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OUTFACE - OYSTER
OUTFACE - verbs
• DEFACE † to put out of countenance; to outface, to abash ...1537
OUTFIT - nouns
• ACCOUTREMENT apparel, outfit, equipment ...1549
• BEDIGHTING † outfit, furnishing; hence, property, attribute ...1674
• CAPARISON the dress and ornaments of men and women; equipment, outfit ...1598
• GARNISH †* outfit, dress ...1596
• GARNITURE furniture, outfit, appurtenances ...1532
• HABILIMENTS † fittings, apparatus, furniture, gear, outfit, rigging, as of a ship ...1483.
• TACKLING † gear, furnishings, fittings, accoutrements, outfit, baggage, etc. ...1558
• TIRE † apparatus, equipment, accoutrement, outfit ...a1300
OUTGROW - verbs
• OVERGROW to outgrow ...1968 Amer. dial.
OUTHOUSE - see LAVATORY
OUTING - nouns
• OFF an outing, an excursion, a day off ...1892 Eng. dial.
• RAID an outing, a jaunt, an excursion, esp. one about which a fuss has been made ...1823 Sc.
• RANDOM SCOOT an outing with no definite destination; a pleasure drive ...1878 Amer. dial.
• RANTUM SCOOT an outing with no definite destination; a pleasure drive ...1896 Amer. dial.
• VAIGE a journey, trip, outing, or expedition ...1825 Sc.
OUTLANDISH - adjectives
• HAITHEN outlandish, incomprehensible ...1871 Sc.
• OFFSHORE crazy; silly; outlandish ...1994 Amer. dial.
• POLPISY countrified, outlandish; awkward, ungainly ...1916 Amer. dial.
OUTLAST - verbs
• PARTY OUT to outlast one's fellow-celebrants in one's ability to consume drink and/or drugs ...1990s sl. orig. US
OUTLAW - nouns
• OWLHOOT TRAIL, THE the life of a fugitive or outlaw ...1936 Amer. Western sl.
• RECEIPT the harbouring or entertainment of outlaws or criminals; a shelter ...1631 Sc.
OUTLAW - nouns, person
• BADMAN a desperado, an outlaw ...1855 chiefly N. Amer.
• BANDIDO an outlaw, esp. one of Mexican origin ...1898 Amer. dial.
• BANISHED MAN † an outlaw, a bandit ...1398
• LONG RIDER an outlaw ...1936 Amer. dial. West
• OWLHOOT a contemptible fellow, esp. a fugitive or outlaw ...1958 Amer. Western sl.
• OWLHOOTER a fugitive or outlaw ...1942 Amer. Western sl.
• RECEIPTER one who shelters or assists outlaws or criminals ...1681 Sc.
• UNLEAD † a wicked person with evil intentions; a scandalous fellow; an outlaw ...1677 Eng. dial.
OUTLAW - verbs
• BANDIT † to banish, to outlaw ...1611
• RECEIPT to harbour or shelter an outlaw or criminal ...1715 Sc.
• TAKE TO THE HEATHER to become an outlaw or bandit ...1896
OUTLINE - adjectives
• ADUMBRANT * shadowing forth, representing an outline ...1731
• ADUMBRATED shadowed forth; represented faintly or in outline ...1706
OUTLINE - nouns
• ADUMBRATION representation in outline; sketching; an outline, a sketch, a shadowy figure; a faint or light sketch or description ...1552
• SKY-BLOTCH the dark outline of a building against the evening sky ...1879
• SKY-MARK a thing standing out against the sky ...1856 nonce use
• UMBRAGE * a shadowy appearance or indication; a semblance, outline, or faint representation; a glimmering or trace of something ...1604
OUTLINE - verbs
• ADUMBRATE to represent the shadow of anything, to draw or figure in outline; to outline, to sketch, to give a faint indication of ...1641
OUTLIVE - verbs
• SUPERVIVE † to live beyond or after another person, an event, etc.; to survive; to outlive ...a1552
OUTLOOK - adjectives
• BLINKERED having a limited range of outlook ...1867
OUTLOOK - nouns
• BELLAVIEW †* a fine view or outlook ...1611
OUTMODED - nouns
• LAST YEAR'S BIRD'S NEST something utterly worthless, senseless, outmoded, or untidy ...1905 Amer. dial.
• LAST YEAR'S CROW'S NEST something utterly worthless, senseless, outmoded, or untidy ...1950 Amer. dial.
• LAST YEAR'S WASP NEST something utterly worthless, senseless, outmoded, or untidy ...1986 Amer. dial.
OUT-OF-DATE - adjectives
• BACK NUMBER out of date, old-fashioned; old and useless ...1883 Amer. sl.
• CATHEDRAL antique, ancient, out-of-date ...L17 sl.
• FOGRAM † antiquated, old-fashioned, out of date ...1772
• FUSTY-RUSTY out of date; old-fashioned ...1782
• MODEL-T cheap, outdated; obsolete ...1938 Amer. sl.
• MOLDY worthless; unpleasant; outdated, out of style ...1896 Amer. sl.
• MOSSY old or outdated; antiquated
• OFF out of date, no longer fashionable ...1892 colloq.
• OLD FIDDLE 'old hat; trite or outdated ...1979 US sl.
• OLD HAT old-fashioned, out-of-date ...1911 UK sl.
• OLD-SCHOOL old-fashioned; behind the times, out of date ...1989 US sl.
• OLD-TIMESY old-fashioned, out-of-date ...1850 Amer. dial.
• OLD-TIMEY old-fashioned, out-of-date, old ...1850 Amer. dial.
OUT-OF-DATE - nouns
• BACK NUMBER a thing which is behind the times or out of date ...1890 colloq.
• HAS-BEEN an out-of-date thing ...E17 colloq.
• OLD GLORY anything seen as unfashionable or out of date ...1880s US Black sl.
OUT-OF-DATE - nouns, person
• BACK NUMBER a person having out-of-date interests or ideas; an old-fashioned, or unsophisticated person ...1882 Amer. sl.
• HAS-BEEN an out-of-date person or thing ...E17 colloq.
• MOLDY FIG a person having outdated or conservative ideas ...1949 Amer. sl.
• MOSSBACK an out-of-date person; an old-fashioned person ...1878 US colloq.
• RAG-HEAD anyone who is not absolutely up to date with current information, gossip, style, etc. ...1980s US Black sl.
OUT OF SORTS - adjectives
• ALL OUT out of sorts; having a feeling of general discomfort ...1967 Amer. dial.
• AWFISH slightly unwell, out of sorts ...1790 Eng. dial.
• AWVISH slightly unwell, out of sorts ...1790 Eng. dial.
• CATTY-CORNER out of sorts, ill-tempered, annoyed, upset ...1884 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNERED out of sorts, ill-tempered, annoyed, upset ...1954 Amer. dial.
• CROOK out of sorts, injured ...E20 Aust. & NZ
• DICKY of persons, animals, etc.: poorly, out of sorts, in weak health, ill ...1883 Eng. dial.
• DUSTY tetchy, irritable, out of sorts ...1980s US college sl.
• OFF HIS SAUCER tired, not in the humour, out of sorts ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• OOLIE ailing, ill, out-of-sorts ...1929 Sc.
• OOLIE-LIKE ailing, ill, out-of-sorts ...1929 Sc.
• OORLICK of persons: miserable-looking from cold, hunger, or illness; pinched, haggard, shivery, out-of-sorts ...1768 Sc.
• OUT OF ONE'S GEARS † out of sorts; irritable, grouchy ...a1700
• QUEER AS DICK'S HATBAND out of sorts, dispirited, 'under the weather' ...L18 sl.
• QUISBY queer, out of sorts, unwell ...1854 sl.
• QUISBY SNITCH of people: unwell; out of sorts ...M19 sl.
• RAGGED nervy, out of sorts, under the weather, unwell, tired ...L19 sl., orig. Aust.
• UNEVEN out of sorts, slightly unwell ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UNKED of a place: lonely, dreary, desolate; of a person: feeling lonely; dull, depressed, miserable; out of sorts ...1777 Eng. dial.
• UNKID of a place: lonely, dreary, desolate; of a person: feeling lonely; dull, depressed, miserable; out of sorts ...1777 Eng. dial.
• UNKY of a place: lonely, dreary, desolate; of a person: feeling lonely; dull, depressed, miserable; out of sorts ...1777 Eng. dial.
OUT OF SORTS - nouns
• OORIECOORIE † a drowsy dull condition of body or sprits, a being sulky or out-of-sorts, a peevish, fretful mood; generally in plural ...1893 S.
OUT OF SORTS - verbs
• FEEL FLAT to be low-spirited, out of sorts ...1838 Amer. sl.
• HAVE THE WOOLIES to be nervous or out of sorts ...1900 US college sl.
• LOOK LIKE ONE WAS SENT FOR AND COULDN'T COME to look indisposed, out of sorts, or exhausted ...1843 Amer. dial.
OUTRAGE - nouns
• ABUSION † violation of law or right, outrage, wrong; anything opposed to propriety; bad or improper usage; corrupt or shameful fact or practice ...c1374
OUTRAGEOUS - adjectives
• EGREGIOUS remarkable in a bad sense; gross, flagrant, outrageous, extravagant, excessive ...1573
• IMMANSUETE †* ungentle, outrageous, wild, untractable ...1656
• MAROONJUS harsh, stern; outrageous; obstreperous, ...1864 Sc.
• MORUNGEOUS harsh, stern; outrageous; obstreperous, ...1864 Sc.
• NANA outrageous, indecent ...L19 sl.
• NANA-ISH outrageous, indecent ...L19 sl.
• OUTRAGEABLE * outrageous ...1952 Amer. dial.
• OUTRAIOUS † outrageous ...1303
• OUTSTROPOLOUS † outrageous, unruly, obstreperous ...1832 Sc.
• RADICAL extreme, outrageous, good ...1967 US sl., orig. surfing usage
• RAGEOUS outrageous; angry, furious, violent with pain or anger ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAMPACIOUS * lively, spirited, boisterous; wild, unruly, outrageous; rampageous ...1837
• RAMPAGEOUS outrageous, obstreperous ...1859 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAMPAGEROUS outrageous, obstreperous ...1890 Eng. dial.
• RAMPAGINOUS furious, angry, violent, wild, unruly, obstreperous, boisterous, noisy, disorderly, outrageous ...1822 Sc.
• RAMPAGIOUS glaring, outrageous ...1889
• RAMPTIOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; wild, active, dangerous; outrageous, quarrelsome, passionate ...1953 Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUDIOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; outrageous, rambunctious, quarrelsome, passionate ...1847 Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUGENOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; outrageous, quarrelsome, passionate ...1847 Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUGINOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; rambunctious, outrageous, quarrelsome, passionate ...1847 Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUGIOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; rough and strong, coarse, uncouth; rambunctious, outrageous, quarrelsome, passionate ...1811 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUJOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; outrageous, rambunctious, quarrelsome, passionate ...1847 Amer. dial.
• RAPTUROUS † outrageous ...1838 Sc.
• RICH outrageous ...c1350 colloq.
• RIDICULOUS indecent; outrageous ...1832 Amer. dial.
• RUMBUSTICAL fond of rough play; careless of the comfort of others; boisterous, unruly, uproarious, noisy, obstreperous; rude, overbearing, violent ...1795 Eng. dial. & colloq.
• UNHOLY awful; outrageous ...1842 UK
• VESANOUS mad, furious, raging, cruel, outrageous ...1656 obs.
OUTRAGEOUS - nouns, person
• CHANCER someone who does outrageous or dishonest things at high risk of discovery ...1884 Brit. sl.
• RIG an amusing sort of chap; a joker; a prankster; an outrageous person ...1975 Amer. dial.
OUTRAGEOUS - verbs
• CAMP to act ostentatiously and outrageously in a homosexual manner, although by no means restricted - verbally or physically - to the gay world ...1920s sl.
• TAKE THE RAG OFF to surpass all others; to be outstanding or outrageous; to be the last straw ...1837 Amer. dial.
• TAKE THE RAG OFF THE BUSH to surpass all others; to be outstanding or outrageous; to be the last straw ...1810 Amer. dial.
OUTSET - nouns
• OFF-GANG a commencement, start, outset ...1881 Eng. dial.
• OFF-GO start, beginning, outset, commencement ...1886 Sc.
• OFF-GOING a commencement, start, outset ...1885 Sc.
• OFF-SET a commencement, start, outset ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OFF-START a commencement, start, beginning, outset ...1889 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• OUTSTART the outset ...1906 Amer. dial.
OUTSHINE - verbs
• TAKE THE RAG OFF to beat, to surpass; to excel; to outshine ...1833 Amer. dial.
OUTSIDE - adverbs
• ABROAD out of doors, outside; neat at hand ...1893 Ireland & Eng. dial.
• AROUT outside, out-of-doors ...1790 Eng. dial.
• ATHOUT without, outside ...Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THROUT out of doors ...1801 Sc.
OUTSIDE - nouns
• BARK outer covering; outside, external part ...c1374 arch.
OUTSIDE - verbs
• HIT THE AIR to go outside; to get out ...1928 Amer. sl.
OUTSIDE - phrases
• AT THE SIGN OF THE MOON † in the open air by night ...1613
OUTSIDER - nouns, person
• BLOW-IN a stranger, an outsider ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GOOMBAH an outsider, a social outcast ...1990s US sl.
• KNICK-KNACK one who does not fit in with the group; an outsider ...2000s US prison sl.
• NICK-NACK one who does not fit in with the group; an outsider ...2000s US prison sl.
• NIC-NAC one who does not fit in with the group; an outsider ...2000s US prison sl.
• OFF-BREED one who is not from your community, and doesn't belong; an outsider ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OUTLAW a foreigner; a stranger, an outsider ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RINDER an outsider ...Bk1903 Queen's University usage
• UN an outsider, someone who does not fit in ...1990s US college sl.
• UNCO BODY a stranger, an outsider, a newcomer ...1811 Sc.
OUTSMART - verbs
• TAIGLE to confound or get the better of in an argument; to quiz; to bamboozle, to outsmart; to perplex ...1874 Sc.
OUTSPOKEN - adjectives
• BROAD outspoken, obvious, unsubtle
• BROAD-SPOKEN outspoken; using coarse language ...1899 Amer. dial.
• NAKED * free from concealment or reserve; plain, straightforward; outspoken, free ...a1225
• OPEN-GOBBED talkative, loquacious, outspoken ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-MOUTHED talkative, loquacious, outspoken ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OUTSPOKEN - nouns, person
• JACK BLUNT a blunt, outspoken person ...L19 sl.
OUTSPOKEN - phrases
• MORE FRONT THAN BRIGHTON used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1980s sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN BRIGHTON BEACH used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1980s sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN BUCKINGHAM PALACE used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1980s sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN FOY AND GIBSON'S used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1950s Aust. sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN HARRODS used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1970s sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN MYERS used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1950s Aust. sl.
• NOT TO TAKE TEA FOR THE FEVER not to put up with any nonsense; not to allow oneself to be intimidated; to be independent and outspoken ...a1940 Amer. dial.
OUTSTANDING - adjectives
• ACE expert; hence, outstanding, great ...1930 Amer. sl.
• BODACIOUS remarkable, exceptional, outstanding ...1843 sl.
• DEF outstanding; terrific; common in rap music lyrics ...20C teen & high school sl.
• ONE MORE being a remarkable or outstanding example of a person or thing ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SAD singular, remarkable, outstanding ...1782 Sc.
• SOLID trustworthy, dependable, exciting, outstanding ...L19 orig. jazz usage
• TOP-FLIGHT of superior or excellent quality; outstanding
• WORLD-CLASS very superior; outstanding; super-excellent ...1950 Amer. sl.
OUTSTANDING - nouns
• ALL-TIMER an outstanding example ...1973 Amer. sl.
• BALL-BUSTER any thing seen as extraordinary or outstanding ...1960s sl.
• BENDER a big or good specimen of its kind; a 'whopper'; anything exceptional or outstanding ...1842 Eng. dial.
• DEATH something excellent or outstanding ...1960s US Black sl.
• DOOZER something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• DOOZIE something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• HOME COOKING anything outstanding, wonderful or first-rate ...1930s US Black sl.
• HUMDINGER a remarkable, excellent, or outstanding person or thing; something exciting or thrilling; something or someone very fine or splendid; a stylish person ...1905 sl., orig. US
• JOE DARTER an outstanding example of its kind ...1900s US sl.
• LAD one of its kind; an outstanding or extreme example ...1902 Sc.
• MASTER great, outstanding, large; greatest ...1750 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• ONER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something; an outstanding or excellent person or thing ...1840 colloq.
• PALMER anything large or outstanding of its kind; a 'whopper' ...1929 Sc.
• PANIC someone or something outstanding, exceptional, or excellent ...1920s US Black sl.
OUTSTANDING - nouns, person
• ACE a person who is outstanding in the possession of a specific quality; an expert, an adept, or leading figure ...1897 Amer. sl.
• BALL-BUSTER any tperson seen as extraordinary or outstanding ...1960s sl.
• COOLER an expert; an outstanding individual ...L19 US campus sl.
• HUMDINGER a remarkable, excellent, or outstanding person or thing; something exciting or thrilling; something or someone very fine or splendid; a stylish person ...1905 sl., orig. US
• ONER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something; an outstanding or excellent person or thing ...1840 colloq.
• PANIC someone or something outstanding, exceptional, or excellent ...1920s US Black sl.
• VIRE a great beauty; a belle; an outstanding person, animal, or thing; the best in a class; a prize specimen, a good price, etc.; something well done ...1908 Sc.
OUTSTANDING - verbs
• TAKE THE RAG OFF to surpass all others; to be outstanding or outrageous; to be the last straw ...1837 Amer. dial.
• TAKE THE RAG OFF THE BUSH to surpass all others; to be outstanding or outrageous; to be the last straw ...1810 Amer. dial.
OUTSTANDINGLY - adverbs
• SOLID trustworthily, dependably, excitingly, outstandingly ...L19 orig. US Black usage
OUTSTAY - verbs
• TARRY † outstay, to stay over (a given time) ...a1500
OUTSTRIP - verbs
• TINE to leave far behind, as in a race; to outstrip entirely; to get far ahead of ...1871 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
OUTWARD - adjectives
• OOTERIN outward, from without ...Bk1905 Sc.
OUTWARDLY - adverbs
• FASHIONABLY † with respect to the fashion or external form; outwardly, superficially, in appearance ...1614
OUTWIT - verbs
• ACE to outwit; to gain an advantage over ...1960 Amer. sl.
• ACE OUT to outwit; to gain an advantage over ...1960 Amer. sl.
• BEST to outwit, to outdo, to get the better of ...1863 colloq.
• EUCHRE to defeat; to outwit; to swindle; to cheat, to trick ...1853 Amer. dial.
• EUCHRE OUT to defeat; to outwit; to cheat, to trick ...1853 Amer. dial.
• FLUX to cozen, to cheat, to outwit ...L18 sl.
• GET A RISE OUT OF ONE to mortify; to make ridiculous; to outwit ...1600 sl.
• GREEN to tease, to make a fool of; to annoy with practical jokes; to outwit ...1923 Amer. dial.
• GREEN ON to tease, to make a fool of; to annoy with practical jokes; to outwit ...1887 Amer. dial.
• GREEN OUT to tease, to make a fool of; to annoy with practical jokes; to outwit ...1887 Amer. dial.
• HAVE to get the better of, to outwit, to take in, to cheat or deceive ...1805 sl.
• HAVE A RISE OUT OF ONE to mortify; to make ridiculous; to outwit ...Bk1903 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
• MAKE A MAN'S BEARD † to outwit or delude him ...1525
• OFREDE †* to outdo in counsel; to outwit ...c1275
• OUT-DUGAN to outwit, to get the better of, to cheat ...1923 Amer. dial.
• RAMP to outwit; to cheat ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAVEL to nonplus, to bamboozle, to outwit ...1931 Sc.
• SHOW A TRICK to outwit, to fool, to deceive ...1982 NZ sl.
• TAFFLE to puzzle, to bamboozle, to outwit ...1950 Sc.
• TAKE A RISE OUT OF ONE to mortify; to make ridiculous; to outwit ...a1850 sl.
• TAKE SOMEONE TO THE CLEANERS to defraud, to outwit and otherwise remove all of a victim's assets in a wager, by extortion, or by similar legal or illegal means ...1920s sl.
• TRY IT ON to outwit or deceive someone ...1811 sl.
• UPSTAGE to outwit, to win or be superior to another person ...L19 US theatrical sl.
OUTWITTED - adjectives
• BEDONE outwitted ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• FLUMMOXED confused, let down, outwitted ...M19 sl.
• FLUMMOXED UP confused, let down, outwitted ...M19 sl.
OUTWITTED - adjectives
• BE STONKERED to be outwitted ...c1918 Aust. sl.
OVAL - adjectives
• AVELONG elliptical, oval; oblong ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• EAVELONG elliptical, oval, oblong; oblique, sidelong ...1864 Eng. dial.
OVAL - adverbs
• AVELINGS † in an oblong or oval shape ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
OVARY - nouns
• EGG-BAG an ovary ...1774
• EGG-NEST † an ovary ...1704
OVATION - nouns
• O an ovation ...1984 US sl.
OVEN - adjectives
• RASH of an oven, etc.: hot ...B1900 Eng. dial.
OVEN - nouns
• APPARATUS a kitchen stove ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BAKER a small pebble placed in an oven to indicate when it is sufficiently heated; the stone presents a floury-white appearance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
OVER - prepositions
• ATHIRT of position or motion: across, over ...1806 Eng. dial.
• ATHORT of position or motion: across, over ...1806 Sc.
• ATHURT of position or motion: across, over ...1806 Eng. dial.
• AT-OWER of position or motion: across, over ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OHEN over ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OHERN over ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OVERAWE - verbs
• BUFFALO to overawe, to frighten, to intimidate, esp. by bluff; to confuse, to bamboozle, to tease ...1891 Amer. dial.
OVERBALANCE - verbs
• KECK to upset; to overbalance ...Bk1901 Eng. dial..
OVERBEARING - adjectives
• ASSY uppity, overbearing, brash ...E20 US
• BEGOTTY bumptious, overbearing, self-willed ...1873 Eng. dial.
• BENSILING of persons: rough, awkward, overbearing ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BIGOTTY bumptious, overbearing, self-willed ...1873 Eng. dial.
• BRICKETY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1868 Amer. dial.
• BRIGATY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1880 Amer. dial.
• BRIGETTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1895 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1911 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGOTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1952 Amer. dial.
• BRIGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1898 Amer. dial.
• CHEEKY AS A MAN ON THE TOWN overbearing, 'nervy' ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• HEAVY-HANDED oppressive; overbearing ...1883
• MANNISH of a youth: aping manhood; overbearing; blustering ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MASTERLY † characteristic of a master or lord; usually in a bad sense, arbitrary, despotic; imperious, overbearing, domineering ...1531-2
• PROUD AS LUCIFER very haughty and overbearing ...1793
• RAMPANTUS † overbearing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SNOUTY overbearing, insolent ...M19 sl.
• TOL-LOL overbearing ...L19 Aust. sl.
OVERBEARING - nouns, person
• BIG CHEW OF TOBACCO, A an overbearing, disliked person ...20C Amer. sl.
• CHEW an overbearing, disliked person ...20C Amer. sl.
• GRIMSIR † an austere, stern, morose, or overbearing person; a grim old man; a haughty or arrogant person in office ...c1450 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HALLION an overbearing, quarrelsome woman of vulgar manners ...Bk1905 Sc.
• JACK-IN-OFFICE an overbearing petty official; an upstart ...1690 sl.
• TURK any cruel and overbearing man ...L18 sl.
OVERBEARING - verbs
• 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
• PARRAGOAD to talk in a domineering or overbearing style ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OVERBURDEN - verbs
• BREAK THE BACK OF to overburden, to crush a person; to finish the greatest or hardest part of a task
OVERBURDENED - adjectives
• SNOWED UNDER overburdened with work, commitments, responsibilities, etc. ...1930s orig. US sl.
• SNOWED UP overburdened with work, commitments, responsibilities, etc. ...1930s orig. US sl.
OVERCAST - adjectives
• BANGY of weather: drizzling, overcast; misty; stormy ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BENGY cloudy, overcast ...1851 Eng. dial.
OVERCAST - verbs
• SKEW † to become overcast ...c1400
OVERCHARGE, OVERCHARGED - nouns
• CLIP-JOINT a bar, club, etc. that charges exorbitant prices ...1932 sl., orig. US
OVERCHARGE - nouns, person
• BUNCER one who overcharges someone ...20C market traders' usage
OVERCHARGE - verbs
• BUNCE to overcharge someone, esp. if obviously rich or eager ...20C market traders' usage
• CLIP to swindle by overcharging ...1927 sl., orig. US
• COCK IT ON to exaggerate; to overcharge someone ...1961 UK sl.
• COCK ON to exaggerate; to overcharge someone ...1961 UK sl.
• FLEECE to swindle, to cheat, esp. to overcharge ...1772 sl.
• HYPE orig. to short-change or overcharge; later, to deceive or con ...1926 sl., orig. US
• NAIL to cheat or overcharge ...1812 sl.
• RIP SOMEONE OFF to overcharge ...1971 sl.
• ROOK to swindle, to cheat, esp. to overcharge ...1590 sl.
• RUSH to overcharge ...1887 Brit. sl.
• SAUCE † to overcharge ...1598
• SOAK to overcharge; to make someone pay exorbitantly ...1895 Amer. sl.
• STING to swindle, esp. by overcharging ...1905 sl.
• STITCH SOMEONE UP to swindle, esp. by overcharging ...1977 Brit. sl.
OVERCLOUD - verbs
• OBNUBILATE to darken, dim, cover, or hide with or as with a cloud; to overcloud; to obscure ...1583
OVERCLOUDED - adjectives
• OBNUBILATE † covered or darkened as with a cloud; overclouded; obscured ...1560
• OBNUBILOUS †* overclouded; cloudy, indistinct ...1432-50
OVERCOME - adjectives
• ALL STRUCK IN A HEAP entirely overcome ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• BATTERED tired, overcome by walking or labour ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BESTEAD circumstanced, situated, generally in an evil sense; hence, destitute, forlorn; overcome, oppressed ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HARROWED beaten, overcome, brought to a standstill; obstructed by an impediment or obstacle ...1890 Eng. dial.
• MASHED-UP exhausted, overcome ...1888 Eng. dial.
• OUTDONE put out, perplexed, exasperated, displeased; disappointed, overcome, beaten, humiliated, embarrassed ...1816 Amer. dial.
• YDAUNTED † overcome ...1581
OVERCOME - verbs
• BANG to defeat, to worst; to surpass, to excel, to outdo; to overcome, to overpower; to overwhelm...1604
• BASTE to conquer, to overcome ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BELAY to overcome ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BEWAVE to lay wait for; to overcome by mean stratagem ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLECK to baffle; to surpass; to nonplus or overcome in an argument; to puzzle ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOWL OUT to overcome, to get the better of; hence, to kill, to knock out of action ...1805 Amer. military sl.
• BREAK THE HANK OF A THING to overcome the principal difficulty ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• CANK to annoy, to fret, to overcome ...1944 Amer. dial.
• DANTON to subdue, to overcome, to vanquish; to tame; to intimidate ...1535 Sc.
• DAUNT † to overcome, to subdue, to vanquish ...c1300
• DAUNTON to subdue, to overcome, to vanquish; to tame; to intimidate ...1535 Sc.
• DEBELL † to put down in fight, to subdue, to vanquish, to conquer, to overcome; to expel by force of arms ...1555
• DEBELLATE † to overcome in war; to conquer, subdue, vanquish ...1611
• DEFAIL † to overcome, to defeat ...1608
• DING to overcome, to subdue; to excel, to surpass ...1795 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• EAT FOR BREAKFAST to vanquish, to outdo, to overcome ...1970 Aust. sl.
• EXFLUNCT to cause to fail, to render useless, to overcome completely ...1831 Amer. dial.
• EXFLUNCTIFY to cause to fail, to render useless, to overcome completely ...1840 Amer. dial.
• EXSUPERATE † to overtop, to surmount, to surpass, to exceed, to excel; to overcome ...1559
• EXUPERATE † to surpass, to excel; to overcome, to surmount ...1559
• FADE to surpass, to defeat, to overcome, to outdo, to overshadow ...1894 Amer. sl.
• FALL OUT to be surprised or overcome ...1970 US Black sl.
• FAN OUT to defeat or overcome in a fight ...1879 Amer. dial.
• FLUMMOX to fool, to confuse, to overcome by trickery; to bewilder ...1837 sl.
• FULYIE to trample, overcome, destroy ...LME Sc.
• GUTSER to be beaten or overcome; to lose ...1950s sl.
• IMPORT † to conquer, to overcome ...1624
• LAY OUT to defeat, to overcome ...E19 sl.
• LICK to overcome, to defeat, as in a fight, game, or contest ...colloq.
• LOSE to be much superior to; to overcome; to defeat easily ...20C colloq.
• MACK to use to one's advantage; to exploit; broadly, to overcome ...1993 Amer. sl., esp. Black usage
• MAKE A HARE OF A MAN vb. to get the better of; to overcome in argument, etc. ...1843 Ireland
• MANN to manage; to overcome, to get the better of ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MASTER to defeat, to overcome, to best ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OFHEAT †* to overcome with heat ...c1205
• PLAY HORSE WITH to confuse; to confound; to defeat; to take advantage of; to overcome easily ...1900 US sl.
• QUANK to overcome, to subdue; to quiet ...1825 Eng. dial.
• RAMSQUADDLE to overcome, to use up ...M19 US sl.
• SCRAUNCH to defeat in a game; to overcome an opponent, esp. in basketball ...1934 Amer. Black student sl.
• SETTLE ONE'S HASH to overcome a person completely; to ruin a person...1881
• SIT UPON to squash, to check, to snub; to overcome or rebuke; to express contempt for a man in a marked manner ...1865 sl.
• SKUNK to utterly defeat; to outdo decisively; to vanquish completely; to overcome ...1843 Amer. dial.
• SPIFLICATE to deal with in such a way as to confound or overcome completely; to astonish, to mystify, to surprise ...1785 humorous or colloq.
• TAKE to overcome, to defeat, to kill ...L19 sl.
• TAKE DOWN to challenge; to overcome; to surpass; to kill ...M18 sl.
• TAKE THE KNOCK to be overcome by drink or drugs ...2000s sl.
• TEW to exhaust; to fatigue; to tire; to trouble, to harass, to bother; to overcome ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UNDERFONG † to seduce, to entrap, to overcome ...1579
• WAGGLE to get the better of; to overcome, to surpass ...L19 US sl.
• WALK INTO to attack, to overcome, to demolish ...M19 sl.
• WALLOP to overcome, to surpass, to defeat ...L19 sl.
• WHITE-EYE to be overcome by heat or exhaustion while working; to faint from exhaustion; to quit working, to quit on one; to desert, to abandon ...1911 Amer. dial.
• YAMP to grab. to catch, to overcome, to steal ...1866 Amer. dial.
• ZONK to overcome; to knock out ...1970s sl.
• ZONK OUT to overcome; to knock out ...1970s sl.
OVER-CONFIDENCE - nouns
• COCKINESS a personal quality of smug over-confidence ...1864
OVER-CONFIDENT - adjectives
• COCK-HAPPY over-confident ...1959 UK sl.
OVERCROWDED - adjectives
• OVER-THRANGED overcrowded ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OVER-THRONG overcrowded ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
OVERDO - verbs
• CUT IT FAT to overdo something; to go too far ...1838 Amer. dial.
OVERDRESSED - see DRESSED
OVERDUE - adjectives
• BACK-HAN' overdue ...1915 Sc.
• OLD overdue, late in payment ...1873 Eng. dial.
OVERFED - adjectives
• PAMPERED † over-fed ...a1529
OVERFILL - verbs
• ACCLOY to overfill, to overload, to burden, to oppress ...1611
OVERFLOW - verbs
• DEBORD † of a body of water: to pass beyond its borders or banks; to overflow ...1632
• EXUBERATE to be in great abundance; to be plentiful; to abound; to overflow ...1623
• EXUNDATE * to overflow ...1721
• REAM to foam, to froth; to bubble; to overflow ...1773 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCALE to spill, to upset; to overflow ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SKAIL to pour out; to shed; to spill, to upset; to overflow ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• TEEM to overflow ...1685 Sc.
• TO-WALT † to overflow ...a1300
OVERFLOWED - adjectives
• YFLOWN † overflowed ...1576
OVERFLOWING - adjectives
• ABOUND † overflowing; plentiful; abundant ...c1400
• BEAMFULL full or overflowing ...Bk1898 Sc.
• EFFUSE † wide-spreading, overflowing, unrestrained, extravagant, marked by squandering ...1742 obs. or arch.
• ERGANE overflowing ...1863 Sc.
• EXUBERATE † overflowing, superabundant ...1638
• HEAP AND THRATCH filled to overflowing ...1887 Eng. dial.
• REAMING foaming, frothing; brimful, overflowing ...1787 Sc. & Eng. dial.
OVERFLOWING - nouns
• ABUNDARY †* an overflowing source; a fountain-head ...1622
OVERGROWN - adjectives
• BOUZY big, swelling, distended; fat, overgrown ...Bk1911 Sc.
• MUCKLE-BOOKIT large, full-bodied, overgrown ...1895 Sc.
• UNFIERDY overgrown, unwieldy, not in proper trim; infirm, feeble ...1825 Sc.
OVERGROWN - nouns, person
• HASPAL an overgrown boy ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HASPENALD a youth between man and boy; an overgrown boy ...1790 Eng. dial.
• HASPENALD-LAD a youth between man and boy; an overgrown boy ...1790 Eng. dial.
• LANKY-LOO a term of derision for a thin, shapeless, overgrown boy ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MAWKS a foolish, slatternly woman; an overgrown, clumsy girl ...1721 Eng. dial.
• SAG-KITE an overgrown, greedy person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TIKE an overgrown man or beast; an awkward, clumsy fellow; an odd, queer or eccentric person; a cantankerous person ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TYKE an overgrown man or beast; an awkward, clumsy fellow; an odd, queer or eccentric person; a cantankerous person ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• WALGAN a large, clumsy, overgrown person ...1951 Sc.
OVERGROWN - phrases
• ALL LEGS AND WINGS said of an overgrown, awkward young person ...1837
OVERHANG - verbs
• IMPEND to hang or be suspended over; to overhang ...1780
OVERHANGING - adjectives
• IMPENDENT * overhanging ...1611
OVERHAUL - verbs
• REHAUL to overhaul, to repair ...1903 Amer. dial.
OVERHEAD - adjectives
• ABOVE-HEAD † overhead ...1793
OVERHEAD - adverbs
• AHEAD overhead ...1847 Eng. dial.
OVERHEAR, OVERHEARD - nouns
• EARFUL information; something overheard ...1910s sl.
• FAG END a fragmentary part of a speech or conversation that one might overhear, just as it tails off ...E19
• FAG-ENDS OF CONVERSATIONS little bits and pieces of talk not fully understood by someone overhearing them ...20C
OVERHEAR - verbs
• EARHOLE to listen, to overhear, to eavesdrop ...1958 sl.
• ERIE to overhear ...1940s US criminals' sl.
• PICK UP FAG-ENDS to listen in to other people's conversations and attempt to comment upon them or join in; to overhear or to interrupt; esp. used as 'don't pick up fag-ends' ...1910s sl.
• UNDERHEAR † to overhear ...c1570
OVERHEAT - verbs
• RASP to overheat ...B1900 Eng. dial.
OVERHEATED - verbs
• POPPLE of persons: to be in an overheated state; to stream with perspiration ...1808 Sc.
• SCOWDER to become overheated with work or exercise ...1781 Eng. dial.
OVERINDULGE - verbs
• O.D. to get too much of or become surfeited with; to overindulge in ...1960s Amer. sl.
OVERJOYED - adjectives
• OVERGLAD overjoyed ...1934 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAPPIED overjoyed and happy ...1931 Amer. dial.
• RAPT overjoyed with, carried away, delighted ...1960s Aust. sl.
• WRAPPED enthralled; overjoyed; pleased; totally amazed by; enthusiastic about ...c1955 Aust. sl.
• WRAPPED UP pleased; overjoyed; enamoured ...1963 Aust. sl.
OVERLOAD - verbs
• ACCLOY to overfill, to overload, to burden, to oppress ...1611
• LAGGER to encumber, to overload; to carry or lead with difficulty ...1825 Sc.
OVERLOADED - adjectives
• LAGGERT encumbered, overloaded ...1742 Sc.
OVERLOOK - verbs
• DEMAND to command a view, to overlook, to watch ...1885 Eng. dial.
• IG to overlook something; to ignore the facts ...1930s sl., orig. US Black
• LOOK OVER to disregard, to forgive, to overlook ...1887 Amer. dial.
• RAKE to occupy a height over, to overlook ...1842
• WAIVE † to treat with neglect, to ignore, to disregard, to overlook; to let pass an opportunity ...c1400
OVERLOOKED - verbs
• FALL BETWEEN THE CRACKS to be ignored, overlooked, mismanaged, or forgotten, esp. because of ambiguity in definition or understanding ...1970s Amer. sl.
• SLIP BETWEEN THE CRACKS to be ignored, overlooked, mismanaged, or forgotten, esp. because of ambiguity in definition or understanding ...1970s Amer. sl.
OVERLOOKING - nouns
• ABOLITION † a putting out of memory; a final overlooking or condoning; an amnesty ...1606
OVERNICE - adjectives
• DAUNCH † fastidious, dainty, overnice, squeamish, over-particular; sensitive, jealous of one's own dignity ...c1460 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• NAMBY-PAMBY of persons: inclined to weak sentimentality, affected daintiness, or childish simplicity; of a weak or trifling character; effeminate; overnice ...1774
OVERNICE - nouns, person
• NAMBY-PAMBY a weakly sentimental person; a feeble or effeminate person; an overly nice person ...1885
• NICELING † a very fastidious or overnice person or critic; a hair-splitter ...1549
OVERPOWER - verbs
• BANG to defeat, to worst; to surpass, to excel, to outdo; to overcome, to overpower; to overwhelm...1604
• BEAT OUT to overpower completely; to exhaust ...Bk1888
• BUFFALO to overpower, to overawe, or constrain by superior force or influence; to nonplus, to confuse, to perplex, to bewilder ...1904 US sl.
• MANG to break in pieces; to bruise, to crush; to overpower ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• QUAIL † to overpower, to destroy, to put an end to ...1551
• SCOMFISH to suffocate, to stifle, to choke; to stop the breath from want of air, from smoke, heat, stench, or the like; to affect or overpower from any of these causes ...1766 Sc.
• SKOMFISH to suffocate, to stifle, to choke; to stop the breath from want of air, from smoke, heat, stench, or the like; to affect or overpower from any of these causes ...1766 Sc.
OVERPOWERED - adjectives
• SCOMFISHED overpowered with heat, etc. ...1818 Sc.
OVERPOWERINGLY - adverbs
• THRANG busily; overpoweringly ...1786 Sc.
• THRONG busily; overpoweringly ...1786 Sc.
OVERREACH - verbs
• BEST to take advantage of, to overreach, to cheat ...1881 Eng. dial.
• DECEIVE † to cheat, to overreach; to defraud ...c1330
• MISSPEND ONESELF to overreach ...1953 Amer. dial.
• QUIRK to cheat, to overreach; to elude by stratagem; to play a trick or prank ...1791 Sc. & Eng. 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
OVER-REACHING - nouns, person
• NAILING RASCAL a shrewd, imposing criminal; a person of an over-reaching, imposing disposition ...E19 sl.
• NAILS a shrewd, imposing criminal; a person of an over-reaching, imposing disposition ...E19 sl.
• SCLEM an overreaching person ...1883 Eng. dial.
OVER-REACT - verbs
• HIT THE PANIC BUTTON to begin panicking or over-reacting ...Aust. sl.
• PRESS THE PANIC BUTTON to begin panicking or over-reacting ...Aust. sl.
OVERRUN - verbs
• BEGO † to go about hostilely, to best, to overrun ...a855
OVERSEAS - adjectives
• AWAY overseas ...1965 Barbados
OVERSEE - verbs
• BABY-SIT to oversee the progress or development of ...1977 Amer. sl.
• CARRY AN EYE ON † to watch, to oversee ...1646
OVERSEER - nouns, person
• ACTOR † a manager, overseer, agent, or factor ...1382
• GAFF a master, the head of a house; a foreman or overseer ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAFFER a foreman, an overseer, head man; a person in authority ...1841
• SIR RAG the chief of a band of servants or workers; a foreman or overseer ...1891
• STOOL-PIGEON a time-and-motion overseer ...1920s sl., orig. US
OVERSHADOW - verbs
• ADUMBER †* to overshadow, to obscure ...1535
• ADUMBRATE to overshadow; to shade, to obscure ...1670
• ADUMBRE †* to overshadow, to obscure ...1535
• FADE to surpass, to defeat, to overcome, to outdo, to overshadow ...1894 Amer. sl.
• OBTENEBRATE to cast a shadow over; to overshadow, to shade, to darken ...1611
• OBTENEBRIZE † to cast a shadow over; to overshadow, to shade, to darken ...1653
• OBUMBER † to overshadow; to shade, to obscure ...c1420
• OBUMBRATE * to overshadow; to shade, to darken; to obscure ...1526
OVERSHADOWED - adjectives
• ADUMBERED † overshadowed ...1609
• OBUMBRATE †* overshadowed, darkened ...1513
OVERSHADOWING - adjectives
• ADUMBRAL of overshadowing nature; shady ...1845
OVERSHADOWING - nouns
• ADUMBRATION overshadowing; shade, obscuration ...1653
• OBTENEBRATION the act of overshadowing or the condition of being overshadowed; a darkening ...1626
• OBUMBRATION * the act of overshadowing or the condition of being overshadowed ...c1420
OVERSIGHT - nouns
• ESCAPE an omission, oversight ...1714 Sc.
• NEGLECT * an omission or oversight ...1638
OVERSIZED - adjectives
• FARMER very large, oversized ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FARMER'S very large, oversized ...1968 Amer. dial.
OVERSUPPLY - nouns
• O.D. a surfeit; oversupply ...Aust. sl.
OVERTAKE - verbs
• BECLIP † to lay hold of, to seize upon, to grip; to catch, to overtake ...c1380
• BETAKE to overtake, to capture, to recover ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DUST OUT to overtake, to pass on the road ...L19 US sl.
• OFTAKE † to overtake, to come up with ...c1205
• TAKE to come upon suddenly, to overtake, to catch ...a1533 arch.
• TAKE A PERSON TARDY † to overtake; to surprise; to come upon unprepared or unawares; hence, to detect, 'catch' in a crime, fault, error, etc. ...1530
• TAKE OVER † to overtake ...c1330
• TAKE TARDE † to overtake, to surprise ...1547
• UNDER-GET † to catch up with, to overtake ...1390
• UP-DRAW to overtake, to come up with ...1898 Sc.
OVERTHROW - adjectives
• SUBVERSIONARY * tending to subvert or overthrow ...a1846
• SUBVERSIVE tending to subvert or overthrow ...1644
OVERTHROW - nouns
• JEOFAIL † defeat, overthrow ...1546
• LABEFACTATION * a shaking, weakening; overthrow, downfall ...1775
• LABEFACTION a shaking, weakening; overthrow, downfall ...1620
• SUBVERSAL * subversion ...1893
• SUBVERSION † overthrow, demolition of a city, stronghold, etc. ...1382
• THRING † (with 'down') to throw down by force; to thrust or knock down; to overthrow; to bring to ruin ...c1375
• UP-DRAW to overthrow, to capsize; to turn a somersault ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WALTER † an upset, upheaval, overthrow ...1563
OVERTHROW - nouns, person
• SUBVERSOR †* a subverter; one who overthrows ...a1548
• WALTERER † one who overthrows ...1572
OVERTHROW - verbs
• BESTOURN † to turn upside down, to overthrow ...1483
• CAST to overthrow an antagonist ...1580 arch.
• DING to strike, to knock, to beat; to drive, to force; to dash down with violence, to overthrow ...1688 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FALL † to bring or throw to the ground; to overthrow, lit. and fig. ...c1300
• LAY ALONG † to destroy, to overthrow, to kill ...1599
• LAY BY THE HEELS to overthrow; to disgrace
• LAY DOWN † to put down, to overthrow ...1340
• OPPONE † to endeavour to hinder, thwart, or overthrow; to withstand, to resist, to combat; to stand in the way of, to obstruct ...1610
• RAMVERSE † to overturn, to overthrow ...1412-20
• SUBVERT † to overthrow; to raze to the ground (a town or city, structure, edifice) ...1382
• SUBVERTISE †* to overthrow, to overturn ...1484
• TERVE † to overturn, to overthrow ...c1400
• TILT † to cause to fall; to thrust, to push, to throw down or over; to overthrow, to overturn, to upset ...1300s
• TIRVE † to overturn, to overthrow ...c1400
• TO-TURN † to overthrow, to upset ...1382
• VERSE † to overthrow, to overturn, to upset ...1556
• WALTER † to overturn, to overthrow ...1571
OVERTHROWN - verbs
• TILT † to fall over, to tumble; to be overthrown ...1300s
• TIP † to be overthrown; to fall ...c1400
OVERTIME - nouns
• BUNCE money earned by working overtime ...19C sl.
• INCH AND A HALF time-and-a-half pay rate for overtime ...1950 Amer. dial.
OVERTIME - verbs
• WORK FOR THE QUEEN to work overtime without receiving extra pay ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OVERTURN - verbs
• BOULEVERSE †* to upset, to overturn, to throw into utter disorder ...1673
• CALL to knock, hammer, drive into its place, to mend; to overturn, to knock over ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAMVERSE † to overturn, to overthrow ...1412-20
• SUBVERT † to upset, to overturn an object ...1543-4
• TAIT to tilt; to overturn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TEAP to tip, to tilt; to toss, to overturn ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TERVE † to overturn, to overthrow ...c1400
• TILT † to cause to fall; to thrust, to push, to throw down or over; to overthrow, to overturn, to upset ...1300s
• TIRVE † to overturn, to overthrow ...c1400
• TOP † to tip or throw over; to overturn, to upset, to topple ...1662 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TOPE † to tilt over, to cause to slope or lean to one side; to overturn, to turn upside down ...1684 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TOPSY-TURN * to turn topsy-turvy, to overturn, to turn upside down; to throw into confusion ...1573
• TUMP to knock or tip something, over, usually by accident; to overturn ...1973 Amer. dial.
• TUMP OVER to knock or tip something over, usually by accident; to overturn ...1961 Amer. dial.
• UPDUMP to upset, to overturn something ...1908 Amer. dial.
• VERSE † to overthrow, to overturn, to upset ...1556
• WALT † 1. to throw, to cast, to toss out, over, etc.; to fling to the ground; to overturn, to upset ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
2. † to totter; to lean to one side; to topple over; to overturn, as a cart or carriage ...c1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WALTER † to overturn, to overthrow ...1571
OVERTURNED - adjectives
• TOPSY-TURNED disorderly, overturned ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
OVERTURNED - verbs
• WALT † to be thrown down, to fall over, to be upset or overturned; to totter; to lean to one side ...c1400
OVERTURNING - nouns
• SUBVERSION * the turning of a thing upside down or uprooting it from its position; overturning, upsetting of an object ...1670
OVERVALUED - adjectives
• OPINIATED † having a conceited opinion of; thinking much of; overvalued ...1589
OVERWEIGHT - adjectives
• BIGGUMS overweight ...20C teen & high school sl.
• FAT-TAILED overweight ...1950s US sl.
• OBSOCKY of people: ungainly, overweight ...20C W. Indies sl.
• OBVIOUS of women: fat, overweight ...1897 UK society usage
OVERWEIGHT - nouns, person
• ANTI-BOD a scrawny or underdeveloped male or an ugly, overweight woman ...M20 US sl.
• BIG BERTHA an overweight or heavy woman; often used as a derisive nickname ...1921 US sl.
• CEMENT-MIXER an overweight belligerent woman ...1967 Amer. sl.
• FAT BASTARD an overweight person ...1988 UK sl.
• FATS a nickname for anyone seen as overweight ...1930s US sl.
• GUTS (derogatory) a term of abuse, an overweight or obese person; a notably fat person ...1596 UK
• GUTSY (derogatory) a term of abuse, an overweight or obese person; a fat man ...1596 UK
• MOOSE a big man; an overweight girl; anything big ...M20 US sl.
• SALAD DODGER a person who is overweight; a fat person ...1999 UK sl.
• TICK an overweight person ...1975 Amer. sl.
OVERWHELM - verbs
• ACCABLE †* to overwhelm, to crush ...a1626
• ACCUMBER † to encumber; to overload; to oppress; to overwhelm; to crush ...c1314
• BANG to defeat, to worst; to surpass, to excel, to outdo; to overcome, to overpower; to overwhelm...1604
• BESENCH † to cause to sink, to submerge, to plunge down, to overwhelm ...971
• FREAK to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1964 sl., orig. US
• FREAK OUT to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1964 sl., orig. US
• OBRUTE †* to overwhelm,; to bury; to cover over ...1541
• ONWHELM †* to overwhelm ...c1440
• OPPRESS † to put down, to suppress; to crush, to quell, to subdue, to overwhelm a person; to check or put and end to a thing or state of things, feeling, disposition, etc. ...c1340
• SNOW to flatter; to deceive or overwhelm with insincere or flattering talk ...1945 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• STOKE to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1963 sl., chiefly surfing usage
• STAND SOMEONE ON ONE'S EAR to knock down; hence, to defeat or overwhelm ...1918 Amer. sl.
• SWAMP to overwhelm with an excess of something
• TAKE THE PANTS OFF to beat convincingly, to overwhelm ...1930s sl.
• THRASH THE PANTS OFF to beat convincingly, to overwhelm ...1930s sl.
• WOW to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1924 sl., chiefly US
• ZAP to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1967 sl., orig. US
• ZOOM SOMEONE OUT to overwhelm someone by the force of one's speech; to take over someone's mind ...1970s US Black sl.
OVERWHELMED - adjectives
• ACCUMBERED † overwhelmed, embarrassed, entangled, encumbered ...c1300
• BACKSET AND FORESET overwhelmed with difficulties; beset behind and before ...1869 Eng. dial.
• SNOWED UNDER overwhelmed, esp. with paperwork
• SUFFOCATED † smothered, overwhelmed ...1471
• UP TO ONE'S ARSE totally involved in, overwhelmed by ...1960s sl.
• UP TO ONE'S ASS totally involved in, overwhelmed by ...1960s sl.
• UP TO ONE'S ASSHOLE totally involved in, overwhelmed by ...1960s sl.
• UP TO THE ARSE IN completely overwhelmed by ...20C sl., orig. US
• UP TO THE ASS overwhelmed by, surrounded by, in the midst of, deeply engaged ...1864 Amer. sl.
• UP TO YOUR ARSE IN completely overwhelmed by ...20C sl., orig. US
• UP TO YOUR ASS IN completely overwhelmed by ...20C sl., orig. US
OVERWHELMED - verbs
• TEAR ONE'S ASS to injure oneself; to get into trouble; to be overwhelmed and defeated ...1750 sl.
• TEAR ONE'S ASSHOLE to injure oneself; to get into trouble; to be overwhelmed and defeated ...1961 sl.
OVERWHELMING - adjectives
• BANGING overwhelming ...1864 colloq.
• GUT-BUSTING powerful, energetic, overwhelming ...1930s sl.
• MASTERFUL † violent, overwhelming ...1513
OVERWHELMING - nouns
• ACCUMBERING † the act of encumbering, overloading, or overwhelming ...1340
• ACCUMBRANCE † the of encumbering, impeding, or overwhelming; molestation, injury ...1489
OVERWHELMING - verbs
• BLOW SOMEONE AWAY to have an overwhelming effect on someone's mind ...1975 sl., orig. & chiefly US
OVERWORK - verbs
• HAMMIL to ill-treat; to abuse; to overwork ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HAZE to punish by keeping at disagreeable and unnecessary hard work; to harass with overwork ...1840 nautical usage
• RAWHIDE to overwork or mistreat workers or machinery ...1930 Amer. dial.
OVERWORKED - adjectives
• HARD-OOINED badly treated, over-worked ...1884 Eng. dial.
• RAMFEEZLED exhausted, fatigued, worn out; overworked ...1785 Sc.
• TRASHED overworked, tired ...20C Amer. campus sl.
• WASTED overworked, tired ...1995 sl.
OVERWROUGHT - verbs
• HAVE A CALF to lose control; to have an emotional fit; to have a fit of astonishment or anger; to become emotionally overwrought ...c1960 US sl.
OWE - verbs
• AUGHT to owe, to be indebted to ...1822 Sc.
• BEHOOVE † to owe ...1496
• BEHOVE † to owe ...1496
• BE-OWE to own, to possess ...1886 Eng. dial.
• INAWE † to owe ...1863 Sc.
• OWE ONE A DAY IN HARVEST to owe one a good turn ...1816 Sc.
• REST to owe; to be indebted to one ...1721 Sc.
• YAUCHT to owe ...1882 Sc.
• YAW to own, to possess; also, to owe, to be in debt to ...1871 Sc.
OWED - adjectives/prepositions
• ADDEBTED † owed or due ...1824 Sc.
• DEBITE †* that is owed or due ...1678
• DEBT † owed, due, owing ...c1340
• DEBTED † of things: owed, due ...c1375
• DEBTFUL † owed, bounden, due; dutiful ...c1425 chiefly Sc.
• ON due, owed ...1910s sl.
OWED - nouns
• DEBIT † something that is owed; a debt ...c1450
OWENS, JESSE
• BROWN BUCKEYE Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BROWN BULLET Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• EBONY ANTELOPE Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEPIA STREAK Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TAN THUNDERBOLT Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
OWING - adjectives
• DEBT † owed, due, owing ...c1340
OWING - adverbs
• ENDUE due, owing ...1892 N. Ireland
• INDUE due, owing ...1892 N. Ireland
OWL - adjectives
• HAGGARD † of a hawk or owl: caught after having assumed the adult plumage; hence, wild, untamed ...1567
OWL - nouns
• BABOON OWL a barn owl ...1891 Amer. dial.
• BILLY-WIX an owl; especially the barn owl ...1832 Eng. dial.
• BIRD OF MINERVA an owl ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BIRD OF THE NIGHT an owl ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HEBAWDE †* an owl ...1513 Sc.
• JACKY-HULLOT a young male owl ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JILL-HOOTER an owl ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MADGE the barn-owl. Aluco flammeus ...1591
• MADGE-HOWLET the barn-owl. Aluco flammeus ...1598
• MADGE-OWL the barn-owl. Aluco flammeus ...1637
• MADGE-OWLET the barn-owl. Aluco flammeus ...1603
• MAG-OWL the barn owl ...1856 Eng. dial.
• MAG-OWLET the barn owl ...1856 Eng. dial.
• MEG-OWLET an owl ...1870 Eng. dial.
• MEG-ULLAT an owl ...1870 Eng. dial.
• OOLET an owl ...1908 Sc.
• POKER FACE a barn owl ...1956 Amer. dial.
• POVEY an owl, especially the barn owl, Strix flammea ...1885 Eng. dial.
• WITTY-WOO an owl ...1830 Eng. dial.
• YEWLET an owlet; an owl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OWL - verbs
• CUCUBATE † to cry like an owl, to hoot ...1623
OWN, OWNER - nouns, person
• HAVE-SOMETHING one who has something ...1842
• MASTER * a possessor, an owner ...c1400
OWN - verbs
• AUGHT to own, to possess ...1816 Sc.
• FATHER † to represent oneself as the owner of ...1591
• MASTER † to have at one's disposal; to own, to possess ...1593
• YACHT to own ...1871 Sc.
• YAW to own, to possess; also, to owe, to be in debt to ...1871 Sc.
OXFORD - nouns
• CONVOCATION CASTLE where the heads of colleges meet to transact and investigate university affairs ...c1820 Oxford University usage
• JARK a safe-conduct pass ...Bk1896 Oxford University & general usage
• JERICHO a low quarter of Oxford ...1853 Oxford University usage
OXFORD - nouns, person
• BEAR the disciple of a private tutor at Oxford ...1832
• CAD at Oxford and certain public school (esp. Eton): a townsman ...c1820 sl.
• DAG, THE the Dean ...1880s Oxford undergraduates' usage
• HALLIER † a student in a hall at Oxford University ...1587
• RAFFS inhabitants of the University of Oxford ...1785 colloq.
• SKULL † the head of an Oxford College or Hall ...1721 sl.
OXFORD - verbs
• GATE at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge: to confine an undergraduate to the precincts of the college, either entirely or after a certain hour ...1835
OYSTER - adjectives
• OSTREOPHAGOUS feeding on oysters ...1882
OYSTER - nouns
• ANGELENOS oysters rolled in bacon and served on toast ...1971 Amer. dial.
• ANGELO ON HORSEBACK oysters rolled in bacon and served on toast ...1933 Amer. dial.
• ANGELS ON HORSEBACK oysters rolled in bacon and served on toast ...1909 Amer. dial.
• BANK a bed of oysters, mussels, etc. ...1719
• BLISTER a small or young oyster ...1894 Amer. dial.
• CAT-TONGUE a very long and slender small oyster ...1912 Amer. dial.
• JAG a catch or load of oysters ...1881 Amer. dial.
• MILTON an oyster ...M19 sl.
• PANDOOR a large oyster ...1894 Sc.
• PANDORE a large oyster ...1894 Sc.
• RABBIT-EAR a long, slender oyster ...1881 Amer. dial.
• RATTLER an oyster in poor condition ...1894 Amer. dial.
• RAZOR BLADE a long, slim oyster ...1881 Amer. dial.
• RET-SIO an oyster ...Bk1903 back slang
• SALT a small, firm oyster; an oyster that is not placed in freshwater ...1968 Amer. sl.
• SALT-WATER VEGETABLE an oyster or clam ...M19 sl.
• SHANGHAI a long, slender oyster ...1881 Amer. dial.
• SHUCK the shell of an oyster ...1859 Amer. dial.
• SNOTS oysters ...20C US sl.
OYSTER - nouns, person
• CABLE-HANGER an illicit catcher of oysters ...18C obs. colloq.
OYSTER - verbs
• GUT AN OYSTER † to eat it ...L17 sl.
• SHOCK to remove an outer covering from; to remove from an outer covering; to open clams or oysters; to husk corn ...1856 Amer. dial.
• WORM to remove the beard of an oyster or mussel ...1859 UK sl.
• DEFACE † to put out of countenance; to outface, to abash ...1537
OUTFIT - nouns
• ACCOUTREMENT apparel, outfit, equipment ...1549
• BEDIGHTING † outfit, furnishing; hence, property, attribute ...1674
• CAPARISON the dress and ornaments of men and women; equipment, outfit ...1598
• GARNISH †* outfit, dress ...1596
• GARNITURE furniture, outfit, appurtenances ...1532
• HABILIMENTS † fittings, apparatus, furniture, gear, outfit, rigging, as of a ship ...1483.
• TACKLING † gear, furnishings, fittings, accoutrements, outfit, baggage, etc. ...1558
• TIRE † apparatus, equipment, accoutrement, outfit ...a1300
OUTGROW - verbs
• OVERGROW to outgrow ...1968 Amer. dial.
OUTHOUSE - see LAVATORY
OUTING - nouns
• OFF an outing, an excursion, a day off ...1892 Eng. dial.
• RAID an outing, a jaunt, an excursion, esp. one about which a fuss has been made ...1823 Sc.
• RANDOM SCOOT an outing with no definite destination; a pleasure drive ...1878 Amer. dial.
• RANTUM SCOOT an outing with no definite destination; a pleasure drive ...1896 Amer. dial.
• VAIGE a journey, trip, outing, or expedition ...1825 Sc.
OUTLANDISH - adjectives
• HAITHEN outlandish, incomprehensible ...1871 Sc.
• OFFSHORE crazy; silly; outlandish ...1994 Amer. dial.
• POLPISY countrified, outlandish; awkward, ungainly ...1916 Amer. dial.
OUTLAST - verbs
• PARTY OUT to outlast one's fellow-celebrants in one's ability to consume drink and/or drugs ...1990s sl. orig. US
OUTLAW - nouns
• OWLHOOT TRAIL, THE the life of a fugitive or outlaw ...1936 Amer. Western sl.
• RECEIPT the harbouring or entertainment of outlaws or criminals; a shelter ...1631 Sc.
OUTLAW - nouns, person
• BADMAN a desperado, an outlaw ...1855 chiefly N. Amer.
• BANDIDO an outlaw, esp. one of Mexican origin ...1898 Amer. dial.
• BANISHED MAN † an outlaw, a bandit ...1398
• LONG RIDER an outlaw ...1936 Amer. dial. West
• OWLHOOT a contemptible fellow, esp. a fugitive or outlaw ...1958 Amer. Western sl.
• OWLHOOTER a fugitive or outlaw ...1942 Amer. Western sl.
• RECEIPTER one who shelters or assists outlaws or criminals ...1681 Sc.
• UNLEAD † a wicked person with evil intentions; a scandalous fellow; an outlaw ...1677 Eng. dial.
OUTLAW - verbs
• BANDIT † to banish, to outlaw ...1611
• RECEIPT to harbour or shelter an outlaw or criminal ...1715 Sc.
• TAKE TO THE HEATHER to become an outlaw or bandit ...1896
OUTLINE - adjectives
• ADUMBRANT * shadowing forth, representing an outline ...1731
• ADUMBRATED shadowed forth; represented faintly or in outline ...1706
OUTLINE - nouns
• ADUMBRATION representation in outline; sketching; an outline, a sketch, a shadowy figure; a faint or light sketch or description ...1552
• SKY-BLOTCH the dark outline of a building against the evening sky ...1879
• SKY-MARK a thing standing out against the sky ...1856 nonce use
• UMBRAGE * a shadowy appearance or indication; a semblance, outline, or faint representation; a glimmering or trace of something ...1604
OUTLINE - verbs
• ADUMBRATE to represent the shadow of anything, to draw or figure in outline; to outline, to sketch, to give a faint indication of ...1641
OUTLIVE - verbs
• SUPERVIVE † to live beyond or after another person, an event, etc.; to survive; to outlive ...a1552
OUTLOOK - adjectives
• BLINKERED having a limited range of outlook ...1867
OUTLOOK - nouns
• BELLAVIEW †* a fine view or outlook ...1611
OUTMODED - nouns
• LAST YEAR'S BIRD'S NEST something utterly worthless, senseless, outmoded, or untidy ...1905 Amer. dial.
• LAST YEAR'S CROW'S NEST something utterly worthless, senseless, outmoded, or untidy ...1950 Amer. dial.
• LAST YEAR'S WASP NEST something utterly worthless, senseless, outmoded, or untidy ...1986 Amer. dial.
OUT-OF-DATE - adjectives
• BACK NUMBER out of date, old-fashioned; old and useless ...1883 Amer. sl.
• CATHEDRAL antique, ancient, out-of-date ...L17 sl.
• FOGRAM † antiquated, old-fashioned, out of date ...1772
• FUSTY-RUSTY out of date; old-fashioned ...1782
• MODEL-T cheap, outdated; obsolete ...1938 Amer. sl.
• MOLDY worthless; unpleasant; outdated, out of style ...1896 Amer. sl.
• MOSSY old or outdated; antiquated
• OFF out of date, no longer fashionable ...1892 colloq.
• OLD FIDDLE 'old hat; trite or outdated ...1979 US sl.
• OLD HAT old-fashioned, out-of-date ...1911 UK sl.
• OLD-SCHOOL old-fashioned; behind the times, out of date ...1989 US sl.
• OLD-TIMESY old-fashioned, out-of-date ...1850 Amer. dial.
• OLD-TIMEY old-fashioned, out-of-date, old ...1850 Amer. dial.
OUT-OF-DATE - nouns
• BACK NUMBER a thing which is behind the times or out of date ...1890 colloq.
• HAS-BEEN an out-of-date thing ...E17 colloq.
• OLD GLORY anything seen as unfashionable or out of date ...1880s US Black sl.
OUT-OF-DATE - nouns, person
• BACK NUMBER a person having out-of-date interests or ideas; an old-fashioned, or unsophisticated person ...1882 Amer. sl.
• HAS-BEEN an out-of-date person or thing ...E17 colloq.
• MOLDY FIG a person having outdated or conservative ideas ...1949 Amer. sl.
• MOSSBACK an out-of-date person; an old-fashioned person ...1878 US colloq.
• RAG-HEAD anyone who is not absolutely up to date with current information, gossip, style, etc. ...1980s US Black sl.
OUT OF SORTS - adjectives
• ALL OUT out of sorts; having a feeling of general discomfort ...1967 Amer. dial.
• AWFISH slightly unwell, out of sorts ...1790 Eng. dial.
• AWVISH slightly unwell, out of sorts ...1790 Eng. dial.
• CATTY-CORNER out of sorts, ill-tempered, annoyed, upset ...1884 Amer. dial.
• CATTY-CORNERED out of sorts, ill-tempered, annoyed, upset ...1954 Amer. dial.
• CROOK out of sorts, injured ...E20 Aust. & NZ
• DICKY of persons, animals, etc.: poorly, out of sorts, in weak health, ill ...1883 Eng. dial.
• DUSTY tetchy, irritable, out of sorts ...1980s US college sl.
• OFF HIS SAUCER tired, not in the humour, out of sorts ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• OOLIE ailing, ill, out-of-sorts ...1929 Sc.
• OOLIE-LIKE ailing, ill, out-of-sorts ...1929 Sc.
• OORLICK of persons: miserable-looking from cold, hunger, or illness; pinched, haggard, shivery, out-of-sorts ...1768 Sc.
• OUT OF ONE'S GEARS † out of sorts; irritable, grouchy ...a1700
• QUEER AS DICK'S HATBAND out of sorts, dispirited, 'under the weather' ...L18 sl.
• QUISBY queer, out of sorts, unwell ...1854 sl.
• QUISBY SNITCH of people: unwell; out of sorts ...M19 sl.
• RAGGED nervy, out of sorts, under the weather, unwell, tired ...L19 sl., orig. Aust.
• UNEVEN out of sorts, slightly unwell ...Bk1905 Sc.
• UNKED of a place: lonely, dreary, desolate; of a person: feeling lonely; dull, depressed, miserable; out of sorts ...1777 Eng. dial.
• UNKID of a place: lonely, dreary, desolate; of a person: feeling lonely; dull, depressed, miserable; out of sorts ...1777 Eng. dial.
• UNKY of a place: lonely, dreary, desolate; of a person: feeling lonely; dull, depressed, miserable; out of sorts ...1777 Eng. dial.
OUT OF SORTS - nouns
• OORIECOORIE † a drowsy dull condition of body or sprits, a being sulky or out-of-sorts, a peevish, fretful mood; generally in plural ...1893 S.
OUT OF SORTS - verbs
• FEEL FLAT to be low-spirited, out of sorts ...1838 Amer. sl.
• HAVE THE WOOLIES to be nervous or out of sorts ...1900 US college sl.
• LOOK LIKE ONE WAS SENT FOR AND COULDN'T COME to look indisposed, out of sorts, or exhausted ...1843 Amer. dial.
OUTRAGE - nouns
• ABUSION † violation of law or right, outrage, wrong; anything opposed to propriety; bad or improper usage; corrupt or shameful fact or practice ...c1374
OUTRAGEOUS - adjectives
• EGREGIOUS remarkable in a bad sense; gross, flagrant, outrageous, extravagant, excessive ...1573
• IMMANSUETE †* ungentle, outrageous, wild, untractable ...1656
• MAROONJUS harsh, stern; outrageous; obstreperous, ...1864 Sc.
• MORUNGEOUS harsh, stern; outrageous; obstreperous, ...1864 Sc.
• NANA outrageous, indecent ...L19 sl.
• NANA-ISH outrageous, indecent ...L19 sl.
• OUTRAGEABLE * outrageous ...1952 Amer. dial.
• OUTRAIOUS † outrageous ...1303
• OUTSTROPOLOUS † outrageous, unruly, obstreperous ...1832 Sc.
• RADICAL extreme, outrageous, good ...1967 US sl., orig. surfing usage
• RAGEOUS outrageous; angry, furious, violent with pain or anger ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAMPACIOUS * lively, spirited, boisterous; wild, unruly, outrageous; rampageous ...1837
• RAMPAGEOUS outrageous, obstreperous ...1859 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAMPAGEROUS outrageous, obstreperous ...1890 Eng. dial.
• RAMPAGINOUS furious, angry, violent, wild, unruly, obstreperous, boisterous, noisy, disorderly, outrageous ...1822 Sc.
• RAMPAGIOUS glaring, outrageous ...1889
• RAMPTIOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; wild, active, dangerous; outrageous, quarrelsome, passionate ...1953 Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUDIOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; outrageous, rambunctious, quarrelsome, passionate ...1847 Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUGENOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; outrageous, quarrelsome, passionate ...1847 Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUGINOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; rambunctious, outrageous, quarrelsome, passionate ...1847 Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUGIOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; rough and strong, coarse, uncouth; rambunctious, outrageous, quarrelsome, passionate ...1811 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• RAMSTUJOUS violent and reckless in behaviour; outrageous, rambunctious, quarrelsome, passionate ...1847 Amer. dial.
• RAPTUROUS † outrageous ...1838 Sc.
• RICH outrageous ...c1350 colloq.
• RIDICULOUS indecent; outrageous ...1832 Amer. dial.
• RUMBUSTICAL fond of rough play; careless of the comfort of others; boisterous, unruly, uproarious, noisy, obstreperous; rude, overbearing, violent ...1795 Eng. dial. & colloq.
• UNHOLY awful; outrageous ...1842 UK
• VESANOUS mad, furious, raging, cruel, outrageous ...1656 obs.
OUTRAGEOUS - nouns, person
• CHANCER someone who does outrageous or dishonest things at high risk of discovery ...1884 Brit. sl.
• RIG an amusing sort of chap; a joker; a prankster; an outrageous person ...1975 Amer. dial.
OUTRAGEOUS - verbs
• CAMP to act ostentatiously and outrageously in a homosexual manner, although by no means restricted - verbally or physically - to the gay world ...1920s sl.
• TAKE THE RAG OFF to surpass all others; to be outstanding or outrageous; to be the last straw ...1837 Amer. dial.
• TAKE THE RAG OFF THE BUSH to surpass all others; to be outstanding or outrageous; to be the last straw ...1810 Amer. dial.
OUTSET - nouns
• OFF-GANG a commencement, start, outset ...1881 Eng. dial.
• OFF-GO start, beginning, outset, commencement ...1886 Sc.
• OFF-GOING a commencement, start, outset ...1885 Sc.
• OFF-SET a commencement, start, outset ...1892 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OFF-START a commencement, start, beginning, outset ...1889 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• OUTSTART the outset ...1906 Amer. dial.
OUTSHINE - verbs
• TAKE THE RAG OFF to beat, to surpass; to excel; to outshine ...1833 Amer. dial.
OUTSIDE - adverbs
• ABROAD out of doors, outside; neat at hand ...1893 Ireland & Eng. dial.
• AROUT outside, out-of-doors ...1790 Eng. dial.
• ATHOUT without, outside ...Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THROUT out of doors ...1801 Sc.
OUTSIDE - nouns
• BARK outer covering; outside, external part ...c1374 arch.
OUTSIDE - verbs
• HIT THE AIR to go outside; to get out ...1928 Amer. sl.
OUTSIDE - phrases
• AT THE SIGN OF THE MOON † in the open air by night ...1613
OUTSIDER - nouns, person
• BLOW-IN a stranger, an outsider ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GOOMBAH an outsider, a social outcast ...1990s US sl.
• KNICK-KNACK one who does not fit in with the group; an outsider ...2000s US prison sl.
• NICK-NACK one who does not fit in with the group; an outsider ...2000s US prison sl.
• NIC-NAC one who does not fit in with the group; an outsider ...2000s US prison sl.
• OFF-BREED one who is not from your community, and doesn't belong; an outsider ...1965 Amer. dial.
• OUTLAW a foreigner; a stranger, an outsider ...1968 Amer. dial.
• RINDER an outsider ...Bk1903 Queen's University usage
• UN an outsider, someone who does not fit in ...1990s US college sl.
• UNCO BODY a stranger, an outsider, a newcomer ...1811 Sc.
OUTSMART - verbs
• TAIGLE to confound or get the better of in an argument; to quiz; to bamboozle, to outsmart; to perplex ...1874 Sc.
OUTSPOKEN - adjectives
• BROAD outspoken, obvious, unsubtle
• BROAD-SPOKEN outspoken; using coarse language ...1899 Amer. dial.
• NAKED * free from concealment or reserve; plain, straightforward; outspoken, free ...a1225
• OPEN-GOBBED talkative, loquacious, outspoken ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OPEN-MOUTHED talkative, loquacious, outspoken ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OUTSPOKEN - nouns, person
• JACK BLUNT a blunt, outspoken person ...L19 sl.
OUTSPOKEN - phrases
• MORE FRONT THAN BRIGHTON used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1980s sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN BRIGHTON BEACH used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1980s sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN BUCKINGHAM PALACE used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1980s sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN FOY AND GIBSON'S used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1950s Aust. sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN HARRODS used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1970s sl.
• MORE FRONT THAN MYERS used of one who is very cheeky, daring, or outspoken ...1950s Aust. sl.
• NOT TO TAKE TEA FOR THE FEVER not to put up with any nonsense; not to allow oneself to be intimidated; to be independent and outspoken ...a1940 Amer. dial.
OUTSTANDING - adjectives
• ACE expert; hence, outstanding, great ...1930 Amer. sl.
• BODACIOUS remarkable, exceptional, outstanding ...1843 sl.
• DEF outstanding; terrific; common in rap music lyrics ...20C teen & high school sl.
• ONE MORE being a remarkable or outstanding example of a person or thing ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SAD singular, remarkable, outstanding ...1782 Sc.
• SOLID trustworthy, dependable, exciting, outstanding ...L19 orig. jazz usage
• TOP-FLIGHT of superior or excellent quality; outstanding
• WORLD-CLASS very superior; outstanding; super-excellent ...1950 Amer. sl.
OUTSTANDING - nouns
• ALL-TIMER an outstanding example ...1973 Amer. sl.
• BALL-BUSTER any thing seen as extraordinary or outstanding ...1960s sl.
• BENDER a big or good specimen of its kind; a 'whopper'; anything exceptional or outstanding ...1842 Eng. dial.
• DEATH something excellent or outstanding ...1960s US Black sl.
• DOOZER something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• DOOZIE something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• HOME COOKING anything outstanding, wonderful or first-rate ...1930s US Black sl.
• HUMDINGER a remarkable, excellent, or outstanding person or thing; something exciting or thrilling; something or someone very fine or splendid; a stylish person ...1905 sl., orig. US
• JOE DARTER an outstanding example of its kind ...1900s US sl.
• LAD one of its kind; an outstanding or extreme example ...1902 Sc.
• MASTER great, outstanding, large; greatest ...1750 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• ONER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something; an outstanding or excellent person or thing ...1840 colloq.
• PALMER anything large or outstanding of its kind; a 'whopper' ...1929 Sc.
• PANIC someone or something outstanding, exceptional, or excellent ...1920s US Black sl.
OUTSTANDING - nouns, person
• ACE a person who is outstanding in the possession of a specific quality; an expert, an adept, or leading figure ...1897 Amer. sl.
• BALL-BUSTER any tperson seen as extraordinary or outstanding ...1960s sl.
• COOLER an expert; an outstanding individual ...L19 US campus sl.
• HUMDINGER a remarkable, excellent, or outstanding person or thing; something exciting or thrilling; something or someone very fine or splendid; a stylish person ...1905 sl., orig. US
• ONER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something; an outstanding or excellent person or thing ...1840 colloq.
• PANIC someone or something outstanding, exceptional, or excellent ...1920s US Black sl.
• VIRE a great beauty; a belle; an outstanding person, animal, or thing; the best in a class; a prize specimen, a good price, etc.; something well done ...1908 Sc.
OUTSTANDING - verbs
• TAKE THE RAG OFF to surpass all others; to be outstanding or outrageous; to be the last straw ...1837 Amer. dial.
• TAKE THE RAG OFF THE BUSH to surpass all others; to be outstanding or outrageous; to be the last straw ...1810 Amer. dial.
OUTSTANDINGLY - adverbs
• SOLID trustworthily, dependably, excitingly, outstandingly ...L19 orig. US Black usage
OUTSTAY - verbs
• TARRY † outstay, to stay over (a given time) ...a1500
OUTSTRIP - verbs
• TINE to leave far behind, as in a race; to outstrip entirely; to get far ahead of ...1871 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
OUTWARD - adjectives
• OOTERIN outward, from without ...Bk1905 Sc.
OUTWARDLY - adverbs
• FASHIONABLY † with respect to the fashion or external form; outwardly, superficially, in appearance ...1614
OUTWIT - verbs
• ACE to outwit; to gain an advantage over ...1960 Amer. sl.
• ACE OUT to outwit; to gain an advantage over ...1960 Amer. sl.
• BEST to outwit, to outdo, to get the better of ...1863 colloq.
• EUCHRE to defeat; to outwit; to swindle; to cheat, to trick ...1853 Amer. dial.
• EUCHRE OUT to defeat; to outwit; to cheat, to trick ...1853 Amer. dial.
• FLUX to cozen, to cheat, to outwit ...L18 sl.
• GET A RISE OUT OF ONE to mortify; to make ridiculous; to outwit ...1600 sl.
• GREEN to tease, to make a fool of; to annoy with practical jokes; to outwit ...1923 Amer. dial.
• GREEN ON to tease, to make a fool of; to annoy with practical jokes; to outwit ...1887 Amer. dial.
• GREEN OUT to tease, to make a fool of; to annoy with practical jokes; to outwit ...1887 Amer. dial.
• HAVE to get the better of, to outwit, to take in, to cheat or deceive ...1805 sl.
• HAVE A RISE OUT OF ONE to mortify; to make ridiculous; to outwit ...Bk1903 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
• MAKE A MAN'S BEARD † to outwit or delude him ...1525
• OFREDE †* to outdo in counsel; to outwit ...c1275
• OUT-DUGAN to outwit, to get the better of, to cheat ...1923 Amer. dial.
• RAMP to outwit; to cheat ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAVEL to nonplus, to bamboozle, to outwit ...1931 Sc.
• SHOW A TRICK to outwit, to fool, to deceive ...1982 NZ sl.
• TAFFLE to puzzle, to bamboozle, to outwit ...1950 Sc.
• TAKE A RISE OUT OF ONE to mortify; to make ridiculous; to outwit ...a1850 sl.
• TAKE SOMEONE TO THE CLEANERS to defraud, to outwit and otherwise remove all of a victim's assets in a wager, by extortion, or by similar legal or illegal means ...1920s sl.
• TRY IT ON to outwit or deceive someone ...1811 sl.
• UPSTAGE to outwit, to win or be superior to another person ...L19 US theatrical sl.
OUTWITTED - adjectives
• BEDONE outwitted ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• FLUMMOXED confused, let down, outwitted ...M19 sl.
• FLUMMOXED UP confused, let down, outwitted ...M19 sl.
OUTWITTED - adjectives
• BE STONKERED to be outwitted ...c1918 Aust. sl.
OVAL - adjectives
• AVELONG elliptical, oval; oblong ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• EAVELONG elliptical, oval, oblong; oblique, sidelong ...1864 Eng. dial.
OVAL - adverbs
• AVELINGS † in an oblong or oval shape ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
OVARY - nouns
• EGG-BAG an ovary ...1774
• EGG-NEST † an ovary ...1704
OVATION - nouns
• O an ovation ...1984 US sl.
OVEN - adjectives
• RASH of an oven, etc.: hot ...B1900 Eng. dial.
OVEN - nouns
• APPARATUS a kitchen stove ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BAKER a small pebble placed in an oven to indicate when it is sufficiently heated; the stone presents a floury-white appearance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
OVER - prepositions
• ATHIRT of position or motion: across, over ...1806 Eng. dial.
• ATHORT of position or motion: across, over ...1806 Sc.
• ATHURT of position or motion: across, over ...1806 Eng. dial.
• AT-OWER of position or motion: across, over ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OHEN over ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OHERN over ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OVERAWE - verbs
• BUFFALO to overawe, to frighten, to intimidate, esp. by bluff; to confuse, to bamboozle, to tease ...1891 Amer. dial.
OVERBALANCE - verbs
• KECK to upset; to overbalance ...Bk1901 Eng. dial..
OVERBEARING - adjectives
• ASSY uppity, overbearing, brash ...E20 US
• BEGOTTY bumptious, overbearing, self-willed ...1873 Eng. dial.
• BENSILING of persons: rough, awkward, overbearing ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BIGOTTY bumptious, overbearing, self-willed ...1873 Eng. dial.
• BRICKETY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1868 Amer. dial.
• BRIGATY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1880 Amer. dial.
• BRIGETTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1895 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1911 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGOTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1952 Amer. dial.
• BRIGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1898 Amer. dial.
• CHEEKY AS A MAN ON THE TOWN overbearing, 'nervy' ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• HEAVY-HANDED oppressive; overbearing ...1883
• MANNISH of a youth: aping manhood; overbearing; blustering ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MASTERLY † characteristic of a master or lord; usually in a bad sense, arbitrary, despotic; imperious, overbearing, domineering ...1531-2
• PROUD AS LUCIFER very haughty and overbearing ...1793
• RAMPANTUS † overbearing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SNOUTY overbearing, insolent ...M19 sl.
• TOL-LOL overbearing ...L19 Aust. sl.
OVERBEARING - nouns, person
• BIG CHEW OF TOBACCO, A an overbearing, disliked person ...20C Amer. sl.
• CHEW an overbearing, disliked person ...20C Amer. sl.
• GRIMSIR † an austere, stern, morose, or overbearing person; a grim old man; a haughty or arrogant person in office ...c1450 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HALLION an overbearing, quarrelsome woman of vulgar manners ...Bk1905 Sc.
• JACK-IN-OFFICE an overbearing petty official; an upstart ...1690 sl.
• TURK any cruel and overbearing man ...L18 sl.
OVERBEARING - verbs
• 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
• PARRAGOAD to talk in a domineering or overbearing style ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OVERBURDEN - verbs
• BREAK THE BACK OF to overburden, to crush a person; to finish the greatest or hardest part of a task
OVERBURDENED - adjectives
• SNOWED UNDER overburdened with work, commitments, responsibilities, etc. ...1930s orig. US sl.
• SNOWED UP overburdened with work, commitments, responsibilities, etc. ...1930s orig. US sl.
OVERCAST - adjectives
• BANGY of weather: drizzling, overcast; misty; stormy ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BENGY cloudy, overcast ...1851 Eng. dial.
OVERCAST - verbs
• SKEW † to become overcast ...c1400
OVERCHARGE, OVERCHARGED - nouns
• CLIP-JOINT a bar, club, etc. that charges exorbitant prices ...1932 sl., orig. US
OVERCHARGE - nouns, person
• BUNCER one who overcharges someone ...20C market traders' usage
OVERCHARGE - verbs
• BUNCE to overcharge someone, esp. if obviously rich or eager ...20C market traders' usage
• CLIP to swindle by overcharging ...1927 sl., orig. US
• COCK IT ON to exaggerate; to overcharge someone ...1961 UK sl.
• COCK ON to exaggerate; to overcharge someone ...1961 UK sl.
• FLEECE to swindle, to cheat, esp. to overcharge ...1772 sl.
• HYPE orig. to short-change or overcharge; later, to deceive or con ...1926 sl., orig. US
• NAIL to cheat or overcharge ...1812 sl.
• RIP SOMEONE OFF to overcharge ...1971 sl.
• ROOK to swindle, to cheat, esp. to overcharge ...1590 sl.
• RUSH to overcharge ...1887 Brit. sl.
• SAUCE † to overcharge ...1598
• SOAK to overcharge; to make someone pay exorbitantly ...1895 Amer. sl.
• STING to swindle, esp. by overcharging ...1905 sl.
• STITCH SOMEONE UP to swindle, esp. by overcharging ...1977 Brit. sl.
OVERCLOUD - verbs
• OBNUBILATE to darken, dim, cover, or hide with or as with a cloud; to overcloud; to obscure ...1583
OVERCLOUDED - adjectives
• OBNUBILATE † covered or darkened as with a cloud; overclouded; obscured ...1560
• OBNUBILOUS †* overclouded; cloudy, indistinct ...1432-50
OVERCOME - adjectives
• ALL STRUCK IN A HEAP entirely overcome ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• BATTERED tired, overcome by walking or labour ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BESTEAD circumstanced, situated, generally in an evil sense; hence, destitute, forlorn; overcome, oppressed ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HARROWED beaten, overcome, brought to a standstill; obstructed by an impediment or obstacle ...1890 Eng. dial.
• MASHED-UP exhausted, overcome ...1888 Eng. dial.
• OUTDONE put out, perplexed, exasperated, displeased; disappointed, overcome, beaten, humiliated, embarrassed ...1816 Amer. dial.
• YDAUNTED † overcome ...1581
OVERCOME - verbs
• BANG to defeat, to worst; to surpass, to excel, to outdo; to overcome, to overpower; to overwhelm...1604
• BASTE to conquer, to overcome ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BELAY to overcome ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BEWAVE to lay wait for; to overcome by mean stratagem ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLECK to baffle; to surpass; to nonplus or overcome in an argument; to puzzle ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOWL OUT to overcome, to get the better of; hence, to kill, to knock out of action ...1805 Amer. military sl.
• BREAK THE HANK OF A THING to overcome the principal difficulty ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• CANK to annoy, to fret, to overcome ...1944 Amer. dial.
• DANTON to subdue, to overcome, to vanquish; to tame; to intimidate ...1535 Sc.
• DAUNT † to overcome, to subdue, to vanquish ...c1300
• DAUNTON to subdue, to overcome, to vanquish; to tame; to intimidate ...1535 Sc.
• DEBELL † to put down in fight, to subdue, to vanquish, to conquer, to overcome; to expel by force of arms ...1555
• DEBELLATE † to overcome in war; to conquer, subdue, vanquish ...1611
• DEFAIL † to overcome, to defeat ...1608
• DING to overcome, to subdue; to excel, to surpass ...1795 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• EAT FOR BREAKFAST to vanquish, to outdo, to overcome ...1970 Aust. sl.
• EXFLUNCT to cause to fail, to render useless, to overcome completely ...1831 Amer. dial.
• EXFLUNCTIFY to cause to fail, to render useless, to overcome completely ...1840 Amer. dial.
• EXSUPERATE † to overtop, to surmount, to surpass, to exceed, to excel; to overcome ...1559
• EXUPERATE † to surpass, to excel; to overcome, to surmount ...1559
• FADE to surpass, to defeat, to overcome, to outdo, to overshadow ...1894 Amer. sl.
• FALL OUT to be surprised or overcome ...1970 US Black sl.
• FAN OUT to defeat or overcome in a fight ...1879 Amer. dial.
• FLUMMOX to fool, to confuse, to overcome by trickery; to bewilder ...1837 sl.
• FULYIE to trample, overcome, destroy ...LME Sc.
• GUTSER to be beaten or overcome; to lose ...1950s sl.
• IMPORT † to conquer, to overcome ...1624
• LAY OUT to defeat, to overcome ...E19 sl.
• LICK to overcome, to defeat, as in a fight, game, or contest ...colloq.
• LOSE to be much superior to; to overcome; to defeat easily ...20C colloq.
• MACK to use to one's advantage; to exploit; broadly, to overcome ...1993 Amer. sl., esp. Black usage
• MAKE A HARE OF A MAN vb. to get the better of; to overcome in argument, etc. ...1843 Ireland
• MANN to manage; to overcome, to get the better of ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MASTER to defeat, to overcome, to best ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OFHEAT †* to overcome with heat ...c1205
• PLAY HORSE WITH to confuse; to confound; to defeat; to take advantage of; to overcome easily ...1900 US sl.
• QUANK to overcome, to subdue; to quiet ...1825 Eng. dial.
• RAMSQUADDLE to overcome, to use up ...M19 US sl.
• SCRAUNCH to defeat in a game; to overcome an opponent, esp. in basketball ...1934 Amer. Black student sl.
• SETTLE ONE'S HASH to overcome a person completely; to ruin a person...1881
• SIT UPON to squash, to check, to snub; to overcome or rebuke; to express contempt for a man in a marked manner ...1865 sl.
• SKUNK to utterly defeat; to outdo decisively; to vanquish completely; to overcome ...1843 Amer. dial.
• SPIFLICATE to deal with in such a way as to confound or overcome completely; to astonish, to mystify, to surprise ...1785 humorous or colloq.
• TAKE to overcome, to defeat, to kill ...L19 sl.
• TAKE DOWN to challenge; to overcome; to surpass; to kill ...M18 sl.
• TAKE THE KNOCK to be overcome by drink or drugs ...2000s sl.
• TEW to exhaust; to fatigue; to tire; to trouble, to harass, to bother; to overcome ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UNDERFONG † to seduce, to entrap, to overcome ...1579
• WAGGLE to get the better of; to overcome, to surpass ...L19 US sl.
• WALK INTO to attack, to overcome, to demolish ...M19 sl.
• WALLOP to overcome, to surpass, to defeat ...L19 sl.
• WHITE-EYE to be overcome by heat or exhaustion while working; to faint from exhaustion; to quit working, to quit on one; to desert, to abandon ...1911 Amer. dial.
• YAMP to grab. to catch, to overcome, to steal ...1866 Amer. dial.
• ZONK to overcome; to knock out ...1970s sl.
• ZONK OUT to overcome; to knock out ...1970s sl.
OVER-CONFIDENCE - nouns
• COCKINESS a personal quality of smug over-confidence ...1864
OVER-CONFIDENT - adjectives
• COCK-HAPPY over-confident ...1959 UK sl.
OVERCROWDED - adjectives
• OVER-THRANGED overcrowded ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OVER-THRONG overcrowded ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
OVERDO - verbs
• CUT IT FAT to overdo something; to go too far ...1838 Amer. dial.
OVERDRESSED - see DRESSED
OVERDUE - adjectives
• BACK-HAN' overdue ...1915 Sc.
• OLD overdue, late in payment ...1873 Eng. dial.
OVERFED - adjectives
• PAMPERED † over-fed ...a1529
OVERFILL - verbs
• ACCLOY to overfill, to overload, to burden, to oppress ...1611
OVERFLOW - verbs
• DEBORD † of a body of water: to pass beyond its borders or banks; to overflow ...1632
• EXUBERATE to be in great abundance; to be plentiful; to abound; to overflow ...1623
• EXUNDATE * to overflow ...1721
• REAM to foam, to froth; to bubble; to overflow ...1773 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCALE to spill, to upset; to overflow ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SKAIL to pour out; to shed; to spill, to upset; to overflow ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• TEEM to overflow ...1685 Sc.
• TO-WALT † to overflow ...a1300
OVERFLOWED - adjectives
• YFLOWN † overflowed ...1576
OVERFLOWING - adjectives
• ABOUND † overflowing; plentiful; abundant ...c1400
• BEAMFULL full or overflowing ...Bk1898 Sc.
• EFFUSE † wide-spreading, overflowing, unrestrained, extravagant, marked by squandering ...1742 obs. or arch.
• ERGANE overflowing ...1863 Sc.
• EXUBERATE † overflowing, superabundant ...1638
• HEAP AND THRATCH filled to overflowing ...1887 Eng. dial.
• REAMING foaming, frothing; brimful, overflowing ...1787 Sc. & Eng. dial.
OVERFLOWING - nouns
• ABUNDARY †* an overflowing source; a fountain-head ...1622
OVERGROWN - adjectives
• BOUZY big, swelling, distended; fat, overgrown ...Bk1911 Sc.
• MUCKLE-BOOKIT large, full-bodied, overgrown ...1895 Sc.
• UNFIERDY overgrown, unwieldy, not in proper trim; infirm, feeble ...1825 Sc.
OVERGROWN - nouns, person
• HASPAL an overgrown boy ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HASPENALD a youth between man and boy; an overgrown boy ...1790 Eng. dial.
• HASPENALD-LAD a youth between man and boy; an overgrown boy ...1790 Eng. dial.
• LANKY-LOO a term of derision for a thin, shapeless, overgrown boy ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MAWKS a foolish, slatternly woman; an overgrown, clumsy girl ...1721 Eng. dial.
• SAG-KITE an overgrown, greedy person ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TIKE an overgrown man or beast; an awkward, clumsy fellow; an odd, queer or eccentric person; a cantankerous person ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TYKE an overgrown man or beast; an awkward, clumsy fellow; an odd, queer or eccentric person; a cantankerous person ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• WALGAN a large, clumsy, overgrown person ...1951 Sc.
OVERGROWN - phrases
• ALL LEGS AND WINGS said of an overgrown, awkward young person ...1837
OVERHANG - verbs
• IMPEND to hang or be suspended over; to overhang ...1780
OVERHANGING - adjectives
• IMPENDENT * overhanging ...1611
OVERHAUL - verbs
• REHAUL to overhaul, to repair ...1903 Amer. dial.
OVERHEAD - adjectives
• ABOVE-HEAD † overhead ...1793
OVERHEAD - adverbs
• AHEAD overhead ...1847 Eng. dial.
OVERHEAR, OVERHEARD - nouns
• EARFUL information; something overheard ...1910s sl.
• FAG END a fragmentary part of a speech or conversation that one might overhear, just as it tails off ...E19
• FAG-ENDS OF CONVERSATIONS little bits and pieces of talk not fully understood by someone overhearing them ...20C
OVERHEAR - verbs
• EARHOLE to listen, to overhear, to eavesdrop ...1958 sl.
• ERIE to overhear ...1940s US criminals' sl.
• PICK UP FAG-ENDS to listen in to other people's conversations and attempt to comment upon them or join in; to overhear or to interrupt; esp. used as 'don't pick up fag-ends' ...1910s sl.
• UNDERHEAR † to overhear ...c1570
OVERHEAT - verbs
• RASP to overheat ...B1900 Eng. dial.
OVERHEATED - verbs
• POPPLE of persons: to be in an overheated state; to stream with perspiration ...1808 Sc.
• SCOWDER to become overheated with work or exercise ...1781 Eng. dial.
OVERINDULGE - verbs
• O.D. to get too much of or become surfeited with; to overindulge in ...1960s Amer. sl.
OVERJOYED - adjectives
• OVERGLAD overjoyed ...1934 Amer. dial.
• OVERHAPPIED overjoyed and happy ...1931 Amer. dial.
• RAPT overjoyed with, carried away, delighted ...1960s Aust. sl.
• WRAPPED enthralled; overjoyed; pleased; totally amazed by; enthusiastic about ...c1955 Aust. sl.
• WRAPPED UP pleased; overjoyed; enamoured ...1963 Aust. sl.
OVERLOAD - verbs
• ACCLOY to overfill, to overload, to burden, to oppress ...1611
• LAGGER to encumber, to overload; to carry or lead with difficulty ...1825 Sc.
OVERLOADED - adjectives
• LAGGERT encumbered, overloaded ...1742 Sc.
OVERLOOK - verbs
• DEMAND to command a view, to overlook, to watch ...1885 Eng. dial.
• IG to overlook something; to ignore the facts ...1930s sl., orig. US Black
• LOOK OVER to disregard, to forgive, to overlook ...1887 Amer. dial.
• RAKE to occupy a height over, to overlook ...1842
• WAIVE † to treat with neglect, to ignore, to disregard, to overlook; to let pass an opportunity ...c1400
OVERLOOKED - verbs
• FALL BETWEEN THE CRACKS to be ignored, overlooked, mismanaged, or forgotten, esp. because of ambiguity in definition or understanding ...1970s Amer. sl.
• SLIP BETWEEN THE CRACKS to be ignored, overlooked, mismanaged, or forgotten, esp. because of ambiguity in definition or understanding ...1970s Amer. sl.
OVERLOOKING - nouns
• ABOLITION † a putting out of memory; a final overlooking or condoning; an amnesty ...1606
OVERNICE - adjectives
• DAUNCH † fastidious, dainty, overnice, squeamish, over-particular; sensitive, jealous of one's own dignity ...c1460 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• NAMBY-PAMBY of persons: inclined to weak sentimentality, affected daintiness, or childish simplicity; of a weak or trifling character; effeminate; overnice ...1774
OVERNICE - nouns, person
• NAMBY-PAMBY a weakly sentimental person; a feeble or effeminate person; an overly nice person ...1885
• NICELING † a very fastidious or overnice person or critic; a hair-splitter ...1549
OVERPOWER - verbs
• BANG to defeat, to worst; to surpass, to excel, to outdo; to overcome, to overpower; to overwhelm...1604
• BEAT OUT to overpower completely; to exhaust ...Bk1888
• BUFFALO to overpower, to overawe, or constrain by superior force or influence; to nonplus, to confuse, to perplex, to bewilder ...1904 US sl.
• MANG to break in pieces; to bruise, to crush; to overpower ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• QUAIL † to overpower, to destroy, to put an end to ...1551
• SCOMFISH to suffocate, to stifle, to choke; to stop the breath from want of air, from smoke, heat, stench, or the like; to affect or overpower from any of these causes ...1766 Sc.
• SKOMFISH to suffocate, to stifle, to choke; to stop the breath from want of air, from smoke, heat, stench, or the like; to affect or overpower from any of these causes ...1766 Sc.
OVERPOWERED - adjectives
• SCOMFISHED overpowered with heat, etc. ...1818 Sc.
OVERPOWERINGLY - adverbs
• THRANG busily; overpoweringly ...1786 Sc.
• THRONG busily; overpoweringly ...1786 Sc.
OVERREACH - verbs
• BEST to take advantage of, to overreach, to cheat ...1881 Eng. dial.
• DECEIVE † to cheat, to overreach; to defraud ...c1330
• MISSPEND ONESELF to overreach ...1953 Amer. dial.
• QUIRK to cheat, to overreach; to elude by stratagem; to play a trick or prank ...1791 Sc. & Eng. 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
OVER-REACHING - nouns, person
• NAILING RASCAL a shrewd, imposing criminal; a person of an over-reaching, imposing disposition ...E19 sl.
• NAILS a shrewd, imposing criminal; a person of an over-reaching, imposing disposition ...E19 sl.
• SCLEM an overreaching person ...1883 Eng. dial.
OVER-REACT - verbs
• HIT THE PANIC BUTTON to begin panicking or over-reacting ...Aust. sl.
• PRESS THE PANIC BUTTON to begin panicking or over-reacting ...Aust. sl.
OVERRUN - verbs
• BEGO † to go about hostilely, to best, to overrun ...a855
OVERSEAS - adjectives
• AWAY overseas ...1965 Barbados
OVERSEE - verbs
• BABY-SIT to oversee the progress or development of ...1977 Amer. sl.
• CARRY AN EYE ON † to watch, to oversee ...1646
OVERSEER - nouns, person
• ACTOR † a manager, overseer, agent, or factor ...1382
• GAFF a master, the head of a house; a foreman or overseer ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GAFFER a foreman, an overseer, head man; a person in authority ...1841
• SIR RAG the chief of a band of servants or workers; a foreman or overseer ...1891
• STOOL-PIGEON a time-and-motion overseer ...1920s sl., orig. US
OVERSHADOW - verbs
• ADUMBER †* to overshadow, to obscure ...1535
• ADUMBRATE to overshadow; to shade, to obscure ...1670
• ADUMBRE †* to overshadow, to obscure ...1535
• FADE to surpass, to defeat, to overcome, to outdo, to overshadow ...1894 Amer. sl.
• OBTENEBRATE to cast a shadow over; to overshadow, to shade, to darken ...1611
• OBTENEBRIZE † to cast a shadow over; to overshadow, to shade, to darken ...1653
• OBUMBER † to overshadow; to shade, to obscure ...c1420
• OBUMBRATE * to overshadow; to shade, to darken; to obscure ...1526
OVERSHADOWED - adjectives
• ADUMBERED † overshadowed ...1609
• OBUMBRATE †* overshadowed, darkened ...1513
OVERSHADOWING - adjectives
• ADUMBRAL of overshadowing nature; shady ...1845
OVERSHADOWING - nouns
• ADUMBRATION overshadowing; shade, obscuration ...1653
• OBTENEBRATION the act of overshadowing or the condition of being overshadowed; a darkening ...1626
• OBUMBRATION * the act of overshadowing or the condition of being overshadowed ...c1420
OVERSIGHT - nouns
• ESCAPE an omission, oversight ...1714 Sc.
• NEGLECT * an omission or oversight ...1638
OVERSIZED - adjectives
• FARMER very large, oversized ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FARMER'S very large, oversized ...1968 Amer. dial.
OVERSUPPLY - nouns
• O.D. a surfeit; oversupply ...Aust. sl.
OVERTAKE - verbs
• BECLIP † to lay hold of, to seize upon, to grip; to catch, to overtake ...c1380
• BETAKE to overtake, to capture, to recover ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DUST OUT to overtake, to pass on the road ...L19 US sl.
• OFTAKE † to overtake, to come up with ...c1205
• TAKE to come upon suddenly, to overtake, to catch ...a1533 arch.
• TAKE A PERSON TARDY † to overtake; to surprise; to come upon unprepared or unawares; hence, to detect, 'catch' in a crime, fault, error, etc. ...1530
• TAKE OVER † to overtake ...c1330
• TAKE TARDE † to overtake, to surprise ...1547
• UNDER-GET † to catch up with, to overtake ...1390
• UP-DRAW to overtake, to come up with ...1898 Sc.
OVERTHROW - adjectives
• SUBVERSIONARY * tending to subvert or overthrow ...a1846
• SUBVERSIVE tending to subvert or overthrow ...1644
OVERTHROW - nouns
• JEOFAIL † defeat, overthrow ...1546
• LABEFACTATION * a shaking, weakening; overthrow, downfall ...1775
• LABEFACTION a shaking, weakening; overthrow, downfall ...1620
• SUBVERSAL * subversion ...1893
• SUBVERSION † overthrow, demolition of a city, stronghold, etc. ...1382
• THRING † (with 'down') to throw down by force; to thrust or knock down; to overthrow; to bring to ruin ...c1375
• UP-DRAW to overthrow, to capsize; to turn a somersault ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WALTER † an upset, upheaval, overthrow ...1563
OVERTHROW - nouns, person
• SUBVERSOR †* a subverter; one who overthrows ...a1548
• WALTERER † one who overthrows ...1572
OVERTHROW - verbs
• BESTOURN † to turn upside down, to overthrow ...1483
• CAST to overthrow an antagonist ...1580 arch.
• DING to strike, to knock, to beat; to drive, to force; to dash down with violence, to overthrow ...1688 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FALL † to bring or throw to the ground; to overthrow, lit. and fig. ...c1300
• LAY ALONG † to destroy, to overthrow, to kill ...1599
• LAY BY THE HEELS to overthrow; to disgrace
• LAY DOWN † to put down, to overthrow ...1340
• OPPONE † to endeavour to hinder, thwart, or overthrow; to withstand, to resist, to combat; to stand in the way of, to obstruct ...1610
• RAMVERSE † to overturn, to overthrow ...1412-20
• SUBVERT † to overthrow; to raze to the ground (a town or city, structure, edifice) ...1382
• SUBVERTISE †* to overthrow, to overturn ...1484
• TERVE † to overturn, to overthrow ...c1400
• TILT † to cause to fall; to thrust, to push, to throw down or over; to overthrow, to overturn, to upset ...1300s
• TIRVE † to overturn, to overthrow ...c1400
• TO-TURN † to overthrow, to upset ...1382
• VERSE † to overthrow, to overturn, to upset ...1556
• WALTER † to overturn, to overthrow ...1571
OVERTHROWN - verbs
• TILT † to fall over, to tumble; to be overthrown ...1300s
• TIP † to be overthrown; to fall ...c1400
OVERTIME - nouns
• BUNCE money earned by working overtime ...19C sl.
• INCH AND A HALF time-and-a-half pay rate for overtime ...1950 Amer. dial.
OVERTIME - verbs
• WORK FOR THE QUEEN to work overtime without receiving extra pay ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OVERTURN - verbs
• BOULEVERSE †* to upset, to overturn, to throw into utter disorder ...1673
• CALL to knock, hammer, drive into its place, to mend; to overturn, to knock over ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAMVERSE † to overturn, to overthrow ...1412-20
• SUBVERT † to upset, to overturn an object ...1543-4
• TAIT to tilt; to overturn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TEAP to tip, to tilt; to toss, to overturn ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TERVE † to overturn, to overthrow ...c1400
• TILT † to cause to fall; to thrust, to push, to throw down or over; to overthrow, to overturn, to upset ...1300s
• TIRVE † to overturn, to overthrow ...c1400
• TOP † to tip or throw over; to overturn, to upset, to topple ...1662 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TOPE † to tilt over, to cause to slope or lean to one side; to overturn, to turn upside down ...1684 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TOPSY-TURN * to turn topsy-turvy, to overturn, to turn upside down; to throw into confusion ...1573
• TUMP to knock or tip something, over, usually by accident; to overturn ...1973 Amer. dial.
• TUMP OVER to knock or tip something over, usually by accident; to overturn ...1961 Amer. dial.
• UPDUMP to upset, to overturn something ...1908 Amer. dial.
• VERSE † to overthrow, to overturn, to upset ...1556
• WALT † 1. to throw, to cast, to toss out, over, etc.; to fling to the ground; to overturn, to upset ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
2. † to totter; to lean to one side; to topple over; to overturn, as a cart or carriage ...c1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WALTER † to overturn, to overthrow ...1571
OVERTURNED - adjectives
• TOPSY-TURNED disorderly, overturned ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
OVERTURNED - verbs
• WALT † to be thrown down, to fall over, to be upset or overturned; to totter; to lean to one side ...c1400
OVERTURNING - nouns
• SUBVERSION * the turning of a thing upside down or uprooting it from its position; overturning, upsetting of an object ...1670
OVERVALUED - adjectives
• OPINIATED † having a conceited opinion of; thinking much of; overvalued ...1589
OVERWEIGHT - adjectives
• BIGGUMS overweight ...20C teen & high school sl.
• FAT-TAILED overweight ...1950s US sl.
• OBSOCKY of people: ungainly, overweight ...20C W. Indies sl.
• OBVIOUS of women: fat, overweight ...1897 UK society usage
OVERWEIGHT - nouns, person
• ANTI-BOD a scrawny or underdeveloped male or an ugly, overweight woman ...M20 US sl.
• BIG BERTHA an overweight or heavy woman; often used as a derisive nickname ...1921 US sl.
• CEMENT-MIXER an overweight belligerent woman ...1967 Amer. sl.
• FAT BASTARD an overweight person ...1988 UK sl.
• FATS a nickname for anyone seen as overweight ...1930s US sl.
• GUTS (derogatory) a term of abuse, an overweight or obese person; a notably fat person ...1596 UK
• GUTSY (derogatory) a term of abuse, an overweight or obese person; a fat man ...1596 UK
• MOOSE a big man; an overweight girl; anything big ...M20 US sl.
• SALAD DODGER a person who is overweight; a fat person ...1999 UK sl.
• TICK an overweight person ...1975 Amer. sl.
OVERWHELM - verbs
• ACCABLE †* to overwhelm, to crush ...a1626
• ACCUMBER † to encumber; to overload; to oppress; to overwhelm; to crush ...c1314
• BANG to defeat, to worst; to surpass, to excel, to outdo; to overcome, to overpower; to overwhelm...1604
• BESENCH † to cause to sink, to submerge, to plunge down, to overwhelm ...971
• FREAK to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1964 sl., orig. US
• FREAK OUT to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1964 sl., orig. US
• OBRUTE †* to overwhelm,; to bury; to cover over ...1541
• ONWHELM †* to overwhelm ...c1440
• OPPRESS † to put down, to suppress; to crush, to quell, to subdue, to overwhelm a person; to check or put and end to a thing or state of things, feeling, disposition, etc. ...c1340
• SNOW to flatter; to deceive or overwhelm with insincere or flattering talk ...1945 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• STOKE to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1963 sl., chiefly surfing usage
• STAND SOMEONE ON ONE'S EAR to knock down; hence, to defeat or overwhelm ...1918 Amer. sl.
• SWAMP to overwhelm with an excess of something
• TAKE THE PANTS OFF to beat convincingly, to overwhelm ...1930s sl.
• THRASH THE PANTS OFF to beat convincingly, to overwhelm ...1930s sl.
• WOW to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1924 sl., chiefly US
• ZAP to excite; to cause to lose composure; to overwhelm emotionally ...1967 sl., orig. US
• ZOOM SOMEONE OUT to overwhelm someone by the force of one's speech; to take over someone's mind ...1970s US Black sl.
OVERWHELMED - adjectives
• ACCUMBERED † overwhelmed, embarrassed, entangled, encumbered ...c1300
• BACKSET AND FORESET overwhelmed with difficulties; beset behind and before ...1869 Eng. dial.
• SNOWED UNDER overwhelmed, esp. with paperwork
• SUFFOCATED † smothered, overwhelmed ...1471
• UP TO ONE'S ARSE totally involved in, overwhelmed by ...1960s sl.
• UP TO ONE'S ASS totally involved in, overwhelmed by ...1960s sl.
• UP TO ONE'S ASSHOLE totally involved in, overwhelmed by ...1960s sl.
• UP TO THE ARSE IN completely overwhelmed by ...20C sl., orig. US
• UP TO THE ASS overwhelmed by, surrounded by, in the midst of, deeply engaged ...1864 Amer. sl.
• UP TO YOUR ARSE IN completely overwhelmed by ...20C sl., orig. US
• UP TO YOUR ASS IN completely overwhelmed by ...20C sl., orig. US
OVERWHELMED - verbs
• TEAR ONE'S ASS to injure oneself; to get into trouble; to be overwhelmed and defeated ...1750 sl.
• TEAR ONE'S ASSHOLE to injure oneself; to get into trouble; to be overwhelmed and defeated ...1961 sl.
OVERWHELMING - adjectives
• BANGING overwhelming ...1864 colloq.
• GUT-BUSTING powerful, energetic, overwhelming ...1930s sl.
• MASTERFUL † violent, overwhelming ...1513
OVERWHELMING - nouns
• ACCUMBERING † the act of encumbering, overloading, or overwhelming ...1340
• ACCUMBRANCE † the of encumbering, impeding, or overwhelming; molestation, injury ...1489
OVERWHELMING - verbs
• BLOW SOMEONE AWAY to have an overwhelming effect on someone's mind ...1975 sl., orig. & chiefly US
OVERWORK - verbs
• HAMMIL to ill-treat; to abuse; to overwork ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HAZE to punish by keeping at disagreeable and unnecessary hard work; to harass with overwork ...1840 nautical usage
• RAWHIDE to overwork or mistreat workers or machinery ...1930 Amer. dial.
OVERWORKED - adjectives
• HARD-OOINED badly treated, over-worked ...1884 Eng. dial.
• RAMFEEZLED exhausted, fatigued, worn out; overworked ...1785 Sc.
• TRASHED overworked, tired ...20C Amer. campus sl.
• WASTED overworked, tired ...1995 sl.
OVERWROUGHT - verbs
• HAVE A CALF to lose control; to have an emotional fit; to have a fit of astonishment or anger; to become emotionally overwrought ...c1960 US sl.
OWE - verbs
• AUGHT to owe, to be indebted to ...1822 Sc.
• BEHOOVE † to owe ...1496
• BEHOVE † to owe ...1496
• BE-OWE to own, to possess ...1886 Eng. dial.
• INAWE † to owe ...1863 Sc.
• OWE ONE A DAY IN HARVEST to owe one a good turn ...1816 Sc.
• REST to owe; to be indebted to one ...1721 Sc.
• YAUCHT to owe ...1882 Sc.
• YAW to own, to possess; also, to owe, to be in debt to ...1871 Sc.
OWED - adjectives/prepositions
• ADDEBTED † owed or due ...1824 Sc.
• DEBITE †* that is owed or due ...1678
• DEBT † owed, due, owing ...c1340
• DEBTED † of things: owed, due ...c1375
• DEBTFUL † owed, bounden, due; dutiful ...c1425 chiefly Sc.
• ON due, owed ...1910s sl.
OWED - nouns
• DEBIT † something that is owed; a debt ...c1450
OWENS, JESSE
• BROWN BUCKEYE Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BROWN BULLET Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• EBONY ANTELOPE Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SEPIA STREAK Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• TAN THUNDERBOLT Olympic track star Jesse Owens ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
OWING - adjectives
• DEBT † owed, due, owing ...c1340
OWING - adverbs
• ENDUE due, owing ...1892 N. Ireland
• INDUE due, owing ...1892 N. Ireland
OWL - adjectives
• HAGGARD † of a hawk or owl: caught after having assumed the adult plumage; hence, wild, untamed ...1567
OWL - nouns
• BABOON OWL a barn owl ...1891 Amer. dial.
• BILLY-WIX an owl; especially the barn owl ...1832 Eng. dial.
• BIRD OF MINERVA an owl ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BIRD OF THE NIGHT an owl ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HEBAWDE †* an owl ...1513 Sc.
• JACKY-HULLOT a young male owl ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JILL-HOOTER an owl ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MADGE the barn-owl. Aluco flammeus ...1591
• MADGE-HOWLET the barn-owl. Aluco flammeus ...1598
• MADGE-OWL the barn-owl. Aluco flammeus ...1637
• MADGE-OWLET the barn-owl. Aluco flammeus ...1603
• MAG-OWL the barn owl ...1856 Eng. dial.
• MAG-OWLET the barn owl ...1856 Eng. dial.
• MEG-OWLET an owl ...1870 Eng. dial.
• MEG-ULLAT an owl ...1870 Eng. dial.
• OOLET an owl ...1908 Sc.
• POKER FACE a barn owl ...1956 Amer. dial.
• POVEY an owl, especially the barn owl, Strix flammea ...1885 Eng. dial.
• WITTY-WOO an owl ...1830 Eng. dial.
• YEWLET an owlet; an owl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
OWL - verbs
• CUCUBATE † to cry like an owl, to hoot ...1623
OWN, OWNER - nouns, person
• HAVE-SOMETHING one who has something ...1842
• MASTER * a possessor, an owner ...c1400
OWN - verbs
• AUGHT to own, to possess ...1816 Sc.
• FATHER † to represent oneself as the owner of ...1591
• MASTER † to have at one's disposal; to own, to possess ...1593
• YACHT to own ...1871 Sc.
• YAW to own, to possess; also, to owe, to be in debt to ...1871 Sc.
OXFORD - nouns
• CONVOCATION CASTLE where the heads of colleges meet to transact and investigate university affairs ...c1820 Oxford University usage
• JARK a safe-conduct pass ...Bk1896 Oxford University & general usage
• JERICHO a low quarter of Oxford ...1853 Oxford University usage
OXFORD - nouns, person
• BEAR the disciple of a private tutor at Oxford ...1832
• CAD at Oxford and certain public school (esp. Eton): a townsman ...c1820 sl.
• DAG, THE the Dean ...1880s Oxford undergraduates' usage
• HALLIER † a student in a hall at Oxford University ...1587
• RAFFS inhabitants of the University of Oxford ...1785 colloq.
• SKULL † the head of an Oxford College or Hall ...1721 sl.
OXFORD - verbs
• GATE at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge: to confine an undergraduate to the precincts of the college, either entirely or after a certain hour ...1835
OYSTER - adjectives
• OSTREOPHAGOUS feeding on oysters ...1882
OYSTER - nouns
• ANGELENOS oysters rolled in bacon and served on toast ...1971 Amer. dial.
• ANGELO ON HORSEBACK oysters rolled in bacon and served on toast ...1933 Amer. dial.
• ANGELS ON HORSEBACK oysters rolled in bacon and served on toast ...1909 Amer. dial.
• BANK a bed of oysters, mussels, etc. ...1719
• BLISTER a small or young oyster ...1894 Amer. dial.
• CAT-TONGUE a very long and slender small oyster ...1912 Amer. dial.
• JAG a catch or load of oysters ...1881 Amer. dial.
• MILTON an oyster ...M19 sl.
• PANDOOR a large oyster ...1894 Sc.
• PANDORE a large oyster ...1894 Sc.
• RABBIT-EAR a long, slender oyster ...1881 Amer. dial.
• RATTLER an oyster in poor condition ...1894 Amer. dial.
• RAZOR BLADE a long, slim oyster ...1881 Amer. dial.
• RET-SIO an oyster ...Bk1903 back slang
• SALT a small, firm oyster; an oyster that is not placed in freshwater ...1968 Amer. sl.
• SALT-WATER VEGETABLE an oyster or clam ...M19 sl.
• SHANGHAI a long, slender oyster ...1881 Amer. dial.
• SHUCK the shell of an oyster ...1859 Amer. dial.
• SNOTS oysters ...20C US sl.
OYSTER - nouns, person
• CABLE-HANGER an illicit catcher of oysters ...18C obs. colloq.
OYSTER - verbs
• GUT AN OYSTER † to eat it ...L17 sl.
• SHOCK to remove an outer covering from; to remove from an outer covering; to open clams or oysters; to husk corn ...1856 Amer. dial.
• WORM to remove the beard of an oyster or mussel ...1859 UK sl.
