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CONSOLATION - CONTENDING
CONSOLATION - nouns
• CUP OF TEA a consolation ...20C
• EASEMENT † advantage, convenience, comfort, consolation, relief; furtherance, assistance; formerly also, gratification, enjoyment ...c1400
CONSOLATION - phrases
• WORSE THINGS HAPPEN AT SEA a phrase of vague consolation ...c1910
CONSOLE - verbs
• LIP-COMFORTER one who comforts or consoles with mere words ...a1815
CONSOLIDATE - verbs
• SADDEN to consolidate; to make firm and hard; to compress; to stamp or beat down ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
CONSOLING - adjectives
• PARAMUTHETIC tending to encourage; consolatory, consoling ...1854
CONSORT - nouns, person
• MATCH † a husband or wife; a mate, a consort, a lover; also, said of animals ...a831
• PARAGON † a match; a mate, a companion; a consort in marriage; a rival, a competitor ...1566
CONSORT - verbs
• CAHOOT to consort; to connive ...1886 Amer. dial.
CONSPICUOUS - adjectives
• FAR-REGARDING conspicuous, seen from afar ...1896 Sc.
• FLAMING conspicuous; ardent ...1738 colloq.
• KENSPECK easily recognizable, clearly visible, conspicuous ...1590 Eng. dial.
• KENSPECKLE easily recognizable, clearly visible, conspicuous ...1714 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• LIKE A BEER BOTTLE ON THE COLISEUM conspicuous ...1940s Aust. sl.
• NIFTY neat, stylish, conspicuous ...Bk1902 Amer. sl.
• OF MARK noteworthy, important, conspicuous ...1590
• SALIENT standing out from the rest; prominent, conspicuous ...1840
• SIGHTLY † visible; conspicuous ...1532
• SIGHTY † visible, conspicuous ...1398
• TELLABLE distinguishable; easily recognized, conspicuous ...B1900 Eng. dial.
CONSPICUOUS - nouns, person
• FLAMER a conspicuous, ostentatious person who 'burns brightly'; someone or something very unusual or vigorous ...c1805
CONSPICUOUS - verbs
• BALL THE JACK to move in a conspicuous manner ...1970 Amer. dial.
• CARRY ON to behave in a conspicuous way; to make a fuss ...1828 UK sl.
• SINGULARIZE to mark conspicuously; to make distinct or conspicuous; to distinguish ...1589
CONSPICUOUSLY - adverbs
• BIG conspicuously; notably; also, with great success, to a great extent ...1865
• IN A BIG WAY conspicuously; to a great extent; hence, passionately ...1897
CONSPIRACY - nouns
• CABAL a secret intrigue; a conspiracy; petty plotting ...E17 arch.
• FRAME a (criminal) conspiracy or plot ...1911 sl. orig. US
• FRAME-UP a (criminal) conspiracy or plot ...1900 sl. orig. US
• HACKLE a conspiracy, cabal ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PACK † a private or clandestine arrangement, pact, or compact; a secret or underhand design agreed upon by two or more persons; a plot, conspiracy, intrigue ...1571
• READY a swindle; a conspiracy ...20C Aust. sl.
• READY-UP. a swindle, conspiracy, or fraud ...1924 Aust. sl.
CONSPIRATOR - person
• PACKER † a confederate in a fraudulent design; a conspirator, a plotter ...1771
CONSPIRE - verbs
• HACKLE to conspire, agree together ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PACK † to enter into a private arrangement; to agree in a secret or underhand design; to plot, to conspire, to scheme, to intrigue ...a1529
• ROW IN to act in a group; to conspire ...1897 sl.
CONSPIRING - adjectives
• CONSPIRATIOUS addicted to conspiring ...1652 obs. rare
• IN CAHOOTS WITH conspiring or planning with someone ...1829 US sl.
CONSTABLE (also see POLICE) - person
• ALGUACIL a constable or justice of the peace ...1888 Amer. Southwest., now hist.
• ALGUAZIL a constable or justice of the peace ...1888 Amer. Southwest., now hist.
• BAN-BEGGAR a beadle, a constable ...1883 Eng. dial.
• BANG-BEGGAR a beadle, a constable, a parish officer ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BANGIE a policeman, a constable ...1870 Sc.
• BARON NABBEM a constable ...1830 US sl.
• BEAGLE one who makes it his business to scent out or hunt down; a spy, an informer; a constable, a sheriff's officer, a bailiff, a beadle ...1559
• FEE GRABBER a policeman; a deputy sheriff; a constable ...1967 Amer. dial.
• HARMAN † a constable ...1725 thieves' cant
• HARMAN-BECK † a constable; the parish-constable or beadle ...1567 thieves' cant
• MAN-CATCHER a constable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MAN IN THE MOON a watchman, a constable ...M17 sl.
• NABBER one who 'nabs'; hence, a bailiff or constable ...1810 sl.
• PAN-HEAD a district constable ...1940s W. Indies sl.
• PAN KIBBA a district constable ...1940s W. Indies sl.
• SQUIRE NABBEM a constable ...1834 US sl.
CONSTANT - adjectives
• NEVER-CEASING unceasing, ceaseless; constant, continual ...c1602
CONSTANTLY - adverbs
• ALL THE WAY always, constantly ...1976 Amer. dial.
• DAILY-DAY every day, continually, constantly ...1881 Sc.
• DAY AN' DAILY constantly, every day ...Bk1900 Sc. & Ireland
• DESSABLY constantly ...1790 Eng. dial.
• EVERLIE constantly, perpetually, frequently, continually ...1829 Sc.
• EVERLY always, constantly, perpetually, frequently, continually, continuously ...1829 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• EVERY CONSTANT constantly ...1940 Amer. dial.
• EVERY HANDS WHILE frequently, constantly ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FROM ARSEHOLE TO BREAKFAST TIME all the way; all the time...L19 sl.
CONSTELLATION - adjectives
• LEONIC †* pert. to the constellation Leo ...a1658
CONSTELLATION - nouns
• CAR † the seven stars in the constellation of the Great Bear, called also the Plough or Wain ...1633
• CATASTERISM a constellation ...1837
• DICK AND HIS TEAM the constellation, the Great Bear ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DICK WITH HIS WAGON the constellation, the Great Bear ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ELL AND YARD the belt in the constellation Orion ...1891 Amer. dial.
• ELLENYARD the belt in the constellation Orion ...1891 Amer. dial.
• GOLDEN YARD † the Belt of Orion ...1551
• HELLINYEAR the constellation Orion ...1940 Amer. dial. Black usage
• JACK AND HIS TEAM the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS TEAM GOING TO PIT the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS WAGON the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS WAIN the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK BESIDE THE MIDDLE HORSE a star in the constellation of Ursa Major ...1934 Sc.
• KING'S ELLWAND, THE the constellation called Orion's belt ...1838 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• LADY'S ELLWAND, THE the constellation called Orion's belt ...Bk1900 Sc.
• LADY'S YARD-BAND the three stars forming the belt of the constellation Orion ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MILKING STARS the constellation of Orion ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SEVEN SISTERS the constellation Pleiades ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SIGN †* a constellation ...1398
• SISTERS the seven chief stars of the constellation of the Great Bear ...c1450
• SKINKER † the constellation Aquarius ...1591
• ST. PETER'S STAFF the stars in the constellation Orion called Orion's sword ...1710 Sc.
• WAGON-AND-HORSES the constellation of the Great Bear, Ursa major ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WATER-POURER † the constellation Aquarius ...1565
• YARD † the Belt of Orion ...1551
• YARD-BAND the three stars forming the belt of the constellation Orion ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
CONSTERNATION - nouns
• FARIE † a state of tumult or consternation ...1500-20 Sc.
• FARY † a state of tumult or consternation ...1500-20 Sc.
CONSTERNATION - interjections
• KAH-KA-KA! used as an expression of amazement, denial, consternation, etc. ...1835 Amer. dial.
• KAI! used as an expression of amazement, denial, consternation, etc. ...1835 Amer. dial.
• KI! used as an expression of amazement, denial, consternation, etc. ...1835 Amer. dial.
CONSTIPATED - adjectives
• BACKED UP constipated ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BALLED UP constipated ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BELLY-BOUND constipated ...1607
• BUNGED UP constipated ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• CHEESE-BOUND constipated ...1950 Amer. dial.
• FAST † constipated; costive ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HARD-BOUND costive. constipated ...1735
• HARD PACKED constipated ...1967 Amer. dial.
• LOCKED constipated ...1967 Amer. dial.
• LOCKED UP constipated ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OPEN of the bowels: not constipated ...1562
CONSTIPATED - verbs
• LOCK to cause constipation in the bowels; to become constipated ...c1938 Amer. dial.
CONSTIPATION - nouns
• HARD BOWELS constipation ...1967 Amer. dial.
• LOCKED BOWELS constipation; obstruction of the intestines ...1938 Amer. dial.
CONSTITUTED - adjectives
• BESTEAD † settled, constituted, arranged ...c1300
• BESTED † settled, constituted, arranged ...c1300
CONSTITUTION - nouns
• IDIONOMY † individual constitution ...1651
CONSTRAIN - verbs
• BEDWYNGE † to constrain, to restrain ...1480
CONSTRAINT - nouns
• NEED † violence, force, constraint, or compulsion, exercised by or upon persons ...c825
CONSTRAINT - verbs
• NEED † to exercise constraint or compulsion upon one ... c825
CONSTRUCT - nouns, person
• FABRICANT * one who fabricates, constructs, or fashions anything; a maker or manufacturer ...1757
CONSTRUCT - verbs
• EDIFY * to build; to construct (a dwelling, edifice) of the usual building materials ...a1340
• EFFECT * to make, to construct ...1791
• FABRIC † to construct, fashion, frame, make ...1623
• FAIT † to arrange; to construct; to fit ...1635-6
• SUBSTRUCT * to construct beneath; to lay as a foundation ...1847
• TIFF † to put in order, to arrange; to prepare, to make, to construct ...1300s
• TIMBER † to build, construct, or make, as a house, ship, etc.; later, to build or construct of wood ...a750 obs. or arch.
CONSTRUCTED - adjectives
• EDIFICATE † built up, constructed, formed, instituted, arranged ...c1470
CONSTRUCTED - nouns
• MEXICAN RIG (derogatory) anything poorly constructed ...1966 Amer. dial.
CONSTRUCTION - nouns
• EDIFICE † the act or process of building or construction ...1580
• FABRICATURE † the act of fabricating; construction ...1600
• OPIFICE † the doing or making of a work; construction, workmanship ...1616
construction - person
• CAMP DOG in construction and logging camps: an employee who looks after beds and belongings ...1927 Amer. dial.
• MONKEY in construction: a pile driver ...1965 Amer. sl.
CONSTRUCTIVE - adjectives
• CATASKEUASTIC †* constructive ...1645
CONSTRUE - verbs
• STRUE to construe ...Bk1904 schools' sl.
CONSULT - verbs
• CAST HEADS TOGETHER † to consult or take counsel together ...1526
• DRAW HEADS TOGETHER † to consult or take counsel together ...c1381
• IMPARL † to speak together or with another upon a matter; to confer, to consult, to parley ...1579-80
• LAY HEADS TOGETHER to consult or take counsel together ...1551
• PALAVER to confer, to consult ...1877
CONSULTATION - nouns
• ADVICE †weighing of opinions; consideration, deliberation, consultation, reckoning ...1366
CONSUME - verbs
• DECOCT † to diminish, to consume, to waste ...1629
• PAUNCH to take into the stomach, to consume, to imbibe, usually with implication of haste or greed ...1821 Sc.
• PUT BACK to consume food or drink heartily ...1974 Amer. sl.
• SCARE to spend, to consume ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TO-FRET † to gnaw, to devour, to consume ...a1225
CONTACT - nouns
• TACTION the act of touching; contact ...1623
• TACTURE † touch, contact ...1597
CONTACT - verbs
• ABSCEDE †* to move away, to lose contact ...1650
CONTAIN - verbs
• BEGRIPE † to take in, to contain, to hold, to comprehend ...1393
• KEEP † to take in, to receive, to contain, to hold ...c1020
• TAKE † to include, to comprise; to contain ...c1200
CONTAINER - nouns
• DEAD MARINE an empty bottle or container ...1831 sl.
• DEAD SOLDIER an empty bottle or container ...1917 sl., orig. US
• EMPTY any container or vessel that has been emptied, esp. a bottle once containing alcohol ...20C sl.
• MARINE an empty bottle or container ...1831 sl.
• OLD SOLDIER an empty bottle or container ...1909 US sl.
CONTAINING - adjectives
• OMNITENENT † holding or containing all things ...1656
CONTAMINATE - verbs
• BESMIT † vb. to stain; to infect, as with disease; to contaminate ...a1225
• DETURPATE † to defile, to disfigure, to pollute, to contaminate; to debase ...1623
• INQUINATE † to pollute, to defile, to corrupt, to contaminate, to befoul ...1542
• TANG to contaminate ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
CONTAMINATED - adjectives
• FLYBLOWN contaminated; tainted
CONTAMINATION - nouns
• MYSOPHOBIA morbid dread of dirt or defilement; an abnormal fear of uncleanliness or contamination, as of soiling one's hands by touching anything ...1879
CONTEMPLATED - adjectives
• BEHOLDABLE † that admits of being contemplated ...c1449
CONTEMPLATION - nouns
• BEHOLDING † mental contemplation; consideration ...a1520
CONTEMPORARY - adjectives
• COETANEOUS existing or living at the same time; contemporary ...1649
CONTEMPORARY - nouns, person
• AGEMATE † one of the same age; a contemporary ...1583
• TIME-FELLOW † a contemporary ...1638
CONTEMPT - adjectives
• COD expressing contempt or disapproval ...1960s sl.
• CODALINA expressing contempt or disapproval ...1960s sl.
• CODETTAREENARONE expressing contempt or disapproval ...1960s sl.
• CODETTE expressing contempt or disapproval ...1960s sl.
contempt - nouns
• DEDIGNATION † disdain, scorn, contempt ...c1400
• FASTIDIE †* scorn, disdain, contempt ...1538
• GECK a gesture of derision; an expression of scorn or contempt ...1500-20 chiefly Sc.
• RAZOO a sign of contempt ...1890 Amer. sl.
contempt - nouns, term of contempt
• ABAA a term of contempt; a non-unionist ...Bk1909 sl.
• A-HOLE a term of contempt ...20C US sl.
• ANATOMY a term of contempt for a man ...1885 Eng. dial.
• ANIMAL a vulgar, brutal, aggressive, or violent person; a term of contempt ...1892 Amer. sl.
• ARTICLE a term of contempt for an inferior or worthless person or thing ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ATOMY a term of contempt for a man ...1883 Eng. dial.
• BABION † a term of contempt for a person; an inferior person ...1624
• BAGGIT a contemptuous name for a child ...1789 Sc.
• BALLITRAUNT † a foolish person; a buffoon; used as a term of contempt ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BATIE a term of contempt for a man ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BAWSON a term of contempt for a fat or pertinacious person ...1607 arch.
• BAWTY a term of contempt for a man ...19C Sc.
• BEAR-BRAT a term of contempt ...1583
• BEAUTY a term of contempt for a person who is the reverse of beautiful; an impertinent, an unmanageable person; one who is incompetent; used ironically ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BED-FAGGOT 1. a contemptuous name for a bedfellow ...19C Eng. dial.
2. a contemptuous term for a woman, generally applied to a prostitute ...M19 sl.
• BEDLAMER a term of contempt applied to boys and young men ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEGGAR a term of contempt; a mean or low fellow ...a1300
• BELL-KITE a term of contempt ...1876 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• BELSHACH a contemptuous term for a child; a brat ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BESOGNIO † a term of contempt for a needy beggar; a base, worthless fellow, a low, vulgar person ...1603
• BESOM a term of reproach or contempt applied to a woman, esp. a woman of loose or slovenly habits ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BESONIO † a term of contempt for a needy beggar; a base, worthless fellow, a low, vulgar person ...1603
• BEZONIAN † as a term of contempt: a needy beggar, a poor wretch; a base fellow, a mean, low person; a knave, a rascal, a scoundrel ...1592
• BILCH a brat; a contemptuous term for a child ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BILDERT † a term of contempt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLASTIE a shrivelled, dwarfish person; an ill-tempered or unmanageable child; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLICHAM a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLICHAN a lively, showy youth; a harm-scarum fellow; a worthless person; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLIGHAN a small person; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BODY a puny person; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOOL a term of contempt for an old man ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOUL a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOWLIE a term of contempt for a bow-legged person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOWSIE a term of contempt for a crooked person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BRACHTON a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CACK a general term of abuse; a contemptuous term for an individual ...1970s sl.
• CACKBAG a general pejorative term, whether of people or things ...1950s sl.
• CAD a term of contempt, now generally applied to an offensively ill-bred person, irrespective of social position ...Bk1891 sl.
• CALLET † a wench, a jade, a doxy, a drab, a scold; a term of contempt ...1820 Sc.
• CAPE MAY GOODY an uncomplimentary term for a person who you don't think much of ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CARGO † a term of contempt applied to a person ...1602
• CARL(E) a fellow of low birth or rude manners; a base fellow; a churl; later, a vague term of disparagement or contempt ...a1300 Sc. or arch.
• CARRION † a term of contempt for a living person, one no better than carrion ...1547-64
• CAT a term of contempt for a person; esp. one who scratches like a cat; a spiteful or backbiting woman ...a1225
• CATTLE a term of contempt ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CAWLIE a term of contempt for a man; a disreputable fellow ...1789 Sc.
• CHITTY-FACE † a term of reproach or contempt; a thin, pinched, or childish face; one who has a thin, pinched face; a puny child with a little face; a pitiful, wretched, sneaking fellow ...1601 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CLINCHPOOP † a term of contempt for one considered wanting in gentlemanly breeding; a vulgar, ill-bred fellow; an oaf; a dunce; a lout, a clown ...1568
• COCKALORUM a self-important little man; a person of consequence; a term of contempt ...c1715
• COWSON a term of contempt, a son of a bitch; an unpleasant or disagreeable person ...20C Brit. sl.
• CROWBAIT a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• CULLION † a term of great contempt; a base, despicable, or vile fellow; a bad fellow; a mean wretch; a scoundrel, a rascal ...1575
• CUM-TWANG † term of abuse, reproach, or contempt; apparently, a miser ...1599
• CUT-BACK a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• D.A. a term of contempt, a dog's ass ...1970s US Black sl.
• DAB an untidy woman, a drab; a term of contempt ...1730
• DADGEON † an outcast; applied as a term of contempt to both sexes ...1882 Sc.
• DAJON † an outcast; applied as a term of contempt to both sexes ...1882 Sc.
• DIGGOT a term of contempt to a child, implying the idea of dishonourable conduct ...19C Sc.
• DOG-BOLT † a term of contempt or reproach applied to a person; a contemptible fellow; a mean wretch or villain ...1465
• DRUGGLE † a term of contempt or reproach: apparently a heavy, stupid, spiritless or cowardly fellow ...1611
• DRY FARMER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• DUMB COW a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• DUMB OX a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• EGG a term of contempt for a young person ...1605
• ELF a term of contempt or opprobrium ...1811 Sc.
• ELF-SKIN † a term of contempt for a thin, slight man; a man of shrivelled and shrunken form ...1596
• ERK a term of contempt; an insignificant person ...1940s sl.
• FACKET a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern; a worthless woman ...19C Eng. dial.
• FAGGOT 1. a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern, a worthless woman ...1591
2. a derisive term of contempt for a non-homosexual male ...20C US sl.
• FAGOT 1. a term of contempt for a woman, esp. an old or dissipated woman ...L16 Brit.
2. a derisive term of contempt for a non-homosexual male ...20C US sl.
• FAIRY a term of contempt for a non-homosexual male ...20C US sl.
• FALLAL a gaudily-dressed woman; a term of contempt for a woman ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FARL a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FARMER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• FART a term of contempt for a worthless person ...16C
• FART-ARSE a term of contempt; a fool; an incompetent ...1940s sl.
• FARTBREATH a term of contempt for a person ...1974 Amer. sl.
• FART-BUSTER a term of contempt for a person ...1959 Amer. sl.
• FART-HAMMER a term of contempt for a person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• FART-KNOCKER a term of contempt for a person ...1952 Amer. sl.
• FEATURE † a term of contempt; a 'creature' ...c1460
• FLY-BY-NIGHT a term of contempt for a woman ...18C colloq.
• FUCK-SHIT a term of contempt for a despised person ...20C US
• FUSBY † a contemptuous designation applied to women ...1719
• FUSSOCK 1. a coarse, fat, unwieldy, idle woman; a term of contempt ...a1700 Eng. dial. & sl.
2. a contemptuous term for a stupid person ...1740 Eng. dial.
• GEGGE † a term of contempt applied both to man and woman; an inferior person ...a1300
• GIGGE † a term of contempt applied both to man and woman; an inferior person ...a1300
• GLOWBASON an ignorant, rough woman; a term of great contempt ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• GRIMALKIN a term of contempt for a jealous or bossy or bad-tempered, unpleasant old woman ...1798
• GROUSE † a term of contempt ...1633
• HAAYEZ a term of contempt for a worthless person or thing ...1929 Sc.
• HADDOCK a term of contempt or abuse; a sod, an annoying or unpleasant person ...1831 UK rhyming sl. (haddock and cod)
• HAGGIS a term of contempt applied to a lumpish, unwieldy person; a soft, 'pudding-headed' person; an indolent, do-nothing fellow ...1822
• HAGGIS-BAG a windbag; a contemptuous term for anything ...1844 Sc.
• HALLION a term of contempt; a low or scurvy fellow; an idle, worthless fellow ...1789 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HANG-BY a term of contempt for a dependant or hanger-on ...1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HANNIWING a term of contempt ...1833 Sc.
• HARLOT * a woman; a general term of contempt ...c1485
• HORSE-TRADER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• HOSS-TRADER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• HOUNDSFOOT † a scoundrel; a rascal; a worthless fellow; a term of contempt ...1710
• JABART a term of contempt for a person ...1949 Sc.
• JABBARD a term of contempt for a person ...1949 Sc.
• JABBERKNOWL a prating blockhead; a term of contempt for an ignorant person ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JABBERNOWL a prating blockhead; a term of contempt for an ignorant person ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JABELL † a term of contempt, more usually applied to a woman than to a man; a worthless person ...B1900
• JACK a term of contempt ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK NASTY a term of contempt for a sneak or a sloven ...1857
• JADE 1. a term of contempt applied to women ...1560 sl.
2. a term of contempt applied to a person of either sex ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAG-THE-FLEA a term of contempt for a tailor ...1786 Sc.
• JEMMY a term of contempt ...B1900
• JOHN JILLETS a term of contempt for a man ...1844 Sc.
• KAIL RUNT a term of contempt applied esp. to an old woman ...a1779 Sc.
• KALE-RUNT a term of contempt ...1875 Sc.
• KALE-RUNTLE a term of contempt ...1896 Sc.
• KALE-WORM a term of contempt for a tall, slender person ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• KILLBUCK †* a fierce-looking fellow; a term of contempt ...1622
• KOLFACTOR a term of contempt applied to persons ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LADY a term of contempt ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LADY-MONGER a term of contempt for a lady's man ...1597
• LAMES a term of contempt or disparagement; a term of address ...1950s US Black sl.
• LAVERICK a contemptuous term for a stranger ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LIMMER a sarcastic or contemptuous term for any female ...1720 Sc.
• LONG-LUGS a term of contempt for a person ...a1748 Sc.
• LOUSE-BAG a term of contempt for a disliked male ...20C Brit. sl.
• LUBBER-COCK a term of contempt or derision ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MADAM a term of contempt for a woman ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MADGE a term of contempt for a silly woman ...1814 Sc.
• MAFFLARD † a stammering or blundering fool; a term of contempt ...c1450
• MAGPIE a talkative child or woman; a scold; a term of contempt ...1844 Eng. dial.
• MAMMADAY † a term of contempt' a 'milksop'; an effeminate man ...1589
• MANGY OLD SON OF A HORSE THIEF n. a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• MAN-HUNTER a term of contempt for a cannibal, slave-dealer, brigand, or the like ...1555
• MANNIE an undersized or little man; a term of contempt ...L17 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MARE a term of contempt for a woman ...1303
• MARMOSET † a term of abuse or contempt to a man ...a1500
• MAWKIN a term of abuse or contempt for anyone ...1819 Eng. dial.
• MEAN WHITE a term of contempt among Black persons for White men without landed property ...Bk1892 sl.
• MESSAN a term of contempt for a small, insignificant person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MESSET a term of contempt for a diminutive person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIDDEN a term of contempt for a woman; a dirty, slovenly woman ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MIDGICRAW a term of contempt for a person ...B1905 Eng. dial.
• MIDNIGHT a term of contempt applied to one who is slow or behindhand with work ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MINNIE'S-MAN a term of contempt for a henpecked husband ...1806 Sc.
• MINX a contemptuous name for a woman or girl ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MIVVY a term of contempt for a woman ...L19 sl.
• MOLLYPUFF a weakling; also, a term of contempt ...E17 sl.
• MONK a general term of contempt ...M19 sl.
• MULLIPUFF a weakling; also, a term of contempt ...E17 sl.
• MULLYPUFF a weakling; also, a term of contempt ...E17 sl.
• MUMPSIMUS † a vague term of contempt; an old fogey ...1575
• MURKLE a term of reproach or contempt ...B1900 Sc.
• NANNICOCK †* a silly, affected person; a young woman, as a term of contempt; also, a fool ...1600
• NOTHING-ASS BITCH a stern term of contempt for a woman ...1972 US sl.
• NOTOMIZE a term of contempt for a man ...1858 Eng. dial.
• OLD FART-HAMMER a term of contempt for a person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• OLD FART-KNOCKER a term of contempt for a person ...1952 Amer. sl.
• OLD STEG a term of contempt for a woman ...1800 Eng. dial.
• PADDOCK a person, in contempt ...a1450
• PADGETTY-POW a term of contempt for a person ...1873 Eng. dial.
• PAGE † a male person of the 'lower orders', or of low condition or manners; an inferior person; a term of contempt ...a1300
• PALLAWA a term of contempt for a dastardly fellow, a worthless, dishonourable or despicable man ...1825 Sc.
• PANCRIDGE PARSON a term of contempt ...E17 sl.
• PANTALOON † a term of contempt applied to an enfeebled, tottering old man; a dotard, an old fool ...1596-1600
• PARTAN an ill-favoured or ill-natured person; a term of contempt ...1896 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• PARTAN FACE a term of contempt for a person ...1895 Sc.
• PATCH a term of contempt; an ill-natured, disobliging person ...1900 Eng. dial.
• PHYSBUTTOCKE † a term of contempt for a showily vain or fashionable person; a coxcomb, a dandy ...1570
• PIECE OF WOOD, A † a contemptuous term for a stupid person; a blockhead ...1705
• POMPILLION †* a term applied in contempt to a man ...a1625
• POSSUM-GUTS a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1892 Aust. bush sl.
• PUCKFIST a term of contempt for an empty braggart ...1599
• QUAT † a term of contempt for a young person ...1604
• RABBIT a term of abuse or contempt for a person...1597
• RAGMAN a term of contempt for a banker ...1821
• RAG-MERCHANT a dealer in rags; also, in contempt, a banker of draper ...1690
• RED-EEL a term of contempt ...Bk1903 sl.
• RED-SHANK a term of contempt for a Highlander; a bare-legged person ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIBIBE † a term of contempt or abuse for an old woman; a shrill-voiced old woman ...c1386
• RONYON a fat woman; a mangy or scabby animal; a term of contempt or reproach to a woman (see note on blog entry) ...1605
• RUNT a term of contempt applied to an old man or woman ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUTTERKIN † an old crafty fox; a sly old fellow; a swaggering gallant or bully; a term of contempt ...1526 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SACK † a term of contempt for a man ...1835 Sc.
• SAD KECKS a term of contempt for a killjoy ...1999 UK sl.
• SAGAN a term of contempt for a person, generally implying surliness, uncouthness, or clumsiness in build or movements; a rough, boorish person ...1904 Sc.
• SAM-DINGLE a term of contempt for a fool; a simpleton ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SART-HEADED TOAD a term of contempt ...1877 Eng. dial.
• SAUNTRELL †* a term of contempt ...c1440
• SCARAMOUCH a disreputable fellow; a rascal, a scamp; a term of contempt ...1676
• SCAURABEE a term of contempt ...1895 Eng. dial.
• SCAVENER a term of extreme contempt ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCISSORBILL a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SCISSORSBILL a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SCOOT a term of contempt applied to both men and women; a braggadocia ...1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRAG-PIECE a term of contempt for a person ...1879 Eng. dial.
• SCROYLE † a mean fellow; a rascal, a scoundrel, a wretch; a term of contempt ...1595
• SHEEPHERDER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SHEEP-KILLING DOG a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SHITWIG a term of contempt ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SHULLOCK † a term of contempt ...a1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SIWASH a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SKIN a term of contempt for a person ...1825
• SKIPPER * a term of contempt for a young man ...1596
• SKOOT a term of contempt applied to both men and women; a braggadocia ...1822 Sc.
• SMATCHET a small, contemptible person; a mischievous, impudent, pert child; used as a term of contempt or dislike ...c1582 Sc.
• SNAKE a term of contempt ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SNAKE IN THE GRASS a term of contempt; a sneaky, despised, underhanded person; a lurking danger ...17C colloq.
• SNEAKBILL † a term of contempt; a mean, paltry, or sneaking fellow; a starved or thin-faced person ...1562
• SNIPE a term of contempt ...E17 Brit.
• SNOOZER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SNOT a term of contempt for a person; an obnoxious or despicable person, esp. a self-important nonentity ...E17 sl.
• SNOTTER-BOX a term of contempt ...1864 Sc.
• SON OF A HORSE THIEF a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SQUAW a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SUCK-EGG DOG a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• TATIE-TOP a term of contempt ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THIEF a term of contempt or vituperation used with no implication of dishonesty; a rascal, a scamp ...1827 Sc.
• TIMDOODLE n. a term of contempt applied to a stupid, silly fellow ...1806 Eng. dial.
• TUTTLE an awkward, ill-tempered fellow; a term of contempt ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TRUNDLE-TAIL † a term of contempt applied to a person ...1614 obs. or arch.
• VARMINT a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• VELVET HEAD † a term of contempt for a person ...1630
• WAG † a term of contempt for a fellow ...1792 Sc.
• WAG-PASTY † a mischievous rogue; a rascal, an urchin; a term of contempt ...a1553
• WHORE a term of contempt from one male to another ...19C sl.
• WHORESON a term of contempt for a male; the equivalent of 'bastard' ...14C
• YACKEY-YAA a term of contempt for an impertinent fellow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAD a term of contempt for a woman, esp. one of slovenly habits or a vicious nature ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YARB a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAZZIHAMPER a term of contempt for a disliked person ...20C US sl.
• YOKEL a term of contempt for a White person ...M20 US Black sl.
contempt - verbs
• BABISH † to scoff at, to scorn; to treat with contempt as mere children ...c1460
• BESPATTER to asperse with abuse, flame, flattery, praise, etc., to hold in contempt ...1644
• LOOK DOWN ONE'S NOSE to regard or treat with contempt ...1921 sl.
• PISH to express contempt ...1598
• SHAKE ONE'S EARS † to show contempt or displeasure ...1583
• SHOOT OUT THE LIP to show scorn by protruding one's lip; to treat with derision or contempt ...1826
• SIT UPON to squash, to check, to snub; to overcome or rebuke; to express contempt for a man in a marked manner ...1865 sl.
• SKIRP † to behave with contempt ...c1200
• SNOOT to regard or treat with contempt ...1928 US sl.
• THUMB ONE'S NOSE to regard or treat with contempt ...1903 sl., orig. US
• TURN UP ONE'S NOSE to regard or treat with contempt ...1818
• WALK ALL OVER to treat someone with contempt ...M19 sl.
• WALK OVER to treat someone with contempt ...M19 sl.
contempt - interjections
• AUGH! an exclamation of impatience, disappointment, contempt, etc ...1871 Sc.
• BAH! an exclamation of contempt ...E19 sl.
• BAH-FUNGOO! an exclamation of contempt or dismissal, e.g. go fuck yourself! ...1950s US sl.
• BAW! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, or contempt ...1377
• BAW-WAW! † an exclamation of contempt ...1599
• CAT'S FOOT! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, dissent, or disapproval ...1877 Amer. dial.
• CAT'S HIND FOOT! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, dissent, or disapproval ...1939 Amer. dial.
• D.D.T! an exclamation of dismissal or contempt (Drop Dead Twice) ...1947 US campus sl.
• DEVIL-STICKS! an exclamation of contempt ...1903 Amer. dial.
• DROP DEAD! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1934 sl., orig. US
• FOOEY! an exclamation expressing contempt, distaste, or disbelief ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• FUFF! an exclamation expressive of dissatisfaction or contempt, pooh! ...1780 Sc.
• FUNGOO! an exclamation of contempt or dismissal, e.g. go fuck yourself! ...1950s US sl.
• GET KNOTTED! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1963 Brit. sl.
• GET STUFFED! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1952 Brit. sl.
• GO TO REPPS! an exclamation of contempt or disbelief ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• HAW! an exclamation of surprise or contempt ...1889 Eng. dial.
• KAE! † an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, or abhorrence ...a1779 Scot
• KAIGH! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, or abhorrence ...1828 Sc.
• KAY! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, or abhorrence ...1828 Sc.
• KAY-KAY! † an exclamation of disapproval, contempt, or incredulity ...1828 Scot
• KISS MY ARSE! a derisive retort; also an expression of amazement, contempt, or derision ...c1554
• KISS MY ASS! a derisive retort; also an expression of amazement, contempt, or derision ...c1554
• KNICKERS! an exclamation of annoyance, contempt or derision ...1971 sl.
• MARRY COME UP! † used to express indignant or amused surprise or contempt ...1592
• NERTS! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt or derision; nuts! nonsense! ...1922 US sl.
• PIGS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1906 Aust. sl.
• PIGS TO YOU! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1906 Aust. sl.
• PISH! an exclamation of contempt, impatience or disgust ...1592
• POWWAW! expression of disbelief or contempt ...arch.
• PRUT! † an exclamation of contempt, disbelief, etc. ...c1300
• QUOZ! † expressing incredulity, contempt, etc. ...1802
• REPPS! an exclamation of contempt ...1892 Eng. dial.
• SEZ YOU! exclamation of contempt and disbelief, dismissing as beneath argument the previous speaker's words ...M19 sl.
• SHAFF! an exclamation of impatience or contempt ...1783 Eng. dial.
• SHOVE IT! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1941 sl.
• SHUCKINS! an expression of annoyance, irritation, contempt, or disbelief ...1893 Amer. dial.
• SNICK-UP! † an exclamation of contempt ... begone, away with you, go and be hanged ...1601 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SUCKS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• SUCKS TO YOU! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• TAKE A RUNNING JUMP! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1933 sl.
• TAKE A RUNNING JUMP AT ONESELF! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1933 sl.
• TAKE IT UP THE ASS! an expression of contempt ...1940s sl.
• TEUGH! an exclamation of disgust, contempt, or impatience ...1870 Sc.
• TEW! an exclamation of disgust, contempt, or impatience ...1870 Sc.
• TILLY-VALLY! † int. an exclamation of impatience or contempt at what has been said: Nonsense! Fiddlesticks! ... 1601 obs. or arch.
• TWISH! † an exclamation of contempt or vexation ...1577 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UPYER! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1941 sl. chiefly Aust.
• UP YOUR ARSE! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1956 sl.
• UP YOUR ASS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1956 sl.
• UP YOURS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1956 sl.
• VAH! † an exclamation of exultation, contempt, or disgust ...1382
• YA! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YAAL! an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YA BOO! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1921 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YAH! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, derision, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YAH BOO! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1921 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YAH BOO SUCKS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YAIL! an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALE! an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YELL! an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YOUR MAMA! used derisively or contemptuously ...1973 Amer. sl.
contempt - phrases
• BE KICKED TO DEATH BY CRIPPLES used as an expression of supreme contempt, as in 'you ought to be kicked to death by cripples' ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• I WOULDN'T BE SEEN CROSSING A FORTY-ACRE FIELD WITH HIM a phrase of detestation, contempt, or derision ...L19 orig. Cockneys' usage
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A BARGE-POLE a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A FORTY-FOOT POLE a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A PAIR OF TONGS a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A RED-HOT POKER a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH THE END OF A BARGE-POLE a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
CONTEMPTIBLE - adjectives
• ABIE LINCOLN disgusting, contemptible ...1988 UK rhyming sl. for 'stinking'
• ABRAHAM LINCOLN disgusting, contemptible ...1988 UK rhyming sl. for 'stinking'
• ASSHOLE stupid; contemptible; damned ...1935 Amer. sl.
• BAG-BLIND socially contemptible, very low-class, slum-dwelling ...20C W. Indies sl.
• BAUBLING trifling, contemptible, paltry, insignificant ...1601 obs.
• BEGGARY † beggarly, poor; mean, contemptible ...1542
• BLITHERING despicable, contemptible ...1889
• BOSHY nonsensical; contemptible ...1860
• BUTTFACED ugly; contemptible ...1973 US sl.
• CACK contemptible, unpleasant, disgusting, loathsome, inferior ...1996 UK sl.
• CACKY disgusting; contemptible; worthless; second-rate ...1970s sl.
• CAK contemptible, unpleasant, inferior ...1996 UK sl.
• CHINCY of poor quality; cheap; contemptible ...1970 Amer. sl.
• CHINTZY of poor quality; cheap; contemptible ...1959 Amer. sl.
• COOTIE-HEARTED contemptible, despicable ...1920s US sl.
• CRUMBY unpleasant; disagreeable; contemptible, repulsive, disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CRUSTY dirty, mean, contemptible ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• DARG contemptible ...1866 Sc.
• DESPECTUOUS †* to be despised, contemptible ...1541
• DIRTY contemptible, paltry; mean, dishonest ...Bk1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DOG-BOLT † wretched, miserable, mean, base, degraded, contemptible ...1580
• DROOBY ineffectual, incompetent; contemptible ...1972 Aust. sl.
• EGG-SUCKING (derogatory) disgusting, mean, contemptible ...1875 Amer. dial.
• FAGGOT useless, contemptible ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FAGGOT-ASS weak, cowardly, contemptible ...2000s US Black sl.
• FART-FACED ugly; contemptible ...1977 Amer. sl.
• FARTING trifling, contemptible, insubstantial ...1930s sl.
• FART-KNOCKING contemptible ...1963 Amer. sl.
• FEEBLE † in moral sense: mean, base, contemptible ...c1250
• HORSESHIT contemptible or pretentious; worthless; offensive; unsatisfactory ...1939 US sl.
• KACK contemptible, unpleasant, inferior ...1996 UK sl.
• KAK contemptible, unpleasant, inferior, nasty ...1970s UK & S. Afr. sl.
• LAME of no interest or value; uninteresting, dull, boring; also, contemptible, offensive ...1955 US sl.
• LITTLE-WORTH † of worthless, mean, bad, or contemptible character ...c1200 obs. exc. arch. & Sc.
• LOUSY bad, poor, contemptible ..c1386
• LOWDOWN contemptible, base, mean ...colloq.
• LOWER THAN WHALE SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MANGY contemptible; dirty ...1896
• MEACHING skulking, cringing; self-deprecating, obsequious; contemptible, useless, good-for-nothing ...1792 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN CAT SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN CAT SHIT AND A DAMN SIGHT NASTIER very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN COW SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN HEN SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN HOG SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN OWL'S SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN SKUNK SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN SNAKE SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN WHALE SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEECHING skulking, sneaking, creeping softly; cringing; self-deprecating, obsequious; contemptible, useless, good-for-nothing ...1792 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• MICHING skulking, cringing; self-deprecating, obsequious; contemptible, useless, good-for-nothing ...1792 Amer. dial.
• MIMSEY contemptible ...1880 Eng. dial.
• MOFO contemptible or despicable ...1989 Amer. sl.
• MOLLYFOGGING contemptible, despicable ...1978 Amer. sl.
• MOOKY foolish, contemptible, ineffectual ...1967 US sl.
• MUCKY contemptible, sordid ...1683 Eng. dial.
• MUFF-DIVING despicable, contemptible ...1930s sl.
• NAFF in poor taste; unappealing, unfashionable; despicable, contemptible ...1965 Brit. sl.
• NAFFLING of a child: contemptible; insignificant ...Bk1883 Eng. dial.
• OFFAL worthless, disreputable, vile, contemptible ...c1605 now chiefly Eng. dial.
• ORDINARY inferior, poor, worthless, contemptible, immoral ...1800 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY inferior, poor, insignificant, worthless, contemptible, mean, immoral ...1816 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY AS AN EGG-SUCKING HOUND mean, contemptible, disgusting ...1985 Amer. dial.
• OWLHOOT contemptible ...1946 Amer. Western sl.
• PICAYUNE mean, contemptible, paltry; of small value or importance ...1856 Amer. colloq.
• RAGABASH contemptible, mean, paltry; good-for-nothing ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RAUNCHY sordid, sloppy; contemptible, excessive, seedy ...1930s sl., orig. US
• ROINOUS † coarse, mean, paltry, base, nasty, contemptible ...c1366
• SAD-ASS contemptible ...1971 Amer. sl.
• SAD-ASSED contemptible ...1971 Amer. sl.
• SCABBY of a person or thing: unpleasant, contemptible, distasteful ...M17
• SCRAM small, puny; contemptible ...1842 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMY dirty, contemptible, mean ...1931 Amer. dial.
• SHAVED-TAIL of a person: inexperienced, 'green'; contemptible ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHAVE-TAIL of a person: inexperienced, 'green'; contemptible ...1891 Amer. dial.
• SHITBUM contemptible, unpleasant, worthless ...2000s US sl.
• SHITHOUSE unpleasant; deplorable, disgusting, contemptible ...1972 sl.
• SHITTY unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful ...1924 sl.
• SHNIDE false, counterfeit, sham, bogus, phony, fake; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand ...1859 UK
• SKIT-BRAINED stupid; contemptible ...1553
• SKUNKISH resembling a skunk; contemptible ...1839
• SNIDE false, counterfeit, sham, bogus; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand; mean; nasty, esp. in an insinuating way ...1859 UK
• SNIDEY false, counterfeit, sham, bogus; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand ...1859 UK
• SNOTTY supercilious and disdainful; contemptible, nasty ...1926 sl.
• UNDOUGHT sickly, puny, feeble; contemptible ...1773 Sc.
• VILIPENDIOUS †* contemptible ...1536
• WADDY contemptible; undesirable ...20C US sl.
• WRIST-WATCH contemptible ...c1900 Royal Navy usage
contemptible - nouns
• FRENCH-FRIED-FUCK a contemptible bit of nothing, a damn ...20C sl.
• LOW ROAD a method, manner, etc., that is underhand, unscrupulous, or otherwise contemptible ...sl.
• PUKE anything that is contemptible or worthless ...sl.
• SHITHOUSE a disgusting or contemptible thing ...sl.
• TOAD something or someone hateful, loathsome, or contemptible ...a1548
• WA-CAST anything contemptible or worthless; a castaway; a piece of extravagance; 'away-cast' ...1898 Sc.
contemptible - person
• ABLACH an insignificant or contemptible person; a dwarf ...1790 Sc.
• ASS-BUCKET a contemptible or inconsequential fellow ...1953 Amer. sl.
• ASS-HOLE a contemptible person ...c1784 sl.
• ASS WIPE a worthless, contemptible person, esp. if also obsequious; one who curries favour; a toady ...1952 Amer. sl.
• BAA-LAMB a bastard, a contemptible, objectionable person ...1910s euphemism
• BAGGOT a useless, contemptible person ...1892 Eng. dial.
• BALATRON †* a babbling, prating fellow; a vain talking fellow; a jester, a buffoon; a rascally base knave, a thief; a contemptible fellow ...1623
• BALATROON a buffoon; a contemptible fellow; a rascally, base knave ...1623
• BALLATRON a buffoon; a contemptible fellow; a rascally, base knave ...1623
• BEE a bastard, a contemptible, objectionable person ...1920s sl.
• BLIGHTER a contemptible person; an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male; also, a fellow ...1896 Brit. sl.
• BOBTAIL a contemptible fellow; a cur ...1899 Amer. dial.
• BOLL WEEVIL a worthless or contemptible person; a mean, despised person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• BUM-FLUFF a contemptible man, esp. one who is younger than, or of junior status to, the speaker ...2000 UK sl.
• BUTT a stupid or contemptible person ...1993 Amer. sl.
• BUTTFACE an ugly or contemptible person ...1973 US sl.
• BUTT PLUG a stupid or contemptible person ...1993 Amer. sl.
• BUTT-WIPE toilet tissue; hence, a worthless, contemptible person ...1971 Amer. sl.
• BUZZARD a foolish or despicable person; a contemptible old man ...1641
• CAFFLER a contemptible little fellow who gives saucy, cheeky foolish talk ...L19 Ireland
• CHEAPSKATE an unpleasant or despicable person; a low or contemptible person, usually male ...1896 US sl.
• CHEESEDICK a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHEESEDIX a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHEESE DONG a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHICKENSHIT a contemptible, disgusting person ...1940s sl., orig. US
• CRAB a contemptible person ...1580 UK
• DANDIPRAT † a small, insignificant, or contemptible fellow ...1556 obs. or arch.
• DANDYPRAT an insignificant, contemptible person ...c1550 colloq.
• DASTARDLING a contemptible dastard ...1800 nonce word
• DIPSTICK an inept fool; an idiot; a jerk; a stupid or contemptible person; an oaf ...1963 US sl.
• DOG a man or boy regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wretched ...colloq.
• DOG-BOLT † a term of contempt or reproach applied to a person; a contemptible fellow; a mean wretch or villain ...1465
• DOG BREATH a contemptible person; used as a term of abuse ...2000 US sl.
• DOUCHE-BAG a contemptible person ...1942 US sl.
• DROOB an ineffectual or incompetent person; an unprepossessing or contemptible person. esp. a man ...1933 Aust. sl.
• DUCK PLUCKER a contemptible or despicable person; a motherfucker ...1976 US euphemism
• DWEEB a contemptible person; a loser; a nerd ...1968 US sl.
• EGG-SUCKING DOG a dog that robs the hen's nest; also applied to a mean and contemptible person ...1950 Amer. dial.
• FART-FACE an ugly or contemptible person ...1938 Amer. sl.
• FART-HEAD a contemptible person ...1962 US sl.
• FARTHOLE a contemptible person ; an obnoxious or foolish person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• FARTNOSE a contemptible person ...1974 Amer. sl.
• FARTSNATCHER a contemptible person ...1935 Amer. sl.
• GOBSHITE a stupid, incompetent, or contemptible person, esp. an ignorant loudmouth ...M20 sl., chiefly Irish
• GOODMAN-TURD a contemptible fellow; a worthless, unpleasant fellow ...1598
• GRUNT a stupid, unpleasant, or contemptible person ...1977 Amer. sl.
• GULLION a contemptible and mean wretch; a soft, worthless fellow ...1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GUTS-ACHE a contemptible person ...20C Aust. sl.
• GWEEB a person who entirely lacks style; a tedious and contemptible person; an obnoxious person; an over-diligent student ...1984 Amer. campus sl.
• GWEEBO a person who entirely lacks style; a tedious and contemptible person; an obnoxious person; an over-diligent student ...1986 Amer. campus sl.
• GWEEP a person who entirely lacks style; a tedious and contemptible person; an obnoxious person; an over-diligent student ...1982 Amer. campus sl.
• HILDING a contemptible, worthless person; a mean, base, cowardly fellow; a wretch ...1601 arch.
• HORSECOCK a stupid or contemptible person ...1927 US sl.
• HORSE'S ARSE a stupid or contemptible person, usually a man ...1888 US sl.
• HORSE'S ASS a stupid or contemptible person, usually a man ...a1865 US sl.
• HORSE'S COCK a stupid or contemptible person ...1974 US sl.
• HORSE'S-NECK a stupid or contemptible person ...1928 US sl.
• JACK-A-LENT an insignificant or contemptible person; a simpleton; a dwarf; a puppet ...1598 arch.
• JADE a rough and contemptible girl or woman ...1560 sl.
• JERK-OFF a worthless, contemptible person; a jerk or oaf; an incompetent do-nothing; a contemptuous term of address ...1968 Brit. & US sl.
• KVETCH a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• KVETSCH a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• KYE a contemptible person ...1928 nautical sl.
• LAMESTER a foolish or contemptible person ...1978 US sl.
• LICKSKILLET a contemptible or detestable person; a sycophant ...1893 Amer. dial.
• LICKSPIT a contemptible, fawning person; a servile flatterer or toady ...1620
• LICK-SPITTLE a mean or abject parasite, sycophant, or toady; a servile flatterer; a contemptible, detestable, or fawning person ...1796
• MAGGOT a contemptible person ...L17 sl.
• MAMA-HUNCHER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1962 Amer. sl.
• MAMA-JAMMER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1950s euphemism
• MAMMA-JAMMA a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1992 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-DODGER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1920s Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-DUGGER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1948 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-HUGGER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-JABBER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1950s euphemism
• MAMMY-JAMMER a supreme insult; a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1948 Amer. euphemism
• MAMMY-JAMMY a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1989 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-SUCKER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-TAPPER a supreme insult; a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1967 Amer. euphemism
• MINCH a stupid, contemptible, or unpleasant person ...1928 Amer. sl.
• MO-DICKER a despicable or contemptible person; a lazy, irresponsible person ...1968-70 Amer. sl.
• MOFO a despicable or contemptible person ...1965 Amer. sl.
• MOFUCK a despicable or contemptible person ...1962 Amer. sl.
• MO-FUCKER a despicable or contemptible person ...a1987 Amer. sl.
• MOLLY-DODGER a contemptible or despicable fellow ,,,1964-69 US Black sl.
• MONKEY DICK a stupid or contemptible person ...1988 Amer. sl.
• MOOK an ineffectual, foolish, or contemptible person ...1930 US sl.
• MUDCAT a stupid or contemptible person ...M19 US sl.
• MUDDLEFUG (derogatory) a supreme insult; a contemptible or despicable person ...1960s US Black sl.
• MUTTHEAD a stupid or contemptible person ...1910s US sl.
• NEEDLEDICK a man having a small penis; hence, a contemptible fellow; a term of abuse ...1969 Amer. sl.
• NERK a contemptible person ...1966 Brit. sl.
• NICKLE-AND-DIMER a contemptible or insignificant person ...1960s US sl.
• NURK a contemptible person ...1966 Brit. sl.
• OLD FART-FACE an ugly or contemptible person ...1938 Amer. sl.
• OLD FARTNOSE a contemptible person ...1981 Amer. sl.
• OWLHOOT a contemptible fellow, esp. a fugitive or outlaw ...1958 Amer. Western sl.
• PICKSNIFF an insignificant, paltry, contemptible person ...1862 Eng. dial.
• PIPSQUEAK a contemptible person ...1910 sl.
• PISMIRE a useless and contemptible person ...1870 Amer. dial.
• PISSAMIRE a useless and contemptible person ...1870 Amer. dial.
• PISS-ANT a mean, bad-tempered, or contemptible person; an unimportant person ...1903 now chiefly Amer.
• POLECAT a despicable, contemptible or deceitful person; a disreputable person; a sneaky person ...1896 Amer. dial.
• POPPA-LOPPA a despicable or contemptible person; a motherfucker ...1930s US Black sl.
• POPPA-STOPPA a despicable or contemptible person; a motherfucker ...1930s US Black sl.
• PUKE a mean, contemptible fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• PUNK a bumptious but insignificant or contemptible person ...19C sl.
• RAAS a contemptible person ...2000 Jamaica
• RAASHOLE a contemptible person; used as a general term of abuse ...2000 UK sl.
• SAD APPLE a contemptible person ...1910s sl.
• SAD BASTARD a contemptible person; an ineffectual person ...2003 UK sl.
• SAD BIRD a contemptible person ...1910s sl.
• SADDO a pathetic or contemptible person ...2000 UK sl.
• SADFUCK a contemptible person ...1997 UK sl.
• SAD SACK a contemptible person ...1943 sl., chiefly US
• SCADDIN any worthless or contemptible person or thing; trash ...1884 Sc.
• SCADGER a term of abuse; a mean, contemptible person; someone who always wants a loan ...M19 sl.
• SCART a contemptible, good-for-nothing, scurvy fellow; a mean, niggardly person ...1825 Sc.
• SCHMEGEGGE a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• SCHMEGEGGY a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• SCLATY-SCRAE a contemptible person ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRAT a saving, industrious person; a mean, niggardly, contemptible fellow; a miser ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRUB-TURKEY a contemptible woman ...1950s Aust. sl.
• SCRUFF a contemptible person; an insignificant person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUT a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
• SCUTT a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
• SHEENY a contemptible person; a stingy person ...1900 Amer. dial.
• SHIT an unpleasant or despicable person; a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...1508
• SHITE an unpleasant or despicable person; a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...1508
• SHITEPOKE a mean, contemptible, or uncouth person ...1925 Amer. dial.
• SHNIDE a cunning person; an untrustworthy person; a contemptible person; an informer ...1950 UK sl.
• SKATE an unpleasant or despicable person; a mean, dishonest, or contemptible person, usually male ...1896 sl., chiefly US
• SKATER a mean or contemptible person ...L19 US sl.
• SKEESICK a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1858 Amer. dial.
• SKEESUCKS a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1891 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZACKS a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1875 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZECKS a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1850 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZICKS a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZIX a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SKITBRAINS a stupid person, a dolt, a blockhead; a contemptible person ...1553
• SKITE a contemptible person ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• SKUNK a thoroughly mean or contemptible person ...1841 colloq.
• SKUT a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
• SLINK a contemptible fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SLUG a contemptible person ...1931
• SMATCHET a small, contemptible person; a mischievous, impudent, pert child; used as a term of contempt or dislike ...c1582 Sc.
• SNICH a contemptible person ...1910s sl.
• SNITCH a contemptible person; one who is petty or mean ...1910s
• SNORKER a contemptible fool ...1977 US sl.
• SNOT a contemptible person ...E17 sl.
• SNOTNOSE a contemptible person ...1949 sl.
• SNOT-RAG. a contemptible person ...1973 sl.
• SNOTTERGOB a contemptible person ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SNURGE a contemptible person ...1933 sl.
• SOOR a contemptible person ...1848 Anglo-Indian
• SPALPEEN a disagreeable, miserable, or contemptible person; a low, mean, or good-for-nothing fellow; a worthless person; a rogue, a rascal, a scamp ...1815 Irish
• SQUINNY † a contemptible fellow ...1716
• SQUIT a small or contemptible person ...a1825 Brit. sl.
• TARLACK a contemptible fellow; a person not over-particular ...1881 Eng. dial.
• TARLOCH a contemptible fellow; a person not over-particular ...1881 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THISTLE-DIGGER a term of disparagement ...1880 Amer. dial.
• TICK a contemptible person ...1631 sl.
• TINHORN SPORT a contemptible person ...1906 US sl.
• TOAD something or someone hateful, loathsome, or contemptible ...a1548
• TRASH a worthless or contemptible person ...1604
• TRIPE-HOUND a contemptible person ...1923 sl.
• VILIACO † a vile or contemptible person; a villain, a scoundrel, a coward ...1599
• WANG an oaf; a contemptible person ...20C US sl.
• WART a contemptible person ...1896 sl.
• WEENY a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• WHANG an oaf; a contemptible person ...20C US sl.
• WHIFFET a small or contemptible person; an insignificant looking person; a lazy boy ...1767 Amer. dial.
• WHIFFMAGIG a trifler; an insignificant, contemptible person; a mean, paltry person ...1871
• WONK a contemptible person ...1967 Aust. sl.
• WRIST a contemptible person; an unpleasant person ...1998 UK sl.
• YUCK a contemptible person ...1943 sl., orig. US
• ZOB a good-for-nothing; a contemptible person; a weak person ...1911 US sl.
contemptible - verbs
• DINGO to behave in a contemptible way ...M20 Aust. sl.
• EAT SHIT to be utterly contemptible ...1942 US sl.
CONTEMPTUOUS - adjectives
• DESPITEOUS full of despite, contempt, or ill-will; contemptuous, opprobrious ...a1340 arch.
• DORTY spoiled, pettish, sullen, sulky, easily offended, ill-humoured; saucy, haughty, conceited, proud, stubborn; contemptuous ...a1605 Sc.
• HUBRISTIC * insolent, contemptuous ...1831
• SAUCY disdainful, scornful, contemptuous ...1786 Sc.
• SNIDEY sneering; disdainful; contemptuous ...1964 UK sl.
• SNIFFY contemptuous, scornful ...1871 sl.
contemptuous - nouns
• ABUSION † contemptuous or reproachful language; reviling, insult ...1382
• OVERLINESS † contemptuousness; haughtiness ...1610
contemptuous - person
• COOTIE-HEART a contemptuous person ...1920s US sl.
contemptuous - verbs
• BAUCHLE † to subject to disgrace or ignominy; to vilify; to treat contemptuously ...c1470 Sc.
• COCK A SNOOK to treat someone or something contemptuously or derisively ...1791 sl.
• OPPROBRIATE * to speak abusively or contemptuously of or to; to reproach; to vilify ...1649
• SCANCE to glance at; to scan; esp. to look contemptuously ...1883 Sc.
CONTEMPTUOUSLY - adverbs
• SUFFICIENTLY contemptuously ...1893
CONTEND - person
• CAMPIE one who strives, contends, or works vigorously ...1923 Sc.
• CAMPY one who strives, contends, or works vigorously ...1923 Sc.
CONTEND - verbs
• ARGIE-BARGIE to argue, to bandy words, to dispute; to contend ...1885 Sc.
• ARGLE to argue, to dispute; to contend; esp. in making a bargain ...1886 Eng. dial.
• ARGLE-BARGLE to argue, quarrel, cavil, dispute, contend; to haggle, to bandy words ...1727 chiefly Eng. dial. and Sc.
• ARGUFY to contend, to wrangle, to argue ...1812 Amer. dial.
• BANDY to contend, to strive, to fight ...1588
• BARGAIN † to contend, to strive, to struggle, to fight ...1375 Sc.
• BATE † to contend, to quarrel, to fight, to strive with blows or arguments ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CAMPLE † to scold, bully; to retort, answer pertly; to argue or contend saucily; to wrangle or quarrel; to be sulky or cross ...1621 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DEAL † 1. to engage with in conflict; to contend ...993
† 2. to contend or fight about ...c1205
• DEBATE † to fight, to contend, to strive, to quarrel, to wrangle ...c1340
• DIGLADIATE † to 'cross swords'; to fight, to contend, to quarrel; to dispute violently ...a1656
• DIMICATE † to fight, to contend, to skirmish ...1656
• FALL TOGETHER BY THE EARS † said of animals fighting; hence of persons: to engage in a fight or scuffle; to fight and scratch each other; to contend in strife; to be at variance, to quarrel ...1539
• FAUCHENTULIE † to argue, to quarrel, to contend ...1825 Sc.
• FRAB to struggle, fight; to argue, contend ...1868 Eng. dial.
• JANGLE to speak angrily, harshly, or discordantly; to grumble, to murmur, to contend, to dispute, to wrangle, to squabble ...a1300 arch.
• KEMP to fight or contend in battle with another ...a1400 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• OPPONE † to set oneself in opposition, to contend against, to act in opposition or offer resistance to ...1513
• PAUCHLE to struggle, to strive, to contend, to expend effort and energy ...1921 Sc.
• PROPUGN † to contend or fight for; to defend, vindicate (an opinion, doctrine or the like) ...c1555
• PULL ON to tackle someone; to contend with someone to test someone ...1963 Aust. sl.
• REEL † to contend; to wrestle ...1791 Sc.
• SCRANNY to scramble, to strive, to contend ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRUGGLE † to contend, struggle; to writhe with more or less force ...1530 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SPUTE † to dispute; to contend in disputation ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TERSE † to dispute, to contend ...Bk1905 Sc.
• TEW to toil, to labour; to work hard; to pull, to struggle; to contend, to strive ...1866 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THREAP to argue, to dispute; to wrangle, to quarrel, to contend ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THREAT to contend or argue persistently ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TILT to engage in a contest; to combat, to contend with; to strike or thrust at with a weapon ...1588
• TOIL † to contend in a lawsuit or an argument; to dispute, to argue; also, to contend in battle; to fight, to struggle ...c1330
• VARY † to be at strife with; to contend against another ...1496
• WAGE † to struggle, to contend against; to struggle through difficulties, to contend in rivalry ...1605
• YADDLE † to contend ...Bk1905 Sc.
CONTENDING - adjectives
• AT BATE † at strife, contending, fighting ...a1500
contending - nouns
• CAMPING † contending, fighting ...1549
• TARVIZZEEN † struggling; contending, scolding, tormenting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• CUP OF TEA a consolation ...20C
• EASEMENT † advantage, convenience, comfort, consolation, relief; furtherance, assistance; formerly also, gratification, enjoyment ...c1400
CONSOLATION - phrases
• WORSE THINGS HAPPEN AT SEA a phrase of vague consolation ...c1910
CONSOLE - verbs
• LIP-COMFORTER one who comforts or consoles with mere words ...a1815
CONSOLIDATE - verbs
• SADDEN to consolidate; to make firm and hard; to compress; to stamp or beat down ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
CONSOLING - adjectives
• PARAMUTHETIC tending to encourage; consolatory, consoling ...1854
CONSORT - nouns, person
• MATCH † a husband or wife; a mate, a consort, a lover; also, said of animals ...a831
• PARAGON † a match; a mate, a companion; a consort in marriage; a rival, a competitor ...1566
CONSORT - verbs
• CAHOOT to consort; to connive ...1886 Amer. dial.
CONSPICUOUS - adjectives
• FAR-REGARDING conspicuous, seen from afar ...1896 Sc.
• FLAMING conspicuous; ardent ...1738 colloq.
• KENSPECK easily recognizable, clearly visible, conspicuous ...1590 Eng. dial.
• KENSPECKLE easily recognizable, clearly visible, conspicuous ...1714 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• LIKE A BEER BOTTLE ON THE COLISEUM conspicuous ...1940s Aust. sl.
• NIFTY neat, stylish, conspicuous ...Bk1902 Amer. sl.
• OF MARK noteworthy, important, conspicuous ...1590
• SALIENT standing out from the rest; prominent, conspicuous ...1840
• SIGHTLY † visible; conspicuous ...1532
• SIGHTY † visible, conspicuous ...1398
• TELLABLE distinguishable; easily recognized, conspicuous ...B1900 Eng. dial.
CONSPICUOUS - nouns, person
• FLAMER a conspicuous, ostentatious person who 'burns brightly'; someone or something very unusual or vigorous ...c1805
CONSPICUOUS - verbs
• BALL THE JACK to move in a conspicuous manner ...1970 Amer. dial.
• CARRY ON to behave in a conspicuous way; to make a fuss ...1828 UK sl.
• SINGULARIZE to mark conspicuously; to make distinct or conspicuous; to distinguish ...1589
CONSPICUOUSLY - adverbs
• BIG conspicuously; notably; also, with great success, to a great extent ...1865
• IN A BIG WAY conspicuously; to a great extent; hence, passionately ...1897
CONSPIRACY - nouns
• CABAL a secret intrigue; a conspiracy; petty plotting ...E17 arch.
• FRAME a (criminal) conspiracy or plot ...1911 sl. orig. US
• FRAME-UP a (criminal) conspiracy or plot ...1900 sl. orig. US
• HACKLE a conspiracy, cabal ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PACK † a private or clandestine arrangement, pact, or compact; a secret or underhand design agreed upon by two or more persons; a plot, conspiracy, intrigue ...1571
• READY a swindle; a conspiracy ...20C Aust. sl.
• READY-UP. a swindle, conspiracy, or fraud ...1924 Aust. sl.
CONSPIRATOR - person
• PACKER † a confederate in a fraudulent design; a conspirator, a plotter ...1771
CONSPIRE - verbs
• HACKLE to conspire, agree together ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PACK † to enter into a private arrangement; to agree in a secret or underhand design; to plot, to conspire, to scheme, to intrigue ...a1529
• ROW IN to act in a group; to conspire ...1897 sl.
CONSPIRING - adjectives
• CONSPIRATIOUS addicted to conspiring ...1652 obs. rare
• IN CAHOOTS WITH conspiring or planning with someone ...1829 US sl.
CONSTABLE (also see POLICE) - person
• ALGUACIL a constable or justice of the peace ...1888 Amer. Southwest., now hist.
• ALGUAZIL a constable or justice of the peace ...1888 Amer. Southwest., now hist.
• BAN-BEGGAR a beadle, a constable ...1883 Eng. dial.
• BANG-BEGGAR a beadle, a constable, a parish officer ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BANGIE a policeman, a constable ...1870 Sc.
• BARON NABBEM a constable ...1830 US sl.
• BEAGLE one who makes it his business to scent out or hunt down; a spy, an informer; a constable, a sheriff's officer, a bailiff, a beadle ...1559
• FEE GRABBER a policeman; a deputy sheriff; a constable ...1967 Amer. dial.
• HARMAN † a constable ...1725 thieves' cant
• HARMAN-BECK † a constable; the parish-constable or beadle ...1567 thieves' cant
• MAN-CATCHER a constable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MAN IN THE MOON a watchman, a constable ...M17 sl.
• NABBER one who 'nabs'; hence, a bailiff or constable ...1810 sl.
• PAN-HEAD a district constable ...1940s W. Indies sl.
• PAN KIBBA a district constable ...1940s W. Indies sl.
• SQUIRE NABBEM a constable ...1834 US sl.
CONSTANT - adjectives
• NEVER-CEASING unceasing, ceaseless; constant, continual ...c1602
CONSTANTLY - adverbs
• ALL THE WAY always, constantly ...1976 Amer. dial.
• DAILY-DAY every day, continually, constantly ...1881 Sc.
• DAY AN' DAILY constantly, every day ...Bk1900 Sc. & Ireland
• DESSABLY constantly ...1790 Eng. dial.
• EVERLIE constantly, perpetually, frequently, continually ...1829 Sc.
• EVERLY always, constantly, perpetually, frequently, continually, continuously ...1829 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• EVERY CONSTANT constantly ...1940 Amer. dial.
• EVERY HANDS WHILE frequently, constantly ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FROM ARSEHOLE TO BREAKFAST TIME all the way; all the time...L19 sl.
CONSTELLATION - adjectives
• LEONIC †* pert. to the constellation Leo ...a1658
CONSTELLATION - nouns
• CAR † the seven stars in the constellation of the Great Bear, called also the Plough or Wain ...1633
• CATASTERISM a constellation ...1837
• DICK AND HIS TEAM the constellation, the Great Bear ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DICK WITH HIS WAGON the constellation, the Great Bear ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ELL AND YARD the belt in the constellation Orion ...1891 Amer. dial.
• ELLENYARD the belt in the constellation Orion ...1891 Amer. dial.
• GOLDEN YARD † the Belt of Orion ...1551
• HELLINYEAR the constellation Orion ...1940 Amer. dial. Black usage
• JACK AND HIS TEAM the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS TEAM GOING TO PIT the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS WAGON the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK AND HIS WAIN the constellation Ursa major ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JACK BESIDE THE MIDDLE HORSE a star in the constellation of Ursa Major ...1934 Sc.
• KING'S ELLWAND, THE the constellation called Orion's belt ...1838 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• LADY'S ELLWAND, THE the constellation called Orion's belt ...Bk1900 Sc.
• LADY'S YARD-BAND the three stars forming the belt of the constellation Orion ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MILKING STARS the constellation of Orion ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SEVEN SISTERS the constellation Pleiades ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SIGN †* a constellation ...1398
• SISTERS the seven chief stars of the constellation of the Great Bear ...c1450
• SKINKER † the constellation Aquarius ...1591
• ST. PETER'S STAFF the stars in the constellation Orion called Orion's sword ...1710 Sc.
• WAGON-AND-HORSES the constellation of the Great Bear, Ursa major ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WATER-POURER † the constellation Aquarius ...1565
• YARD † the Belt of Orion ...1551
• YARD-BAND the three stars forming the belt of the constellation Orion ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
CONSTERNATION - nouns
• FARIE † a state of tumult or consternation ...1500-20 Sc.
• FARY † a state of tumult or consternation ...1500-20 Sc.
CONSTERNATION - interjections
• KAH-KA-KA! used as an expression of amazement, denial, consternation, etc. ...1835 Amer. dial.
• KAI! used as an expression of amazement, denial, consternation, etc. ...1835 Amer. dial.
• KI! used as an expression of amazement, denial, consternation, etc. ...1835 Amer. dial.
CONSTIPATED - adjectives
• BACKED UP constipated ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BALLED UP constipated ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BELLY-BOUND constipated ...1607
• BUNGED UP constipated ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• CHEESE-BOUND constipated ...1950 Amer. dial.
• FAST † constipated; costive ...c1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HARD-BOUND costive. constipated ...1735
• HARD PACKED constipated ...1967 Amer. dial.
• LOCKED constipated ...1967 Amer. dial.
• LOCKED UP constipated ...1967 Amer. dial.
• OPEN of the bowels: not constipated ...1562
CONSTIPATED - verbs
• LOCK to cause constipation in the bowels; to become constipated ...c1938 Amer. dial.
CONSTIPATION - nouns
• HARD BOWELS constipation ...1967 Amer. dial.
• LOCKED BOWELS constipation; obstruction of the intestines ...1938 Amer. dial.
CONSTITUTED - adjectives
• BESTEAD † settled, constituted, arranged ...c1300
• BESTED † settled, constituted, arranged ...c1300
CONSTITUTION - nouns
• IDIONOMY † individual constitution ...1651
CONSTRAIN - verbs
• BEDWYNGE † to constrain, to restrain ...1480
CONSTRAINT - nouns
• NEED † violence, force, constraint, or compulsion, exercised by or upon persons ...c825
CONSTRAINT - verbs
• NEED † to exercise constraint or compulsion upon one ... c825
CONSTRUCT - nouns, person
• FABRICANT * one who fabricates, constructs, or fashions anything; a maker or manufacturer ...1757
CONSTRUCT - verbs
• EDIFY * to build; to construct (a dwelling, edifice) of the usual building materials ...a1340
• EFFECT * to make, to construct ...1791
• FABRIC † to construct, fashion, frame, make ...1623
• FAIT † to arrange; to construct; to fit ...1635-6
• SUBSTRUCT * to construct beneath; to lay as a foundation ...1847
• TIFF † to put in order, to arrange; to prepare, to make, to construct ...1300s
• TIMBER † to build, construct, or make, as a house, ship, etc.; later, to build or construct of wood ...a750 obs. or arch.
CONSTRUCTED - adjectives
• EDIFICATE † built up, constructed, formed, instituted, arranged ...c1470
CONSTRUCTED - nouns
• MEXICAN RIG (derogatory) anything poorly constructed ...1966 Amer. dial.
CONSTRUCTION - nouns
• EDIFICE † the act or process of building or construction ...1580
• FABRICATURE † the act of fabricating; construction ...1600
• OPIFICE † the doing or making of a work; construction, workmanship ...1616
construction - person
• CAMP DOG in construction and logging camps: an employee who looks after beds and belongings ...1927 Amer. dial.
• MONKEY in construction: a pile driver ...1965 Amer. sl.
CONSTRUCTIVE - adjectives
• CATASKEUASTIC †* constructive ...1645
CONSTRUE - verbs
• STRUE to construe ...Bk1904 schools' sl.
CONSULT - verbs
• CAST HEADS TOGETHER † to consult or take counsel together ...1526
• DRAW HEADS TOGETHER † to consult or take counsel together ...c1381
• IMPARL † to speak together or with another upon a matter; to confer, to consult, to parley ...1579-80
• LAY HEADS TOGETHER to consult or take counsel together ...1551
• PALAVER to confer, to consult ...1877
CONSULTATION - nouns
• ADVICE †weighing of opinions; consideration, deliberation, consultation, reckoning ...1366
CONSUME - verbs
• DECOCT † to diminish, to consume, to waste ...1629
• PAUNCH to take into the stomach, to consume, to imbibe, usually with implication of haste or greed ...1821 Sc.
• PUT BACK to consume food or drink heartily ...1974 Amer. sl.
• SCARE to spend, to consume ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TO-FRET † to gnaw, to devour, to consume ...a1225
CONTACT - nouns
• TACTION the act of touching; contact ...1623
• TACTURE † touch, contact ...1597
CONTACT - verbs
• ABSCEDE †* to move away, to lose contact ...1650
CONTAIN - verbs
• BEGRIPE † to take in, to contain, to hold, to comprehend ...1393
• KEEP † to take in, to receive, to contain, to hold ...c1020
• TAKE † to include, to comprise; to contain ...c1200
CONTAINER - nouns
• DEAD MARINE an empty bottle or container ...1831 sl.
• DEAD SOLDIER an empty bottle or container ...1917 sl., orig. US
• EMPTY any container or vessel that has been emptied, esp. a bottle once containing alcohol ...20C sl.
• MARINE an empty bottle or container ...1831 sl.
• OLD SOLDIER an empty bottle or container ...1909 US sl.
CONTAINING - adjectives
• OMNITENENT † holding or containing all things ...1656
CONTAMINATE - verbs
• BESMIT † vb. to stain; to infect, as with disease; to contaminate ...a1225
• DETURPATE † to defile, to disfigure, to pollute, to contaminate; to debase ...1623
• INQUINATE † to pollute, to defile, to corrupt, to contaminate, to befoul ...1542
• TANG to contaminate ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
CONTAMINATED - adjectives
• FLYBLOWN contaminated; tainted
CONTAMINATION - nouns
• MYSOPHOBIA morbid dread of dirt or defilement; an abnormal fear of uncleanliness or contamination, as of soiling one's hands by touching anything ...1879
CONTEMPLATED - adjectives
• BEHOLDABLE † that admits of being contemplated ...c1449
CONTEMPLATION - nouns
• BEHOLDING † mental contemplation; consideration ...a1520
CONTEMPORARY - adjectives
• COETANEOUS existing or living at the same time; contemporary ...1649
CONTEMPORARY - nouns, person
• AGEMATE † one of the same age; a contemporary ...1583
• TIME-FELLOW † a contemporary ...1638
CONTEMPT - adjectives
• COD expressing contempt or disapproval ...1960s sl.
• CODALINA expressing contempt or disapproval ...1960s sl.
• CODETTAREENARONE expressing contempt or disapproval ...1960s sl.
• CODETTE expressing contempt or disapproval ...1960s sl.
contempt - nouns
• DEDIGNATION † disdain, scorn, contempt ...c1400
• FASTIDIE †* scorn, disdain, contempt ...1538
• GECK a gesture of derision; an expression of scorn or contempt ...1500-20 chiefly Sc.
• RAZOO a sign of contempt ...1890 Amer. sl.
contempt - nouns, term of contempt
• ABAA a term of contempt; a non-unionist ...Bk1909 sl.
• A-HOLE a term of contempt ...20C US sl.
• ANATOMY a term of contempt for a man ...1885 Eng. dial.
• ANIMAL a vulgar, brutal, aggressive, or violent person; a term of contempt ...1892 Amer. sl.
• ARTICLE a term of contempt for an inferior or worthless person or thing ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ATOMY a term of contempt for a man ...1883 Eng. dial.
• BABION † a term of contempt for a person; an inferior person ...1624
• BAGGIT a contemptuous name for a child ...1789 Sc.
• BALLITRAUNT † a foolish person; a buffoon; used as a term of contempt ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BATIE a term of contempt for a man ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BAWSON a term of contempt for a fat or pertinacious person ...1607 arch.
• BAWTY a term of contempt for a man ...19C Sc.
• BEAR-BRAT a term of contempt ...1583
• BEAUTY a term of contempt for a person who is the reverse of beautiful; an impertinent, an unmanageable person; one who is incompetent; used ironically ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BED-FAGGOT 1. a contemptuous name for a bedfellow ...19C Eng. dial.
2. a contemptuous term for a woman, generally applied to a prostitute ...M19 sl.
• BEDLAMER a term of contempt applied to boys and young men ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEGGAR a term of contempt; a mean or low fellow ...a1300
• BELL-KITE a term of contempt ...1876 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• BELSHACH a contemptuous term for a child; a brat ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BESOGNIO † a term of contempt for a needy beggar; a base, worthless fellow, a low, vulgar person ...1603
• BESOM a term of reproach or contempt applied to a woman, esp. a woman of loose or slovenly habits ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BESONIO † a term of contempt for a needy beggar; a base, worthless fellow, a low, vulgar person ...1603
• BEZONIAN † as a term of contempt: a needy beggar, a poor wretch; a base fellow, a mean, low person; a knave, a rascal, a scoundrel ...1592
• BILCH a brat; a contemptuous term for a child ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BILDERT † a term of contempt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLASTIE a shrivelled, dwarfish person; an ill-tempered or unmanageable child; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLICHAM a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLICHAN a lively, showy youth; a harm-scarum fellow; a worthless person; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLIGHAN a small person; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BODY a puny person; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOOL a term of contempt for an old man ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOUL a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOWLIE a term of contempt for a bow-legged person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOWSIE a term of contempt for a crooked person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BRACHTON a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CACK a general term of abuse; a contemptuous term for an individual ...1970s sl.
• CACKBAG a general pejorative term, whether of people or things ...1950s sl.
• CAD a term of contempt, now generally applied to an offensively ill-bred person, irrespective of social position ...Bk1891 sl.
• CALLET † a wench, a jade, a doxy, a drab, a scold; a term of contempt ...1820 Sc.
• CAPE MAY GOODY an uncomplimentary term for a person who you don't think much of ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CARGO † a term of contempt applied to a person ...1602
• CARL(E) a fellow of low birth or rude manners; a base fellow; a churl; later, a vague term of disparagement or contempt ...a1300 Sc. or arch.
• CARRION † a term of contempt for a living person, one no better than carrion ...1547-64
• CAT a term of contempt for a person; esp. one who scratches like a cat; a spiteful or backbiting woman ...a1225
• CATTLE a term of contempt ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CAWLIE a term of contempt for a man; a disreputable fellow ...1789 Sc.
• CHITTY-FACE † a term of reproach or contempt; a thin, pinched, or childish face; one who has a thin, pinched face; a puny child with a little face; a pitiful, wretched, sneaking fellow ...1601 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CLINCHPOOP † a term of contempt for one considered wanting in gentlemanly breeding; a vulgar, ill-bred fellow; an oaf; a dunce; a lout, a clown ...1568
• COCKALORUM a self-important little man; a person of consequence; a term of contempt ...c1715
• COWSON a term of contempt, a son of a bitch; an unpleasant or disagreeable person ...20C Brit. sl.
• CROWBAIT a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• CULLION † a term of great contempt; a base, despicable, or vile fellow; a bad fellow; a mean wretch; a scoundrel, a rascal ...1575
• CUM-TWANG † term of abuse, reproach, or contempt; apparently, a miser ...1599
• CUT-BACK a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• D.A. a term of contempt, a dog's ass ...1970s US Black sl.
• DAB an untidy woman, a drab; a term of contempt ...1730
• DADGEON † an outcast; applied as a term of contempt to both sexes ...1882 Sc.
• DAJON † an outcast; applied as a term of contempt to both sexes ...1882 Sc.
• DIGGOT a term of contempt to a child, implying the idea of dishonourable conduct ...19C Sc.
• DOG-BOLT † a term of contempt or reproach applied to a person; a contemptible fellow; a mean wretch or villain ...1465
• DRUGGLE † a term of contempt or reproach: apparently a heavy, stupid, spiritless or cowardly fellow ...1611
• DRY FARMER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• DUMB COW a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• DUMB OX a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• EGG a term of contempt for a young person ...1605
• ELF a term of contempt or opprobrium ...1811 Sc.
• ELF-SKIN † a term of contempt for a thin, slight man; a man of shrivelled and shrunken form ...1596
• ERK a term of contempt; an insignificant person ...1940s sl.
• FACKET a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern; a worthless woman ...19C Eng. dial.
• FAGGOT 1. a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern, a worthless woman ...1591
2. a derisive term of contempt for a non-homosexual male ...20C US sl.
• FAGOT 1. a term of contempt for a woman, esp. an old or dissipated woman ...L16 Brit.
2. a derisive term of contempt for a non-homosexual male ...20C US sl.
• FAIRY a term of contempt for a non-homosexual male ...20C US sl.
• FALLAL a gaudily-dressed woman; a term of contempt for a woman ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FARL a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FARMER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• FART a term of contempt for a worthless person ...16C
• FART-ARSE a term of contempt; a fool; an incompetent ...1940s sl.
• FARTBREATH a term of contempt for a person ...1974 Amer. sl.
• FART-BUSTER a term of contempt for a person ...1959 Amer. sl.
• FART-HAMMER a term of contempt for a person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• FART-KNOCKER a term of contempt for a person ...1952 Amer. sl.
• FEATURE † a term of contempt; a 'creature' ...c1460
• FLY-BY-NIGHT a term of contempt for a woman ...18C colloq.
• FUCK-SHIT a term of contempt for a despised person ...20C US
• FUSBY † a contemptuous designation applied to women ...1719
• FUSSOCK 1. a coarse, fat, unwieldy, idle woman; a term of contempt ...a1700 Eng. dial. & sl.
2. a contemptuous term for a stupid person ...1740 Eng. dial.
• GEGGE † a term of contempt applied both to man and woman; an inferior person ...a1300
• GIGGE † a term of contempt applied both to man and woman; an inferior person ...a1300
• GLOWBASON an ignorant, rough woman; a term of great contempt ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• GRIMALKIN a term of contempt for a jealous or bossy or bad-tempered, unpleasant old woman ...1798
• GROUSE † a term of contempt ...1633
• HAAYEZ a term of contempt for a worthless person or thing ...1929 Sc.
• HADDOCK a term of contempt or abuse; a sod, an annoying or unpleasant person ...1831 UK rhyming sl. (haddock and cod)
• HAGGIS a term of contempt applied to a lumpish, unwieldy person; a soft, 'pudding-headed' person; an indolent, do-nothing fellow ...1822
• HAGGIS-BAG a windbag; a contemptuous term for anything ...1844 Sc.
• HALLION a term of contempt; a low or scurvy fellow; an idle, worthless fellow ...1789 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HANG-BY a term of contempt for a dependant or hanger-on ...1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HANNIWING a term of contempt ...1833 Sc.
• HARLOT * a woman; a general term of contempt ...c1485
• HORSE-TRADER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• HOSS-TRADER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• HOUNDSFOOT † a scoundrel; a rascal; a worthless fellow; a term of contempt ...1710
• JABART a term of contempt for a person ...1949 Sc.
• JABBARD a term of contempt for a person ...1949 Sc.
• JABBERKNOWL a prating blockhead; a term of contempt for an ignorant person ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JABBERNOWL a prating blockhead; a term of contempt for an ignorant person ...1790 Eng. dial.
• JABELL † a term of contempt, more usually applied to a woman than to a man; a worthless person ...B1900
• JACK a term of contempt ...Bk1896 sl.
• JACK NASTY a term of contempt for a sneak or a sloven ...1857
• JADE 1. a term of contempt applied to women ...1560 sl.
2. a term of contempt applied to a person of either sex ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAG-THE-FLEA a term of contempt for a tailor ...1786 Sc.
• JEMMY a term of contempt ...B1900
• JOHN JILLETS a term of contempt for a man ...1844 Sc.
• KAIL RUNT a term of contempt applied esp. to an old woman ...a1779 Sc.
• KALE-RUNT a term of contempt ...1875 Sc.
• KALE-RUNTLE a term of contempt ...1896 Sc.
• KALE-WORM a term of contempt for a tall, slender person ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• KILLBUCK †* a fierce-looking fellow; a term of contempt ...1622
• KOLFACTOR a term of contempt applied to persons ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LADY a term of contempt ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LADY-MONGER a term of contempt for a lady's man ...1597
• LAMES a term of contempt or disparagement; a term of address ...1950s US Black sl.
• LAVERICK a contemptuous term for a stranger ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LIMMER a sarcastic or contemptuous term for any female ...1720 Sc.
• LONG-LUGS a term of contempt for a person ...a1748 Sc.
• LOUSE-BAG a term of contempt for a disliked male ...20C Brit. sl.
• LUBBER-COCK a term of contempt or derision ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MADAM a term of contempt for a woman ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MADGE a term of contempt for a silly woman ...1814 Sc.
• MAFFLARD † a stammering or blundering fool; a term of contempt ...c1450
• MAGPIE a talkative child or woman; a scold; a term of contempt ...1844 Eng. dial.
• MAMMADAY † a term of contempt' a 'milksop'; an effeminate man ...1589
• MANGY OLD SON OF A HORSE THIEF n. a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• MAN-HUNTER a term of contempt for a cannibal, slave-dealer, brigand, or the like ...1555
• MANNIE an undersized or little man; a term of contempt ...L17 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MARE a term of contempt for a woman ...1303
• MARMOSET † a term of abuse or contempt to a man ...a1500
• MAWKIN a term of abuse or contempt for anyone ...1819 Eng. dial.
• MEAN WHITE a term of contempt among Black persons for White men without landed property ...Bk1892 sl.
• MESSAN a term of contempt for a small, insignificant person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MESSET a term of contempt for a diminutive person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIDDEN a term of contempt for a woman; a dirty, slovenly woman ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MIDGICRAW a term of contempt for a person ...B1905 Eng. dial.
• MIDNIGHT a term of contempt applied to one who is slow or behindhand with work ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MINNIE'S-MAN a term of contempt for a henpecked husband ...1806 Sc.
• MINX a contemptuous name for a woman or girl ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MIVVY a term of contempt for a woman ...L19 sl.
• MOLLYPUFF a weakling; also, a term of contempt ...E17 sl.
• MONK a general term of contempt ...M19 sl.
• MULLIPUFF a weakling; also, a term of contempt ...E17 sl.
• MULLYPUFF a weakling; also, a term of contempt ...E17 sl.
• MUMPSIMUS † a vague term of contempt; an old fogey ...1575
• MURKLE a term of reproach or contempt ...B1900 Sc.
• NANNICOCK †* a silly, affected person; a young woman, as a term of contempt; also, a fool ...1600
• NOTHING-ASS BITCH a stern term of contempt for a woman ...1972 US sl.
• NOTOMIZE a term of contempt for a man ...1858 Eng. dial.
• OLD FART-HAMMER a term of contempt for a person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• OLD FART-KNOCKER a term of contempt for a person ...1952 Amer. sl.
• OLD STEG a term of contempt for a woman ...1800 Eng. dial.
• PADDOCK a person, in contempt ...a1450
• PADGETTY-POW a term of contempt for a person ...1873 Eng. dial.
• PAGE † a male person of the 'lower orders', or of low condition or manners; an inferior person; a term of contempt ...a1300
• PALLAWA a term of contempt for a dastardly fellow, a worthless, dishonourable or despicable man ...1825 Sc.
• PANCRIDGE PARSON a term of contempt ...E17 sl.
• PANTALOON † a term of contempt applied to an enfeebled, tottering old man; a dotard, an old fool ...1596-1600
• PARTAN an ill-favoured or ill-natured person; a term of contempt ...1896 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• PARTAN FACE a term of contempt for a person ...1895 Sc.
• PATCH a term of contempt; an ill-natured, disobliging person ...1900 Eng. dial.
• PHYSBUTTOCKE † a term of contempt for a showily vain or fashionable person; a coxcomb, a dandy ...1570
• PIECE OF WOOD, A † a contemptuous term for a stupid person; a blockhead ...1705
• POMPILLION †* a term applied in contempt to a man ...a1625
• POSSUM-GUTS a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1892 Aust. bush sl.
• PUCKFIST a term of contempt for an empty braggart ...1599
• QUAT † a term of contempt for a young person ...1604
• RABBIT a term of abuse or contempt for a person...1597
• RAGMAN a term of contempt for a banker ...1821
• RAG-MERCHANT a dealer in rags; also, in contempt, a banker of draper ...1690
• RED-EEL a term of contempt ...Bk1903 sl.
• RED-SHANK a term of contempt for a Highlander; a bare-legged person ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIBIBE † a term of contempt or abuse for an old woman; a shrill-voiced old woman ...c1386
• RONYON a fat woman; a mangy or scabby animal; a term of contempt or reproach to a woman (see note on blog entry) ...1605
• RUNT a term of contempt applied to an old man or woman ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RUTTERKIN † an old crafty fox; a sly old fellow; a swaggering gallant or bully; a term of contempt ...1526 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SACK † a term of contempt for a man ...1835 Sc.
• SAD KECKS a term of contempt for a killjoy ...1999 UK sl.
• SAGAN a term of contempt for a person, generally implying surliness, uncouthness, or clumsiness in build or movements; a rough, boorish person ...1904 Sc.
• SAM-DINGLE a term of contempt for a fool; a simpleton ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SART-HEADED TOAD a term of contempt ...1877 Eng. dial.
• SAUNTRELL †* a term of contempt ...c1440
• SCARAMOUCH a disreputable fellow; a rascal, a scamp; a term of contempt ...1676
• SCAURABEE a term of contempt ...1895 Eng. dial.
• SCAVENER a term of extreme contempt ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCISSORBILL a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SCISSORSBILL a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SCOOT a term of contempt applied to both men and women; a braggadocia ...1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRAG-PIECE a term of contempt for a person ...1879 Eng. dial.
• SCROYLE † a mean fellow; a rascal, a scoundrel, a wretch; a term of contempt ...1595
• SHEEPHERDER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SHEEP-KILLING DOG a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SHITWIG a term of contempt ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SHULLOCK † a term of contempt ...a1603 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SIWASH a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SKIN a term of contempt for a person ...1825
• SKIPPER * a term of contempt for a young man ...1596
• SKOOT a term of contempt applied to both men and women; a braggadocia ...1822 Sc.
• SMATCHET a small, contemptible person; a mischievous, impudent, pert child; used as a term of contempt or dislike ...c1582 Sc.
• SNAKE a term of contempt ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SNAKE IN THE GRASS a term of contempt; a sneaky, despised, underhanded person; a lurking danger ...17C colloq.
• SNEAKBILL † a term of contempt; a mean, paltry, or sneaking fellow; a starved or thin-faced person ...1562
• SNIPE a term of contempt ...E17 Brit.
• SNOOZER a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SNOT a term of contempt for a person; an obnoxious or despicable person, esp. a self-important nonentity ...E17 sl.
• SNOTTER-BOX a term of contempt ...1864 Sc.
• SON OF A HORSE THIEF a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SQUAW a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• SUCK-EGG DOG a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• TATIE-TOP a term of contempt ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THIEF a term of contempt or vituperation used with no implication of dishonesty; a rascal, a scamp ...1827 Sc.
• TIMDOODLE n. a term of contempt applied to a stupid, silly fellow ...1806 Eng. dial.
• TUTTLE an awkward, ill-tempered fellow; a term of contempt ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TRUNDLE-TAIL † a term of contempt applied to a person ...1614 obs. or arch.
• VARMINT a term of contempt ...Bk1942 Amer. Western sl.
• VELVET HEAD † a term of contempt for a person ...1630
• WAG † a term of contempt for a fellow ...1792 Sc.
• WAG-PASTY † a mischievous rogue; a rascal, an urchin; a term of contempt ...a1553
• WHORE a term of contempt from one male to another ...19C sl.
• WHORESON a term of contempt for a male; the equivalent of 'bastard' ...14C
• YACKEY-YAA a term of contempt for an impertinent fellow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAD a term of contempt for a woman, esp. one of slovenly habits or a vicious nature ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YARB a term of contempt for a person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAZZIHAMPER a term of contempt for a disliked person ...20C US sl.
• YOKEL a term of contempt for a White person ...M20 US Black sl.
contempt - verbs
• BABISH † to scoff at, to scorn; to treat with contempt as mere children ...c1460
• BESPATTER to asperse with abuse, flame, flattery, praise, etc., to hold in contempt ...1644
• LOOK DOWN ONE'S NOSE to regard or treat with contempt ...1921 sl.
• PISH to express contempt ...1598
• SHAKE ONE'S EARS † to show contempt or displeasure ...1583
• SHOOT OUT THE LIP to show scorn by protruding one's lip; to treat with derision or contempt ...1826
• SIT UPON to squash, to check, to snub; to overcome or rebuke; to express contempt for a man in a marked manner ...1865 sl.
• SKIRP † to behave with contempt ...c1200
• SNOOT to regard or treat with contempt ...1928 US sl.
• THUMB ONE'S NOSE to regard or treat with contempt ...1903 sl., orig. US
• TURN UP ONE'S NOSE to regard or treat with contempt ...1818
• WALK ALL OVER to treat someone with contempt ...M19 sl.
• WALK OVER to treat someone with contempt ...M19 sl.
contempt - interjections
• AUGH! an exclamation of impatience, disappointment, contempt, etc ...1871 Sc.
• BAH! an exclamation of contempt ...E19 sl.
• BAH-FUNGOO! an exclamation of contempt or dismissal, e.g. go fuck yourself! ...1950s US sl.
• BAW! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, or contempt ...1377
• BAW-WAW! † an exclamation of contempt ...1599
• CAT'S FOOT! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, dissent, or disapproval ...1877 Amer. dial.
• CAT'S HIND FOOT! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, dissent, or disapproval ...1939 Amer. dial.
• D.D.T! an exclamation of dismissal or contempt (Drop Dead Twice) ...1947 US campus sl.
• DEVIL-STICKS! an exclamation of contempt ...1903 Amer. dial.
• DROP DEAD! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1934 sl., orig. US
• FOOEY! an exclamation expressing contempt, distaste, or disbelief ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• FUFF! an exclamation expressive of dissatisfaction or contempt, pooh! ...1780 Sc.
• FUNGOO! an exclamation of contempt or dismissal, e.g. go fuck yourself! ...1950s US sl.
• GET KNOTTED! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1963 Brit. sl.
• GET STUFFED! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1952 Brit. sl.
• GO TO REPPS! an exclamation of contempt or disbelief ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• HAW! an exclamation of surprise or contempt ...1889 Eng. dial.
• KAE! † an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, or abhorrence ...a1779 Scot
• KAIGH! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, or abhorrence ...1828 Sc.
• KAY! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt, or abhorrence ...1828 Sc.
• KAY-KAY! † an exclamation of disapproval, contempt, or incredulity ...1828 Scot
• KISS MY ARSE! a derisive retort; also an expression of amazement, contempt, or derision ...c1554
• KISS MY ASS! a derisive retort; also an expression of amazement, contempt, or derision ...c1554
• KNICKERS! an exclamation of annoyance, contempt or derision ...1971 sl.
• MARRY COME UP! † used to express indignant or amused surprise or contempt ...1592
• NERTS! an exclamation of disbelief, contempt or derision; nuts! nonsense! ...1922 US sl.
• PIGS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1906 Aust. sl.
• PIGS TO YOU! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1906 Aust. sl.
• PISH! an exclamation of contempt, impatience or disgust ...1592
• POWWAW! expression of disbelief or contempt ...arch.
• PRUT! † an exclamation of contempt, disbelief, etc. ...c1300
• QUOZ! † expressing incredulity, contempt, etc. ...1802
• REPPS! an exclamation of contempt ...1892 Eng. dial.
• SEZ YOU! exclamation of contempt and disbelief, dismissing as beneath argument the previous speaker's words ...M19 sl.
• SHAFF! an exclamation of impatience or contempt ...1783 Eng. dial.
• SHOVE IT! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1941 sl.
• SHUCKINS! an expression of annoyance, irritation, contempt, or disbelief ...1893 Amer. dial.
• SNICK-UP! † an exclamation of contempt ... begone, away with you, go and be hanged ...1601 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SUCKS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• SUCKS TO YOU! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• TAKE A RUNNING JUMP! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1933 sl.
• TAKE A RUNNING JUMP AT ONESELF! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1933 sl.
• TAKE IT UP THE ASS! an expression of contempt ...1940s sl.
• TEUGH! an exclamation of disgust, contempt, or impatience ...1870 Sc.
• TEW! an exclamation of disgust, contempt, or impatience ...1870 Sc.
• TILLY-VALLY! † int. an exclamation of impatience or contempt at what has been said: Nonsense! Fiddlesticks! ... 1601 obs. or arch.
• TWISH! † an exclamation of contempt or vexation ...1577 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UPYER! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1941 sl. chiefly Aust.
• UP YOUR ARSE! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1956 sl.
• UP YOUR ASS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1956 sl.
• UP YOURS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1956 sl.
• VAH! † an exclamation of exultation, contempt, or disgust ...1382
• YA! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YAAL! an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YA BOO! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1921 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YAH! an exclamation of disgust, aversion, contempt, derision, or malicious defiance ...1812
• YAH BOO! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1921 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YAH BOO SUCKS! an exclamation of contempt or derision ...1913 sl., esp. juvenile usage
• YAIL! an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALE! an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YELL! an expression of defiance and contempt ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YOUR MAMA! used derisively or contemptuously ...1973 Amer. sl.
contempt - phrases
• BE KICKED TO DEATH BY CRIPPLES used as an expression of supreme contempt, as in 'you ought to be kicked to death by cripples' ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• I WOULDN'T BE SEEN CROSSING A FORTY-ACRE FIELD WITH HIM a phrase of detestation, contempt, or derision ...L19 orig. Cockneys' usage
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A BARGE-POLE a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A FORTY-FOOT POLE a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A PAIR OF TONGS a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH A RED-HOT POKER a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
• I WOULDN'T TOUCH IT WITH THE END OF A BARGE-POLE a phrase indicating utmost distaste or contempt ...19C
CONTEMPTIBLE - adjectives
• ABIE LINCOLN disgusting, contemptible ...1988 UK rhyming sl. for 'stinking'
• ABRAHAM LINCOLN disgusting, contemptible ...1988 UK rhyming sl. for 'stinking'
• ASSHOLE stupid; contemptible; damned ...1935 Amer. sl.
• BAG-BLIND socially contemptible, very low-class, slum-dwelling ...20C W. Indies sl.
• BAUBLING trifling, contemptible, paltry, insignificant ...1601 obs.
• BEGGARY † beggarly, poor; mean, contemptible ...1542
• BLITHERING despicable, contemptible ...1889
• BOSHY nonsensical; contemptible ...1860
• BUTTFACED ugly; contemptible ...1973 US sl.
• CACK contemptible, unpleasant, disgusting, loathsome, inferior ...1996 UK sl.
• CACKY disgusting; contemptible; worthless; second-rate ...1970s sl.
• CAK contemptible, unpleasant, inferior ...1996 UK sl.
• CHINCY of poor quality; cheap; contemptible ...1970 Amer. sl.
• CHINTZY of poor quality; cheap; contemptible ...1959 Amer. sl.
• COOTIE-HEARTED contemptible, despicable ...1920s US sl.
• CRUMBY unpleasant; disagreeable; contemptible, repulsive, disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CRUSTY dirty, mean, contemptible ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• DARG contemptible ...1866 Sc.
• DESPECTUOUS †* to be despised, contemptible ...1541
• DIRTY contemptible, paltry; mean, dishonest ...Bk1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DOG-BOLT † wretched, miserable, mean, base, degraded, contemptible ...1580
• DROOBY ineffectual, incompetent; contemptible ...1972 Aust. sl.
• EGG-SUCKING (derogatory) disgusting, mean, contemptible ...1875 Amer. dial.
• FAGGOT useless, contemptible ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FAGGOT-ASS weak, cowardly, contemptible ...2000s US Black sl.
• FART-FACED ugly; contemptible ...1977 Amer. sl.
• FARTING trifling, contemptible, insubstantial ...1930s sl.
• FART-KNOCKING contemptible ...1963 Amer. sl.
• FEEBLE † in moral sense: mean, base, contemptible ...c1250
• HORSESHIT contemptible or pretentious; worthless; offensive; unsatisfactory ...1939 US sl.
• KACK contemptible, unpleasant, inferior ...1996 UK sl.
• KAK contemptible, unpleasant, inferior, nasty ...1970s UK & S. Afr. sl.
• LAME of no interest or value; uninteresting, dull, boring; also, contemptible, offensive ...1955 US sl.
• LITTLE-WORTH † of worthless, mean, bad, or contemptible character ...c1200 obs. exc. arch. & Sc.
• LOUSY bad, poor, contemptible ..c1386
• LOWDOWN contemptible, base, mean ...colloq.
• LOWER THAN WHALE SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MANGY contemptible; dirty ...1896
• MEACHING skulking, cringing; self-deprecating, obsequious; contemptible, useless, good-for-nothing ...1792 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN CAT SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN CAT SHIT AND A DAMN SIGHT NASTIER very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN COW SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN HEN SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN HOG SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN OWL'S SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN SKUNK SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN SNAKE SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEANER THAN WHALE SHIT very mean, contemptible, despicable ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MEECHING skulking, sneaking, creeping softly; cringing; self-deprecating, obsequious; contemptible, useless, good-for-nothing ...1792 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• MICHING skulking, cringing; self-deprecating, obsequious; contemptible, useless, good-for-nothing ...1792 Amer. dial.
• MIMSEY contemptible ...1880 Eng. dial.
• MOFO contemptible or despicable ...1989 Amer. sl.
• MOLLYFOGGING contemptible, despicable ...1978 Amer. sl.
• MOOKY foolish, contemptible, ineffectual ...1967 US sl.
• MUCKY contemptible, sordid ...1683 Eng. dial.
• MUFF-DIVING despicable, contemptible ...1930s sl.
• NAFF in poor taste; unappealing, unfashionable; despicable, contemptible ...1965 Brit. sl.
• NAFFLING of a child: contemptible; insignificant ...Bk1883 Eng. dial.
• OFFAL worthless, disreputable, vile, contemptible ...c1605 now chiefly Eng. dial.
• ORDINARY inferior, poor, worthless, contemptible, immoral ...1800 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY inferior, poor, insignificant, worthless, contemptible, mean, immoral ...1816 Amer. dial.
• ORNERY AS AN EGG-SUCKING HOUND mean, contemptible, disgusting ...1985 Amer. dial.
• OWLHOOT contemptible ...1946 Amer. Western sl.
• PICAYUNE mean, contemptible, paltry; of small value or importance ...1856 Amer. colloq.
• RAGABASH contemptible, mean, paltry; good-for-nothing ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RAUNCHY sordid, sloppy; contemptible, excessive, seedy ...1930s sl., orig. US
• ROINOUS † coarse, mean, paltry, base, nasty, contemptible ...c1366
• SAD-ASS contemptible ...1971 Amer. sl.
• SAD-ASSED contemptible ...1971 Amer. sl.
• SCABBY of a person or thing: unpleasant, contemptible, distasteful ...M17
• SCRAM small, puny; contemptible ...1842 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMY dirty, contemptible, mean ...1931 Amer. dial.
• SHAVED-TAIL of a person: inexperienced, 'green'; contemptible ...1949 Amer. dial.
• SHAVE-TAIL of a person: inexperienced, 'green'; contemptible ...1891 Amer. dial.
• SHITBUM contemptible, unpleasant, worthless ...2000s US sl.
• SHITHOUSE unpleasant; deplorable, disgusting, contemptible ...1972 sl.
• SHITTY unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting; contemptible; awful ...1924 sl.
• SHNIDE false, counterfeit, sham, bogus, phony, fake; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand ...1859 UK
• SKIT-BRAINED stupid; contemptible ...1553
• SKUNKISH resembling a skunk; contemptible ...1839
• SNIDE false, counterfeit, sham, bogus; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand; mean; nasty, esp. in an insinuating way ...1859 UK
• SNIDEY false, counterfeit, sham, bogus; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand ...1859 UK
• SNOTTY supercilious and disdainful; contemptible, nasty ...1926 sl.
• UNDOUGHT sickly, puny, feeble; contemptible ...1773 Sc.
• VILIPENDIOUS †* contemptible ...1536
• WADDY contemptible; undesirable ...20C US sl.
• WRIST-WATCH contemptible ...c1900 Royal Navy usage
contemptible - nouns
• FRENCH-FRIED-FUCK a contemptible bit of nothing, a damn ...20C sl.
• LOW ROAD a method, manner, etc., that is underhand, unscrupulous, or otherwise contemptible ...sl.
• PUKE anything that is contemptible or worthless ...sl.
• SHITHOUSE a disgusting or contemptible thing ...sl.
• TOAD something or someone hateful, loathsome, or contemptible ...a1548
• WA-CAST anything contemptible or worthless; a castaway; a piece of extravagance; 'away-cast' ...1898 Sc.
contemptible - person
• ABLACH an insignificant or contemptible person; a dwarf ...1790 Sc.
• ASS-BUCKET a contemptible or inconsequential fellow ...1953 Amer. sl.
• ASS-HOLE a contemptible person ...c1784 sl.
• ASS WIPE a worthless, contemptible person, esp. if also obsequious; one who curries favour; a toady ...1952 Amer. sl.
• BAA-LAMB a bastard, a contemptible, objectionable person ...1910s euphemism
• BAGGOT a useless, contemptible person ...1892 Eng. dial.
• BALATRON †* a babbling, prating fellow; a vain talking fellow; a jester, a buffoon; a rascally base knave, a thief; a contemptible fellow ...1623
• BALATROON a buffoon; a contemptible fellow; a rascally, base knave ...1623
• BALLATRON a buffoon; a contemptible fellow; a rascally, base knave ...1623
• BEE a bastard, a contemptible, objectionable person ...1920s sl.
• BLIGHTER a contemptible person; an unpleasant or despicable person, usually male; also, a fellow ...1896 Brit. sl.
• BOBTAIL a contemptible fellow; a cur ...1899 Amer. dial.
• BOLL WEEVIL a worthless or contemptible person; a mean, despised person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• BUM-FLUFF a contemptible man, esp. one who is younger than, or of junior status to, the speaker ...2000 UK sl.
• BUTT a stupid or contemptible person ...1993 Amer. sl.
• BUTTFACE an ugly or contemptible person ...1973 US sl.
• BUTT PLUG a stupid or contemptible person ...1993 Amer. sl.
• BUTT-WIPE toilet tissue; hence, a worthless, contemptible person ...1971 Amer. sl.
• BUZZARD a foolish or despicable person; a contemptible old man ...1641
• CAFFLER a contemptible little fellow who gives saucy, cheeky foolish talk ...L19 Ireland
• CHEAPSKATE an unpleasant or despicable person; a low or contemptible person, usually male ...1896 US sl.
• CHEESEDICK a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHEESEDIX a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHEESE DONG a disgusting or contemptible fellow; a stupid person ...1986 US sl.
• CHICKENSHIT a contemptible, disgusting person ...1940s sl., orig. US
• CRAB a contemptible person ...1580 UK
• DANDIPRAT † a small, insignificant, or contemptible fellow ...1556 obs. or arch.
• DANDYPRAT an insignificant, contemptible person ...c1550 colloq.
• DASTARDLING a contemptible dastard ...1800 nonce word
• DIPSTICK an inept fool; an idiot; a jerk; a stupid or contemptible person; an oaf ...1963 US sl.
• DOG a man or boy regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wretched ...colloq.
• DOG-BOLT † a term of contempt or reproach applied to a person; a contemptible fellow; a mean wretch or villain ...1465
• DOG BREATH a contemptible person; used as a term of abuse ...2000 US sl.
• DOUCHE-BAG a contemptible person ...1942 US sl.
• DROOB an ineffectual or incompetent person; an unprepossessing or contemptible person. esp. a man ...1933 Aust. sl.
• DUCK PLUCKER a contemptible or despicable person; a motherfucker ...1976 US euphemism
• DWEEB a contemptible person; a loser; a nerd ...1968 US sl.
• EGG-SUCKING DOG a dog that robs the hen's nest; also applied to a mean and contemptible person ...1950 Amer. dial.
• FART-FACE an ugly or contemptible person ...1938 Amer. sl.
• FART-HEAD a contemptible person ...1962 US sl.
• FARTHOLE a contemptible person ; an obnoxious or foolish person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• FARTNOSE a contemptible person ...1974 Amer. sl.
• FARTSNATCHER a contemptible person ...1935 Amer. sl.
• GOBSHITE a stupid, incompetent, or contemptible person, esp. an ignorant loudmouth ...M20 sl., chiefly Irish
• GOODMAN-TURD a contemptible fellow; a worthless, unpleasant fellow ...1598
• GRUNT a stupid, unpleasant, or contemptible person ...1977 Amer. sl.
• GULLION a contemptible and mean wretch; a soft, worthless fellow ...1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GUTS-ACHE a contemptible person ...20C Aust. sl.
• GWEEB a person who entirely lacks style; a tedious and contemptible person; an obnoxious person; an over-diligent student ...1984 Amer. campus sl.
• GWEEBO a person who entirely lacks style; a tedious and contemptible person; an obnoxious person; an over-diligent student ...1986 Amer. campus sl.
• GWEEP a person who entirely lacks style; a tedious and contemptible person; an obnoxious person; an over-diligent student ...1982 Amer. campus sl.
• HILDING a contemptible, worthless person; a mean, base, cowardly fellow; a wretch ...1601 arch.
• HORSECOCK a stupid or contemptible person ...1927 US sl.
• HORSE'S ARSE a stupid or contemptible person, usually a man ...1888 US sl.
• HORSE'S ASS a stupid or contemptible person, usually a man ...a1865 US sl.
• HORSE'S COCK a stupid or contemptible person ...1974 US sl.
• HORSE'S-NECK a stupid or contemptible person ...1928 US sl.
• JACK-A-LENT an insignificant or contemptible person; a simpleton; a dwarf; a puppet ...1598 arch.
• JADE a rough and contemptible girl or woman ...1560 sl.
• JERK-OFF a worthless, contemptible person; a jerk or oaf; an incompetent do-nothing; a contemptuous term of address ...1968 Brit. & US sl.
• KVETCH a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• KVETSCH a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• KYE a contemptible person ...1928 nautical sl.
• LAMESTER a foolish or contemptible person ...1978 US sl.
• LICKSKILLET a contemptible or detestable person; a sycophant ...1893 Amer. dial.
• LICKSPIT a contemptible, fawning person; a servile flatterer or toady ...1620
• LICK-SPITTLE a mean or abject parasite, sycophant, or toady; a servile flatterer; a contemptible, detestable, or fawning person ...1796
• MAGGOT a contemptible person ...L17 sl.
• MAMA-HUNCHER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1962 Amer. sl.
• MAMA-JAMMER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1950s euphemism
• MAMMA-JAMMA a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1992 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-DODGER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1920s Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-DUGGER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1948 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-HUGGER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-JABBER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1950s euphemism
• MAMMY-JAMMER a supreme insult; a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1948 Amer. euphemism
• MAMMY-JAMMY a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1989 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-SUCKER a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1970 Amer. sl.
• MAMMY-TAPPER a supreme insult; a 'motherfucker'; a despicable or contemptible person ...1967 Amer. euphemism
• MINCH a stupid, contemptible, or unpleasant person ...1928 Amer. sl.
• MO-DICKER a despicable or contemptible person; a lazy, irresponsible person ...1968-70 Amer. sl.
• MOFO a despicable or contemptible person ...1965 Amer. sl.
• MOFUCK a despicable or contemptible person ...1962 Amer. sl.
• MO-FUCKER a despicable or contemptible person ...a1987 Amer. sl.
• MOLLY-DODGER a contemptible or despicable fellow ,,,1964-69 US Black sl.
• MONKEY DICK a stupid or contemptible person ...1988 Amer. sl.
• MOOK an ineffectual, foolish, or contemptible person ...1930 US sl.
• MUDCAT a stupid or contemptible person ...M19 US sl.
• MUDDLEFUG (derogatory) a supreme insult; a contemptible or despicable person ...1960s US Black sl.
• MUTTHEAD a stupid or contemptible person ...1910s US sl.
• NEEDLEDICK a man having a small penis; hence, a contemptible fellow; a term of abuse ...1969 Amer. sl.
• NERK a contemptible person ...1966 Brit. sl.
• NICKLE-AND-DIMER a contemptible or insignificant person ...1960s US sl.
• NURK a contemptible person ...1966 Brit. sl.
• OLD FART-FACE an ugly or contemptible person ...1938 Amer. sl.
• OLD FARTNOSE a contemptible person ...1981 Amer. sl.
• OWLHOOT a contemptible fellow, esp. a fugitive or outlaw ...1958 Amer. Western sl.
• PICKSNIFF an insignificant, paltry, contemptible person ...1862 Eng. dial.
• PIPSQUEAK a contemptible person ...1910 sl.
• PISMIRE a useless and contemptible person ...1870 Amer. dial.
• PISSAMIRE a useless and contemptible person ...1870 Amer. dial.
• PISS-ANT a mean, bad-tempered, or contemptible person; an unimportant person ...1903 now chiefly Amer.
• POLECAT a despicable, contemptible or deceitful person; a disreputable person; a sneaky person ...1896 Amer. dial.
• POPPA-LOPPA a despicable or contemptible person; a motherfucker ...1930s US Black sl.
• POPPA-STOPPA a despicable or contemptible person; a motherfucker ...1930s US Black sl.
• PUKE a mean, contemptible fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• PUNK a bumptious but insignificant or contemptible person ...19C sl.
• RAAS a contemptible person ...2000 Jamaica
• RAASHOLE a contemptible person; used as a general term of abuse ...2000 UK sl.
• SAD APPLE a contemptible person ...1910s sl.
• SAD BASTARD a contemptible person; an ineffectual person ...2003 UK sl.
• SAD BIRD a contemptible person ...1910s sl.
• SADDO a pathetic or contemptible person ...2000 UK sl.
• SADFUCK a contemptible person ...1997 UK sl.
• SAD SACK a contemptible person ...1943 sl., chiefly US
• SCADDIN any worthless or contemptible person or thing; trash ...1884 Sc.
• SCADGER a term of abuse; a mean, contemptible person; someone who always wants a loan ...M19 sl.
• SCART a contemptible, good-for-nothing, scurvy fellow; a mean, niggardly person ...1825 Sc.
• SCHMEGEGGE a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• SCHMEGEGGY a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• SCLATY-SCRAE a contemptible person ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRAT a saving, industrious person; a mean, niggardly, contemptible fellow; a miser ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRUB-TURKEY a contemptible woman ...1950s Aust. sl.
• SCRUFF a contemptible person; an insignificant person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCUT a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
• SCUTT a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
• SHEENY a contemptible person; a stingy person ...1900 Amer. dial.
• SHIT an unpleasant or despicable person; a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...1508
• SHITE an unpleasant or despicable person; a contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person ...1508
• SHITEPOKE a mean, contemptible, or uncouth person ...1925 Amer. dial.
• SHNIDE a cunning person; an untrustworthy person; a contemptible person; an informer ...1950 UK sl.
• SKATE an unpleasant or despicable person; a mean, dishonest, or contemptible person, usually male ...1896 sl., chiefly US
• SKATER a mean or contemptible person ...L19 US sl.
• SKEESICK a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1858 Amer. dial.
• SKEESUCKS a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1891 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZACKS a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1875 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZECKS a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1850 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZICKS a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZIX a mean, contemptible fellow; a rascal; a good-for-nothing; a worthless fellow; a mischievous child ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SKITBRAINS a stupid person, a dolt, a blockhead; a contemptible person ...1553
• SKITE a contemptible person ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• SKUNK a thoroughly mean or contemptible person ...1841 colloq.
• SKUT a contemptible person ...1873 sl.
• SLINK a contemptible fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SLUG a contemptible person ...1931
• SMATCHET a small, contemptible person; a mischievous, impudent, pert child; used as a term of contempt or dislike ...c1582 Sc.
• SNICH a contemptible person ...1910s sl.
• SNITCH a contemptible person; one who is petty or mean ...1910s
• SNORKER a contemptible fool ...1977 US sl.
• SNOT a contemptible person ...E17 sl.
• SNOTNOSE a contemptible person ...1949 sl.
• SNOT-RAG. a contemptible person ...1973 sl.
• SNOTTERGOB a contemptible person ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SNURGE a contemptible person ...1933 sl.
• SOOR a contemptible person ...1848 Anglo-Indian
• SPALPEEN a disagreeable, miserable, or contemptible person; a low, mean, or good-for-nothing fellow; a worthless person; a rogue, a rascal, a scamp ...1815 Irish
• SQUINNY † a contemptible fellow ...1716
• SQUIT a small or contemptible person ...a1825 Brit. sl.
• TARLACK a contemptible fellow; a person not over-particular ...1881 Eng. dial.
• TARLOCH a contemptible fellow; a person not over-particular ...1881 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THISTLE-DIGGER a term of disparagement ...1880 Amer. dial.
• TICK a contemptible person ...1631 sl.
• TINHORN SPORT a contemptible person ...1906 US sl.
• TOAD something or someone hateful, loathsome, or contemptible ...a1548
• TRASH a worthless or contemptible person ...1604
• TRIPE-HOUND a contemptible person ...1923 sl.
• VILIACO † a vile or contemptible person; a villain, a scoundrel, a coward ...1599
• WANG an oaf; a contemptible person ...20C US sl.
• WART a contemptible person ...1896 sl.
• WEENY a contemptible person ...1964 US sl.
• WHANG an oaf; a contemptible person ...20C US sl.
• WHIFFET a small or contemptible person; an insignificant looking person; a lazy boy ...1767 Amer. dial.
• WHIFFMAGIG a trifler; an insignificant, contemptible person; a mean, paltry person ...1871
• WONK a contemptible person ...1967 Aust. sl.
• WRIST a contemptible person; an unpleasant person ...1998 UK sl.
• YUCK a contemptible person ...1943 sl., orig. US
• ZOB a good-for-nothing; a contemptible person; a weak person ...1911 US sl.
contemptible - verbs
• DINGO to behave in a contemptible way ...M20 Aust. sl.
• EAT SHIT to be utterly contemptible ...1942 US sl.
CONTEMPTUOUS - adjectives
• DESPITEOUS full of despite, contempt, or ill-will; contemptuous, opprobrious ...a1340 arch.
• DORTY spoiled, pettish, sullen, sulky, easily offended, ill-humoured; saucy, haughty, conceited, proud, stubborn; contemptuous ...a1605 Sc.
• HUBRISTIC * insolent, contemptuous ...1831
• SAUCY disdainful, scornful, contemptuous ...1786 Sc.
• SNIDEY sneering; disdainful; contemptuous ...1964 UK sl.
• SNIFFY contemptuous, scornful ...1871 sl.
contemptuous - nouns
• ABUSION † contemptuous or reproachful language; reviling, insult ...1382
• OVERLINESS † contemptuousness; haughtiness ...1610
contemptuous - person
• COOTIE-HEART a contemptuous person ...1920s US sl.
contemptuous - verbs
• BAUCHLE † to subject to disgrace or ignominy; to vilify; to treat contemptuously ...c1470 Sc.
• COCK A SNOOK to treat someone or something contemptuously or derisively ...1791 sl.
• OPPROBRIATE * to speak abusively or contemptuously of or to; to reproach; to vilify ...1649
• SCANCE to glance at; to scan; esp. to look contemptuously ...1883 Sc.
CONTEMPTUOUSLY - adverbs
• SUFFICIENTLY contemptuously ...1893
CONTEND - person
• CAMPIE one who strives, contends, or works vigorously ...1923 Sc.
• CAMPY one who strives, contends, or works vigorously ...1923 Sc.
CONTEND - verbs
• ARGIE-BARGIE to argue, to bandy words, to dispute; to contend ...1885 Sc.
• ARGLE to argue, to dispute; to contend; esp. in making a bargain ...1886 Eng. dial.
• ARGLE-BARGLE to argue, quarrel, cavil, dispute, contend; to haggle, to bandy words ...1727 chiefly Eng. dial. and Sc.
• ARGUFY to contend, to wrangle, to argue ...1812 Amer. dial.
• BANDY to contend, to strive, to fight ...1588
• BARGAIN † to contend, to strive, to struggle, to fight ...1375 Sc.
• BATE † to contend, to quarrel, to fight, to strive with blows or arguments ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CAMPLE † to scold, bully; to retort, answer pertly; to argue or contend saucily; to wrangle or quarrel; to be sulky or cross ...1621 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DEAL † 1. to engage with in conflict; to contend ...993
† 2. to contend or fight about ...c1205
• DEBATE † to fight, to contend, to strive, to quarrel, to wrangle ...c1340
• DIGLADIATE † to 'cross swords'; to fight, to contend, to quarrel; to dispute violently ...a1656
• DIMICATE † to fight, to contend, to skirmish ...1656
• FALL TOGETHER BY THE EARS † said of animals fighting; hence of persons: to engage in a fight or scuffle; to fight and scratch each other; to contend in strife; to be at variance, to quarrel ...1539
• FAUCHENTULIE † to argue, to quarrel, to contend ...1825 Sc.
• FRAB to struggle, fight; to argue, contend ...1868 Eng. dial.
• JANGLE to speak angrily, harshly, or discordantly; to grumble, to murmur, to contend, to dispute, to wrangle, to squabble ...a1300 arch.
• KEMP to fight or contend in battle with another ...a1400 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• OPPONE † to set oneself in opposition, to contend against, to act in opposition or offer resistance to ...1513
• PAUCHLE to struggle, to strive, to contend, to expend effort and energy ...1921 Sc.
• PROPUGN † to contend or fight for; to defend, vindicate (an opinion, doctrine or the like) ...c1555
• PULL ON to tackle someone; to contend with someone to test someone ...1963 Aust. sl.
• REEL † to contend; to wrestle ...1791 Sc.
• SCRANNY to scramble, to strive, to contend ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRUGGLE † to contend, struggle; to writhe with more or less force ...1530 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SPUTE † to dispute; to contend in disputation ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TERSE † to dispute, to contend ...Bk1905 Sc.
• TEW to toil, to labour; to work hard; to pull, to struggle; to contend, to strive ...1866 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THREAP to argue, to dispute; to wrangle, to quarrel, to contend ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THREAT to contend or argue persistently ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TILT to engage in a contest; to combat, to contend with; to strike or thrust at with a weapon ...1588
• TOIL † to contend in a lawsuit or an argument; to dispute, to argue; also, to contend in battle; to fight, to struggle ...c1330
• VARY † to be at strife with; to contend against another ...1496
• WAGE † to struggle, to contend against; to struggle through difficulties, to contend in rivalry ...1605
• YADDLE † to contend ...Bk1905 Sc.
CONTENDING - adjectives
• AT BATE † at strife, contending, fighting ...a1500
contending - nouns
• CAMPING † contending, fighting ...1549
• TARVIZZEEN † struggling; contending, scolding, tormenting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.