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OPOSSUM - OUTDOORS
OPOSSUM - nouns
• EGG-EATER an opossum ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FALSE-BELLY the opossum's marsupial pouch ...1912 Amer. dial.
• FILE-TAIL an opossum ...1968 Amer. dial.
• GRAVEDIGGER an opossum ...1970 Amer. dial.
• POOR SAM an opossum ...1927 Amer. dial.
• POSS SAM an opossum ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SAM the opossum ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SAMBO the opossum ...1927 Amer. dial.
• WOOLLY SHOAT an opossum ...1961 Amer. dial.
OPPONENT - nouns, person
• GAINSPEAKER † a gainsayer, an opponent ...1575
• GAINSTANDER † an opposer, an opponent ...c1575
• HEADER †* one who makes head against or resists something; an opponent ...1537
• MATCH † an opponent, an antagonist, a rival ...c1400
• OBJICIENT one who objects; an objector; an opponent of a motion or proposition ...1864
• OPPOSANT †* an opponent ...1611
• OPPOSITOR † one who opposes, an opponent ...1598
• OPPUGNANT * one who opposes or resists; an opponent ...a1834
• OPPUGNATOR †* an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1611
• OPPUGNER * an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1535
• UNFRIEND an enemy; an opponent ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
OPPORTUNE - adjectives
• OPPORTUNATE † fit, suitable, proper, opportune ...1541
• OPPORTUNOUS †* opportune ...1609
• TIDEFUL † seasonable, opportune, right, fit, convenient, expedient ...a1300
• TIDIVE †* timely, opportune ...a1700
• TIDY † timely, seasonable, opportune; in season ...c1350
• TIMEOUS coming in due time; suitable or proper in respect of time; well-timed, seasonable, opportune ...a1616, chiefly Sc.
• TIMESOME timely, opportune ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TIMOUS coming in due time; suitable or proper in respect of time; well-timed, seasonable, opportune ...a1616, chiefly Sc.
OPPORTUNELY - adverbs
• OPPORTUNATELY † opportunely ...1552
• TIDEFULLY † opportunely ...a1340
• TIMEOUSLY opportunely; in good or proper time; at the right time or season ...1822 Sc.
OPPORTUNIST - nouns, person
• HACK an opportunist ...1980 Oxford University usage
OPPORTUNITY - adjectives
• OPPORTUNEFUL † affording opportunity; seasonable ...1605
OPPORTUNITY - nouns
• ADVANTAGE † a time of vantage, a favourable occasion, an opportunity, a 'chance' ...c1386
• CAST † a throw or stroke of fortune; hence, fortune, chance, opportunity; lot, fate ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CLEAR SWING a good opportunity ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• DINT a momentary opportunity ...1737 Sc.
• DOOR-OPENER something that is effective in leading to opportunity or success ...colloq.
• EASE † opportunity, means or ability to do something ...a1225
• ETTLE chance, opportunity ...1768 Sc.
• FAIR CRACK OF THE WHIP fair treatment; equal opportunity; a reasonable chance ...1929 Aust. sl.
• FAIR GO an act or instance of just treatment; a fair or reasonable opportunity ...1904 Aust. sl.
• FAIR POP a good opportunity, a fair chance ...L19 sl.
• FAIR SUCK OF THE SAUCE BOTTLE a fair or equal chance; an equal opportunity ...1960s Aust. & NZ sl.
• FAIR SUCK OF THE SAUCE STICK fair treatment, equal opportunity ...1971 Aust. sl.
• KANT opportunity, occasion ...1929 Sc.
• LARGENESS †* freedom, scope, opportunity ...a1631
• LAST LICKS a final turn or opportunity
• MAIDEN-CHANCE a first chance or opportunity ...1861 Sc.
• MAKINGS opportunities; chances; openings ...1866 Eng. dial.
• OFFER an occasion, opportunity ...1848 Ireland
• OPE † an opportunity ...1611
• SHOW a prospect, chance, promise; an opportunity, opening ...1856 Amer. dial.
• SHOWING a prospect, chance, promise; an opportunity, opening ...1884 Amer. dial.
• SIGHT an opportunity, chance, prospect ...1849 Amer. dial.
• TIDE a suitable, favourable, or proper time or occasion; season; opportunity ...c888 arch.
• TOOM † time convenient or proper for doing something; opportunity, occasion ...a1300
• VANTAGE † an opportunity; a chance ...1592
OPPORTUNITY - verbs
• EEM † to spare time, to have leisure; to find an opportunity ...1691 Eng. dial.
• KEEP ONE'S SIGHTING EYE OUT to watch for an opportunity ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LOSE ONE'S DASH to reach one's limit; to exhaust one's energies and abilities; to lose one's opportunity, and suffer accordingly ...c1880 sl.
• LOSE ONE'S PUNCH to reach one's limit; to exhaust one's energies and abilities; to lose one's opportunity, and suffer accordingly ...1910s sl.
• MISS THE BUS to lose an opportunity; to fail in an undertaking ...1915 sl.
• SWING THE MALLET to strike while the iron is hot ...1888 Eng. dial.
• TAKE THE BALL BEFORE THE BOUND to anticipate an opportunity ...c1645
• TIME BY THE TOP † to seize one's opportunity, to act promptly ...Bk1926
• WAIVE † to treat with neglect, to ignore, to disregard, to overlook; to let pass an opportunity ...c1400
OPPOSE - adjectives
• OPPOSITIOUS * inclined to oppose; recalcitrant ...1923
OPPOSE, OPPOSER - nouns, person
• AGINNER one who opposes some specific position or point of view, or who tends to disfavour anything unfamiliar ...1941 Amer. dial.
• GAINSAYER one who speaks against or opposes ...1435
• GAINSPEAKER † a gainsayer, an opponent ...1575
• GAINSTANDER † an opposer, an opponent ...c1575
• OPPUGNANT * one who opposes or resists; an opponent ...a1834
OPPOSE - verbs
• ADVERSE †* to be opposed or adverse to; to oppose ...1393
• BE IN ANYONE'S BEARD † to oppose him openly and resolutely ...c1450
• BESPEAK † to speak against; to charge, to accuse; to oppose ...a1000
• BUCK to come up against, to find oneself opposed to, to oppose ...1904
• CAM to contradict; to oppose vexatiously; to quarrel ...1875 Eng. dial.
• CROSS ONE'S TRACK to oppose one's plans ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• FRONT to face boldly, to confront, to oppose ...L16 arch.
• GAIN † to meet, to encounter, to oppose ...a1500
• GAIN-SET † to set over against, to oppose ...1435
• GAINSTAND † to stand against; to withstand, oppose, resist ...c1400 obs. or arch.
• GAINSTRIVE † to strive or struggle against; to oppose; to withstand ...1549-62 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HEAVE AT † to threaten an attack upon; to take up a position of hostility to; to oppose ...1546
• KAIM AGAINST THE HAIR to oppose, to ruffle, to irritate (kaim = comb) ...1768 Sc.
• MAKE DEBATE † to make opposition or resistance ...c1350
• MEET IN ANYONE'S BEARD † to oppose him openly and resolutely ...c1450
• OBSIST † to stand against; to oppose; to resist ...1432-50
• OBSTRIGILLATE †* to oppose, to resist ...1623
• OBTEND † to hold out; to present in opposition; to oppose ...1697
• OBVIATE † to meet, to encounter; hence; to withstand, to oppose a person or thing ...1600-9
• OCCUR † to meet, to encounter; to oppose, to resist ...a1548
• OPPONE † to set oneself in opposition, to contend against, to act in opposition or offer resistance to ...1513
• OPPOSIT †* to oppose, to resist ...1657
• OPPOSITION to compete with, to set up in opposition to ...1845 Eng. dial.
• OPPUGN 1. to assail or oppose actively by speech, writing, action, or influence of any kind; to call in question, to disprove a statement, belief, etc. ...1529
† 2. to oppose a statement, argument, or the like; to maintain in opposition ...1781
• OPPUGNATE † to assail or oppose actively by speech, writing, action, or influence of any kind; to call in question, to disprove a statement, belief, etc. ...1749
• REFRAGATE † to oppose, controvert, gainsay ...1593
• RELUCTATE to offer resistance, resist, oppose; to struggle against something; to show reluctance ...1643
• RUN IN ANYONE'S BEARD † to oppose him openly and resolutely ...Bk1888
• TAKE UP † to oppose, to fight with ...1597
• THROW to thwart, to oppose; to dispute, to contradict, to argue; to provoke, to anger ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TOP †* to oppose ...1641
• YAIN † to meet, to encounter, to oppose ...a1000
OPPOSED - adjectives
• ADVERSARIOUS * adverse, opposed, hostile ...1826
• CONTRARY characterized by self-willed or refractory opposition; perverse ...M18 colloq.
• DEATH ON finding abhorrent or being opposed to ...20C US sl.
• OPPONENT antagonistic, adverse, contrary, opposed ...1647
• OPPOSITE † opposed in will or action, hostile, antagonistic, adverse ...1577
• OPPOSITIVE characterized by opposing or contrasting; adversative, opposed ...1622
• UNCROSSED not thwarted, opposed, or resisted ...a1634
OPPOSED, OPPOSER - nouns, person
• ANTI a person opposed to a particular plan, action, etc. ...20C Amer. sl.
• OPPUGNATOR †* an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1611
• OPPUGNER * an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1535
OPPOSED - verbs
• BE DEATH ON A THING to be opposed to it ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• BE VAST AGAINST ANYONE to be very much opposed to anyone ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
OPPOSING - adjectives
• ADVERSANT † opposing oneself, opposing; adverse, hostile to ...a1420
• ADVERSARIOUS * adverse, opposed, opposing, hostile ...1826
• ADVERSATIVE † of opposing tendency or adverse nature ...1601
• OBSTANT † standing against; resisting, opposing ...1513
• OPPONENT opposing, opposite ...1728-46
• OPPUGNANT opposing, resisting, hostile, contrary, repugnant ...1513
OPPOSITE - adjectives
• CONTRADICTORIOUS † opposite in position or direction ...1432-50
• OBVERSANT † standing over against, opposite, contrary; also, placed in front of; hence, familiar, well-known ...1579
• OBVERSE turned towards or against; opposite ...a1656
OPPOSITE - adverbs
• CANTY-WISE opposite to ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CATAGORRICKY turned the wrong way round ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ENUNTY directly opposite ...1777 Eng. dial.
• OPPONENT opposing, opposite ...1728-46
• OPPOSITIVE † opposite ...1632
• TO-GAINST †* against, opposite, facing ...c1450
• UPAZET opposite; set before one in full view ...1746 Eng. dial.
OPPOSITE - prepositions
• ANENT opposite, in front of; in comparison with ...1760 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• FANENT opposite ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• OFF AGAINST opposite, in front of, near ...1946 Amer. dial.
• TO-GAINS †* against, opposite, facing ...c1450
OPPOSITE - nouns
• ODDS the exact opposite of anything; the reverse ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPPOSITION † that which is opposite or contrary; that which contrasts or counterbalances ...1596
• OPPOSITIVE †* the opposite of something ...1561
OPPOSITE - verbs
• OPPONE † to set over against or opposite ...1610.
OPPOSITE SEX - nouns
• OTHER SEX the opposite sex ...19C colloq.
OPPOSITION - adjectives
• ADVERSATIVE of words or propositions: expressive of opposition, contrariety, or antithesis ...1533
OPPOSITION - adverbs
• OPPOSITIVELY with opposition ...1622
OPPOSITION - prepositions
• TO-GAINS † towards with hostile intent; in opposition or hostility to, contrary to ...a1000
• TO-GAINST † towards with hostile intent; in opposition or hostility to, contrary to ...a1000
OPPOSITION - nouns
• ADVERSATION †* opposition, hostility ...1470
• ADVERSENESS opposition, hostility; aversion ...1620
• ADVERSITY † the state of being contrary or opposed; opposition, contrariety ...1382
• APPOSITION † an objection; opposition ...E16
• BACK-JAR an ill-natured objection or opposition; an artful evasion ...1825 Sc.
• BEARDING open, resolute opposition; insolent defiance ...1577
• GAINCALL †* a calling out against, opposition ...a1300
• GAIN-SPEAKING † opposition ...1583
• GAINSTAND †* opposition, resistance ...c1470
• ILL-SETNESS opposition ...1896 Sc.
• OBLOQUITY †* opposition or contradiction in speech or writing ...1620
• OBLUCTATION † striving or struggling against something; resistance, opposition ...1615
• OBSTANCE †* opposition; resistance ...c1340
• OBSTANCY †* opposing quality or effect ...1609
• OBSTRIGILLATION †* opposition, resistance ...1623
• OBTENSION †* the act of 'obtending'; opposition ...1755
• OFFENCE † obstruction, opposition ...1600
• OPPONENCY the act of an opponent or of something opposing; antagonism, opposition ...1727
• OPPOSITIVENESS opposition ...1824
• OPPOSURE † the act of opposing, opposition ...1611
• OPPUGNANCE the act of oppugning or opposing; opposition ...1855
• OPPUGNANCY opposition, antagonism, contrariety, conflict ...1606
• OPPUGNATION * opposition in spirit, word, argument, or manner of action ...1553
• STANDPATTISM opposition to or refusal to change ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• THROW opposition; a fit of perversity or ill-humour; a quarrel, controversy ...1788 Sc.
OPPOSITIONAL - nouns, person
• AGINNER one who automatically takes an oppositional stance, usually out of envy or spite ...20C Irish sl.
OPPRESS - verbs
• ABURDEN †* to burden, to oppress ...1620
• ACCLOY to overfill, to overload, to burden, to oppress ...1611
• BAIL ON to oppress, to give a hard time to, to trouble ...1960s US teen sl.
• BALE ON to oppress, to give a hard time to, to trouble ...1960s US teen sl.
• BEPRESS † to oppress ...1591
• CAMSHACKLE to oppress or bear down with fatigue or confinement ...1825 Sc.
• HARRY to harass persons by hostile attacks, forced exactions, or rapacity; to oppress, to despoil ...a1300
• HEAVY † to weigh down; to burden; to oppress, to grieve, to distress ...c897
• HERRY to harass, to oppress, to despoil, to ruin; to drag or carry off ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MACERATE † to oppress; to 'crush' ...1637
• NEW to oppress, to keep under, to master; to curb; to maul ...1768 Sc.
• OFSET † to beset, to oppress ...c1000
• ONERATE † to load, to burden, to oppress ...c1535
• QUENCH * to destroy, to kill a person; to oppress or crush ...c1200
• TAG to oppress by hard labour ...1866 Sc.
• THRALL to oppress ...1773 Sc.
• THRING † to press hard, use oppression; to oppress, to harass, to distress, to afflict ...c1175
• YOKE to burden; to bind down; to fasten; to oppress ...1773 Sc.
OPPRESSED - adjectives
• BESTEAD circumstanced, situated, generally in an evil sense; hence, destitute, forlorn; overcome, oppressed ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DRETCHED † oppressed, troubled; vexed or disturbed by dreams ...16C
• HAG-RIDDEN oppressed in mind; harassed ...1702
• HEAVY-LADEN weighed down with trouble, weariness, etc.; oppressed ...1611
• LIKE TOADS UNDER A HARROW oppressed ...1802-12
OPPRESSION - nouns
• ONDING an assault, an attack, an onset, an outburst, of noise, talk, etc.; oppression, turmoil ...1871 Sc.
• OPPRESSMENT †* oppression; crushing ...c1537
• OPPRESSURE † the act of oppressing; oppression; distress, trouble ...c1600-8
• THRALL oppression; restraint; trouble, worry ...1829 Sc. & Eng. dial.
OPPRESSION - nouns, person
• TOAD-UNDER-A-HARROW a person under constant oppression or persecution ...1825
OPPRESSIVE - adjectives
• ACCUMBROUS † cumbrous, oppressive, troublesome ...c1392
• HEAVY † of persons: oppressive; troublesome, annoying; angry; severe, violent ...c825
• HEAVY-HANDED oppressive; overbearing ...1883
• HONEROUS † burdensome; oppressive; troublesome ...c1400
• ONERABLE †* burdensome; oppressive, troublesome ...1432-50
• ONERARIOUS †* burdensome, oppressive, troublesome ...a1548
• ONEROSE † burdensome; oppressive, troublesome ...c1450
• ONEROUS † burdensome; oppressive; troublesome ...c1400
• OPPRESSFUL †* oppressive ...1606
• PEISANT † that weighs or presses heavily upon one; oppressive, toilsome ...c1470
OPPRESSIVE - nouns
• ONEROSITY * the quality of being burdensome, oppressive, or troublesome ...1874
OPPRESSIVE - nouns, person
• BUZZARD an oppressive, arrogant person, jealous of rivalry and vindictive ...1889 US sl.
OPPRESSIVE - verbs
• HEAVY † to make heavy, burdensome, or oppressive ...c825
• MOUNT THE HIGH HORSE said of a person affecting airs of superiority, or behaving pretentiously or arrogantly; to be overbearing or oppressive; to be proud; to take offense ...1871
OPPRESSIVELY - adverbs
• HEAVY heavily; ponderously; massively; burdensomely, oppressively ...c1000
OPPRESSOR - nouns, person
• DOWNPRESSOR an oppressor ...1950s W. Indies Rasta usage
• TAMBURLAINE an oppressor, a despot ...a1579
• TAMERLANE an oppressor, a despot ...a1579
• VIKING CHEAT a member of the Establishment, an authority; hence, an oppressor ...1990s W. Indies sl.
OPPROBRIOUS - adjectives
• DESPITEOUS full of despite, contempt, or ill-will; contemptuous, opprobrious ...a1340 arch.
OPPROBRIOUS - nouns
• ONSAW † a charge against a person, an accusation; reproach, opprobrious language ...c1000
OPPROBRIUM - nouns
• OPPROBRE † opprobrium, disgrace, dishonour ...1490
• OPPROBRIOUSNESS † opprobrium, shame, disgrace ...a1540
OPPROBRIUM, TERM OF - nouns
• BEAR-WOLF † a vigorous term of opprobrium ...1545
• HARLOT † a term or opprobrium or insult ...a1225
• CAGMAG a term of opprobrium applied to persons; a loose character; a disreputable old woman; a simpleton, a noodle ...19C Eng. dial.
OPTIMISM - nouns
• SANGUINE † the sanguine temperament; cheerful optimism ...1530
• SANGUINITY * cheerful optimism; hopefulness ...1737
OPTIMISTIC - adjectives
• SANGUINE cheerfully optimistic ...1509
• SUNSHINE-SHOWERY of a disposition that is cheerful in the midst of trouble; cheerfully optimistic ...1830 nonce word
• UPBEAT optimistic, positive ...1940s sl., orig. US
OPTIMISTIC - nouns
• LOVE-IN positive, optimistic relations ...1960s sl., orig. US
OPTION - adjectives
• OPTIVE pert. to or characterized by option ...1656
OPTION - phrases
• AOS used for suggesting there are no good options in a particular situation; 'All Options Suck'. 'All Options Stink' ...2001 US sl.
OPTIONAL - adjectives
• ELECTIVE † pert. to the act of choosing; of actions: proceeding from free choice, optional, voluntary ...1643
ORAL - nouns
• ORALITY * the quality of being oral, or orally communicated ...1666
ORANGE (colour) - nouns
• NACARAT a bright orange-red colour ...1727-38
ORANGE (fruit) - nouns
• DEAD SKIN the white inner peel of an orange ...1982 Bahamas
• GUSSIE a division of an orange ...B1900 Sc.
• IRISHMAN'S HARVEST the orange season ...19C sl.
• ORANGE-APPLE † an orange ...1561
• ORANGE-BERRY an immature orange ...1886
• ORANGER an orange ...1793 Sc.
• PAIP the stone of a cherry, plum, or other stone fruit; an orange pip, etc. ...1721 Sc.
• PAP one of the segments of an orange ...1910 Sc.
• PAPE the stone of a cherry, plum, or other stone fruit; an orange pip, etc. ...1721 Sc.
• PASTY the division of an orange ...1877 Eng. dial.
• PEP the stone of a cherry, plum, or other stone fruit; an orange pip, etc. ...1721 Sc.
• PIG a segment of an orange or tangerine ...1994 Amer. dial.
• PUKER an orange ...c1870 preparatory schools' sl.
ORANGE - nouns, person
• ORANGIST †* a cultivator of oranges ...1693
ORANGE JUICE - nouns
• OJ orange juice ...1942 Amer. colloq.
ORANGUTAN - nouns
• SATYR * the orangutan ...1398
ORATE - verbs
• TIP THE MAG to talk, to orate ...L18 sl.
ORATION - nouns
• ORATIUNCLE * a short oration ...1832
• ORATORY the delivery of orations or speeches; rhetorical or eloquent language ...1588
• PARABLE a long speech or oration ...1882 Eng. dial.
ORATION - verbs
• ORATION to make a speech or oration; to speechify ...1633
• ORATORIZE to play the orator; to deliver an oration; to speechify ...1620
ORATOR - adjectives
• ORATORIAL * pert. to an orator ...1546
• ORATORIAN † pert. to an orator ...1644
• ORATORIOUS † pert. to an orator; of the nature of an oratory ...1563
• ORATORY † pert. to an orator; oratorial; rhetorical ...1534
• ORATOURLY †* in the manner of an orator ...1549 Sc.
ORATOR - adverbs
• ORATORIOUSLY † after the manner of an orator; rhetorically; eloquently ...1563
ORATOR - nouns, person
• JAW-SMITH an orator; also, a loud-mouthed demagogue ...1886 colloq.
• ORATIONER * one who makes an oration; an orator or speaker ...1765
• ROARER a stump orator ...Bk1903 sl.
• SOAPBOX ARTIST a public orator, esp. an extremist or rabble-rouser ...1930s NZ sl.
• TONGUEMAN a speaker, an orator ...1594
• TONGUESMAN * a speaker, an orator ...1596
ORCHARD - nouns
• APPLE-GARTH † an apple-garden or orchard ...1483
• APPLE-TERRE † an orchard ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ORCHARDING † land laid out or planted with fruit trees ...1721 chiefly Amer.
• ORCHAT † an orchard ...1708
• PANE a section or plot of ground in a garden, orchard, etc. ...1819 Eng. dial.
• SMELLING CHEAT † a garden or orchard ...1567 cant
• VERGER † a garden or orchard; a pleasure-garden ...a1300
ORCHARD - verbs
• BOX THE FOX to rob an orchard ...1991 Irish sl.
ORCHESTRA - adjectives
• ORCHESTRAN †* pert. to or performed by an orchestra ...1765
• ORCHESTRIC belonging to an orchestra ...1839
ORCHESTRA - nouns
• KITCHEN the percussion section of an orchestra ...colloq.
• MENAGERIE the orchestra ...1845 Brit. theatrical sl.
ORCHID - adjectives
• ORCHIDACEOUS resembling an orchid in some ways, esp. in being showy ...1864
• ORCHIDEAL * pert. to or characteristic of an orchid ...1848
• ORCHIDEAN* pert. to or characteristic of an orchid ...1857
ORCHID - nouns
• BEE FLOWER an orchid ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GAMFERGREYGLES orchids ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ORCHIDOLOGY the branch of botany dealing with orchids ...1885
• ORCHIDOMANIA a craze for orchids ...1849
ORCHID - nouns, person
• ORCHIDACEAN * one who devotes himself to the cultivation of orchids; an orchid fancier ...1887
• ORCHIDIST a cultivator of orchids; an orchid fancier ...1881
• ORCHIDOLOGIST one versed in the branch of botany dealing with orchids ...1881
• ORCHIDOPHILIST a lover of orchids ...1882
ORDEAL - adjectives
• ORDALIAN † pert. to ordeal ...1608-11
ORDEAL - nouns
• BAPTISM OF FIRE the undergoing of any severe ordeal or painful experience ...1857
ORDEAL - verbs
• FACE THE MUSIC to go through an ordeal; to face the possibility of a severe reprimand or other punishment ...20C
• FADE to surpass, to defeat, to overcome, to outdo, to overshadow ...1894 Amer. sl.
ORDER (tidiness) - adjectives
• ALL BLOWED UP out of order or humour ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• ALL SERENE adj. all in order, satisfactory ...M19 sl.
• ALL SERENO all in order, satisfactory ...M19 sl.
• ALL SIGARNEO all in order, everything is as it should be ...L19 sl.
• ALL SIGARNO all in order, everything is as it should be ...L19 sl.
• ALL SIR GARNET all in order, everything is as it should be ...L19 sl.
• ALL SIR GARNY all in order, everything is as it should be ...L19 sl.
• BLINKED OUT out of order, broken down ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BUNG UP AND BILGE FREE in proper order ...19C US sl.
• DO-LALLY malfunctioning, out of order ...L19 sl., orig. military
• DOOLALLY malfunctioning, out of order ...L19 sl., orig. military
• FAIR clean, tidy, set in order; level, even ...1895 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FINE AS A FROG'S HAIR in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FINE AS A FROG'S HAIR SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FINE AS SILK in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FIT AS A FROG'S HAIR in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FIT AS A FROG'S HAIR SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HAYWIRE out of order, proper condition, or control; awry, impaired ...1920 Amer. sl.
• HITTING ON ALL FOUR in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HITTING ON ALL SIX in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HUNKY in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• KAPUT out of order, utterly ruined or exhausted; broken ...1910s sl.
• KAYO all right, in order ...1910s US sl.
• K.O. all right, in order ...1910s US sl.
• LIKE MAGNIFICAT AT MATINS out of order ...L16 Brit. sl.
• MENSEFUL tidy, clean, neat; in good order ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MISCOMPUT out of order ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• O.K. adj. in order; quite satisfactory or acceptable; very good; splendid ...1839 colloq.
• OKAY adj. in order; quite satisfactory or acceptable; very good; splendid ...1839 colloq.
• ORDONNANT * that arranges, or puts in order ...1820-30
• OUT OF THE GATHERS out of order; in distressed circumstances ...1847
• RAZOR SHARP in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• REDD-UP tidy, neat, put in order ...1838 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIGHT in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SIDE UP in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHIPSHAPE AND BRISTOL FASHION in good order
• SOUND AS A WHISTLE in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SWIMMING in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TIFT † prepared, ready; set in order; provided, furnished ...1300s Sc.
• TIGHT tidy, neat, in good order ...1685 Sc.
• TORE-UP rundown, damaged, out of order ...1965 Amer. dial.
• TORN-UP rundown, damaged, out of order ...1965 Amer. dial.
• UNFUCKED having order bought out of chaos ...1997 US sl.
• UNSNOD † untidy, out of order ...1801 Sc.
• UP THE WOP broken, out of order ...1980s NZ sl.
• US not in working order, unserviceable, useless ...1942 UK military usage
• WONKY out of order; needing repair ...1990s Amer. sl.
• WRAPPED carefully arranged; carefully prepared; entirely in order ...c1935 Services' usage
• WRAPPED-UP carefully arranged; carefully prepared; entirely in order ...c1935 Services' usage
ORDER (direct) - adjectives
• ORDINANT † able to order or direct ...c1400
ORDER (tidiness) - nouns
• ALAN BORDER order ...Brit. rhyming sl.
• APPLE PIE ORDER perfect orderliness ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MENSE neatness, tidiness, order; freshness, gloss, newness, bloom ...1867 Eng. dial.
• MENSEFULNESS tidiness, order ...1891 Eng. dial.
• REDD the act of setting in order, tidying, cleaning; arrangement, settlement ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REDMENT the act of putting in order, a settlement ...1892 Sc.
• RED-UP the act of setting in order, tidying, cleaning; arrangement, settlement ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SIZE † the established order of things ...c1400
• TED a tidying up, sorting out, setting to rights; the act of arranging or putting in order ...1887 Sc.
• TIFT condition, order; condition of mind, mood, humour ...1717 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• TILTER condition, plight; order ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
ORDER (command) - nouns
• I-BOD † command, order ...c888
• MANDMENT † a commandment, an order; that which is commanded; also, the act of commanding, command, rule ...1297
• POWDERS orders from the boss ...Bk1942 Amer. West.sl.
ORDER (command) - verbs
• BE JAPANNED to take orders ...1756 sl.
• MANDER to order about in a dictatorial fashion; to scold ...1872 Eng. dial.
• MAUNDER to order about n a dictatorial fashion; to scold ...1872 Eng. dial.
• ORDER † to bring into order or submission to lawful authority; hence, to inflict disciplinary punishment on; to correct, to chastise, to punish ...1526
• ORDAIN † to order, to command, to bid a person to do something, or that a thing be done ...1375 obs. or arch.
• ORDINATE † to order, to regulate, to control, to govern, to direct ...1595 rare or obs.
ORDER (tidiness) - verbs
• ACCOMMODATE † to fit or equip a thing for use; to put in order; hence, to repair, to refit, to mend ...1624
• ADDRESS † to put things 'straight' or 'to rights'; to set in order; to order, to arrange ...1375
• BLOW UP to be out of order; to fail, to collapse ...1923 Amer. dial.
• CAST † to put into shape, dispose, arrange, or order; to lay out in order, to plan, to devise ...a1300
• DAIKER to set in order ...1820 Sc.
• DIGHT to prepare, to put in order, to tidy, to clean; to sweep, to dust ...1678 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FACULATE to arrange, to put in order ...1889 Amer. dial.
• FARM to cleanse, to clean out, to put in order; to empty ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GET TOGETHER to put in order; to organize; to harmonize ...sl.
• HACKLE to equip, get ready, put in order ...Bk1905 Eng, dial.
• MENSEN UP to tidy, to make clean and neat, to put in order ...1889 Eng. dial.
• ORDAIN † to arrange in rows or ranks, or other regular order; esp. to draw up in order of battle; to set in array; to array, to marshal, to order ...c1290
• ORDER † to be in order or readiness; to make ready, to prepare ...1526
• QUEER to spoil, to put out of order ...1812 sl.
• RAIL † to set in order or array; to arrange; to regulate ...a1310
• RAMSHACK to wreck; to put out of shape or order ...1964 Amer. dial.
• READY UP to tidy up, to make neat, to put in order ...1864 Amer. dial.
• REDD to set in order, to arrange; to prepare; to tidy, to clean up ...1787 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REDD UP to put in order, to tidy up; to clean up an apartment or house ...1867 Amer. dial.
• RED UP to put in order, to tidy up; to clean up an apartment or house ...1842 Amer. dial.
• REMBLE to remove, esp. to move with violence; to change one's residence; to set in order by removing things to their proper place ...1671 Eng. dial.
• REMLE to remove, esp. to move with violence; to change one's residence; to set in order by removing things to their proper place ...1671 Eng. dial.
• REMMEL to remove, esp. to move with violence; to change one's residence; to set in order by removing things to their proper place ...1671 Eng. dial.
• RID to tidy, to put in order, to clean up ...1882 Eng. dial.
• SET TO RIGHTS to put in order ...Bk1903 sl.
• SIDEN to straighten up or tidy a table or room, not a thorough cleaning; to put in order ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SIDE UP vb. to clean up; to put in order ...1895 Amer. dial.
• SING MAGNIFICAT AT MATINS to do things out of order ...L16 Brit. colloq.
• SKIFT † to arrange, devise, manage, or order something ...a1300
• SUIT † to arrange in a set, sequence, or series; to set in due order, to sort out ...1552
• TARGE to keep in strict order, to look after strictly ...1814 Sc.
• TEAKETTLE UP to tidy, to put in order ...1975 Amer. dial.
• TED to spread out in an orderly manner, to arrange in order, to make tidy ...1871 Sc.
• TIFF † to put in order, to arrange; to prepare, to make, to construct ...1300s
• TIFT † to prepare, to make ready, to put in order; to dress ...1300s obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TIGHT to put in order; to make tidy or neat ...1895 Eng. dial.
• TIGHT UP to put in order; to tidy; to dress oneself neatly and tidily ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• WIND A RAVELLED HASP to restore order; to put things right ...1810 Sc.
ORDER - phrases
• ALL'S BOWMAN all's safe, everything is in order ...L17 sl.
ORDERED - adjectives
• ORDERABLE * capable of being ordered or directed; amenable to direction or control ...1641
• ORDINATE † ordered, arranged, disposed; destined, appointed ...1398
ORDERING - adjectives
• ORDINATIVE * having the character or function of ordering, determining, or regulating; of the nature of ordering ...1605
ORDERLINESS - nouns
• DECORUM † orderly condition; orderliness ...1610
• ORDERATION ordering, management ...1849 Eng. dial.
• ORDINATION the act of ordering, arranging, or disposing in ranks or order; the condition of being ordered or arranged ...1658
ORDERLY - adjectives
• CLEAN AS A GUT orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CLEAN AS A WHISTLE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FARRINKLY comely, good-looking; decent, clean, orderly ...1860 Eng. dial.
• HAGLI orderly, tidy, careful, convenient ...1928 Sc.
• IN APPLE-PIE ORDER perfectly tidy and properly placed; orderly, neat ...1864
• IN KELTER orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• IN KILTER orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• IN PRINT very neat and orderly ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JIMPRICUTE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• KIPPY orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• NEAT AS A BANDBOX orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1902 colloq.
• NEAT AS A GUT orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• NEAT AS A NEW PIN orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1902 colloq.
• NEAT AS A PIN orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• NEAT AS A WHISTLE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ORDENE † ordered, regulated; orderly, regular ...1340
• ORDINAL † conformable to order, rule, or custom; regular, ordinary, orderly ...c1380
• ORDINARY † conformable to order or rule; regular; orderly, methodical ...1529
• ORDINATE † 1. observant of order; keeping within orderly limits; orderly, regular, moderate, temperate ...c1374
† 2. reduced to order, ordered, regulated; orderly, regular ...c1400
• SHIPSHAPE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SLICK orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SLICK AS A GUT orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SLICK AS A WHISTLE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SPOONEY orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SPOONY orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TO RIGHTS. orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
ORDERLY - adverbs
• DESSABLY orderly, tidily ...1796 Eng. dial.
• ORDENELY † in an orderly manner; according to rule; in proper order ...1340
• ORDINATELY † in an ordered or regulated manner; in due order, in regular succession or sequence; according to order or rule; regularly; properly, duly, temperately ...1382
ORDINANCE - nouns
• SIZE † an ordinance or regulation ...a1425
ORDINARILY - adverbs
• ACCUSTOMABLY customarily, habitually, usually, ordinarily ...c1450 arch.
• ORDINARY † in an ordinary manner; commonly, ordinarily ...1596
ORDINARY - adjectives
• COMMON OR GARDEN common, ordinary ...1892
• MIDDLESEX average, ordinary ...1908 Amer. dial.
• ORDINAL † conformable to order, rule, or custom; regular, ordinary, orderly ...c1380
• ORDINAR † ordinary, usual, commonplace ...1508 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ORNERY ordinary, commonplace, plain ...1838 Amer. dial.
• QUOTIDIAN of an everyday character; ordinary, commonplace, trivial ...1461-83
• RANDOM ordinary if unexpected ...1968 US sl.
• VANILLA ordinary, simple, basic ...1977 US sl.
ORDINARY - nouns, person
• JOE SOAP a slow-witted or ordinary person
• JOHN CITIZEN an ordinary man, esp. as a member of the community
• JOHN DOE an ordinary or typical citizen
• MAN-IN-THE-CARS man-in-the-street; an average or ordinary person ...1888 US
• SHORTHORN an ordinary person, one of indifferent quality and not belonging to the best sort ...1899 Amer. dial.
• TOM TILER any ordinary man; also, a henpecked husband ...1582
• TOM TYLER any ordinary man; also, a henpecked husband ...1582
ORDURE - nouns
• SIEGE † excrement, ordure ...1515
ORDURE - verbs
• IMMERD * to bury in or cover with ordure ...1635
OREGON - nouns, person
• NATIVE SON a native Oregonian ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SANDLAPPER a homesteader in Oregon ...1964 Amer. dial.
• WEBFOOTER an Oregonian, so called because much rain falls in Oregon ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
ORGAN - adjectives
• ORGANAL †* pert. to a musical organ ...1633
• ORGANISTIC * pert. to organists or the organ ...1840
• ORGANLY † pert. to an organ or musical instrument, or resembling the sound of an organ ...1435
ORGAN - nouns
• MOLLY O'MORGAN an organ (in any sense, orig. a barrel organ) ...1961 Brit. rhyming sl.
• ORGANY †* an organ; a musical instrument ...1377
• ORGLE † a musical instrument, the organ ...a1100
ORGAN - nouns, person
• ORGANER † an organ-maker; an organ player, an organist ...1413
• ORGANISTER † one who plays an organ ...c1314
ORGANIZATION - nouns
• LAYOUT a company of people; an organization, an 'outfit'; a crowd; a gang or team ...1867 Amer. dial.
ORGANIZE - verbs
• BUNG ON to organize, to arrange ...20C sl.
• ECONOMIZE † to arrange, to constitute, to organize ...1691
• GET TOGETHER to put in order; to organize; to harmonize ...sl.
• GET YOUR MOJO WORKING to get your act together ...1975 Amer. sl.
• HONCHO to organize, supervise, or be the leader of ...1945 sl.
• LAY IT ON THE LINE to organize, to arrange, to plan ...c1930 Brit. sl.
• LINE OUT to straighten out, to organize ...1938 Amer. dial.
ORGANIZED - adjectives
• TOGETHER well-organized, mentally composed, emotionally stable ...colloq.
ORGANIZED - verbs
• GET IT TOGETHER to take control of one's personal condition; to get one's mind and emotions under control; to become organized ...1973 US sl.
• GET ONE'S ACT TOGETHER to take control of one's personal condition; to get one's mind and emotions under control; to become organized ...1973 US sl.
ORGANIZING - adjectives
• ORGANIC * organizing, constitutive ...1883
• ORGANIFIC having the property or power of forming organs or organized structures; formative, organizing ...1840
ORGASM - adverbs (also see SEX)
• OFF adv. to the point of orgasm ...1675 sl.
ORGASM - nouns
• BIG O, THE orgasm, esp. female orgasm ...Aust. sl.
• BLAST-OFF a sexual orgasm ...1965 Amer. sl.
• COME an orgasm ...1967 US sl.
• CONSUMMATION orgasm ...20C sl.
• CUM an orgasm ...1967 US sl.
• FINAL GALLOP, THE an orgasm ...sl.
• FIREWORKS an orgasm ...19C sl.
• JOLLY an orgasm ...1960s US sl.
• NUT an orgasm, esp. of a male ...1968 US sl.
• ORGANISM a contrived term for orgasm ...20C US euphemism
• PARADISE STROKE for a male: the final thrust before male orgasm; generally plural ...1984 UK sl.
• SPERM WAIL outburst of sound from a male during orgasm ...UK playground sl.
• TRAIN multiple orgasms ...1985 US sl.
• WET DREAM a male's erotic dream during which he has an orgasm ...1851 Amer. sl.
ORGASM - verbs
• COME to achieve orgasm ...c1600 sl.
• COME A RIVER of a woman: to have a very intense orgasm ...1970s US sl.
• COME YOUR LOT to experience an orgasm ...1964 UK sl.
• DIE IN A WOMAN'S LAP of a male: to have an orgasm; to ejaculate ...Shakespeare usage
• GET OFF ON to achieve orgasm by means of something ...1973 sl.
• GET OFF THE BUTTON to obtain sexual gratification; to experience orgasm ...1932 Amer. sl.
• GET ONE'S BALLS OFF of a man: to achieve orgasm; hence, to experience a thrill of perverse pleasure ...1964 US sl.
• GET ONE'S COOKIES OFF to experience orgasm; hence, to experience intense pleasure, esp. in a perverse way ...c1952 Amer. sl.
• GO OFF to have an orgasm...c1866 colloq.
• KNOCK DOWN A PRICK to bring an end to an erection; to cause a man to have an orgasm ...19C Brit. sl.
• LIGHT UP to have an orgasm ...M20 Brit. euphemism
• MAKE SOMEONE'S LOVE COME DOWN to stimulate someone sexually; to cause to reach orgasm ...1930s US Black sl.
• MAKE THE CHIMNEY SMOKE to cause a woman to have an orgasm ...19C Brit. sl.
• NUT to have an orgasm, esp. of a male ...1999 US sl.
• POP OFF to achieve male orgasm; hence, fig. to feel exhilarated ...1950s sl., orig. US
• POP ONE'S COOKIES to reach orgasm ...2000s sl.
• POP ONE'S CORK to surrender sexually, to come to orgasm ...1960s sl.
• POP ONE'S DRAWERS to have an orgasm ...1970s sl.
• POP ONE'S NUT to achieve male orgasm; hence, fig. to feel exhilarated ...1950s sl., orig. US
• POP ONE'S NUTS to achieve male orgasm ...1920s sl., orig. US
• POP ONE'S WAD to achieve male orgasm ...1970s US sl.
• POP SOMEONE'S COOKIES to induce orgasm in someone ...1972 Amer. sl.
• RANCH to bring to orgasm, to make ejaculate ...1990s US sl.
• SHOOT ONE'S WAD of a male: to have an orgasm ...1950s US Black sl.
• SPEND to achieve orgasm ...1662 sl.
• TAKE OFF to bring someone to orgasm ...1975 US sl.
• WAD of a male: to reach orgasm ...2003 UK sl.
ORGY - nouns
• BACCHANAL an occasion of drunken revelry; an orgy ...M16
• BACCHANALIA drunken revelry; an orgy ...M17
• BIRTHDAY PARTY an orgy ...1960s euphemism
• CIRCUS LOVE a real or imagined sexual orgy ...M20 US sl.
• DAISY CHAIN the group of men engaged in a gang-rape or orgy with a single woman ...1960s sl.
• EVERYTHINGATHON an orgy in which various types of sexual activity are performed ...M20 US homosexual usage
• GANGBANG an orgy at which several couples have sex ...1945 US sl.
• GROUP GROPE a session of nude encounter-group therapy that includes reciprocal touching or massage; also, a gathering of people for the purpose of simultaneous sexual activity; an orgy ...1967 Amer. sl.
• LOVE-IN an orgy ...1960s sl, orig. US
• ORGIA convivial occasions involving excessive drinking and licentiousness; orgies ...1570-6
• ORGIACS convivial occasions involving excessive drinking and licentiousness; orgies ...a1859
• ORGIASM * the celebration of orgies, extravagant or rapturous excitement ...1840
• PARTY an orgy ...1960s sl.
ORGY - nouns, person
• ORGIOPHANT * one who presides over the orgies ...1886 Ancient Greek usage
ORGY - verbs
• PARTY to partake in an orgy ...1960s sl.
• SKEEZE to have an orgy ...1980s sl., orig. US Black
ORIENT - nouns
• DAWNING, THE the east, the orient ...1879
ORIENTAL - adjectives
• CHINKY (derogatory) pert. to a Chinese, or any Oriental ...L19 sl.
• ORIENT situated in or belonging to the east, eastern, oriental ...a1450 now poetic
ORIENTAL - nouns, person
• ALMOND-EYE an Oriental ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BUDDAHEAD a person of Oriental or Asian ancestry ...1971 Amer. dial.
• BUDDHAHEAD a person of Oriental or Asian ancestry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• DINK (derogatory) an Oriental; a Chinese ...1938 sl.
• MAGUS one skilled in Oriental magic and astrology; an ancient magician or sorcerer ...1621
• ORIENTALIAN †* one versed in the Oriental languages and literature ...1691
• ORIENTALIST one versed in the Oriental languages and literature ...1779-81
• RICEMAN (derogatory) a Chinese or other Oriental person ...20C US sl.
• SKIBBY (derogatory) a Japanese, a Chinese, or any Oriental ...1920s US sl.
• SKIPPY an Oriental prostitute; thus, when addressing a Japanese speaker, any prostitute ...1910s US sl.
• ZIP (derogatory) an Oriental (Zero Intelligence Potential) ...M20 US military sl.
ORIGIN - nouns
• ARRIVANCE origin, birthplace ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• EDITION † the act of producing, or bringing into existence; hence, birth, extraction, origin ...1599
• END a beginning, origin, original source ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-FOUNTAIN † fountainhead, source, origin ...1688
• HEADSPRING the chief source of anything; the quarter whence anything originates ...c1450
• NAISSANCE †* origin, birth ...1490
• ORD † point of origin, beginning ...c897
• RADIX the source or origin; that in which anything originates ...1607
ORIGINAL - adjectives
• FAIR † original, genuine ...c1820 Amer. dial.
ORIGINAL - nouns
• MASTERPIECE * the original or main piece ...1825
ORIGINALITY - nouns
• VERD † verdancy, freshness, newness, originality ...1603
ORIGINATE - verbs
• THINK UP to arrange, to plan, to originate ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
ORNAMENT - adjectives
• GAUDLESS * destitute of ornament ...1848
ORNAMENT - nouns
• ADORNATION † the act of adorning; also, that with which anything is adorned; adornment, decoration; ornament ...1597
• AIGLE a spangle, tinsel, ornament ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BELETTE † a jewel, an ornament ...1522
• BIGHES jewels, ornaments ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLAZNICKS large and showy ornaments ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CANARY an ornament worn at the hip ...L19 sl.
• CRINKUM-CRANKUMS odds and ends; knick-knacks; useless ornamental trifles ...1846 Eng. dial.
• DALDOES useless ornaments, such as embroidered chair-backs, tassels, etc.; also, rubbish ...1841 Sc.
• DECKING † adornment, embellishment, ornament ...1531
• DECOR † comeliness, beauty, ornament ...1656
• DECORAMENT * decoration, ornament, an adorning ...1727
• DECOREMENT † decoration, ornamentation; an ornament, an embellishment ...1587
• DECRIMENT decoration, ornament ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DOZZLE a small rosette or ornament upon articles of clothing ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FALDERAL a gewgaw, a trifle, a useless ornament; finery ...c1820
• FALDERDAL a gewgaw, a trifle, a useless ornament; finery ...1828 Eng. dial.
• FALDERMENT. finery, useless ornaments of dress ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FALLALDERMENT finery, ornaments of dress ...1877 Eng. dial.
• FALLALS finery, trumpery ornaments, trifles, gewgaws ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FANDANGLE fantastic ornament; nonsense, tomfoolery ...1880 colloq.
• FANDANGLES ornaments, trinkets; antics, capers, as in dancing about ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FANDANGO * fantastic ornament; nonsense, tomfoolery ...1856
• FLAMFEW a gaudy ornament; a dazzling trifle; a gewgaw; something pretty and of little value ...1580 arch.
• FLAMFOO a gaudy ornament of female dress ...19C Sc.
• FOL-DE-ROLL a gewgaw, a trifle, a useless ornament; finery ...1828 Eng. dial.
• FOLDIDOL a gewgaw, a trifle, a useless ornament; finery ...1828 Eng. dial.
• FRIGGLE-FRAGGLES toys, trifles, gewgaws; useless, vain ornaments of dress ...19C Sc.
• GALLITRAP an unbecoming ornament or headdress ...1777 Eng. dial.
• GARNITURE 1. ornament, trimming, etc. added to dress ...1667
2. ornament, embellishment generally ...1685
• GAUD a plaything, a toy; also, something gaudy; a showy ornament, a piece of finery; a gewgaw ...c1430
• GAUDY † a bright-coloured ornament; a toy, a bauble, a gewgaw ...1555
• GAWD a plaything, a toy; also, something gaudy; a showy ornament, a piece of finery; a gewgaw ...c1430
• GAY † anything that looks gay or showy; an ornament; esp. one that is used to amuse a child ...1399 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HABILIMENTS † anything worn as an ornament ...c1530
• LAB † a pendulous ornament; a projecting drooping part of an object ...1814 Sc.
• NACKET a knickknack, a small ornament ...1928 Sc.
• NIGNAY a knickknack, a trinket, a trifle; a trifling, useless thing or proceeding; an unnecessary ornament or frill, a gewgaw ...a1689 Sc.
• OFFSET an ornament, embellishment, that which sets off or shows to advantage; the best of anything ...1721 Sc.
• PARAMENT † an ornament, a decoration ...c1385
• TANKLEMENTS implements; litter; small ornaments; articles of finery ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANKLIMENTS implements; litter; small ornaments; articles of finery ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TAPTOO † a gaudy ornament on the head ...1825 Sc.
• TRIM-TRAM † a personal ornament of little value; a pretty toy or trifle; a gewgaw; a worthless thing ...1523
• VARIORUM a piece of decoration, in furniture, etc.; an ornament, gewgaw, trinket; a flourish in handwriting; any unnecessary appendage ...1864 Sc.
• WALLIE an ornament, a trinket, a knickknack, a toy ...1722 Sc.
• WALLY an ornament, a gewgaw, a trinket, a knickknack, a toy ...1772 Sc.
• WALLY-DYE a toy, a knickknack, a trifle, a piece of ornamentation or finery ...1802 Sc.
ORNAMENT - verbs
• BEDO † to adorn, to ornament, to garnish ...a1500
• GAUD † to ornament, to adorn, to make showy ...1554
• GAWD † to ornament, to adorn, to make showy ...1554
• ORNIFY † to adorn, to ornament ...1594
• TIDDIVATE to 'titivate'; to smarten up; to ornament, to bedeck; to put the final touches to dress ...1877 Eng. dial.
• VALIORM to ornament, to decorate ...1970 Sc.
ORNAMENTAL - adjectives
• NATLING trifling, fanciful, ornamental ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ORNATIVE †* tending or serving to adorn, decorative, ornamental ...1660
• SUPELLECTILE † pert. to or of the nature of household furniture; ornamental ...1615 rare or obs.
• TOYOUS †* trifling, ornamental, unessential ...1581
• WALLIE decorative, fancy, ornamental, esp. applied to porcelain figures of dogs, etc. set out for decoration on mantelpieces and sideboards ...1904 Sc.
• WALLY decorative, fancy, ornamental, esp. applied to porcelain figures of dogs, etc. set out for decoration on mantelpieces and sideboards ...1904 Sc.
ORNAMENTATION - adjectives
• BUSY of ornamentation: full of detail ...1903
ORNAMENTATION - nouns
• BABERY † grotesque ornamentation in architecture and books; grotesque absurdity ...c1384
• BABOONERY † grotesque ornamentation ...1383
• DECOREMENT † decoration, ornamentation; an ornament, an embellishment ...1587
• EERIORUMS particulars, details; fancy work, ornamentation ...1880 Sc.
• FLUBDUB a bit of finery, ornamentation ...1915 Amer. dial.
ORNAMENTED - adjectives
• DANDILLY fancy, over-ornamented ...1895 Sc.
• FANTOOSH overdressed, over-ornamented; flashy, showy; ultra-fashionable ...1920 Sc.
• UNBEPRANKED not decorated or ornamented ...1594
ORNATE - adjectives
• ADORN †* adorned, ornate ...1667
• DECORATE † adorned, decorated; ornate ...1460 obs. or arch.
ORPHAN - nouns
• ORBATION † bereavement, deprivation of parents, children or the like ...1623
ORPHAN - nouns, person
• MAVERICK an orphan child; an illegitimate child ...1922 Amer. dial.
• ORFLIN an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORPHANT an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORPHLINE an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• WARD † an orphan under age ...1559
• WHOREPHAN an orphan child of a prostitute ...E20 US sl.
ORPHANED - adjectives
• HEADLESS fatherless; orphaned ...1899 Sc.
• ORBATE † orphaned, bereaved, destitute ...1525
ORTHODOX - adjectives
• ORTHODOXASTICAL †* orthodox; holding right or correct opinions, such as are currently accepted as correct or are in accordance with some recognized standard ...1563-87
OSBOURNE, OZZY
• DOUBLE-O a nickname for rock musician Ozzy Osbourne (born 1948) ...2002 UK sl.
OSCILLATE - verbs
• QUEAGLE to seesaw; to oscillate; to swing backwards and forwards, crouching down on the heels in a sitting posture ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUEEDLE to oscillate, to shake; to totter; to get about with difficulty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUIDDLY to oscillate, to shake; to totter; to get about with difficulty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OSTENTATION, OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY - nouns
• BUNK deceit; ostentation ...Bk1914 criminals' sl.
• ÉCLAT † public display, ostentation; notoriety, publicity; a public exposure, scandal, 'scene' ...a1674
• FANFARON † fanfare; noisy or boastful parade; ostentation ...1848
• FANFARONADE boisterous or arrogant language; boastful assertion, brag; ostentation; an instance of this ...1652
• FANTASIA ostentation, pomp, self-importance ...1838
• FANTASTRY † fantastic display or show; ostentation, affectation ...1656
• FASTUOSITY † haughtiness, ostentation, pomposity ...1656-81
• FASTUOUSNESS haughtiness, ostentation, arrogance ...1649
• FOFARRAW ostentation; show-off; bluster ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• FOOFOORAW ostentation; show-off; bluster ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• GAUDERY gaudy or showy decoration, ostentatious show; finery, fine clothes; also, a fine or gaudy thing, a piece of finery ...1597-8
• JACTATION boasting, bragging, ostentatious display ...1576
• JACTITATION public or open declaration, esp. of a boastful sort; ostentatious affirmation; boasting, bragging ...1632
• PALAVER a fussy manner of behaving; an ostentatious or finical procedure; a great to-do about nothing; applied to action rather than exclusively to speech ...1892
• PARADA † pomp, show, display, ostentation ...1621
• PARADO † pomp, show, display, ostentation ...1621
• PARAFFLE a flourish, ostentatious display, fuss ...1816 Sc.
• PARAFLE ostentatious display ...1816 Sc.
• SPLASH a striking or ostentatious display, appearance or effect ...19C sl.
• STYLING showing off, acting ostentatiously ...1960s sl.
• TIGERISM vulgar ostentation or affectation; pretentiousness; swagger ...1836
• TOP-DRESSING more ostentatious display ...1884
• VANTATION † ostentation, display ...1637
• VENDITATION a boastful or ostentatious display
OSTENTATIOUS - adjectives
• BRANKIN lively, gay; showy, ostentatious; prancing ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DAMN-MY-EYES flashy; ostentatious ...1849 US nautical sl.
• DASHY showy, ostentatiously fashionable; stylish ...1822 colloq.
• DEAD-GAME dissolute, ostentatious ...L19 US college sl.
• FASTUOSE † haughty, arrogant, pretentious, ostentatious ...1727
• FASTUOUS * proud, haughty, disdainful, arrogant; pretentious, ostentatious ...a1638
• FLASH ostentatious or vulgar ...colloq.
• 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
• JACK flashy, ostentatious ...1980s sl.
• LAIRY ostentatious, showy ...20C Aust. sl.
• LEARY ostentatious, showy ...20C Aust. sl.
• LEMON ostentatious ...2000s rhyming sl. (lemon squash = flash)
• ORGULOUS ostentatious, showy ...a1300 arch.
• OSTENTATORY †* intended to attract attention or admiration; ostentatious ...1657
• PALAVERIN capering, ostentatious ...1880 Sc.
• PARADEFUL * full of display, ostentatious ...1755
• STYLING ostentatious, fashionable ...1990s US Black sl.
• SWANKY elegant or ostentatious...1835
• THRASONICAL given to bragging, boasting; exhibiting ostentation ...1564
• VADY proud, vain, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, gay, merry ...1733 Sc.
• VANDIE † of persons: proud, boastful, vain; proud-looking, jaunty, ostentatious, showy; pleased, elated ...1724 Sc.
• VANNIE † of persons: proud, boastful, vain; proud-looking, jaunty, ostentatious, showy; pleased, elated ...1724 Sc.
• VANTIE boastful, proud, vain; exultant; ostentatious, showy ...1789 Sc.
• VAUDIE proud, vain, conceited, ostentatious ...1733 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.
• VOGIE of things: imposing, grand, ostentatious ...1722 Sc.
• VOUDIE adj. proud, vain, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, gay, merry ...1733 Sc.
• WADDIE proud, vain, forward, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, cheerful, gay, merry ...1733 Sc.
• WADY proud, vain, forward, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, cheerful, gay, merry ...1733 Sc.
OSTENTATIOUS - nouns, person
• AFFECTATOR † one who makes an ostentatious display of something ...1733
• AFFECTER a professed adherent or practiser of anything; an ostentatious or pretentious user, possessor, or professor ...1580
• BLOUST an ostentatious person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DANDY a man who dresses fashionably and ostentatiously; a fop ...c1780
• DAZZLER one who dazzles; a showy or ostentatious woman ...a1800 colloq.
• FLAMER a conspicuous, ostentatious person who 'burns brightly'; someone or something very unusual or vigorous ...c1805
• FLASH HARRY an ostentatious, loudly dressed, and typically bad-mannered man ...1960 Brit. sl.
• FLISKMAHOY a giddy, ostentatious person; a flighty girl; a giddy, gawky girl; a woman who gives herself airs ...1816 Sc.
• JAY a showy, ostentatious, or flashy woman ...1598
• OLD PALAVER a fussy, ostentatious person ...19C Sc.
• OSTENTATRIX †* an ostentatious woman ...1611
• PALAVER a foolishly ostentatious person; a tedious fusspot ...1866 Sc.
• SHOW-OFF a person given to ostentatious behaviour; a braggart ...Amer. colloq.
• VOLISHER † an ostentatious talker ...Bk1905 Sc.
OSTENTATIOUS - verbs
• AFFECT to show ostentatiously a liking for; to make an ostentatious use or display of; to take upon oneself artificially or for effect; to assume ...1605
• AFFECTATE † to make ostentatious use of ...1588
• BLAH to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1924 sl.
• BLAH-BLAH to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1924 sl.
• CAMP to act ostentatiously and outrageously in a homosexual manner, although by no means restricted - verbally or physically - to the gay world ...1920s sl.
• CARRY ON to act in an ostentatiously effeminate manner in public ...1963 US sl.
• CUT A SPLASH to make an ostentatious display ...19C sl.
• FLASH to display ostentatiously ...colloq.
• HIGH-PLAY to act in an ostentatious manner ...1960s US criminals' sl.
• OSTENTATE * to make a show of, to show off; to display ostentatiously or boastfully ...c1540
• PALAVER to behave in an ostentatious manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• 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
• QUEEN to act in an effeminate manner; to pose ostentatiously ...1970s sl.
• SASHAY to strut, to parade, to walk in an ostentatious or provocative manner ...1900s sl., orig. US
• SCANCE to make an ostentatious display in conversation; to exaggerate ...1820 Sc.
• SHOOT OFF ONE'S MOUTH to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously ...1896 sl., orig. US
• SHOOT ONE'S MOUTH OFF to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously ...1896 sl., orig. US
• SKITE to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously ...1857 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SPORT to behave showily or ostentatiously in public ...E18 sl.
• SWANK to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously; to swagger; to show off ...1809 sl.
• TITRIVATE to titivate; to adjust the personal appearance of; to make oneself attractive; to primp, to go about ostentatiously ...1854 Amer. dial.
• VAMPER † to make an ostentatious appearance; to pose ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• VAPOUR to act in a fantastic or ostentatious manner; to show off; to swagger; to walk in with a swaggering air ...1652
• VOLAGE † to talk ostentatiously ...B1900 Sc.
• VOLISH † to talk ostentatiously ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WOOF to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1934 US Black sl.
OSTENTATIOUSLY - adverbs
• FASTUOUSLY ostentatiously, haughtily, arrogantly, pretentiously ...a1677
• LAIRY showily, ostentatiously ...20C Aust. sl.
• LEARY showily, ostentatiously ...20C Aust. sl.
OSTRACIZE - verbs
• SACK to ostracize; to exclude from a group ...1980s Aust. prison sl.
OSTRACIZED - adjectives
• IN THE SIN BIN ostracized ...1995 Aust. sl.
OSTRICH - nouns
• BIG TURKEY an ostrich ...Bk1942 Amer. circus sl.
• CAMEL-BIRD the ostrich ...1771
OTHER - adjectives
• SUNDRY † different, other ...a1300
OTHER - nouns
• ALTERITY the state of being other or different ...M17
OTHER - verbs
• HAVE OTHER OATS TO THRESH to have other things to do; to have something else in hand ...1881 Eng. dial.
OTHER - phrases
• ALL LIKE THAT THERE other such things, etcetera ...Amer. sl.
• ALL STUFF LIKE THAT THERE other such things, etcetera ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT JAZZ other such things; etcetera ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT KIND OF BULL other such stupid and boring things; the depressing remainder ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT KIND OF CRAP other such stupid and boring things; the depressing remainder ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT KIND OF SHIT other such stupid and boring things; the depressing remainder ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT KIND OF STUFF other such stupid and boring things; the depressing remainder ...Amer. sl.
OTHERS - pronouns
• UDDERSOME others ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OTHERWISE - adjectives
• OTHEROUS otherwise, different ...B1900 Eng. dial.
OTHERWISE - adverbs/conjunctions
• ELCHUR † elsewhere, otherwise, besides ...c890
• ELSE-WAYS otherwise ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ODDERWISE otherwise ...1924 Sc.
• OTHERGATES † in another manner or way, otherwise, differently ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• OTHERWAYS otherwise ...1899 Amer. dial.
• THILSE † else, otherwise ...Bk1905 Sc.
• TOTHERWISE otherwise ...1871 Amer. dial.
• UDDERWAYS otherwise ...1901 Eng. dial.
• UNELSE otherwise...2007 Amer. dial.
OTTER - nouns
• MARCH †* the footprint of an otter ...c1410
• MARKS the footprints of an otter ...a1700
• MASK in hunting: the face or head of a fox; occasionally of an otter ...1828
• TEAK an otter ...1897 Sc.
• TEK an otter ...1897 Sc.
• TIKE the common otter ...1872 Sc.
• VENT the action on the part of an otter of coming to the surface of the water in order to breathe; an instance or occasion of this ...1653
• VENTING the rising of an otter to the surface of water in order to breathe ...1741
OTTER - verbs
• VENT of an otter or beaver: to rise to the surface in order to breathe; also, of a person ...1590
OUNCE - adjectives
• UNCIAL pert. to an inch or an ounce ...1650
OUNCE - nouns
• QUARTERN a quarter of an ounce ...1607
• URE an ounce ...Bk1905 Sc.
OUST - verbs
• DEBOUT † to thrust out, to expel, to oust ...1619
OUT-AND-OUT - adjectives
• BUST-OUT out-and-out, pure and simple, absolute ...1961 US sl.
• MAIN thorough-paced, unmitigated, out-and-out ...1864 Sc.
• POINT-BLANK absolute, unqualified, out-and-out ...1845 Amer. dial.
• UP-MET AND DOWN-THRUSTEN thorough, out-and-out ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OUT-AND-OUT - adverbs
• UP-HEAPED AND DOWN-THRUSTEN completely, fully, out-and-out ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OUTBACK - nouns
• BACK OF BOURKE the most remote outback, the back of beyond ...Aust. sl.
OUTBREAK - nouns
• ERUPTION an incursion, an outbreak, an entrance into ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
OUTBUILDING - nouns
• OFFSET an outbuilding, esp. one used as a kitchen ...1981 Amer. dial.
OUTBURST - nouns
• CHICKEN FIT a burst of joy or anger; a nervous outburst ...1845 Amer. dial.
• EBULLIENCIES sudden outbursts ...1667
• EBULLITION a sudden outburst or boiling of bubbling over ...1534
• ECSTASY † an outburst, a tumultuous utterance of feeling, etc. ...1695
• EGRESSION † a deviation from accustomed rules; an outburst of feeling, poetic fervour, etc. ...1509
• ELATION * an outburst of high spirits ...1870
• ONDING an assault, an attack, an onset, an outburst, of noise, talk, etc.; oppression, turmoil ...1871 Sc.
• ONDINGING an assault, an attack, an onset, an outburst, of noise, talk, etc. ...1828 Sc.
• TIRRAVEE a fit or display of ill temper or passion; an unchecked outburst ...1813 Sc.
• TIRRIVEE a fit or display of ill temper or passion; an unchecked outburst ...1813 Sc.
• TIRRYVEE a fit or display of ill temper or passion; an unchecked outburst ...1813 Sc.
OUTCAST - adjectives
• OFFAL worthless, vile; outcast ...c1605 now chiefly Eng. dial.
OUTCAST - nouns, person
• BANDYLAN a woman of bad character; an outcast; a virago ...1808 Eng. dial.
• CASTAWAY one cast adrift upon the world or by society; an outcast ...1799
• DADGEON † an outcast; applied as a term of contempt to both sexes ...1882 Sc.
• DAJON † an outcast; applied as a term of contempt to both sexes ...1882 Sc.
• DARK MEAT the 'black sheep' ...1940s sl.
• DIPHEAD a social outcast ...1975 US sl.
• DIPLY a socially inept outcast ...1965 US sl.
• DIPWAD an inept outcast ...1976 US sl.
• DORF a social outcast ...1967 US sl.
• DORKBRAIN an inept outcast ...1974 US sl.
• FOOLIO a fool; a social outcast ...1994 US sl.
• GOOMBAH an outsider, a social outcast ...1990s US sl.
• L-12 an extremely social outcast (L = loser) ...1993 US sl.
• LEPER an outcast ...1825
• LOBO a solitary person, a loner; an outcast ...1939 Amer. dial.
• LOBO WOLF n. a solitary person, a loner; an outcast ...1907 Amer. dial.
• MULLET a socially inept outcast ...1959 US sl.
• NARC a social outcast ...2001 US sl.
• NARK a social outcast ...2001 US sl.
• NERDLY a socially inept outcast ...1965 US sl.
• OFF-CAST an outcast, a castaway ...1631 Sc.
• OFFSCOURING an outcast ...1526
• QUEBER a social outcast ...1987 US sl.
• WAG a social outcast, esp. a non-surfer ...1991 US sl.
• WAIF a person who is without home or friends; one who lives uncared-for or without guidance; an outcast from society; an unowned or neglected child ...1784
OUTCAST - verbs
• SEND TO TEMPLE MOORS † to proclaim an outcast from society ...1865 Eng. dial.
OUTCOME - nouns
• AFTERINGS outcome, results, consequences ...Bk1898 Sc.
• OUT outcome ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SICKENER anything depressing, disappointing, or frustrating; a sad outcome ...19C sl.
• SUMMARY * the highest point or summit; also, the ultimate outcome ...1851
• UP AND DOWN OF IT the gist of something; the whole thing; the outcome of a situation ...1994 UK sl.
• UPCAST the outcome or result of anything ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UP-COME the outcome ...1890 Sc.
OUTCOME - verbs
• SATCHEL to pre-arrange the outcome of a contest, race, or fight ...20C US sl.
• TURN THE SCALE(S) to decide in favour of one side or faction; to determine the outcome
OUTCOME - phrases
• ON A HIDING TO NOTHING in a position from which there can be no successful outcome
OUTCRY - adjectives
• OBSTREPEROUS characterized by great noise or outcry, esp. in opposition; clamorous, noisy; vociferous ...c1600
• OBSTROPOLOUS characterized by great noise or outcry, especially in opposition; clamorous, noisy; vociferous ...1748
• YAMMERING making an outcry or clamour ...1895
OUTCRY - nouns
• BARKING angry or assailing outcry ...1549
• BERE † clamour, outcry, shouting, roaring; the noise of voices of men or animals ...c1205
• GAFF an outcry, a noise ...E19 sl.
• GALLOWS-ROW a great fuss or outcry ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HUMDUDGEON needless noise or fuss; a complaint or outcry with sufficient reason; much ado about nothing ...1790 Sc.
• LAMACHEELIE a noisy lamentation, a loud wail, an outcry ...1925 Sc.
• LAMACHREE a noisy lamentation, a loud wail, an outcry ...1925 Sc.
• MACHREACH a fuss, a to-do, an outcry, a row ...1952 Sc.
• SANCTUS † an outcry ...1594
• SANG a fuss, clamour, to-do, outcry ...1739 Sc.
• SCHILLOCH an uproar, an outcry, a riot ...1845 Sc.
• SUCCLAMATION † outcry, applause ...1566
• TANTARA a noise; a disturbance; an outcry ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TANTARRA a noise; a disturbance; an outcry ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TOUSE a commotion, a disturbance, an ado, a fuss, an outcry; a state of agitation ...1836 Amer. dial.
• TOWSE a commotion, a disturbance, an ado, a fuss, an outcry; a state of agitation ...1836 Amer. dial.
• YALLACRACK a great outcry; a loud noise of voices; a sharp altercation ...1866 Sc.
• YALLICRACK a loud outcry; a great noise of voices; an angry altercation ...1898 Sc.
• YALLIECRAAG a great outcry; a loud noise of voices; a sharp altercation ...1866 Sc.
• YAMMER a cry of lamentation, a wail; a loud outcry, shout, yell; lamentation, querulous utterance; a whimpering, a continuous loud complaining; grumbling ...1500-20 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YAMMERING an outcry, clamour ...1937
• YARM † a discordant, disagreeable sound or outcry; a scream, a yell ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
OUTCRY - verbs
• FAUNCH to rant, to rave, to rage; to make an outcry against ...1911 Amer. dial.
• GALE † to make an outcry; to exclaim against something ...c1386
• GALSTRE †* to make a noise or outcry ...a1225
• JAMMER to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Ireland
• OBSTREPERATE †* to make a loud noise, clamour, or outcry ...1765
• REAR THE HOUSE to make a great outcry; to rouse the house ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCREECH LIKE A WHIT-NECK to make a great outcry ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCREECH OUT A BRAVE UN to make a great outcry ...1897 Eng. dial.
• TAKE ON to rage, to rave; to be greatly agitated; to make a great fuss, outcry, or uproar; to distress oneself greatly ...c1430 colloq. & Eng. dial.
• YAMMER † to make a loud unpleasant noise or outcry; to howl, to yell; to roar, to shout; to talk loudly or persistently; to scold ...1513 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YAMOUR to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Sc.
• YIMMER to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 N. Ireland
• YOMER to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Sc.
OUTDATED - see OUT-OF-DATE
OUTDO - verbs
• BANG to defeat, to worst; to surpass, to excel, to outdo; to overcome, to overpower; to overwhelm...1604
• BEAT HOLLOW to surpass, to outdo ...1771 Amer. sl.
• BENSIL to surpass, to outdo ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEST to outwit, to outdo, to get the better of ...1863 colloq.
• CAP to surpass, to outdo, to excel ...1848 Amer. dial.
• EAT FOR BREAKFAST to vanquish, to outdo, to overcome ...1970 Aust. sl.
• EAT SOMEONE'S LUNCH to defeat, to drub, to outdo, to injure, to beat physically; to make short work of ...1959 US sl.
• HAVE THE LAUGH OF SOMEONE to outdo, to outwit someone ...20C Brit. colloq.
• HEAD to surpass, to outdo, to excel; to outwit, to get the better of ...1711
• KNOCK SPOTS OFF to be better than, to surpass; to outdo easily; to beat ...1856 sl., orig. US
• LAY IT ALL OVER to surpass, to outdo; to excel ...1911 Amer. dial.
• LAY OVER to surpass, to outdo; to excel ...1853
• LICK to outdo, to surpass ...colloq.
• SKUNK to utterly defeat; to outdo decisively; to vanquish completely; to overcome ...1843 Amer. dial.
• TAKE THE BAKER'S SHOP to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TAKE THE BAKERY to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TAKE THE BISCUIT to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TAKE THE CAKE to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1842 sl.
• TAKE THE CHEESE of a negative circumstance or objectionable person: to surpass, to outdo ...L19 sl.
• TAKE THE COOKIE to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1882 sl.
• TAKE THE FLOUR to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TAKE THE PASTRY to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TROLLOP to strike, to beat, to whip; to outdo in a contest ...1842 Amer. dial.
• UNDERCREEP † to subvert secretly; to outdo by crafty or stealth; to undersell in trade; to overreach; to take a mean or underhand advantage of ...1592
• WOOL to strip of possessions, esp. by trickery; to outdo by trickery ...1841 Amer. dial.
OUTDOORS - phrases
• INDEL AND OUDEL phr. indoors and outdoors ...1877 Eng. dial.
• EGG-EATER an opossum ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FALSE-BELLY the opossum's marsupial pouch ...1912 Amer. dial.
• FILE-TAIL an opossum ...1968 Amer. dial.
• GRAVEDIGGER an opossum ...1970 Amer. dial.
• POOR SAM an opossum ...1927 Amer. dial.
• POSS SAM an opossum ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SAM the opossum ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SAMBO the opossum ...1927 Amer. dial.
• WOOLLY SHOAT an opossum ...1961 Amer. dial.
OPPONENT - nouns, person
• GAINSPEAKER † a gainsayer, an opponent ...1575
• GAINSTANDER † an opposer, an opponent ...c1575
• HEADER †* one who makes head against or resists something; an opponent ...1537
• MATCH † an opponent, an antagonist, a rival ...c1400
• OBJICIENT one who objects; an objector; an opponent of a motion or proposition ...1864
• OPPOSANT †* an opponent ...1611
• OPPOSITOR † one who opposes, an opponent ...1598
• OPPUGNANT * one who opposes or resists; an opponent ...a1834
• OPPUGNATOR †* an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1611
• OPPUGNER * an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1535
• UNFRIEND an enemy; an opponent ...1817 Sc. & Eng. dial.
OPPORTUNE - adjectives
• OPPORTUNATE † fit, suitable, proper, opportune ...1541
• OPPORTUNOUS †* opportune ...1609
• TIDEFUL † seasonable, opportune, right, fit, convenient, expedient ...a1300
• TIDIVE †* timely, opportune ...a1700
• TIDY † timely, seasonable, opportune; in season ...c1350
• TIMEOUS coming in due time; suitable or proper in respect of time; well-timed, seasonable, opportune ...a1616, chiefly Sc.
• TIMESOME timely, opportune ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TIMOUS coming in due time; suitable or proper in respect of time; well-timed, seasonable, opportune ...a1616, chiefly Sc.
OPPORTUNELY - adverbs
• OPPORTUNATELY † opportunely ...1552
• TIDEFULLY † opportunely ...a1340
• TIMEOUSLY opportunely; in good or proper time; at the right time or season ...1822 Sc.
OPPORTUNIST - nouns, person
• HACK an opportunist ...1980 Oxford University usage
OPPORTUNITY - adjectives
• OPPORTUNEFUL † affording opportunity; seasonable ...1605
OPPORTUNITY - nouns
• ADVANTAGE † a time of vantage, a favourable occasion, an opportunity, a 'chance' ...c1386
• CAST † a throw or stroke of fortune; hence, fortune, chance, opportunity; lot, fate ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CLEAR SWING a good opportunity ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• DINT a momentary opportunity ...1737 Sc.
• DOOR-OPENER something that is effective in leading to opportunity or success ...colloq.
• EASE † opportunity, means or ability to do something ...a1225
• ETTLE chance, opportunity ...1768 Sc.
• FAIR CRACK OF THE WHIP fair treatment; equal opportunity; a reasonable chance ...1929 Aust. sl.
• FAIR GO an act or instance of just treatment; a fair or reasonable opportunity ...1904 Aust. sl.
• FAIR POP a good opportunity, a fair chance ...L19 sl.
• FAIR SUCK OF THE SAUCE BOTTLE a fair or equal chance; an equal opportunity ...1960s Aust. & NZ sl.
• FAIR SUCK OF THE SAUCE STICK fair treatment, equal opportunity ...1971 Aust. sl.
• KANT opportunity, occasion ...1929 Sc.
• LARGENESS †* freedom, scope, opportunity ...a1631
• LAST LICKS a final turn or opportunity
• MAIDEN-CHANCE a first chance or opportunity ...1861 Sc.
• MAKINGS opportunities; chances; openings ...1866 Eng. dial.
• OFFER an occasion, opportunity ...1848 Ireland
• OPE † an opportunity ...1611
• SHOW a prospect, chance, promise; an opportunity, opening ...1856 Amer. dial.
• SHOWING a prospect, chance, promise; an opportunity, opening ...1884 Amer. dial.
• SIGHT an opportunity, chance, prospect ...1849 Amer. dial.
• TIDE a suitable, favourable, or proper time or occasion; season; opportunity ...c888 arch.
• TOOM † time convenient or proper for doing something; opportunity, occasion ...a1300
• VANTAGE † an opportunity; a chance ...1592
OPPORTUNITY - verbs
• EEM † to spare time, to have leisure; to find an opportunity ...1691 Eng. dial.
• KEEP ONE'S SIGHTING EYE OUT to watch for an opportunity ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LOSE ONE'S DASH to reach one's limit; to exhaust one's energies and abilities; to lose one's opportunity, and suffer accordingly ...c1880 sl.
• LOSE ONE'S PUNCH to reach one's limit; to exhaust one's energies and abilities; to lose one's opportunity, and suffer accordingly ...1910s sl.
• MISS THE BUS to lose an opportunity; to fail in an undertaking ...1915 sl.
• SWING THE MALLET to strike while the iron is hot ...1888 Eng. dial.
• TAKE THE BALL BEFORE THE BOUND to anticipate an opportunity ...c1645
• TIME BY THE TOP † to seize one's opportunity, to act promptly ...Bk1926
• WAIVE † to treat with neglect, to ignore, to disregard, to overlook; to let pass an opportunity ...c1400
OPPOSE - adjectives
• OPPOSITIOUS * inclined to oppose; recalcitrant ...1923
OPPOSE, OPPOSER - nouns, person
• AGINNER one who opposes some specific position or point of view, or who tends to disfavour anything unfamiliar ...1941 Amer. dial.
• GAINSAYER one who speaks against or opposes ...1435
• GAINSPEAKER † a gainsayer, an opponent ...1575
• GAINSTANDER † an opposer, an opponent ...c1575
• OPPUGNANT * one who opposes or resists; an opponent ...a1834
OPPOSE - verbs
• ADVERSE †* to be opposed or adverse to; to oppose ...1393
• BE IN ANYONE'S BEARD † to oppose him openly and resolutely ...c1450
• BESPEAK † to speak against; to charge, to accuse; to oppose ...a1000
• BUCK to come up against, to find oneself opposed to, to oppose ...1904
• CAM to contradict; to oppose vexatiously; to quarrel ...1875 Eng. dial.
• CROSS ONE'S TRACK to oppose one's plans ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• FRONT to face boldly, to confront, to oppose ...L16 arch.
• GAIN † to meet, to encounter, to oppose ...a1500
• GAIN-SET † to set over against, to oppose ...1435
• GAINSTAND † to stand against; to withstand, oppose, resist ...c1400 obs. or arch.
• GAINSTRIVE † to strive or struggle against; to oppose; to withstand ...1549-62 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HEAVE AT † to threaten an attack upon; to take up a position of hostility to; to oppose ...1546
• KAIM AGAINST THE HAIR to oppose, to ruffle, to irritate (kaim = comb) ...1768 Sc.
• MAKE DEBATE † to make opposition or resistance ...c1350
• MEET IN ANYONE'S BEARD † to oppose him openly and resolutely ...c1450
• OBSIST † to stand against; to oppose; to resist ...1432-50
• OBSTRIGILLATE †* to oppose, to resist ...1623
• OBTEND † to hold out; to present in opposition; to oppose ...1697
• OBVIATE † to meet, to encounter; hence; to withstand, to oppose a person or thing ...1600-9
• OCCUR † to meet, to encounter; to oppose, to resist ...a1548
• OPPONE † to set oneself in opposition, to contend against, to act in opposition or offer resistance to ...1513
• OPPOSIT †* to oppose, to resist ...1657
• OPPOSITION to compete with, to set up in opposition to ...1845 Eng. dial.
• OPPUGN 1. to assail or oppose actively by speech, writing, action, or influence of any kind; to call in question, to disprove a statement, belief, etc. ...1529
† 2. to oppose a statement, argument, or the like; to maintain in opposition ...1781
• OPPUGNATE † to assail or oppose actively by speech, writing, action, or influence of any kind; to call in question, to disprove a statement, belief, etc. ...1749
• REFRAGATE † to oppose, controvert, gainsay ...1593
• RELUCTATE to offer resistance, resist, oppose; to struggle against something; to show reluctance ...1643
• RUN IN ANYONE'S BEARD † to oppose him openly and resolutely ...Bk1888
• TAKE UP † to oppose, to fight with ...1597
• THROW to thwart, to oppose; to dispute, to contradict, to argue; to provoke, to anger ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TOP †* to oppose ...1641
• YAIN † to meet, to encounter, to oppose ...a1000
OPPOSED - adjectives
• ADVERSARIOUS * adverse, opposed, hostile ...1826
• CONTRARY characterized by self-willed or refractory opposition; perverse ...M18 colloq.
• DEATH ON finding abhorrent or being opposed to ...20C US sl.
• OPPONENT antagonistic, adverse, contrary, opposed ...1647
• OPPOSITE † opposed in will or action, hostile, antagonistic, adverse ...1577
• OPPOSITIVE characterized by opposing or contrasting; adversative, opposed ...1622
• UNCROSSED not thwarted, opposed, or resisted ...a1634
OPPOSED, OPPOSER - nouns, person
• ANTI a person opposed to a particular plan, action, etc. ...20C Amer. sl.
• OPPUGNATOR †* an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1611
• OPPUGNER * an assailant, opposer, opponent ...1535
OPPOSED - verbs
• BE DEATH ON A THING to be opposed to it ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• BE VAST AGAINST ANYONE to be very much opposed to anyone ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
OPPOSING - adjectives
• ADVERSANT † opposing oneself, opposing; adverse, hostile to ...a1420
• ADVERSARIOUS * adverse, opposed, opposing, hostile ...1826
• ADVERSATIVE † of opposing tendency or adverse nature ...1601
• OBSTANT † standing against; resisting, opposing ...1513
• OPPONENT opposing, opposite ...1728-46
• OPPUGNANT opposing, resisting, hostile, contrary, repugnant ...1513
OPPOSITE - adjectives
• CONTRADICTORIOUS † opposite in position or direction ...1432-50
• OBVERSANT † standing over against, opposite, contrary; also, placed in front of; hence, familiar, well-known ...1579
• OBVERSE turned towards or against; opposite ...a1656
OPPOSITE - adverbs
• CANTY-WISE opposite to ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CATAGORRICKY turned the wrong way round ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ENUNTY directly opposite ...1777 Eng. dial.
• OPPONENT opposing, opposite ...1728-46
• OPPOSITIVE † opposite ...1632
• TO-GAINST †* against, opposite, facing ...c1450
• UPAZET opposite; set before one in full view ...1746 Eng. dial.
OPPOSITE - prepositions
• ANENT opposite, in front of; in comparison with ...1760 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• FANENT opposite ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• OFF AGAINST opposite, in front of, near ...1946 Amer. dial.
• TO-GAINS †* against, opposite, facing ...c1450
OPPOSITE - nouns
• ODDS the exact opposite of anything; the reverse ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPPOSITION † that which is opposite or contrary; that which contrasts or counterbalances ...1596
• OPPOSITIVE †* the opposite of something ...1561
OPPOSITE - verbs
• OPPONE † to set over against or opposite ...1610.
OPPOSITE SEX - nouns
• OTHER SEX the opposite sex ...19C colloq.
OPPOSITION - adjectives
• ADVERSATIVE of words or propositions: expressive of opposition, contrariety, or antithesis ...1533
OPPOSITION - adverbs
• OPPOSITIVELY with opposition ...1622
OPPOSITION - prepositions
• TO-GAINS † towards with hostile intent; in opposition or hostility to, contrary to ...a1000
• TO-GAINST † towards with hostile intent; in opposition or hostility to, contrary to ...a1000
OPPOSITION - nouns
• ADVERSATION †* opposition, hostility ...1470
• ADVERSENESS opposition, hostility; aversion ...1620
• ADVERSITY † the state of being contrary or opposed; opposition, contrariety ...1382
• APPOSITION † an objection; opposition ...E16
• BACK-JAR an ill-natured objection or opposition; an artful evasion ...1825 Sc.
• BEARDING open, resolute opposition; insolent defiance ...1577
• GAINCALL †* a calling out against, opposition ...a1300
• GAIN-SPEAKING † opposition ...1583
• GAINSTAND †* opposition, resistance ...c1470
• ILL-SETNESS opposition ...1896 Sc.
• OBLOQUITY †* opposition or contradiction in speech or writing ...1620
• OBLUCTATION † striving or struggling against something; resistance, opposition ...1615
• OBSTANCE †* opposition; resistance ...c1340
• OBSTANCY †* opposing quality or effect ...1609
• OBSTRIGILLATION †* opposition, resistance ...1623
• OBTENSION †* the act of 'obtending'; opposition ...1755
• OFFENCE † obstruction, opposition ...1600
• OPPONENCY the act of an opponent or of something opposing; antagonism, opposition ...1727
• OPPOSITIVENESS opposition ...1824
• OPPOSURE † the act of opposing, opposition ...1611
• OPPUGNANCE the act of oppugning or opposing; opposition ...1855
• OPPUGNANCY opposition, antagonism, contrariety, conflict ...1606
• OPPUGNATION * opposition in spirit, word, argument, or manner of action ...1553
• STANDPATTISM opposition to or refusal to change ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• THROW opposition; a fit of perversity or ill-humour; a quarrel, controversy ...1788 Sc.
OPPOSITIONAL - nouns, person
• AGINNER one who automatically takes an oppositional stance, usually out of envy or spite ...20C Irish sl.
OPPRESS - verbs
• ABURDEN †* to burden, to oppress ...1620
• ACCLOY to overfill, to overload, to burden, to oppress ...1611
• BAIL ON to oppress, to give a hard time to, to trouble ...1960s US teen sl.
• BALE ON to oppress, to give a hard time to, to trouble ...1960s US teen sl.
• BEPRESS † to oppress ...1591
• CAMSHACKLE to oppress or bear down with fatigue or confinement ...1825 Sc.
• HARRY to harass persons by hostile attacks, forced exactions, or rapacity; to oppress, to despoil ...a1300
• HEAVY † to weigh down; to burden; to oppress, to grieve, to distress ...c897
• HERRY to harass, to oppress, to despoil, to ruin; to drag or carry off ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MACERATE † to oppress; to 'crush' ...1637
• NEW to oppress, to keep under, to master; to curb; to maul ...1768 Sc.
• OFSET † to beset, to oppress ...c1000
• ONERATE † to load, to burden, to oppress ...c1535
• QUENCH * to destroy, to kill a person; to oppress or crush ...c1200
• TAG to oppress by hard labour ...1866 Sc.
• THRALL to oppress ...1773 Sc.
• THRING † to press hard, use oppression; to oppress, to harass, to distress, to afflict ...c1175
• YOKE to burden; to bind down; to fasten; to oppress ...1773 Sc.
OPPRESSED - adjectives
• BESTEAD circumstanced, situated, generally in an evil sense; hence, destitute, forlorn; overcome, oppressed ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DRETCHED † oppressed, troubled; vexed or disturbed by dreams ...16C
• HAG-RIDDEN oppressed in mind; harassed ...1702
• HEAVY-LADEN weighed down with trouble, weariness, etc.; oppressed ...1611
• LIKE TOADS UNDER A HARROW oppressed ...1802-12
OPPRESSION - nouns
• ONDING an assault, an attack, an onset, an outburst, of noise, talk, etc.; oppression, turmoil ...1871 Sc.
• OPPRESSMENT †* oppression; crushing ...c1537
• OPPRESSURE † the act of oppressing; oppression; distress, trouble ...c1600-8
• THRALL oppression; restraint; trouble, worry ...1829 Sc. & Eng. dial.
OPPRESSION - nouns, person
• TOAD-UNDER-A-HARROW a person under constant oppression or persecution ...1825
OPPRESSIVE - adjectives
• ACCUMBROUS † cumbrous, oppressive, troublesome ...c1392
• HEAVY † of persons: oppressive; troublesome, annoying; angry; severe, violent ...c825
• HEAVY-HANDED oppressive; overbearing ...1883
• HONEROUS † burdensome; oppressive; troublesome ...c1400
• ONERABLE †* burdensome; oppressive, troublesome ...1432-50
• ONERARIOUS †* burdensome, oppressive, troublesome ...a1548
• ONEROSE † burdensome; oppressive, troublesome ...c1450
• ONEROUS † burdensome; oppressive; troublesome ...c1400
• OPPRESSFUL †* oppressive ...1606
• PEISANT † that weighs or presses heavily upon one; oppressive, toilsome ...c1470
OPPRESSIVE - nouns
• ONEROSITY * the quality of being burdensome, oppressive, or troublesome ...1874
OPPRESSIVE - nouns, person
• BUZZARD an oppressive, arrogant person, jealous of rivalry and vindictive ...1889 US sl.
OPPRESSIVE - verbs
• HEAVY † to make heavy, burdensome, or oppressive ...c825
• MOUNT THE HIGH HORSE said of a person affecting airs of superiority, or behaving pretentiously or arrogantly; to be overbearing or oppressive; to be proud; to take offense ...1871
OPPRESSIVELY - adverbs
• HEAVY heavily; ponderously; massively; burdensomely, oppressively ...c1000
OPPRESSOR - nouns, person
• DOWNPRESSOR an oppressor ...1950s W. Indies Rasta usage
• TAMBURLAINE an oppressor, a despot ...a1579
• TAMERLANE an oppressor, a despot ...a1579
• VIKING CHEAT a member of the Establishment, an authority; hence, an oppressor ...1990s W. Indies sl.
OPPROBRIOUS - adjectives
• DESPITEOUS full of despite, contempt, or ill-will; contemptuous, opprobrious ...a1340 arch.
OPPROBRIOUS - nouns
• ONSAW † a charge against a person, an accusation; reproach, opprobrious language ...c1000
OPPROBRIUM - nouns
• OPPROBRE † opprobrium, disgrace, dishonour ...1490
• OPPROBRIOUSNESS † opprobrium, shame, disgrace ...a1540
OPPROBRIUM, TERM OF - nouns
• BEAR-WOLF † a vigorous term of opprobrium ...1545
• HARLOT † a term or opprobrium or insult ...a1225
• CAGMAG a term of opprobrium applied to persons; a loose character; a disreputable old woman; a simpleton, a noodle ...19C Eng. dial.
OPTIMISM - nouns
• SANGUINE † the sanguine temperament; cheerful optimism ...1530
• SANGUINITY * cheerful optimism; hopefulness ...1737
OPTIMISTIC - adjectives
• SANGUINE cheerfully optimistic ...1509
• SUNSHINE-SHOWERY of a disposition that is cheerful in the midst of trouble; cheerfully optimistic ...1830 nonce word
• UPBEAT optimistic, positive ...1940s sl., orig. US
OPTIMISTIC - nouns
• LOVE-IN positive, optimistic relations ...1960s sl., orig. US
OPTION - adjectives
• OPTIVE pert. to or characterized by option ...1656
OPTION - phrases
• AOS used for suggesting there are no good options in a particular situation; 'All Options Suck'. 'All Options Stink' ...2001 US sl.
OPTIONAL - adjectives
• ELECTIVE † pert. to the act of choosing; of actions: proceeding from free choice, optional, voluntary ...1643
ORAL - nouns
• ORALITY * the quality of being oral, or orally communicated ...1666
ORANGE (colour) - nouns
• NACARAT a bright orange-red colour ...1727-38
ORANGE (fruit) - nouns
• DEAD SKIN the white inner peel of an orange ...1982 Bahamas
• GUSSIE a division of an orange ...B1900 Sc.
• IRISHMAN'S HARVEST the orange season ...19C sl.
• ORANGE-APPLE † an orange ...1561
• ORANGE-BERRY an immature orange ...1886
• ORANGER an orange ...1793 Sc.
• PAIP the stone of a cherry, plum, or other stone fruit; an orange pip, etc. ...1721 Sc.
• PAP one of the segments of an orange ...1910 Sc.
• PAPE the stone of a cherry, plum, or other stone fruit; an orange pip, etc. ...1721 Sc.
• PASTY the division of an orange ...1877 Eng. dial.
• PEP the stone of a cherry, plum, or other stone fruit; an orange pip, etc. ...1721 Sc.
• PIG a segment of an orange or tangerine ...1994 Amer. dial.
• PUKER an orange ...c1870 preparatory schools' sl.
ORANGE - nouns, person
• ORANGIST †* a cultivator of oranges ...1693
ORANGE JUICE - nouns
• OJ orange juice ...1942 Amer. colloq.
ORANGUTAN - nouns
• SATYR * the orangutan ...1398
ORATE - verbs
• TIP THE MAG to talk, to orate ...L18 sl.
ORATION - nouns
• ORATIUNCLE * a short oration ...1832
• ORATORY the delivery of orations or speeches; rhetorical or eloquent language ...1588
• PARABLE a long speech or oration ...1882 Eng. dial.
ORATION - verbs
• ORATION to make a speech or oration; to speechify ...1633
• ORATORIZE to play the orator; to deliver an oration; to speechify ...1620
ORATOR - adjectives
• ORATORIAL * pert. to an orator ...1546
• ORATORIAN † pert. to an orator ...1644
• ORATORIOUS † pert. to an orator; of the nature of an oratory ...1563
• ORATORY † pert. to an orator; oratorial; rhetorical ...1534
• ORATOURLY †* in the manner of an orator ...1549 Sc.
ORATOR - adverbs
• ORATORIOUSLY † after the manner of an orator; rhetorically; eloquently ...1563
ORATOR - nouns, person
• JAW-SMITH an orator; also, a loud-mouthed demagogue ...1886 colloq.
• ORATIONER * one who makes an oration; an orator or speaker ...1765
• ROARER a stump orator ...Bk1903 sl.
• SOAPBOX ARTIST a public orator, esp. an extremist or rabble-rouser ...1930s NZ sl.
• TONGUEMAN a speaker, an orator ...1594
• TONGUESMAN * a speaker, an orator ...1596
ORCHARD - nouns
• APPLE-GARTH † an apple-garden or orchard ...1483
• APPLE-TERRE † an orchard ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ORCHARDING † land laid out or planted with fruit trees ...1721 chiefly Amer.
• ORCHAT † an orchard ...1708
• PANE a section or plot of ground in a garden, orchard, etc. ...1819 Eng. dial.
• SMELLING CHEAT † a garden or orchard ...1567 cant
• VERGER † a garden or orchard; a pleasure-garden ...a1300
ORCHARD - verbs
• BOX THE FOX to rob an orchard ...1991 Irish sl.
ORCHESTRA - adjectives
• ORCHESTRAN †* pert. to or performed by an orchestra ...1765
• ORCHESTRIC belonging to an orchestra ...1839
ORCHESTRA - nouns
• KITCHEN the percussion section of an orchestra ...colloq.
• MENAGERIE the orchestra ...1845 Brit. theatrical sl.
ORCHID - adjectives
• ORCHIDACEOUS resembling an orchid in some ways, esp. in being showy ...1864
• ORCHIDEAL * pert. to or characteristic of an orchid ...1848
• ORCHIDEAN* pert. to or characteristic of an orchid ...1857
ORCHID - nouns
• BEE FLOWER an orchid ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GAMFERGREYGLES orchids ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ORCHIDOLOGY the branch of botany dealing with orchids ...1885
• ORCHIDOMANIA a craze for orchids ...1849
ORCHID - nouns, person
• ORCHIDACEAN * one who devotes himself to the cultivation of orchids; an orchid fancier ...1887
• ORCHIDIST a cultivator of orchids; an orchid fancier ...1881
• ORCHIDOLOGIST one versed in the branch of botany dealing with orchids ...1881
• ORCHIDOPHILIST a lover of orchids ...1882
ORDEAL - adjectives
• ORDALIAN † pert. to ordeal ...1608-11
ORDEAL - nouns
• BAPTISM OF FIRE the undergoing of any severe ordeal or painful experience ...1857
ORDEAL - verbs
• FACE THE MUSIC to go through an ordeal; to face the possibility of a severe reprimand or other punishment ...20C
• FADE to surpass, to defeat, to overcome, to outdo, to overshadow ...1894 Amer. sl.
ORDER (tidiness) - adjectives
• ALL BLOWED UP out of order or humour ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• ALL SERENE adj. all in order, satisfactory ...M19 sl.
• ALL SERENO all in order, satisfactory ...M19 sl.
• ALL SIGARNEO all in order, everything is as it should be ...L19 sl.
• ALL SIGARNO all in order, everything is as it should be ...L19 sl.
• ALL SIR GARNET all in order, everything is as it should be ...L19 sl.
• ALL SIR GARNY all in order, everything is as it should be ...L19 sl.
• BLINKED OUT out of order, broken down ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BUNG UP AND BILGE FREE in proper order ...19C US sl.
• DO-LALLY malfunctioning, out of order ...L19 sl., orig. military
• DOOLALLY malfunctioning, out of order ...L19 sl., orig. military
• FAIR clean, tidy, set in order; level, even ...1895 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FINE AS A FROG'S HAIR in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FINE AS A FROG'S HAIR SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FINE AS SILK in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FIT AS A FROG'S HAIR in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FIT AS A FROG'S HAIR SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HAYWIRE out of order, proper condition, or control; awry, impaired ...1920 Amer. sl.
• HITTING ON ALL FOUR in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HITTING ON ALL SIX in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HUNKY in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• KAPUT out of order, utterly ruined or exhausted; broken ...1910s sl.
• KAYO all right, in order ...1910s US sl.
• K.O. all right, in order ...1910s US sl.
• LIKE MAGNIFICAT AT MATINS out of order ...L16 Brit. sl.
• MENSEFUL tidy, clean, neat; in good order ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MISCOMPUT out of order ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• O.K. adj. in order; quite satisfactory or acceptable; very good; splendid ...1839 colloq.
• OKAY adj. in order; quite satisfactory or acceptable; very good; splendid ...1839 colloq.
• ORDONNANT * that arranges, or puts in order ...1820-30
• OUT OF THE GATHERS out of order; in distressed circumstances ...1847
• RAZOR SHARP in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• REDD-UP tidy, neat, put in order ...1838 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RIGHT in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RIGHT SIDE UP in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SHIPSHAPE AND BRISTOL FASHION in good order
• SOUND AS A WHISTLE in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SWIMMING in order; in good condition ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TIFT † prepared, ready; set in order; provided, furnished ...1300s Sc.
• TIGHT tidy, neat, in good order ...1685 Sc.
• TORE-UP rundown, damaged, out of order ...1965 Amer. dial.
• TORN-UP rundown, damaged, out of order ...1965 Amer. dial.
• UNFUCKED having order bought out of chaos ...1997 US sl.
• UNSNOD † untidy, out of order ...1801 Sc.
• UP THE WOP broken, out of order ...1980s NZ sl.
• US not in working order, unserviceable, useless ...1942 UK military usage
• WONKY out of order; needing repair ...1990s Amer. sl.
• WRAPPED carefully arranged; carefully prepared; entirely in order ...c1935 Services' usage
• WRAPPED-UP carefully arranged; carefully prepared; entirely in order ...c1935 Services' usage
ORDER (direct) - adjectives
• ORDINANT † able to order or direct ...c1400
ORDER (tidiness) - nouns
• ALAN BORDER order ...Brit. rhyming sl.
• APPLE PIE ORDER perfect orderliness ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MENSE neatness, tidiness, order; freshness, gloss, newness, bloom ...1867 Eng. dial.
• MENSEFULNESS tidiness, order ...1891 Eng. dial.
• REDD the act of setting in order, tidying, cleaning; arrangement, settlement ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REDMENT the act of putting in order, a settlement ...1892 Sc.
• RED-UP the act of setting in order, tidying, cleaning; arrangement, settlement ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SIZE † the established order of things ...c1400
• TED a tidying up, sorting out, setting to rights; the act of arranging or putting in order ...1887 Sc.
• TIFT condition, order; condition of mind, mood, humour ...1717 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• TILTER condition, plight; order ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
ORDER (command) - nouns
• I-BOD † command, order ...c888
• MANDMENT † a commandment, an order; that which is commanded; also, the act of commanding, command, rule ...1297
• POWDERS orders from the boss ...Bk1942 Amer. West.sl.
ORDER (command) - verbs
• BE JAPANNED to take orders ...1756 sl.
• MANDER to order about in a dictatorial fashion; to scold ...1872 Eng. dial.
• MAUNDER to order about n a dictatorial fashion; to scold ...1872 Eng. dial.
• ORDER † to bring into order or submission to lawful authority; hence, to inflict disciplinary punishment on; to correct, to chastise, to punish ...1526
• ORDAIN † to order, to command, to bid a person to do something, or that a thing be done ...1375 obs. or arch.
• ORDINATE † to order, to regulate, to control, to govern, to direct ...1595 rare or obs.
ORDER (tidiness) - verbs
• ACCOMMODATE † to fit or equip a thing for use; to put in order; hence, to repair, to refit, to mend ...1624
• ADDRESS † to put things 'straight' or 'to rights'; to set in order; to order, to arrange ...1375
• BLOW UP to be out of order; to fail, to collapse ...1923 Amer. dial.
• CAST † to put into shape, dispose, arrange, or order; to lay out in order, to plan, to devise ...a1300
• DAIKER to set in order ...1820 Sc.
• DIGHT to prepare, to put in order, to tidy, to clean; to sweep, to dust ...1678 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FACULATE to arrange, to put in order ...1889 Amer. dial.
• FARM to cleanse, to clean out, to put in order; to empty ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GET TOGETHER to put in order; to organize; to harmonize ...sl.
• HACKLE to equip, get ready, put in order ...Bk1905 Eng, dial.
• MENSEN UP to tidy, to make clean and neat, to put in order ...1889 Eng. dial.
• ORDAIN † to arrange in rows or ranks, or other regular order; esp. to draw up in order of battle; to set in array; to array, to marshal, to order ...c1290
• ORDER † to be in order or readiness; to make ready, to prepare ...1526
• QUEER to spoil, to put out of order ...1812 sl.
• RAIL † to set in order or array; to arrange; to regulate ...a1310
• RAMSHACK to wreck; to put out of shape or order ...1964 Amer. dial.
• READY UP to tidy up, to make neat, to put in order ...1864 Amer. dial.
• REDD to set in order, to arrange; to prepare; to tidy, to clean up ...1787 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REDD UP to put in order, to tidy up; to clean up an apartment or house ...1867 Amer. dial.
• RED UP to put in order, to tidy up; to clean up an apartment or house ...1842 Amer. dial.
• REMBLE to remove, esp. to move with violence; to change one's residence; to set in order by removing things to their proper place ...1671 Eng. dial.
• REMLE to remove, esp. to move with violence; to change one's residence; to set in order by removing things to their proper place ...1671 Eng. dial.
• REMMEL to remove, esp. to move with violence; to change one's residence; to set in order by removing things to their proper place ...1671 Eng. dial.
• RID to tidy, to put in order, to clean up ...1882 Eng. dial.
• SET TO RIGHTS to put in order ...Bk1903 sl.
• SIDEN to straighten up or tidy a table or room, not a thorough cleaning; to put in order ...1936 Amer. dial.
• SIDE UP vb. to clean up; to put in order ...1895 Amer. dial.
• SING MAGNIFICAT AT MATINS to do things out of order ...L16 Brit. colloq.
• SKIFT † to arrange, devise, manage, or order something ...a1300
• SUIT † to arrange in a set, sequence, or series; to set in due order, to sort out ...1552
• TARGE to keep in strict order, to look after strictly ...1814 Sc.
• TEAKETTLE UP to tidy, to put in order ...1975 Amer. dial.
• TED to spread out in an orderly manner, to arrange in order, to make tidy ...1871 Sc.
• TIFF † to put in order, to arrange; to prepare, to make, to construct ...1300s
• TIFT † to prepare, to make ready, to put in order; to dress ...1300s obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TIGHT to put in order; to make tidy or neat ...1895 Eng. dial.
• TIGHT UP to put in order; to tidy; to dress oneself neatly and tidily ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• WIND A RAVELLED HASP to restore order; to put things right ...1810 Sc.
ORDER - phrases
• ALL'S BOWMAN all's safe, everything is in order ...L17 sl.
ORDERED - adjectives
• ORDERABLE * capable of being ordered or directed; amenable to direction or control ...1641
• ORDINATE † ordered, arranged, disposed; destined, appointed ...1398
ORDERING - adjectives
• ORDINATIVE * having the character or function of ordering, determining, or regulating; of the nature of ordering ...1605
ORDERLINESS - nouns
• DECORUM † orderly condition; orderliness ...1610
• ORDERATION ordering, management ...1849 Eng. dial.
• ORDINATION the act of ordering, arranging, or disposing in ranks or order; the condition of being ordered or arranged ...1658
ORDERLY - adjectives
• CLEAN AS A GUT orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CLEAN AS A WHISTLE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FARRINKLY comely, good-looking; decent, clean, orderly ...1860 Eng. dial.
• HAGLI orderly, tidy, careful, convenient ...1928 Sc.
• IN APPLE-PIE ORDER perfectly tidy and properly placed; orderly, neat ...1864
• IN KELTER orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• IN KILTER orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• IN PRINT very neat and orderly ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JIMPRICUTE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• KIPPY orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• NEAT AS A BANDBOX orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1902 colloq.
• NEAT AS A GUT orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• NEAT AS A NEW PIN orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1902 colloq.
• NEAT AS A PIN orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• NEAT AS A WHISTLE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ORDENE † ordered, regulated; orderly, regular ...1340
• ORDINAL † conformable to order, rule, or custom; regular, ordinary, orderly ...c1380
• ORDINARY † conformable to order or rule; regular; orderly, methodical ...1529
• ORDINATE † 1. observant of order; keeping within orderly limits; orderly, regular, moderate, temperate ...c1374
† 2. reduced to order, ordered, regulated; orderly, regular ...c1400
• SHIPSHAPE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SLICK orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SLICK AS A GUT orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SLICK AS A WHISTLE orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SPOONEY orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SPOONY orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TO RIGHTS. orderly, tidy, neat ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
ORDERLY - adverbs
• DESSABLY orderly, tidily ...1796 Eng. dial.
• ORDENELY † in an orderly manner; according to rule; in proper order ...1340
• ORDINATELY † in an ordered or regulated manner; in due order, in regular succession or sequence; according to order or rule; regularly; properly, duly, temperately ...1382
ORDINANCE - nouns
• SIZE † an ordinance or regulation ...a1425
ORDINARILY - adverbs
• ACCUSTOMABLY customarily, habitually, usually, ordinarily ...c1450 arch.
• ORDINARY † in an ordinary manner; commonly, ordinarily ...1596
ORDINARY - adjectives
• COMMON OR GARDEN common, ordinary ...1892
• MIDDLESEX average, ordinary ...1908 Amer. dial.
• ORDINAL † conformable to order, rule, or custom; regular, ordinary, orderly ...c1380
• ORDINAR † ordinary, usual, commonplace ...1508 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ORNERY ordinary, commonplace, plain ...1838 Amer. dial.
• QUOTIDIAN of an everyday character; ordinary, commonplace, trivial ...1461-83
• RANDOM ordinary if unexpected ...1968 US sl.
• VANILLA ordinary, simple, basic ...1977 US sl.
ORDINARY - nouns, person
• JOE SOAP a slow-witted or ordinary person
• JOHN CITIZEN an ordinary man, esp. as a member of the community
• JOHN DOE an ordinary or typical citizen
• MAN-IN-THE-CARS man-in-the-street; an average or ordinary person ...1888 US
• SHORTHORN an ordinary person, one of indifferent quality and not belonging to the best sort ...1899 Amer. dial.
• TOM TILER any ordinary man; also, a henpecked husband ...1582
• TOM TYLER any ordinary man; also, a henpecked husband ...1582
ORDURE - nouns
• SIEGE † excrement, ordure ...1515
ORDURE - verbs
• IMMERD * to bury in or cover with ordure ...1635
OREGON - nouns, person
• NATIVE SON a native Oregonian ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SANDLAPPER a homesteader in Oregon ...1964 Amer. dial.
• WEBFOOTER an Oregonian, so called because much rain falls in Oregon ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
ORGAN - adjectives
• ORGANAL †* pert. to a musical organ ...1633
• ORGANISTIC * pert. to organists or the organ ...1840
• ORGANLY † pert. to an organ or musical instrument, or resembling the sound of an organ ...1435
ORGAN - nouns
• MOLLY O'MORGAN an organ (in any sense, orig. a barrel organ) ...1961 Brit. rhyming sl.
• ORGANY †* an organ; a musical instrument ...1377
• ORGLE † a musical instrument, the organ ...a1100
ORGAN - nouns, person
• ORGANER † an organ-maker; an organ player, an organist ...1413
• ORGANISTER † one who plays an organ ...c1314
ORGANIZATION - nouns
• LAYOUT a company of people; an organization, an 'outfit'; a crowd; a gang or team ...1867 Amer. dial.
ORGANIZE - verbs
• BUNG ON to organize, to arrange ...20C sl.
• ECONOMIZE † to arrange, to constitute, to organize ...1691
• GET TOGETHER to put in order; to organize; to harmonize ...sl.
• GET YOUR MOJO WORKING to get your act together ...1975 Amer. sl.
• HONCHO to organize, supervise, or be the leader of ...1945 sl.
• LAY IT ON THE LINE to organize, to arrange, to plan ...c1930 Brit. sl.
• LINE OUT to straighten out, to organize ...1938 Amer. dial.
ORGANIZED - adjectives
• TOGETHER well-organized, mentally composed, emotionally stable ...colloq.
ORGANIZED - verbs
• GET IT TOGETHER to take control of one's personal condition; to get one's mind and emotions under control; to become organized ...1973 US sl.
• GET ONE'S ACT TOGETHER to take control of one's personal condition; to get one's mind and emotions under control; to become organized ...1973 US sl.
ORGANIZING - adjectives
• ORGANIC * organizing, constitutive ...1883
• ORGANIFIC having the property or power of forming organs or organized structures; formative, organizing ...1840
ORGASM - adverbs (also see SEX)
• OFF adv. to the point of orgasm ...1675 sl.
ORGASM - nouns
• BIG O, THE orgasm, esp. female orgasm ...Aust. sl.
• BLAST-OFF a sexual orgasm ...1965 Amer. sl.
• COME an orgasm ...1967 US sl.
• CONSUMMATION orgasm ...20C sl.
• CUM an orgasm ...1967 US sl.
• FINAL GALLOP, THE an orgasm ...sl.
• FIREWORKS an orgasm ...19C sl.
• JOLLY an orgasm ...1960s US sl.
• NUT an orgasm, esp. of a male ...1968 US sl.
• ORGANISM a contrived term for orgasm ...20C US euphemism
• PARADISE STROKE for a male: the final thrust before male orgasm; generally plural ...1984 UK sl.
• SPERM WAIL outburst of sound from a male during orgasm ...UK playground sl.
• TRAIN multiple orgasms ...1985 US sl.
• WET DREAM a male's erotic dream during which he has an orgasm ...1851 Amer. sl.
ORGASM - verbs
• COME to achieve orgasm ...c1600 sl.
• COME A RIVER of a woman: to have a very intense orgasm ...1970s US sl.
• COME YOUR LOT to experience an orgasm ...1964 UK sl.
• DIE IN A WOMAN'S LAP of a male: to have an orgasm; to ejaculate ...Shakespeare usage
• GET OFF ON to achieve orgasm by means of something ...1973 sl.
• GET OFF THE BUTTON to obtain sexual gratification; to experience orgasm ...1932 Amer. sl.
• GET ONE'S BALLS OFF of a man: to achieve orgasm; hence, to experience a thrill of perverse pleasure ...1964 US sl.
• GET ONE'S COOKIES OFF to experience orgasm; hence, to experience intense pleasure, esp. in a perverse way ...c1952 Amer. sl.
• GO OFF to have an orgasm...c1866 colloq.
• KNOCK DOWN A PRICK to bring an end to an erection; to cause a man to have an orgasm ...19C Brit. sl.
• LIGHT UP to have an orgasm ...M20 Brit. euphemism
• MAKE SOMEONE'S LOVE COME DOWN to stimulate someone sexually; to cause to reach orgasm ...1930s US Black sl.
• MAKE THE CHIMNEY SMOKE to cause a woman to have an orgasm ...19C Brit. sl.
• NUT to have an orgasm, esp. of a male ...1999 US sl.
• POP OFF to achieve male orgasm; hence, fig. to feel exhilarated ...1950s sl., orig. US
• POP ONE'S COOKIES to reach orgasm ...2000s sl.
• POP ONE'S CORK to surrender sexually, to come to orgasm ...1960s sl.
• POP ONE'S DRAWERS to have an orgasm ...1970s sl.
• POP ONE'S NUT to achieve male orgasm; hence, fig. to feel exhilarated ...1950s sl., orig. US
• POP ONE'S NUTS to achieve male orgasm ...1920s sl., orig. US
• POP ONE'S WAD to achieve male orgasm ...1970s US sl.
• POP SOMEONE'S COOKIES to induce orgasm in someone ...1972 Amer. sl.
• RANCH to bring to orgasm, to make ejaculate ...1990s US sl.
• SHOOT ONE'S WAD of a male: to have an orgasm ...1950s US Black sl.
• SPEND to achieve orgasm ...1662 sl.
• TAKE OFF to bring someone to orgasm ...1975 US sl.
• WAD of a male: to reach orgasm ...2003 UK sl.
ORGY - nouns
• BACCHANAL an occasion of drunken revelry; an orgy ...M16
• BACCHANALIA drunken revelry; an orgy ...M17
• BIRTHDAY PARTY an orgy ...1960s euphemism
• CIRCUS LOVE a real or imagined sexual orgy ...M20 US sl.
• DAISY CHAIN the group of men engaged in a gang-rape or orgy with a single woman ...1960s sl.
• EVERYTHINGATHON an orgy in which various types of sexual activity are performed ...M20 US homosexual usage
• GANGBANG an orgy at which several couples have sex ...1945 US sl.
• GROUP GROPE a session of nude encounter-group therapy that includes reciprocal touching or massage; also, a gathering of people for the purpose of simultaneous sexual activity; an orgy ...1967 Amer. sl.
• LOVE-IN an orgy ...1960s sl, orig. US
• ORGIA convivial occasions involving excessive drinking and licentiousness; orgies ...1570-6
• ORGIACS convivial occasions involving excessive drinking and licentiousness; orgies ...a1859
• ORGIASM * the celebration of orgies, extravagant or rapturous excitement ...1840
• PARTY an orgy ...1960s sl.
ORGY - nouns, person
• ORGIOPHANT * one who presides over the orgies ...1886 Ancient Greek usage
ORGY - verbs
• PARTY to partake in an orgy ...1960s sl.
• SKEEZE to have an orgy ...1980s sl., orig. US Black
ORIENT - nouns
• DAWNING, THE the east, the orient ...1879
ORIENTAL - adjectives
• CHINKY (derogatory) pert. to a Chinese, or any Oriental ...L19 sl.
• ORIENT situated in or belonging to the east, eastern, oriental ...a1450 now poetic
ORIENTAL - nouns, person
• ALMOND-EYE an Oriental ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BUDDAHEAD a person of Oriental or Asian ancestry ...1971 Amer. dial.
• BUDDHAHEAD a person of Oriental or Asian ancestry ...1967 Amer. dial.
• DINK (derogatory) an Oriental; a Chinese ...1938 sl.
• MAGUS one skilled in Oriental magic and astrology; an ancient magician or sorcerer ...1621
• ORIENTALIAN †* one versed in the Oriental languages and literature ...1691
• ORIENTALIST one versed in the Oriental languages and literature ...1779-81
• RICEMAN (derogatory) a Chinese or other Oriental person ...20C US sl.
• SKIBBY (derogatory) a Japanese, a Chinese, or any Oriental ...1920s US sl.
• SKIPPY an Oriental prostitute; thus, when addressing a Japanese speaker, any prostitute ...1910s US sl.
• ZIP (derogatory) an Oriental (Zero Intelligence Potential) ...M20 US military sl.
ORIGIN - nouns
• ARRIVANCE origin, birthplace ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• EDITION † the act of producing, or bringing into existence; hence, birth, extraction, origin ...1599
• END a beginning, origin, original source ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-FOUNTAIN † fountainhead, source, origin ...1688
• HEADSPRING the chief source of anything; the quarter whence anything originates ...c1450
• NAISSANCE †* origin, birth ...1490
• ORD † point of origin, beginning ...c897
• RADIX the source or origin; that in which anything originates ...1607
ORIGINAL - adjectives
• FAIR † original, genuine ...c1820 Amer. dial.
ORIGINAL - nouns
• MASTERPIECE * the original or main piece ...1825
ORIGINALITY - nouns
• VERD † verdancy, freshness, newness, originality ...1603
ORIGINATE - verbs
• THINK UP to arrange, to plan, to originate ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
ORNAMENT - adjectives
• GAUDLESS * destitute of ornament ...1848
ORNAMENT - nouns
• ADORNATION † the act of adorning; also, that with which anything is adorned; adornment, decoration; ornament ...1597
• AIGLE a spangle, tinsel, ornament ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BELETTE † a jewel, an ornament ...1522
• BIGHES jewels, ornaments ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLAZNICKS large and showy ornaments ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CANARY an ornament worn at the hip ...L19 sl.
• CRINKUM-CRANKUMS odds and ends; knick-knacks; useless ornamental trifles ...1846 Eng. dial.
• DALDOES useless ornaments, such as embroidered chair-backs, tassels, etc.; also, rubbish ...1841 Sc.
• DECKING † adornment, embellishment, ornament ...1531
• DECOR † comeliness, beauty, ornament ...1656
• DECORAMENT * decoration, ornament, an adorning ...1727
• DECOREMENT † decoration, ornamentation; an ornament, an embellishment ...1587
• DECRIMENT decoration, ornament ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• DOZZLE a small rosette or ornament upon articles of clothing ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FALDERAL a gewgaw, a trifle, a useless ornament; finery ...c1820
• FALDERDAL a gewgaw, a trifle, a useless ornament; finery ...1828 Eng. dial.
• FALDERMENT. finery, useless ornaments of dress ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FALLALDERMENT finery, ornaments of dress ...1877 Eng. dial.
• FALLALS finery, trumpery ornaments, trifles, gewgaws ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FANDANGLE fantastic ornament; nonsense, tomfoolery ...1880 colloq.
• FANDANGLES ornaments, trinkets; antics, capers, as in dancing about ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FANDANGO * fantastic ornament; nonsense, tomfoolery ...1856
• FLAMFEW a gaudy ornament; a dazzling trifle; a gewgaw; something pretty and of little value ...1580 arch.
• FLAMFOO a gaudy ornament of female dress ...19C Sc.
• FOL-DE-ROLL a gewgaw, a trifle, a useless ornament; finery ...1828 Eng. dial.
• FOLDIDOL a gewgaw, a trifle, a useless ornament; finery ...1828 Eng. dial.
• FRIGGLE-FRAGGLES toys, trifles, gewgaws; useless, vain ornaments of dress ...19C Sc.
• GALLITRAP an unbecoming ornament or headdress ...1777 Eng. dial.
• GARNITURE 1. ornament, trimming, etc. added to dress ...1667
2. ornament, embellishment generally ...1685
• GAUD a plaything, a toy; also, something gaudy; a showy ornament, a piece of finery; a gewgaw ...c1430
• GAUDY † a bright-coloured ornament; a toy, a bauble, a gewgaw ...1555
• GAWD a plaything, a toy; also, something gaudy; a showy ornament, a piece of finery; a gewgaw ...c1430
• GAY † anything that looks gay or showy; an ornament; esp. one that is used to amuse a child ...1399 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HABILIMENTS † anything worn as an ornament ...c1530
• LAB † a pendulous ornament; a projecting drooping part of an object ...1814 Sc.
• NACKET a knickknack, a small ornament ...1928 Sc.
• NIGNAY a knickknack, a trinket, a trifle; a trifling, useless thing or proceeding; an unnecessary ornament or frill, a gewgaw ...a1689 Sc.
• OFFSET an ornament, embellishment, that which sets off or shows to advantage; the best of anything ...1721 Sc.
• PARAMENT † an ornament, a decoration ...c1385
• TANKLEMENTS implements; litter; small ornaments; articles of finery ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANKLIMENTS implements; litter; small ornaments; articles of finery ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TAPTOO † a gaudy ornament on the head ...1825 Sc.
• TRIM-TRAM † a personal ornament of little value; a pretty toy or trifle; a gewgaw; a worthless thing ...1523
• VARIORUM a piece of decoration, in furniture, etc.; an ornament, gewgaw, trinket; a flourish in handwriting; any unnecessary appendage ...1864 Sc.
• WALLIE an ornament, a trinket, a knickknack, a toy ...1722 Sc.
• WALLY an ornament, a gewgaw, a trinket, a knickknack, a toy ...1772 Sc.
• WALLY-DYE a toy, a knickknack, a trifle, a piece of ornamentation or finery ...1802 Sc.
ORNAMENT - verbs
• BEDO † to adorn, to ornament, to garnish ...a1500
• GAUD † to ornament, to adorn, to make showy ...1554
• GAWD † to ornament, to adorn, to make showy ...1554
• ORNIFY † to adorn, to ornament ...1594
• TIDDIVATE to 'titivate'; to smarten up; to ornament, to bedeck; to put the final touches to dress ...1877 Eng. dial.
• VALIORM to ornament, to decorate ...1970 Sc.
ORNAMENTAL - adjectives
• NATLING trifling, fanciful, ornamental ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ORNATIVE †* tending or serving to adorn, decorative, ornamental ...1660
• SUPELLECTILE † pert. to or of the nature of household furniture; ornamental ...1615 rare or obs.
• TOYOUS †* trifling, ornamental, unessential ...1581
• WALLIE decorative, fancy, ornamental, esp. applied to porcelain figures of dogs, etc. set out for decoration on mantelpieces and sideboards ...1904 Sc.
• WALLY decorative, fancy, ornamental, esp. applied to porcelain figures of dogs, etc. set out for decoration on mantelpieces and sideboards ...1904 Sc.
ORNAMENTATION - adjectives
• BUSY of ornamentation: full of detail ...1903
ORNAMENTATION - nouns
• BABERY † grotesque ornamentation in architecture and books; grotesque absurdity ...c1384
• BABOONERY † grotesque ornamentation ...1383
• DECOREMENT † decoration, ornamentation; an ornament, an embellishment ...1587
• EERIORUMS particulars, details; fancy work, ornamentation ...1880 Sc.
• FLUBDUB a bit of finery, ornamentation ...1915 Amer. dial.
ORNAMENTED - adjectives
• DANDILLY fancy, over-ornamented ...1895 Sc.
• FANTOOSH overdressed, over-ornamented; flashy, showy; ultra-fashionable ...1920 Sc.
• UNBEPRANKED not decorated or ornamented ...1594
ORNATE - adjectives
• ADORN †* adorned, ornate ...1667
• DECORATE † adorned, decorated; ornate ...1460 obs. or arch.
ORPHAN - nouns
• ORBATION † bereavement, deprivation of parents, children or the like ...1623
ORPHAN - nouns, person
• MAVERICK an orphan child; an illegitimate child ...1922 Amer. dial.
• ORFLIN an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORPHANT an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• ORPHLINE an orphan ...1733 Amer. dial.
• WARD † an orphan under age ...1559
• WHOREPHAN an orphan child of a prostitute ...E20 US sl.
ORPHANED - adjectives
• HEADLESS fatherless; orphaned ...1899 Sc.
• ORBATE † orphaned, bereaved, destitute ...1525
ORTHODOX - adjectives
• ORTHODOXASTICAL †* orthodox; holding right or correct opinions, such as are currently accepted as correct or are in accordance with some recognized standard ...1563-87
OSBOURNE, OZZY
• DOUBLE-O a nickname for rock musician Ozzy Osbourne (born 1948) ...2002 UK sl.
OSCILLATE - verbs
• QUEAGLE to seesaw; to oscillate; to swing backwards and forwards, crouching down on the heels in a sitting posture ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUEEDLE to oscillate, to shake; to totter; to get about with difficulty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUIDDLY to oscillate, to shake; to totter; to get about with difficulty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OSTENTATION, OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY - nouns
• BUNK deceit; ostentation ...Bk1914 criminals' sl.
• ÉCLAT † public display, ostentation; notoriety, publicity; a public exposure, scandal, 'scene' ...a1674
• FANFARON † fanfare; noisy or boastful parade; ostentation ...1848
• FANFARONADE boisterous or arrogant language; boastful assertion, brag; ostentation; an instance of this ...1652
• FANTASIA ostentation, pomp, self-importance ...1838
• FANTASTRY † fantastic display or show; ostentation, affectation ...1656
• FASTUOSITY † haughtiness, ostentation, pomposity ...1656-81
• FASTUOUSNESS haughtiness, ostentation, arrogance ...1649
• FOFARRAW ostentation; show-off; bluster ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• FOOFOORAW ostentation; show-off; bluster ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• GAUDERY gaudy or showy decoration, ostentatious show; finery, fine clothes; also, a fine or gaudy thing, a piece of finery ...1597-8
• JACTATION boasting, bragging, ostentatious display ...1576
• JACTITATION public or open declaration, esp. of a boastful sort; ostentatious affirmation; boasting, bragging ...1632
• PALAVER a fussy manner of behaving; an ostentatious or finical procedure; a great to-do about nothing; applied to action rather than exclusively to speech ...1892
• PARADA † pomp, show, display, ostentation ...1621
• PARADO † pomp, show, display, ostentation ...1621
• PARAFFLE a flourish, ostentatious display, fuss ...1816 Sc.
• PARAFLE ostentatious display ...1816 Sc.
• SPLASH a striking or ostentatious display, appearance or effect ...19C sl.
• STYLING showing off, acting ostentatiously ...1960s sl.
• TIGERISM vulgar ostentation or affectation; pretentiousness; swagger ...1836
• TOP-DRESSING more ostentatious display ...1884
• VANTATION † ostentation, display ...1637
• VENDITATION a boastful or ostentatious display
OSTENTATIOUS - adjectives
• BRANKIN lively, gay; showy, ostentatious; prancing ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DAMN-MY-EYES flashy; ostentatious ...1849 US nautical sl.
• DASHY showy, ostentatiously fashionable; stylish ...1822 colloq.
• DEAD-GAME dissolute, ostentatious ...L19 US college sl.
• FASTUOSE † haughty, arrogant, pretentious, ostentatious ...1727
• FASTUOUS * proud, haughty, disdainful, arrogant; pretentious, ostentatious ...a1638
• FLASH ostentatious or vulgar ...colloq.
• 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
• JACK flashy, ostentatious ...1980s sl.
• LAIRY ostentatious, showy ...20C Aust. sl.
• LEARY ostentatious, showy ...20C Aust. sl.
• LEMON ostentatious ...2000s rhyming sl. (lemon squash = flash)
• ORGULOUS ostentatious, showy ...a1300 arch.
• OSTENTATORY †* intended to attract attention or admiration; ostentatious ...1657
• PALAVERIN capering, ostentatious ...1880 Sc.
• PARADEFUL * full of display, ostentatious ...1755
• STYLING ostentatious, fashionable ...1990s US Black sl.
• SWANKY elegant or ostentatious...1835
• THRASONICAL given to bragging, boasting; exhibiting ostentation ...1564
• VADY proud, vain, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, gay, merry ...1733 Sc.
• VANDIE † of persons: proud, boastful, vain; proud-looking, jaunty, ostentatious, showy; pleased, elated ...1724 Sc.
• VANNIE † of persons: proud, boastful, vain; proud-looking, jaunty, ostentatious, showy; pleased, elated ...1724 Sc.
• VANTIE boastful, proud, vain; exultant; ostentatious, showy ...1789 Sc.
• VAUDIE proud, vain, conceited, ostentatious ...1733 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.
• VOGIE of things: imposing, grand, ostentatious ...1722 Sc.
• VOUDIE adj. proud, vain, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, gay, merry ...1733 Sc.
• WADDIE proud, vain, forward, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, cheerful, gay, merry ...1733 Sc.
• WADY proud, vain, forward, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, cheerful, gay, merry ...1733 Sc.
OSTENTATIOUS - nouns, person
• AFFECTATOR † one who makes an ostentatious display of something ...1733
• AFFECTER a professed adherent or practiser of anything; an ostentatious or pretentious user, possessor, or professor ...1580
• BLOUST an ostentatious person ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DANDY a man who dresses fashionably and ostentatiously; a fop ...c1780
• DAZZLER one who dazzles; a showy or ostentatious woman ...a1800 colloq.
• FLAMER a conspicuous, ostentatious person who 'burns brightly'; someone or something very unusual or vigorous ...c1805
• FLASH HARRY an ostentatious, loudly dressed, and typically bad-mannered man ...1960 Brit. sl.
• FLISKMAHOY a giddy, ostentatious person; a flighty girl; a giddy, gawky girl; a woman who gives herself airs ...1816 Sc.
• JAY a showy, ostentatious, or flashy woman ...1598
• OLD PALAVER a fussy, ostentatious person ...19C Sc.
• OSTENTATRIX †* an ostentatious woman ...1611
• PALAVER a foolishly ostentatious person; a tedious fusspot ...1866 Sc.
• SHOW-OFF a person given to ostentatious behaviour; a braggart ...Amer. colloq.
• VOLISHER † an ostentatious talker ...Bk1905 Sc.
OSTENTATIOUS - verbs
• AFFECT to show ostentatiously a liking for; to make an ostentatious use or display of; to take upon oneself artificially or for effect; to assume ...1605
• AFFECTATE † to make ostentatious use of ...1588
• BLAH to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1924 sl.
• BLAH-BLAH to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1924 sl.
• CAMP to act ostentatiously and outrageously in a homosexual manner, although by no means restricted - verbally or physically - to the gay world ...1920s sl.
• CARRY ON to act in an ostentatiously effeminate manner in public ...1963 US sl.
• CUT A SPLASH to make an ostentatious display ...19C sl.
• FLASH to display ostentatiously ...colloq.
• HIGH-PLAY to act in an ostentatious manner ...1960s US criminals' sl.
• OSTENTATE * to make a show of, to show off; to display ostentatiously or boastfully ...c1540
• PALAVER to behave in an ostentatious manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• 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
• QUEEN to act in an effeminate manner; to pose ostentatiously ...1970s sl.
• SASHAY to strut, to parade, to walk in an ostentatious or provocative manner ...1900s sl., orig. US
• SCANCE to make an ostentatious display in conversation; to exaggerate ...1820 Sc.
• SHOOT OFF ONE'S MOUTH to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously ...1896 sl., orig. US
• SHOOT ONE'S MOUTH OFF to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously ...1896 sl., orig. US
• SKITE to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously ...1857 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SPORT to behave showily or ostentatiously in public ...E18 sl.
• SWANK to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously; to swagger; to show off ...1809 sl.
• TITRIVATE to titivate; to adjust the personal appearance of; to make oneself attractive; to primp, to go about ostentatiously ...1854 Amer. dial.
• VAMPER † to make an ostentatious appearance; to pose ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• VAPOUR to act in a fantastic or ostentatious manner; to show off; to swagger; to walk in with a swaggering air ...1652
• VOLAGE † to talk ostentatiously ...B1900 Sc.
• VOLISH † to talk ostentatiously ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WOOF to talk pretentiously or ostentatiously ...1934 US Black sl.
OSTENTATIOUSLY - adverbs
• FASTUOUSLY ostentatiously, haughtily, arrogantly, pretentiously ...a1677
• LAIRY showily, ostentatiously ...20C Aust. sl.
• LEARY showily, ostentatiously ...20C Aust. sl.
OSTRACIZE - verbs
• SACK to ostracize; to exclude from a group ...1980s Aust. prison sl.
OSTRACIZED - adjectives
• IN THE SIN BIN ostracized ...1995 Aust. sl.
OSTRICH - nouns
• BIG TURKEY an ostrich ...Bk1942 Amer. circus sl.
• CAMEL-BIRD the ostrich ...1771
OTHER - adjectives
• SUNDRY † different, other ...a1300
OTHER - nouns
• ALTERITY the state of being other or different ...M17
OTHER - verbs
• HAVE OTHER OATS TO THRESH to have other things to do; to have something else in hand ...1881 Eng. dial.
OTHER - phrases
• ALL LIKE THAT THERE other such things, etcetera ...Amer. sl.
• ALL STUFF LIKE THAT THERE other such things, etcetera ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT JAZZ other such things; etcetera ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT KIND OF BULL other such stupid and boring things; the depressing remainder ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT KIND OF CRAP other such stupid and boring things; the depressing remainder ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT KIND OF SHIT other such stupid and boring things; the depressing remainder ...Amer. sl.
• ALL THAT KIND OF STUFF other such stupid and boring things; the depressing remainder ...Amer. sl.
OTHERS - pronouns
• UDDERSOME others ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OTHERWISE - adjectives
• OTHEROUS otherwise, different ...B1900 Eng. dial.
OTHERWISE - adverbs/conjunctions
• ELCHUR † elsewhere, otherwise, besides ...c890
• ELSE-WAYS otherwise ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ODDERWISE otherwise ...1924 Sc.
• OTHERGATES † in another manner or way, otherwise, differently ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• OTHERWAYS otherwise ...1899 Amer. dial.
• THILSE † else, otherwise ...Bk1905 Sc.
• TOTHERWISE otherwise ...1871 Amer. dial.
• UDDERWAYS otherwise ...1901 Eng. dial.
• UNELSE otherwise...2007 Amer. dial.
OTTER - nouns
• MARCH †* the footprint of an otter ...c1410
• MARKS the footprints of an otter ...a1700
• MASK in hunting: the face or head of a fox; occasionally of an otter ...1828
• TEAK an otter ...1897 Sc.
• TEK an otter ...1897 Sc.
• TIKE the common otter ...1872 Sc.
• VENT the action on the part of an otter of coming to the surface of the water in order to breathe; an instance or occasion of this ...1653
• VENTING the rising of an otter to the surface of water in order to breathe ...1741
OTTER - verbs
• VENT of an otter or beaver: to rise to the surface in order to breathe; also, of a person ...1590
OUNCE - adjectives
• UNCIAL pert. to an inch or an ounce ...1650
OUNCE - nouns
• QUARTERN a quarter of an ounce ...1607
• URE an ounce ...Bk1905 Sc.
OUST - verbs
• DEBOUT † to thrust out, to expel, to oust ...1619
OUT-AND-OUT - adjectives
• BUST-OUT out-and-out, pure and simple, absolute ...1961 US sl.
• MAIN thorough-paced, unmitigated, out-and-out ...1864 Sc.
• POINT-BLANK absolute, unqualified, out-and-out ...1845 Amer. dial.
• UP-MET AND DOWN-THRUSTEN thorough, out-and-out ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OUT-AND-OUT - adverbs
• UP-HEAPED AND DOWN-THRUSTEN completely, fully, out-and-out ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OUTBACK - nouns
• BACK OF BOURKE the most remote outback, the back of beyond ...Aust. sl.
OUTBREAK - nouns
• ERUPTION an incursion, an outbreak, an entrance into ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
OUTBUILDING - nouns
• OFFSET an outbuilding, esp. one used as a kitchen ...1981 Amer. dial.
OUTBURST - nouns
• CHICKEN FIT a burst of joy or anger; a nervous outburst ...1845 Amer. dial.
• EBULLIENCIES sudden outbursts ...1667
• EBULLITION a sudden outburst or boiling of bubbling over ...1534
• ECSTASY † an outburst, a tumultuous utterance of feeling, etc. ...1695
• EGRESSION † a deviation from accustomed rules; an outburst of feeling, poetic fervour, etc. ...1509
• ELATION * an outburst of high spirits ...1870
• ONDING an assault, an attack, an onset, an outburst, of noise, talk, etc.; oppression, turmoil ...1871 Sc.
• ONDINGING an assault, an attack, an onset, an outburst, of noise, talk, etc. ...1828 Sc.
• TIRRAVEE a fit or display of ill temper or passion; an unchecked outburst ...1813 Sc.
• TIRRIVEE a fit or display of ill temper or passion; an unchecked outburst ...1813 Sc.
• TIRRYVEE a fit or display of ill temper or passion; an unchecked outburst ...1813 Sc.
OUTCAST - adjectives
• OFFAL worthless, vile; outcast ...c1605 now chiefly Eng. dial.
OUTCAST - nouns, person
• BANDYLAN a woman of bad character; an outcast; a virago ...1808 Eng. dial.
• CASTAWAY one cast adrift upon the world or by society; an outcast ...1799
• DADGEON † an outcast; applied as a term of contempt to both sexes ...1882 Sc.
• DAJON † an outcast; applied as a term of contempt to both sexes ...1882 Sc.
• DARK MEAT the 'black sheep' ...1940s sl.
• DIPHEAD a social outcast ...1975 US sl.
• DIPLY a socially inept outcast ...1965 US sl.
• DIPWAD an inept outcast ...1976 US sl.
• DORF a social outcast ...1967 US sl.
• DORKBRAIN an inept outcast ...1974 US sl.
• FOOLIO a fool; a social outcast ...1994 US sl.
• GOOMBAH an outsider, a social outcast ...1990s US sl.
• L-12 an extremely social outcast (L = loser) ...1993 US sl.
• LEPER an outcast ...1825
• LOBO a solitary person, a loner; an outcast ...1939 Amer. dial.
• LOBO WOLF n. a solitary person, a loner; an outcast ...1907 Amer. dial.
• MULLET a socially inept outcast ...1959 US sl.
• NARC a social outcast ...2001 US sl.
• NARK a social outcast ...2001 US sl.
• NERDLY a socially inept outcast ...1965 US sl.
• OFF-CAST an outcast, a castaway ...1631 Sc.
• OFFSCOURING an outcast ...1526
• QUEBER a social outcast ...1987 US sl.
• WAG a social outcast, esp. a non-surfer ...1991 US sl.
• WAIF a person who is without home or friends; one who lives uncared-for or without guidance; an outcast from society; an unowned or neglected child ...1784
OUTCAST - verbs
• SEND TO TEMPLE MOORS † to proclaim an outcast from society ...1865 Eng. dial.
OUTCOME - nouns
• AFTERINGS outcome, results, consequences ...Bk1898 Sc.
• OUT outcome ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SICKENER anything depressing, disappointing, or frustrating; a sad outcome ...19C sl.
• SUMMARY * the highest point or summit; also, the ultimate outcome ...1851
• UP AND DOWN OF IT the gist of something; the whole thing; the outcome of a situation ...1994 UK sl.
• UPCAST the outcome or result of anything ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UP-COME the outcome ...1890 Sc.
OUTCOME - verbs
• SATCHEL to pre-arrange the outcome of a contest, race, or fight ...20C US sl.
• TURN THE SCALE(S) to decide in favour of one side or faction; to determine the outcome
OUTCOME - phrases
• ON A HIDING TO NOTHING in a position from which there can be no successful outcome
OUTCRY - adjectives
• OBSTREPEROUS characterized by great noise or outcry, esp. in opposition; clamorous, noisy; vociferous ...c1600
• OBSTROPOLOUS characterized by great noise or outcry, especially in opposition; clamorous, noisy; vociferous ...1748
• YAMMERING making an outcry or clamour ...1895
OUTCRY - nouns
• BARKING angry or assailing outcry ...1549
• BERE † clamour, outcry, shouting, roaring; the noise of voices of men or animals ...c1205
• GAFF an outcry, a noise ...E19 sl.
• GALLOWS-ROW a great fuss or outcry ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HUMDUDGEON needless noise or fuss; a complaint or outcry with sufficient reason; much ado about nothing ...1790 Sc.
• LAMACHEELIE a noisy lamentation, a loud wail, an outcry ...1925 Sc.
• LAMACHREE a noisy lamentation, a loud wail, an outcry ...1925 Sc.
• MACHREACH a fuss, a to-do, an outcry, a row ...1952 Sc.
• SANCTUS † an outcry ...1594
• SANG a fuss, clamour, to-do, outcry ...1739 Sc.
• SCHILLOCH an uproar, an outcry, a riot ...1845 Sc.
• SUCCLAMATION † outcry, applause ...1566
• TANTARA a noise; a disturbance; an outcry ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TANTARRA a noise; a disturbance; an outcry ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TOUSE a commotion, a disturbance, an ado, a fuss, an outcry; a state of agitation ...1836 Amer. dial.
• TOWSE a commotion, a disturbance, an ado, a fuss, an outcry; a state of agitation ...1836 Amer. dial.
• YALLACRACK a great outcry; a loud noise of voices; a sharp altercation ...1866 Sc.
• YALLICRACK a loud outcry; a great noise of voices; an angry altercation ...1898 Sc.
• YALLIECRAAG a great outcry; a loud noise of voices; a sharp altercation ...1866 Sc.
• YAMMER a cry of lamentation, a wail; a loud outcry, shout, yell; lamentation, querulous utterance; a whimpering, a continuous loud complaining; grumbling ...1500-20 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YAMMERING an outcry, clamour ...1937
• YARM † a discordant, disagreeable sound or outcry; a scream, a yell ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
OUTCRY - verbs
• FAUNCH to rant, to rave, to rage; to make an outcry against ...1911 Amer. dial.
• GALE † to make an outcry; to exclaim against something ...c1386
• GALSTRE †* to make a noise or outcry ...a1225
• JAMMER to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Ireland
• OBSTREPERATE †* to make a loud noise, clamour, or outcry ...1765
• REAR THE HOUSE to make a great outcry; to rouse the house ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCREECH LIKE A WHIT-NECK to make a great outcry ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCREECH OUT A BRAVE UN to make a great outcry ...1897 Eng. dial.
• TAKE ON to rage, to rave; to be greatly agitated; to make a great fuss, outcry, or uproar; to distress oneself greatly ...c1430 colloq. & Eng. dial.
• YAMMER † to make a loud unpleasant noise or outcry; to howl, to yell; to roar, to shout; to talk loudly or persistently; to scold ...1513 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YAMOUR to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Sc.
• YIMMER to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 N. Ireland
• YOMER to make a great outcry, or a loud, disagreeable noise; to talk loudly or persistently; to shout; to scold ...1835 Sc.
OUTDATED - see OUT-OF-DATE
OUTDO - verbs
• BANG to defeat, to worst; to surpass, to excel, to outdo; to overcome, to overpower; to overwhelm...1604
• BEAT HOLLOW to surpass, to outdo ...1771 Amer. sl.
• BENSIL to surpass, to outdo ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEST to outwit, to outdo, to get the better of ...1863 colloq.
• CAP to surpass, to outdo, to excel ...1848 Amer. dial.
• EAT FOR BREAKFAST to vanquish, to outdo, to overcome ...1970 Aust. sl.
• EAT SOMEONE'S LUNCH to defeat, to drub, to outdo, to injure, to beat physically; to make short work of ...1959 US sl.
• HAVE THE LAUGH OF SOMEONE to outdo, to outwit someone ...20C Brit. colloq.
• HEAD to surpass, to outdo, to excel; to outwit, to get the better of ...1711
• KNOCK SPOTS OFF to be better than, to surpass; to outdo easily; to beat ...1856 sl., orig. US
• LAY IT ALL OVER to surpass, to outdo; to excel ...1911 Amer. dial.
• LAY OVER to surpass, to outdo; to excel ...1853
• LICK to outdo, to surpass ...colloq.
• SKUNK to utterly defeat; to outdo decisively; to vanquish completely; to overcome ...1843 Amer. dial.
• TAKE THE BAKER'S SHOP to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TAKE THE BAKERY to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TAKE THE BISCUIT to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TAKE THE CAKE to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1842 sl.
• TAKE THE CHEESE of a negative circumstance or objectionable person: to surpass, to outdo ...L19 sl.
• TAKE THE COOKIE to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1882 sl.
• TAKE THE FLOUR to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TAKE THE PASTRY to be the best, to surpass, to outdo, esp. in excessive or extreme behaviour or of a near-intolerable situation or happening ...1847 sl.
• TROLLOP to strike, to beat, to whip; to outdo in a contest ...1842 Amer. dial.
• UNDERCREEP † to subvert secretly; to outdo by crafty or stealth; to undersell in trade; to overreach; to take a mean or underhand advantage of ...1592
• WOOL to strip of possessions, esp. by trickery; to outdo by trickery ...1841 Amer. dial.
OUTDOORS - phrases
• INDEL AND OUDEL phr. indoors and outdoors ...1877 Eng. dial.