REVERSE DICTIONARY
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AWAIT - verbs
• HANG IN THE WIND to subsist on uncertainty, to await events ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• KEEP † to watch for, to wait for, to await a coming event or person ...c1000
• PRESTOLATE † to await, to wait for ...1653 nonce word
AWAITING - nouns
• TARRIANCE † abiding in expectation; awaiting, waiting ...1561
AWAKE(N) - adjectives
• AWAKED awake ...1825 Eng. dial.
• BROAD AWAKE completely or wide awake ...1887 Amer. dial.
• REAMY dizzy; half awake ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIMY dizzy; half awake ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• WACKER, WHACKER wakeful, easy to be awaked ...1790 Eng. dial.
• WAKE † not sleeping, awake ...1414 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WAKEN awake; disinclined for sleep ...1872 Sc. & Eng. dial.
awake(n) - nouns
• WAKENESS † the state of being awake; one's waking hours ...1585-92
awake(n) - person
• EXPERGEFACTOR one who, or that which, awakens; an awakener ...1823
• WAKER † one who stays awake; one who abstains from sleep ...c1290
awake(n) - verbs
• ABRAID † to start, usually out of sleep, a swoon, or fit; to awake; occasionally, to start or burst in motion; to spring or dart ...c1230
• ADAW 1. † to wake up, to awake, from sleep, swoon, etc. ...c1300
2. † to awaken, to arouse, to recall to consciousness ...c1386
• BEWAKE † to keep awake, to watch ...a1450
• DAW † to recover from a swoon; to awake from sleep, to arouse ...c1314 obs. exc. Sc.
• OFWAKE †* to awake ...c1330
• OUTBRAID † to awake ...B1900
• RAISE to arouse, to awaken, to alarm, to make to get out of bed ...1729 Sc.
• WAKE † to stay awake for any work or active occupation; to pass the night in work, study, etc. ...1471
• WAKEN †* to remain awake, to refrain from sleeping, to keep watch or vigil; to remain alive ...1682
• WATCH † to be or remain awake ...a1000
AWAKENED - adjectives
• WACKER easily awakened; wakeful ...1790 Eng. dial.
AWAKENING - adjectives
• WAKEFUL † rousing one from sleep; awakening ...1629
AWAKING - nouns
• WAKE † the act of awaking ...1678
AWARD - nouns
• BOOBY PRIZE awarded in fun or ridicule to the last competitor, lowest scorer, etc.
• BROWNIE POINT an imaginary award or credit for a good deed ...1953 US sl.
• WOODEN SPOON a notional trophy awarded to an individual or a team placed last in a competition ...1858 UK sl.
award - verbs
• WARD † to award ...1442
AWARE - adjectives
• ACQUAINTED aware, knowing ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
• ALIVE knowledgeable; aware, esp. of a criminal scheme ...M19 sl.
• ALL THERE alert, aware, sharp ...1880 UK
• AVISED informed, aware of ...1813 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AWAKE TO aware of a secret plan, trick, deception or the like; aware of a person's deceitful character or hidden agenda ...1954 Aust. sl.
• COOKING WITH GAS having become wise to something ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COOL AS A CUCUMBER alert and aware; self-possessed; calm ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DAP alert, aware, knowledgeable, sophisticated, up-to-date ...1950s US Black sl.
• DOWN TO alert to, aware of ...19C
• DOWN UPON alert to, aware of ...19C
• FLY artful, knowing, shrewdly aware ...c1810 sl.
• ICE sophisticated, aware ...1970s US Black sl.
• IN IT aware, alive ...L19 US sl.
• JACK aware ...L19 Aust. sl.
• KNOWING TO aware of ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• ON well aware of; fully comprehending the nature of ...1876 US sl.
• ON TO in a state of awareness; knowing or realizing the true meaning, nature, etc.
• ON-WAR † aware, on one's guard ...a1310
• READY aware, sophisticated, prepared to deal with the real world ...1930s US Black sl.
• REDE advised; warned; aware, certain ...1791 Sc.
• SAPIENT * having knowledge of, aware of ...1764
• SAVVY bright, knowledgeable, aware ...L19
• SUSSED informed, aware ...1984 Brit. sl.
• UP ON aware of what is happening, alert ...L19 colloq.
• UP ON IT aware, knowledgeable ...1980s US Black sl.
• WARING †* aware, cognizant of ...1571
• WITH IT aware of all that is happening; stylish; part of a subculture ...1945 US sl.
aware - person
• ACE HI a sophisticated, aware person; a street-wise person ...1950s US Black sl.
• COOL CARD one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COOL CUSTOMER one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COOL FISH one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COOL HAND a cool, calm, controlled and competent individual; one who is alert and aware, or self-possessed ...World War II Amer. sl.
• 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 ...1937 sl., orig. US
• HEPCAT 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 ...1937 sl., orig. US
• 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 ...1965 US sl.
• HIPCAT a person, esp. a man who is aware or well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture ...1937 sl., orig. US
• HIP GEE a guy in the know, or who can be trusted ...Bk1975 Amer. sl.
• HIPPIE, HIPPY a person who is hip or aware and well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture; a hipster ...1948 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 ...1938 sl., orig. US
• MICROBOPPER a very young aware person ...Bk1971 US sl.
aware - verbs
• DROP TO to become aware of, recognize, realize ...sl., chiefly US & Aust.
• KEN to know, to understand, to perceive a fact, etc.; to be aware of ...a1300 now chiefly Sc.
• KNOW HOW MANY BEANS MAKE FIVE to be aware; often implying that someone is not easily fooled ...1830 sl.
• MIND to notice, to be aware of ...1834 Amer. dial.
• NEVER MISS A TRICK to be highly aware ...1920s orig. US
• NOT COME DOWN IN THE LAST SHOWER to be aware ...1902 Aust. sl.
• PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK to be aware, intelligent ...1960s sl.
• SABE to understand, to be aware of ...L18
• SAV(V)EY, SAVVY to understand, to be aware of ...L18
• SAVEZ to understand, to be aware of ...L18
• SCAVEY to understand, to be aware of ...L18
• TUMBLE TO to become aware of ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• WAKE to become aware of something ...1910 Aust. sl.
• WAKE UP 1. to make someone aware; to inform someone ...1859 Aust. sl.
2. to become aware of something ...1910 Aust. sl.
• WAKE YOU to make you aware of something ...1953 US sl.
AWARENESS - nouns
• SABBE, SABBY understanding, intelligence, awareness ...L18
• SAVV understanding, intelligence, awareness ...L18
• SAVEY, SAVVEY, SAVVY understanding, intelligence, awareness ...L18
• SCAVEY understanding, intelligence, awareness ...L18
AWAY - adverbs
• A-DRIGH † at or to a distance, away, off ...c1325
• AFFWARD † away, off ...1790 Sc.
• A'GAIT away ...1822 Sc.
• A'GATE away ...1822 Sc.
• OFFWARD in a direction or position off or away from something ...1600
• OFFWARDS * in a direction or position off or away from something ...1692
away - nouns
• ABSENTMENT † the act of absenting oneself; a withdrawal or staying away ...1600
away - verbs
• ABSENT † 1. to be or stay away; to withdraw ...c1400
† 2. to keep away; to detain or withhold from being present ...1530
• BELEAD † to lead away; to lead astray ...a1000
• HACK ON to begin to go away from a place ...1966 Amer. dial.
away - phrases
• ON THE PAD on the go all the time, away from home ...1899 Amer. dial. online
AWE - nouns
• DARE a feeling of awe or fear ...Bk1900 Sc.
awe - verbs
• DARE to be in dismay, to shrink from fear; to stand in awe ...Bk1900 Sc.
• DAUNTON to terrify, to intimidate, to subdue; to depress, to awe, to dismay ...1794 Sc. & Eng. dial.
AWE-INSPIRING - adjectives
• AWOUS †* awe-inspiring ...c1675
• EERIESOME ghostly, weird, awe-inspiring ...1856 Sc.
• GARGRUGOUS austere, both in aspect and manners; terrifying, awe-inspiring; ugly ...1841 Sc.
awe-inspiring - person
• LEGE a preeminent and awe-inspiring person ...1990s Amer. sl.
AWESOME - adjectives
• AWSE awesome ...1989 Amer. sl.
AWFUL - adjectives
• ANGIN 'hanging', disgusting, awful, unattractive ...1994 colloq.
• AWESOME awful, appalling, terrifying ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AWSOME awful, appalling, terrifying ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• CRUDDIE, CRUDDY nasty; awful ...Bk2006 US sl.
• DEADLY excessive, terrible, awful ...1660 colloq.
• DRACK dreary, dull; awful; unpleasant ...1944 Aust. sl.
• GRUESOME awful, unattractive ...1930s US
• NANNA awful ...2002 Brit. sl.
• ROTTEN very bad or unpleasant; nasty, terrible, awful ...1813 colloq.
• SHITHOUSE contemptible, bad, disgusting, awful; of poor quality ...1966 sl.
• SHITTY unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful ...1924 sl.
• SPEWSOME dreadful, awful ...1996 Aust. sl.
• SPEWY awful; unattractive ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• UNGODDAMLY appalling; awful ...L19
• UNGODLY unpleasant; disagreeable; deplorable; appalling; awful ...1887
• UNHOLY awful; outrageous ...1842 UK
• UNREAL used positively to denote something incredibly good, and negatively, to denote something unbelievably difficult, awful, unpleasant, or deplorable ...1965 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• WAN † sad, dismal; also, awful, deadly, cruel, wicked ...c1400 poetic
• YAFU awful ...1806 Sc.
awful - verbs
• BITE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant ...1975 US sl.
• BITE THE BIG ONE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant ...1974 US sl.
AWKWARD - adjectives
• ABLELESS incompetent, careless, listless, awkward ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• ACKWART awkward ...1786 Sc.
• AINISH awkward, ill-tempered ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ALL LEGS AND WINGS having disproportionately long limbs; awkward or ungraceful in gait or bearing; gangly; used typically of an adolescent ...1777
• ALL THUMBS very awkward; inept ...Amer. sl.
• AUMLUCH awkward, ungainly ...Bk1898 Ireland
• AVENLESS awkward; shiftless, without any faculty for contriving ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AWK of persons or things: awkward, untoward ...1580 Eng. dial.
• AWKWARD AS A CAT IN PATTENS very awkward, clumsy, making a great noise ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• AWKWARD AS DICK'S HATBAND very awkward ...1868 Eng. dial.
• AWKWARDISH rather awkward ...1603 colloq.
• AWKWARDLY awkward, troublesome, clumsy ...1703 Eng. dial.
• AWPING clumsy, awkward ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AWPISH clumsy, awkward ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AWVISH awkward; unmannerly ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
• BACKASSED pert. to a manner that is backward, awkward, or roundabout ...Bk2006 US sl.
• BACKWARDS awkward, clumsy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BAMMELING clumsy, awkward ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BENSILING of persons: rough, awkward, overbearing ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BOOBYISH awkward and silly ...L18
• BULL-FOOTED awkward, clumsy ...1954 Amer. dial.
• BUMBERSOME clumsy, awkward ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUMBLE-FOOTED awkward, clumsy ...1954 Amer. dial.
• BUNGERLY † unworkmanlike, bungling, clumsy, awkward, slovenly ...1580
• BUNGERSOME awkward, clumsy, bungling, unwieldy ...1790 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• BUNGLESOME awkward, clumsy ...1889 Amer. dial.
• BUTTER-FINGERED clumsy, awkward ...1615
• CACK-HANDED clumsy, awkward, unhandy ...1854 Eng. dial. or colloq.
• CAG-HANDED left-handed; clumsy, awkward ...1859 Eng. dial.
• CAM-HANDED awkward, clumsy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CAM-MANART ill-contrived, awkward ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CAT-HAMMED awkward, clumsy, fumbling, without dexterity ...1746 Eng. dial.
• CLODDISH boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward ...M19
• CLODDY boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward ...LME
• CLODHOPPING large and clumsy; awkward; loutish, boorish, rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. colloq.
• CLOTCHY clumsy, awkward ...19C Eng. dial.
• CLOUTERLY † like a botcher; clumsy, awkward, clownish ...1675
• COCKELTY AS A CAT IN PATTENS very awkward, clumsy, making a great noise ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• DORBELISH, DORBELLISH stupid, awkward, clumsy ...1847 Eng. dial.
• DORBELLICAL † stupid, very awkward or clumsy ...1592 nonce word
• DORKY stupid; awkward ...Bk2006 US sl.
• FLAT-FOOTED clumsy, awkward, denoting an inability to move quickly or adroitly ...1912 sl.
• FUDGY botched, bungling, awkward ...1872 US
• GALAGANTING large and awkward; awkwardly big, slovenly in gait ...1874 Eng. dial.
• GALLACK-HANDED left-handed; awkward, clumsy ...1796 Eng. dial.
• GALLIC-HANDED left-handed; awkward, clumsy ...1796 Eng. dial.
• GALLIGANTING large and awkward; awkwardly big, slovenly in gait ...1874 Eng. dial.
• GALLOCKY left-handed; awkward, clumsy ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAMALEERIE † of clumsy build, tall, raw-boned, lean, and long-necked; hence, awkward, gawky ...1808 Sc.
• GAMMOCKING awkward, loose-jointed, shambling in walk ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GANDER-SHANKED referring to a thin, awkward person ...19C US sl.
• GANTERING awkward, lanky, straggling, weedy ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GARRICK awkward, stupid ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• GAUCHE wanting in tact or in ease and grace of manner; awkward, clumsy ...1751
• GAVELESS awkward, clumsy, careless, inefficient ...1866 Sc.
• GAVELLOUS awkward, clumsy, careless, inefficient ...1866 Sc.
• GAWKISH awkward, clumsy, clownish ...1876
• GAWKWARD gawky, awkward ... Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• GAWKY of persons: awkward, clumsy, and stupid; ungainly ...1759
• GOATY awkward; ignorant ...Amer. World War I sl.
• GOOKY awkward ...1960s US sl.
• GUMP-HEADED stupid, foolish, awkward ...1722 Amer. dial.
• HAINISH awkward, ill-tempered ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS backward, awkward, clumsy ...1969 Amer. dial.
• HAM-FISTED clumsy, awkward ...1928 sl.
• HAM-HANDED clumsy, awkward ...1918 sl.
• HANDLESS † incapable or incompetent with the hands, or in action; awkward, clumsy ...1413 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HANDLUM awkward, clumsy of hand ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HOMMOCKY awkward, clumsy ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HOUNCY-JOUNCY awkward, clumsy ...Bk1846 Eng. dial.
• ILL-CONTRIVED awkward, badly constructed ...1899 Sc.
• ILL-HYVERED awkward; abusive ...Bk1905 Sc.
• IN A JAM in an awkward or difficult situation ...1914 colloq.
• INDEXTROUS †* awkward, clumsy, void of dexterity ...1684
• IN THE CACTUS in an awkward situation ...c1925 Aust. & NZ sl.
• KARLSOME awkward, difficult to manage or manipulate ...1930 Sc.
• KECK-FISTED left-handed; clumsy, awkward ...Bk1901 Eng. dial.
• KECK-HANDED left-handed; clumsy, awkward ...1859 Eng. dial.
• KWEERICHIN, QUEERACHIN awkward and unskilful ...1911 Sc.
• LANDWARD having country manner, rustic; awkward, uncouth ...1725 Sc.
• LEFT-HANDED awkward, clumsy, inept ...1613
• LIKE A CAT IN PATTENS very awkward, clumsy, making a great noise ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• LOOBY clumsy, awkward, doltish, stupid ...1953 Amer. dial.
• MALADROIT wanting in adroitness or dexterity; awkward, bungling, clumsy ...1685
• MISHEPPEN clumsy, awkward ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MOMMUCKING awkward ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MUTTON-FISTED clumsy, awkward ...1918 sl.
• NEBBISHY ineffectual, awkward, clumsy ...1993 Amer. dial.
• OBSTEER stubborn, sulky, awkward ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OGNEL ugly, awkward, disagreeable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ON A STICKY WICKET facing an awkward or difficult situation; in difficulties, in trouble ...1931 colloq.
• ONE'S FINGERS ARE ALL THUMBS clumsy, awkward ...1838 Amer. dial.
• ONKED uncouth, awkward, shy, ill-behaved; untidy; ugly; unpleasant, uncomfortable, inconvenient ...1783 Eng. dial.
• ON THE HORNS OF A DILEMMA in an awkward situation
• PAWKY awkward ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• QUAWING clumsy, awkward, gawky ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAMPSING tall; awkward, ungainly ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RAMSTACKERIN † behaving in a blundering, awkward, loutish manner ...1825 Sc.
• RASH rough, awkward in handling ...1874 Eng. dial.
• RAUNCHY, RONCHIE sloppy, careless; inept, unskilled; awkward ...World War II US Air Force usage
• RAWNY of a man: big and awkward; clumsy ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SCAMMISH rough, awkward, untidy ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCHLEPPY awkward, clumsy, stupid ...1970s US sl.
• SCOOCHY-PAWED left-handed; awkward ...1867 Eng. dial.
• SCRAM awkward, clumsy ...1825 Eng. dial.
• SHACKLE-FOOTED clumsy, awkward ...1912 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLY tall, thin, and awkward ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SHAMBLE * ungainly, awkward; misshapen, esp. of the legs...E17
• SHAMBLY awkward, ungainly ...M20 colloq.
• SKEE-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SKEW-FISTED awkward, ungainly ...L17
• SKEW-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SKEW-JAWED awkward, ungainly ...M19 US sl.
• SLAMMOCKY, SLAWMECKY, SLOMMACHY, SLOMMACKY, SLUMMACKY, SLUMMOCKY, SLUMMUCKY ungainly, awkward; characterized by clumsy or careless movement ...1865 colloq. & Eng. dial.
• SPLODGY awkward in gait ...B1900 sl.
• SQUIWINIKIE blundering, awkward ...1885 Amer. dial.
• STICKY of a situation, event, issue, etc.: awkward, difficult, tricky; disagreeable, uncomfortable ...1871 colloq.
• STROMMELLING awkward, ungainly ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TAUPIE, TAUPY, TAWPIE, TAWPY foolish, awkward, slovenly, ill-conditioned; tawdry ...1823 Sc.
• THUMBY awkward ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UGLY awkward; inconvenient ...1881 Eng. dial.
• UNABLE † awkward, unlucky ...1572
• UNBAIN inconvenient, awkward ...1828 Eng. dial.
• UNBANE awkward, inconvenient; of a road: distant, lonely ...1899 Eng. dial.
• UNCANNY awkward, unskilful; careless; imprudent; inconvenient ...1775 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UNCO awkward; clumsy; uncoordinated ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNCOUCH strange, awkward (possibly a misprint for 'uncouth') ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNFEWSOME awkward, unbecoming, unsuitable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNGAIN awkward, inconvenient, unfavourable, unprofitable; unsuitable ...1790 Eng. dial.
• UNHEPPEN awkward, clumsy, unskilful; without contrivance or management ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNHOMED awkward, unlikely ...1851 Eng. dial.
• UNKED, UNKID uncouth, awkward, shy, ill-behaved; untidy; ugly; unpleasant, uncomfortable, inconvenient ...1783 Eng. dial.
• UNLIFTY awkward, clumsy, unwieldy ...1746 Eng. dial.
• UNPURPOSE awkward; inexact; untidy; useless ...1865 Sc.
• UNPURPOSE-LIKE awkward, unfit, untidy ...Bk1905 Sc.
• VAALEN † awkward, fumbling, without dexterity ...1908 Sc.
• VARLESS awkward, fumbling, clumsy ...1866 Sc.
• WALLOPING clumsy, awkward in gait ...1790 Eng. dial.
awkward - nouns
• BAD JOB a confused or awkward state of affairs ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CUNT an awkward thing ...c1918 sl.
• FINE KETTLE OF FISH a confused or awkward state of affairs ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• KANKEDORT, KANKERDORT †* a state of suspense; a critical position; a predicament; an awkward affair ...c1374
• KEEL † any large, awkward-looking person or thing ...1866 Sc.
• LEFT-HANDINESS awkward manner ...1749 nonce word
• NICE KETTLE OF FISH a confused or awkward state of affairs ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• PICKLEMENT a difficult or awkward situation; a predicament ...1945 Amer. dial.
• PIG an unpleasant or awkward thing, task, etc. ...E20 colloq.
• PRETTY KETTLE OF FISH a confused or awkward state of affairs ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• STICKY WICKET an awkward or difficult situation ...1930 colloq.
awkward - person
• ALL THUMBS a very awkward, clumsy person ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• BABY ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person ...1914 Amer. sl.
• BACHLE a down-and-out person; a destitute person; an awkward person ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• BAD SHOT an awkward person ...Bk1902
• BAFAN (derogatory) a clumsy awkward person ...1956 sl.
• BAGGRELL a young person, of awkward growth ...1825 Sc.
• BAGHAL a down-and-out person; an awkward person ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• BALLION an awkward, clumsy person ...Bk1898 Ireland
• BARN-DOOR SAVAGE a countryman; a rustic; a yokel; a foolish, awkward, or clumsy person ...1876 sl.
• BARROW-TRAM a raw-boned, awkward-looking person ...1815 Sc.
• BAUCHLE an awkward, clumsy person ...1790 Sc. & Ireland
• BOOGER a very awkward, clumsy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BORE a very awkward, clumsy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BOSTHOON an awkward fellow; a tactless, senseless person...1830 Irish
• BUMBLEBUG a very awkward, clumsy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUMMOX an awkward, clumsy person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• CACK-HAND a clumsy, awkward person ...2000s sl.
• CALF a fool; a simpleton; a stupid or loutish person; an awkward or silly boy or man; a meek, harmless person ...1553 sl.
• CAMEL a great awkward hulking fellow ...1606 (Shakespeare)
• CAMERAL a large, ill-shaped, awkward person ...1825 Sc.
• CHEESE-HEAD a stupid, awkward person ...1919 Amer. dial.
• CLOD a blockhead; a clumsy, awkward person; a dull, unresponsive person; a dolt ...L16 now. colloq.
• CLOD-HOPPER someone who moves clumsily or without skill; a clumsy, awkward person; a lout ...1824 colloq.
• COW a dull young man; an awkward girl ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CUB an awkward, silly, uncouth, uncultured, or unpoised youth ...c1600
• DAFT WATTY a silly, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a blockhead ...1805 Eng. dial.
• DAFTY WHATTY a blockhead; a silly, awkward person ...1889 Eng. dial.
• DAG (depreciative) an unadventurous, staid, or unfashionable person; a socially inept or awkward person, esp. among schoolchildren ...1966 Aust. sl.
• DAWCAKE a stupid, silly, awkward person ...1892 Eng. dial.
• DAWCOCK † a stupid, silly, awkward fellow; a simpleton; a fool ...1556 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DOBBIE, DOBIE a stupid fellow; a blockhead; a fool; a simpleton; a dolt; a childish old man; a dotard; an awkward fellow; a clown ...1677 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DUFFER a worthless person; a stupid man; an awkward, unskilful fellow; a coward ...Bk1890 sl.
• DUH an offensive, despicable person; a clumsy person; a socially awkward person ...1976 S. African sl.
• DUMB OX a stupid, awkward, or uncommunicative man ...1756 colloq.
• ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person ...1942 Amer. sl.
• FARMER a very awkward, clumsy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• FUDGEL an awkward child ...Bk1880 Eng. dial.
• FUMBLE-BUTT a very awkward, clumsy person ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GAAKY a soft or awkward person ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
• GAKEY a left-handed person; an awkward, ungainly, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton; a lout, a bumpkin ...1726
• GALLOOT, GALOOT a man, esp. if hulking, stupid, boorish, foolish, clumsy, or otherwise objectionable; an awkward or uncouth person ...1818 UK
• GALOON an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately ...1943 US sl.
• GALOOSH an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately ...1821 Irish sl.
• GALOOTER an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately ...1907 sl.
• GAMALEERIE a tall, raw-boned, awkward female ...Bk1845 Sc.
• GAMMALKIN an awkward rambling fellow ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
• GAMMERSTAGS a tall, awkward person, usually a woman ...1570 Sc.
• GAMMERSTANG a tall, awkward person, usually a woman ...1570 Sc.
• GANCH an awkward, silly fellow; a fool; a boor; an ignoramus; someone who behaves badly ...Bk1880 N. Ireland
• GANDER-GUT one who is thin and awkward ...M19 US sl.
• GAPE-STICK an awkward country clown ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
• GARRACK, GARRICK an awkward lout...1811 Eng. dial.
• GAUBSHITE an awkward, ill-kept, dirty person; a filthy, slovenly man; a boor, a fool, a blockhead ...Bk1887 Eng. dial.
• GAUK an awkward, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton ...1850 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GAUKIE, GAUKY an awkward, stupid, badly-mannered person; an oaf; an awkward fool; a simpleton who stares vacantly ..1726 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GAUMY an awkward, ungainly man; a simpleton ...Bk1888 Eng. dial.
• GAUVERIL an awkward, foolish fellow ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAUVISON an awkward, gaping fellow; a fool, a simpleton, a silly, staring fellow, a blockhead; a dunce; on easily imposed upon ...1788 Eng. dial.
• GAVYSON an awkward, gaping fellow; a fool, a simpleton, a blockhead; a dunce ...1788 Eng. dial.
• GAWCUM an awkward, ungainly, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton ...Bk1825 Eng. dial.
• GAWK an awkward, clumsy, stupid person; a fool; a simpleton; a lout, a bumpkin, an uncultivated person; a dupe ...1685
• GAWK-HEAD a foolish, awkward person ...Bk1876 Eng. dial.
• GAWKIE, GAWKY a left-handed person; an awkward, ungainly, clumsy person; a foolish, gaping person; a simpleton; a lout, a bumpkin ...1726
• GAWKUM a fool, a simpleton, a booby; a stupid, awkward, clumsy fellow; a lout ...1846 Eng. dial.
• GAWNEY, GAWNY a fool; a simpleton; a stupid, awkward person ...1777 Eng. dial.
• GAWPSHEET an awkward, ill-kept, dirty person; a fool, a blockhead ...Bk1887 Eng. dial.
• GAWVISON a silly, awkward, gaping fellow; a noisy, foolish person; a simpleton, a blockhead; a half-witted person; a dunce ...1788 Eng. dial.
• GAZAB an awkward, strange, or stupid person ...1889 sl.
• GAZABE an awkward, strange, or stupid person; a peculiar or loutish person ...1899 sl.
• GAZABO an awkward, strange, or stupid person; an odd, peculiar or loutish person ...1889 sl.
• GAZABOO an awkward, strange, or stupid person ...1894 sl.
• GAZAYBO an awkward, strange, or stupid person ...1889 sl.
• GAZEBO a tall, awkward person ...Bk1910 Ireland
• GAZEEBO an awkward, strange, or stupid person ...1889 sl.
• GAZIMBAT an awkward, strange, or stupid person; any fellow ...1914 sl.
• GAZUNY an awkward, strange, or stupid person; any fellow ...1889 sl.
• GEEK an awkward, weird-looking man ...Bk1997 Ulster sl.
• GEELOOT an awkward fellow ...Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl.
• GEKE an awkward fellow, guy ...Bk1914 Amer. dial.
• GIGGLEGAWKIE a stupid, awkward person ...1891 Sc.
• GILLIEGAPUS * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLIEGAUKIE, GILLIE-GAWKIE * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLIGACUS, GILLY-GACUS * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAPUS * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAUKIE * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAUPIE, GILLY-GAWPIE, GILLY-GAWPY * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAUPUS, GILLY-GAWPUS * a foolish, silly, or half-witted person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAWKER * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAWKIE * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAWPOCK * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GIPE a clumsy, awkward person ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• GLOM a fool, a stupid person; an awkward person; a worthless or inept person; a dunce ...1930 US sl.
• GLUNDY † an inactive, awkward, or clownish person; a fool; a stupid person ...1824 Sc.
• GOM a foolish, awkward person - a simpleton - an idiot ...1996 Ireland
• GOMERSTANG a tall, awkward person, usually a woman ...1570 Sc.
• GONEY, GONY a stupid, awkward person - a foolish fellow - a simpleton ...1838 Amer. dial.
• GOON a stupid, awkward person - a foolish fellow - a simpleton ...1969 Amer. dial.
• GOONY a stupid, awkward person - a foolish fellow - a simpleton ...1948 Amer. dial.
• GUFFIN an awkward, clumsy oaf ...M19 Brit. & Amer. dial.
• GUMP a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt ...1825 Amer. dial.
• GUMP-HEAD a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt ...1916 Amer. dial.
• GUMPY a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt ...1892 Amer. dial.
• HABBLE a lout, a coarse or uncouth person - one who is awkward, slow-moving, or slovenly in dress, appearance or habits ...1821 Sc.
• HABBLE-TREE a lumpish, awkward person ...1826 Sc.
• HAGGLER † a clumsy, awkward workman; a bungler ...1577 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HAGMAHUSH an awkward sloven ...1801 Sc.
• HAINGLE an idle, loutish fellow; an awkward fellow; a lazy, slovenly good-for-nothing ...1791 Sc.
• HAM a recruit; a novice; an awkward person ...World War II Amer. sl.
• HAMBLEMAN one who lacks ability to make the most of his talents - an awkward person ...1950 Amer. dial.
• HAMREL an awkward person; one who stumbles often in walking; one who walks heedlessly ...1902 Sc.
• HANIEL, HANNIEL a lout; a lazy, awkward, good-for-nothing fellow; a worthless, mischievous person; a general term of abuse ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HAUPORTH an awkward fellow ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• HAUPS a tall, awkward or gawky person ...Bk1869 Eng. dial.
• HAUVEY GAUVEY, HAUVY-GAUVY a clown, a boor, an awkward, slow-witted, stupid person; a simpleton; an unmannered person; a rude lout ...1889 Eng. dial.
• HAUVISON an unmannered person; a clownish, awkward person; a simpleton ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• HAUVY a simpleton; a clownish, awkward person ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAWBUCKER a tomboy; an awkward or unmannerly person; an ignorant country fellow; a bumpkin; a lout ...1930 Amer. dial.
• 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 ...Bk1866 Sc.
• HAWPS a tall, awkward person; a clownish fellow ...Bk1828 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• HAWY-GAWY a simpleton; a clownish, awkward person ...1889 Eng. dial.
• HEIFER a big, awkward, clumsy person; generally applied to women ...1957 Sc.
• HEMORRHOID a person so awkward or unappealing that he or she is painful to be with ...Bk1994 US teen & college sl.
• HENGSI, HENGSIE a clumsy, awkward person, a clown; a loafer ...Bk1866 Sc.
• HINGSI a clumsy, awkward person, a clown ...Bk1866 Sc.
• HOBBITY-HOY a lad growing into manhood, one between man and boy; a clumsy or awkward youth; a hobbledehoy ...1825 Eng. dial.
• 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 ...a1540
• HOB-GOB a fool; an idiot; an awkward, uncouth person ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HOMMOCKS an awkward, clumsy person; a tall, slatternly or romping girl ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JAG-OFF an awkward, clumsy person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAKE (derogatory) a rustic, uncouth, awkward, or inexperienced person; a lout; an oaf; a bumpkin ...1884 Amer. dial.
• JAY a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1890 Amer. dial.
• JAYBIRD a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1886 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWK a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1907 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWKER a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1911 Amer. dial.
• JILL POKE a slow, listless, or awkward person ...1942 Amer. dial.
• KACKY HANDER a left-handed person; a clumsy, awkward person ...Bk1986 Aust. sl.
• KEEL † any large, awkward-looking person or thing ...1866 Sc.
• KEELIN a big, awkward person, generally a woman ...1866 Sc.
• KLUTZ an oaf; a clod or a bungler; an idiot - an awkward, stupid person ...M20 US sl.
• LALLOP a lazy, lounging person; an idler; an awkward or slatternly girl ...1864 Eng. dial.
• LALLOPS a lazy, lounging person; an idler; an awkward or slatternly girl ...1864 Eng. dial.
• LOBSCOUSE an awkward, hulking fellow ...1895 Amer. dial.
• LOBSTER an uncomplimentary term applied to one who is awkward and unsociable ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LOOBY a dull, clumsy person; an awkward, heavy person ...1806 Amer. dial.
• LURP an extremely clumsy or awkward person ...1990s US teen sl.
• MAWMSEY a silly, awkward, trifling fellow ...1881 Eng. dial.
• MAWTHER - a girl just growing into womanhood, esp. a great, rough, awkward wench - a little girl - an unmarried woman ...1691 Eng. dial.
• MOAK, MOKE a stupid, awkward, or incompetent person; a dolt; a fool; a blockhead; an old person, disrespectfully spoken to ...1855
• MOON-HEAD a silly, awkward fellow ...1919 Amer. dial.
• MOTHA a big awkward girl ...Bk1868 Eng. dial.
• MOTHER † an awkward rustic girl ...Bk1908 Eng. dial.
• MOTHER-BUNCH a stout, untidy, or awkward-looking woman or girl ...1847
• MUFF an awkward fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. baseball sl.
• MUFFIN an incompetent person; one who is awkward ...M19 sl.
• OAF - a half-wit - a simpleton - a fool - a stupid fellow - a blockhead - an idiot - a dolt - an awkward, blundering lout - the clown of a circus ...1638
• NEBBISH - an ineffectual, awkward, clumsy, or hapless person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• NEVISON - a bungler - anyone awkward at doing anything ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PAUP an awkward fellow ...1878 Eng. dial.
• PAWKY an awkward fellow, esp. a tall one ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• PEASANT - someone considered ignorant, stupid, or awkward - an uncouth or uncultured person ...1943 colloq.
• RAMAGIECHAN - a big, raw-boned, awkward, impetuous person ...1808 Sc.
• RAMSTACKER - † a blundering, awkward, loutish fellow ...1825 Sc.
• RAMSTALKER - a clumsy, awkward, blundering fellow ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RODNEY - a stupid or awkward person ...M19 Eng. dial. & colloq.
• SCALLOP(S) - an awkward girl; an untidy, romping girl; a tomboy ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• SCHLATCHER-FEET - a nickname for an awkward, shambling person ...1902 Sc.
• SCHLEP(P) - an idler - a worthless or ineffectual person - an oaf - a slob - a jerk - a stupid or awkward person ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SCHLEPPER - an idler - a worthless or ineffectual person - an oaf - a slob - a jerk - a stupid or awkward person; an insignificant person; a second-rater ...1947 sl. orig. US
• SCHUSSEL - a very awkward, clumsy person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCHUSSEL-ASS - a very awkward, clumsy person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCLUTE - a lout - an awkward, clumsy fellow - a person of untidy habits, esp. a woman ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SHLEPP - an idler - a worthless or ineffectual person - an oaf - a slob - a jerk - a stupid or awkward person ...c1970s Amer. dial.
• SHLEPPER - an idler - a worthless or ineffectual person - an oaf - a slob - a jerk - a stupid or awkward person ...1934 Amer. dial.
• SKLUTE - a lout - an awkward, clumsy fellow - a person of untidy habits, esp. a woman ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SLUMMOCKER - an awkward or careless person ...E20 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq.
• SQUAB an awkward person ...1876 Eng. dial.
• SWAB an awkward fellow ...US Civil War usage
• TAPIE a giddy, scatterbrained, untidy, awkward, or careless person; generally applied to young women, occasionally to men ...1728 Sc.
• TAPPIE a giddy, scatterbrained, untidy, awkward, or careless person; generally applied to young women, occasionally to men ...1728 Sc.
• TAPPY a foolish, giddy, awkward, idle, or slovenly girl ...1824 Sc.
• TAUPIE, TAWPIE a giddy, scatterbrained, untidy, awkward, or careless person; an idle or slovenly person; generally applied to young women, occasionally to men ...1728 Sc.
• TIKE an overgrown man; an awkward, clumsy fellow; an odd, queer or eccentric person; a cantankerous person ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TUMBLETURD - an infirm or awkward, clumsy person ...1930 Amer. dial.
• TUTTLE - an awkward, ill-tempered fellow - a term of contempt ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TYKE - an overgrown man - an awkward, clumsy fellow - an odd, queer or eccentric person - a cantankerous person ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UNCO - a clumsy, awkward or uncoordinated person ...1988 Aust. sl.
• WAIN - a child; a big, awkward girl ...Bk1880 Eng. dial.
• WALRUS - an awkward person; one who cannot swim; also, one who does not know how to dance ...c1935 Amer. student sl.
• WELT an awkward young woman; a tomboy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWNY a fool; a simpleton; a stupid, awkward person ...1777 Eng. dial.
• YOCHEL a yokel; a stupid, awkward fellow; a lout ...Bk1866 Sc.
• YOCHO a 'yokel'; a stupid, awkward person ...Bk1866 Sc.
• YOWTHER a tall, heavy, awkward person; one who walks with an awkward gait ...Bk1866 Sc.
• YUFFIE a rough, awkward country fellow; a yokel ...1962 Sc.
awkward - verbs
• CAIL to move awkwardly and uncertainly; to gambol, to throw out the heels like a colt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• DRUMBLE to go about a thing awkwardly; to fumble ...19C Eng. dial.
• HAVE A CROW TO PLUCK WITH ANYONE to have something disagreeable or awkward to settle with him ...a1616
• HAVE ONE'S FINGERS ALL THUMBS to be very clumsy or awkward ..1901 colloq.
• HAVE ONE'S TIT IN A TIGHT CRACK to find oneself in an awkward and uncomfortable position, whether physical or emotional ...c1920 Can. sl.
• HAVE TWO LEFT FEET to be clumsy or awkward in movement ...1915 sl.
• HAWM to move about awkwardly; to lounge ...1847 Eng. dial.
• LARRUP to go fast; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion ...1949 Amer. dial.
• LARRUP AROUND to go fast; to hurtle along; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion ...a1874 Amer. dial.
• PROUGHAL, PROUGHLE to move about awkwardly ...Irish sl.
• RAMSTACKER to act in a clumsy, awkward, blundering manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• SLUMMOCK to move, speak, or behave awkwardly or clumsily ...L19 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq.
• SNOOKER to place someone in a bad position, or an awkward or impossible position ...1915 UK sl.
• THUMBLE to handle awkwardly, as with the thumb ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWM to move about awkwardly or slowly; to stand gaping or idling; to saunter ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
awkward - phrases
• ALL LEGS AND WINGS said of an overgrown, awkward young person ...1837
• QUEER STICK TO MAKE A THIVEL OF, A said of an awkward person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
AWKWARDLY - adverbs
• AUMLUCH in an ungainly manner, awkwardly ...Bk1898 Ireland
• AWKLY † in ungainly fashion, clumsily, awkwardly ...1603
• BACKWAY wrongly, awkwardly; in a manner opposed to the proper mode of procedure ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACKWAY-ON wrongly, awkwardly; in a manner opposed to the proper mode of procedure ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CAM awkwardly, crookedly ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CLOUTERLY † clumsily, awkwardly ...1593 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS clumsily, awkwardly, badly ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RASH roughly, awkwardly ...1875 Eng. dial.
• SCLUTE with a heavy, awkward step ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SINISTERLY †* clumsily; awkwardly ...1628
• SINISTROUSLY in an erroneous manner; incorrectly, wrongly, perversely; awkwardly ...1581
• SKLUTE with a heavy, awkward step ...Bk1904 Sc.
• UNCANNILY awkwardly, thoughtlessly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
AWKWARDNESS - nouns
• GAUCHENESS * awkwardness, clumsiness ...1883
• GAUCHERIE want of tact or grace of manner; awkwardness ...1798
• GAWKIHOOD the condition or state of being a 'gawky'; awkwardness, clumsiness ...1872
• GAWKINESS the quality of being gawky; clumsiness, awkwardness ...1873
• MALADDRESS want of dexterity or tact; awkwardness ...1804
• SINISTERITY † lack of skill or dexterity; clumsiness, awkwardness ...1623
• UNCANNINESS awkwardness; a state of general unsatisfactoriness ...1900 Eng. dial.
AWNING - nouns
• TILT 1. a covering of coarse cloth; an awning; a booth, tent, or tabernacle ...c1440
2. an awning over a boat ...1611
3. an awning or cover for a cart or wagon, usually of canvas or tarpaulin ...1620
• VEIL † a curtain or awning ...1781
awning - verbs
• TILT to cover with a 'tilt' or awning ...1499
AWRY - adjectives/adverbs
• ACLITE awry, turned to one side ...1923 Sc.
• ACLYTE awry, turned to one side ...1923 Sc.
• ACROOK in a bend or curve; awry, crookedly ...1480
• ACROSS † not straight or directly; obliquely; athwart, awry, amiss ...1559
• ADOYLE †* askew, awry ...c1450
• AGEE crooked, uneven, awry ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AGLEY wrong; awry ...1824 Sc.
• AGOG askew, awry, out of line ...1969 Amer. dial.
• AHOO aslant, out of plumb, lopsided, awry ...1899 Amer. dial.
• A-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AJEE crooked, uneven, awry ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ALL-A-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ALL-A-ONE-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ALL-OF-A-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ARSE-WISE inept; preposterous; awry ...20C colloq.
• ASCREW askew, out of kilter; awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ASHOSH awry, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ASIDEN on one side; awry ...1678 Eng. dial.
• ASLASH awry; obliquely ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ASLEW aslant, obliquely, awry, askew, diagonally ...1873 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• ASOSH awry, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ASQUIN awry, crooked, obliquely ...1896 Eng. dial.
• ASWASH awry, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ASWINT awry, crooked, obliquely ...1896 Eng. dial.
• ATHRAW awry ...1808 Sc.
• ATWINE twisted, askew, awry, zigzag ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ATWIST twisted, awry, tangled ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AVELINGS † out of the perpendicular ...1849 Eng. dial.
• BAN-TWIVY TWIST askew, awry ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BIAS † askew, off the straight, awry ...E17
• CADDY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CADDYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CALIWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CALLY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry ...1954 Amer. dial.
• CAM † away from the straight line, awry, askew ...1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CAMMED crooked, awry ...1864 Eng. dial.
• CAMSHOCH crooked, distorted, awry; deformed ...1513 Sc.
• CANKYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATABIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CATABIASSED out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1895 Amer. dial.
• CATACORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner, askew, awry ...1896 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPERED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPIST askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPOUS askew, awry, wrong ...1891Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1884 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPUSED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWHAMPIT askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWHAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWHOBBLED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWHOMPERED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWUMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATERBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CATERCORNER out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATER-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry ...1899 Amer. dial.
• CATIFAWGUS askew, awry, out of kilter ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• CATTA-CORNER out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTAWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1884 Amer. dial.
• CATTERWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTIBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CATTICORNERED out of line, askew, awry ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CATTIWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-BIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNED out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNER diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry ...1945 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry ...1838 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNERS out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CUE askew, awry, out of line ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-GODLIN askew, awry, out of line ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-KER-WAMPUS leaning, out of line, askew, awry ...1959 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWAMP askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWAMPERED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWAMPING askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1911 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWHAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CROCKED wrong; awry ...2000 UK sl.
• EEYAW lopsided, askew, aslant, awry ...1975 Amer. dial.
• HAYWIRE out of order, proper condition, or control; awry, impaired ...1920 Amer. sl.
• JAMBLED bewildered, confused, muddled, jumbled, befuddled; awry ...1745 Amer. dial.
• JAMBLED UP confused, jumbled, befuddled; awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWKED out of square, askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• KAA-WAA awry ...1859 Eng. dial.
• KAW-WAW awry ...1859 Eng. dial.
• KIM-KAM crookedly, awry; in a wayward, perverse, or contrary way ...1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• KITTY-MACBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• KITTYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1950 Amer. dial.
• LOMPUS askew, awry ...1991 Amer. dial.
• NORTH-CRAWLEY awry, crooked ...1854 Eng. dial.
• OFF-KILTER awry, askew ...1930 Amer. dial.
• ONE-SIDED askew, awry ...1883 Amer. dial.
• RANK ruined, spoiled; gone awry ...20C Amer. sl.
• SCASH in a twisted manner, awry; with a waddling, shuffling gait ...1866 Sc.
• SCIRWHEW awry ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCOO askew, awry ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOY askew, awry ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SI-ANTIGODLIN out of square, awry, askew ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SIDEGADLING awry, askew ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SIDE-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SIDEGOGLIN awry, askew ...1930 Amer. dial.
• SI-FODLIN askew, awry, lopsided ...1986 Amer. dial.
• SI-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SI-GOGGLIN awry, askew ...1930 Amer. dial.
• SKEWING askew, awry ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SKEW-WHIFF awry, askew; crooked, twisted, aslant ...1754 UK
• SKEW-WIFF askew, crooked, awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SKEWY askew, awry ...1940 Amer. dial.
• SKIWIFT awry, askew; crooked, aslant ...1754 UK sl.
• SLANTENDICULAR, SLANTINDICULAR, SLANTINGDICULAR oblique, awry ...M19 sl., orig. US
• THRAW awry ...Bk1905 Ireland
• WAMPUS-JAWED askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• WAP-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1911 Amer. dial.
• WAPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1890 Amer. dial.
• WAPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1884 Amer. dial.
• WHAMPUS-JAWED askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• WHICHAWAY askew, awry, crooked ...1967 Amer. dial.
• WHOCKER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WHOMPNY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WHONKER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WHONKY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1969 Amer. dial.
• WHOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1856 Amer. dial.
• WHOPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WONKY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1969 Amer. dial.
• WOPAJAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1934 Amer. dial.
• WOP-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1905 Amer. dial.
• WOPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WRIGGLETY-WRY crooked, awry, all on one side ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• YANKEE-JAWED askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YEE-YAW askew; awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YEE-YAWED askew; awry ...1901 Amer. dial.
awry - nouns
• OBLIQUATION † a bending aside or in an oblique direction; a twisting awry ...a1648
• SKEWINESS the quality of being askew or awry ...1862 Amer. dial.
AXE - nouns
• BARB †* the edge of an axe ...c1340
• BELT † an axe ...a1300
• BESAGEW † a double-edged axe ...c1430
• BESAGUE † a double-edged axe ...c1430
• DOUGLAS an axe ...1905 Aust. sl.
• HACHE † an axe, a hatchet ...
• HAG a notch, a hack; the mark left by an axe-stroke ...1702 Sc.
• HAUVE the haft or handle of an axe or pick ...1881 Eng. dial.
• YAUX an axe ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAX an axe ...1504 Eng. dial.
axe - person
• HAGGER a woodcutter, one who uses an axe or hatchet ...1825 Sc.
axe - verbs
• SWING DOUGLAS to swing an axe ...1905 Aust. sl.
AZURE - adjectives
• AZUREOUS * - azure; of a clear blue colour ...Bk1835
• LAZURE †* azure ...1671
• HANG IN THE WIND to subsist on uncertainty, to await events ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• KEEP † to watch for, to wait for, to await a coming event or person ...c1000
• PRESTOLATE † to await, to wait for ...1653 nonce word
AWAITING - nouns
• TARRIANCE † abiding in expectation; awaiting, waiting ...1561
AWAKE(N) - adjectives
• AWAKED awake ...1825 Eng. dial.
• BROAD AWAKE completely or wide awake ...1887 Amer. dial.
• REAMY dizzy; half awake ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIMY dizzy; half awake ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• WACKER, WHACKER wakeful, easy to be awaked ...1790 Eng. dial.
• WAKE † not sleeping, awake ...1414 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WAKEN awake; disinclined for sleep ...1872 Sc. & Eng. dial.
awake(n) - nouns
• WAKENESS † the state of being awake; one's waking hours ...1585-92
awake(n) - person
• EXPERGEFACTOR one who, or that which, awakens; an awakener ...1823
• WAKER † one who stays awake; one who abstains from sleep ...c1290
awake(n) - verbs
• ABRAID † to start, usually out of sleep, a swoon, or fit; to awake; occasionally, to start or burst in motion; to spring or dart ...c1230
• ADAW 1. † to wake up, to awake, from sleep, swoon, etc. ...c1300
2. † to awaken, to arouse, to recall to consciousness ...c1386
• BEWAKE † to keep awake, to watch ...a1450
• DAW † to recover from a swoon; to awake from sleep, to arouse ...c1314 obs. exc. Sc.
• OFWAKE †* to awake ...c1330
• OUTBRAID † to awake ...B1900
• RAISE to arouse, to awaken, to alarm, to make to get out of bed ...1729 Sc.
• WAKE † to stay awake for any work or active occupation; to pass the night in work, study, etc. ...1471
• WAKEN †* to remain awake, to refrain from sleeping, to keep watch or vigil; to remain alive ...1682
• WATCH † to be or remain awake ...a1000
AWAKENED - adjectives
• WACKER easily awakened; wakeful ...1790 Eng. dial.
AWAKENING - adjectives
• WAKEFUL † rousing one from sleep; awakening ...1629
AWAKING - nouns
• WAKE † the act of awaking ...1678
AWARD - nouns
• BOOBY PRIZE awarded in fun or ridicule to the last competitor, lowest scorer, etc.
• BROWNIE POINT an imaginary award or credit for a good deed ...1953 US sl.
• WOODEN SPOON a notional trophy awarded to an individual or a team placed last in a competition ...1858 UK sl.
award - verbs
• WARD † to award ...1442
AWARE - adjectives
• ACQUAINTED aware, knowing ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
• ALIVE knowledgeable; aware, esp. of a criminal scheme ...M19 sl.
• ALL THERE alert, aware, sharp ...1880 UK
• AVISED informed, aware of ...1813 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AWAKE TO aware of a secret plan, trick, deception or the like; aware of a person's deceitful character or hidden agenda ...1954 Aust. sl.
• COOKING WITH GAS having become wise to something ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COOL AS A CUCUMBER alert and aware; self-possessed; calm ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DAP alert, aware, knowledgeable, sophisticated, up-to-date ...1950s US Black sl.
• DOWN TO alert to, aware of ...19C
• DOWN UPON alert to, aware of ...19C
• FLY artful, knowing, shrewdly aware ...c1810 sl.
• ICE sophisticated, aware ...1970s US Black sl.
• IN IT aware, alive ...L19 US sl.
• JACK aware ...L19 Aust. sl.
• KNOWING TO aware of ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• ON well aware of; fully comprehending the nature of ...1876 US sl.
• ON TO in a state of awareness; knowing or realizing the true meaning, nature, etc.
• ON-WAR † aware, on one's guard ...a1310
• READY aware, sophisticated, prepared to deal with the real world ...1930s US Black sl.
• REDE advised; warned; aware, certain ...1791 Sc.
• SAPIENT * having knowledge of, aware of ...1764
• SAVVY bright, knowledgeable, aware ...L19
• SUSSED informed, aware ...1984 Brit. sl.
• UP ON aware of what is happening, alert ...L19 colloq.
• UP ON IT aware, knowledgeable ...1980s US Black sl.
• WARING †* aware, cognizant of ...1571
• WITH IT aware of all that is happening; stylish; part of a subculture ...1945 US sl.
aware - person
• ACE HI a sophisticated, aware person; a street-wise person ...1950s US Black sl.
• COOL CARD one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COOL CUSTOMER one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COOL FISH one who is alert and aware, self-possessed, or calm ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COOL HAND a cool, calm, controlled and competent individual; one who is alert and aware, or self-possessed ...World War II Amer. sl.
• 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 ...1937 sl., orig. US
• HEPCAT 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 ...1937 sl., orig. US
• 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 ...1965 US sl.
• HIPCAT a person, esp. a man who is aware or well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture ...1937 sl., orig. US
• HIP GEE a guy in the know, or who can be trusted ...Bk1975 Amer. sl.
• HIPPIE, HIPPY a person who is hip or aware and well-informed; one who is in the know, esp. about jazz music and culture; a hipster ...1948 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 ...1938 sl., orig. US
• MICROBOPPER a very young aware person ...Bk1971 US sl.
aware - verbs
• DROP TO to become aware of, recognize, realize ...sl., chiefly US & Aust.
• KEN to know, to understand, to perceive a fact, etc.; to be aware of ...a1300 now chiefly Sc.
• KNOW HOW MANY BEANS MAKE FIVE to be aware; often implying that someone is not easily fooled ...1830 sl.
• MIND to notice, to be aware of ...1834 Amer. dial.
• NEVER MISS A TRICK to be highly aware ...1920s orig. US
• NOT COME DOWN IN THE LAST SHOWER to be aware ...1902 Aust. sl.
• PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK to be aware, intelligent ...1960s sl.
• SABE to understand, to be aware of ...L18
• SAV(V)EY, SAVVY to understand, to be aware of ...L18
• SAVEZ to understand, to be aware of ...L18
• SCAVEY to understand, to be aware of ...L18
• TUMBLE TO to become aware of ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• WAKE to become aware of something ...1910 Aust. sl.
• WAKE UP 1. to make someone aware; to inform someone ...1859 Aust. sl.
2. to become aware of something ...1910 Aust. sl.
• WAKE YOU to make you aware of something ...1953 US sl.
AWARENESS - nouns
• SABBE, SABBY understanding, intelligence, awareness ...L18
• SAVV understanding, intelligence, awareness ...L18
• SAVEY, SAVVEY, SAVVY understanding, intelligence, awareness ...L18
• SCAVEY understanding, intelligence, awareness ...L18
AWAY - adverbs
• A-DRIGH † at or to a distance, away, off ...c1325
• AFFWARD † away, off ...1790 Sc.
• A'GAIT away ...1822 Sc.
• A'GATE away ...1822 Sc.
• OFFWARD in a direction or position off or away from something ...1600
• OFFWARDS * in a direction or position off or away from something ...1692
away - nouns
• ABSENTMENT † the act of absenting oneself; a withdrawal or staying away ...1600
away - verbs
• ABSENT † 1. to be or stay away; to withdraw ...c1400
† 2. to keep away; to detain or withhold from being present ...1530
• BELEAD † to lead away; to lead astray ...a1000
• HACK ON to begin to go away from a place ...1966 Amer. dial.
away - phrases
• ON THE PAD on the go all the time, away from home ...1899 Amer. dial. online
AWE - nouns
• DARE a feeling of awe or fear ...Bk1900 Sc.
awe - verbs
• DARE to be in dismay, to shrink from fear; to stand in awe ...Bk1900 Sc.
• DAUNTON to terrify, to intimidate, to subdue; to depress, to awe, to dismay ...1794 Sc. & Eng. dial.
AWE-INSPIRING - adjectives
• AWOUS †* awe-inspiring ...c1675
• EERIESOME ghostly, weird, awe-inspiring ...1856 Sc.
• GARGRUGOUS austere, both in aspect and manners; terrifying, awe-inspiring; ugly ...1841 Sc.
awe-inspiring - person
• LEGE a preeminent and awe-inspiring person ...1990s Amer. sl.
AWESOME - adjectives
• AWSE awesome ...1989 Amer. sl.
AWFUL - adjectives
• ANGIN 'hanging', disgusting, awful, unattractive ...1994 colloq.
• AWESOME awful, appalling, terrifying ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AWSOME awful, appalling, terrifying ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• CRUDDIE, CRUDDY nasty; awful ...Bk2006 US sl.
• DEADLY excessive, terrible, awful ...1660 colloq.
• DRACK dreary, dull; awful; unpleasant ...1944 Aust. sl.
• GRUESOME awful, unattractive ...1930s US
• NANNA awful ...2002 Brit. sl.
• ROTTEN very bad or unpleasant; nasty, terrible, awful ...1813 colloq.
• SHITHOUSE contemptible, bad, disgusting, awful; of poor quality ...1966 sl.
• SHITTY unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful ...1924 sl.
• SPEWSOME dreadful, awful ...1996 Aust. sl.
• SPEWY awful; unattractive ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• UNGODDAMLY appalling; awful ...L19
• UNGODLY unpleasant; disagreeable; deplorable; appalling; awful ...1887
• UNHOLY awful; outrageous ...1842 UK
• UNREAL used positively to denote something incredibly good, and negatively, to denote something unbelievably difficult, awful, unpleasant, or deplorable ...1965 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• WAN † sad, dismal; also, awful, deadly, cruel, wicked ...c1400 poetic
• YAFU awful ...1806 Sc.
awful - verbs
• BITE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant ...1975 US sl.
• BITE THE BIG ONE of a situation, object, etc.: to be contemptible, awful, or unpleasant ...1974 US sl.
AWKWARD - adjectives
• ABLELESS incompetent, careless, listless, awkward ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• ACKWART awkward ...1786 Sc.
• AINISH awkward, ill-tempered ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ALL LEGS AND WINGS having disproportionately long limbs; awkward or ungraceful in gait or bearing; gangly; used typically of an adolescent ...1777
• ALL THUMBS very awkward; inept ...Amer. sl.
• AUMLUCH awkward, ungainly ...Bk1898 Ireland
• AVENLESS awkward; shiftless, without any faculty for contriving ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AWK of persons or things: awkward, untoward ...1580 Eng. dial.
• AWKWARD AS A CAT IN PATTENS very awkward, clumsy, making a great noise ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• AWKWARD AS DICK'S HATBAND very awkward ...1868 Eng. dial.
• AWKWARDISH rather awkward ...1603 colloq.
• AWKWARDLY awkward, troublesome, clumsy ...1703 Eng. dial.
• AWPING clumsy, awkward ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AWPISH clumsy, awkward ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AWVISH awkward; unmannerly ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
• BACKASSED pert. to a manner that is backward, awkward, or roundabout ...Bk2006 US sl.
• BACKWARDS awkward, clumsy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BAMMELING clumsy, awkward ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BENSILING of persons: rough, awkward, overbearing ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BOOBYISH awkward and silly ...L18
• BULL-FOOTED awkward, clumsy ...1954 Amer. dial.
• BUMBERSOME clumsy, awkward ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUMBLE-FOOTED awkward, clumsy ...1954 Amer. dial.
• BUNGERLY † unworkmanlike, bungling, clumsy, awkward, slovenly ...1580
• BUNGERSOME awkward, clumsy, bungling, unwieldy ...1790 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• BUNGLESOME awkward, clumsy ...1889 Amer. dial.
• BUTTER-FINGERED clumsy, awkward ...1615
• CACK-HANDED clumsy, awkward, unhandy ...1854 Eng. dial. or colloq.
• CAG-HANDED left-handed; clumsy, awkward ...1859 Eng. dial.
• CAM-HANDED awkward, clumsy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CAM-MANART ill-contrived, awkward ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CAT-HAMMED awkward, clumsy, fumbling, without dexterity ...1746 Eng. dial.
• CLODDISH boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward ...M19
• CLODDY boorishly stolid, clumsy and awkward ...LME
• CLODHOPPING large and clumsy; awkward; loutish, boorish, rustic ...Bk1942 Amer. colloq.
• CLOTCHY clumsy, awkward ...19C Eng. dial.
• CLOUTERLY † like a botcher; clumsy, awkward, clownish ...1675
• COCKELTY AS A CAT IN PATTENS very awkward, clumsy, making a great noise ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• DORBELISH, DORBELLISH stupid, awkward, clumsy ...1847 Eng. dial.
• DORBELLICAL † stupid, very awkward or clumsy ...1592 nonce word
• DORKY stupid; awkward ...Bk2006 US sl.
• FLAT-FOOTED clumsy, awkward, denoting an inability to move quickly or adroitly ...1912 sl.
• FUDGY botched, bungling, awkward ...1872 US
• GALAGANTING large and awkward; awkwardly big, slovenly in gait ...1874 Eng. dial.
• GALLACK-HANDED left-handed; awkward, clumsy ...1796 Eng. dial.
• GALLIC-HANDED left-handed; awkward, clumsy ...1796 Eng. dial.
• GALLIGANTING large and awkward; awkwardly big, slovenly in gait ...1874 Eng. dial.
• GALLOCKY left-handed; awkward, clumsy ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAMALEERIE † of clumsy build, tall, raw-boned, lean, and long-necked; hence, awkward, gawky ...1808 Sc.
• GAMMOCKING awkward, loose-jointed, shambling in walk ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GANDER-SHANKED referring to a thin, awkward person ...19C US sl.
• GANTERING awkward, lanky, straggling, weedy ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GARRICK awkward, stupid ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• GAUCHE wanting in tact or in ease and grace of manner; awkward, clumsy ...1751
• GAVELESS awkward, clumsy, careless, inefficient ...1866 Sc.
• GAVELLOUS awkward, clumsy, careless, inefficient ...1866 Sc.
• GAWKISH awkward, clumsy, clownish ...1876
• GAWKWARD gawky, awkward ... Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• GAWKY of persons: awkward, clumsy, and stupid; ungainly ...1759
• GOATY awkward; ignorant ...Amer. World War I sl.
• GOOKY awkward ...1960s US sl.
• GUMP-HEADED stupid, foolish, awkward ...1722 Amer. dial.
• HAINISH awkward, ill-tempered ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS backward, awkward, clumsy ...1969 Amer. dial.
• HAM-FISTED clumsy, awkward ...1928 sl.
• HAM-HANDED clumsy, awkward ...1918 sl.
• HANDLESS † incapable or incompetent with the hands, or in action; awkward, clumsy ...1413 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HANDLUM awkward, clumsy of hand ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HOMMOCKY awkward, clumsy ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HOUNCY-JOUNCY awkward, clumsy ...Bk1846 Eng. dial.
• ILL-CONTRIVED awkward, badly constructed ...1899 Sc.
• ILL-HYVERED awkward; abusive ...Bk1905 Sc.
• IN A JAM in an awkward or difficult situation ...1914 colloq.
• INDEXTROUS †* awkward, clumsy, void of dexterity ...1684
• IN THE CACTUS in an awkward situation ...c1925 Aust. & NZ sl.
• KARLSOME awkward, difficult to manage or manipulate ...1930 Sc.
• KECK-FISTED left-handed; clumsy, awkward ...Bk1901 Eng. dial.
• KECK-HANDED left-handed; clumsy, awkward ...1859 Eng. dial.
• KWEERICHIN, QUEERACHIN awkward and unskilful ...1911 Sc.
• LANDWARD having country manner, rustic; awkward, uncouth ...1725 Sc.
• LEFT-HANDED awkward, clumsy, inept ...1613
• LIKE A CAT IN PATTENS very awkward, clumsy, making a great noise ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• LOOBY clumsy, awkward, doltish, stupid ...1953 Amer. dial.
• MALADROIT wanting in adroitness or dexterity; awkward, bungling, clumsy ...1685
• MISHEPPEN clumsy, awkward ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MOMMUCKING awkward ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MUTTON-FISTED clumsy, awkward ...1918 sl.
• NEBBISHY ineffectual, awkward, clumsy ...1993 Amer. dial.
• OBSTEER stubborn, sulky, awkward ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OGNEL ugly, awkward, disagreeable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ON A STICKY WICKET facing an awkward or difficult situation; in difficulties, in trouble ...1931 colloq.
• ONE'S FINGERS ARE ALL THUMBS clumsy, awkward ...1838 Amer. dial.
• ONKED uncouth, awkward, shy, ill-behaved; untidy; ugly; unpleasant, uncomfortable, inconvenient ...1783 Eng. dial.
• ON THE HORNS OF A DILEMMA in an awkward situation
• PAWKY awkward ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• QUAWING clumsy, awkward, gawky ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAMPSING tall; awkward, ungainly ...1873 Eng. dial.
• RAMSTACKERIN † behaving in a blundering, awkward, loutish manner ...1825 Sc.
• RASH rough, awkward in handling ...1874 Eng. dial.
• RAUNCHY, RONCHIE sloppy, careless; inept, unskilled; awkward ...World War II US Air Force usage
• RAWNY of a man: big and awkward; clumsy ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SCAMMISH rough, awkward, untidy ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCHLEPPY awkward, clumsy, stupid ...1970s US sl.
• SCOOCHY-PAWED left-handed; awkward ...1867 Eng. dial.
• SCRAM awkward, clumsy ...1825 Eng. dial.
• SHACKLE-FOOTED clumsy, awkward ...1912 Amer. dial.
• SHACKLY tall, thin, and awkward ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SHAMBLE * ungainly, awkward; misshapen, esp. of the legs...E17
• SHAMBLY awkward, ungainly ...M20 colloq.
• SKEE-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward ...1954 Amer. dial.
• SKEW-FISTED awkward, ungainly ...L17
• SKEW-GEE peculiar, confused, awkward ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SKEW-JAWED awkward, ungainly ...M19 US sl.
• SLAMMOCKY, SLAWMECKY, SLOMMACHY, SLOMMACKY, SLUMMACKY, SLUMMOCKY, SLUMMUCKY ungainly, awkward; characterized by clumsy or careless movement ...1865 colloq. & Eng. dial.
• SPLODGY awkward in gait ...B1900 sl.
• SQUIWINIKIE blundering, awkward ...1885 Amer. dial.
• STICKY of a situation, event, issue, etc.: awkward, difficult, tricky; disagreeable, uncomfortable ...1871 colloq.
• STROMMELLING awkward, ungainly ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TAUPIE, TAUPY, TAWPIE, TAWPY foolish, awkward, slovenly, ill-conditioned; tawdry ...1823 Sc.
• THUMBY awkward ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UGLY awkward; inconvenient ...1881 Eng. dial.
• UNABLE † awkward, unlucky ...1572
• UNBAIN inconvenient, awkward ...1828 Eng. dial.
• UNBANE awkward, inconvenient; of a road: distant, lonely ...1899 Eng. dial.
• UNCANNY awkward, unskilful; careless; imprudent; inconvenient ...1775 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UNCO awkward; clumsy; uncoordinated ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNCOUCH strange, awkward (possibly a misprint for 'uncouth') ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNFEWSOME awkward, unbecoming, unsuitable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNGAIN awkward, inconvenient, unfavourable, unprofitable; unsuitable ...1790 Eng. dial.
• UNHEPPEN awkward, clumsy, unskilful; without contrivance or management ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNHOMED awkward, unlikely ...1851 Eng. dial.
• UNKED, UNKID uncouth, awkward, shy, ill-behaved; untidy; ugly; unpleasant, uncomfortable, inconvenient ...1783 Eng. dial.
• UNLIFTY awkward, clumsy, unwieldy ...1746 Eng. dial.
• UNPURPOSE awkward; inexact; untidy; useless ...1865 Sc.
• UNPURPOSE-LIKE awkward, unfit, untidy ...Bk1905 Sc.
• VAALEN † awkward, fumbling, without dexterity ...1908 Sc.
• VARLESS awkward, fumbling, clumsy ...1866 Sc.
• WALLOPING clumsy, awkward in gait ...1790 Eng. dial.
awkward - nouns
• BAD JOB a confused or awkward state of affairs ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CUNT an awkward thing ...c1918 sl.
• FINE KETTLE OF FISH a confused or awkward state of affairs ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• KANKEDORT, KANKERDORT †* a state of suspense; a critical position; a predicament; an awkward affair ...c1374
• KEEL † any large, awkward-looking person or thing ...1866 Sc.
• LEFT-HANDINESS awkward manner ...1749 nonce word
• NICE KETTLE OF FISH a confused or awkward state of affairs ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• PICKLEMENT a difficult or awkward situation; a predicament ...1945 Amer. dial.
• PIG an unpleasant or awkward thing, task, etc. ...E20 colloq.
• PRETTY KETTLE OF FISH a confused or awkward state of affairs ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• STICKY WICKET an awkward or difficult situation ...1930 colloq.
awkward - person
• ALL THUMBS a very awkward, clumsy person ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• BABY ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person ...1914 Amer. sl.
• BACHLE a down-and-out person; a destitute person; an awkward person ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• BAD SHOT an awkward person ...Bk1902
• BAFAN (derogatory) a clumsy awkward person ...1956 sl.
• BAGGRELL a young person, of awkward growth ...1825 Sc.
• BAGHAL a down-and-out person; an awkward person ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• BALLION an awkward, clumsy person ...Bk1898 Ireland
• BARN-DOOR SAVAGE a countryman; a rustic; a yokel; a foolish, awkward, or clumsy person ...1876 sl.
• BARROW-TRAM a raw-boned, awkward-looking person ...1815 Sc.
• BAUCHLE an awkward, clumsy person ...1790 Sc. & Ireland
• BOOGER a very awkward, clumsy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BORE a very awkward, clumsy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BOSTHOON an awkward fellow; a tactless, senseless person...1830 Irish
• BUMBLEBUG a very awkward, clumsy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUMMOX an awkward, clumsy person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• CACK-HAND a clumsy, awkward person ...2000s sl.
• CALF a fool; a simpleton; a stupid or loutish person; an awkward or silly boy or man; a meek, harmless person ...1553 sl.
• CAMEL a great awkward hulking fellow ...1606 (Shakespeare)
• CAMERAL a large, ill-shaped, awkward person ...1825 Sc.
• CHEESE-HEAD a stupid, awkward person ...1919 Amer. dial.
• CLOD a blockhead; a clumsy, awkward person; a dull, unresponsive person; a dolt ...L16 now. colloq.
• CLOD-HOPPER someone who moves clumsily or without skill; a clumsy, awkward person; a lout ...1824 colloq.
• COW a dull young man; an awkward girl ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CUB an awkward, silly, uncouth, uncultured, or unpoised youth ...c1600
• DAFT WATTY a silly, awkward person; a foolish fellow; a blockhead ...1805 Eng. dial.
• DAFTY WHATTY a blockhead; a silly, awkward person ...1889 Eng. dial.
• DAG (depreciative) an unadventurous, staid, or unfashionable person; a socially inept or awkward person, esp. among schoolchildren ...1966 Aust. sl.
• DAWCAKE a stupid, silly, awkward person ...1892 Eng. dial.
• DAWCOCK † a stupid, silly, awkward fellow; a simpleton; a fool ...1556 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DOBBIE, DOBIE a stupid fellow; a blockhead; a fool; a simpleton; a dolt; a childish old man; a dotard; an awkward fellow; a clown ...1677 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DUFFER a worthless person; a stupid man; an awkward, unskilful fellow; a coward ...Bk1890 sl.
• DUH an offensive, despicable person; a clumsy person; a socially awkward person ...1976 S. African sl.
• DUMB OX a stupid, awkward, or uncommunicative man ...1756 colloq.
• ELEPHANT a fat, awkward, or clumsy person ...1942 Amer. sl.
• FARMER a very awkward, clumsy person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• FUDGEL an awkward child ...Bk1880 Eng. dial.
• FUMBLE-BUTT a very awkward, clumsy person ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GAAKY a soft or awkward person ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
• GAKEY a left-handed person; an awkward, ungainly, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton; a lout, a bumpkin ...1726
• GALLOOT, GALOOT a man, esp. if hulking, stupid, boorish, foolish, clumsy, or otherwise objectionable; an awkward or uncouth person ...1818 UK
• GALOON an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately ...1943 US sl.
• GALOOSH an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately ...1821 Irish sl.
• GALOOTER an awkward or uncouth person; often used affectionately ...1907 sl.
• GAMALEERIE a tall, raw-boned, awkward female ...Bk1845 Sc.
• GAMMALKIN an awkward rambling fellow ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
• GAMMERSTAGS a tall, awkward person, usually a woman ...1570 Sc.
• GAMMERSTANG a tall, awkward person, usually a woman ...1570 Sc.
• GANCH an awkward, silly fellow; a fool; a boor; an ignoramus; someone who behaves badly ...Bk1880 N. Ireland
• GANDER-GUT one who is thin and awkward ...M19 US sl.
• GAPE-STICK an awkward country clown ...Bk1886 Eng. dial.
• GARRACK, GARRICK an awkward lout...1811 Eng. dial.
• GAUBSHITE an awkward, ill-kept, dirty person; a filthy, slovenly man; a boor, a fool, a blockhead ...Bk1887 Eng. dial.
• GAUK an awkward, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton ...1850 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GAUKIE, GAUKY an awkward, stupid, badly-mannered person; an oaf; an awkward fool; a simpleton who stares vacantly ..1726 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GAUMY an awkward, ungainly man; a simpleton ...Bk1888 Eng. dial.
• GAUVERIL an awkward, foolish fellow ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAUVISON an awkward, gaping fellow; a fool, a simpleton, a silly, staring fellow, a blockhead; a dunce; on easily imposed upon ...1788 Eng. dial.
• GAVYSON an awkward, gaping fellow; a fool, a simpleton, a blockhead; a dunce ...1788 Eng. dial.
• GAWCUM an awkward, ungainly, clumsy person; a fool; a simpleton ...Bk1825 Eng. dial.
• GAWK an awkward, clumsy, stupid person; a fool; a simpleton; a lout, a bumpkin, an uncultivated person; a dupe ...1685
• GAWK-HEAD a foolish, awkward person ...Bk1876 Eng. dial.
• GAWKIE, GAWKY a left-handed person; an awkward, ungainly, clumsy person; a foolish, gaping person; a simpleton; a lout, a bumpkin ...1726
• GAWKUM a fool, a simpleton, a booby; a stupid, awkward, clumsy fellow; a lout ...1846 Eng. dial.
• GAWNEY, GAWNY a fool; a simpleton; a stupid, awkward person ...1777 Eng. dial.
• GAWPSHEET an awkward, ill-kept, dirty person; a fool, a blockhead ...Bk1887 Eng. dial.
• GAWVISON a silly, awkward, gaping fellow; a noisy, foolish person; a simpleton, a blockhead; a half-witted person; a dunce ...1788 Eng. dial.
• GAZAB an awkward, strange, or stupid person ...1889 sl.
• GAZABE an awkward, strange, or stupid person; a peculiar or loutish person ...1899 sl.
• GAZABO an awkward, strange, or stupid person; an odd, peculiar or loutish person ...1889 sl.
• GAZABOO an awkward, strange, or stupid person ...1894 sl.
• GAZAYBO an awkward, strange, or stupid person ...1889 sl.
• GAZEBO a tall, awkward person ...Bk1910 Ireland
• GAZEEBO an awkward, strange, or stupid person ...1889 sl.
• GAZIMBAT an awkward, strange, or stupid person; any fellow ...1914 sl.
• GAZUNY an awkward, strange, or stupid person; any fellow ...1889 sl.
• GEEK an awkward, weird-looking man ...Bk1997 Ulster sl.
• GEELOOT an awkward fellow ...Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl.
• GEKE an awkward fellow, guy ...Bk1914 Amer. dial.
• GIGGLEGAWKIE a stupid, awkward person ...1891 Sc.
• GILLIEGAPUS * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLIEGAUKIE, GILLIE-GAWKIE * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLIGACUS, GILLY-GACUS * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAPUS * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAUKIE * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAUPIE, GILLY-GAWPIE, GILLY-GAWPY * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAUPUS, GILLY-GAWPUS * a foolish, silly, or half-witted person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAWKER * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAWKIE * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GILLY-GAWPOCK * a foolish or silly person; a simpleton; a person who is lanky, awkward, or stares stupidly ...1719 Sc.
• GIPE a clumsy, awkward person ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• GLOM a fool, a stupid person; an awkward person; a worthless or inept person; a dunce ...1930 US sl.
• GLUNDY † an inactive, awkward, or clownish person; a fool; a stupid person ...1824 Sc.
• GOM a foolish, awkward person - a simpleton - an idiot ...1996 Ireland
• GOMERSTANG a tall, awkward person, usually a woman ...1570 Sc.
• GONEY, GONY a stupid, awkward person - a foolish fellow - a simpleton ...1838 Amer. dial.
• GOON a stupid, awkward person - a foolish fellow - a simpleton ...1969 Amer. dial.
• GOONY a stupid, awkward person - a foolish fellow - a simpleton ...1948 Amer. dial.
• GUFFIN an awkward, clumsy oaf ...M19 Brit. & Amer. dial.
• GUMP a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt ...1825 Amer. dial.
• GUMP-HEAD a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt ...1916 Amer. dial.
• GUMPY a stupid, foolish, or awkward person; an idiot; a senseless person; a dolt ...1892 Amer. dial.
• HABBLE a lout, a coarse or uncouth person - one who is awkward, slow-moving, or slovenly in dress, appearance or habits ...1821 Sc.
• HABBLE-TREE a lumpish, awkward person ...1826 Sc.
• HAGGLER † a clumsy, awkward workman; a bungler ...1577 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HAGMAHUSH an awkward sloven ...1801 Sc.
• HAINGLE an idle, loutish fellow; an awkward fellow; a lazy, slovenly good-for-nothing ...1791 Sc.
• HAM a recruit; a novice; an awkward person ...World War II Amer. sl.
• HAMBLEMAN one who lacks ability to make the most of his talents - an awkward person ...1950 Amer. dial.
• HAMREL an awkward person; one who stumbles often in walking; one who walks heedlessly ...1902 Sc.
• HANIEL, HANNIEL a lout; a lazy, awkward, good-for-nothing fellow; a worthless, mischievous person; a general term of abuse ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HAUPORTH an awkward fellow ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• HAUPS a tall, awkward or gawky person ...Bk1869 Eng. dial.
• HAUVEY GAUVEY, HAUVY-GAUVY a clown, a boor, an awkward, slow-witted, stupid person; a simpleton; an unmannered person; a rude lout ...1889 Eng. dial.
• HAUVISON an unmannered person; a clownish, awkward person; a simpleton ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• HAUVY a simpleton; a clownish, awkward person ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAWBUCKER a tomboy; an awkward or unmannerly person; an ignorant country fellow; a bumpkin; a lout ...1930 Amer. dial.
• 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 ...Bk1866 Sc.
• HAWPS a tall, awkward person; a clownish fellow ...Bk1828 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• HAWY-GAWY a simpleton; a clownish, awkward person ...1889 Eng. dial.
• HEIFER a big, awkward, clumsy person; generally applied to women ...1957 Sc.
• HEMORRHOID a person so awkward or unappealing that he or she is painful to be with ...Bk1994 US teen & college sl.
• HENGSI, HENGSIE a clumsy, awkward person, a clown; a loafer ...Bk1866 Sc.
• HINGSI a clumsy, awkward person, a clown ...Bk1866 Sc.
• HOBBITY-HOY a lad growing into manhood, one between man and boy; a clumsy or awkward youth; a hobbledehoy ...1825 Eng. dial.
• 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 ...a1540
• HOB-GOB a fool; an idiot; an awkward, uncouth person ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HOMMOCKS an awkward, clumsy person; a tall, slatternly or romping girl ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JAG-OFF an awkward, clumsy person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAKE (derogatory) a rustic, uncouth, awkward, or inexperienced person; a lout; an oaf; a bumpkin ...1884 Amer. dial.
• JAY a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1890 Amer. dial.
• JAYBIRD a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1886 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWK a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1907 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWKER a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1911 Amer. dial.
• JILL POKE a slow, listless, or awkward person ...1942 Amer. dial.
• KACKY HANDER a left-handed person; a clumsy, awkward person ...Bk1986 Aust. sl.
• KEEL † any large, awkward-looking person or thing ...1866 Sc.
• KEELIN a big, awkward person, generally a woman ...1866 Sc.
• KLUTZ an oaf; a clod or a bungler; an idiot - an awkward, stupid person ...M20 US sl.
• LALLOP a lazy, lounging person; an idler; an awkward or slatternly girl ...1864 Eng. dial.
• LALLOPS a lazy, lounging person; an idler; an awkward or slatternly girl ...1864 Eng. dial.
• LOBSCOUSE an awkward, hulking fellow ...1895 Amer. dial.
• LOBSTER an uncomplimentary term applied to one who is awkward and unsociable ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LOOBY a dull, clumsy person; an awkward, heavy person ...1806 Amer. dial.
• LURP an extremely clumsy or awkward person ...1990s US teen sl.
• MAWMSEY a silly, awkward, trifling fellow ...1881 Eng. dial.
• MAWTHER - a girl just growing into womanhood, esp. a great, rough, awkward wench - a little girl - an unmarried woman ...1691 Eng. dial.
• MOAK, MOKE a stupid, awkward, or incompetent person; a dolt; a fool; a blockhead; an old person, disrespectfully spoken to ...1855
• MOON-HEAD a silly, awkward fellow ...1919 Amer. dial.
• MOTHA a big awkward girl ...Bk1868 Eng. dial.
• MOTHER † an awkward rustic girl ...Bk1908 Eng. dial.
• MOTHER-BUNCH a stout, untidy, or awkward-looking woman or girl ...1847
• MUFF an awkward fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. baseball sl.
• MUFFIN an incompetent person; one who is awkward ...M19 sl.
• OAF - a half-wit - a simpleton - a fool - a stupid fellow - a blockhead - an idiot - a dolt - an awkward, blundering lout - the clown of a circus ...1638
• NEBBISH - an ineffectual, awkward, clumsy, or hapless person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• NEVISON - a bungler - anyone awkward at doing anything ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PAUP an awkward fellow ...1878 Eng. dial.
• PAWKY an awkward fellow, esp. a tall one ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• PEASANT - someone considered ignorant, stupid, or awkward - an uncouth or uncultured person ...1943 colloq.
• RAMAGIECHAN - a big, raw-boned, awkward, impetuous person ...1808 Sc.
• RAMSTACKER - † a blundering, awkward, loutish fellow ...1825 Sc.
• RAMSTALKER - a clumsy, awkward, blundering fellow ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RODNEY - a stupid or awkward person ...M19 Eng. dial. & colloq.
• SCALLOP(S) - an awkward girl; an untidy, romping girl; a tomboy ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• SCHLATCHER-FEET - a nickname for an awkward, shambling person ...1902 Sc.
• SCHLEP(P) - an idler - a worthless or ineffectual person - an oaf - a slob - a jerk - a stupid or awkward person ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SCHLEPPER - an idler - a worthless or ineffectual person - an oaf - a slob - a jerk - a stupid or awkward person; an insignificant person; a second-rater ...1947 sl. orig. US
• SCHUSSEL - a very awkward, clumsy person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCHUSSEL-ASS - a very awkward, clumsy person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCLUTE - a lout - an awkward, clumsy fellow - a person of untidy habits, esp. a woman ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SHLEPP - an idler - a worthless or ineffectual person - an oaf - a slob - a jerk - a stupid or awkward person ...c1970s Amer. dial.
• SHLEPPER - an idler - a worthless or ineffectual person - an oaf - a slob - a jerk - a stupid or awkward person ...1934 Amer. dial.
• SKLUTE - a lout - an awkward, clumsy fellow - a person of untidy habits, esp. a woman ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SLUMMOCKER - an awkward or careless person ...E20 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq.
• SQUAB an awkward person ...1876 Eng. dial.
• SWAB an awkward fellow ...US Civil War usage
• TAPIE a giddy, scatterbrained, untidy, awkward, or careless person; generally applied to young women, occasionally to men ...1728 Sc.
• TAPPIE a giddy, scatterbrained, untidy, awkward, or careless person; generally applied to young women, occasionally to men ...1728 Sc.
• TAPPY a foolish, giddy, awkward, idle, or slovenly girl ...1824 Sc.
• TAUPIE, TAWPIE a giddy, scatterbrained, untidy, awkward, or careless person; an idle or slovenly person; generally applied to young women, occasionally to men ...1728 Sc.
• TIKE an overgrown man; an awkward, clumsy fellow; an odd, queer or eccentric person; a cantankerous person ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TUMBLETURD - an infirm or awkward, clumsy person ...1930 Amer. dial.
• TUTTLE - an awkward, ill-tempered fellow - a term of contempt ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TYKE - an overgrown man - an awkward, clumsy fellow - an odd, queer or eccentric person - a cantankerous person ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UNCO - a clumsy, awkward or uncoordinated person ...1988 Aust. sl.
• WAIN - a child; a big, awkward girl ...Bk1880 Eng. dial.
• WALRUS - an awkward person; one who cannot swim; also, one who does not know how to dance ...c1935 Amer. student sl.
• WELT an awkward young woman; a tomboy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWNY a fool; a simpleton; a stupid, awkward person ...1777 Eng. dial.
• YOCHEL a yokel; a stupid, awkward fellow; a lout ...Bk1866 Sc.
• YOCHO a 'yokel'; a stupid, awkward person ...Bk1866 Sc.
• YOWTHER a tall, heavy, awkward person; one who walks with an awkward gait ...Bk1866 Sc.
• YUFFIE a rough, awkward country fellow; a yokel ...1962 Sc.
awkward - verbs
• CAIL to move awkwardly and uncertainly; to gambol, to throw out the heels like a colt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• DRUMBLE to go about a thing awkwardly; to fumble ...19C Eng. dial.
• HAVE A CROW TO PLUCK WITH ANYONE to have something disagreeable or awkward to settle with him ...a1616
• HAVE ONE'S FINGERS ALL THUMBS to be very clumsy or awkward ..1901 colloq.
• HAVE ONE'S TIT IN A TIGHT CRACK to find oneself in an awkward and uncomfortable position, whether physical or emotional ...c1920 Can. sl.
• HAVE TWO LEFT FEET to be clumsy or awkward in movement ...1915 sl.
• HAWM to move about awkwardly; to lounge ...1847 Eng. dial.
• LARRUP to go fast; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion ...1949 Amer. dial.
• LARRUP AROUND to go fast; to hurtle along; to move in an awkward, noisy fashion ...a1874 Amer. dial.
• PROUGHAL, PROUGHLE to move about awkwardly ...Irish sl.
• RAMSTACKER to act in a clumsy, awkward, blundering manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• SLUMMOCK to move, speak, or behave awkwardly or clumsily ...L19 chiefly Eng. dial. & colloq.
• SNOOKER to place someone in a bad position, or an awkward or impossible position ...1915 UK sl.
• THUMBLE to handle awkwardly, as with the thumb ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAWM to move about awkwardly or slowly; to stand gaping or idling; to saunter ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
awkward - phrases
• ALL LEGS AND WINGS said of an overgrown, awkward young person ...1837
• QUEER STICK TO MAKE A THIVEL OF, A said of an awkward person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
AWKWARDLY - adverbs
• AUMLUCH in an ungainly manner, awkwardly ...Bk1898 Ireland
• AWKLY † in ungainly fashion, clumsily, awkwardly ...1603
• BACKWAY wrongly, awkwardly; in a manner opposed to the proper mode of procedure ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACKWAY-ON wrongly, awkwardly; in a manner opposed to the proper mode of procedure ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CAM awkwardly, crookedly ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CLOUTERLY † clumsily, awkwardly ...1593 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HALF-ASSED BACKWARDS clumsily, awkwardly, badly ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RASH roughly, awkwardly ...1875 Eng. dial.
• SCLUTE with a heavy, awkward step ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SINISTERLY †* clumsily; awkwardly ...1628
• SINISTROUSLY in an erroneous manner; incorrectly, wrongly, perversely; awkwardly ...1581
• SKLUTE with a heavy, awkward step ...Bk1904 Sc.
• UNCANNILY awkwardly, thoughtlessly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
AWKWARDNESS - nouns
• GAUCHENESS * awkwardness, clumsiness ...1883
• GAUCHERIE want of tact or grace of manner; awkwardness ...1798
• GAWKIHOOD the condition or state of being a 'gawky'; awkwardness, clumsiness ...1872
• GAWKINESS the quality of being gawky; clumsiness, awkwardness ...1873
• MALADDRESS want of dexterity or tact; awkwardness ...1804
• SINISTERITY † lack of skill or dexterity; clumsiness, awkwardness ...1623
• UNCANNINESS awkwardness; a state of general unsatisfactoriness ...1900 Eng. dial.
AWNING - nouns
• TILT 1. a covering of coarse cloth; an awning; a booth, tent, or tabernacle ...c1440
2. an awning over a boat ...1611
3. an awning or cover for a cart or wagon, usually of canvas or tarpaulin ...1620
• VEIL † a curtain or awning ...1781
awning - verbs
• TILT to cover with a 'tilt' or awning ...1499
AWRY - adjectives/adverbs
• ACLITE awry, turned to one side ...1923 Sc.
• ACLYTE awry, turned to one side ...1923 Sc.
• ACROOK in a bend or curve; awry, crookedly ...1480
• ACROSS † not straight or directly; obliquely; athwart, awry, amiss ...1559
• ADOYLE †* askew, awry ...c1450
• AGEE crooked, uneven, awry ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AGLEY wrong; awry ...1824 Sc.
• AGOG askew, awry, out of line ...1969 Amer. dial.
• AHOO aslant, out of plumb, lopsided, awry ...1899 Amer. dial.
• A-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AJEE crooked, uneven, awry ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ALL-A-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ALL-A-ONE-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ALL-OF-A-HUH awry, askew, lopsided, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ARSE-WISE inept; preposterous; awry ...20C colloq.
• ASCREW askew, out of kilter; awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ASHOSH awry, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ASIDEN on one side; awry ...1678 Eng. dial.
• ASLASH awry; obliquely ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ASLEW aslant, obliquely, awry, askew, diagonally ...1873 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• ASOSH awry, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ASQUIN awry, crooked, obliquely ...1896 Eng. dial.
• ASWASH awry, aslant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ASWINT awry, crooked, obliquely ...1896 Eng. dial.
• ATHRAW awry ...1808 Sc.
• ATWINE twisted, askew, awry, zigzag ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ATWIST twisted, awry, tangled ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AVELINGS † out of the perpendicular ...1849 Eng. dial.
• BAN-TWIVY TWIST askew, awry ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BIAS † askew, off the straight, awry ...E17
• CADDY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CADDYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CALIWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CALLY-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry ...1954 Amer. dial.
• CAM † away from the straight line, awry, askew ...1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CAMMED crooked, awry ...1864 Eng. dial.
• CAMSHOCH crooked, distorted, awry; deformed ...1513 Sc.
• CANKYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATABIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CATABIASSED out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1895 Amer. dial.
• CATACORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner, askew, awry ...1896 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPERED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPIST askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPOUS askew, awry, wrong ...1891Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1884 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMPUSED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAMUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWAPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWHAMPIT askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWHAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWHOBBLED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWHOMPERED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATAWUMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATERBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CATERCORNER out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATER-CORNERED out of line, askew, awry ...1899 Amer. dial.
• CATIFAWGUS askew, awry, out of kilter ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• CATTA-CORNER out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTAWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1884 Amer. dial.
• CATTERWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTIBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CATTICORNERED out of line, askew, awry ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CATTIWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-BIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNED out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNER diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry ...1945 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNERED diagonal, in the opposite corner; askew, awry ...1838 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNERS out of line, askew, awry ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CUE askew, awry, out of line ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-GODLIN askew, awry, out of line ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-KER-WAMPUS leaning, out of line, askew, awry ...1959 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWAMP askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWAMPERED askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWAMPING askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1911 Amer. dial.
• CATTYWHAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CROCKED wrong; awry ...2000 UK sl.
• EEYAW lopsided, askew, aslant, awry ...1975 Amer. dial.
• HAYWIRE out of order, proper condition, or control; awry, impaired ...1920 Amer. sl.
• JAMBLED bewildered, confused, muddled, jumbled, befuddled; awry ...1745 Amer. dial.
• JAMBLED UP confused, jumbled, befuddled; awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWKED out of square, askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• KAA-WAA awry ...1859 Eng. dial.
• KAW-WAW awry ...1859 Eng. dial.
• KIM-KAM crookedly, awry; in a wayward, perverse, or contrary way ...1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• KITTY-MACBIAS out of line, askew, awry, diagonal ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• KITTYWAMPUS askew, awry, wrong ...1950 Amer. dial.
• LOMPUS askew, awry ...1991 Amer. dial.
• NORTH-CRAWLEY awry, crooked ...1854 Eng. dial.
• OFF-KILTER awry, askew ...1930 Amer. dial.
• ONE-SIDED askew, awry ...1883 Amer. dial.
• RANK ruined, spoiled; gone awry ...20C Amer. sl.
• SCASH in a twisted manner, awry; with a waddling, shuffling gait ...1866 Sc.
• SCIRWHEW awry ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCOO askew, awry ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOY askew, awry ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SI-ANTIGODLIN out of square, awry, askew ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SIDEGADLING awry, askew ...1950 Amer. dial.
• SIDE-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SIDEGOGLIN awry, askew ...1930 Amer. dial.
• SI-FODLIN askew, awry, lopsided ...1986 Amer. dial.
• SI-GODLIN slanting, askew, awry ...1917 Amer. dial.
• SI-GOGGLIN awry, askew ...1930 Amer. dial.
• SKEWING askew, awry ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SKEW-WHIFF awry, askew; crooked, twisted, aslant ...1754 UK
• SKEW-WIFF askew, crooked, awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SKEWY askew, awry ...1940 Amer. dial.
• SKIWIFT awry, askew; crooked, aslant ...1754 UK sl.
• SLANTENDICULAR, SLANTINDICULAR, SLANTINGDICULAR oblique, awry ...M19 sl., orig. US
• THRAW awry ...Bk1905 Ireland
• WAMPUS-JAWED askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• WAP-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1911 Amer. dial.
• WAPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1890 Amer. dial.
• WAPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1884 Amer. dial.
• WHAMPUS-JAWED askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• WHICHAWAY askew, awry, crooked ...1967 Amer. dial.
• WHOCKER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WHOMPNY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WHONKER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WHONKY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1969 Amer. dial.
• WHOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1856 Amer. dial.
• WHOPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WONKY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, uneven, lopsided, out of shape ...1969 Amer. dial.
• WOPAJAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1934 Amer. dial.
• WOP-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WOPPER-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1905 Amer. dial.
• WOPPY-JAWED crooked, askew, awry, lopsided, out of shape ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WRIGGLETY-WRY crooked, awry, all on one side ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• YANKEE-JAWED askew, awry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• YEE-YAW askew; awry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• YEE-YAWED askew; awry ...1901 Amer. dial.
awry - nouns
• OBLIQUATION † a bending aside or in an oblique direction; a twisting awry ...a1648
• SKEWINESS the quality of being askew or awry ...1862 Amer. dial.
AXE - nouns
• BARB †* the edge of an axe ...c1340
• BELT † an axe ...a1300
• BESAGEW † a double-edged axe ...c1430
• BESAGUE † a double-edged axe ...c1430
• DOUGLAS an axe ...1905 Aust. sl.
• HACHE † an axe, a hatchet ...
• HAG a notch, a hack; the mark left by an axe-stroke ...1702 Sc.
• HAUVE the haft or handle of an axe or pick ...1881 Eng. dial.
• YAUX an axe ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAX an axe ...1504 Eng. dial.
axe - person
• HAGGER a woodcutter, one who uses an axe or hatchet ...1825 Sc.
axe - verbs
• SWING DOUGLAS to swing an axe ...1905 Aust. sl.
AZURE - adjectives
• AZUREOUS * - azure; of a clear blue colour ...Bk1835
• LAZURE †* azure ...1671