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NINE - NONPLUSSED
NINE - adjectives
• NOBBA nine ...1996 Brit. sl.
• NOBBER nine ...1996 Brit. sl.
NINE - nouns
• CALVIN KLEIN nine ...2000s rhyming sl.
• NOBBA nine ...M19 sl.
• NOBBER nine ...M19 sl.
• SAY-TRAY the number 9 ...M19 usage
• SEY-TRAY the number 9 ...M19 usage
NINETEENTH CENTURY - nouns, person
• DECEMNOVENARIAN a man of the Nineteenth Century ...1863
NINETEENTH CENTURY - verbs
• DECEMNOVENARIANIZE to act the decemnovenarian ...1890
NIP - verbs
• ABITE † to bite, to nip, to taste ...c1000
• VELLICATE of things: to act upon or affect so as to irritate; to nip, to pinch, to tear a part of the body by means of small or sharp points ...1604
NIPPLE - nouns
• BERRIES a woman's nipples, esp. if dark brown or dark red in colour ...1980s US Black sl.
• BIG a pap, or teat ...1682 Eng. dial.
• BUTTON a woman's nipple ...1963 Amer. sl.
• DIDD the breasts or nipples ...18C Brit. sl.
• DIDDIES the breasts or nipples ...18C Brit. sl.
• DUGS nipples or teats; vulgar when used for a woman's breasts ...E16
• EYES the breasts; the nipples ...20C US sl.
• HALO the dark area around the nipples ...M20 US sl.
• MAMILLA the nipple of the female breast ...1693
• NIP a nipple ...M20 US sl.
• PAP a teat or nipple of a woman's breast ...c1200
• PAP-HEAD † the nipple ...1530
• PAPPY the female breast; the nipple; a mother' s milk ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PASTIES coverings worn over the nipples of a showgirl's or topless dancer's breasts, esp. to comply with legal requirements for entertainers ...1961 sl.
• PUPPIES nipples ...20C gay sl.
• RASPBERRY a nipple ...1970s rhyming sl. (Raspberry Nipple)
• RASPBERRY RIPPLE a nipple ...1970s rhyming sl.
• TET a teat; the nipple of a breast or udder ...1681 Eng. dial.
• WALNUT WHIP a nipple ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'nip'
NIPPLE - verbs
• BEAM of a girl's nipples: to be erect ...1990s US juvenile sl.
NITROGLYCERIN - nouns
• BUTTER nitroglycerine or dynamite ...1921 US sl.
• DINAH dynamite or nitroglycerin ...1949 US sl.
• JUICE nitroglycerin, used by thieves to blow open vaults or safes ...1924 US sl.
• OIL nitroglycerin ...1902 Amer. sl., chiefly criminals'
NO - adjectives
• NO-DICE no; without success; being refused, or refused permission ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
NO - adverbs
• IXNAY no ...1920s US sl.
• NIT no ...1895 Amer. dial.
• NIX no ...1909 Amer. dial.
• NIXIE no ...1894 Amer. dial.
• NIXY no ...1894 Amer. dial.
• ON no ...M19 back-slang
NO - nouns
• ARTHUR no ...1988 Sc. rhyming sl. (Arthur Lowe)
• ARTHUR LOWE no ...1988 Sc. rhyming sl.
NO - interjections
• ACK! No! refusal of a request ...Bk1921 sl.
• CACA! an exclamation of negation or anger ...1970s sl.
• CHALE! no! never! ...1950 US
• NAH! no! ...1920s US
• NANTE! no; nothing; none; stop; shut up; not ..1851 UK sl.
• NANTY! no; nothing; none; stop; shut up; not ..1851 UK sl.
• NEGATIVE! no! ...1940s
• NIT! no! definitely not! ...1895 Amer. dial.
• NIX! no! definitely not! ...1928 Amer. dial.
• NIXIE! no! definitely not! ...1894 Amer. dial.
• NIXY! no! definitely not! ...1894 Amer. dial.
• NO SIREE absolutely no ...1848 US sl.
• NO SIREE BOB! emphatic for 'no' ...1848 US sl.
• NOT BLOODY LIKELY! used as an emphatic negative ...1914 UK sl.
• NOT FUCKING LIKELY! used as an emphatic negative ...1937 UK sl.
• UH-UH! no ...1924 US sl.
• YEAH-YEAH! no ...2000 UK sl.
NO - phrases
• NANTOISALE no; nothing; none ...1997 UK sl.
• NANTOISE no; nothing; none ...1997 UK sl.
• NANTS no, nothing, none ...1997 UK sl.
• NOT EVEN no, not at all ...1984 US sl.
• NOT ON YOUR TINTYPE an emphatic negative ...Bk1913-17
NOBILITY - nouns
• EARLSHIP † manliness, bravery; nobility, lordship ...a1000
• HAUTESSE † highness, height; loftiness of rank or character; nobility; haughtiness, pride; grandeur, stateliness; length of time ...a1300
• MAGNANIMITY nobility of feeling; superiority to petty resentment or jealousy; generous disregard of injuries ...1771
• OPTIMACY † the upper classes in the state; the nobility or aristocracy ...1579-80
NOBLE - adjectives
• DEAR † of persons: glorious, noble, honourable, worthy ...a1000
• DEARWORTH † worthy, honourable, noble, glorious ...c1175
• DEARWORTHY † worthy, honourable, noble, glorious ...c1374
• DERWORTH † worthy, honourable, noble, glorious ...c1175
• DERWORTHY † worthy, honourable, noble, glorious ...c1374
• DRIGHTLIKE † noble, lordly ...c1205
• HANDSOME honourable, noble; good, giving good quality or measure ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HAUGHT † 1. of exalted character, esp. in the matter of courage; high-minded, noble; lofty ...a1470
† 2. of exalted rank or station; high-born, noble ...1470-85
• MAGNANIMOUS high-souled; nobly ambitious; lofty of purpose; noble in feeling or conduct; superior to petty resentment or jealousy ...1598
• RACY †* noble, superior ...1675
• WALE † chosen; choice, select; excellent, noble, goodly ...c1250
NOBLE - nouns
• FACT † a noble or brave deed, an exploit; a feat of valour or skill ...1543
• PARAGE † lineage, descent, rank; esp. noble or high lineage ...a1300
• VASSALAGE † a brave or chivalrous act; a noble or gallant exploit ...c1330
NOBLE, NOBLEMAN - nouns, person
• ALII a noble person; a chief ...1938 Amer. dial. (Hawaii)
• ATHEL a prince, a noble ...1857 Sc.
• CADS OF THE ARISTOCRACY liveried footman, servants, and all other hangers-on upon the nobility and gentry ...Bk1890 sl.
• EARL † a man of noble rank, as distinguished from a 'ceorl' or churl, or ordinary freeman ...a1000
• GOLD HATBAND a nobleman at the University ...1618 Brit. obs.
• HATHEL † a noble, a man of worth; man ...a1300
• NOB a nobleman; a gentleman ...1753 sl.
• OPTIMATE a noble or aristocrat ...c1611
NOBLY - adverbs
• FAIR in a beautiful or comely manner; agreeably, beautifully, brightly, handsomely, nobly ...a1000
• SUMPTUOUSLY * splendidly, nobly ...1750
NOBODY - nouns, person
• DALE A ONE no one ...20C Irish usage
• JACK-A-LENT a simpleton, a nobody ...17C colloq.
• JACK O' LENT a simpleton, a nobody ...17C colloq.
• JACK-STRAW a man of no substance, worth, or consideration; a nobody...1596
• ZERO an insignificant person; a dull nobody ...M20 US sl.
NOBODY - phrases
• NOT A MAN JACK not a single one; nobody ...E19 sl.
NOD - nouns
• BECK a nod, a curtsy ...1809 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BEND OF THE FILBERT a bow of the head; a nod ...18C sl.
• BOB a curtsy, obeisance, nod ...Bk1911 Sc.
NOD - verbs
• BECK to nod or bow the head; to curtsy, to make obeisance ...1724 Sc.
• BECKON † to nod; to bow ...1578
• DODDLE to shake or nod the head ...1938 Amer. dial.
• MANK to nod with the head ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NEEB to nod, esp. to nod from drowsiness ...1892 Sc.
• NIDDY-NODDY to nod gently ...1866
NODDING - adjectives
• FISHING nodding, asleep ...1952 Amer. dial.
NODDING - nouns
• BENT † inclination, bowing, stooping, nodding ...1584
NOISE, NOISY - nouns
• BABEL 1. a confused turbulent medley of sounds; meaningless noise ...a1529
2. a scene of confusion; a confused or noisy assembly ...1625
• BABELDOM noisy confusion ...1882
• BALDARE †* din, uproarious noise ...1583
• BALLYHOO excessive noise, fuss, publicity, etc. ...1928 sl., orig. US
• BARBLY babble, noise ...Bk1892 Chinese Pidgin
• BAWBRIE a great noise ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BEALING a noise, an uproar ...1865 Eng. dial.
• BICKER a rapid and noisy movement ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BINNERAN a noisy movement, noise ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BLATANTATION noisy and eager expression of emotions; swagger ...1890 sl.
• BOBBERY a noise, disturbance, tumult; a fuss, row, uproar; a squabble, quarrel, dispute, altercation ...1816 Eng. dial. & sl.
• DALDOO a great noise ...1866 Sc.
• DANDER a noise, a commotion ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DEAN a din, noise; a sound ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DEEN a din, noise; a sound ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DENE a din, noise; a sound ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DERAY uproar, merriment, noise, disorder, chaos, disarray; a noisy party ...1727 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DERRUM a deafening noise; a confusion of sounds ...1879 Eng. dial.
• DERRYBOUNDER the noise made by any object in collision ...1876 Eng. dial.
• DEVIL-RACKET the noise or commotion made by a crowd ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DEVIL-ROUTER the noise or commotion made by a crowd ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DIDO a disturbance, noise; a fuss ...1880 Eng, dial.
• DINDLE a vague report; a slight noise of anything ...Bk1900 Sc.
• DINDOM a great noise or uproar ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DING noise, confusion; a buzzing noise in the ear ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DING-DANG noise, clatter, confusion ...1730 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DING-DONG noise, clatter, confusion ...1730 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DINGING noise; a buzzing sound in the ears ...1842 Eng. dial.
• DIRDUM noise, uproar; tumultuous proceedings; a noisy quarrel ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DURDUM noise, uproar; tumultuous proceedings; a noisy quarrel ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FAG PACKET a racket (tennis, exorbitant prices, and noise) ...Brit. sl.
• GAFF an outcry, a noise ...E19 sl.
• GAGGLE a confused babel of sound or conversation ...1642 Eng. dial.
• GALLEHOOING † a stupefying senseless noise ...1821 Sc.
• GALLIERS a confused noise among a number of people; a romping bout ...1810 Eng. dial.
• GALLIES a confused noise among a number of people; a romping bout ...1810 Eng. dial.
• GALRAVITCH noise, riot, uproar; a drinking bout ...1785 Sc.
• GARBEL † a brawl, an uproar, din, noise ...1936 Sc.
• GARRAY commotion, disturbance, noise, row ...c1460 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. obs.
• HALLACHAN noisy, foolish conduct ...Bk1905 Sc.
• HARMONY uproar, noise, disturbance ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HASH a noise, tumult; strife, rioting; ribald talk, nonsense ...1801 Sc.
• HASHY a mess, a muddle, confusion; noise, riot ...1866 Sc.
• HASSIE a mess, a muddle, confusion; noise, riot ...1866 Sc.
• HEELIEGOLEERIE confusion, hubbub, noise, a to-do, bustle ...1819 Sc.
• HIDDIE-GIDDIE a disorderly noise, a disturbance ...B1900 Sc.
• HULLABALOO a loud noise; uproar; confusion ...1762 UK sl.
• KADOOMENT noise, confusion ...20C W. Indies sl.
• LEDEN noise, din. chatter ...1674 Eng. dial.
• LIDDEN noise, din. chatter ...1674 Eng. dial.
• LOO a hullabaloo; a clamorous noise or disturbance; an uproar ...1952 Amer. dial.
• LUMBER loud noise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LUMBERMENT loud noise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NUTHOUSE a place of noise and confusion ...1933 Amer. sl.
• OBSTREPENCY †* noise ...1623
• OBSTREPEROUSNESS vociferousness; clamour; noisy behaviour; noisy and unruly resistance to control ...1655
• OPEN a loud bellowing noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ORATION a confused noise or uproar; a clamour, disturbance; a hubbub; a fuss; noisy public talk or rumour ...1828 Eng. dial.
• PALAVER † noise; abuse ...1781 Eng. dial.
• RACKETING a noise, disturbance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RACKETRY continuous noise or disturbance ...1884
• RAIRD † a loud noise or clamour; a riot; confusion; a sudden report ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAM-SAMMY a family quarrel; a noisy gathering ...1891 Eng. dial.
• RAN-DAN a loud knocking; a noise, din ...1777 Eng. dial.
• RANDIVOO a noise; an uproar ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANDIVOOSE a noise; an uproar ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANDYBOW a noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANDYVOO noise, arguments ...L19 sl.
• RANGAT † disorder, disturbance, noise ...1500-20 Sc.
• RANGEVOUGE a noise; an uproar ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANTACKET a noise, an uproar ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAN-TAN a word expressive of a loud banging noise; a sudden, violent sound; a noise, a din ...c1640 Eng. dial. & sl.
• RATTLE noise of any kind; chatter, scolding ...1809 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RATTOCK a great noise; a racket ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RAZZLE-DAZZLE noisy or showy fuss or activity ...19C sl.
• RAZZMATAZZ noisy or showy fuss or activity ...19C sl., chiefly Brit.
• REEK a shriek, a shout; a noise ...1740 Eng. dial.
• REEL a loud noise; a vibrating peal; a clap of thunder ...1803 Sc.
• REEMLE-RAMMLE a great noise; noisy, rollicking conduct; a noisy, rambling speech or tale ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RICK a noise ...1819 Eng. dial.
• ROOTY-TOOT something that is noisy or lively; esp. an early style of jazz ...L19 sl., chiefly US
• SCLAFF the noise made by a slight blow, or flat, soft fall; the noise made in shuffling the feet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCLAFFER the noise made by a slight blow or soft fall, or by shuffling the feet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCLATCH a heavy fall, esp. into water or mud; the noise made by such a fall; a stroke with the palm of the hand ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOUR a noise, a tumult ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROINOCH a shrill cry; a yell; a noise, a tumult; a noisy fuss ...1790 Sc.
• SKLAFF the noise made by a slight blow, or flat, soft fall; the noise made in shuffling the feet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SKLAFFER the noise made by a slight blow or soft fall, or by shuffling the feet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• TANG-RANG a noise; an uproar, esp. used of the noise formerly made when bees were swarming ...1840 Eng. dial.
• TANRACKET a racket, noise, confusion; a noisy crowd ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANTARA a noise; a disturbance; an outcry ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TANTARAN noise, uproar ...1887 Eng. dial.
• TANTARRA a noise; a disturbance; an outcry ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TARTAR a disturbance, noise, hubbub ...1905 Sc.
• TARTRE a noise made by scrambling about ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THOR a thundering noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THUNDER BOUNCE † a loud sudden noise like thunder ...1628 humorously bombastic
• TINTAMARRE * a loud and confused noise, uproar, clamour, racket, din, hubbub ...1567
• UNLUDE † an unpleasant noise ...a1275
• UTIS noise, confusion, din ...1875 Eng. dial.
• YIP noise; talk ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
NOISE, NOISY - verbs
• BLAIR to make a noise; to cry aloud ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLUNTHER 1. to make a noise ...Bk1911 Sc.
2. to move clumsily and noisily; to stumble ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BREEL to move with rapidity; to reel; to make a noise ...19C Sc.
• CUT UP JACK AND KILL JINNY to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1930 Amer. dial.
• CUT UP SAM to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance ...1945 Amer., dial.
• DEAN to din, to make a noise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DEEN to din, to make a noise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DENE to din, to make a noise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DERRY to move noisily, to collide, to bump ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DERRYBOUNDER to move noisily; to bump, to collide ... 19C Eng. dial.
• DIN to tease with a troublesome, importunate noise ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DINNY to make a noise ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FRATCH † to make a harsh or strident noise; to creak, as a cart ...c1440
• GALLY to confuse with noise ...1869 Eng. dial.
• GALSTRE †* to make a noise or outcry ...a1225
• HALLOCK to behave in a foolish, noisy way ...Bk1905 Sc.
• KICK UP A RANDY to make a great noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• KICK UP HIGH JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1908 Amer. dial.
• KICK UP JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1908 Amer. dial.
• LIFT THE THATCH of noise: to 'raise the roof' ...1899 Eng. dial.
• PILE ON DOG to do something energetically or noisily ...M19 sl., orig. US
• PUT ON THE DOG to behave or dress in an ostentatious or showy manner; to show off; to put on airs; to something energetically or noisily ...1865 sl., orig. US
• RACKET to behave in a rude, noisy manner ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAISE SAM to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance ...1968 Amer., dial.
• RAISE THE ROOF to cause an uproar; to make a great noise ...M19 sl.
• RAN-DAN to make a noise with rough singing, and the beating of pots and pans, at the house of a man who has beaten his wife ...1869 Eng. dial.
• RAN-TAN to make a noise with rough singing, and the beating of pots and pans, at the house of a man who has beaten his wife ...1869 Eng. dial.
• RATTOCK to make a great noise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• REEMLE-RAMMLE to make a great deal of noise; to behave in a noisy, frolicking manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RICK to rattle, to jingle, to make a noise; to chatter ...1740 Eng. dial.
• RICKLE to rattle, to jingle; to make a noise, to chatter ...1863 Eng. dial.
• SHUT to stop somebody else talking or making a noise ...M19 sl.
• SHUT UP to stop somebody else talking or making a noise ...M19 sl.
• SING to cry out with pain; to make a noise, to boast, about something ...c1386
• STREPITATE † to make a noise often; to make a great noise ...1656
• TANG to make a noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANKER to make a noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TAKE THE ROOF OFF to cause an uproar; to make a great noise ...M19 sl.
• TEAR THE ROOF OFF to cause an uproar; to make a great noise ...M19 sl.
• TEAR UP JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1845 Amer. dial.
• THROW THE HOUSE OUT OF THE WINDOW to make a great commotion, noise, or disturbance; to cause great disorder and confusion; to turn everything topsy-turvy ...1621
• THUNDER-THUMP † to stun with noise...B1900
• YAP to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
• YAP IT UP to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
• YERP to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
• YERR † to make a harsh noise, to creak, to roar, to rattle; to cry out loudly, to shout out, to yell, to howl ...a1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
NOISELESSLY - adverbs
• NESHLY softly, noiselessly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
NOISILY - adverbs
• BIFF-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BIFF-BOOM-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BINNER with much noise and force ...Bk1898 Sc.
• LIKE A LOAD OF BRICKS noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• LIKE A THOUSAND OF BRICKS noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• LIKE A TON OF BRICKS noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RATTLE-CUM-SCOUR at a great rate and with much noise ...1893 Eng. dial.
• REEMLE-RAMMLE in a rude, noisy manner; with a low, heavy sound, esp. of thing jingled together in confusion ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SLAM-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SLAP-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• UNTENTIE noisily, incautiously ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WHIZ-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• WITH A WHOOP AND A HURRAH noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
NOISY - adjectives
• ABSTREPOLOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• ABSTREPULOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• BAW-WAW † vainly or contemptibly noisy ...1570
• BEALING noisy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BELDERING roaring, noisy ...1889 Eng. dial.
• BELLING roaring, bellowing; noisy ...1583 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BELVERING noisy, blustering ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLETHER-HEADED foolish; noisy ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOISTOUS † rough, loud, or violent in sound; noisy, boisterous ...c1430
• BRASHY noisy; stormy; rugged ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CALLITHUMPIAN noisy, boisterous, discordant ...1851 Amer. dial.
• CLAMOSE † noisy, clamorous ...c1380
• CRIOUS † noisy; clamorous ...1382
• DINNOUS noisy ...1819 Sc.
• DINSOME full of din, noisy ...1787 Sc.
• FATMOUTH boastful, noisy, verbose ...1960s sl., orig. US Black
• FAT-MOUTHED boastful, noisy, verbose ...1960s sl., orig. US Black
• FREMESCENT * becoming murmurous, roaring; growing noisy and tumultuous; riotous, raging ...1837
• GALDERING noisy, loud-talking, laughing loudly ...1897 Sc.
• GALRAVITCHING noisy, riotous, drunken ...1822 Sc.
• GLAMROUS † noisy, clamorous ...1488 Sc.
• HALLACHIN noisy, foolish ...Bk1905 Sc.
• JANGLESOME boisterous; noisy; quarrelsome ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• KECKLING chuckling, noisy; of a giddy disposition ...1820 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• LOBSTROPOLOUS obstreperous, loud, noisy, mischievous ...1891 Eng. dial.
• MERRIMENTAL † merry; noisy ...1821 Eng. dial.
• OBSTREPOLOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• OBSTREPULOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• OBSTROCULOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control; disorderly, unruly...1930s Aust. sl.
• OBSTREPEROUS characterized by great noise or outcry, esp. in opposition; clamorous, noisy; vociferous ...c1600
• OBSTROPALOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• OBSTROPOLOUS characterized by great noise or outcry, especially in opposition; clamorous, noisy; vociferous ...1748
• OBSTROPULOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...1815 Amer. dial.
• OBTREPERLOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• PANDEMONIACAL pert. to hell, infernal; disorderly, noisy ...1862
• PANDEMONIAN pert. to hell, infernal; disorderly, noisy ...1889
• RABBLING disorderly, rowdy, noisy ...1575 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RACKAPELT noisy, riotous ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKAPELTERLY noisy, riotous ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETING noisy, boisterous ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETTY boisterous, noisy, riotous ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETTYING noisy; roistering; pleasure-seeking ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETY 1. noisy, gay, fond of excitement ...1773
2. characterized by noise, excitement, dissipation, or disturbance ...1827
• RACKLESOME boisterous, noisy, reckless ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAFFING * merry, hearty; noisy ...1719 Sc.
• RAKUSSING noisy, boisterous, obstreperous ...1879 Eng. dial.
• RALLY noisy, quarrelsome, disputatious, as one in drink ...1708 Sc.
• RAMBUMPTIOUS noisy and unruly; boisterous; forward; obstreperous ...1911 Amer. dial.
• RAMBUNKSHUS noisy and unruly; boisterous; forward; obstreperous ...1866 Amer. dial.
• RAMBUNKSIOUS noisy and unruly; boisterous; forward; obstreperous ...1904 Amer. dial.
• RAMPAGEOUS violent; unruly; boisterous, noisy, disorderly ...1822
• RAMPAGEROUS boisterous, noisy, disorderly ...1890 Eng. dial.
• RAMPAGINOUS furious, angry, violent, wild, unruly, obstreperous, boisterous, noisy, disorderly, outrageous ...1822 Sc.
• RAM'S HORN noisy ...1910s sl.
• RAMSTAMPHISH rough, blunt, unrefined; unceremonious; forward and noisy ...1818 Sc.
• RANDY scolding, abusive, noisy ...1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RANGING given to noisy working or moving ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAN-TAN loud, noisy ...1630 Eng. dial. & sl.
• RANTIPOLE * wild, disorderly, rakish, noisy, rough ...1700
• RANTIPOW wild, noisy, rough ...1800 Eng. dial.
• RANTY-MAD raving, noisy, boisterous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RATCHETTY noisy, roistering; pleasure-seeking, mischievous ...1894 Eng. dial.
• RATCHETY noisy, roistering; pleasure-seeking, mischievous ...1894 Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-NODDLED † characterized by foolish noisy levity of character or conduct; giddy, harebrained, flighty, noisy, wild; rattle-headed ...1661
• RATTLING lively, brisk, noisy; rollicking, wild ...1749 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REE-RAW rough, riotous, noisy; untidy; confused ...1842
• REESHLING rustling, noisy, rattling ...1827 Sc.
• RICKING noisy ...1740 Eng. dial.
• RIP-ROARING vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy ...1834 colloq., orig. US
• RIP-SNORTING vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy ...1846 colloq., orig. US
• ROBUSTIOUS boisterous, noisy, strongly self-assertive, pompous ...a1548
• ROOTIN' TOOTIN' noisy; boisterous; rip-roaring; lively ...sl., chiefly N. Amer.
• RORITORIOUS noisy, boisterous, uproarious ...1821
• RORTY boisterous or noisy, rowdy; coarse or earthy; crudely comic ...1882 sl.
• RORY-TORY loud, noisy, boisterous ...1893 Eng. dial.
• RUMBUSTICAL fond of rough play; careless of the comfort of others; boisterous, unruly, uproarious, noisy, obstreperous; rude, overbearing, violent ...1795 Eng. dial. & colloq.
• RUMBUSTIOUS careless of the comfort of others; noisy, boisterous, turbulent, unruly, rough, uproarious ...1778 colloq.
• SCOW-BANK riotous, noisy ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• STREPEROUS † noisy, harsh-sounding, loud, boisterous ...1637
• TEARING boisterous, blustering; noisy; bustling ...1891 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UPSTROPOLIS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...1977 Amer. dial.
• UPSTROPPELOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...1795 Amer. dial.
• WALLACHING noisy, demonstrative in manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAMP noisy, uproarious, talkative ...1889 Sc.
• YAPPY noisy, talkative ...1930s colloq., orig. US
NOISY - nouns
• RAMBLE a piece of noisy or riotous behaviour; a row, uproar ...1705 Sc.
NOISY - nouns, person
• AUBUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• BALAHU a noisy, boisterous person ...1940s W. Indies
• BARD a bold, noisy woman; a scold ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BARGHEST a term of reproach or abuse; one who is unsightly in appearance; a noisy or ill-conducted person ...1863 Eng. dial.
• BAUSON a clamorous, noisy, empty-headed person ...1830 Eng. dial.
• BAWSON a clamorous, noisy, empty-headed person ...1830 Eng. dial.
• BELLONIE a brawling, noisy woman ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BICKER a rough, stupid, and noisy person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLATHERSKITE a noisy, talkative person, esp. one who talks utter rubbish ...c1650 sl., orig. Sc., now chiefly US
• BLETHERSKATE a noisy, talkative person, esp. one who talks utter rubbish ...c1650 sl., orig. Sc., now chiefly US
• DIN-RAISER a noisy child ...1887 Sc.
• GABBLE-RATCHET a noisy child; a confirmed talker or chatterbox ...1888 Eng. dial.
• GALEGALE † a noisy fellow ...a1250
• GAMP an idle, meddling person, an interfering busybody; a buffoon, an empty-headed, noisy fellow ...Bk1900 Sc.
• GOMF a buffoon, a fool; an empty-headed fellow who makes a great deal of noisy mirth; a fool, or one who wishes to seem so ...1825 Sc.
• HALLOCKIT a noisy, restless person; a romp, a hoyden ...1787 Sc.
• HAMMER a clumsy, noisy person in work or gait ...a1796 Sc.
• HAWBUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1805
• HOBUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• HOE-BUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• JINGLE-BRAINS a wild, thoughtless person; a noisy, talkative person ...1690 colloq.
• KAE IN THE KIRK-RIGGIN' a noisy, fractious child ...1923 Sc.
• LALDRUM a noisy, talkative girl ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LALTHRUM a noisy, talkative girl ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• MOUTH-ALMIGHTY a very noisy, talkative person; a chatterbox; a blusterer ...1862 sl.
• RABIATOR * a violent, noisy, greedy person ...a1814 Sc.
• RACKAPELT a man of dissolute habits; a scamp; a noisy person or animal ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETER * a gay or noisy person ...1661
• RAMPER a noisy, stamping fellow; one who acts violently or destructively ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAMPS a reckless, dissipated person; a noisy, merry, boisterous fellow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANDY a wild, noisy, reckless person ...1890 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RANTER † a noisy, riotous, dissipated fellow; a rake ...1654
• RATTIPELT a rough, noisy child ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-BAG a noisy, bustling person; one who excites alarm ...1781 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-CAN a noisy child or person ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RATTLER a loud, noisy, talkative person ...B1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-TRAP a noisy, talkative person; a lively giddy girl ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-TRAPS a noisy, talkative person; a lively giddy girl ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• REENGER one who goes about noisily ...Bk1905 Sc.
• SCALLIBRAT a noisy, screaming child; a scold, a virago ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SCALLY-BRAT a passionate, noisy child; a young vixen; a scold, a virago ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SCROINOCH a noisy person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TANTARABOBUS a noisy, playful child ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANTRABOBUS a noisy, playful child ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WALLACH a noisy, blustering, demonstrative person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WALLOCH-GOUL a noisy, blustering, demonstrative person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WARAHOON a noisy ill-bred person ...1960s W. Indies
NOISY - verbs
• BAIRGE to collide violently; to threaten with violence; to move clumsily and noisily ...1847 Sc.
• BE FULL OF JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1872 Amer. dial.
• GALDER to laugh in a loud, noisy manner; to talk or sing boisterously or noisily ...Bk1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GAUSTER to behave in a noisy, boisterous, or swaggering fashion; to frolic and romp; to brag or boast; also, to laugh noisily ...1674 Eng. dial.
• GOWSTER to behave in a noisy, boisterous, or swaggering fashion; to frolic and romp; to brag or boast; also, to laugh noisily ...1674 Eng. dial.
• GOYSTER to behave in a noisy, boisterous, or swaggering fashion; to frolic and romp; to brag or boast; also, to laugh noisily ...1674 Eng. dial.
• QUACK to chatter; to talk for the sake of talking; to gossip; to be noisy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAISE JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1867 Amer. dial.
• RANNACK to be noisy and rough; to romp about wildly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANTIPOLE to go about or behave in a romping, rude, or noisy fashion ...1712
• REEL-ABOUT to go to and fro in a rambling and noisy way; to romp; to whirl round in a dance ...1737 Sc.
• TEAR OFF THE SHINGLES to be noisy or boisterous ...1966 Amer. dial.
• TOW-ROW to go about in a noisy, disorderly manner; to bustle about ...1840 orig. Eng. dial.
• YARK to be noisy, to indulge in horseplay ...1807 Eng. dial.
• ZOO to be noisy and rowdy ...1960s US college sl.
NOISY - phrases
• ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE things became very turbulent, dangerous, noisy, etc.
NOLENS VOLENS - adverbs
• OILINS BOILINS whether you like it or no, willing or unwilling, nolens volens ...1855 Eng. dial.
NOMADIC - adjectives
• VAGRATE † vagrant, wandering; nomadic ...1619
NO-MAN'S-LAND - nouns
• BILLARD no-man's-land ...Amer. World War I sl.
• CANADA no-man's-land ...Bk2004 World War I Can. sl.
NOMINATE - verbs
• ENNOMINATE to nominate ...1923 Amer. dial.
• KNOCK DOWN to choose, to nominate someone ...M18 sl.
NONCHALANT - adjectives
• GALLOWS attractive, wonderful; self-confident, quick-witted, brave, tough, bold, daring, ostentatious, nonchalant ...1789 UK
• GALLUS attractive, wonderful; self-confident, quick-witted, brave, ostentatious, nonchalant ...1789 UK
• POCOCURANTE caring little, careless, indifferent, nonchalant ...1815
• TOOTH-PICKING careless, nonchalant ...1814
NON-CHRISTIAN - nouns, person
• SARACEN † a non-Christian, a heathen, a pagan; an unbeliever, an infidel ...c1250
NON-CLERICAL - adjectives
• LAY of persons: belonging to the 'people as contradistinguished from the clergy; non-clerical ..c1330
NONCONFORMIST - adjectives
• ODDBALL nonconformist ...1940s US sl.
• PANTILE dissenting, nonconformist ...1785
NONCONFORMIST - nouns
• SCHISM-SHOP a nonconformist meeting house ...L18 sl.
NONCONFORMIST - nouns, person
• GAGGER a Nonconformist ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• MAD DOG a rebel, a non-conformist, one who refuses to accept their role in society ...1970s US Black sl.
• ODDBALL an eccentric, queer, or odd person; an intensely introverted person; a nonconformist ...1940s
• QUICK † a Nonconformist ...1708 Eng. dial.
• QUIG † a Nonconformist ...1708 Eng. dial.
• SHITSACK a Nonconformist ...L18 sl
• UNCONFORMIST † a nonconformist ...1640
• UNCONFORMITANT †* a nonconformist ...1605
• WOOK a nonconformist; a voluntary outsider ...1980s Brit. sl.
• WOOKIE a nonconformist; a voluntary outsider ...1980s Brit. sl.
NONDESCRIPT - adjectives
• BETWEEN BUZZARD AND HAWK neither good nor bad, nondescript ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• PARRY-MARRY worthless, wishy-washy, nondescript, flavourless ...c1794 Sc.
NONE - adjectives
• DAMN ALL none, no ...1910s sl.
• NARY neither; not one ...1836 Eng. & Amer. dial.
NONE - adverbs
• NARELY none at all ...1968 Amer. dial.
• NARROW not one ...1711 colloq.
NONE - pronouns
• NAINY none ...1951 Amer. dial.
• NAIRN not a one; none; often used with other negatives ...1909 Amer. dial.
NONE - nouns
• FANAD none, nothing ...1920s army sl.
• NADA nothing; none ...1914 US sl.
• NAFF ALL none, nothing; 'fuck-all' ...1970s euphemism
• NANTE nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTEE nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTI nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTOIS nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTOISETTE nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTY nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NENTI nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
NONE - phrases
• NANTOISALE no; nothing; none ...1997 UK sl.
• NANTOISE no; nothing; none ...1997 UK sl.
• NANTS no, nothing, none ...1997 UK sl.
• NEITHER TIP NOR TOE † not a particle or trace; none at all ...1610
NON-ESSENTIAL - adjectives
• ACCIDENTARY † having the nature of a logical accident; non-essential ...c1555
• ACCIDENTIAL * characterized by non-essential qualities ...1811
• ADVENTIOUS †* non-essential, incidental as addition ...1641
• ADVENTITIAL † non-essential; incidental as addition ...1607
• ADVENTITIOUS non-essential; incidental as addition ...1603
• CASUAL † non-essential ...1398
NON-ESSENTIAL - nouns
• ADVENTION †* a non-essential addition ...c1400
• ADVENTITIAL † that which is non-essential ...1652
• ADVENTITION †* that which is non-essential; an incidental addition ...1671
NON-ESSENTIALLY - adverbs
• ACCIDENTLY † non-essentially, incidentally, as a secondary effect ...1506
NON-EXISTENCE - nouns
• NEVER-BEING † non-existence ...1633
• UNBEING † absence or lack of being; non-existence ...1435
NON-EXISTENT - adjectives
• UNBEING † non-existent ...1607
NON-EXISTENT - nouns
• ASSHOLE FOR A HOBBY-HORSE a non-existent item; used to put off a child when bothersome or inquisitive, as when they ask 'What are you making?" ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BREAKTHROUGH KEYS a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. coal mining usage
• BUBBLE BUSTER a non-existent item used to tease a beginner or inexperienced person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BUGLE OIL an imaginary substance for which raw recruits are sent as a form of hazing; hence, nonsense ...1921 US Army sl.
• BUNK STRETCHER a non-existent tool to perplex rookies ...Bk1944 Amer. services sl.
• CAJOLERATOR CLAMP something that is non-existent, often used as a practical joke by having someone go get one ...1974 US jocular
• CANNON REPORT an imaginary written report for which recruits are sent as a practical joke ...1923 US Army sl.
• CAN OF CHECKERED PAINT a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CAN OF VACUUM a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1949 Amer. dial.
• CAPON EGG a nonexistent item used to tease a greenhorn ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CASE-EXPANDER a non-existent tool used to tease a beginner or inexperienced person ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CHECKERED PAINT a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• DARK-WHITE PAINT a non-existent object used as a prank errand for a novice painter ...1966 US sl.
• DEHYDRATED WATER a nonexistent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1970 Amer. dial.
• DIHEDRAL OIL an imaginary substance; recruits are sent to procure some, as a joke or in being hazed ...World War II Amer. sl.
• EIGHT-DOLLAR BILL a non-existent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1970 Amer. dial.
• ELBEDRITSCH an imaginary creature which, as a practical joke, a greenhorn is sent to hunt or capture ...1889 Amer. dial.
• ELBOW GREASE a non-existent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ELECTRIC LIGHT OIL a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• ELECTRIC LIGHT TRIMMER a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ELEVATOR TICKET a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• ENGLISH a nonexistent object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• EXTRACT OF HAMMER HANDLE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• FENCE-POST HOLE a nonexistent item used as the basis for a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FILLILOO BIRD an imaginary bird that people tell tales about, esp. to tease greenhorns ...1899 Amer. dial.
• FINNEGAN PIN a nonexistent object used as the basis of practical jokes ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GREEN LAMPBLACK a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1938 Amer. dial.
• HACKLEBARNEY a non-existent town you try to get to that is forever just around the next curve or just over the next hill, a town you believe in but never get to ...1950 Amer. sl.
• HALF-ROUND SQUARE a non-existent item serving as the basis for a practical joke ...1960 Amer. dial.
• HEAD JOINT a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial. bricklayers' usage
• HEAL STICK a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• HEN'S TEETH a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• HEN TEETH a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• IRISH DIVIDEND a non-existent or fictitious profit, a deficit, a stock assessment ...1867 US sl.
• ITALIC PERIOD a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• ITALIC SPACE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• KEY FOR A KEELSON a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE CLEARINGHOUSE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. banking usage
• KEY TO THE COMPASS a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1942 Amer. sl.
• KEY TO THE CURTAINS a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE DRILL GROUND a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. navy usage
• KEY TO THE FLAGPOLE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. army usage
• KEY TO THE JOHNNY BOX a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE OARLOCKS a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE PITCHER'S BOX a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE SUNDIAL a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LEFT-HANDED MONKEY WRENCH an imaginary tool that an inexperienced worker is sent to find as a prank ...1921 US sl.
• LEFT-HANDED SAW a nonexistent tool that inexperienced workers are sent to find as a hazing prank ...1921 Amer. sl.
• LEFT-HANDED SCREW DRIVER a nonexistent tool that inexperienced workers are sent to find as a hazing prank ...1921 Amer. sl.
• LEFT-HANDED SPANNER an imaginary tool that an inexperienced worker is sent to find as a prank ...1920s US sl.
• MACARONI SEED a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• MEAT AUGER a nonexistent object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• MOLLY HOGAN a nonexistent thing or person used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• MONEY-CLEANER a non-existent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1969 Amer. dial.
• PAIL OF VACUUM a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• PARADE KEY a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. army usage
• PATENT POSTHOLE a fictitious device used by farmers in a practical joke ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• PEANUT FLOAT a nonexistent object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RED LANTERN OIL a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RED OIL a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• RED OIL FOR THE RED LIGHT. a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RED SPERM OIL a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• RED TAILLIGHT OIL. a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• REPLACEMENT VACUUM a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...2006 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED CRESCENT WRENCH a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED HAMMER a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED SCREWDRIVER a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED SHOVEL a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED UMBRELLA a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HAND SCREWDRIVER a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMMAGE LINE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SKIRMISH LINE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SKY-HOOK. an imaginary object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SKY-JACK an imaginary object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SKY-ROD an imaginary object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SKY-WRENCH an imaginary object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• STOVE KEY a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• TOP JACK a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke 'to jack the mountain up' ...1967 Amer. dial.
• TREE SQUEAK a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WHEELBARROW SEED a nonexistent item used as the basis for a practical joke ...1898 Amer. dial.
• WHIMMY-DIDDLE a thingamajig, a contraption; a nonexistent object ...1934 Amer. dial.
• WHIMMY-DOODLE a thingamajig, a contraption; a nonexistent object ...1946 Amer. dial.
• WHIM-WHAM FOR A GOOSE'S BRIDLE a nonexistent object ...1928 Amer. dial.
• WIMMY-DIDDLE a thingamajig, a contraption; a nonexistent object ...1968 Amer. dial.
• WIM-WAM FOR A GOOSE'S BRIDLE a nonexistent object ...1928 Amer. dial.
• WOODEN ASSHOLE FOR A HOBBY-HORSE a non-existent item; used to put off a child when bothersome or inquisitive, as when they ask 'What are you making?" ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WOODEN ASSHOLE FOR MERRY-GO-ROUND HORSES a non-existent item; used to put off a child when bothersome or inquisitive, as when they ask 'What are you making?" ...1966 Amer. dial.
NON-EXISTENT - verbs
• UNBE * 1. to lack being; to be non-existent ...1434
2. to deprive of being; to make non-existent ...1624
NON-JEW - nouns, person
• YOG (sometimes derogatory) a non-Jew ...20C Brit. back-slang for 'goy'
NONPLUS - verbs
• BLECK to baffle; to surpass; to nonplus or overcome in an argument; to puzzle ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLOT to nonplus, to puzzle ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUFFALO to overpower, to overawe, or constrain by superior force or influence; to nonplus, to confuse, to perplex, to bewilder ...1904 US sl.
• FASTEN to perplex, to nonplus ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HABBLE to confuse, to perplex, to nonplus, to embarrass, to impede, to hamper or foil in the performance of anything ...1825 Sc.
• PALL to puzzle, to perplex, to nonplus, to thwart, to baffle ...1832 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PAUL to puzzle, to perplex, to nonplus, to thwart, to baffle ...1832 Sc.
• PUT TO THE GAZE † to puzzle, to nonplus ...1646
• RAVEL to nonplus, to bamboozle, to outwit ...1931 Sc.
• SAND to nonplus, to surprise and confuse someone ...Bk1904 Sc.
NONPLUSSED - adjectives
• FERDUTZT bewildered, nonplussed, confused, mixed up ...1967 Amer. dial.
• MANK of persons: at a loss, nonplussed ...1808 Sc.
• NOBBA nine ...1996 Brit. sl.
• NOBBER nine ...1996 Brit. sl.
NINE - nouns
• CALVIN KLEIN nine ...2000s rhyming sl.
• NOBBA nine ...M19 sl.
• NOBBER nine ...M19 sl.
• SAY-TRAY the number 9 ...M19 usage
• SEY-TRAY the number 9 ...M19 usage
NINETEENTH CENTURY - nouns, person
• DECEMNOVENARIAN a man of the Nineteenth Century ...1863
NINETEENTH CENTURY - verbs
• DECEMNOVENARIANIZE to act the decemnovenarian ...1890
NIP - verbs
• ABITE † to bite, to nip, to taste ...c1000
• VELLICATE of things: to act upon or affect so as to irritate; to nip, to pinch, to tear a part of the body by means of small or sharp points ...1604
NIPPLE - nouns
• BERRIES a woman's nipples, esp. if dark brown or dark red in colour ...1980s US Black sl.
• BIG a pap, or teat ...1682 Eng. dial.
• BUTTON a woman's nipple ...1963 Amer. sl.
• DIDD the breasts or nipples ...18C Brit. sl.
• DIDDIES the breasts or nipples ...18C Brit. sl.
• DUGS nipples or teats; vulgar when used for a woman's breasts ...E16
• EYES the breasts; the nipples ...20C US sl.
• HALO the dark area around the nipples ...M20 US sl.
• MAMILLA the nipple of the female breast ...1693
• NIP a nipple ...M20 US sl.
• PAP a teat or nipple of a woman's breast ...c1200
• PAP-HEAD † the nipple ...1530
• PAPPY the female breast; the nipple; a mother' s milk ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PASTIES coverings worn over the nipples of a showgirl's or topless dancer's breasts, esp. to comply with legal requirements for entertainers ...1961 sl.
• PUPPIES nipples ...20C gay sl.
• RASPBERRY a nipple ...1970s rhyming sl. (Raspberry Nipple)
• RASPBERRY RIPPLE a nipple ...1970s rhyming sl.
• TET a teat; the nipple of a breast or udder ...1681 Eng. dial.
• WALNUT WHIP a nipple ...1990s rhyming sl. for 'nip'
NIPPLE - verbs
• BEAM of a girl's nipples: to be erect ...1990s US juvenile sl.
NITROGLYCERIN - nouns
• BUTTER nitroglycerine or dynamite ...1921 US sl.
• DINAH dynamite or nitroglycerin ...1949 US sl.
• JUICE nitroglycerin, used by thieves to blow open vaults or safes ...1924 US sl.
• OIL nitroglycerin ...1902 Amer. sl., chiefly criminals'
NO - adjectives
• NO-DICE no; without success; being refused, or refused permission ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
NO - adverbs
• IXNAY no ...1920s US sl.
• NIT no ...1895 Amer. dial.
• NIX no ...1909 Amer. dial.
• NIXIE no ...1894 Amer. dial.
• NIXY no ...1894 Amer. dial.
• ON no ...M19 back-slang
NO - nouns
• ARTHUR no ...1988 Sc. rhyming sl. (Arthur Lowe)
• ARTHUR LOWE no ...1988 Sc. rhyming sl.
NO - interjections
• ACK! No! refusal of a request ...Bk1921 sl.
• CACA! an exclamation of negation or anger ...1970s sl.
• CHALE! no! never! ...1950 US
• NAH! no! ...1920s US
• NANTE! no; nothing; none; stop; shut up; not ..1851 UK sl.
• NANTY! no; nothing; none; stop; shut up; not ..1851 UK sl.
• NEGATIVE! no! ...1940s
• NIT! no! definitely not! ...1895 Amer. dial.
• NIX! no! definitely not! ...1928 Amer. dial.
• NIXIE! no! definitely not! ...1894 Amer. dial.
• NIXY! no! definitely not! ...1894 Amer. dial.
• NO SIREE absolutely no ...1848 US sl.
• NO SIREE BOB! emphatic for 'no' ...1848 US sl.
• NOT BLOODY LIKELY! used as an emphatic negative ...1914 UK sl.
• NOT FUCKING LIKELY! used as an emphatic negative ...1937 UK sl.
• UH-UH! no ...1924 US sl.
• YEAH-YEAH! no ...2000 UK sl.
NO - phrases
• NANTOISALE no; nothing; none ...1997 UK sl.
• NANTOISE no; nothing; none ...1997 UK sl.
• NANTS no, nothing, none ...1997 UK sl.
• NOT EVEN no, not at all ...1984 US sl.
• NOT ON YOUR TINTYPE an emphatic negative ...Bk1913-17
NOBILITY - nouns
• EARLSHIP † manliness, bravery; nobility, lordship ...a1000
• HAUTESSE † highness, height; loftiness of rank or character; nobility; haughtiness, pride; grandeur, stateliness; length of time ...a1300
• MAGNANIMITY nobility of feeling; superiority to petty resentment or jealousy; generous disregard of injuries ...1771
• OPTIMACY † the upper classes in the state; the nobility or aristocracy ...1579-80
NOBLE - adjectives
• DEAR † of persons: glorious, noble, honourable, worthy ...a1000
• DEARWORTH † worthy, honourable, noble, glorious ...c1175
• DEARWORTHY † worthy, honourable, noble, glorious ...c1374
• DERWORTH † worthy, honourable, noble, glorious ...c1175
• DERWORTHY † worthy, honourable, noble, glorious ...c1374
• DRIGHTLIKE † noble, lordly ...c1205
• HANDSOME honourable, noble; good, giving good quality or measure ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HAUGHT † 1. of exalted character, esp. in the matter of courage; high-minded, noble; lofty ...a1470
† 2. of exalted rank or station; high-born, noble ...1470-85
• MAGNANIMOUS high-souled; nobly ambitious; lofty of purpose; noble in feeling or conduct; superior to petty resentment or jealousy ...1598
• RACY †* noble, superior ...1675
• WALE † chosen; choice, select; excellent, noble, goodly ...c1250
NOBLE - nouns
• FACT † a noble or brave deed, an exploit; a feat of valour or skill ...1543
• PARAGE † lineage, descent, rank; esp. noble or high lineage ...a1300
• VASSALAGE † a brave or chivalrous act; a noble or gallant exploit ...c1330
NOBLE, NOBLEMAN - nouns, person
• ALII a noble person; a chief ...1938 Amer. dial. (Hawaii)
• ATHEL a prince, a noble ...1857 Sc.
• CADS OF THE ARISTOCRACY liveried footman, servants, and all other hangers-on upon the nobility and gentry ...Bk1890 sl.
• EARL † a man of noble rank, as distinguished from a 'ceorl' or churl, or ordinary freeman ...a1000
• GOLD HATBAND a nobleman at the University ...1618 Brit. obs.
• HATHEL † a noble, a man of worth; man ...a1300
• NOB a nobleman; a gentleman ...1753 sl.
• OPTIMATE a noble or aristocrat ...c1611
NOBLY - adverbs
• FAIR in a beautiful or comely manner; agreeably, beautifully, brightly, handsomely, nobly ...a1000
• SUMPTUOUSLY * splendidly, nobly ...1750
NOBODY - nouns, person
• DALE A ONE no one ...20C Irish usage
• JACK-A-LENT a simpleton, a nobody ...17C colloq.
• JACK O' LENT a simpleton, a nobody ...17C colloq.
• JACK-STRAW a man of no substance, worth, or consideration; a nobody...1596
• ZERO an insignificant person; a dull nobody ...M20 US sl.
NOBODY - phrases
• NOT A MAN JACK not a single one; nobody ...E19 sl.
NOD - nouns
• BECK a nod, a curtsy ...1809 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BEND OF THE FILBERT a bow of the head; a nod ...18C sl.
• BOB a curtsy, obeisance, nod ...Bk1911 Sc.
NOD - verbs
• BECK to nod or bow the head; to curtsy, to make obeisance ...1724 Sc.
• BECKON † to nod; to bow ...1578
• DODDLE to shake or nod the head ...1938 Amer. dial.
• MANK to nod with the head ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NEEB to nod, esp. to nod from drowsiness ...1892 Sc.
• NIDDY-NODDY to nod gently ...1866
NODDING - adjectives
• FISHING nodding, asleep ...1952 Amer. dial.
NODDING - nouns
• BENT † inclination, bowing, stooping, nodding ...1584
NOISE, NOISY - nouns
• BABEL 1. a confused turbulent medley of sounds; meaningless noise ...a1529
2. a scene of confusion; a confused or noisy assembly ...1625
• BABELDOM noisy confusion ...1882
• BALDARE †* din, uproarious noise ...1583
• BALLYHOO excessive noise, fuss, publicity, etc. ...1928 sl., orig. US
• BARBLY babble, noise ...Bk1892 Chinese Pidgin
• BAWBRIE a great noise ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BEALING a noise, an uproar ...1865 Eng. dial.
• BICKER a rapid and noisy movement ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BINNERAN a noisy movement, noise ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BLATANTATION noisy and eager expression of emotions; swagger ...1890 sl.
• BOBBERY a noise, disturbance, tumult; a fuss, row, uproar; a squabble, quarrel, dispute, altercation ...1816 Eng. dial. & sl.
• DALDOO a great noise ...1866 Sc.
• DANDER a noise, a commotion ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DEAN a din, noise; a sound ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DEEN a din, noise; a sound ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DENE a din, noise; a sound ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DERAY uproar, merriment, noise, disorder, chaos, disarray; a noisy party ...1727 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DERRUM a deafening noise; a confusion of sounds ...1879 Eng. dial.
• DERRYBOUNDER the noise made by any object in collision ...1876 Eng. dial.
• DEVIL-RACKET the noise or commotion made by a crowd ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DEVIL-ROUTER the noise or commotion made by a crowd ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DIDO a disturbance, noise; a fuss ...1880 Eng, dial.
• DINDLE a vague report; a slight noise of anything ...Bk1900 Sc.
• DINDOM a great noise or uproar ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DING noise, confusion; a buzzing noise in the ear ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DING-DANG noise, clatter, confusion ...1730 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DING-DONG noise, clatter, confusion ...1730 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DINGING noise; a buzzing sound in the ears ...1842 Eng. dial.
• DIRDUM noise, uproar; tumultuous proceedings; a noisy quarrel ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DURDUM noise, uproar; tumultuous proceedings; a noisy quarrel ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FAG PACKET a racket (tennis, exorbitant prices, and noise) ...Brit. sl.
• GAFF an outcry, a noise ...E19 sl.
• GAGGLE a confused babel of sound or conversation ...1642 Eng. dial.
• GALLEHOOING † a stupefying senseless noise ...1821 Sc.
• GALLIERS a confused noise among a number of people; a romping bout ...1810 Eng. dial.
• GALLIES a confused noise among a number of people; a romping bout ...1810 Eng. dial.
• GALRAVITCH noise, riot, uproar; a drinking bout ...1785 Sc.
• GARBEL † a brawl, an uproar, din, noise ...1936 Sc.
• GARRAY commotion, disturbance, noise, row ...c1460 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. obs.
• HALLACHAN noisy, foolish conduct ...Bk1905 Sc.
• HARMONY uproar, noise, disturbance ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HASH a noise, tumult; strife, rioting; ribald talk, nonsense ...1801 Sc.
• HASHY a mess, a muddle, confusion; noise, riot ...1866 Sc.
• HASSIE a mess, a muddle, confusion; noise, riot ...1866 Sc.
• HEELIEGOLEERIE confusion, hubbub, noise, a to-do, bustle ...1819 Sc.
• HIDDIE-GIDDIE a disorderly noise, a disturbance ...B1900 Sc.
• HULLABALOO a loud noise; uproar; confusion ...1762 UK sl.
• KADOOMENT noise, confusion ...20C W. Indies sl.
• LEDEN noise, din. chatter ...1674 Eng. dial.
• LIDDEN noise, din. chatter ...1674 Eng. dial.
• LOO a hullabaloo; a clamorous noise or disturbance; an uproar ...1952 Amer. dial.
• LUMBER loud noise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LUMBERMENT loud noise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NUTHOUSE a place of noise and confusion ...1933 Amer. sl.
• OBSTREPENCY †* noise ...1623
• OBSTREPEROUSNESS vociferousness; clamour; noisy behaviour; noisy and unruly resistance to control ...1655
• OPEN a loud bellowing noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ORATION a confused noise or uproar; a clamour, disturbance; a hubbub; a fuss; noisy public talk or rumour ...1828 Eng. dial.
• PALAVER † noise; abuse ...1781 Eng. dial.
• RACKETING a noise, disturbance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RACKETRY continuous noise or disturbance ...1884
• RAIRD † a loud noise or clamour; a riot; confusion; a sudden report ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAM-SAMMY a family quarrel; a noisy gathering ...1891 Eng. dial.
• RAN-DAN a loud knocking; a noise, din ...1777 Eng. dial.
• RANDIVOO a noise; an uproar ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANDIVOOSE a noise; an uproar ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANDYBOW a noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANDYVOO noise, arguments ...L19 sl.
• RANGAT † disorder, disturbance, noise ...1500-20 Sc.
• RANGEVOUGE a noise; an uproar ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANTACKET a noise, an uproar ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAN-TAN a word expressive of a loud banging noise; a sudden, violent sound; a noise, a din ...c1640 Eng. dial. & sl.
• RATTLE noise of any kind; chatter, scolding ...1809 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RATTOCK a great noise; a racket ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RAZZLE-DAZZLE noisy or showy fuss or activity ...19C sl.
• RAZZMATAZZ noisy or showy fuss or activity ...19C sl., chiefly Brit.
• REEK a shriek, a shout; a noise ...1740 Eng. dial.
• REEL a loud noise; a vibrating peal; a clap of thunder ...1803 Sc.
• REEMLE-RAMMLE a great noise; noisy, rollicking conduct; a noisy, rambling speech or tale ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RICK a noise ...1819 Eng. dial.
• ROOTY-TOOT something that is noisy or lively; esp. an early style of jazz ...L19 sl., chiefly US
• SCLAFF the noise made by a slight blow, or flat, soft fall; the noise made in shuffling the feet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCLAFFER the noise made by a slight blow or soft fall, or by shuffling the feet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCLATCH a heavy fall, esp. into water or mud; the noise made by such a fall; a stroke with the palm of the hand ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOUR a noise, a tumult ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCROINOCH a shrill cry; a yell; a noise, a tumult; a noisy fuss ...1790 Sc.
• SKLAFF the noise made by a slight blow, or flat, soft fall; the noise made in shuffling the feet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SKLAFFER the noise made by a slight blow or soft fall, or by shuffling the feet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• TANG-RANG a noise; an uproar, esp. used of the noise formerly made when bees were swarming ...1840 Eng. dial.
• TANRACKET a racket, noise, confusion; a noisy crowd ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANTARA a noise; a disturbance; an outcry ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TANTARAN noise, uproar ...1887 Eng. dial.
• TANTARRA a noise; a disturbance; an outcry ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TARTAR a disturbance, noise, hubbub ...1905 Sc.
• TARTRE a noise made by scrambling about ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THOR a thundering noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THUNDER BOUNCE † a loud sudden noise like thunder ...1628 humorously bombastic
• TINTAMARRE * a loud and confused noise, uproar, clamour, racket, din, hubbub ...1567
• UNLUDE † an unpleasant noise ...a1275
• UTIS noise, confusion, din ...1875 Eng. dial.
• YIP noise; talk ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
NOISE, NOISY - verbs
• BLAIR to make a noise; to cry aloud ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLUNTHER 1. to make a noise ...Bk1911 Sc.
2. to move clumsily and noisily; to stumble ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BREEL to move with rapidity; to reel; to make a noise ...19C Sc.
• CUT UP JACK AND KILL JINNY to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1930 Amer. dial.
• CUT UP SAM to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance ...1945 Amer., dial.
• DEAN to din, to make a noise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DEEN to din, to make a noise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DENE to din, to make a noise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DERRY to move noisily, to collide, to bump ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DERRYBOUNDER to move noisily; to bump, to collide ... 19C Eng. dial.
• DIN to tease with a troublesome, importunate noise ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DINNY to make a noise ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FRATCH † to make a harsh or strident noise; to creak, as a cart ...c1440
• GALLY to confuse with noise ...1869 Eng. dial.
• GALSTRE †* to make a noise or outcry ...a1225
• HALLOCK to behave in a foolish, noisy way ...Bk1905 Sc.
• KICK UP A RANDY to make a great noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• KICK UP HIGH JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1908 Amer. dial.
• KICK UP JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1908 Amer. dial.
• LIFT THE THATCH of noise: to 'raise the roof' ...1899 Eng. dial.
• PILE ON DOG to do something energetically or noisily ...M19 sl., orig. US
• PUT ON THE DOG to behave or dress in an ostentatious or showy manner; to show off; to put on airs; to something energetically or noisily ...1865 sl., orig. US
• RACKET to behave in a rude, noisy manner ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAISE SAM to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance ...1968 Amer., dial.
• RAISE THE ROOF to cause an uproar; to make a great noise ...M19 sl.
• RAN-DAN to make a noise with rough singing, and the beating of pots and pans, at the house of a man who has beaten his wife ...1869 Eng. dial.
• RAN-TAN to make a noise with rough singing, and the beating of pots and pans, at the house of a man who has beaten his wife ...1869 Eng. dial.
• RATTOCK to make a great noise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• REEMLE-RAMMLE to make a great deal of noise; to behave in a noisy, frolicking manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
• RICK to rattle, to jingle, to make a noise; to chatter ...1740 Eng. dial.
• RICKLE to rattle, to jingle; to make a noise, to chatter ...1863 Eng. dial.
• SHUT to stop somebody else talking or making a noise ...M19 sl.
• SHUT UP to stop somebody else talking or making a noise ...M19 sl.
• SING to cry out with pain; to make a noise, to boast, about something ...c1386
• STREPITATE † to make a noise often; to make a great noise ...1656
• TANG to make a noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANKER to make a noise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TAKE THE ROOF OFF to cause an uproar; to make a great noise ...M19 sl.
• TEAR THE ROOF OFF to cause an uproar; to make a great noise ...M19 sl.
• TEAR UP JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1845 Amer. dial.
• THROW THE HOUSE OUT OF THE WINDOW to make a great commotion, noise, or disturbance; to cause great disorder and confusion; to turn everything topsy-turvy ...1621
• THUNDER-THUMP † to stun with noise...B1900
• YAP to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
• YAP IT UP to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
• YERP to talk, to make a noise, esp. to shout at, like a dog ...E19 sl.
• YERR † to make a harsh noise, to creak, to roar, to rattle; to cry out loudly, to shout out, to yell, to howl ...a1000 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
NOISELESSLY - adverbs
• NESHLY softly, noiselessly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
NOISILY - adverbs
• BIFF-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BIFF-BOOM-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BINNER with much noise and force ...Bk1898 Sc.
• LIKE A LOAD OF BRICKS noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• LIKE A THOUSAND OF BRICKS noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• LIKE A TON OF BRICKS noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RATTLE-CUM-SCOUR at a great rate and with much noise ...1893 Eng. dial.
• REEMLE-RAMMLE in a rude, noisy manner; with a low, heavy sound, esp. of thing jingled together in confusion ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SLAM-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SLAP-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• UNTENTIE noisily, incautiously ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WHIZ-BANG noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• WITH A WHOOP AND A HURRAH noisily ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
NOISY - adjectives
• ABSTREPOLOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• ABSTREPULOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• BAW-WAW † vainly or contemptibly noisy ...1570
• BEALING noisy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BELDERING roaring, noisy ...1889 Eng. dial.
• BELLING roaring, bellowing; noisy ...1583 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BELVERING noisy, blustering ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLETHER-HEADED foolish; noisy ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOISTOUS † rough, loud, or violent in sound; noisy, boisterous ...c1430
• BRASHY noisy; stormy; rugged ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CALLITHUMPIAN noisy, boisterous, discordant ...1851 Amer. dial.
• CLAMOSE † noisy, clamorous ...c1380
• CRIOUS † noisy; clamorous ...1382
• DINNOUS noisy ...1819 Sc.
• DINSOME full of din, noisy ...1787 Sc.
• FATMOUTH boastful, noisy, verbose ...1960s sl., orig. US Black
• FAT-MOUTHED boastful, noisy, verbose ...1960s sl., orig. US Black
• FREMESCENT * becoming murmurous, roaring; growing noisy and tumultuous; riotous, raging ...1837
• GALDERING noisy, loud-talking, laughing loudly ...1897 Sc.
• GALRAVITCHING noisy, riotous, drunken ...1822 Sc.
• GLAMROUS † noisy, clamorous ...1488 Sc.
• HALLACHIN noisy, foolish ...Bk1905 Sc.
• JANGLESOME boisterous; noisy; quarrelsome ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• KECKLING chuckling, noisy; of a giddy disposition ...1820 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• LOBSTROPOLOUS obstreperous, loud, noisy, mischievous ...1891 Eng. dial.
• MERRIMENTAL † merry; noisy ...1821 Eng. dial.
• OBSTREPOLOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• OBSTREPULOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• OBSTROCULOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control; disorderly, unruly...1930s Aust. sl.
• OBSTREPEROUS characterized by great noise or outcry, esp. in opposition; clamorous, noisy; vociferous ...c1600
• OBSTROPALOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• OBSTROPOLOUS characterized by great noise or outcry, especially in opposition; clamorous, noisy; vociferous ...1748
• OBSTROPULOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...1815 Amer. dial.
• OBTREPERLOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...c1725
• PANDEMONIACAL pert. to hell, infernal; disorderly, noisy ...1862
• PANDEMONIAN pert. to hell, infernal; disorderly, noisy ...1889
• RABBLING disorderly, rowdy, noisy ...1575 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RACKAPELT noisy, riotous ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKAPELTERLY noisy, riotous ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETING noisy, boisterous ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETTY boisterous, noisy, riotous ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETTYING noisy; roistering; pleasure-seeking ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETY 1. noisy, gay, fond of excitement ...1773
2. characterized by noise, excitement, dissipation, or disturbance ...1827
• RACKLESOME boisterous, noisy, reckless ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAFFING * merry, hearty; noisy ...1719 Sc.
• RAKUSSING noisy, boisterous, obstreperous ...1879 Eng. dial.
• RALLY noisy, quarrelsome, disputatious, as one in drink ...1708 Sc.
• RAMBUMPTIOUS noisy and unruly; boisterous; forward; obstreperous ...1911 Amer. dial.
• RAMBUNKSHUS noisy and unruly; boisterous; forward; obstreperous ...1866 Amer. dial.
• RAMBUNKSIOUS noisy and unruly; boisterous; forward; obstreperous ...1904 Amer. dial.
• RAMPAGEOUS violent; unruly; boisterous, noisy, disorderly ...1822
• RAMPAGEROUS boisterous, noisy, disorderly ...1890 Eng. dial.
• RAMPAGINOUS furious, angry, violent, wild, unruly, obstreperous, boisterous, noisy, disorderly, outrageous ...1822 Sc.
• RAM'S HORN noisy ...1910s sl.
• RAMSTAMPHISH rough, blunt, unrefined; unceremonious; forward and noisy ...1818 Sc.
• RANDY scolding, abusive, noisy ...1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RANGING given to noisy working or moving ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAN-TAN loud, noisy ...1630 Eng. dial. & sl.
• RANTIPOLE * wild, disorderly, rakish, noisy, rough ...1700
• RANTIPOW wild, noisy, rough ...1800 Eng. dial.
• RANTY-MAD raving, noisy, boisterous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RATCHETTY noisy, roistering; pleasure-seeking, mischievous ...1894 Eng. dial.
• RATCHETY noisy, roistering; pleasure-seeking, mischievous ...1894 Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-NODDLED † characterized by foolish noisy levity of character or conduct; giddy, harebrained, flighty, noisy, wild; rattle-headed ...1661
• RATTLING lively, brisk, noisy; rollicking, wild ...1749 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REE-RAW rough, riotous, noisy; untidy; confused ...1842
• REESHLING rustling, noisy, rattling ...1827 Sc.
• RICKING noisy ...1740 Eng. dial.
• RIP-ROARING vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy ...1834 colloq., orig. US
• RIP-SNORTING vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy ...1846 colloq., orig. US
• ROBUSTIOUS boisterous, noisy, strongly self-assertive, pompous ...a1548
• ROOTIN' TOOTIN' noisy; boisterous; rip-roaring; lively ...sl., chiefly N. Amer.
• RORITORIOUS noisy, boisterous, uproarious ...1821
• RORTY boisterous or noisy, rowdy; coarse or earthy; crudely comic ...1882 sl.
• RORY-TORY loud, noisy, boisterous ...1893 Eng. dial.
• RUMBUSTICAL fond of rough play; careless of the comfort of others; boisterous, unruly, uproarious, noisy, obstreperous; rude, overbearing, violent ...1795 Eng. dial. & colloq.
• RUMBUSTIOUS careless of the comfort of others; noisy, boisterous, turbulent, unruly, rough, uproarious ...1778 colloq.
• SCOW-BANK riotous, noisy ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• STREPEROUS † noisy, harsh-sounding, loud, boisterous ...1637
• TEARING boisterous, blustering; noisy; bustling ...1891 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UPSTROPOLIS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...1977 Amer. dial.
• UPSTROPPELOUS obstreperous; noisy and difficult to control ...1795 Amer. dial.
• WALLACHING noisy, demonstrative in manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YAMP noisy, uproarious, talkative ...1889 Sc.
• YAPPY noisy, talkative ...1930s colloq., orig. US
NOISY - nouns
• RAMBLE a piece of noisy or riotous behaviour; a row, uproar ...1705 Sc.
NOISY - nouns, person
• AUBUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• BALAHU a noisy, boisterous person ...1940s W. Indies
• BARD a bold, noisy woman; a scold ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BARGHEST a term of reproach or abuse; one who is unsightly in appearance; a noisy or ill-conducted person ...1863 Eng. dial.
• BAUSON a clamorous, noisy, empty-headed person ...1830 Eng. dial.
• BAWSON a clamorous, noisy, empty-headed person ...1830 Eng. dial.
• BELLONIE a brawling, noisy woman ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BICKER a rough, stupid, and noisy person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLATHERSKITE a noisy, talkative person, esp. one who talks utter rubbish ...c1650 sl., orig. Sc., now chiefly US
• BLETHERSKATE a noisy, talkative person, esp. one who talks utter rubbish ...c1650 sl., orig. Sc., now chiefly US
• DIN-RAISER a noisy child ...1887 Sc.
• GABBLE-RATCHET a noisy child; a confirmed talker or chatterbox ...1888 Eng. dial.
• GALEGALE † a noisy fellow ...a1250
• GAMP an idle, meddling person, an interfering busybody; a buffoon, an empty-headed, noisy fellow ...Bk1900 Sc.
• GOMF a buffoon, a fool; an empty-headed fellow who makes a great deal of noisy mirth; a fool, or one who wishes to seem so ...1825 Sc.
• HALLOCKIT a noisy, restless person; a romp, a hoyden ...1787 Sc.
• HAMMER a clumsy, noisy person in work or gait ...a1796 Sc.
• HAWBUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1805
• HOBUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• HOE-BUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• JINGLE-BRAINS a wild, thoughtless person; a noisy, talkative person ...1690 colloq.
• KAE IN THE KIRK-RIGGIN' a noisy, fractious child ...1923 Sc.
• LALDRUM a noisy, talkative girl ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LALTHRUM a noisy, talkative girl ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• MOUTH-ALMIGHTY a very noisy, talkative person; a chatterbox; a blusterer ...1862 sl.
• RABIATOR * a violent, noisy, greedy person ...a1814 Sc.
• RACKAPELT a man of dissolute habits; a scamp; a noisy person or animal ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RACKETER * a gay or noisy person ...1661
• RAMPER a noisy, stamping fellow; one who acts violently or destructively ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAMPS a reckless, dissipated person; a noisy, merry, boisterous fellow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANDY a wild, noisy, reckless person ...1890 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RANTER † a noisy, riotous, dissipated fellow; a rake ...1654
• RATTIPELT a rough, noisy child ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-BAG a noisy, bustling person; one who excites alarm ...1781 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-CAN a noisy child or person ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RATTLER a loud, noisy, talkative person ...B1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-TRAP a noisy, talkative person; a lively giddy girl ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• RATTLE-TRAPS a noisy, talkative person; a lively giddy girl ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• REENGER one who goes about noisily ...Bk1905 Sc.
• SCALLIBRAT a noisy, screaming child; a scold, a virago ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SCALLY-BRAT a passionate, noisy child; a young vixen; a scold, a virago ...1889 Eng. dial.
• SCROINOCH a noisy person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TANTARABOBUS a noisy, playful child ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANTRABOBUS a noisy, playful child ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WALLACH a noisy, blustering, demonstrative person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WALLOCH-GOUL a noisy, blustering, demonstrative person ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WARAHOON a noisy ill-bred person ...1960s W. Indies
NOISY - verbs
• BAIRGE to collide violently; to threaten with violence; to move clumsily and noisily ...1847 Sc.
• BE FULL OF JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1872 Amer. dial.
• GALDER to laugh in a loud, noisy manner; to talk or sing boisterously or noisily ...Bk1900 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GAUSTER to behave in a noisy, boisterous, or swaggering fashion; to frolic and romp; to brag or boast; also, to laugh noisily ...1674 Eng. dial.
• GOWSTER to behave in a noisy, boisterous, or swaggering fashion; to frolic and romp; to brag or boast; also, to laugh noisily ...1674 Eng. dial.
• GOYSTER to behave in a noisy, boisterous, or swaggering fashion; to frolic and romp; to brag or boast; also, to laugh noisily ...1674 Eng. dial.
• QUACK to chatter; to talk for the sake of talking; to gossip; to be noisy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAISE JACK to be noisy or rowdy; to cause a disturbance or commotion ...1867 Amer. dial.
• RANNACK to be noisy and rough; to romp about wildly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RANTIPOLE to go about or behave in a romping, rude, or noisy fashion ...1712
• REEL-ABOUT to go to and fro in a rambling and noisy way; to romp; to whirl round in a dance ...1737 Sc.
• TEAR OFF THE SHINGLES to be noisy or boisterous ...1966 Amer. dial.
• TOW-ROW to go about in a noisy, disorderly manner; to bustle about ...1840 orig. Eng. dial.
• YARK to be noisy, to indulge in horseplay ...1807 Eng. dial.
• ZOO to be noisy and rowdy ...1960s US college sl.
NOISY - phrases
• ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE things became very turbulent, dangerous, noisy, etc.
NOLENS VOLENS - adverbs
• OILINS BOILINS whether you like it or no, willing or unwilling, nolens volens ...1855 Eng. dial.
NOMADIC - adjectives
• VAGRATE † vagrant, wandering; nomadic ...1619
NO-MAN'S-LAND - nouns
• BILLARD no-man's-land ...Amer. World War I sl.
• CANADA no-man's-land ...Bk2004 World War I Can. sl.
NOMINATE - verbs
• ENNOMINATE to nominate ...1923 Amer. dial.
• KNOCK DOWN to choose, to nominate someone ...M18 sl.
NONCHALANT - adjectives
• GALLOWS attractive, wonderful; self-confident, quick-witted, brave, tough, bold, daring, ostentatious, nonchalant ...1789 UK
• GALLUS attractive, wonderful; self-confident, quick-witted, brave, ostentatious, nonchalant ...1789 UK
• POCOCURANTE caring little, careless, indifferent, nonchalant ...1815
• TOOTH-PICKING careless, nonchalant ...1814
NON-CHRISTIAN - nouns, person
• SARACEN † a non-Christian, a heathen, a pagan; an unbeliever, an infidel ...c1250
NON-CLERICAL - adjectives
• LAY of persons: belonging to the 'people as contradistinguished from the clergy; non-clerical ..c1330
NONCONFORMIST - adjectives
• ODDBALL nonconformist ...1940s US sl.
• PANTILE dissenting, nonconformist ...1785
NONCONFORMIST - nouns
• SCHISM-SHOP a nonconformist meeting house ...L18 sl.
NONCONFORMIST - nouns, person
• GAGGER a Nonconformist ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• MAD DOG a rebel, a non-conformist, one who refuses to accept their role in society ...1970s US Black sl.
• ODDBALL an eccentric, queer, or odd person; an intensely introverted person; a nonconformist ...1940s
• QUICK † a Nonconformist ...1708 Eng. dial.
• QUIG † a Nonconformist ...1708 Eng. dial.
• SHITSACK a Nonconformist ...L18 sl
• UNCONFORMIST † a nonconformist ...1640
• UNCONFORMITANT †* a nonconformist ...1605
• WOOK a nonconformist; a voluntary outsider ...1980s Brit. sl.
• WOOKIE a nonconformist; a voluntary outsider ...1980s Brit. sl.
NONDESCRIPT - adjectives
• BETWEEN BUZZARD AND HAWK neither good nor bad, nondescript ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• PARRY-MARRY worthless, wishy-washy, nondescript, flavourless ...c1794 Sc.
NONE - adjectives
• DAMN ALL none, no ...1910s sl.
• NARY neither; not one ...1836 Eng. & Amer. dial.
NONE - adverbs
• NARELY none at all ...1968 Amer. dial.
• NARROW not one ...1711 colloq.
NONE - pronouns
• NAINY none ...1951 Amer. dial.
• NAIRN not a one; none; often used with other negatives ...1909 Amer. dial.
NONE - nouns
• FANAD none, nothing ...1920s army sl.
• NADA nothing; none ...1914 US sl.
• NAFF ALL none, nothing; 'fuck-all' ...1970s euphemism
• NANTE nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTEE nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTI nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTOIS nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTOISETTE nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NANTY nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
• NENTI nothing, none; esp. used as a synonym for "I have none" ...M19 sl.
NONE - phrases
• NANTOISALE no; nothing; none ...1997 UK sl.
• NANTOISE no; nothing; none ...1997 UK sl.
• NANTS no, nothing, none ...1997 UK sl.
• NEITHER TIP NOR TOE † not a particle or trace; none at all ...1610
NON-ESSENTIAL - adjectives
• ACCIDENTARY † having the nature of a logical accident; non-essential ...c1555
• ACCIDENTIAL * characterized by non-essential qualities ...1811
• ADVENTIOUS †* non-essential, incidental as addition ...1641
• ADVENTITIAL † non-essential; incidental as addition ...1607
• ADVENTITIOUS non-essential; incidental as addition ...1603
• CASUAL † non-essential ...1398
NON-ESSENTIAL - nouns
• ADVENTION †* a non-essential addition ...c1400
• ADVENTITIAL † that which is non-essential ...1652
• ADVENTITION †* that which is non-essential; an incidental addition ...1671
NON-ESSENTIALLY - adverbs
• ACCIDENTLY † non-essentially, incidentally, as a secondary effect ...1506
NON-EXISTENCE - nouns
• NEVER-BEING † non-existence ...1633
• UNBEING † absence or lack of being; non-existence ...1435
NON-EXISTENT - adjectives
• UNBEING † non-existent ...1607
NON-EXISTENT - nouns
• ASSHOLE FOR A HOBBY-HORSE a non-existent item; used to put off a child when bothersome or inquisitive, as when they ask 'What are you making?" ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BREAKTHROUGH KEYS a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. coal mining usage
• BUBBLE BUSTER a non-existent item used to tease a beginner or inexperienced person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BUGLE OIL an imaginary substance for which raw recruits are sent as a form of hazing; hence, nonsense ...1921 US Army sl.
• BUNK STRETCHER a non-existent tool to perplex rookies ...Bk1944 Amer. services sl.
• CAJOLERATOR CLAMP something that is non-existent, often used as a practical joke by having someone go get one ...1974 US jocular
• CANNON REPORT an imaginary written report for which recruits are sent as a practical joke ...1923 US Army sl.
• CAN OF CHECKERED PAINT a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CAN OF VACUUM a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1949 Amer. dial.
• CAPON EGG a nonexistent item used to tease a greenhorn ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CASE-EXPANDER a non-existent tool used to tease a beginner or inexperienced person ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CHECKERED PAINT a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• DARK-WHITE PAINT a non-existent object used as a prank errand for a novice painter ...1966 US sl.
• DEHYDRATED WATER a nonexistent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1970 Amer. dial.
• DIHEDRAL OIL an imaginary substance; recruits are sent to procure some, as a joke or in being hazed ...World War II Amer. sl.
• EIGHT-DOLLAR BILL a non-existent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1970 Amer. dial.
• ELBEDRITSCH an imaginary creature which, as a practical joke, a greenhorn is sent to hunt or capture ...1889 Amer. dial.
• ELBOW GREASE a non-existent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• ELECTRIC LIGHT OIL a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• ELECTRIC LIGHT TRIMMER a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ELEVATOR TICKET a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• ENGLISH a nonexistent object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• EXTRACT OF HAMMER HANDLE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• FENCE-POST HOLE a nonexistent item used as the basis for a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FILLILOO BIRD an imaginary bird that people tell tales about, esp. to tease greenhorns ...1899 Amer. dial.
• FINNEGAN PIN a nonexistent object used as the basis of practical jokes ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GREEN LAMPBLACK a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1938 Amer. dial.
• HACKLEBARNEY a non-existent town you try to get to that is forever just around the next curve or just over the next hill, a town you believe in but never get to ...1950 Amer. sl.
• HALF-ROUND SQUARE a non-existent item serving as the basis for a practical joke ...1960 Amer. dial.
• HEAD JOINT a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial. bricklayers' usage
• HEAL STICK a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• HEN'S TEETH a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• HEN TEETH a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• IRISH DIVIDEND a non-existent or fictitious profit, a deficit, a stock assessment ...1867 US sl.
• ITALIC PERIOD a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• ITALIC SPACE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• KEY FOR A KEELSON a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE CLEARINGHOUSE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. banking usage
• KEY TO THE COMPASS a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1942 Amer. sl.
• KEY TO THE CURTAINS a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE DRILL GROUND a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. navy usage
• KEY TO THE FLAGPOLE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. army usage
• KEY TO THE JOHNNY BOX a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE OARLOCKS a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE PITCHER'S BOX a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• KEY TO THE SUNDIAL a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LEFT-HANDED MONKEY WRENCH an imaginary tool that an inexperienced worker is sent to find as a prank ...1921 US sl.
• LEFT-HANDED SAW a nonexistent tool that inexperienced workers are sent to find as a hazing prank ...1921 Amer. sl.
• LEFT-HANDED SCREW DRIVER a nonexistent tool that inexperienced workers are sent to find as a hazing prank ...1921 Amer. sl.
• LEFT-HANDED SPANNER an imaginary tool that an inexperienced worker is sent to find as a prank ...1920s US sl.
• MACARONI SEED a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• MEAT AUGER a nonexistent object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• MOLLY HOGAN a nonexistent thing or person used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• MONEY-CLEANER a non-existent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1969 Amer. dial.
• PAIL OF VACUUM a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• PARADE KEY a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. army usage
• PATENT POSTHOLE a fictitious device used by farmers in a practical joke ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• PEANUT FLOAT a nonexistent object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RED LANTERN OIL a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RED OIL a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• RED OIL FOR THE RED LIGHT. a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• RED SPERM OIL a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1921 Amer. dial.
• RED TAILLIGHT OIL. a non-existent substance used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• REPLACEMENT VACUUM a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...2006 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED CRESCENT WRENCH a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED HAMMER a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED SCREWDRIVER a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED SHOVEL a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HANDED UMBRELLA a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• RIGHT-HAND SCREWDRIVER a nonexistent item used as the basis of practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SCRIMMAGE LINE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SKIRMISH LINE a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1918 Amer. dial.
• SKY-HOOK. an imaginary object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SKY-JACK an imaginary object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SKY-ROD an imaginary object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SKY-WRENCH an imaginary object used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• STOVE KEY a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1965 Amer. dial.
• TOP JACK a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke 'to jack the mountain up' ...1967 Amer. dial.
• TREE SQUEAK a nonexistent item used as the basis of a practical joke ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WHEELBARROW SEED a nonexistent item used as the basis for a practical joke ...1898 Amer. dial.
• WHIMMY-DIDDLE a thingamajig, a contraption; a nonexistent object ...1934 Amer. dial.
• WHIMMY-DOODLE a thingamajig, a contraption; a nonexistent object ...1946 Amer. dial.
• WHIM-WHAM FOR A GOOSE'S BRIDLE a nonexistent object ...1928 Amer. dial.
• WIMMY-DIDDLE a thingamajig, a contraption; a nonexistent object ...1968 Amer. dial.
• WIM-WAM FOR A GOOSE'S BRIDLE a nonexistent object ...1928 Amer. dial.
• WOODEN ASSHOLE FOR A HOBBY-HORSE a non-existent item; used to put off a child when bothersome or inquisitive, as when they ask 'What are you making?" ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WOODEN ASSHOLE FOR MERRY-GO-ROUND HORSES a non-existent item; used to put off a child when bothersome or inquisitive, as when they ask 'What are you making?" ...1966 Amer. dial.
NON-EXISTENT - verbs
• UNBE * 1. to lack being; to be non-existent ...1434
2. to deprive of being; to make non-existent ...1624
NON-JEW - nouns, person
• YOG (sometimes derogatory) a non-Jew ...20C Brit. back-slang for 'goy'
NONPLUS - verbs
• BLECK to baffle; to surpass; to nonplus or overcome in an argument; to puzzle ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLOT to nonplus, to puzzle ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUFFALO to overpower, to overawe, or constrain by superior force or influence; to nonplus, to confuse, to perplex, to bewilder ...1904 US sl.
• FASTEN to perplex, to nonplus ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HABBLE to confuse, to perplex, to nonplus, to embarrass, to impede, to hamper or foil in the performance of anything ...1825 Sc.
• PALL to puzzle, to perplex, to nonplus, to thwart, to baffle ...1832 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PAUL to puzzle, to perplex, to nonplus, to thwart, to baffle ...1832 Sc.
• PUT TO THE GAZE † to puzzle, to nonplus ...1646
• RAVEL to nonplus, to bamboozle, to outwit ...1931 Sc.
• SAND to nonplus, to surprise and confuse someone ...Bk1904 Sc.
NONPLUSSED - adjectives
• FERDUTZT bewildered, nonplussed, confused, mixed up ...1967 Amer. dial.
• MANK of persons: at a loss, nonplussed ...1808 Sc.