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EXCEPT - EXCLAIM
EXCEPT - prepositions
• ABIES except ...1928 Sc.
• BATING abating, leaving out of account, excepting, except ...1568
• BESEPS except, with the exception of ...1853 Eng. dial.
• BESEPTS except, with the exception of ...1853 Eng. dial.
• BIDING excepting, except; in spite of ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• LESSEN except ...1905 Amer. dial.
• ONCEST except ...1884 Eng. dial.
• UNLESSEN except ...1997 Amer. dial.
EXCEPT - conjunctions
• BESEPS except, unless ...1890 Eng. dial.
• BESEPTS except, unless ...1890 Eng. dial.
EXCEPTING - adverbs
• OUTSIDE other than, excepting, beyond the number of ...M19 orig. US
EXCEPTION - nouns
• BALK † an omission; an exception ...1596 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BAULK † an omission; an exception ...1596 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• EXCEPTIONS exception, offense ...1869 Amer. dial.
EXCEPTIONAL - adjectives
• AND A HALF remarkable, exceptional ...1832 sl.
• BEATENEST finest; very exceptional ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• BODACIOUS remarkable, exceptional, outstanding ...1843 sl.
• COLD-BLOODED striking; exceptional; splendid; very cool ...1969 US Black sl.
• ECCENTRICAL exceptional, irregular ...a1652
• HELLACIOUS remarkable, exceptional ...1929 US sl.
• STUNNING remarkable, exceptional, excellent, very good, stylish ...1849 sl.
EXCEPTIONAL - nouns
• BENDER a big or good specimen of its kind; a 'whopper'; anything exceptional or outstanding ...1842 Eng. dial.
• CRACKERJACK someone or something exceptional; a person or thing of highest excellence; a person of marked ability ...1895 sl., orig. US
• DILLY remarkable or exceptionable person or thing ...1908 sl., orig. US
• DINGER anything of a superlative character; something exceptional or striking; someone or something remarkable or superior; something splendid or stylish ...1809
• DOOZER something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind; a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• DOOZIE something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind; a remarkable or exceptional thing; often used ironically ...1916 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• DOOZY a remarkable or exceptional thing; often used ironically ...1916 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• DYNAMITE a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1904 sl., orig. US
• GASSER something wonderful, very exceptional, extraordinarily successful ...1944 US sl.
• HOT STUFF a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1900 sl., orig. US
• LULU a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional person or thing; often used ironically ...1886 sl., orig. US
• PANIC someone or something outstanding, exceptional, or excellent ...1920s US Black sl.
• QUITE SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
י REALLY SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• RIP-SNORTER a remarkable person; an exceptional thing ...1842 US sl.
• SALTY DOG something or someone very exceptional ...L19 US Black sl.
• SNORTER a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional thing; applied esp. to something remarkable for its size, power, severity etc. ...1859 sl.
• SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• SOMETHING ELSE a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1909 sl., orig. Amer.
• STORMER something of exceptional size, vigour, or excellence ...1978 Brit. sl.
• STRAMMER anything very large, great or exceptional ...1856 Eng. dial.
• STUNNER a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1855 sl., chiefly Brit.
EXCEPTIONAL - nouns, person
• CRACKERJACK someone or something exceptional; a person or thing of highest excellence; a person of marked ability ...1895 sl., orig. US
• DILLY remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1908 sl., orig. US
• DYNAMITE a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1904 sl., orig. US
• HOT STUFF a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1900 sl., orig. US
• LULU a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional person or thing; often used ironically ...1886 sl., orig. US
• MAN, THE the holder of power, in a non-institutional context; anyone deemed exceptional in ability ...1920s sl.
• PANIC someone or something outstanding, exceptional, or excellent ...1920s US Black sl.
• SALTY DOG something or someone very exceptional ...L19 US Black sl.
• STUNNER a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1855 sl., chiefly Brit.
EXCEPTIONAL - verbs
• TAKE THE BELT to be exceptional; to 'take the biscuit' ...L19 US teen sl.
EXCEPTIONALLY - adverbs
• ABOUT HALF very, quite, exceptionally ...1962 Amer. sl.
• LAMMING very, exceptionally ...1956 Amer. dial.
• NAILING exceptionally; usually with 'good' ...1868 sl.
• RARELY in an unusual degree; exceptionally ...1606
• WALLOPING exceptionally, extremely ...1922 Amer. dial.
EXCESS - adverbs
• ALL ENDS AND SIDES in excess, too great abundance ...1866 Eng. dial.
EXCESS - nouns
• ACRASY † irregularity, disorder, intemperance, excess ...1596
• ADVANTAGE † greater quantity or number; 'more-ness'; amount or quantity over, additional amount, overplus, excess ...1340
• DEBORDING † going beyond bounds, excess ...1635
• DEBORDMENT † going beyond bounds, excess ...1603
• DEBOSH excessive indulgence, a debauch; extravagance, waste ...1828 Sc.
• IMMODERACY †* immoderateness, want of moderation, excess ...1682
• IMMODERANCY †* immoderateness, want of moderation, excess ...1646
• IMMODERATIONS † excesses; immoderate or intemperate acts ...1614
EXCESS - nouns, person
• CHAMP one who does things to excess ...1990s US campus
• DEBOSH a person who indulges in anything to excess; a debauchee ...1866 Sc.
EXCESS - verbs
• ADVANCE † to be over in amount; to be in excess ...1557
• DEBORD † to go out of bounds, to deviate; to go beyond bounds, to go to excess ...c1620
• DEBOSH to indulge oneself in the use of anything to excess ...1731 Sc.
• OD ON to have or consume to excess; to have a surfeit of ...Aust. sl.
• RADDLE to do anything to excess ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
EXCESSIVE - adjectives
• ALAN BORDER of events, behaviour, or people: unacceptable, excessive, in bad taste ...2000s rhyming sl. for 'out of order'
• ALL-TO-PIECES thoroughgoing; excessive ...1856 Amer. dial.
• BOUNCING exaggerated; excessive, big ...1899 Amer. dial.
• DEADLY excessive, terrible, awful ...1660 colloq.
• DESPERATE great, excessive ...1887 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• EGREGIOUS remarkable in a bad sense; gross, flagrant, outrageous, extravagant, excessive ...1573
• EVERLASTING exceeding, excessive, very ...M19 US sl.
• FLARING excessive ...Bk1893 colloq.
• IMMORTAL † superhuman, inhuman, excessive ...c1540
• NIMIOUS † extravagant, excessive, over-much ...c1485
• ODIOUS very big, great, excessive, intense, out of the ordinary; strange, wonderful ...1825 Sc.
• OFF ONE'S ROCK acting excessively, although not necessarily madly ...1950s sl.
• OFF ONE'S ROCKER acting excessively, although not necessarily madly ...1950s sl.
• OVERITIOUS excessive, intolerable ...B1900 Sc.
• OVER THE SCORE excessive; unfair ...colloq.
• RAD-O a general intensifier; extreme, excessive, very much, excellent, best ...1980s sl., orig. US teen
• RAMPING of persons, their actions, etc.: violent, extravagant, unrestrained, excessive ...1483
• SIBYLLINE excessive, exorbitant ...1859
• TEARING very great, excessive ...1871 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TRABOCCANT †* superabundant; excessive, superfluous ...1651
• UNACCOUNTABLE remarkable, unusual; excessive ...1884 Eng. dial.
• UNHINE † excessive, immense; generally used in a bad sense ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UNHYNE † excessive, immense; generally used in a bad sense ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UNMERCIFUL excessive, extreme ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YETERIE severe, excessive, tormenting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YETRIE severe, excessive, tormenting ...Bk1905 Sc.
EXCESSIVE - nouns
• BALLYHOO excessive noise, fuss, publicity, etc. ...1928 sl., orig. US
• EGG IN YOUR BEER too much of a good thing ...World War II Amer. sl.
• LICKER anything excessive in size, degree, quality ...18C Brit. sl.
• TALL ORDER an excessive demand; a difficult thing to achieve ...1893 US sl.
EXCESSIVE - verbs
• O.D. to act excessively, without restraint, to be greedy ...1970s sl.
• OH-DEE to act excessively, without restraint, to be greedy ...1970s sl.
• PLAY OFFSIDE to act excessively ...1910s Aust. & NZ sl.
EXCESSIVELY - adverbs
• ALL-FIREDLY particularly, excessively ...M19 US sl.
• BLAMED confoundedly, excessively ...1845
• DEADLILY * in a deadly manner; mortally, fatally; excessively ...1621
• DEADLY excessively, exceedingly, extremely, very ...1688
• EVERLASTINGLY very, extremely, immeasurably, excessively; damned ...1889 Amer. dial.
• OFF THE BOARDS excessively, to a great extent ...L19 US sl.
• OFF THE HOOKS excessively ...L17 sl.
• OUT THE ASS in excessive quantity; to an excessive degree; also, no good, reprehensible ...1969 Amer. sl.
• OUT THE ASSHOLE in excessive quantity; to an excessive degree ...1970 Amer. sl.
• OVER AND ABOVE excessively ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SCANDALOUS very, exceedingly, excessively ...1884 Eng. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• UNACCOUNTABLY excessively ...1874 Eng. dial.
• UNDEEMOUSLY excessively ...1844 Sc.
• UP THE ASS in excess; in great number or amount ...1963 Amer. sl.
• VENGEABLE † exceedingly, greatly, very, extremely; excessively ...1542
EXCHANGE - adjectives
• CAMBIAL relating to exchange in commerce ...1864
• CATALLACTIC pert. to exchange ...1862
EXCHANGE - adverbs
• CATALLACTICALLY by way of exchange ...1862
• HACKUM-PLACKUM in equal shares; in exchange or barter ...Bk1905 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
EXCHANGE - nouns
• BARTERY † 1. traffic by exchange, barter ...1570
† 2. wares for barter or exchange ...a1638
• BLIND BOGIE an exchange of things unseen; a blind trade ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BLOCK a bargain; an exchange ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CAMBIO † a bill of exchange; a place of exchange ...1645
• CAMBISM * the theory and practice of exchanges ...1837
• CAMBISTRY the science or operations of the 'cambist' (see nouns, person) ...Bk1888
• CAMBIUM † exchange, barter; a place of exchange ...1708
• GAFFIN what is given in exchange, a piece of barter ...1832-46 Sc.
• PIG IN A BAG something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1942 Amer. sl.
• PIG IN A BLANKET something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1967 Amer. sl.
• PIG IN A POKE something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1788 Amer. sl.
• PIG IN A SACK something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1965 Amer. sl.
• PIG IN THE BAG something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1965 Amer. sl.
• RAP † an exchange, esp. of horses ...1755 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SWITCHEROO a swapping; an exchange ...1933 US sl.
EXCHANGE - nouns, person
• CAMBIST one who is skilled in the science or practice of exchanges; one who deals in bills of exchange ...1809
EXCHANGE - verbs
• BLOCK to bargain; to exchange ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CHANGE UP to exchange; to shift positions ...1905 Amer. dial.
• PLAY TAIL-TYNT to make a fair exchange ...1825 Sc.
• QUOSS † to barter, to exchange ...1515
• RAP to exchange, to barter, to swap ...a1700 Eng. dial. & sl.
• SCOAST to exchange, to barter ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SCOOSE to exchange, to barter ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SCORSE to exchange, to barter ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SHIFT to swap, to exchange ...1904 Amer. dial.
• SWOP EVEN-HANDED to exchange without profit ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WRIXLE † to exchange ...c1400
EXCHANGED - adjectives
• UNCOMMUTED not exchanged ...1870
EXCISEMAN - nouns, person
• GAGE † an exciseman ...1728 UK sl.
EXCITABILITY - nouns
• HEAT † passionateness, excitability, ardour of temperament ...1689
EXCITABLE - adjectives
• BEE-HEADED harebrained, flighty, excitable; light-headed, unsettled ...1879
• BEE-HEADIT harebrained; flighty; eccentric; excitable ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BISSY cross, ill-tempered, angry; easily provoked to anger, excitable ...1887 Sc.
• CAMSTAIRY perverse, unmanageable, riotous; given to quarrelling; excitable ...1769 Sc.
• CAMSTEERY perverse, unmanageable, riotous; given to quarrelling; excitable ...1769 Sc.
• CAMSTERRY perverse, unmanageable, riotous; given to quarrelling; excitable ...1769 Sc.
• CAMSTRARIE perverse, unmanageable, riotous; given to quarrelling; excitable ...1769 Sc.
• EASY ON THE TRIGGER quick-tempered, excitable, quick to anger ...1968 Amer. sl.
• EASY ON TRIGGER quick-tempered, excitable, quick to anger ...1912 Amer. dial.
• HAIZY hasty, excitable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPLOPIN uplifted, excitable; jumping at hasty conclusions; easily angered ...1897 Sc.
• SHORT-PATIENCED quick-tempered; excitable; touchy; irritable; easily offended; impatient ...1922 Amer. dial.
• SHORT-PATIENT quick-tempered; excitable; touchy; irritable; easily offended; impatient ...1922 Amer. dial.
• TUTTLE excitable, short-tempered ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• UNCOOL unpleasant, aggressive, dangerous; excitable; tending to show your feelings more than is prudent or advisable ...1953 US sl.
• WARM-HEADED having a heated fancy or excitable temperament ...1690
EXCITABLE - nouns
• TINDER-BOX a person or thing that is highly excitable, explosive, etc.; a potential source of widespread violence; a source of heated strife ...1598
EXCITABLE - nouns, person
• ARAB any wild-looking person; an excitable or passionate person ...c1850 Amer. sl.
• CALEERY a giddy, hysterical person; a mischievous, scatterbrained, overexcitable person ...20C Ireland
• TINDER-BOX a person that is highly excitable, explosive, etc. ...1598
• WARM HEAD † a warm-headed, excitable, impetuous person ...1684
• WIRE an overstimulated person; an anxious, excitable person ...20C Amer. sl.
EXCITE - verbs
• ABAIT † to excite, to stimulate ...1303
• ACCITE † to arouse, to excite ...1597
• ACTUATE † to render active, to stir into activity; to stir up, to arouse, to excite ...1603
• ALACRIATE †* to make cheerful and lively; to excite; to rouse to action; to encourage; to embolden ...1657
• ALACRIFY * to make cheerful; to rouse to action; to excite ...1864
• BITE to excite, to worry ...1911 US sl.
• CONCITATE †* to provoke, excite, rouse, stir up ...1574
• EAGER † to excite, to irritate, to provoke; to become exasperated ...c1374
• EAGER UP to make eager, to excite ...1967 Amer. sl.
• EFFERVESCE * to stir up, to excite, to exhilarate, to make cheerful and lively ...1866
• EXCITATE † to excite, to rouse, to stir up ...1548
• FRAB to harass, worry, fret, fidget; to irritate, excite ...1848 Eng. dial.
• FREAK to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1964 sl., orig. US
• FREAK OUT to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1964 sl., orig. US
• HEAD UP to excite, to elevate ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• IMPASSIONATE to fill or inflame with passion; to excite deeply or strongly ...a1641
• JAZZ to thrill or excite ...1921 Amer. sl.
• KILL to excite, to please, to thrill ...1844 US sl.
• RAAS to stir up, to excite ...1950s W. Indies sl.
• RAISE to excite, to agitate, to provoke, to rouse to excitement or anger; to madden, to vex ...1768 chiefly Sc.
• RASS to stir up, to excite ...1950s W. Indies sl.
• RING ONE'S CHIMES to arouse one's attention; to excite ...1970 Amer. sl.
• STOKE to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1963 sl., chiefly surfing usage
• TICKLE THE FANCY to excite amusement in ...a1774
• TIFF to excite; to irritate ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TIND † to enflame, to excite, to arouse, to inspire ...c1175 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TITILLATE to excite or stimulate as by tickling; esp. to excite agreeably, to gratify the sense of taste, smell, or touch, the imagination ...1620
• TITULATE to excite or stimulate as by tickling; esp. to excite agreeably, to gratify the sense of taste, smell, or touch, the imagination ...1620
• UPSTIR † to excite, to rouse; to thrown into confusion ...1663 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WOW to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1924 sl., chiefly US
• YARK † to stir up, to excite ...1593 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YERK † vb. to stir up, to excite ...1593 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ZAP to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1967 sl., orig. US
EXCITED, OVER-EXCITED - adjectives
• ABLAZE in the full glow of excitement ...c1840
• AERATED over-excited, angry ...1920s sl.
• AERIATED over-excited, angry ...1920s sl.
• AGIG giggling, excited ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AIRYATED over-excited, angry ...1920s sl.
• ALL OF A BIVER excited ...1914 Amer. dial.
• ALL OF A DO-DA in a state of agitated or dithering excitement; excited ...1951 sl.
• ALL OF A DOODA in a state of agitated or dithering excitement; excited ...1951 sl.
• ALL OF A DOODAH in a state of agitated or dithering excitement; excited ...1951 sl.
• ALL OF A TISWAS in a state of panic or excited confusion ...1984 UK sl.
• ALL OF A TIZWAS in a state of panic or excited confusion ...1984 UK sl.
• ALL OF A TIZZY in a state of panic or excited confusion ...1984 UK sl.
• ALL SHOOK UP excited; disturbed; upset ...Amer. sl.
• ALL TORE OUT in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1941 Amer. dial.
• AMPED very excited, anxious or active; frenetically active; ready for anything; psyched up ...1972 Amer. sl.
• AMPED OUT very excited, anxious or active; frenetically active; ready for anything; psyched up...1972 Amer. sl.
• AMPED UP very excited, anxious or active; frenetically active; ready for anything; psyched up ...1972 Amer. sl.
• ANXIOUSED UP made anxious, excited ...1905 Amer. dial.
• APESHIT excited, freaked out ...Amer. sl.
• AT NESTLE restless, fidgety, in a state of excitement or uneasiness ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• BETRAYNTED †* over-excited, borne or carried away ...1583
• BETWITTERED excited, frightened, overcome with pleasing excitement ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CADGY cheerful, merry; glad; friendly and hospitable; in good spirits; lively, excited, spry ...1725 Sc. & N. Eng. & Amer. dial.
• CAGY lively; excited; spry ...1897 Amer. dial.
• CRANKED excited ...1957 US sl.
• CRANKED OUT excited ...1957 US sl.
• CRANKED UP excited ...1957 US sl.
• EAGERLESS headstrong; eager; excited ...1886 Eng. dial.
• EFFERVESCIBLE ready to effervesce, excited ...1866
• EGGY irritated, excited ...20C UK sl.
• EXCITED AS A CAT AT A MOUSE-SHOW highly excited ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FESSED UP angry, excited ...1955 Amer. dial.
• FIERCE eager, excited, agitated ...1894 Amer. dial.
• FIRED UP excited ...20C teen & high school sl.
• FLAMBUSTERED excited, agitated ...19C Eng. dial.
• GESTIENT † restlessly excited, nervously agitated ...1644
• HANTY wanton, unruly; full of spirit, mettlesome; excited, frisky (generally used of horses) ...1721 Eng. dial.
• HAUNTY full of spirit, mettlesome; excited, frisky (generally used of horses) ...1721 Eng. dial.
• HEATED impassioned, angry; inflamed, excited ...1593
• HUBBER-BUBBER in a state of excitement or rage ...1869
• HYPED UP over-excited or highly strung ...1946 sl., orig. US
• IN A BIG WAY excited, agitated, vociferous ...1903 Amer. dial.
• JACK ASHORE larky, excited, tipsy ...L19 sl.
• JACKED excited, exhilarated ...1930s sl.
• JACKED UP excited, exhilarated ...1930s sl.
• JAZZED excited or enthusiastic ...1918 Amer. sl.
• JAZZED UP excited or enthusiastic ...1918 Amer. sl.
• JEEPED UP excited ...1979 Amer. sl.
• JUST IN ONE'S REASON greatly excited; almost out of one's senses ...1901 Sc.
• KAGY lively; excited; spry ...1902 Amer. dial.
• KEYED excited ...1968 Amer. sl.
• LIKE A FLY IN A GLUE-POT nervously excited ...1854 colloq.
• LIKE A FLY IN A TAR-BOX nervously excited ...1659 colloq.
• MAD AS MAY-BUTTER, AS exceedingly eccentric; mad; excited ...1626
• MARKET-FRESH lively and excited with drink; somewhat intoxicated ...1894 Eng. dial.
• MARKET-FUDDLED lively and excited with drink; somewhat intoxicated ...1896 Eng. dial.
• MARKET-MERRY lively and excited with drink; somewhat intoxicated ...1889 Eng. dial.
• MARKET-PEART lively and excited with drink; somewhat intoxicated ...1895 Eng. dial.
• OBFUSTICATED bewildered, confused, excited ...1834 US sl.
• OFF THE HOOKS in a state of madness or intense excitement; crazy, angry, or vexed; in an ill mood or out of humour ...1612 sl.
• ON NETTLES fidgety, uneasy, excited; in a restless, impatient condition; anxious, in suspense ...1892
• ON THE CEILING unduly excited ...1932 Amer. sl.
• ON THE NESTLE restless, fidgety, in a state of excitement or uneasiness ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ON THE TITTUP in a state of excitement; mentally upset ...1906 Eng. dial.
• PANICKY extremely elated; ecstatically happy; highly excited ...1940s US Black sl.
• RADGE mad, violently excited, furious, wild, obstreperous, insane ...1923 Sc.
• RADGIE mad, violently excited, furious, wild, obstreperous ...1923 Sc.
• RADGY ill-tempered, angry, excited, violent, mad ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAISED infuriated, irascible, wild, frenzied, over-excited ...1704 Sc.
• RAISED-LIKE excited, maddened; startled, having the appearance of mental derangement ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAMISHED confused or excited with drink ...1791 Sc.
• RAMMAGE of persons: wild, excited, unruly, unmanageable ...1714 Sc.
• RAMSASSPATORIOUS excited, anxious, impatient ...1916 Amer. dial.
• RANTY lively, riotous, eager; wildly excited with passion, pain, anger, etc.; almost mad ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REAL CHUFFED excited ...1950s sl.
• REARING excited; talking loudly and boastingly; mocking ...1746 Eng. dial.
• REDE fierce, impetuous, wild; excited; drunk ...1843 Sc.
• SHOOK UP excited; disturbed; upset ...Amer. sl.
• STOKED excited, enthusiastic ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SUBLATED † exalted, excited ...1647
• SUBLIMARY †* elevated, excited ...a1652
• SWITCHED ON excited by music; aroused by a sexual opportunity ...1977 UK sl.
• TABASCO excited, dramatic, spirited ...1920s sl.
• TAVUS easily excited and flustered ...1860 Eng. dial.
• TICKLE † pleasantly stirred or excited ...c1330
• TORE OUT in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1903 Amer. dial.
• TORE-UP adj. in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1867 Amer. dial.
• TORN OUT in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1903 Amer. dial.
• TORN-UP in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1855 Amer. dial.
• UP mentally stimulated, excited, hopeful, happy, elated ...1942 sl., orig. US
• VIBED UP excited; in the mood ...1983 UK sl.
• WACKED excited ...1959 US sl.
• WAKEN ON to become animated, earnest, or excited; to become violent in language ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WIRED eagerly excited; overstimulated ...1970s Amer. sl.
• WIRED UP eagerly excited; overstimulated ...1970s Amer. sl.
• WORKED UP angry; excited; distraught ...1883 Amer. sl.
• WRUNG-UP over-excited, out of control ...1980s US college sl.
• ZONKED enthusiastic or excited ...1970s US sl.
• ZONKERS enthusiastic or excited ...1970s US sl.
EXCITED - nouns
• UP an excited mood, a feeling of stimulation, intoxication ...M18 sl.
EXCITED - verbs
• BE IN A FLAP to get all excited about nothing ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BE ON THE MERRY-PIN to be excited or merry ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BLOW ONE'S SHOES to lose one's composure; to become over-excited ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BLOW ONE'S STACK to get excited and make a series of mistakes ...Bk1944 service sl.
• COOK to be full of activity and excitement ...sl.
• DO ONE'S PEGS to become angry, excited, or anxious ...1940s Aust. sl.
• FLAME to show great emotion; to become angry or excited
• FLY OFF THE HANDLE to become excited; to fly into a passion
• GET A BANG OUT OF to experience a thrill or excitement from ...US & Can. sl.
• GET ONE'S ASS ON ONE'S SHOULDERS to become unduly haughty, angry, or excited ...1954 Amer. sl.
• GET ONE'S ASS OVER THE DASHBOARD to become excited, impatient or angry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GET ONE'S BALLS IN AN UPROAR to become unduly angry, excited, frightened, etc. ...1947 US sl.
• GET ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT to become angry, agitated, bewilderingly excited, or over-emotional ...20C Aust. sl.
• GET ONE'S TAIL IN A KNOT to get excited ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GET ONE'S TAIL OVER THE DASH to become excited, impatient or angry ...1995 Amer. dial.
• GET ONE'S TAIL OVER THE DASHBOARD to become excited, impatient or angry ...1946 Amer. dial.
• HAVE KITTENS to be in a state of great excitement, anxiety, or anger; to behave frenziedly ...1900 sl., orig. US
• LEAP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN FOR JOY to be extremely delighted, excited, or surprised ...1584
• LOSE ONE'S COOL to lose one's self-possession; to become nervous, (over-)excited, very angry ...c1955 sl.
• POP ONE'S DRAWERS to get very excited ...1970s sl.
• POP ONE'S ROCKS to become excited; to lose emotional control; lit. to ejaculate ...1960s US sl.
• POPPLE to boil with rage or indignation; to seethe with anger; to be extremely excited ...1897 Sc.
• RACE ONE'S MOTOR to become over-excited ...1940s US sl.
• REAR to rouse up, to disturb; also, to behave violently or excitedly ...1876 Eng. dial.
• REV ONE'S MOTOR to become over-excited ...1940s US sl.
• SKIP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN FOR JOY to be extremely delighted, excited, or surprised ...1668
• TAKE FIRE to become 'enflamed' with some emotion or the like; to become excited, esp. with anger; to become enraged ...1607
• TAKE ON to get excited ...1876 Sc.
• THROW A SHOE to lose one's temper; to become over-excited; to make a big fuss ...1967 Amer. dial.
• TIE ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT to become angry, agitated, or bewilderingly excited ...20C Aust. sl.
• TOP COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast ...1942 Amer. dial.
• TOP THE COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast ...1954 Amer. dial.
• VIRMISH to be excited or worked up, to long anxiously for ...1963 Sc.
• WIG OUT to make or become wildly excited or enthusiastic; to lose control of one's emotions; to be or get angry ...1955 sl.
• YERK to think hard; to beat one's brains; of the mind: to be busy, worked up, or excited ...1737 Sc.
EXCITEDLY - adverbs
• FAINLY * gladly, eagerly, excitedly ...1535
• HELL-BENT AND CROOKED in a swift, disorderly, excited manner ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• HELL-BENT FOR ELECTION in a hurried, excited, or reckless manner; rapidly, furiously ... 1905 Amer. dial.
• LIKE BUSTER'S GANG with great excitement and speed ...1941 US jocular
• LIKE THE MILL TAIL O' THUNDER in a swift, disorderly, and excited manner ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RAISEDLY † in an elevated or excited manner ...1611 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
EXCITEMENT - adjectives
• FOR KICKS for the sake of excitement or pleasure ...1928 sl.
• JOLLIES pleasurable excitement, esp. from or as if from something forbidden or improper; enjoyment; fun; thrills; kicks ...1930 colloq.
• JOLLY a thrill of delight, pleasure or excitement ...1905 colloq.
• RACKETY 1. noisy, gay, fond of excitement ...1773
2. characterized by noise, excitement, dissipation, or disturbance ...1827
EXCITEMENT - nouns
• ACTION excitement, activity in general; whatever is happening ...Bk2000 Amer. sl.
• BEARM excitement; agitation ...1928 Amer. dial.
• BOIL-UP a sudden excitement or conflict ...Aust. sl.
• BUST-UP an explosion; a flare-up; excitement ...1899
• CARRY-ON a fuss; an uproar; an outbreak of excited behaviour ...1890 UK sl.
• CHICKEN-FLUTTER undue excitement ...1905 Amer. dial.
• DRIVE a state or feeling of excitement; a thrill; exhilaration rising from the use of narcotics ...1921 US sl.
• DUCK-FIT a state or fit of excitement, impatience, or uneasiness; a tantrum ...1903 Amer. dial.
• EBRIETY excitement, an excited condition ...1751
• EBRIOSITY * exhilaration; physical excitement ...1859
• EFFERVESCENCE excitement ...1748
• EFFERVESCENCY excitement ...1767
• FALARIE disturbance, excitement, commotion ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FANTEAG a state of anxiety or excitement; an instance of this; a fit of ill-humour ...1825 Eng. dial.
• FANTEAGUE a state of anxiety or excitement; an instance of this; a fit of ill-humour ...1825 Eng. dial.
• FANTIGUE a state of anxiety or excitement; an instance of this; a fit of ill-humour ...1825 Eng. dial.
• FANTIQUE a state of anxiety or excitement; an instance of this; a fit of ill-humour ...1825 Eng. dial.
• FANTOD a feeling of excitement ...19C US sl.
• FANTODS a feeling of excitement, of high spirits ...1942 Amer. dial.
• FANT-TODS a feeling of excitement ...19C US sl.
• FEASE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness ...1647 Amer. dial.
• FEAZE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness ...1647 Amer. dial.
• FEERY-FARRY † a bustle, a tumult; a state of excitement, disorder, confusion ...1535 Sc.
• FEEZE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness; a state of alarm ...1647 Amer. dial.
• FLUMMER a state of agitation, excitement, or confusion ...1873 Eng. dial.
• FLUSTRATION confusion; bustle; excitement; flurry ...c1740
• GAG an event or activity contrived to provide amusement or excitement ...1996 UK sl.
• GALE a state of excitement or hilarity; a good time ...a1800 US
• GLIFF † a sudden fright or shock; a scare; a state of excitement ...1732 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• GROUND LOOP a state of excitement or confusion ...1943 Amer. aviation sl.
• HARL a state of great excitement ...1833 Eng. dial.
• HUBBISTEW a hubbub, stir, tumult; a flurry, excitement ...1898 Sc.
• JAZZ spirit, vigour, energy; excitement ...1913 Amer. sl.
• JOLLIES pleasurable excitement, esp. from or as if from something forbidden or improper; thrills; kicks ...colloq.
• JOLLY a thrill of pleasure or excitement ...L19 sl.
• LAG a humour, mood, temper; a state of excitement or high spirits ...1899 Sc.
• LARGE CHARGE big excitement ...1960s Amer. sl.
• LARRY confusion, excitement ...1876 Eng. dial.
• LATHER a state of agitation, excitement, or restlessness ...1839 sl.
• LILLYDEW a perspiration, sweat; an excitement ...1854 Eng. dial.
• MEZZLE excitement ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIST a state of high excitement, drug induced or otherwise ...2000s UK sl.
• MOMMIX a state of excitement or confusion ...1953 Amer. dial.
• NINNY-WATCH a disturbance, a state of confusion, excitement or a longing expectation or desire; a vain hope; a quandary ... 1746 Eng. dial.
• ONTAKING great excitement or anxiety, a rush ...1914 Sc.
• ORGASM immoderate or violent excitement of feeling; rage, fury; a paroxysm of excitement or rage ...a1763
• ORGIASM * the celebration of orgies, extravagant or rapturous excitement ...1840
• PALAVER nervous excitement ...1892 colloq.
• PANDAIRY a state of excitement; fluster; a fit of temper, rage, a tantrum ...1924 Sc.
• PANDIRT a state of excitement, fluster ...1898 Sc.
• PANSH a state of excitement or fluster ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PANSHEET a state of excitement, confusion, sudden passion, etc. ...1895 Eng. dial.
• PANSHINE a flurry, a to-do, a state of excitement, a panic or muddle ...a1838 Sc.
• PANSHIT a flurry, a to-do, a state of excitement, a panic or muddle ...a1838 Sc.
• PAVIE a fuss, bustle, commotion, a great to-do about nothing; a great state of excitement, either from pleasurable anticipation, or rage ...1806 Sc.
• PHEESE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness ...1647 Amer. dial.
• PHEEZE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness ...1647 Amer. dial.
• RAKERY * rakish conduct; debauchery, dissoluteness, profligacy; social excitement ...1728
• RAPTURE * a state of passionate excitement; a paroxysm, a fit ...1607 now Eng. dial.
• RAPTUS * a state of rapture or excitement ...1844
• REE excitement, frenzy ...1825 Sc.
• SKEDADDLE a fuss, an excitement; a disturbance ...1990s sl.
• TAKE a state of excitement, grief, fluster, etc. ...1896 Sc.
• TAKING a state of excitement, grief, or perplexity; a fit of petulance or temper; a dilemma; a sorry plight or condition ...1899 Eng. dial.
• TAPTEE † a state of excitement, eagerness, desire, rage, etc. ...1825 Sc.
• TAPTIRE a state of excitement or agitation ...1972 Sc.
• TAPTOO † a state of excitement, eagerness, desire, rage, etc. ...1825 Sc.
• TEW a struggle, difficulty; a laboured effort; fatigue, trouble; an annoyance, a worry or fretting; a state of anxiety, nervous excitement, confusion, or impatience; a disturbed state ...1864 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• THRILLS AND SPILLS excitement; a thrill ...1983 sl.
• THRONG-DEED excitement; bustle and confusion; any incident of an exciting or busy character ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TILT a hasty temper; excitement, rage ...1884 Eng. dial.
• TIRRIVEE a commotion, disturbance; a state of excitement; a stir, bustle ...1885 Sc.
• TITILLATION pleasing excitement, gratification ...c1425
• TORY-RORY a state of hurry or excitement ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• UNCO wonder, excitement ...1823 Sc.
• VEEM † a state of ecstasy, excitement, exultation ...1824 Sc.
• WARMTH * excitement, exhilaration ...1749
• WILD OATS excitement and energy in youth; usually considered to be sexual in the male ...16C sl.
• WOMB-TREMBLER something that causes great excitement ...2001 UK sl.
• YAGGERMENT a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
• YAGIMENT a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
EXCITEMENT - nouns, person
• SENDER one who arouses emotionally; one who inspires excitement ...1920s US Black sl.
• SOLID SENDER one who arouses emotionally; one who inspires excitement ...1920s US Black sl.
EXCITEMENT - verbs
• FLUTTER THE DOVECOTES to disturb the equanimity of a society; to cause a stir or excitement in a conservative community ...1840
• HOT UP to increase in vigour, liveliness, or excitement ...1936 Brit. sl.
• JUMP to be full of liveliness and excitement ...c1938 sl., orig. US
• NINNY-WATCH to get into a state of confusion or excitement ...1866 Eng. dial.
• SET THE HEATHER ON FIRE to create uproar and excitement; to make a disturbance; to excite a tumult ...1843
• TEAR IT UP to perform, behave, etc. with unrestrained excitement ...1932 US sl., chiefly jazz usage
• TEAR THINGS UP to perform, behave, etc. with unrestrained excitement ...1932 US sl., chiefly jazz usage
• TRIPUDIATE to dance, skip, or leap for joy or with excitement; to exult ...1623
EXCITEMENT - interjections
• ARRAH! an expletive of excitement ...L17Anglo-Irish
• GAME ON! an exclamation of excitement or anticipation, usually about a possible sexual conquest or when a night out or drinking session is arranged ...1980s sl.
• OH BOY! exclamation of surprise, excitement, amazement ...1910s sl., orig. US
• OH MAMMA! an exclamation of wonder, surprise, excitement ...1891 US sl.
• SHAZAM! an exclamation of excitement ...1940 sl.
• WALKING MOSES! an exclamation of surprise, excitement, alarm, etc. ...1910s sl.
• WHOOPEE! an exclamation of excitement ...1862
• YAHOO! an exclamation of excitement, joy or delight ...1976
• YAR! used as a general-purpose interjection, usually conveying excitement about something ...1989 US sl.
EXCITEMENT - phrases
• JOINT IS JUMPING, THE it's full of liveliness and excitement ...c1938 sl.
EXCITING - adjectives
• ALL THE WAY LIVE very exciting; excellent ...Amer. sl.
• ASS-KICKING terribly exciting; sensational, very good ...1977 Amer. sl.
• FUNKY-ASS excellent, exciting ...1960s US Black sl.
• FUNKY-BUTT excellent, exciting ...1960s US Black sl.
• GALLIARDIZING † tending to revelry; enlivening, exciting to levity ...1697
• GANGSTA good, exciting ...2002 US hip-hop usage
• HAIRY difficult; frightening; exciting ...1966 US sl.
• JAZZY exciting; lively; snappy ...1917 Amer. sl.
• LARGE of an activity or period of time: fine, very enjoyable, exciting; very active ...1895 Amer. sl.
• LARGE-SIZED † of an activity or period of time: fine, very enjoyable, exciting; very active ...1874 Amer. sl.
• MAD exciting, good, excellent ...1941 sl.
• R AND I extremely exciting or enjoyable ...1980s US college sl. (Radical and Intense)
• RAGING very good, very exciting ...1995 US sl.
• SOLID trustworthy, dependable, exciting, outstanding ...L19 orig. jazz usage
• TITILLATING pleasantly exciting, exhilarating, stimulating ...1712-14
• TITILLATORY pleasurably exciting ...1762
• WAILING exciting ...1965 US sl.
• WILD intensely eager or enthusiastic; exciting ...1955 colloq., orig. & chiefly US
• WIZZY excellent, exciting, wonderful; used for registering general approval ...1998 UK sl.
• WOW exciting ...1921 Amer. sl.
• ZOOLY fine, good, exciting ...1960s US teen sl.
EXCITING - nouns
• ACTION what is going on or happening; thus a situation or state of affairs, anything exciting, current, interesting, depending on the context, e.g. the chance for sex, a musical performance, a night's gambling ...1920s sl., orig. US Black
• ASS-KICKER a person or thing considered to be remarkably exciting, amusing, successful, etc. ...1971 Amer. sl.
• BAWL-OUT something visually exciting ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• BLAST-OFF an exciting time ...1969 Amer. sl.
• COOKER that which is exciting or attractive, as a young woman, jazz tune, or the like ...1943 Amer. jazz usage
• GUT-THUMPER an exciting and suspenseful occasion ...1980s Amer. sl.
• HIGH-HEELED TIME an exciting or enjoyable time ...20C US sl.
• HUMDINGER a remarkable, excellent, or outstanding person or thing; something exciting or thrilling; something or someone very fine or splendid; a stylish person ...1905 sl., orig. US
• MOST, THE the best, the most exciting, the finest, the ultimate in something ...1953 sl., orig. US
• MOST ON TOAST, THE. the best, the most exciting, the finest ...1950s sl., orig. US
• NADS something great or exciting ...1980s US college sl.
• ROUSER something very exciting or very great ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SCREAMER an extraordinary person, animal or thing; something very great, excellent or exciting ...1818 Amer. dial.
• STREAK a wild party; a wild and exciting time ...US sl.
• VA VA VOOM style; a powerful or seductive style; the quality of being interesting, exciting, or sexually appealing ...1996 US sl.
• WOW something very exciting and successful; a sensation ...1920 Amer. sl.
EXCITING - nouns, person
• ASS-KICKER a person or thing considered to be remarkably exciting, amusing, successful, etc. ...1971 Amer. sl.
EXCITING - verbs
• BALL to have a good or exciting time; to have riotous fun ...1942 Amer. dial., chiefly Black usage
• BALL THE JACK to have a good or exciting time; to have riotous fun ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SAUCE to make piquantly exciting ...1555
EXCITINGLY - adverbs
• SOLID trustworthily, dependably, excitingly, outstandingly ...L19 orig. US Black usage
EXCLAIM - verbs
• BAWL to exclaim from shock, disbelief, or surprise ...20C UK Black sl.
• BAWZE †* to exclaim, to shout ...1677 obs. rare
• BESPEAK † to speak up or out, to exclaim, orig. with some notion of objection or remonstrance; in later times, to raise one's voice, to speak ...c1314 obs. or arch.
• GALE † to make an outcry; to exclaim against something ...c1386
• YALP to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YAUP to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YAWP to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YOLP to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YOPE to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• ABIES except ...1928 Sc.
• BATING abating, leaving out of account, excepting, except ...1568
• BESEPS except, with the exception of ...1853 Eng. dial.
• BESEPTS except, with the exception of ...1853 Eng. dial.
• BIDING excepting, except; in spite of ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• LESSEN except ...1905 Amer. dial.
• ONCEST except ...1884 Eng. dial.
• UNLESSEN except ...1997 Amer. dial.
EXCEPT - conjunctions
• BESEPS except, unless ...1890 Eng. dial.
• BESEPTS except, unless ...1890 Eng. dial.
EXCEPTING - adverbs
• OUTSIDE other than, excepting, beyond the number of ...M19 orig. US
EXCEPTION - nouns
• BALK † an omission; an exception ...1596 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BAULK † an omission; an exception ...1596 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• EXCEPTIONS exception, offense ...1869 Amer. dial.
EXCEPTIONAL - adjectives
• AND A HALF remarkable, exceptional ...1832 sl.
• BEATENEST finest; very exceptional ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• BODACIOUS remarkable, exceptional, outstanding ...1843 sl.
• COLD-BLOODED striking; exceptional; splendid; very cool ...1969 US Black sl.
• ECCENTRICAL exceptional, irregular ...a1652
• HELLACIOUS remarkable, exceptional ...1929 US sl.
• STUNNING remarkable, exceptional, excellent, very good, stylish ...1849 sl.
EXCEPTIONAL - nouns
• BENDER a big or good specimen of its kind; a 'whopper'; anything exceptional or outstanding ...1842 Eng. dial.
• CRACKERJACK someone or something exceptional; a person or thing of highest excellence; a person of marked ability ...1895 sl., orig. US
• DILLY remarkable or exceptionable person or thing ...1908 sl., orig. US
• DINGER anything of a superlative character; something exceptional or striking; someone or something remarkable or superior; something splendid or stylish ...1809
• DOOZER something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind; a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• DOOZIE something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind; a remarkable or exceptional thing; often used ironically ...1916 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• DOOZY a remarkable or exceptional thing; often used ironically ...1916 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• DYNAMITE a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1904 sl., orig. US
• GASSER something wonderful, very exceptional, extraordinarily successful ...1944 US sl.
• HOT STUFF a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1900 sl., orig. US
• LULU a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional person or thing; often used ironically ...1886 sl., orig. US
• PANIC someone or something outstanding, exceptional, or excellent ...1920s US Black sl.
• QUITE SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
י REALLY SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• RIP-SNORTER a remarkable person; an exceptional thing ...1842 US sl.
• SALTY DOG something or someone very exceptional ...L19 US Black sl.
• SNORTER a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional thing; applied esp. to something remarkable for its size, power, severity etc. ...1859 sl.
• SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• SOMETHING ELSE a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1909 sl., orig. Amer.
• STORMER something of exceptional size, vigour, or excellence ...1978 Brit. sl.
• STRAMMER anything very large, great or exceptional ...1856 Eng. dial.
• STUNNER a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1855 sl., chiefly Brit.
EXCEPTIONAL - nouns, person
• CRACKERJACK someone or something exceptional; a person or thing of highest excellence; a person of marked ability ...1895 sl., orig. US
• DILLY remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1908 sl., orig. US
• DYNAMITE a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1904 sl., orig. US
• HOT STUFF a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1900 sl., orig. US
• LULU a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional person or thing; often used ironically ...1886 sl., orig. US
• MAN, THE the holder of power, in a non-institutional context; anyone deemed exceptional in ability ...1920s sl.
• PANIC someone or something outstanding, exceptional, or excellent ...1920s US Black sl.
• SALTY DOG something or someone very exceptional ...L19 US Black sl.
• STUNNER a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1855 sl., chiefly Brit.
EXCEPTIONAL - verbs
• TAKE THE BELT to be exceptional; to 'take the biscuit' ...L19 US teen sl.
EXCEPTIONALLY - adverbs
• ABOUT HALF very, quite, exceptionally ...1962 Amer. sl.
• LAMMING very, exceptionally ...1956 Amer. dial.
• NAILING exceptionally; usually with 'good' ...1868 sl.
• RARELY in an unusual degree; exceptionally ...1606
• WALLOPING exceptionally, extremely ...1922 Amer. dial.
EXCESS - adverbs
• ALL ENDS AND SIDES in excess, too great abundance ...1866 Eng. dial.
EXCESS - nouns
• ACRASY † irregularity, disorder, intemperance, excess ...1596
• ADVANTAGE † greater quantity or number; 'more-ness'; amount or quantity over, additional amount, overplus, excess ...1340
• DEBORDING † going beyond bounds, excess ...1635
• DEBORDMENT † going beyond bounds, excess ...1603
• DEBOSH excessive indulgence, a debauch; extravagance, waste ...1828 Sc.
• IMMODERACY †* immoderateness, want of moderation, excess ...1682
• IMMODERANCY †* immoderateness, want of moderation, excess ...1646
• IMMODERATIONS † excesses; immoderate or intemperate acts ...1614
EXCESS - nouns, person
• CHAMP one who does things to excess ...1990s US campus
• DEBOSH a person who indulges in anything to excess; a debauchee ...1866 Sc.
EXCESS - verbs
• ADVANCE † to be over in amount; to be in excess ...1557
• DEBORD † to go out of bounds, to deviate; to go beyond bounds, to go to excess ...c1620
• DEBOSH to indulge oneself in the use of anything to excess ...1731 Sc.
• OD ON to have or consume to excess; to have a surfeit of ...Aust. sl.
• RADDLE to do anything to excess ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
EXCESSIVE - adjectives
• ALAN BORDER of events, behaviour, or people: unacceptable, excessive, in bad taste ...2000s rhyming sl. for 'out of order'
• ALL-TO-PIECES thoroughgoing; excessive ...1856 Amer. dial.
• BOUNCING exaggerated; excessive, big ...1899 Amer. dial.
• DEADLY excessive, terrible, awful ...1660 colloq.
• DESPERATE great, excessive ...1887 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• EGREGIOUS remarkable in a bad sense; gross, flagrant, outrageous, extravagant, excessive ...1573
• EVERLASTING exceeding, excessive, very ...M19 US sl.
• FLARING excessive ...Bk1893 colloq.
• IMMORTAL † superhuman, inhuman, excessive ...c1540
• NIMIOUS † extravagant, excessive, over-much ...c1485
• ODIOUS very big, great, excessive, intense, out of the ordinary; strange, wonderful ...1825 Sc.
• OFF ONE'S ROCK acting excessively, although not necessarily madly ...1950s sl.
• OFF ONE'S ROCKER acting excessively, although not necessarily madly ...1950s sl.
• OVERITIOUS excessive, intolerable ...B1900 Sc.
• OVER THE SCORE excessive; unfair ...colloq.
• RAD-O a general intensifier; extreme, excessive, very much, excellent, best ...1980s sl., orig. US teen
• RAMPING of persons, their actions, etc.: violent, extravagant, unrestrained, excessive ...1483
• SIBYLLINE excessive, exorbitant ...1859
• TEARING very great, excessive ...1871 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TRABOCCANT †* superabundant; excessive, superfluous ...1651
• UNACCOUNTABLE remarkable, unusual; excessive ...1884 Eng. dial.
• UNHINE † excessive, immense; generally used in a bad sense ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UNHYNE † excessive, immense; generally used in a bad sense ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UNMERCIFUL excessive, extreme ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YETERIE severe, excessive, tormenting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YETRIE severe, excessive, tormenting ...Bk1905 Sc.
EXCESSIVE - nouns
• BALLYHOO excessive noise, fuss, publicity, etc. ...1928 sl., orig. US
• EGG IN YOUR BEER too much of a good thing ...World War II Amer. sl.
• LICKER anything excessive in size, degree, quality ...18C Brit. sl.
• TALL ORDER an excessive demand; a difficult thing to achieve ...1893 US sl.
EXCESSIVE - verbs
• O.D. to act excessively, without restraint, to be greedy ...1970s sl.
• OH-DEE to act excessively, without restraint, to be greedy ...1970s sl.
• PLAY OFFSIDE to act excessively ...1910s Aust. & NZ sl.
EXCESSIVELY - adverbs
• ALL-FIREDLY particularly, excessively ...M19 US sl.
• BLAMED confoundedly, excessively ...1845
• DEADLILY * in a deadly manner; mortally, fatally; excessively ...1621
• DEADLY excessively, exceedingly, extremely, very ...1688
• EVERLASTINGLY very, extremely, immeasurably, excessively; damned ...1889 Amer. dial.
• OFF THE BOARDS excessively, to a great extent ...L19 US sl.
• OFF THE HOOKS excessively ...L17 sl.
• OUT THE ASS in excessive quantity; to an excessive degree; also, no good, reprehensible ...1969 Amer. sl.
• OUT THE ASSHOLE in excessive quantity; to an excessive degree ...1970 Amer. sl.
• OVER AND ABOVE excessively ...1905 Amer. dial.
• SCANDALOUS very, exceedingly, excessively ...1884 Eng. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• UNACCOUNTABLY excessively ...1874 Eng. dial.
• UNDEEMOUSLY excessively ...1844 Sc.
• UP THE ASS in excess; in great number or amount ...1963 Amer. sl.
• VENGEABLE † exceedingly, greatly, very, extremely; excessively ...1542
EXCHANGE - adjectives
• CAMBIAL relating to exchange in commerce ...1864
• CATALLACTIC pert. to exchange ...1862
EXCHANGE - adverbs
• CATALLACTICALLY by way of exchange ...1862
• HACKUM-PLACKUM in equal shares; in exchange or barter ...Bk1905 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
EXCHANGE - nouns
• BARTERY † 1. traffic by exchange, barter ...1570
† 2. wares for barter or exchange ...a1638
• BLIND BOGIE an exchange of things unseen; a blind trade ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BLOCK a bargain; an exchange ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CAMBIO † a bill of exchange; a place of exchange ...1645
• CAMBISM * the theory and practice of exchanges ...1837
• CAMBISTRY the science or operations of the 'cambist' (see nouns, person) ...Bk1888
• CAMBIUM † exchange, barter; a place of exchange ...1708
• GAFFIN what is given in exchange, a piece of barter ...1832-46 Sc.
• PIG IN A BAG something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1942 Amer. sl.
• PIG IN A BLANKET something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1967 Amer. sl.
• PIG IN A POKE something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1788 Amer. sl.
• PIG IN A SACK something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1965 Amer. sl.
• PIG IN THE BAG something one cannot see or evaluate before deciding to accept or purchase it; a blind exchange ...1965 Amer. sl.
• RAP † an exchange, esp. of horses ...1755 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SWITCHEROO a swapping; an exchange ...1933 US sl.
EXCHANGE - nouns, person
• CAMBIST one who is skilled in the science or practice of exchanges; one who deals in bills of exchange ...1809
EXCHANGE - verbs
• BLOCK to bargain; to exchange ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CHANGE UP to exchange; to shift positions ...1905 Amer. dial.
• PLAY TAIL-TYNT to make a fair exchange ...1825 Sc.
• QUOSS † to barter, to exchange ...1515
• RAP to exchange, to barter, to swap ...a1700 Eng. dial. & sl.
• SCOAST to exchange, to barter ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SCOOSE to exchange, to barter ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SCORSE to exchange, to barter ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SHIFT to swap, to exchange ...1904 Amer. dial.
• SWOP EVEN-HANDED to exchange without profit ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WRIXLE † to exchange ...c1400
EXCHANGED - adjectives
• UNCOMMUTED not exchanged ...1870
EXCISEMAN - nouns, person
• GAGE † an exciseman ...1728 UK sl.
EXCITABILITY - nouns
• HEAT † passionateness, excitability, ardour of temperament ...1689
EXCITABLE - adjectives
• BEE-HEADED harebrained, flighty, excitable; light-headed, unsettled ...1879
• BEE-HEADIT harebrained; flighty; eccentric; excitable ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BISSY cross, ill-tempered, angry; easily provoked to anger, excitable ...1887 Sc.
• CAMSTAIRY perverse, unmanageable, riotous; given to quarrelling; excitable ...1769 Sc.
• CAMSTEERY perverse, unmanageable, riotous; given to quarrelling; excitable ...1769 Sc.
• CAMSTERRY perverse, unmanageable, riotous; given to quarrelling; excitable ...1769 Sc.
• CAMSTRARIE perverse, unmanageable, riotous; given to quarrelling; excitable ...1769 Sc.
• EASY ON THE TRIGGER quick-tempered, excitable, quick to anger ...1968 Amer. sl.
• EASY ON TRIGGER quick-tempered, excitable, quick to anger ...1912 Amer. dial.
• HAIZY hasty, excitable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPLOPIN uplifted, excitable; jumping at hasty conclusions; easily angered ...1897 Sc.
• SHORT-PATIENCED quick-tempered; excitable; touchy; irritable; easily offended; impatient ...1922 Amer. dial.
• SHORT-PATIENT quick-tempered; excitable; touchy; irritable; easily offended; impatient ...1922 Amer. dial.
• TUTTLE excitable, short-tempered ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• UNCOOL unpleasant, aggressive, dangerous; excitable; tending to show your feelings more than is prudent or advisable ...1953 US sl.
• WARM-HEADED having a heated fancy or excitable temperament ...1690
EXCITABLE - nouns
• TINDER-BOX a person or thing that is highly excitable, explosive, etc.; a potential source of widespread violence; a source of heated strife ...1598
EXCITABLE - nouns, person
• ARAB any wild-looking person; an excitable or passionate person ...c1850 Amer. sl.
• CALEERY a giddy, hysterical person; a mischievous, scatterbrained, overexcitable person ...20C Ireland
• TINDER-BOX a person that is highly excitable, explosive, etc. ...1598
• WARM HEAD † a warm-headed, excitable, impetuous person ...1684
• WIRE an overstimulated person; an anxious, excitable person ...20C Amer. sl.
EXCITE - verbs
• ABAIT † to excite, to stimulate ...1303
• ACCITE † to arouse, to excite ...1597
• ACTUATE † to render active, to stir into activity; to stir up, to arouse, to excite ...1603
• ALACRIATE †* to make cheerful and lively; to excite; to rouse to action; to encourage; to embolden ...1657
• ALACRIFY * to make cheerful; to rouse to action; to excite ...1864
• BITE to excite, to worry ...1911 US sl.
• CONCITATE †* to provoke, excite, rouse, stir up ...1574
• EAGER † to excite, to irritate, to provoke; to become exasperated ...c1374
• EAGER UP to make eager, to excite ...1967 Amer. sl.
• EFFERVESCE * to stir up, to excite, to exhilarate, to make cheerful and lively ...1866
• EXCITATE † to excite, to rouse, to stir up ...1548
• FRAB to harass, worry, fret, fidget; to irritate, excite ...1848 Eng. dial.
• FREAK to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1964 sl., orig. US
• FREAK OUT to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1964 sl., orig. US
• HEAD UP to excite, to elevate ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• IMPASSIONATE to fill or inflame with passion; to excite deeply or strongly ...a1641
• JAZZ to thrill or excite ...1921 Amer. sl.
• KILL to excite, to please, to thrill ...1844 US sl.
• RAAS to stir up, to excite ...1950s W. Indies sl.
• RAISE to excite, to agitate, to provoke, to rouse to excitement or anger; to madden, to vex ...1768 chiefly Sc.
• RASS to stir up, to excite ...1950s W. Indies sl.
• RING ONE'S CHIMES to arouse one's attention; to excite ...1970 Amer. sl.
• STOKE to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1963 sl., chiefly surfing usage
• TICKLE THE FANCY to excite amusement in ...a1774
• TIFF to excite; to irritate ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TIND † to enflame, to excite, to arouse, to inspire ...c1175 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TITILLATE to excite or stimulate as by tickling; esp. to excite agreeably, to gratify the sense of taste, smell, or touch, the imagination ...1620
• TITULATE to excite or stimulate as by tickling; esp. to excite agreeably, to gratify the sense of taste, smell, or touch, the imagination ...1620
• UPSTIR † to excite, to rouse; to thrown into confusion ...1663 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WOW to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1924 sl., chiefly US
• YARK † to stir up, to excite ...1593 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YERK † vb. to stir up, to excite ...1593 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ZAP to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1967 sl., orig. US
EXCITED, OVER-EXCITED - adjectives
• ABLAZE in the full glow of excitement ...c1840
• AERATED over-excited, angry ...1920s sl.
• AERIATED over-excited, angry ...1920s sl.
• AGIG giggling, excited ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AIRYATED over-excited, angry ...1920s sl.
• ALL OF A BIVER excited ...1914 Amer. dial.
• ALL OF A DO-DA in a state of agitated or dithering excitement; excited ...1951 sl.
• ALL OF A DOODA in a state of agitated or dithering excitement; excited ...1951 sl.
• ALL OF A DOODAH in a state of agitated or dithering excitement; excited ...1951 sl.
• ALL OF A TISWAS in a state of panic or excited confusion ...1984 UK sl.
• ALL OF A TIZWAS in a state of panic or excited confusion ...1984 UK sl.
• ALL OF A TIZZY in a state of panic or excited confusion ...1984 UK sl.
• ALL SHOOK UP excited; disturbed; upset ...Amer. sl.
• ALL TORE OUT in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1941 Amer. dial.
• AMPED very excited, anxious or active; frenetically active; ready for anything; psyched up ...1972 Amer. sl.
• AMPED OUT very excited, anxious or active; frenetically active; ready for anything; psyched up...1972 Amer. sl.
• AMPED UP very excited, anxious or active; frenetically active; ready for anything; psyched up ...1972 Amer. sl.
• ANXIOUSED UP made anxious, excited ...1905 Amer. dial.
• APESHIT excited, freaked out ...Amer. sl.
• AT NESTLE restless, fidgety, in a state of excitement or uneasiness ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• BETRAYNTED †* over-excited, borne or carried away ...1583
• BETWITTERED excited, frightened, overcome with pleasing excitement ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CADGY cheerful, merry; glad; friendly and hospitable; in good spirits; lively, excited, spry ...1725 Sc. & N. Eng. & Amer. dial.
• CAGY lively; excited; spry ...1897 Amer. dial.
• CRANKED excited ...1957 US sl.
• CRANKED OUT excited ...1957 US sl.
• CRANKED UP excited ...1957 US sl.
• EAGERLESS headstrong; eager; excited ...1886 Eng. dial.
• EFFERVESCIBLE ready to effervesce, excited ...1866
• EGGY irritated, excited ...20C UK sl.
• EXCITED AS A CAT AT A MOUSE-SHOW highly excited ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FESSED UP angry, excited ...1955 Amer. dial.
• FIERCE eager, excited, agitated ...1894 Amer. dial.
• FIRED UP excited ...20C teen & high school sl.
• FLAMBUSTERED excited, agitated ...19C Eng. dial.
• GESTIENT † restlessly excited, nervously agitated ...1644
• HANTY wanton, unruly; full of spirit, mettlesome; excited, frisky (generally used of horses) ...1721 Eng. dial.
• HAUNTY full of spirit, mettlesome; excited, frisky (generally used of horses) ...1721 Eng. dial.
• HEATED impassioned, angry; inflamed, excited ...1593
• HUBBER-BUBBER in a state of excitement or rage ...1869
• HYPED UP over-excited or highly strung ...1946 sl., orig. US
• IN A BIG WAY excited, agitated, vociferous ...1903 Amer. dial.
• JACK ASHORE larky, excited, tipsy ...L19 sl.
• JACKED excited, exhilarated ...1930s sl.
• JACKED UP excited, exhilarated ...1930s sl.
• JAZZED excited or enthusiastic ...1918 Amer. sl.
• JAZZED UP excited or enthusiastic ...1918 Amer. sl.
• JEEPED UP excited ...1979 Amer. sl.
• JUST IN ONE'S REASON greatly excited; almost out of one's senses ...1901 Sc.
• KAGY lively; excited; spry ...1902 Amer. dial.
• KEYED excited ...1968 Amer. sl.
• LIKE A FLY IN A GLUE-POT nervously excited ...1854 colloq.
• LIKE A FLY IN A TAR-BOX nervously excited ...1659 colloq.
• MAD AS MAY-BUTTER, AS exceedingly eccentric; mad; excited ...1626
• MARKET-FRESH lively and excited with drink; somewhat intoxicated ...1894 Eng. dial.
• MARKET-FUDDLED lively and excited with drink; somewhat intoxicated ...1896 Eng. dial.
• MARKET-MERRY lively and excited with drink; somewhat intoxicated ...1889 Eng. dial.
• MARKET-PEART lively and excited with drink; somewhat intoxicated ...1895 Eng. dial.
• OBFUSTICATED bewildered, confused, excited ...1834 US sl.
• OFF THE HOOKS in a state of madness or intense excitement; crazy, angry, or vexed; in an ill mood or out of humour ...1612 sl.
• ON NETTLES fidgety, uneasy, excited; in a restless, impatient condition; anxious, in suspense ...1892
• ON THE CEILING unduly excited ...1932 Amer. sl.
• ON THE NESTLE restless, fidgety, in a state of excitement or uneasiness ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ON THE TITTUP in a state of excitement; mentally upset ...1906 Eng. dial.
• PANICKY extremely elated; ecstatically happy; highly excited ...1940s US Black sl.
• RADGE mad, violently excited, furious, wild, obstreperous, insane ...1923 Sc.
• RADGIE mad, violently excited, furious, wild, obstreperous ...1923 Sc.
• RADGY ill-tempered, angry, excited, violent, mad ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAISED infuriated, irascible, wild, frenzied, over-excited ...1704 Sc.
• RAISED-LIKE excited, maddened; startled, having the appearance of mental derangement ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAMISHED confused or excited with drink ...1791 Sc.
• RAMMAGE of persons: wild, excited, unruly, unmanageable ...1714 Sc.
• RAMSASSPATORIOUS excited, anxious, impatient ...1916 Amer. dial.
• RANTY lively, riotous, eager; wildly excited with passion, pain, anger, etc.; almost mad ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REAL CHUFFED excited ...1950s sl.
• REARING excited; talking loudly and boastingly; mocking ...1746 Eng. dial.
• REDE fierce, impetuous, wild; excited; drunk ...1843 Sc.
• SHOOK UP excited; disturbed; upset ...Amer. sl.
• STOKED excited, enthusiastic ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SUBLATED † exalted, excited ...1647
• SUBLIMARY †* elevated, excited ...a1652
• SWITCHED ON excited by music; aroused by a sexual opportunity ...1977 UK sl.
• TABASCO excited, dramatic, spirited ...1920s sl.
• TAVUS easily excited and flustered ...1860 Eng. dial.
• TICKLE † pleasantly stirred or excited ...c1330
• TORE OUT in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1903 Amer. dial.
• TORE-UP adj. in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1867 Amer. dial.
• TORN OUT in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1903 Amer. dial.
• TORN-UP in an emotionally aroused state; angry, excited, annoyed, upset, troubled ...1855 Amer. dial.
• UP mentally stimulated, excited, hopeful, happy, elated ...1942 sl., orig. US
• VIBED UP excited; in the mood ...1983 UK sl.
• WACKED excited ...1959 US sl.
• WAKEN ON to become animated, earnest, or excited; to become violent in language ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WIRED eagerly excited; overstimulated ...1970s Amer. sl.
• WIRED UP eagerly excited; overstimulated ...1970s Amer. sl.
• WORKED UP angry; excited; distraught ...1883 Amer. sl.
• WRUNG-UP over-excited, out of control ...1980s US college sl.
• ZONKED enthusiastic or excited ...1970s US sl.
• ZONKERS enthusiastic or excited ...1970s US sl.
EXCITED - nouns
• UP an excited mood, a feeling of stimulation, intoxication ...M18 sl.
EXCITED - verbs
• BE IN A FLAP to get all excited about nothing ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BE ON THE MERRY-PIN to be excited or merry ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BLOW ONE'S SHOES to lose one's composure; to become over-excited ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BLOW ONE'S STACK to get excited and make a series of mistakes ...Bk1944 service sl.
• COOK to be full of activity and excitement ...sl.
• DO ONE'S PEGS to become angry, excited, or anxious ...1940s Aust. sl.
• FLAME to show great emotion; to become angry or excited
• FLY OFF THE HANDLE to become excited; to fly into a passion
• GET A BANG OUT OF to experience a thrill or excitement from ...US & Can. sl.
• GET ONE'S ASS ON ONE'S SHOULDERS to become unduly haughty, angry, or excited ...1954 Amer. sl.
• GET ONE'S ASS OVER THE DASHBOARD to become excited, impatient or angry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GET ONE'S BALLS IN AN UPROAR to become unduly angry, excited, frightened, etc. ...1947 US sl.
• GET ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT to become angry, agitated, bewilderingly excited, or over-emotional ...20C Aust. sl.
• GET ONE'S TAIL IN A KNOT to get excited ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GET ONE'S TAIL OVER THE DASH to become excited, impatient or angry ...1995 Amer. dial.
• GET ONE'S TAIL OVER THE DASHBOARD to become excited, impatient or angry ...1946 Amer. dial.
• HAVE KITTENS to be in a state of great excitement, anxiety, or anger; to behave frenziedly ...1900 sl., orig. US
• LEAP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN FOR JOY to be extremely delighted, excited, or surprised ...1584
• LOSE ONE'S COOL to lose one's self-possession; to become nervous, (over-)excited, very angry ...c1955 sl.
• POP ONE'S DRAWERS to get very excited ...1970s sl.
• POP ONE'S ROCKS to become excited; to lose emotional control; lit. to ejaculate ...1960s US sl.
• POPPLE to boil with rage or indignation; to seethe with anger; to be extremely excited ...1897 Sc.
• RACE ONE'S MOTOR to become over-excited ...1940s US sl.
• REAR to rouse up, to disturb; also, to behave violently or excitedly ...1876 Eng. dial.
• REV ONE'S MOTOR to become over-excited ...1940s US sl.
• SKIP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN FOR JOY to be extremely delighted, excited, or surprised ...1668
• TAKE FIRE to become 'enflamed' with some emotion or the like; to become excited, esp. with anger; to become enraged ...1607
• TAKE ON to get excited ...1876 Sc.
• THROW A SHOE to lose one's temper; to become over-excited; to make a big fuss ...1967 Amer. dial.
• TIE ONE'S FACE IN A KNOT to become angry, agitated, or bewilderingly excited ...20C Aust. sl.
• TOP COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast ...1942 Amer. dial.
• TOP THE COTTON to be very excited or agitated; to go very fast ...1954 Amer. dial.
• VIRMISH to be excited or worked up, to long anxiously for ...1963 Sc.
• WIG OUT to make or become wildly excited or enthusiastic; to lose control of one's emotions; to be or get angry ...1955 sl.
• YERK to think hard; to beat one's brains; of the mind: to be busy, worked up, or excited ...1737 Sc.
EXCITEDLY - adverbs
• FAINLY * gladly, eagerly, excitedly ...1535
• HELL-BENT AND CROOKED in a swift, disorderly, excited manner ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• HELL-BENT FOR ELECTION in a hurried, excited, or reckless manner; rapidly, furiously ... 1905 Amer. dial.
• LIKE BUSTER'S GANG with great excitement and speed ...1941 US jocular
• LIKE THE MILL TAIL O' THUNDER in a swift, disorderly, and excited manner ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RAISEDLY † in an elevated or excited manner ...1611 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
EXCITEMENT - adjectives
• FOR KICKS for the sake of excitement or pleasure ...1928 sl.
• JOLLIES pleasurable excitement, esp. from or as if from something forbidden or improper; enjoyment; fun; thrills; kicks ...1930 colloq.
• JOLLY a thrill of delight, pleasure or excitement ...1905 colloq.
• RACKETY 1. noisy, gay, fond of excitement ...1773
2. characterized by noise, excitement, dissipation, or disturbance ...1827
EXCITEMENT - nouns
• ACTION excitement, activity in general; whatever is happening ...Bk2000 Amer. sl.
• BEARM excitement; agitation ...1928 Amer. dial.
• BOIL-UP a sudden excitement or conflict ...Aust. sl.
• BUST-UP an explosion; a flare-up; excitement ...1899
• CARRY-ON a fuss; an uproar; an outbreak of excited behaviour ...1890 UK sl.
• CHICKEN-FLUTTER undue excitement ...1905 Amer. dial.
• DRIVE a state or feeling of excitement; a thrill; exhilaration rising from the use of narcotics ...1921 US sl.
• DUCK-FIT a state or fit of excitement, impatience, or uneasiness; a tantrum ...1903 Amer. dial.
• EBRIETY excitement, an excited condition ...1751
• EBRIOSITY * exhilaration; physical excitement ...1859
• EFFERVESCENCE excitement ...1748
• EFFERVESCENCY excitement ...1767
• FALARIE disturbance, excitement, commotion ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FANTEAG a state of anxiety or excitement; an instance of this; a fit of ill-humour ...1825 Eng. dial.
• FANTEAGUE a state of anxiety or excitement; an instance of this; a fit of ill-humour ...1825 Eng. dial.
• FANTIGUE a state of anxiety or excitement; an instance of this; a fit of ill-humour ...1825 Eng. dial.
• FANTIQUE a state of anxiety or excitement; an instance of this; a fit of ill-humour ...1825 Eng. dial.
• FANTOD a feeling of excitement ...19C US sl.
• FANTODS a feeling of excitement, of high spirits ...1942 Amer. dial.
• FANT-TODS a feeling of excitement ...19C US sl.
• FEASE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness ...1647 Amer. dial.
• FEAZE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness ...1647 Amer. dial.
• FEERY-FARRY † a bustle, a tumult; a state of excitement, disorder, confusion ...1535 Sc.
• FEEZE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness; a state of alarm ...1647 Amer. dial.
• FLUMMER a state of agitation, excitement, or confusion ...1873 Eng. dial.
• FLUSTRATION confusion; bustle; excitement; flurry ...c1740
• GAG an event or activity contrived to provide amusement or excitement ...1996 UK sl.
• GALE a state of excitement or hilarity; a good time ...a1800 US
• GLIFF † a sudden fright or shock; a scare; a state of excitement ...1732 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• GROUND LOOP a state of excitement or confusion ...1943 Amer. aviation sl.
• HARL a state of great excitement ...1833 Eng. dial.
• HUBBISTEW a hubbub, stir, tumult; a flurry, excitement ...1898 Sc.
• JAZZ spirit, vigour, energy; excitement ...1913 Amer. sl.
• JOLLIES pleasurable excitement, esp. from or as if from something forbidden or improper; thrills; kicks ...colloq.
• JOLLY a thrill of pleasure or excitement ...L19 sl.
• LAG a humour, mood, temper; a state of excitement or high spirits ...1899 Sc.
• LARGE CHARGE big excitement ...1960s Amer. sl.
• LARRY confusion, excitement ...1876 Eng. dial.
• LATHER a state of agitation, excitement, or restlessness ...1839 sl.
• LILLYDEW a perspiration, sweat; an excitement ...1854 Eng. dial.
• MEZZLE excitement ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIST a state of high excitement, drug induced or otherwise ...2000s UK sl.
• MOMMIX a state of excitement or confusion ...1953 Amer. dial.
• NINNY-WATCH a disturbance, a state of confusion, excitement or a longing expectation or desire; a vain hope; a quandary ... 1746 Eng. dial.
• ONTAKING great excitement or anxiety, a rush ...1914 Sc.
• ORGASM immoderate or violent excitement of feeling; rage, fury; a paroxysm of excitement or rage ...a1763
• ORGIASM * the celebration of orgies, extravagant or rapturous excitement ...1840
• PALAVER nervous excitement ...1892 colloq.
• PANDAIRY a state of excitement; fluster; a fit of temper, rage, a tantrum ...1924 Sc.
• PANDIRT a state of excitement, fluster ...1898 Sc.
• PANSH a state of excitement or fluster ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PANSHEET a state of excitement, confusion, sudden passion, etc. ...1895 Eng. dial.
• PANSHINE a flurry, a to-do, a state of excitement, a panic or muddle ...a1838 Sc.
• PANSHIT a flurry, a to-do, a state of excitement, a panic or muddle ...a1838 Sc.
• PAVIE a fuss, bustle, commotion, a great to-do about nothing; a great state of excitement, either from pleasurable anticipation, or rage ...1806 Sc.
• PHEESE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness ...1647 Amer. dial.
• PHEEZE a state of excitement or anxiety; a fit of fretfulness ...1647 Amer. dial.
• RAKERY * rakish conduct; debauchery, dissoluteness, profligacy; social excitement ...1728
• RAPTURE * a state of passionate excitement; a paroxysm, a fit ...1607 now Eng. dial.
• RAPTUS * a state of rapture or excitement ...1844
• REE excitement, frenzy ...1825 Sc.
• SKEDADDLE a fuss, an excitement; a disturbance ...1990s sl.
• TAKE a state of excitement, grief, fluster, etc. ...1896 Sc.
• TAKING a state of excitement, grief, or perplexity; a fit of petulance or temper; a dilemma; a sorry plight or condition ...1899 Eng. dial.
• TAPTEE † a state of excitement, eagerness, desire, rage, etc. ...1825 Sc.
• TAPTIRE a state of excitement or agitation ...1972 Sc.
• TAPTOO † a state of excitement, eagerness, desire, rage, etc. ...1825 Sc.
• TEW a struggle, difficulty; a laboured effort; fatigue, trouble; an annoyance, a worry or fretting; a state of anxiety, nervous excitement, confusion, or impatience; a disturbed state ...1864 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• THRILLS AND SPILLS excitement; a thrill ...1983 sl.
• THRONG-DEED excitement; bustle and confusion; any incident of an exciting or busy character ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TILT a hasty temper; excitement, rage ...1884 Eng. dial.
• TIRRIVEE a commotion, disturbance; a state of excitement; a stir, bustle ...1885 Sc.
• TITILLATION pleasing excitement, gratification ...c1425
• TORY-RORY a state of hurry or excitement ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• UNCO wonder, excitement ...1823 Sc.
• VEEM † a state of ecstasy, excitement, exultation ...1824 Sc.
• WARMTH * excitement, exhilaration ...1749
• WILD OATS excitement and energy in youth; usually considered to be sexual in the male ...16C sl.
• WOMB-TREMBLER something that causes great excitement ...2001 UK sl.
• YAGGERMENT a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
• YAGIMENT a state of excitement, a flurry, a pother, agitation ...1830 Sc.
EXCITEMENT - nouns, person
• SENDER one who arouses emotionally; one who inspires excitement ...1920s US Black sl.
• SOLID SENDER one who arouses emotionally; one who inspires excitement ...1920s US Black sl.
EXCITEMENT - verbs
• FLUTTER THE DOVECOTES to disturb the equanimity of a society; to cause a stir or excitement in a conservative community ...1840
• HOT UP to increase in vigour, liveliness, or excitement ...1936 Brit. sl.
• JUMP to be full of liveliness and excitement ...c1938 sl., orig. US
• NINNY-WATCH to get into a state of confusion or excitement ...1866 Eng. dial.
• SET THE HEATHER ON FIRE to create uproar and excitement; to make a disturbance; to excite a tumult ...1843
• TEAR IT UP to perform, behave, etc. with unrestrained excitement ...1932 US sl., chiefly jazz usage
• TEAR THINGS UP to perform, behave, etc. with unrestrained excitement ...1932 US sl., chiefly jazz usage
• TRIPUDIATE to dance, skip, or leap for joy or with excitement; to exult ...1623
EXCITEMENT - interjections
• ARRAH! an expletive of excitement ...L17Anglo-Irish
• GAME ON! an exclamation of excitement or anticipation, usually about a possible sexual conquest or when a night out or drinking session is arranged ...1980s sl.
• OH BOY! exclamation of surprise, excitement, amazement ...1910s sl., orig. US
• OH MAMMA! an exclamation of wonder, surprise, excitement ...1891 US sl.
• SHAZAM! an exclamation of excitement ...1940 sl.
• WALKING MOSES! an exclamation of surprise, excitement, alarm, etc. ...1910s sl.
• WHOOPEE! an exclamation of excitement ...1862
• YAHOO! an exclamation of excitement, joy or delight ...1976
• YAR! used as a general-purpose interjection, usually conveying excitement about something ...1989 US sl.
EXCITEMENT - phrases
• JOINT IS JUMPING, THE it's full of liveliness and excitement ...c1938 sl.
EXCITING - adjectives
• ALL THE WAY LIVE very exciting; excellent ...Amer. sl.
• ASS-KICKING terribly exciting; sensational, very good ...1977 Amer. sl.
• FUNKY-ASS excellent, exciting ...1960s US Black sl.
• FUNKY-BUTT excellent, exciting ...1960s US Black sl.
• GALLIARDIZING † tending to revelry; enlivening, exciting to levity ...1697
• GANGSTA good, exciting ...2002 US hip-hop usage
• HAIRY difficult; frightening; exciting ...1966 US sl.
• JAZZY exciting; lively; snappy ...1917 Amer. sl.
• LARGE of an activity or period of time: fine, very enjoyable, exciting; very active ...1895 Amer. sl.
• LARGE-SIZED † of an activity or period of time: fine, very enjoyable, exciting; very active ...1874 Amer. sl.
• MAD exciting, good, excellent ...1941 sl.
• R AND I extremely exciting or enjoyable ...1980s US college sl. (Radical and Intense)
• RAGING very good, very exciting ...1995 US sl.
• SOLID trustworthy, dependable, exciting, outstanding ...L19 orig. jazz usage
• TITILLATING pleasantly exciting, exhilarating, stimulating ...1712-14
• TITILLATORY pleasurably exciting ...1762
• WAILING exciting ...1965 US sl.
• WILD intensely eager or enthusiastic; exciting ...1955 colloq., orig. & chiefly US
• WIZZY excellent, exciting, wonderful; used for registering general approval ...1998 UK sl.
• WOW exciting ...1921 Amer. sl.
• ZOOLY fine, good, exciting ...1960s US teen sl.
EXCITING - nouns
• ACTION what is going on or happening; thus a situation or state of affairs, anything exciting, current, interesting, depending on the context, e.g. the chance for sex, a musical performance, a night's gambling ...1920s sl., orig. US Black
• ASS-KICKER a person or thing considered to be remarkably exciting, amusing, successful, etc. ...1971 Amer. sl.
• BAWL-OUT something visually exciting ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• BLAST-OFF an exciting time ...1969 Amer. sl.
• COOKER that which is exciting or attractive, as a young woman, jazz tune, or the like ...1943 Amer. jazz usage
• GUT-THUMPER an exciting and suspenseful occasion ...1980s Amer. sl.
• HIGH-HEELED TIME an exciting or enjoyable time ...20C US sl.
• HUMDINGER a remarkable, excellent, or outstanding person or thing; something exciting or thrilling; something or someone very fine or splendid; a stylish person ...1905 sl., orig. US
• MOST, THE the best, the most exciting, the finest, the ultimate in something ...1953 sl., orig. US
• MOST ON TOAST, THE. the best, the most exciting, the finest ...1950s sl., orig. US
• NADS something great or exciting ...1980s US college sl.
• ROUSER something very exciting or very great ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• SCREAMER an extraordinary person, animal or thing; something very great, excellent or exciting ...1818 Amer. dial.
• STREAK a wild party; a wild and exciting time ...US sl.
• VA VA VOOM style; a powerful or seductive style; the quality of being interesting, exciting, or sexually appealing ...1996 US sl.
• WOW something very exciting and successful; a sensation ...1920 Amer. sl.
EXCITING - nouns, person
• ASS-KICKER a person or thing considered to be remarkably exciting, amusing, successful, etc. ...1971 Amer. sl.
EXCITING - verbs
• BALL to have a good or exciting time; to have riotous fun ...1942 Amer. dial., chiefly Black usage
• BALL THE JACK to have a good or exciting time; to have riotous fun ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SAUCE to make piquantly exciting ...1555
EXCITINGLY - adverbs
• SOLID trustworthily, dependably, excitingly, outstandingly ...L19 orig. US Black usage
EXCLAIM - verbs
• BAWL to exclaim from shock, disbelief, or surprise ...20C UK Black sl.
• BAWZE †* to exclaim, to shout ...1677 obs. rare
• BESPEAK † to speak up or out, to exclaim, orig. with some notion of objection or remonstrance; in later times, to raise one's voice, to speak ...c1314 obs. or arch.
• GALE † to make an outcry; to exclaim against something ...c1386
• YALP to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YAUP to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YAWP to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YOLP to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.
• YOPE to shout or exclaim hoarsely; to yelp, as a dog; to cry harshly or querulously, as a bird ...a1300 chiefly Eng. dial.