REV. - ASTO - ATTHZ - WORDS AND PHRASES FROM THE PAST

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ASTO - ATTHZ

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• ASTONISH
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• ASTUTE - ATTACH
• ATTACK - ATTEMPT
• ATTEND - ATTENTION

ASTONISH, ASTONISHED, ASTONISHING, ASTONISHINGLY, ASTONISHMENT

ABAWE
vb. a1400 obs. - to abash, daunt, astonish, lower
ABAWED
adj. a1450 obs. - abashed; astonished; surprised; disconcerted; discomfited; upset
ABOB
vb. c1330 obs. rare - to astonish, to confound
ADMIRATION
n. 1506 arch. - the act of wondering or marvelling; wonder, astonishment, surprise
ADMIRE
vb. 1. c1590 obs. - to feel surprise or astonishment; to wonder, to marvel
vb. 2. c1650 obs. rare - to astonish, to surprise
ADMIRED
adj. a1700 - astonished; struck with wonder
AGAST
vb. c1225 obs. - to frighten, to terrify; also, to astonish, to confound
ALL MY EYE!
int. 1859 - answer of astonishment to an improbable story
ASTONIED
adj. 1388 - astonished, in consternation
ASTONY
vb. 1340 arch. - to stun, astonish, astound, bewilder; to terrify, to confound with fear or amazement
ASTOUND
adj. 1764 Sc. & Eng. dial. obs. - astonished; stunned
AWONDER
vb. c1230 obs. - to astonish, surprise, marvel; to be astonished or amazed; to cause to wonder
AWONDERED
adj. 1154 obs. - astonished, astounded, amazed
BAA!
int. Bk1898 Eng. dial. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BACK ON ONE'S HEELS
adj. - into a state of discomfiture or astonishment
BALLGUSTED
adj. 1834 US - flabbergasted, astonished (jocular usage)
BEARD-LIFTING
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - astonishing
BEAT
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - bewildered; perplexed; baffled; amazed, astonished, at a loss
BEAT ALL NATURE
vb. 1825 Amer. dial. arch. - to be surprising or astonishing
BEATS A HEN A-FLYING
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. - to be surprising or astonishing; to be exasperating
BEATS A HEN A-ROUTING
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. - to be surprising or astonishing; to be exasperating
BEAT THE CATS
vb. 1909 Amer. dial. - to be surprising or astonishing
BEAT THE DUTCH
vb. 1775 Amer. dial. - to be surprising or astonishing; to be exasperating
BEEN TO THREE COUNTY FAIRS AND A GOAT-FUCKING
phr. 1970s US sl. - implies one's astonishment (one has had many, varied experiences, but never one such as this)
BEEN TO THREE COUNTY FAIRS AND A GOAT-ROPING
phr. 1970s US sl. - implies one's astonishment (one has had many, varied experiences, but never one such as this)
BEGARRA!
int. 1839 Anglo-Irish - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BEGORRA!
int. 1839 Anglo-Irish - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BEGORRAH!
int. 1839 Anglo-Irish - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BEGUM!
int. 1834 Eng. dial. - an exclamation of astonishment, a disguised oath
BEJABBERS!
int. 1890 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (chiefly Anglo-Irish)
BEJABERS!
int. 1890 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (chiefly Anglo-Irish)
BEJASUS!
int. 1908 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BEJESUS!
int. 1908 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (chiefly Anglo-Irish)
BEMAZE
vb. 1890 Eng. dial. - to astonish, to bewilder, to daze
BEMUSED
adj. 1822 Sc. & Eng. dial. - dazed, stupefied with drink, astonishment, anger, etc.
BE STUCK IN A DAR
vb. Bk1900 Eng. dial. obs. - to be astonished or confounded
BEWHAPPED
adj. c1320 obs. - utterly confounded; bewildered, amazed, astonished
BITE MY ASS!
int. 1954 Amer. sl. - used as a derisive retort; also an exclamation of astonishment
BLESS ME!
int. 1709 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BLESS MY SOUL!
int.. 1851 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BLESS US!
int. 1646 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BLIME!
int. 1889 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BLIMEY!
int. 1889 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BLOW ME DOWN!
int. 1928 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BLOW ME TIGHT!
int. 1819 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BLOW MY BUTTONS!
int. 1907 colloq. - expresses surprise, astonishment, exasperation, dismay, etc.
BOOMING
adj. Bk1892 Aust. sl. - large, astonishing
BOWL OVER
vb. M19 sl. - to astonish, to surprise
BOY!
int. 1894 - wow! gosh! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. US)
BUGGER ME!
int. 1936 - expresses astonishment or exasperation
BY GRANNY!
int. M19 - an exclamation of astonishment
BY GUM!
int. c1815 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
BY JERPS!
int. 1927 Amer. dial. - an expression of astonishment
BY MY FIG!
int. M17 - an exclamation of astonishment or emphasis
BY MY FIGGINS!
int. M17 - an exclamation of astonishment or emphasis
CHRIST!
int. 1748 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
CONFUBUSCATE
vb. 1880 sl. - to confuse, perplex, astonish
COO!
int. c1890 colloq. - an exclamation of surprise, disbelief, amazement, or astonishment .
COO-ER!
int. 1911 UK sl. - used for expressing surprise, astonishment, disbelief or wonderment
COOL!
int. 1911 UK sl.- used for expressing astonishment, disbelief or wonderment
COR!
int. 1931 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
COR BLIMEY!
int. 1931 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
CRIKEY!
int. 1838 Brit. - expression of surprise or astonishment (euphemistic for 'Christ!')
CRIPES!
int. 1910 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (euphemistic for 'Christ!')
CRIVENS!
int. 1999 UK sl. - exclamation of shock, horror, or astonishment
CRUMBS!
int. 1922 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
DAIKINS!
int. 1789 Sc. - an exclamation of astonishment
DAMMER
vb. 1897 Sc. - to astonish, to astound, to confuse
DASH MY BUTTONS!
int. 1756 colloq. - expresses surprise, astonishment, exasperation, dismay, etc.
DID YOU EVER!
int. 1840 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
DISCUMGALLIGUMFRICATED
adj. 1916 Amer. dial. - very greatly astonished but pleased
ENOUGH TO MAKE A CAT SPEAK
phr. 1719 - said of something very extraordinary or astonishing; frequently said of very good drink
EXTONIOUS
adj. 1548 obs. rare - astonishing
EYE-POPPER
n. Bk2006 US sl. - something astonishing
EYE-POPPING
adj. 1918 - surprising, astonishing, impressive; visually spectacular (orig. US)
EYE-WIDENING
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - astonishing
FASHED
adj. 1968 Amer. dial. - very much surprised; astonished
FECKS!
int. L16 Sc. & Eng. dial. - expression solemn conviction or astonishment
FEGS!
int. L16 Sc. & Eng. dial. - expression solemn conviction or astonishment
FLABBERDEGASKY
vb. 1822 obs. - to astonish greatly; to confound, to flabbergast (nonce word)
FLAMBERGAST
vb. 1869 Eng. & Amer. dial. - to amaze, astonish, bewilder, perplex; to take by surprise
FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!
int. 1924 - for Christ's sake! used to express anger, irritation, surprise, astonishment, etc. (euphemism)
FOR PETE'S SAKE!
int. Bk1995 US sl. - exclamation of astonishment and annoyance
FORWONDERED
adj. c1200 obs. - astonished
FREAK OUT
vb. 1964 US sl. - to make someone feel unsettled, astonished, or bizarre
GASPER
n. 1970 US sl. - something that is astonishing
GASPING
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - astonishing
GAWBLIMEY!
int. 1896 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
GEE WHITZ!
int. 1876 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. US)
GEE WHIZ!
int. 1876 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. US)
GEE WIZ!
int. 1876 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. US)
GEE!
int. 1895 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (chiefly US)
GEEWHILLIKENS!
int. 1851 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. & chiefly US)
GEEWHILLIKINS!
int. 1851 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. & chiefly US)
GEEWHITTAKERS!
int. 1851 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. & chiefly US)
GEEZE!
int. 1923 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. US)
GO BALLISTIC
vb. 1990 US sl. - to become astonishing
GOB-SMACKED
adj. 1985 Brit. sl. - surprised, astonished, astounded, flabbergasted, speechless with amazement
GOB-STRUCK
adj. 1988 Brit. sl. - astounded, flabbergasted, speechless with amazement, surprised, astonished
GOLLY!
int. 1775 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
GOLLY GEE, BUFFALO BOB
int. 1969 US sl. - used for expressing mock astonishment
GORBLIME!
int. 1896 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
GORBLIMEY!; GORBLIMY
int. 1896 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
GORDON BENNETT!
int. 1984 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
GOSH!
int. 1757 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
GREAT CAESAR'S GHOST!
int. 1871 US sl. - an exclamation of astonishment
HAVE A CALF
vb. c1960 US - to lose control; to have an emotional fit; to have a fit of astonishment or anger; to become emotionally overwrought
HEAD-BIT
n. Bk1902 Eng. dial. - a masterpiece; something surprising or astonishing
HEAD-PIECE
n. Bk1902 Eng. dial. - a masterpiece; something surprising or astonishing
HEARTS ALIVE!
int. 1899 Eng. dial. - an expression of astonishment
HELL
n. 1893 US sl. - a formidable or astonishing person
HOLY COW!
int. 1924 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
HOLY CROW!
int. 1965 US - used to express astonishment
HOLY FRIGHT
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. - a large amount; something astonishing
HOLY MOSES!
int. 1855 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
HOLY SHIT!
int. 1982 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. US)
HOLY SMOKE!
int. 1892 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
HOLY TOLEDO!
int. Bk1995 US sl. - exclamation of astonishment
HUSH MY MOUTH!
int. 1931 US - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
IKY-PIKY!
int. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
I'LL BE A MONKEY'S UNCLE
int. Bk1995 US sl. - expression of astonishment
I'LL BE BUGGERED!
int. 1914 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
I'LL BE DAMNED!
int. 1925 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
I'LL BE DIPPED IN SHIT!
int. 1955 US sl. - used to express astonishment
I'LL BE DIPPED!
int. 1973 US sl. - used to express astonishment
I'LL BE JIGGERED!
int. 1860 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
I'LL GO TO THE FOOT OF OUR STAIRS!
int. 1992 Eng. dial. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
I'M BUGGERED!
int. 1966 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
I'M DAMNED!
int. 1925 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
I'M JIGGERED!
int. 1886 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
I'M SUGARED!
int. 1901 sl. - I'm astonished
I SAY!
int. 1890 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
IT BEATS THE DUTCH
phr. Bk1905 Amer. dial. - it is astonishing
JEEPERS-CREEPERS!
int. 1928 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. US)
JEEZE!
int. 1923 - an exclamation of surprise, enthusiasm, or astonishment (orig. US)
JESE!
int. 1923 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; a disguise of "Jesus!" (orig. US)
JESUS!
int. 1922 - an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment
JESUS CHRIST!
int. 1922 - an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment
JESUS H. CHRIST!
int. 1922 - an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment
JEZ!
int. 1923 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. US)
LAW!
int. 1588 - an exclamation expressing chiefly astonishment or admiration, or surprise at being asked a question
LAWK!
int. 1768 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
LAWK-A-MERCY!
int. 1768 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
LAWK-A-MUSSY!
int. 1768 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
LAWKS!
int. 1768 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
LOR!
int. 1835 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
LOSH!
int. a1779 Sc. - an exclamation of astonishment, wonder, or surprise
LUMME!
int. 1898 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
LUMMY!
int. 1898 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
MAIGINTIES!
int. Bk1905 Sc. - an exclamation of astonishment
MAIGINTY!
int. Bk1905 Sc. - an exclamation of astonishment
MAN!
int. 1869 - an exclamation of surprise, enthusiasm, dismay, or astonishment
MARVEL
n. 1303 arch. - astonishment, surprise, admiration or wonder
vb. a1400 obs. - to cause to wonder, to astonish
MARVELLY
adj. c1420 obs. - marvellous, amazing, astonishing
MAZE
n. 1827 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial. - a state of amazement, bewilderment, or astonishment; perplexity, confusion, surprise
vb. 1836 Eng. dial. - to amaze, to astonish; to bewilder, to puzzle, to mystify
MAZED
adj. 1703 Eng. dial. - amazed, astonished, surprised; bewildered, astounded, perplexed
MAZING
adv. 1859 Sc. & Eng. dial. - very, amazingly; wonderfully, astonishingly
MIND-BLOWING
adj. 1967 - amazing, astonishing, almost unbelievable, having an overwhelming effect on the mind
MIND-BOGGLING
adj. 1964 - amazing, astonishing, having an overwhelming effect on the mind
MIRACLE
vb. 1964 - to wonder, to be astonished
MOYSED
adj. 1703 Eng. dial. - amazed, astonished, surprised; bewildered, astounded, perplexed
MY AUNT!
int. 1869 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
MY EYE!
int. E19 - an exclamation of astonishment
MY EYES AND LIMBS!
int. E19 - an exclamation of astonishment
MY EYES!
int. E19 - an exclamation of astonishment
MY GRANNY!
int. M19 - an exclamation of astonishment
MY GUM!
int. c1815 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
MY HOLY AUNT!
int. 1869 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
MY SACRED AUNT!
int. 1869 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
MY SAINTED AUNT!
int. 1869 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
NO SHIT!
int. - expressing astonishment, disbelief, etc.
OFF THE MEAT RACK
adj. 2000s US sl. - superlative, first-rate, astonishing, excellent (African-American usage)
OH SMACK!
int. 1990s US - a reaction to something astonishing; an exclamation expressing the sudden realization that a thing or a situation is pleasing (teen usage)
PALLER
n. 1818 Eng. dial. - a staggering blow; a rude shock; something which causes astonishment
PEACE BE WITH US
int. 1810 Sc. - an exclamation of astonishment
PUT THE STUNNERS ON
vb. Bk1904 sl. - to perplex, to confound, to astonish
RISING
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - astonishing
ROUSING
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - astonishing
SAKES!
int. 1881 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial. - an exclamation of astonishment or anger
SAY!
int. 1830 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. & chiefly US)
SCALE
vb. L19 sl. - to impress, to astonish
SCHNOZZY
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - astonishing
SCROGGINS!
int. 1833 Eng. dial. obs. - interjection used to express astonishment
SHAG ME!
int. 1980s NZ sl. - an exclamation of astonishment and/or resignation
SHIT!
int. 1920 - expressing annoyance, astonishment, dismissiveness, etc, or interjected with little or no meaning
SPIFLICATE
vb. 1785 colloq. - to deal with in such a way as to confound or overcome completely; to astonish, to mystify, to surprise
STARVE THE BARDIES!
int. 1941 Aust. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STARVE THE CROWS!
int. 1918 Aust. & NZ - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STARVE THE LIZARDS!
int. 1927 Aust. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STARVE THE RATS!
int. 1908 Aust. & NZ - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STIFFEN THE CROWS!
int. 1932 Aust. & NZ - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STIFFEN THE LIZARDS!
int. 1959 Aust. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STONE ME!
int. 1961 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STONE THE CROWS!
int. 1927 - an exclamation of surprise, dismay, or astonishment (orig. Aust.)
'STONISH
vb. 19C colloq. - to astonish
STREAKY
adj. Bk1904 sl. - flabbergasted, astonished
STREUTH!
int. 1892 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth!
STREWTH!
int. 1892 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth!
STRIKE A LIGHT!
int. 1936 Brit., Aust., & NZ - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STRIKE ME!
int. 1696 Aust. & NZ sl. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STRIKE ME BLIND!
int. 1696 Aust. & NZ sl. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STRIKE ME DEAD!
int. 1696 Aust. & NZ sl. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STRIKE ME PINK!
int. 1696 Aust. & NZ sl. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
STROLL ON!
int. 1959 Brit. - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
'STROOTH!
int. 1892 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth!
'STRUTH!
int. 1892 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth!
STUNNING
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. - astonishing
SUGARED
adj. 1901 sl. - astonished; perplexed
SURPRISE, SURPRISE!
int. 1953 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; often used ironically or sarcastically
TAKE A FEATHER OUT OF
vb. 20C Irish sl. - to confuse, to surprise, to astonish
TAKE TO
vb. 1887 Eng. dial. - to astonish; to take by surprise
TAKE TO THE FAIR
vb. 1940s Irish sl. - to amaze, to astonish
TERRIFY
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - to astonish
THINK VOW
vb. 1835 Sc. - to be astonished; to wonder
TURN UP THE EYES LIKE A DUCK IN THUNDER
vb. Bk1905 N. Ireland - to show astonishment
WELL I NEVER!
int. 1848 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
WELL I NEVER DID!
int. 1848 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
phr. 1914 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment, usually ironic (chiefly US)
WHAT THE BLUE BLAZES!
phr. 1911 Amer. dial. - used to express astonishment or disbelief
WHAT THE DAGGER?
int. 1775 Eng. dial. - an expression of astonishment
WHAT THE DAGGERMENT?
int. 1775 Eng. dial. - an expression of astonishment
WONDER-MAZE
vb. 1603 obs. - to strike with wonder, to astonish, to amaze
WOW
vb. Aust. sl. - to amaze, to astonish, to greatly impress
int. 1892 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
WOWEE!
int. 1921 - an exclamation of surprise, astonishment, wonder, pleasure, dismay, etc.
YIKES!
int. 1971 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
YOU COULD HAVE KNOCKED ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER!
int. 1741 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
YOU DON'T SAY!
int. 1912 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment (orig. US)
YOU DON'T SAY SO!
int. 1779 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
YOU MIGHT HAVE BEAT ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER!
int. 1741 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
YOU WOULDN'T READ ABOUT IT!
int. 1950 Aust. & NZ - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment
ZOWIE!
int. c1913 - an exclamation of surprise or astonishment

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ASTOUND, ASTOUNDED, ASTOUNDING, ASTOUNDINGLY

AGAZED
adj. 1592 obs. - astounded, amazed
ASTONATE
adj. 1513 obs. - astounded
ASTONY
vb. 1340 arch. - to stun, astonish, astound, bewilder; to terrify, to confound with fear or amazement
AWE-STRIKE
vb. 1757 - to render a person awestruck; to deeply impress, to astound
AWONDERED
adj. 1154 obs. - astonished, astounded, amazed
BEDOOZLING
adj. 2000s US sl. - astounding, amazing
BELIEVE THE MOON IS MADE OF CHEESE
vb. 18C colloq. - to believe firmly something astounding, impossible, or absurd; hence, to be a fool
BENDER
n. M19 sl. - anything exceptional, astounding
BLOW DOMES
vb. 1990s US sl. - to amaze, to astound
BURSTER
n.1831 US sl. - anything of superior size or astounding nature
BUSTER
n.1831 US sl. - anything of superior size or astounding nature
CUT BLOCKS WITH A RAZOR
vb. 1774 - to do something astounding; to do something more eccentric than inexpedient
DAMMER
vb. 1897 Sc. - to astonish, to astound, to confuse
ESTAMIN
adv. Bk1900 Eng. dial. - wonderfully, surprisingly, astoundingly
ESTAMINLY
adv. Bk1900 Eng. dial. - wonderfully, surprisingly, astoundingly
FLABBERGAST
vb. 1772 - to astound
GLOCKEN
vb. 1824 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. - to start from fright; to astound
GLOPPEN
vb. a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial. - to startle, to astound, to surprise; to scare, to frighten, to terrify; to stupefy
GOB-SMACKED
adj. 1985 Brit. sl. - surprised, astonished, astounded, flabbergasted, speechless with amazement
GOB-STRUCK
adj. 1988 Brit. sl. - astounded, flabbergasted, speechless with amazement, surprised, astonished
HAVE SOMEONE DEAD
vb. 1900s Aust. & NZ sl. - to have at one's mercy; to dominate completely; to astound
KNOCK COLD
vb. M19 sl. - to astound, to amaze
KNOCK DEAD
vb. M19 sl. - to astound, to amaze
KNOCK ONE SICK
vb. 1923 colloq. - to astound; to flabbergast
KNOCK SOMEONE FOR SIX
vb. 1949 Brit. sl. - to astound someone, with either pleasure or shock
KNOCK SOMEONE SIDEWAYS
vb. 1925 sl. - to astound someone, with either pleasure or shock
KNOCK-DOWN
n. M18 sl. - something astounding, remarkable, or something that 'knocks one down'
LAY OUT
vb. L19 US sl. - to amaze, to astound
LAY OUT COLD
vb. E19 sl. - to astound, to amaze (orig. US)
MAKE SOMEONE SIT UP
vb. L19 sl. - to astound, to shock, to galvanize someone into action
MAZED
adj. 1703 Eng. dial. - amazed, astonished, surprised; bewildered, astounded, perplexed
MOYSED
adj. 1703 Eng. dial. - amazed, astonished, surprised; bewildered, astounded, perplexed
SCALE
vb. 1887 sl. - to impress; to astound
SNUFF-BOTTLE
n. 20C sl. - anything astounding, shocking
SNUFF-BOX
n. 20C sl. - anything astounding, shocking
STUNNER
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. - a stylish-looking person; anything grand or astounding
TO-STONY
vb. 1375 obs. - to astound
WHOPCACKER; WOPCACKER
adj. c1925 Aust. sl. - astounding, notable, excellent
n. c1925 Aust. sl. - anything astounding, notable, or excellent

ASTRAY

BELEAD
vb. a1000 obs. - to lead away; to lead astray
BEWILL
vb. Bk1911 Sc. - to cause to go astray
DE-ERR
vb. 1657 obs. rare - to go astray, to diverge
EGAR
vb. 1584 obs. rare - to stray, to wander, to go astray
FAIT
vb. c1430 obs. - to deceive, to lead astray
FAR-ABOUT
adv. 1483 obs. - far astray, out of the way
FARBLONDJET
adj. 20C US sl. - confused, lost, astray
FARBLONJET
adj. 1968 Amer. dial. - lost, astray; confused, befuddled (rhymes with 'car lawn kit')
JARGOOZLE
vb. Bk1896 sl. - to mislead; to lead astray; to bamboozle
LENOCINANT
adj. 1664 obs. - adj. enticing to evil, leading astray, seducing
MANG
vb. c1440 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. obs. - to bewilder, to lead astray; to be bewildered; to go mad
MAR
vb. c950 obs. - to err; to go astray; to be or become bewildered or confused
SINISTER
adj. 1526 obs. rare - erring; erroneous; astray from the right path
TAIVER; TAVER
vb. 1861 Sc. - to annoy, to vex, to irritate; to bewilder or confuse with much talking or questioning; to lead astray
WALK WILL OF ONE'S WAY
vb. c1475 Sc. obs. - to go astray, to lose oneself

ASTRIDE

A-COCK-HORSE
adv. M16 - astride
ASCRIDE
adv. 1825 Eng. dial. - astride
ASTRIDDLE
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. - astride; with the legs wide apart
ASTRIDDLING
adj. 1875 Eng. dial. - sitting astride
BESTRIDE
vb. 1526 obs. - to stand astride
HUMPSTRIDDEN
adv. 1828 Eng. dial. - astride, strideways
UMPSTRIDDEN
adv. 1828 Eng. dial. - astride, strideways
UMSTRID
adv. 1674 Eng. dial. - astride, strideways

ASTROLOGER, ASTROLOGY

ARTIST
n. 1584 obs. - a person skilled in magic arts or occult sciences; an astrologer, an alchemist
BABYLONIAN
n. 1677 - an astrologer
CALKER
n. 1535 obs. - a calculator of nativities, etc.; an astrologer; a magician, a conjurer
HEAVEN-GAZER
n. 1535 - one who gazes at the sky, who studies the stars; an astrologer
HOCUS-POCUS
n. E18 sl. - an astrologer
MARTIALIST
n. 1569 obs. - in astrology: a person born under the influence of the planet Mars
URANICS
n. 1671 obs. - astrological matters; astrology

ASTRONAUT

JOCK
n. M20 N. Amer. colloq. - a pilot or astronaut
MISSILETOES
n. Bk1972 sl. - attractive astronauts (homosexual usage)
MOONMAN
n. 1935 - a person involved in astronautics; later, an astronaut
MOON-SHOOTER
n. 1986 rare - an astronaut who travels to the moon
PENGUIN SUIT
n. 1971 sl. - a type of tight-fitting suit worn by astronauts
SPACE CADET
n. 1952 - a trainee spaceman or spacewoman
SPACEMAN
n. 1932 - someone who travels in space; an astronaut
SPACEWOMAN
n. 1951 - a female traveller in space; a female astronaut
TAXI-DRIVER
n. 1971 - an astronaut or traveller in space; one in the orbiting command module

ASTRONOMER

HEAVEN-GAZER
n. 1535 - a person who gazes at the sky, who studies the stars, an astrologer, an astronomer

ASTUTE

ASTUCIOUS
adj. 1823 - astute, subtle, crafty, cunning, shrewd
DUNGEONABLE
adj. 1855 Eng. dial. obs. - having great knowledge; insightful, astute
FADAHAL
adj. 1929 Sc. - astute, wide-awake
FAR NORTH
adj. 1861 Sc. - astute, 'wide awake'
LEARY; LEERY
adj. 1718 sl. - cunning, astute, knowing, artful; wide-awake; alert; cautious, wary
MACHIAVELLIAN
adj. 1579 - preferring expediency to morality; practicing duplicity in statecraft or in general conduct; astute, cunning, intriguing
MACHIAVELLIC
adj. 1838 - preferring expediency to morality; practicing duplicity in statecraft or in general conduct; astute, cunning, intriguing
MACHIAVELLINE
adj. 1602 obs. rare - preferring expediency to morality; practicing duplicity in statecraft or in general conduct; astute, cunning, intriguing
YAP
adj. a1300 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial. - clever, cunning; shrewd, astute; nimble, active
YAUP
adj. a1300 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial. - clever, cunning; shrewd, astute; nimble, active
YEPE
adj. c1000 obs. - prudent, wise, sagacious, shrewd, astute

ASUNDER

SUNDER
adv. a1300 obs. rare - apart, asunder, separately
SUNDERWISE
adv. a1400 obs. rare - asunder; separately

ASYLUM

(also see INSANE ASYLUM)

BAST
n. 1894 - sanctuary, refuge, asylum
BOOBY HATCH
n. US sl. - a lock-up, a cell; an asylum
HARBOUR
n. c1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial. - a place of shelter or sojourn; lodgings, quarters, resting-place; a place of entertainment, an inn; a place of refuge, asylum
HARSLEM
n. 1886 Eng. dial. - an asylum
SILO; SYLO
n. Brit. sl. - an asylum seeker
STRAWYARD
n. 1851-61 sl. - a shelter, asylum or refuge for the destitute (tramps' usage)

ATHEISM, ATHEIST

NETHEIST
n. 1855 - an atheist
UNBELIEFFULNESS
n. 1382 obs. - atheism
UNBELIEVER
n. 1526 - one who does not believe; one who does not accept a particular religious belief, an infidel; an atheist

ATHLETE, ATHLETIC, ATHLETICS

ACTIVITY
n. 1552 obs. - physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics
ACTOR
n. Bk2007 Amer. sl. - an athlete who is good at pretending he has been hurt or fouled, esp. a baseball player who very convincingly mimes the pain of being hit by a pitch
ANIMAL
n. 1921 Amer. sl. - an athletic or muscular man; esp. a bodyguard or hired thug
BALLER
n. Bk2006 US sl. - an athlete; one who plays with footballs, basketballs, baseballs, etc.
BALLHEAD
n. Bk1995 US sl. - an athlete; someone obsessed with ball games; perhaps a stupid one
CAMP
vb. 1774-6 obs. exc. Eng. dial. - to contend in athletic contests
CHICK WITH A STICK
n. 20C sl. - a girl jock; presumably a reference to softball and field hockey (teen & high school usage)
DEAD RABBIT
n. 1859 Amer. sl. - a very athletic rowdy fellow
DOC
n. 1909 Amer. dial. - an athletic coach; used as a title or nickname
DOG
n. 1934 US sl. - in sports: a performer of little promise or ability; a prizefighter or other athlete who lack aggressiveness or spirit in competition
DROMOMANIAC
n. M20 - an athlete (jocular usage)
EARLY BATH
n. 1978 NZ sl. - an ejection from an athletic contest
EARLY SHOWER
n. 1978 NZ sl. - an ejection from an athletic contest
FANCY DAN
n. 1927 Amer. sl. - a showy, usually ineffective, athlete
GAME
n. 1997 US sl. - an athlete's style and ability
GAME-PLAYER
n. 1587 obs. - an athlete
GAMER
n. 1. c1620-30 obs. - a gamester; an athlete
n. 2. 1977 colloq. - in sports: a person, esp. an athlete, known for consistently making a strong effort; a player who performs better in actual games than in practices
GAMESTER
n. 1581 obs. - an athlete
GAMING
n. 1587 obs. - the celebration of games; an athletic or musical contest
GAMNER
n. 1567 obs. - an athlete
GYM RAT
n. 1978 Amer. sl. - an athlete; a sports enthusiast; a person who frequents gymnasiums; an exercise fanatic; anyone fanatically pursuing a course of activity, a career, etc.
GYMNASTIC
adj. 1785 rare - physically active, athletic
HAS-BEEN
n. 1702 - one that has been but is no longer; a person whose best days are over; a person who was one famous, important, or successful, and is no longer; an aging entertainer or athlete who is no longer in the public's favour; an out-of-date person
HATCHET MAN
n. 1971 US sl. - a physically aggressive athlete, esp. one who is tasked with roughing up an opponent
HEPTATHLETE
n. 1983 - a competitor in a heptathlon, an athletic contest, usually for women, consisting of seven different events
HORSE
n. 1. 1808 Amer. sl. - a strong or athletic fellow; hence, a person who is formidable, admirable, unequalled, extremely capable, etc.; a good fellow
n. 2. 1925 Amer. sl. - a person who works as a member of a 'stable', as a prostitute, an athlete
HOSS
n. 1845 Amer. sl. - a strong or athletic fellow; hence, a person who is formidable, admirable, unequalled, extremely capable, etc.; a good fellow
JOCK
n. 1960s Amer. sl. - an athlete
KEMP
n. a700 - a big, strong, and brave warrior or athlete; a professional fighter, wrestler, etc.; a champion
MONEY PLAYER
n. 1934 Amer. sl. - a professional athlete
MUDDER
n. 1942 US sl. - any athlete who performs well in rainy conditions
PADJELL
n. 1824 Sc. - a veteran athlete; a seasoned champion runner
PALAESTRA; PALESTRA
n. 1412-20 - a place devoted to the public teaching and practice of wrestling and other athletic exercises; a wrestling-school, gymnasium
PALAESTRAL; PALESTRAL
adj. c1374 - pert. to wrestling or athletics; athletic
PALAESTRIAN; PALESTRIAN
adj. 1828 - pert. to wrestling or athletics; athletic
PALAESTRIC; PALESTRIC
adj. 1774 - pert. to wrestling or athletics; athletic
PALAESTRICAL; PALESTRICAL
adj. 1579 obs. - pert. to wrestling or athletics; athletic
RABBIT EARS
n. 1967 US sl. - an athlete or official who is quick to take offense at teasing
RENKY
adj. 1684 Eng. dial. - large and well-made; athletic, muscular
SACK
n. 1980 US sl. - a second-rate athlete (African-American & college usage)
SAUSAGE
n. Bk1975 Amer. sl. - an inferior athlete, esp. one with rippling muscles, as a prize fighter, wrestler, or weight-lifter
WALKIST
n. 1879 sl. - an athlete who takes part in walking-matches; a pedestrian (sporting usage)

ATHLETIC SUPPORTER

FAGGOT'S LUNCH BOX
n. 1964 US sl. - a jock strap; an athletic supporter

ATHWART

ATHURTENS
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. - athwart, across
TWARTOUR
adv. Bk1905 Sc. - across, athwart

ATLANTIC

BIG DRINK
n. Bk2006 US sl. - the Atlantic Ocean; an ocean
CROSS THE DAMP-POT
vb. B1900 - to cross the Atlantic (sailors' usage)
DAMP POT
n. c1855 sl. - the sea, esp. the Atlantic (sailors' usage)
DITCH
n. M19 sl. - the Atlantic Ocean
POND, THE
n. US - the Atlantic Ocean (Civil War usage)
PUDDLE, THE
n. c1880 colloq. - the Atlantic Ocean

ATMOSPHERE

AERIAN
adj. 1618 rare - belonging to the air or atmosphere
AEROGRAPHY
n. 1735 - the study of the air or atmosphere (hist. usage)
AEROSPHERE
n. 1799 rare - the body of air that surrounds the earth; the atmosphere
ATMOS
n. 1990s sl. - atmosphere or ambience; used in a positive fashion (orig. US teen usage)
BENAUT
adj. 1969 Amer. dial. - of the atmosphere: close, oppressive, moist and warm
DEAD-LOWN
adj. 1820 Sc. - of the atmosphere: quite still
DINDLE
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. - the reflection in the atmosphere on a hot day
ELEMENT
n. 1785 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial. - the sky, atmosphere, air, heavens; weather
VIBE
n. 1960 US sl. - the atmosphere created by any event, mood; nuances intimately related to all senses
vb. 1. 1960s sl. - to give off an atmosphere
vb. 2. 1990s sl. - to create a pleasant, exciting atmosphere
VIBES
n. 1960 US sl. - the atmosphere created by any event, mood; nuances intimately related to all senses
VIBEY
adj. 1999 UK sl. - fashionably atmospheric
VIBRATIONS
n. 1966 US sl. - the atmosphere generated by an event, mood; nuances intimately related to all sense

ATOLL

LAGOON-ISLAND
n. 1845 - an atoll

ATOM

ACE
n. 1528 - a single point, a minute portion; a jot, a particle, an atom
DAW
n. Bk1900 Sc. - an atom, a jot, a particle
OAT
n. M19 sl. - an atom; the tiniest amount
SCRIDDICK
n. 1889 Eng. dial. - an atom, a particle; the smallest coin
SKIRDICK
n. 1889 Eng. dial. - an atom, a particle; the smallest coin
SKRIDDICK
n. 1889 Eng. dial. - an atom, a particle; the smallest coin
TARE
n. c1386 obs. - a very small particle; a whit, a jot, an atom
THRUM
n. 1872 Sc. - a particle, an atom
YIM
n. 1824 Sc. - a particle; an atom; the smallest portion of anything

ATOMIC BOMB

AROMATIC BOMB
n. 1945 - atomic bomb (army officers' usage)

AT ONCE

INSTANTER
adv. 1688 - instantly, immediately, at once, without delay (orig. law term)

ATONE, ATONEMENT, ATONING

ABY; ABYE
vb. c1175 arch. - to pay the penalty for an offense; to redeem; to atone for; to suffer for; to make amends for; to expiate
ACQUIT
vb. 1593 obs. - to pay for, to atone for an offense
I-BYE
vb. a1000 obs. rare - to purchase; to pay for, atone for
SATISFY
vb. c1460 obs. - to make compensation or reparation for a wrong, injury; to atone for an offense
MENDS
n. 1641 Sc. & Eng. dial. - amends, reparation, recompense, satisfaction, revenge; atonement
SATISFACTORY
n. 1530 obs. - a place or means of atonement or retribution
SATISFY
vb. c1450 obs. - to make reparation or atonement
SATISFACTORIOUS
adj. 1561 obs. rare - making satisfaction, atoning

ATROCIOUS

FACINORIOUS
adj. 1601 obs. - extremely wicked, grossly criminal, atrocious, infamous, vile
FACINOROUS
adj. 1548 obs. exc. arch. - extremely wicked, grossly criminal, villainous, atrocious, vile, infamous, detestably bad
NEFAND
adj. 1490 obs. - not to be spoken of; unmentionable; abominable, atrocious
NEFANDOUS
adj. 1640 - not to be spoken of; unmentionable, shocking; abominable, atrocious, heinous, horrible

ATTACH, ATTACHED

ADENT
vb. 1658 obs. rare - to fasten, to attach
ADLIGE
vb. 1650 obs. rare - to attach, join, or link one thing to another; to combine or unite with; to mix
ADUNE
vb. a1425 obs. - to unite, to bring together; to join or attach to in unity
COTTON ON TO
vb. 1907 colloq. - to become attached to; to form a liking for
DICTED
adj. 1896 Eng. dial. - addicted to, attached to, having a preference for
FASTEN
vb. c1400 obs. - to take hold; to attach oneself; to make one's abode
HEART-GROWN
adj. Bk1902 Eng. dial. - strongly attached to a person or thing; set upon anything
TACHE
vb. a1310 obs. exc. Eng. dial. - to fasten, to attach, to fix, to secure a person or thing
TACHEMENT; TACHMENT
n. a1400 obs. - something attached; an appurtenance
TACK
vb. 1387 obs. - to attach, to fasten one thing to another
TID; TIDD
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - fond of, attached to; careful of, solicitous about

ATTACK, ATTACKED, ATTACKING

ACOUNTER
n. c1330 obs. - an armed encounter; an attack
AFFRAY
n. c1380 - an attack, an assault
vb. c1390 obs. - to attack, to assault
AFFRET
n. 1590 obs. rare - a sudden attack; an onslaught
AFFRONT
n. 1587 obs. - a hostile encounter; an attack, an assault
vb. 1579 obs. - to engage in battle; to attack, to assault
AFFRONTURE
n. 1549 obs. rare - the act of confronting or opposing in hostility; attack, assault
AGGRESS
n. a1611 rare - an attack; an act of aggression
vb. 1596 - to set upon, to attack, to assault
AGGRESSEE
n. 1854 - a person, nation, etc. towards whom or which aggression is directed; the object of an attack
ANSLAIGHT
n. a1625 obs. - an onslaught, a fierce or destructive attack, an affray
BADMOUTH
vb. 1940s sl. - to attack verbally, to slander
BATTER
vb. 1578 - to subject persons, opinions, etc. to heavy, crushing, or persistent attack
BATTLE
vb. 1998 US sl. - to attack someone verbally
BEGIN UPON A PERSON
vb. c1825 - to attack or assail a person
BESAIL
vb. 1460 obs. - to assail, to attack
BESET
vb. Bk1898 Eng. dial. - to attack
BICKER
vb. 1827 Sc. - to attack with repeated strokes, to pelt with stones; to strike repeatedly
BIRST
n. 1805 Sc. & Eng. dial. - difficulty, emergency; an attack, a battle, a fight
BITE SOMEONE'S HEAD OFF
vb. 1984 UK sl. - to attack verbally, esp. as a disproportionate response
BLAST
n. Bk2006 US sl. - a verbal attack
vb. Bk2006 US sl. - to attack or criticize someone or something verbally
BLISTER
vb. 1968 Aust. sl. - to attack someone; to attack someone verbally
BLITZ
n. Bk2006 US sl. - a devastating attack
BOOST
vb. 1930s US sl. - to attack
BOTTLE
vb. 1984 UK sl. - to attack someone with a bottle, esp. in the face
BRASH
n. Bk1911 Sc. - an attack
BUG
vb. 1966 UK sl. - to attack someone with bricks, bottles, and boots (vagrant alcoholics' usage)
BULL-DOG
vb. 1842 - to attack like a bull-dog; to assail or treat roughly
BUSHWHACK
vb. 1866 Amer. dial. - to attack by surprise; to ambush
BUST ON
vb. 1961 - to attack verbally, to criticize or scold; in a weakened sense, to tease, to mock
CANVAS; CANVASS
vb. 1599 obs. - to subject to attack or assault
CANVASADO
n. 1. 1581 obs. - a sudden attack
n. 2. a1626 obs. - a night attack, a 'camisado'
CANVASS
n. 1611 obs. - a shock; esp. that of a sudden attack or surprise
CATCH
vb. c1400 obs. rare - to fasten, to attach
CHIV; CHIVE
vb. 1725 sl. - to attack with a sharp instrument; to stab; to cut; to slash; used only in regard to an attack upon a human (criminals' usage)
CHIVEY; CHIVVY
vb. 1959 Brit. sl. - to attack with a sharp instrument; to stab
COP A HEEL
vb. 20C US sl. - to attack from behind (prison usage)
COP AND HEEL
vb. 20C US sl. - to attack from behind (prison usage)
COP A SUNDAY
vb. 1930s US sl. - to attack suddenly by surprise (prison usage)
CRAWL ONE'S HUMP
vb. 1907 US sl. - to attack someone (West. usage)
DEAD SET
n. L18 sl. - a pointed attack on or approach to another person, often in the context of wooing
DEAL IT OUT
vb. 20C Aust. sl. - to attack, esp. verbally; to punish
DEAL OUT
vb. 20C Aust. sl. - to attack, esp. verbally; to punish
DEAL SOMEONE ONE
vb. 1980s NZ sl. - to attack someone; to give someone a blow or beating
DOWNMOUTH
vb. 1981 US sl. - to attack verbally, to slander
DOWN ON
adj. 19C - attacking physically
DROP INTO
vb. colloq. - to attack fiercely
FALL ABOARD
vb. Bk19C Eng. dial. - to attack, assault
FALL ABOARD OF
vb. 1604 obs. - to come to words, to quarrel; to attack, to fall upon
FALL A-BONES OF ANYONE
vb. Bk1900 Eng. dial. - to attack, to assail
FALL DOWN ON
vb. 1960s US sl. - to attack (African-American & gang usage)
FANG AWAY
vb. Bk1900 Eng. dial. - to attack violently, to fight
FAUNCE
vb. 1858 Amer. dial. - to rush, to make a sudden violent attack
FEATHER INTO
vb. 1917 Amer. dial. - to attack vigorously; to fight
FILL IN (SOMEONE'S) COUPON
vb. L20 Sc. sl. - to attack a person's face with the jagged end of a smashed bottle
GANG
vb. 1920s US sl. - to attack or kill as part of a gang, to gang up on
GIVE BELLOWS TO MEND
vb. Bk1898 Eng. dial. - of persons or things: to make a sharp attack upon, to beat soundly
GIVE SOMEONE ARSEHOLES
vb. 1968 NZ sl. - to attack someone with vigour
GLASS
vb. 1936 UK sl. - to attack someone's face using a glass or bottle as a weapon
GO ABOARD OF SOMEONE
vb. 1980 Can. sl. - to act vigorously and aggressively; to attack or scold vigorously
GO TO TOWN ON
vb. 1992 Ireland - to attack excessively either verbally or physically
GRUNGE
vb. 1960s sl. - to assault, to attack, to terrify
GUN
vb. 2003 UK sl. - to attack verbally
HATCHET JOB
n. 1944 sl. - a fierce and unwanted verbal attack on someone or something, esp. in print, and esp. one intended to ruin their reputation
HAVE A SMACK AT
vb. - to make an attempt at or attack on
HEAVE AT
vb. 1546 obs. - to threaten an attack upon; to take up a position of hostility to; to oppose
ILL-SET-ON
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - foully attacked
INFALL
n. 1721 Sc. obs. - an invasion, attack, onslaught
INGATE
n. Bk1902 Eng. dial. - an inroad, an attack
INTERRUPT
vb. Bk1902 Eng. dial. - to annoy, to cause discomfort to, to disagree with; to interfere with, to attack, to pursue
JACKED
adj. 1980s sl. - stabbed, attacked
JAP
vb. 1957 US sl. - to make a sneak attack on someone
JUG
vb. 1996 UK sl. - to attack someone with a jug of boiling water, esp. sugared water
JUGGING
n. 2000 UK sl. - in prison: an attack with a jug of boiling sugared water
JUMP ON
vb. M19 sl. - to attack, verbally or physically, someone who is seen to have exposed themselves to such an assault by their behaviour or their weakness
JUMP (ON) SOMEONE'S BONES
vb. 1980s sl. - to attack
JUMP UPON
vb. M19 sl. - to attack, verbally or physically, someone who is seen to have exposed themselves to such an assault by their behaviour or their weakness
JUMP UP SOMEONE'S ASS
vb. 1977 Amer. sl. - to attack someone
LACE INTO
vb. E19 sl. - to attack, to beat, to thrash
LASH
vb. c1330 obs. - to assail, to attack
LAY IN
vb. c1888 colloq. - to attack with vigour
LET INTO
vb. 1851 sl. - to attack
LIGHT UP
vb. 1970s US sl. - to hit or attack someone (African American usage)
LURRY INTO
vb. 1940s Irish sl. - to get stuck into, to attack
MAD-DOG
vb. 1990s US sl. - to attack verbally US(college usage)
MALKY
vb. 1985 Sc. sl. - to attack and cut someone with a razor; to stab
MOB
vb. M18 sl. - to attack in a large group
MOB IT
vb. M18 sl. - to attack in a large group
MONSTER
vb. 1967 Aust. sl. - to make a verbal attack on someone or something; to put pressure on
MUG
vb. 1864 colloq. - to attack and rob a person, esp. in a public place
NAIL-PIE
n. 1864 Eng. dial. - an attack upon a person with the fingernails
OCCURSATION
n. 1615 obs. rare - an act of running against something; attack; encounter; meeting; collision
OCCURSION
n. 1533 obs. - an act of running against something; attack, encounter; meeting; collision
OFFEND
vb. c1374 obs. - to attack, to assault, to assail; also, to act on the offensive
ONCOME
n. a1340 obs. - an attack, an invasion
ONDING
n. 1871 Sc. - an assault, an attack, an onset, an outburst, of noise, talk, etc.; oppression, turmoil
ONDINGING
n. 1828 Sc. - an assault, an attack, an onset, an outburst, of noise, talk, etc.
ONFALL
n. c1000 obs. exc. Sc. - an attack or access of disease, plague, or calamity; an assault, on onset
ONSEEK
vb. c1205 obs. - to attack
ONSET
vb. 1602 obs. - to make an onset upon; to set upon, to attack
ONSETTING
n. 1541 obs. - an attack, an assault
OPPUGN
vb. 1432-50 obs. - to fight against, to attack, to assault, to besiege
OPPUGNATION
n. 1533 rare - the act of attacking or assaulting; attack, assault
OPPUGNING
n. 1535 - attacking, assailing
PANEL
vb. 1990s sl. - to attack, to beat up
PUKE SOMEONE OFF
vb. 1960s sl. - to attack, to cause trouble for
PUT ONE'S FOOT IN SOMEONE'S ASS
vb. 1940s US - to attack someone physically; to treat someone unkindly (African-American usage)
RABBLE
vb. 1644 - to attack or assail a person on his property by means of a rabble; to mob
RAG
vb. 20C sl. - to attack, to cause trouble; to rob
RAISE ON
vb. 1828 Sc. - to turn upon in anger, to attack
RAKE
vb. 1907 Amer. dial. - to scold severely, to attack verbally
RALLY
vb. 1812 - to attack vigorously (boxing usage)
RUM-PAD
vb. L19 cant - to attack or rob on the highway
SAIL IN
vb. M19 sl. - to attack physically or verbally (orig. US)
SAIL INTO
vb. M19 sl. - to attack physically or verbally (orig. US)
SAILYIE; SAILZIE
n. 1827 Sc. - attack, assault, onset
vb. 1827 Sc. arch. - to assail, to assault, to attack
SANDBAG
vb. 1940 US sl. - to lull someone into a false sense of security, and then suddenly attack them
SANDBAGGER
n. 1940 US sl. - a person who lulls an opponent into security, and then suddenly attacks
SAP
vb. L19 sl. - to attack using a blackjack (a club)
SAP DOWN
vb. L19 sl. - to attack using a blackjack (a club)
SAP UP
vb. L19 sl. - to attack using a blackjack (a club)
SAULT
n. 1297 obs. - assault, attack
vb. 1387 obs. - to assault, to attack
SAULTABLE
adj. 1556 obs. - capable of being assaulted or attacked
SAULTING
n. c1489 obs. - the act of assaulting or attacking
SAVAGE
vb. 1897 Eng. dial. - to attack savagely
SCREAM ON ONE
vb. 1960s US sl. - to give away a secret or to betray the confidence of someone; to tell; to inform; to attack (African-American usage)
SCRUFF
vb. M19 Aust. sl. - to attack, to manhandle
SET ABOUT
vb. 1879 UK colloq. - to attack or assault someone
SHOOT ON
vb. 1960s US - to belittle; to insult; to verbally attack (African-American usage)
SHOWER
n. a1375 obs. - a military assault or attack; also, an armed conflict, a battle
SIC ON; SICK ON
vb. M19 sl. -to set on, to have some attack a third party; to set someone on another person
SIMULTANEITY
n. 1858 rare - a simultaneous attack
SINK THE BOOT
vb. Bk1999 Aust. sl. - to kick viciously; to attack verbally
SINK THE SLIPPER
vb. Bk1999 Aust. sl. - to kick viciously; to attack verbally
SKECK
n. 1297 obs. rare - an attack made for the sake of plunder; a petty raid
SKEG
n. 1542 obs. - an attack made for the sake of plunder; a petty raid
SKULL
vb. 1997 Irish sl. - to strike someone; to attack someone
SLAP
n. L19 sl. - an attack on someone
SMACK UP
vb. 1945 Aust. sl. - to attack someone; to beat someone up
SNAP SOMEONE'S HEAD OFF
vb. 1984 UK sl. - to attack verbally, esp. as a disproportionate response
SPELL FOR
vb. 20C W. Indies sl. - to wait for, with the intention of attacking verbally or physically
SUBREPTION
n. 1632 obs. - sudden or unforeseen attack, as of temptation
TACHE
vb. a1400-50 obs. - to make a hostile charge or attack; to charge
TACK
n. Bk19C Eng. dial. - an attack
vb. 1720 - to attack
TACKLE
vb. 1828 - to attack, to punish
TAKE
vb. 1920s sl. - to confront, to attack
TAKE A POKE AT
vb. 1950s sl. - to attack verbally, to cause problems for
TAKE A POP
vb. 1990s sl. - to attack verbally
TAKE A SHIT
vb. 1960s sl. - to cause trouble for, to attack
TAKE A SHOT
vb. L19 sl. - to attack, whether physically or verbally
TAKE LAG
vb. 1950s W. Indies - to criticize, to attack verbally (also British Black usage)
TAKE OVER THE HURDLES
vb. 1940s US sl. - to attack in a group (prison usage)
TAKE SOMEONE TO THE BRIDGE
vb. 1980s US sl. - to attack, physically or verbally (African-American usage)
TAKE SOMEONE TO THE HOOP
vb. 1980s US sl. - to attack, physically or verbally (African-American usage)
TAKE THE PISS OUT OF
vb. 1930s sl. - to attack verbally; to sneer or jeer at
TAKE THE RIP OUT OF
vb. 1990s sl. - to mock, to criticize, to attack verbally
TAKE TO
vb. 1790 Eng. dial. - to attack
TAKE TO SOMEONE
vb. 1911 NZ sl. - to attack someone with the fists
TEAR DOWN
vb. L19 sl. - to reprimand severely; to attack verbally
TEAR INTO
vb. 20C sl. - to attack physically or verbally
TOMAHAWK
vb. 1815 - to attack savagely or mercilessly in speech or in writing; to demolish in a review or criticism
VAMP ON
vb. 1970s US sl. - to make an unjust attack, to arrest (African-American usage)
VENUE
n. a1330 obs. rare - a coming on, in order to strike; an assault or attack
VEX
vb. 2001 UK sl. - to engage someone in an abusive verbal attack
WAKING
n. 1525 obs. - a night-attack
WALK INTO
vb. M19 sl. - to attack, to overcome, to demolish
WALK ROUND
vb. L19 sl. - to prepare oneself to face an attack
WALTZ INTO
vb. 1910s sl. - to attack
WHALE INTO
vb. 20C sl. - to attack physically
WHAM!
int. 1940s US sl. - used to express surprise or convey the impact of a sudden violent attack or blow
WHAMMO!
int. 1940s US - used to express surprise or convey the impact of a sudden violent attack or blow
YOKE
vb. 1775 Sc. - to attack; to grip, to seize; to tackle; to meddle with; to fight; to engage in, to dispute

ATTAIN, ATTAINED, ATTAINMENT

ACOME
vb. a1000 obs. - to come to, to attain, to reach
ADEPTION
n. 1548 obs. - an obtaining, gaining, or attainment
AFFECT
vb. 1483 obs. - to aim at, to aspire to, to make for; to seek to obtain or attain
CATCH
vb. 1382 obs. - to obtain by exertion; to attain, to get possession of
CLEAR THE HARROWS
vb. 1892 Sc. - to get one's object, to attain one's desire
EFFECT
n. 1602 obs. - something which is attained or acquired by an action

ATTEMPT, ATTEMPTABLE, ATTEMPTED

AFFORCE
vb. c1487 obs. - to endeavour, attempt, or try
AFOND
vb. 1488 obs. rare - to try, to attempt
AWM
vb. Bk1902 Eng. dial. - to set about a thing, to begin, to move, to attempt
AWSE
vb. Bk1886 Eng. dial. - to attempt
BIRL; BURL
n. 1917 Aust. & NZ colloq. - a try or attempt; a test
BUSK
vb. c1450 obs. - to try, to make an attempt
CHANCE ONE'S ARM
vb. Bk1999 - to make a speculative attempt; to try something not very likely to succeed
DAB
n. 1861 US sl. - a try; an attempt; a crack
DASH
n. 1931 colloq. - an attempt
DEVER
vb. 1879 Eng. dial. - to try, to attempt, to endeavour
DON'T STRETCH THE ARMS FARTHER THAN THE SLEEVES REACH
phr. 1887 Eng. dial. - don't attempt anything beyond one's means
ETTLE
n. 1839 Sc. - an attempt, an effort, an endeavour, an aim, an intent
vb. 1725 Sc. - to attempt, to endeavour; to strive after, to struggle hard to obtain
FAND
vb. a1225 obs. - to attempt, to try
FANDING
n. a1000 obs. - a trying to do or find out something; an attempt, an experiment
FINISH ALADDIN'S WINDOW
vb. B1900 - to attempt to complete something begun by a great genius, but left imperfect; to attempt to complete a task beyond one's powers
FLUTTER
n. 1874 sl. - an attempt at anything; an exciting venture at betting or cards
FOND
vb. a1225 obs. - to attempt, to try
FONDING
n. a1000 obs. - a trying to do or find out something; an attempt, an experiment
GIVE IT A BIRL; GIVE IT A BURL
vb. 1933 Aust. & NZ sl. - to make an attempt
GIVE IT A FLY
vb. 1919 Aust. sl. - to make an attempt, to have a go
GIVE IT A GO
vb. 1835 - to make an attempt
GIVE IT A WHIRL
vb. 1884 sl. - to make an attempt (orig. US)
GIVE THE VENTURE
vb. 1599 obs. - to make the attempt
GO TO MARKET
vb. 1890 - to make an attempt at something
HACK
n. 1836 Amer. - an attempt, a try
HAUM
vb. Bk1902 Eng. dial. - to set about a thing, to begin, to move, to attempt
HAUSE
vb. 1851 Eng. dial. - to prepare; to attempt, to try; to offer
HAVE A BASH AT
vb. 1948 sl. - to make an attempt (chiefly Brit.)
HAVE A CRACK AT
vb. 1836 sl. - to make an attempt (orig. US)
HAVE A DASH AT
vb. 1923 Aust. colloq - to make an attempt
HAVE A FLY AT
vb. 1919 Aust. sl. - to make an attempt, to have a go
HAVE A GO AT
vb. 1835 - to make an attempt
HAVE A LASH AT
vb. 1894 Aust. & NZ sl. - to make an attempt
HAVE A RAP AT ANYTHING
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - to make an attempt, hit or miss
HAVE A SHOT AT
vb. 1878 sl. - to make an attempt; to guess
HAVE A SMACK AT
vb. - to make an attempt at or attack on
HAVE A STAB AT
vb. 1895 sl. - to make an attempt (orig. US)
HAVE A WHACK AT
vb. 1891 sl. - to make an attempt (orig. US)
HAWM
vb. Bk1902 Eng. dial. - to set about a thing, to begin, to move, to attempt
HAWSE
vb. 1851 Eng. dial. - to prepare; to attempt, to try; to offer
IMITATE
vb. a1626 obs. exc. Eng. dial. - to make an attempt; to endeavour to do something
IMITATION
n. Bk1902 Eng. dial. - an attempt
INDEAVERANCE
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. - an attempt; one's utmost effort
JAB
n. 20C US sl. - an attempt, a try
LAM AWAY AT
vb. 1884 Amer. dial. - to make an attempt to
LOOK FOR A NEEDLE IN A BOTTLE OF HAY
vb. 1742 - to attempt an extremely difficult, impossible, or foolish task
LOOK FOR A NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
vb. 1855 - to attempt an extremely difficult, impossible, or foolish task
LOOK FOR A NEEDLE IN A MEADOW
vb. c1530 - to attempt an extremely difficult, impossible, or foolish task
MAKE A DAB
vb. 1900 US sl. - to make an attempt at a thing
MAKE A STAB AT
vb. 1895 sl. - to make an attempt; to guess (orig. US)
MAKE
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - to attempt; to try; to offer
MAKE BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW
vb. 1658 - to attempt a task without provision of the necessary materials or means
MINT
n. 1660 Sc. & Eng. dial. - an aim, attempt at, effort, endeavour
vb. 1724 Sc. - to endeavour, to attempt; to venture, to dare, to presume
MIRD
vb. 1809 Sc. - to attempt, to venture
NIXURIATE
vb. 1623 obs. - to endeavour, to attempt
OFFER
n. 1581 rare or obs. - an attempt at doing something, or a show of this; the act of aiming at something, an aim
vb. 1722 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial. - to attempt, to try; to make an effort or start; to show intention or promise of
OFFER AT
vb. 1847 Sc. - to make an attempt at; to aim at
OFFERING
n. 1903 Sc. - feeble attempt
ON
adj. 1935 UK sl. - possible, feasible, worthy of an attempt
PAN
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - an attempt, an effort
RAP
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - to hazard; to attempt a thing at all risks
SAY
n. 1723 Sc. & Eng. dial. - an assay, an attempt; a trial piece of work
SAY-PIECE
n. 1773 Sc. obs. - a trial piece of work; a first attempt at anything
SCRAMP
n. Bk1904 Eng. dial. - a snatching; a hurried attempt
SEEK A HARE IN A HEN'S NEST
vb. 1599 obs. - to attempt something that is almost impossible
SEEK A NEEDLE IN A BOTTLE OF HAY
vb. 1690 - to attempt an extremely difficult, impossible, or foolish task
SEEK A NEEDLE IN A TRUSS OF HAY
vb. 1711 - to attempt an extremely difficult, impossible, or foolish task
SHOT IN THE DARK
n. - a very general attempt; a wild guess
SHY
n. M19 sl. - an attempt; a 'go'
SLAP
n. M19 sl. - a go, an attempt, hence a bet
TACKLE
vb. 1847 - to grapple with, to attempt to deal with
TAKE
n. colloq. - a try or attempt
TAKE A CRACK AT
vb. 1836 sl. - to make an attempt (orig. US)
TAKE A POKE AT
vb. 1930s sl. - to have a try, to attempt
TAKE A POP AT
vb. 1920s sl. - to make an attempt
TAKE A SHOT
vb. 1970s - to try, to make an attempt
TAKE A SHOT AT
vb. 1878 sl. - to make an attempt
TAKE A WHACK AT
vb. 1891 sl. - to make an attempt (orig. US)
TEMPT
vb. B1900 Eng. dial. - to attempt, to try
TEND
vb. B1900 Eng. dial. - to attempt
VENTURABLE
adj. 1576 obs. rare - adventurable; attemptable; venturous, hazardous
WHACK
n. 1884 - a chance, a turn or attempt
YFONDED
adj. c1175 obs. - attempted, tried, tested, tempted

ATTEND, ATTENDANCE, ATTENDANT, ATTENDING

ACOLYTE
n. 1829 - an attendant or junior assistant in any ceremony or operation; a novice
ADMINISTER
n. 1547 obs. - an attendant, a servant
AFTER-RIDER
n. 1824 S. Afr. rare - a mounted groom or other attendant
ADVERTISING
adj. 1603 obs. - attending, attentive
AFFELLOWSHIP
vb. 1559 obs. rare - to be in fellowship with, to accompany, to attend
BACKMAN
n. c1560 obs. rare - a follower, a retainer, an attendant
BARNACLE
n. 1607 - a companion or follower that sticks close, and will not be dismissed; a constant attendant
CUSTREL
n. 1474 - a servant or attendant to a knight or man-at-arms; esp. one who is a member of man-at-arm's lance, and is armed with a custil or coutel (knife or dagger)
CUSTRELING
n. a1556 obs. - a servant or attendant to a knight or man-at-arms
CUSTRON
n. a1425 obs. - a camp follower or sutler; a servant or attendant to a knight or man-at-arms
DANGLE
vb. M18 sl. - to be in attendance, as a servant
FAIR HERD
n. 1883 - a good attendance of strangers (Oxford University usage)
FAMULUS
n. 1837 - an attendant, esp. on a scholar or a magician
FARNET
n. a1300 obs. - a band, company, train of attendants
FERNET
n. a1300 obs. - a band, company, train of attendants
HANDMAID
n. 1382 arch. - a female personal attendant or servant
HANDMAIDEN
n. a1300 arch. - a female personal attendant or servant (literary usage)
HANDSERVANT
n. 1578 obs. - a servant attending upon one; an attendant
HAND-WOMAN
n. a1300 obs. - a female attendant; a handmaid
HANGING-HOLDER
n. 1624 obs. - an attendant
HARLOT
n. a1300 obs. - a male servant or attendant; a menial
JACK
n. 1836-7 - a serving-man or male attendant; a labourer; a man who does odd jobs, etc.
JACK-HOLD-MY-STAFF
n. 1625 obs. - a too humble servant; a servile attendant
JACKMAN
n. 1567 Sc. obs. - an attendant or retainer kept by a nobleman or landowner
MAN FRIDAY
n. 1887 - a servile follower or attendant; a servant of all work
SATELLITE
n. 1887 - an attendant upon a person of importance, forming part of his retinue and employed to execute his orders; often with reproachful connotation, implying subserviency or unscrupulousness in the service; a personal servant
STAG
vb. 1900 US sl. - to attend a social occasion unaccompanied
SUE
vb. a1250 obs. - to follow as an attendant, companion, or adherent; to accompany, to attend upon
TEND OUT ON
vb. 1859 Amer. dial. - to attend to, to take care of
TENT
vb. 1832 Sc. & Eng. dial. - to attend to; to look after; to take care of; to watch or mind animals; to watch birds to drive them away
TENTER
n. B1900 Eng. dial. - one who takes care of anything; an attendant, keeper
TOAD-EATER
n. 1744 rare - a humble friend or dependant; a female companion or attendant; used contemptuously
TWO MEN AND A DOG
n. Bk1999 Aust. sl. - very few people; a poor attendance
VALECT
n. 1610 arch. or obs. - a personal attendant
VELVET-JACKET
n. 1600 obs. - an attendant or retainer wearing a jacket of velvet
WAIT
n. 1652 obs. - one who waits in services, an attendant
WAITING-WOMAN
n. 1565 arch. - a female servant, or personal attendant
WALLIE; WALLY
n. 1816 Sc. - a personal servant or attendant
WARDECORPS
n. a1330 obs. - a body-guard; an armed personal attendant

ATTENTION, ATTENTIVE, ATTENTIVELY, ATTENTIVENESS

ADVERSION
n. 1647 obs. rare - attention, perception
ADVERT
vb. 1430 - to turn one's attention; to take notice, to take heed, to pay attention
ADVERTENCE
n. c1370 - the act of turning the attention to; observation, notice, heed, attention, consideration
ADVERTENCY
n. 1646 - the quality of being attentive; attentiveness, heedfulness
ADVERTENT
adj. 1671 - attentive, heedful
ADVERTENTLY
adv. Bk1888 rare - heedfully, attentively
ADVERTISEMENT
n. 1523 obs. - the turning of the mind to anything; attention, observation, heed
ADVERTISING
adj. 1603 obs. - attending, attentive
ADVICEFUL
adj. 1596 obs. - considerate, thoughtful, attentive, careful
ADVISEDLY
adv. 1375 obs. - with watchfulness or attention; warily, attentively, carefully, circumspectly
ADVISEMENT
n. 1330 obs. - the process of looking at or viewing; observation, notice, attention, consideration
AIDENT
adj. 1812 Sc. - of mental or moral qualities: conscientious, watchful, careful, attentive
AINTY
adj. 1929 Sc. - attentive, kindly
ALL EARS
adj. 1860s Amer. colloq. - very eager to hear; acutely attentive
ANSABLE; ANSIBLE
adj. 1908 Sc. - heedful, attentive, obedient
ANSE
vb. 1908 Sc. - to heed, to care, to mind, to pay attention to
ANT
vb. 1891 Sc. - to show attention to, to respect, to obey
ARRECT
adj. 1646 obs. - intent, attentive, on the alert
ATTENSH
n. 1930s sl. - attention
ATTENTIONAL
adj. 1901 - pert. to attention
BAG ONTO
vb. 1948 Amer. sl. - to grab; hence, to pay attention to
BE ALL EARS
vb. colloq. - to give all one's attention, to listen
BEHOLD
vb. c825 obs. - to consider; to give attention or regard
BEND AN EAR
vb. 1935 Amer. sl. - to pay attention; to listen
BESEE
vb. c1200 obs. - to be attentive, to pay attention to
BUSILY
adv. c1225 obs. - with fixed attention; carefully, heedfully; attentively, intently
BUSINESS
n. a1398 obs. - care, attention, observance
BUSY
adj. a1000 obs. - solicitous, concerned; anxious, uneasy, troubled; careful, attentive
BUZZWORTHY
adj. 1980 US - lively to general enthusiastic interest and attention, esp. in the popular media
COME TO THE PARTY
int. Bk1947 Amer. sl. - pay attention
DIG UP!
int. Bk2006 US sl. - listen up! pay attention!
DRAW THE CRABS
vb. Bk1999 Aust. sl. - to attract unwelcome attention
EIDENT
adj. 1591 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. - diligent, industrious, busy, attentive to; hard-working
EIDENTLY
adv. 1838 Sc. - diligently, industriously, attentively
EYE-TAKING
adj. 1635 - attracting attention; alluring
GARD
n. a1569 obs. - attention, watchfulness; also, the object of one's attention
GARDANTLY
adv. 1574 obs. - attentively
GIVE BUSINESS TO
vb. 1582 obs. - to pay attention to, to attend to diligently
GIVE GOOD EYE
vb. 1564 obs. - to pay close attention to; to watch attentively
HALE!
int. c1290 obs. - a cry to call attention
HALLOO!
int. a1700 - an exclamation to call attention at a distance, to express surprise, etc.
HALLOW
vb. c1420 - to shout to attract attention, etc.
HAND-TETHERS
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - pursuits requiring constant attention
HAND-TIES
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. - pursuits requiring constant attention
HARP
vb. 1896 Eng. dial. - to listen to; to hearken, to pay attention
HE!
int. a1300 obs. - an exclamation used to draw attention or express emotion
HEEDY
adj. 1548 obs. - heedful, careful, attentive, cautious, wary, watchful
HIGH-MAINTENANCE
adj. colloq. - of a person: requiring a high level of care and attention; demanding
HOOEE!
int. 1874 Amer. dial. - used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc.
HOO-EE-AH!
int. 1874 Amer. dial. - used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc.
HOO-HEE!
int. 1965 Amer. dial. - used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc.
HOO-WEE!
int. 1882 Amer. dial. - used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc.
KEEP
n. c1250 obs. - care, attention, heed, notice
KEEVEE; KEEVIE; KEEVY
n. 1843 Sc. - attention, alertness, vigilance
LAIRY; LAREY; LARY
adj. 1898 Aust. sl. - showy, ostentatious, attention-seeking
LICK AND A PROMISE
n. Bk1913 Amer. dial. - scant care or attention
MAKE MICKLE OF
vb. 1725 Sc. - to show great attention to, to make much of
MARK
n. 1377 obs. - attention, notice
MARKINGLY
adv. a1586 obs. - attentively
MIND
vb. 1838 Sc. & Eng. dial. - to observe, to notice; to pay attention or heed to
NEEF
vb. 1934 Sc. - to pay attention
OBSERVATIVE
adj. 1611 rare - pert. to observation; observant, attentive, heedful
OBSERVE
n. 1805 Sc. obs. - notice, attention
OFFICIOSITY
n. 1565 obs. rare - the quality of being officious; attentiveness, dutifulness
OFFICIOUS
adj. 1565 obs. - doing or ready to do kind offices; eager to serve or please; attentive, obliging, kind
OISIE!
int. Bk1905 Sc. - an exclamation of wonder, or used as a note of attention
ON A AY YO TRIP
phr. 1980s W. Indies - used of one who is forever demanding attention, making him or herself conspicuous (also British Black teen usage)
ON
adj. 1960s US sl. - being the focus of attention, performing, needing to impress
OPEN EAR
n. a1225 - a listening or attentive ear
PULL ONE'S HEAD OUT
vb. 1960s Amer. sl. - to pay attention to one's affairs; to wake up (students' usage)
PUNCTILIOUS
adj. 1625 - extremely attentive to details, ceremony, or procedure; strict or exact in the observance of formalities or amenities
RABBIT FOOT
n. L19 US sl. - attention (African-American usage)
RING ONE'S CHIMES
vb. 1970 Amer. sl. - to arouse one's attention; to excite
RUSH
vb. 1863 US colloq. - to lavish attention on a person, typically a woman, esp. with a view to a romantic or sexual relationship
SHOWBOAT
n. 1953 sl. - an attention-seeker or show-off (orig. & chiefly US)
SNAP TO
vb. 1940s Amer. sl. - to become sharply attentive and responsive
TAKE TENT OF
vb. 1824 Sc. & Eng. dial. - to pay attention to; to notice, to observe
TAKE THE CORN
vb. 1839 US sl. - to become the centre of attention
TANTLE
vb. 1898 Eng. dial. - to pet, to fondle, to caress; to humour a child; to pay much attention to; to nurse and feed with care
TEND TO
vb. Bk1913 Amer. dial. - to pay attention
TENDANCE
n. 1902 Eng. dial. - attention, care
TENDFUL
adj. 1833 Amer. dial. - requiring attention; esp. said of a child
TENT
adj. 1789 Sc. - watchful, attentive; keen; intent
n. 1824 Sc. & Eng. dial. - a look; observation, notice, attention
vb. 1789 Sc. - to pay attention to; to heed; to listen to
TENTFUL
adj. 1870 Eng. dial. - careful, attentive
TENTIFLY
adv. Bk1905 Eng. dial. obs. - with attention
TENTIVE
adj. 1791 Sc. & Eng. dial. - attentive, careful
TENTY
adj. 1685 Sc. & Eng. dial. - careful, heedful, attentive; watchful, cautious
adv. 1785 Sc. - carefully, attentively; cautiously
THICCY!
int. 1891 Eng. dial. - an exclamation used to call attention to anything
THIKKI!
int. 1891 Eng. dial. - an exclamation used to call attention to anything
THOUGHTY
adj. 1823 Sc. - thoughtful, given to reflection; attentive; intelligent
TONTLE
vb. 1898 Eng. dial. - to pet, to fondle, to caress; to humour a child; to pay much attention to; to nurse and feed with care
VERTIE
adj. 1804 Sc. obs. - careful, cautious, prudent; industrious, wide-awake, eager; attentive to business
WHOO!
int. 1932 Amer. dial. - used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc.
WHOOEE!
int. 1888 Amer. dial. - used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc.
WHOO-HEE!
int. 1965 Amer. dial. - used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc.
WHOOIE!
int. 1924 Amer. dial. - used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc.
WITH ALL ONE'S EYES
adv. 1483 - with an intense or keen gaze, intently; with full attention
WITH ALL THE EYES IN ONE'S HEAD
adv. 1548 - with an intense or keen gaze, intently; with full attention
WORD!
int. 1980s US sl. - an exhortation to listen, to pay attention (African-American usage)
WORD UP!
int. 1980s US sl. - an exhortation to listen, to pay attention (African-American usage)
YA HEY DERE!
int. 1934 Amer. dial. - used as an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter
YA HEY!; YAH HEY!
int. 1934 Amer. dial. - used as an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter
YALLACK!
int. 1880 Eng. dial. - look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything
YARRAH!
int. 1827-32 Ireland - an exclamation of surprise; frequently used in accosting a person, or in calling attention
YELLOOK!
int. 1880 Eng. dial. - look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything
YELLUCKS!
int. 1880 Eng. dial. - look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything
YEME
n. c893 obs. - care, heed, attention
vb. c897 obs. - to give heed or attention to, to attend to, to look after; to take heed
YOLLOCK!
int. 1880 Eng. dial. - look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything

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