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EXPERT - adjectives
• ACE expert; hence, outstanding, great ...1930 Amer. sl.
• ACEY best, excellent, expert, wonderful ...1930s sl., orig. US
• AKAMAI smart, clever, skilful, learned, expert, ingenious ...1840 Amer. dial. (Hawaii)
• CRACK excellent; first-rate; expert ...Bk1942 Amer. colloq.
• DAB clever, skilful or skilled; expert; very conversant ...18C colloq.
• DAISY pleasant; expert ...L19 US sl.
• EXTRA excellent, unusually good; skilled, expert ...1848 Amer. dial.
• FLASH knowing; expert; showy ...1819 thieves' sl.
• GAIN handy, expert, skilful, deft, dexterous; workmanlike ...a1300 Eng. dial.
• GAINSOME expert, handy ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAINY expert, handy ...1691 Eng. dial.
• GUN expert, pre-eminent ...1916 Aust. & NZ
• GUV expert ...c1820 Oxford usage
• HAIR expert at something; determined ...1936 Amer. dial.
• NACKETY deft, expert ...1825 Sc.
• NAP expert, clever; particularly good at one's trade, or at any game of skill ...1881 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIDSOME ready, expert; expeditious, quickly dispatched ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCIENCE skilful, proficient, expert ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SCIENCED skilful, proficient, expert ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SUBTLE of craftsmen, etc.: skilful, clever, expert, dexterous ...a1300 arch.
• TIGHT † cunning, clever; dexterous, skilled, expert ...1669 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UP IN versed in, expert at ...M19 sl.
• UP TO THE RIGS expert; wide-awake, knowing ...Bk1903 sl.
EXPERT - nouns
• GAME expert ability at a particular skill; knowledge; power or influence in a particular industry or environment ...1950s sl.
EXPERT - nouns, person
• ACE a person who is outstanding in the possession of a specific quality; an expert, an adept, or leading figure ...1897 Amer. sl.
• ACE OF CLUBS an expert ...L19 sl., orig. US
• ARTIST an expert, a specialist ... c1918 sl.
• CAT an expert ...1912 Amer. dial.
• COOLER an expert; an outstanding individual ...L19 US campus sl.
• DAB a skilled or adept person; an expert ...1698 sl.
• DABACH an expert ...1939 Sc.
• DAB HAND an expert; a skilled person; an adept ...1828 colloq.
• DABS a dabster; an expert ...1887 Brit. sl.
• DABSTER a clever workman; an expert in any business; one skilled at anything; an adept; a versatile person ...1708 colloq.
• DEAD HAND an expert ...19C sl.
• DECLARER † one who explains or interprets ...1527
• FEW an expert; someone to be reckoned with ...1851 Amer. dial.
• FLY FLAT a would-be expert ...c1885 turf sl.
• GURU a leader, expert, or authority in some field, esp. a charismatic or spiritual figure who attracts a devoted following ...1960s Amer. sl.
• HACKER an expert in any field ...1983 US sl.
• MACK DADDY a clever, proficient or influential man; an expert; the best ...1993 Amer. sl.
• MIVVY an expert, an adept ...1900 sl.
• NAP-HAND a clever workman; one expert at any business or at a game of skill ...1887 Eng. dial.
• NATTLER one who is active with hands, feet, or tongue; an expert ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OLD DOG an expert in a given field ...L16 sl.
• OLD HAND one who has been long employed or has experience in any business; one who is skilful in doing something; an expert, a veteran ...1785
• ONE-ER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something ...1840 colloq.
• ONER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something; an outstanding or excellent person or thing ...1840 colloq.
• PISS-CUTTER a remarkable or capable person; a clever person; an expert ...1975 Amer. dial.
• POINTY-HEAD an intellectual or expert; used disparagingly ...1972 US sl.
• PUNDIT a learned person, expert, or authority ...17C
• ROTTER an expert ...1930s Aust. sl.
• SKULL a leader or chief; an expert ...1880 US & Aust. sl.
• TARTAR one hard to beat or surpass in skill; an adept, a champion, an expert ...1785 sl.
• WAJAN an expert ...20C W. Indies sl.
• WAJANG an expert ...20C W. Indies sl.
• WAJANK an expert ...20C W. Indies sl.
EXPERT - verbs
• BE A DAG AT to be extremely good or expert at ...1890s Aust. sl.
• TEACH ONE'S GRANDMA TO SUCK EGGS to instruct an expert; to talk old to one's elders ...Bk1904 sl.
• TEACH ONE'S GRANNIE TO GROPE HER DUCKS to instruct an expert ...Bk1904 sl.
• TEACH ONE'S GRANNIE TO SPIN to instruct an expert ...Bk1904 sl.
• TEACH ONE'S GRANNIE TO SUP SOUR MILK to instruct an expert ...Bk1904 sl.
• WRITE THE BOOK to be very authoritative or seasoned; to be an expert ...1980s Amer. sl.
EXPIRATION - nouns
• ELAPSE † expiration, lapse, passing away of time ...1793
EXPIRE - verbs
• BLOW to expire, to die ...1845
• FAIL † of a period of time or anything that has a finite duration: to come to an end; to expire ...1399
EXPIRY - nouns
• EFFLUX the lapse, passing away of time, or of a particular period; hence, expiry, end ...1647
• EFFLUXION the lapse or passing away of time; the expiry or completion of a certain period ...1621
EXPLAIN - nouns, person
• ENLARGER one who explains or enlarges on anything ...1812 Sc.
EXPLAIN - verbs
• CHEW IT FINE to explain fully or simply; to consider thoroughly ...1936 Amer. dial.
• DAYLIGHT to enlighten; to explain ...1970s US Black sl.
• DECLARE † to make clear or plain anything that is obscure or imperfectly understood; to clear up, to explain, to elucidate, to interpret ...c1325
• DECODE to explain ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DILUCIDATE † to make clear, plain, or evident; to free from obscurity; to elucidate, to explain ...1538
• ELIQUIDATE †* to make clear, to explain ...1596
• EXPLANIFY to explain ...1891 Amer. dial.
• GIVE WITH THE GOO † to explain fully ...1946 Can. teen sl.
• INSENSE to cause to understand; to explain, to inform; to enlighten ...1804 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• LAY IT ON THE LINE to explain thoroughly, with the implication that the hearer must act accordingly ...1950s colloq.
• MARK SOMEONE'S CARD to explain, to point out, to warn ...1940s sl.
• ONOPEN † to open up, to explain ...c1200
• OPEN † to unfold the sense of; to expound, to explain, to interpret ...c1200
• READ to explain, to solve ...1800 Sc.
• RIDDLE to explain, to solve, to understand ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SALVE † 1. to clear up, to explain, to account for a difficulty, point in dispute, etc.; to overcome a doubt or objection; to reconcile a discrepancy ...1571
† 2. to make good, to smooth over something amiss, a troubled state of affairs, a defect, offense, disgrace, etc. ...1575
• SAMPLE † to illustrate; to explain by examples or analogies; to symbolize ...1613
• UNBOLT † to unfold, to explain ...1607
EXPLAIN - phrases
• MOUTH OPEN, STORY JUMP OUT used for explaining why something that was perhaps better unsaid was said ...1988 Trinidad and Tobago
• THAT ACCOUNTS FOR THE MILK IN THE COCOA-NUT a rejoinder upon having a thing explained for the first time; that explains things ...1850
EXPLANATION - adjectives
• LUCULENT of explanations: lucid, luminous ...1597
EXPLANATION - nouns
• DECLARATION † the act of making clear or clearing up anything obscure or not understood; elucidation, explanation, interpretation ...c1374
• DECLAREMENT † the act of showing or setting forth; exposition, explanation, manifestation, declaring ...1646
• ÉCLAIRCISSEMENT a clearing up or revelation of what is obscure or unknown; an explanation ...1673
• EXPLIFICATION an explanation ...1843 Amer. dial.
• INCENSING instruction, explanation ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• SALVO † a solution, explanation of a difficulty; an answer to an objection; an excuse or evasion ...1659
EXPLANATORY - adjectives
• ILLUMINATORY * explanatory, illuminative ...1762
EXPLETIVE - adjectives
• ADJECTIVAL substitute for an expletive, as 'you adjectival idiot' ...L19 Amer. euphemism
• ADJECTIVE euphemism for 'bloody' ...L19, chiefly Aust.
EXPLETIVE - adverbs
• PARAPLEROMATICALLY †* as an expletive, expletively ...1698
EXPLETIVE - interjections
• DAD-BURN! a mild expletive; blast it! ...Bk1913-17
• GO DAIN IT! an expletive or imprecation ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
EXPLICITLY - adverbs
• EFFECTUALLY † pertinently, to the purpose, explicitly ...1583
EXPLODE - verbs
• EXPLORE to explode ...1902 Amer. dial.
• RIP OUT to explode ...1848 sl.
EXPLODED - adjectives
• VENTED † exploded, blown up ...1639
EXPLOIT, EXPLOITATION - nouns
• ANGLE a scheme; a workable method of deception or exploitation ...1920 Amer. sl.
• FACT † a noble or brave deed, an exploit; a feat of valour or skill ...1543
EXPLOIT - nouns, person
• ICEBERG SLIM a person who exploits others, i.e. a cold, heartless person ...20C US sl.
• SHARK someone who unscrupulously exploits or swindles others ...1599
• VAMP a woman who intentionally attracts and exploits men ...a1911 sl.
EXPLOIT - verbs
• FATTEN FROGS FOR SNAKES to prepare a victim (including oneself) for exploitation by a criminal or trickster ...1950s sl.
• GYPPO to cheat, to swindle; to exploit for one's labour ...1925 Amer. sl.
• MACK to lie or exaggerate in order to deceive, exploit, or influence someone; to convince or persuade in a deceptive way ...1975 US Black sl.
• MAKE ONE'S ALLEY GOOD to exploit a situation; to improve one's position ...1924 Aust.
• PROMOTE to obtain exploitatively ...1930 sl., orig. US
• SPONGE to obtain something from someone exploitatively or by living parasitically on other ...1673 colloq.
• TAKE SOMEONE FOR BAD to treat someone as a weakling and exploit them accordingly ...1980s US Black sl.
• TAP to obtain something from someone exploitatively ...1901 sl.
EXPLOITABLE - nouns
• EASY TOUCH a situation which is easily exploitable ...1970s sl.
EXPLOITATION - verbs
• TAKE THE FOOT OUT OF ONE'S ASS to rid oneself of ill treatment, of victimization, or exploitation ...1960s US Black sl.
EXPLOITED - verbs
• CHUMP to act like a fool; to be exploited ...1960s US Black sl.
EXPLORE - verbs
• CALL to search out, to explore ...1810 Sc.
• EXPLODE to explore ...1979 Amer. dial.
• EXPLORATE † to explore ...1549
EXPLOSION - nouns
• BLOST an explosion ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLOW-UP an explosion ...1867 chiefly US
• BUSTIFICATION an explosion; a disaster; a quarrel ...1906 Amer. dial.
• BUST-UP an explosion; hence, a wreck, break-up, etc ...1842 US sl.
• EXPLORE an explosion ...1902 Amer. dial.
EXPLOSIVE - nouns
• ASHCAN a high-explosive depth charge used by surface ships to destroy submarines ...World War I United States Navy usage
• COOKIE an explosive device; a bomb ...1942 US military sl.
• GELLY gelignite ...1941 sl.
• JELLY gelignite ...1941 sl.
• NITRO nitroglycerine ...1935 sl.
• PETE nitroglycerine as used for safe-breaking ...1931 sl.
• PUFF gunpowder or other explosives used for safe-breaking ...1904 sl., orig. US
• SOUP nitroglycerine or gelignite, esp. as used for safe-breaking ...1902 sl., orig. US
EXPORT - nouns
• NAVIGATION †* export ...c1630
EXPOSE - nouns, person
• FLASHER a person who indecently exposes himself ...Brit. sl.
EXPOSE - verbs
• DECORTICATE to divest of what conceals, to expose, to disclose, to reveal ...1660
• FLASH to expose oneself indecently ...Brit. sl.
• FLASH ONE'S MEAT to expose the person ...Bk1893 sl.
• OPPOSE † to expose, to subject ...1589
• SET A SUNSHINING to expose to view, to display ...1601
• SHOW UP to expose or reveal someone; to make another person seem inefficient, ridiculous or inferior ...Amer. colloq.
• SKIN UP to expose a woman's genitals and breasts ...1986 Trinidad and Tobago
• UNBARE * to lay bare, to expose to view ...1530
• UNCASE to uncover, to lay bare, to expose to view or observation ...1587
• UNCLOAK to expose, to lay bare, to reveal ...1659
• UNFACE to expose ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
EXPOSED - adjectives
• OPPORTUNE † conveniently exposed; liable or open to attack or injury ...c1450
• SCAR open, exposed ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
EXPOSURE - nouns
• SHOW an exposure by a girl or woman of her thighs, breasts, or genitals to boys or men; usually said by boys from 10 to 15 years old ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
EXPRESSED - adjectives
• EFFABLE that can be expressed or described in words ...1668
• ILL-TURNED † badly expressed ...a1637
EXPRESSION - nouns
• CACEMPHATON †* an ill-sounding expression ...1622
EXPRESSION (face) - verbs
• PUT ON A FACE to change one's expression ...L19 sl.
EXPRESSIONLESS - adjectives
• DEADPAN without expression; displaying no emotion ...1928 US sl.
EXPRESSIONLESS - adverbs
• DEADPAN in an expressionless, emotionless manner ...1930s US sl.
EXPRESSIONLESS - nouns
• DEADPAN an expressionless stare ...1927 US sl.
EXPRESSIONLESS - verbs
• DEADPAN to speak without expression, esp. in a situation that would normally demand some emotion ...1930s sl., orig. US
EXPRESSIVE - adjectives
• ASPECTABUND †* expressive in face; exhibiting one's feelings through the eyes or face ...1708
• MARKING † expressive ...1766
EXPULSION - nouns
• AX a finishing action, such as a dismissal from a position, defeat in a game, expulsion from school, rejection of a lover, etc. ...1883 Amer. sl.
• AXE a finishing action, such as a dismissal from a position, defeat in a game, expulsion from school, rejection of a lover, etc. ...1883 Amer. sl.
• BANNITION † banishment, expulsion, esp. from a university ...a1644
• CAN, THE a dismissal, removal, expulsion, rejection ...1908 Amer. sl.
• DEBOUTEMENT † a thrusting forth, expulsion ...1481
• FLUNK OUT expulsion from a college, etc. for failing an examination ...1920 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• MOOCH departure or expulsion ...1894 Amer. sl.
• SACK, THE expulsion from school ...M19 sl.
EXQUISITE - nouns
• FEAST FIT FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• FEAST FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• MARCHPANE † something delicious or exquisite ...1592
• SIGHT FIT FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• SIGHT FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
EXTEMPORE - adjectives
• SUDDEN † done, performed, or prepared on the spur of the moment; extempore, impromptu ...1591
EXTEMPORE - adverbs
• OUT OF HAND at once, immediately; without premeditation, suddenly; extempore ...a1300
• RIGHT OFF THE REEL on the spur of the moment; impulsively, extempore ...1897 Sc.
• SUDDENLY † 1. without delay, forthwith, promptly, immediately, directly, at once ...c1330
† 2. without premeditation; on the spur of the moment; extempore ...1340
EXTEND - verbs
• HALE † to project, to extend, to reach ...a1300
• PALM to extend ...1886 Eng. dial.
• PROROGUE † to prolong, to lengthen, to extend in time or duration; to cause to last longer; to continue, to protract ...1425
• RATCH to stretch, to extend; to exaggerate, to lie; to impose upon ...1819 Eng. dial.
• RAX to extend, to stretch; to stretch the limbs on waking ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RETCH to stretch, to extend; to exaggerate, to lie; to impose upon ...1819 Eng. dial.
• TO-LIE † to lie or extend in different directions ...c893
EXTENDED - adjectives
• PANDICULATED * stretched out, opened, extended ...1775
EXTENSIVELY - adverbs
• ALARMING extensively, very, exceedingly ...1874 Eng. dial.
• FATLY to a great extent; largely; extensively ...1866
EXTENT - nouns
• LARGE † extent, size ...c1470
EXTERMINATE - verbs
• EXTERMINE † to exterminate; to destroy utterly; to put an end to; to abolish ...1539
• EXTERMISH to destroy completely, to exterminate, to abolish ...1903 Amer. dial.
• KILL UP to kill, to exterminate, to butcher ...1834 Amer. dial.
EXTINGUISH - verbs
• DOUSE to extinguish, hence, to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DOUT † to extinguish, to put out a fire or light ...E16 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DOWSE to extinguish, hence, to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUTEN to extinguish a fire; to turn off a light ...1878 Amer. dial.
• QUAIL to quench, to extinguish ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUAT † to beat or press down; to squash, to flatten, to extinguish ...c1400-50 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• QUEEL to quench, to extinguish ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUINCH to put out, to extinguish, as a candle ...Bk1905 Ireland
• SQUENCH to quench, to extinguish ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
EXTOL - nouns, person
• ADVANCER † one who extols or lauds; an extoller, a supporter ...a1546
• VAUNTER a boastful assertor, extoller, commender, or praiser of something ...1553 arch.
EXTOL - verbs
• ADVANCE † to extol, to magnify in words; to boast ...1413
• HEAVE † to raise, to exalt, to elevate in feeling, dignity, etc.; to extol ...c825
• MAGNIFICATE † to magnify or extol ...1598
• RAISE * to extol, to laud ...c1631
• ROOSE † to praise, extol, commend, flatter ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• VAUNT † to extol, glorify or praise oneself ...a1400-50
EXTOLLING - adjectives
• PLAUDITORY applauding, commending, laudatory, praising, extolling ...a1845
EXTOLMENT - nouns
• ADVANCEMENT † extolment, lauding; vaunting ...1330
EXTORT - verbs
• BLEED to draw or extort money from ...1680 colloq.
• RACK † to extort money, etc. ...1591
• RACKETEER to practise any form of criminal deception, trickery, extortion, etc. ...1920s sl.
• SANDBAG to extort ...1930s sl.
• SCONCE to extort, to cheat; to trick out of ...1796 Sc.
• SHAKE to extort ...1940s US Black sl.
• SHAKE DOWN to extort money from ...1872 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• SHAVE to strip a person of money or possessions by fraud, extortion, etc.; to swindle ...LME now colloq.
• SOAK to charge a high price; to tax heavily; to extort money from ...L19 sl., orig. US
• STING FOR to extort money from ...1903 sl., orig. US
• TAKE to swindle, to cheat, to deceive, to extort money from; to victimize ...M19 sl.
EXTORTING, EXTORTION - nouns
• FAG-BAGGING a robbing or extorting money from homosexuals ...1977 Amer. sl.
• GARNISH † money extorted from a new prisoner, either as a jailer's fee, or as drink-money for the other prisoners ...1592 sl.
• ICE protection money, bribes, extortion ...1948 US sl.
• JUICE protection money, extortion ...1935 US sl.
• MOUSE, THE extortion ...1970s US sl.
• SCARE, THE extortion using menaces ...1930s US criminals' sl.
• SHAKE-DOWN an instance of extortion ...1902 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• SHAVE an act or instance of swindling or extortion; a swindle ...M19 colloq.
• STRIKE an unscrupulous attempt to extort money or to obtain other personal advantage ...1890 sl.
EXTORTION - nouns, person
• MADAME the victim of an extortion scheme ...1982 US sl.
EXTORTIONATE - adjectives
• RACKING extortionate, exacting ...1580
• TORCENOUS †* extortionate, exacting ...1387-8
EXTORTIONER - nouns, person
• BADGE a blackmailer; an extortioner ...Bk1914 criminals' sl.
• BARATHRUM anything that swallows up or devours; the belly; an insatiable extortioner or glutton ...1609
• BLEEDER one who extorts money ...1894
• BLISTER an extortioner ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LICKPENNY † one who 'licks up' the pennies; a greedy, covetous person; a miser; a spendthrift; an extortioner ...a1400
• NAILER an extortioner ...1888 colloq.
• PURSE-LEECH † a person greedy for money; a grasping person; an extortioner ...1598
• SUCK-PURSE † an extortioner ...1586
• VAMPIRE a person of a malignant and loathsome character, esp. one who preys ruthlessly upon others; a vile and cruel exactor or extortioner ...1741
EXTRA - nouns
• BRAUGHTUS something extra or given in addition ...1930 Amer. dial.
• BRAWTUS something extra or given in addition ...1922 Amer. dial.
• BROADUS something extra or given in addition ...1909 Amer. dial.
• BROTUS something extra or given in addition ...1877 Amer. dial.
• BUCKSHEE an allowance above the usual amount; an extra or additional amount; extra rations ...1919 Army sl.
• SKEWINGS extras, bonuses; any form of money, esp. when gained for nothing ...M19 sl.
EXTRA - nouns, person
• FIFTH CALF someone extra; one who doesn't fit in or belong; a 'fifth wheel' ...1895 Amer. dial.
• ODD BOD an extra person in a given situation ...1984 NZ sl.
EXTRACT - verbs
• EXTRACIZE to extract ...1917 Amer. dial.
EXTRAORDINARILY - adverbs
• PARLOUSLY in an extraordinary manner ...1812 Sc.
• QUEERLY considerably, extraordinarily ...1896 Eng. dial.
• UNMERCIFULLY extremely, extraordinarily, very ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
EXTRAORDINARY - adjectives
• DAISY remarkable, extraordinary; excellent ...1844 Sc.
• DICK-NAILING extraordinary, amazing, impressively big ...1892 Amer. dial.
• DING-DANG great, startling, extraordinary ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DING-DONG of top quality, great, terrific, startling, extraordinary; excellent, first-rate ...Bk1900
• EXIMIOUS † select, choice; hence, extraordinary, excellent, rare, distinguished, eminent, famous, renowned ...1547 rare or
obs.
• GEASON † extraordinary, amazing ...1572
• IKEY extraordinary, showy ...L19 sl.
• INFESTUOUS extraordinary ...1899 Sc.
• LOOKINGEST most extraordinary in appearance ...1932 Amer. dial.
• MENSELESS immoderate, out of all due bounds; incalculable; extraordinary ...1790 Sc.
• MONDO great in size, amount, prominence, or degree; big, huge; hence, extraordinary ...1968 Amer. sl.
• ONLIEST most extraordinary; oddest ...1873 Eng. dial.
• ONLY extraordinary, odd ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OUTDOINGEST most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUTINGEST most remarkable or extraordinary ...1884 Amer. dial.
• PARLISH very great, extraordinary ....1785 Eng. dial.
• PARLOUS very great, extraordinary ....1785 Eng. dial.
• QUEINT large, vast; extraordinary in point of size, quantity, etc. ...1788 Eng. dial.
• REVEREND extraordinary, distinguished, powerful; genuine, thorough ...1826 Amer. dial.
• STRAVAGANT † extraordinary, unusual, special ...1613
• UNCO remarkable, notable, extraordinary, great, large ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNDEEMIS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDEEMOUS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDOMIOUS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDOOMIS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDUMIOUS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDUMOUS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNHINE † extraordinary, unparalleled, unprecedented; used in a bad sense ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UNHYNE † extraordinary, unparalleled, unprecedented; used in a bad sense ...Bk1905 Sc.
• VENGIBLE † remarkable, extraordinary ...1594
• WANTON †* of natural occurrences: abnormal, extraordinary ...a1754
EXTRAORDINARY - nouns
• BALLBREAKER an extraordinary person, thing, event, etc.; a sexually attractive woman...1969 US sl.
• BALL-BUSTER anything seen as extraordinary or outstanding ...1960s sl.
• BEARCAT something extraordinary or excellent in some way; something of superior quality ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BOOSTER something impressively big or extraordinary of its kind ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BUSTER a remarkable person; something remarkable, extraordinary, excellent, or big or large of its kind ...1842 Amer. dial.
• CHRIST-ALMIGHTY-WONDER an extraordinary thing ...20C colloq.
• DAISY remarkable, extraordinary; excellent; first-rate; superior; fine ...1757 sl.
• DICK-NAILER something or someone superior or extraordinary; anything satisfactory; something impressively big ...1892 Amer. dial.
• DINGER an extraordinary thing ...1809 US sl.
• DOOZER something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• DOOZIE something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind ...1925 Amer. informal
• EGREGIOUSNESS the quality of being special or extraordinary ...1877
• GOLLSOCKER something extraordinary of its kind ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GOLLY-WHOPPER something extraordinary of its kind; a wonder, a marvel ...1933 Amer. dial.
• MOOSE CAT anything unusually large or extraordinary ...1956 Amer. logging usage
• NERTS, THE something extraordinary ...1934 Amer. sl.
• OUTDOINGEST, THE the most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1942 Amer. dial.
• RARE DEED great, fine, or extraordinary doings ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RARIETY † something very rare or extraordinary ...1596
• RASPER anything great, remarkable or extraordinary in its own way; an excellent thing ...1844
• REACHER anything out of the common; anything extraordinary ...1884 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REEKER anything out of the common; anything extraordinary ...1884 Sc.
• RING-TAIL DEVIL a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED PAINTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1828 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED ROARER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1830 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SCREAMER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; a loud-mouthed boaster; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1959 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SNORTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1950 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SQUEALER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1837 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED TOOTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1941 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL PEELER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1913 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL ROARER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1832 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL SNORTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1859 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL SQUEALER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1898 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL TOOTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1909 Amer. dial.
• ROARING MEG anything loud, efficient, or extraordinary ...1602 sl.
• SCREAMER an extraordinary person, animal or thing; something very great, excellent or exciting ...1818 Amer. dial.
• WAMPUS an extraordinary example of its kind ...1907 Amer. dial.
• WHOOPENSOCKER something extraordinary or large of its kind ...1934 Amer. dial.
• WOMPUS an extraordinary example of its kind ...1907 Amer. dial.
EXTRAORDINARY - nouns, person
• BALLBREAKER an extraordinary person, thing, event, etc.; a sexually attractive woman...1969 US sl.
• BALL-BUSTER any thing or person seen as extraordinary or outstanding ...1960s sl.
• BIT OF A DAG, A someone or something extraordinary or entertaining; an amusingly eccentric or impudent person; a character ...1875 Aust. & NZ sl.
• CHRIST-ALMIGHTY-WONDER an extraordinary person ...20C colloq.
• DICK-NAILER something or someone superior or extraordinary; anything satisfactory; something impressively big ...1892 Amer. dial.
• DINGER an extraordinary person or thing ...1809 US sl.
• MOOSE CAT anyone possessing great ability, strength, etc.; an extraordinary person ...1926 Amer. logging usage
• REAL DAG, A someone or something extraordinary or entertaining; an amusingly eccentric or impudent person; a character ...1875 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SCREAMER an extraordinary person, animal or thing; something very great, excellent or exciting ...1818 Amer. dial.
EXTRAORDINARY - verbs
• TAKE THE CAKE to surpass all others, esp. in some undesirable quality; to be extraordinary or unusual ...sl.
EXTRAORDINARY - phrases
• ENOUGH TO MAKE A CAT SPEAK said of something very extraordinary or astonishing; frequently said of very good drink ...1719
EXTRAVAGANCE - nouns
• CALIGULISM a mad extravagance such as Caligula committed ...1745 nonce word
• DEBOSH excessive indulgence, a debauch; extravagance, waste ...1828 Sc.
• EBULLIENCE an issuing forth in agitation, like boiling water; overflow; enthusiasm, extravagance ...1749
• WA-CAST anything contemptible or worthless; a castaway; a piece of extravagance; 'away-cast' ...1898 Sc.
• WANTONNESS † unbridled luxury, extravagance in expenditure ...c1400
EXTRAVAGANCE - verbs
• BREAK THE PALE to go beyond bounds, to indulge in extravagance or licence ...Bk1909
• EXTRAVAGATE to go to extravagance in ...1871 nonce use
• LEAP THE PALE to go beyond bounds, to indulge in extravagance or licence ...Bk1909
EXTRAVAGANT - adjectives
• DISPENDIOUS costly, expensive; lavish, extravagant, sumptuous ...1727
• EFFUSE † wide-spreading, overflowing, unrestrained, extravagant, marked by squandering ...1742 obs. or arch.
• EGREGIOUS remarkable in a bad sense; gross, flagrant, outrageous, extravagant, excessive ...1573
• HAIVELESS shiftless, incapable, careless, extravagant, slovenly in habit, ill-mannered; unrefined ...1866 Sc.
• HAND-OVER-HEAD † thoughtlessly extravagant; precipitate, rash, reckless; indiscriminate ...a1693 now rare or obs.
• IMPENDIOUS †* lavish, extravagant, over-liberal; spending more than is needed ...1623
• LAIRDLY lordly, aristocratic, lavish, extravagant ...c1850 Sc.
• NIGGER RICH (derogatory) foolishly or vulgarly extravagant; spending money immediately ...1930 Amer. dial.
• NIMIOUS † extravagant, excessive, over-much ...c1485
• SPENSEFUL † extravagant or lavish in expenditure ...1600
EXTRAVAGANT - nouns
• CANTRIP any playfully mischievous trick; any whimsically mad, eccentric, or extravagant piece of conduct ...1719
• RAGE † extravagant, riotous, or wanton behaviour; sport, game; jest, jesting talk ...c1320
EXTRAVAGANT - nouns, person
• MADDLIN(G) a flighty, extravagant person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SKITE an unreliable or extravagant person ...1995 Amer. dial.
• SPLASHER an extravagant person ...1910s sl.
EXTRAVAGANT - verbs
• CUT A DASH to make a display; to live conspicuously and extravagantly ...Bk1893 sl.
• CUT A FLASH to make a display; to live conspicuously and extravagantly ...Bk1893 sl.
• LARGE to live extravagantly, in a showy manner ...1990s sl.
• LARGE IT to live extravagantly, in a showy manner ...1990s sl.
• LASH OUT to spend money recklessly; to squander; to be extravagant in spending ...1513 Brit. colloq.
• LIVE IT UP to enjoy oneself; to have fun; to lead a gay, extravagant life ...1951 sl., orig. US
• MAKE END AND EVEN to be extravagant ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• NOT TO CARE WHICH END GOES FIRST to be utterly reckless or extravagant ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• SHOW OUT to make a display of oneself; to behave extravagantly, esp. in order to drawn attention to oneself; to brag, to show off ...1841 Amer. dial.
• SWAY AWAY ON ALL TOP ROPES to live extravagantly or riotously ...c1810 nautical colloq.
• TAKE THE TILES OFF to live in an extremely extravagant manner ...L19 UK society sl.
EXTRAVAGANTLY - adverbs
• RANTANTINGLY † extravagantly (possibly a misprint for 'rantingly') ...1599
• TO THE SKIES to the highest possible degree, enthusiastically, extravagantly ...1617
• TO THE SKY to the highest possible degree, enthusiastically, extravagantly ...1670
EXTREME - adjectives
• ALFIRED extreme ...M19 US euphemism for 'hell-fired'
• ALL-FIRED extreme, severe ...1835 Amer. dial.
• ALL-OVERST most extreme; worst; best ...1937 Amer. dial.
• BEYZLESS extreme ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BIG AS ALL OUTDOORS, AS said of something in the extreme ...1825 Amer. dial.
• BRIMSY extreme, intense ...1950 Amer. dial.
• FAR OUT extreme ...1950s sl.
• FILTHY extreme, acute ...1966 Amer. dial.
• HARDCORE extreme ...1997 US sl.
• HELL-FIRED extreme, severe ...1833 Amer. dial.
• MASTROUS great, extreme, wonderful ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIGHTY big, large, great; extreme ...1774 Amer. dial.
• POISON mean, hateful, vicious; extreme; treacherous ...1834 Amer. dial.
• RAD a general intensifier; extreme, excessive, very much, excellent, best; exciting, good ...1982 sl., orig. US teen
• RADICAL extreme, outrageous, good ...1967 US sl., orig. surfing usage
• RAD-O a general intensifier; extreme, excessive, very much, excellent, best ...1980s sl., orig. US teen
• RANK through, utter, extreme ...1813 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TERMINAL extreme; unmitigated ...1990s Amer. sl.
• ULTRAGEOUS * violently extreme ...1823
• UNMERCIFUL excessive, extreme ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
EXTREME - nouns
• BRINGER an extreme instance of something, such as cold weather, punishment, etc. ...1851 Amer. dial.
• BRINJER an extreme instance of something, such as cold weather, punishment, etc. ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CAPSHEAF the extreme, the crowning point ...1815 Amer. dial.
• DEAD FINISH, THE the extreme point or instance of courage, cruelty, excellent, endurance, etc. ...1881 Aust. colloq.
EXTREMELY - adverbs
• ALL-FIRED extremely ...1837 Amer. dial.
• ALL-POSSESSED extremely ...1881 Amer. dial.
• ALMIGHTY extremely ...1833 Amer. dial.
• AS ALL HELL very, extremely ...20C
• AS BE DAMNED very, extremely ...1939 Ireland
• ASS-KICKING a general intensifier, extremely, very much, powerfully ...1960s US sl.
• AWESOME very, exceedingly, extremely ...1895 Sc.
• AWFULLY very, exceedingly, extremely ...1830 sl.
• BARDACIOUSLY thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1901 Amer. dial.
• BEYZLESS extremely ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BIDACIOUSLY thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1915 Amer. dial.
• BLUE extremely; damned ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BODACIOUS completely, extremely ...1845 Amer. dial.
• BODACIOUSLY thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1843 Amer. dial.
• BODIACIOUSLY thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1972 Amer. dial.
• BODYACIOUSLY. thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1832 Amer. dial.
• BRINJING extremely, intensely ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BUNGEE extremely ...1990s US college sl.
• CAVING extremely ...1907 Amer. dial.
• DAD-BURNED extremely, completely ...20C US sl.
• DANG absolutely, extremely ...1840s
• DANGEROUS extremely, exceedingly ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DEAD intensifier; very, thoroughly, absolutely, extremely, completely; wholeheartedly ...1589
• DEADLY excessively, exceedingly, extremely, very ...1688
• DEARLY very; exceedingly; extremely ...1896 Eng. dial.
• DERELY grievously, extremely ...1830 Eng. dial.
• DEVILISH very, extremely ...1968 Amer. dial.
• ELVITCH very, extremely ...1900 Sc.
• EVERLASTING very, extremely; damned ...1832 Amer. dial.
• EVERLASTINGLY very, extremely, immeasurably, excessively; damned ...1889 Amer. dial.
• FAMOUSLY very well, splendidly; extremely, considerably ...c1600 colloq.
• FAT very, extremely ...1960s sl.
• FERNLING extremely ...1936 Amer. dial.
• FIERCE extremely ...1963 Amer. dial.
• FIGHTING to the point of violence, extremely ...1941 Amer. dial.
• FILTHY extremely ...1843 Amer. dial.
• FIRING extremely ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FOR THE MASTERY † as if aiming at mastery; hence, extremely, in the highest degree ...a1300
• FURIOUSLY very, extremely ...20C teen & high school sl.
• GALLOWS extremely, very ...a1823 Eng. dial. & sl.
• GALLUS extremely, very much ...L18
• HARD very much, extremely; intensely ...1850 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• HARDCORE extremely ...1997 US sl.
• IN SPADES to a considerable degree, extremely ...colloq.
• JAM UP extremely ...1874 Amer. dial.
• JOLLY extremely; very ...M19 Brit. colloq.
• LIKE ALL NATURE to an extreme degree; like the dickens ...1824 Amer. dial. arch.
• LOUSY very, extremely ...1932 Amer. dial.
• MAD very, extremely ...a1972 Amer. sl., esp. Black usage
• MAJOR-LEAGUE very, extremely; to a great extent ...1990 Amer. sl.
• MASTER extremely, very ...1750 Eng. dial.
• MASTEROUS very, extremely ...1904 Amer. dial.
• MASTROUS very, extremely ...1904 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• MAZINLY very, exceedingly, extremely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIGHTY very, extremely, quite ...1816 Amer. dial.
• MONGO extremely ...1990s sl.
• NAKED in an extreme manner ...1970s US college sl.
• NASTY extremely ...1966 Amer. dial.
• NATION very, extremely ...1785 Eng. & Amer.
• NATIONISH extremely ...1854 Eng. dial.
• NATIONLY very, extremely ...1897 Eng. dial.
• OFF ONE'S ASS extremely ...1980s students' sl.
• OUTDACIOUS extremely, very ...1941 Amer. dial.
• PARLOUSLY extremely ...1865 Eng. dial.
• PASSING extremely ...1892 Eng. dial.
• POISON extremely; unpleasantly, viciously ...1840 Amer. dial.
• RAGEOUS furiously, extremely ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RAMPING extremely, very much ...E19 sl.
• RANK extremely, completely ...1607
• RATTLING exceedingly, extremely ...20C Amer. sl.
• SIDEWAYS. to an extreme degree ...1988 Amer. dial.
• TARNAL very, extremely ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• THOUSANDS extremely ...1926 Amer. dial.
• TO BEAT THE CARS extremely, exceedingly, very much ...1968 Amer. dial.
• TO THE CEILING to an extreme degree ...1954 Amer. sl.
• TO THE MAST-HEAD to the utmost limit, to the end; extremely, very, in abundance ...1821 Sc.
• UNCO extremely, remarkably, very ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNCOLIES strangely; very much; to an extreme degree ...1874 Sc.
• UNCOLY strangely; very much; to an extreme degree ...1874 Sc.
• UNDENIABLE very, extremely, unquestionably ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNGODLY extremely ...1960s
• UNIFOH † extremely ...c1275
• UNMERCIFULLY extremely, extraordinarily, very ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• VARSAL * extremely, vastly ...a1814
• VENGEABLE † exceedingly, greatly, very, extremely; excessively ...1542
• VENGEANCE † extremely, intensely ...1548
• VENGEANCELY † extremely, exceedingly, very much ...1622
• WALLOPING exceptionally, extremely ...1922 Amer. dial.
• WHIZZING extremely; unusually ...1909 Amer. dial.
• WICKED very; extremely, really, totally ...1960 Amer. dial.
• WITH EARFLAPS to an extreme degree; of an insufferable kind ...1976 Amer. sl.
• WITH EARLAPS to an extreme degree; of an insufferable kind ...1952 Amer. sl.
• WITH EARS ON IT to an extreme degree; of an insufferable kind ...1933 Amer. sl.
• WITH EARS to an extreme degree; of an insufferable kind ...1933 Amer. sl.
EXTREMITY - nouns
• DEAD LIFT a position in which one can do no more, an extremity; a difficulty without assistance ...1567 now arch. or Eng. dial.
• NEB OF THE MIRE-SNIPE, THE the last extremity ...1838 Eng. dial.
EXTREMITY - verbs
• RUN TO THE TETHER'S END to go to extremity; to go as far as possible ...1773 Sc.
EXTRICATE - verbs
• ACE OUT to extricate oneself from difficulty by deceit or cleverness ...1951 Amer. sl.
EXUBERANT - interjections
• WAHEY! used for registering a feeling of exuberance ...2003 UK sl.
EXUBERANTLY - adverbs
• RAMPING * exuberantly ...1886
EXULT - verbs
• BAT to triumph, to exult ...1867 Eng. dial.
• CRONK to exult over with insult ...19C Eng. dial.
• GET THE SCOG OF A PERSON to be able to crow over him; to exult loudly about, esp. over someone's defeat ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TRIPUDIATE to dance, skip, or leap for joy or with excitement; to exult ...1623
• VAPER to brag, to boast, to swagger, to exult; to bully; to flourish menacingly; to threaten with violence ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• VAPOUR to brag, to boast, to swagger, to exult; to bully; to flourish menacingly; to threaten with violence ...1628
EXULTANT - adjectives
• TRIPUDIANT dancing for joy, exultant, triumphant ...a1626
• VANTIE boastful, proud, vain; exultant; ostentatious, showy ...1789 Sc.
• VAUNTIE of persons: proud, boastful, vain; proud-looking, jaunty, ostentatious, showy; pleased, elated; exultant ...1724 Sc.
• VAUNTY boastful, proud, vain; exultant; ostentatious, showy ...1724 chiefly Sc. & Eng. dial.
EXULTATION - nouns
• MAFFICK an indulging in extravagant demonstrations of exultation on occasions of national rejoicing ...1900
• VEEM † a state of ecstasy, excitement, exultation ...1824 Sc.
EXULTATION - nouns, person
• MAFFICKER one who 'mafficks' ...1900
EXULTATION - verbs
• MAFFICK to indulge in extravagant demonstrations of exultation on occasions of national rejoicing ...1900
EXULTATION - interjections
• GERONIMO! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1941 sl., orig. US
• GOODEE! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1796
• GOOD-O! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1926 sl., orig. Aust. & NZ
• GOOD-OH! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1926 sl., orig. Aust. & NZ
• GOOD SHOW! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1940 sl.
• GOODY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1796
• GOODY GOODY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1796
• GOODY GUMDROPS! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1959 Brit. sl.
• HABA-HABA! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1944 US sl.
• HOT DIGGETY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT DIGGETY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1906 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGEDY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGEDY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGETTY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGETTY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGETY! int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGETY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGITY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGITY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HUBBA-HUBBA! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1944 US sl.
• OH HO! an exclamation expressing surprise, taunting, exultation, etc. ...a1300
• OHO! an exclamation expressing surprise, taunting, exultation, etc. ...a1300
• QUAISS KITIR! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1898 Brit. services' sl.
• RIGHT ON! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1925 sl., orig. US
• TISTY-TOSTY! an exclamation of triumph or exultation ...1568 obs.
• VAH! † an exclamation of exultation, contempt, or disgust ...1382
• WACKO! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1941 sl., chiefly Aust.
• WHACKO! an exclamation of pleasure, delight or exultation ...1941 sl., chiefly Aust.
• WHIZZO! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1905 sl.
• WIZZO! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1905 sl.
• YABBA-DABBA DOO! a cry of exultation ...1998 US sl.
• YAY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1963 sl.
• YIP-EE! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1920 orig. US
• YIPPEE! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1920 orig. US
EXULTING - nouns
• VAPOUR bullying; exulting in actions and words ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
EYE - adjectives
• AT EBB of the eyes: dry ...1610 poetic usage
• AUGER-EYED having sharp or piercing eyes ...1927 Amer. dial.
• AWRY-EYED having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1919 Amer. dial.
• BALD of eyes: lidless, staring ...1809
• BLARED of an eye: wide-open, bulging ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BLARE-EYED having wide-open, bulging eyes ...1964 Amer. dial.
• BLAREY-EYED having eyes which turn outward; wall-eyed ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BLINTERIN' having weak eyes; near-sighted ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOOGERY-EYED having very round eyes ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BUCK-EYED characterized by unusual eyes; having round eyes; cock-eyed ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BUDGE-EYED having bulging eyes ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BUG-EYED having bulging eyes ...1922 orig. US
• BUGGY bug-eyed ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUGLE-EYED having very round eyes ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BUNG-EYED having protruding eyes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CAT-EYED having piercing or sharp eyes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CHICKEN-EYED having very round eyes ...1970 Amer. dial.
• DARKENED of an eye: closed ...E19 boxing sl.
• DEER-EYED having soft or languid eyes ...Bk1897
• EGG-EYED of persons: having very round eyes ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GAM of an eye: wavering, uncertain ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GAME wavering, uncertain ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GOTCH-EYED having eyes that look in different directions, looking inward ...1954 Amer. dial.
• GRAVY-EYED bleary-eyed; having mucus-filled eyes ...L18 sl.
• HARE-EYED having eyes that look all round, or that are never closed ...1611
• HAWK-EYED pop-eyed, bug-eyed ...1960 Amer. dial.
• KEEN-EYED of the eyes: sharp, piercing ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LACHRYMOSE of the eyes: suffused with tears ...1727
• LONG-EYED wall-eyed; having eyes looking outwards ...1969 Amer. dial.
• MARBLE-EYED round-eyed ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MICE-EYED †* having the keen eyes of mice; keen-eyed, sharp-sighted ....1509
• MINK-EYED having sharp or piercing eyes ...1967 Amer. dial.
• NEEDLE-EYED having very sharp or piercing eyes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OGLE-EYED having round or bulging eyes ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OMELETTE-EYED having very round eyes ...1969 Amer. dial.
• OREY-EYED having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1926 Amer. dial.
• ORIE-EYED having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1928 Amer. dial.
• ORRY-EYED having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1939 Amer. dial.
• PEA-EYED having small, round, beady eyes ...1966 Amer. dial.
• PIG-EYED having eyes that stick out; having squinty eyes ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RANGY of eyes: looking in different directions; walleyed ...1966 Amer. dial.
• REEK-SHOT of the eyes: become suddenly sore and watery without any apparent cause ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SANGUINED † of eyes: bloodshot ...1700
• SANGUINOUS † of eyes: bloodshot ...1490
• SAUCER-EYED having large, round eyes ...1622
• SCREECH-EYED having the eyes narrowed ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCH-EYED having the eyes narrowed ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCROUGED UP of the eyes: contracted, narrowed ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SPEECHFUL of the eyes: full of expression, expressive ...a1849
• SUDDEN † of the eye: glancing quickly ...1590
• VAGARISH † of the eyes: disposed to wander; wandering ...1819 now rare or obs.
• VAGUE * of the eyes: devoid of expression ...1820 poetic
• VAPOROUS † of the eyes: moist with tears ...1583
• WAPPER † of the eyes: blinking, unsteady ...1581
• WAPPER-EYED blinking, blear-eyed, squinting; having restless eyes ...1604 Eng. dial.
• YELDER-E'ED † having an evil or unlucky eye ...Bk1905 Sc.
EYE - nouns
• AGGIE EYES eyes that haven't had enough sleep ...Brit. sl.
• APPLE PIE an eye ...1930s US criminals' rhyming sl.
• BABY BLUES 1. human eyes, irrespective of their actual colour ...1910s sl., orig. US
2. blue eyes ...1957 US colloq.
• BABY'S CRIES the eyes ...1920s rhyming sl.
• BAIRNIE OF THE EYE the pupil of the eye ...1825 Sc.
• BAT dark specks which appear floating before the eyes when the sight is impaired ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEEFER a black eye ...1967 Amer. dial.
• BEEF-EYE a black eye ...1954 Amer. dial.
• BEEFSTEAK EYE a black eye ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BIFF a black eye ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BIRD the pupil of the eye ...1691 Eng. dial.
• BLACK PEEPER a black eye ...1967 Amer. dial.
• BLINKER the eye ...1816 sl.
• BLUE EYE the darkened area around an eye caused by bruising; a black eye ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BOOGER nasal mucus; also, occasionally, mucus from the eye ...1891 Amer. dial.
• BRUISER a black eye ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUG EYE a very round or bulging eye ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BUGSY EYE a very round or bulging eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BUNGER a black eye ...1900s US sl.
• BUNG-EYE 1. an eye infection caused by flies ...L19 Aust. sl.
2. a protruding eye ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUNGY-EYE an eye infection caused by flies ...L19 Aust. sl.
• BUNNY a black eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• CAT TRACK any eye disease ...1919 Amer. dial.
• CRANBERRY EYE a bloodshot eye ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DAISY a black eye ...1968 Amer. dial.
• DAYLIGHTS the eyes ...1752 sl., esp. nautical usage
• DAY-OPENER an eye ...c1840 sl., orig. boxing usage
• DEADLIGHTS the eyes ...19C sl.
• DOMELIGHTS the eyes ...1990s US sl.
• DUCK'S MEAT mucus produced in the eye ...1990s Ulster sl.
• EEKIE an eye ...1875 Sc.
• EENIE an eye ...1875 Sc.
• FAR-KEEKER the eye ...1856 Eng. dial. sl.
• GAGERS eyes ...1859 US sl.
• GAGGERS the eyes ...M19 US sl.
• GEMINIS † a pair of eyes ...1633
• GLIM an eye; a pair of spectacles ...1889 Amer. dial.
• GLIMMER an eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GOGGLERS the eyes ...1821 sl.
• GOOG a black eye ...1920s US sl.
• GOO-GOO an eye ...1910s sl.
• HALF-A-SURPRISE a single black eye ...L19 sl.
• HAWK EYE a sharp or keen eye like a hawk's ...1684
• HAWK'S EYE a sharp or keen eye like a hawk's ...1684
• HEADLIGHTS eyes ...1960s Amer. sl.
• INK-SAUCER a dark mark beneath the eye ...1884
• IRISH COAT OF ARMS 1. a black eye ...M18 sl.
2. two black eyes and a bleeding nose ...E19 US sl.
• IRISHMAN'S COAT OF ARMS 1. a black eye ...M18 sl.
2. two black eyes and a bleeding nose ...E19 US sl.
• KEEKERS the eyes ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• LAMPS the eyes ...1590 sl., orig, poetical (Shakespeare)
• LIGHTS the eyes ...1820 Amer. sl.
• LOOKERS eyes ...Bk1913 Amer dial.
• MARBLE EYE a large, round eye ...1930 Amer. dial.
• MATT the stuff in the corner of your eyes when you wake up in the morning ...1983 Amer. dial.
• MILK EYE a big, round, soft eye, like a baby's ...1950 Amer. dial.
• MINCE-PIES the eyes ...1857 rhyming sl.
• MINCES eyes...Brit. rhyming sl. from 'mince pies'
• MINK EYE an eye with a sharp or piercing look ...1967 Amer. dial.
• MOUSE a black eye ...1854 sl.
• NEEN † eyes ...1684 Eng. dial.
• NELLIE an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl. (Nellie Bligh)
• NELLIE BLIGH an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl.
• NELLY an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl. (Nelly Bligh)
• NELLY BLIGH an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl.
• NELLY BLY an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl.
• OCAL the eye ...2002 UK sl.
• OCEAN LINER a black eye ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'shiner'
• OCULAR an eye ...1825 humorous
• OGLE an eye; esp. in boxing ...1676 sl.
• OGLE EYE a bulging or round eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OGLERS eyes ...1815 sl.
• OPAL the eye ...2002 UK sl.
• OPTICS the eyes ...1620
• ORB the globe of the eye; the eyeball; the eye ...a1600 poetic
• ORBIT the eyeball, the eye ...1728
• PAINTED PEEPERS black eyes ...19C sl.
• PEA EYE a small, round eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• PEELER a black eye ...1969 Amer. dial.
• PEEPER a black eye ...1967 Amer. dial.
• PEEPERS the eyes ...c1690 sl.
• PEEPERS IN MOURNING black eyes ...19C sl.
• PIGSNEY † an eye; the eye of a woman ...1663
• PORKY an eye ...1990s rhyming sl. (Porky Pie)
• PUDDING AND PIE the eye ...Brit. sl.
• QUEER LAMPS sore or weak eyes ...1812 sl.
• QUEER OGLES cross eyes ...E19 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER PEEPERS squinting or short-sighted eyes ...18C UK criminals' sl.
• RAINBOW †* the iris of the eye ...1615
• RUNNING LIGHTS eyes ...1950s Amer. sl.
• SAND-DUST the gritty matter that forms in the eyes when one is sleepy or sleeping ...1977 Amer. dial.
• SAUCER EYE an eye as large and round as a saucer; generally ascribed to spectres and ghosts ...1664
• SAUCERS the eyes ...1864 sl.
• SHANTY a black eye ...1859 Amer. dial.
• SHINER an eye blackened by a blow ...1904 sl.
• SHUTTERS the eyelids; the eyes ...L19 Amer. sl.
• SIDE-LIGHTS eyes ...L19 nautical sl.
• SIGHT † the pupil of the eye ...c1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SIGHT-HOLE † the pupil of the eye ...1670
• SPADE gum secreted at the corner of the eye ...OE now Eng. dial.
• SPOTTERS one's eyes ...1940s US Black sl.
• SQUINTERS the eyes ...c1760 sl.
• SUIT OF MOURNING two black eyes ...Bk1904 sl.
• TOOMING an aching or dizziness of the eyes ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TWINK a winking of the eye; the time taken by this; a twinkling; the shortest possible space of time; a moment ...a1400
• WINK-A-PEEPS † the eyes ...1615
• WINKERS granules in the corners of the eyes ...1950 Amer. dial.
• YAK the eye ...1907 Sc., orig. gypsy
• YILL-CUP EYE a large or 'saucer' eye ...1789 Sc.
EYE - nouns, person
• BLINKER a blear-eyed person; a person blind of one eye; a near-sighted person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLINTER a person with weak eyes ...19C Sc.
• BLINTERER a person with weak eyes ...Bk1911 Sc.
• GANDER a person with one eye, or who squints ...1892 Eng. dial.
• HAPPY HOOLIGAN a person who eyes stick out ...1968 Amer. dial.
• IRISH-BEAUTY a woman with two black eyes ...Bk1896 sl.
• OCULARIST a maker of artificial eyes ...1866
• OCULIST 1. a physician or surgeon who treats diseases and affections of the eye ...1615
†* 2. one who has good eyes, or uses them well; a sharp-sighted or observant person ...1660
• ONE AND A PEPPERMINT DROP a person with only one eye ...L19 sl.
• ONE EYE AND A WINKLE a blind person, or a person with one eye ...1950s sl.
• OPHTHALMIATER * an ophthalmic surgeon; an oculist ...1761
• OPHTHALMIST * one versed in the structure and functions of the eye; an ophthalmologist ...1696
• OPTIC † one skilled in optics; an optician ...1636
• OPTIST †* an optician ...1639
• SAUCER-EYES a person with large eyes ...1869 Eng. dial.
• SINGLE PEEPER a one-eyed person ...L18 sl.
EYE - verbs
• BAB to shut one's eyes ...1806 Sc.
• BAP to open and close the eyes quickly ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BAT to wink; to shut the eyes ...1845 Amer. dial.
• BLARE to open the eyes widely; to stare wildly ...1930 Amer. dial.
• BUG OUT of the eyes: to bulge, esp. in astonishment ...1877 Amer. dial.
• BUG OUT LIKE SHOW BUTTONS of the eyes: to bulge, esp. in astonishment ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BUILD A SHANTY to bruise the area around the eye by hitting a person ...1859 Amer. dial.
• COP A MOUSE to get a black eye ...L19 sl.
• DASWEN † of the eyes: to be or become dim ...1382
• FALL TOGETHER † of the eyes: to close ...a1300
• BAIT † of the eyes: to feast ...c1374
• GATHER STRAWS of the eyes: to be sleepy
• GOO-GOO to make eyes at someone ...1900s US sl.
• HAVE DANCED AT AN IRISH WEDDING to have got two black eyes ...Bk1896 sl.
• MILL ONE'S GLAZE to knock out one's eye ...L18 sl.
• MOUSE to give a black eye ...1920s sl.
• OCULATE †* to set eyes upon; to eye, to see, to behold ...1609
• PAINT SOMEONE'S EYE FOR THEM to give someone a black eye ...L19 sl.
• POACH to blacken the eyes ...c1890 boxing sl.
• QUEER SOMEONE'S OGLES to get or give a black eye ...L18 sl.
• RAKE * to rub the rheum from the eyes ...1708 Sc.
• ROIL † of the eyes: to roll ...LME
• SCRINGE to close your eyes part way, as when looking at the sun, etc. ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCH to narrow the eyes, to squint ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SKEW † to turn the eyes sidewards ...1577
• SNILCH † to eye or see someone or something; to look at anything attentively; to watch closely ...1676 cant
• TO-HEAVE † to 'lift up' one's eyes, to open ...1398
• UNBUTTON THE EYES to open the eyes wide, to strain them ...1901 Eng. dial.
• VAIL to lower or cast down the eyes; to bend or bow down the head; to hang the tail ...1586 now arch.
• WAIL †* of the eyes: to weep ...1593
• WALL to roll the eyes so as to show the white ...c1480
• WAPPER † to blink the eyes; also, to move tremulously ...1575
• WAUL to roll the eyes so as to show the white ...1952 Amer. dial.
EYEBROW - adjectives
• BEETLE-BROWED having prominent eyebrows ...1362
• MAN-BROWED having hair growing between the eyebrows ...1825 Sc.
• MEER-BROWED having eyebrows that meet together ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PALPEBROUS * having large eyebrows ...1846
EYEBROW - nouns
• BENT BROW † an arched eyebrow ...c1380
• BREE the brow; the eyebrow ...Bk1911 Sc.
• EYE-BREE † an eyebrow ...1750 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• KEMP † a coarse or stout hair, as those of the eyebrows ...c1386
• MONOBROW two eyebrows joined by hair growth above the nose ...1990 Aust. sl.
• OGLE RIDERS the eyebrows or eyelashes ...2002 UK sl.
• WINBROW † an eyebrow ...1471
EYEBROW - verbs
• ADVERTISE to pluck and paint one's eyebrows ...1970s homosexual sl.
• SCOUK to contract the brows; to draw the brows together in a frown ...1804 Sc.
EYEGLASSES - adjectives
• BARNACLED wearing spectacles ...1878 colloq.
• BESPECTACLED having spectacles on ...1742
• SPECKY (derogatory) wearing glasses ...1956 sl., chiefly Sc.
EYEGLASSES - nouns
• BAD LAMPS sunglasses ...1971 US sl.
• BARNACLES spectacles ...1571 colloq.
• BINS glasses ...1981 sl.
• BOOLS the rims of spectacles ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CHEATS spectacles ...20C Amer. sl.
• CHEATERS 1. glasses ...1908 US sl., orig. gamblers'
2. sunglasses ...1970 Amer. dial.
• COGS sunglasses ...1940s US Black sl.
• DARK CHEATERS sunglasses ...1949 US sl.
• DARKERS sunglasses ...1950s W. Indies Rasta usage
• DARKS dark glasses ...1985 Bermuda sl.
• EYE CRUTCHES eyeglasses ...1966 Amer. dial.
• EYES eyeglasses ...1965 Amer. dial.
• EYE-SEERS eyeglasses ...1966 Amer. dial.
• FACE FURNITURE glasses ...Brit. sl.
• GIG-LAMPS spectacles ...1853 sl.
• GLIM an eye; a pair of spectacles ...1889 Amer. dial.
• GOGGLES glasses ...1871 sl.
• GOOGONS spectacles ...1920s US criminals' sl.
• GOOGS spectacles ...1920s US criminals' sl.
• HACKNEY MARSHES spectacles, glasses ...20C rhyming sl.
• HEADLIGHTS eyeglasses ...1942 Amer. sl.
• HOODS dark glasses ...1970s US homosexual sl.
• IRISH LASSES glasses ...20C rhyming sl.
• LAMP * a monocle ...1936 US sl.
• LAMPS spectacles ...1907 US sl.
• LANCASHIRE LASSES glasses, spectacles ...20C Brit. rhyming sl.
• LOCS sunglasses ...1997 US sl.
• LOKES sunglasses ...1997 US sl.
• LOOKERS eyeglasses ...c1935 Amer. dial.
• MAFIAS dark sunglasses ...2000s US prison sl.
• MCATAH mirrored dark glasses ...1980s W. Indies sl.
• MOUNTAIN PASSES spectacles, glasses ...1960 UK rhyming sl.
• NOSE-COMPASSES † eyeglasses ...1654
• OGLE-FAKES spectacles ...1980s sl.
• OGLE FILTERS sunglasses ...2002 UK sl.
• OGLE SHADES glasses; sunglasses ...2002 UK sl.
• PEEPERS spectacles ...19C sl.
• QUIZ a monocle ...M19 sl.
• QUIZZER * a single eye-glass; a monocle ...1806
• QUIZZING-GLASS a single eye-glass; a monocle ...1802
• READERS reading glasses ...c1925 colloq.
• SEERS eyeglasses ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHADES dark glasses, sunglasses ...1940s sl.
• SIGHT-GLASSES † spectacles ...1605
• SIGHTS † spectacles ...1619 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SPECKS glasses ...1807 sl.
• SPEC a pair of eyeglasses ...1982 Bahamas
• SPECS glasses ...1807 sl.
• TICKLES spectacles ...Bk1905 Sc.
• TINTS fashionable dark glasses ...1950s US Black sl.
• TOP EYES eyeglasses ...1970 Amer. dial.
• WINDOW-PANE a monocle ...1923 sl.
• WORKING CLASSES spectacles ...Brit. rhyming sl. for 'glasses'
• WRAPS dark glasses ...2000s UK Black sl.
EYEGLASSES - nouns, person
• FOUR-EYES a person wearing eyeglasses ...1873 sl.
• GIG-LAMPS a person who wears spectacles ...B1900 sl.
EYEGLASSES - verbs
• SADDLE ONE'S NOSE to wear spectacles ...L18 sl.
EYELASH - nouns
• BLIERS the eyelashes ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BREEARS the eyelashes ...Bk1911 Sc.
• EYE-BREE † an eyelash ...1577
• EYELASHER an eyelash ...1917 Amer. dial.
• EYE-WINK an eyelash ...1967Amer. dial.
• EYE-WINKER an eyelash ...1872 Amer. dial.
• FALSIES anything fake added to the body, as false eyelashes ...1940s sl.
• OGLE FAKE RIAH a false eyelash ...1992 UK sl.
• OGLE-FAKES false eyelashes ...1980s sl.
• OGLE RIAH FAKE a false eyelash ...1992 UK sl.
• OGLE RIAHS eyelashes ...2002 UK sl.
• OGLE RIDERS the eyebrows or eyelashes ...2002 UK sl.
• QUARM the edges of the eyelid on which the eyelashes grow ...1899 Sc.
• WINKER an eyelash ...1845 Amer. dial.
EYELID - adjectives
• PALPEBRATE * having eyelids ...1857
EYELID - nouns
• BLINKERS eyelids ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CALLIBLEPHARY †* a dye for the eyelids ...1661
• EEKIE PEEKER an eyelid ...1899 Sc.
• EYE-BREE † an eyelid ...c1000
• PALPEBRE †* an eyelid ...1541
• QUAILAWAY a stye or small pustule on the eyelid ...1866 Eng. dial.
• QUARM the edges of the eyelid on which the eyelashes grow ...1899 Sc.
• SHUTTER the eyelid ...1945 US sl.
• SLEEPY-SEEDS the mucus secretion that forms about the eyelids during sleep ...L19 nursery sl.
• YELED † an eyelid ...a1400
EYELID - verbs
• BEAT † to strike together the eyelids or the teeth ...c1360
• SEW THE EYES WITH RED THREAD to have red eyelids from weeping ...1888 Ireland
• ACE expert; hence, outstanding, great ...1930 Amer. sl.
• ACEY best, excellent, expert, wonderful ...1930s sl., orig. US
• AKAMAI smart, clever, skilful, learned, expert, ingenious ...1840 Amer. dial. (Hawaii)
• CRACK excellent; first-rate; expert ...Bk1942 Amer. colloq.
• DAB clever, skilful or skilled; expert; very conversant ...18C colloq.
• DAISY pleasant; expert ...L19 US sl.
• EXTRA excellent, unusually good; skilled, expert ...1848 Amer. dial.
• FLASH knowing; expert; showy ...1819 thieves' sl.
• GAIN handy, expert, skilful, deft, dexterous; workmanlike ...a1300 Eng. dial.
• GAINSOME expert, handy ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAINY expert, handy ...1691 Eng. dial.
• GUN expert, pre-eminent ...1916 Aust. & NZ
• GUV expert ...c1820 Oxford usage
• HAIR expert at something; determined ...1936 Amer. dial.
• NACKETY deft, expert ...1825 Sc.
• NAP expert, clever; particularly good at one's trade, or at any game of skill ...1881 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIDSOME ready, expert; expeditious, quickly dispatched ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCIENCE skilful, proficient, expert ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SCIENCED skilful, proficient, expert ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SUBTLE of craftsmen, etc.: skilful, clever, expert, dexterous ...a1300 arch.
• TIGHT † cunning, clever; dexterous, skilled, expert ...1669 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UP IN versed in, expert at ...M19 sl.
• UP TO THE RIGS expert; wide-awake, knowing ...Bk1903 sl.
EXPERT - nouns
• GAME expert ability at a particular skill; knowledge; power or influence in a particular industry or environment ...1950s sl.
EXPERT - nouns, person
• ACE a person who is outstanding in the possession of a specific quality; an expert, an adept, or leading figure ...1897 Amer. sl.
• ACE OF CLUBS an expert ...L19 sl., orig. US
• ARTIST an expert, a specialist ... c1918 sl.
• CAT an expert ...1912 Amer. dial.
• COOLER an expert; an outstanding individual ...L19 US campus sl.
• DAB a skilled or adept person; an expert ...1698 sl.
• DABACH an expert ...1939 Sc.
• DAB HAND an expert; a skilled person; an adept ...1828 colloq.
• DABS a dabster; an expert ...1887 Brit. sl.
• DABSTER a clever workman; an expert in any business; one skilled at anything; an adept; a versatile person ...1708 colloq.
• DEAD HAND an expert ...19C sl.
• DECLARER † one who explains or interprets ...1527
• FEW an expert; someone to be reckoned with ...1851 Amer. dial.
• FLY FLAT a would-be expert ...c1885 turf sl.
• GURU a leader, expert, or authority in some field, esp. a charismatic or spiritual figure who attracts a devoted following ...1960s Amer. sl.
• HACKER an expert in any field ...1983 US sl.
• MACK DADDY a clever, proficient or influential man; an expert; the best ...1993 Amer. sl.
• MIVVY an expert, an adept ...1900 sl.
• NAP-HAND a clever workman; one expert at any business or at a game of skill ...1887 Eng. dial.
• NATTLER one who is active with hands, feet, or tongue; an expert ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OLD DOG an expert in a given field ...L16 sl.
• OLD HAND one who has been long employed or has experience in any business; one who is skilful in doing something; an expert, a veteran ...1785
• ONE-ER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something ...1840 colloq.
• ONER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something; an outstanding or excellent person or thing ...1840 colloq.
• PISS-CUTTER a remarkable or capable person; a clever person; an expert ...1975 Amer. dial.
• POINTY-HEAD an intellectual or expert; used disparagingly ...1972 US sl.
• PUNDIT a learned person, expert, or authority ...17C
• ROTTER an expert ...1930s Aust. sl.
• SKULL a leader or chief; an expert ...1880 US & Aust. sl.
• TARTAR one hard to beat or surpass in skill; an adept, a champion, an expert ...1785 sl.
• WAJAN an expert ...20C W. Indies sl.
• WAJANG an expert ...20C W. Indies sl.
• WAJANK an expert ...20C W. Indies sl.
EXPERT - verbs
• BE A DAG AT to be extremely good or expert at ...1890s Aust. sl.
• TEACH ONE'S GRANDMA TO SUCK EGGS to instruct an expert; to talk old to one's elders ...Bk1904 sl.
• TEACH ONE'S GRANNIE TO GROPE HER DUCKS to instruct an expert ...Bk1904 sl.
• TEACH ONE'S GRANNIE TO SPIN to instruct an expert ...Bk1904 sl.
• TEACH ONE'S GRANNIE TO SUP SOUR MILK to instruct an expert ...Bk1904 sl.
• WRITE THE BOOK to be very authoritative or seasoned; to be an expert ...1980s Amer. sl.
EXPIRATION - nouns
• ELAPSE † expiration, lapse, passing away of time ...1793
EXPIRE - verbs
• BLOW to expire, to die ...1845
• FAIL † of a period of time or anything that has a finite duration: to come to an end; to expire ...1399
EXPIRY - nouns
• EFFLUX the lapse, passing away of time, or of a particular period; hence, expiry, end ...1647
• EFFLUXION the lapse or passing away of time; the expiry or completion of a certain period ...1621
EXPLAIN - nouns, person
• ENLARGER one who explains or enlarges on anything ...1812 Sc.
EXPLAIN - verbs
• CHEW IT FINE to explain fully or simply; to consider thoroughly ...1936 Amer. dial.
• DAYLIGHT to enlighten; to explain ...1970s US Black sl.
• DECLARE † to make clear or plain anything that is obscure or imperfectly understood; to clear up, to explain, to elucidate, to interpret ...c1325
• DECODE to explain ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DILUCIDATE † to make clear, plain, or evident; to free from obscurity; to elucidate, to explain ...1538
• ELIQUIDATE †* to make clear, to explain ...1596
• EXPLANIFY to explain ...1891 Amer. dial.
• GIVE WITH THE GOO † to explain fully ...1946 Can. teen sl.
• INSENSE to cause to understand; to explain, to inform; to enlighten ...1804 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• LAY IT ON THE LINE to explain thoroughly, with the implication that the hearer must act accordingly ...1950s colloq.
• MARK SOMEONE'S CARD to explain, to point out, to warn ...1940s sl.
• ONOPEN † to open up, to explain ...c1200
• OPEN † to unfold the sense of; to expound, to explain, to interpret ...c1200
• READ to explain, to solve ...1800 Sc.
• RIDDLE to explain, to solve, to understand ...1870 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SALVE † 1. to clear up, to explain, to account for a difficulty, point in dispute, etc.; to overcome a doubt or objection; to reconcile a discrepancy ...1571
† 2. to make good, to smooth over something amiss, a troubled state of affairs, a defect, offense, disgrace, etc. ...1575
• SAMPLE † to illustrate; to explain by examples or analogies; to symbolize ...1613
• UNBOLT † to unfold, to explain ...1607
EXPLAIN - phrases
• MOUTH OPEN, STORY JUMP OUT used for explaining why something that was perhaps better unsaid was said ...1988 Trinidad and Tobago
• THAT ACCOUNTS FOR THE MILK IN THE COCOA-NUT a rejoinder upon having a thing explained for the first time; that explains things ...1850
EXPLANATION - adjectives
• LUCULENT of explanations: lucid, luminous ...1597
EXPLANATION - nouns
• DECLARATION † the act of making clear or clearing up anything obscure or not understood; elucidation, explanation, interpretation ...c1374
• DECLAREMENT † the act of showing or setting forth; exposition, explanation, manifestation, declaring ...1646
• ÉCLAIRCISSEMENT a clearing up or revelation of what is obscure or unknown; an explanation ...1673
• EXPLIFICATION an explanation ...1843 Amer. dial.
• INCENSING instruction, explanation ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• SALVO † a solution, explanation of a difficulty; an answer to an objection; an excuse or evasion ...1659
EXPLANATORY - adjectives
• ILLUMINATORY * explanatory, illuminative ...1762
EXPLETIVE - adjectives
• ADJECTIVAL substitute for an expletive, as 'you adjectival idiot' ...L19 Amer. euphemism
• ADJECTIVE euphemism for 'bloody' ...L19, chiefly Aust.
EXPLETIVE - adverbs
• PARAPLEROMATICALLY †* as an expletive, expletively ...1698
EXPLETIVE - interjections
• DAD-BURN! a mild expletive; blast it! ...Bk1913-17
• GO DAIN IT! an expletive or imprecation ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
EXPLICITLY - adverbs
• EFFECTUALLY † pertinently, to the purpose, explicitly ...1583
EXPLODE - verbs
• EXPLORE to explode ...1902 Amer. dial.
• RIP OUT to explode ...1848 sl.
EXPLODED - adjectives
• VENTED † exploded, blown up ...1639
EXPLOIT, EXPLOITATION - nouns
• ANGLE a scheme; a workable method of deception or exploitation ...1920 Amer. sl.
• FACT † a noble or brave deed, an exploit; a feat of valour or skill ...1543
EXPLOIT - nouns, person
• ICEBERG SLIM a person who exploits others, i.e. a cold, heartless person ...20C US sl.
• SHARK someone who unscrupulously exploits or swindles others ...1599
• VAMP a woman who intentionally attracts and exploits men ...a1911 sl.
EXPLOIT - verbs
• FATTEN FROGS FOR SNAKES to prepare a victim (including oneself) for exploitation by a criminal or trickster ...1950s sl.
• GYPPO to cheat, to swindle; to exploit for one's labour ...1925 Amer. sl.
• MACK to lie or exaggerate in order to deceive, exploit, or influence someone; to convince or persuade in a deceptive way ...1975 US Black sl.
• MAKE ONE'S ALLEY GOOD to exploit a situation; to improve one's position ...1924 Aust.
• PROMOTE to obtain exploitatively ...1930 sl., orig. US
• SPONGE to obtain something from someone exploitatively or by living parasitically on other ...1673 colloq.
• TAKE SOMEONE FOR BAD to treat someone as a weakling and exploit them accordingly ...1980s US Black sl.
• TAP to obtain something from someone exploitatively ...1901 sl.
EXPLOITABLE - nouns
• EASY TOUCH a situation which is easily exploitable ...1970s sl.
EXPLOITATION - verbs
• TAKE THE FOOT OUT OF ONE'S ASS to rid oneself of ill treatment, of victimization, or exploitation ...1960s US Black sl.
EXPLOITED - verbs
• CHUMP to act like a fool; to be exploited ...1960s US Black sl.
EXPLORE - verbs
• CALL to search out, to explore ...1810 Sc.
• EXPLODE to explore ...1979 Amer. dial.
• EXPLORATE † to explore ...1549
EXPLOSION - nouns
• BLOST an explosion ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLOW-UP an explosion ...1867 chiefly US
• BUSTIFICATION an explosion; a disaster; a quarrel ...1906 Amer. dial.
• BUST-UP an explosion; hence, a wreck, break-up, etc ...1842 US sl.
• EXPLORE an explosion ...1902 Amer. dial.
EXPLOSIVE - nouns
• ASHCAN a high-explosive depth charge used by surface ships to destroy submarines ...World War I United States Navy usage
• COOKIE an explosive device; a bomb ...1942 US military sl.
• GELLY gelignite ...1941 sl.
• JELLY gelignite ...1941 sl.
• NITRO nitroglycerine ...1935 sl.
• PETE nitroglycerine as used for safe-breaking ...1931 sl.
• PUFF gunpowder or other explosives used for safe-breaking ...1904 sl., orig. US
• SOUP nitroglycerine or gelignite, esp. as used for safe-breaking ...1902 sl., orig. US
EXPORT - nouns
• NAVIGATION †* export ...c1630
EXPOSE - nouns, person
• FLASHER a person who indecently exposes himself ...Brit. sl.
EXPOSE - verbs
• DECORTICATE to divest of what conceals, to expose, to disclose, to reveal ...1660
• FLASH to expose oneself indecently ...Brit. sl.
• FLASH ONE'S MEAT to expose the person ...Bk1893 sl.
• OPPOSE † to expose, to subject ...1589
• SET A SUNSHINING to expose to view, to display ...1601
• SHOW UP to expose or reveal someone; to make another person seem inefficient, ridiculous or inferior ...Amer. colloq.
• SKIN UP to expose a woman's genitals and breasts ...1986 Trinidad and Tobago
• UNBARE * to lay bare, to expose to view ...1530
• UNCASE to uncover, to lay bare, to expose to view or observation ...1587
• UNCLOAK to expose, to lay bare, to reveal ...1659
• UNFACE to expose ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
EXPOSED - adjectives
• OPPORTUNE † conveniently exposed; liable or open to attack or injury ...c1450
• SCAR open, exposed ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
EXPOSURE - nouns
• SHOW an exposure by a girl or woman of her thighs, breasts, or genitals to boys or men; usually said by boys from 10 to 15 years old ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
EXPRESSED - adjectives
• EFFABLE that can be expressed or described in words ...1668
• ILL-TURNED † badly expressed ...a1637
EXPRESSION - nouns
• CACEMPHATON †* an ill-sounding expression ...1622
EXPRESSION (face) - verbs
• PUT ON A FACE to change one's expression ...L19 sl.
EXPRESSIONLESS - adjectives
• DEADPAN without expression; displaying no emotion ...1928 US sl.
EXPRESSIONLESS - adverbs
• DEADPAN in an expressionless, emotionless manner ...1930s US sl.
EXPRESSIONLESS - nouns
• DEADPAN an expressionless stare ...1927 US sl.
EXPRESSIONLESS - verbs
• DEADPAN to speak without expression, esp. in a situation that would normally demand some emotion ...1930s sl., orig. US
EXPRESSIVE - adjectives
• ASPECTABUND †* expressive in face; exhibiting one's feelings through the eyes or face ...1708
• MARKING † expressive ...1766
EXPULSION - nouns
• AX a finishing action, such as a dismissal from a position, defeat in a game, expulsion from school, rejection of a lover, etc. ...1883 Amer. sl.
• AXE a finishing action, such as a dismissal from a position, defeat in a game, expulsion from school, rejection of a lover, etc. ...1883 Amer. sl.
• BANNITION † banishment, expulsion, esp. from a university ...a1644
• CAN, THE a dismissal, removal, expulsion, rejection ...1908 Amer. sl.
• DEBOUTEMENT † a thrusting forth, expulsion ...1481
• FLUNK OUT expulsion from a college, etc. for failing an examination ...1920 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• MOOCH departure or expulsion ...1894 Amer. sl.
• SACK, THE expulsion from school ...M19 sl.
EXQUISITE - nouns
• FEAST FIT FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• FEAST FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• MARCHPANE † something delicious or exquisite ...1592
• SIGHT FIT FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
• SIGHT FOR THE GODS, A something exquisite; a supremely pleasing prospect
EXTEMPORE - adjectives
• SUDDEN † done, performed, or prepared on the spur of the moment; extempore, impromptu ...1591
EXTEMPORE - adverbs
• OUT OF HAND at once, immediately; without premeditation, suddenly; extempore ...a1300
• RIGHT OFF THE REEL on the spur of the moment; impulsively, extempore ...1897 Sc.
• SUDDENLY † 1. without delay, forthwith, promptly, immediately, directly, at once ...c1330
† 2. without premeditation; on the spur of the moment; extempore ...1340
EXTEND - verbs
• HALE † to project, to extend, to reach ...a1300
• PALM to extend ...1886 Eng. dial.
• PROROGUE † to prolong, to lengthen, to extend in time or duration; to cause to last longer; to continue, to protract ...1425
• RATCH to stretch, to extend; to exaggerate, to lie; to impose upon ...1819 Eng. dial.
• RAX to extend, to stretch; to stretch the limbs on waking ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RETCH to stretch, to extend; to exaggerate, to lie; to impose upon ...1819 Eng. dial.
• TO-LIE † to lie or extend in different directions ...c893
EXTENDED - adjectives
• PANDICULATED * stretched out, opened, extended ...1775
EXTENSIVELY - adverbs
• ALARMING extensively, very, exceedingly ...1874 Eng. dial.
• FATLY to a great extent; largely; extensively ...1866
EXTENT - nouns
• LARGE † extent, size ...c1470
EXTERMINATE - verbs
• EXTERMINE † to exterminate; to destroy utterly; to put an end to; to abolish ...1539
• EXTERMISH to destroy completely, to exterminate, to abolish ...1903 Amer. dial.
• KILL UP to kill, to exterminate, to butcher ...1834 Amer. dial.
EXTINGUISH - verbs
• DOUSE to extinguish, hence, to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DOUT † to extinguish, to put out a fire or light ...E16 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DOWSE to extinguish, hence, to destroy ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• OUTEN to extinguish a fire; to turn off a light ...1878 Amer. dial.
• QUAIL to quench, to extinguish ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUAT † to beat or press down; to squash, to flatten, to extinguish ...c1400-50 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• QUEEL to quench, to extinguish ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUINCH to put out, to extinguish, as a candle ...Bk1905 Ireland
• SQUENCH to quench, to extinguish ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
EXTOL - nouns, person
• ADVANCER † one who extols or lauds; an extoller, a supporter ...a1546
• VAUNTER a boastful assertor, extoller, commender, or praiser of something ...1553 arch.
EXTOL - verbs
• ADVANCE † to extol, to magnify in words; to boast ...1413
• HEAVE † to raise, to exalt, to elevate in feeling, dignity, etc.; to extol ...c825
• MAGNIFICATE † to magnify or extol ...1598
• RAISE * to extol, to laud ...c1631
• ROOSE † to praise, extol, commend, flatter ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• VAUNT † to extol, glorify or praise oneself ...a1400-50
EXTOLLING - adjectives
• PLAUDITORY applauding, commending, laudatory, praising, extolling ...a1845
EXTOLMENT - nouns
• ADVANCEMENT † extolment, lauding; vaunting ...1330
EXTORT - verbs
• BLEED to draw or extort money from ...1680 colloq.
• RACK † to extort money, etc. ...1591
• RACKETEER to practise any form of criminal deception, trickery, extortion, etc. ...1920s sl.
• SANDBAG to extort ...1930s sl.
• SCONCE to extort, to cheat; to trick out of ...1796 Sc.
• SHAKE to extort ...1940s US Black sl.
• SHAKE DOWN to extort money from ...1872 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• SHAVE to strip a person of money or possessions by fraud, extortion, etc.; to swindle ...LME now colloq.
• SOAK to charge a high price; to tax heavily; to extort money from ...L19 sl., orig. US
• STING FOR to extort money from ...1903 sl., orig. US
• TAKE to swindle, to cheat, to deceive, to extort money from; to victimize ...M19 sl.
EXTORTING, EXTORTION - nouns
• FAG-BAGGING a robbing or extorting money from homosexuals ...1977 Amer. sl.
• GARNISH † money extorted from a new prisoner, either as a jailer's fee, or as drink-money for the other prisoners ...1592 sl.
• ICE protection money, bribes, extortion ...1948 US sl.
• JUICE protection money, extortion ...1935 US sl.
• MOUSE, THE extortion ...1970s US sl.
• SCARE, THE extortion using menaces ...1930s US criminals' sl.
• SHAKE-DOWN an instance of extortion ...1902 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• SHAVE an act or instance of swindling or extortion; a swindle ...M19 colloq.
• STRIKE an unscrupulous attempt to extort money or to obtain other personal advantage ...1890 sl.
EXTORTION - nouns, person
• MADAME the victim of an extortion scheme ...1982 US sl.
EXTORTIONATE - adjectives
• RACKING extortionate, exacting ...1580
• TORCENOUS †* extortionate, exacting ...1387-8
EXTORTIONER - nouns, person
• BADGE a blackmailer; an extortioner ...Bk1914 criminals' sl.
• BARATHRUM anything that swallows up or devours; the belly; an insatiable extortioner or glutton ...1609
• BLEEDER one who extorts money ...1894
• BLISTER an extortioner ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LICKPENNY † one who 'licks up' the pennies; a greedy, covetous person; a miser; a spendthrift; an extortioner ...a1400
• NAILER an extortioner ...1888 colloq.
• PURSE-LEECH † a person greedy for money; a grasping person; an extortioner ...1598
• SUCK-PURSE † an extortioner ...1586
• VAMPIRE a person of a malignant and loathsome character, esp. one who preys ruthlessly upon others; a vile and cruel exactor or extortioner ...1741
EXTRA - nouns
• BRAUGHTUS something extra or given in addition ...1930 Amer. dial.
• BRAWTUS something extra or given in addition ...1922 Amer. dial.
• BROADUS something extra or given in addition ...1909 Amer. dial.
• BROTUS something extra or given in addition ...1877 Amer. dial.
• BUCKSHEE an allowance above the usual amount; an extra or additional amount; extra rations ...1919 Army sl.
• SKEWINGS extras, bonuses; any form of money, esp. when gained for nothing ...M19 sl.
EXTRA - nouns, person
• FIFTH CALF someone extra; one who doesn't fit in or belong; a 'fifth wheel' ...1895 Amer. dial.
• ODD BOD an extra person in a given situation ...1984 NZ sl.
EXTRACT - verbs
• EXTRACIZE to extract ...1917 Amer. dial.
EXTRAORDINARILY - adverbs
• PARLOUSLY in an extraordinary manner ...1812 Sc.
• QUEERLY considerably, extraordinarily ...1896 Eng. dial.
• UNMERCIFULLY extremely, extraordinarily, very ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
EXTRAORDINARY - adjectives
• DAISY remarkable, extraordinary; excellent ...1844 Sc.
• DICK-NAILING extraordinary, amazing, impressively big ...1892 Amer. dial.
• DING-DANG great, startling, extraordinary ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DING-DONG of top quality, great, terrific, startling, extraordinary; excellent, first-rate ...Bk1900
• EXIMIOUS † select, choice; hence, extraordinary, excellent, rare, distinguished, eminent, famous, renowned ...1547 rare or
obs.
• GEASON † extraordinary, amazing ...1572
• IKEY extraordinary, showy ...L19 sl.
• INFESTUOUS extraordinary ...1899 Sc.
• LOOKINGEST most extraordinary in appearance ...1932 Amer. dial.
• MENSELESS immoderate, out of all due bounds; incalculable; extraordinary ...1790 Sc.
• MONDO great in size, amount, prominence, or degree; big, huge; hence, extraordinary ...1968 Amer. sl.
• ONLIEST most extraordinary; oddest ...1873 Eng. dial.
• ONLY extraordinary, odd ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OUTDOINGEST most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUTINGEST most remarkable or extraordinary ...1884 Amer. dial.
• PARLISH very great, extraordinary ....1785 Eng. dial.
• PARLOUS very great, extraordinary ....1785 Eng. dial.
• QUEINT large, vast; extraordinary in point of size, quantity, etc. ...1788 Eng. dial.
• REVEREND extraordinary, distinguished, powerful; genuine, thorough ...1826 Amer. dial.
• STRAVAGANT † extraordinary, unusual, special ...1613
• UNCO remarkable, notable, extraordinary, great, large ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNDEEMIS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDEEMOUS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDOMIOUS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDOOMIS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDUMIOUS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNDUMOUS extraordinary, incredible, fabulous, incalculable, immense; what cannot be reckoned ...1871 Sc.
• UNHINE † extraordinary, unparalleled, unprecedented; used in a bad sense ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UNHYNE † extraordinary, unparalleled, unprecedented; used in a bad sense ...Bk1905 Sc.
• VENGIBLE † remarkable, extraordinary ...1594
• WANTON †* of natural occurrences: abnormal, extraordinary ...a1754
EXTRAORDINARY - nouns
• BALLBREAKER an extraordinary person, thing, event, etc.; a sexually attractive woman...1969 US sl.
• BALL-BUSTER anything seen as extraordinary or outstanding ...1960s sl.
• BEARCAT something extraordinary or excellent in some way; something of superior quality ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BOOSTER something impressively big or extraordinary of its kind ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BUSTER a remarkable person; something remarkable, extraordinary, excellent, or big or large of its kind ...1842 Amer. dial.
• CHRIST-ALMIGHTY-WONDER an extraordinary thing ...20C colloq.
• DAISY remarkable, extraordinary; excellent; first-rate; superior; fine ...1757 sl.
• DICK-NAILER something or someone superior or extraordinary; anything satisfactory; something impressively big ...1892 Amer. dial.
• DINGER an extraordinary thing ...1809 US sl.
• DOOZER something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• DOOZIE something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind ...1925 Amer. informal
• EGREGIOUSNESS the quality of being special or extraordinary ...1877
• GOLLSOCKER something extraordinary of its kind ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GOLLY-WHOPPER something extraordinary of its kind; a wonder, a marvel ...1933 Amer. dial.
• MOOSE CAT anything unusually large or extraordinary ...1956 Amer. logging usage
• NERTS, THE something extraordinary ...1934 Amer. sl.
• OUTDOINGEST, THE the most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1942 Amer. dial.
• RARE DEED great, fine, or extraordinary doings ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RARIETY † something very rare or extraordinary ...1596
• RASPER anything great, remarkable or extraordinary in its own way; an excellent thing ...1844
• REACHER anything out of the common; anything extraordinary ...1884 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REEKER anything out of the common; anything extraordinary ...1884 Sc.
• RING-TAIL DEVIL a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED PAINTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1828 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED ROARER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1830 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SCREAMER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; a loud-mouthed boaster; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1959 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SNORTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1950 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED SQUEALER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1837 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAILED TOOTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1941 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL PEELER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1913 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL ROARER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1832 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL SNORTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1859 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL SQUEALER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1898 Amer. dial.
• RING-TAIL TOOTER a ferocious mythical animal; hence, a powerful, violent, or wild person; an extraordinary example of its kind ...1909 Amer. dial.
• ROARING MEG anything loud, efficient, or extraordinary ...1602 sl.
• SCREAMER an extraordinary person, animal or thing; something very great, excellent or exciting ...1818 Amer. dial.
• WAMPUS an extraordinary example of its kind ...1907 Amer. dial.
• WHOOPENSOCKER something extraordinary or large of its kind ...1934 Amer. dial.
• WOMPUS an extraordinary example of its kind ...1907 Amer. dial.
EXTRAORDINARY - nouns, person
• BALLBREAKER an extraordinary person, thing, event, etc.; a sexually attractive woman...1969 US sl.
• BALL-BUSTER any thing or person seen as extraordinary or outstanding ...1960s sl.
• BIT OF A DAG, A someone or something extraordinary or entertaining; an amusingly eccentric or impudent person; a character ...1875 Aust. & NZ sl.
• CHRIST-ALMIGHTY-WONDER an extraordinary person ...20C colloq.
• DICK-NAILER something or someone superior or extraordinary; anything satisfactory; something impressively big ...1892 Amer. dial.
• DINGER an extraordinary person or thing ...1809 US sl.
• MOOSE CAT anyone possessing great ability, strength, etc.; an extraordinary person ...1926 Amer. logging usage
• REAL DAG, A someone or something extraordinary or entertaining; an amusingly eccentric or impudent person; a character ...1875 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SCREAMER an extraordinary person, animal or thing; something very great, excellent or exciting ...1818 Amer. dial.
EXTRAORDINARY - verbs
• TAKE THE CAKE to surpass all others, esp. in some undesirable quality; to be extraordinary or unusual ...sl.
EXTRAORDINARY - phrases
• ENOUGH TO MAKE A CAT SPEAK said of something very extraordinary or astonishing; frequently said of very good drink ...1719
EXTRAVAGANCE - nouns
• CALIGULISM a mad extravagance such as Caligula committed ...1745 nonce word
• DEBOSH excessive indulgence, a debauch; extravagance, waste ...1828 Sc.
• EBULLIENCE an issuing forth in agitation, like boiling water; overflow; enthusiasm, extravagance ...1749
• WA-CAST anything contemptible or worthless; a castaway; a piece of extravagance; 'away-cast' ...1898 Sc.
• WANTONNESS † unbridled luxury, extravagance in expenditure ...c1400
EXTRAVAGANCE - verbs
• BREAK THE PALE to go beyond bounds, to indulge in extravagance or licence ...Bk1909
• EXTRAVAGATE to go to extravagance in ...1871 nonce use
• LEAP THE PALE to go beyond bounds, to indulge in extravagance or licence ...Bk1909
EXTRAVAGANT - adjectives
• DISPENDIOUS costly, expensive; lavish, extravagant, sumptuous ...1727
• EFFUSE † wide-spreading, overflowing, unrestrained, extravagant, marked by squandering ...1742 obs. or arch.
• EGREGIOUS remarkable in a bad sense; gross, flagrant, outrageous, extravagant, excessive ...1573
• HAIVELESS shiftless, incapable, careless, extravagant, slovenly in habit, ill-mannered; unrefined ...1866 Sc.
• HAND-OVER-HEAD † thoughtlessly extravagant; precipitate, rash, reckless; indiscriminate ...a1693 now rare or obs.
• IMPENDIOUS †* lavish, extravagant, over-liberal; spending more than is needed ...1623
• LAIRDLY lordly, aristocratic, lavish, extravagant ...c1850 Sc.
• NIGGER RICH (derogatory) foolishly or vulgarly extravagant; spending money immediately ...1930 Amer. dial.
• NIMIOUS † extravagant, excessive, over-much ...c1485
• SPENSEFUL † extravagant or lavish in expenditure ...1600
EXTRAVAGANT - nouns
• CANTRIP any playfully mischievous trick; any whimsically mad, eccentric, or extravagant piece of conduct ...1719
• RAGE † extravagant, riotous, or wanton behaviour; sport, game; jest, jesting talk ...c1320
EXTRAVAGANT - nouns, person
• MADDLIN(G) a flighty, extravagant person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SKITE an unreliable or extravagant person ...1995 Amer. dial.
• SPLASHER an extravagant person ...1910s sl.
EXTRAVAGANT - verbs
• CUT A DASH to make a display; to live conspicuously and extravagantly ...Bk1893 sl.
• CUT A FLASH to make a display; to live conspicuously and extravagantly ...Bk1893 sl.
• LARGE to live extravagantly, in a showy manner ...1990s sl.
• LARGE IT to live extravagantly, in a showy manner ...1990s sl.
• LASH OUT to spend money recklessly; to squander; to be extravagant in spending ...1513 Brit. colloq.
• LIVE IT UP to enjoy oneself; to have fun; to lead a gay, extravagant life ...1951 sl., orig. US
• MAKE END AND EVEN to be extravagant ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• NOT TO CARE WHICH END GOES FIRST to be utterly reckless or extravagant ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• SHOW OUT to make a display of oneself; to behave extravagantly, esp. in order to drawn attention to oneself; to brag, to show off ...1841 Amer. dial.
• SWAY AWAY ON ALL TOP ROPES to live extravagantly or riotously ...c1810 nautical colloq.
• TAKE THE TILES OFF to live in an extremely extravagant manner ...L19 UK society sl.
EXTRAVAGANTLY - adverbs
• RANTANTINGLY † extravagantly (possibly a misprint for 'rantingly') ...1599
• TO THE SKIES to the highest possible degree, enthusiastically, extravagantly ...1617
• TO THE SKY to the highest possible degree, enthusiastically, extravagantly ...1670
EXTREME - adjectives
• ALFIRED extreme ...M19 US euphemism for 'hell-fired'
• ALL-FIRED extreme, severe ...1835 Amer. dial.
• ALL-OVERST most extreme; worst; best ...1937 Amer. dial.
• BEYZLESS extreme ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BIG AS ALL OUTDOORS, AS said of something in the extreme ...1825 Amer. dial.
• BRIMSY extreme, intense ...1950 Amer. dial.
• FAR OUT extreme ...1950s sl.
• FILTHY extreme, acute ...1966 Amer. dial.
• HARDCORE extreme ...1997 US sl.
• HELL-FIRED extreme, severe ...1833 Amer. dial.
• MASTROUS great, extreme, wonderful ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIGHTY big, large, great; extreme ...1774 Amer. dial.
• POISON mean, hateful, vicious; extreme; treacherous ...1834 Amer. dial.
• RAD a general intensifier; extreme, excessive, very much, excellent, best; exciting, good ...1982 sl., orig. US teen
• RADICAL extreme, outrageous, good ...1967 US sl., orig. surfing usage
• RAD-O a general intensifier; extreme, excessive, very much, excellent, best ...1980s sl., orig. US teen
• RANK through, utter, extreme ...1813 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TERMINAL extreme; unmitigated ...1990s Amer. sl.
• ULTRAGEOUS * violently extreme ...1823
• UNMERCIFUL excessive, extreme ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
EXTREME - nouns
• BRINGER an extreme instance of something, such as cold weather, punishment, etc. ...1851 Amer. dial.
• BRINJER an extreme instance of something, such as cold weather, punishment, etc. ...1950 Amer. dial.
• CAPSHEAF the extreme, the crowning point ...1815 Amer. dial.
• DEAD FINISH, THE the extreme point or instance of courage, cruelty, excellent, endurance, etc. ...1881 Aust. colloq.
EXTREMELY - adverbs
• ALL-FIRED extremely ...1837 Amer. dial.
• ALL-POSSESSED extremely ...1881 Amer. dial.
• ALMIGHTY extremely ...1833 Amer. dial.
• AS ALL HELL very, extremely ...20C
• AS BE DAMNED very, extremely ...1939 Ireland
• ASS-KICKING a general intensifier, extremely, very much, powerfully ...1960s US sl.
• AWESOME very, exceedingly, extremely ...1895 Sc.
• AWFULLY very, exceedingly, extremely ...1830 sl.
• BARDACIOUSLY thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1901 Amer. dial.
• BEYZLESS extremely ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BIDACIOUSLY thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1915 Amer. dial.
• BLUE extremely; damned ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BODACIOUS completely, extremely ...1845 Amer. dial.
• BODACIOUSLY thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1843 Amer. dial.
• BODIACIOUSLY thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1972 Amer. dial.
• BODYACIOUSLY. thoroughly, completely, extremely ...1832 Amer. dial.
• BRINJING extremely, intensely ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BUNGEE extremely ...1990s US college sl.
• CAVING extremely ...1907 Amer. dial.
• DAD-BURNED extremely, completely ...20C US sl.
• DANG absolutely, extremely ...1840s
• DANGEROUS extremely, exceedingly ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DEAD intensifier; very, thoroughly, absolutely, extremely, completely; wholeheartedly ...1589
• DEADLY excessively, exceedingly, extremely, very ...1688
• DEARLY very; exceedingly; extremely ...1896 Eng. dial.
• DERELY grievously, extremely ...1830 Eng. dial.
• DEVILISH very, extremely ...1968 Amer. dial.
• ELVITCH very, extremely ...1900 Sc.
• EVERLASTING very, extremely; damned ...1832 Amer. dial.
• EVERLASTINGLY very, extremely, immeasurably, excessively; damned ...1889 Amer. dial.
• FAMOUSLY very well, splendidly; extremely, considerably ...c1600 colloq.
• FAT very, extremely ...1960s sl.
• FERNLING extremely ...1936 Amer. dial.
• FIERCE extremely ...1963 Amer. dial.
• FIGHTING to the point of violence, extremely ...1941 Amer. dial.
• FILTHY extremely ...1843 Amer. dial.
• FIRING extremely ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FOR THE MASTERY † as if aiming at mastery; hence, extremely, in the highest degree ...a1300
• FURIOUSLY very, extremely ...20C teen & high school sl.
• GALLOWS extremely, very ...a1823 Eng. dial. & sl.
• GALLUS extremely, very much ...L18
• HARD very much, extremely; intensely ...1850 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• HARDCORE extremely ...1997 US sl.
• IN SPADES to a considerable degree, extremely ...colloq.
• JAM UP extremely ...1874 Amer. dial.
• JOLLY extremely; very ...M19 Brit. colloq.
• LIKE ALL NATURE to an extreme degree; like the dickens ...1824 Amer. dial. arch.
• LOUSY very, extremely ...1932 Amer. dial.
• MAD very, extremely ...a1972 Amer. sl., esp. Black usage
• MAJOR-LEAGUE very, extremely; to a great extent ...1990 Amer. sl.
• MASTER extremely, very ...1750 Eng. dial.
• MASTEROUS very, extremely ...1904 Amer. dial.
• MASTROUS very, extremely ...1904 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• MAZINLY very, exceedingly, extremely ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIGHTY very, extremely, quite ...1816 Amer. dial.
• MONGO extremely ...1990s sl.
• NAKED in an extreme manner ...1970s US college sl.
• NASTY extremely ...1966 Amer. dial.
• NATION very, extremely ...1785 Eng. & Amer.
• NATIONISH extremely ...1854 Eng. dial.
• NATIONLY very, extremely ...1897 Eng. dial.
• OFF ONE'S ASS extremely ...1980s students' sl.
• OUTDACIOUS extremely, very ...1941 Amer. dial.
• PARLOUSLY extremely ...1865 Eng. dial.
• PASSING extremely ...1892 Eng. dial.
• POISON extremely; unpleasantly, viciously ...1840 Amer. dial.
• RAGEOUS furiously, extremely ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RAMPING extremely, very much ...E19 sl.
• RANK extremely, completely ...1607
• RATTLING exceedingly, extremely ...20C Amer. sl.
• SIDEWAYS. to an extreme degree ...1988 Amer. dial.
• TARNAL very, extremely ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• THOUSANDS extremely ...1926 Amer. dial.
• TO BEAT THE CARS extremely, exceedingly, very much ...1968 Amer. dial.
• TO THE CEILING to an extreme degree ...1954 Amer. sl.
• TO THE MAST-HEAD to the utmost limit, to the end; extremely, very, in abundance ...1821 Sc.
• UNCO extremely, remarkably, very ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNCOLIES strangely; very much; to an extreme degree ...1874 Sc.
• UNCOLY strangely; very much; to an extreme degree ...1874 Sc.
• UNDENIABLE very, extremely, unquestionably ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UNGODLY extremely ...1960s
• UNIFOH † extremely ...c1275
• UNMERCIFULLY extremely, extraordinarily, very ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• VARSAL * extremely, vastly ...a1814
• VENGEABLE † exceedingly, greatly, very, extremely; excessively ...1542
• VENGEANCE † extremely, intensely ...1548
• VENGEANCELY † extremely, exceedingly, very much ...1622
• WALLOPING exceptionally, extremely ...1922 Amer. dial.
• WHIZZING extremely; unusually ...1909 Amer. dial.
• WICKED very; extremely, really, totally ...1960 Amer. dial.
• WITH EARFLAPS to an extreme degree; of an insufferable kind ...1976 Amer. sl.
• WITH EARLAPS to an extreme degree; of an insufferable kind ...1952 Amer. sl.
• WITH EARS ON IT to an extreme degree; of an insufferable kind ...1933 Amer. sl.
• WITH EARS to an extreme degree; of an insufferable kind ...1933 Amer. sl.
EXTREMITY - nouns
• DEAD LIFT a position in which one can do no more, an extremity; a difficulty without assistance ...1567 now arch. or Eng. dial.
• NEB OF THE MIRE-SNIPE, THE the last extremity ...1838 Eng. dial.
EXTREMITY - verbs
• RUN TO THE TETHER'S END to go to extremity; to go as far as possible ...1773 Sc.
EXTRICATE - verbs
• ACE OUT to extricate oneself from difficulty by deceit or cleverness ...1951 Amer. sl.
EXUBERANT - interjections
• WAHEY! used for registering a feeling of exuberance ...2003 UK sl.
EXUBERANTLY - adverbs
• RAMPING * exuberantly ...1886
EXULT - verbs
• BAT to triumph, to exult ...1867 Eng. dial.
• CRONK to exult over with insult ...19C Eng. dial.
• GET THE SCOG OF A PERSON to be able to crow over him; to exult loudly about, esp. over someone's defeat ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TRIPUDIATE to dance, skip, or leap for joy or with excitement; to exult ...1623
• VAPER to brag, to boast, to swagger, to exult; to bully; to flourish menacingly; to threaten with violence ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• VAPOUR to brag, to boast, to swagger, to exult; to bully; to flourish menacingly; to threaten with violence ...1628
EXULTANT - adjectives
• TRIPUDIANT dancing for joy, exultant, triumphant ...a1626
• VANTIE boastful, proud, vain; exultant; ostentatious, showy ...1789 Sc.
• VAUNTIE of persons: proud, boastful, vain; proud-looking, jaunty, ostentatious, showy; pleased, elated; exultant ...1724 Sc.
• VAUNTY boastful, proud, vain; exultant; ostentatious, showy ...1724 chiefly Sc. & Eng. dial.
EXULTATION - nouns
• MAFFICK an indulging in extravagant demonstrations of exultation on occasions of national rejoicing ...1900
• VEEM † a state of ecstasy, excitement, exultation ...1824 Sc.
EXULTATION - nouns, person
• MAFFICKER one who 'mafficks' ...1900
EXULTATION - verbs
• MAFFICK to indulge in extravagant demonstrations of exultation on occasions of national rejoicing ...1900
EXULTATION - interjections
• GERONIMO! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1941 sl., orig. US
• GOODEE! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1796
• GOOD-O! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1926 sl., orig. Aust. & NZ
• GOOD-OH! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1926 sl., orig. Aust. & NZ
• GOOD SHOW! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1940 sl.
• GOODY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1796
• GOODY GOODY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1796
• GOODY GUMDROPS! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1959 Brit. sl.
• HABA-HABA! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1944 US sl.
• HOT DIGGETY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT DIGGETY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1906 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGEDY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGEDY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGETTY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGETTY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGETY! int. an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGETY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGITY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HOT ZIGGITY DOG! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1924 US sl.
• HUBBA-HUBBA! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1944 US sl.
• OH HO! an exclamation expressing surprise, taunting, exultation, etc. ...a1300
• OHO! an exclamation expressing surprise, taunting, exultation, etc. ...a1300
• QUAISS KITIR! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1898 Brit. services' sl.
• RIGHT ON! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1925 sl., orig. US
• TISTY-TOSTY! an exclamation of triumph or exultation ...1568 obs.
• VAH! † an exclamation of exultation, contempt, or disgust ...1382
• WACKO! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1941 sl., chiefly Aust.
• WHACKO! an exclamation of pleasure, delight or exultation ...1941 sl., chiefly Aust.
• WHIZZO! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1905 sl.
• WIZZO! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1905 sl.
• YABBA-DABBA DOO! a cry of exultation ...1998 US sl.
• YAY! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1963 sl.
• YIP-EE! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1920 orig. US
• YIPPEE! an exclamation of delight or exultation ...1920 orig. US
EXULTING - nouns
• VAPOUR bullying; exulting in actions and words ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
EYE - adjectives
• AT EBB of the eyes: dry ...1610 poetic usage
• AUGER-EYED having sharp or piercing eyes ...1927 Amer. dial.
• AWRY-EYED having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1919 Amer. dial.
• BALD of eyes: lidless, staring ...1809
• BLARED of an eye: wide-open, bulging ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BLARE-EYED having wide-open, bulging eyes ...1964 Amer. dial.
• BLAREY-EYED having eyes which turn outward; wall-eyed ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BLINTERIN' having weak eyes; near-sighted ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOOGERY-EYED having very round eyes ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BUCK-EYED characterized by unusual eyes; having round eyes; cock-eyed ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BUDGE-EYED having bulging eyes ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BUG-EYED having bulging eyes ...1922 orig. US
• BUGGY bug-eyed ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUGLE-EYED having very round eyes ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BUNG-EYED having protruding eyes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CAT-EYED having piercing or sharp eyes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CHICKEN-EYED having very round eyes ...1970 Amer. dial.
• DARKENED of an eye: closed ...E19 boxing sl.
• DEER-EYED having soft or languid eyes ...Bk1897
• EGG-EYED of persons: having very round eyes ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GAM of an eye: wavering, uncertain ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GAME wavering, uncertain ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GOTCH-EYED having eyes that look in different directions, looking inward ...1954 Amer. dial.
• GRAVY-EYED bleary-eyed; having mucus-filled eyes ...L18 sl.
• HARE-EYED having eyes that look all round, or that are never closed ...1611
• HAWK-EYED pop-eyed, bug-eyed ...1960 Amer. dial.
• KEEN-EYED of the eyes: sharp, piercing ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LACHRYMOSE of the eyes: suffused with tears ...1727
• LONG-EYED wall-eyed; having eyes looking outwards ...1969 Amer. dial.
• MARBLE-EYED round-eyed ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MICE-EYED †* having the keen eyes of mice; keen-eyed, sharp-sighted ....1509
• MINK-EYED having sharp or piercing eyes ...1967 Amer. dial.
• NEEDLE-EYED having very sharp or piercing eyes ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OGLE-EYED having round or bulging eyes ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OMELETTE-EYED having very round eyes ...1969 Amer. dial.
• OREY-EYED having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1926 Amer. dial.
• ORIE-EYED having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1928 Amer. dial.
• ORRY-EYED having bleary or wild-looking eyes, esp. as a result of drunkenness; drunk; enraged, angry ...1939 Amer. dial.
• PEA-EYED having small, round, beady eyes ...1966 Amer. dial.
• PIG-EYED having eyes that stick out; having squinty eyes ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RANGY of eyes: looking in different directions; walleyed ...1966 Amer. dial.
• REEK-SHOT of the eyes: become suddenly sore and watery without any apparent cause ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SANGUINED † of eyes: bloodshot ...1700
• SANGUINOUS † of eyes: bloodshot ...1490
• SAUCER-EYED having large, round eyes ...1622
• SCREECH-EYED having the eyes narrowed ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCRINCH-EYED having the eyes narrowed ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCROUGED UP of the eyes: contracted, narrowed ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SPEECHFUL of the eyes: full of expression, expressive ...a1849
• SUDDEN † of the eye: glancing quickly ...1590
• VAGARISH † of the eyes: disposed to wander; wandering ...1819 now rare or obs.
• VAGUE * of the eyes: devoid of expression ...1820 poetic
• VAPOROUS † of the eyes: moist with tears ...1583
• WAPPER † of the eyes: blinking, unsteady ...1581
• WAPPER-EYED blinking, blear-eyed, squinting; having restless eyes ...1604 Eng. dial.
• YELDER-E'ED † having an evil or unlucky eye ...Bk1905 Sc.
EYE - nouns
• AGGIE EYES eyes that haven't had enough sleep ...Brit. sl.
• APPLE PIE an eye ...1930s US criminals' rhyming sl.
• BABY BLUES 1. human eyes, irrespective of their actual colour ...1910s sl., orig. US
2. blue eyes ...1957 US colloq.
• BABY'S CRIES the eyes ...1920s rhyming sl.
• BAIRNIE OF THE EYE the pupil of the eye ...1825 Sc.
• BAT dark specks which appear floating before the eyes when the sight is impaired ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEEFER a black eye ...1967 Amer. dial.
• BEEF-EYE a black eye ...1954 Amer. dial.
• BEEFSTEAK EYE a black eye ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BIFF a black eye ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BIRD the pupil of the eye ...1691 Eng. dial.
• BLACK PEEPER a black eye ...1967 Amer. dial.
• BLINKER the eye ...1816 sl.
• BLUE EYE the darkened area around an eye caused by bruising; a black eye ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BOOGER nasal mucus; also, occasionally, mucus from the eye ...1891 Amer. dial.
• BRUISER a black eye ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUG EYE a very round or bulging eye ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BUGSY EYE a very round or bulging eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BUNGER a black eye ...1900s US sl.
• BUNG-EYE 1. an eye infection caused by flies ...L19 Aust. sl.
2. a protruding eye ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BUNGY-EYE an eye infection caused by flies ...L19 Aust. sl.
• BUNNY a black eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• CAT TRACK any eye disease ...1919 Amer. dial.
• CRANBERRY EYE a bloodshot eye ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DAISY a black eye ...1968 Amer. dial.
• DAYLIGHTS the eyes ...1752 sl., esp. nautical usage
• DAY-OPENER an eye ...c1840 sl., orig. boxing usage
• DEADLIGHTS the eyes ...19C sl.
• DOMELIGHTS the eyes ...1990s US sl.
• DUCK'S MEAT mucus produced in the eye ...1990s Ulster sl.
• EEKIE an eye ...1875 Sc.
• EENIE an eye ...1875 Sc.
• FAR-KEEKER the eye ...1856 Eng. dial. sl.
• GAGERS eyes ...1859 US sl.
• GAGGERS the eyes ...M19 US sl.
• GEMINIS † a pair of eyes ...1633
• GLIM an eye; a pair of spectacles ...1889 Amer. dial.
• GLIMMER an eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GOGGLERS the eyes ...1821 sl.
• GOOG a black eye ...1920s US sl.
• GOO-GOO an eye ...1910s sl.
• HALF-A-SURPRISE a single black eye ...L19 sl.
• HAWK EYE a sharp or keen eye like a hawk's ...1684
• HAWK'S EYE a sharp or keen eye like a hawk's ...1684
• HEADLIGHTS eyes ...1960s Amer. sl.
• INK-SAUCER a dark mark beneath the eye ...1884
• IRISH COAT OF ARMS 1. a black eye ...M18 sl.
2. two black eyes and a bleeding nose ...E19 US sl.
• IRISHMAN'S COAT OF ARMS 1. a black eye ...M18 sl.
2. two black eyes and a bleeding nose ...E19 US sl.
• KEEKERS the eyes ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• LAMPS the eyes ...1590 sl., orig, poetical (Shakespeare)
• LIGHTS the eyes ...1820 Amer. sl.
• LOOKERS eyes ...Bk1913 Amer dial.
• MARBLE EYE a large, round eye ...1930 Amer. dial.
• MATT the stuff in the corner of your eyes when you wake up in the morning ...1983 Amer. dial.
• MILK EYE a big, round, soft eye, like a baby's ...1950 Amer. dial.
• MINCE-PIES the eyes ...1857 rhyming sl.
• MINCES eyes...Brit. rhyming sl. from 'mince pies'
• MINK EYE an eye with a sharp or piercing look ...1967 Amer. dial.
• MOUSE a black eye ...1854 sl.
• NEEN † eyes ...1684 Eng. dial.
• NELLIE an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl. (Nellie Bligh)
• NELLIE BLIGH an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl.
• NELLY an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl. (Nelly Bligh)
• NELLY BLIGH an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl.
• NELLY BLY an eye; generally in plural ...1910s rhyming sl.
• OCAL the eye ...2002 UK sl.
• OCEAN LINER a black eye ...1992 UK rhyming sl. for 'shiner'
• OCULAR an eye ...1825 humorous
• OGLE an eye; esp. in boxing ...1676 sl.
• OGLE EYE a bulging or round eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OGLERS eyes ...1815 sl.
• OPAL the eye ...2002 UK sl.
• OPTICS the eyes ...1620
• ORB the globe of the eye; the eyeball; the eye ...a1600 poetic
• ORBIT the eyeball, the eye ...1728
• PAINTED PEEPERS black eyes ...19C sl.
• PEA EYE a small, round eye ...1966 Amer. dial.
• PEELER a black eye ...1969 Amer. dial.
• PEEPER a black eye ...1967 Amer. dial.
• PEEPERS the eyes ...c1690 sl.
• PEEPERS IN MOURNING black eyes ...19C sl.
• PIGSNEY † an eye; the eye of a woman ...1663
• PORKY an eye ...1990s rhyming sl. (Porky Pie)
• PUDDING AND PIE the eye ...Brit. sl.
• QUEER LAMPS sore or weak eyes ...1812 sl.
• QUEER OGLES cross eyes ...E19 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER PEEPERS squinting or short-sighted eyes ...18C UK criminals' sl.
• RAINBOW †* the iris of the eye ...1615
• RUNNING LIGHTS eyes ...1950s Amer. sl.
• SAND-DUST the gritty matter that forms in the eyes when one is sleepy or sleeping ...1977 Amer. dial.
• SAUCER EYE an eye as large and round as a saucer; generally ascribed to spectres and ghosts ...1664
• SAUCERS the eyes ...1864 sl.
• SHANTY a black eye ...1859 Amer. dial.
• SHINER an eye blackened by a blow ...1904 sl.
• SHUTTERS the eyelids; the eyes ...L19 Amer. sl.
• SIDE-LIGHTS eyes ...L19 nautical sl.
• SIGHT † the pupil of the eye ...c1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SIGHT-HOLE † the pupil of the eye ...1670
• SPADE gum secreted at the corner of the eye ...OE now Eng. dial.
• SPOTTERS one's eyes ...1940s US Black sl.
• SQUINTERS the eyes ...c1760 sl.
• SUIT OF MOURNING two black eyes ...Bk1904 sl.
• TOOMING an aching or dizziness of the eyes ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TWINK a winking of the eye; the time taken by this; a twinkling; the shortest possible space of time; a moment ...a1400
• WINK-A-PEEPS † the eyes ...1615
• WINKERS granules in the corners of the eyes ...1950 Amer. dial.
• YAK the eye ...1907 Sc., orig. gypsy
• YILL-CUP EYE a large or 'saucer' eye ...1789 Sc.
EYE - nouns, person
• BLINKER a blear-eyed person; a person blind of one eye; a near-sighted person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLINTER a person with weak eyes ...19C Sc.
• BLINTERER a person with weak eyes ...Bk1911 Sc.
• GANDER a person with one eye, or who squints ...1892 Eng. dial.
• HAPPY HOOLIGAN a person who eyes stick out ...1968 Amer. dial.
• IRISH-BEAUTY a woman with two black eyes ...Bk1896 sl.
• OCULARIST a maker of artificial eyes ...1866
• OCULIST 1. a physician or surgeon who treats diseases and affections of the eye ...1615
†* 2. one who has good eyes, or uses them well; a sharp-sighted or observant person ...1660
• ONE AND A PEPPERMINT DROP a person with only one eye ...L19 sl.
• ONE EYE AND A WINKLE a blind person, or a person with one eye ...1950s sl.
• OPHTHALMIATER * an ophthalmic surgeon; an oculist ...1761
• OPHTHALMIST * one versed in the structure and functions of the eye; an ophthalmologist ...1696
• OPTIC † one skilled in optics; an optician ...1636
• OPTIST †* an optician ...1639
• SAUCER-EYES a person with large eyes ...1869 Eng. dial.
• SINGLE PEEPER a one-eyed person ...L18 sl.
EYE - verbs
• BAB to shut one's eyes ...1806 Sc.
• BAP to open and close the eyes quickly ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BAT to wink; to shut the eyes ...1845 Amer. dial.
• BLARE to open the eyes widely; to stare wildly ...1930 Amer. dial.
• BUG OUT of the eyes: to bulge, esp. in astonishment ...1877 Amer. dial.
• BUG OUT LIKE SHOW BUTTONS of the eyes: to bulge, esp. in astonishment ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BUILD A SHANTY to bruise the area around the eye by hitting a person ...1859 Amer. dial.
• COP A MOUSE to get a black eye ...L19 sl.
• DASWEN † of the eyes: to be or become dim ...1382
• FALL TOGETHER † of the eyes: to close ...a1300
• BAIT † of the eyes: to feast ...c1374
• GATHER STRAWS of the eyes: to be sleepy
• GOO-GOO to make eyes at someone ...1900s US sl.
• HAVE DANCED AT AN IRISH WEDDING to have got two black eyes ...Bk1896 sl.
• MILL ONE'S GLAZE to knock out one's eye ...L18 sl.
• MOUSE to give a black eye ...1920s sl.
• OCULATE †* to set eyes upon; to eye, to see, to behold ...1609
• PAINT SOMEONE'S EYE FOR THEM to give someone a black eye ...L19 sl.
• POACH to blacken the eyes ...c1890 boxing sl.
• QUEER SOMEONE'S OGLES to get or give a black eye ...L18 sl.
• RAKE * to rub the rheum from the eyes ...1708 Sc.
• ROIL † of the eyes: to roll ...LME
• SCRINGE to close your eyes part way, as when looking at the sun, etc. ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SCROOCH to narrow the eyes, to squint ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SKEW † to turn the eyes sidewards ...1577
• SNILCH † to eye or see someone or something; to look at anything attentively; to watch closely ...1676 cant
• TO-HEAVE † to 'lift up' one's eyes, to open ...1398
• UNBUTTON THE EYES to open the eyes wide, to strain them ...1901 Eng. dial.
• VAIL to lower or cast down the eyes; to bend or bow down the head; to hang the tail ...1586 now arch.
• WAIL †* of the eyes: to weep ...1593
• WALL to roll the eyes so as to show the white ...c1480
• WAPPER † to blink the eyes; also, to move tremulously ...1575
• WAUL to roll the eyes so as to show the white ...1952 Amer. dial.
EYEBROW - adjectives
• BEETLE-BROWED having prominent eyebrows ...1362
• MAN-BROWED having hair growing between the eyebrows ...1825 Sc.
• MEER-BROWED having eyebrows that meet together ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PALPEBROUS * having large eyebrows ...1846
EYEBROW - nouns
• BENT BROW † an arched eyebrow ...c1380
• BREE the brow; the eyebrow ...Bk1911 Sc.
• EYE-BREE † an eyebrow ...1750 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• KEMP † a coarse or stout hair, as those of the eyebrows ...c1386
• MONOBROW two eyebrows joined by hair growth above the nose ...1990 Aust. sl.
• OGLE RIDERS the eyebrows or eyelashes ...2002 UK sl.
• WINBROW † an eyebrow ...1471
EYEBROW - verbs
• ADVERTISE to pluck and paint one's eyebrows ...1970s homosexual sl.
• SCOUK to contract the brows; to draw the brows together in a frown ...1804 Sc.
EYEGLASSES - adjectives
• BARNACLED wearing spectacles ...1878 colloq.
• BESPECTACLED having spectacles on ...1742
• SPECKY (derogatory) wearing glasses ...1956 sl., chiefly Sc.
EYEGLASSES - nouns
• BAD LAMPS sunglasses ...1971 US sl.
• BARNACLES spectacles ...1571 colloq.
• BINS glasses ...1981 sl.
• BOOLS the rims of spectacles ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CHEATS spectacles ...20C Amer. sl.
• CHEATERS 1. glasses ...1908 US sl., orig. gamblers'
2. sunglasses ...1970 Amer. dial.
• COGS sunglasses ...1940s US Black sl.
• DARK CHEATERS sunglasses ...1949 US sl.
• DARKERS sunglasses ...1950s W. Indies Rasta usage
• DARKS dark glasses ...1985 Bermuda sl.
• EYE CRUTCHES eyeglasses ...1966 Amer. dial.
• EYES eyeglasses ...1965 Amer. dial.
• EYE-SEERS eyeglasses ...1966 Amer. dial.
• FACE FURNITURE glasses ...Brit. sl.
• GIG-LAMPS spectacles ...1853 sl.
• GLIM an eye; a pair of spectacles ...1889 Amer. dial.
• GOGGLES glasses ...1871 sl.
• GOOGONS spectacles ...1920s US criminals' sl.
• GOOGS spectacles ...1920s US criminals' sl.
• HACKNEY MARSHES spectacles, glasses ...20C rhyming sl.
• HEADLIGHTS eyeglasses ...1942 Amer. sl.
• HOODS dark glasses ...1970s US homosexual sl.
• IRISH LASSES glasses ...20C rhyming sl.
• LAMP * a monocle ...1936 US sl.
• LAMPS spectacles ...1907 US sl.
• LANCASHIRE LASSES glasses, spectacles ...20C Brit. rhyming sl.
• LOCS sunglasses ...1997 US sl.
• LOKES sunglasses ...1997 US sl.
• LOOKERS eyeglasses ...c1935 Amer. dial.
• MAFIAS dark sunglasses ...2000s US prison sl.
• MCATAH mirrored dark glasses ...1980s W. Indies sl.
• MOUNTAIN PASSES spectacles, glasses ...1960 UK rhyming sl.
• NOSE-COMPASSES † eyeglasses ...1654
• OGLE-FAKES spectacles ...1980s sl.
• OGLE FILTERS sunglasses ...2002 UK sl.
• OGLE SHADES glasses; sunglasses ...2002 UK sl.
• PEEPERS spectacles ...19C sl.
• QUIZ a monocle ...M19 sl.
• QUIZZER * a single eye-glass; a monocle ...1806
• QUIZZING-GLASS a single eye-glass; a monocle ...1802
• READERS reading glasses ...c1925 colloq.
• SEERS eyeglasses ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHADES dark glasses, sunglasses ...1940s sl.
• SIGHT-GLASSES † spectacles ...1605
• SIGHTS † spectacles ...1619 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SPECKS glasses ...1807 sl.
• SPEC a pair of eyeglasses ...1982 Bahamas
• SPECS glasses ...1807 sl.
• TICKLES spectacles ...Bk1905 Sc.
• TINTS fashionable dark glasses ...1950s US Black sl.
• TOP EYES eyeglasses ...1970 Amer. dial.
• WINDOW-PANE a monocle ...1923 sl.
• WORKING CLASSES spectacles ...Brit. rhyming sl. for 'glasses'
• WRAPS dark glasses ...2000s UK Black sl.
EYEGLASSES - nouns, person
• FOUR-EYES a person wearing eyeglasses ...1873 sl.
• GIG-LAMPS a person who wears spectacles ...B1900 sl.
EYEGLASSES - verbs
• SADDLE ONE'S NOSE to wear spectacles ...L18 sl.
EYELASH - nouns
• BLIERS the eyelashes ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BREEARS the eyelashes ...Bk1911 Sc.
• EYE-BREE † an eyelash ...1577
• EYELASHER an eyelash ...1917 Amer. dial.
• EYE-WINK an eyelash ...1967Amer. dial.
• EYE-WINKER an eyelash ...1872 Amer. dial.
• FALSIES anything fake added to the body, as false eyelashes ...1940s sl.
• OGLE FAKE RIAH a false eyelash ...1992 UK sl.
• OGLE-FAKES false eyelashes ...1980s sl.
• OGLE RIAH FAKE a false eyelash ...1992 UK sl.
• OGLE RIAHS eyelashes ...2002 UK sl.
• OGLE RIDERS the eyebrows or eyelashes ...2002 UK sl.
• QUARM the edges of the eyelid on which the eyelashes grow ...1899 Sc.
• WINKER an eyelash ...1845 Amer. dial.
EYELID - adjectives
• PALPEBRATE * having eyelids ...1857
EYELID - nouns
• BLINKERS eyelids ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CALLIBLEPHARY †* a dye for the eyelids ...1661
• EEKIE PEEKER an eyelid ...1899 Sc.
• EYE-BREE † an eyelid ...c1000
• PALPEBRE †* an eyelid ...1541
• QUAILAWAY a stye or small pustule on the eyelid ...1866 Eng. dial.
• QUARM the edges of the eyelid on which the eyelashes grow ...1899 Sc.
• SHUTTER the eyelid ...1945 US sl.
• SLEEPY-SEEDS the mucus secretion that forms about the eyelids during sleep ...L19 nursery sl.
• YELED † an eyelid ...a1400
EYELID - verbs
• BEAT † to strike together the eyelids or the teeth ...c1360
• SEW THE EYES WITH RED THREAD to have red eyelids from weeping ...1888 Ireland