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PRISSY - PROSTHESIS

PRISSY - adjectives
• NICEY-NICE affectedly proper; prissy; too particular or fussy ...1930 Amer. dial.
• NICEY-NICEY affectedly proper; prissy; too particular or fussy ...1930 Amer. dial.
 
PRISSY - nouns, person
• FOOFOO a prissy or girlish man ...1848 US sl.
• LEMON-SUCKER a prissy or effeminate man or boy; also, a sour-faced individual ...1922 Amer. sl.
 
PRIVACY - verbs
• IMPRIVACY †* to place in privacy; to secrete ...a1670
 
PRIVATE - adjectives
• CABINET private, confidential, secret 
• CLANCULARIOUS † private, secret; unknown; clandestine, underhand ...1656
• HOMESELF †* carried on with oneself; private ...1650
• OPERTANEOUS †* of secret, hidden, or covert nature; done in private, hidden from view, concealed ...1656
• PARTICULAR private, confidential ...1884 Sc.
• SINGULAR † pert. to or connected with the individual, in contrast to what is common or general; personal, private, one's own ...c1340
• VERNACULAR personal, private ...1840
 
PRIVATE - nouns
• MIX one's private life ...2000s US Black sl.
 
PRIVATE - phrases
• THAT'S MY LITTLE RED WAGON that's my business ...1984 Amer. dial.
 
PRIVATEER - nouns
• CAPER † a privateer; the captain of a privateer; a corsair ...1657 obs. exc. hist.
 
PRIVATEER - nouns, person
• CAPER † a privateer; the captain of a privateer; a corsair ...1657 obs. exc. hist.
• CAPERER † a privateer (person) ...1676
 
PRIVATEER - verbs
• CAPE † to take or seize as a privateer; also, to go a privateering ...1676
• CAPER † to privateer ...1657
 
PRIVATELY - adverbs
• HEAD TO HEAD †* face to face; in private conversation ...c1728
• TAPLY † at break of day, early in the morning; privately; quickly ...1746 Eng. dial.
 
PRIVATION - verbs
• INLAKE to be without, to suffer want or privation ...1857 Sc.
 
PRIVILEGE - nouns
• FAVOUR † an indulgence, privilege ...1634
 
PRIVILEGED - nouns, person
• FAT CAT (derogatory) someone who is privileged because of their wealth, and often specifically to one who backs a political party or campaign; latterly in Britain also applied to business executives who are unjustifiably highly remunerated ...1928 sl., orig. & chiefly US
 
PRIVY - see LAVATORY
 
PRIZE - nouns
• BIG APPLE, THE the highest prize ...1971 US sl.
• BIG BANANA, THE the top prize or recognition; the focus of interest or attention ...1980 US sl.
• BOOTING booty, prize ...Bk1911 Sc.
• FEE † a prize, a reward ...c1400
• MELL the prize given to the last one in a race; the last in any contest ...1747 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MUD in circus and carnival usage: any cheap merchandise used as a prize ...1981 US sl.
• OLD HAT the prize supposed to be won by a person telling a great lie ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• PALMARY †* a token of victory or supreme excellence, a prize ...1657
• SLUM cheap prizes at a fair, carnival, etc. ...1929 US sl.
 
PRIZE - verbs
• BEAR AWAY THE BELL to carry off the prize ...1594
• CARRY AWAY THE BELL to carry off the prize ...1621
• FIND THE BEAN IN THE CAKE gain an unexpected prize; to come to some unexpected good fortune; to succeed in defeating one's adversaries ...1874
• RAKE THE CAKES to be awarded a prize, as in a contest; to be victorious ...1842 Amer. sl.
• RING THE BELL to carry off the prize; to be the best of a lot ...1928
• RUN AWAY WITH THE HARROWS to carry off the prize; to acquire superiority ...1844 Sc.
• TAKE THE CAKE to be awarded a prize, as in a contest; to be victorious ...1842 sl.
 
PRIZED - nouns
• GARLAND † the principal ornament, the thing most prized, the choice ...1591
 
PRIZEFIGHTER, PRIZEFIGHTING - see BOXING
 
PROBABILITY - adjectives
• OUT OF THE CARDS † outside the range of probability ...1813
 
PROBABILITY - nouns
• VERISIMILITUDE the appearance of being true or real; likeness or resemblance to truth, reality, or fact; probability, likelihood ...1603
• VERISIMILITY † probability, likelihood ...1646
 
PROBABLE - adjectives
• BELIKE † like, likely to do something, probable ...1550 obs.  exc. Sc.
• TOPICAL † not demonstrative, but merely probable; likely ...1594
• VERISIMILAR having the appearance or semblance of truth or reality; appearing true or real; probable, likely ...1681
• VERISIMILARY † having the appearance or semblance of truth or reality; appearing true or real; probable, likely ...1653
• VERISIMILOUS † having the appearance or semblance of truth or reality; appearing true or real; probable, likely ...1635
 
PROBABLY - adverbs
• ASHELT perhaps, probably ...1746 Eng. dial.
• BELIKE likely, in all likelihood, probably, maybe; not unlikely, perhaps, possibly ...a1533
• BELIKELY † likely, in all likelihood, probably; not unlikely, perhaps, possibly ...a1552 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BELIKES perhaps, probably, maybe; surely ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ERIST most easily, most probably ...Bk1900 Sc.
• EVENLY even; probably, likely ...1874 Eng. dial.
• NEAR-HAND probably; certainly ...1809 Eng. dial.
• READILY probably, very likely, naturally ...1785 Sc.
• REDLINS perhaps, probably ...Bk1904 Sc.
• THINKINGLY probably, seemingly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
 
PROBATION - nouns
• PAPER probation in lieu of a jail sentence; parole from prison ...1973 US sl.
• P.R. a probation, after sentence but before service ...c1910 US criminals' sl.
• RAIN CHECK the reduction of a criminal penalty; parole, probation ...1949 US sl.
 
PROBLEM, PROBLEMATIC - adjectives/adverbs
• FUNNY difficult, problematic, out of the ordinary ...L19 sl.
• IN A BAD WAY suffering problems or difficulties, in trouble ...L19 sl.
• IN A KNOT in a predicament or difficult situation; having problems ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• IN A MIX confused and having problems, worries, or troubles ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• IN A PICKLE in a predicament or difficult situation; having problems ...a1620
• IN ARSEHOLE STREET in difficulties, facing problems ...1950s sl.
• IN THE SAME BOX sharing the same problems ...M19 sl.
• ON OFFER liable to problems ...1940s sl.
• UP AGAINST facing problems, in difficulties ...1896 sl., orig. US
• UP AGAINST THE BIT facing serious problems ...1910s sl., orig. military
• UP AGAINST THE GUN facing serious problems ...1910s sl., orig. military
• UP AGAINST THE ROPES facing serious problems ...1910s sl., orig. military
• UP AGAINST THE WALL facing serious problems ...1910s sl., orig. military
• UP AGAINST THE WIRE facing serious problems ...1910s sl., orig. military
• UP A GUMTREE in difficulties; having problems, in trouble ...1926 Aust. sl.
• UP ARSEHOLE STREET in difficulties, facing problems ...1950s sl.
• UP THE CREEK in trouble, facing problems ...1918 sl.
• UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE in trouble, facing problems ...1918 sl.
• UP THE SPOUT having problems; in a bad way, in a hopeless condition ...1829 sl.
• UP TO ONE'S ASS IN ALLIGATORS in very serious troubles, facing overwhelming problems ...1980s US sl.
• UP TO ONE'S ASS IN RATTLESNAKES in very serious troubles, facing overwhelming problems ...1980s US sl.
• UP TO ONE'S EARS IN ALLIGATORS in very serious troubles, facing overwhelming problems ...1980s US sl.
• UP TO ONE'S EARS IN RATTLESNAKES in very serious troubles, facing overwhelming problems ...1980s US sl.
 
PROBLEM - nouns
• AG problems, trouble, annoyance ...1980s sl.
• AGG problems, trouble, annoyance ...1980s sl.
• AGGRO trouble, strife, problems; a nuisance ...1969 UK sl.
• AGONY problems, difficulties ...M19 sl.
• AGRO any form of problems, difficulties, harassment ...1960s sl.
• BAND-AID something that provides a temporary solution to a problem ...colloq.
• BLIP a temporary problem effect, esp. one that is unwanted ...1975 UK sl.
• BONE IN THE THROPPLE, A a thorn in the side; something that constantly causes problems or trouble ...1871 Sc.
• BONE TO PICK WITH SOMEONE, A a dispute or problem to resolve with someone
• DAMAGE a problem ...1988 US sl.
• DEAD problems, trouble ...20C W. Indies & Barbados sl.
• DEAL a problem, a conflict ...1990s US college sl.
• DUCK SHOVING the passing of a problem on to another ...1984 NZ sl.
• FACER a sudden check, problem or obstacle ...c1820 colloq.
• FAKEMENT any action or problem ...L19 sl.
• FALL problems, difficulties; a 'fall from grace' ...1910s criminals' sl.
• HASSLE trouble or annoyance caused by having to do something difficult; a problem, a difficulty; a quarrel, an argument; a fuss, a bother ...1945
• HELL WITH THE HIDE OFF trouble, problems ...1961 Amer. dial.
• HICCUP a temporary small problem or delay ...1965 sl., orig. US
• HIGH JUMP serious problems ...20C sl.
• HUMP any difficulty; a problem ...20C
• JOKER any thing or situation that poses a problem, a hidden catch ...M19 US sl.
• MAJOR MALFUNCTION a ludicrous or irritating source of difficulty, esp. a problem attributable to stupidity or incompetence ...1987 US military sl.
• MIND-BENDER a knotty problem; something that potently changes one's thinking, such as drugs ...1974 sl.
• MONKEY ON ONE'S BACK any form of addiction or long-term problem ...1950s sl.
• NAUSE the problem, the annoying thing ...1977 Brit. sl.
• PALL a puzzle, a problem, a poser; something which brings one to a standstill ...1866 Sc.
• QUAESITE †* a 'Quaesitum' ...1655
• QUAESITUM that which is sought for; the answer to a problem ...1748
• QUAMS problems, worries ...2000s US Black sl.
• QUEEB any small problem, esp. mechanical ...1960s US teen sl.
• RAVELLED SKEIN a knotty problem, an involved situation ...1883 Sc.
• RED a difficult or problematic situation ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• SHIT CREEK an unpleasant, problematic situation ...1950s sl.
• TEASER a difficult problem; a puzzle ...1830 
• WRINKLE a defect or problem, esp. a minor one ...1643
 
PROBLEM - verbs
• FACE THE MUSIC to deal stoically with a problem or difficult situation ...1850 sl.
• FADE to put at a disadvantage, to cause problems for someone ...L19 US sl.
• GET ONE'S LUMPS to accept and deal with one's problems and setbacks ...1930s sl., orig. US
• NAUSE to cause problems, to annoy, to ruin a plan ...1950s sl.
• NOORSE to cause problems, to annoy, to ruin a plan ...1950s sl.
• SALT IT FOR SOMEONE to make problems for someone ...1910s sl.
• TAKE A COURSE WITH to cause problems for; to interfere with ...E17 sl.
• TAKE ONE'S LUMPS to accept and deal with one's problems and setbacks ...1930s sl., orig. US
 
PROBLEM - phrases
• IT'S YOUR LITTLE RED WAGON it's your problem ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SHIT COMES IN PILES problems always come at the same time, rather than one by one ...1990s US Black sl.
• THAT'S ONE UP AGAINST YOUR DUCKHOUSE said of a setback or problem ...1930s Aust. sl.
• THAT'S ONE UP AGAINST YOUR FOWLHOUSE said of a setback or problem ...1930s Aust. sl.
• WHOSE MARE'S DEAD? what's the matter? ...L16 Brit. rural colloq.
 
PROBLEMATIC - verbs
• COME UP TAILS to find oneself in an unpleasant or problematic situation ...1970s US sl.
 
PROCEDURE - verbs
• KNOW THE OLD DANCE † to know the mode of procedure ...c1386
 
PROCEED - nouns
• GO-AHEAD, THE permission to proceed ...M20
 
PROCEED - verbs
• BREEZE to move or proceed briskly ...1907 US
• CA' CANNY to proceed warily ...1913 Sc.
• CALL THE NAIL TO THE HEAD to carry a matter through, to proceed to extremities ...1768 Sc.
• COME ON LIKE GANGBUSTERS to begin or proceed in a vigorous fashion ...1942 Amer. sl.
• FAND † to go, to proceed ...a1340
• FANG † to take one's way; to go, to proceed ...c1400
• FOND † to go, to proceed ...a1340
• GO ON WITH ONE'S RAT-KILLING to carry on with what one is doing; to proceed ...1905 Amer. dial.
• GO ON WITH THE PROCESSION to carry on with what one is doing; to proceed ...1942 Amer. dial.
• LET THE DEAL GO DOWN to allow events to proceed without dishonesty or deceit ...1940s US Black sl.
• MAFFLE to make one's way with difficulty ...1929 Sc.
• ONGO to go on, to proceed, to conduct oneself ...1710 Sc.
• PAD ONE'S LIMBER to hurry; to proceed ...1851 US sl.
• PIKE to go; to proceed ...E16 sl.
• RAIK † to go, to proceed, to make one's way; to walk, to stroll, to wander ...c1340
• RAKE † to go, to proceed, esp. with speed; to run; also, to go or wander about, to roam, to stray, to ramble; to stroll about idly; to gad about ...a1023 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RATCH †* to proceed, to go ...a1300
• SAIL IN to proceed boldly to action ...1889 sl.
• SUE † to continue, to proceed, to go on ...c1200
• TIGHT † to go, to proceed, to advance ...c1205
• TRUCKLE to proceed, to go, esp. in haste, to hurry, to move rapidly ...1859 Amer. dial.
• VADE † to proceed, to advance ...a1660
• WADE † to go in action or discourse, to proceed ...c1374
• YEDE † to go, to proceed ...1563
 
PROCEED - phrases
• AS THEY BREW, SO LET THEM BAKE as they begin, so let them proceed ...1599
 
PROCEEDING - adjectives
• ONGOING progressing without intermission, proceeding ...1710 Sc.
 
PROCEEDING(S) - nouns
• DIGGINGS AND DOINGS proceedings, 'goings on', happenings ...1886 Eng. dial.
• GANGING ON a going on, proceeding ...1847-78 Eng. dial.
• GANNINS-ON proceedings, doings, to-do ...1889 Eng. dial.
• ON-GANG conduct, behaviour; proceedings ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ON-GANGINGS conduct, behaviour; proceedings ...1898 Sc.
• ONGOING an event, affair, proceeding, conduct, behaviour; generally in plural ...1660 Sc. & Eng. dial.
 
PROCEEDS - nouns
• BEGET † the thing acquired; acquisition, gain, proceeds; spoils of war ...c1200
• TAKE MONEY the proceeds of a robbery or other illegal scheme ...1975 US sl.
 
PROCESSION - nouns
• HAGGLE a straggling disorderly procession ...1930 Sc.
• MENYIE a retinue, a train of followers, a suite; a company of followers, a procession ...1721 Sc.
• MENZIE a retinue, a train of followers, a suite; a company of followers, a procession ...1721 Sc.
• SKIMMINGTON a ludicrous procession, formerly common in villages and country districts, usually intended to bring ridicule or odium upon a woman or her husband in cases where the one was unfaithful to, or ill-treated, the other ...1634             
• WALK † a ceremonial procession ...1881 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
 
PROCLAIM - verbs
• ABUCCINATE †* to proclaim as with a trumpet ...1569
• BLOW to proclaim or praise boastfully ...1878
• DEBLAZE †* to announce, to proclaim ...1640
• DEBLAZON † to announce, to proclaim ...1621
• DEEM † to pronounce, to proclaim, to celebrate, to announce, to declare; to tell, to say, to utter ...a1000
• DEFAME † to publish, to spread abroad, to proclaim ...1382
• I-BEDE † to command, to proclaim, to offer ...a800
• SUMMON † to give warning or notice of; to proclaim, to call ...c1400
• TOOT to proclaim loudly; to trumpet abroad ...a1810 Sc.
• VAUNT † to proclaim or display proudly ...1590
 
PROCLAMATION - nouns
• BAN a summons by public proclamation; a public proclamation or edict ...1297
• BANDO † a public proclamation ...1598
• BANE † a proclamation of a marriage ...1499
 
PROCRASTINATE - verbs
• BE A MAN OF MANY MORNS to be a procrastinator ...Bk1905 Sc.
• FART OFF to fool around; to shirk one's duties; to blunder through inattention; to procrastinate ...1968 Amer. sl.
• IK AND AN' to hum and haw, to procrastinate ...1939 Sc.
• LAY OFF to procrastinate, to delay, to put off ...1975 Amer. dial.
• MAFFLE to procrastinate, to waste time; to work in a muddled, bungling manner ...1835 Sc.
• POLLYFOX to equivocate, to quibble, to procrastinate; to waste time, to dilly-dally, to delay and discuss ...1873 Amer. dial.
• POLLYFOX AROUND to equivocate, to quibble, to procrastinate; to waste time, to dilly-dally, to delay and discuss ...1970 Amer. dial.
• PROROGUE † to delay; to procrastinate ...1593
• TIME IT OUT † to procrastinate, to delay, to spin out the time ...1613
• WAG to procrastinate; to find it hard to make any decisions ...19C US Black sl.
 
PROCRASTINATING - adjectives
• AFTERNOON late in performing any work, procrastinating; dilatory, slow ...1750 Eng. dial.
• CUNCTATORY * disposed to delay or linger; procrastinating ...1824
• DELAYOUS †* given to delay; dilatory; procrastinating ...1469
• TO-MORROWING procrastinating ...1824
 
PROCRASTINATION - nouns
• MAFFLING procrastination, bungling ...1835 Sc.
• OFF-PUTTING a putting off; delay, procrastination ...1387
• TARRIAGE †* tarrying; delay, postponement, procrastination ...c1470
• TARRIANCE the act of tarrying; delay, postponement, procrastination ...1460 arch.
• TARRY † the act of tarrying; spending or loss of time; delay, procrastination ...c1375
• TARYAGE †* tarrying; delay, postponement, procrastination ...c1470
 
PROCRASTINATOR - nouns, person
• GUNNA a procrastinator ...1996 Aust. sl.
• MAN OF MANY MORNS a procrastinator ...1866 Sc.
• OFF-PUT one who or that which delays, a procrastinator ...1856 Sc.
• SAUTHER-POKE a loiterer, a procrastinator ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TARRIER one who tarries or delays; a lingerer, a procrastinator; one who stays or remains ...1382 arch.
• TO-MORROWER one who puts off till tomorrow; a procrastinator ...1810
 
PROCURE - verbs
• FANG † to get, to obtain, to procure; also, to get together; to collect ...1340-70
• PANDERIZE † to act the pander, to procure, to pimp ...1603
• SCRABBLE to crawl about on hands and knees; to scramble; to climb; to procure with difficulty ...1864 Eng. dial.
 
PROCURED - adjectives
• OBTENT † obtained, procured ...1432-50
• PARABLE † that can be readily prepared, procured, or got; procurable ...1581
 
PROCURED - nouns
• PARABILITY †* the quality of being easily procured or prepared ...1654
 
PROCURER - nouns, person (also see PIMP)
• AUNT a procuress, a madame ...1606 UK sl.
• BAWDSTROT † a bawd, male or female; a pander, a procuress ...1362
• BAWSTROP † a bawd, male or female; a pander, a procuress ...1362
• CADET a pimp or procurer...1904 US sl.
• FANCY COVE a pimp, a procurer ...19C sl.
• FISHMONGER a pimp or procurer ...16C sl.
• FLESH-BROKER a bawd; a procuress ...L17 sl.
• FLESH-MONGER a procurer, a pimp; the male keeper of a brothel ...17C sl.
• HOON a pimp; a procurer ...20C Aust. sl.
• MACKEREL † one who ministers to sexual debauchery; a bawd, a pimp, a procurer or procuress ...1426
• MACRELL † one who ministers to sexual debauchery; a bawd, a pimp, a procurer or procuress ...1426
• MACRIO †* one who ministers to sexual debauchery; a bawd, a pimp, a procurer or procuress ...a1627
• MACQUERELLA a madam, a procuress ...15C UK criminals' sl.
• MAQUERELL † one who ministers to sexual debauchery; a bawd, a pimp, a procurer or procuress ...1426
• MINE AUNT a procuress, esp. the madam of a brothel or bawdy-house ...1785 sl.
• PANDER a go-between in clandestine amours; one who supplies another with the means of gratifying lust; a male bawd, pimp, or procurer ...1530
• PANDERER a go-between in clandestine amours; one who supplies another with the means of gratifying lust; a male bawd, pimp, or procurer ...1839
• PANDERESS * a female pander, a bawd, a pimp, a procuress ...1606
• PANDRESS * a female pander, a bawd, a pimp, a procuress ...1606
• WHOREMASTER a pimp; a procurer ...16C
 
PROCURER - nouns, person, other
• KWAY a man who lives on money taken from a procurer ...1940s Aust. sl.
 
PROCURER - verbs
• PALLIARDIZE † to be a procurer of ...1644
 
PROCURING - nouns
• PANDERAGE † the practice or trade of pandering; pimping, procuring ...1612 nonce word
 
PROD - nouns
• JAB a poke, prod, or stab ...c1820 colloq. & Eng. dial.
• JAG a sharp blow, a prod ...1818 Sc.
• PAIK a blow, a stroke, a thump, a prod ...1508 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
 
PROD - verbs
• DABACH to poke, to thrust, to prod ...1939 Sc.
• JAB to poke, prod, stab ...c1830 colloq. & Eng. dial.
• WADGE to prod, to nudge forcibly, live driving a wedge in ...1899 Sc.
 
PRODIGAL - adjectives
• ACOLASTIC † 'that liveth under no correction, riotous'; prodigal, licentious ...1656
• LARGE † liberal in giving; generous; bountiful, munificent; open-handed; also, liberal in expenditure, prodigal, lavish ...c1175
• SUMPTUOUS † of persons, etc.: spending largely, squandering, prodigal; hence, magnificent in equipment or way of living; extremely splendid ...1538
• THROUGH-GOING rash, prodigal ...1824 Sc.
• THROUGH-SHOT rash, prodigal ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• VOLAGE † profuse, prodigal ...1825 Sc.
 
PRODIGAL - nouns, person
• ACOLASTIC † a prodigal or licentious person ...1612
• DINGTHRIFT † one who 'dings' or drives away thrift, i.e. prudence and economy; a spendthrift, a prodigal ...1567
• LAND-WASTER a prodigal; a spendthrift ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• NEPHEW † a prodigal ...1532
• WANTHRIFT a thriftless person; a prodigal ...a1585 Sc.
 
PRODIGAL - verbs
• OUTLASH † to squander, to be extravagant or prodigal ...1611
 
PRODIGALITY - nouns
• LAVISH † profusion, excessive abundance, extravagant outpouring or expenditure; prodigality, lavishness ...1483
• SUMPTUOSITY lavishness or extravagance of expenditure; magnificence or luxuriousness of living, equipment, decoration, or the like; sumptuousness; squandering, prodigality ...1559
• WANTHRIFT lack of thrift or economy; prodigality ...1513 Sc.
 
PRODIGIOUS - adjectives
• LAMMING big, large, prodigious ...1956 Amer. dial.
• TERRIFIC prodigious; extreme; amazing ...1888 Amer. sl.
 
PRODIGIOUS - nouns
• MARVELLOUS, THE that which is prodigious or extravagantly improbable ...1749
 
PRODIGY - nouns, person
• HEAD-LANGUAGER a clever fellow; a prodigy ...1879 Eng. dial.
• PHENOMENON a prodigy; a remarkable person, animal or thing ...1803 UK sl.
 
PRODUCE - adjectives
• OMNIPREGNANT ready to produce anything ...1611
 
PRODUCE - nouns
• EARLYINGS early produce ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
 
PRODUCE - verbs
• EFFER †* to bring forth; to give off; to produce ...1606
• SKIN OUT to produce, to display ...c1895 US sl.
 
PRODUCED - adjectives
• CREABLE † that may be created or produced ...a1656
• IMPRODUCIBLE * incapable of being produced ...1704
 
PRODUCING - adjectives
• OMNIPARENT producing or bringing forth all things ...1609
• OMNIPARIENT producing or bringing forth all things ...1886
• OMNIPAROUS producing or bringing forth all things ...1755
 
PRODUCING - nouns
• EDITION † the act of producing, or bringing into existence; hence, birth, extraction, origin ...1599
• OPERATION †* the act of making or producing something ...a1500
 
PRODUCT - nouns
• MANUFACTORY † something that is produced by labour ...a1618
• MANUFACTURE † a product of hand-labour; a person's handiwork ...1567
• OPERATION † something made; a product, work ...1616
 
PRODUCTIVE - adjectives
• FECUNDIOUS † productive, fruitful ...1630
• FECUNDOUS † productive, fruitful ...1737
• GROWTHSOME † productive, fertile ...1610
 
PRODUCTIVE - verbs
• FECUNDATE to render fruitful or productive ...a1631
• FECUNDIFY †* to render fruitful or productive ...1730
• FECUNDIZE to render fruitful or productive ...1828
• TIDDER † to be prolific or productive; to produce offspring ...a1000
 
PRODUCTIVENESS - nouns
• EFFICIENCE the exercise of efficient power; causative or productive activity; productiveness ...1669 arch.
• FECUNDITY productiveness in general, the faculty or power of being fruitful, fertility ...1555
 
PROFANE - adjectives
• HAWCH-MOUTHED coarse, vulgar, or profane in speech; blustering, bullying ...1892 Eng. dial.
• ILL of language, conduct, etc.: bad, profane ...1699 Sc.
• SULPHUROUS blasphemous, profane ...1828
 
PROFANE, PROFANITY - nouns
• ARMY LATIN foul or profane language ...1864 US jocular
• DAMSON TART a humorous term for profane language ...1887 Eng. dial.
• GUTTER LANGUAGE profanity and obscenity; scabrous speech ...1890 Amer. sl.
• LYRICS profanity; disparagement ...1987 Trinidad and Tobago
 
PROFANITY - adjectives
• PROFANATIC † infatuated with profanity ...1689 nonce word
 
PROFANITY - nouns, person
• BLACKGUARD a foul-mouthed person; an excessive user of profanity ...1930 Amer. dial.
 
PROFESS - verbs
• FESS to acknowledge, to profess ...1953 Amer. dial.
• TAKE † to profess or claim to do something ...a1500
 
PROFESSION - nouns
• FACULTY † that in which anyone is skilled; an art, trade, occupation, profession ...c1386 obs. exc. arch.
• GAIT manner, fashion, way, profession ...1859 US sl.
• RACKET a job, trade, or profession ...1891 UK sl.
 
PROFESSIONAL - nouns, person
• GUPPIE a homosexual yuppie (young urban professional) ...1984 US homosexual sl.
• GUPPY an individual who is socially categorized as a Gay Upwardly Mobile Professional ...1984 UK sl.
• WUPPIE a young urban professional who has made money via the Internet (Website and Yuppie) ...1990s sl.
• Y.A.P. a young aspiring professional ...1980s US sl.
• YUMP a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities ...1984 sl., orig. US
• YUMPIE a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities ...1984 sl., orig. US
• YUP a yuppie ...1984 orig. & chiefly US
• YUPPIE a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities (Young Urban Professional) ...1984 sl, orig. US
• YUPPY a member of a socio-economic group comprising young professional people working in cities (Young Urban Professional) ...1984 sl, orig. US
 
PROFESSIONAL - verbs
• YUPPIFY (often derogatory) to make a change in area, building, clothing, etc. so as to be characteristic of or suitable to yuppies ...1984 sl., orig US
 
PROFESSOR - nouns, person
• ALARM CLOCK a college professor ...1940s US Black sl.
• FESS a male teacher, a professor ...1930 Amer. dial.
• FESSOR a male teacher, a professor ...1908 Amer. dial.
• HAMMERMAN anyone with more authority than the speaker; a professor ...1934 Amer. dial.
• PROF a professor ...1838 sl., orig. US
 
PROFFER - verbs
• NURN † to offer, to proffer ...a1300
 
PROFICIENT - adjectives
• SCIENCE skilful, proficient, expert ...1926 Amer. dial.
• SCIENCED skilful, proficient, expert ...1926 Amer. dial.
 
PROFICIENT - nouns, person
• DAB one skilful at anything; an adept, a proficient person ...1691
• DEACON a superior or head workman; an adept, a proficient, a master ...1790 Sc.
• MACK a clever, proficient or influential person, usually a man; the best in one's field ...1960s sl.
• MACK DADDY a clever, proficient or influential man; an expert; the best ...1993 Amer. sl.
 
PROFIT - adjectives
• ON THE MAKE said of someone intent on profit; avaricious; greedy ...1869 orig. US
 
PROFIT - adverbs
• QUIDS IN in profit ...1919 sl.
 
PROFIT, PROFITABLE - nouns
• ADVANTAGE † pecuniary profit, gain; interest on money lent ...1393
• BEGET † the act of acquiring; acquisition, gaining; gain, profit, advantage ...c1175
• BUNCE money; gains; extra profit or gain; bonus; something to the good ...1719 sl.
• CARVE-UP a division of loot, profits, or the legacy of a will ...1935 UK sl.
• CASH-IN an act or instance of cashing in financially ...1985 US
• CLEAN-UP profit ...1867 sl., orig. US
• EARNER a lucrative or profitable job or enterprise ...1970 sl.
• FAST BUCK a quick profit ...1949 sl., orig. US
• EARNINGS † gain, profit ...a1200
• FARDEL † profit ...1523
• GRAVY BOAT a source of easy and often undeserved profit ...1943 sl., orig. US
• GRAVY TRAIN a source of easy and often undeserved profit ...1914 sl., orig. US
• IMPROVEMENT † the turning of a thing to profit or good account; profitable management or use; making the most of a thing for one's own profit ...1453
• INGAIN profit in buying and selling ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• INTAKE gain, profit; anything gathered in or obtained ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAM a certainty of winning; clear profit ...Bk1896 sl.
• MAKINGS earnings, profits ...1837 colloq.
• MELON 1. large profits to be shared between a number of people ...1908 sl.
2. an especially unexpected profit; a windfall; in finance, an extra dividend ...1934 Amer. sl.
• MONEY-SPINNER something profitable ...1952 sl.
• NAB a snatch, a seizure; theft; profit which is the result of sharp dealing ...Bk1903 Sc.
• NAIT †* use, profit, advantage ...a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• NICE LITTLER EARNER, A a means of making easy and often illicit profits ...1970 Brit. sl.
• OEPS † use, benefit, profit ...1383
• PERCENTAGE a profit; an advantage ...1948 UK sl., orig. military
• PIECE OF THE ACTION an involvement in an activity; a share in the profits of something ...1957 US sl.
• QUICK BUCK a quick profit ...1960 sl., orig. US
• RAISE stake money; a monetary profit ...2000 UK sl.
• RAKE-OFF a profit ...20C sl.
• REAL JAM a certainty of winning; clear profit ...Bk1896 sl.
• SCALP a small profit made in quick buying and selling ...colloq.
• SCREWAGE savings, profit; covetousness ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SINGULAR † personal or private profit or gain ...1419
• SINGULARITY † private or personal profit or gain ...1426
• TAKE profits, e.g. the entrance money taken at a musical, sporting, or gambling event ...1930s US sl.
• VAIL † advantage, benefit, profit ...c1430
• VANTAGE advantage, benefit, profit, gain ...a1300 arch.
• VELVET gain, esp. when unexpectedly high; profit ...1901 sl., chiefly US
• VIGORISH profit ...2000s sl.
• WAIN † profit, advantage ...c1315
• YANK-DOWN a profit, a commission ...L19 sl.
 
PROFIT - verbs
• ADVANCE † to advantage, to benefit, to profit anyone ...c1386
• ADVANTAGE † 1. to profit, to benefit ...1526
† 2. to gain, to profit ...1557
• BRING HOGS TO A FAIR MARKET to do well; to make a profit ...17C colloq.
• BRING HOME THE BACON to earn wages, esp. as the head of a household; to make a profit; broadly, to succeed in an endeavour ...1909 Amer. sl.
• BRING PIGS TO A FAIR MARKET to do well; to make a profit ...17C colloq.
• BRING PIGS TO A FINE MARKET to do well; to make a profit ...17C colloq.
• CANOODLE to share profits ...a1800 Amer. theatrical usage
• CASH IN to reap a profit, reward, or advantage of any kind ...1928 US sl.
• CASH IN ON to profit from or turn to one's advantage ...1930 US sl.
• CLEAN UP to make a profit ...1831 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• COIN IT to make a profit ...1863 sl.
• COIN MONEY to make a profit ...1863 sl.
• CUT A MELON to share profits; to announce an extra dividend ...1908
• CUT THE MELON to share large profits between a number of people ...1908 sl.
• EARN to make a dishonest profit from a crime ...1950s UK criminals' sl.
• EAT to take a profit from criminality ...1920s US criminals' sl.
• FEATHER ONE'S NEST to avail oneself of opportunities for laying up wealth, to enrich oneself; to make a good profit ...1583
• HAVE ONE'S HEART UPON ONE'S POUCH † to be set upon one's private profit ...1583
• KNOCK PERSIMMONS to succeed, to win, to make a profit ...M19 sl.
• LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK to relish one's profits ...1969 sl.
• MINT to make a good deal of money, to profit ...M19 sl.
• MINT GOLD to make a good deal of money, to profit ...M19 sl.
• MINT IT to make a good deal of money, to profit ...M19 sl.
• MINT MONEY to make a good deal of money, to profit ...M19 sl.
• RAKE IN to make a profit ...1583
• RAKE IN THE SHEKELS to make a profit ...1583
• RAKE IT IN to make a profit ...1583
• RAKE UP THE PERSIMMONS to succeed, to win, to make a profit ...M19 sl.
• VANTAGE 1. to profit or benefit one ...c1460 arch.
† 2. to make gain or profit ...1563
 
PROFIT - phrases
• LIKE LICKING HONEY OFF A THORN said of an employment yielding but small and uncertain profit ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
 
PROFITABLE - adjectives
• ADVANTAGEABLE † profitable; advantageous ...1548
• BEGETEL † advantageous, profitable ...c1250
• BEHOVABLE † useful, profitable, advantageous ...c1460
• BEHOVEFUL advantageous, useful, profitable; needful, necessary, due ...1382 arch.
• BEHOVELY † useful, profitable; needful, necessary ...c950
• CHEAPSKATE barely profitable; small-time ...1928 US sl.
• EDIFIABLE †* fitted to edify; edifying, profitable ...1612
• FARRANTLY of things: becoming, fit; profitable ...1750 Eng. dial.
• GAINFUL * productive of gain or profit; profitable, advantageous ...1555
• GAINSOME †* profitable, lucrative, advantageous ...1569
• GAINY †* profitable, advantageous; of the nature of gain ...1576
• JAMMY first-rate, good, excellent; very lucky or profitable  ...1853
• LUCRIFEROUS † bringing gain; lucrative, profitable ...1648
• LUCROUS † full of gain or profit ...c1500
• ONCUS good, profitable, pleasant ...1910s Aust. & NZ sl.
• ONGKUS good, profitable, pleasant ...1910s Aust. & NZ sl.
• PROFICUOUS † profitable, advantageous, beneficial, useful ...1622
• VAILABLE † of avail, advantage, or benefit; advantageous, beneficial, profitable; effectual, efficacious ...1390
• VANTAGEABLE †* advantageous, profitable ...1570
 
PROFITABLE - nouns
• BIG THING ON ICE, A a profitable venture; a good thing ...1890 sl. 
• GOOD THING ON ICE a profitable venture; a good thing ...1890 sl.
• GRAVY STREET an easy, profitable or successful situation ...1970s US sl.
 
PROFITABLY - adverbs
• BEHOVABLY † usefully, profitably, advantageously, advisably ...1512
• BEHOVEFULLY † usefully, profitably, duly; necessarily ...1443
 
PROFITLESS - adjectives
• GAINLESS profitless, useless; lumbersome ...1893 Eng. dial.
• GELD † profitless, yielding no satisfaction, unsatisfying; also, destitute of ...a1310
• IMPROFICUOUS †* unprofitable, profitless, unrewarding ...1650
• IMPROFITABLE † unprofitable, profitless, unrewarding ...a1325
• MAKE-NOUGHT profitless, of no avail ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
 
PROFLIGACY - nouns
• RAKEISM * debauchery, dissoluteness, profligacy ...1775
• RAKERY * rakish conduct; debauchery, dissoluteness, profligacy; social excitement ...1728
• RAKING playing the rake; dissolute living, dissoluteness, debauchery, profligacy ...1700
• RAKISHNESS debauchery, dissoluteness, profligacy ...1832
 
PROFLIGATE - adjectives
• BAD profligate, tyrannical, and cruel in conduct ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RAKE-HELL profligate, dissolute, debauched ...1556
• RAKEHELLISH profligate, dissolute, debauched ...1824
• RAKEHELLY profligate, dissolute, debauched ...1579
• RAKELY †* profligate, dissolute, debauched ...1694
• RAKING profligate, dissolute, debauched, dissipated ...a1704
• RAKISH profligate, dissolute, debauched ...1706
 
PROFLIGATE - nouns
• RIBALDRY indecency; profligate talk ...1599 sl.
• RIBAUDRY indecency; profligate talk ...1599 sl.
• RIBBLE-RABBLE indecent or profligate talk, ribaldry ...B1900 Eng. dial.
 
PROFLIGATE - nouns, person
• CYPRIAN a licentious or profligate person; later, a lewd woman, a harlot, a prostitute, a courtesan ...1598
• DANT † a sexually loose woman; a profligate woman; a promiscuous woman; a harlot, a prostitute ...a1529
• LIBERTINE a dissolute person; a profligate
• OATMEAL a profligate roisterer; an urban rowdy ...c1620 colloq.
• RIBALD a profligate, male or female ...1360 sl.
• RIBAUD a profligate, male or female ...1360 sl.
• WAGTAIL † a term of contempt for a profligate or inconstant woman; hence, a wanton woman, a prostitute, a harlot, a courtesan ...1592
 
PROFLIGATE - verbs
• BADDLE to spend profligately ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
 
PROFOUND - adjectives
• ORACULOUS † abstruse, profound, obscure ...1625 rare or obs.
 
PROFUSE - adjectives
• FALLAUGE profuse, lavish ...Bk1900 Sc.
• VALAWISH † lavish, profuse ...Bk1905 Sc.
• VOLAGE † profuse, prodigal ...1825 Sc..
 
PROFUSE - verbs
• LAVISH † to be profuse in expense ...1567
 
PROFUSION - nouns
• BETEEMING * copious outpouring, profusion ...1871
 
PROGENY - nouns
• OFF-BEAR progeny, offspring ...1953 Amer. dial.
• SUIT † offspring, progeny; the offspring of a villein ...1338
 
PROGENY - nouns, person
• OFF a descendant; offspring; one of a progeny or family ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
 
PROGNOSTICATE - verbs
• HALSEN † to augur, to foreshow by auspices, to prognosticate ...1586
 
PROGRESS - nouns
• ONCOME the approach, advent, beginning, or commencement of a thing, esp. of one that requires great exertion; an onset; development, progress ...1823 Sc.
• ONGETTING getting on, progress ...1895 Sc.
• ONGO the act of going on, movement, progress, advance ...1835 Sc.
• RAILROAD TIME rapid progress ...1864 Amer. dial.
• RID speed, progress, dispatch ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCAFF progress, headway in any task or purpose ...1929 Sc.
• VAIL advance, progress ...a1847 Eng. dial.
• VENT progress, speed ...Bk1905 Sc.
 
PROGRESS - nouns, person
• COMER a person making rapid progress ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
 
PROGRESS - verbs
• CHOOGLE to go; to drive; to progress; to continue what has been started ...1970 Amer. sl.
• GAIN ONE'S WAY † to advance, to make progress ...1768
• PASSAGE to progress ...1822 Sc.
 
PROGRESS - phrases
• GOING SOME making rapid progress ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
 
PROGRESSING - adjectives
• MARCHING of things: progressing, advancing ...1842
• ONGOING progressing without intermission, proceeding ...1710 Sc.
 
PROGRESSIVE - adjectives
• GO-AHEAD progressive ...Bk1905 Amer. sl.
• ONWARDLY † progressive ...1674
 
PROGRESSIVE - nouns
• TIDAL WAVE a great progressive movement or manifestation of feeling, opinion, or the like ...1884
 
PROHIBIT - adjectives
• RECUSATIVE †* that tends to refuse or prohibit; denying, refusing, negative ...1660
 
PROHIBIT - verbs
• DISCHARGE to forbid, to prohibit, to charge not to do ...1631 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• FORFEND † to prohibit, to forbid ...1382
• TIE OFF to prevent, to prohibit ...1894 Eng. dial.
 
PROHIBITED - adjectives
• VETITE † forbidden, prohibited ...c1500
 
PROHIBITION - nouns
• AGE OF PAIN Prohibition era ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ALCOHOLIDAY Prohibition era ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BATHTUB HOOCH illicitly distilled alcohol, esp. in the Prohibition era ...1930s US sl.
• BATHTUB SLOP illicitly distilled alcohol, esp. in the Prohibition era ...1930s US sl.
• METHODIST HELLENIUM Prohibition era ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• PROHIBITION ERROR, THE n. Prohibition era ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• REGIME SEC Prohibition era ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• YEARS OF THE BIG THIRST, THE Prohibition era ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
 
PROHIBITION, PROHIBITIONIST - nouns, person
• CELLAR SMELLER a Prohibition agent or temperance campaigner ...1920s US sl.
• CELLAR SNIFFER a Prohibition agent or temperance campaigner ...1920s US sl.
• MONKEY a federal prohibition agent ...1930 Amer. sl., now hist.
• WASSERMUCKER a prohibitionist ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
 
PROJECT - nouns
• TOOTER † something that projects; a prominent nose ...1638
 
PROJECT - verbs
• GAG to project, to stick out ...1599
• GAG OUT to project, to stick out ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
 
PROJECTING - adjectives
• EGREGIOUS † prominent, projecting ...1578
• LABEL-LOLLING † projecting like a label (tag meaning) ...1615
 
PROLIFIC - adjectives
• FECUND capable of producing offspring or vegetable growth abundantly; prolific, fertile ...c1420
 
PROLIFIC - verbs
• TIDDER † to be prolific or productive; to produce offspring ...a1000
 
PROLONG - verbs
• LENG † to lengthen, to prolong; to delay ...a1000
• LENGTH † to lengthen, to prolong ...a1300
• PROROGUE † to prolong, to lengthen, to extend in time or duration; to cause to last longer; to continue, to protract ...1425
• TARRY † to delay, to retard, to defer, to put off a thing or action; to protract, to prolong ...c1320
 
PROLONGED - adjectives
• COMPERENDINOUS † postponed, prolonged, deferred, delayed ...1730
 
PROLONGING - nouns
• LENGTHING † lengthening in duration, prolonging ...c1375
 
PROMENADE - nouns
• MARINE † the sea coast or shore; a promenade by the sea; also, the country or district in immediate proximity to the coast ...a1300
 
PROMINENT - adjectives
• EGREGIOUS † prominent, projecting ...1578
• INTERCEDING ready to take the lead, prominent ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• PARAUNT †* apparent, prominent, distinguished ...c1450
• SALIENT standing out from the rest; prominent, conspicuous ...1840
• UMEST most important or prominent ...1513 Sc.
 
PROMINENT - nouns
• CATBIRD SEAT a prominent or especially favourable position ...1943 Amer. dial.
• SOME PUNKINS something prominent or pretentious ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
 
PROMINENT - nouns, person
• ACE a prominent individual; a big shot, the chief, the boss ...1899 Amer. sl.
• DANDY an elegant woman; a prominent or distinguished person ...1881 Sc.
• MAIN GUY, THE a man of importance, prominence, or authority; the boss; the leader ...1882 Amer. sl.
• MUCK-A-MUCK an important and prominent person ...1856 US sl.
• MUCKETY-MUCK an important and prominent person ...1856 US sl.
• SOME PUNKINS something or someone prominent or pretentious ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• TALL POPPY a person who has a high salary or is otherwise prominent ...Aust. colloq.
 
PROMINENTLY - adverbs
• BULGINGLY prominently ...1896
 
PROMISCUITY - nouns
• HARLOTRY promiscuity; the practice or trade of prostitution ...1377
 
PROMISCUOUS - adjectives
• CRACKISH of a woman: wanton, promiscuous ...L17 sl.
• DAGGY cheap or trashy looking in a sexually promiscuous way ...1997 US sl.
• EASY of a woman: sexually forward; hence, sexually promiscuous ...1698
• FAST of a man or woman: promiscuous ...18C
• FRUITING living a sexually promiscuous life ...M20 US Black usage
• GAME of women: promiscuous ...L17 sl.
• GAMEY of women: promiscuous ...L17 sl.
• HOT-BACKED † lustful, promiscuous ...1607
• LIGHT of women: promiscuous ...M16
• LOOSE-LEGGED wanton; sexually promiscuous ...L16 sl.
• NASTY-BEHIND of a woman: promiscuous ...1960s US Black sl.
• RAMPING high-spirited; promiscuous ...M15
• SCALYLEG promiscuous ...1960s US sl.
• SCANKY dirty, second-rate, unattractive, cheap-looking, ugly, promiscuous ...1970s sl., orig. US Black
• SHANK-ASS dirty, second-rate, unattractive, cheap-looking, ugly, promiscuous ...1970s sl., orig. US Black
• SHANKY dirty, second-rate, unattractive, cheap-looking, ugly, promiscuous ...1970s sl., orig. US Black
• SHYST aggressive, promiscuous ...2000S UK Black & teen sl.
• SKANKY dirty, second-rate, unattractive, cheap-looking, ugly, promiscuous ...1975 sl., orig. US Black
• SLUTTISH sexually immoral, promiscuous, lustful ...M16
• SWINGING promiscuous ...1964 sl.
• TRIFLING sexually promiscuous ...1924 Amer. dial. esp. Black usage
• WAGTAILED †* promiscuous, wanton ...1656
 
PROMISCUOUS - nouns, person
• ALLEY BAT a promiscuous, careless, or slovenly woman; an immoral woman; sometimes used as a general term of abuse ...1968 Amer. dial.
• AMATEUR a sexually promiscuous young woman who is not a prostitute ...1851-61 Amer. sl.
• ATHANASIAN WENCH a promiscuous young woman; a prostitute ...L18 sl.
• BAG a sexually promiscuous woman; a prostitute ...1893 Amer. sl.
• BARBER'S CHAIR a promiscuous woman; a prostitute ...E16 sl.
• BIFF an offensive, unattractive, or promiscuous woman ...1929-32 US sl., chiefly Black usage
• BIFFER an offensive, unattractive, or promiscuous woman ...1929-32 US sl., chiefly Black usage
• BIKE (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1945 sl., orig. Aust.
• CALLET † a lewd woman; a trull, a strumpet; a prostitute; a promiscuous woman ...c1500 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CANAL CONCH a promiscuous woman ...1985 Trinidad and Tobago
• CHARITY DAME a woman who is sexually accommodating but not a prostitute, who charges a fee; she gives it away ...20C sl.
• CHARITY GIRL a sexually promiscuous young woman ...1940s Amer. sl.
• CHARITY MOLL a woman who is sexually accommodating but not a prostitute, who charges a fee; she gives it away ...20C sl.
• CHICKEN'S HEAD a promiscuous woman ...1990s US Black sl.
• CHIP a sexually promiscuous woman, esp. a prostitute ...1892 Amer. sl.
• CHIPPIE a sexually promiscuous woman ...1886 Amer. sl.
• CHIPPY a sexually promiscuous woman ...1886 Amer. sl.
• COOSE a woman, usually promiscuous or unattractive; hence, a prostitute ...1920s sl., chiefly US
• COOSIE a woman, usually promiscuous or unattractive; hence, a prostitute ...1920s sl., chiefly US
• COOZ a woman, usually promiscuous or unattractive; hence, a prostitute ...1920s sl., chiefly US
• COOZE a woman, usually promiscuous or unattractive; hence, a prostitute ...1920s sl., chiefly US
• COOZEY a woman, usually promiscuous or unattractive; hence, a prostitute ...1920s sl., chiefly US
• COOZIE a woman, usually promiscuous or unattractive; hence, a prostitute ...1920s sl., chiefly US
• COOZY a woman, usually promiscuous or unattractive; hence, a prostitute ...1920s sl., chiefly US
• COUSE a woman, usually promiscuous or unattractive; hence, a prostitute ...1920s sl., chiefly US
• DAFFY a promiscuous woman ...1893 US sl.
• DANT † a sexually loose woman; a profligate woman; a promiscuous woman; a harlot, a prostitute ...a1529
• E.A. a promiscuous young woman ...1910s sl.
• EASY GAME a sexually available woman ...L19 sl.
• EASY MAKE a promiscuous or easily seducible woman ...1942s US sl.
• EASY MEAT a sexually available woman ...1961 UK sl.
• EASY MORT a promiscuous, forward woman ...M17 sl.
• EASY RIDE a young woman who is sexually promiscuous or easily seduced ...1967 US sl.
• EASY RIDER a young woman who is sexually promiscuous or easily seduced ...1952 US sl.
• EASY STUFF a sexually available or promiscuous woman ...1950s US sl.
• ENTHUSIASTIC AMATEUR a promiscuous young woman ...1910s sl.
• FAIRY a young woman, with the possible implication of promiscuity ...M17
• FANFOOT a promiscuous woman; one who openly seeks sex ...1942 Amer. dial.
• FANNY RAT a sexually promiscuous man ...1990s sl.
• FAT KNACKER an unattractive, promiscuous woman ...1990s UK juvenile sl.
• FLAMER an admirer, a lover, a promiscuous woman ...L17 sl.
• FLOOSEY a wanton or promiscuous woman, a sexually loose woman ...E20 sl.
• FLOOSIE (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1902 sl.
• FLOOSY a wanton or promiscuous woman, a sexually loose woman ...E20 sl.
• FLOOZIE (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1902 sl.
• FLOOZY (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1902 sl.
• FLOSSIE a wanton or promiscuous woman, a sexually loose woman ...E20 sl.
• FLURRY a promiscuous woman ...2000s Aust. sl.
• FLUZIE a wanton or promiscuous woman, a sexually loose woman ...E20 sl.
• FREE-FOR-ALL a promiscuous woman ...M20 US sl.
• GAME PULLET † a young prostitute, or forward or promiscuous girl in the way of becoming one ...1788 UK sl.
• GAMESTER n. a prostitute; a promiscuous person; a womanizer ...1601
• GARDEN TOOL a promiscuous girl or woman .,..1990 US sl.
• GOER a promiscuous person; one who goes fast ...1966 sl.
• GRUNTER a promiscuous girl ...c1940 sl.
• GUTTER SLUT a sexually promiscuous woman ...2003 UK sl.
• HAG an unattractive or sexually promiscuous young woman ...1920s US college sl.
• HARLOT (derogatory) a promiscuous woman; an unchaste woman, a prostitute, a strumpet ...1432
• HIGHTY-TIGHTY a promiscuous girl; a wanton person ...L17 sl.
• HO 1. a promiscuous or seductively dressed young woman ...1950s US Black & college sl.
2. a sexually promiscuous man ...1990s US Black sl.
• HOBBY HORSE a prostitute; a promiscuous woman ...L16 sl.
• HOE 1. a promiscuous or seductively dressed young woman ...1950s US Black & college sl.
2. a sexually promiscuous man ...1990s US Black sl.
• JAZZHOUND a sexually promiscuous person ...1927 Amer. sl.
• LADIES' TAILOR a womanizer; a promiscuous man ...19C sl.
• LEG a promiscuous woman; a prostitute ...1960s US sl.
• LONG-EYE a promiscuous woman ...20C W. Indies sl.
• LOWEY (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1953 Aust. sl.
• LOW-HEEL (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1939 Aust. sl.
• LOWIE (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1953 Aust. sl.
• LUST DOG a passionate, promiscuous female ...1975 US sl.
• MAMA a promiscuous woman ...1925 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• MAMMA a promiscuous woman ...1925 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• MARMALADE-MADAM † a promiscuous woman; a prostitute, a strumpet ...1674
• MARMULET MADAM a promiscuous woman; a prostitute ...L17 sl.
• MEDLAR a promiscuous woman ...17C sl.
• MEDLAR TREE a promiscuous woman ...17C sl.
• MOGGY promiscuous woman; a prostitute ...1726 Amer. sl.
• MOMMA a promiscuous woman ...1925 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• MOPED a fat female; a promiscuous female ...2001 US sl.
• MUTTON a promiscuous woman; a prostitute; a strumpet ...1599 sl.
• NAG a term of abuse; a promiscuous woman, a prostitute ...L16 sl.
• NIGGLER a promiscuous man ...17C sl.
• NIGLER a promiscuous man ...17C sl.
• OLD BOOT (derogatory) a sluttish, promiscuous woman, not necessarily old ...M20 sl.
• OLD GRINDER a promiscuous woman ...2000 UK sl.
• OLD RAM a virile and/or promiscuous man ...M17 sl.
• PAPER DOLL. a promiscuous, sexually available woman ...1970s rhyming sl. for 'moll'
• PARAFFIN LAMP a sexually promiscuous woman ...2000s rhyming sl. for 'tramp'
• PARTY GIRL a promiscuous young woman, not necessarily a prostitute; a 'good-time girl' ...1920s sl.
• PIECE OF CHIPPY a sexually promiscuous woman. esp. a prostitute ...1952 Amer. sl.
• PIG a promiscuous girl or woman ...M20 US sl.
• PLAYER a promiscuous person ...Bk1998 teen sl.
• PUNCH-BOARD (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1963 sl.
• PUTA (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1967 sl.
• RAG a promiscuous woman ...1970s Aust. sl.
• RAM a virile and/or promiscuous man ...M17 sl.
• RAT a promiscuous, attractive woman ...1990s US college sl.
• RAVER a promiscuous (usually young) man or esp. woman ...1971 sl.
• ROACH (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1930 US sl.
• ROSSIE (derogatory) a promiscuous woman; a woman who travels or wanders about; a female Gypsy ...E20 Irish
• ROUND HEELS (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1926 sl., chiefly US
• SACK-CHASER a woman, but not a prostitute, who pursues men, bartering her sexual favours for his financial status ...1990s US Black sl.
• SADDLEBAG a promiscuous woman ...1990s UK juvenile sl.
• SCALYLEG a promiscuous woman; a prostitute ...1960s US sl.
• SCRUB (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1900 sl.
• SCUPPER (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1970 sl.
• SECOND-HARD DARTBOARD a sexually promiscuous woman ...1982 UK sl.
• SIDEWINDER a South Asian prostitute; a promiscuous South Asian female ...1997 US sl.
• SIR LANCELOT a promiscuous man; a regular user of his 'lance' ...Brit . sl.
• SKAG a promiscuous woman ...1980s sl.
• SKAMP an unattractive, dirty, and promiscuous woman ...2000s US Black sl.
• SKEEZER a promiscuous woman ...1980s Amer. student sl.
• SKET (derogatory) a promiscuous girl ...2000s UK Black teen sl.
• SKETEL(L) a promiscuous woman, or one who is judged as such ...1990s sl.
• SKETS a promiscuous woman, or one who is judged as such ...1990s sl.
• SKITTLE a promiscuous woman, or one who is judged as such ...1990s sl.
• SKOOCHIE a disgusting, promiscuous woman ...1990s US Black & campus sl.
• SLAG (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1958 sl.
• SLAPPER (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1992 Brit. sl.
• SLOOZE a promiscuous female ...1976 US sl.
• SLUT (derogatory) a sexually promiscuous woman ...ME
• SNAKE a girl, esp. an ugly girl or a promiscuous girl ...M20 US sl.
• SNIPER a sexually promiscuous girl of limited intellect ...1982 Bahamas sl.
• SOAP women, esp. promiscuous ones or prostitutes ...L19 sl.
• SWINGLE a promiscuous single person, esp. one in search of a sexual partner ...1967 N. Amer. sl.
• TART (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1887 sl.
• TICKLE-TOBY a promiscuous woman ...L17 sl.
• TOWN BIKE a promiscuous female ...1945 Aust. sl.
• TOWN PUNCH an extremely promiscuous girl or woman ...1975 US sl.
• TRAMP (derogatory) a promiscuous woman ...1922 sl., orig. US
• WAGTAIL a promiscuous woman; a prostitute; occasionally, a dissolute man ...1592
• WAJAN a prostitute; a promiscuous woman, esp. from the slums ...20C W. Indies sl.
• WAJANG a prostitute; a promiscuous woman, esp. from the slums ...20C W. Indies sl.
• WAJANK a prostitute; a promiscuous woman, esp. from the slums ...20C W. Indies sl.
• WARM BIT a promiscuous, sexy woman ...L19 sl.
• WATER-WAGTAIL a promiscuous woman; a prostitute; occasionally, a dissolute man ...L16 sl.
• YATTY (derogatory) a promiscuous girl, a prostitute ...2000s UK Black sl.
• ZIPPER a promiscuous woman ...1920s sl.
 
PROMISCUOUS - verbs
• ALLEY-CAT to behave in a sexually promiscuous manner ...1958 Amer. dial.
• CHIPPY to be sexually promiscuous or unfaithful; also, to whore ...1930 Amer. sl.
• CHIPPY AROUND to be sexually promiscuous ...M20 US sl.
• DO THE DIRTIES to act promiscuously; to engage in copulation ...1968 US college sl.
• RAMP † to behave licentiously; to go about in a loose, immodest way; to act in a promiscuous manner; to work as a prostitute ...1530
• RANGE of either sex: to live promiscuously ...L16 UK criminals' sl.
• SCREW AROUND to behave promiscuously ...1939 sl., orig. US
• SCUTZ AROUND to be sexually promiscuous; to coit ...M20 US sl.
• SLEEP AROUND to behave promiscuously ...1928 sl., orig. US
• WAG of a woman: to act in a promiscuous manner; to be a prostitute ...L17 sl.
• WAG ONE'S TAIL of a woman: to act in a promiscuous manner; to be a prostitute ...L17 sl.
 
PROMISCUOUS - phrases
• HAD MORE PRICKS THAN A SECOND-HAND DARTBOARD used of a sexually promiscuous woman ...1982 UK sl.
 
PROMISE - adjectives
• FAITHED † of a promise: given on one's faith or word of honour ...1553
• PROMISSIVE * making or implying a promise; promissory ...a1635
 
PROMISE - nouns
• BACK-THRAWS a drawing back from a promise ...1923 Sc.
• BAND an agreement or promise, binding on him who makes it; now 'bond' ...a1440 arch.
• BEHEST † a vow, a promise ...a1200
• BEHETE † a promise, a vow ...c1460
• BEHETING † promise, promising ...1303
• BEHIGHT † a promise ...c1400
• BEHOTE † a promise ...c1000
• BEHOTING † promising, promise ...c1300
• BEOT † a promise, a vow, a threat, a boast ...a1000
• FAY † promise, assurance ...a1300 obs. or arch.
• JAWBONE empty talk; a promise or claim, esp. one that is exaggerated or unrealistic ...1898 Amer. dial.
• KATH a promise, usually in the context of paying back a loan ...1910s US sl.
• KATHLEEN MAVOURNEEN a promise, usually in the context of paying back a loan ...1910s US sl.
• MIDWAY BONUS an extravagant, empty promise ...1981 US circus and carnival usage
• P a promise (to deliver something) ...1990s UK Black sl.
• QUIDE †* a promise ...c1250
• SCRAP OF PAPER a broken promise, treaty, or pledge ...Amer. World War I sl.
• SHOW a prospect, chance, promise; an opportunity, opening ...1856 Amer. dial.
• SHOWING a prospect, chance, promise; an opportunity, opening ...1884  Amer. dial.
 
PROMISE - nouns, person
• BEHEETER † a promiser ...1382
• BEHETER † a promiser ...1382
• BEHIGHTER †* a promiser ...c1400
 
PROMISE - verbs
• BEHEST † to vow, to promise ...c1175
• BEHIGHT † to vow, to promise ...a1000
• BENAME † to declare or utter solemnly or on oath; to promise with an oath ...c1000
• BESPEAK † to promise ...c1320
• EFFECT † to fulfil a promise ...c1590
• FANG † to promise, to resolve, to undertake ...c1175
• GAGE † to bind as by a formal promise ...1489
• HYPE to promise more than one can deliver ...1960s Amer. sl.
• NUNCUPATE † to express a vow in words, to announce or declare a promise ...1606 obs.
• POLLICITATE † to promise ...1657
• QUETHE †* to promise ...c1250
• TALK THAT TALK to chatter inconsequentially; to make empty promises ...1930s US Black sl.
• THREATEN to intend, to purpose; to promise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TO-BREAK † to break a promise, commandment, etc. ...a1067
• WAT to pledge, to promise ...1887 Sc.
 
PROMISED - adjectives
• BEHIGHTED † promised ...1571
• BEHOTEN † promised ...c1200
 
PROMISING - nouns
• BEHETING † promise, promising ...1303
• BEHOTING † promising, promise ...c1300
 
PROMISINGLY - adverbs
• FAIR † with good promise; promisingly, auspiciously, favourably, prosperously ...1154
 
PROMISSORY NOTE - nouns
• PAPER any form of money order, IOU, promissory note or financial document other than actual cash ...L18 sl.
• PAPERS any form of money order, IOU, promissory note or financial document other than actual cash ...L18 sl.
 
PROMONTORY - nouns
• NASE a promontory or headland, a ness ...1774
• NAZE a promontory or headland, a ness ...1774
• NESS a promontory, headland, or cape ...956
• ODD a small point of land or promontory ...1897 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCAW an isthmus or promontory ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SKAW an isthmus or promontory ...Bk1904 Sc.
 
PROMOTE - adjectives
• ADVANCIVE * tending to advance or promote ...1847
 
PROMOTE - verbs
• ADMOVE † to promote, to advance .,..1839
• GAG to persuade, to boost, to promote ...L19 sl.
• HEARTEN † to strengthen, to help on, to further, to promote ...1615
• HUSTLE to sell or serve goods, esp. in an aggressive, pushing manner; to promote ...1887 Amer. sl.
• KICK UPSTAIRS to promote to a senior but less important job ...c1697 sl.
• SUBSERVE to be instrumental in furthering or assisting a purpose, object, action, etc; to promote or assist by supplying an instrument or means ...1677
• UP to improve, to boost; to promote ...1950s sl., orig. US
 
PROMOTING - nouns
• PROGRAM a promoting something for one's personal benefit ...1960s Amer. sl.
 
PROMOTION - verbs
• GET A HACKIE UP to get promotion, to be advanced in status ...1956 Sc.
• GET A HACK UP to get promotion, to be advanced in status ...1956 Sc.
 
PROMOTIONAL - adjectives
• PROMO promotional ...1963 US sl.
 
PROMPT - adjectives
• GAINSOME † ready, prompt ...1626 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HIEFUL † speedy, hasty, hurried, quick, prompt ...a1225
• RAD † quick, hasty, speedy; active, prompt, ready, dexterous; eager, elated ...a700 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RATHE quick in action, speedy, prompt; eager, earnest, vehement ...c900 Eng. dial. & poetic
• SPACK † of a person: quick, prompt, ready ...ME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SUDDEN † 1. performed or taking place without delay; speedy; prompt, immediate ...a1375 obs. exc. of death
† 2. of persons: swift in action, quick to perform, prompt, expeditious ...1591
• TALL †* quick, prompt, ready, active ...1530-1600
• YEVER † eager, quick, prompt ...c1400 obs. exc. Sc.
 
PROMPT - nouns, person
• CHARLIE-ON-THE-SPOT a reliable, prompt, or punctual person ...1835 Amer. dial.
 
PROMPT - verbs
• HEARKEN IN to prompt secretly ...Bk1902 Sc.
• SUGGER †* to prompt, to suggest ...1502
• TAKE TIME BY THE TOP † to seize one's opportunity, to act promptly ...Bk1926
• TICKLE † to stir up, to incite, to provoke; to prompt or impel to do something ...1532
 
PROMPTING - nouns
• SUGGESTION † prompting or incitement to evil; an instance of this, a temptation of the evil one ...a1340
 
PROMPTLY - adverbs
• AT THE DROP OF A HAT promptly, without hesitation ...colloq.
• IN A FLEA'S LEAP in next to no time; promptly, immediately ...B1900
• ON THE NAIL promptly; straightaway; immediately ...1596
• RADLY † quickly, promptly, without delay, soon ...c888
• RATHE † denoting rapidity in the performance or completion of an action; quickly, rapidly, swiftly, esp. without delay, promptly, soon ...c825
• SUDDENLY † without delay, forthwith, promptly, immediately, directly, at once ...c1330
• TIGHTLY promptly, quickly; actively, smartly ...1873 Sc.
• WITH A SISERARY † with a vengeance; suddenly, promptly ...1607
• WITH A WET FINGER † readily, without hesitation, promptly ...1583
• YARE † quickly, without delay, promptly, immediately, soon ...c1250
• YARELY quickly, promptly, nimbly, briskly, diligently, eagerly ...a900 arch.
• YEPLY † quickly, briskly; promptly, without delay ...a1300
 
PRONE - adjectives
• AGROOF face downwards, prone ...1721 Sc.
• AGRUFF face downwards, prone ...1721 Sc.
• VENTRICUMBENT lying on the belly; prostrate, prone ...1882
• YAVIL prostrate and unable to rise; prone, flat ...1825 Sc.
 
PRONOUN - nouns
• ILLEISM excessive use of the pronoun 'he' (either in reference to another person or to oneself in the third person ...1809-10 nonce word
 
PRONOUN - nouns, person
• ILLEIST one who makes much use of the pronoun 'he', or writes of himself as 'he' ...1832
 
PRONOUNCE, PRONUNCIATION - adjectives
• CACOËPISTIC * pert. to erroneous or bad pronunciation ...1857
• CRACKJAW hard to pronounce ...c1870 colloq.
• EFFABLE † of sounds, letters, etc.: that can be pronounced ...1637
• ILL-TONGUED difficult to pronounce ...1898 Sc.
• JAW-BREAKING hard to pronounce ...1842
 
PRONOUNCE, PRONUNCIATION - adverbs
• SIDDER-MOUTH with a clipping pronunciation ...1861 Eng. dial.
 
PRONOUNCE - nouns
• JAW-BREAKER a word hard to pronounce; a word of many syllables ...1839 colloq.
 
PRONOUNCE - nouns, person
• MAFFLER one who cannot well pronounce words in speaking ...1552 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
 
PRONOUNCE, PRONUNCIATION - verbs
• EAT UP †* to elide or slur over syllables in pronunciation ...1585
• SIBBOLETH * to speak with a special pronunciation ...1638
• TONGUE to pronounce ...Eng. dial.
 
PRONUNCIATION - nouns
• CACOËPY * bad or erroneous pronunciation ...1880
• CACOLOGY bad speaking, bad choice of words; vicious pronunciation ...1775
 
PRONUNCIATION - verbs
• THROW THE WORDS to speak with an accent; to distort the pronunciation ...1877 Sc.
 
PROOF - adjectives
• VEHEMENT † of proof: strong, forcible; capable of producing conviction ...1530
• VERIFICATIVE * that verifies, affording proof ...1860
• VERIFICATORY that verifies, affording proof ...1834
 
PROOF - nouns
• FAND † the act of trying; trial, proof, experience ...c1250
• FOND † the act of trying; trial, proof, experience ...c1250
• MANIFESTO † a proof, a piece of evidence ...1644
• SATISFACTION † satisfying proof ...1601
 
PROOF - verbs
• GET THE DEADENER ON ONE to obtain the proof against anyone ...1927 Amer. dial.
 
PROP, PROPPED - adjectives
• BALKED UP propped up ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
 
PROP - nouns
• BACKSET a something in reserve, esp. applied to a store of money or goods held in reserve against an emergency; hence, a prop, a support ...1868 Eng. dial.
• RANCE a prop or support ...1808 chiefly Sc.
• RANSE a prop or support ...1808 chiefly Sc.
• SCOTCH a prop, support ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCOTE a prop, support ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• STUT a prop, a support ...B1900 Sc.
• UPHOLD support, maintenance; a prop; a person who maintains another ...1791 Sc.
 
PROP - verbs
• RANCE to prop, to support ...1808 Sc.
• RANSE to prop, to support ...1808 Sc.
• REAR to raise up, to prop up in a perpendicular or semi-perpendicular position ...1849 Eng. dial.
• STUT † to prop up, support ...1638 Sc.
• TEEL to set up on end; to prop or lean up against a wall, etc. ...1893 Eng. dial.
 
PROPEL - verbs
• SHIVER to propel, to throw, to fire ...1927 Amer. dial.
 
PROPER - adjectives
• DAPSTUCK prim, proper; dapper ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FARRANTLY of a thing: becoming, fit, proper ...c1750 N. Eng. dial.
• FEAT † fitting, suitable, proper ...c1325 obs. exc. arch. & Eng. dial.
• GAINLY † proper, becoming, suitable; comely, good-looking ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GANELIE † proper, becoming, decent ...1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HANDSOME † proper, fitting, seemly, becoming, decent ...1597
• MENSEFUL becoming, proper, seemly, modest, discreet; creditable to a man, decent, respectable ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MIM-MOUTHED affectedly prim or proper in speech, etc.; reticent, shy at speaking out; soft-spoken ...1895 Sc.
• MIM-SPOKEN affectedly prim or proper in speech, etc.; reticent, shy at speaking out; soft-spoken ...1896 Sc.
• NICEY-NICE affectedly proper; prissy; too particular or fussy ...1930 Amer. dial.
• NICEY-NICEY affectedly proper; prissy; too particular or fussy ...1930 Amer. dial.
• OPPORTUNATE † fit, suitable, proper, opportune ...1541
• PAT fit, proper, appropriate; ready, fluent, perfect, accurate ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PAT-OFF fit, proper, appropriate; ready, fluent, perfect, accurate ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PUKKA certain, reliable; authentic, true; proper, socially acceptable ...L18
• SITTING † becoming, befitting; proper, suitable; appropriate ...a1366
• SKILFUL † reasonable, just, proper ...1340
• TALL † meet, becoming, seemly, proper, decent ...c1400
• WELL SITTING † becoming, befitting; proper, suitable; appropriate ...a1366
 
PROPER - verbs
• AFFEIR † to fall by right, to appertain, to become, to be proper or meet ...1375 N. Eng. dial.
• AFFERE † to fall by right, to appertain, to become, to be proper or meet ...1375 N. Eng. dial.
• BETEEM † to think fit or proper; to vouchsafe, to grant, to consent ...1565
• EFFEIR † to pertain to, to fall by right, to be proper or fit ...1631 Sc.
• FALL † to appertain or belong; to be applicable, fitting, or proper ...1297
• SIT † to be suitable, fitting, proper, or seemly ...c1330
• THINK DEAR † to seem right or proper; to seem good ...1340-70
 
PROPERLY - adverbs
• ABOUT EAST directly, completely, properly, regularly  ...1856 Amer. dial.
• ACCORDING TO COCKER properly, correctly, as laid down by the rules ...E19 sl.
• ACCORDING TO GUNTER properly, correctly, as laid down by the rules ...:L19 US sl.
• ACCORDING TO HOYLE properly, correctly, as laid down by the rules ...20C sl.
• BECOMELY † becomingly, properly ...c1200
• DENTLY well, properly, suitably ...Bk1900 Eng, dial.
• DIGHT properly, fitly ...1806 Sc.
• FAIR DINKUM totally; properly; well and truly ...1918 Aust. sl.
• FAIRLINS properly, completely, absolutely ...1891 Sc.
• FEATLY fitly, properly, suitably, aptly; neatly, elegantly ...a1300 arch.
• FEATOUSLY † of actions: cleverly, dexterously, nimbly, properly ...c1350
• HABILY † competently, properly ...1737 Sc.
• HANDY well, properly ...1943 Amer. dial.
• INABUSIVELY †* not abusively, properly ...a1677
• LEGITIMOUSLY †* in a lawful or proper manner ...1657
• MANNERLY † in a seemly manner, decently, becomingly, properly ...a1300
• NAITLY † to some purpose; properly; thoroughly ...a1300
• ORDINATELY † in an ordered or regulated manner; in due order, in regular succession or sequence; according to order or rule; regularly; properly, duly, temperately ...1382
• PUKKA correctly, properly ...1920s sl.
• SINCERELY † without falsification or perversion; in a proper or correct manner ...1535
• TIGHTLY † deftly, neatly; cleverly, dexterously; properly, correctly ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
 
PROPERTY - adjectives
• HAVING * possessing property ...a1300
 
PROPERTY - nouns
• AUGHT property, possession ...1737 Sc. & Ireland
• BEDIGHTING † outfit, furnishing; hence, property, attribute ...1674
• FACULTY † pecuniary ability, means, resources; possessions, property ...1382
• GOODS AND GEAR † wealth, property ...c1565
• HALE-RUCK the sum total of a person's property ...Bk1905 Sc.
• HAVE property, possessions, wealth ...1802 Sc.
• HAVES property, possessions, wealth ...1802 Sc.
• HAVINGS possessions, property, wealth, belongings ...c1325
• HAVIOUR † the fact of having; possession; a possession, property; estate, substance, wealth ...c1400
• HAVOUR † the fact of having; possession; a possession, property; estate, substance, wealth ...c1400
• PACK one's worldly goods, property, belongings, fortune ...1720 Sc.
• SUFFISANTEE †* property, possessions ...1436
• WAGE †* a payment for the use or possession of property ...1447
 
PROPERTY - nouns, person
• LAIRD an owner of property, esp. a house-owner ...1816 Sc.
 
PROPHECY - adjectives
• MANTIC pert. to divination or prophecy ...1850
• MANTICAL pert. to divination or prophecy ...1588
• VATICINATRIC † pert. to vaticination ...1729
• VATICINIAN † of the nature of vaticination or prophecy; prophetic ...1656
 
PROPHECY - nouns
• VATICINATION 1. a prediction of an oracular or inspired nature; a prophecy; a prophetic utterance or forecast ...1603
  2. the act vaticinating; the utterance of predictions or prophecies; also, the power or gift of this ...1623
• VATICINE † a vaticination or prophecy ...1586
• VATICINY †* a vaticination or prophecy .,..1615
 
PROPHESY - verbs
• TIP A WRONG 'UN to prophesy wrongly; to make a bad guess ...1935 sl.
• VATICINATE to foretell, to predict, or prophesy a future event ...1652
 
PROPHESYING - adjectives
• VATICINANT † prophesying, predicting ...1490
 
PROPHET, PROPHETIC - adjectives
• FATAL † prophetic ...1503
• FATIDIC * concerned with predicting fates; prophetic ...1671
• FATIDICAL concerned with predicting fates; prophetic ...1607
• FATIDICIAL gifted with the power of prophecy ...1641
• FATILOQUENT declaring fate, prophetic, soothsaying ...1656
• VATIC pert. to a prophet or seer; prophetic, inspired ...1603
• VATICAL †* pert. to a prophet or seer; prophetic, inspired ...1594
• VATICINAL of the nature of vaticination or prophecy; prophetic ...1586
• VATICINATORY * prophetic ...1883
 
PROPHET - nouns
• VATICIDE * the killing of a prophet ...1853
 
PROPHET - nouns, person
• BEFORE-SAYER † a prophet ...1382
• BEFORE-SPEAKER † a prophet ...c1400
• FATICANE †* a singer of fate; a prophet ...1652
• MANTOLOGIST one skilled in divination; a diviner, a prophet ...1864
• VATICIDE one who kills a prophet ...1728
• VATICINAR † a vaticinator or prophet ...1549 Sc.
• VATICINATOR † one who writes or utters vaticinations; a prophet ...1652 now rare or obs.
• VATICINATRESS † a female vaticinator; a prophetess ...a1693
 
PROPHET - verbs
• VATICINATE to speak as a prophet or seer; to utter predictions; to foretell events ....1623
 
PROPORTION - nouns
• FEATURE † make, form, fashion, shape; proportions, esp. of the body; a particular example of this ...c1325 obs. exc. arch.
• RATE † ratio, proportion ...1614
 
PROPORTIONATE - adjectives
• AFFEIRAND † properly pertaining, appropriate, meet, proportionate ...1535 Sc.
• AFFEIRING † properly pertaining, appropriate, meet, proportionate ...1535 Sc.
• SUING † regular, proportionate; even, uniform ...c1369
 
PROPOSAL - nouns
• OFFERTURE † the offering of something for acceptance; an offer, proposal, overture ...1631
 
PROPOSE - verbs
• EBBEN to intend, to propose ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ETTLE to intend, to propose, to have in mind, to purpose ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
 
PROPOSITION - verbs
• BUZZ to accost or proposition ...1866 Amer. sl.
• CRACK ON to proposition; to hit on ...1974 Amer. sl.
 
PROPRIETOR - nouns, person
• IMPROPRIATOR †* one to whom anything is appropriated; a proprietor, owner; one who appropriates or arrogates something to himself ...1631
• PARAMOUNT supreme ruler or proprietor ...c1645 
 
PROPRIETY - adjectives
• OFF AT THE NAIL neglectful of all sense of propriety; mad, wrong-headed ...1897 Sc.
• TIGHT-LACED strict in the observance of rules or usages of morality or propriety ...1741
 
PROPRIETY - nouns
• ABUSION † violation of law or right, outrage, wrong; anything opposed to propriety; bad or improper usage; corrupt or shameful fact or practice ...c1374
• BESEEMLINESS * fittingness, propriety ...1647
• DECENCY † appropriateness or fitness to the circumstances or requirements of the case; fitness, seemliness, propriety ...1567
• DECENTNESS † decency, propriety ...1561
• EVAGATION † a departure from propriety; an extravagance ...1649
• HANDSOMENESS † skill, dexterity, ability, cleverness; propriety, becomingness, decency ...1555
• MENSE decency, propriety, decorum; sense, discretion, tact; good manners, politeness ...1737 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• WANGRACE † lack of grace, want of propriety ...1513 Sc.
 
PROPRIETY - nouns, person
• GRUNDYITE a stickler for propriety ...1845
 
PROPRIETY - verbs
• GO OFF AT THE NAIL to disregard all propriety of conduct; to behave strangely ...1721 Sc.
 
PROSECUTE - verbs
• LAW to sue or prosecute ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• RAP charge; to prosecute, to arrest with a view to prosecution ...20C US sl.
 
PROSECUTOR - nouns, person
• ACTOR † a pleader; he who conducts an action at law; the plaintiff or complainant; an advocate in civil cases; a public prosecutor ...1413
• RAPPER a plaintiff, a prosecutor ...1900s US sl.
 
PROSPECT - nouns
• BREAKING OF BREAD the spoiling of one's prospects ...Bk1911 Sc.
• ELECTION a chance, likelihood, prospect ...1790 Eng. dial.
• SHOW a prospect, chance, promise; an opportunity, opening ...1856 Amer. dial.
• SHOWING a prospect, chance, promise; an opportunity, opening ...1884  Amer. dial.
• SIGHT an opportunity, chance, prospect ...1849 Amer. dial.
• TO-LOOK † a looking to, a prospect ...a1572 Sc.
• VIZZY a view, vista, prospect ...1723 Sc.
 
PROSPECT - verbs
• GOPHER to prospect or mine in a random or unsystematic manner ...1889 Amer. dial.
• GOPHER AROUND to prospect or mine in a random or unsystematic manner ...1905 Amer. dial.
 
PROSPECTOR - nouns, person
• COFFEE-COOLER a prospector ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DESERT RAT one who lives in the desert; a prospector in the desert ...1907 Amer. dial.
• POCKET-HUNTER a prospector ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SCROUSHER a worn-out prospector ...M19 Aust. & NZ sl.
 
PROSPER - verbs
• BATTEN to thrive, to grow fat, to prosper, esp. in a bad sense, at the expense or to the detriment of another; to gratify a morbid mental craving ...1605
• COP A BUNDLE to earn a good deal of money; to prosper ...L19 sl.
• EDIFY † to take form, to grow; also, to prosper, to achieve success ...a1400
• FART THROUGH SILK to live a life of luxury and ease; to live prosperously; to feel happy; to be important ...1927 US sl.
• KEEP THE TAIL IN WATER to prosper ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MAKE MICKLE OF to succeed, to prosper ...1824 Sc.
• SKIM UP to get along; to prosper ...1912 Amer. dial.
• THEE † to thrive, to prosper; to grow ...1794 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TIME † to fare well, to prosper ...c1250
 
PROSPERED - phrases
• HIM FELL WELL † he prospered ...c1250
 
PROSPERING - adjectives
• QUIDS IN prospering; at an advantage ...1919 UK sl.
• UP AND UP prospering; successful ...1931 US sl.
• UP IN THE BUCKS wealthy, prospering ...1920s US sl.
• UP IN THE STIRRUPS prospering, doing well ...E19 sl.
 
PROSPERITY - adjectives
• IN FULL SAIL at the height of prosperity ...1892 Eng. dial.
 
PROSPERITY - nouns
• BAILYAMENT a state of prosperity or period of full vigour ...1913 Sc.
• BIENNESS prosperity, comfort, the condition of being well-to-do ...1818 Sc.
• DO-WELL † the act of doing well ...LME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• EADINESS † happiness, prosperity ...c1200
• FAIR-WORLD a good time, a state of prosperity ...a1674
• FARE † condition, state, welfare; state of things, prosperity, success ...c1250
• HAP † good fortune, good luck; success, prosperity ...a1225
• HEAL † well-being, welfare, safety; prosperity ...c950 obs. exc. Sc.
• HEYDAY the full bloom, flush, of youth, vigour, prosperity, etc. ...M18
• QUARFULNESS † health, prosperity ...1483
• QUARTFULNESS † health, prosperity ...1483
• SUNSHINE a source of happiness or prosperity ...1595
• THRIFT prosperity, success; luck ...1785 Sc.
• THRIVANCE † prosperity, success ...1814 Sc.
• TOP OF THE WORLD a feeling of elation, good health, or prosperity ...1920 US sl.
 
PROSPERITY - nouns, person
• MART one who lives in ease and prosperity ...1883 Eng. dial.
 
PROSPERITY - phrases
• HAWKING AND SWAPPIN failing in prosperity, in poor worldly circumstances ...Bk1902 Sc.
 
PROSPEROUS - adjectives
• BETTER-TO-DO above the well-to-do in social condition or worldly circumstances; more prosperous ...1898
• BIEN thriving; prosperous; comfortable ...Bk1911 Sc. 
• CANNY † lucky, fortunate, prosperous ...1715 Sc.
• EUROUS † lucky, prosperous, successful ...c1430
• FAT-CAT prosperous, successful; the implication being that such prosperity has been gained by corruption ...1950s sl., orig. US
• FELICIOUS † fortunate, prosperous ...1599
• MAKING † money-making, prosperous ...1434
• ON ONE'S HIND LEGS in a prosperous condition; established ...1897
• PALMY bearing or worthy to 'bear the palm', triumphant, flourishing, prosperous ...1602
• QUARTFUL † sound, healthy; safe,  prosperous ...c1460
• SILVER prosperous, happy ...1659-60
• SUNSHINE cheerful, cheering; prosperous, happy, joyous ...1593
• THRIVEN thriving, prosperous; well-nourished, strong ...1901 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TIDY well-to-do, prosperous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TIDY TO DO well-to-do, prosperous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UPTOWN stylish, sophisticated; prosperous ...1855 Amer. dial.
• UPTOWNISH stylish, sophisticated; prosperous ...1966 Amer. dial.
• WEALSOME † happy, prosperous, fraught with happiness ...1382
 
PROSPEROUS - nouns
• HIGHLANDS the prosperous parts of a town, where the wealthy elite live ...20C US sl.
• WARMTH the state of being prosperous or well-off ...1888
• YARD-WIDE DAYS prosperous times ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
 
PROSPEROUS - nouns, person
• DO-WELL * a prosperous person ...M19
 
PROSPEROUS - verbs
• BE IN TALL COTTON to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits ...1941 Amer. dial.
• CHOP TALL COTTON to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits ...1985 Amer. dial.
• HAVE NO DEAF NUTS TO CRACK to look well-fed, prosperous, hearty ...1891 Eng. dial.
• LIVE IN TALL COTTON to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits ...1984 Amer. dial.
• NOT TO LIVE ON DEAF NUTS to look well-fed, prosperous, hearty ...1891 Eng. dial.
• SHIT IN TALL COTTON to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits ...1984 Amer. dial.
• SIT IN TALL COTTON to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits ...1999 Amer. dial.
 
PROSPEROUS - phrases
• GOOSE HANGS HIGH, THE all is well or prosperous ...1863 Amer. dial.
• GOOSE HONKS HIGH, THE all is well or prosperous ...1919 Amer. dial.
• SHAFT IS OUT OF THE MELL, THE things are not going prosperously ...1861 Sc.
 
PROSPEROUSLY - adverbs
• BRAVELIES very well, finely, prosperously ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BRAVELY very well, satisfactorily, prosperously ...Bk1911 Sc.
• FAIR † with good promise; promisingly, auspiciously, favourably, prosperously ...1154
• GAILY in good health and spirits; very well; satisfactorily, prosperously ...1778 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ON VELVET in a position of ease or advantage; in an advantageous or prosperous condition ...1769
 
PROSTHESIS - nouns
• FALSIE anything false or artificial; a prosthesis ...1940s Amer. sl.
• FALSY anything false or artificial; a prosthesis ...1940s Amer. sl.