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AFAR - AGUE

AFAR - adverbs
• ADISTANCE to a distance; afar ...1809
• AT-OWER of place: at a distance, away ...1891 Sc.
 
AFFABILITY - nouns
• DEBONAIRSHIP †* debonair character; mildness, gentleness, meekness; graciousness, kindness; courtesy, affability ...a1240
• DEBONAIRTY, DEBONARITY † debonair character; mildness, gentleness, meekness; graciousness, kindness; courtesy, affability ...a1225
 
AFFABLE - adjectives
• ACQUAINTABLE † easy to be acquainted with, affable, familiar ...c1400
• DEBONAIR † of gentle disposition, mild, meek; gracious, kindly; courteous, affable ...a1225
• EEKFOW † equable in temper; blithe, having an affable demeanour ...1825
• NAFFY affable, friendly, on good terms ...1897 Sc.
• NATURAL affable, familiar, gentle; guileless ...1894 Sc.
affable - verbs
• SUAVIFY * to make affable ...1847
 
AFFAIR - nouns
• ASSIGNATION a rendezvous for illicit romance or sex with a lover or prostitute ...L17
• ASSIGNATION HOUSE a place to meet for an illicit romance; any 'house' or hotel where such meetings take place ...20C sl.
• BACHIE a room or any small place kept by a man for sole living or for conducting love affairs away from the family home ...20C W. Indies
• BESOIGNE † business, affair, duties, ado ...1474
• BIT ON THE SIDE a love affair; extra-marital sex ...1977 UK sl.
• ONE-NIGHT STAND a brief sexual liaison or affair; hence, a person with whom one has such a relationship ...1963 sl.
• WHING-DING, WING-DING an affair or sexual encounter ...20C US
affair - person
• BABY-FARMER - an older person, usually a woman, who prefers affairs with people much younger than themselves ...1979 sl.
• BABY-SNATCHER - (derogatory) a person who marries or has a sexual relationship with a much younger partner ...1900
• BEARD - a person who helps two people to conceal a clandestine love affair by escorting one of them in public ...1968 sl., orig. US
​• ONE-NIGHT STAND a brief sexual liaison or affair; hence, a person with whom one has such a relationship ...1963 sl.
affair - verbs
• DATE (UP) to have an affair with someone; to be going out together on a number of pre-arranged days ...20C sl., orig. US
• HAVE A BIT ON THE SIDE to indulge in an extramarital affair ...L20 colloq.
• JAUL, JAWL, JOL to have an affair with; to flirt; to 'carry on' ...1960s S. Afr.
• RUN AROUND to carry on sexual affairs, deceiving one's primary partner ...1920s orig. US
• WALK OUT TOGETHER, WALK OUT WITH to have a clandestine affair ...1930s UK society sl.
 
AFFECT - verbs
• AFAITE † to affect, to influence, to incline, to dispose, in any way ...c1230
• HEART-STRIKE * to affect intensely; to make a deep impression upon the feelings of ...a1637
• IMPENSE †* to weigh on, to affect ...1797-1803
• TAKE † to affect, to feign, to pretend, to make believe to do something ...1571
 
AFFECTATION - adjectives
• AFFECTATIOUS †* of the nature of affectation; pretentious, fake, sham, feigned ...1687
• UNAFFECTING † free from affectation ...1602
affectation - nouns
• AFFECT an affectation, a trick ...1588
• FALLAL, FALLOL affectation in manner, fussy show of politeness ...1879 Eng. dial.
• FANTASTRY † fantastic display or show; ostentation, affectation ...1656
• FLAMIGIGS airs and graces; affectations ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FRILL swagger, conceit, affectation ...19C colloq.
• KANGAROO HOP a short-lived feminine affectation in which the hands were held palm-down at the breast ...L19 Aust. sl.
• LA-DE-DA language or behaviour characterized by affectation, pretension, or preciosity; hence, a person notable for such behaviour; a fop or swell ...1883 colloq.
• LA-DE-DAH language or behaviour characterized by affectation, pretension, or preciosity; hence, a person notable for such behaviour; a fop or swell ...1935 US sl.
• LAH-DE-DAH language or behaviour characterized by affectation, pretension, or preciosity; hence, a person notable for such behaviour; a fop or swell ...1874 US sl.
• LOLLYGAGS airs, affectations, love-making ...Bk1913-17 Amer.
• MEE-MAW an antic or grotesque action or expression of face, a grimace; dumb show; an affected manner, affectation ...1790 Eng. dial.
• ONTACK a bustle, a fuss, a stir, a to-do; airs and affectations, assumption ...1900 Sc.
• TIGERISM vulgar ostentation or affectation; pretentiousness; swagger ...1836
• WANTONNESS † effeminacy, foppish affectation ...c1386
 
AFFECTED - adjectives
• AFFECTIBLE * capable of being affected ...a1834
• CAMP effeminate, affected, exaggerated; the general image is that of limp-wristed homosexuality ...M19 sl.
• CAMPING effeminate, affected, exaggerated; the general image is that of limp-wristed homosexuality ...M19 sl.
• CAMPISH effeminate, affected, exaggerated; the general image is that of limp-wristed homosexuality ...M19 sl.
• CHI-CHI smart, stylish; pretentious, affected; fancy ...20C Amer. sl.
• COCK-A-LOFT affectedly lofty, stuck up, conceited ...1862 colloq.
• DENSH-GOBBED affected in speaking ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DIMMY-SIMMY languishing, affected ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FALALDRAN affected, mincing ...1865 Eng. dial.
• FALLAL † affected, finicking, foppish ...1748
• FALLALISH * somewhat fallal ...1754
• FANCY-DAN fancy; pretentious; affected ...1938 Amer. sl.
• FASHIONATIVE † affected ...1584
• FEAT † affected, excessively dainty or fastidious ...1540 obs. exc. arch. & Eng. dial.
• FINE (usually derogatory) citified; affected ...1939 Amer. dial.
• HEART-STRICKEN * deeply affected ...1797
• LAA-DEE-LAA effeminate, affected ...L19 sl.
• LA-DE-DAH affected; pretentious ...1922 sl.
• LA-DEE-DA effeminate, affected ...L19 sl.
• LA-DI-DA affected; pretentious ...1895 colloq.
• LA-DI-DAH pert. to the affectedly cultured speech and manners of the upper-classes, esp. when noted from a lower social station; hence, pretentious ...1890 US jocular
• LADYFIED affecting the airs of a fashionable lady ...E17 sl.
• LAH-DE-DAH affected; stylish; pretentious ...a1889 sl.
• LAH-DI-DAH very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners ...c1860 colloq.
• LARDY-DAH very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners ...c1860 colloq.
• MEE-MAW affected, mincing, prim ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MEEMAWING affected, mincing ...1886 Eng. dial.
• MIM prim, demure; affectedly modest or shy; prudish; primly silent or reticent ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MIMINY-MOUTHED prim, demure, affected ...1897 Eng. dial.
• MIMMOCKING affected in manner ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIM-MOUTHED affectedly prim or proper in speech, etc.; reticent, shy at speaking out; soft-spoken ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MIMP prim, demure, affected ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MIMPING affected, mincing; dainty, fanciful about food ...1871 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MIMPSY-PIMSY dainty, fastidious, fanciful, affected ...1892 Eng. dial.
• MIMPY affected, mincing; dainty, fanciful about food ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIM-SPOKEN affectedly prim or proper in speech, etc.; reticent, shy at speaking out; soft-spoken ...1896 Sc.
• MINCING affected; trifling ...1827 Sc.
• NAMBY-PAMBY of persons: inclined to weak sentimentality, affected daintiness, or childish simplicity; of a weak or trifling character; effeminate; overnice ...1774
• NICE AS A NANNY-HEN, AS very affected; delicate ...19C sl.
• NICKY-NACKY trifling, trivial, useless; troublesome; speaking in an affected or mincing manner ...1818 Sc.
• OGERTFUL dainty, affected, fastidious, affecting delicacy of taste, squeamish ...1754 Sc.
• PENSY giving oneself airs; proud and conceited; above one's station; affected in manner ...1715 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PUT-ON affected, pretentious ...L19 US sl.
• QUEENY showy, melodramatic, affected ...1997 US sl.
• SADIDDY exhibiting an unwarranted air of superiority; conceited, stuck-up, pretentious, affected ...1992 Amer. dial.
• SADITTY exhibiting an unwarranted air of superiority; conceited, stuck-up, pretentious, affected ...1972 Amer. dial.
• SAPPIE, SAPPY of persons: unctuous, full of exaggerated or affected fervour ...1895 Sc.
• SEDITTY exhibiting an unwarranted air of superiority; conceited, stuck-up, pretentious, affected ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SIDDITY exhibiting an unwarranted air of superiority; conceited, stuck-up, pretentious, affected ...1992 Amer. dial.
• SIDITTY exhibiting an unwarranted air of superiority; conceited, stuck-up, pretentious, affected ...1969 Amer. dial.
• SKIPJACK flighty, affected, foppish ...1598
• SKIPJACKLY * flighty, affected, foppish ...1674
• TICKLISH † sensitive; easily affected ...1684
• TWANGY with odd or affected intonation ...Bk1868 Eng. dial.
• VINNED peevish, querulous, bad-tempered; affected ...1834 Eng. dial.
• VINNIED peevish, querulous, bad-tempered; affected ...1834 Eng. dial.
• VINNY nervous; affected; of a child: spoiled ...1873 Eng. dial.
affected - nouns
• EFFECTISM affected behaviour ...1871 nonce word
• GIVO, GIVOR, GUIVER, GUYVER, GYVER affected behaviour or speech ...1864 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
• MINK-MIMP an affected or mincing manner of speaking ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• QUIAMS AND QUAVERS affected speech and gesture ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SIMAGRE †* an affected air or look ...1678
• SIMPER-DE-COCKET, SIMPER-THE-COCKET † an affected coquettish air ...a1529
• YAWYAWDOM an affected expression ...1862 nonce word
affected - person
• AFFECTER † an affected person ...1607
• DUDE an affected male; a fop ...19C US sl.
• FADDLE an affected and very effeminate male; a homosexual man ...19C
• FAKE an impostor; broadly, an affected or insincere person ...1886 Amer sl.
• FANCY DAN a dandy; an affected or pretentious fellow; a show-off ...1943 Amer. sl.
• GIMCRACK - † an affected, showy, or worthless person; a conceited fellow; a fop; in later use a term of contempt applied to women ...1618
• GIXIE - † an affected, mincing woman; a wanton wench; a mistress ...1641
​• GUSSIE an affected and/or effeminate man ...c1890 Aust. sl.
• HAM - a pretentious, affected person; esp. one who assumes or attempts to convey an impression of gentility not actually his; a conceited person ...1950 Amer. sl.
• HER LADYSHIP - a pretentious, affected, and snobbish woman ...1887 Brit. colloq.
• HIGH BOB - a 'highfalutin' fellow; an affected or pompous person ...1881 US sl.
• HIGH HAT - an affected, supercilious, or condescending person; an aristocrat; a wealthy or conceited person; a snob; a member of the social elite ...1923 US colloq., orig. theatre sl.
• HIS LORDSHIP - an overbearing, affected man ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
• HIS NIBS - an overbearing, affected man ...1882 sl.
​• JACK-A-NIPS a conceited coxcomb; an affected, puppyish young man ...1839 Eng. dial.
• MASHER a dandy or fop of affected manners and exaggerated style of dress who frequented music-halls and fashionable promenades and who posed as a lady-killer ...1882 sl.
• MINIKIN a slight affected girl; a pert fine girl ...Bk1903 Eng. dial. 
• MINNOCK an affected person ...Bk1903 Eng. dial. 
• NANNICOCK †* a silly, affected person; a young woman, as a term of contempt; also, a fool ...1600
• PAEWAE - a peevish weakling - a querulous, affected person, esp. a woman ...1927 Sc.
​• SILVERTAIL an affected person; one who puts on airs and graces; a social climber ...1942 sl.
• SIMPER-DE-COCKET, SIMPER-THE-COCKET † an affected coquettish air; a woman characterized by this; a flirt ...a1529
• TAMMIE-TIT a prim, affected sort of person ...1924 Sc.
• TIP-TOE NANCY an affected girl putting on airs ...1900 Amer. dial.
• WILLY-WALLIE an affected effeminate man ...1822 Sc.
• YAW-HAW an affected person ...1867
affected - verbs
• ACT LIKE ONE'S SHIT DON'T SMELL (or STINK) vb. to behave affectedly and in an arrogant manner ...1960s sl., orig. US
• ACT LIKE SHIT WOULDN'T MELT IN ONE'S MOUTH to behave affectedly and in an arrogant manner ...1960s sl., orig. US
• BE A LITTLE UPON THE FAL-LAL † to border on the affected ...1754
• BRANK to hold the head erect in a constrained or affected manner; to bridle-up ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUNG IT ON to act affectedly; to assume an accent ...1940s Aust. sl.
• FRIMICATE to give oneself airs; to be affected ...19C Eng. dial.
• LA-DI-DA(H) to use affected manners or speech ...1900s sl.
• MANK to talk in an affected manner ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MEE-MAW to make signs or grimaces; to be affected; to do anything affectedly ...1874 Eng. dial.
• MIM to act in a prim, affected manner, either in speaking, eating, walking, etc. ...Bk1905 Sc.
• MIMP to speak or act in an affected or mincing manner; to toy or play with one's food in an affected manner ...1861 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MINCE to walk or dance with short steps, in a mincing or affected manner ...1890 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MINNOCK to affect delicacy; to ape the manners of one's superiors; to fool about ...Bk1903 Eng. dial. 
• NAB * to speak in a mincing, affected manner; to attempt to speak fine English ...1895 Sc.
• NAGGLE to toss the head in a stiff and affected manner ...1847 colloq.
• NANTLE, NAUNTLE to hold oneself erect; to go about in a mincing, conceited, affected fashion ...1841 Eng. dial.
• PUT ON THE GYVER to behave or speak affectedly ...1864 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
• SCANCE to make a great show in conversation; to talk in a pompous or affected manner, to exaggerate, to embellish a story to the limits of credibility for the sake of effect ...1815 Sc.
• SCRAPE THE TONGUE to talk affectedly ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• YAP, YAUP, YAWP to speak in affected manner; applied to English speakers or to Scots who ape them ...1880 Sc.
• YAW-YAW to talk affectedly ...1854
 
AFFECTEDLY - adverbs
• AFFECTATELY † affectedly ...1635 obs
• CAMP in an effeminate, affected, exaggerated manner ...1970s US gay sl.
• FANCY fancily, affectedly ...1940s
• WITH AN AIR * in a showy or affected manner ...1701

AFFECTION, AFFECTIONATE - adjectives
• AFFECTING † loving, affectionate, solicitous ...1616
• AFFECTIONAL pert. to the affections; having affections ...1859
• AFFECTIONED † loving, fond; affectionate ...1578
• AFFECTIOUS † affectionate, loving, cordial, earnest ...1581
• AFFECTIVE †* affectionate, loving ...1656
• AFFECTUAL † pert. to the affections or emotions ...1604
• AFFECTUOUS † favourably or kindly disposed; loving, affectionate, tender ...c1441
• ALL OVER very affectionate; eagerly amorous 
• AMOREVOLOUS †* loving; affectionate; kind; charitable ...a1670
• DAUBY hypocritically affectionate ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FAIN fond, affectionate; in love ...1660 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FAINFU' affectionate, kind, amiable, likeable ...1887 Sc.
• FAINING † gladsome, affectionate; also, longing, wistful ...c1400
• FAINLY affectionate, kind, amiable ...Bk1900 Sc.
• FATIFU affectionate ...1845 Sc.
• HEARTLY † showing genuine friendliness or warmth of affection, cordial, affectionate, kindly ...c1385
• HEART-THIRLED bound by the affections ...1886 Sc.
• HEART-WARM warm-hearted, genuinely affectionate ...1787
• INNERLY pleasant, cheerful, sociable; kindly, affectionate, compassionate...1888 Sc.
• KISSY showing exaggerated affection, esp. by frequent touching or kissing ...colloq.
• KISSY-KISSY showing exaggerated affection, esp. by frequent touching or kissing ...colloq.
• LOVINGEST extremely loving and affectionate ...colloq.
• MOOCHY making a show of affection in a public place, kissing ...1967 Amer. dial.
• NATURAL-HEARTED kind, affectionate; simple-hearted ...1882 Sc.
• PALLISH on friendly terms; chummy; affectionate ...1892 colloq.
• SPOONEY silly, esp. in demonstrating affection ...M19 sl.
affection, affectionate - nouns
• AFFECT kind feeling; affection ...1440
• AFFECTATION † inclination towards, affection, liking, fondness of ...1607
• AFFECTUOSITY † affection ...1727
• DAINTY † estimation, honour, favour (in which anything is held); esteem, regard; affection, love ...a1225
• DAUB flattery, hypocritical affection ...1896 Eng. dial.
• ESKIMO KISS an affectionate rubbing of noses ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ESKIMO LOVE an affectionate rubbing of noses ...1965 Amer. dial.
• FAINNESS liking, love, affection, fondness ...c1779 Sc.
• GOO a silly demonstration of affection ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HARLIN some degree of affection, an inclination towards ...1805 Sc.
• HARLIN-FAVOUR some degree of affection, an inclination towards ...1742 Sc.
• HEART-STRINGS the most intense feelings or emotions; the deepest affections; the heart ...1596
• MARITALITY excessive affection of a wife for her husband ...1812
• MUSH sentimental nonsense; a silly demonstration of affection ...M19 US
• NATURAL-HEARTEDNESS kindness, affection ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NATURALNESS † natural instinct, affection, or sympathy ...1553
• NATURE † natural feeling or affection ...1605 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• NATURESSE † natural affection or feeling; a generous act ...a1412
• PUPPY LOVE temporary affection between very young people ...1834
• SPOON a foolish, sentimental affection ...M19
• SPOON(E)YISM a silly demonstration of affection ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SPOON(E)YNESS, SPOONINESS a silly demonstration of affection ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
affection, affectionate - person
• AFFECTATOR †* one who feels affection for, a lover...1610
• AFFECTER † one who has an affection for, a lover ...1568 obs.
• BELIKE a person who is the object of affection or liking ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• DOVE a person, esp. a woman, for whom one feels tender affection; chiefly in 'my dove' ...LME
• HONEY a person for whom one feels loves or deep affection; sweetheart, darling ...colloq.
• HONEY BUN a person for whom one feels loves or deep affection; sweetheart, darling ...1895 colloq.
• HONEY BUNCH a person for whom one feels loves or deep affection; sweetheart, darling ...1900 colloq.
• WARM BABY - a passionate woman; an affectionate or amorous woman ...c1900 Amer. student sl. arch.
​affection, affectionate - term of affection - see ENDEARMENT
affection, affectionate - verbs
• AFFECTIONATE † to have affection for; to regard with affection ...c1590
• AFFECTIONIZE to regard or treat with affection ...a1864
• BE ALL OVER SOMEONE to display great or excessive affection ...1912 sl.
• BE SOFT ON SOMEONE to be amorously inclined toward a person, to have an affection for ...colloq.
• GOLLYLAG to make too much of a show of affection in public ...1966 Amer. dial.
• HAVE THE SHINERS FOR to find attractive or appealing; to have a fancy or affection for ...M19 sl., orig. US
• HONEY-FUGGLE to show affection in public ...1969 Amer. dial.
• LAP (UP) to make too much of a show of affection in a public place ...1970 Amer. dial.
• SCHMOOZLE to make too much of a show of affection in a public place ...1967 Amer. dial.
• TAKE A SHINDY to find attractive or appealing; to have a fancy or affection for; to take a liking to someone ...M19 sl., orig. US
• TAKE A SHINE TO to find attractive or appealing; to have a fancy or affection for ...1839 sl., orig. US
 
AFFECTIONATELY - adverbs
• AFFECTEDLY † with favourable affection; affectionately, lovingly ...1611
• AFFECTIONALLY † affectionately; earnestly ...a1657
• AFFECTIOUSLY † affectionately, lovingly ...1430
• AFFECTUALLY † lovingly, fondly; affectionately ...1447
• AFFECTUOUSLY † affectionately; kindly, lovingly, tenderly ...1447
• DEARWORTHILY † worthily, honourably; preciously, richly; affectionately ...a1300
• DEARWORTHLY † worthily, honourably; preciously, richly; affectionately ...c1205
 
AFFIANCED - adjectives
• AFFIDATE † affianced, betrothed ...1755 Sc.
 
AFFIDAVIT - nouns
• AFTER DAVY an affidavit ...M19
• ALFRED DAVID an affidavit ...M19 sl.
• ALFRED DAVY an affidavit ...M19 sl.
• ALFY an affidavit ...M19 sl.
• DAVID an oath, an affidavit ...19C Brit. sl.
• DAVY a sworn oath; an affidavit ...1764 sl.
 
AFFIRM - verbs
• DEPONE to testify, to asseverate, to affirm; to give evidence as a witness ...1726 Sc.
• SWEAR UP AND DOWN to affirm something emphatically ...L19 sl.
 
AFFIRMATION - interjections/phrases
• ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY! exclamation of affirmation ...1910s sl.
• AND THAT'S THE TRUTH! used as a humorous affirmation of what you have just said ...1968 US sl.
• AND THAT'S THE WAY IT IS! used as a humorous affirmation ...1962 US sl.
• DAMN-BUT! expressing affirmation ...1939 Ireland
• DAMN SKIPPING! an exclamation of enthusiastic affirmation; absolutely! undoubtedly! ...1970s, orig. US Black usage
• DAMN STRAIGHT! an exclamation of enthusiastic affirmation; absolutely! undoubtedly! ...1970s sl., orig. US Black
• DAMN TOOTIN'! an exclamation of affirmation; absolutely! undoubtedly! ...1910s US sl.
• DEAD SET! an exclamation of affirmation ...1970s Aust. sl.
• ENTY! an exclamation of surprise or affirmation ...1883 Amer. dial.
• I FEEL YOU a phrase of affirmation, agreement ...1990s US Black sl.
• NAKED! an exclamation of affirmation, often as a direct response to a previous statement ...1970s US college sl.
• NO CRAP! int. an exclamation of affirmation ...1930s sl.
• NO TILT! used to express surprise or affirmation; no shit! ...1983 US euphemism
• TEN-FOUR a radio code signal signifying 'message received', and hence more broadly to denote affirmation ...1962 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• YA HEY! used an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter ...1934 Amer. dial.
• YA HEY DERE! used an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter ...1934 Amer. dial.
• YAH HEY! used an affirmation, greeting, or attention-getter ...1934 Amer. dial.
 
AFFIX - verbs
• GAD to affix, to fasten ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
 
AFFLICT - verbs
• FASH 1. to afflict, to annoy, to trouble, to vex; also, to give trouble, to bother, to weary ...1533 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
2. to afflict, with a disease or the like ...1719 Sc.
• THRING † to press hard, use oppression; to oppress, to harass, to distress, to afflict ...c1175
 
AFFLICTED - adjectives
• HEART-SCALDED troubled, tormented, afflicted ...1843 Ireland
• NETTLED afflicted ...Bk1902 sl.
 
AFFLICTION - nouns
• CACOPATHY †* an old term for a severe affliction or malady ...1721
• CROOK IN ONE'S LOT something untoward or distressing; a trial, an affliction ...Sc.
• HARM † grief, sorrow, pain, trouble, distress, affliction ...a1000
• MARREMENT †* trouble, affliction ...1390
• TINE † affliction; trouble; sorrow ...1590
 
AFFLUENT - adjectives
• FAT † of a person: affluent, wealthy, well-to-do, rich ...1611 obs. exc. Amer. dial.
• SILVER-TAILED wealthy, affluent, socially  prominent ...1890 sl., orig. Aust.
 
AFFRAY - nouns
• ANSLAIGHT † an onslaught, a fierce or destructive attack, an affray ...a1625
• EFFRAY † an affray ...1375
• SCRAFFLE a disturbance, a quarrel, an affray ..1790 Eng. dial.
 
AFFRONT - adjectives
• AFFRONTOUS †* full of affront; insulting; hostile ...1598
affront - nouns
• BAFFLE † disgrace, affront ...c1645
• KING'S ELEVATOR an extreme put-down, disappointment, or affront ...M20 US sl.
• ROYAL SCREW an extreme putdown, disappointment, or affront ...20C US sl.
• ROYAL SHAFT an extreme putdown, disappointment, or affront ...20C US sl.
• TASH a reproach, affront; disgrace ...1709 Sc.
affront - verbs
• CAG to irritate; to annoy; to affront; to anger ...1801 Eng. dial.
• MIFF to offend, to affront, to give offense to; to take offense; to pout ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
 
AFFRONTED - adjectives
• BEGRUMPLED. displeased; affronted ...1790 Eng. dial.
affronted - verbs
• TAKE MIFF to take offense, to be affronted ...1750 Eng. dial.
 
AFGHANISTAN - person
• ABDUL (derogatory) an Afghan ...1910s sl.
• ABDULLAH (derogatory) an Afghan ...1910s sl.
• TALEB - in Afghanistan, a member of the Taliban ...20C

AFORESAID - adjectives
• BEFORESAID mentioned or treated of before or already; aforesaid ...a1225 arch.
• TOFORESAID † previously mentioned, aforesaid ...1387-8
 
AFRAID - adjectives
• ADRAD, ADREAD † frightened, greatly afraid, put in dread ...c1200
• AFEAR(E)D, AFFERED affected with fear or terror; frightened, afraid ...c1000
• AFFLEY'D dismayed; afraid ...a1774 Sc.
• AFRAIDLY afraid ...1940 Amer. dial.
• AGAST, AGEST terrified, afraid ...1790 Eng. dial.
• AGUSH'D terrified, afraid ...1790 Eng. dial.
• AIRTH afraid, fearful ...Bk1852 Eng. dial.
• AIRTHFUL afraid, fearful ...Bk1852 Eng. dial.
• ARGH timorous, apprehensive, afraid ...1684 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ASCAID, ASCAIRT, ASCARED, ASKEARED, ASKEERED scared, afraid ...1926 Amer. dial.
• BAISED concerned, afraid ...1825 Sc.
• BALMY nervous, afraid ...Amer. World War I sl.
• BOOGERED afraid, frightened, spooked ...1936 Amer. dial.
• CHARLEY, CHARLIE afraid ...c1930 sl.
• CHICKEN afraid, cowardly ...1933 orig. US
• CRAPPY afraid ...c1920 Sc.
• DARESOME afraid ...1938 Amer. dial.
• FAID afraid ...1888 Amer. dial.
• FAT AROUND THE HEART afraid, scared ...1935 Amer. dial.
• FEARD afraid ...1908 Amer. dial.
• FEARED † frightened, afraid; timid ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• FEART afraid ...1834 Amer. dial.
• FEERED afraid ...1933 Amer. dial.
• FERDY †* fearful, timid, afraid, terrified ...c1340
• FORFRIGHTED greatly terrified, badly frightened, afraid ...c1250
• FUNKY afraid, fearful, timid, nervous, cowardly ...1837 sl.
• GAST † terrified, afraid ...a1300
• GRUE nervously upset or afraid ...c1924 sl.
• HEART-FEARED afraid at heart ...Bk1902 N. Ireland
• OF-FEARED † frightened, afraid ...a1200
• OFFERD † afraid ...c1200
• OORIE apprehensive, uneasy, affected by a feeling of the supernatural; superstitiously afraid; in dread of spirits, eerie ...1877 Sc.
• POOPY afraid ...1963 sl.
• RAD † frightened, afraid, apprehensive; alarmed ...c1200 obs. exc. Sc.
• RAWN afraid ...1825 Sc.
• REDD, REDE afraid, frightened ...1721 Sc.
• SCARED SHITLESS extremely scared or frightened; afraid; senseless with fear or physical distress ...1910s sl.
• SCAREDY afraid, fearful, timid, cowardly ...1955 Amer. dial.
• SCARY easily frightened, fearful, afraid, timid, cowardly ...1800 Amer. dial.
• SHIT-SCARED extremely frightened; terrified; afraid ...1958 sl.
• SMALL afraid ...1986 US sl.
• SPOOKED afraid ...1937 US sl.
• TERRIFICK † afraid, terrified ...1821 Sc.
• WINDY afraid ...1916 sl.
• YARK afraid, nervous ...1880 Sc.
afraid - nouns
• FEAREDNESS † the condition of being frightened or afraid; terror, fear; also, a cause of fright ...a1300
• PAVEFACTION †* a terrifying or making afraid ...1658
afraid - person
• SCAIRDY CAT - one who's afraid; a timorous person ...Bk1980 Amer. sl.
afraid - verbs
• ADR(E)AD † 1. to fear for oneself; to be afraid ...a1000
† 2. to make afraid; to terrify ...c1314
• AFEAR, AFERE, AFFERE † to frighten, to terrify, to make afraid ...a1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CRACK to become nervous or afraid ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DANT † to be afraid ...1825 Sc.
• DERE † to be afraid, to shake with fear; to crouch, to hide, to lie hid ...1808 Sc.
• EFFEIR †* to fear, to be afraid of ...1552 Sc.
• FAINT to lose heart or courage, to be afraid, to become depressed, to give way ...c1350 now arch.
• FUNK to be afraid; to lose one's nerve, to avoid doing something out of fear ...1813 sl.
• GET THE BREEZE UP to be afraid ...1925 sl.
• GET THE WIND UP to be afraid ...1916 sl.
• HAVE THE BRITTS UP to be afraid ...1945 Aust. sl.
• HAVE THE JIMMIES to be afraid ...1945 Aust. sl.
• HAZEN † to scare, to terrify, to be afraid of ...1605 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• OFFRIGHT † to be afraid ...c1205
• PAVEFY †* to make afraid, to frighten ...1656
• PUT A DAFF ON A PERSON to make anyone afraid ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• PUT THE WIND UP to frighten; to make afraid; to make nervous ...1916 sl.
• RUN A MILE FROM to be afraid ...1949 sl.
• SHAKE IN ONE'S SHOES to be afraid ...1818 sl.
• SHIT A BRICK, SHIT BRICKS to be extremely scared or afraid ...1961 sl.
• SHIT ONESELF to be afraid ...1914 sl.
• SPOOK to scare, to unnerve; to take fright, to become scared or afraid ...1920s US sl.
• STARKLE † to shudder with fear, to quake, to be afraid ...1527
• SWEAT BLOOD to be afraid ...1924 sl.
 
AFRICA - nouns
• DARK CONTINENT Africa ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OLD COUNTRY the Deep South; Africa ...1960s US Black sl.
 
AFRICAN - adjectives
• AFRICKY African ...E17
• AFRO African; Black ...E20 US sl.
• NAPPYBLACK very African looking ...1960s US Black sl.
African - person
• AF(F) (derogatory) an African ...1960s S. Afr. sl.
• BARBARESQUE - a native of Barbary in Africa ...1804
• BARBARIAN - † a native of Barbary in Africa ...1572
• BEACH-MAN - a person on the coast of Africa who acts as interpreter to ship masters, and assists them in conducting the trade ...1867
• BLACK AFRICAN - a dark-skinned African; esp. one who is a native or inhabitant of sub-Saharan Africa ...1633
• BLACKAMOOR - a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1525
• BLACK-A-MOORE - a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1547
• BLACKAMORE - a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1525
• BLACKAMORIAN - † a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person ...1526
• BLACKMOOR(E) - a black-skinned African; an Ethiopian; a Black person; any very dark-skinned person; formerly used without depreciatory force ...1547
• BLACK MORIAN - † a Black African; a dark-skinned person ...1526
​• CHOC (derogatory & offensive) a non-White, esp. an African ...1978 S. Afr. sl.
• FUZZY-WUZZY (derogatory) an indigenous African ...L19 Brit. sl.
• MONKEY (usually offensive and contemptuous) a non-White or dark-complexioned person, esp. a person of African or Asian descent; in World War II, a Japanese person ...1839-40 Amer. sl.
• MOOR - orig. a native or inhabitant of ancient Mauretania, a region of North Africa corresponding to parts of present-day Morocco and Algeria; later, a member of a Muslim people of mixed Berber and Arab descent inhabiting north-western Africa (now mainly present-day Mauritania), who in the 8th century conquered Spain ...a1000
​• QUASHEE a West African male ...1620s US Black
• ZOMBIE a very African-looking person, short of stature, with a dark complexion and broad features ...1980s US Black sl.
 
AFRIKANER - person
• HAIRY (derogatory) an Afrikaner ...1970 S. Afr. sl.
• HAIRYBACK (derogatory) an Afrikaner ...1970 S. Afr. sl.
 
AFTER - adverbs/prepositions
• AFTERHEND afterwards, after ...1815 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AT-AFTER of place: at the rear, after ...1879 Eng. dial.
• UMBE † after (in time) ...c1000
• UMBEWHILE † after a time ...971
after - nouns
• AFTERCLAP anything occurring when it has ceased to be expected; a sequel, anything that comes after ...1816 Eng. dial.
• AFTER-COME consequence, what comes after ...Bk1898 Sc.
 
AFTERMATH - nouns
• FALLOUT an accompanying or resultant effect of something; an aftermath ...1950s Amer. sl.
 
AFTERNOON - nouns
• AFFIE afternoon ...1990s sl.
• AFT afternoon ...1885 Amer. sl.
• AFTER afternoon ...1900s Aust. & US sl.
• AFTERDINNER the afternoon ...1927 Amer. dial.
• AFTIE, AFTY afternoon ...1927 Aust. sl.
• AFTO, ARFTO afternoon ...1927 Aust. sl.
• ARVE afternoon ...1927 Aust. sl.
• ARVIE the afternoon ...1970s S. African sl.
• ARVO afternoon ...1927 Aust. sl.
• AVVO afternoon ...1930s sl., chiefly Aust.
• DAY DOWN sunset; late afternoon ...1894 Amer. dial.
• OVERNOON † midday; afternoon ...1779
• SARVO this afternoon ...1940s Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHANK OF THE AFTERNOON late afternoon ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• UNDERMEAL † the time of undern (the forenoon; later used especially for the early part of the afternoon) ...c1000
• UNDERN † the forenoon ...1684 Eng. dial.
 
AFTERSHAVE - nouns
• JUNGLE JUICE men's aftershave that supposedly enhances virility and sexual appeal ...1970s US sl.
 
AFTERTASTE (also see TASTE) - nouns
• FAREWELL † an aftertaste, a twang ...1634 obs. exc. Amer. dial.
• GOOD-BYE TASTE aftertaste ...1906 Amer. dial.
 
AFTERTHOUGHT - nouns
• AFTERCLAP anything occurring when it has ceased to be expected; a sequel, anything that comes after; an afterthought ...1816 Eng. dial.
• AFTER-FETCH an afterthought or action ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACK-FETCH an afterthought; a recalling to mind of something forgotten or omitted ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
 
AFTERWARDS - adjectives
• SUCCRESCENT †* arising afterwards, succeeding ...1653
afterwards - adverbs
• AT-AFTER of time: after, afterwards ...1790 Eng. dial.
• EFT † afterwards ...c1200 obs. or arch.
• EFTERLINS afterwards ...1915 Sc.
• EFTSOON † afterwards, soon afterwards ...1297 obs. or arch.
• EFTSOONS † afterwards, soon afterwards ...1530 obs. or arch.
• SITH then, thereupon; afterwards, subsequently ...a1000 arch.
• SITHEN † afterwards, later ...a1000
• SITHENCE † afterwards, later ...1377
 
AGAIN - adverbs
• BACKWARDLY † again, over again ...1552
• EFT † a second time, again; back ...c825 obs. or arch.
• EFT AND EFT † again and again ...1393 obs. or arch.
• EFTERSOONS † again; soon after, presently ...c950
• EFT-SITHE(S) † another time, once more; also, from time to time, often ...a1300
• EFTSOON † 1. again, moreover, likewise ...950 obs. or arch.
† 2. a second time, again ...c1000 obs. or arch.
• EFTSOONS † 1. a second time, again ...c1400 obs. or arch.
† 2. again, moreover, likewise ...c1400 obs. or arch.
• GAIN † again, back again ...c1275
 
AGAINST - adjectives
• TO-GAINST †* against, opposite, facing ...c1450
against - prepositions
• GAIN † against, over against, contrary to ...c1200
• TO-GAINS †* against, opposite, facing ...c1450
 
AGE, AGED - adjectives
• AGEABLE advanced in years ...1845 Amer. dial.
• AGE-COEVAL † having the same age or date of origin; contemporary in age ...1843
• AGEY characterized by age, aged, old ...1547 arch.
• COETANEOUS of the same age, equal in age ...1649
• COEVOUS † of the same age, equally old, having lived the same number of years; living at the same time ...1655-60
• EILD-ENCUMBERED burdened or overcome with age ...1827 Sc.
• ELD old, aged, advanced in years ...1619 poetic and arch.
• ELDERMER aged, growing old ...19C Eng. dial.
• ELDED advanced in years, aged, old ...1896 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• ELDERMERLY aged, growing old ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• EVEN-OLD † of the same age ...a1000
• FAR † of a person: advanced in age or knowledge ...c1340
• GRANDEVAL * of a great age, old, ancient ...1650
• GRANDEVOUS †* of great age; aged, old, long-lived ...1682
• MAGNAEVOUS †* of great age ...1727
• OCTOGENARIAN of the age of eighty years ...1818
• OCTOGENARY * of the age of eighty years ...a1696
• QUADRAGENARIAN forty years old ...1897
• QUADRAGENARIOUS consisting of forty; forty years ...1656
• QUINQUAGENARIAN of fifty years of age; characteristic of one who is fifty years old ...1822
• QUINQUAGENARY of fifty years of age ...1715
• QUINQUENNIAL five years old ...Bk1656
• UNAGED † not of age ...1486
• WANTING † that is short of a certain age, as 'wanting of fourteen' ...1709
• YEARED TO THIRTY † thirty years of age ...1603
• YEARING † a year old ...1451
age, aged - adverbs
• ASTOOP of an aged person: bent, stooping ...1889 Eng. dial.
age, aged - nouns
• ANNO DOMINI advance or advancing age ...1885 colloq.
• ELD † 1. an age of the world, a secular period ...a1000
† 2. conventional or legal age; full age; majority ...a1300
• LESS AGE † minority ...1524 Sc.
• OCTOGENARIANISM the state of being eighty years old ...1883
• PROVEXITY †* an advanced condition or state; greatness of age, the being well grown in years, or well studied in any art ...1674
age, aged - person
• AGEMATE † one of the same age; a contemporary ...1583
• BABY BOOMER a person born roughly between 1945 and 1955 ...1974 US sl.
• BABY BUSTER - a person born during a baby bust (a period of marked decrease in the birth rate; spec. (esp. in the US) the years c1965-75, following the post-war baby boom ...1983
• BAWKEN - a lad 10 to 17 years of age ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BELDAM(E) an aged woman, a matron of advanced years ...1580
• DAD - the oldest member of a group ...World War II Amer. sl.
​• EELDINS equals in age ...1722 Sc. & Ireland
• EENLINS † persons of equal age ...1825 Sc.
• EILDINS equals in age, contemporaries, persons born in the same year ...1728 Sc.
• EVEN-OLD † a person of the same age ...a1000
• HIRQUITICKE - one past 14 years of age, beginning to be moved by sexual delight ...Bk1647
• KRONENBURG a woman who looks a lot younger from the front than she does from behind ...2005 UK sl.
• NASEBY-CHILD an aged person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OCTOGENARIAN a person eighty years old ...1815
• OCTOGENARY a person eighty years old ...1828
• OLD SETTLER a woman in her thirties or older ...1940s US Black sl.
• ONE-AND-TWENTY a person twenty-one years of age ...1611-1617
• QUADRAGENARIAN a person forty years of age ...1839
• QUINQUAGENARIAN a person aged fifty, or between fifty and sixty ...1843
• QUINQUENNARIAN * one who is five years old ...
• SCARGIVENET a girl, from twelve to fourteen years of age ...1825 Sc. cant
• SIXTEENER a youth of sixteen ...1824
• SKIRGIFFIN a girl from twelve to fourteen years of age; a half-grown woman ...Bk1904 Sc. sl.
• YAM(M)AL one born in the same year as another; a contemporary ...1845 Sc.
• YEALING a contemporary in age ...1728 Sc.
• YEALINS equals in age ...1804 Sc.
• YEAR'S-MATE a companion of the same age ...1851 Sc.
• YEILDIN a contemporary in age ...1728 Sc.
age, aged - verbs
• ACT YOUR AGE NOT YOUR SHOE SIZE to behave in a manner appropriate to your years ...1986 US sl.
• BREAK to grow old or weak; to show signs of aging ...1800 Amer. dial.
• CUT ONE'S EYETEETH to reach the age by which maturity, experience, or shrewdness should have been gained ...1812 Amer. dial.
• FALL IN AGE † to become advanced in years ...a1300
• MAJORIZE to attain one's majority; to come of age ...1896
• OLDEN * to grow old, to become older in appearance or character; to age ...1827
• OLD MAN to age ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WANE * to decline in vigour, to age ...1821

AGE (period) - nouns
• SIECLE † an age or period ...1483

AGEING - adjectives
• OF A DIZZY AGE ageing ...L19 UK society usage
• WANING * ageing, growing old ...1895
ageing - person
• MOTHER-YOUNG-GIRL - an ageing woman who tries to be younger than her years ...1995 W. Indies
​• OLD FOWL an ageing, unattractive and probably overdressed woman ...20C Aust. & W. Indies sl.
• VET an old-timer, an ageing or experienced person ...1910s sl.
 
AGENCY, AGENT adjectives
• FACTORIAL pert. to a factor ...1881
• LEDGER † resident in the capacity of ambassador, commissioner, or agent ...1560 obs. exc. arch.
agency, agent - nouns
• FACTORAGE † the place of business of a factor; an agency ...1679
• FACTORDOM * the system of management by factors ...1888
• FACTORY 1. a document investing another with the authority of a factor or agent ...1640-1
† 2. the body of factors in any one place ...1702
agency, agent - person
• ACTOR † a manager, overseer, agent, or factor ...1382
• DEALER † an agent, a negotiator ...c1000
• DEESTER a doer, a promoter, an agent ...1871 Sc.  
• FACTOR * one who acts for another; an agent, deputy, or representative ...1485
• FACTORESS † a female factor or agent ...1608-77
• FACTRIX * a female factor or agent ...1870
• G GUY a government agent ...1925 US sl.
• G MAN a government agent ...1922 US sl.
• LEDGER † a representative; a commissioner; an agent ...1603
• MOYENER - † a person who acts on behalf of another; an agent, a mediator; also, a person who acts in the interests of another; a backer ...1591 Sc.
• NEGOTIANT one who negotiates or carries on negotiations; an agent, a representative ...1611
• UMBOTHMAN - † one who acts for another; an agent or procurator ...1482-3
• VAKEEL, VAKIL - an agent or representative, especially one representing a person of political importance either permanently or on a special occasion; a minister, envoy, or ambassador ...1622 Anglo-Indian
• WAKEEL, WAKIL - an agent or representative, especially one representing a person of political importance either permanently or on a special occasion; a minister, envoy, or ambassador ...1803 Anglo-Indian
agency, agent - verbs
• FACTOR * to act as a factor or agent ...1611
 
AGGRAVATE - verbs
• ADD OIL TO THE FLAMES to heighten or aggravate fury, passion, etc. ...1647
• ADD OIL TO THE FURNACE to heighten or aggravate fury, passion, etc. ...a1548
• AGGERPERVOKE to aggravate, to irritate, to provoke, to annoy ...1923 Amer. dial.
• AGGERVEX to aggravate, to vex, to provoke ...1933 Amer. dial.
• AGGRAFRET to aggravate or fret ...1919 Amer. dial.
• GET ON SOMEONE'S BACK to annoy, to aggravate, to nag, to criticize someone ...1959 Aust. sl.
• HARSELL †* to aggravate, to exacerbate ...1603
• POUR OIL ON THE FIRE to heighten or aggravate fury, passion, etc. ...1560
 
AGGRAVATED - adjectives
• AG angry, annoyed, irritated, aggravated ...1990s US college sl.
• AGGRO aggravated, irritated, annoyed
 
AGGRAVATING - person
• MOTHBALL - * an insignificant or foolish person; an obnoxious or aggravating person; a teenage jerk; an irritating person; an over-diligent student ...1944 US sl.

AGGRAVATION - nouns
• AGOMENT aggravation, annoyance, frustration ...1957 Amer. dial.
• BONE an irritation; an annoyance; an aggravation ...1944 US sl.
aggravation - verbs
• RATTLE BEADS to express aggravation ...20C US homosexual sl.
 
AGGRESSION - nouns
• AGGRESSO an act of aggression ...20C teen & high school sl.
• AG(G)RO aggressive or violent behaviour, esp. formerly by skinhead gangs ...1969 Brit. sl.
• ASS-KICKING forceful or aggressive behaviour ...M20 slang
• HELL-BENDER something that is especially formidable, aggressive, or courageous ...1812 Amer.
• MEAN aggressiveness ...1980s sl.
 
AGGRESSIVE - adjectives
• ACT-UP aggressive ...2000s UK Black & teen sl.
• ASS-KICKING forceful, aggressive, vicious, thuggish ...1977 sl.
• BALL-BREAKING acting as a hard taskmaster; of a woman: aggressive, demanding; dominating ...1959 US sl.
• BALL-BUSTING acting as a hard taskmaster; of a woman: aggressive, demanding ...1944 US sl.
• BRICKETY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1868 Amer. dial.
• BRIGATY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1880 Amer. dial.
• BRIGETTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1895 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1911 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGOTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1952 Amer. dial.
• BRIGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1898 Amer. dial.
• CAN-DO positive, enthusiastic, aggressive; confident and resourceful in the face of challenges ...20C sl., orig. US
• DARK aggressive; very serious ...1980s UK Black sl.
• HALF-ALLIGATOR aggressive, tough, rambunctious ...M19 sl.
• IN-YOUR-FACE aggressive, provocative ...1988 US sl.
• KICK-ASS vigorous, powerful, aggressive, assertive ...1970 US sl.
• LEATHER-ASSED tough, stubborn, aggressive ...1977 Amer. sl.
• MEAN aggressive, unpleasant ...19C US sl.
• MILLY aggressive, pugnacious ...1990s US Black sl.
• OFFENSABLE † offensive, aggressive ...1489
• RANDIE, RANDY having a rude, aggressive manner; loud-tongued and coarse-spoken ...1698 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SALTY tough, aggressive; used of a veteran of a particular environment, as of a prison ...1920s US sl.
• SHYST aggressive, promiscuous ...2000S UK Black & teen sl.
• TESTIF † aggressive, contentious, short-tempered, peevish, tetchy  ...1526
• UNCOOL unpleasant, aggressive, dangerous; excitable ...1953 US sl.
• VAGOUS fierce, aggressive ...1952 Amer. dial.
• YOBBISH loutish; rowdy, aggressive, violent ...1955 sl.
• YOBBY rowdy, aggressive, violent ...1955 sl.
aggressive - person
• AG(G)RO an aggressive person ...1960s Aust.
• AIR WEAR an aggressive young person ...1990s UK juvenile usage
• ANIMAL a sexually aggressive male, or an extremely uncouth male ...M20 US sl.
• ARSE-KICKER, ASS-KICKER an aggressive, domineering person; a bully ...1962 sl.
• BAD ACTOR - a person who behaves immorally; an unpleasant individual, an aggressive troublemaker; an habitual brawler; a dangerous person ...1848 sl.
​• BADASS a tough, aggressive or uncooperative person; a troublemaker ...M20 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• BAD-ASS BITCH - an aggressive, tough Black woman, who rejects the constraints and humiliation of the role the White authorities have selected for her ...1980s US Black sl.
• BALL-TEARER - an aggressive woman; a nagging woman or wife ...Bk1984 Aust. sl.
​• BANTUM a small but aggressive person 
• BANTY a small, strutting, conceited person; a small, aggressive person ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BARRACUDA - a violent, aggressive person, esp. a criminal ...1935 US sl.
• BATTLE-CRUISER - a tough, aggressive, formidable older woman ...1957 sl.
• BATTLESHIP - a tough, physically large and aggressive (older) woman ...1865 US sl.
• BEAR-CAT - an aggressive, forceful, or powerful person; one of great energy or ability ...1916 US sl.
• BEARK - an active, aggressive person; one who is difficult to manage ...Bk1971 Boonville California jargon
• BILLY BAD-ASS - someone who sets themselves up as tough, aggressive; usually in ironic use ...1970 sl., orig. US
• BILLY JOE BAD-ASS - someone who sets themselves up as tough, aggressive; usually in ironic use ...1987 sl., orig. US
• BIT OF STUFF - a tough, aggressive young man ...1900 Aust. & Irish sl.
​• BLUE HEN'S CHICK a dominant, aggressive, or quick-tempered person, usually a woman ...1951 Amer. dial.
• BLUE HEN'S CHICKEN a dominant, aggressive, or quick-tempered person, usually a woman ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• BOGART a strong, physically aggressive or bullying person; a brawler ...1972 Amer. dial.
• CHICKEN'S HEAD an aggressive, unpleasant woman ...1960s US Black sl.
• DAMME, DAMME-BOY † a person addicted to saying 'Damme'; a profane swearer; a blustering, profane, aggressive thug...1618
• GANGSTER - a troublemaker; an aggressive, abusive person; a hoodlum, a thug ...1980 US Black sl.
​• GOD-DAM-ME a blustering, profane, aggressive thug ...17C sl.
• HARD CASE - a hardened criminal; an outlaw; a person who is difficult to dangerous to deal with; a tough, ruthless, aggressive person ...1836 colloq., orig. US
• HARD CHARGER - an aggressive, persistent person; one who has a lot of push and an abrasive personality, even when it is not needed; an energetic, enterprising, and ambitious person; a go-getter ...1951 orig. US military sl.
• HARD CROWD - a rough, aggressive person; a tough, recalcitrant, or pugnacious person ...1886 US sl.
• HARDHEAD - a physically tough person who acts regardless of conflict or danger; an aggressive or pugnacious person ...1774
• HARD KNOCK - a tough, aggressive person ...1980 UK sl.
• HARD LOG - a person who is difficult or dangerous to deal with; an aggressive or unsentimental person, a tough person; a dangerous enemy ...1929 US sl.
• HARD LOT - a rough, aggressive person; a tough, recalcitrant, or pugnacious person ...1876 US sl.
• HARD MAN - a man who is particularly tough, aggressive, and self-assured; in fox-hunting: a hard-riding huntsman who is dismissive of physical danger ...1835 colloq., chiefly Brit.
• HARD NUT - a person who is difficult or dangerous to deal with; an aggressive or unsentimental person; a tough, pugnacious, or recalcitrant person; a dangerous enemy ...1848
• HARD-ON - a stupid, despicable, or contemptible person; a difficult, tough, or aggressive person; a stubborn, belligerent person; a despicable man; orig. and frequently used as a term of abuse ...1958
• HEAD - a belligerent, aggressive person ...1980 US Black sl.
• HEADKICKER - a person in authority who is aggressive ...1999 Aust. sl.
​• HELL-BENDER something or someone that is especially formidable, aggressive, or courageous ...1812 Amer. sl.
• LEATHER-ASS a tough, stubborn or aggressive person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• MUSCLEMAN a thug, usually as employed by a gangster for purposes of intimidation, or any strong, aggressive man ...1920s sl., orig. US
• NAILS an aggressive person; a 'hard' man ...1980s UK juvenile sl.
• OCTOPUS a sexually aggressive boy ...1982 US sl.
• RANGATANG, RANGGATAN a belligerent, aggressive, coarse person ...20C W. Indies sl.
• RANGO a belligerent, aggressive, coarse person ...20C W. Indies sl.
• WAR-HORSE an aggressive or determined woman ...20C US sl.
• WHAM a large, aggressive man ...1970s US Black sl.
• YOB - a youth who behaves in an uncouth, aggressive, or antisocial way; an uncouth ruffian; a lout, a hooligan ...1927 orig. Brit.
aggressive - ​verbs
• AIR OUT ONE'S MOUTH ON to speak aggressively or abusively ...20C W. Indies sl.
• BOGART to act in a bold, aggressive way; to tease or bully; to take advantage of ...1970 Amer. dial.
• COME THE (OLD) ACID to act contrarily, or aggressively; to argue; to be unpleasant or offensive; to speak in a caustic or sarcastic manner ...1917 sl.
• COME ON STRONG to speak aggressively, forcefully; to make one's presence and opinions felt; to create a strong impression ...1950s sl.
• COME STRONG to speak aggressively, forcefully; to make one's presence and opinions felt ...20C sl.
• COME THE ACID DROP to act contrarily, or aggressively; to argue; to be unpleasant or offensive; to speak in a caustic or sarcastic manner ...1910s sl.
• COP AN ATTITUDE to behave in an aggressive, resentful, or antagonistic manner ...1985 sl.
• GET MILLY to become aggressive ...1990s US Black sl.
• GIVE IT THE VERBAL to talk aggressively ...1960s sl.
• GO ABOARD OF SOMEONE to act vigorously and aggressively; to attack or scold vigorously ...1980 Can. sl.
• GO APE to become excited, violent, sexually aggressive, etc.; to display strong enthusiasm or appreciation; also, to malfunction ...1955 sl., orig. US
• ILL to act crazily, aggressively, or wildly ...1980s US Black teen sl.
• POP OFF, POP OFF AT THE MOUTH to talk in an aggressive, threatening manner ...1930s sl.
• RAMROD to be the boss, to run or lead, esp. in a tough or disciplinarian way; to act aggressively in pursuit of a project ...1940s sl.
• TAKE IT FIGHTING to approach in a courageous manner; to act aggressively ...L19 US sl.
• WAIL to behave badly or aggressively ...1960s W. Indies
• WALK INTO to approach aggressively; to concentrate on ...M19 sl.
aggressive - phrases
• PULL IN YOUR EARS don't be so aggressive; reconsider; review the facts ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• PULL IN YOUR NECK don't be so aggressive; reconsider; review the facts ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
 
AGGRESSIVENESS - nouns
• MEAN aggressiveness ...1980s sl.
• SHOWANCY aggressiveness, pushiness ...1952 Amer. dial.
 
AGHAST - adjectives
• OF-GAST † aghast ...c1305
aghast - verbs
• BUMBAZE to amaze, confound, bewilder, perplex, bamboozle; to look aghast, confounded, stupefied ...1725 chiefly Sc.
 
AGILE - adjectives
• AGILIOUS †* agile ...1599
• BANG agile and powerful ...1896 Sc.
• CADDY spry, agile, active, lively ...1938 Amer. dial.
• CATTY spry, agile, active, lively ...1939 Amer. dial.
• NETTIE, NETTY, NITTIE agile, deft, quick in movement, smart, neat ...1892 Sc.
• QUIRKING nimble, agile; of a tune: intricate, quickly changing ...1821 Eng. dial.
• WANDLE, WANNEL of a person: lithe, agile, nimble ...1803 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• YANKIE, YANKY nimble, agile ...1870 Sc.
agile - person
• SCOPPERIL, SKOPERIL a lively, restless person or animal; an active, agile child; a young rascal ...1874 Eng. dial.
• YANKER † a tall agile girl; a clever girl  ...1824 Sc.
• YANKIE, YANKY a smart, agile person; a sharp, clever, forward woman ...1790 Sc.
 
AGILELY - adverbs
• FEATILY agilely, nimbly ...c1630
• FEATLY with graceful agility, nimbly ...c1340 arch.
 
AGILITY - nouns
• BANDY a stunt or feat; feats of agility or strength ...1914 Amer. dial.
• FEEROCHRIE ability, activity, agility ...Bk1900 Sc.
• LEVITY † lightness in movement; agility ...1607
 
AGITATE - ​verbs
• CONQUASSATE †* to shake violently; to agitate; to break in pieces ...1656 obs
• FLUTTER ONE'S KIDNEYS to agitate, to greatly annoy ...c1860 sl.
• GARBOIL † to confuse, agitate, disturb ...1572
• HEAVE † to rouse the feelings of; to agitate; to urge, to press ...c1400
• RAISE to excite, to agitate, to provoke, to rouse to excitement or anger; to madden, to vex ...1768 chiefly Sc.
• UNCALM to agitate, to disturb ...1655
• WRECK MY HEAD to agitate me to an extreme degree ...2003 Ireland
 
AGITATED - adjectives
• AESTUOUS * agitated, as with heat or tide; heaving ...1844
• AFLAP worried, agitated ...1977 colloq.
• AGEE, AJEE of mental states: agitated, disturbed, slightly deranged ...1859 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AGITATO agitated; in a state of nervous tension or anxiety ...1964 colloq.
• ALL OF A TWITTER agitated, restless ...1678
• ALL-OVERISH having a general feeling of illness or agitation that seems to affect the whole body; generally indisposed; off-colour ...1820 colloq.
• AMPED, AMPED-UP under the influence of amphetamines or another stimulant; very excited or energetic; also, agitated, on edge ...1967 US sl.
• ANTSY agitated, restless ...1838 orig. & chiefly US
• ANTSY-PANTSY restlessly impatient; agitated ...1944 colloq.
• BLINKY agitated, upset ...1992 US sl.
• BOTHERED UP apprehensive; agitated; confused; mixed up ...1951 Amer. dial.
• FEATHER WHITE of a person: extremely agitated, angry ...1966 Amer. dial.
• FIERCE eager, excited, agitated ...1894 Amer. dial.
• FLAMBUSTERED excited, agitated ...19C Eng. dial.
• FLAPPABLE easily upset or agitated ...colloq.
• GESTIENT † restlessly excited, nervously agitated ...1644
• IN A BIG WAY excited, agitated, vociferous ...1903 Amer. dial.
• IN A FLAP agitated, restless ...1916 sl.
• IN A LATHER agitated, restless; impatient ...1839 sl.
• IN A STATE agitated, restless ...1837 sl.
• IN A STEW agitated, restless; impatient ...1806 sl.
• IN A STUMA agitated, restless ...1932 sl.
• IN A TOOT agitated, nervous ...1943 Amer. dial.
• JABBLED agitated, stormy ...1887 Sc.
• JITTERY agitated, restless ...1931 sl.
• JUMPY agitated, restless ...1879 sl.
• NERVED UP anxious; confused; agitated ...1890 Amer. dial.
• NERVISH nervous, excitable, easily agitated ...1825 Sc.
• NERVOUSED UP nervous, anxious; confused; agitated ...1931 Amer. dial.
• NERVOUS-UPPED nervous, anxious; confused; agitated ...1954 Amer. dial.
• THROUGH-OTHER confused, disorderly;  unmethodical; mentally confused; agitated; harum-scarum ...1590 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TOEY agitated, restless, nervous, on edge, irritable ...1930 sl., chiefly Aust.
• TREPIDATE †* disturbed, agitated ...1605
• TWITCHED agitated, restless ...1959 sl.
• TWITCHY agitated, restless ...1874 sl.
agitated - adverbs
• AFLOUGHT aflutter, agitated ...1768 Sc.
agitated - person
• JITTERBUG a nervous or agitated person ...1934 sl.
• MONKEY ON A STICK - a thin man with jerky movements; a fidgety, restless, or agitated person ...c1880 colloq.
agitated - ​verbs
• AMP (UP) to make a person very excited, agitated, or energetic through (or as if through) the consumption of amphetamines or another stimulant ...1992 US sl.
• FLAP to be or become agitated or flustered; to panic ...1912 sl.
• GET ONE'S ASS IN AN UPROAR to become severely agitated or concerned; used derisively ...1952 Amer. sl.
• GET ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT to become angry, agitated, bewilderingly excited, or over-emotional ...20C Aust. sl.
• GET ONE'S KNICKERS IN A TWIST to become angrily agitated or upset; to behave frenziedly ...1971 Brit. sl.
• HAVE ANTS IN ONE'S PANTS to be impatient or eager to act or speak; to be restless; to be or become agitated ...1931 sl., orig. US
• HEAVE † to be moved or agitated in mind; to feel vexation ...c1400
• PISS ONESELF to become angrily agitated or upset ...1969 sl.
• ROUNCE * to bounce about; to flounce, to behave in an agitated, boisterous, or noisy manner ...a1500 (046 EDD Wright)
• TAKE ON to rage, to rave; to be greatly agitated; to make a great fuss, outcry, or uproar; to distress oneself greatly ...c1430 colloq. & Eng. dial.
• TIE ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT to become angry, agitated, or bewilderingly excited ...20C Aust. sl.
• TOP COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast ...1942 Amer. dial.
• TOP THE COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast ...1954  Amer. dial.
• TREPIDATE † to shake, to be agitated ...1623
• TUMULTUATE * to stir up a tumult; to make a disturbance or commotion; to become tumultuous, turbulent, agitated or restless ...1611
• WET ONESELF to become angrily agitated or upset ...1970 sl.
• WET ONE'S PANTS to become angrily agitated or upset ...1970 sl.
 
AGITATION - nouns
• AGITA upset, annoyance; anxiety, agitation ...1979 US sl.
• ALL-OVERISHNESS * a feeling of illness or extreme agitation seeming to affect the whole body ...1820 colloq.
• ALL-OVERNESS * a feeling of illness or extreme agitation seeming to affected the whole body; the state of feeling generally ill ...1792 colloq.
• ANTSINESS impatience, restlessness; agitation ...1970 colloq.
• BEARM excitement; agitation ...1928 Amer. dial.
• EBULLITION of water, fire, lava, etc: the act of rushing forth in a state of agitation or boiling ...1599
• FARRACH a bustle, state of agitation, a to-do, a mix-up ...1898 Sc.
• FLAP a state of panic, distress, agitation or restlessness ...1916 sl.
• FLUMMER a state of agitation, excitement, or confusion ...1873 Eng. dial.
• HARRY TATE a state of agitation or restlessness ...1932 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'state'
• JABBLE confusion, agitation, esp. of speech; an incoherent muddle ...1894 Sc.
• JIMINY FIT an outburst of excitement, agitation, or nervousness ...1906 Amer. dial.
• LATHER a state of agitation, excitement, or restlessness ...1839 sl.
• PADDY-NODDY perplexity, embarrassment; a state of agitation, uneasiness, and trouble ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• PALINODE agitation, embarrassment ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PUCKER a state of agitation or perturbation ...arch.
• QUILTER a flutter, fluster; agitation of mind ...1873 Eng. dial.
• ROIL agitation; disturbance ...L17 now chiefly US
• SCAD a hurry, bustle; agitation, fluster ...1897 Sc.
• STATE a condition of excitement, agitation, anxiety ...1837 UK sl.
• STEW a state of agitation or restlessness ...1806 sl.
• STUMA, STUMER a state of agitation or restlessness ...1932 sl.
• TAKE-ON mental agitation ...1893
• TISWAS a state of agitation or restlessness ...1960 sl.
• TIZ(Z) a state of agitation or restlessness ...1954 sl.
• TIZZ-WOZZ a state of agitation or restlessness ...1960 sl.
• TIZZY a state of agitation, restlessness, nervousness, confusion or dither for little reason ...1935 sl., orig. US
• TOUSE, TOWSE a commotion, a disturbance, an ado, a fuss, an outcry; a state of agitation ...1836 Amer. dial.
• TWITTER a state of agitation or restlessness ...1678
• TWITTERATION tremulous excitement, as from desire, fear, etc.; a state of agitation; a shaking, a quiver, a tremble ...1835-40 obsolete rare
• TWO AND EIGHT a state of agitation or restlessness ...1938 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'state'
• YAGGERMENT a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
• YAGIMENT a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
 
AGITATOR - person
• ADJUTATOR - in Eng. hist.: an agitator ...Bk1908
​• LABOR FAKER a political agitator among workers ...1938 US sl.
• TEWER an agitator ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
 
AGNOSTIC - adjectives
• NESCIENT agnostic; asserting man's necessary ignorance of the ultimate constitution oft the universe ...1876
agnostic - person
• NESCIENT an agnostic ...1872
 
AGO - adjectives
• AGONE ago ...1823 Amer. dial.
• ELDERN ancient, of long ago ...1862 Sc.
• LANG SYNE of long ago, of yore, ancient ...1798 Sc.
ago - adverbs
• ABACK since, ago ...1768 Sc.
• ABYE ago, past ...1894 Sc.
• ALLUS-AGO, ALWAYS-AGO long ago ...1914 Amer. dial.
• BACK-ALONG of time: back; formerly; in the past; recently; a little while ago ...1880 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• BACK-CAST of time: long ago, in the past ...1874 Eng. dial.
• LANGER long ere, long since ...1303 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. obs.
• LANGSYNE long since, long ago ...1500-20 Sc.
• LONG ALREADY since long ago, for a long time ...1935 Amer. dial.
• OLD †* in ancient times, long ago ...1608
• SITH † ago; before now ...c1350
• SITHEN † in the past, ago ...c1386
• SITHENCE † in the past, ago ...1548
ago - nouns
• ALLUS-AGO, ALWAYS-AGO a long time ago ...1922 Amer. dial.
ago - phrases
• DONKEY'S YEARS AGO long ago ...Bk1942 Amer. colloq.
• RIGHT SMART AGO long ago ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SMART SPELL AGO long ago ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SPACE BACK, A some time ago ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• WHEN ADAM WAS AN OAKUM BOY IN BROOKLYN NAVY  YARD a very long time ago ...M19 sl.
• WHEN ADAM WAS AN OAKUM BOY IN CHATHAM a very long time ago ...M19 sl.
• WHEN FANNY WAS A WOMAN'S NAME long ago ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YEAR BLOB, THE a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago ...1997 UK sl.
• YEAR DOT, THE a notional date that, within context, was a very long time ago ...1895 UK sl.
 
AGONIZING - adjectives
• RAMPANT extremely painful, agonizing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
agonizing - nouns
• ASS-BREAKER that which is bitterly trying or unpleasant, esp. an agonizing or arduous task, experience, etc.; a bitter disappointment ...1961 Amer. sl.
 
AGONY - nouns
• LANCINATION piercing pain; acute agony ...1649
 
AGREE - adjectives
• ACQUIESCENT disposed to quietly agree or assent ...1753
• ASSENTANEOUS * inclined to assent, ready to agree, deferential ...1834
• NOT HAVING ANY (OF) refusing to agree ...1902 UK sl.
agree - person
• LITTLE SIR ECHO a person who always agrees with his superiors ...1989 Aust. sl.
agree - verbs
• ACQUIESCATE †* to acquiesce; to agree tacitly to; to concur in; to accept the conclusions or arrangements of others ...a1586
• ACQUIESCE to agree, esp. tacitly; to concur in; to raise no objections to ...E17
• BAITHE †* to grant; to agree, to consent ...c1300
• BESORT † to assort, to match, to agree with; to befit ...1605
• CHIME IN to express agreement ...Bk1999
• CONDOG † to agree, to concur ...1492
• CONFABULATE to agree to, to make an arrangement or agreement  ...19C Eng. dial.
• FADGE † 1. of things: to fit, to suit, to be suitable; to agree, to go down with a person ...1578 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
† 2. to be content or willing; to agree; to make up one's mind to do something ...1592
• FADGE WITH to tolerate a thing; to agree with a person ...17C
• FAY to fit, to fit in, to agree; to fill in (a gap) ...1847 Amer. dial.
• GEE to behave as is desired; to agree, to get on well together ...1719 sl.
• JIBE to agree; to live in harmony ...1871 sl.
• ONE † to agree, to unite; to come to terms ...1340
• PACTION to make a pact; to covenant or agree to something ...1640 Sc.
• PAIR WITH to match with, to agree with ...1892 Sc.
• PAN to fit, to tally, to correspond, to agree ...1571 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• PARK IN THE SAME LOT to agree ...1990s sl., orig. US
• PIECE to agree, to get on well, to come to an agreement ...1931 Amer. dial.
• QUADER to agree, to be harmonious, to get along ...1847 Sc.
• QUADRATE to agree, correspond, or conform with ...1610
• SAMMER to adjust, to assort, to match; to agree ...1825 Sc.
• SET HORSES to agree, to get on well ...1899 Amer. dial.
• SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE to agree fully to terms or conditions
• SIT HORSES to agree, to get on well ...1965 Amer. dial.
• STRING ALONG to be in agreement; to follow with confidence ...colloq.
• SUFFRAGE † to vote for or against; hence, to agree or side with, to give support to ...1613
• TALK ALIKE to come to terms; to make an agreement ...1901 Eng. dial.
agree - phrases
• ALL OF A TALE all of the same way of thinking ...1901 Eng. dial.
• CAN A DUCK SWIM? a phrase used to emphasize one's absolute agreement ...M19 sl.
• IT'S A GO it's a deal, an agreement ...1878
• TALK ABOUT IT an expression of agreement, usually when the first speaker is recounting some tale of problems ...1920s US college sl.
• TELL ME ABOUT IT an expression of agreement, usually when the first speaker is recounting some tale of problems ...1920s US college sl.
• WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT an expression of acceptance, I agree, you're right ...1980s US college sl.
• WILL A FISH SWIM? a phrase used to emphasize one's absolute agreement ...M19 sl.
 
AGREEABLE - adjectives
• ACCORDABLE † agreeing, harmonious, accordant; suitable, agreeable ...c1374
• BRAW pleasant, agreeable ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CAVASCACIOUS said of something that is pleasant or agreeable ...1908 Amer. dial.
• DAINTY pleasant, agreeable, fine, handsome ...1787 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DAVE friendly, agreeable, admirable, excellent ...1990s sl.
• DENTY pleasant, agreeable; worthy, excellent; fine, handsome; plump and thriving, as regarding a child ...a1698 Sc.
• FAIR † of sounds, odours, etc.: agreeable, delightful ...a1000
• FAVOURABLE † winning favour; hence, pleasing, agreeable, beautiful, comely ...1398
• JOLLY enjoyable, exceedingly pleasant, agreeable, delightful, charming ...1549
• KOSH acceptable, agreeable ...1994 US sl.
• LIKEFUL † pleasing, pleasant, acceptable, agreeable ...c1305
• LIKELY handsome, attractive; good-natured; pleasing, agreeable ...1809 Amer. dial.
• LIKEWORTH † agreeable, acceptable, pleasing ...c888
• NICE AS PIE very polite; very agreeable ...1922 US sl.
• PLACENTIOUS †* pleasing, or disposed to please; complaisant, amiable, agreeable, suave ...a1661
• QUEME † pleasing, agreeable, acceptable to a person ...c1200
• QUEMEFUL † pleasing, pleasant, agreeable; kind. gracious ...a1340
• SANSHACH pleasant, agreeable, genial ...1969 Sc.
• SUAVIOUS †* pleasing, agreeable ...1669
• TASTY neat, natty; with dainty habits; attractive; agreeable ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• VELVETY courteous, agreeable in manner ...1861
agreeable - nouns
• COP a good job obtained by shrewdness or luck; an agreeable proposition; a bit of luck or a trick that leads to large profits ...20C Aust. & NZ sl.
• SUGAR-PLUM something very pleasing or agreeable, esp. when given as a sop or bribe ...1608
agreeable - person
• BEAUT - a pleasant, agreeable, trustworthy person ...1866 sl.
• BERRY - an agreeable, attractive, or remarkable person ...c1900 Amer. student sl.
​• BON ENFANT an agreeable or jolly companion ...1836
• GLOVER - a kind and agreeable man; a well-dressed, affable man ...1854 US sl.
• HELYIES-AM - a pleasant, agreeable person ...1866 Sc.
​• ODDLING a person or thing peculiar or abnormal in a harmless, inoffensive way; an agreeable, even-tempered half-wit ...1941 Amer. dial.
agreeable - verbs
• QUEME † of things: to please, to be acceptable or agreeable to a person ...a1000
• SAUCE to make pleasant or agreeable, to reduce the asperity of severity of ...1514
• SUGAR to make palatable or agreeable ...1412-20
• SUIT A PERSON'S BOOK to fall in with his plans or answer his requirement's to be agreeable to ...1851 orig. bookmakers' usage
 
AGREEABLENESS - nouns
• AGREEMONY † agreeableness ...1678 nonce word
 
AGREEABLY - adverbs
• FAIR in a beautiful or comely manner; agreeably, beautifully, brightly, handsomely, nobly ...a1000
• MEETERLY handsomely, modestly, agreeably ...1790 Eng. dial.
• QUEMELY † in a pleasing, agreeable, or becoming manner; neatly, gently, smoothly ...c1380
• SUGARLY, SUGGERLIE †* pleasantly, agreeably ...1584
 
AGREED - adjectives
• IN THE CAN arranged or agreed ...colloq.
• PACTITIOUS †* characterized by being agreed upon or stipulated; settled by covenant ...1656
• SAMTALE † accordant, agreed ...c1200
• UNACCORDED not agreed upon; not granted or bestowed ...1645
 
AGREEING - adjectives
• ACCORDABLE † agreeing, harmonious, accordant; suitable, agreeable ...c1374
• ECCENTRIC † not agreeing; having little in common ...1607-11
• IN TALE in agreement ...1577
• IN THE SAME TALE in agreement ...c1375
• QUADRANT † agreeing, consonant, or conforming to or with ...1536
• SAMENTALE † concordant, agreeing ...a1300
• UNANIMATE † of one mind, agreeing, unanimous ...1633
• WELL TOGETHER † agreeing well; friendly ...1741
 
AGREEINGLY - adverbs
• HARMONICALLY † in the way of harmony or agreement; agreeingly, harmoniously ...1604
• SAMLY † agreeingly ...c1350
 
AGREEMENT - adjectives
• ABOUT THAT in agreement with ...1990s US campus sl.
• HARMONIAL * pert. to harmony or agreement; harmonious ...1569
• HARMONICAL * marked by harmony or agreement; harmonious, concordant ...1531
• SAUGHT † in agreement, free from strife, at peace, reconciled ...956
agreement - nouns
• ACCORDMENT agreement, reconciliation; reconcilement ...c1330
• ACQUIESCEMENT † acquiescence; resting satisfied; rest, quiet satisfaction; peaceful agreement or submission ...1721
• BACK-DRAW a drawing back from an agreement ...1923 Sc.
• BAND an agreement or promise, binding on him who makes it; now 'bond' ...a1440 arch.
• BLOCK an agreement ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BON-ACCORD amity, agreement ...Bk1911 Sc.
• MATCH † an agreement; an appointment; a bargain, a compact ...1569
• OK, OKAY agreement, go-ahead, approval ...M19 sl.
• ONEHEAD † oneness or unity of spirit, mind, or feeling; agreement, accord, concord ...1340
• ONEMENT † union of mind or feeling; agreement, accord, concord; reconciliation ...a1450
• PACTION the act of making a bargain or pact; a bargain, agreement, pact, contract ...1471 now chiefly Sc.
• SAMENTALE † concord, agreement ...a1225
• SAUGHT † 1. an agreement, covenant ...1038-50
† 2. agreement, freedom from strife, peace ...c1100
• SIGNMENT † a body of persons who have signed a document or agreement ...a1660
• TACK an agreement, compact, bargain; hence, a post, situation, a steady job ...1718 Sc.
• TAILYIE a covenant or agreement ...1808 Sc.
• WHACK a deal; a bargain; an agreement ...1860 Amer. dial.
agreement - verbs
• BACK-HAP to draw back from agreement ...1824 Sc.
• COME TO NEARPOINTS to come very near an agreement ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• FASTEN ON to come to a binding understanding or agreement ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• LICK THUMBS to reach an agreement ...1958 Amer. dial.
• MATCH † to make an agreement with ...a1300
• MIDS to come to an agreement ...Bk1905 Sc.
• SAUGHTEL † to come to agreement, to become reconciled ...1154
agreement - interjections/phrases
• ABSOLUTELY! used for registering complete agreement ...1937 UK sl.
• ALRIGHTY! used to express agreement or satisfaction ...1997 Aust. sl.
• AND HOW! I agree! ...Amer. sl.
• BLOODY OATH! a statement of emphatic agreement ...Aust. sl.
• COOLNESS! used for expressing agreement or approval ...1988 US sl.
• DAMNED TOOTING! used to express emphatic agreement ...1963 US sl.
• DEAL! an exclamation of agreement ...1980s sl.
• FAIR DO(S)! a general statement of agreement, acceptance ...M19 Aust. & NZ
• FAIR DUES! a general statement of agreement, acceptance ...M19 Aust. & NZ
• FAIR ENOUGH! used for expressing agreement, acceptance ...1926 UK sl.
• FAIR SHAKES! a general statement of agreement, acceptance ...M19 Aust.
• I FEEL YOU a phrase of affirmation, agreement ...1990s US Black sl.
• I HEARD THAT! an exclamation of agreement ...1980s US college sl.
• I HOPE TO SPIT! an exclamation of agreement ...1910s US sl.
• I RECKON! an exclamation of strong agreement ...1966 Amer. dial.
• IT'S A WHACK an agreement; a bargain ...1919 Amer. dial.
• LAWS, YES! an exclamation of very strong agreement ...1966 Amer. dial.
• MY BLOODY OATH! a statement of emphatic agreement ...Aust. sl.
• MY COLONIAL OATH! a statement of emphatic agreement ...Aust. sl.
• NOT HALF! used for registering assent, approval, agreement, etc. ...1920 UK sl.
• OKEY! expresses agreement ...E19 sl., orig. US
• QUITE! an expression of agreement; absolutely, indeed ...M19 sl.
• QUITE SO! an expression of agreement; absolutely, indeed ...M19 sl.
• THAT'S A WHACK an agreement; a bargain ...1875 Amer. dial.
• TRUE TALE! an exclamation of ironic agreement ...1952 Sc.
• YOU AIN'T WOOFING! expresses satisfaction and agreement ...1943 Amer. college sl.
 
AGRICULTURAL, AGRICULTURE - adjectives
• AGGIE agricultural, countrified ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• AGRICOLOUS * engaged or interested in agriculture; rural ...1825
agricultural, agriculture - nouns
• AG 1. agriculture ...1910s sl.
2. an agricultural college ...1910s US sl.
• AG COLL an agricultural college ...1910s US sl.
• AGGIE 1. agriculture ...1910s sl.
2. an agricultural college ...1910s US sl.
• COW COLLEGE Agricultural School (of the University of Minnesota) ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• EARTH-TILTH † cultivation of the soil; agriculture ...c1000
• FARMERY the business of cultivating land, raising stock, etc.; agriculture, farming ...1801
• GAINAGE † 1. the profit or produce derived from the tillage of land ...1390
† 2. husbandry, agriculture ...1625
• GAINERY † the profit derived from the tillage of land ...1670
• TERRACULTURE * cultivation of the earth; agriculture ...1847
• TILTH labour or work in the cultivation of the soil; tillage, agricultural work, husbandry ...c1000
• TILTURE †* tilth, tillage, agriculture ...1573
agricultural, agriculture - person
• AGGIE a student of an agricultural (college) training program; spec., Texas A&M
• GEOPONIC - * a writer on agriculture ...1612
• GEOPONIST - * a student of geoponics, the science of agriculture or husbandry; a writer on agriculture ...1716
​• TILLOCRAT a ruling member of an agricultural class ...1858 nonce word
 
AGROUND - verbs
• FALL ON SHORE † to run aground ...1590
 
AGUE - adjectives
• ARRESTED BY THE BAILIFF OF MARSHLAND stricken with ague ...c1660 colloq.
ague - nouns
• ACCESS † an ague fit; ague, intermitting fever ...c1374
• INTERMITTING † the ague ...1790 Eng. dial.
• MARSHLAND BAILIFF the ague ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MEENING an imperfect fit of the ague ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.