REVERSE DICTIONARY A
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AGHAST
adj. c1305 obs. OF-GAST aghast
vb. 1725 chiefly Sc. BUMBAZE to amaze, confound, bewilder, perplex, bamboozle; to look aghast, confounded, stupefied
vb. 1725 chiefly Sc. BUMBAZE to amaze, confound, bewilder, perplex, bamboozle; to look aghast, confounded, stupefied
AGILE, AGILELY, AGILITY
adj. 1599 obs. rare AGILIOUS agile
adj. 1803 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. WANDLE of a person: lithe, agile, nimble
adj. 1803 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. WANNEL (as above)
adj. 1821 Eng. dial. QUIRKING nimble, agile; of a tune: intricate, quickly changing
adj. 1866 Sc. & Eng. dial. FLINK nimble, agile, active
adj. 1870 Sc. YANKIE nimble, agile
adj. 1870 Sc. YANKY (as above)
adj. 1892 Sc. NETTIE agile, deft, quick in movement, smart, neat
adj. 1892 Sc. NETTY (as above)
adj. 1892 Sc. NITTIE (as above)
adj. 1896 Sc. BANG agile and powerful
adj. 1938 Amer. dial. CADDY spry, agile, active, lively
adj. 1939 Amer. dial. CATTY spry, agile, active, lively
adv. c1340 arch. FEATLY with graceful agility, nimbly
adv. c1630 FEATILY agilely, nimbly
n. 1607 obs. LEVITY lightness in movement; agility
n. 1653 rare AGILENESS agility; the ability to move readily and quickly; nimbleness, dexterity
n. 1790 Sc. YANKIE a smart, agile person; a sharp, clever, forward woman
n. 1790 Sc. YANKY (as above)
n. 1824 Sc. obs. YANKER a tall agile girl; a clever girl
n. 1874 Eng. dial. SCOPPERIL a lively, restless person or animal; an active, agile child; a young rascal
n. 1874 Eng. dial. SKOPERIL (as above)
n. Bk1900 Sc. FEEROCHRIE ability, activity, agility
n. 1914 Amer. dial. BANDY a stunt or feat; feats of agility or strength
vb. 1895 Eng. dial. FLINK to be agile, nimble, active
adj. 1803 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. WANDLE of a person: lithe, agile, nimble
adj. 1803 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. WANNEL (as above)
adj. 1821 Eng. dial. QUIRKING nimble, agile; of a tune: intricate, quickly changing
adj. 1866 Sc. & Eng. dial. FLINK nimble, agile, active
adj. 1870 Sc. YANKIE nimble, agile
adj. 1870 Sc. YANKY (as above)
adj. 1892 Sc. NETTIE agile, deft, quick in movement, smart, neat
adj. 1892 Sc. NETTY (as above)
adj. 1892 Sc. NITTIE (as above)
adj. 1896 Sc. BANG agile and powerful
adj. 1938 Amer. dial. CADDY spry, agile, active, lively
adj. 1939 Amer. dial. CATTY spry, agile, active, lively
adv. c1340 arch. FEATLY with graceful agility, nimbly
adv. c1630 FEATILY agilely, nimbly
n. 1607 obs. LEVITY lightness in movement; agility
n. 1653 rare AGILENESS agility; the ability to move readily and quickly; nimbleness, dexterity
n. 1790 Sc. YANKIE a smart, agile person; a sharp, clever, forward woman
n. 1790 Sc. YANKY (as above)
n. 1824 Sc. obs. YANKER a tall agile girl; a clever girl
n. 1874 Eng. dial. SCOPPERIL a lively, restless person or animal; an active, agile child; a young rascal
n. 1874 Eng. dial. SKOPERIL (as above)
n. Bk1900 Sc. FEEROCHRIE ability, activity, agility
n. 1914 Amer. dial. BANDY a stunt or feat; feats of agility or strength
vb. 1895 Eng. dial. FLINK to be agile, nimble, active
AGITATE, AGITATED, AGITATION, AGITATOR
adj. 1509 obs. EXTRAUGHT distraught; deeply agitated or troubled
adj. c1540 Sc. AFLOCHT agitated, in a flutter
adj. 1590 Sc. & Eng. dial. THROUGH-OTHER confused, disorderly; unmethodical; mentally confused; agitated; harum-scarum
adj. 1605 obs. rare TREPIDATE disturbed, agitated
adj. 1644 obs. GESTIENT restlessly excited, nervously agitated
adj. 1678 ALL OF A TWITTER agitated, restless
adj. 1791 US rare HYSTERICKY overwhelmed by extreme emotion or agitation
adj. 1806 sl. IN A STEW agitated, restless; impatient
adj. 1820 colloq. ALL-OVERISH having a general feeling of illness or agitation that seems to affect the whole body; generally indisposed; off-colour
adj. 1825 Sc. NERVISH nervous, excitable, easily agitated
adj. 1826 AFLUTTER tremulously excited, agitated
adj. 1826 AGITATORIAL relating to agitation or to an agitator
adj. 1831 rare FUNKED seized by fear or panic; agitated, unsettled, disturbed
adj. 1837 sl. IN A STATE agitated, restless
adj. 1838 orig. & chiefly US ANTSY agitated, restless
adj. 1839 sl. IN A LATHER agitated, restless; impatient
adj. 1844 rare AESTUOUS agitated, as with heat or tide; heaving
adj. 1859 rare FUNKED OUT seized by fear or panic; agitated, unsettled, disturbed
adj. 1859 Sc. & Eng. dial. AGEE of mental states: agitated, disturbed, slightly deranged
adj. 1859 Sc. & Eng. dial. AJEE (as above)
adj. 1874 sl. TWITCHY agitated, restless
adj. 1879 sl. JUMPY agitated, restless
adj. 1880 Sc. IMSED agitated, flurried
adj. 1887 Sc. JABBLED agitated, stormy
adj. 1890 Amer. dial. NERVED UP anxious; confused; agitated
adj. 1894 Amer. dial. FIERCE eager, excited, agitated
adj. 19C Eng. dial. FLAMBUSTERED excited, agitated
adj. 1903 Amer. dial. IN A BIG WAY excited, agitated, vociferous
adj. 1916 sl. IN A FLAP agitated, restless
adj. 1930 sl., chiefly Aust. TOEY agitated, restless, nervous, on edge, irritable
adj. 1931 Amer. dial. NERVOUSED UP nervous, anxious; confused; agitated
adj. 1931 sl. JITTERY agitated, restless
adj. 1932 sl. IN A STUMA agitated, restless
adj. 1943 Amer. dial. IN A TOOT agitated, nervous
adj. 1944 colloq. ANTSY-PANTSY restlessly impatient; agitated
adj. 1951 Amer. dial. BOTHERED UP apprehensive; agitated; confused; mixed up
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. NERVOUS-UPPED nervous, anxious; confused; agitated
adj. 1964 colloq. AGITATO agitated; in a state of nervous tension or anxiety
adj. 1964 US sl. UP TO ONE'S EARS IN ALLIGATORS in a dangerous or hopelessly confused situation; hence, confused, agitated
adj. 1966 Amer. dial. FEATHER WHITE of a person: extremely agitated, angry
adj. 1967 US sl. AMPED under the influence of amphetamines or another stimulant; very excited or energetic; also, agitated, on edge
adj. 1967 US sl. AMPED-UP (as above)
adj. 1973 US sl. UP TO ONE'S ASS IN ALLIGATORS in a dangerous or hopelessly confused situation; hence, confused, agitated
adj. 1977 colloq. AFLAP worried, agitated
adj. 1992 US sl. BLINKY agitated, upset
adj. Bk1996 Aust. sl. IN A SPIN confused; agitated; excited
adj. 20C colloq. FLAPPABLE easily upset or agitated
adj. 2002 US sl. AGGIE angry, agitated
adv. 1768 Sc. AFLOUGHT aflutter, agitated
n. 1546 obs. BUSKLING eager activity; bustling; scuffling, agitation
n. 1599 EBULLITION of water, fire, lava, etc: the act of rushing forth in a state of agitation or boiling
n. 1614 obs. rare AESTURE agitation, commotion; an instance of this
n. 1652 obs. HYSTERIC a state of overwhelming, uncontrollable emotion or agitation, esp. a state of acute distress
n. 1678 TWITTER a state of agitation or restlessness
n. L17 now chiefly US ROIL agitation; disturbance
n. 1740 colloq. arch. PUCKER a state of agitation or perturbation
n. 1743 sl. FUNK a state of panic, extreme nervousness, agitation, etc.; utter fear or terror
n. 1792 colloq. rare ALL-OVERNESS a feeling of illness or extreme agitation seeming to affected the whole body; the state of feeling generally ill
n. 1797 HYSTERICALS a bout of overwhelming, uncontrollable emotion or agitation, esp. as a result of acute distress; now usually: uncontrollable laughter
n. 1806 sl. STEW a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1820 colloq. rare ALL-OVERISHNESS a feeling of illness or extreme agitation seeming to affect the whole body
n. 1830 Sc. YAGGERMENT a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation
n. 1830 Sc. YAGIMENT (as above)
n. 1835-40 obs. rare TWITTERATION tremulous excitement, as from desire, fear, etc.; a state of agitation; a shaking, a quiver, a tremble
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. 1837 UK sl. STATE a condition of excitement, agitation, anxiety
n. 1839 sl. LATHER a state of agitation, excitement, or restlessness
n. 1866 Sc. KARM a bad humour, agitation
n. 1873 Eng. dial. FLUMMER a state of agitation, excitement, or confusion
n. 1873 Eng. dial. QUILTER a flutter, fluster; agitation of mind
n. c1880 colloq. MONKEY ON A STICK a thin man with jerky movements; a fidgety, restless, or agitated person
n. 1881 AGITATRIX a female agitator
n. 1893 TAKE ON mental agitation
n. 1894 Sc. JABBLE confusion, agitation, esp. of speech; an incoherent muddle
n. 1897 Sc. SCAD a hurry, bustle; agitation, fluster
n. 1898 Sc. FARRACH a bustle, state of agitation, a to-do, a mix-up
n. B1900 Eng. dial. PADDY-NODDY perplexity, embarrassment; a state of agitation, uneasiness, and trouble
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. PALINODE agitation, embarrassment
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. TEWER an agitator
n. Bk1905 Sc. TIMOTHY haste, bustle; a state of agitation or anger
n. 1906 Amer. dial. JIMINY FIT an outburst of excitement, agitation, or nervousness
n. Bk1908 ADJUTATOR in Eng. hist.: an agitator
n. 1910s Irish sl. BAKE an agitated state
n. 1916 sl. FLAP a state of panic, distress, agitation or restlessness
n. a1917 Sc. HATTER a state of agitation; a flutter, a fuss
n. 1928 Amer. dial. BEARM excitement; agitation
n. 1932 sl. STUMA a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1932 sl. STUMER (as above)
n. 1932 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'state' HARRY TATE a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1934 sl. JITTERBUG a nervous or agitated person
n. 1935 sl., orig. US TIZZY a state of agitation, restlessness, nervousness, confusion or dither for little reason
n. 1938 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'state' TWO AND EIGHT a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1938 US sl. LABOR FAKER a political agitator among workers
n. 1954 sl. TIZ a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1954 sl. TIZZ (as above)
n. 1960 sl. TISWAS a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1960 sl. TIZZ-WOZZ (as above)
n. 1961 Can. sl. SHIT DISTURBER a person who takes pleasure in causing trouble or discord; an agitator; a troublemaker
n. 1970 colloq. ANTSINESS impatience, restlessness; agitation
n. 1972 Sc. TAPTIRE a state of excitement or agitation
n. 1979 US sl. AGITA upset, annoyance; anxiety, agitation
vb. c1400 obs. HEAVE to rouse the feelings of; to agitate; to urge, to press
vb. c1400 obs. HEAVE to be moved or agitated in mind; to feel vexation
vb. c1430 colloq. & Eng. dial. TAKE ON to rage, to rave; to be greatly agitated; to make a great fuss, outcry, or uproar; to distress oneself greatly
vb. 1491 obs. TORMENT to throw into agitation; to toss, to disturb, to shake up or stir physically
vb. a1500 rare ROUNCE to bounce about; to flounce, to behave in an agitated, boisterous, or noisy manner
vb. 1545 obs. BUSKLE to hurry about, to make haste; to be full of agitation or commotion; to bustle
vb. 1572 obs. GARBOIL to confuse, agitate, disturb
vb. 1606 UK TEAR YOUR HAIR OUT to behave in a highly agitated manner, esp. as a result of worry
vb. 1611 rare TUMULTUATE to stir up a tumult; to make a disturbance or commotion; to become tumultuous, turbulent, agitated or restless
vb. 1623 obs. TREPIDATE to shake, to be agitated
vb. 1655 UNCALM to agitate, to disturb
vb. 1656 obs. rare CONQUASSATE to shake violently; to agitate; to break in pieces
vb. 1664 FLUTTER to throw a person into confusion, agitation, or tremulous excitement
vb. 1768 chiefly Sc. RAISE to excite, to agitate, to provoke, to rouse to excitement or anger; to madden, to vex
vb. c1860 sl. FLUTTER ONE'S KIDNEYS to agitate, to greatly annoy
vb. 1912 sl. FLAP to be or become agitated or flustered; to panic
vb. 1919 colloq. DO ONE'S NUT to have a tantrum; to become extremely angry, irritated or agitated
vb. 1931 sl., orig. US HAVE ANTS IN ONE'S PANTS to be impatient or eager to act or speak; to be restless; to be or become agitated
vb. 1942 Amer. dial. TOP COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast
vb. 1952 Amer. sl. GET ONE'S ASS IN AN UPROAR to become severely agitated or concerned; used derisively
vb. 1954 Amer. dial. TOP THE COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast
vb. 1969 sl. PISS ONESELF to become angrily agitated or upset
vb. 1970 sl. WET ONESELF to become angrily agitated or upset
vb. 1970 sl. WET ONE'S PANTS (as above)
vb. 1971 Brit. sl. GET ONE'S KNICKERS IN A TWIST to become angrily agitated or upset; to behave frenziedly
vb. 1983 US sl. LOSE ONE'S SHIT to lose one's composure; to become agitated ,angry, scared, etc.
vb. 1992 US sl. AMP to make a person very excited, agitated, or energetic through (or as if through) the consumption of amphetamines or another stimulant
vb. 1992 US sl. AMP UP (as above)
vb. 20C Aust. sl. GET ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT to become angry, agitated, bewilderingly excited, or over-emotional
vb. 20C Aust. sl. TIE ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT (as above)
vb. 2003 Ireland WRECK MY HEAD to agitate me to an extreme degree
adj. c1540 Sc. AFLOCHT agitated, in a flutter
adj. 1590 Sc. & Eng. dial. THROUGH-OTHER confused, disorderly; unmethodical; mentally confused; agitated; harum-scarum
adj. 1605 obs. rare TREPIDATE disturbed, agitated
adj. 1644 obs. GESTIENT restlessly excited, nervously agitated
adj. 1678 ALL OF A TWITTER agitated, restless
adj. 1791 US rare HYSTERICKY overwhelmed by extreme emotion or agitation
adj. 1806 sl. IN A STEW agitated, restless; impatient
adj. 1820 colloq. ALL-OVERISH having a general feeling of illness or agitation that seems to affect the whole body; generally indisposed; off-colour
adj. 1825 Sc. NERVISH nervous, excitable, easily agitated
adj. 1826 AFLUTTER tremulously excited, agitated
adj. 1826 AGITATORIAL relating to agitation or to an agitator
adj. 1831 rare FUNKED seized by fear or panic; agitated, unsettled, disturbed
adj. 1837 sl. IN A STATE agitated, restless
adj. 1838 orig. & chiefly US ANTSY agitated, restless
adj. 1839 sl. IN A LATHER agitated, restless; impatient
adj. 1844 rare AESTUOUS agitated, as with heat or tide; heaving
adj. 1859 rare FUNKED OUT seized by fear or panic; agitated, unsettled, disturbed
adj. 1859 Sc. & Eng. dial. AGEE of mental states: agitated, disturbed, slightly deranged
adj. 1859 Sc. & Eng. dial. AJEE (as above)
adj. 1874 sl. TWITCHY agitated, restless
adj. 1879 sl. JUMPY agitated, restless
adj. 1880 Sc. IMSED agitated, flurried
adj. 1887 Sc. JABBLED agitated, stormy
adj. 1890 Amer. dial. NERVED UP anxious; confused; agitated
adj. 1894 Amer. dial. FIERCE eager, excited, agitated
adj. 19C Eng. dial. FLAMBUSTERED excited, agitated
adj. 1903 Amer. dial. IN A BIG WAY excited, agitated, vociferous
adj. 1916 sl. IN A FLAP agitated, restless
adj. 1930 sl., chiefly Aust. TOEY agitated, restless, nervous, on edge, irritable
adj. 1931 Amer. dial. NERVOUSED UP nervous, anxious; confused; agitated
adj. 1931 sl. JITTERY agitated, restless
adj. 1932 sl. IN A STUMA agitated, restless
adj. 1943 Amer. dial. IN A TOOT agitated, nervous
adj. 1944 colloq. ANTSY-PANTSY restlessly impatient; agitated
adj. 1951 Amer. dial. BOTHERED UP apprehensive; agitated; confused; mixed up
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. NERVOUS-UPPED nervous, anxious; confused; agitated
adj. 1964 colloq. AGITATO agitated; in a state of nervous tension or anxiety
adj. 1964 US sl. UP TO ONE'S EARS IN ALLIGATORS in a dangerous or hopelessly confused situation; hence, confused, agitated
adj. 1966 Amer. dial. FEATHER WHITE of a person: extremely agitated, angry
adj. 1967 US sl. AMPED under the influence of amphetamines or another stimulant; very excited or energetic; also, agitated, on edge
adj. 1967 US sl. AMPED-UP (as above)
adj. 1973 US sl. UP TO ONE'S ASS IN ALLIGATORS in a dangerous or hopelessly confused situation; hence, confused, agitated
adj. 1977 colloq. AFLAP worried, agitated
adj. 1992 US sl. BLINKY agitated, upset
adj. Bk1996 Aust. sl. IN A SPIN confused; agitated; excited
adj. 20C colloq. FLAPPABLE easily upset or agitated
adj. 2002 US sl. AGGIE angry, agitated
adv. 1768 Sc. AFLOUGHT aflutter, agitated
n. 1546 obs. BUSKLING eager activity; bustling; scuffling, agitation
n. 1599 EBULLITION of water, fire, lava, etc: the act of rushing forth in a state of agitation or boiling
n. 1614 obs. rare AESTURE agitation, commotion; an instance of this
n. 1652 obs. HYSTERIC a state of overwhelming, uncontrollable emotion or agitation, esp. a state of acute distress
n. 1678 TWITTER a state of agitation or restlessness
n. L17 now chiefly US ROIL agitation; disturbance
n. 1740 colloq. arch. PUCKER a state of agitation or perturbation
n. 1743 sl. FUNK a state of panic, extreme nervousness, agitation, etc.; utter fear or terror
n. 1792 colloq. rare ALL-OVERNESS a feeling of illness or extreme agitation seeming to affected the whole body; the state of feeling generally ill
n. 1797 HYSTERICALS a bout of overwhelming, uncontrollable emotion or agitation, esp. as a result of acute distress; now usually: uncontrollable laughter
n. 1806 sl. STEW a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1820 colloq. rare ALL-OVERISHNESS a feeling of illness or extreme agitation seeming to affect the whole body
n. 1830 Sc. YAGGERMENT a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation
n. 1830 Sc. YAGIMENT (as above)
n. 1835-40 obs. rare TWITTERATION tremulous excitement, as from desire, fear, etc.; a state of agitation; a shaking, a quiver, a tremble
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. 1837 UK sl. STATE a condition of excitement, agitation, anxiety
n. 1839 sl. LATHER a state of agitation, excitement, or restlessness
n. 1866 Sc. KARM a bad humour, agitation
n. 1873 Eng. dial. FLUMMER a state of agitation, excitement, or confusion
n. 1873 Eng. dial. QUILTER a flutter, fluster; agitation of mind
n. c1880 colloq. MONKEY ON A STICK a thin man with jerky movements; a fidgety, restless, or agitated person
n. 1881 AGITATRIX a female agitator
n. 1893 TAKE ON mental agitation
n. 1894 Sc. JABBLE confusion, agitation, esp. of speech; an incoherent muddle
n. 1897 Sc. SCAD a hurry, bustle; agitation, fluster
n. 1898 Sc. FARRACH a bustle, state of agitation, a to-do, a mix-up
n. B1900 Eng. dial. PADDY-NODDY perplexity, embarrassment; a state of agitation, uneasiness, and trouble
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. PALINODE agitation, embarrassment
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. TEWER an agitator
n. Bk1905 Sc. TIMOTHY haste, bustle; a state of agitation or anger
n. 1906 Amer. dial. JIMINY FIT an outburst of excitement, agitation, or nervousness
n. Bk1908 ADJUTATOR in Eng. hist.: an agitator
n. 1910s Irish sl. BAKE an agitated state
n. 1916 sl. FLAP a state of panic, distress, agitation or restlessness
n. a1917 Sc. HATTER a state of agitation; a flutter, a fuss
n. 1928 Amer. dial. BEARM excitement; agitation
n. 1932 sl. STUMA a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1932 sl. STUMER (as above)
n. 1932 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'state' HARRY TATE a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1934 sl. JITTERBUG a nervous or agitated person
n. 1935 sl., orig. US TIZZY a state of agitation, restlessness, nervousness, confusion or dither for little reason
n. 1938 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'state' TWO AND EIGHT a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1938 US sl. LABOR FAKER a political agitator among workers
n. 1954 sl. TIZ a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1954 sl. TIZZ (as above)
n. 1960 sl. TISWAS a state of agitation or restlessness
n. 1960 sl. TIZZ-WOZZ (as above)
n. 1961 Can. sl. SHIT DISTURBER a person who takes pleasure in causing trouble or discord; an agitator; a troublemaker
n. 1970 colloq. ANTSINESS impatience, restlessness; agitation
n. 1972 Sc. TAPTIRE a state of excitement or agitation
n. 1979 US sl. AGITA upset, annoyance; anxiety, agitation
vb. c1400 obs. HEAVE to rouse the feelings of; to agitate; to urge, to press
vb. c1400 obs. HEAVE to be moved or agitated in mind; to feel vexation
vb. c1430 colloq. & Eng. dial. TAKE ON to rage, to rave; to be greatly agitated; to make a great fuss, outcry, or uproar; to distress oneself greatly
vb. 1491 obs. TORMENT to throw into agitation; to toss, to disturb, to shake up or stir physically
vb. a1500 rare ROUNCE to bounce about; to flounce, to behave in an agitated, boisterous, or noisy manner
vb. 1545 obs. BUSKLE to hurry about, to make haste; to be full of agitation or commotion; to bustle
vb. 1572 obs. GARBOIL to confuse, agitate, disturb
vb. 1606 UK TEAR YOUR HAIR OUT to behave in a highly agitated manner, esp. as a result of worry
vb. 1611 rare TUMULTUATE to stir up a tumult; to make a disturbance or commotion; to become tumultuous, turbulent, agitated or restless
vb. 1623 obs. TREPIDATE to shake, to be agitated
vb. 1655 UNCALM to agitate, to disturb
vb. 1656 obs. rare CONQUASSATE to shake violently; to agitate; to break in pieces
vb. 1664 FLUTTER to throw a person into confusion, agitation, or tremulous excitement
vb. 1768 chiefly Sc. RAISE to excite, to agitate, to provoke, to rouse to excitement or anger; to madden, to vex
vb. c1860 sl. FLUTTER ONE'S KIDNEYS to agitate, to greatly annoy
vb. 1912 sl. FLAP to be or become agitated or flustered; to panic
vb. 1919 colloq. DO ONE'S NUT to have a tantrum; to become extremely angry, irritated or agitated
vb. 1931 sl., orig. US HAVE ANTS IN ONE'S PANTS to be impatient or eager to act or speak; to be restless; to be or become agitated
vb. 1942 Amer. dial. TOP COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast
vb. 1952 Amer. sl. GET ONE'S ASS IN AN UPROAR to become severely agitated or concerned; used derisively
vb. 1954 Amer. dial. TOP THE COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast
vb. 1969 sl. PISS ONESELF to become angrily agitated or upset
vb. 1970 sl. WET ONESELF to become angrily agitated or upset
vb. 1970 sl. WET ONE'S PANTS (as above)
vb. 1971 Brit. sl. GET ONE'S KNICKERS IN A TWIST to become angrily agitated or upset; to behave frenziedly
vb. 1983 US sl. LOSE ONE'S SHIT to lose one's composure; to become agitated ,angry, scared, etc.
vb. 1992 US sl. AMP to make a person very excited, agitated, or energetic through (or as if through) the consumption of amphetamines or another stimulant
vb. 1992 US sl. AMP UP (as above)
vb. 20C Aust. sl. GET ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT to become angry, agitated, bewilderingly excited, or over-emotional
vb. 20C Aust. sl. TIE ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT (as above)
vb. 2003 Ireland WRECK MY HEAD to agitate me to an extreme degree
AGNOSTIC
adj. 1876 NESCIENT agnostic; asserting man's necessary ignorance of the ultimate constitution oft the universe
n. 1872 NESCIENT an agnostic
n. 1872 NESCIENT an agnostic
AGO
adj. 1798 Sc. LANG SYNE of long ago, of yore, ancient
adj. 1823 Amer. dial. AGONE ago
adj. 1862 Sc. ELDERN ancient, of long ago
adv. 1303 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. obs. LANGER long ere, long since
adv. c1350 obs. SITH ago; before now
adv. c1386 obs. SITHEN in the past, ago
adv. 1500-20 Sc. LANG SYNE long since, long ago
adv. 1548 obs. SITHENCE in the past, ago
adv. 1608 obs. rare OLD in ancient times, long ago
adv. 1768 Sc. ABACK since, ago
adv. 1874 Eng. dial. BACK-CAST of time: long ago, in the past
adv. 1880 Eng. & Amer. dial. BACK-ALONG of time: back; formerly; in the past; recently; a little while ago
adv. 1894 Sc. ABYE ago, past
adv. 1914 Amer. dial. ALLUS-AGO long ago
adv. 1914 Amer. dial. ALWAYS-AGO (as above)
adv. 1935 Amer. dial. LONG ALREADY since long ago, for a long time
n. 1843 Eng. dial. LANG-SYNER a person who lived long ago
n. 1922 Amer. dial. ALLUS-AGO a long time ago
n. 1922 Amer. dial. ALWAYS-AGO (as above)
phr. 1895 UK sl. THE YEAR DOT a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago
phr. M19 sl. WHEN ADAM WAS AN OAKUM BOY IN BROOKLYN NAVY YARD a very long time ago
phr. M19 sl. WHEN ADAM WAS AN OAKUM BOY IN CHATHAM (as above)
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. DONKEY'S YEARS AGO long ago
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. RIGHT SMART AGO (as above)
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. RIGHT SMART SPELL AGO (as above)
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. WHEN FANNY WAS A WOMAN'S NAME (as above)
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. A SPACE BACK some time ago
phr. 1997 UK sl. THE YEAR BLOB a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago
adj. 1823 Amer. dial. AGONE ago
adj. 1862 Sc. ELDERN ancient, of long ago
adv. 1303 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. obs. LANGER long ere, long since
adv. c1350 obs. SITH ago; before now
adv. c1386 obs. SITHEN in the past, ago
adv. 1500-20 Sc. LANG SYNE long since, long ago
adv. 1548 obs. SITHENCE in the past, ago
adv. 1608 obs. rare OLD in ancient times, long ago
adv. 1768 Sc. ABACK since, ago
adv. 1874 Eng. dial. BACK-CAST of time: long ago, in the past
adv. 1880 Eng. & Amer. dial. BACK-ALONG of time: back; formerly; in the past; recently; a little while ago
adv. 1894 Sc. ABYE ago, past
adv. 1914 Amer. dial. ALLUS-AGO long ago
adv. 1914 Amer. dial. ALWAYS-AGO (as above)
adv. 1935 Amer. dial. LONG ALREADY since long ago, for a long time
n. 1843 Eng. dial. LANG-SYNER a person who lived long ago
n. 1922 Amer. dial. ALLUS-AGO a long time ago
n. 1922 Amer. dial. ALWAYS-AGO (as above)
phr. 1895 UK sl. THE YEAR DOT a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago
phr. M19 sl. WHEN ADAM WAS AN OAKUM BOY IN BROOKLYN NAVY YARD a very long time ago
phr. M19 sl. WHEN ADAM WAS AN OAKUM BOY IN CHATHAM (as above)
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. DONKEY'S YEARS AGO long ago
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. RIGHT SMART AGO (as above)
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. RIGHT SMART SPELL AGO (as above)
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. WHEN FANNY WAS A WOMAN'S NAME (as above)
phr. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. A SPACE BACK some time ago
phr. 1997 UK sl. THE YEAR BLOB a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago
AGONIZING, AGONY
adj. 1494 AGONIOUS full of agony, agonizing
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. RAMPANT extremely painful, agonizing
n. 1649 LANCINATION piercing pain; acute agony
n. 1961 Amer. sl. ASS-BREAKER that which is bitterly trying or unpleasant, esp. an agonizing or arduous task, experience, etc.; a bitter disappointment
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. RAMPANT extremely painful, agonizing
n. 1649 LANCINATION piercing pain; acute agony
n. 1961 Amer. sl. ASS-BREAKER that which is bitterly trying or unpleasant, esp. an agonizing or arduous task, experience, etc.; a bitter disappointment
AGREE, AGREEABLE, AGREEABLENESS, AGREED, AGREEING, AGREEINGLY, AGREEMENT
adj. c888 obs. LIKEWORTH agreeable, acceptable, pleasing
adj. 956 obs. SAUGHT in agreement, free from strife, at peace, reconciled
adj. a1000 obs. FAIR of sounds, odours, etc.: agreeable, delightful
adj. c1200 obs. QUEME pleasing, agreeable, acceptable to a person
adj. c1200 obs. SAMTALE accordant, agreed
adj. a1250 obs. HENDY of a person: courteous, civil, gracious; lovely, agreeable; noble, valiant
adj. c1275 obs. I-WIL pleasant, agreeable
adj. a1300 obs. SAMENTALE concordant, agreeing
adj. c1305 obs. LIKEFUL pleasing, pleasant, acceptable, agreeable
adj. a1340 obs. QUEMEFUL pleasing, pleasant, agreeable; kind, gracious
adj. c1374 obs. ACCORDABLE agreeing, harmonious, accordant; suitable, agreeable
adj. c1375 IN THE SAME TALE in agreement
adj. 1398 obs. FAVOURABLE winning favour; hence, pleasing, agreeable, beautiful, comely
adj. 1445 DULCET pleasing or agreeable to the eye, ear, or feelings; soothing, gentle; mellifluous; later, used chiefly of sounds
adj. 1531 rare HARMONICAL marked by harmony or agreement; harmonious, concordant
adj. 1536 obs. QUADRANT agreeing, consonant, or conforming to or with
adj. 1549 JOLLY enjoyable, exceedingly pleasant, agreeable, delightful, charming
adj. 1569 rare HARMONIAL pert. to harmony or agreement; harmonious
adj. 1577 IN TALE in agreement
adj. 1607-11 obs. ECCENTRIC not agreeing; having little in common
adj. 1633 obs. UNANIMATE of one mind, agreeing, unanimous
adj. 1645 UNACCORDED not agreed upon; not granted or bestowed
adj. 1656 obs. rare PACTITIOUS characterized by being agreed upon or stipulated; settled by covenant
adj. a1661 obs. rare PLACENTIOUS pleasing, or disposed to please; complaisant, amiable, agreeable, suave
adj. 1669 obs. rare SUAVIOUS pleasing, agreeable
adj. a1698 Sc. DENTY pleasant, agreeable; worthy, excellent; fine, handsome; plump and thriving, as regarding a child
adj. 1741 obs. WELL TOGETHER agreeing well; friendly
adj. 1753 ACQUIESCENT disposed to quietly agree or assent
adj. 1787 Sc. & Eng. dial. DAINTY pleasant, agreeable, fine, handsome
adj. 1809 Amer. dial. LIKELY handsome, attractive; good-natured; pleasing, agreeable
adj. 1834 rare ASSENTANEOUS inclined to assent, ready to agree, deferential
adj. 1861 VELVETY courteous, agreeable in manner
adj. 1870 Sc. & Eng. dial. TASTY neat, natty; with dainty habits; attractive; agreeable
adj. 1884 Sc. rare PACTORIAL pert. to a pact or agreement
adj. 1902 UK sl. NOT HAVING ANY OF refusing to agree
adj. 1908 Amer. dial. CAVASCACIOUS said of something that is pleasant or agreeable
adj. Bk1911 Sc. BRAW pleasant, agreeable
adj. 1922 US sl. NICE AS PIE very polite; very agreeable
adj. 1929 colloq. IN THE CAN arranged or agreed
adj. 1969 Sc. SANSHACH pleasant, agreeable, genial
adj. 1990s sl. DAVE friendly, agreeable, admirable, excellent
adj. 1990s US students' sl. ABOUT THAT in agreement with
adj. 1994 US sl. KOSH acceptable, agreeable
adj. Bk2006 US sl. COPASETIC agreeable; satisfactory
adv. a1000 FAIR in a beautiful or comely manner; agreeably, beautifully, brightly, handsomely, nobly
adv. c1350 obs. SAMLY agreeingly
adv. c1380 obs. QUEMELY in a pleasing, agreeable, or becoming manner; neatly, gently, smoothly
adv. 1584 obs. rare SUGARLY pleasantly, agreeably
adv. 1584 obs. rare SUGGERLIE (as above)
adv. 1604 obs. HARMONICALLY in the way of harmony or agreement; agreeingly, harmoniously
adv. 1790 Eng. dial. MEETERLY handsomely, modestly, agreeably
adv. 1884 Sc. PACTIONALLY by means of a pact or agreement
int. 1848 Aust. & NZ sl. MY BLOODY OATH! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1859 Aust. sl. MY COLONIAL OATH! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1865 orig. US AND HOW! I agree!
int. 1878 IT'S A GO it's a deal, an agreement
int. E19 sl., orig. US OKEY! expresses agreement
int. M19 Aust. & NZ FAIR SHAKES! a general statement of agreement, acceptance
int. M19 Aust. & NZ FAIR DO! (as above)
int. M19 Aust. & NZ FAIR DOS! (as above)
int. M19 Aust. & NZ FAIR DUES! (as above)
int. M19 sl. QUITE! an expression of agreement; absolutely, indeed
int. M19 sl. QUITE SO! (as above)
int. 1910s US sl. I HOPE TO SPIT! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1920 UK sl. NOT HALF! used for registering assent, approval, agreement, etc.
int. 1926 UK sl. FAIR ENOUGH! used for expressing agreement, acceptance
int. 1937 UK sl. ABSOLUTELY! used for registering complete agreement
int. 1943 Amer. college sl. YOU AIN'T WOOFING! expresses satisfaction and agreement
int. 1952 Sc. TRUE TALE! an exclamation of ironic agreement
int. 1963 US sl. DAMNED TOOTING! used to express emphatic agreement
int. 1966 Amer. dial. I RECKON! an exclamation of strong agreement
int. 1966 Amer. dial. LAWS, YES! (as above)
int. 1977 US sl. I MEAN THAT! I agree with what you just said!
int. 1977 US sl. I'M THERE! I agree! I approve!
int. 1980s sl. DEAL! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1980s US college sl. I HEARD THAT! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1981 US sl. I'M SERIOUS! used for expressing strong agreement with what has just been said
int. 1988 US sl. COOLNESS! used for expressing agreement or approval
int. Bk1996 Aust. sl. I'LL DRINK TO THAT! expresses agreement
int. 1997 Aust. sl. ALRIGHTY! used to express agreement or satisfaction
int. 1999 US sl. I'M ABOUT IT! I agree with your plan of action!
int. Bk1999 Aust. sl. BLEEDING OATH! an expression of unqualified agreement
int. Bk1999 Aust. sl. COLONIAL OATH! emphatic agreement
int. Bk1999 Aust. sl. YOU'RE NOT WRONG! a term of wholehearted agreement
int. 20C Aust. sl. BLOODY OATH! a statement of emphatic agreement
n. 1038-50 obs. SAUGHT an agreement, covenant
n. c1100 obs. SAUGHT agreement, freedom from strife, peace
n. a1225 obs. SAMENTALE concord, agreement
n. c1330 ACCORDMENT agreement, reconciliation; reconcilement
n. 1340 obs. ONEHEAD oneness or unity of spirit, mind, or feeling; agreement, accord, concord
n. a1350 obs. HENDY a lovely or agreeable person
n. 1388 rare ACCORDANCE agreement or accord between people; harmonious relations; also, a formal agreement
n. a1440 arch. BAND an agreement or promise, binding on him who makes it; now 'bond'
n. a1450 obs. ONEMENT union of mind or feeling; agreement, accord, concord; reconciliation
n. 1471 now chiefly Sc. PACTION the act of making a bargain or pact; a bargain, agreement, pact, contract
n. 1569 obs. MATCH an agreement; an appointment; a bargain, a compact
n. 1578 obs. exc. Eng. dial. FADGE of things: to fit, to suit, to be suitable; to agree, to go down with a person
n. 1592 obs. FADGE to be content or willing; to agree; to make up one's mind to do something
n. 1598 rare ADSTIPULATION agreement, formal assent; approval, support
n. 1608 SUGAR-PLUM something very pleasing or agreeable, esp. when given as a sop or bribe
n. 1620 obs. ACCOMMODEMENT an agreement, a settlement; also, resolution of a dispute
n. a1660 obs. SIGNMENT a body of persons who have signed a document or agreement
n. 1678 obs., nonce word AGREEMONY agreeableness
n. 1718 Sc. TACK an agreement, compact, bargain; hence, a post, situation, a steady job
n. 1721 obs. ACQUIESCEMENT acquiescence; resting satisfied; rest, quiet satisfaction; peaceful agreement or submission
n. 1790 rare ACCORDANCY a state of agreement; harmony, accordance
n. 1808 Sc. TAILYIE a covenant or agreement
n. 1836 BON ENFANT an agreeable or jolly companion
n. 1854 US sl. GLOVER a kind and agreeable man; a well-dressed, affable man
n. 1860 Amer. dial. WHACK a deal; a bargain; an agreement
n. 1866 Sc. HELYIES-AM a pleasant, agreeable person
n. 1866 sl. BEAUT a pleasant, agreeable, trustworthy person
n. M19 sl. OK agreement, go-ahead, approval
n. M19 sl. OKAY (as above)
n. c1900 Amer. students' sl. BERRY an agreeable, attractive, or remarkable person
n. Bk1911 Sc. BLOCK an agreement
n. Bk1911 Sc. BON-ACCORD amity, agreement
n. 1923 Sc. BACK-DRAW a drawing back from an agreement
n. 1941 Amer. dial. ODDLING a person or thing peculiar or abnormal in a harmless, inoffensive way; an agreeable, even-tempered half-wit
n. 1989 Aust. sl. LITTLE SIR ECHO a person who always agrees with his superiors
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. COP a good job obtained by shrewdness or luck; an agreeable proposition; a bit of luck or a trick that leads to large profits
phr. 1859 Aust. sl. RIBUCK an expression of agreement or assent
phr. 1859 Aust. sl. RYEBUCK (as above)
phr. 1875 Amer. dial. THAT'S A WHACK an agreement; a bargain
phr. M19 sl. CAN A DUCK SWIM? a phrase used to emphasize one's absolute agreement
phr. M19 sl. WILL A FISH SWIM? (as above)
phr. 1901 Eng. dial. ALL OF A TALE all of the same way of thinking
phr. 1919 Amer. dial. IT'S A WHACK an agreement; a bargain
phr. 1920s US college sl. TALK ABOUT IT an expression of agreement, usually when the first speaker is recounting some tale of problems
phr. 1920s US college sl. TELL ME ABOUT IT (as above)
phr. 1957 US ALL ROOTIE used as an expression of agreement or satisfaction
phr. 1980s US college sl. WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT an expression of acceptance, I agree, you're right
phr. 1990s African-American sl. I FEEL YOU a phrase of affirmation, agreement
phr. 2000s African-American sl. I'M SAYING DOE a phrase of agreement, affirmation
vb. a1000 obs. QUEME of things: to please, to be acceptable or agreeable to a person
vb. 1154 obs. SAUGHTEL to come to agreement, to become reconciled
vb. a1300 obs. MATCH to make an agreement with
vb. c1300 obs. rare BAITHE to grant; to agree, to consent
vb. 1340 obs. ONE to agree, to unite; to come to terms
vb. 1412-20 SUGAR to make palatable or agreeable
vb. 1492 obs. CONDOG to agree, to concur
vb. 1514 SAUCE to make pleasant or agreeable, to reduce the asperity of severity of
vb. 1571 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. PAN to fit, to tally, to correspond, to agree
vb. a1586 obs. rare ACQUIESCATE to acquiesce; to agree tacitly to; to concur in; to accept the conclusions or arrangements of others
vb. 1605 obs. BESORT to assort, to match, to agree with; to befit
vb. 1610 QUADRATE to agree, correspond, or conform with
vb. 1613 obs. SUFFRAGE to vote for or against; hence, to agree or side with, to give support to
vb. 1640 Sc. PACTION to make a pact; to covenant or agree to something
vb. a1641 sl. PISS THROUGH THE SAME QUILL to agree, to be of one accord; to have a close relationship
vb. 1647 DULCIFY to sweeten in temper, to make more agreeable or pleasant; to soften, to mollify, to appease
vb. 17C FADGE WITH to tolerate a thing; to agree with a person
vb. E17 ACQUIESCE to agree, esp. tacitly; to concur in; to raise no objections to
vb. 1719 sl. GEE to behave as is desired; to agree, to get on well together
vb. 1824 Sc. BACK-HAP to draw back from agreement
vb. 1825 Sc. SAMMER to adjust, to assort, to match; to agree
vb. 1847 Amer. dial. FAY to fit, to fit in, to agree; to fill in (a gap)
vb. 1847 Sc. QUADER to agree, to be harmonious, to get along
vb. 1851 orig. bookmakers' usage SUIT A PERSON'S BOOK to fall in with his plans or answer his requirement's to be agreeable to
vb. 1871 sl. JIBE to agree; to live in harmony
vb. 1877 colloq., orig. US STRING ALONG to be in agreement; to follow with confidence
vb. 1892 Sc. PAIR WITH to match with, to agree with
vb. 1899 Amer. dial. SET HORSES to agree, to get on well
vb. 19C Eng. dial. CONFABULATE to agree to, to make an arrangement or agreement
vb. Bk1900 Eng. dial. FASTEN ON to come to a binding understanding or agreement
vb. 1901 SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE to agree fully to terms or conditions
vb. 1901 Eng. dial. TALK ALIKE to come to terms; to make an agreement
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. COME TO NEARPOINTS to come very near an agreement
vb. Bk1905 Sc. MIDS to come to an agreement
vb. 1931 Amer. dial. PIECE to agree, to get on well, to come to an agreement
vb. 1958 Amer. dial. LICK THUMBS to reach an agreement
vb. 1965 Amer. dial. SIT HORSES to agree, to get on well
vb. 1990s sl., orig. US PARK IN THE SAME LOT to agree
vb. Bk1999 CHIME IN to express agreement
adj. 956 obs. SAUGHT in agreement, free from strife, at peace, reconciled
adj. a1000 obs. FAIR of sounds, odours, etc.: agreeable, delightful
adj. c1200 obs. QUEME pleasing, agreeable, acceptable to a person
adj. c1200 obs. SAMTALE accordant, agreed
adj. a1250 obs. HENDY of a person: courteous, civil, gracious; lovely, agreeable; noble, valiant
adj. c1275 obs. I-WIL pleasant, agreeable
adj. a1300 obs. SAMENTALE concordant, agreeing
adj. c1305 obs. LIKEFUL pleasing, pleasant, acceptable, agreeable
adj. a1340 obs. QUEMEFUL pleasing, pleasant, agreeable; kind, gracious
adj. c1374 obs. ACCORDABLE agreeing, harmonious, accordant; suitable, agreeable
adj. c1375 IN THE SAME TALE in agreement
adj. 1398 obs. FAVOURABLE winning favour; hence, pleasing, agreeable, beautiful, comely
adj. 1445 DULCET pleasing or agreeable to the eye, ear, or feelings; soothing, gentle; mellifluous; later, used chiefly of sounds
adj. 1531 rare HARMONICAL marked by harmony or agreement; harmonious, concordant
adj. 1536 obs. QUADRANT agreeing, consonant, or conforming to or with
adj. 1549 JOLLY enjoyable, exceedingly pleasant, agreeable, delightful, charming
adj. 1569 rare HARMONIAL pert. to harmony or agreement; harmonious
adj. 1577 IN TALE in agreement
adj. 1607-11 obs. ECCENTRIC not agreeing; having little in common
adj. 1633 obs. UNANIMATE of one mind, agreeing, unanimous
adj. 1645 UNACCORDED not agreed upon; not granted or bestowed
adj. 1656 obs. rare PACTITIOUS characterized by being agreed upon or stipulated; settled by covenant
adj. a1661 obs. rare PLACENTIOUS pleasing, or disposed to please; complaisant, amiable, agreeable, suave
adj. 1669 obs. rare SUAVIOUS pleasing, agreeable
adj. a1698 Sc. DENTY pleasant, agreeable; worthy, excellent; fine, handsome; plump and thriving, as regarding a child
adj. 1741 obs. WELL TOGETHER agreeing well; friendly
adj. 1753 ACQUIESCENT disposed to quietly agree or assent
adj. 1787 Sc. & Eng. dial. DAINTY pleasant, agreeable, fine, handsome
adj. 1809 Amer. dial. LIKELY handsome, attractive; good-natured; pleasing, agreeable
adj. 1834 rare ASSENTANEOUS inclined to assent, ready to agree, deferential
adj. 1861 VELVETY courteous, agreeable in manner
adj. 1870 Sc. & Eng. dial. TASTY neat, natty; with dainty habits; attractive; agreeable
adj. 1884 Sc. rare PACTORIAL pert. to a pact or agreement
adj. 1902 UK sl. NOT HAVING ANY OF refusing to agree
adj. 1908 Amer. dial. CAVASCACIOUS said of something that is pleasant or agreeable
adj. Bk1911 Sc. BRAW pleasant, agreeable
adj. 1922 US sl. NICE AS PIE very polite; very agreeable
adj. 1929 colloq. IN THE CAN arranged or agreed
adj. 1969 Sc. SANSHACH pleasant, agreeable, genial
adj. 1990s sl. DAVE friendly, agreeable, admirable, excellent
adj. 1990s US students' sl. ABOUT THAT in agreement with
adj. 1994 US sl. KOSH acceptable, agreeable
adj. Bk2006 US sl. COPASETIC agreeable; satisfactory
adv. a1000 FAIR in a beautiful or comely manner; agreeably, beautifully, brightly, handsomely, nobly
adv. c1350 obs. SAMLY agreeingly
adv. c1380 obs. QUEMELY in a pleasing, agreeable, or becoming manner; neatly, gently, smoothly
adv. 1584 obs. rare SUGARLY pleasantly, agreeably
adv. 1584 obs. rare SUGGERLIE (as above)
adv. 1604 obs. HARMONICALLY in the way of harmony or agreement; agreeingly, harmoniously
adv. 1790 Eng. dial. MEETERLY handsomely, modestly, agreeably
adv. 1884 Sc. PACTIONALLY by means of a pact or agreement
int. 1848 Aust. & NZ sl. MY BLOODY OATH! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1859 Aust. sl. MY COLONIAL OATH! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1865 orig. US AND HOW! I agree!
int. 1878 IT'S A GO it's a deal, an agreement
int. E19 sl., orig. US OKEY! expresses agreement
int. M19 Aust. & NZ FAIR SHAKES! a general statement of agreement, acceptance
int. M19 Aust. & NZ FAIR DO! (as above)
int. M19 Aust. & NZ FAIR DOS! (as above)
int. M19 Aust. & NZ FAIR DUES! (as above)
int. M19 sl. QUITE! an expression of agreement; absolutely, indeed
int. M19 sl. QUITE SO! (as above)
int. 1910s US sl. I HOPE TO SPIT! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1920 UK sl. NOT HALF! used for registering assent, approval, agreement, etc.
int. 1926 UK sl. FAIR ENOUGH! used for expressing agreement, acceptance
int. 1937 UK sl. ABSOLUTELY! used for registering complete agreement
int. 1943 Amer. college sl. YOU AIN'T WOOFING! expresses satisfaction and agreement
int. 1952 Sc. TRUE TALE! an exclamation of ironic agreement
int. 1963 US sl. DAMNED TOOTING! used to express emphatic agreement
int. 1966 Amer. dial. I RECKON! an exclamation of strong agreement
int. 1966 Amer. dial. LAWS, YES! (as above)
int. 1977 US sl. I MEAN THAT! I agree with what you just said!
int. 1977 US sl. I'M THERE! I agree! I approve!
int. 1980s sl. DEAL! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1980s US college sl. I HEARD THAT! an exclamation of agreement
int. 1981 US sl. I'M SERIOUS! used for expressing strong agreement with what has just been said
int. 1988 US sl. COOLNESS! used for expressing agreement or approval
int. Bk1996 Aust. sl. I'LL DRINK TO THAT! expresses agreement
int. 1997 Aust. sl. ALRIGHTY! used to express agreement or satisfaction
int. 1999 US sl. I'M ABOUT IT! I agree with your plan of action!
int. Bk1999 Aust. sl. BLEEDING OATH! an expression of unqualified agreement
int. Bk1999 Aust. sl. COLONIAL OATH! emphatic agreement
int. Bk1999 Aust. sl. YOU'RE NOT WRONG! a term of wholehearted agreement
int. 20C Aust. sl. BLOODY OATH! a statement of emphatic agreement
n. 1038-50 obs. SAUGHT an agreement, covenant
n. c1100 obs. SAUGHT agreement, freedom from strife, peace
n. a1225 obs. SAMENTALE concord, agreement
n. c1330 ACCORDMENT agreement, reconciliation; reconcilement
n. 1340 obs. ONEHEAD oneness or unity of spirit, mind, or feeling; agreement, accord, concord
n. a1350 obs. HENDY a lovely or agreeable person
n. 1388 rare ACCORDANCE agreement or accord between people; harmonious relations; also, a formal agreement
n. a1440 arch. BAND an agreement or promise, binding on him who makes it; now 'bond'
n. a1450 obs. ONEMENT union of mind or feeling; agreement, accord, concord; reconciliation
n. 1471 now chiefly Sc. PACTION the act of making a bargain or pact; a bargain, agreement, pact, contract
n. 1569 obs. MATCH an agreement; an appointment; a bargain, a compact
n. 1578 obs. exc. Eng. dial. FADGE of things: to fit, to suit, to be suitable; to agree, to go down with a person
n. 1592 obs. FADGE to be content or willing; to agree; to make up one's mind to do something
n. 1598 rare ADSTIPULATION agreement, formal assent; approval, support
n. 1608 SUGAR-PLUM something very pleasing or agreeable, esp. when given as a sop or bribe
n. 1620 obs. ACCOMMODEMENT an agreement, a settlement; also, resolution of a dispute
n. a1660 obs. SIGNMENT a body of persons who have signed a document or agreement
n. 1678 obs., nonce word AGREEMONY agreeableness
n. 1718 Sc. TACK an agreement, compact, bargain; hence, a post, situation, a steady job
n. 1721 obs. ACQUIESCEMENT acquiescence; resting satisfied; rest, quiet satisfaction; peaceful agreement or submission
n. 1790 rare ACCORDANCY a state of agreement; harmony, accordance
n. 1808 Sc. TAILYIE a covenant or agreement
n. 1836 BON ENFANT an agreeable or jolly companion
n. 1854 US sl. GLOVER a kind and agreeable man; a well-dressed, affable man
n. 1860 Amer. dial. WHACK a deal; a bargain; an agreement
n. 1866 Sc. HELYIES-AM a pleasant, agreeable person
n. 1866 sl. BEAUT a pleasant, agreeable, trustworthy person
n. M19 sl. OK agreement, go-ahead, approval
n. M19 sl. OKAY (as above)
n. c1900 Amer. students' sl. BERRY an agreeable, attractive, or remarkable person
n. Bk1911 Sc. BLOCK an agreement
n. Bk1911 Sc. BON-ACCORD amity, agreement
n. 1923 Sc. BACK-DRAW a drawing back from an agreement
n. 1941 Amer. dial. ODDLING a person or thing peculiar or abnormal in a harmless, inoffensive way; an agreeable, even-tempered half-wit
n. 1989 Aust. sl. LITTLE SIR ECHO a person who always agrees with his superiors
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. COP a good job obtained by shrewdness or luck; an agreeable proposition; a bit of luck or a trick that leads to large profits
phr. 1859 Aust. sl. RIBUCK an expression of agreement or assent
phr. 1859 Aust. sl. RYEBUCK (as above)
phr. 1875 Amer. dial. THAT'S A WHACK an agreement; a bargain
phr. M19 sl. CAN A DUCK SWIM? a phrase used to emphasize one's absolute agreement
phr. M19 sl. WILL A FISH SWIM? (as above)
phr. 1901 Eng. dial. ALL OF A TALE all of the same way of thinking
phr. 1919 Amer. dial. IT'S A WHACK an agreement; a bargain
phr. 1920s US college sl. TALK ABOUT IT an expression of agreement, usually when the first speaker is recounting some tale of problems
phr. 1920s US college sl. TELL ME ABOUT IT (as above)
phr. 1957 US ALL ROOTIE used as an expression of agreement or satisfaction
phr. 1980s US college sl. WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT an expression of acceptance, I agree, you're right
phr. 1990s African-American sl. I FEEL YOU a phrase of affirmation, agreement
phr. 2000s African-American sl. I'M SAYING DOE a phrase of agreement, affirmation
vb. a1000 obs. QUEME of things: to please, to be acceptable or agreeable to a person
vb. 1154 obs. SAUGHTEL to come to agreement, to become reconciled
vb. a1300 obs. MATCH to make an agreement with
vb. c1300 obs. rare BAITHE to grant; to agree, to consent
vb. 1340 obs. ONE to agree, to unite; to come to terms
vb. 1412-20 SUGAR to make palatable or agreeable
vb. 1492 obs. CONDOG to agree, to concur
vb. 1514 SAUCE to make pleasant or agreeable, to reduce the asperity of severity of
vb. 1571 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. PAN to fit, to tally, to correspond, to agree
vb. a1586 obs. rare ACQUIESCATE to acquiesce; to agree tacitly to; to concur in; to accept the conclusions or arrangements of others
vb. 1605 obs. BESORT to assort, to match, to agree with; to befit
vb. 1610 QUADRATE to agree, correspond, or conform with
vb. 1613 obs. SUFFRAGE to vote for or against; hence, to agree or side with, to give support to
vb. 1640 Sc. PACTION to make a pact; to covenant or agree to something
vb. a1641 sl. PISS THROUGH THE SAME QUILL to agree, to be of one accord; to have a close relationship
vb. 1647 DULCIFY to sweeten in temper, to make more agreeable or pleasant; to soften, to mollify, to appease
vb. 17C FADGE WITH to tolerate a thing; to agree with a person
vb. E17 ACQUIESCE to agree, esp. tacitly; to concur in; to raise no objections to
vb. 1719 sl. GEE to behave as is desired; to agree, to get on well together
vb. 1824 Sc. BACK-HAP to draw back from agreement
vb. 1825 Sc. SAMMER to adjust, to assort, to match; to agree
vb. 1847 Amer. dial. FAY to fit, to fit in, to agree; to fill in (a gap)
vb. 1847 Sc. QUADER to agree, to be harmonious, to get along
vb. 1851 orig. bookmakers' usage SUIT A PERSON'S BOOK to fall in with his plans or answer his requirement's to be agreeable to
vb. 1871 sl. JIBE to agree; to live in harmony
vb. 1877 colloq., orig. US STRING ALONG to be in agreement; to follow with confidence
vb. 1892 Sc. PAIR WITH to match with, to agree with
vb. 1899 Amer. dial. SET HORSES to agree, to get on well
vb. 19C Eng. dial. CONFABULATE to agree to, to make an arrangement or agreement
vb. Bk1900 Eng. dial. FASTEN ON to come to a binding understanding or agreement
vb. 1901 SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE to agree fully to terms or conditions
vb. 1901 Eng. dial. TALK ALIKE to come to terms; to make an agreement
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. COME TO NEARPOINTS to come very near an agreement
vb. Bk1905 Sc. MIDS to come to an agreement
vb. 1931 Amer. dial. PIECE to agree, to get on well, to come to an agreement
vb. 1958 Amer. dial. LICK THUMBS to reach an agreement
vb. 1965 Amer. dial. SIT HORSES to agree, to get on well
vb. 1990s sl., orig. US PARK IN THE SAME LOT to agree
vb. Bk1999 CHIME IN to express agreement
AGRICULTURAL, AGRICULTURE
adj. 1825 rare AGRICOLOUS engaged or interested in agriculture; rural
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. AGGIE agricultural, countrified
n. c1000 TILTH labour or work in the cultivation of the soil; tillage, agricultural work, husbandry
n. c1000 obs. EARTH-TILTH cultivation of the soil; agriculture
n. 1390 obs. GAINAGE the profit or produce derived from the tillage of land
n. 1573 obs. rare TILTURE tilth, tillage, agriculture
n. 1612 rare GEOPONIC a writer on agriculture
n. 1625 obs. GAINAGE husbandry, agriculture
n. 1670 obs. GAINERY the profit derived from the tillage of land
n. 1716 rare GEOPONIST a student of geoponics, the science of agriculture or husbandry; a writer on agriculture
n. 1801 FARMERY the business of cultivating land, raising stock, etc.; agriculture, farming
n. 1847 rare TERRACULTURE cultivation of the earth; agriculture
n. 1858 nonce word TILLOCRAT a ruling member of an agricultural class
n. 1910s US sl. AG agriculture
n. 1910s US sl. AGGIE (as above)
n. 1910s US sl. AG an agricultural college
n. 1910s US sl. AG COLL (as above)
n. 1910s US sl. AGGIE (as above)
n. 1910s US sl. AGGIE a student of an agricultural (college) training program; spec., Texas A&M
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. COW COLLEGE Agricultural School (of the University of Minnesota)
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. AGGIE agricultural, countrified
n. c1000 TILTH labour or work in the cultivation of the soil; tillage, agricultural work, husbandry
n. c1000 obs. EARTH-TILTH cultivation of the soil; agriculture
n. 1390 obs. GAINAGE the profit or produce derived from the tillage of land
n. 1573 obs. rare TILTURE tilth, tillage, agriculture
n. 1612 rare GEOPONIC a writer on agriculture
n. 1625 obs. GAINAGE husbandry, agriculture
n. 1670 obs. GAINERY the profit derived from the tillage of land
n. 1716 rare GEOPONIST a student of geoponics, the science of agriculture or husbandry; a writer on agriculture
n. 1801 FARMERY the business of cultivating land, raising stock, etc.; agriculture, farming
n. 1847 rare TERRACULTURE cultivation of the earth; agriculture
n. 1858 nonce word TILLOCRAT a ruling member of an agricultural class
n. 1910s US sl. AG agriculture
n. 1910s US sl. AGGIE (as above)
n. 1910s US sl. AG an agricultural college
n. 1910s US sl. AG COLL (as above)
n. 1910s US sl. AGGIE (as above)
n. 1910s US sl. AGGIE a student of an agricultural (college) training program; spec., Texas A&M
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. COW COLLEGE Agricultural School (of the University of Minnesota)
AGROUND
vb. 1590 obs. FALL ON SHORE to run aground
AGUE
adj. c1660 colloq. ARRESTED BY THE BAILIFF OF MARSHLAND stricken with ague
n. c1374 ACCESS ague fit; ague, intermitting fever
n. 1790 Eng. dial. obs. INTERMITTING the ague
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. MARSHLAND BAILIFF the ague
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. MEENING an imperfect fit of the ague
n. c1374 ACCESS ague fit; ague, intermitting fever
n. 1790 Eng. dial. obs. INTERMITTING the ague
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. MARSHLAND BAILIFF the ague
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. MEENING an imperfect fit of the ague
AHEAD
adv. c1330 obs. TOFORE of motion: in advance, ahead, before
adv. 1601 chiefly nautical usage AN-END in the direction of the length; directly ahead
adv. 1601 chiefly nautical usage AN-END in the direction of the length; directly ahead
AID, AIDE, AIDING
adj. 1483 AIDANT giving aid, helpful, helping, assisting
adj. 1599 obs. rare ADJUVABLE helpful, giving aid
adj. 1612 obs. ADJUTORY helping, giving aid
adj. a1614 ADJUVANT assisting, aiding, helpful
adj. 1656 obs. rare OPIFEROUS bringing help or aid or assistance
adj. 1657 obs. rare ADJUTORIOUS helpful, giving aid, assisting
adj. 1676 ADMINICULAR helpful, giving aid
adj. 1818 obs. ADMINICULARY helpful, giving aid
n. c1330 obs. MAINTAINER one who gives aid, countenance, or support to another; a defender and helper
n. 1387 obs. or arch. SUBSIDY help, aid, assistance
n. c1400 obs. FAVOUR aid, support, furtherance
n. 1440 obs. SUCCOURER one who or that which aids or assists
n. c1440 FURTHERANCE the act of helping forward; advancement, aid, assistance
n. c1450 obs. SUCCURRANCE succour, aid, help, assistance
n. c1460 obs. SUFFRAGE help, support, assistance, aid
n. 1475 rare AIDANT a helper, aide, assistant
n. c1480 obs. SUFFRAGE one who helps or aids
n. a1513 obs. rare SISTENCE aid, help
n. 1531 ADJUTOR a helper, an assistant; an aide
n. a1556 ADMINICLE anything that aids, helps, or supports
n. 1593 AIDANCE assistance, aid, means of help, support
n. 1597 obs. ADJOINT a helper, an aider; an addition
n. 1597 obs. OPITULATION the act of giving help or aid, assistance
n. 1598 obs. ADVOCATION the act of calling to one's aid; an appeal for aid or defense
n. 1624 obs. OPITULATOR a helper, an aider
n. 1640 SUBSIDIUM a help, aid, subsidy
n. 1644 obs. AGITANT an assistant, a helper; an aide
n. 1644 obs. SUFFRAGAN of things: a help, aid
n. E19 sl. LOG-ROLLER a politician who engages in the corrupt giving of mutual aid
n. E19 sl., orig. US LOGGING the corrupt giving of mutual aid, esp. in professional contexts, as a critic consistently pushing a novelist friend
n. E19 sl., orig. US LOG-ROLLING (as above)
n. 1960 Amer. sl. HAND help; aid
prep. Bk1898 Eng. dial. ATOWARDS in aid of, in contribution to
vb. a1200 obs. FILSTEN to help, to aid, to further
vb. a1300 obs. VAIL to be of use, advantage, or benefit to; to aid, assist, or help
vb. a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial. BEET to relieve, to help, to aid, to assist a person in need or trouble; to supply the wants of
vb. 1546 HELP A DOG OVER A STILE to come to the aid of someone in need
vb. 1546 HELP A LAME DOG OVER A STILE (as above)
vb. 1597 obs. OPITULATE to aid, to assist, to help
vb. 1597 obs. rare SUBAID to give secret aid to
vb. 1599 obs. ADJUVATE to assist, to aid
vb. 1656 obs. AUXILIATE to help, to aid, to assist
vb. 1708 obs. rare JUVATE to help, to aid
vb. 1890 Eng. dial. BEAR A BOB to aid, to assist
vb. M19 sl. LOG-ROLL to engage in the corrupt giving of mutual aid
vb. 1945 Amer. dial. GIVE A HEAD to aid or assist
vb. 1950s HIT THE PANIC BUTTON to panic, to over-react, to summon aid
adj. 1599 obs. rare ADJUVABLE helpful, giving aid
adj. 1612 obs. ADJUTORY helping, giving aid
adj. a1614 ADJUVANT assisting, aiding, helpful
adj. 1656 obs. rare OPIFEROUS bringing help or aid or assistance
adj. 1657 obs. rare ADJUTORIOUS helpful, giving aid, assisting
adj. 1676 ADMINICULAR helpful, giving aid
adj. 1818 obs. ADMINICULARY helpful, giving aid
n. c1330 obs. MAINTAINER one who gives aid, countenance, or support to another; a defender and helper
n. 1387 obs. or arch. SUBSIDY help, aid, assistance
n. c1400 obs. FAVOUR aid, support, furtherance
n. 1440 obs. SUCCOURER one who or that which aids or assists
n. c1440 FURTHERANCE the act of helping forward; advancement, aid, assistance
n. c1450 obs. SUCCURRANCE succour, aid, help, assistance
n. c1460 obs. SUFFRAGE help, support, assistance, aid
n. 1475 rare AIDANT a helper, aide, assistant
n. c1480 obs. SUFFRAGE one who helps or aids
n. a1513 obs. rare SISTENCE aid, help
n. 1531 ADJUTOR a helper, an assistant; an aide
n. a1556 ADMINICLE anything that aids, helps, or supports
n. 1593 AIDANCE assistance, aid, means of help, support
n. 1597 obs. ADJOINT a helper, an aider; an addition
n. 1597 obs. OPITULATION the act of giving help or aid, assistance
n. 1598 obs. ADVOCATION the act of calling to one's aid; an appeal for aid or defense
n. 1624 obs. OPITULATOR a helper, an aider
n. 1640 SUBSIDIUM a help, aid, subsidy
n. 1644 obs. AGITANT an assistant, a helper; an aide
n. 1644 obs. SUFFRAGAN of things: a help, aid
n. E19 sl. LOG-ROLLER a politician who engages in the corrupt giving of mutual aid
n. E19 sl., orig. US LOGGING the corrupt giving of mutual aid, esp. in professional contexts, as a critic consistently pushing a novelist friend
n. E19 sl., orig. US LOG-ROLLING (as above)
n. 1960 Amer. sl. HAND help; aid
prep. Bk1898 Eng. dial. ATOWARDS in aid of, in contribution to
vb. a1200 obs. FILSTEN to help, to aid, to further
vb. a1300 obs. VAIL to be of use, advantage, or benefit to; to aid, assist, or help
vb. a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial. BEET to relieve, to help, to aid, to assist a person in need or trouble; to supply the wants of
vb. 1546 HELP A DOG OVER A STILE to come to the aid of someone in need
vb. 1546 HELP A LAME DOG OVER A STILE (as above)
vb. 1597 obs. OPITULATE to aid, to assist, to help
vb. 1597 obs. rare SUBAID to give secret aid to
vb. 1599 obs. ADJUVATE to assist, to aid
vb. 1656 obs. AUXILIATE to help, to aid, to assist
vb. 1708 obs. rare JUVATE to help, to aid
vb. 1890 Eng. dial. BEAR A BOB to aid, to assist
vb. M19 sl. LOG-ROLL to engage in the corrupt giving of mutual aid
vb. 1945 Amer. dial. GIVE A HEAD to aid or assist
vb. 1950s HIT THE PANIC BUTTON to panic, to over-react, to summon aid
AIDS (Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome)
adj. 1990 US SICK infected with HIV or suffering from AIDS
n. 1980s sl., derogatory HIVER a person with AIDS
n. 1980s US homosexual sl. A WORD AIDS
n. 1986 US sl. THE BIG A the disease AIDS
n. 1996 US sl. MUSTARD AIDS
n. 20C Brit. rhyming sl. ACE OF SPADES AIDS
n. 2000s US teen sl. HIGH FIVE HIV, AIDS
n. 2002 US sl. PACKAGE AIDS or HIV
n. 2002 US sl. SLIM-FAST DIET (as above)
n. 1980s sl., derogatory HIVER a person with AIDS
n. 1980s US homosexual sl. A WORD AIDS
n. 1986 US sl. THE BIG A the disease AIDS
n. 1996 US sl. MUSTARD AIDS
n. 20C Brit. rhyming sl. ACE OF SPADES AIDS
n. 2000s US teen sl. HIGH FIVE HIV, AIDS
n. 2002 US sl. PACKAGE AIDS or HIV
n. 2002 US sl. SLIM-FAST DIET (as above)
AIL, AILED, AILING
adj. a1585 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. SILLY weakly, feeble, sickly, ailing
adj. 1677 Eng. dial. CRAWLY-MAWLY in a weak and ailing state; poorly, sickly; indifferently well
adj. 1697 Eng. dial. obs. AILDY ailing, poorly
adj. 1746 Eng. dial. ILL-HEARTY ailing, delicate
adj. 1787 Sc. BADLY ill; in a state of ill health, ailing
adj. 1845 Amer. dial. AILDED ailed
adj. 1859 Eng. dial. QUEECHY ailing, sickly, queasy, feeble
adj. 1862 Amer. dial. PINDLING puny, sickly, ailing, delicate, weak, frail
adj. 1869 Sc. OORIT cold, shivering, hunched up with cold or discomfort; tired-looking or ailing-looking, weak, puny, wearied, in poor spirits, miserable, dejected
adj. 1888 Amer. dial. ON THE LIFT too weak to stand unaided; sick, ill, ailing, or exhausted
adj. 1888 Eng. dial. CAILING ailing, weakly
adj. 1891 Eng. dial. PALCHED half-cured, always ailing, very frail and delicate in constitution, broken down in health
adj. 1895 Eng. dial. HALISH pale, sickly in appearance; weak; ailing
adj. 1897 Eng. dial. PALCHY half-cured, always ailing, very frail and delicate in constitution, broken down in health
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. ADDLE ailing, unwell
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. HILDING ailing, poorly
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. KIDLING physically weak, ailing
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. MEEKING ailing, lacking energy, drooping
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. OFF OF THE HOOKS shabby, worn out, ailing
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. OFF THE HOOKS shabby, worn out, ailing
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. PACHETTY weak, ailing, in bad health
adj. Bk1905 Sc. UNHEARTSOME slightly ailing, esp. used of the sensation of cold
adj. Bk1905 Sc. UNHEARTY ailing somewhat, esp. used of the sensation of cold
adj. 1916 Aust. & NZ CROOK ill, ailing, out of sorts; injured, disabled
adj. 1929 Sc. OOLIE ailing, ill, out-of-sorts
adj. 1929 Sc. OOLIE-LIKE (as above)
adj. 1932 Sc. BADLINS out of health, poorly, ailing
adj. 1952 Amer. dial. DOWN ON THE LIFT too weak to stand unaided; sick, ill, ailing, or exhausted
adj. 1959 Amer. dial. PINDLY puny, sickly, ailing, delicate, weak, frail
vb. c1489 obs. YEELDE to ail
vb. 1560 obs. exc. Eng. dial. ELD to ail
vb. 1820 Sc. ORP to complain from ill health, to be constantly ailing and sickly, not to thrive, to shrink, to shrivel
vb. 1821 Eng. dial. obs. TEIL to ail, to be amiss
vb. 1859 Amer. dial. LINGER to ail, to have a continuing illness
vb. 1893 Amer. dial. GRUNT to be ill or ailing, to be unwell
vb. 1917 Amer. dial. LINGER ON to ail, to have a continuing illness
vb. Bk1942 US sl. FEEL LIKE THE WALKING DEAD to feel poorly, to ail
adj. 1677 Eng. dial. CRAWLY-MAWLY in a weak and ailing state; poorly, sickly; indifferently well
adj. 1697 Eng. dial. obs. AILDY ailing, poorly
adj. 1746 Eng. dial. ILL-HEARTY ailing, delicate
adj. 1787 Sc. BADLY ill; in a state of ill health, ailing
adj. 1845 Amer. dial. AILDED ailed
adj. 1859 Eng. dial. QUEECHY ailing, sickly, queasy, feeble
adj. 1862 Amer. dial. PINDLING puny, sickly, ailing, delicate, weak, frail
adj. 1869 Sc. OORIT cold, shivering, hunched up with cold or discomfort; tired-looking or ailing-looking, weak, puny, wearied, in poor spirits, miserable, dejected
adj. 1888 Amer. dial. ON THE LIFT too weak to stand unaided; sick, ill, ailing, or exhausted
adj. 1888 Eng. dial. CAILING ailing, weakly
adj. 1891 Eng. dial. PALCHED half-cured, always ailing, very frail and delicate in constitution, broken down in health
adj. 1895 Eng. dial. HALISH pale, sickly in appearance; weak; ailing
adj. 1897 Eng. dial. PALCHY half-cured, always ailing, very frail and delicate in constitution, broken down in health
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. ADDLE ailing, unwell
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. HILDING ailing, poorly
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. KIDLING physically weak, ailing
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. MEEKING ailing, lacking energy, drooping
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. OFF OF THE HOOKS shabby, worn out, ailing
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. OFF THE HOOKS shabby, worn out, ailing
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. PACHETTY weak, ailing, in bad health
adj. Bk1905 Sc. UNHEARTSOME slightly ailing, esp. used of the sensation of cold
adj. Bk1905 Sc. UNHEARTY ailing somewhat, esp. used of the sensation of cold
adj. 1916 Aust. & NZ CROOK ill, ailing, out of sorts; injured, disabled
adj. 1929 Sc. OOLIE ailing, ill, out-of-sorts
adj. 1929 Sc. OOLIE-LIKE (as above)
adj. 1932 Sc. BADLINS out of health, poorly, ailing
adj. 1952 Amer. dial. DOWN ON THE LIFT too weak to stand unaided; sick, ill, ailing, or exhausted
adj. 1959 Amer. dial. PINDLY puny, sickly, ailing, delicate, weak, frail
vb. c1489 obs. YEELDE to ail
vb. 1560 obs. exc. Eng. dial. ELD to ail
vb. 1820 Sc. ORP to complain from ill health, to be constantly ailing and sickly, not to thrive, to shrink, to shrivel
vb. 1821 Eng. dial. obs. TEIL to ail, to be amiss
vb. 1859 Amer. dial. LINGER to ail, to have a continuing illness
vb. 1893 Amer. dial. GRUNT to be ill or ailing, to be unwell
vb. 1917 Amer. dial. LINGER ON to ail, to have a continuing illness
vb. Bk1942 US sl. FEEL LIKE THE WALKING DEAD to feel poorly, to ail
AILMENT
adj. 1808 Sc. SAIR of an ailment: grievous, oppressive
adj. 1895 Sc. & Amer. dial. BRASHY indisposed; susceptible to illness; sickly, in poor health; weak; of delicate constitution; subject to frequent ailments
n. c1000 obs. ADLE sickness, disease; also, an illness, an ailment
n. 1646 obs. ACHAQUE habitual indisposition, ailment
n. 1750 Eng. dial. AIL an illness, ailment, or complaint
n. 1830 Eng. dial. SNICK-UP an indefinable illness, not easily cured; a slight ailment
n. c1883 Amer. dial. EPIZOOTIC a human illness or ailment
n. Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial. AILING sickness, ailment, a long-standing illness
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. HIGULCION FLIPS an imaginary ailment
adj. 1895 Sc. & Amer. dial. BRASHY indisposed; susceptible to illness; sickly, in poor health; weak; of delicate constitution; subject to frequent ailments
n. c1000 obs. ADLE sickness, disease; also, an illness, an ailment
n. 1646 obs. ACHAQUE habitual indisposition, ailment
n. 1750 Eng. dial. AIL an illness, ailment, or complaint
n. 1830 Eng. dial. SNICK-UP an indefinable illness, not easily cured; a slight ailment
n. c1883 Amer. dial. EPIZOOTIC a human illness or ailment
n. Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial. AILING sickness, ailment, a long-standing illness
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. HIGULCION FLIPS an imaginary ailment
AIM, AIMED, AIMING
adj. c1330 obs. BENT levelled or aimed as a weapon; braced or wound up for action; crouched for a spring
adj. 1860 SINGLE-MINDED having but one aim or purpose
adv. 1596 obs. AFFECTEDLY with aim or desire; with true intent; intentionally, sincerely, earnestly
n. c1325 obs. CAST device, purpose, design, aim
n. a1340 obs. rare SINGULARITY singleness of aim or purpose
n. 1549 obs. AFFECTATION a striving after, aiming at; a desire to obtain, earnest pursuit
n. 1579 obs. BENT that towards which an action, etc. is directed; aim, purpose, intention
n. 1581 now rare or obs. OFFER an attempt at doing something, or a show of this; the act of aiming at something, an aim
n. a1592 obs. LEVEL aim, purpose, design
n. 1660 Sc. & Eng. dial. MINT an aim, attempt at, effort, endeavour
n. 1720 Sc. VIZZY an aim with a weapon
n. 1839 Sc. ETTLE an attempt, an effort, an endeavour, an aim, an intent
n. 1887 Aust. sl. DART a plan, an aim, a scheme, an idea
n. 1890 sl. BOSS-SHOT a bad shot or aim
n. Bk1898 Sc. ARCH an aim
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. UMTION an aim, an object
phr. Bk1999 Aust. sl. COULDN'T HIT THE SIDE OF A BARN said of someone with poor aim
phr. Bk2006 US sl. CAN'T HIT THE BROAD SIDE OF A BARN cannot aim something accurately
vb. c1374 obs. ADDRESS to make straight the course or aim of anything; to direct; to aim (a missile)
vb. 1393 obs. HACK AFTER to aim at, to strive for
vb. a1400 Sc. obs. MARK to aim, to intend to do something
vb. 1483 obs. AFFECT to aim at, to aspire to, to make for; to seek to obtain or attain
vb. 1530 obs. BEND to aim a blow, weapon, etc.
vb. 1533 obs. rare BUTT to aim at something
vb. 1535 obs. HEAVE AT to aim at, to strive after
vb. 1559-60 Sc. obs. SUIT to aim at; to seek to obtain
vb. 1721 Eng. dial. ECCLE to aim or intend
vb. 1721 Eng. dial. ECKLE (as above)
vb. 1737 Sc. & Eng. dial. ETTLE to aim, to take aim at
vb. 1790 Sc. WALD to manage, handle, manipulate a weapon; to brandish, to aim
vb. 1801 Sc. TAKE A VIZZY to aim with a weapon
vb. 1817 Sc. VIZZY to take aim with a gun, bow, or other weapon
vb. 1827 Sc. POP to throw or shoot a missile; to aim or impel an object
vb. 1841 DRAW A BEAD UPON to take aim at
vb. 1847 Sc. OFFER AT to make an attempt at; to aim at
vb. Bk1898 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. ART to tend towards, to aim at
adj. 1860 SINGLE-MINDED having but one aim or purpose
adv. 1596 obs. AFFECTEDLY with aim or desire; with true intent; intentionally, sincerely, earnestly
n. c1325 obs. CAST device, purpose, design, aim
n. a1340 obs. rare SINGULARITY singleness of aim or purpose
n. 1549 obs. AFFECTATION a striving after, aiming at; a desire to obtain, earnest pursuit
n. 1579 obs. BENT that towards which an action, etc. is directed; aim, purpose, intention
n. 1581 now rare or obs. OFFER an attempt at doing something, or a show of this; the act of aiming at something, an aim
n. a1592 obs. LEVEL aim, purpose, design
n. 1660 Sc. & Eng. dial. MINT an aim, attempt at, effort, endeavour
n. 1720 Sc. VIZZY an aim with a weapon
n. 1839 Sc. ETTLE an attempt, an effort, an endeavour, an aim, an intent
n. 1887 Aust. sl. DART a plan, an aim, a scheme, an idea
n. 1890 sl. BOSS-SHOT a bad shot or aim
n. Bk1898 Sc. ARCH an aim
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. UMTION an aim, an object
phr. Bk1999 Aust. sl. COULDN'T HIT THE SIDE OF A BARN said of someone with poor aim
phr. Bk2006 US sl. CAN'T HIT THE BROAD SIDE OF A BARN cannot aim something accurately
vb. c1374 obs. ADDRESS to make straight the course or aim of anything; to direct; to aim (a missile)
vb. 1393 obs. HACK AFTER to aim at, to strive for
vb. a1400 Sc. obs. MARK to aim, to intend to do something
vb. 1483 obs. AFFECT to aim at, to aspire to, to make for; to seek to obtain or attain
vb. 1530 obs. BEND to aim a blow, weapon, etc.
vb. 1533 obs. rare BUTT to aim at something
vb. 1535 obs. HEAVE AT to aim at, to strive after
vb. 1559-60 Sc. obs. SUIT to aim at; to seek to obtain
vb. 1721 Eng. dial. ECCLE to aim or intend
vb. 1721 Eng. dial. ECKLE (as above)
vb. 1737 Sc. & Eng. dial. ETTLE to aim, to take aim at
vb. 1790 Sc. WALD to manage, handle, manipulate a weapon; to brandish, to aim
vb. 1801 Sc. TAKE A VIZZY to aim with a weapon
vb. 1817 Sc. VIZZY to take aim with a gun, bow, or other weapon
vb. 1827 Sc. POP to throw or shoot a missile; to aim or impel an object
vb. 1841 DRAW A BEAD UPON to take aim at
vb. 1847 Sc. OFFER AT to make an attempt at; to aim at
vb. Bk1898 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. ART to tend towards, to aim at
AIMLESS, AIMLESSLY, AIMLESSNESS
adj. 1792 Sc. PAIDLING toddling, waddling; hence, aimless, feckless
adj. 1813 Sc. obs. PAUPING aimless, idle, vagrant, wandering
adj. 1816 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. PALMERING aimless, vagrant, idle
adj. 1828 Sc. PATTERIN' walking or working aimlessly, trifling, pottering
adj. 1835 Ireland THAVELESS listless, spiritless, wanting in energy or force; aimless, ineffectual, bootless
adj. 1835 Sc. THIEVELESS (as above)
adj. a1850 Sc. PANDERING trifling, aimless
adv. 1890 Sc. THIEVELESSLY feebly, weakly, aimlessly, without force or energy
n. 1884 Sc. PANDERING aimlessness, idling
n. 1889 sl. HANGER-AROUND an aimless person, a loiterer
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. GADLING an idler, a loiterer; an idle, aimless person
n. 1929 sl. HANG-AROUND an aimless person, an idler, a loafer, a loiterer
vb. 822 Sc. GANNER to wander about aimlessly or in the foolish-looking manner of a gander
vb. 1640 FRIBBLE in early use, to act aimlessly or feebly, to busy oneself to no purpose; to fuss about; later, contemptuously (except dialect), to behave frivolously, to trifle
vb. 1701 Sc. VAGE to wander about idly; to roam in an aimless way; to gad about
vb. 1747 Eng. dial. MAZLE to wander aimlessly about; to trifle; to do anything unskilfully
vb. 1804 Sc. HAINGLE to go about in a feeble, languid way; to hang about, to loiter, to wander about aimlessly
vb. 1808 Sc. TAVER to roam about aimlessly or idly; to dally, to trifle, to waste time
vb. 1819 Eng. dial. MAUNDER to wander about in a confused, aimless, or melancholy fashion
vb. 1851 Amer. dial. LOP ROUND to move slowly or aimlessly; to loll; to idle
vb. 1856 MUCK ABOUT to waste time; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. 1856 MUCK AROUND (as above)
vb. 1863 Eng. dial. GAMMOCK to gossip, to idle; to potter, to walk about aimlessly
vb. 1878 Sc. & Eng. dial. AWM to waste time, to be idle; to move about aimlessly, to loiter, to lounge; to stand gaping and staring; to do work in a slovenly manner
vb. 1878 Sc. & Eng. dial. HAWM (as above)
vb. 1879 Amer. dial. MULL to proceed in a lazy or aimless manner; to dawdle, to loaf; to move sluggishly
vb. 1882 Amer. dial. LOP ABOUT to move slowly or aimlessly; to loll; to idle
vb. 1883 Amer. dial. BROGUE to walk, to hike, to trudge; to wander or go about aimlessly
vb. 1884 Amer. colloq. MONKEY AROUND to behave mischievously or aimlessly
vb. 1888 US sl. HACK OFF to idle; to loaf; to lounge; to go about aimlessly looking for distraction; to gad or fool about; to waste time
vb. 1889 MONKEY ABOUT to behave mischievously or aimlessly
vb. 1890 Amer. dial. MOG to walk, to move, esp. slowly or aimlessly; to depart
vb. 1890 Amer. dial. MOG ALONG (as above)
vb. 1892 Amer. dial. MOGLE to move, esp. slowly or aimlessly
vb. 1892 Amer. dial. POLE to move, walk, or travel, esp. in a slow, leisurely, or aimless manner; to saunter, to amble
vb.19C Eng. dial. MADDLE ALONG to stagger; to move aimlessly about, to potter
vb. B1900 Eng. dial. TAFFLE to move aimlessly
vb. Bk1904 Eng. dial. SAIG to dawdle; to walk in a slow, aimless manner
vb. Bk1904 Sc. REEL-RALL to move or work in a confused manner; to disarrange; to walk in an aimless, disorderly fashion
vb. 1910s sl. FART ABOUT to dawdle, to mess around, to potter, to waste time in trifling activity; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. 1912 Amer. dial. BUGALUG to move about in an aimless way
vb. 1931 sl. FART AROUND to dawdle, to mess around, to potter, to waste time in trifling activity; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. 1933 Sc. PALLALL to stroll around in an aimless way, to drift about, to saunter, to prowl
vb. 1935 US sl. CRAP AROUND to waste time; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. c1960 Amer. dial. ARSLE to loaf; to idle about restlessly; to be lazy and aimless
vb. c1960 Amer. dial. ASSLE (as above)
vb. 1961 sl. PISS ABOUT to waste time; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. 1961 sl. PLAY SILLY BLEEDERS (as above)
vb. 1961 sl. PLAY SILLY Bs (as above)
vb. 1961 sl. PLAY SILLY BUGGERS (as above)
vb. 1965 Amer. dial. LOP AROUND to move slowly or aimlessly; to loll; to idle
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. AUGER to go about aimlessly
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. AUGER AROUND (as above)
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. MELL ALONG (as above)
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. EYEBALL to go about aimlessly looking for distraction
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. JELLY to go about aimlessly, with nothing to do
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. JELLY AROUND (as above)
vb. 1968 Amer. dial. GOGGLE to fool around; to go about aimlessly looking for distraction
vb. 1968 Amer. dial. MEDDLE AROUND (as above)
vb. 1970s sl. FANNY ABOUT to be indecisive or fussy; to waste time; to act aimlessly
vb. 1970s sl. FANNY AROUND to waste time; to act aimlessly
vb. a1975 Amer. dial. POLE IT to move, walk, or travel, esp. in a slow, leisurely, or aimless manner; to saunter, to amble
vb. Bk1999 Aust. sl. ROAM AROUND LIKE A LOST SHEEP to wander aimlessly
adj. 1813 Sc. obs. PAUPING aimless, idle, vagrant, wandering
adj. 1816 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. PALMERING aimless, vagrant, idle
adj. 1828 Sc. PATTERIN' walking or working aimlessly, trifling, pottering
adj. 1835 Ireland THAVELESS listless, spiritless, wanting in energy or force; aimless, ineffectual, bootless
adj. 1835 Sc. THIEVELESS (as above)
adj. a1850 Sc. PANDERING trifling, aimless
adv. 1890 Sc. THIEVELESSLY feebly, weakly, aimlessly, without force or energy
n. 1884 Sc. PANDERING aimlessness, idling
n. 1889 sl. HANGER-AROUND an aimless person, a loiterer
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. GADLING an idler, a loiterer; an idle, aimless person
n. 1929 sl. HANG-AROUND an aimless person, an idler, a loafer, a loiterer
vb. 822 Sc. GANNER to wander about aimlessly or in the foolish-looking manner of a gander
vb. 1640 FRIBBLE in early use, to act aimlessly or feebly, to busy oneself to no purpose; to fuss about; later, contemptuously (except dialect), to behave frivolously, to trifle
vb. 1701 Sc. VAGE to wander about idly; to roam in an aimless way; to gad about
vb. 1747 Eng. dial. MAZLE to wander aimlessly about; to trifle; to do anything unskilfully
vb. 1804 Sc. HAINGLE to go about in a feeble, languid way; to hang about, to loiter, to wander about aimlessly
vb. 1808 Sc. TAVER to roam about aimlessly or idly; to dally, to trifle, to waste time
vb. 1819 Eng. dial. MAUNDER to wander about in a confused, aimless, or melancholy fashion
vb. 1851 Amer. dial. LOP ROUND to move slowly or aimlessly; to loll; to idle
vb. 1856 MUCK ABOUT to waste time; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. 1856 MUCK AROUND (as above)
vb. 1863 Eng. dial. GAMMOCK to gossip, to idle; to potter, to walk about aimlessly
vb. 1878 Sc. & Eng. dial. AWM to waste time, to be idle; to move about aimlessly, to loiter, to lounge; to stand gaping and staring; to do work in a slovenly manner
vb. 1878 Sc. & Eng. dial. HAWM (as above)
vb. 1879 Amer. dial. MULL to proceed in a lazy or aimless manner; to dawdle, to loaf; to move sluggishly
vb. 1882 Amer. dial. LOP ABOUT to move slowly or aimlessly; to loll; to idle
vb. 1883 Amer. dial. BROGUE to walk, to hike, to trudge; to wander or go about aimlessly
vb. 1884 Amer. colloq. MONKEY AROUND to behave mischievously or aimlessly
vb. 1888 US sl. HACK OFF to idle; to loaf; to lounge; to go about aimlessly looking for distraction; to gad or fool about; to waste time
vb. 1889 MONKEY ABOUT to behave mischievously or aimlessly
vb. 1890 Amer. dial. MOG to walk, to move, esp. slowly or aimlessly; to depart
vb. 1890 Amer. dial. MOG ALONG (as above)
vb. 1892 Amer. dial. MOGLE to move, esp. slowly or aimlessly
vb. 1892 Amer. dial. POLE to move, walk, or travel, esp. in a slow, leisurely, or aimless manner; to saunter, to amble
vb.19C Eng. dial. MADDLE ALONG to stagger; to move aimlessly about, to potter
vb. B1900 Eng. dial. TAFFLE to move aimlessly
vb. Bk1904 Eng. dial. SAIG to dawdle; to walk in a slow, aimless manner
vb. Bk1904 Sc. REEL-RALL to move or work in a confused manner; to disarrange; to walk in an aimless, disorderly fashion
vb. 1910s sl. FART ABOUT to dawdle, to mess around, to potter, to waste time in trifling activity; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. 1912 Amer. dial. BUGALUG to move about in an aimless way
vb. 1931 sl. FART AROUND to dawdle, to mess around, to potter, to waste time in trifling activity; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. 1933 Sc. PALLALL to stroll around in an aimless way, to drift about, to saunter, to prowl
vb. 1935 US sl. CRAP AROUND to waste time; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. c1960 Amer. dial. ARSLE to loaf; to idle about restlessly; to be lazy and aimless
vb. c1960 Amer. dial. ASSLE (as above)
vb. 1961 sl. PISS ABOUT to waste time; to behave foolishly or aimlessly
vb. 1961 sl. PLAY SILLY BLEEDERS (as above)
vb. 1961 sl. PLAY SILLY Bs (as above)
vb. 1961 sl. PLAY SILLY BUGGERS (as above)
vb. 1965 Amer. dial. LOP AROUND to move slowly or aimlessly; to loll; to idle
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. AUGER to go about aimlessly
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. AUGER AROUND (as above)
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. MELL ALONG (as above)
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. EYEBALL to go about aimlessly looking for distraction
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. JELLY to go about aimlessly, with nothing to do
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. JELLY AROUND (as above)
vb. 1968 Amer. dial. GOGGLE to fool around; to go about aimlessly looking for distraction
vb. 1968 Amer. dial. MEDDLE AROUND (as above)
vb. 1970s sl. FANNY ABOUT to be indecisive or fussy; to waste time; to act aimlessly
vb. 1970s sl. FANNY AROUND to waste time; to act aimlessly
vb. a1975 Amer. dial. POLE IT to move, walk, or travel, esp. in a slow, leisurely, or aimless manner; to saunter, to amble
vb. Bk1999 Aust. sl. ROAM AROUND LIKE A LOST SHEEP to wander aimlessly
AIR
adj. a1398 rare, poetic usage AERY airy; breezy; exposed to the air
adj. 1584 obs. AIRSOME placed high in the air, lofty; also, of the nature of air
adj. 1594 obs. AEREOUS of the nature of air; airy
adj. 1594 obs. AERIOUS (as above)
adj. 1608 rare QUICK of air or light: sharp, piercing
adj. 1618 rare AERIAN belonging to the air or atmosphere
adj. 1647 obs. rare SUBDIAL being in the open air, or under the open sky
adj. 1659 rare FAT of air, mist, etc.: charged with moisture or odours
adj. 1660 obs. rare AERICAL aerial; existing in the air; unsubstantial
adj. 1661 obs. rare ULIGINOUS of air: damp, moist
adj. 1704 BALMY of wind, air, weather: deliciously mild, fragrant, and soothing
adj. 1725 Sc. & Eng. dial. CALLER of air or water: cool, fresh, refreshing
adj. 1838 RACY of the air: pure, exhilarating
adj. 1879 rare AEROPHOBIC sensitive to the movement of air
adj. Bk1885 AIR-STIRRING causing air to be put in motion
adj. 1969 Amer. dial. BENAUT of the atmosphere: close, oppressive, moist and warm
n. 1456 obs. VENTILATION a stir or motion of the air; a current of air; a breeze
n. 1578 obs. rare AERATION exposure to the open air; open air life
n. c1614 arch. BLORE the air
n. 1686 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. WAFF a puff, passing gust, or sudden blast of wind or air
n. 1735 hist. AEROGRAPHY the study of the air or atmosphere
n. 1775 AEROPHOBIA the dread of air
n. 1775 AEROPHOBY (as above)
n. 1785 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial. ELEMENT the sky, atmosphere, air, heavens; weather
n. 1820 Sc. INDRAUGHT suction of air
n. 1824 obs. rare AERIFACTION exposure to air; aeration
n. 1847 obs. rare AEROGNOSY the science that deals with the properties of air
n. 1864 Sc. YOAM steam, vapour; a blast of warm air; a warm aroma
n. c1870 tramps' sl. GUTTER-HOTEL the open air
n. 1899 Sc. MIRR a vibration, tremor; the waving of the air upon a very hot day
n. 1899 Sc. OEL warm vapour; a current of warm air
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. WAG OF AIR a breath of air; a slight wind
n. 1907 Amer. sl. OZONE air
n. 1911 Sc. NIM steam, vapour, warm air
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. HEAT BLANKET a pocket of dead, superheated air
n. 1954 Amer. dial. HANT'S BREATH a current of warm air felt out of doors in the evening
n. 1988 Amer. dial. HANT'S BREATH an ill-smelling current of air
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage AIR ROCK a disturbance of the air
vb. 1601 obs. VENT to supply with fresh air; to ventilate
adj. 1584 obs. AIRSOME placed high in the air, lofty; also, of the nature of air
adj. 1594 obs. AEREOUS of the nature of air; airy
adj. 1594 obs. AERIOUS (as above)
adj. 1608 rare QUICK of air or light: sharp, piercing
adj. 1618 rare AERIAN belonging to the air or atmosphere
adj. 1647 obs. rare SUBDIAL being in the open air, or under the open sky
adj. 1659 rare FAT of air, mist, etc.: charged with moisture or odours
adj. 1660 obs. rare AERICAL aerial; existing in the air; unsubstantial
adj. 1661 obs. rare ULIGINOUS of air: damp, moist
adj. 1704 BALMY of wind, air, weather: deliciously mild, fragrant, and soothing
adj. 1725 Sc. & Eng. dial. CALLER of air or water: cool, fresh, refreshing
adj. 1838 RACY of the air: pure, exhilarating
adj. 1879 rare AEROPHOBIC sensitive to the movement of air
adj. Bk1885 AIR-STIRRING causing air to be put in motion
adj. 1969 Amer. dial. BENAUT of the atmosphere: close, oppressive, moist and warm
n. 1456 obs. VENTILATION a stir or motion of the air; a current of air; a breeze
n. 1578 obs. rare AERATION exposure to the open air; open air life
n. c1614 arch. BLORE the air
n. 1686 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. WAFF a puff, passing gust, or sudden blast of wind or air
n. 1735 hist. AEROGRAPHY the study of the air or atmosphere
n. 1775 AEROPHOBIA the dread of air
n. 1775 AEROPHOBY (as above)
n. 1785 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial. ELEMENT the sky, atmosphere, air, heavens; weather
n. 1820 Sc. INDRAUGHT suction of air
n. 1824 obs. rare AERIFACTION exposure to air; aeration
n. 1847 obs. rare AEROGNOSY the science that deals with the properties of air
n. 1864 Sc. YOAM steam, vapour; a blast of warm air; a warm aroma
n. c1870 tramps' sl. GUTTER-HOTEL the open air
n. 1899 Sc. MIRR a vibration, tremor; the waving of the air upon a very hot day
n. 1899 Sc. OEL warm vapour; a current of warm air
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. WAG OF AIR a breath of air; a slight wind
n. 1907 Amer. sl. OZONE air
n. 1911 Sc. NIM steam, vapour, warm air
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. HEAT BLANKET a pocket of dead, superheated air
n. 1954 Amer. dial. HANT'S BREATH a current of warm air felt out of doors in the evening
n. 1988 Amer. dial. HANT'S BREATH an ill-smelling current of air
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage AIR ROCK a disturbance of the air
vb. 1601 obs. VENT to supply with fresh air; to ventilate
AIR-CONDITIONED, AIR CONDITIONER, AIR CONDITIONING
adj. 1998 Amer. dial. REFRIGERATED air-conditioned
n. 1967 Amer. dial. REFRIGERATED AIR air conditioning
n. 1971 US sl. COLD BLOW air conditioning
n. 1976 Amer. dial. DESERT COOLER air conditioner using evaporating water as cooling agent
n. 1998 Amer. dial. REFRIGERATION air conditioning
n. 1967 Amer. dial. REFRIGERATED AIR air conditioning
n. 1971 US sl. COLD BLOW air conditioning
n. 1976 Amer. dial. DESERT COOLER air conditioner using evaporating water as cooling agent
n. 1998 Amer. dial. REFRIGERATION air conditioning
AIRCRAFT
adj. 1896 hist. AERODROMIC pert. to flying-machines, or travel in the air
dj. 1977 AEROPHOBIC afraid of air travel
n. 1865 rare AEROMOTIVE a heavier-than-air aircraft; an aeroplane
n. 1876 US LAME DUCK a severely damaged or defenseless ship or aircraft
n. 1879 obs. AEROBAT a flying machine
n. 1891 AERODROMICS the art of constructing and using flying-machines
n. 1891 hist. AERODROME an aeroplane
n. 1891 obs. AVIATOR a flying-machine
n. 1898 AVION a flying-machine, esp. a French aeroplane
n. 1903 rare AERONAT an airship, a dirigible
n. 1903 rare AERONEF a heavier-than-air flying machine, esp. an aeroplane
n. 1906 AERODYNE a heavier-than-air aircraft; an aeroplane
n. 1907 rare AERODONE a glider
n. 1908 GYROPTER a rotary-wing aircraft
n. 1908 obs. BUTTERFLY AEROPLANE any of various lightweight aeroplanes
n. 1910 AEROCAR an aircraft; a (proposed) flying car
n. 1910s US sl. GALLOPING GOOSE a train, car, or plane that runs badly
n. 1912 AVIETTE an engineless aeroplane or glider
n. 1913 colloq. BUS an aeroplane, esp. a heavy one
n. 1914 Royal Flying Corps usage WRITE-OFF a completely wrecked aircraft
n. 1914 colloq. FLIP a short flight in an aircraft; also, a trip in another form of conveyance; a quick tour on foot
n. 1915 military esp. airmen's usage FLY-CATCHER a fast aeroplane, officially a 'fleet-fighter'
n. 1916 Amer. sl. HACK an old, slow, or dilapidated motor vehicle, aircraft, or boat or ship
n. 1916 Royal Air Force usage FLAMER an aircraft coming down in flames
n. c1916 Royal Air Force usage FAN an aircraft propeller
n. 1917 Royal Air Force usage QUIRK a type of slow, steady aeroplane used to train pilots
n. 1919 sl., Air Force usage GUN BUS a gun-carrying aeroplane
n. 1919 US sl. FLAMING COFFIN a DH-4 bomber aircraft
n. 1920s US sl. EGG CRATE an old car or aeroplane
n. 1923 Amer. sl. CAN a motor vehicle or aircraft, esp. if old or dilapidated
n. 1925 Amer. army usage BUZZARD an enemy airplane
n. 1927 AIR TRUCK an aircraft used to transport cargo
n. 1930s sl. PUDDLE-JUMPER a light plane, esp. one travelling only short distances or making many stops
n. 1933 US aviation usage AIR PIG an airship
n. Bk1934 sl. CRATE an aeroplane
n. Bk1934 sl. SPAD (as above)
n. 1939 Royal Air Force usage SARDINE-TIN a torpedo-carrying aircraft
n. 1940-5 Royal Air Force usage DAWN HOPPER an enemy raider plane using the uncertain light at dawn to slip away and get home
n. 1941 sl. obs. DAFFY a Defiant fighter aircraft
n. 1942 Royal Air Force usage PUDDLE-JUMPER a small communications aircraft
n. 1942 US military usage BUTT-END CHARLIE the trailing aircraft in a formation; the last individual in a line
n. 1943 Amer. sl. HOT CRATE a fast airplane
n. 1943 services' sl. DAK a Douglas DC-3 Dakota transport aircraft
n. 1944 US sl. LITTLE FRIEND a fighter plane
n. 1945 US aviation usage AIR BUGGY an aircraft
n. 1946 US sl. HOLLYWOOD GLIDER the B-17 Flying Fortress
n. 1946 US sl. SMOKY JOE a military aircraft that marks targets for bomber aircraft with smoke bombs
n. 1950 Can. sl. ALUMINIUM COW a CF-100 Canuck jet fighter aircraft
n. 1950s Amer. sl. BIRD an airplane
n. 1954 US sl. LIGHTNING ROD a jet fighter plane
n. 1955 Amer. sl. BLASTER a jet plane
n. 1955 Amer. military sl. OIL BURNER a jet plane that uses kerosene-based fuel
n. 1959 US Air Force usage BIG A an Atlas ICBM
n. 1961 US Air Force usage ALUMINUM OVERCAST any very large multi-engined aircraft
n. 1961 US aviation usage BIG-ASS BIRD a usually multi-engine airplane having very large tail surfaces; the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
n. 1963 US sl., Vietnam war usage AARDVARK a F-111 combat aircraft or any aircraft that is awkward-looking or difficult to fly
n. 1964 US aviation sl. AIR-SUCKER a jet aircraft
n. 1965 US aviation usage BIG-ASSED BIRD a usually multi-engine airplane having very large tail surfaces; the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
n. 1966 AEROPHOBIA the fear of air travel
n. 1966 AEROPHOBE a person who is afraid to travel by air
n. 1968 US aviation usage AIRCHINE an aircraft
n. 1969 US sl. RANCH HAND a C-123 aircraft equipped with tanks filled with defoliants used on the Vietnam jungle
n. 1972 US sl. EDSEL the US Air Force F-111 aircraft
n. 1972 US sl. FLYING EDSEL (as above)
n. 1972 US sl. FAST MOVER in Vietnam: a jet aircraft
n. Bk1974 Amer. sl. FLYING BEDSTEAD an early, lumbering, but comparatively stable and steady airplane
n. Bk1974 Amer. sl. FLYING BLOWTORCH a jet fighter airplane
n. 1975 US sl. BACK-DOOR the position directly to the rear of a moving vehicle or flying aircraft; hence, another vehicle or aircraft occupying this position
n. 1978 AEROPHOBIC a person who is afraid of air travel
n. 1984 US aviation usage AIR-BREATHER a jet aircraft
n. 1984 Can. sl. BAG OF BONES a 'bush pilot' aeroplane
n. 1985 Sc. sl. AIRIE an aeroplane
n. 1985 US sl. TROJAN an AT-28 aircraft, used as a ground-attack aircraft and then a fighter bomber in the Vietnam war
n. 1987 Amer. military aviation usage MONGOOSE a McDonnell-Douglas A-4 Skyhawk strike fighter, as modified for advanced combat training
n. 1990 Amer. sl. GROUND-POUNDER an attack plane that operates close to the ground
n. 1990 Amer. sl. MOONSHINE an aircraft used for dropping magnesium-based flares to illuminate the ground at night
n. 1991 US Air Force usage GROUNDHOG in the US Air Force: the Republic F-84 Thunderjet fighter aircraft
n. 1991 US sl. ALBATROSS a Grumman HU-16 amphibian aircraft, best known as a rescue aircraft during the Korean and Vietnam wars
n. 1991 US sl. BUFFALO the CV-7, a military transport aircraft built by DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada
n. 1991 US sl. BUGSMASHER a Beech C-47 Expeditor, a military transport plane used from World War II until early in the Vietnam war
n. 1991 US sl. COLLEGE EYE In Vietnam: a Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star aircraft
n. 1991 US sl. FAST BIRD in Vietnam: a high-speed attack jet aircraft
n. 1991 US sl. YAK during the Korean war: an enemy aircraft
n. 1994 US sl. FAT ALBERT an exceptionally large aircraft, esp. a Boeing 737, a Lockheed C-5A Galaxy, or a Lockheed C-130 Hercules
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage CRATE a military aircraft
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage FLAMING COFFIN an airplane falling in flames
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage FLYING FISH an airplane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage MECHANICAL COW an airplane that is clumsy in the air
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage AIR GOOSE amphibian airplane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage AIR LIZZIE an airplane manufactured by the Ford Motor Company
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BANDIT an enemy aircraft
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIG BUS a large airplane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIG FRIEND a bomber
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIG JEEP a large airplane; a bomber
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIG SHIP (as above)
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CAN OPENER an aircraft equipped to destroy tanks and other armoured vehicles
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CLOUD WAGON an airplane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II Army & Air Force usage PEA-SHOOTER a fighter pilot or plane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II Air Force & paratrooper usage FLYING COFFIN a glider or airplane
n. 20C Royal Air Force sl. KITE an aircraft
n. 2002 Royal Air Force usage LEAPING HEAP a Harrier aircraft
vb. 1906 rare AEROPLANE to fly or travel in an aeroplane
dj. 1977 AEROPHOBIC afraid of air travel
n. 1865 rare AEROMOTIVE a heavier-than-air aircraft; an aeroplane
n. 1876 US LAME DUCK a severely damaged or defenseless ship or aircraft
n. 1879 obs. AEROBAT a flying machine
n. 1891 AERODROMICS the art of constructing and using flying-machines
n. 1891 hist. AERODROME an aeroplane
n. 1891 obs. AVIATOR a flying-machine
n. 1898 AVION a flying-machine, esp. a French aeroplane
n. 1903 rare AERONAT an airship, a dirigible
n. 1903 rare AERONEF a heavier-than-air flying machine, esp. an aeroplane
n. 1906 AERODYNE a heavier-than-air aircraft; an aeroplane
n. 1907 rare AERODONE a glider
n. 1908 GYROPTER a rotary-wing aircraft
n. 1908 obs. BUTTERFLY AEROPLANE any of various lightweight aeroplanes
n. 1910 AEROCAR an aircraft; a (proposed) flying car
n. 1910s US sl. GALLOPING GOOSE a train, car, or plane that runs badly
n. 1912 AVIETTE an engineless aeroplane or glider
n. 1913 colloq. BUS an aeroplane, esp. a heavy one
n. 1914 Royal Flying Corps usage WRITE-OFF a completely wrecked aircraft
n. 1914 colloq. FLIP a short flight in an aircraft; also, a trip in another form of conveyance; a quick tour on foot
n. 1915 military esp. airmen's usage FLY-CATCHER a fast aeroplane, officially a 'fleet-fighter'
n. 1916 Amer. sl. HACK an old, slow, or dilapidated motor vehicle, aircraft, or boat or ship
n. 1916 Royal Air Force usage FLAMER an aircraft coming down in flames
n. c1916 Royal Air Force usage FAN an aircraft propeller
n. 1917 Royal Air Force usage QUIRK a type of slow, steady aeroplane used to train pilots
n. 1919 sl., Air Force usage GUN BUS a gun-carrying aeroplane
n. 1919 US sl. FLAMING COFFIN a DH-4 bomber aircraft
n. 1920s US sl. EGG CRATE an old car or aeroplane
n. 1923 Amer. sl. CAN a motor vehicle or aircraft, esp. if old or dilapidated
n. 1925 Amer. army usage BUZZARD an enemy airplane
n. 1927 AIR TRUCK an aircraft used to transport cargo
n. 1930s sl. PUDDLE-JUMPER a light plane, esp. one travelling only short distances or making many stops
n. 1933 US aviation usage AIR PIG an airship
n. Bk1934 sl. CRATE an aeroplane
n. Bk1934 sl. SPAD (as above)
n. 1939 Royal Air Force usage SARDINE-TIN a torpedo-carrying aircraft
n. 1940-5 Royal Air Force usage DAWN HOPPER an enemy raider plane using the uncertain light at dawn to slip away and get home
n. 1941 sl. obs. DAFFY a Defiant fighter aircraft
n. 1942 Royal Air Force usage PUDDLE-JUMPER a small communications aircraft
n. 1942 US military usage BUTT-END CHARLIE the trailing aircraft in a formation; the last individual in a line
n. 1943 Amer. sl. HOT CRATE a fast airplane
n. 1943 services' sl. DAK a Douglas DC-3 Dakota transport aircraft
n. 1944 US sl. LITTLE FRIEND a fighter plane
n. 1945 US aviation usage AIR BUGGY an aircraft
n. 1946 US sl. HOLLYWOOD GLIDER the B-17 Flying Fortress
n. 1946 US sl. SMOKY JOE a military aircraft that marks targets for bomber aircraft with smoke bombs
n. 1950 Can. sl. ALUMINIUM COW a CF-100 Canuck jet fighter aircraft
n. 1950s Amer. sl. BIRD an airplane
n. 1954 US sl. LIGHTNING ROD a jet fighter plane
n. 1955 Amer. sl. BLASTER a jet plane
n. 1955 Amer. military sl. OIL BURNER a jet plane that uses kerosene-based fuel
n. 1959 US Air Force usage BIG A an Atlas ICBM
n. 1961 US Air Force usage ALUMINUM OVERCAST any very large multi-engined aircraft
n. 1961 US aviation usage BIG-ASS BIRD a usually multi-engine airplane having very large tail surfaces; the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
n. 1963 US sl., Vietnam war usage AARDVARK a F-111 combat aircraft or any aircraft that is awkward-looking or difficult to fly
n. 1964 US aviation sl. AIR-SUCKER a jet aircraft
n. 1965 US aviation usage BIG-ASSED BIRD a usually multi-engine airplane having very large tail surfaces; the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
n. 1966 AEROPHOBIA the fear of air travel
n. 1966 AEROPHOBE a person who is afraid to travel by air
n. 1968 US aviation usage AIRCHINE an aircraft
n. 1969 US sl. RANCH HAND a C-123 aircraft equipped with tanks filled with defoliants used on the Vietnam jungle
n. 1972 US sl. EDSEL the US Air Force F-111 aircraft
n. 1972 US sl. FLYING EDSEL (as above)
n. 1972 US sl. FAST MOVER in Vietnam: a jet aircraft
n. Bk1974 Amer. sl. FLYING BEDSTEAD an early, lumbering, but comparatively stable and steady airplane
n. Bk1974 Amer. sl. FLYING BLOWTORCH a jet fighter airplane
n. 1975 US sl. BACK-DOOR the position directly to the rear of a moving vehicle or flying aircraft; hence, another vehicle or aircraft occupying this position
n. 1978 AEROPHOBIC a person who is afraid of air travel
n. 1984 US aviation usage AIR-BREATHER a jet aircraft
n. 1984 Can. sl. BAG OF BONES a 'bush pilot' aeroplane
n. 1985 Sc. sl. AIRIE an aeroplane
n. 1985 US sl. TROJAN an AT-28 aircraft, used as a ground-attack aircraft and then a fighter bomber in the Vietnam war
n. 1987 Amer. military aviation usage MONGOOSE a McDonnell-Douglas A-4 Skyhawk strike fighter, as modified for advanced combat training
n. 1990 Amer. sl. GROUND-POUNDER an attack plane that operates close to the ground
n. 1990 Amer. sl. MOONSHINE an aircraft used for dropping magnesium-based flares to illuminate the ground at night
n. 1991 US Air Force usage GROUNDHOG in the US Air Force: the Republic F-84 Thunderjet fighter aircraft
n. 1991 US sl. ALBATROSS a Grumman HU-16 amphibian aircraft, best known as a rescue aircraft during the Korean and Vietnam wars
n. 1991 US sl. BUFFALO the CV-7, a military transport aircraft built by DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada
n. 1991 US sl. BUGSMASHER a Beech C-47 Expeditor, a military transport plane used from World War II until early in the Vietnam war
n. 1991 US sl. COLLEGE EYE In Vietnam: a Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star aircraft
n. 1991 US sl. FAST BIRD in Vietnam: a high-speed attack jet aircraft
n. 1991 US sl. YAK during the Korean war: an enemy aircraft
n. 1994 US sl. FAT ALBERT an exceptionally large aircraft, esp. a Boeing 737, a Lockheed C-5A Galaxy, or a Lockheed C-130 Hercules
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage CRATE a military aircraft
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage FLAMING COFFIN an airplane falling in flames
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage FLYING FISH an airplane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage MECHANICAL COW an airplane that is clumsy in the air
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage AIR GOOSE amphibian airplane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage AIR LIZZIE an airplane manufactured by the Ford Motor Company
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BANDIT an enemy aircraft
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIG BUS a large airplane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIG FRIEND a bomber
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIG JEEP a large airplane; a bomber
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIG SHIP (as above)
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CAN OPENER an aircraft equipped to destroy tanks and other armoured vehicles
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CLOUD WAGON an airplane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II Army & Air Force usage PEA-SHOOTER a fighter pilot or plane
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II Air Force & paratrooper usage FLYING COFFIN a glider or airplane
n. 20C Royal Air Force sl. KITE an aircraft
n. 2002 Royal Air Force usage LEAPING HEAP a Harrier aircraft
vb. 1906 rare AEROPLANE to fly or travel in an aeroplane
AIRCRAFT CARRIER
n. 1943 US Navy sl. ASBESTOS JOE an asbestos-suited firefighter aboard an aircraft carrier
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage AIREDALE an airplane handler on an aircraft carrier
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIRDBOAT an aircraft carrier
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage COVERED WAGON (as above)
n. 20C US colloq. FLATTOP an aircraft carrier
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage AIREDALE an airplane handler on an aircraft carrier
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage BIRDBOAT an aircraft carrier
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage COVERED WAGON (as above)
n. 20C US colloq. FLATTOP an aircraft carrier
AIRCRAFT PARTS
n. E19 UK criminals' sl. SPEELKEN a cockpit
n. E19 UK criminals' sl. SPELLKEN (as above)
n. 1900s Amer. sl. GUN the throttle of a car, airplane, etc.
n. 1917 aviators' sl. OFFICE the cockpit of an airplane
n. 1934 Brit. sl. DUSTBIN the gun-turret of an aircraft, esp. one beneath the fuselage
n. c1938 Royal Air Force usage OBSERVATORY the astrodome of an aircraft
n. 1943 Brit. sl. PIPSQUEAK a radio transmitter used to establish an aircraft's position
n. 1961 Amer. aviation usage, jocular MOTHER-IN-LAW SEAT the back seat of a two-seat airplane
n. 1963 US sl. JUG a cylinder in an aeroplane engine
n. Bk1974 Amer. sl. CAB the cockpit of an aeroplane
n. 1981 UK sl. POLE an aircraft's control column
n. 1984 US sl. DOGBONE the weapon panel in the cockpit of an F-4 Phantom aircraft
n. 1988 US sl. GLASS CHIN a window built in the area immediately below and slightly behind the nose of a bomber
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage BROOMSTICK control lever of an airplane
n. L20 Royal Air Force usage SIM an aircraft cockpit simulator
n. E19 UK criminals' sl. SPELLKEN (as above)
n. 1900s Amer. sl. GUN the throttle of a car, airplane, etc.
n. 1917 aviators' sl. OFFICE the cockpit of an airplane
n. 1934 Brit. sl. DUSTBIN the gun-turret of an aircraft, esp. one beneath the fuselage
n. c1938 Royal Air Force usage OBSERVATORY the astrodome of an aircraft
n. 1943 Brit. sl. PIPSQUEAK a radio transmitter used to establish an aircraft's position
n. 1961 Amer. aviation usage, jocular MOTHER-IN-LAW SEAT the back seat of a two-seat airplane
n. 1963 US sl. JUG a cylinder in an aeroplane engine
n. Bk1974 Amer. sl. CAB the cockpit of an aeroplane
n. 1981 UK sl. POLE an aircraft's control column
n. 1984 US sl. DOGBONE the weapon panel in the cockpit of an F-4 Phantom aircraft
n. 1988 US sl. GLASS CHIN a window built in the area immediately below and slightly behind the nose of a bomber
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage BROOMSTICK control lever of an airplane
n. L20 Royal Air Force usage SIM an aircraft cockpit simulator
AIRCRAFT, OTHER
includes, adjectives, verbs, and people
adj. 1896 AERODROMIC pert. to flying-machines
adj. c1930 Royal Air Force usage WRITTEN OFF of aircraft: damaged, esp. crashed, beyond repair; of a person: killed, esp. through carelessness
adj. 1944 Amer. sl. HOT of an airplane: designed so as to land at high speed
adj. 1955 US Air Force usage COCKED of a combat aircraft: ready for takeoff; on fifteen-minute alert
adj. 1999 US sl. DEAD-STICK of landing an aircraft: without engine function
adv. 1920s sl. DEADHEAD of a cab, aeroplane, etc.: being driven without its usual load or passengers
n. 1891 AERODROMICS the art of constructing and using flying-machines
n. 1903 sl. THE OWNER the captain of a ship, and also of an aircraft
n. 1907 AIR CIRCUS a squadron of aeroplanes; an aerial display
n. 1907 AIR HOG a person who flies an aircraft without consideration for others' convenience
n. 1910 AIRWOMAN a woman who is engaged in the flying or operation of aircraft, esp. as a pilot or member of air crew; also, a female member of the Royal Air Force below NCO rank
n. 1917 AEROBATICS revolutions performed with an aeroplane, esp. for display
n. 1940 Royal Air Force usage • CAB-RANK TECHNIQUE - a number of aircraft raiding in line, one after the other
n. 1941 US sl. HANGAR PILOT a nonaviator or a poor aviator who talks knowingly about flying
n. 1942 US sl. GAGGLE a formation of several military aircraft flying in the same mission
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. COW PILOT a stewardess, a flight attendant
n. 1943 BATSMAN a man who signals an aircraft with a pair of bats
n. 1945 Amer. sl. BAGGAGE-SMASHER a flight clerk
n. 1954 US sl. HANGAR RAT an airplane mechanic or other person who frequents an airplane hangar
n. 1956 sl., orig. US SQUAWK an identification signal, enabling an aircraft's position to be located by radar
n. 1960 Aust. sl. HOSTIE an air hostess
n. 1962 UK sl. BATS a deck-landing officer on an aircraft carrier
n. 1970 US sl. STEW a female flight attendant
n. 1983 Amer. airline usage HAVANA RIDER a passenger who seeks to take control of an airliner in flight
n. 1983 US sl. BIRD-WATCHER an airplane enthusiast
n. 1990 US sl. DEATH SPIRAL a downward spiral of an aeroplane from which recovery is nearly impossible and as a result of which impact with the ground is inevitable
n. 1990 US sl. GOOD CHUTE a successful ejection of pilot and crew from a downed US aircraft
n. 1991 US sl. QUICK-TURN BURN the refuelling and reloading of an F-18 fighter jet in less than five minutes
n. 1996 AIR RAGE aggressive or violent behaviour by a passenger on board on aircraft
n. Bk1997 airline usage GALLEY QUEEN a flight attendant who shirks her duties by staying in the galley out of sight
n. 20C Aust. sl. DEADHEAD a pilot, flight attendant, etc., travelling on a plane as a passenger
n. 20C US sl. CHINESE LANDING a plane landing with one wing low
n. 20C US sl., World War II usage CLOUD KISSING touching the clouds in an airplane
n. 20C US World War II Air Force usage CHINESE THREE-POINT LANDING an airplane crash, esp. an airplane crash caused by a pilot's error while attempting a landing
n. 2002 US sl. DEBRIEFING an after-flight hotel party attended by a flight crew and flight attendants
n. Bk2006 Amer. commercial airline usage GEESE passengers
n. Bk2006 Amer. commercial airline usage HAWK a passenger who causes trouble
phr. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage KISSING THE EARTH said of an airplane standing on its nose after a crash
vb. 1920s sl. DEADHEAD to drive a cab, aeroplane, etc. without its usual load or passengers
vb. c1930 Royal Air Force usage PULL A PINT to operate the controls of an aircraft; to do a pilot's work
vb. 1935 US sl. MUSH of an aeroplane: to run out of airspeed
vb. c1937 Royal Air Force usage PACK UP of an aircraft: to cease to function
vb. c1938 Royal Air Force usage WRAP UP to crash-land an aircraft
vb. 1940s sl., orig. Royal Air Force usage DITCH to land one's aircraft in the sea
vb. 1943 UK sl. CRAB of an aircraft: to fly close to the ground or water; to drift or manoeuvre sideways
vb. 1944 Amer. sl. BUZZ to fly a plane very low over a building, field, etc.
vb. 1944 US military usage AUGER IN of an aircraft: to dive and crash in a tailspin; to crash-land
vb. 1945 Amer. sl. BUST ONE'S ASS to be killed in an airplane crash
vb. 1950s airmen's usage FLY LIKE A BRICK-BUILT SHITHOUSE of an aircraft: to fly awkwardly; to be difficult to pilot
vb. 1950s US sl. NEEDLE to apply maximum power or acceleration to a vehicle or plane
vb. 1954 Amer. sl., esp. Air Force usage BUY A PLOT of a pilot or airplane: to crash
vb. 1954 Amer. sl., esp. Air Force usage BUY THE SHOP (as above)
vb. 1955 Amer. sl., esp., Air Force usage BUY A FARM of a pilot or airplane: to crash
vb. 1955 Amer. sl., esp., Air Force usage BUY THE FARM of a pilot or airplane: to crash
vb. 1962 US sl. DEAD-STICK to land an aircraft without engine function
vb. 1964 aeronautics sl. PUNCH OUT to bail out, to eject from an aircraft
vb. 1986 US sl. PUKE while on a combat air mission: to separate from formation while under attack
vb. 1986 US sl. YANK AND BANK to execute a turn in a fighter plane
vb. 1991 US sl. TRAP to land safely and accurately on an aircraft carrier
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CONK OUT of an aircraft engine during flight: to stop working suddenly
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CRACK to wreck an airplane
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CUT THE GUN to turn off the motor of an aircraft
adj. 1896 AERODROMIC pert. to flying-machines
adj. c1930 Royal Air Force usage WRITTEN OFF of aircraft: damaged, esp. crashed, beyond repair; of a person: killed, esp. through carelessness
adj. 1944 Amer. sl. HOT of an airplane: designed so as to land at high speed
adj. 1955 US Air Force usage COCKED of a combat aircraft: ready for takeoff; on fifteen-minute alert
adj. 1999 US sl. DEAD-STICK of landing an aircraft: without engine function
adv. 1920s sl. DEADHEAD of a cab, aeroplane, etc.: being driven without its usual load or passengers
n. 1891 AERODROMICS the art of constructing and using flying-machines
n. 1903 sl. THE OWNER the captain of a ship, and also of an aircraft
n. 1907 AIR CIRCUS a squadron of aeroplanes; an aerial display
n. 1907 AIR HOG a person who flies an aircraft without consideration for others' convenience
n. 1910 AIRWOMAN a woman who is engaged in the flying or operation of aircraft, esp. as a pilot or member of air crew; also, a female member of the Royal Air Force below NCO rank
n. 1917 AEROBATICS revolutions performed with an aeroplane, esp. for display
n. 1940 Royal Air Force usage • CAB-RANK TECHNIQUE - a number of aircraft raiding in line, one after the other
n. 1941 US sl. HANGAR PILOT a nonaviator or a poor aviator who talks knowingly about flying
n. 1942 US sl. GAGGLE a formation of several military aircraft flying in the same mission
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. COW PILOT a stewardess, a flight attendant
n. 1943 BATSMAN a man who signals an aircraft with a pair of bats
n. 1945 Amer. sl. BAGGAGE-SMASHER a flight clerk
n. 1954 US sl. HANGAR RAT an airplane mechanic or other person who frequents an airplane hangar
n. 1956 sl., orig. US SQUAWK an identification signal, enabling an aircraft's position to be located by radar
n. 1960 Aust. sl. HOSTIE an air hostess
n. 1962 UK sl. BATS a deck-landing officer on an aircraft carrier
n. 1970 US sl. STEW a female flight attendant
n. 1983 Amer. airline usage HAVANA RIDER a passenger who seeks to take control of an airliner in flight
n. 1983 US sl. BIRD-WATCHER an airplane enthusiast
n. 1990 US sl. DEATH SPIRAL a downward spiral of an aeroplane from which recovery is nearly impossible and as a result of which impact with the ground is inevitable
n. 1990 US sl. GOOD CHUTE a successful ejection of pilot and crew from a downed US aircraft
n. 1991 US sl. QUICK-TURN BURN the refuelling and reloading of an F-18 fighter jet in less than five minutes
n. 1996 AIR RAGE aggressive or violent behaviour by a passenger on board on aircraft
n. Bk1997 airline usage GALLEY QUEEN a flight attendant who shirks her duties by staying in the galley out of sight
n. 20C Aust. sl. DEADHEAD a pilot, flight attendant, etc., travelling on a plane as a passenger
n. 20C US sl. CHINESE LANDING a plane landing with one wing low
n. 20C US sl., World War II usage CLOUD KISSING touching the clouds in an airplane
n. 20C US World War II Air Force usage CHINESE THREE-POINT LANDING an airplane crash, esp. an airplane crash caused by a pilot's error while attempting a landing
n. 2002 US sl. DEBRIEFING an after-flight hotel party attended by a flight crew and flight attendants
n. Bk2006 Amer. commercial airline usage GEESE passengers
n. Bk2006 Amer. commercial airline usage HAWK a passenger who causes trouble
phr. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage KISSING THE EARTH said of an airplane standing on its nose after a crash
vb. 1920s sl. DEADHEAD to drive a cab, aeroplane, etc. without its usual load or passengers
vb. c1930 Royal Air Force usage PULL A PINT to operate the controls of an aircraft; to do a pilot's work
vb. 1935 US sl. MUSH of an aeroplane: to run out of airspeed
vb. c1937 Royal Air Force usage PACK UP of an aircraft: to cease to function
vb. c1938 Royal Air Force usage WRAP UP to crash-land an aircraft
vb. 1940s sl., orig. Royal Air Force usage DITCH to land one's aircraft in the sea
vb. 1943 UK sl. CRAB of an aircraft: to fly close to the ground or water; to drift or manoeuvre sideways
vb. 1944 Amer. sl. BUZZ to fly a plane very low over a building, field, etc.
vb. 1944 US military usage AUGER IN of an aircraft: to dive and crash in a tailspin; to crash-land
vb. 1945 Amer. sl. BUST ONE'S ASS to be killed in an airplane crash
vb. 1950s airmen's usage FLY LIKE A BRICK-BUILT SHITHOUSE of an aircraft: to fly awkwardly; to be difficult to pilot
vb. 1950s US sl. NEEDLE to apply maximum power or acceleration to a vehicle or plane
vb. 1954 Amer. sl., esp. Air Force usage BUY A PLOT of a pilot or airplane: to crash
vb. 1954 Amer. sl., esp. Air Force usage BUY THE SHOP (as above)
vb. 1955 Amer. sl., esp., Air Force usage BUY A FARM of a pilot or airplane: to crash
vb. 1955 Amer. sl., esp., Air Force usage BUY THE FARM of a pilot or airplane: to crash
vb. 1962 US sl. DEAD-STICK to land an aircraft without engine function
vb. 1964 aeronautics sl. PUNCH OUT to bail out, to eject from an aircraft
vb. 1986 US sl. PUKE while on a combat air mission: to separate from formation while under attack
vb. 1986 US sl. YANK AND BANK to execute a turn in a fighter plane
vb. 1991 US sl. TRAP to land safely and accurately on an aircraft carrier
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CONK OUT of an aircraft engine during flight: to stop working suddenly
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CRACK to wreck an airplane
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage CUT THE GUN to turn off the motor of an aircraft
AIRFIELD
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage EAGLES' NEST an airfield
AIR FORCE see SERVICES
AIRLINE
n. 2002 US sl. PAINFUL, NAUSEATING AND MISERABLE a nickname for Pan Am airline company
n. 2002 US sl. PANDEMONIUM WORLD SCAREWAYS (as above)
n. 2002 US sl. PASSENGERS ALWAYS NEGLECTED AT MEALTIMES (as above)
n. 2002 US sl. PANDEMONIUM WORLD SCAREWAYS (as above)
n. 2002 US sl. PASSENGERS ALWAYS NEGLECTED AT MEALTIMES (as above)
AIRPORT
n. 1902 rare AERODROME a place where a balloon or flying machine is housed; a hangar
n. c1930 Royal Air Force usage APRON the tarmac surround of a hangar
n. 1944 Amer. aviation usage MADHOUSE an air-traffic control tower
n. 1945 Amer. sl. BAGGAGE-SMASHER a flight clerk
n. 1963 US sl. GO-NO-GO the point on a runway where a pilot taking off must decide whether to abort or take-off or to take off
n. 1999 UK sl. GATNICK London 'Gatwick' airport
n. 1999 UK sl. THIEF ROW London Heathrow airport
n. 20C colloq. KIWI a non-flying member of an airfield staff
n. 20C US & Can. REDCAP a porter at an airport station
n. Bk2004 US armed forces usage WANDER any security enforcer who waves metal-detecting wands over others; commonly applied to airport security personnel
vb. 1970s Amer. airline usage • FALL ON ONE'S ASS - of weather conditions at an airport: to deteriorate beneath operational limits
n. c1930 Royal Air Force usage APRON the tarmac surround of a hangar
n. 1944 Amer. aviation usage MADHOUSE an air-traffic control tower
n. 1945 Amer. sl. BAGGAGE-SMASHER a flight clerk
n. 1963 US sl. GO-NO-GO the point on a runway where a pilot taking off must decide whether to abort or take-off or to take off
n. 1999 UK sl. GATNICK London 'Gatwick' airport
n. 1999 UK sl. THIEF ROW London Heathrow airport
n. 20C colloq. KIWI a non-flying member of an airfield staff
n. 20C US & Can. REDCAP a porter at an airport station
n. Bk2004 US armed forces usage WANDER any security enforcer who waves metal-detecting wands over others; commonly applied to airport security personnel
vb. 1970s Amer. airline usage • FALL ON ONE'S ASS - of weather conditions at an airport: to deteriorate beneath operational limits
AIR RAID
n. 1940s rhyming sl. HELTER-SKELTER an air-raid shelter
n. Bk1947 US Army sl. GOOFERS persons who do not take shelter during air raids, but remain outdoors to watch
n. Bk1947 US Army sl. GOOFERS persons who do not take shelter during air raids, but remain outdoors to watch