by tricky means
vb. 1970s African-American sl. DEAL ON to trick, to deceive, to take advantage
vb. 1980s sl. HAVE SOMEONE BY THE GOOLIES to have the upper hand
vb. 1991 Amer. students' sl. FADE to take advantage of
vb. 20C Amer. sl. CHILL to let oneself be taken advantage of; to submit willingly to another's domination
vb. 20C sl. TAKE DOWN to take advantage of; to cheat; to swindle
ADVENTURE, ADVENTURER, ADVENTUROUS, ADVENTUROUSLY
adj. 1532 now only literary usage TEMERARIOUS unreasonably adventurous; reckless, heedless, careless, rash, bold, headstrong
adj. 1576 obs. rare VENTURABLE adventurable; attemptable; venturous, hazardous
adj. 1595 ICARIAN said of ambitious or presumptuous acts which end in failure or ruin; leaping high to one's own ruin; adventurous, soaring
adj. 1605 obs. rare DAREFUL full of daring or defiance; adventurous
adj. 1640 obs. VENTORIOUS characterized by venturesomeness; adventurous, bold, daring
adj. a1832 ADVENTUREFUL ready for adventure, enterprising
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. AUNTERSOME bold, daring, adventurous
adv. c1435 obs. rare ADVENTURELY adventurously, daringly
n. 1377 obs. LAND-LEAPER a land-loper
n. a1500 now chiefly Sc. LAND-LOPER one who runs up and down the land; a vagabond; fig. a renegade; an adventurer
n. a1500 now chiefly Sc. LAND-LOUPER (as above)
n. 1530 VENTURER one who ventures; an adventurer
n. 1562 obs. VENTURELING a young or petty adventurer
n. 1599 obs. rare ADVENTUREMENT running of risk; adventurousness
n. 1615 humorous usage LADY ERRANT a woman who travels in search of adventure
n. a1616 obs. rare ADVENTRY an adventure; an enterprise or undertaking
n. 1622 PICARO a rogue or adventurer; a scoundrel
n. c1698 sl. HIGH-FLYER a daring or bold adventurer
n. ? 17C PICARA a female rogue or adventurer
n. 17C arch. PICAROON an adventurer or rogue
n. 17C arch. PICKAROON (as above)
n. 1754 ADVENTURESS a female adventurer; a woman on the lookout for a position
n. 1810 rare VENTURE an adventure or remarkable feat, incident, etc.
n. 1811 rare ADVENTURESHIP adventurousness; adventurous practice; daring or risky behaviour
n. 1834 BEAU SABREUR a fine soldier; a handsome or dashing adventurer
n. 1865 Eng. dial. SANTER an adventure; an idle tale
n. 1873 US ARGONAUT an adventurer who went to California in 1849; a forty-niner
n. 1881 Eng. dial. ANTER an adventure, a misadventure; a story of adventure, an unlikely story
n. 1881 Eng. dial. AUNTER (as above)
n. 1883 GENTLEMAN OF FORTUNE a pirate; an adventurer
n. Bk1890 sl. CAPTAIN a travelling title adopted by adventurers who have no other good enough
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. BADVENTURE a bad adventure
n. 1950s African-American sl. JACK IN THE BEAN STACK an adventurous, daredevil person
n. 1990s sl. ONE an adventure, a time, a spree
n. 20C sl. HAIR-RAISER an exciting or terrifying adventure story or film
phr. 1579 I WILL EITHER WIN THE SADDLE OR LOSE THE HORSE said by one engaging in an adventure of which the issue will be either highly profitable or ruinous
adj. 1576 obs. rare VENTURABLE adventurable; attemptable; venturous, hazardous
adj. 1595 ICARIAN said of ambitious or presumptuous acts which end in failure or ruin; leaping high to one's own ruin; adventurous, soaring
adj. 1605 obs. rare DAREFUL full of daring or defiance; adventurous
adj. 1640 obs. VENTORIOUS characterized by venturesomeness; adventurous, bold, daring
adj. a1832 ADVENTUREFUL ready for adventure, enterprising
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. AUNTERSOME bold, daring, adventurous
adv. c1435 obs. rare ADVENTURELY adventurously, daringly
n. 1377 obs. LAND-LEAPER a land-loper
n. a1500 now chiefly Sc. LAND-LOPER one who runs up and down the land; a vagabond; fig. a renegade; an adventurer
n. a1500 now chiefly Sc. LAND-LOUPER (as above)
n. 1530 VENTURER one who ventures; an adventurer
n. 1562 obs. VENTURELING a young or petty adventurer
n. 1599 obs. rare ADVENTUREMENT running of risk; adventurousness
n. 1615 humorous usage LADY ERRANT a woman who travels in search of adventure
n. a1616 obs. rare ADVENTRY an adventure; an enterprise or undertaking
n. 1622 PICARO a rogue or adventurer; a scoundrel
n. c1698 sl. HIGH-FLYER a daring or bold adventurer
n. ? 17C PICARA a female rogue or adventurer
n. 17C arch. PICAROON an adventurer or rogue
n. 17C arch. PICKAROON (as above)
n. 1754 ADVENTURESS a female adventurer; a woman on the lookout for a position
n. 1810 rare VENTURE an adventure or remarkable feat, incident, etc.
n. 1811 rare ADVENTURESHIP adventurousness; adventurous practice; daring or risky behaviour
n. 1834 BEAU SABREUR a fine soldier; a handsome or dashing adventurer
n. 1865 Eng. dial. SANTER an adventure; an idle tale
n. 1873 US ARGONAUT an adventurer who went to California in 1849; a forty-niner
n. 1881 Eng. dial. ANTER an adventure, a misadventure; a story of adventure, an unlikely story
n. 1881 Eng. dial. AUNTER (as above)
n. 1883 GENTLEMAN OF FORTUNE a pirate; an adventurer
n. Bk1890 sl. CAPTAIN a travelling title adopted by adventurers who have no other good enough
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. BADVENTURE a bad adventure
n. 1950s African-American sl. JACK IN THE BEAN STACK an adventurous, daredevil person
n. 1990s sl. ONE an adventure, a time, a spree
n. 20C sl. HAIR-RAISER an exciting or terrifying adventure story or film
phr. 1579 I WILL EITHER WIN THE SADDLE OR LOSE THE HORSE said by one engaging in an adventure of which the issue will be either highly profitable or ruinous
ADVERSARY
n. a1425 obs. AGAIN-STANDER a person who withstands; a resister, an adversary
n. 1435 AGAIN-STANDER one who speaks against or opposes; an opponent, an adversary
n. 1850 rare ADVERSE an adverse party; an adversary
n. 1435 AGAIN-STANDER one who speaks against or opposes; an opponent, an adversary
n. 1850 rare ADVERSE an adverse party; an adversary
ADVERSE, ADVERSELY, ADVERSITY
adj. a1382 ADVERSARY opposing, antagonistic, hostile; adverse
adj. a1420 obs. ADVERSANT opposing oneself, opposing; adverse, hostile to
adj. 1432 obs. SINISTER of opinions, etc.: prejudicial, adverse, unfavourable, darkly suspicious
adj. c1475 obs. rare SINISTRAL adverse; unlucky
adj. 1577 obs. OPPOSITE opposed in will or action, hostile, antagonistic, adverse
adj. 1595 obs. OPPOSITE of things: antagonistic, adverse, repugnant
adj. 1598 obs. IMPROSPEROUS of fortune, etc.: adverse to prosperity, unfavourable
adj. 1601 obs. ADVERSATIVE of opposing tendency or adverse nature
adj. 1641 obs. INIMICITIOUS hostile, unfriendly, adverse, inimical
adj. 1647 OPPONENT antagonistic, adverse, contrary, opposed
adj. 1731 obs. ADVERSABLE that is adverse or contrary to
adj. 1768 Sc. obs. THRAW of fortune: adverse
adj. 1773 Sc. THRAWART of fate, etc.: adverse, unfavourable
adj. 1826 rare ADVERSARIOUS adverse, opposed, hostile
adv. 1475 obs. rare ADVERSARILY adversely, hostilely
adv. a1600 obs. SINISTERLY unfavourably; adversely
n. c893 WANSPEED ill-success; adversity, poverty
n. c1175 obs. WANDRETH misery, distress, hardship; adversity, poverty
n. c1205 obs. DERF trouble, adversity, tribulation, hurt, suffering
n. 1528 obs. IMPROSPERITY want of, or the opposite of prosperity; bad fortune, ill success, adversity; unprosperousness
n. 1874 Eng. dial. HARD HAP misfortune, adversity
phr. Bk1999 Aust. sl. THINGS ARE CROOK AT TALLAROOK catch-phrase to cover any adverse situation
vb. 1393 obs. rare ADVERSE to be opposed or adverse to; to oppose
vb. 1795 Sc. COME THROUGH THE HARD to encounter difficulties; to experience adverse fortune
vb. 1867 ROW AGAINST WIND AND TIDE to undertake a difficult or arduous task; to work in adverse circumstances or in the face of opposition
vb. 1910 colloq. ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES to cope with and survive adversity
vb. 1920s, orig. US TAKE IT ON THE CHIN to suffer hardship and adversity without complaint
vb. 20C sl. TAKE IT to suffer adversity and unhappiness without complaint
adj. a1420 obs. ADVERSANT opposing oneself, opposing; adverse, hostile to
adj. 1432 obs. SINISTER of opinions, etc.: prejudicial, adverse, unfavourable, darkly suspicious
adj. c1475 obs. rare SINISTRAL adverse; unlucky
adj. 1577 obs. OPPOSITE opposed in will or action, hostile, antagonistic, adverse
adj. 1595 obs. OPPOSITE of things: antagonistic, adverse, repugnant
adj. 1598 obs. IMPROSPEROUS of fortune, etc.: adverse to prosperity, unfavourable
adj. 1601 obs. ADVERSATIVE of opposing tendency or adverse nature
adj. 1641 obs. INIMICITIOUS hostile, unfriendly, adverse, inimical
adj. 1647 OPPONENT antagonistic, adverse, contrary, opposed
adj. 1731 obs. ADVERSABLE that is adverse or contrary to
adj. 1768 Sc. obs. THRAW of fortune: adverse
adj. 1773 Sc. THRAWART of fate, etc.: adverse, unfavourable
adj. 1826 rare ADVERSARIOUS adverse, opposed, hostile
adv. 1475 obs. rare ADVERSARILY adversely, hostilely
adv. a1600 obs. SINISTERLY unfavourably; adversely
n. c893 WANSPEED ill-success; adversity, poverty
n. c1175 obs. WANDRETH misery, distress, hardship; adversity, poverty
n. c1205 obs. DERF trouble, adversity, tribulation, hurt, suffering
n. 1528 obs. IMPROSPERITY want of, or the opposite of prosperity; bad fortune, ill success, adversity; unprosperousness
n. 1874 Eng. dial. HARD HAP misfortune, adversity
phr. Bk1999 Aust. sl. THINGS ARE CROOK AT TALLAROOK catch-phrase to cover any adverse situation
vb. 1393 obs. rare ADVERSE to be opposed or adverse to; to oppose
vb. 1795 Sc. COME THROUGH THE HARD to encounter difficulties; to experience adverse fortune
vb. 1867 ROW AGAINST WIND AND TIDE to undertake a difficult or arduous task; to work in adverse circumstances or in the face of opposition
vb. 1910 colloq. ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES to cope with and survive adversity
vb. 1920s, orig. US TAKE IT ON THE CHIN to suffer hardship and adversity without complaint
vb. 20C sl. TAKE IT to suffer adversity and unhappiness without complaint
ADVERTISE, ADVERTISEMENT, ADVERTISING
adj. 1799 rare ADVERTISEMENTAL relating to an advertisement
adj. 20C sl. AD pert. to advertising
n. a1777 obs. ADVERTISEMENT-STICKER a person employed to post advertisements
n. 1845 colloq. ADVERTISEE a person to whom an advertisement is directed
n. 1862 BARNUMISM exaggerated advertising or display; boastful talk
n. B1870 AGONY-COLUMN personal advertisements in a newspaper
n. M19 sl. AD an advertisement
n. Bk1914 criminals' sl. ADMAN a fake advertising solicitor
n. 1915 colloq. ADLAND the world or industry of advertising
n. 1930s Amer. sl. FAIRY GODFATHER a potential sponsor, advertiser, or financial backer, esp. in show business
n. 1952 US sl. AD ALLEY the advertising industry, esp. that located in New York and commonly known in the US as 'Madison Avenue' after the New York street where many advertising agencies had their offices
n. 1953 ADMOBILE a vehicle used to display advertising posters and slogans
n. 1955 ADMASS advertising as conducted through the mass media; contemporary culture, or the modern world, regarded as unduly influenced by mass advertising
n. 1957 ADMASS the section of the public which is easily influenced by the mass media, esp. considered as a target for advertising
n. 1957 HIDDEN PERSUADERS those involved in the organization and practice of advertising
n. 1968 chiefly North American ADVERTIQUE a piece of early advertising material; an antique advertisement
n. 1973 US sl. ABC AD a newspaper advertisement listing shows in alphabetical order
n. 20C ADVERTORIAL an advertisement that sells an editorial point of view as opposed to a product or service
n. 20C ADVID an advertising video
n. 20C BOOBADS ads for bras and other female undergarments
n. 20C CLUTTER the collective name for the many advertising spots on television
n. 20C DOUBLE TRUCK a two-page ad
n. Bk2006 US sl. FLACKERY an advertising agency
vb. 1814 AFFICHER to display ostentatiously; to parade, to flaunt; to advertise
vb. 1817 AFFICHE to parade, to flaunt; to make known of, to give notice of; to advertise, to publicize; to display, to show
vb. 1851 BARNUMIZE to exhibit with a lavish display of puffing advertisements
vb. 1851 Amer. dial. NORATE to rumour, to report; to advertise; to spread by word of mouth
vb. M19 sl. SPELL to advertise, to put into print
vb. Bk1905 Sc. VERTIES to advertise
adj. 20C sl. AD pert. to advertising
n. a1777 obs. ADVERTISEMENT-STICKER a person employed to post advertisements
n. 1845 colloq. ADVERTISEE a person to whom an advertisement is directed
n. 1862 BARNUMISM exaggerated advertising or display; boastful talk
n. B1870 AGONY-COLUMN personal advertisements in a newspaper
n. M19 sl. AD an advertisement
n. Bk1914 criminals' sl. ADMAN a fake advertising solicitor
n. 1915 colloq. ADLAND the world or industry of advertising
n. 1930s Amer. sl. FAIRY GODFATHER a potential sponsor, advertiser, or financial backer, esp. in show business
n. 1952 US sl. AD ALLEY the advertising industry, esp. that located in New York and commonly known in the US as 'Madison Avenue' after the New York street where many advertising agencies had their offices
n. 1953 ADMOBILE a vehicle used to display advertising posters and slogans
n. 1955 ADMASS advertising as conducted through the mass media; contemporary culture, or the modern world, regarded as unduly influenced by mass advertising
n. 1957 ADMASS the section of the public which is easily influenced by the mass media, esp. considered as a target for advertising
n. 1957 HIDDEN PERSUADERS those involved in the organization and practice of advertising
n. 1968 chiefly North American ADVERTIQUE a piece of early advertising material; an antique advertisement
n. 1973 US sl. ABC AD a newspaper advertisement listing shows in alphabetical order
n. 20C ADVERTORIAL an advertisement that sells an editorial point of view as opposed to a product or service
n. 20C ADVID an advertising video
n. 20C BOOBADS ads for bras and other female undergarments
n. 20C CLUTTER the collective name for the many advertising spots on television
n. 20C DOUBLE TRUCK a two-page ad
n. Bk2006 US sl. FLACKERY an advertising agency
vb. 1814 AFFICHER to display ostentatiously; to parade, to flaunt; to advertise
vb. 1817 AFFICHE to parade, to flaunt; to make known of, to give notice of; to advertise, to publicize; to display, to show
vb. 1851 BARNUMIZE to exhibit with a lavish display of puffing advertisements
vb. 1851 Amer. dial. NORATE to rumour, to report; to advertise; to spread by word of mouth
vb. M19 sl. SPELL to advertise, to put into print
vb. Bk1905 Sc. VERTIES to advertise