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AIRS
adj. 1578 obs. AFFECTATE of a person: assuming artificial airs
adj. 1580 obs. AFFECTATED assuming artificial airs
adj. 1606 rare AIRY assuming airs; making lofty pretensions
adj. E17 sl. LADYFIED affecting the airs of a fashionable lady
adj. 1715 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial. PENSY giving oneself airs; proud and conceited; above one's station; affected in manner
adj. 1788 Sc. PENSIFUL proud, conceited; giving oneself airs
adj. 1829 colloq. STUCK-UP conceited; assuming airs, dignity, or importance
adj. 1837 AIRIFIED made airy; flimsy; pretentious, affectedly superior, given to assuming airs
adj. 1887 Amer. dial. BIG-FEELING haughty, proud, conceited, putting on airs
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. HOIT-A-POIT assuming airs of importance unsuitable to years or action; presuming, forward
adj. Bk1900 Sc. GAINTERING having the appearance of assuming conceited airs
adj. Bk1905 Sc. ONTAKING assuming, taking airs upon oneself
adj. 1906 Amer. dial. FEISTY acting so as to show off or drawn attention to oneself; putting on airs; flirtatious, saucy, tomboyish, of questionable morals
adj. 1906 Amer. dial. FICETY (as above)
adj. 1933 Amer. dial. AIRYFIED given to putting on airs; conceited
adj. 1943 Amer. dial. AIRISH inclined to put on airs
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. FANCY highfalutin, pretentious, putting on airs
adj. 1966 Amer. dial. FALUTIN putting on airs
adj. 1967 Amer. dial. HANKY said of a woman who puts on a lot of airs
adj. 1970 Amer. dial. GUSSY putting on airs
adj. 2003 Trinidad and Tobago FANDANGEE overdressed or otherwise assuming an air of superiority
n. a1529 chiefly Sc. PRICK-ME-DAINTY one who is finicky and conceited in dress and carriage; one who affects airs of superiority; a dandy
n. c1555 JACKANAPES a ridiculous upstart; a pert, impertinent, or conceited fellow who assumes ridiculous airs; a coxcomb, a fop
n. 1583 obs. HUFF-SNUFF a conceited fellow who gives himself airs and is quick to take offense; a braggart, a hector, a blustering person
n. E18 sl. PUT-ON one who affects airs
n. 1808 Sc. & Eng. dial. TANTRUM affected airs, palavers
n. 1816 Sc. FLISKMAHOY a giddy, ostentatious person; a flighty girl; a giddy, gawky girl; a woman who gives herself airs
n. 1825 Sc. obs. GAINTERER one who puts on conceited airs
n. 1839 Eng. dial. FINNICKS one who behaves in a finicking manner; a woman who puts on airs; a tawdrily-dressed woman
n. a1850 Sc. PAVIE a frivolous, giddy person; one who loves display; a show-off; one who puts on airs
n. a1850 Sc. PEEVEE (as above)
n. c1855 chiefly Sc. colloq. GUTTER-BLOOD a vulgar man who puts on airs; a parvenu
n. 1884 Eng. dial. ANTRIMS airs, whims, caprices, with an implication of temper; tantrums
n. 1887 Amer. dial. HALF-STRAINER a social climber; one who tries to live above one's true station; one who puts on airs, and tries to associate with his superiors
n. 1890 Ireland GADDERMAN a boy who puts on the airs of a man
n. Bk1892 African-American usage BIGGITY a man inclined to be independent, consequential, assuming, or who is giving himself airs
n. 1896 Amer. dial. HALF-WAY STRAINER a social climber; one who tries to live above one's true station; one who puts on airs, and tries to associate with his superiors
n. B1900 Sc. NIDDY-NODDIES a contemptuous name for assumed airs or fine or showy manners, as shown by the movement of the head
n. 1900 Amer. dial. TIP-TOE NANCY an affected girl putting on airs
n. 1900 Sc. ONTACK a bustle, a fuss, a stir, a to-do; airs and affectations, assumption
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. FLAMIGIGS airs and graces; affectations
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. LOLLYGAGS airs, affectations, love-making
n. 1926 Amer. dial., African-American usage ARNCHY a person who puts on airs
n. 1930s sl., orig. US FANCY PANTS someone who puts on airs
n. 1942 sl. SILVERTAIL an affected person; one who puts on airs and graces; a social climber
n. 1943 W. Indies BIGNADUO a boaster, a bumptious person, a show-off, one who puts on airs
n. 1966 Amer. dial. MISS ASTOR a woman who puts on a lot of airs; an elite 'social leader' of a community; usually mocking
n. 1966 Amer. dial. MRS. ASTOR (as above)
vb. c1470 obs. TAKE to take too much upon one; to behave presumptuously or haughtily, to assume airs
vb. 1611 obs. MAKE IT GOODLY to give oneself airs
vb. 1631 obs. rare AFFECT to assume artificial or pretended manners; to put on airs
vb. 1668 TAKE ON to assume airs; to behave proudly or haughtily; to presume; to take liberties
vb. 1794 Sc. & Eng. dial. MISKEN to assume airs of superiority
vb. E18 sl. PUT ON to affect airs
vb. E18 sl. PUT UP (as above)
vb. 1822 Sc. GANDER to stretch the neck like a gander; to stand gazing, to look foolish; to use conceited airs and gestures
vb. 1825 Sc. obs. GAINTER to use conceited airs and gestures
vb. 1865 sl., orig. US PUT ON THE DOG to behave or dress in an ostentatious or showy manner; to show off; to put on airs; to something energetically or noisily
vb. 1871 MOUNT THE HIGH HORSE said of a person affecting airs of superiority, or behaving pretentiously or arrogantly; to be overbearing or oppressive; to be proud; to take offense
vb. 1878 sl. PUT ON SIDE to give oneself airs
vb. 1882 Aust. sl. LAY ON JAM to give oneself airs
vb. 1882 Aust. sl. PUT ON JAM (as above)
vb. 1884 Amer. dial. KICK UP SHINES to be proud, to put on airs
vb. 1889 US sl. PILE ON LUGS to put on airs
vb. 1889 US sl. PUT ON LUGS (as above)
vb. 1893 Eng. dial. PUT ON PARTS to give oneself airs
vb. Bk1898 Eng. dial. BIGGEN to give oneself airs
vb. 19C Eng. dial. FRIMICATE to give oneself airs; to be affected
vb. M19 sl., orig. US PILE ON DOG to show off; to put on airs; to something energetically or noisily
vb. L19 sl. SWAY ALL TOP ROPES to give oneself airs
vb. Bk1904 Eng. dial. SCAWT to boast, to give oneself airs; to walk arrogantly
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. BE ALL MAN AND SHIRT to put on consequential airs; to be proud
vb. 1910s sl. SIDE to act in a pretentious manner, to put on airs
vb. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. CUT DIDOES to put on airs and graces
vb. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. CUT DINGDOES (as above)
vb. c1947 US sl. THINK ONE'S SHIT DOESN'T STINK to have an unjustifiably high opinion of oneself; to be conceited; to put on airs
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage SWAMP to put on airs; to show off
adj. 1580 obs. AFFECTATED assuming artificial airs
adj. 1606 rare AIRY assuming airs; making lofty pretensions
adj. E17 sl. LADYFIED affecting the airs of a fashionable lady
adj. 1715 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial. PENSY giving oneself airs; proud and conceited; above one's station; affected in manner
adj. 1788 Sc. PENSIFUL proud, conceited; giving oneself airs
adj. 1829 colloq. STUCK-UP conceited; assuming airs, dignity, or importance
adj. 1837 AIRIFIED made airy; flimsy; pretentious, affectedly superior, given to assuming airs
adj. 1887 Amer. dial. BIG-FEELING haughty, proud, conceited, putting on airs
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. HOIT-A-POIT assuming airs of importance unsuitable to years or action; presuming, forward
adj. Bk1900 Sc. GAINTERING having the appearance of assuming conceited airs
adj. Bk1905 Sc. ONTAKING assuming, taking airs upon oneself
adj. 1906 Amer. dial. FEISTY acting so as to show off or drawn attention to oneself; putting on airs; flirtatious, saucy, tomboyish, of questionable morals
adj. 1906 Amer. dial. FICETY (as above)
adj. 1933 Amer. dial. AIRYFIED given to putting on airs; conceited
adj. 1943 Amer. dial. AIRISH inclined to put on airs
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. FANCY highfalutin, pretentious, putting on airs
adj. 1966 Amer. dial. FALUTIN putting on airs
adj. 1967 Amer. dial. HANKY said of a woman who puts on a lot of airs
adj. 1970 Amer. dial. GUSSY putting on airs
adj. 2003 Trinidad and Tobago FANDANGEE overdressed or otherwise assuming an air of superiority
n. a1529 chiefly Sc. PRICK-ME-DAINTY one who is finicky and conceited in dress and carriage; one who affects airs of superiority; a dandy
n. c1555 JACKANAPES a ridiculous upstart; a pert, impertinent, or conceited fellow who assumes ridiculous airs; a coxcomb, a fop
n. 1583 obs. HUFF-SNUFF a conceited fellow who gives himself airs and is quick to take offense; a braggart, a hector, a blustering person
n. E18 sl. PUT-ON one who affects airs
n. 1808 Sc. & Eng. dial. TANTRUM affected airs, palavers
n. 1816 Sc. FLISKMAHOY a giddy, ostentatious person; a flighty girl; a giddy, gawky girl; a woman who gives herself airs
n. 1825 Sc. obs. GAINTERER one who puts on conceited airs
n. 1839 Eng. dial. FINNICKS one who behaves in a finicking manner; a woman who puts on airs; a tawdrily-dressed woman
n. a1850 Sc. PAVIE a frivolous, giddy person; one who loves display; a show-off; one who puts on airs
n. a1850 Sc. PEEVEE (as above)
n. c1855 chiefly Sc. colloq. GUTTER-BLOOD a vulgar man who puts on airs; a parvenu
n. 1884 Eng. dial. ANTRIMS airs, whims, caprices, with an implication of temper; tantrums
n. 1887 Amer. dial. HALF-STRAINER a social climber; one who tries to live above one's true station; one who puts on airs, and tries to associate with his superiors
n. 1890 Ireland GADDERMAN a boy who puts on the airs of a man
n. Bk1892 African-American usage BIGGITY a man inclined to be independent, consequential, assuming, or who is giving himself airs
n. 1896 Amer. dial. HALF-WAY STRAINER a social climber; one who tries to live above one's true station; one who puts on airs, and tries to associate with his superiors
n. B1900 Sc. NIDDY-NODDIES a contemptuous name for assumed airs or fine or showy manners, as shown by the movement of the head
n. 1900 Amer. dial. TIP-TOE NANCY an affected girl putting on airs
n. 1900 Sc. ONTACK a bustle, a fuss, a stir, a to-do; airs and affectations, assumption
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. FLAMIGIGS airs and graces; affectations
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. LOLLYGAGS airs, affectations, love-making
n. 1926 Amer. dial., African-American usage ARNCHY a person who puts on airs
n. 1930s sl., orig. US FANCY PANTS someone who puts on airs
n. 1942 sl. SILVERTAIL an affected person; one who puts on airs and graces; a social climber
n. 1943 W. Indies BIGNADUO a boaster, a bumptious person, a show-off, one who puts on airs
n. 1966 Amer. dial. MISS ASTOR a woman who puts on a lot of airs; an elite 'social leader' of a community; usually mocking
n. 1966 Amer. dial. MRS. ASTOR (as above)
vb. c1470 obs. TAKE to take too much upon one; to behave presumptuously or haughtily, to assume airs
vb. 1611 obs. MAKE IT GOODLY to give oneself airs
vb. 1631 obs. rare AFFECT to assume artificial or pretended manners; to put on airs
vb. 1668 TAKE ON to assume airs; to behave proudly or haughtily; to presume; to take liberties
vb. 1794 Sc. & Eng. dial. MISKEN to assume airs of superiority
vb. E18 sl. PUT ON to affect airs
vb. E18 sl. PUT UP (as above)
vb. 1822 Sc. GANDER to stretch the neck like a gander; to stand gazing, to look foolish; to use conceited airs and gestures
vb. 1825 Sc. obs. GAINTER to use conceited airs and gestures
vb. 1865 sl., orig. US PUT ON THE DOG to behave or dress in an ostentatious or showy manner; to show off; to put on airs; to something energetically or noisily
vb. 1871 MOUNT THE HIGH HORSE said of a person affecting airs of superiority, or behaving pretentiously or arrogantly; to be overbearing or oppressive; to be proud; to take offense
vb. 1878 sl. PUT ON SIDE to give oneself airs
vb. 1882 Aust. sl. LAY ON JAM to give oneself airs
vb. 1882 Aust. sl. PUT ON JAM (as above)
vb. 1884 Amer. dial. KICK UP SHINES to be proud, to put on airs
vb. 1889 US sl. PILE ON LUGS to put on airs
vb. 1889 US sl. PUT ON LUGS (as above)
vb. 1893 Eng. dial. PUT ON PARTS to give oneself airs
vb. Bk1898 Eng. dial. BIGGEN to give oneself airs
vb. 19C Eng. dial. FRIMICATE to give oneself airs; to be affected
vb. M19 sl., orig. US PILE ON DOG to show off; to put on airs; to something energetically or noisily
vb. L19 sl. SWAY ALL TOP ROPES to give oneself airs
vb. Bk1904 Eng. dial. SCAWT to boast, to give oneself airs; to walk arrogantly
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. BE ALL MAN AND SHIRT to put on consequential airs; to be proud
vb. 1910s sl. SIDE to act in a pretentious manner, to put on airs
vb. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. CUT DIDOES to put on airs and graces
vb. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. CUT DINGDOES (as above)
vb. c1947 US sl. THINK ONE'S SHIT DOESN'T STINK to have an unjustifiably high opinion of oneself; to be conceited; to put on airs
vb. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage SWAMP to put on airs; to show off
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AIRSHIP
n. 1861 rare AERONEF a lighter-than-air flying machine, a balloon, esp. a dirigible balloon, an airship
n. 1903 rare AERONAT an airship, a dirigible
n. 1928 rare MOTOR-MATE a person who attends to the motor of an airship
n. 1903 rare AERONAT an airship, a dirigible
n. 1928 rare MOTOR-MATE a person who attends to the motor of an airship
AISLE
n. c1325 obs. ALURE an aisle
n. 1398 obs. AILE an aisle
n. 1456-7 obs. ILING an aisle
n. 1498 obs. YELE aisle
n. 1503-4 obs. YELL aisle
n. 1527 obs. YELDE aisle
n. 1871 Sc. PASS the passage between the pews in a church, an aisle
n. 1398 obs. AILE an aisle
n. 1456-7 obs. ILING an aisle
n. 1498 obs. YELE aisle
n. 1503-4 obs. YELL aisle
n. 1527 obs. YELDE aisle
n. 1871 Sc. PASS the passage between the pews in a church, an aisle
AJAR
adv. 1777 Eng. dial. SAM-OPE of a door: half open, ajar
adv. 1828 Sc. & Eng. dial. AGEE of a door or gate: half-open, ajar
adv. 1828 Sc. & Eng. dial. AJEE (as above)
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. ASHARD of a door: ajar; half-open
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. ASHORE (as above)
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. obs. A-SAM of a door: ajar
adv. 1828 Sc. & Eng. dial. AGEE of a door or gate: half-open, ajar
adv. 1828 Sc. & Eng. dial. AJEE (as above)
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. ASHARD of a door: ajar; half-open
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. ASHORE (as above)
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. obs. A-SAM of a door: ajar
AKIMBO
vb. 1675 obs. A-SAM to set the arms akimbo
AKIN
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. AIM nearly akin, related
ALABAMA
n. 1775 MOBILIAN a native or inhabitant of Mobile, Alabama
n. 1845 Amer. sl. LIZARD a resident of Alabama
n. 1846 US BEAT OFFICER in Alabama & Mississippi: a local official serving a particular beat (the principal subdivision of a county)
n. 1863 US rare YELLOW-HAMMER a native or inhabitant of Alabama
n. 1934 Amer. dial. CAJUN a poor person of the wooded country of Alabama who subsists by lumbering, turpentine extraction and various odd jobs
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. ALABAM Alabama
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. ALABAMY (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. 'BAMA (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. COTTON PLANTATION (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. COTTON PLANTATION STATE (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. COTTON STATE (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. LIZARD STATE (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. YELLERHAMMER STATE (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. YELLOWHAMMER STATE (as above)
n. 20C US African-American sl. ALABAMA a native of Alabama
n. Bk2006 HUNTSVILLIAN a native or inhabitant of Huntsville, Alabama
n. 1845 Amer. sl. LIZARD a resident of Alabama
n. 1846 US BEAT OFFICER in Alabama & Mississippi: a local official serving a particular beat (the principal subdivision of a county)
n. 1863 US rare YELLOW-HAMMER a native or inhabitant of Alabama
n. 1934 Amer. dial. CAJUN a poor person of the wooded country of Alabama who subsists by lumbering, turpentine extraction and various odd jobs
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. ALABAM Alabama
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. ALABAMY (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. 'BAMA (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. COTTON PLANTATION (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. COTTON PLANTATION STATE (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. COTTON STATE (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. LIZARD STATE (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. YELLERHAMMER STATE (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. YELLOWHAMMER STATE (as above)
n. 20C US African-American sl. ALABAMA a native of Alabama
n. Bk2006 HUNTSVILLIAN a native or inhabitant of Huntsville, Alabama
ALABASTER
n. 1805 Eng. dial. ALABLASTER alabaster
n. 1805 Eng. dial. ALLABLASTER (as above)
n. 1805 Eng. dial. ALLEYBLASTER (as above)
n. 1805 Eng. dial. ALL-PLAISTER (as above)
n. 1805 Eng. dial. ALLYBLASTER (as above)
n. 1805 Eng. dial. ALLABLASTER (as above)
n. 1805 Eng. dial. ALLEYBLASTER (as above)
n. 1805 Eng. dial. ALL-PLAISTER (as above)
n. 1805 Eng. dial. ALLYBLASTER (as above)
ALACRITY
n. a1300 obs. TAITE gladness, alacrity
ALARM, ALARMED, ALARMING, ALARMINGLY
adj. a1000 arch. AFFRIGHTED struck with fear; frightened; alarmed
adj. c1200 obs. exc. Sc. RAD frightened, afraid, apprehensive; alarmed
adj. 1614 obs. rare AFFESED scared, alarmed, perturbed
adj. 1649 AFFRIGHTENED struck with fear; frightened; alarmed
adj. 1689 obs. rare EFFRAYABLE capable of producing fright or alarm; frightful, dreadful
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLARD frightened, scared, alarmed
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLERED (as above)
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLEYED (as above)
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLIED (as above)
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLOWED (as above)
adj. 1827 Amer. dial. POKERISH somewhat dangerous, alarming, dreadful, spooky, frightful; affected by feelings of dread
adj. 1838 US sl. DANDERY irritated; angry; alarmed
adj. 1872 EFFRAYANT frightful, alarming
adj. Bk1898 Sc. BESTURTED startled, alarmed
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. GALLIFIED frightened, scared, alarmed
adv. 1375 obs. EFFRAYEDLY in an alarmed manner, as men do who are alarmed
adv. 1659 obs. AFFRIGHTFULLY in a frightening manner; alarmingly
int. a1300 obs. HARROW! a cry of distress or alarm
int. 19C BY THE HOLY! an exclamation of surprise, excitement, alarm, etc.
int. 1910s sl. WALKING MOSES! an exclamation of surprise, excitement, alarm, etc.
int. 1912 OO-ER! an exclamation of fear or alarm
int. 1920s Aust. sl. SPEED THE WOMBATS! an exclamation of surprise, alarm, fascination, etc.
int. 1971 YIKES! an exclamation of fear or alarm
int. 2001 US sl. HOLY CATS! used for registering surprise, shock, or alarm
n. c1380 obs. AFFRAY the state of being frightened or alarmed; fear, terror
n. 1593 rare AFFRIGHTMENT a being frightened; fright, sudden fear or alarm
n. 1594 obs. AGHASTMENT terror, fright, alarm
n. 1647 Amer. dial. FEEZE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness; a state of alarm
n. 1777 Eng. dial. GALLIMENT a scarecrow; an alarming object
n. 1790 Eng. dial. GALLIMENT a fright, scare, alarm
n. 1791 Sc. & Eng. dial. SCAR a fright; a panic; an object of alarm
n. 1820 Sc. RAISING a rousing, an alarm
n. 1841 TOCSIN a bell used to sound an alarm
n. B1900 obs. A FLEA IN ONE'S EAR formerly, anything that surprises or alarms; a matter for disquietude or agitation of spirit
n. 1926 US sl. BUG a burglar alarm
n. Bk1934 sl. DINGER a burglar alarm
n. 1961 sl. PANIC STATIONS a frenzy; alarm leading to confused action
vb. c1000 obs. GAST to frighten, to alarm, to scare, to terrify
vb. 1375 obs. EFFRAY to frighten, affect with terror; to alarm, startle; to scare
vb. a1393 obs. AFFRAY to disturb from sleep, rest, etc.; to startle, to alarm
vb. c1425 obs. AFFESE to frighten, to terrify; to scare, to alarm
vb. 1595 obs. LARUM to sound forth loudly; to alarm
vb. 1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial. BAIZE to stupefy, to frighten, to alarm
vb. 1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial. BAZE (as above)
vb. 1605 obs. exc. Eng. dial. GALLY to frighten, to alarm, to scare, to terrify
vb. 1758 obs. rare LARM to alarm
vb. 1823 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial. GLIFF to take fright, to alarm, to startle; to be seized with a panic or sudden fear; to frighten
vb. 1853 FLUTTER THE DOVE-COTES to alarm, or cause excited discussion among quiet people
vb. Bk1868 Eng. dial. GALLOW to alarm, frighten
vb. 19C Eng. dial. RAFT to rouse, disturb, alarm
vb. E19 Sc. criminals' sl. RAISE THE DOWN to give the alarm
vb. 1919 US sl. BUG to arm something with an alarm
adj. c1200 obs. exc. Sc. RAD frightened, afraid, apprehensive; alarmed
adj. 1614 obs. rare AFFESED scared, alarmed, perturbed
adj. 1649 AFFRIGHTENED struck with fear; frightened; alarmed
adj. 1689 obs. rare EFFRAYABLE capable of producing fright or alarm; frightful, dreadful
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLARD frightened, scared, alarmed
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLERED (as above)
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLEYED (as above)
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLIED (as above)
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. GALLOWED (as above)
adj. 1827 Amer. dial. POKERISH somewhat dangerous, alarming, dreadful, spooky, frightful; affected by feelings of dread
adj. 1838 US sl. DANDERY irritated; angry; alarmed
adj. 1872 EFFRAYANT frightful, alarming
adj. Bk1898 Sc. BESTURTED startled, alarmed
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. GALLIFIED frightened, scared, alarmed
adv. 1375 obs. EFFRAYEDLY in an alarmed manner, as men do who are alarmed
adv. 1659 obs. AFFRIGHTFULLY in a frightening manner; alarmingly
int. a1300 obs. HARROW! a cry of distress or alarm
int. 19C BY THE HOLY! an exclamation of surprise, excitement, alarm, etc.
int. 1910s sl. WALKING MOSES! an exclamation of surprise, excitement, alarm, etc.
int. 1912 OO-ER! an exclamation of fear or alarm
int. 1920s Aust. sl. SPEED THE WOMBATS! an exclamation of surprise, alarm, fascination, etc.
int. 1971 YIKES! an exclamation of fear or alarm
int. 2001 US sl. HOLY CATS! used for registering surprise, shock, or alarm
n. c1380 obs. AFFRAY the state of being frightened or alarmed; fear, terror
n. 1593 rare AFFRIGHTMENT a being frightened; fright, sudden fear or alarm
n. 1594 obs. AGHASTMENT terror, fright, alarm
n. 1647 Amer. dial. FEEZE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness; a state of alarm
n. 1777 Eng. dial. GALLIMENT a scarecrow; an alarming object
n. 1790 Eng. dial. GALLIMENT a fright, scare, alarm
n. 1791 Sc. & Eng. dial. SCAR a fright; a panic; an object of alarm
n. 1820 Sc. RAISING a rousing, an alarm
n. 1841 TOCSIN a bell used to sound an alarm
n. B1900 obs. A FLEA IN ONE'S EAR formerly, anything that surprises or alarms; a matter for disquietude or agitation of spirit
n. 1926 US sl. BUG a burglar alarm
n. Bk1934 sl. DINGER a burglar alarm
n. 1961 sl. PANIC STATIONS a frenzy; alarm leading to confused action
vb. c1000 obs. GAST to frighten, to alarm, to scare, to terrify
vb. 1375 obs. EFFRAY to frighten, affect with terror; to alarm, startle; to scare
vb. a1393 obs. AFFRAY to disturb from sleep, rest, etc.; to startle, to alarm
vb. c1425 obs. AFFESE to frighten, to terrify; to scare, to alarm
vb. 1595 obs. LARUM to sound forth loudly; to alarm
vb. 1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial. BAIZE to stupefy, to frighten, to alarm
vb. 1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial. BAZE (as above)
vb. 1605 obs. exc. Eng. dial. GALLY to frighten, to alarm, to scare, to terrify
vb. 1758 obs. rare LARM to alarm
vb. 1823 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial. GLIFF to take fright, to alarm, to startle; to be seized with a panic or sudden fear; to frighten
vb. 1853 FLUTTER THE DOVE-COTES to alarm, or cause excited discussion among quiet people
vb. Bk1868 Eng. dial. GALLOW to alarm, frighten
vb. 19C Eng. dial. RAFT to rouse, disturb, alarm
vb. E19 Sc. criminals' sl. RAISE THE DOWN to give the alarm
vb. 1919 US sl. BUG to arm something with an alarm
ALARM CLOCK
n. 1564 obs. WAKENER an alarm attached to a clock
n. 1950 Amer. dial. METAL ROOSTER an alarm clock
n. 1953 Amer. dial. TIN ROOSTER an alarm clock
n. 1950 Amer. dial. METAL ROOSTER an alarm clock
n. 1953 Amer. dial. TIN ROOSTER an alarm clock
ALARMIST
n. 1849 PANIC-MONGER one who endeavours to bring about or foster a panic, esp. on a political, social, or financial question; an alarmist; a term of opprobrium
ALAS
int. c1205 obs. WALE! alas! woe is me!
int. c1450 obs. rare WANNOWE! alas
int. 1721 Sc. WALAWA! alas, alack, welladay!
int. 1768 Sc. AWOW! an exclamation of sorrow; alas!
int. 1776 Sc. SARBIT! an exclamation of sorrow; alas, woe!
int. 1806 Sc. EVER ALACK! alas!
int. 1813 Sc. obs. LACKANEE! an exclamation of grief; alas!
int. 1820 Sc. LAKE! alas!
int. 1826 Sc. OH SHON! alas
int. 1845 Sc. EALIE! an exclamation of woe; alas!
int. 1880 Sc. ILL-HOOR! an exclamation of sorrow, or as a curse, woe! alas!
int. c1450 obs. rare WANNOWE! alas
int. 1721 Sc. WALAWA! alas, alack, welladay!
int. 1768 Sc. AWOW! an exclamation of sorrow; alas!
int. 1776 Sc. SARBIT! an exclamation of sorrow; alas, woe!
int. 1806 Sc. EVER ALACK! alas!
int. 1813 Sc. obs. LACKANEE! an exclamation of grief; alas!
int. 1820 Sc. LAKE! alas!
int. 1826 Sc. OH SHON! alas
int. 1845 Sc. EALIE! an exclamation of woe; alas!
int. 1880 Sc. ILL-HOOR! an exclamation of sorrow, or as a curse, woe! alas!
ALASKA
n. 1888 UNCLE SAM'S ICEBOX Alaska
n. 1902 Amer. dial. INSIDE Alaska, esp. the interior part of the state
n. Bk2006 HOMERITE a native or inhabitant of Homer, Alaska
n. 1902 Amer. dial. INSIDE Alaska, esp. the interior part of the state
n. Bk2006 HOMERITE a native or inhabitant of Homer, Alaska
ALBATROSS
n. 1657 obs. MAN-OF-WAR BIRD the albatross
n. B1900 GOONEY a sailor's name for the albatross, and some other birds that resemble it
n. B1900 GOONEY a sailor's name for the albatross, and some other birds that resemble it
ALBINO
n. 1777 KACKERLAKE an albino
n. M19 W. Indies sl. QUAW an albino
n. 1900s W. Indies sl. MONGOOSE an albino, esp. as a term of abuse
n. 1923 MOON CHILD among the Kuna people of Panama: an albino
n. 1950s W. Indies sl. SIDE-PORK an albino
n. 1959 W. Indies GLIMPSE an albino (they tend to have poor eyesight)
n. M19 W. Indies sl. QUAW an albino
n. 1900s W. Indies sl. MONGOOSE an albino, esp. as a term of abuse
n. 1923 MOON CHILD among the Kuna people of Panama: an albino
n. 1950s W. Indies sl. SIDE-PORK an albino
n. 1959 W. Indies GLIMPSE an albino (they tend to have poor eyesight)
ALCHEMIST
adj. 1662 obs. ADEPTICAL pert. to an Adeptist; alchemical
n. 1584 obs. ARTIST a person skilled in magic arts or occult sciences; an astrologer, an alchemist
n. 1593 obs. SPAGIRIC an alchemist
n. 1593 obs. SPAGYRIC (as above)
n. 1650 ADEPTUS a person who has attained knowledge of the secrets of alchemy, magic, and the occult; an initiate into the secrets of a particular hermetic order or occult organization; usually in plural, with 'the' (the adepti)
n. 1652 obs. SPAGIRIST in Old Medicine, a name applied, chiefly in France, to those practitioners who in the 16th century made extensive use of mineral medicines; an alchemist
n. 1652 obs. SPAGYRIST (as above)
n. 1662 obs. ADEPTIST a professed adept; a skilled alchemist
n. 1666 rare SPAGYRITE an alchemist
n. 1684 HERMETIC one skilled in hermetic art or science; an alchemist or chemist
n. M17 cant ADEPT an alchemist
n. 1584 obs. ARTIST a person skilled in magic arts or occult sciences; an astrologer, an alchemist
n. 1593 obs. SPAGIRIC an alchemist
n. 1593 obs. SPAGYRIC (as above)
n. 1650 ADEPTUS a person who has attained knowledge of the secrets of alchemy, magic, and the occult; an initiate into the secrets of a particular hermetic order or occult organization; usually in plural, with 'the' (the adepti)
n. 1652 obs. SPAGIRIST in Old Medicine, a name applied, chiefly in France, to those practitioners who in the 16th century made extensive use of mineral medicines; an alchemist
n. 1652 obs. SPAGYRIST (as above)
n. 1662 obs. ADEPTIST a professed adept; a skilled alchemist
n. 1666 rare SPAGYRITE an alchemist
n. 1684 HERMETIC one skilled in hermetic art or science; an alchemist or chemist
n. M17 cant ADEPT an alchemist
ALCOHOL
(also see drink, beer, gin, etc.)
adj. a1500 obs. TIPPLING selling liquor by retail
adj. a1529 NAPPIE of intoxicating liquors, chiefly ale: having a head, foaming; strong
adj. a1529 NAPPY (as above)
adj. 1654 RACY of wine or other liquors, vegetable juices, fruits, etc.: having a characteristically excellent taste, flavour or quality
adj. 1654 RAZY (as above)
adj. L17 colloq. arch. HUMMING of liquor: strong
adj. 1733 obs. CHEER-UPPING of an alcoholic drink: reviving; comforting
adj. 1742 obs. VALID of malt liquor: unduly thick
adj. 1743 SILKY of liquor: having a soft delicate taste
adj. 1808 Sc. RAMSH of alcohol: strong, fiery
adj. 1827 Sc. MIGHTY of liquor: strong, potent, intoxicating
adj. 1847 Amer. dial. BARE of coffee, tea, or liquor: undiluted
adj. 1847 Amer. dial. BAREFOOT (as above)
adj. 1847 Amer. dial. BAREFOOTED (as above)
adj. 1847 Amer. dial. MEAN of liquor: inciting combativeness; harmful in effect; poor in quality
adj. 1847 US BONE-DRY absolutely without intoxicating liquor
adj. 1848 SUPERNACULAR of drink/liquor: of first-rate quality, very good, excellent
adj. 19C Eng. dial. MAD excited by liquor
adj. E19 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ SLY of liquor: illicit
adj. M19 BIBULOUS given to drinking alcoholic liquors
adj. M19 US sl. WET permitting the sale of alcohol
adj. Bk1900 Sc. & Eng. dial. AS DEAD AS DITCHWATER of beer, spirits, etc.: flat, stale
adj. 1942 US HUNG OVER suffering from the after-effects of having drunk too much alcohol
adj. 1946 colloq. ON THE ROCKS of spirits: served with ice
adj. 1955 Amer. sl. BAD of liquor or drugs: strong, potent
adj. 1990s sl. HIGH OCTANE of alcohol: highly intoxicating
adj. 1991 US sl. DAMP allowing the importation of alcohol for personal consumption but not for public sale
adj. Bk1999 Aust. sl. WEAK AS CATS' PISS of an alcoholic drink: very weak
adj. E20 US sl. BAPTIZED pert. to adulterated liquor
n. a1300 obs. SICER intoxicating liquor, strong drink
n. c1300 BARREL the contents of a barrel; intoxicating liquor
n. c1325 BOOZE alcohol
n. 1453 obs. BEVER drink, liquor for drinking
n. 1567 colloq. BOUSE drink, liquor
n. 1567 colloq. BOWSE (as above)
n. a1575 obs. NIPPITATE good ale or other liquor
n. 1581 TIPPLE alcohol; a person's habitual alcoholic drink
n. 1598 obs. TICKLE-BRAIN one who supplies potent liquor; one who has an unsteady brain, as one intoxicated
n. M16 sl. BENE BOUSE drink; literally, good liquor
n. M16 sl. BENE BOWSE (as above)
n. L16 colloq. ROT-GUT weak beer; inferior liquor; strong homebrewed liquor
n. 1600 obs., jocular usage MALT PIE drink, liquor
n. c1610 obs. rare GAUGER one who sells liquor
n. 1611 obs. BALDERDASH a jumbled mixture of liquors, as milk and beer, beer and wine, brandy and mineral waters
n. a1635 colloq. TIFF liquor, esp. poor or weak liquor
n. 1639 KILL-DEVIL strong alcohol, esp. whisky
n. 1639 obs. TICKLE-BRAIN potent liquor, a strong drink
n. c1640 obs. BACCHUS wine, intoxicating liquor
n. 1653 obs. nonce word TIPPLAGE intoxicating drink generally, tipple
n. 1671 cant obs. BUB drink, esp. strong beer; very good intoxicating liquor
n. 17C sl. LAG weak liquor or wine
n. 17C sl. LAGE (as above)
n. 17C Brit. sl. FUDDLE a drink of alcohol
n. L17 colloq. DROP a small portion or quantity of alcoholic drink
n. L17 sl. CUP OF COMFORT strong liquor
n. L17 sl. CUP OF THE CREATURE (as above)
n. L17 sl. KNOCK-DOWN strong ale or liquor
n. L17 sl. LUSHO alcohol, esp. beer
n. L17 sl. WET STUFF alcohol
n. a1700 sl. obs. RUM-BUB very good intoxicating liquor
n. a1700 sl. obs. RAG-WATER any inferior spirits
n. a1700 sl. obs. TIP intoxicating liquor; a draught of liquor
n. 1704 GUZZLE liquor
n. 1712 LACE a 'dash' of spirits mixed with some beverage, esp. coffee
n. 1714 Sc. BACCHUS OIL spirituous liquor, wine, whisky, etc.
n. 1718 colloq. MALT malt liquor
n. 1721 sl. obs. JANGO liquor
n. 1725 sl. TAPE spirituous liquor
n. 1725 cant obs. A TUB OF GOOD TIP a cask of strong drink
n. 1726 Sc. SCOUR a large hearty drink, esp. of liquor
n. 1738 UK sl. WHIP-BELLY weak thin beer or other liquor
n. 1743 NAPPIE ale; liquor
n. 1743 NAPPY (as above)
n. 1781 sl., chiefly US LIGHTNING gin; also, any strong, often low-quality alcoholic spirit
n. 1782 UK MOONSHINE privately and illegally distilled alcohol
n. 1785 Sc. MALT-BREE any liquor made with malt
n. 1786 Sc. rare SPUNKIE whisky or other spirituous drink; alcohol
n. 1787 Sc. STRUNT liquor
n. 1788 sl. SKINFUL as much alcohol as one can drink
n. 1789 Amer. dial. ANTIFOGMATIC any alcoholic drink taken, usually in the morning, supposedly to counteract the bad effects of fog or dampness
n. 1789 Amer. dial. ANTIFOGMATICK (as above)
n. 1789 sl. FLASH OF LIGHTNING a glass of gin; a dram of neat spirit
n. 1790 Eng. dial. SAWNEY liquor
n. 1790 Sc. obs. TIPSIE drink, liquor
n. 1790 sl. LUSH alcohol, esp. beer
n. 1796 NECESSITY bad, illicit liquor
n. 18C sl. BUDGE liquor
n. E18 sl. DIDDLE alcoholic drink, esp. gin
n. E18 Brit. sl. KILL-GRIEF any strong alcoholic drink
n. M18 sl. ROSIN alcoholic drink
n. L18 UK criminals' sl. QUEER LAP bad liquor
n. L18 US sl. INDIAN LIQUOR the lowest-quality spirits
n. 1801 Eng. dial. BLASHMENT any weak liquor
n. 1804 Sc. obs. THE LANDLORD'S BOTTLE a bottle of liquor circulated by the host after the first supply for the guests at a party has been exhausted
n. 1804 sl. GROG alcohol; often applied specifically to beer
n. 1805 Amer. sl. POISON liquor, esp. cheap whisky
n. 1815 Amer. dial. OH-BE-JOYFUL hard liquor
n. 1815 sl. LIQUID FIRE strong liquor, esp. whisky
n. 1815 sl. OH-BE-CHEERFUL brandy; whisky; rum; liquor in general
n. 1815 sl. OLD BEJOYFUL (as above)
n. 1818 Amer. dial. AQUEDENT any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1818 sl. GATTER beer; liquor generally
n. 1819 Amer. dial. RED-EYE low-quality liquor; cheap whisky
n. 1821 humorous usage HABERDASHER a seller of liquor
n. 1823 Amer. dial. BLACK BETTY liquor; a bottle of liquor passed among the guests at a wedding
n. 1824 Sc. JABBLICK weak, watery spirituous liquors
n. 1824 Sc. SKINK drink, liquor; used contemptuously
n. 1825 Amer. dial. AQUADIENTE any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1825 Amer. dial. AQUADINTE (as above)
n. 1825 Aust. sl. SLY GROG alcoholic drink sold by an unlicensed vendor
n. 1825 Sc. NIPPERKIN a small measure of liquor
n. 1826 colloq. LIQUID COURAGE alcohol, esp. spirits, regarded as a means of increasing one's confidence or reducing one's inhibitions
n. 1826 sl. FIREWATER alcohol; any strong spirit (orig. attributed to North American Indians; latterly used jocularly)
n. 1828 sl., chiefly US JUICE alcohol
n. 1830 Amer. dial. APPODELL-DOCK a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol
n. 1830 Amer. dial. OPADILLDOCK (as above)
n. 1830 Amer. dial. OPEDILDOC (as above)
n. 1830 Amer. dial. OPODELDOC (as above)
n. 1830 Amer. dial. OPYDILDOCK (as above)
n. 1830 Amer. dial. FID a drink; a measure of alcohol
n. 1833 sl. HOOKER a drink of liquor, esp. if copious
n. 1834 Amer. dial. AGUADIENTE any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1834 Amer. dial. AGUADINTE (as above)
n. 1836 sl. SUCTION booze
n. 1837 nonce word POCULATION drinking of wine or other intoxicating liquor
n. 1839 Amer. dial. HARDWARE hard liquor
n. 1843 Amer. dial. CHAINED LIGHTNING strong, usually inferior, liquor
n. 1843 Amer. dial. CHAIN LIGHTNING (as above)
n. 1844 Sc. NIPPER a small quantity of liquor
n. 1844 sl., orig. & chiefly US ALCHY alcohol; often applied specifically to illicit liquor or to whisky
n. 1844 US sl. ALKY alcohol, especially methyl alcohol
n. 1846 Amer. dial. BLACKBETTS liquor; a bottle of liquor passed among the guests at a wedding
n. 1849 sl. ARDENT whisky; liquor
n. 1849 sl. PONY a small glass or measure of alcohol
n. 1850 Amer. dial. AWERDENTY any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1850 obs. MONKEY a barrel or flask for alcohol
n. 1851-61 sl. JIGGER-STUFF illicitly distilled spirits
n. 1851-61 sl. JIGGER-WORKER a vendor of illicitly distilled spirits
n. 1851 Amer. dial. RED-EYE WHISKY low-quality liquor; cheap whisky
n. 1855 Sc. sl. TIMOTHY 'a brew or jorum of liquor'
n. 1856 Amer. dial. IRRIGATION the provision or consumption of alcoholic beverages
n. 1858 Amer. dial. TAOS LIGHTNING whisky; cheap liquor
n. 1859 Amer. dial. AGUR-FORTY any very strong drink
n. 1859 sl. TIDDLEY alcohol
n. 1859 sl. TIDDLY (as above)
n. 1859 US criminals' sl. obs. UPRIGHTS liquor measures
n. 1860 jocular usage NECK-OIL alcohol; often applied specifically to beer
n. c1860 colloq. GROWN-MAN'S DOSE a very large drink; much liquor
n. c1860 sl. CLEAR CRYSTAL white spirits, esp. gin; loosely, brandy and rum
n. 1861 Amer. sl. SNOOTFUL one's intoxicating fill of liquor; enough alcohol to make you drunk
n. 1861 Amer. sl. SNOOT FULL (as above)
n. 1862 LACING a small quantity of spirits mingled with some beverage
n. 1862 US jocular usage LIQUID DEATH cheap, powerful liquor
n. 1863 Amer. dial. BUG JUICE whisky or other strong liquor, usually of inferior quality
n. 1865 Amer. dial. POPSKULL liquor; illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1866 US sl. BALL a glass of whisky or other liquor
n. 1867 Amer. dial. BLOCKADE illicit liquor; moonshine; whisky
n. 1867 Eng. dial. CUDDLE-ME-BUFF an intoxicating liquor
n. 1867 nautical sl. FOGRAM wine, beer, or spirits of indifferent quality; any kind of liquor
n. 1869 Amer. sl. EARTHQUAKE intoxicating liquor
n. 1871 Amer. dial. WHITE LIQUOR whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; any colourless whisky or alcohol
n. 1873 sl. TIMBER-DOODLE spirituous liquor
n. 1875 US sl. BAD EYE strong, vile liquor
n. 1879 Amer. dial. TIGER'S MILK strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1880 Sc. NAKED TRUTH pure spirits; whisky neat
n. 1880 Sc. SCOOP a draught of liquor
n. 1880 Sc. TASTE a small quantity of alcoholic drink, a dram
n. 1880 UK sl. NOSE PAINT any alcoholic drink (from its effect on the colour of a serious drinker's nose)
n. 1881 Amer. dial. WILDCAT illicit liquor
n. 1881 US jocular usage LIQUID CRIME cheap, powerful liquor
n. 1881 US sl. COFFIN VARNISH liquor, esp. cheap whisky
n. 1882 Amer. dial. MACOOLA home-brewed beer or liquor
n. 1882 Amer. dial. MAHKOOLAH (as above)
n. 1882 Amer. dial. MAKOOLA (as above)
n. 1883 Amer. dial. GROUNDHOG LIQUOR homemade liquor or moonshine
n. 1883 Amer. dial. GROUNDHOG WHISKY (as above)
n. 1888 Amer. WET GROCERIES spirituous liquors
n. 1888 Amer. dial. JIG WATER liquor; an alcoholic beverage, esp. of bad quality
n. 1888 sl., orig. US DRY someone who opposes the sale and consumption of alcohol
n. 1889 Amer. dial. BUG POISON whisky or other strong liquor, usually of inferior quality; bad whisky
n. 1889 Amer. dial. SNAKE-POISON (as above)
n. 1890 Aust. sl. SNAKE-JUICE inferior alcohol; bad whisky; alcohol as potent as snake's venom
n. 1890 Aust. sl. STRINGY-BARK a combination of fusil oil and turpentine, labelled 'whisky'; bad liquor
n. Bk1890 sl. BLUE BLAZES spirituous liquors in general, gin in particular
n. 1891 sl. VANITY one's favourite liquor
n. a1891 Amer. sl. BOTTLED EARTHQUAKE intoxicating liquor
n. Bk1892 Aust. bush sl. FIXINGS strong liquor
n. 1894 Amer. dial. BLIND-PIGGER one who sells liquor illegally; a bootlegger
n. 1895 Aust. sl. RABBIT alcohol; a bottle of beer
n. 1896 jocular usage, orig. Aust. STAGGER JUICE alcohol
n. 1897 Amer. dial. JIG JUICE liquor; an alcoholic beverage, esp. of bad quality
n. 1897 Amer. dial., jocular usage BLOOD MEDICINE liquor
n. 1897 Amer. sl. OIL OF DISTURBANCE liquor
n. 1897 Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO cheap or inferior liquor
n. 1897 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer. HOOCH poor-quality drink; chiefly applied to illicitly distilled whisky or other spirits
n. 1897 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer. HOOTCH (as above)
n. Bk1898 Eng. dial. BLASH-CANTER weak liquor
n. 19C colloq. JAG a load of liquor; a stomach full of alcohol
n. 19C colloq. STRONG WATERS alcoholic spirits
n. 19C sl. HOCUS drugged liquor
n. 19C sl. ROT inferior liquor
n. 19C Brit. & US sl. HARD STUFF hard liquor
n. 19C US sl. CORN-JUICE alcoholic liquor brewed from corn; any alcoholic liquor
n. 19C US sl. FAMILY DISTURBANCE whisky or other strong alcoholic drink
n. E19 Brit. KNOCK-ME-DOWN any extremely strong liquor
n. E19 sl. GRUMBLER fourpennyworth of grog
n. E19 Brit. & US sl. O-BE-JOYFUL alcoholic beverages, rum in particular
n. E19 US sl. APPLE-JACK any alcoholic liquor
n. E19 US sl. CHOKE-DOG bad food or drink; a wretched substance which would choke a dog; a strong variety of home-distilled liquor
n. M19 Anglo-Chinese SAMSHOO a fiery liquor, distilled from rice and sorghum
n. M19 colloq. TANGLEFOOT any alcoholic drink
n. M19 sl. ALL KEYHOLE alcohol; a drink
n. M19 sl. DAFFIES a small measure, usually of spirits
n. M19 sl. DAFFY (as above)
n. M19 sl. HELL-BROTH bad liquor; whisky
n. M19 sl. SHANT a drink, esp. an alcoholic one
n. M19 Brit. sl. TITLEY drink; generally applied to intoxicating beverages
n. M19 US sl. ALKI alcoholic beverages; any kind of alcohol
n. M19 US sl. ALKIE (as above)
n. M19 US sl. HAIR-CURLER alcohol
n. L19 sl. BEVVY a drink, esp. of beer or other alcoholic liquor
n. L19 sl. BEVY (as above)
n. L19 sl. UPSTAIRS the best brands of spirits
n. L19 Aust. sl. PODDY a bottle of alcohol
n. L19 Aust. sl. TANGLE alcoholic liquor
n. L19 sl., orig. Aust. WALLOP beer, alcohol in general
n. L19 army sl. RAZORS inferior liquor
n. L19 US sl. DISTURBANCE alcohol
n. B1900 Ireland & Eng. dial. TENT a small quantity of liquor
n. 1900s sl. SIMON poteen
n. 1900s sl. SIMON PURE (as above)
n. 1900s Aust. sl. CELLAR CORDIAL alcohol
n. 1900s US sl. SPIKE a shot of alcohol
n. 1901 Aust. & NZ sl. SHICKER alcohol
n. 1901 Aust. & NZ sl. SHIKER (as above)
n. 1901 Aust. & NZ sl. SHIKKER (as above)
n. 1902 US sl. SCREECH homemade liquor; rot-gut whisky; cheap, inferior liquor; fortified wine
n. Bk1902 Amer. sl. NAVY-SHERRY man-of-war grog
n. 1903 Amer. sl. OYSTERS illicitly distilled liquor
n. 1904 Amer. dial. WHITE LIGHTNING whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; any colourless whisky or alcohol
n. 1904 Aust. & US sl. SLOPS weak, inferior liquor, esp. beer
n. 1904 Eng. dial. JANGLE-FOOT WINE any strong, intoxicating liquor
n. 1907 Aust. & NZ sl. SHICK alcohol
n. 1908 Amer. jocular usage LAUGHING SOUP champagne; also, any liquor
n. 1908 sl. SKIMISH alcohol
n. 1910s sl. CANNED HEAT a form of crude alcohol, intended for heating purposes but drunk by down-and-out alcoholics who can afford nothing better
n. 1910s NZ sl. KEGGING buying alcohol legally, and then taking it to a teetotal or 'dry' area of the country for consumption
n. 1910s US sl. SILO alcohol made of fermented vegetables
n. Bk1911 Sc. BEND a draught of liquor
n. Bk1911 Sc. BLYBE a large quantity of liquor
n. Bk1911 Sc. BREE liquor; whisky, ale, etc.
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. BOOZEFUDDLE liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. JORUM a jug of liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. LONG-NECKER a bottle of hard liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. OH-BE-RICH-AN'-HAPPY hard liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. RED LIQUOR low grades of spirituous liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. RUM generic name for all kinds of liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. SPLIT half water and half alcohol
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. WHITE HORSE diluted alcohol used as a beverage
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. WHITE MULE (as above)
n. 1914 Amer. sl. WHITELINE any colourless whisky or alcohol
n. 1914 colloq., chiefly Can. MICKEY a hip flask for liquor
n. 1914 Sc. HALFMAN a half bottle of whisky or spirits
n. 1916 sl. GUT-ROT poor-quality drink; inferior liquor
n. 1917 Amer. sl. OIL an alcoholic beverage, esp. whisky
n. 1919 Amer. sl. DYNAMITE powerful alcohol or drugs
n. 1919 Amer. sl. OIL OF JOY liquor; strong drink
n. 1920 US sl. LIQUID HORSESHOES liquor, esp. whisky, with an exceptional kick
n. 1920s sl. JOLLOP strong liquor or a measure of liquor
n. 1920s US sl. JOLT the effects of a drug or alcohol; a kick
n. 1920s US tramps' sl. G a gallon of liquor
n. 1920s US tramps' sl. GEE (as above)
n. 1920s African-American sl. SALT WATER alcohol
n. 1921 US sl. JACKASS strong homemade or illicit alcoholic spirits, esp. brandy or whisky
n. 1921 Amer. dial. JACKASS BRANDY homemade, illegal, or poor quality liquor
n. 1921 Amer. dial. THIRD RAIL LIQUOR cheap, potent liquor
n. 1925 sl. PISS alcoholic drink; esp. drink which is regarded as weak or unpalatable alcohol
n. 1926 jocular usage, orig. US GIGGLE-WATER alcohol; often applied specifically to champagne
n. 1926 Amer. dial. DEHORN bootleg alcohol; any kind of liquor
n. 1926 Amer. dial. SMOKE denatured alcohol used as a beverage; any inferior alcoholic beverage
n. 1927 Aust. sl. STING alcohol
n. 1927 colloq., orig. Aust. PLONK cheap wine of an inferior quality; also, wine or alcohol of any kind
n. 1928 Amer. dial. TIGER MILK strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1928 US sl. MOON illicitly distilled liquor; whisky; moonshine
n. 1929 Amer. dial. PACKENHAM cheap or illegally made liquor; moonshine
n. 1929 Amer. dial. PACKINGHAM (as above)
n. 1929 Amer. dial. THIRD-RAIL cheap, potent liquor
n. 1929 sl. PANTHER JUICE alcohol; esp. applied to spirits distilled illicitly or locally; whisky; moonshine
n. 1929 sl. PANTHER PISS (as above)
n. 1929 sl. PANTHER'S PISS (as above)
n. 1929 sl. PANTHER SWEAT (as above)
n. 1929 Amer. sl. MONKEY-SWILL strong or inferior liquor; moonshine
n. 1929 Amer. sl. RAT-TRACK WHISKEY (as above)
n. 1929 Sc. TAM MCLELLAND a jocular name for spirits (from the firm of McLelland, formerly distillers at Wigtown)
n. 1930 Amer. dial. WHO-SHOT-JOHN intoxicating liquor, esp. illegally made
n. 1930 sl., chiefly US RUNNER someone who traffics in illicit liquor, drugs, etc.
n. 1930s US sl. BATHTUB HOOCH illicitly distilled alcohol, esp. in the Prohibition era
n. 1930s US sl. BATHTUB SLOP (as above)
n. 1930s US sl. BELLY GREASE hard liquor
n. 1930s US sl. WYOMING KETCHUP alcohol
n. 1930s African-American sl. MAIN KICK alcohol
n. 1930s African-American sl. MAN a pint bottle of liquor
n. 1931 rhyming sl. for 'booze' RIVER OOZE alcohol
n. 1931 rhyming sl. for 'booze' RIVER OUSE (as above)
n. 1932 Amer. dial. PANTHER strong home-brewed or cheap liquor, usually gin
n. 1932 Amer. dial. PANTHER MILK (as above)
n. 1932 Amer. dial. PANTHER PURGE (as above)
n. 1932 Amer. dial. TIGER SWEAT strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1932 US criminals' sl. GAGE alcohol, esp. whisky
n. 1932 African-American sl. GUTBUCKET a bucket used for food or liquor; hence, inferior liquor
n. 1933 Amer. jocular usage LAUGHING WATER champagne; also, any liquor
n. 1933 Amer. dial. HOOPENSOCKER a large or strong drink; alcohol
n. 1933 Aust. & NZ sl. LUNATIC SOUP alcoholic drink
n. 1933 US sl. PAINKILLER intoxicating liquor
n. Bk1934 US sl. WHITE STUFF alcohol, esp. illegal whisky
n. 1937 Amer. dial. WILD MARE'S MILK distilled liquor, whisky
n. 1939 jocular usage, orig. US GIGGLE-JUICE alcohol; often applied specifically to champagne
n. 1940 Amer. dial. EYEWATER liquor, esp. illegal whisky
n. 1940 Amer. dial. LIVE WATER liquor
n. 1940 Amer. sl. PANTHER-WATER strong or inferior liquor; moonshine
n. 1940 sl., orig. US SAUCE intoxicating liquor
n. 1940s sl. SCAG bad liquor
n. 1940s sl. SKAG (as above)
n. 1940s Aust. & NZ sl. AFRICA SPEAKS strong liquor imported from South Africa
n. 1940s Aust. sl. FACE-PLASTER an alcoholic drink
n. 1940s S. Afr. sl. QUEEN'S TEARS alcohol, usually gin
n. 1940s US sl. A-BOMB JUICE moonshine; inferior or strong liquor
n. 1940s US sl. APE OIL alcohol
n. 1940s US sl. CORN COFFEE (as above)
n. 1940s US sl. GLUE (as above)
n. 1940s US sl. GOOF alcohol, a drinker
n. 1940s US sl. NANNY-GOAT SWEAT rough or inferior liquor
n. 1940s African-American sl. ANGEL LIQUOR a variant of 'angelica,' a type of sweet, fortified wine
n. 1941 Amer. dial. ARGADENT any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1941 Aust. sl. STEAM alcohol
n. 1942 Amer. dial. GURGLE liquor; a gulp or swallow of liquor
n. 1942 Amer. dial. LIGHTNING LIQUOR whisky; cheap liquor
n. 1942 sl., orig. Aust. JUNGLE JUICE any form of strong, home-distilled liquor, often made of jungle-grown fruits and plants, herbs, etc. by soldiers with no 'regular' drinks
n. 1942 Amer. sl. LIFT a strong stimulant effect from alcohol or drugs
n. 1942 Amer. sl. PANTHER-PIZEN strong or inferior liquor; moonshine
n. 1942 Amer. sl. SHEEP DIP inferior liquor; bad whisky
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. CHARGED WATER weak, inferior liquor
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. DISHWATER (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. HOGWASH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SLIPSLAP (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SLIPSLOP (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SLOP (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SLOP-DASH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SNAKE MEDICINE whisky; any strong alcoholic drink
n. a1944 Amer. sl. GUT-BRACER a strong or bracing alcoholic drink; whisky
n. a1944 Amer. sl. GUT-BURNER (as above)
n. a1944 Amer. sl. GUT-HEATER (as above)
n. a1944 Amer. sl. GUT-WARMER (as above)
n. 1945 colloq. ATOMIC COCKTAIL a strong alcoholic cocktail, esp. one which is given a theme relating to nuclear weapons or energy
n. 1945 sl. TORP intoxicating drink extract from torpedo fuel, and hence any strong homemade alcoholic liquor
n. 1945 Aust. sl. TURPS intoxicating liquor, esp. beer
n. 1945 US sl. SOLDIER a bottle of alcohol; a can of beer
n. 1945 US sl. A-BOMB an alcoholic mixed drink
n. 1946 sl. TORPEDO JUICE intoxicating drink extract from torpedo fuel, and hence any strong homemade alcoholic liquor
n. 1947 Amer. dial. ACKER FORTIS any very strong drink
n. 1947 US sl. SNEAKY PETE inferior liquor, often homebrewed; moonshine; any potent, potentially fatal, alcoholic concoction, favoured by those whose need outweighs their ability to pay
n. 1949 Amer. dial. CHEERWATER liquor, alcohol
n. 1950 Amer. dial. HAPPY WATER liquor
n. 1950 Amer. dial. POND WATER beer; illegally made liquor; moonshine
n. 1950 Amer. dial. TIGER JUICE strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1950 Amer. dial. WHOOPENSOCCER a large or strong drink; alcohol
n. 1950 Amer. dial. WHOOPENSOCKER ( as above)
n. 1950 Can. IVANHOE home-distilled liquor
n. 1950s NZ sl. TOP SHELF spirits
n. 1950s US sl. LUSH KICK a sense of drunkenness; the positive effect of alcohol
n. 1952 Amer. dial. SKULL VARNISH liquor, esp. illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1953 US sl. ANTIFREEZE alcohol
n. 1954 US sl. IGNORANT OIL alcohol, esp. cheap and potent alcohol
n. 1954 US sl. MOKUS liquor
n. 1959 Amer. sl. SMASH alcohol; esp. applied to wine
n. 1960 US sl. JOY-JUICE alcohol
n. 1960 African-American sl. LOVING SPOONFUL intoxicating liquor
n. 1960s US sl. DA KINE anything good, as food, drugs, liquor
n. 1962 US sl. DYNO alcohol
n. 1965 Amer. dial. BLOCKADE JUICE illicit liquor; moonshine
n. 1965 Amer. dial. PANTHER'S BREATH (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. JAKE-LEG LIQUOR bad liquor
n. 1965 Amer. dial. JAKE-LEG WHISKEY (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. RATGUT (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. RED-EYE JUICE low-quality liquor; cheap whisky
n. 1965 Amer. dial. SKULL liquor, esp. illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1965 Amer. dial. SKULL BUSTER (as above)
n. 1966 Amer. dial. BLIND TIGER a person who sells liquor illegally
n. 1966 Amer. dial. GUSHER a drink of liquor; the amount of liquor taken in one swallow
n. 1966 Amer. dial. POND beer; illegally made liquor; moonshine
n. 1967 Amer. dial. AGGIE FORTIS any very strong drink
n. 1967 Amer. dial. AGUARDENT any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1967 Amer. dial. JIG LEG bad liquor
n. 1967 Amer. dial. MULE LIGHTNING whisky; cheap liquor
n. 1967 Amer. dial., derogatory NIGGER LIQUOR bad liquor, esp. when illegally distilled
n. 1967 Amer. dial., derogatory NIGGER WHISKY (as above)
n. 1968 Amer. dial. AGUA ARDIENTE any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1968 Amer. dial. BLACKJACK illegal liquor; moonshine; illegally made whisky
n. 1968 Amer. dial. DOG KILLER inferior or adulterated liquor
n. 1968 Amer. dial. EL STINKO bad liquor
n. 1968 Amer. dial. NUMBSKULL (as above)
n. 1968 Amer. dial. RAWGUT (as above)
n. 1968 Amer. dial. GUZZLE-WATER any kind of liquor
n. 1968 Amer. dial. TIGER PISS strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1968 Amer. dial., jocular usage DO-IT FLUID any kind of liquor
n. 1968 Amer. dial., derogatory NIGGER HEEL bad liquor, esp. gin
n. 1969 Amer. dial. BOOT LIQUOR bad liquor
n. 1969 US sl. FRESHENER any alcoholic drink
n. 1970 Amer. dial. INDIAN FIRE bad liquor
n. c1970 Amer. dial. SKULL BUST liquor, esp. illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1970s S. Afr. sl. HAFFIE a half bottle of spirits or wine
n. 1971 NZ sl. HALF G a half-gallon jar of alcohol
n. 1972 US sl. CHOCK home-fermented, vegetable based alcohol
n. 1973 US sl. BURNOUT a person whose mental capacity has been diminished by extended drug or alcohol use
n. 1974 Amer. dial. TIGER SPIT strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1974 US sl. BATHTUB GIN homemade alcohol, perhaps approximating gin
n. 1974 US sl. FAINTS in the illegal production of alcohol: low-proof distillate
n. 1975 Amer. sl. MONKEY PISS inferior beer or other liquor
n. 1978 Amer. jocular usage MOTION LOTION alcoholic liquor
n. 1979 UK sl. DAFFIES strong liquor
n. 1979 UK sl. LIVVENER an alcoholic drink
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WAP a homemade alcoholic drink consisting of any combination of hard liquors, with other beverages or fruit sometimes added; by extension, an occasion at which this is consumed
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WAPATOLLIE (as above)
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WAPATULI (as above)
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WHOPATOOI (as above)
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WOP (as above)
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WOPATULI (as above)
n. 1980s sl. IDIOT OIL alcohol
n. 1980s Aust. prison sl. FUNNY STUFF alcohol
n. 1980s Can. sl. BARREL-WASH illicitly distilled liquor
n. 1980s US sl. O.E. Old English malt liquor
n. 1980s US college sl. ICE-CREAM an alcoholic drink
n. 1981 Amer. dial. WAMPA TOOLE a homemade alcoholic drink consisting of any combination of hard liquors, with other beverages or fruit sometimes added; by extension, an occasion at which this is consumed
n. 1985 Amer. dial. SKULL CRACKER liquor, esp. illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1985 Amer. dial. TIGER'S SWEAT strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1985 Bermuda sl. BURP any alcoholic beverage
n. 1985 US sl. MONKEY RUM an illegally manufactured alcohol coloured by molasses
n. 1986 US sl. RAISIN JACK a potent and vile alcoholic beverage brewed by letting raisins ferment, usually in prison
n. 1987 colloq., orig. US BEER GOGGLES perception influenced by the consumption of alcohol
n. 1988 US sl. RAISIN SNAP alcohol made from fermented raisins
n. 1990s US sl. HIGH OCTANE very strong alcohol
n. 1992 sl. ELECTRIC SOUP alcohol
n. 1992 US sl. ALLEY JUICE denatured alcohol (ethyl alcohol) to which a poisonous substance has been added to make it unfit for consumption
n. Bk1994 sl. BANG straight booze, usually vodka, on ice, which the bar customer bangs ceremoniously on the bar before downing
n. Bk1994 sl. BANGER (as above)
n. Bk1995 US sl. BELT a swallow or gulp of an alcoholic beverage
n. 1998 Can. sl. SINGIN' JOHNNY homebrew
n. 1998 UK rhyming sl. COUSIN SIS piss, alcohol
n. 1999 UK sl. PAINT-STRIPPER cheap and nasty alcohol
n. 20C Amer. dial. CANEBUCK strong, intoxicating liquor
n. 20C sl. JOLT a stiff drink of spirits, esp. brandy, whisky, or bourbon
n. 20C sl. KICK a thrill from drugs or alcohol; a thrill of any type
n. 20C Aust. rhyming sl. for 'booze' MUD AND OOZE alcohol
n. 20C criminals' & street sl. METH denatured alcohol; methyl alcohol
n. 20C Irish sl. O'DONNELL'S GALLON a full glass or tankard of alcohol
n. 20C Irish sl. TINT a measure of liquor
n. 20C market-traders' sl. PEEVE drink; alcoholic liquor
n. 20C US colloq. SILO DRIPPINGS real or imaginary alcohol obtained by tapping the base of a silo containing fermenting corn
n. 20C US sl. AL K. HALL a jocular nickname for liquor based on 'alcohol'
n. 20C US sl. CRAZY WATER alcoholic beverages
n. 20C US sl. EYEWASH alcohol; a drink of alcohol
n. 20C US sl. GARGLE (as above)
n. 20C US sl. GAS (as above)
n. 20C US sl. HALL (as above)
n. 20C US sl. WHITEWASH (as above)
n. 20C US sl. PIG SWEAT any inferior alcoholic beverage
n. 20C US sl. WHITE gin or any alcoholic beverage
n. 20C US sl. WHOOPEE-WATER champagne or other liquor
n. E20 Brit. sl. WITCH-PISS inferior liquor; weak beer
n. E20 US sl. AL COHOL alcohol; alcohol personified
n. E20 US sl. ALKI HALL liquor; alcohol
n. E20 US sl. CHOC (as above)
n. E20 US sl. THE DEMON RUM alcohol or liquor, esp. rum
n. E20 US sl. DIDO liquor; gin
n. E20 US sl. EMBALMING FLUID inferior or strong liquor; any alcoholic liquor
n. E20 US sl. WHITE MULE moonshine; powerful homemade liquor with a kick like a mule
n. E20 US criminals' sl. WHITE COFFEE illicit alcohol; any colourless whisky or alcohol
n. M20 Aust. sl. LUBE alcohol, esp. beer
n. M20 Irish & Aust. sl. ROSINER an alcoholic drink, esp. a strong one
n. M20 US sl. EYE-OPENER a substance which gives a charge or jolt, such as a drink of alcohol, an amphetamine tablet, or a cold shower
n. M20 US sl. TONSIL BATH a drink of an alcoholic beverage
n. M20 US sl. TONSIL PAINT an alcoholic drink
n. 2001 UK sl. FLAMER an alcoholic drink which is set on fire in the glass (after the flames have been extinguished the fumes are inhaled before the drink is swallowed); an alcoholic drink which is set alight in the drinker's mouth in the hope that swallowing puts the flame out
n. 2003 Amer. dial. WHOPATOOLIE a homemade alcoholic drink consisting of any combination of hard liquors, with other beverages or fruit sometimes added; by extension, an occasion at which this is consumed
n. 2003 Trinidad and Tobago ACID any alcoholic beverage
n. Bk2006 US sl. AMMUNITION alcohol
n. Bk2006 US sl. BEAST (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. THE EVIDENCE (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. BERPS liquor; beer
n. Bk2006 US sl. BURPS (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. BLOTTO strong liquor
n. Bk2006 US sl. COFFIN NAIL a drink of liquor
n. Bk2006 US sl. COFFIN TACK (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. CONK-BUSTER inferior liquor
n. Bk2006 US sl. KONK-BUSTER (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. DUTCH COURAGE liquor; false courage from drinking liquor
n. ? Sc. NAFTIE liquor which 'lights one up'
phr. 1905 Amer. dial. CHASING THE DUCK going after intoxicating liquors
phr. Bk1942 Amer. sl. MAKE ONE SEE DOUBLE AND FEEL SINGLE said of strong liquor
phr. 1960s Aust. sl. B.Y.O.G. Bring Your Own Grog
phr. 1960s Aust. & US sl. B.Y.O.L. Bring Your Own Liquor
vb. 1567 cant obs. LAG to water spirits
vb. 1567 cant obs. LAGE (as above)
vb. 1687 LACE to put a 'lace' of spirits into a beverage
vb. L19 Aust. & NZ sl. LAMB DOWN to persuade someone to spend all their money on alcohol
vb. 1911 Aust. sl. RUN THE RABBIT to obtain liquor illegally, usually after hours
vb. 1950s S. Afr. sl. MAIL to send someone to buy liquor illicitly; to act as a go-between in such a purchase
vb. 1958 Amer. dial. DEHORN to water down alcohol, particularly if it is bad
vb. 1974 US sl. PUKE in the illegal production of alcohol: to allow the still to boil over
vb. 20C BROACH THE ADMIRAL to steal some liquor from a cask in transit or in store
vb. 20C US sl. GARGLE to drink alcohol
vb. M20 sl. BEVVY to drink, esp. beer or other alcoholic liquor
vb. M20 sl. BEVY (as above)
vb. Bk2006 US sl. CRACK OPEN A BOTTLE to open a bottle of liquor
adj. a1500 obs. TIPPLING selling liquor by retail
adj. a1529 NAPPIE of intoxicating liquors, chiefly ale: having a head, foaming; strong
adj. a1529 NAPPY (as above)
adj. 1654 RACY of wine or other liquors, vegetable juices, fruits, etc.: having a characteristically excellent taste, flavour or quality
adj. 1654 RAZY (as above)
adj. L17 colloq. arch. HUMMING of liquor: strong
adj. 1733 obs. CHEER-UPPING of an alcoholic drink: reviving; comforting
adj. 1742 obs. VALID of malt liquor: unduly thick
adj. 1743 SILKY of liquor: having a soft delicate taste
adj. 1808 Sc. RAMSH of alcohol: strong, fiery
adj. 1827 Sc. MIGHTY of liquor: strong, potent, intoxicating
adj. 1847 Amer. dial. BARE of coffee, tea, or liquor: undiluted
adj. 1847 Amer. dial. BAREFOOT (as above)
adj. 1847 Amer. dial. BAREFOOTED (as above)
adj. 1847 Amer. dial. MEAN of liquor: inciting combativeness; harmful in effect; poor in quality
adj. 1847 US BONE-DRY absolutely without intoxicating liquor
adj. 1848 SUPERNACULAR of drink/liquor: of first-rate quality, very good, excellent
adj. 19C Eng. dial. MAD excited by liquor
adj. E19 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ SLY of liquor: illicit
adj. M19 BIBULOUS given to drinking alcoholic liquors
adj. M19 US sl. WET permitting the sale of alcohol
adj. Bk1900 Sc. & Eng. dial. AS DEAD AS DITCHWATER of beer, spirits, etc.: flat, stale
adj. 1942 US HUNG OVER suffering from the after-effects of having drunk too much alcohol
adj. 1946 colloq. ON THE ROCKS of spirits: served with ice
adj. 1955 Amer. sl. BAD of liquor or drugs: strong, potent
adj. 1990s sl. HIGH OCTANE of alcohol: highly intoxicating
adj. 1991 US sl. DAMP allowing the importation of alcohol for personal consumption but not for public sale
adj. Bk1999 Aust. sl. WEAK AS CATS' PISS of an alcoholic drink: very weak
adj. E20 US sl. BAPTIZED pert. to adulterated liquor
n. a1300 obs. SICER intoxicating liquor, strong drink
n. c1300 BARREL the contents of a barrel; intoxicating liquor
n. c1325 BOOZE alcohol
n. 1453 obs. BEVER drink, liquor for drinking
n. 1567 colloq. BOUSE drink, liquor
n. 1567 colloq. BOWSE (as above)
n. a1575 obs. NIPPITATE good ale or other liquor
n. 1581 TIPPLE alcohol; a person's habitual alcoholic drink
n. 1598 obs. TICKLE-BRAIN one who supplies potent liquor; one who has an unsteady brain, as one intoxicated
n. M16 sl. BENE BOUSE drink; literally, good liquor
n. M16 sl. BENE BOWSE (as above)
n. L16 colloq. ROT-GUT weak beer; inferior liquor; strong homebrewed liquor
n. 1600 obs., jocular usage MALT PIE drink, liquor
n. c1610 obs. rare GAUGER one who sells liquor
n. 1611 obs. BALDERDASH a jumbled mixture of liquors, as milk and beer, beer and wine, brandy and mineral waters
n. a1635 colloq. TIFF liquor, esp. poor or weak liquor
n. 1639 KILL-DEVIL strong alcohol, esp. whisky
n. 1639 obs. TICKLE-BRAIN potent liquor, a strong drink
n. c1640 obs. BACCHUS wine, intoxicating liquor
n. 1653 obs. nonce word TIPPLAGE intoxicating drink generally, tipple
n. 1671 cant obs. BUB drink, esp. strong beer; very good intoxicating liquor
n. 17C sl. LAG weak liquor or wine
n. 17C sl. LAGE (as above)
n. 17C Brit. sl. FUDDLE a drink of alcohol
n. L17 colloq. DROP a small portion or quantity of alcoholic drink
n. L17 sl. CUP OF COMFORT strong liquor
n. L17 sl. CUP OF THE CREATURE (as above)
n. L17 sl. KNOCK-DOWN strong ale or liquor
n. L17 sl. LUSHO alcohol, esp. beer
n. L17 sl. WET STUFF alcohol
n. a1700 sl. obs. RUM-BUB very good intoxicating liquor
n. a1700 sl. obs. RAG-WATER any inferior spirits
n. a1700 sl. obs. TIP intoxicating liquor; a draught of liquor
n. 1704 GUZZLE liquor
n. 1712 LACE a 'dash' of spirits mixed with some beverage, esp. coffee
n. 1714 Sc. BACCHUS OIL spirituous liquor, wine, whisky, etc.
n. 1718 colloq. MALT malt liquor
n. 1721 sl. obs. JANGO liquor
n. 1725 sl. TAPE spirituous liquor
n. 1725 cant obs. A TUB OF GOOD TIP a cask of strong drink
n. 1726 Sc. SCOUR a large hearty drink, esp. of liquor
n. 1738 UK sl. WHIP-BELLY weak thin beer or other liquor
n. 1743 NAPPIE ale; liquor
n. 1743 NAPPY (as above)
n. 1781 sl., chiefly US LIGHTNING gin; also, any strong, often low-quality alcoholic spirit
n. 1782 UK MOONSHINE privately and illegally distilled alcohol
n. 1785 Sc. MALT-BREE any liquor made with malt
n. 1786 Sc. rare SPUNKIE whisky or other spirituous drink; alcohol
n. 1787 Sc. STRUNT liquor
n. 1788 sl. SKINFUL as much alcohol as one can drink
n. 1789 Amer. dial. ANTIFOGMATIC any alcoholic drink taken, usually in the morning, supposedly to counteract the bad effects of fog or dampness
n. 1789 Amer. dial. ANTIFOGMATICK (as above)
n. 1789 sl. FLASH OF LIGHTNING a glass of gin; a dram of neat spirit
n. 1790 Eng. dial. SAWNEY liquor
n. 1790 Sc. obs. TIPSIE drink, liquor
n. 1790 sl. LUSH alcohol, esp. beer
n. 1796 NECESSITY bad, illicit liquor
n. 18C sl. BUDGE liquor
n. E18 sl. DIDDLE alcoholic drink, esp. gin
n. E18 Brit. sl. KILL-GRIEF any strong alcoholic drink
n. M18 sl. ROSIN alcoholic drink
n. L18 UK criminals' sl. QUEER LAP bad liquor
n. L18 US sl. INDIAN LIQUOR the lowest-quality spirits
n. 1801 Eng. dial. BLASHMENT any weak liquor
n. 1804 Sc. obs. THE LANDLORD'S BOTTLE a bottle of liquor circulated by the host after the first supply for the guests at a party has been exhausted
n. 1804 sl. GROG alcohol; often applied specifically to beer
n. 1805 Amer. sl. POISON liquor, esp. cheap whisky
n. 1815 Amer. dial. OH-BE-JOYFUL hard liquor
n. 1815 sl. LIQUID FIRE strong liquor, esp. whisky
n. 1815 sl. OH-BE-CHEERFUL brandy; whisky; rum; liquor in general
n. 1815 sl. OLD BEJOYFUL (as above)
n. 1818 Amer. dial. AQUEDENT any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1818 sl. GATTER beer; liquor generally
n. 1819 Amer. dial. RED-EYE low-quality liquor; cheap whisky
n. 1821 humorous usage HABERDASHER a seller of liquor
n. 1823 Amer. dial. BLACK BETTY liquor; a bottle of liquor passed among the guests at a wedding
n. 1824 Sc. JABBLICK weak, watery spirituous liquors
n. 1824 Sc. SKINK drink, liquor; used contemptuously
n. 1825 Amer. dial. AQUADIENTE any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1825 Amer. dial. AQUADINTE (as above)
n. 1825 Aust. sl. SLY GROG alcoholic drink sold by an unlicensed vendor
n. 1825 Sc. NIPPERKIN a small measure of liquor
n. 1826 colloq. LIQUID COURAGE alcohol, esp. spirits, regarded as a means of increasing one's confidence or reducing one's inhibitions
n. 1826 sl. FIREWATER alcohol; any strong spirit (orig. attributed to North American Indians; latterly used jocularly)
n. 1828 sl., chiefly US JUICE alcohol
n. 1830 Amer. dial. APPODELL-DOCK a soap liniment; hence, any medicine; alcohol
n. 1830 Amer. dial. OPADILLDOCK (as above)
n. 1830 Amer. dial. OPEDILDOC (as above)
n. 1830 Amer. dial. OPODELDOC (as above)
n. 1830 Amer. dial. OPYDILDOCK (as above)
n. 1830 Amer. dial. FID a drink; a measure of alcohol
n. 1833 sl. HOOKER a drink of liquor, esp. if copious
n. 1834 Amer. dial. AGUADIENTE any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1834 Amer. dial. AGUADINTE (as above)
n. 1836 sl. SUCTION booze
n. 1837 nonce word POCULATION drinking of wine or other intoxicating liquor
n. 1839 Amer. dial. HARDWARE hard liquor
n. 1843 Amer. dial. CHAINED LIGHTNING strong, usually inferior, liquor
n. 1843 Amer. dial. CHAIN LIGHTNING (as above)
n. 1844 Sc. NIPPER a small quantity of liquor
n. 1844 sl., orig. & chiefly US ALCHY alcohol; often applied specifically to illicit liquor or to whisky
n. 1844 US sl. ALKY alcohol, especially methyl alcohol
n. 1846 Amer. dial. BLACKBETTS liquor; a bottle of liquor passed among the guests at a wedding
n. 1849 sl. ARDENT whisky; liquor
n. 1849 sl. PONY a small glass or measure of alcohol
n. 1850 Amer. dial. AWERDENTY any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1850 obs. MONKEY a barrel or flask for alcohol
n. 1851-61 sl. JIGGER-STUFF illicitly distilled spirits
n. 1851-61 sl. JIGGER-WORKER a vendor of illicitly distilled spirits
n. 1851 Amer. dial. RED-EYE WHISKY low-quality liquor; cheap whisky
n. 1855 Sc. sl. TIMOTHY 'a brew or jorum of liquor'
n. 1856 Amer. dial. IRRIGATION the provision or consumption of alcoholic beverages
n. 1858 Amer. dial. TAOS LIGHTNING whisky; cheap liquor
n. 1859 Amer. dial. AGUR-FORTY any very strong drink
n. 1859 sl. TIDDLEY alcohol
n. 1859 sl. TIDDLY (as above)
n. 1859 US criminals' sl. obs. UPRIGHTS liquor measures
n. 1860 jocular usage NECK-OIL alcohol; often applied specifically to beer
n. c1860 colloq. GROWN-MAN'S DOSE a very large drink; much liquor
n. c1860 sl. CLEAR CRYSTAL white spirits, esp. gin; loosely, brandy and rum
n. 1861 Amer. sl. SNOOTFUL one's intoxicating fill of liquor; enough alcohol to make you drunk
n. 1861 Amer. sl. SNOOT FULL (as above)
n. 1862 LACING a small quantity of spirits mingled with some beverage
n. 1862 US jocular usage LIQUID DEATH cheap, powerful liquor
n. 1863 Amer. dial. BUG JUICE whisky or other strong liquor, usually of inferior quality
n. 1865 Amer. dial. POPSKULL liquor; illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1866 US sl. BALL a glass of whisky or other liquor
n. 1867 Amer. dial. BLOCKADE illicit liquor; moonshine; whisky
n. 1867 Eng. dial. CUDDLE-ME-BUFF an intoxicating liquor
n. 1867 nautical sl. FOGRAM wine, beer, or spirits of indifferent quality; any kind of liquor
n. 1869 Amer. sl. EARTHQUAKE intoxicating liquor
n. 1871 Amer. dial. WHITE LIQUOR whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; any colourless whisky or alcohol
n. 1873 sl. TIMBER-DOODLE spirituous liquor
n. 1875 US sl. BAD EYE strong, vile liquor
n. 1879 Amer. dial. TIGER'S MILK strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1880 Sc. NAKED TRUTH pure spirits; whisky neat
n. 1880 Sc. SCOOP a draught of liquor
n. 1880 Sc. TASTE a small quantity of alcoholic drink, a dram
n. 1880 UK sl. NOSE PAINT any alcoholic drink (from its effect on the colour of a serious drinker's nose)
n. 1881 Amer. dial. WILDCAT illicit liquor
n. 1881 US jocular usage LIQUID CRIME cheap, powerful liquor
n. 1881 US sl. COFFIN VARNISH liquor, esp. cheap whisky
n. 1882 Amer. dial. MACOOLA home-brewed beer or liquor
n. 1882 Amer. dial. MAHKOOLAH (as above)
n. 1882 Amer. dial. MAKOOLA (as above)
n. 1883 Amer. dial. GROUNDHOG LIQUOR homemade liquor or moonshine
n. 1883 Amer. dial. GROUNDHOG WHISKY (as above)
n. 1888 Amer. WET GROCERIES spirituous liquors
n. 1888 Amer. dial. JIG WATER liquor; an alcoholic beverage, esp. of bad quality
n. 1888 sl., orig. US DRY someone who opposes the sale and consumption of alcohol
n. 1889 Amer. dial. BUG POISON whisky or other strong liquor, usually of inferior quality; bad whisky
n. 1889 Amer. dial. SNAKE-POISON (as above)
n. 1890 Aust. sl. SNAKE-JUICE inferior alcohol; bad whisky; alcohol as potent as snake's venom
n. 1890 Aust. sl. STRINGY-BARK a combination of fusil oil and turpentine, labelled 'whisky'; bad liquor
n. Bk1890 sl. BLUE BLAZES spirituous liquors in general, gin in particular
n. 1891 sl. VANITY one's favourite liquor
n. a1891 Amer. sl. BOTTLED EARTHQUAKE intoxicating liquor
n. Bk1892 Aust. bush sl. FIXINGS strong liquor
n. 1894 Amer. dial. BLIND-PIGGER one who sells liquor illegally; a bootlegger
n. 1895 Aust. sl. RABBIT alcohol; a bottle of beer
n. 1896 jocular usage, orig. Aust. STAGGER JUICE alcohol
n. 1897 Amer. dial. JIG JUICE liquor; an alcoholic beverage, esp. of bad quality
n. 1897 Amer. dial., jocular usage BLOOD MEDICINE liquor
n. 1897 Amer. sl. OIL OF DISTURBANCE liquor
n. 1897 Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO cheap or inferior liquor
n. 1897 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer. HOOCH poor-quality drink; chiefly applied to illicitly distilled whisky or other spirits
n. 1897 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer. HOOTCH (as above)
n. Bk1898 Eng. dial. BLASH-CANTER weak liquor
n. 19C colloq. JAG a load of liquor; a stomach full of alcohol
n. 19C colloq. STRONG WATERS alcoholic spirits
n. 19C sl. HOCUS drugged liquor
n. 19C sl. ROT inferior liquor
n. 19C Brit. & US sl. HARD STUFF hard liquor
n. 19C US sl. CORN-JUICE alcoholic liquor brewed from corn; any alcoholic liquor
n. 19C US sl. FAMILY DISTURBANCE whisky or other strong alcoholic drink
n. E19 Brit. KNOCK-ME-DOWN any extremely strong liquor
n. E19 sl. GRUMBLER fourpennyworth of grog
n. E19 Brit. & US sl. O-BE-JOYFUL alcoholic beverages, rum in particular
n. E19 US sl. APPLE-JACK any alcoholic liquor
n. E19 US sl. CHOKE-DOG bad food or drink; a wretched substance which would choke a dog; a strong variety of home-distilled liquor
n. M19 Anglo-Chinese SAMSHOO a fiery liquor, distilled from rice and sorghum
n. M19 colloq. TANGLEFOOT any alcoholic drink
n. M19 sl. ALL KEYHOLE alcohol; a drink
n. M19 sl. DAFFIES a small measure, usually of spirits
n. M19 sl. DAFFY (as above)
n. M19 sl. HELL-BROTH bad liquor; whisky
n. M19 sl. SHANT a drink, esp. an alcoholic one
n. M19 Brit. sl. TITLEY drink; generally applied to intoxicating beverages
n. M19 US sl. ALKI alcoholic beverages; any kind of alcohol
n. M19 US sl. ALKIE (as above)
n. M19 US sl. HAIR-CURLER alcohol
n. L19 sl. BEVVY a drink, esp. of beer or other alcoholic liquor
n. L19 sl. BEVY (as above)
n. L19 sl. UPSTAIRS the best brands of spirits
n. L19 Aust. sl. PODDY a bottle of alcohol
n. L19 Aust. sl. TANGLE alcoholic liquor
n. L19 sl., orig. Aust. WALLOP beer, alcohol in general
n. L19 army sl. RAZORS inferior liquor
n. L19 US sl. DISTURBANCE alcohol
n. B1900 Ireland & Eng. dial. TENT a small quantity of liquor
n. 1900s sl. SIMON poteen
n. 1900s sl. SIMON PURE (as above)
n. 1900s Aust. sl. CELLAR CORDIAL alcohol
n. 1900s US sl. SPIKE a shot of alcohol
n. 1901 Aust. & NZ sl. SHICKER alcohol
n. 1901 Aust. & NZ sl. SHIKER (as above)
n. 1901 Aust. & NZ sl. SHIKKER (as above)
n. 1902 US sl. SCREECH homemade liquor; rot-gut whisky; cheap, inferior liquor; fortified wine
n. Bk1902 Amer. sl. NAVY-SHERRY man-of-war grog
n. 1903 Amer. sl. OYSTERS illicitly distilled liquor
n. 1904 Amer. dial. WHITE LIGHTNING whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; any colourless whisky or alcohol
n. 1904 Aust. & US sl. SLOPS weak, inferior liquor, esp. beer
n. 1904 Eng. dial. JANGLE-FOOT WINE any strong, intoxicating liquor
n. 1907 Aust. & NZ sl. SHICK alcohol
n. 1908 Amer. jocular usage LAUGHING SOUP champagne; also, any liquor
n. 1908 sl. SKIMISH alcohol
n. 1910s sl. CANNED HEAT a form of crude alcohol, intended for heating purposes but drunk by down-and-out alcoholics who can afford nothing better
n. 1910s NZ sl. KEGGING buying alcohol legally, and then taking it to a teetotal or 'dry' area of the country for consumption
n. 1910s US sl. SILO alcohol made of fermented vegetables
n. Bk1911 Sc. BEND a draught of liquor
n. Bk1911 Sc. BLYBE a large quantity of liquor
n. Bk1911 Sc. BREE liquor; whisky, ale, etc.
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. BOOZEFUDDLE liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. JORUM a jug of liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. LONG-NECKER a bottle of hard liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. OH-BE-RICH-AN'-HAPPY hard liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. RED LIQUOR low grades of spirituous liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. RUM generic name for all kinds of liquor
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. SPLIT half water and half alcohol
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. WHITE HORSE diluted alcohol used as a beverage
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. WHITE MULE (as above)
n. 1914 Amer. sl. WHITELINE any colourless whisky or alcohol
n. 1914 colloq., chiefly Can. MICKEY a hip flask for liquor
n. 1914 Sc. HALFMAN a half bottle of whisky or spirits
n. 1916 sl. GUT-ROT poor-quality drink; inferior liquor
n. 1917 Amer. sl. OIL an alcoholic beverage, esp. whisky
n. 1919 Amer. sl. DYNAMITE powerful alcohol or drugs
n. 1919 Amer. sl. OIL OF JOY liquor; strong drink
n. 1920 US sl. LIQUID HORSESHOES liquor, esp. whisky, with an exceptional kick
n. 1920s sl. JOLLOP strong liquor or a measure of liquor
n. 1920s US sl. JOLT the effects of a drug or alcohol; a kick
n. 1920s US tramps' sl. G a gallon of liquor
n. 1920s US tramps' sl. GEE (as above)
n. 1920s African-American sl. SALT WATER alcohol
n. 1921 US sl. JACKASS strong homemade or illicit alcoholic spirits, esp. brandy or whisky
n. 1921 Amer. dial. JACKASS BRANDY homemade, illegal, or poor quality liquor
n. 1921 Amer. dial. THIRD RAIL LIQUOR cheap, potent liquor
n. 1925 sl. PISS alcoholic drink; esp. drink which is regarded as weak or unpalatable alcohol
n. 1926 jocular usage, orig. US GIGGLE-WATER alcohol; often applied specifically to champagne
n. 1926 Amer. dial. DEHORN bootleg alcohol; any kind of liquor
n. 1926 Amer. dial. SMOKE denatured alcohol used as a beverage; any inferior alcoholic beverage
n. 1927 Aust. sl. STING alcohol
n. 1927 colloq., orig. Aust. PLONK cheap wine of an inferior quality; also, wine or alcohol of any kind
n. 1928 Amer. dial. TIGER MILK strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1928 US sl. MOON illicitly distilled liquor; whisky; moonshine
n. 1929 Amer. dial. PACKENHAM cheap or illegally made liquor; moonshine
n. 1929 Amer. dial. PACKINGHAM (as above)
n. 1929 Amer. dial. THIRD-RAIL cheap, potent liquor
n. 1929 sl. PANTHER JUICE alcohol; esp. applied to spirits distilled illicitly or locally; whisky; moonshine
n. 1929 sl. PANTHER PISS (as above)
n. 1929 sl. PANTHER'S PISS (as above)
n. 1929 sl. PANTHER SWEAT (as above)
n. 1929 Amer. sl. MONKEY-SWILL strong or inferior liquor; moonshine
n. 1929 Amer. sl. RAT-TRACK WHISKEY (as above)
n. 1929 Sc. TAM MCLELLAND a jocular name for spirits (from the firm of McLelland, formerly distillers at Wigtown)
n. 1930 Amer. dial. WHO-SHOT-JOHN intoxicating liquor, esp. illegally made
n. 1930 sl., chiefly US RUNNER someone who traffics in illicit liquor, drugs, etc.
n. 1930s US sl. BATHTUB HOOCH illicitly distilled alcohol, esp. in the Prohibition era
n. 1930s US sl. BATHTUB SLOP (as above)
n. 1930s US sl. BELLY GREASE hard liquor
n. 1930s US sl. WYOMING KETCHUP alcohol
n. 1930s African-American sl. MAIN KICK alcohol
n. 1930s African-American sl. MAN a pint bottle of liquor
n. 1931 rhyming sl. for 'booze' RIVER OOZE alcohol
n. 1931 rhyming sl. for 'booze' RIVER OUSE (as above)
n. 1932 Amer. dial. PANTHER strong home-brewed or cheap liquor, usually gin
n. 1932 Amer. dial. PANTHER MILK (as above)
n. 1932 Amer. dial. PANTHER PURGE (as above)
n. 1932 Amer. dial. TIGER SWEAT strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1932 US criminals' sl. GAGE alcohol, esp. whisky
n. 1932 African-American sl. GUTBUCKET a bucket used for food or liquor; hence, inferior liquor
n. 1933 Amer. jocular usage LAUGHING WATER champagne; also, any liquor
n. 1933 Amer. dial. HOOPENSOCKER a large or strong drink; alcohol
n. 1933 Aust. & NZ sl. LUNATIC SOUP alcoholic drink
n. 1933 US sl. PAINKILLER intoxicating liquor
n. Bk1934 US sl. WHITE STUFF alcohol, esp. illegal whisky
n. 1937 Amer. dial. WILD MARE'S MILK distilled liquor, whisky
n. 1939 jocular usage, orig. US GIGGLE-JUICE alcohol; often applied specifically to champagne
n. 1940 Amer. dial. EYEWATER liquor, esp. illegal whisky
n. 1940 Amer. dial. LIVE WATER liquor
n. 1940 Amer. sl. PANTHER-WATER strong or inferior liquor; moonshine
n. 1940 sl., orig. US SAUCE intoxicating liquor
n. 1940s sl. SCAG bad liquor
n. 1940s sl. SKAG (as above)
n. 1940s Aust. & NZ sl. AFRICA SPEAKS strong liquor imported from South Africa
n. 1940s Aust. sl. FACE-PLASTER an alcoholic drink
n. 1940s S. Afr. sl. QUEEN'S TEARS alcohol, usually gin
n. 1940s US sl. A-BOMB JUICE moonshine; inferior or strong liquor
n. 1940s US sl. APE OIL alcohol
n. 1940s US sl. CORN COFFEE (as above)
n. 1940s US sl. GLUE (as above)
n. 1940s US sl. GOOF alcohol, a drinker
n. 1940s US sl. NANNY-GOAT SWEAT rough or inferior liquor
n. 1940s African-American sl. ANGEL LIQUOR a variant of 'angelica,' a type of sweet, fortified wine
n. 1941 Amer. dial. ARGADENT any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1941 Aust. sl. STEAM alcohol
n. 1942 Amer. dial. GURGLE liquor; a gulp or swallow of liquor
n. 1942 Amer. dial. LIGHTNING LIQUOR whisky; cheap liquor
n. 1942 sl., orig. Aust. JUNGLE JUICE any form of strong, home-distilled liquor, often made of jungle-grown fruits and plants, herbs, etc. by soldiers with no 'regular' drinks
n. 1942 Amer. sl. LIFT a strong stimulant effect from alcohol or drugs
n. 1942 Amer. sl. PANTHER-PIZEN strong or inferior liquor; moonshine
n. 1942 Amer. sl. SHEEP DIP inferior liquor; bad whisky
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. CHARGED WATER weak, inferior liquor
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. DISHWATER (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. HOGWASH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SLIPSLAP (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SLIPSLOP (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SLOP (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SLOP-DASH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. SNAKE MEDICINE whisky; any strong alcoholic drink
n. a1944 Amer. sl. GUT-BRACER a strong or bracing alcoholic drink; whisky
n. a1944 Amer. sl. GUT-BURNER (as above)
n. a1944 Amer. sl. GUT-HEATER (as above)
n. a1944 Amer. sl. GUT-WARMER (as above)
n. 1945 colloq. ATOMIC COCKTAIL a strong alcoholic cocktail, esp. one which is given a theme relating to nuclear weapons or energy
n. 1945 sl. TORP intoxicating drink extract from torpedo fuel, and hence any strong homemade alcoholic liquor
n. 1945 Aust. sl. TURPS intoxicating liquor, esp. beer
n. 1945 US sl. SOLDIER a bottle of alcohol; a can of beer
n. 1945 US sl. A-BOMB an alcoholic mixed drink
n. 1946 sl. TORPEDO JUICE intoxicating drink extract from torpedo fuel, and hence any strong homemade alcoholic liquor
n. 1947 Amer. dial. ACKER FORTIS any very strong drink
n. 1947 US sl. SNEAKY PETE inferior liquor, often homebrewed; moonshine; any potent, potentially fatal, alcoholic concoction, favoured by those whose need outweighs their ability to pay
n. 1949 Amer. dial. CHEERWATER liquor, alcohol
n. 1950 Amer. dial. HAPPY WATER liquor
n. 1950 Amer. dial. POND WATER beer; illegally made liquor; moonshine
n. 1950 Amer. dial. TIGER JUICE strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1950 Amer. dial. WHOOPENSOCCER a large or strong drink; alcohol
n. 1950 Amer. dial. WHOOPENSOCKER ( as above)
n. 1950 Can. IVANHOE home-distilled liquor
n. 1950s NZ sl. TOP SHELF spirits
n. 1950s US sl. LUSH KICK a sense of drunkenness; the positive effect of alcohol
n. 1952 Amer. dial. SKULL VARNISH liquor, esp. illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1953 US sl. ANTIFREEZE alcohol
n. 1954 US sl. IGNORANT OIL alcohol, esp. cheap and potent alcohol
n. 1954 US sl. MOKUS liquor
n. 1959 Amer. sl. SMASH alcohol; esp. applied to wine
n. 1960 US sl. JOY-JUICE alcohol
n. 1960 African-American sl. LOVING SPOONFUL intoxicating liquor
n. 1960s US sl. DA KINE anything good, as food, drugs, liquor
n. 1962 US sl. DYNO alcohol
n. 1965 Amer. dial. BLOCKADE JUICE illicit liquor; moonshine
n. 1965 Amer. dial. PANTHER'S BREATH (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. JAKE-LEG LIQUOR bad liquor
n. 1965 Amer. dial. JAKE-LEG WHISKEY (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. RATGUT (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. RED-EYE JUICE low-quality liquor; cheap whisky
n. 1965 Amer. dial. SKULL liquor, esp. illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1965 Amer. dial. SKULL BUSTER (as above)
n. 1966 Amer. dial. BLIND TIGER a person who sells liquor illegally
n. 1966 Amer. dial. GUSHER a drink of liquor; the amount of liquor taken in one swallow
n. 1966 Amer. dial. POND beer; illegally made liquor; moonshine
n. 1967 Amer. dial. AGGIE FORTIS any very strong drink
n. 1967 Amer. dial. AGUARDENT any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1967 Amer. dial. JIG LEG bad liquor
n. 1967 Amer. dial. MULE LIGHTNING whisky; cheap liquor
n. 1967 Amer. dial., derogatory NIGGER LIQUOR bad liquor, esp. when illegally distilled
n. 1967 Amer. dial., derogatory NIGGER WHISKY (as above)
n. 1968 Amer. dial. AGUA ARDIENTE any strong alcoholic drink
n. 1968 Amer. dial. BLACKJACK illegal liquor; moonshine; illegally made whisky
n. 1968 Amer. dial. DOG KILLER inferior or adulterated liquor
n. 1968 Amer. dial. EL STINKO bad liquor
n. 1968 Amer. dial. NUMBSKULL (as above)
n. 1968 Amer. dial. RAWGUT (as above)
n. 1968 Amer. dial. GUZZLE-WATER any kind of liquor
n. 1968 Amer. dial. TIGER PISS strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1968 Amer. dial., jocular usage DO-IT FLUID any kind of liquor
n. 1968 Amer. dial., derogatory NIGGER HEEL bad liquor, esp. gin
n. 1969 Amer. dial. BOOT LIQUOR bad liquor
n. 1969 US sl. FRESHENER any alcoholic drink
n. 1970 Amer. dial. INDIAN FIRE bad liquor
n. c1970 Amer. dial. SKULL BUST liquor, esp. illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1970s S. Afr. sl. HAFFIE a half bottle of spirits or wine
n. 1971 NZ sl. HALF G a half-gallon jar of alcohol
n. 1972 US sl. CHOCK home-fermented, vegetable based alcohol
n. 1973 US sl. BURNOUT a person whose mental capacity has been diminished by extended drug or alcohol use
n. 1974 Amer. dial. TIGER SPIT strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1974 US sl. BATHTUB GIN homemade alcohol, perhaps approximating gin
n. 1974 US sl. FAINTS in the illegal production of alcohol: low-proof distillate
n. 1975 Amer. sl. MONKEY PISS inferior beer or other liquor
n. 1978 Amer. jocular usage MOTION LOTION alcoholic liquor
n. 1979 UK sl. DAFFIES strong liquor
n. 1979 UK sl. LIVVENER an alcoholic drink
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WAP a homemade alcoholic drink consisting of any combination of hard liquors, with other beverages or fruit sometimes added; by extension, an occasion at which this is consumed
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WAPATOLLIE (as above)
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WAPATULI (as above)
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WHOPATOOI (as above)
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WOP (as above)
n. 1980 Amer. dial. WOPATULI (as above)
n. 1980s sl. IDIOT OIL alcohol
n. 1980s Aust. prison sl. FUNNY STUFF alcohol
n. 1980s Can. sl. BARREL-WASH illicitly distilled liquor
n. 1980s US sl. O.E. Old English malt liquor
n. 1980s US college sl. ICE-CREAM an alcoholic drink
n. 1981 Amer. dial. WAMPA TOOLE a homemade alcoholic drink consisting of any combination of hard liquors, with other beverages or fruit sometimes added; by extension, an occasion at which this is consumed
n. 1985 Amer. dial. SKULL CRACKER liquor, esp. illegal whisky of inferior quality
n. 1985 Amer. dial. TIGER'S SWEAT strong or inferior liquor; whisky, esp. illegally made whisky; moonshine
n. 1985 Bermuda sl. BURP any alcoholic beverage
n. 1985 US sl. MONKEY RUM an illegally manufactured alcohol coloured by molasses
n. 1986 US sl. RAISIN JACK a potent and vile alcoholic beverage brewed by letting raisins ferment, usually in prison
n. 1987 colloq., orig. US BEER GOGGLES perception influenced by the consumption of alcohol
n. 1988 US sl. RAISIN SNAP alcohol made from fermented raisins
n. 1990s US sl. HIGH OCTANE very strong alcohol
n. 1992 sl. ELECTRIC SOUP alcohol
n. 1992 US sl. ALLEY JUICE denatured alcohol (ethyl alcohol) to which a poisonous substance has been added to make it unfit for consumption
n. Bk1994 sl. BANG straight booze, usually vodka, on ice, which the bar customer bangs ceremoniously on the bar before downing
n. Bk1994 sl. BANGER (as above)
n. Bk1995 US sl. BELT a swallow or gulp of an alcoholic beverage
n. 1998 Can. sl. SINGIN' JOHNNY homebrew
n. 1998 UK rhyming sl. COUSIN SIS piss, alcohol
n. 1999 UK sl. PAINT-STRIPPER cheap and nasty alcohol
n. 20C Amer. dial. CANEBUCK strong, intoxicating liquor
n. 20C sl. JOLT a stiff drink of spirits, esp. brandy, whisky, or bourbon
n. 20C sl. KICK a thrill from drugs or alcohol; a thrill of any type
n. 20C Aust. rhyming sl. for 'booze' MUD AND OOZE alcohol
n. 20C criminals' & street sl. METH denatured alcohol; methyl alcohol
n. 20C Irish sl. O'DONNELL'S GALLON a full glass or tankard of alcohol
n. 20C Irish sl. TINT a measure of liquor
n. 20C market-traders' sl. PEEVE drink; alcoholic liquor
n. 20C US colloq. SILO DRIPPINGS real or imaginary alcohol obtained by tapping the base of a silo containing fermenting corn
n. 20C US sl. AL K. HALL a jocular nickname for liquor based on 'alcohol'
n. 20C US sl. CRAZY WATER alcoholic beverages
n. 20C US sl. EYEWASH alcohol; a drink of alcohol
n. 20C US sl. GARGLE (as above)
n. 20C US sl. GAS (as above)
n. 20C US sl. HALL (as above)
n. 20C US sl. WHITEWASH (as above)
n. 20C US sl. PIG SWEAT any inferior alcoholic beverage
n. 20C US sl. WHITE gin or any alcoholic beverage
n. 20C US sl. WHOOPEE-WATER champagne or other liquor
n. E20 Brit. sl. WITCH-PISS inferior liquor; weak beer
n. E20 US sl. AL COHOL alcohol; alcohol personified
n. E20 US sl. ALKI HALL liquor; alcohol
n. E20 US sl. CHOC (as above)
n. E20 US sl. THE DEMON RUM alcohol or liquor, esp. rum
n. E20 US sl. DIDO liquor; gin
n. E20 US sl. EMBALMING FLUID inferior or strong liquor; any alcoholic liquor
n. E20 US sl. WHITE MULE moonshine; powerful homemade liquor with a kick like a mule
n. E20 US criminals' sl. WHITE COFFEE illicit alcohol; any colourless whisky or alcohol
n. M20 Aust. sl. LUBE alcohol, esp. beer
n. M20 Irish & Aust. sl. ROSINER an alcoholic drink, esp. a strong one
n. M20 US sl. EYE-OPENER a substance which gives a charge or jolt, such as a drink of alcohol, an amphetamine tablet, or a cold shower
n. M20 US sl. TONSIL BATH a drink of an alcoholic beverage
n. M20 US sl. TONSIL PAINT an alcoholic drink
n. 2001 UK sl. FLAMER an alcoholic drink which is set on fire in the glass (after the flames have been extinguished the fumes are inhaled before the drink is swallowed); an alcoholic drink which is set alight in the drinker's mouth in the hope that swallowing puts the flame out
n. 2003 Amer. dial. WHOPATOOLIE a homemade alcoholic drink consisting of any combination of hard liquors, with other beverages or fruit sometimes added; by extension, an occasion at which this is consumed
n. 2003 Trinidad and Tobago ACID any alcoholic beverage
n. Bk2006 US sl. AMMUNITION alcohol
n. Bk2006 US sl. BEAST (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. THE EVIDENCE (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. BERPS liquor; beer
n. Bk2006 US sl. BURPS (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. BLOTTO strong liquor
n. Bk2006 US sl. COFFIN NAIL a drink of liquor
n. Bk2006 US sl. COFFIN TACK (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. CONK-BUSTER inferior liquor
n. Bk2006 US sl. KONK-BUSTER (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. DUTCH COURAGE liquor; false courage from drinking liquor
n. ? Sc. NAFTIE liquor which 'lights one up'
phr. 1905 Amer. dial. CHASING THE DUCK going after intoxicating liquors
phr. Bk1942 Amer. sl. MAKE ONE SEE DOUBLE AND FEEL SINGLE said of strong liquor
phr. 1960s Aust. sl. B.Y.O.G. Bring Your Own Grog
phr. 1960s Aust. & US sl. B.Y.O.L. Bring Your Own Liquor
vb. 1567 cant obs. LAG to water spirits
vb. 1567 cant obs. LAGE (as above)
vb. 1687 LACE to put a 'lace' of spirits into a beverage
vb. L19 Aust. & NZ sl. LAMB DOWN to persuade someone to spend all their money on alcohol
vb. 1911 Aust. sl. RUN THE RABBIT to obtain liquor illegally, usually after hours
vb. 1950s S. Afr. sl. MAIL to send someone to buy liquor illicitly; to act as a go-between in such a purchase
vb. 1958 Amer. dial. DEHORN to water down alcohol, particularly if it is bad
vb. 1974 US sl. PUKE in the illegal production of alcohol: to allow the still to boil over
vb. 20C BROACH THE ADMIRAL to steal some liquor from a cask in transit or in store
vb. 20C US sl. GARGLE to drink alcohol
vb. M20 sl. BEVVY to drink, esp. beer or other alcoholic liquor
vb. M20 sl. BEVY (as above)
vb. Bk2006 US sl. CRACK OPEN A BOTTLE to open a bottle of liquor
ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENT
(also see DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT)
n. 1593 colloq. obs. ALE DRAPERY the selling of ale and other alcoholic drinks; also, a place where alcohol is sold
n. 1854 Amer. dial. obs. PIGGERY a place that sells liquor illegally
n. 1889 sl., orig. & chiefly US SPEAKEASY an illicit liquor store or drinking club, esp. during Prohibition
n. M19 sl. HOLE IN THE WALL an illicit liquor store or bar
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. VAULTS a place where intoxicating liquors are sold at the counter only
n. 1909 Amer. dial. LINE HOUSE a place where liquor was sold and consumed illegally
n. 1909 Amer. dial. LINE STORE (as above)
n. 1930 Amer. dial. PIG'S EAR an unlicensed liquor store
n. 1932 US sl. JUICE JOINT an establishment where alcohol is served illegally
n. 1934 Amer. dial. PIG an unlicensed liquor store
n. 1938 Amer. dial. PICCOLO JOINT a place where prostitutes ply their trade; an establishment, usually in a rural location, providing liquor, music, entertainment, and often prostitutes; a roadhouse
n. 1940s US African-American sl. ABC a liquor store
n. 1940s US African-American sl. AMERICAN BUSINESS COLLEGE (as above)
n. 1953 Amer. dial. BLUE PIG an establishment for the sale of illicit liquor
n. 1960s Amer. sl. HAPPY SHOP a liquor store
n. 1963 US sl. CHEAT SPOT an establishment that sells alcohol after closing hours
n. 1965 Amer. dial. CHIPPY JOINT a place where liquor was sold and consumed illegally
n. 1967 Amer. dial. PIG'S EYE an unlicensed liquor store
n. 1970s US sl. PACKIE an off-license; a 'package store'; a liquor store
n. 1970s US sl. PACKY (as above)
n. 1971 Amer. dial. PONY KEG a store selling beer, wine, ice, picnic and party supplies, and occasionally convenience items
n. 1975 Amer. dial. GROGSHOP a state liquor store
n. 1990s US college sl. AUNT BETSY'S COOKIE STORE Alcoholic Beverage Control store
n. 1997 US sl. QUART STORE a store that sells beer on the retail level
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO a place that sells second-rate liquor
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO HOUSE (as above)
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO JOINT (as above)
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO SHANTY (as above)
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO SHOP (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. CANDY STORE a liquor store; an establishment that sells liquor
n. Bk2006 US sl. COMFORT STATION (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. FILLING STATION (as above)
n. 1593 colloq. obs. ALE DRAPERY the selling of ale and other alcoholic drinks; also, a place where alcohol is sold
n. 1854 Amer. dial. obs. PIGGERY a place that sells liquor illegally
n. 1889 sl., orig. & chiefly US SPEAKEASY an illicit liquor store or drinking club, esp. during Prohibition
n. M19 sl. HOLE IN THE WALL an illicit liquor store or bar
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. VAULTS a place where intoxicating liquors are sold at the counter only
n. 1909 Amer. dial. LINE HOUSE a place where liquor was sold and consumed illegally
n. 1909 Amer. dial. LINE STORE (as above)
n. 1930 Amer. dial. PIG'S EAR an unlicensed liquor store
n. 1932 US sl. JUICE JOINT an establishment where alcohol is served illegally
n. 1934 Amer. dial. PIG an unlicensed liquor store
n. 1938 Amer. dial. PICCOLO JOINT a place where prostitutes ply their trade; an establishment, usually in a rural location, providing liquor, music, entertainment, and often prostitutes; a roadhouse
n. 1940s US African-American sl. ABC a liquor store
n. 1940s US African-American sl. AMERICAN BUSINESS COLLEGE (as above)
n. 1953 Amer. dial. BLUE PIG an establishment for the sale of illicit liquor
n. 1960s Amer. sl. HAPPY SHOP a liquor store
n. 1963 US sl. CHEAT SPOT an establishment that sells alcohol after closing hours
n. 1965 Amer. dial. CHIPPY JOINT a place where liquor was sold and consumed illegally
n. 1967 Amer. dial. PIG'S EYE an unlicensed liquor store
n. 1970s US sl. PACKIE an off-license; a 'package store'; a liquor store
n. 1970s US sl. PACKY (as above)
n. 1971 Amer. dial. PONY KEG a store selling beer, wine, ice, picnic and party supplies, and occasionally convenience items
n. 1975 Amer. dial. GROGSHOP a state liquor store
n. 1990s US college sl. AUNT BETSY'S COOKIE STORE Alcoholic Beverage Control store
n. 1997 US sl. QUART STORE a store that sells beer on the retail level
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO a place that sells second-rate liquor
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO HOUSE (as above)
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO JOINT (as above)
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO SHANTY (as above)
n. 20C Aust. & NZ sl. SHYPOO SHOP (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. CANDY STORE a liquor store; an establishment that sells liquor
n. Bk2006 US sl. COMFORT STATION (as above)
n. Bk2006 US sl. FILLING STATION (as above)
ALCOHOLIC
adj. 1622 UPSY-FRIESY addicted to drinking deeply; alcoholic
adj. 1930s sl. ALKI alcoholic
adj. 1930s sl. ALKIE (as above)
adj. 1930s sl. ALKY (as above)
n. 1861 UK sl. DRUNKIE an alcoholic
n. 1869 sl., orig. US GINHEAD a gin drinker or alcoholic; a drunkard
n. 1888 ALCOHOLIST an alcoholic
n. 1890 ALCOHOLIZER an alcoholic
n. L19 US sl. ALKEE STIFF an alcoholic tramp
n. L19 US sl. ALKY STIFF (as above)
n. L19 US sl. BARREL-BOARDER an ageing, impoverished, alcoholic tramp who frequents low saloons
n. L19 US sl. BARREL DOSSER (as above)
n. L19 US sl. BARREL-HOUSE STIFF (as above)
n. L19 US sl. BARREL STIFF (as above)
n. Bk1909 sl. GIN BOTTLE a dirty, abandoned, flabby, debased woman, generally over thirty, the victim of alcoholic abuse, within an ace of inevitable death
n. 1918 US tramps' sl. DINGBAT an alcoholic tramp or beggar
n. 1925 US sl. BOTTLE BABY an alcoholic
n. 1929 sl. ALCHY a drunkard or alcoholic
n. 1929 sl. ALCI (as above)
n. 1929 sl. ALKI (as above)
n. 1929 sl. ALKIE (as above)
n. 1929 sl. ALKY (as above)
n. 1930s sl. JARHEAD an alcoholic; a heavy drinker
n. 1931 sl., chiefly Amer. SKID ROW a part of a town frequented by vagrants, alcoholics, etc.
n. 1932 US sl. GIN-SOAK an alcoholic; a gin-drinker; a drunkard
n. 1940s Aust. & US sl. ALKIE'S ITCH the twitching and nervousness that are seen in an advanced alcoholic
n. 1940s homosexual sl. POT QUEEN a homosexual alcoholic
n. 1940s US sl. LUSHBUM an alcoholic tramp
n. 1940s US sl. SAUCE-HOUND a drunkard; an alcoholic
n. 1940s W. Indies SOAKAPEE an habitual drunkard; an alcoholic
n. 1950s US sl. WINEHEAD an alcoholic who opts for wine as his or her preferred intoxicant
n. 1950s W. Indies sl. WATERMAN a heavy drinker; an alcoholic
n. 1960s Aust. sl. CHAT a general insult, usually aimed at an old man, esp. an alcoholic
n. 1967 US sl. JUICER an alcoholic
n. Bk1968 HIDDEN ALCOHOLIC an alcoholic who drinks secretly and manages to conceal his condition
n. Bk1968 HIDDEN ALCOHOLIC an alcoholic whose excessive drinking is not recognized or acknowledged as alcoholism either by his family and friends or by recording agencies
n. 1970s US homosexual sl. QUEEN OF SCOTCH an alcoholic homosexual man
n. 1970s African-American sl. VINEYARD anywhere that alcoholics congregate
n. Bk1971 Boonville California HIGH GITTER an alcoholic, one who gets drunk regularly
n. 1980s sl. ALCO an alcoholic
n. 1980s sl. ALKO (as above)
n. Bk1988 YEASTER a beer drinker; a beer-drinking alcoholic
n. Bk1988 sl. MOONSHINE VICTIM an alcoholic
n. Bk1988 sl. ZONKER a drunkard; an alcoholic
n. Bk1988 Aust. sl. HARD CASE an alcoholic or drug addict
n. 1990s sl. SKANKER an alcoholic tramp
n. Bk1992 criminals' sl. HEADPIECE a drug addict or alcoholic
n. Bk1995 Amer. sl. GLOW WORM a drunkard; an alcoholic
n. 1996 UK sl. ALCHO an alcoholic
n. 20C Sc. sl., derogatory JAKEY a homeless alcoholic
n. M20 US tramps' sl. DING a beggar; an alcoholic tramp or beggar
n. 2000s sl. LAGGING BOAT a drunkard, an alcoholic
vb. 1908 sl., orig. US DRY OUT of an alcoholic: to undergo treatment to cure addiction
adj. 1930s sl. ALKI alcoholic
adj. 1930s sl. ALKIE (as above)
adj. 1930s sl. ALKY (as above)
n. 1861 UK sl. DRUNKIE an alcoholic
n. 1869 sl., orig. US GINHEAD a gin drinker or alcoholic; a drunkard
n. 1888 ALCOHOLIST an alcoholic
n. 1890 ALCOHOLIZER an alcoholic
n. L19 US sl. ALKEE STIFF an alcoholic tramp
n. L19 US sl. ALKY STIFF (as above)
n. L19 US sl. BARREL-BOARDER an ageing, impoverished, alcoholic tramp who frequents low saloons
n. L19 US sl. BARREL DOSSER (as above)
n. L19 US sl. BARREL-HOUSE STIFF (as above)
n. L19 US sl. BARREL STIFF (as above)
n. Bk1909 sl. GIN BOTTLE a dirty, abandoned, flabby, debased woman, generally over thirty, the victim of alcoholic abuse, within an ace of inevitable death
n. 1918 US tramps' sl. DINGBAT an alcoholic tramp or beggar
n. 1925 US sl. BOTTLE BABY an alcoholic
n. 1929 sl. ALCHY a drunkard or alcoholic
n. 1929 sl. ALCI (as above)
n. 1929 sl. ALKI (as above)
n. 1929 sl. ALKIE (as above)
n. 1929 sl. ALKY (as above)
n. 1930s sl. JARHEAD an alcoholic; a heavy drinker
n. 1931 sl., chiefly Amer. SKID ROW a part of a town frequented by vagrants, alcoholics, etc.
n. 1932 US sl. GIN-SOAK an alcoholic; a gin-drinker; a drunkard
n. 1940s Aust. & US sl. ALKIE'S ITCH the twitching and nervousness that are seen in an advanced alcoholic
n. 1940s homosexual sl. POT QUEEN a homosexual alcoholic
n. 1940s US sl. LUSHBUM an alcoholic tramp
n. 1940s US sl. SAUCE-HOUND a drunkard; an alcoholic
n. 1940s W. Indies SOAKAPEE an habitual drunkard; an alcoholic
n. 1950s US sl. WINEHEAD an alcoholic who opts for wine as his or her preferred intoxicant
n. 1950s W. Indies sl. WATERMAN a heavy drinker; an alcoholic
n. 1960s Aust. sl. CHAT a general insult, usually aimed at an old man, esp. an alcoholic
n. 1967 US sl. JUICER an alcoholic
n. Bk1968 HIDDEN ALCOHOLIC an alcoholic who drinks secretly and manages to conceal his condition
n. Bk1968 HIDDEN ALCOHOLIC an alcoholic whose excessive drinking is not recognized or acknowledged as alcoholism either by his family and friends or by recording agencies
n. 1970s US homosexual sl. QUEEN OF SCOTCH an alcoholic homosexual man
n. 1970s African-American sl. VINEYARD anywhere that alcoholics congregate
n. Bk1971 Boonville California HIGH GITTER an alcoholic, one who gets drunk regularly
n. 1980s sl. ALCO an alcoholic
n. 1980s sl. ALKO (as above)
n. Bk1988 YEASTER a beer drinker; a beer-drinking alcoholic
n. Bk1988 sl. MOONSHINE VICTIM an alcoholic
n. Bk1988 sl. ZONKER a drunkard; an alcoholic
n. Bk1988 Aust. sl. HARD CASE an alcoholic or drug addict
n. 1990s sl. SKANKER an alcoholic tramp
n. Bk1992 criminals' sl. HEADPIECE a drug addict or alcoholic
n. Bk1995 Amer. sl. GLOW WORM a drunkard; an alcoholic
n. 1996 UK sl. ALCHO an alcoholic
n. 20C Sc. sl., derogatory JAKEY a homeless alcoholic
n. M20 US tramps' sl. DING a beggar; an alcoholic tramp or beggar
n. 2000s sl. LAGGING BOAT a drunkard, an alcoholic
vb. 1908 sl., orig. US DRY OUT of an alcoholic: to undergo treatment to cure addiction
ALCOVE
n. 1979 Amer. dial. ELL an alcove