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AVIARY
n. 1638 obs. rare • VOLLIERE a large bird cage; an aviary
n. 1870 • ORNITHON a place in which birds are kept; a poultry house; an aviary
n. 1870 • ORNITHON a place in which birds are kept; a poultry house; an aviary
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AVIATION
also see AIRCRAFT
adj. 1945 Amer. military aviation usage • GROUND-POUNDING nonflying
adj. 1955 Amer. aviation usage • ALTITUDE-HAPPY giddy from the effects of too much oxygen
adv. 1942 Amer. aviation usage • DOWNSTAIRS at or to a lower altitude; below
n. 1879 obs. rare • AEROBATICS aviation
n. 1907 rare • AERODONETICS the science concerned with flight, esp. gliding and aviation
n. 1916 sl. • SAUSAGE BALLOON an observation balloon
n. 1917 Amer. military aviation usage • ACK-EMMA an air mechanic
n. 1917 sl. • TEDDY BEAR a fur-lined high-altitude flying suit
n. 1918 Amer. aviation usage, usually offensive • CHINESE LANDING a clumsy or disastrous landing made with one wing of an airplane angled acutely toward the ground
n. 1918 Amer. aviation usage • GROUND SQUIRREL a nonaviator
n. 1918 Amer. aviation usage • GROUNDHOG a nonaviator, esp. a nonflying air force officer
n. 1919 Amer. aviation usage • GROUND FLYING conversation about flying, usually indulged in by those who cannot or do not fly
n. 1928 Amer. sl. • BAG in aviation: an observation balloon, blimp, dirigible, etc.
n. 1933 Amer. aviation usage • MODOCK a pilot given to boasting about flying experiences; one who talks about aviation but never flies
n. 1943 Amer. military aviation usage • ANGEL one thousand feet of altitude
n. 1944 military aviation usage • GROUND-GRIPPER a nonaviator
n. 1945 Amer. military aviation usage • GROUND-POUNDER a person in military service who is not an aviator
n. c1952 Amer. aviation usage • MAGELLAN an aircraft's navigator; hence, an automated navigational system
n. 1961 Amer. aviation usage • GROUNDER a nonaviator
n. 1966 • AERONAUTICA collectable objects associated with flying or the history of aviation; objects d'art, prints, etc.
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage • ANGEL FACTORY an aviation plant employing females
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage • AIRTORIAL an editorial on aviation
vb. Bk1944 services' usage • BEND THE THROTTLE to fly above normal cruising speed
adj. 1945 Amer. military aviation usage • GROUND-POUNDING nonflying
adj. 1955 Amer. aviation usage • ALTITUDE-HAPPY giddy from the effects of too much oxygen
adv. 1942 Amer. aviation usage • DOWNSTAIRS at or to a lower altitude; below
n. 1879 obs. rare • AEROBATICS aviation
n. 1907 rare • AERODONETICS the science concerned with flight, esp. gliding and aviation
n. 1916 sl. • SAUSAGE BALLOON an observation balloon
n. 1917 Amer. military aviation usage • ACK-EMMA an air mechanic
n. 1917 sl. • TEDDY BEAR a fur-lined high-altitude flying suit
n. 1918 Amer. aviation usage, usually offensive • CHINESE LANDING a clumsy or disastrous landing made with one wing of an airplane angled acutely toward the ground
n. 1918 Amer. aviation usage • GROUND SQUIRREL a nonaviator
n. 1918 Amer. aviation usage • GROUNDHOG a nonaviator, esp. a nonflying air force officer
n. 1919 Amer. aviation usage • GROUND FLYING conversation about flying, usually indulged in by those who cannot or do not fly
n. 1928 Amer. sl. • BAG in aviation: an observation balloon, blimp, dirigible, etc.
n. 1933 Amer. aviation usage • MODOCK a pilot given to boasting about flying experiences; one who talks about aviation but never flies
n. 1943 Amer. military aviation usage • ANGEL one thousand feet of altitude
n. 1944 military aviation usage • GROUND-GRIPPER a nonaviator
n. 1945 Amer. military aviation usage • GROUND-POUNDER a person in military service who is not an aviator
n. c1952 Amer. aviation usage • MAGELLAN an aircraft's navigator; hence, an automated navigational system
n. 1961 Amer. aviation usage • GROUNDER a nonaviator
n. 1966 • AERONAUTICA collectable objects associated with flying or the history of aviation; objects d'art, prints, etc.
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage • ANGEL FACTORY an aviation plant employing females
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage • AIRTORIAL an editorial on aviation
vb. Bk1944 services' usage • BEND THE THROTTLE to fly above normal cruising speed
AVIATOR - see PILOT
AVID
adj. 1534 rare AVIDIOUS avid, ardently desirous, extremely eager, greedy
AVOCADO
n. 1600 BUTTER PEAR an avocado
n. 1696 ALLIGATOR PEAR an avocado
n. 1897 AGUACOTE the alligator pear or avocado
n. 1902 BUTTER FRUIT an avocado
n. 1980s AVO an avocado pear
n. 1696 ALLIGATOR PEAR an avocado
n. 1897 AGUACOTE the alligator pear or avocado
n. 1902 BUTTER FRUIT an avocado
n. 1980s AVO an avocado pear
AVOID, AVOIDANCE, AVOIDED, AVOIDING
adj. 1727 obs. DEVITABLE easy to be shunned, avoided, or escaped
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. BAULKY anxious to avoid one, to get out of the way
n. 1340 obs. BEFLYING shunning, avoiding
n. 1607 obs. DECLINING avoidance
n. 1855 Amer. dial. GO-BY avoidance, disregard
n. Bk1999 Aust. sl. NUT-DUCKER a person who stares at the ground to avoid acknowledging an acquaintance in the street
vb. a900 arch. WARE to beware of, to guard against; to avoid, to shun, to keep clear of
vb. a900 obs. MITHE remain concealed; to escape notice; to avoid; to hide one's thoughts or feelings
vb. c1000 obs. BEFLEE to flee from, to flee, to avoid, to shun
vb. c1175 obs. BEFLY to fly from, to shun, to avoid, to escape
vb. a1250 obs. rare AGLY to avoid, to evade; to slip away from
vb. a1300-1400 obs. rare exc. Amer. dial. SHURN to avoid, to shun
vb. 1303 obs. WAIVE to shun, to avoid; to elude, to escape, to dodge a blow
vb. a1400-50 obs. DECLINE to turn aside from to get or keep out of the way of; to avoid, to shun
vb. 1456 Sc. obs. UMBECHEW to avoid, to shun
vb. 1456 Sc. obs. UMBESCHEW (as above)
vb. 1484 obs. BALK to pass by a place; to avoid in passing; to shun
vb. 1484 obs. BAULK (as above)
vb. 1520 BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH to avoid coming to the point; to delay talking about something difficult or unpleasant
vb. 1543 Sc. obs. SHOOT to avoid, to escape
vb. 1549 obs. rare DEVITE to shun, to avoid
vb. 1588 obs. rare EVITATE to shun, to avoid, to escape
vb. 1705 GO ROUND THE BUSH to avoid coming to the point; to delay talking about something difficult or unpleasant
vb. Bk1775 obs. ABSONATE to avoid, to detest (a law term)
vb. 18C sl. FUNK IT to avoid an issue or an act through fear
vb. 1809 colloq. MAKE ONESELF SCARCE to stay away; to avoid
vb. 1834 FUNK to try to avoid or evade an undertaking, duty etc.
vb. 1848 sl. WRIGGLE OUT (OF) to avoid or evade a responsibility or duty
vb. 1851 Eng. dial. SCREED to shun, to eschew, to avoid
vb. 1855 Amer. dial. GIVE ONE THE GO-BY to avoid, to disregard, to neglect
vb. 1859 FUNK OUT to back out of something, owing to a lack of courage or spirit; to try to avoid or evade an undertaking, duty etc.
vb. 1864 US sl. DUCK to avoid someone or something
vb. 1866 Eng. dial. obs. DUFF to avoid, to evade, to dodge
vb. 1873 Amer. sl. GET AWAY WITH THE BAGGAGE to escape detection in or to avoid the consequences of mischief or wrongdoing
vb. 1893 Amer. sl. WORM OUT OF SOMETHING to evade or avoid an unpleasant situation
vb. 1905 sl., orig. US DOG IT to act lazily or half-heartedly; to shirk or avoid responsibility, risk, etc.
vb. 1910s orig. US GIVE SOMEONE THE RUN to deceive; to delay; to put off; to avoid; usually in order to give oneself some form of advantage, breathing space, etc.
vb. 1910s orig. US GIVE SOMEONE THE RUNAROUND (as above)
vb. 1912 Amer. sl. BEAT to avoid to evade punishment or conviction
vb. 1918 Aust. sl. SQUIB to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear
vb. 1919 sl., orig. services' usage DODGE THE COLUMN to shirk one's duty or avoid work
vb. 1920 US sl. PUNK OUT to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear
vb. 1920s African-American sl. LAY OUT to avoid someone; to step aside
vb. 1930 US sl. DOG to shirk, to avoid a duty or responsibility
vb. 1930s sl. TAKE OUTDOORS ON SOMEONE to leave alone, to avoid someone
vb. 1958 sl. ODDS to avoid, to get out of
vb. 1960 UK sl. DUCK AND DIVE to avoid or evade, esp. with regard to legality or responsibility; to dodge work; to shirk; hence, to avoid regular employment but make living nevertheless (rhyming sl. for 'skive' (to avoid or evade))
vb. 1967 Amer. dial. ALIBI to hedge; to avoid an issue
vb. 1969 Sc. SCOFF to dodge, to avoid doing
vb. 1971 S. Afr. sl., orig. military usage GYPPO to dodge an unpleasant responsibility; to shirk a duty; to avoid something
vb. 1981 sl., orig. US WIMP OUT to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear
vb. E20 chiefly US GIVE THE GO-AROUND TO to avoid, to evade, to slight
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. BAULKY anxious to avoid one, to get out of the way
n. 1340 obs. BEFLYING shunning, avoiding
n. 1607 obs. DECLINING avoidance
n. 1855 Amer. dial. GO-BY avoidance, disregard
n. Bk1999 Aust. sl. NUT-DUCKER a person who stares at the ground to avoid acknowledging an acquaintance in the street
vb. a900 arch. WARE to beware of, to guard against; to avoid, to shun, to keep clear of
vb. a900 obs. MITHE remain concealed; to escape notice; to avoid; to hide one's thoughts or feelings
vb. c1000 obs. BEFLEE to flee from, to flee, to avoid, to shun
vb. c1175 obs. BEFLY to fly from, to shun, to avoid, to escape
vb. a1250 obs. rare AGLY to avoid, to evade; to slip away from
vb. a1300-1400 obs. rare exc. Amer. dial. SHURN to avoid, to shun
vb. 1303 obs. WAIVE to shun, to avoid; to elude, to escape, to dodge a blow
vb. a1400-50 obs. DECLINE to turn aside from to get or keep out of the way of; to avoid, to shun
vb. 1456 Sc. obs. UMBECHEW to avoid, to shun
vb. 1456 Sc. obs. UMBESCHEW (as above)
vb. 1484 obs. BALK to pass by a place; to avoid in passing; to shun
vb. 1484 obs. BAULK (as above)
vb. 1520 BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH to avoid coming to the point; to delay talking about something difficult or unpleasant
vb. 1543 Sc. obs. SHOOT to avoid, to escape
vb. 1549 obs. rare DEVITE to shun, to avoid
vb. 1588 obs. rare EVITATE to shun, to avoid, to escape
vb. 1705 GO ROUND THE BUSH to avoid coming to the point; to delay talking about something difficult or unpleasant
vb. Bk1775 obs. ABSONATE to avoid, to detest (a law term)
vb. 18C sl. FUNK IT to avoid an issue or an act through fear
vb. 1809 colloq. MAKE ONESELF SCARCE to stay away; to avoid
vb. 1834 FUNK to try to avoid or evade an undertaking, duty etc.
vb. 1848 sl. WRIGGLE OUT (OF) to avoid or evade a responsibility or duty
vb. 1851 Eng. dial. SCREED to shun, to eschew, to avoid
vb. 1855 Amer. dial. GIVE ONE THE GO-BY to avoid, to disregard, to neglect
vb. 1859 FUNK OUT to back out of something, owing to a lack of courage or spirit; to try to avoid or evade an undertaking, duty etc.
vb. 1864 US sl. DUCK to avoid someone or something
vb. 1866 Eng. dial. obs. DUFF to avoid, to evade, to dodge
vb. 1873 Amer. sl. GET AWAY WITH THE BAGGAGE to escape detection in or to avoid the consequences of mischief or wrongdoing
vb. 1893 Amer. sl. WORM OUT OF SOMETHING to evade or avoid an unpleasant situation
vb. 1905 sl., orig. US DOG IT to act lazily or half-heartedly; to shirk or avoid responsibility, risk, etc.
vb. 1910s orig. US GIVE SOMEONE THE RUN to deceive; to delay; to put off; to avoid; usually in order to give oneself some form of advantage, breathing space, etc.
vb. 1910s orig. US GIVE SOMEONE THE RUNAROUND (as above)
vb. 1912 Amer. sl. BEAT to avoid to evade punishment or conviction
vb. 1918 Aust. sl. SQUIB to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear
vb. 1919 sl., orig. services' usage DODGE THE COLUMN to shirk one's duty or avoid work
vb. 1920 US sl. PUNK OUT to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear
vb. 1920s African-American sl. LAY OUT to avoid someone; to step aside
vb. 1930 US sl. DOG to shirk, to avoid a duty or responsibility
vb. 1930s sl. TAKE OUTDOORS ON SOMEONE to leave alone, to avoid someone
vb. 1958 sl. ODDS to avoid, to get out of
vb. 1960 UK sl. DUCK AND DIVE to avoid or evade, esp. with regard to legality or responsibility; to dodge work; to shirk; hence, to avoid regular employment but make living nevertheless (rhyming sl. for 'skive' (to avoid or evade))
vb. 1967 Amer. dial. ALIBI to hedge; to avoid an issue
vb. 1969 Sc. SCOFF to dodge, to avoid doing
vb. 1971 S. Afr. sl., orig. military usage GYPPO to dodge an unpleasant responsibility; to shirk a duty; to avoid something
vb. 1981 sl., orig. US WIMP OUT to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear
vb. E20 chiefly US GIVE THE GO-AROUND TO to avoid, to evade, to slight
AWAIT, AWAITING
n. 1561 obs. TARRIANCE abiding in expectation; awaiting, waiting
vb. c1000 obs. KEEP to watch for, to wait for, to await a coming event or person
vb. 1653 obs. nonce word PRESTOLATE to await, to wait for
vb. B1900 Eng. dial. HANG IN THE WIND to subsist on uncertainty, to await events
vb. c1000 obs. KEEP to watch for, to wait for, to await a coming event or person
vb. 1653 obs. nonce word PRESTOLATE to await, to wait for
vb. B1900 Eng. dial. HANG IN THE WIND to subsist on uncertainty, to await events
AWAKE, AWAKEN, AWAKENED, AWAKENING, AWAKING
adj. 1414 obs. exc. Eng. dial. WAKE not sleeping, awake
adj. 1629 obs. WAKEFUL rousing one from sleep; awakening
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. WACKER wakeful, easy to be awaked
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. WHACKER (as above)
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. AWAKED awake
adj. 1872 Sc. & Eng. dial. WAKEN awake; disinclined for sleep
adj. 1887 Amer. dial. BROAD AWAKE completely or wide awake
adj. Bk1904 Eng. dial. REAMY dizzy; half awake
adj. Bk1904 Eng. dial. RIMY (as above)
n. c1290 obs. WAKER one who stays awake; one who abstains from sleep
n. 1585-92 obs. WAKENESS the state of being awake; one's waking hours
n. 1678 obs. WAKE the act of awaking
n. 1823 EXPERGEFACTOR one who, or that which, awakens; an awakener
vb. a1000 obs. WATCH to be or remain awake
vb. c1230 obs. ABRAID to start, usually out of sleep, a swoon, or fit; to awake; occasionally, to start or burst in motion; to spring or dart
vb. c1300 obs. ADAW to wake up, to awake, from sleep, swoon, etc.
vb. c1314 obs. exc. Sc. DAW to recover from a swoon; to awake from sleep, to arouse
vb. c1330 obs. rare OFWAKE to awake
vb. c1386 obs. ADAW to awaken, to arouse, to recall to consciousness
vb. a1450 obs. BEWAKE to keep awake, to watch
vb. 1471 obs. WAKE to stay awake for any work or active occupation; to pass the night in work, study, etc.
vb. 1682 obs. rare WAKEN to remain awake, to refrain from sleeping, to keep watch or vigil; to remain alive
vb. 1729 Sc. RAISE to arouse, to awaken, to alarm, to make to get out of bed
vb. B1900 obs. OUTBRAID to awake
adj. 1629 obs. WAKEFUL rousing one from sleep; awakening
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. WACKER wakeful, easy to be awaked
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. WHACKER (as above)
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. AWAKED awake
adj. 1872 Sc. & Eng. dial. WAKEN awake; disinclined for sleep
adj. 1887 Amer. dial. BROAD AWAKE completely or wide awake
adj. Bk1904 Eng. dial. REAMY dizzy; half awake
adj. Bk1904 Eng. dial. RIMY (as above)
n. c1290 obs. WAKER one who stays awake; one who abstains from sleep
n. 1585-92 obs. WAKENESS the state of being awake; one's waking hours
n. 1678 obs. WAKE the act of awaking
n. 1823 EXPERGEFACTOR one who, or that which, awakens; an awakener
vb. a1000 obs. WATCH to be or remain awake
vb. c1230 obs. ABRAID to start, usually out of sleep, a swoon, or fit; to awake; occasionally, to start or burst in motion; to spring or dart
vb. c1300 obs. ADAW to wake up, to awake, from sleep, swoon, etc.
vb. c1314 obs. exc. Sc. DAW to recover from a swoon; to awake from sleep, to arouse
vb. c1330 obs. rare OFWAKE to awake
vb. c1386 obs. ADAW to awaken, to arouse, to recall to consciousness
vb. a1450 obs. BEWAKE to keep awake, to watch
vb. 1471 obs. WAKE to stay awake for any work or active occupation; to pass the night in work, study, etc.
vb. 1682 obs. rare WAKEN to remain awake, to refrain from sleeping, to keep watch or vigil; to remain alive
vb. 1729 Sc. RAISE to arouse, to awaken, to alarm, to make to get out of bed
vb. B1900 obs. OUTBRAID to awake
AWARD
n. 1858 UK sl. • WOODEN SPOON a notional trophy awarded to an individual or a team placed last in a competition
n. 1884 • BOOBY PRIZE awarded in fun or ridicule to the last competitor, lowest scorer, etc.
n. 1953 US sl. • BROWNIE POINT an imaginary award or credit for a good deed
vb. 1442 obs. • WARD to award
n. 1884 • BOOBY PRIZE awarded in fun or ridicule to the last competitor, lowest scorer, etc.
n. 1953 US sl. • BROWNIE POINT an imaginary award or credit for a good deed
vb. 1442 obs. • WARD to award
AWARE, AWARENESS
adj. a1310 obs. • ON-WAR aware, on one's guard
adj. 1571 obs. rare • WARING aware, cognizant of
adj. a1732 • COOL AS A CUCUMBER alert and aware; self-possessed; calm
adj. 1764 rare • SAPIENT having knowledge of, aware of
adj. 1791 Sc. • REDE advised; warned; aware, certain
adj. c1810 sl. • FLY artful, knowing, shrewdly aware
adj. 1813 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AVISED informed, aware of
adj. 1876 US sl. • ON well aware of; fully comprehending the nature of
adj. 1877 colloq. • ON TO in a state of awareness; knowing or realizing the true meaning, nature, etc.
adj. 1880 UK • ALL THERE alert, aware, sharp
adj. 19C • DOWN TO alert to, aware of
adj. 19C • DOWN UPON (as above)
adj. M19 sl. • ALIVE knowledgeable; aware, esp. of a criminal scheme
adj. M19 sl. • ALL THERE AND A HA'PORTH OVER smart, aware
adj. M19 UK criminals' sl. • ACQUAINTED aware, knowing
adj. L19 • SAVEY bright, knowledgeable, aware
adj. L19 • SAVVEY (as above)
adj. L19 • SAVVY (as above)
adj. L19 Aust. sl. • JACK aware
adj. L19 colloq. • UP ON aware of what is happening, alert
adj. L19 US sl. • IN IT aware, alive
adj. Bk1913 Amer. dial. • KNOWING TO aware of
adj. 1930s African-American sl. • READY aware, sophisticated, prepared to deal with the real world
adj. 1940 Amer. sl. • COOKING WITH GAS having become wise to something
adj. 1945 US sl. • WITH IT aware of all that is happening; stylish; part of a subculture
adj. 1950s African-American sl. • DAP alert, aware, knowledgeable, sophisticated, up-to-date
adj. 1954 Aust. sl. • AWAKE TO aware of a secret plan, trick, deception or the like; aware of a person's deceitful character or hidden agenda
adj. 1960s US sl. • ALL WOKE UP aware, knowledgeable
adj. 1970s African-American sl. • ICE sophisticated, aware
adj. 1980s African-American sl. • UP ON IT aware, knowledgeable
adj. 1984 Brit. sl. • SUSSED informed, aware
n. c1510 obs. • ACKNOWLEDGE admitted or communicated knowledge, recognition, cognizance, awareness
n. L18 • SABBE understanding, intelligence, awareness
n. L18 • SABBY (as above)
n. L18 • SAVEY (as above)
n. L18 • SAVV (as above)
n. L18 • SAVVEY (as above)
n. L18 • SAVVY (as above)
n. L18 • SCAVEY (as above)
n. 1823 • COOL CUSTOMER one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm
n. 1825 • COOL FISH one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm
n. 1827 Amer. sl. • COOL HAND a cool, calm, controlled and competent individual; one who is alert and aware, or self-possessed
n. c1830 • COOL CARD one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm
n. 1937 sl., orig. US • HIPCAT a person, esp. a man who is aware or well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture
n. 1937 sl., orig. US • HEP BIRD a person, typically a man, who is hep; an enthusiast of or expert in jazz, swing music, etc.; generally, a person considered aware, cool, sophisticated, or stylish
n. 1937 sl., orig. US • HEPCAT (as above)
n. 1938 sl., orig. US • HIPSTER a person who is, or purports to be aware or well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. with regard to jazz music and culture
n. 1948 sl., orig. US • HIPPIE a person who is hip or aware and well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture; a hipster
n. 1948 sl., orig. US • HIPPY (as above)
n. 1950s African-American sl. • ACE HI a sophisticated, aware person; a street-wise person
n. 1965 US sl. • HEPPED-CAT a person, typically a man, who is hep; an enthusiast of or expert in jazz, swing music, etc.; generally, a person considered aware, cool, sophisticated, or stylish
n. Bk1971 US sl. • MICROBOPPER a very young aware person
n. Bk1975 Amer. sl. • HIP GEE a guy in the know, or who can be trusted
vb. a1300 chiefly Sc. • KEN to know, to understand, to perceive a fact, etc.; to be aware of
vb. L18 • SABE to understand, to be aware of
vb. L18 • SAVEY (as above)
vb. L18 • SAVEZ (as above)
vb. L18 • SAVVEY (as above)
vb. L18 • SAVVY (as above)
vb. L18 • SCAVEY (as above)
vb. 1830 sl. • KNOW HOW MANY BEANS MAKE FIVE to be aware; often implying that someone is not easily fooled
vb. 1834 Amer. dial. • MIND to notice, to be aware of
vb. 1859 Aust. sl. • WAKE UP to make someone aware; to inform someone
vb. M19 sl. • HAVE ALL ONE'S BUTTONS DONE UP to be smart, to be aware or 'on the ball'
vb. 1902 Aust. sl. • NOT COME DOWN IN THE LAST SHOWER to be aware
vb. 1910 Aust. sl. • WAKE to become aware of something
vb. 1910 Aust. sl. • WAKE UP (as above)
vb. 1920s orig. US • NEVER MISS A TRICK to be highly aware
vb. 1953 US sl. • WAKE YOU to make you aware of something
vb. 1960s sl. • PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK to be aware, intelligent
vb. Bk1999 Aust. sl. • TUMBLE TO to become aware of
vb. 20C sl., chiefly US & Aust. • DROP TO to become aware of, recognize, realize
adj. 1571 obs. rare • WARING aware, cognizant of
adj. a1732 • COOL AS A CUCUMBER alert and aware; self-possessed; calm
adj. 1764 rare • SAPIENT having knowledge of, aware of
adj. 1791 Sc. • REDE advised; warned; aware, certain
adj. c1810 sl. • FLY artful, knowing, shrewdly aware
adj. 1813 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AVISED informed, aware of
adj. 1876 US sl. • ON well aware of; fully comprehending the nature of
adj. 1877 colloq. • ON TO in a state of awareness; knowing or realizing the true meaning, nature, etc.
adj. 1880 UK • ALL THERE alert, aware, sharp
adj. 19C • DOWN TO alert to, aware of
adj. 19C • DOWN UPON (as above)
adj. M19 sl. • ALIVE knowledgeable; aware, esp. of a criminal scheme
adj. M19 sl. • ALL THERE AND A HA'PORTH OVER smart, aware
adj. M19 UK criminals' sl. • ACQUAINTED aware, knowing
adj. L19 • SAVEY bright, knowledgeable, aware
adj. L19 • SAVVEY (as above)
adj. L19 • SAVVY (as above)
adj. L19 Aust. sl. • JACK aware
adj. L19 colloq. • UP ON aware of what is happening, alert
adj. L19 US sl. • IN IT aware, alive
adj. Bk1913 Amer. dial. • KNOWING TO aware of
adj. 1930s African-American sl. • READY aware, sophisticated, prepared to deal with the real world
adj. 1940 Amer. sl. • COOKING WITH GAS having become wise to something
adj. 1945 US sl. • WITH IT aware of all that is happening; stylish; part of a subculture
adj. 1950s African-American sl. • DAP alert, aware, knowledgeable, sophisticated, up-to-date
adj. 1954 Aust. sl. • AWAKE TO aware of a secret plan, trick, deception or the like; aware of a person's deceitful character or hidden agenda
adj. 1960s US sl. • ALL WOKE UP aware, knowledgeable
adj. 1970s African-American sl. • ICE sophisticated, aware
adj. 1980s African-American sl. • UP ON IT aware, knowledgeable
adj. 1984 Brit. sl. • SUSSED informed, aware
n. c1510 obs. • ACKNOWLEDGE admitted or communicated knowledge, recognition, cognizance, awareness
n. L18 • SABBE understanding, intelligence, awareness
n. L18 • SABBY (as above)
n. L18 • SAVEY (as above)
n. L18 • SAVV (as above)
n. L18 • SAVVEY (as above)
n. L18 • SAVVY (as above)
n. L18 • SCAVEY (as above)
n. 1823 • COOL CUSTOMER one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm
n. 1825 • COOL FISH one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm
n. 1827 Amer. sl. • COOL HAND a cool, calm, controlled and competent individual; one who is alert and aware, or self-possessed
n. c1830 • COOL CARD one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm
n. 1937 sl., orig. US • HIPCAT a person, esp. a man who is aware or well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture
n. 1937 sl., orig. US • HEP BIRD a person, typically a man, who is hep; an enthusiast of or expert in jazz, swing music, etc.; generally, a person considered aware, cool, sophisticated, or stylish
n. 1937 sl., orig. US • HEPCAT (as above)
n. 1938 sl., orig. US • HIPSTER a person who is, or purports to be aware or well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. with regard to jazz music and culture
n. 1948 sl., orig. US • HIPPIE a person who is hip or aware and well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture; a hipster
n. 1948 sl., orig. US • HIPPY (as above)
n. 1950s African-American sl. • ACE HI a sophisticated, aware person; a street-wise person
n. 1965 US sl. • HEPPED-CAT a person, typically a man, who is hep; an enthusiast of or expert in jazz, swing music, etc.; generally, a person considered aware, cool, sophisticated, or stylish
n. Bk1971 US sl. • MICROBOPPER a very young aware person
n. Bk1975 Amer. sl. • HIP GEE a guy in the know, or who can be trusted
vb. a1300 chiefly Sc. • KEN to know, to understand, to perceive a fact, etc.; to be aware of
vb. L18 • SABE to understand, to be aware of
vb. L18 • SAVEY (as above)
vb. L18 • SAVEZ (as above)
vb. L18 • SAVVEY (as above)
vb. L18 • SAVVY (as above)
vb. L18 • SCAVEY (as above)
vb. 1830 sl. • KNOW HOW MANY BEANS MAKE FIVE to be aware; often implying that someone is not easily fooled
vb. 1834 Amer. dial. • MIND to notice, to be aware of
vb. 1859 Aust. sl. • WAKE UP to make someone aware; to inform someone
vb. M19 sl. • HAVE ALL ONE'S BUTTONS DONE UP to be smart, to be aware or 'on the ball'
vb. 1902 Aust. sl. • NOT COME DOWN IN THE LAST SHOWER to be aware
vb. 1910 Aust. sl. • WAKE to become aware of something
vb. 1910 Aust. sl. • WAKE UP (as above)
vb. 1920s orig. US • NEVER MISS A TRICK to be highly aware
vb. 1953 US sl. • WAKE YOU to make you aware of something
vb. 1960s sl. • PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK to be aware, intelligent
vb. Bk1999 Aust. sl. • TUMBLE TO to become aware of
vb. 20C sl., chiefly US & Aust. • DROP TO to become aware of, recognize, realize
AWAY
adv. c1325 obs. • A-DRIGH at or to a distance, away, off
adv. 1600 • OFFWARD in a direction or position off or away from something
adv. 1692 rare • OFFWARDS in a direction or position off or away from something
adv. 1790 Sc. obs. • AFFWARD away, off
adv. 1822 Sc. • A'GAIT away
adv. 1822 Sc. • A'GATE (as above)
n. 1600 obs. • ABSENTMENT the act of absenting oneself; a withdrawal or staying away
phr. 1899 Amer. dial. • ON THE PAD on the go all the time, away from home
vb. a1000 obs. • BELEAD to lead away; to lead astray
vb. c1400 obs. • ABSENT to be or stay away; to withdraw
vb. 1530 obs. • ABSENT to keep away; to detain or withhold from being present
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. • HACK ON to begin to go away from a place
adv. 1600 • OFFWARD in a direction or position off or away from something
adv. 1692 rare • OFFWARDS in a direction or position off or away from something
adv. 1790 Sc. obs. • AFFWARD away, off
adv. 1822 Sc. • A'GAIT away
adv. 1822 Sc. • A'GATE (as above)
n. 1600 obs. • ABSENTMENT the act of absenting oneself; a withdrawal or staying away
phr. 1899 Amer. dial. • ON THE PAD on the go all the time, away from home
vb. a1000 obs. • BELEAD to lead away; to lead astray
vb. c1400 obs. • ABSENT to be or stay away; to withdraw
vb. 1530 obs. • ABSENT to keep away; to detain or withhold from being present
vb. 1966 Amer. dial. • HACK ON to begin to go away from a place
AWE, AWE-INSPIRING
adj. c1675 obs. rare • AWOUS awe-inspiring
adj. 1841 Sc. • GARGRUGOUS austere, both in aspect and manners; terrifying, awe-inspiring; ugly
adj. 1856 Sc. • EERIESOME ghostly, weird, awe-inspiring
n. a1400 obs. • AWFULNESS an act, deed, etc. that fills or inspires others with awe
n. Bk1900 Sc. • DARE a feeling of awe or fear
n. 1990s Amer. sl. • LEGE a preeminent and awe-inspiring person
vb. 1794 Sc. & Eng. dial. • DAUNTON to terrify, to intimidate, to subdue; to depress, to awe, to dismay
vb. Bk1900 Sc. • DARE to be in dismay, to shrink from fear; to stand in awe
adj. 1841 Sc. • GARGRUGOUS austere, both in aspect and manners; terrifying, awe-inspiring; ugly
adj. 1856 Sc. • EERIESOME ghostly, weird, awe-inspiring
n. a1400 obs. • AWFULNESS an act, deed, etc. that fills or inspires others with awe
n. Bk1900 Sc. • DARE a feeling of awe or fear
n. 1990s Amer. sl. • LEGE a preeminent and awe-inspiring person
vb. 1794 Sc. & Eng. dial. • DAUNTON to terrify, to intimidate, to subdue; to depress, to awe, to dismay
vb. Bk1900 Sc. • DARE to be in dismay, to shrink from fear; to stand in awe
AWESOME
adj. 1989 Amer. sl. • AWSE awesome
AWFUL, AWFULLY
adj. c1200 obs. • AWLY awful, dreadful, terrible
adj. c1400 obs., poetic usage • WAN sad, dismal; also, awful, deadly, cruel, wicked
adj. 1660 colloq. • DEADLY excessive, terrible, awful
adj. 1806 Sc. • YAFU awful
adj. 1813 colloq. • ROTTEN very bad or unpleasant; nasty, terrible, awful
adj. 1817 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AWESOME awful, appalling, terrifying
adj. 1817 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AWSOME (as above)
adj. 1842 UK • UNHOLY awful; outrageous
adj. 1887 • UNGODLY unpleasant; disagreeable; deplorable; appalling; awful
adj. L19 • UNGODDAMLY appalling; awful
adj. 1924 sl. • SHITTY unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful
adj. 1930s US • GRUESOME awful, unattractive
adj. 1944 Aust. sl. • DRACK dreary, dull; awful; unpleasant
adj. 1965 sl., orig. & chiefly US • UNREAL used positively to denote something incredibly good, and negatively, to denote something unbelievably difficult, awful, unpleasant, or deplorable
adj. 1966 sl. • SHITHOUSE contemptible, bad, disgusting, awful; of poor quality
adj. 1994 colloq. • ANGIN 'hanging', disgusting, awful, unattractive
adj. 1996 Aust. sl. • SPEWSOME dreadful, awful
adj. Bk1999 Aust. sl. • SPEWY awful; unattractive
adj. 2002 Brit. sl. • NANNA awful
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • CRUDDIE nasty; awful
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • CRUDDY (as above)
adv. c1225 obs. • AWLY awfully, terribly, dreadfully
vb. 1931 rare • AWFULIZE to class as awful or terrible
vb. 1974 US sl. • BITE THE BIG ONE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant
vb. 1975 US sl. • BITE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant
adj. c1400 obs., poetic usage • WAN sad, dismal; also, awful, deadly, cruel, wicked
adj. 1660 colloq. • DEADLY excessive, terrible, awful
adj. 1806 Sc. • YAFU awful
adj. 1813 colloq. • ROTTEN very bad or unpleasant; nasty, terrible, awful
adj. 1817 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AWESOME awful, appalling, terrifying
adj. 1817 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AWSOME (as above)
adj. 1842 UK • UNHOLY awful; outrageous
adj. 1887 • UNGODLY unpleasant; disagreeable; deplorable; appalling; awful
adj. L19 • UNGODDAMLY appalling; awful
adj. 1924 sl. • SHITTY unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful
adj. 1930s US • GRUESOME awful, unattractive
adj. 1944 Aust. sl. • DRACK dreary, dull; awful; unpleasant
adj. 1965 sl., orig. & chiefly US • UNREAL used positively to denote something incredibly good, and negatively, to denote something unbelievably difficult, awful, unpleasant, or deplorable
adj. 1966 sl. • SHITHOUSE contemptible, bad, disgusting, awful; of poor quality
adj. 1994 colloq. • ANGIN 'hanging', disgusting, awful, unattractive
adj. 1996 Aust. sl. • SPEWSOME dreadful, awful
adj. Bk1999 Aust. sl. • SPEWY awful; unattractive
adj. 2002 Brit. sl. • NANNA awful
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • CRUDDIE nasty; awful
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • CRUDDY (as above)
adv. c1225 obs. • AWLY awfully, terribly, dreadfully
vb. 1931 rare • AWFULIZE to class as awful or terrible
vb. 1974 US sl. • BITE THE BIG ONE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant
vb. 1975 US sl. • BITE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant
AWKWARD, AWKWARDLY, AWKWARDNESS
adj. 1413 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • HANDLESS incapable or incompetent with the hands, or in action; awkward, clumsy
adj. 1572 obs. • UNABLE awkward, unlucky
adj. 1580 obs. • BUNGERLY unworkmanlike, bungling, clumsy, awkward, slovenly
adj. 1580 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • AWK of persons or things: awkward, untoward
adj. 1592 obs. nonce word • DORBELLICAL stupid, very awkward or clumsy
adj. 1603 colloq. • AWKWARDISH rather awkward
adj. 1613 • LEFT-HANDED awkward, clumsy, inept
adj. 1615 • BUTTER-FINGERED clumsy, awkward
adj. 1655 obs. • AWKY untoward, difficult, awkward
adj. 1675 obs. • CLOUTERLY like a botcher; clumsy, awkward, clownish
adj. 1684 obs. rare • INDEXTROUS awkward, clumsy, void of dexterity
adj. 1685 • MALADROIT wanting in adroitness or dexterity; awkward, bungling, clumsy
adj. E17 rare • SHAMBLE ungainly, awkward; misshapen, esp. of the legs
adj. L17 • SKEW-FISTED awkward, ungainly
adj. 1703 Eng. dial. • AWKWARDLY awkward, troublesome, clumsy
adj. 1722 Amer. dial. • GUMP-HEADED stupid, foolish, awkward
adj. 1725 Sc. • LANDWARD having country manner, rustic; awkward, uncouth
adj. 1746 Eng. dial. • CAT-HAMMED awkward, clumsy, fumbling, without dexterity
adj. 1746 Eng. dial. • UNLIFTY awkward, clumsy, unwieldy
adj. 1751 • GAUCHE wanting in tact or in ease and grace of manner; awkward, clumsy
adj. 1759 • GAWKY of persons: awkward, clumsy, and stupid; ungainly
adj. 1775 Sc. & Eng. dial. • UNCANNY awkward, unskilful; careless; imprudent; inconvenient
adj. 1777 • ALL LEGS AND WINGS having disproportionately long limbs; awkward or ungraceful in gait or bearing; gangly; used typically of an adolescent
adj. 1783 Eng. dial. • ONKED uncouth, awkward, shy, ill-behaved; untidy; ugly; unpleasant, uncomfortable, inconvenient
adj. 1783 Eng. dial. • UNKED (as above)
adj. 1783 Eng. dial. • UNKID (as above)
adj. 1786 Sc. • ACKWART awkward
adj. 1790 Eng. & Amer. dial. • BUNGERSOME awkward, clumsy, bungling, unwieldy
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. • WALLOPING clumsy, awkward in gait
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. • UNGAIN awkward, inconvenient, unfavourable, unprofitable; unsuitable
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. • GALLACK-HANDED left-handed; awkward, clumsy
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. • GALLIC-HANDED (as above)
adj. 1798 • ON THE HORNS OF A DILEMMA in an awkward situation
adj. L18 • BOOBYISH awkward and silly
adj. 1808 Sc. obs. • GAMALEERIE of clumsy build, tall, raw-boned, lean, and long-necked; hence, awkward, gawky
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAUPIE foolish, awkward, slovenly, ill-conditioned; tawdry
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAUPY (as above)
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAWPIE (as above)
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAWPY (as above)
adj. 1825 • ALL THUMBS very awkward; inept
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. • SCRAM awkward, clumsy
adj. 1825 Sc. obs. • RAMSTACKERIN behaving in a blundering, awkward, loutish manner
adj. 1828 Eng. dial. • UNBAIN inconvenient, awkward
adj. 1838 Amer. dial. • ONE'S FINGERS ARE ALL THUMBS clumsy, awkward
adj. Bk1846 Eng. dial. • HOUNCY-JOUNCY awkward, clumsy
adj. 1847 Eng. dial. • DORBELISH stupid, awkward, clumsy
adj. 1847 Eng. dial. • DORBELLISH (as above)
adj. 1851 Eng. dial. • UNHOMED awkward, unlikely
adj. 1854 Eng. dial. or colloq. • CACK-HANDED clumsy, awkward, unhandy
adj. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • PAWKY awkward
adj. 1859 Eng. dial. • CAG-HANDED left-handed; clumsy, awkward
adj. 1859 Eng. dial. • KECK-HANDED (as above)
adj. 1865 Sc. • UNPURPOSE awkward; inexact; untidy; useless
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLAMMOCKY ungainly, awkward; characterized by clumsy or careless movement
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLAWMECKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLOMMACHY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLOMMACKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLUMMACKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLUMMOCKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLUMMUCKY (as above)
adj. 1866 Sc. • GAVELESS awkward, clumsy, careless, inefficient
adj. 1866 Sc. • GAVELLOUS (as above)
adj. 1866 Sc. • VARLESS awkward, fumbling, clumsy
adj. 1867 Eng. dial. • SCOOCHY-PAWED left-handed; awkward
adj. 1868 Eng. dial. • AWKWARD AS DICK'S HATBAND very awkward
adj. 1871 colloq. • STICKY of a situation, event, issue, etc.: awkward, difficult, tricky; disagreeable, uncomfortable
adj. 1872 US • FUDGY botched, bungling, awkward
adj. 1873 Eng. dial. • RAMPSING tall; awkward, ungainly
adj. 1874 Eng. dial. • GALAGANTIN large and awkward; awkwardly big, slovenly in gait
adj. 1874 Eng. dial. • GALLIGANTING (as above)
adj. 1874 Eng. dial. • RASH rough, awkward in handling
adj. 1876 • GAWKISH awkward, clumsy, clownish
adj. 1881 Eng. dial. • UGLY awkward; inconvenient
adj. 1885 Amer. dial. • SQUIWINIKIE blundering, awkward
adj. Bk1886 Eng. dial. • AWVISH awkward; unmannerly
adj. 1889 Amer. dial. • BUNGLESOME awkward, clumsy
adj. 1896 Amer. dial. • SKEW-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward
adj. 1897 Amer. dial. • SHACKLY tall, thin, and awkward
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BACKWARDS awkward, clumsy
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAM-HANDED awkward, clumsy
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • AVENLESS awkward; shiftless, without any faculty for contriving
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • AWPING clumsy, awkward
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • AWPISH (as above)
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BLAWTHERING clumsy, awkward, blundering
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAM-MANART ill-contrived, awkward
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BENSILING of persons: rough, awkward, overbearing
adj. Bk1898 Ireland • AUMLUCH awkward, ungainly
adj. Bk1898 Sc. • BAMMELING clumsy, awkward
adj. 1899 Eng. dial. • UNBANE awkward, inconvenient; of a road: distant, lonely
adj. 1899 Sc. • ILL-CONTRIVED awkward, badly constructed
adj. 19C • CLODDY boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward
adj. 19C Eng. dial. • CLOTCHY clumsy, awkward
adj. 19C Eng. dial. • ABLELESS incompetent, careless, listless, awkward
adj. 19C US sl. • GANDER-SHANKED referring to a thin, awkward person
adj. M19 • CLODDISH boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward
adj. M19 US sl. • SKEW-JAWED awkward, ungainly
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • HOMMOCKY awkward, clumsy
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • HANDLUM awkward, clumsy of hand
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • GARRACK awkward, stupid
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • GARRICK (as above)
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • STROMMELLING awkward, ungainly
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • RAWNY of a man: big and awkward; clumsy
adj. B1900 sl. • SPLODGY awkward in gait
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GANTERING awkward, lanky, straggling, weedy
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GAMMOCKING awkward, loose-jointed, shambling in walk
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GALLOCKY left-handed; awkward, clumsy
adj. Bk1901 Eng. dial. • KECK-FISTED left-handed; clumsy, awkward
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • MISHEPPEN clumsy, awkward
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • AWKWARD AS A CAT IN PATTENS very awkward, clumsy, making a great noise
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • COCKELTY AS A CAT IN PATTENS (as above)
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • LIKE A CAT IN PATTENS (as above)
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • MOMMUCKING awkward
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • THUMBY (as above)
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNHEPPEN awkward, clumsy, unskilful; without contrivance or management
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • AINISH awkward, ill-tempered
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • HAINISH (as above)
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNFEWSOME awkward, unbecoming, unsuitable
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNCO awkward; clumsy; uncoordinated
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • QUAWING clumsy, awkward, gawky
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNCOUCH strange, awkward (possibly a misprint for 'uncouth')
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • OBSTEER stubborn, sulky, awkward
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • OGNEL ugly, awkward, disagreeable
adj. Bk1905 Sc. • UNPURPOSE-LIKE awkward, unfit, untidy
adj. Bk1905 Sc. • ILL-HYVERED awkward; abusive
adj. 1908 Sc. obs. • VAALEN awkward, fumbling, without dexterity
adj. 1911 Sc. • KWEERICHIN awkward and unskilful
adj. 1911 Sc. • QUEERACHIN (as above)
adj. 1912 Amer. dial. • SHACKLE-FOOTED clumsy, awkward
adj. 1912 sl. • FLAT-FOOTED clumsy, awkward, denoting an inability to move quickly or adroitly
adj. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. • GAWKWARD gawky, awkward
adj. 1914 colloq. • IN A JAM in an awkward or difficult situation
adj. 1918 sl. • HAM-HANDED clumsy, awkward
adj. 1918 sl. • MUTTON-FISTED (as above)
adj. c1925 Aust. & NZ sl. • IN THE CACTUS in an awkward situation
adj. 1927 colloq., orig. US military usage • RAUNCHY sloppy, careless; inept, unskilled; awkward
adj. 1927 colloq., orig. US military usage • RONCHIE (as above)
adj. 1928 sl. • HAM-FISTED clumsy, awkward
adj. 1930 Sc. • KARLSOME awkward, difficult to manage or manipulate
adj. 1931 colloq. • ON A STICKY WICKET facing an awkward or difficult situation; in difficulties, in trouble
adj. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. • CLODHOPPING large and clumsy; awkward; loutish, boorish, rustic
adj. 1953 Amer. dial. • LOOBY clumsy, awkward, doltish, stupid
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. • BULL-FOOTED awkward, clumsy
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. • BUMBLE-FOOTED (as above)
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. • SKEE-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward
adj. 1960s US sl. • GOOKY awkward
adj. 1965 Amer. dial. • BUMBERSOME clumsy, awkward
adj. 1969 Amer. dial. • HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS backward, awkward, clumsy
adj. 1970s US sl. • SCHLEPPY awkward, clumsy, stupid
adj. 1993 Amer. dial. • NEBBISHY ineffectual, awkward, clumsy
adj. 1999 colloq. • ADORKABLE unfashionable or socially awkward in a way regarded as appealing or endearing
adj. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage • GOATY awkward; ignorant
adj. M20 colloq. • SHAMBLY awkward, ungainly
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • BACKASSED pert. to a manner that is backward, awkward, or roundabout
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • DORKY stupid; awkward
adv. 1581 • SINISTROUSLY in an erroneous manner; incorrectly, wrongly, perversely; awkwardly
adv. 1593 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • CLOUTERLY clumsily, awkwardly
adv. 1603 obs. • AWKLY in ungainly fashion, clumsily, awkwardly
adv. 1628 obs. rare • SINISTERLY clumsily; awkwardly
adv. 1875 Eng. dial. • RASH roughly, awkwardly
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAM awkwardly, crookedly
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BACKWAY wrongly, awkwardly; in a manner opposed to the proper mode of procedure
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BACKWAY-ON (as above)
adv. Bk1898 Ireland • AUMLUCH in an ungainly manner, awkwardly
adv. Bk1904 Sc. • SCLUTE with a heavy, awkward step
adv. Bk1904 Sc. • SKLUTE (as above)
adv. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNCANNILY awkwardly, thoughtlessly
adv. 1969 Amer. dial. • HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS clumsily, awkwardly, badly
n. c1374 obs. rare • KANKEDORT a state of suspense; a critical position; a predicament; an awkward affair
n. c1374 obs. rare • KANKERDORT (as above)
n. a1540 • HOBBLEDEHOY a youth between man and boy; a young lad between fourteen and twenty-one, neither man nor boy; a clumsy, awkward, or gawky youth
n. 1553 sl. • CALF a fool; a simpleton; a stupid or loutish person; an awkward or silly boy or man; a meek, harmless person
n. 1556 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • DAWCOCK a stupid, silly, awkward fellow; a simpleton; a fool
n. 1570 Sc. • GAMMERSTAGS a tall, awkward person, usually a woman
n. 1570 Sc. • GAMMERSTANG (as above)
n. 1570 Sc. • GOMERSTANG (as above)
n. 1577 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • HAGGLER a clumsy, awkward workman; a bungler
n. 1587 obs. • AWKNESS wrongness, irrationality, perversity, untowardness, awkwardness, ineptitude
n. L16 colloq. • CLOD a blockhead; a clumsy, awkward person; a dull, unresponsive person; a dolt
n. c1600 • CUB an awkward, silly, uncouth, uncultured, or unpoised youth
n. 1606 • CAMEL a great awkward hulking fellow
n. 1623 obs. • SINISTERITY lack of skill or dexterity; clumsiness, awkwardness
n. 1638 • OAF a half-wit; a simpleton; a fool; a stupid fellow; a blockhead; an idiot; a dolt; an awkward, blundering lout
n. 1644 obs. • AWK backhandedness, untowardness, awkwardness
n. 1677 Sc. & Eng. dial. • DOBBIE a stupid fellow; a blockhead; a fool; a simpleton; a dolt; a childish old man; a dotard; an awkward fellow; a clown
n. 1677 Sc. & Eng. dial. • DOBIE (as above)
n. 1685 • GAWK an awkward, clumsy, stupid person; a fool; a simpleton; a lout, a bumpkin, an uncultivated person; a dupe
n. 1691 Eng. dial. • MAWTHER a girl just growing into womanhood, esp. a great, rough, awkward wench; a little girl; an unmarried woman
n. 1710 • SWAB an awkward fellow
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIEGAPUS a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIEGAUKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIE-GAWKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIGACUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GACUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAPUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAUKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAUPIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAUPUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWKER (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPOCK (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPY (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAKEY an awkward, stupid, badly-mannered person; an oaf; an awkward fool; a simpleton who stares vacantly
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAUKIE (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAUKY (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAWKIE (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAWKY (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAPIE a giddy, scatterbrained, untidy, awkward, or careless person; generally applied to young women, occasionally to men
n. 1728 Sc. • TAPPIE (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAUPIE (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAUPY (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAWPIE (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAWPY (as above)
n. 1740 Sc. & Eng. dial. • TIKE an overgrown man; an awkward, clumsy fellow; an odd, queer or eccentric person; a cantankerous person
n. 1740 Sc. & Eng. dial. • TYKE (as above)
n. 1749 nonce word • LEFT-HANDINESS awkward manner
n. 1756 colloq. • DUMB OX a stupid, awkward, or uncommunicative man
n. 1777 Eng. dial. • GAWNEY a fool; a simpleton; a stupid, awkward person
n. 1777 Eng. dial. • GAWNY (as above)
n. 1777 Eng. dial. • YAWNY (as above)
n. 1783 Sc. & Eng. dial. • HANIEL a lout; a lazy, awkward, good-for-nothing fellow; a worthless, mischievous person; a general term of abuse
n. 1783 Sc. & Eng. dial. • HANNIEL (as above)
n. 1788 Eng. dial. • GAUVISON a silly, awkward, gaping fellow; a noisy, foolish person; a simpleton, a blockhead; a half-witted person; a dunce
n. 1788 Eng. dial. • GAVYSON (as above)
n. 1788 Eng. dial. • GAWVISON (as above)
n. 1790 Sc. & Ireland • BAUCHLE an awkward, clumsy person
n. 1791 Sc. • HAINGLE an idle, loutish fellow; an awkward fellow; a lazy, slovenly good-for-nothing
n. 1798 • GAUCHERIE want of tact or grace of manner; awkwardness
n. 1801 Sc. • HAGMAHUSH an awkward sloven
n. 1804 • MALADDRESS want of dexterity or tact; awkwardness
n. 1805 Eng. dial. • DAFT WATTY a silly, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a blockhead
n. 1806 Amer. dial. • LOOBY a dull, clumsy person; an awkward, heavy person
n. 1808 Sc. • RAMAGIECHAN a big, raw-boned, awkward, impetuous person
n. 1811 Eng. dial. • GARRACK an awkward lout
n. 1811 Eng. dial. • GARRICK (as above)
n. 1815 Sc. • BARROW-TRAM a raw-boned, awkward-looking person
n. 1818 UK • GALLOOT a man, esp. if hulking, stupid, boorish, foolish, clumsy, or objectionable; an awkward or uncouth person
n. 1818 UK • GALOOT (as above)
n. 1821 Irish sl. • GALOOSH an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately
n. 1821 Sc. • HABBLE a lout, a coarse or uncouth person - one who is awkward, slow-moving, or slovenly in dress, appearance or habits
n. 1824 colloq. • CLOD-HOPPER someone who moves clumsily or without skill; a clumsy, awkward person; a lout
n. 1824 Sc. • TAPPY a foolish, giddy, awkward, idle, or slovenly girl
n. 1824 Sc. obs. • GLUNDY an inactive, awkward, or clownish person; a fool; a stupid person
n. 1825 Amer. dial. • GUMP a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt
n. 1825 Eng. dial. • HOBBITY-HOY a lad growing into manhood, one between man and boy; a clumsy or awkward youth; a hobbledehoy
n. 1825 Sc. • CAMERAL a large, ill-shaped, awkward person
n. 1825 Sc. • BAGGRELL a young person, of awkward growth
n. 1825 Sc. obs. • RAMSTACKER a blundering, awkward, loutish fellow
n. Bk1825 Eng. dial. • GAWCUM an awkward, ungainly, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton
n. 1826 Sc. • HABBLE-TREE a lumpish, awkward person
n. Bk1828 Eng. & Amer. dial. • HAWPS a tall, awkward person; a clownish fellow
n. 1830 Irish • BOSTHOON an awkward fellow; a tactless, senseless person
n. 1838 Amer. dial. • GONEY a stupid, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a simpleton
n. 1838 Amer. dial. • GONY (as above)
n. Bk1845 Sc. • GAMALEERIE a tall, raw-boned, awkward female
n. 1846 Eng. dial. • GAWKUM a fool, a simpleton, a booby; a stupid, awkward, clumsy fellow; a lout
n. 1847 • MOTHER-BUNCH a stout, untidy, or awkward-looking woman or girl
n. 1850 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAUK an awkward, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton
n. 1855 • MOAK a stupid, awkward, or incompetent person; a dolt; a fool; a blockhead; an old person, disrespectfully spoken to
n. 1855 • MOKE (as above)
n. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • HAUPORTH an awkward fellow
n. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • SCALLOP an awkward girl; an untidy, romping girl; a tomboy
n. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • SCALLOPS (as above)
n. 1864 Eng. dial. • LALLOP a lazy, lounging person; an idler; an awkward or slatternly girl
n. 1864 Eng. dial. • LALLOPS (as above)
n. 1866 Sc. • KEELIN a big, awkward person, generally a woman
n. 1866 Sc. obs. • KEEL any large, awkward-looking person or thing
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HAWMERER a big, awkward person with big unwieldy feet who makes much noise in walking, and is apt to trample on what comes in the way
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HENGSI a clumsy, awkward person, a clown; a loafer
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HENGSIE (as above)
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HINGSI (as above)
n. Bk1866 Sc. • YOWTHER a tall, heavy, awkward person; one who walks with an awkward gait
n. Bk1866 Sc. • YOCHEL a yokel; a stupid, awkward fellow; a lout
n. Bk1866 Sc. • YOCHO (as above)
n. Bk1868 Eng. dial. • MOTHA a big awkward girl
n. Bk1869 Eng. dial. • HAUPS a tall, awkward or gawky person
n. 1872 • GAWKIHOOD the condition or state of being a 'gawky'; awkwardness, clumsiness
n. 1873 • GAWKINESS the quality of being gawky; clumsiness, awkwardness
n. Bk1873 Eng. dial. • HAUVISON an unmannered person; a clownish, awkward person; a simpleton
n. 1876 Eng. dial. • SQUAB an awkward person
n. 1876 sl. • BARN-DOOR SAVAGE a countryman; a rustic; a yokel; a foolish, awkward, or clumsy person
n. Bk1876 Eng. dial. • GAWK-HEAD a foolish, awkward person
n. 1878 Eng. dial. • PAUP an awkward fellow
n. Bk1880 Eng. dial. • WAIN a child; a big, awkward girl
n. Bk1880 Eng. dial. • FUDGEL an awkward child
n. Bk1880 N. Ireland • GANCH an awkward, silly fellow; a fool; a boor; an ignoramus; someone who behaves badly
n. 1881 Eng. dial. • MAWMSEY a silly, awkward, trifling fellow
n. 1883 rare • GAUCHENESS awkwardness, clumsiness
n. 1884 Amer. dial., derogatory • JAKE a rustic, uncouth, awkward, or inexperienced person; a lout; an oaf; a bumpkin
n. 1886 Amer. dial. • JAYBIRD a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person
n. Bk1886 Eng. dial. • GAPE-STICK an awkward country clown
n. Bk1886 Eng. dial. • GAMMALKIN an awkward rambling fellow
n. Bk1887 Eng. dial. • GAUBSHITE an awkward, ill-kept, dirty person; a filthy, slovenly man; a boor, a fool, a blockhead
n. Bk1887 Eng. dial. • GAWPSHEET (as above)
n. Bk1888 Eng. dial. • GAUMY an awkward, ungainly man; a simpleton
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • DAFTY WHATTY a blockhead; a silly, awkward person
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • HAUVEY GAUVEY a clown, a boor, an awkward, slow-witted, stupid person; a simpleton; an unmannered person; a rude lout
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • HAUVY-GAUVY (as above)
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • HAWY-GAWY (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZAB an awkward, strange, or stupid person
n. 1889 sl. • GAZABO (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZAYBO (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZEEBO (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZUNY (as above)
n. 1890 Amer. dial. • JAY a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person
n. Bk1890 sl. • DUFFER a worthless person; a stupid man; an awkward, unskilful fellow; a coward
n. 1891 Sc. • GIGGLEGAWKIE a stupid, awkward person
n. 1892 Amer. dial. • GUMPY a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt
n. 1892 Eng. dial. • DAWCAKE a stupid, silly, awkward person
n. Bk1893 Eng. dial. • GAAKY a soft or awkward person
n. 1894 sl. • GAZABOO an awkward, strange, or stupid person
n. 1895 Amer. dial. • LOBSCOUSE an awkward, hulking fellow
n. Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl. • GEELOOT an awkward fellow
n. Bk1898 Ireland • BALLION an awkward, clumsy person
n. 1899 sl. • GAZABE an awkward, strange, or stupid person; a peculiar or loutish person
n. M19 Brit. & Amer. dial. • GUFFIN an awkward, clumsy oaf
n. M19 Eng. dial. & colloq. • RODNEY a stupid or awkward person
n. M19 sl. • MUFFIN an incompetent person; one who is awkward
n. M19 US sl. • GANDER-GUT one who is thin and awkward
n. B1900 Eng. dial. • HOB-GOB a fool; an idiot; an awkward, uncouth person
n. B1900 Eng. dial. • HOMMOCKS an awkward, clumsy person; a tall, slatternly or romping girl
n. B1900 Eng. dial. • TUTTLE an awkward, ill-tempered fellow; a term of contempt
n. 1900 Eng. dial. • UNCANNINESS awkwardness; a state of general unsatisfactoriness
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GAUVERIL an awkward, foolish fellow
n. 1902 Sc. • SCHLATCHER-FEET nickname for an awkward, shambling person
n. 1902 Sc. • HAMREL an awkward person; one who stumbles often in walking; one who walks heedlessly
n. Bk1902 • BAD SHOT an awkward person
n. Bk1902 Eng. dial. • HAUVY a simpleton; a clownish, awkward person
n. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • PAWKY an awkward fellow, esp. a tall one
n. Bk1904 Sc. • SCLUTE an awkward, clumsy fellow; a person of untidy habits, esp. a woman
n. Bk1904 Sc. • SKLUTE (as above)
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • NEVISON a bungler; anyone awkward at doing anything
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • WELT an awkward young woman; a tomboy
n. Bk1905 Sc. • RAMSTALKER a clumsy, awkward, blundering fellow
n. 1907 Amer. dial. • JAYHAWK a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person
n. 1907 sl. • GALOOTER an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately
n. Bk1908 Eng. dial. obs. • MOTHER an awkward rustic girl
n. Bk1910 Ireland • GAZEBO a tall, awkward person
n. 1911 Amer. dial. • JAYHAWKER a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. baseball usage • MUFF an awkward fellow
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. • COW a dull young man; an awkward girl
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. • LOBSTER an uncomplimentary term applied to one who is awkward and unsociable
n. 1914 Amer. sl. • BABY ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person
n. 1914 sl. • GAZIMBAT an awkward, strange, or stupid person; any fellow
n. Bk1914 Amer. dial. • GEKE an awkward fellow, guy
n. 1916 Amer. dial. • GUMP-HEAD a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt
n. c1918 sl. • CUNT an awkward thing
n. 1919 Amer. dial. • CHEESE-HEAD a stupid, awkward person
n. 1919 Amer. dial. • MOON-HEAD (as above)
n. 1924 Amer. dial. • DODO a dull, stupid person; a queer, awkward, or disagreeable person
n. 1930 Amer. dial. • HAWBUCKER a tomboy; an awkward or unmannerly person; an ignorant country fellow; a bumpkin; a lout
n. 1930 Amer. dial. • TUMBLETURD an infirm or awkward, clumsy person
n. 1930 colloq. • STICKY WICKET an awkward or difficult situation
n. 1930 US sl. • GLOM a fool, a stupid person; an awkward person; a worthless or inept person; a dunce
n. 1934 Amer. dial. • SHLEPPER a stupid or awkward person
n. c1935 Amer. students' sl. • WALRUS an awkward person; one who cannot swim; also, one who does not know how to dance
n. 1939 Amer. dial. • SCHLEP an idler; a stupid or awkward person
n. 1939 Amer. dial. • SCHLEPP (as above)
n. 1941 Amer. dial. • BUMMOX an awkward, clumsy person
n. 1941 Amer. dial. • NEBBISH an ineffectual, awkward, clumsy, or hapless person
n. 1942 Amer. dial. • JILL POKE a slow, listless, or awkward person
n. 1942 Amer. sl. • ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • BAD JOB a confused or awkward state of affairs
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • FINE KETTLE OF FISH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • NICE KETTLE OF FISH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • PRETTY KETTLE OF FISH (as above)
n. 1943 colloq. • PEASANT someone considered ignorant, stupid, or awkward - an uncouth or uncultured person
n. 1943 US sl. • GALOON an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately
n. 1945 Amer. dial. • PICKLEMENT a difficult or awkward situation; a predicament
n. 1947 sl., orig. US • SCHLEPPER a stupid or awkward person; an insignificant person; a second-rater
n. 1948 Amer. dial. • GOONY a stupid, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a simpleton
n. 1950 Amer. dial. • HAMBLEMAN one who lacks ability to make the most of his talents; an awkward person
n. 1956 sl., derogatory • BAFAN a clumsy awkward person
n. 1957 Sc. • HEIFER a big, awkward, clumsy person; generally applied to women
n. c1960 Amer. dial. • ALL THUMBS a very awkward, clumsy person
n. 1962 Sc. • YUFFIE a rough, awkward country fellow; a yokel
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • BOOGER a very awkward, clumsy person
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • BORE (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • BUMBLEBUG (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • FARMER (as above)
n. 1966 Aust. sl., depreciative • DAG an unadventurous, staid, or unfashionable person; a socially inept or awkward person, esp. among schoolchildren
n. 1967 Amer. dial. • FUMBLE-BUTT a very awkward, clumsy person
n. 1968 Amer. dial. • SCHUSSEL a very awkward, clumsy person
n. 1968 Amer. dial. • SCHUSSEL-ASS (as above)
n. 1968 Amer. dial. • JAG-OFF an awkward, clumsy person
n. 1969 Amer. dial. • GOON a stupid, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a simpleton
n. c1970s Amer. dial. • SHLEPP a stupid or awkward person
n. 1976 S. African sl. • DUH an offensive, despicable person; a clumsy person; a socially awkward person
n. Bk1986 Aust. sl. • KACKY HANDER a left-handed person; a clumsy, awkward person
n. 1988 Aust. sl. • UNCO a clumsy, awkward or uncoordinated person
n. 1990s US teen sl. • LURP an extremely clumsy or awkward person
n. Bk1994 US teen & college sl. • HEMORRHOID a person so awkward or unappealing that he or she is painful to be with
n. 1996 Ireland • GOM a foolish, awkward person; a simpleton; an idiot
n. Bk1997 Irish sl. • GIPE a clumsy, awkward person
n. Bk1997 Irish sl. • BACHLE a down-and-out person; a destitute person; an awkward person
n. Bk1997 Irish sl. • BAGHAL (as above)
n. Bk1997 Ulster sl. • GEEK an awkward, weird-looking man
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage • HAM a recruit; a novice; an awkward person
n. E20 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq. • SLUMMOCKER an awkward or careless person
n. E20 colloq. • PIG an unpleasant or awkward thing, task, etc.
n. M20 US sl. • KLUTZ an oaf; a clod or a bungler; an idiot - an awkward, stupid person
n. 2000s sl. • CACK-HAND a clumsy, awkward person
phr. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • A QUEER STICK TO MAKE A THIVEL OF said of an awkward person
vb. a1616 • HAVE A CROW TO PLUCK WITH ANYONE to have something disagreeable or awkward to settle with him
vb. 1847 Eng. dial. • HAWM to move about awkwardly; to lounge
vb. a1874 Amer. dial. • LARRUP AROUND to go fast; to hurtle along; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion
vb. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAIL to move awkwardly and uncertainly; to gambol, to throw out the heels like a colt
vb. 19C Eng. dial. • DRUMBLE to go about a thing awkwardly; to fumble
vb. L19 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq. • SLUMMOCK to move, speak, or behave awkwardly or clumsily
vb. 1901 colloq. • HAVE ONE'S FINGERS ALL THUMBS to be very clumsy or awkward
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • THUMBLE to handle awkwardly, as with the thumb
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • YAWM to move about awkwardly or slowly; to stand gaping or idling; to saunter
vb. Bk1905 Sc. • RAMSTACKER to act in a clumsy, awkward, blundering manner
vb. 1915 sl. • HAVE TWO LEFT FEET to be clumsy or awkward in movement
vb. 1915 UK sl. • SNOOKER to place someone in a bad position, or an awkward or impossible position
vb. c1920 Can. sl. • HAVE ONE'S TIT IN A TIGHT CRACK to find oneself in an awkward and uncomfortable position, whether physical or emotional
vb. 1949 Amer. dial. • LARRUP to go fast; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion
vb. 20C Irish sl. • PROUGHAL to move about awkwardly
vb. 20C Irish sl. • PROUGHLE (as above)
adj. 1572 obs. • UNABLE awkward, unlucky
adj. 1580 obs. • BUNGERLY unworkmanlike, bungling, clumsy, awkward, slovenly
adj. 1580 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • AWK of persons or things: awkward, untoward
adj. 1592 obs. nonce word • DORBELLICAL stupid, very awkward or clumsy
adj. 1603 colloq. • AWKWARDISH rather awkward
adj. 1613 • LEFT-HANDED awkward, clumsy, inept
adj. 1615 • BUTTER-FINGERED clumsy, awkward
adj. 1655 obs. • AWKY untoward, difficult, awkward
adj. 1675 obs. • CLOUTERLY like a botcher; clumsy, awkward, clownish
adj. 1684 obs. rare • INDEXTROUS awkward, clumsy, void of dexterity
adj. 1685 • MALADROIT wanting in adroitness or dexterity; awkward, bungling, clumsy
adj. E17 rare • SHAMBLE ungainly, awkward; misshapen, esp. of the legs
adj. L17 • SKEW-FISTED awkward, ungainly
adj. 1703 Eng. dial. • AWKWARDLY awkward, troublesome, clumsy
adj. 1722 Amer. dial. • GUMP-HEADED stupid, foolish, awkward
adj. 1725 Sc. • LANDWARD having country manner, rustic; awkward, uncouth
adj. 1746 Eng. dial. • CAT-HAMMED awkward, clumsy, fumbling, without dexterity
adj. 1746 Eng. dial. • UNLIFTY awkward, clumsy, unwieldy
adj. 1751 • GAUCHE wanting in tact or in ease and grace of manner; awkward, clumsy
adj. 1759 • GAWKY of persons: awkward, clumsy, and stupid; ungainly
adj. 1775 Sc. & Eng. dial. • UNCANNY awkward, unskilful; careless; imprudent; inconvenient
adj. 1777 • ALL LEGS AND WINGS having disproportionately long limbs; awkward or ungraceful in gait or bearing; gangly; used typically of an adolescent
adj. 1783 Eng. dial. • ONKED uncouth, awkward, shy, ill-behaved; untidy; ugly; unpleasant, uncomfortable, inconvenient
adj. 1783 Eng. dial. • UNKED (as above)
adj. 1783 Eng. dial. • UNKID (as above)
adj. 1786 Sc. • ACKWART awkward
adj. 1790 Eng. & Amer. dial. • BUNGERSOME awkward, clumsy, bungling, unwieldy
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. • WALLOPING clumsy, awkward in gait
adj. 1790 Eng. dial. • UNGAIN awkward, inconvenient, unfavourable, unprofitable; unsuitable
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. • GALLACK-HANDED left-handed; awkward, clumsy
adj. 1796 Eng. dial. • GALLIC-HANDED (as above)
adj. 1798 • ON THE HORNS OF A DILEMMA in an awkward situation
adj. L18 • BOOBYISH awkward and silly
adj. 1808 Sc. obs. • GAMALEERIE of clumsy build, tall, raw-boned, lean, and long-necked; hence, awkward, gawky
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAUPIE foolish, awkward, slovenly, ill-conditioned; tawdry
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAUPY (as above)
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAWPIE (as above)
adj. 1823 Sc. • TAWPY (as above)
adj. 1825 • ALL THUMBS very awkward; inept
adj. 1825 Eng. dial. • SCRAM awkward, clumsy
adj. 1825 Sc. obs. • RAMSTACKERIN behaving in a blundering, awkward, loutish manner
adj. 1828 Eng. dial. • UNBAIN inconvenient, awkward
adj. 1838 Amer. dial. • ONE'S FINGERS ARE ALL THUMBS clumsy, awkward
adj. Bk1846 Eng. dial. • HOUNCY-JOUNCY awkward, clumsy
adj. 1847 Eng. dial. • DORBELISH stupid, awkward, clumsy
adj. 1847 Eng. dial. • DORBELLISH (as above)
adj. 1851 Eng. dial. • UNHOMED awkward, unlikely
adj. 1854 Eng. dial. or colloq. • CACK-HANDED clumsy, awkward, unhandy
adj. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • PAWKY awkward
adj. 1859 Eng. dial. • CAG-HANDED left-handed; clumsy, awkward
adj. 1859 Eng. dial. • KECK-HANDED (as above)
adj. 1865 Sc. • UNPURPOSE awkward; inexact; untidy; useless
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLAMMOCKY ungainly, awkward; characterized by clumsy or careless movement
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLAWMECKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLOMMACHY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLOMMACKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLUMMACKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLUMMOCKY (as above)
adj. 1865 colloq. & Eng. dial. • SLUMMUCKY (as above)
adj. 1866 Sc. • GAVELESS awkward, clumsy, careless, inefficient
adj. 1866 Sc. • GAVELLOUS (as above)
adj. 1866 Sc. • VARLESS awkward, fumbling, clumsy
adj. 1867 Eng. dial. • SCOOCHY-PAWED left-handed; awkward
adj. 1868 Eng. dial. • AWKWARD AS DICK'S HATBAND very awkward
adj. 1871 colloq. • STICKY of a situation, event, issue, etc.: awkward, difficult, tricky; disagreeable, uncomfortable
adj. 1872 US • FUDGY botched, bungling, awkward
adj. 1873 Eng. dial. • RAMPSING tall; awkward, ungainly
adj. 1874 Eng. dial. • GALAGANTIN large and awkward; awkwardly big, slovenly in gait
adj. 1874 Eng. dial. • GALLIGANTING (as above)
adj. 1874 Eng. dial. • RASH rough, awkward in handling
adj. 1876 • GAWKISH awkward, clumsy, clownish
adj. 1881 Eng. dial. • UGLY awkward; inconvenient
adj. 1885 Amer. dial. • SQUIWINIKIE blundering, awkward
adj. Bk1886 Eng. dial. • AWVISH awkward; unmannerly
adj. 1889 Amer. dial. • BUNGLESOME awkward, clumsy
adj. 1896 Amer. dial. • SKEW-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward
adj. 1897 Amer. dial. • SHACKLY tall, thin, and awkward
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BACKWARDS awkward, clumsy
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAM-HANDED awkward, clumsy
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • AVENLESS awkward; shiftless, without any faculty for contriving
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • AWPING clumsy, awkward
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • AWPISH (as above)
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BLAWTHERING clumsy, awkward, blundering
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAM-MANART ill-contrived, awkward
adj. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BENSILING of persons: rough, awkward, overbearing
adj. Bk1898 Ireland • AUMLUCH awkward, ungainly
adj. Bk1898 Sc. • BAMMELING clumsy, awkward
adj. 1899 Eng. dial. • UNBANE awkward, inconvenient; of a road: distant, lonely
adj. 1899 Sc. • ILL-CONTRIVED awkward, badly constructed
adj. 19C • CLODDY boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward
adj. 19C Eng. dial. • CLOTCHY clumsy, awkward
adj. 19C Eng. dial. • ABLELESS incompetent, careless, listless, awkward
adj. 19C US sl. • GANDER-SHANKED referring to a thin, awkward person
adj. M19 • CLODDISH boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward
adj. M19 US sl. • SKEW-JAWED awkward, ungainly
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • HOMMOCKY awkward, clumsy
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • HANDLUM awkward, clumsy of hand
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • GARRACK awkward, stupid
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • GARRICK (as above)
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • STROMMELLING awkward, ungainly
adj. B1900 Eng. dial. • RAWNY of a man: big and awkward; clumsy
adj. B1900 sl. • SPLODGY awkward in gait
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GANTERING awkward, lanky, straggling, weedy
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GAMMOCKING awkward, loose-jointed, shambling in walk
adj. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GALLOCKY left-handed; awkward, clumsy
adj. Bk1901 Eng. dial. • KECK-FISTED left-handed; clumsy, awkward
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • MISHEPPEN clumsy, awkward
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • AWKWARD AS A CAT IN PATTENS very awkward, clumsy, making a great noise
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • COCKELTY AS A CAT IN PATTENS (as above)
adj. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • LIKE A CAT IN PATTENS (as above)
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • MOMMUCKING awkward
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • THUMBY (as above)
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNHEPPEN awkward, clumsy, unskilful; without contrivance or management
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • AINISH awkward, ill-tempered
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • HAINISH (as above)
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNFEWSOME awkward, unbecoming, unsuitable
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNCO awkward; clumsy; uncoordinated
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • QUAWING clumsy, awkward, gawky
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNCOUCH strange, awkward (possibly a misprint for 'uncouth')
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • OBSTEER stubborn, sulky, awkward
adj. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • OGNEL ugly, awkward, disagreeable
adj. Bk1905 Sc. • UNPURPOSE-LIKE awkward, unfit, untidy
adj. Bk1905 Sc. • ILL-HYVERED awkward; abusive
adj. 1908 Sc. obs. • VAALEN awkward, fumbling, without dexterity
adj. 1911 Sc. • KWEERICHIN awkward and unskilful
adj. 1911 Sc. • QUEERACHIN (as above)
adj. 1912 Amer. dial. • SHACKLE-FOOTED clumsy, awkward
adj. 1912 sl. • FLAT-FOOTED clumsy, awkward, denoting an inability to move quickly or adroitly
adj. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. • GAWKWARD gawky, awkward
adj. 1914 colloq. • IN A JAM in an awkward or difficult situation
adj. 1918 sl. • HAM-HANDED clumsy, awkward
adj. 1918 sl. • MUTTON-FISTED (as above)
adj. c1925 Aust. & NZ sl. • IN THE CACTUS in an awkward situation
adj. 1927 colloq., orig. US military usage • RAUNCHY sloppy, careless; inept, unskilled; awkward
adj. 1927 colloq., orig. US military usage • RONCHIE (as above)
adj. 1928 sl. • HAM-FISTED clumsy, awkward
adj. 1930 Sc. • KARLSOME awkward, difficult to manage or manipulate
adj. 1931 colloq. • ON A STICKY WICKET facing an awkward or difficult situation; in difficulties, in trouble
adj. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. • CLODHOPPING large and clumsy; awkward; loutish, boorish, rustic
adj. 1953 Amer. dial. • LOOBY clumsy, awkward, doltish, stupid
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. • BULL-FOOTED awkward, clumsy
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. • BUMBLE-FOOTED (as above)
adj. 1954 Amer. dial. • SKEE-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward
adj. 1960s US sl. • GOOKY awkward
adj. 1965 Amer. dial. • BUMBERSOME clumsy, awkward
adj. 1969 Amer. dial. • HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS backward, awkward, clumsy
adj. 1970s US sl. • SCHLEPPY awkward, clumsy, stupid
adj. 1993 Amer. dial. • NEBBISHY ineffectual, awkward, clumsy
adj. 1999 colloq. • ADORKABLE unfashionable or socially awkward in a way regarded as appealing or endearing
adj. 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage • GOATY awkward; ignorant
adj. M20 colloq. • SHAMBLY awkward, ungainly
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • BACKASSED pert. to a manner that is backward, awkward, or roundabout
adj. Bk2006 US sl. • DORKY stupid; awkward
adv. 1581 • SINISTROUSLY in an erroneous manner; incorrectly, wrongly, perversely; awkwardly
adv. 1593 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • CLOUTERLY clumsily, awkwardly
adv. 1603 obs. • AWKLY in ungainly fashion, clumsily, awkwardly
adv. 1628 obs. rare • SINISTERLY clumsily; awkwardly
adv. 1875 Eng. dial. • RASH roughly, awkwardly
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAM awkwardly, crookedly
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BACKWAY wrongly, awkwardly; in a manner opposed to the proper mode of procedure
adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BACKWAY-ON (as above)
adv. Bk1898 Ireland • AUMLUCH in an ungainly manner, awkwardly
adv. Bk1904 Sc. • SCLUTE with a heavy, awkward step
adv. Bk1904 Sc. • SKLUTE (as above)
adv. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • UNCANNILY awkwardly, thoughtlessly
adv. 1969 Amer. dial. • HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS clumsily, awkwardly, badly
n. c1374 obs. rare • KANKEDORT a state of suspense; a critical position; a predicament; an awkward affair
n. c1374 obs. rare • KANKERDORT (as above)
n. a1540 • HOBBLEDEHOY a youth between man and boy; a young lad between fourteen and twenty-one, neither man nor boy; a clumsy, awkward, or gawky youth
n. 1553 sl. • CALF a fool; a simpleton; a stupid or loutish person; an awkward or silly boy or man; a meek, harmless person
n. 1556 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • DAWCOCK a stupid, silly, awkward fellow; a simpleton; a fool
n. 1570 Sc. • GAMMERSTAGS a tall, awkward person, usually a woman
n. 1570 Sc. • GAMMERSTANG (as above)
n. 1570 Sc. • GOMERSTANG (as above)
n. 1577 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • HAGGLER a clumsy, awkward workman; a bungler
n. 1587 obs. • AWKNESS wrongness, irrationality, perversity, untowardness, awkwardness, ineptitude
n. L16 colloq. • CLOD a blockhead; a clumsy, awkward person; a dull, unresponsive person; a dolt
n. c1600 • CUB an awkward, silly, uncouth, uncultured, or unpoised youth
n. 1606 • CAMEL a great awkward hulking fellow
n. 1623 obs. • SINISTERITY lack of skill or dexterity; clumsiness, awkwardness
n. 1638 • OAF a half-wit; a simpleton; a fool; a stupid fellow; a blockhead; an idiot; a dolt; an awkward, blundering lout
n. 1644 obs. • AWK backhandedness, untowardness, awkwardness
n. 1677 Sc. & Eng. dial. • DOBBIE a stupid fellow; a blockhead; a fool; a simpleton; a dolt; a childish old man; a dotard; an awkward fellow; a clown
n. 1677 Sc. & Eng. dial. • DOBIE (as above)
n. 1685 • GAWK an awkward, clumsy, stupid person; a fool; a simpleton; a lout, a bumpkin, an uncultivated person; a dupe
n. 1691 Eng. dial. • MAWTHER a girl just growing into womanhood, esp. a great, rough, awkward wench; a little girl; an unmarried woman
n. 1710 • SWAB an awkward fellow
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIEGAPUS a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIEGAUKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIE-GAWKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLIGACUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GACUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAPUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAUKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAUPIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAUPUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWKER (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWKIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPIE (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPOCK (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPUS (as above)
n. 1719 Sc. rare • GILLY-GAWPY (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAKEY an awkward, stupid, badly-mannered person; an oaf; an awkward fool; a simpleton who stares vacantly
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAUKIE (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAUKY (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAWKIE (as above)
n. 1726 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAWKY (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAPIE a giddy, scatterbrained, untidy, awkward, or careless person; generally applied to young women, occasionally to men
n. 1728 Sc. • TAPPIE (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAUPIE (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAUPY (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAWPIE (as above)
n. 1728 Sc. • TAWPY (as above)
n. 1740 Sc. & Eng. dial. • TIKE an overgrown man; an awkward, clumsy fellow; an odd, queer or eccentric person; a cantankerous person
n. 1740 Sc. & Eng. dial. • TYKE (as above)
n. 1749 nonce word • LEFT-HANDINESS awkward manner
n. 1756 colloq. • DUMB OX a stupid, awkward, or uncommunicative man
n. 1777 Eng. dial. • GAWNEY a fool; a simpleton; a stupid, awkward person
n. 1777 Eng. dial. • GAWNY (as above)
n. 1777 Eng. dial. • YAWNY (as above)
n. 1783 Sc. & Eng. dial. • HANIEL a lout; a lazy, awkward, good-for-nothing fellow; a worthless, mischievous person; a general term of abuse
n. 1783 Sc. & Eng. dial. • HANNIEL (as above)
n. 1788 Eng. dial. • GAUVISON a silly, awkward, gaping fellow; a noisy, foolish person; a simpleton, a blockhead; a half-witted person; a dunce
n. 1788 Eng. dial. • GAVYSON (as above)
n. 1788 Eng. dial. • GAWVISON (as above)
n. 1790 Sc. & Ireland • BAUCHLE an awkward, clumsy person
n. 1791 Sc. • HAINGLE an idle, loutish fellow; an awkward fellow; a lazy, slovenly good-for-nothing
n. 1798 • GAUCHERIE want of tact or grace of manner; awkwardness
n. 1801 Sc. • HAGMAHUSH an awkward sloven
n. 1804 • MALADDRESS want of dexterity or tact; awkwardness
n. 1805 Eng. dial. • DAFT WATTY a silly, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a blockhead
n. 1806 Amer. dial. • LOOBY a dull, clumsy person; an awkward, heavy person
n. 1808 Sc. • RAMAGIECHAN a big, raw-boned, awkward, impetuous person
n. 1811 Eng. dial. • GARRACK an awkward lout
n. 1811 Eng. dial. • GARRICK (as above)
n. 1815 Sc. • BARROW-TRAM a raw-boned, awkward-looking person
n. 1818 UK • GALLOOT a man, esp. if hulking, stupid, boorish, foolish, clumsy, or objectionable; an awkward or uncouth person
n. 1818 UK • GALOOT (as above)
n. 1821 Irish sl. • GALOOSH an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately
n. 1821 Sc. • HABBLE a lout, a coarse or uncouth person - one who is awkward, slow-moving, or slovenly in dress, appearance or habits
n. 1824 colloq. • CLOD-HOPPER someone who moves clumsily or without skill; a clumsy, awkward person; a lout
n. 1824 Sc. • TAPPY a foolish, giddy, awkward, idle, or slovenly girl
n. 1824 Sc. obs. • GLUNDY an inactive, awkward, or clownish person; a fool; a stupid person
n. 1825 Amer. dial. • GUMP a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt
n. 1825 Eng. dial. • HOBBITY-HOY a lad growing into manhood, one between man and boy; a clumsy or awkward youth; a hobbledehoy
n. 1825 Sc. • CAMERAL a large, ill-shaped, awkward person
n. 1825 Sc. • BAGGRELL a young person, of awkward growth
n. 1825 Sc. obs. • RAMSTACKER a blundering, awkward, loutish fellow
n. Bk1825 Eng. dial. • GAWCUM an awkward, ungainly, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton
n. 1826 Sc. • HABBLE-TREE a lumpish, awkward person
n. Bk1828 Eng. & Amer. dial. • HAWPS a tall, awkward person; a clownish fellow
n. 1830 Irish • BOSTHOON an awkward fellow; a tactless, senseless person
n. 1838 Amer. dial. • GONEY a stupid, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a simpleton
n. 1838 Amer. dial. • GONY (as above)
n. Bk1845 Sc. • GAMALEERIE a tall, raw-boned, awkward female
n. 1846 Eng. dial. • GAWKUM a fool, a simpleton, a booby; a stupid, awkward, clumsy fellow; a lout
n. 1847 • MOTHER-BUNCH a stout, untidy, or awkward-looking woman or girl
n. 1850 Sc. & Eng. dial. • GAUK an awkward, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton
n. 1855 • MOAK a stupid, awkward, or incompetent person; a dolt; a fool; a blockhead; an old person, disrespectfully spoken to
n. 1855 • MOKE (as above)
n. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • HAUPORTH an awkward fellow
n. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • SCALLOP an awkward girl; an untidy, romping girl; a tomboy
n. Bk1855 Eng. dial. • SCALLOPS (as above)
n. 1864 Eng. dial. • LALLOP a lazy, lounging person; an idler; an awkward or slatternly girl
n. 1864 Eng. dial. • LALLOPS (as above)
n. 1866 Sc. • KEELIN a big, awkward person, generally a woman
n. 1866 Sc. obs. • KEEL any large, awkward-looking person or thing
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HAWMERER a big, awkward person with big unwieldy feet who makes much noise in walking, and is apt to trample on what comes in the way
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HENGSI a clumsy, awkward person, a clown; a loafer
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HENGSIE (as above)
n. Bk1866 Sc. • HINGSI (as above)
n. Bk1866 Sc. • YOWTHER a tall, heavy, awkward person; one who walks with an awkward gait
n. Bk1866 Sc. • YOCHEL a yokel; a stupid, awkward fellow; a lout
n. Bk1866 Sc. • YOCHO (as above)
n. Bk1868 Eng. dial. • MOTHA a big awkward girl
n. Bk1869 Eng. dial. • HAUPS a tall, awkward or gawky person
n. 1872 • GAWKIHOOD the condition or state of being a 'gawky'; awkwardness, clumsiness
n. 1873 • GAWKINESS the quality of being gawky; clumsiness, awkwardness
n. Bk1873 Eng. dial. • HAUVISON an unmannered person; a clownish, awkward person; a simpleton
n. 1876 Eng. dial. • SQUAB an awkward person
n. 1876 sl. • BARN-DOOR SAVAGE a countryman; a rustic; a yokel; a foolish, awkward, or clumsy person
n. Bk1876 Eng. dial. • GAWK-HEAD a foolish, awkward person
n. 1878 Eng. dial. • PAUP an awkward fellow
n. Bk1880 Eng. dial. • WAIN a child; a big, awkward girl
n. Bk1880 Eng. dial. • FUDGEL an awkward child
n. Bk1880 N. Ireland • GANCH an awkward, silly fellow; a fool; a boor; an ignoramus; someone who behaves badly
n. 1881 Eng. dial. • MAWMSEY a silly, awkward, trifling fellow
n. 1883 rare • GAUCHENESS awkwardness, clumsiness
n. 1884 Amer. dial., derogatory • JAKE a rustic, uncouth, awkward, or inexperienced person; a lout; an oaf; a bumpkin
n. 1886 Amer. dial. • JAYBIRD a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person
n. Bk1886 Eng. dial. • GAPE-STICK an awkward country clown
n. Bk1886 Eng. dial. • GAMMALKIN an awkward rambling fellow
n. Bk1887 Eng. dial. • GAUBSHITE an awkward, ill-kept, dirty person; a filthy, slovenly man; a boor, a fool, a blockhead
n. Bk1887 Eng. dial. • GAWPSHEET (as above)
n. Bk1888 Eng. dial. • GAUMY an awkward, ungainly man; a simpleton
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • DAFTY WHATTY a blockhead; a silly, awkward person
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • HAUVEY GAUVEY a clown, a boor, an awkward, slow-witted, stupid person; a simpleton; an unmannered person; a rude lout
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • HAUVY-GAUVY (as above)
n. 1889 Eng. dial. • HAWY-GAWY (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZAB an awkward, strange, or stupid person
n. 1889 sl. • GAZABO (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZAYBO (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZEEBO (as above)
n. 1889 sl. • GAZUNY (as above)
n. 1890 Amer. dial. • JAY a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person
n. Bk1890 sl. • DUFFER a worthless person; a stupid man; an awkward, unskilful fellow; a coward
n. 1891 Sc. • GIGGLEGAWKIE a stupid, awkward person
n. 1892 Amer. dial. • GUMPY a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt
n. 1892 Eng. dial. • DAWCAKE a stupid, silly, awkward person
n. Bk1893 Eng. dial. • GAAKY a soft or awkward person
n. 1894 sl. • GAZABOO an awkward, strange, or stupid person
n. 1895 Amer. dial. • LOBSCOUSE an awkward, hulking fellow
n. Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl. • GEELOOT an awkward fellow
n. Bk1898 Ireland • BALLION an awkward, clumsy person
n. 1899 sl. • GAZABE an awkward, strange, or stupid person; a peculiar or loutish person
n. M19 Brit. & Amer. dial. • GUFFIN an awkward, clumsy oaf
n. M19 Eng. dial. & colloq. • RODNEY a stupid or awkward person
n. M19 sl. • MUFFIN an incompetent person; one who is awkward
n. M19 US sl. • GANDER-GUT one who is thin and awkward
n. B1900 Eng. dial. • HOB-GOB a fool; an idiot; an awkward, uncouth person
n. B1900 Eng. dial. • HOMMOCKS an awkward, clumsy person; a tall, slatternly or romping girl
n. B1900 Eng. dial. • TUTTLE an awkward, ill-tempered fellow; a term of contempt
n. 1900 Eng. dial. • UNCANNINESS awkwardness; a state of general unsatisfactoriness
n. Bk1900 Eng. dial. • GAUVERIL an awkward, foolish fellow
n. 1902 Sc. • SCHLATCHER-FEET nickname for an awkward, shambling person
n. 1902 Sc. • HAMREL an awkward person; one who stumbles often in walking; one who walks heedlessly
n. Bk1902 • BAD SHOT an awkward person
n. Bk1902 Eng. dial. • HAUVY a simpleton; a clownish, awkward person
n. Bk1903 Eng. dial. • PAWKY an awkward fellow, esp. a tall one
n. Bk1904 Sc. • SCLUTE an awkward, clumsy fellow; a person of untidy habits, esp. a woman
n. Bk1904 Sc. • SKLUTE (as above)
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • NEVISON a bungler; anyone awkward at doing anything
n. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • WELT an awkward young woman; a tomboy
n. Bk1905 Sc. • RAMSTALKER a clumsy, awkward, blundering fellow
n. 1907 Amer. dial. • JAYHAWK a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person
n. 1907 sl. • GALOOTER an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately
n. Bk1908 Eng. dial. obs. • MOTHER an awkward rustic girl
n. Bk1910 Ireland • GAZEBO a tall, awkward person
n. 1911 Amer. dial. • JAYHAWKER a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. baseball usage • MUFF an awkward fellow
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. • COW a dull young man; an awkward girl
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. • LOBSTER an uncomplimentary term applied to one who is awkward and unsociable
n. 1914 Amer. sl. • BABY ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person
n. 1914 sl. • GAZIMBAT an awkward, strange, or stupid person; any fellow
n. Bk1914 Amer. dial. • GEKE an awkward fellow, guy
n. 1916 Amer. dial. • GUMP-HEAD a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt
n. c1918 sl. • CUNT an awkward thing
n. 1919 Amer. dial. • CHEESE-HEAD a stupid, awkward person
n. 1919 Amer. dial. • MOON-HEAD (as above)
n. 1924 Amer. dial. • DODO a dull, stupid person; a queer, awkward, or disagreeable person
n. 1930 Amer. dial. • HAWBUCKER a tomboy; an awkward or unmannerly person; an ignorant country fellow; a bumpkin; a lout
n. 1930 Amer. dial. • TUMBLETURD an infirm or awkward, clumsy person
n. 1930 colloq. • STICKY WICKET an awkward or difficult situation
n. 1930 US sl. • GLOM a fool, a stupid person; an awkward person; a worthless or inept person; a dunce
n. 1934 Amer. dial. • SHLEPPER a stupid or awkward person
n. c1935 Amer. students' sl. • WALRUS an awkward person; one who cannot swim; also, one who does not know how to dance
n. 1939 Amer. dial. • SCHLEP an idler; a stupid or awkward person
n. 1939 Amer. dial. • SCHLEPP (as above)
n. 1941 Amer. dial. • BUMMOX an awkward, clumsy person
n. 1941 Amer. dial. • NEBBISH an ineffectual, awkward, clumsy, or hapless person
n. 1942 Amer. dial. • JILL POKE a slow, listless, or awkward person
n. 1942 Amer. sl. • ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • BAD JOB a confused or awkward state of affairs
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • FINE KETTLE OF FISH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • NICE KETTLE OF FISH (as above)
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. • PRETTY KETTLE OF FISH (as above)
n. 1943 colloq. • PEASANT someone considered ignorant, stupid, or awkward - an uncouth or uncultured person
n. 1943 US sl. • GALOON an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately
n. 1945 Amer. dial. • PICKLEMENT a difficult or awkward situation; a predicament
n. 1947 sl., orig. US • SCHLEPPER a stupid or awkward person; an insignificant person; a second-rater
n. 1948 Amer. dial. • GOONY a stupid, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a simpleton
n. 1950 Amer. dial. • HAMBLEMAN one who lacks ability to make the most of his talents; an awkward person
n. 1956 sl., derogatory • BAFAN a clumsy awkward person
n. 1957 Sc. • HEIFER a big, awkward, clumsy person; generally applied to women
n. c1960 Amer. dial. • ALL THUMBS a very awkward, clumsy person
n. 1962 Sc. • YUFFIE a rough, awkward country fellow; a yokel
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • BOOGER a very awkward, clumsy person
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • BORE (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • BUMBLEBUG (as above)
n. 1965 Amer. dial. • FARMER (as above)
n. 1966 Aust. sl., depreciative • DAG an unadventurous, staid, or unfashionable person; a socially inept or awkward person, esp. among schoolchildren
n. 1967 Amer. dial. • FUMBLE-BUTT a very awkward, clumsy person
n. 1968 Amer. dial. • SCHUSSEL a very awkward, clumsy person
n. 1968 Amer. dial. • SCHUSSEL-ASS (as above)
n. 1968 Amer. dial. • JAG-OFF an awkward, clumsy person
n. 1969 Amer. dial. • GOON a stupid, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a simpleton
n. c1970s Amer. dial. • SHLEPP a stupid or awkward person
n. 1976 S. African sl. • DUH an offensive, despicable person; a clumsy person; a socially awkward person
n. Bk1986 Aust. sl. • KACKY HANDER a left-handed person; a clumsy, awkward person
n. 1988 Aust. sl. • UNCO a clumsy, awkward or uncoordinated person
n. 1990s US teen sl. • LURP an extremely clumsy or awkward person
n. Bk1994 US teen & college sl. • HEMORRHOID a person so awkward or unappealing that he or she is painful to be with
n. 1996 Ireland • GOM a foolish, awkward person; a simpleton; an idiot
n. Bk1997 Irish sl. • GIPE a clumsy, awkward person
n. Bk1997 Irish sl. • BACHLE a down-and-out person; a destitute person; an awkward person
n. Bk1997 Irish sl. • BAGHAL (as above)
n. Bk1997 Ulster sl. • GEEK an awkward, weird-looking man
n. 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage • HAM a recruit; a novice; an awkward person
n. E20 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq. • SLUMMOCKER an awkward or careless person
n. E20 colloq. • PIG an unpleasant or awkward thing, task, etc.
n. M20 US sl. • KLUTZ an oaf; a clod or a bungler; an idiot - an awkward, stupid person
n. 2000s sl. • CACK-HAND a clumsy, awkward person
phr. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • A QUEER STICK TO MAKE A THIVEL OF said of an awkward person
vb. a1616 • HAVE A CROW TO PLUCK WITH ANYONE to have something disagreeable or awkward to settle with him
vb. 1847 Eng. dial. • HAWM to move about awkwardly; to lounge
vb. a1874 Amer. dial. • LARRUP AROUND to go fast; to hurtle along; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion
vb. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • CAIL to move awkwardly and uncertainly; to gambol, to throw out the heels like a colt
vb. 19C Eng. dial. • DRUMBLE to go about a thing awkwardly; to fumble
vb. L19 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq. • SLUMMOCK to move, speak, or behave awkwardly or clumsily
vb. 1901 colloq. • HAVE ONE'S FINGERS ALL THUMBS to be very clumsy or awkward
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • THUMBLE to handle awkwardly, as with the thumb
vb. Bk1905 Eng. dial. • YAWM to move about awkwardly or slowly; to stand gaping or idling; to saunter
vb. Bk1905 Sc. • RAMSTACKER to act in a clumsy, awkward, blundering manner
vb. 1915 sl. • HAVE TWO LEFT FEET to be clumsy or awkward in movement
vb. 1915 UK sl. • SNOOKER to place someone in a bad position, or an awkward or impossible position
vb. c1920 Can. sl. • HAVE ONE'S TIT IN A TIGHT CRACK to find oneself in an awkward and uncomfortable position, whether physical or emotional
vb. 1949 Amer. dial. • LARRUP to go fast; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion
vb. 20C Irish sl. • PROUGHAL to move about awkwardly
vb. 20C Irish sl. • PROUGHLE (as above)
AWNING
n. c1440 TILT a covering of coarse cloth; an awning; a booth, tent, or tabernacle
n. 1611 TILT an awning over a boat
n. 1620 TILT an awning or cover for a cart or wagon, usually of canvas or tarpaulin
n. 1781 obs. VEIL a curtain or awning
vb. 1499 TILT to cover with a 'tilt' or awning
n. 1611 TILT an awning over a boat
n. 1620 TILT an awning or cover for a cart or wagon, usually of canvas or tarpaulin
n. 1781 obs. VEIL a curtain or awning
vb. 1499 TILT to cover with a 'tilt' or awning
AWRY
adj./adv. c1450 obs. rare • ADOYLE askew, awry
adj./adv. 1480 • ACROOK in a bend or curve; awry, crookedly
adj./adv. 1513 Sc. • CAMSHOCH crooked, distorted, awry; deformed
adj./adv. 1559 obs. • ACROSS not straight or directly; obliquely; athwart, awry, amiss
adj./adv. 1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • CAM away from the straight line, awry, askew
adj./adv. 1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • KIM-KAM crookedly, awry; in a wayward, perverse, or contrary way
adj./adv. 1678 Eng. dial. • ASIDEN on one side; awry
adj./adv. E17 obs. • BIAS askew, off the straight, awry
adj./adv. 1745 Amer. dial. • JAMBLED bewildered, confused, muddled, jumbled, befuddled; awry
adj./adv. 1754 UK • SKEW-WHIFF awry, askew; crooked, twisted, aslant
adj./adv. 1754 UK • SKIWIFT (as above)
adj./adv. 1790 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AGEE crooked, uneven, awry
adj./adv. 1790 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AJEE (as above)
adj./adv. 1808 Sc. • ATHRAW awry
adj./adv. 1824 Sc. • AGLEY wrong; awry
adj./adv. 1838 Amer. dial. • CATTY-CORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry
adj./adv. 1849 Eng. dial. obs. • AVELINGS out of the perpendicular
adj./adv. 1854 Eng. dial. • NORTH-CRAWLEY awry, crooked
adj./adv. 1856 Amer. dial. • WHOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1859 Eng. dial. • KAA-WAA awry
adj./adv. 1859 Eng. dial. • KAW-WAW (as above)
adj./adv. 1864 Eng. dial. • CAMMED crooked, awry
adj./adv. 1866 Sc. • SCASH in a twisted manner, awry; with a waddling, shuffling gait
adj./adv. 1873 Eng. & Amer. dial. • ASLEW aslant, obliquely, awry, askew, diagonally
adj./adv. 1883 Amer. dial. • ONE-SIDED askew, awry
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • CATAWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • CATTAWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • WAPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • WAPPER-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1891 Amer. dial. • CATAWAMPOUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1895 Amer. dial. • CATABIASSED out of line, askew, awry, diagonal
adj./adv. 1896 Amer. dial. • SKEWING askew, awry
adj./adv. 1896 Amer. dial. • CATACORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1896 Eng. dial. • ASQUIN awry, crooked, obliquely
adj./adv. 1896 Eng. dial. • ASWINT (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BAN-TWIVY TWIST askew, awry
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • A-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ALL-A-HUH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ALL-A-ONE-HUH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ALL-OF-A-HUH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASHOSH awry, aslant
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASOSH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASWASH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASLASH awry; obliquely
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ATWINE twisted, askew, awry, zigzag
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ATWIST twisted, awry, tangled
adj./adv. 1899 Amer. dial. • AHOO aslant, out of plumb, lopsided, awry
adj./adv. 1899 Amer. dial. CATER-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. M19 sl., orig. US SLANTENDICULAR oblique, awry
adj./adv. M19 sl., orig. US SLANTINDICULAR (as above)
adj./adv. M19 sl., orig. US SLANTINGDICULAR (as above)
adj./adv. B1900 Eng. dial. WRIGGLETY-WRY crooked, awry, all on one side
adj./adv. 1901 Amer. dial. YEE-YAWED askew; awry
adj./adv. Bk1904 Eng. dial. SCIRWHEW awry
adj./adv. Bk1904 Sc. SCOO askew, awry
adj./adv. Bk1904 Sc. SCOY (as above)
adj./adv. 1905 Amer. dial. WOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. Bk1905 Ireland THRAW awry
adj./adv. 1911 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1911 Amer. dial. WAP-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1913 Amer. dial. SI-ANTIGODLIN out of square, awry, askew
adj./adv. 1917 Amer. dial. SI-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1920 Amer. sl. HAYWIRE out of order, proper condition, or control; awry, impaired
adj./adv. 1923 Sc. ACLITE awry, turned to one side
adj./adv. 1923 Sc. ACLYTE (as above)
adj./adv. 1930 Amer. dial. OFF-KILTER awry, askew
adj./adv. 1930 Amer. dial. SIDEGOGLIN awry, askew
adj./adv. 1930 Amer. dial. SI-GOGGLIN (as above)
adj./adv. 1934 Amer. dial. WOPAJAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1940 Amer. dial. SKEWY askew, awry
adj./adv. 1945 Amer. dial. CATTY-CORNER diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CALIWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATTIWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. KITTYWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. SIDEGADLING awry, askew
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATTICORNERED out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATABIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATTIBIAS (as above)
adj./adv. 1954 Amer. dial. CALLY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1959 Amer. dial. CATTY-KER-WAMPUS leaning, out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. c1960 Amer. dial. CATIFAWGUS askew, awry, out of kilter
adj./adv. c1960 Amer. dial. KITTY-MACBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CADDYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CANKYWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMPERED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMPIST (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMPUSED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHAMPIT (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHOBBLED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHOMPERED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWUMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTERWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMP (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMPERED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMPING (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWHAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. WHOPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. WOP-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. WOPPY-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CADDY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATERCORNER (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTA-CORNER (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTY-CORNED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTY-CORNERS (as above)
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. SKEW-WIFF askew, crooked, awry
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. ASCREW askew, out of kilter; awry
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. YEE-YAW askew; awry
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. SIDE-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. WHOCKER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. WHOMPNY-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. WHONKER-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. WAMPUS-JAWED askew, awry
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. WHAMPUS-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. YANKEE-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. WHICHAWAY askew, awry, crooked
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. CATTY-CUE askew, awry, out of line
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. CATTY-GODLIN (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. JAMBLED UP confused, jumbled, befuddled; awry
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. JAYHAWKED out of square, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1968 Amer. dial. CATERBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal
adj./adv. 1968 Amer. dial. CATTY-BIAS (as above)
adj./adv. 1969 Amer. dial. AGOG askew, awry, out of line
adj./adv. 1969 Amer. dial. WHONKY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1969 Amer. dial. WONKY-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1975 Amer. dial. EEYAW lopsided, askew, aslant, awry
adj./adv. 1986 Amer. dial. SI-FODLIN askew, awry, lopsided
adj./adv. 1991 Amer. dial. LOMPUS askew, awry
adj./adv. 20C Amer. sl. RANK ruined, spoiled; gone awry
adj./adv. 20C colloq. ARSE-WISE inept; preposterous; awry
adj./adv. 2000 UK sl. CROCKED wrong; awry
n. a1648 obs. OBLIQUATION a bending aside or in an oblique direction; a twisting awry
n. 1862 Amer. dial. SKEWINESS the quality of being askew or awry
adj./adv. 1480 • ACROOK in a bend or curve; awry, crookedly
adj./adv. 1513 Sc. • CAMSHOCH crooked, distorted, awry; deformed
adj./adv. 1559 obs. • ACROSS not straight or directly; obliquely; athwart, awry, amiss
adj./adv. 1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • CAM away from the straight line, awry, askew
adj./adv. 1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial. • KIM-KAM crookedly, awry; in a wayward, perverse, or contrary way
adj./adv. 1678 Eng. dial. • ASIDEN on one side; awry
adj./adv. E17 obs. • BIAS askew, off the straight, awry
adj./adv. 1745 Amer. dial. • JAMBLED bewildered, confused, muddled, jumbled, befuddled; awry
adj./adv. 1754 UK • SKEW-WHIFF awry, askew; crooked, twisted, aslant
adj./adv. 1754 UK • SKIWIFT (as above)
adj./adv. 1790 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AGEE crooked, uneven, awry
adj./adv. 1790 Sc. & Eng. dial. • AJEE (as above)
adj./adv. 1808 Sc. • ATHRAW awry
adj./adv. 1824 Sc. • AGLEY wrong; awry
adj./adv. 1838 Amer. dial. • CATTY-CORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry
adj./adv. 1849 Eng. dial. obs. • AVELINGS out of the perpendicular
adj./adv. 1854 Eng. dial. • NORTH-CRAWLEY awry, crooked
adj./adv. 1856 Amer. dial. • WHOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1859 Eng. dial. • KAA-WAA awry
adj./adv. 1859 Eng. dial. • KAW-WAW (as above)
adj./adv. 1864 Eng. dial. • CAMMED crooked, awry
adj./adv. 1866 Sc. • SCASH in a twisted manner, awry; with a waddling, shuffling gait
adj./adv. 1873 Eng. & Amer. dial. • ASLEW aslant, obliquely, awry, askew, diagonally
adj./adv. 1883 Amer. dial. • ONE-SIDED askew, awry
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • CATAWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • CATTAWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • WAPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1884 Amer. dial. • WAPPER-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1891 Amer. dial. • CATAWAMPOUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1895 Amer. dial. • CATABIASSED out of line, askew, awry, diagonal
adj./adv. 1896 Amer. dial. • SKEWING askew, awry
adj./adv. 1896 Amer. dial. • CATACORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1896 Eng. dial. • ASQUIN awry, crooked, obliquely
adj./adv. 1896 Eng. dial. • ASWINT (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • BAN-TWIVY TWIST askew, awry
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • A-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ALL-A-HUH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ALL-A-ONE-HUH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ALL-OF-A-HUH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASHOSH awry, aslant
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASOSH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASWASH (as above)
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ASLASH awry; obliquely
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ATWINE twisted, askew, awry, zigzag
adj./adv. Bk1898 Eng. dial. • ATWIST twisted, awry, tangled
adj./adv. 1899 Amer. dial. • AHOO aslant, out of plumb, lopsided, awry
adj./adv. 1899 Amer. dial. CATER-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. M19 sl., orig. US SLANTENDICULAR oblique, awry
adj./adv. M19 sl., orig. US SLANTINDICULAR (as above)
adj./adv. M19 sl., orig. US SLANTINGDICULAR (as above)
adj./adv. B1900 Eng. dial. WRIGGLETY-WRY crooked, awry, all on one side
adj./adv. 1901 Amer. dial. YEE-YAWED askew; awry
adj./adv. Bk1904 Eng. dial. SCIRWHEW awry
adj./adv. Bk1904 Sc. SCOO askew, awry
adj./adv. Bk1904 Sc. SCOY (as above)
adj./adv. 1905 Amer. dial. WOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. Bk1905 Ireland THRAW awry
adj./adv. 1911 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1911 Amer. dial. WAP-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1913 Amer. dial. SI-ANTIGODLIN out of square, awry, askew
adj./adv. 1917 Amer. dial. SI-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1920 Amer. sl. HAYWIRE out of order, proper condition, or control; awry, impaired
adj./adv. 1923 Sc. ACLITE awry, turned to one side
adj./adv. 1923 Sc. ACLYTE (as above)
adj./adv. 1930 Amer. dial. OFF-KILTER awry, askew
adj./adv. 1930 Amer. dial. SIDEGOGLIN awry, askew
adj./adv. 1930 Amer. dial. SI-GOGGLIN (as above)
adj./adv. 1934 Amer. dial. WOPAJAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1940 Amer. dial. SKEWY askew, awry
adj./adv. 1945 Amer. dial. CATTY-CORNER diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CALIWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATTIWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. KITTYWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. SIDEGADLING awry, askew
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATTICORNERED out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATABIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal
adj./adv. 1950 Amer. dial. CATTIBIAS (as above)
adj./adv. 1954 Amer. dial. CALLY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1959 Amer. dial. CATTY-KER-WAMPUS leaning, out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. c1960 Amer. dial. CATIFAWGUS askew, awry, out of kilter
adj./adv. c1960 Amer. dial. KITTY-MACBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CADDYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CANKYWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMPERED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMPIST (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMPUSED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAMUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWAPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHAMPIT (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHOBBLED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWHOMPERED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATAWUMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTERWAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMP (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMPERED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWAMPING (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTYWHAMPUS (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. WHOPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. WOP-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. WOPPY-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CADDY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATERCORNER (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTA-CORNER (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTY-CORNED (as above)
adj./adv. 1965 Amer. dial. CATTY-CORNERS (as above)
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. SKEW-WIFF askew, crooked, awry
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. ASCREW askew, out of kilter; awry
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. YEE-YAW askew; awry
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. SIDE-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. WHOCKER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. WHOMPNY-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1966 Amer. dial. WHONKER-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. WAMPUS-JAWED askew, awry
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. WHAMPUS-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. YANKEE-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. WHICHAWAY askew, awry, crooked
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. CATTY-CUE askew, awry, out of line
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. CATTY-GODLIN (as above)
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. JAMBLED UP confused, jumbled, befuddled; awry
adj./adv. 1967 Amer. dial. JAYHAWKED out of square, askew, awry
adj./adv. 1968 Amer. dial. CATERBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal
adj./adv. 1968 Amer. dial. CATTY-BIAS (as above)
adj./adv. 1969 Amer. dial. AGOG askew, awry, out of line
adj./adv. 1969 Amer. dial. WHONKY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape
adj./adv. 1969 Amer. dial. WONKY-JAWED (as above)
adj./adv. 1975 Amer. dial. EEYAW lopsided, askew, aslant, awry
adj./adv. 1986 Amer. dial. SI-FODLIN askew, awry, lopsided
adj./adv. 1991 Amer. dial. LOMPUS askew, awry
adj./adv. 20C Amer. sl. RANK ruined, spoiled; gone awry
adj./adv. 20C colloq. ARSE-WISE inept; preposterous; awry
adj./adv. 2000 UK sl. CROCKED wrong; awry
n. a1648 obs. OBLIQUATION a bending aside or in an oblique direction; a twisting awry
n. 1862 Amer. dial. SKEWINESS the quality of being askew or awry
AXE
n. a1300 obs. BELT an axe
n. 1322 obs. HACHE an axe, a hatchet
n. c1340 obs. rare BARB the edge of an axe
n. c1430 obs. BESAGEW a double-edged axe
n. c1430 obs. BESAGUE (as above)
n. 1504 Eng. dial. YAX an axe
n. 1702 Sc. HAG a notch, a hack; the mark left by an axe-stroke
n. 1825 Sc. HAGGER a woodcutter, one who uses an axe or hatchet
n. 1872 Eng. dial. BLOCKER a hatchet, an axe, a chopper
n. 1881 Eng. dial. HAUVE the haft or handle of an axe or pick
n. 1905 Aust. sl. DOUGLAS an axe
n. Bk1905 Sc. YAUX an axe
vb. 1905 Aust. sl. SWING DOUGLAS to swing an axe
n. 1322 obs. HACHE an axe, a hatchet
n. c1340 obs. rare BARB the edge of an axe
n. c1430 obs. BESAGEW a double-edged axe
n. c1430 obs. BESAGUE (as above)
n. 1504 Eng. dial. YAX an axe
n. 1702 Sc. HAG a notch, a hack; the mark left by an axe-stroke
n. 1825 Sc. HAGGER a woodcutter, one who uses an axe or hatchet
n. 1872 Eng. dial. BLOCKER a hatchet, an axe, a chopper
n. 1881 Eng. dial. HAUVE the haft or handle of an axe or pick
n. 1905 Aust. sl. DOUGLAS an axe
n. Bk1905 Sc. YAUX an axe
vb. 1905 Aust. sl. SWING DOUGLAS to swing an axe
AZURE
adj. 1671 obs. rare LAZURE azure
adj. Bk1835 rare AZUREOUS azure; of a clear blue colour
adj. Bk1835 rare AZUREOUS azure; of a clear blue colour