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REJECT - REMARKABLY
REJECT - verbs
• ABJECTATE † to cast off, to throw off or away, to cast out, to exclude, to reject ...c1475
• AVERSATE †* to turn away from, to regard with aversion, to reject ...1725
• AX to dismiss or discharge; to drop, to cancel, to reject ...1922 sl.
• AXE to dismiss or discharge; to drop, to cancel, to reject ...1922 sl.
• BACKSPEAK to gainsay, to reject, to object to ...1871 Sc.
• BASKET to reject as unsuitable ...1867
• BELIE † to give the lie to; to call false, to contradict as a lie or a liar; to reject as false, to deny the truth of ...1577
• COCK ONE'S NEB to 'turn up one's nose'; to behave disdainfully towards something; to reject ...1870 Eng. dial.
• COCK UP ONE'S NEB to 'turn up one's nose'; to behave disdainfully towards something; to reject ...1870 Eng. dial.
• DECARD † to reject, to set aside, to get rid of, to dismiss ...1605
• DING to reject ...1965 US sl.
• DISAPPOINT to reject in love or marriage ...1857 Amer. dial.
• DUST OFF to reject, to snub ...1940s US sl.
• EIGHTY-SIX to eject or bar from a premises; generally, to reject or abandon ...1958 US sl.
• FIRE to reject, to jilt a person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• GIVE ONE THE IGG to reject a suitor ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GIVE THE ATMOSPHERE to reject ...1938 Amer. sl.
• GIVE THE BAG to jilt or reject a suitor ...1798 Amer. sl.
• GIVE THE ICY MITT to reject as a suitor ...1915 Amer. dial.
• ICE to reject, to turn down, to cease ...1960s US Black sl.
• IG(G) to ignore; to snub; to reject ...1946 Amer. dial.
• JAG to annoy, to irritate, to play tricks on; to disparage; to reject ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAG OFF to annoy, to irritate, to play tricks on; to disparage; to reject ...1968 Amer. dial.
• KECK AT to reject food, medicine, etc. with loathing ...1642
• KICK to reject or jilt a suitor; to turn someone down ...1809 Amer. dial.
• KICK OUT to reject or jilt a suitor; to turn someone down ...1941 Amer. dial.
• KNOCK BACK to reject ...1930s sl., orig. Aust. & NZ
• MITTEN to reject or dismiss a man's invitation or proposal of marriage; to jilt ...1873 Amer. dial.
• NIX to reject, to deny ...1903 US sl.
• OFF to discharge; to reject; hence, to eliminate, to stop ...1908 US sl., chiefly Black usage
• PACK to reject a lover ...1970s sl.
• PACK UP to reject ...1970s sl.
• POP OFF THE HANDLE to reject, to dismiss ...M19 US sl.
• PUT ON ONE SIDE to decline, to reject; to throw over ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RELUCTATE * to strive against, to refuse, to reject ...1681
• SACK to reject or dismiss something or someone ...M19 sl.
• SACK OFF to reject something ...2002 UK sl.
• SCOOT to reject with disdain, to flout, to disparage ...1827 Sc.
• SHITCAN to throw away; to discard; to reject as worthless ...sl.
• SPIKE to reject, to quash, to delete ...20C US sl.
• TAKE THE ZERO to pass something by, to turn down an offer, to reject ...1980s US college sl.
• THROW AWAY THE BABY WITH THE BATHWATER to reject what is essential or valuable along with the inessential or useless
• WAIVE † to refuse or reject something offered ...c1386
REJECTED - adjectives
• ABJECTED † cast off, rejected, cast down, dispirited ...1633
• REJECTANEOUS † unworthy of acceptance; deserving rejection; not chosen or received, rejected ...1657
• REJECTITIOUS † rejected, deserving rejection ...1615
• SCALDED rejected ...1980s US college sl.
• SHOT DOWN to be rejected; depressed ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SHUT DOWN to be rejected, depressed ...1960s Amer. sl.
• TO THE CURB rejected in romance ...1993 US sl.
REJECTED - nouns
• CASTER anything that has been rejected or cast aside ...M19 sl.
REJECTED - nouns, person
• CASTAWAY one who is cast away or rejected; a reprobate ...1526
• CASTER anyone or anything that has been rejected or cast aside ...M19 sl.
REJECTED - verbs
• GET THE KAPUT to be rejected or dismissed ...1910s sl.
REJECTING - phrases
• I AIN'T COMING rejecting another person's suggestion ...1930s US Black sl.
• I AIN'T COMING ON THAT TAB rejecting another person's suggestion ...1930s US Black sl.
REJECTION - nouns
• ABNEGATION denial, negation; refusal, formal rejection ...1554
• ABRENOUNCING † repudiation; rejection ...c1550
• AX a finishing action, such as a dismissal from a position, defeat in a game, expulsion from school, rejection of a lover, etc. ...1883 Amer. sl.
• AXE a finishing action, such as a dismissal from a position, defeat in a game, expulsion from school, rejection of a lover, etc. ...1883 Amer. sl.
• CAN, THE a dismissal, removal, expulsion, rejection ...1908 Amer. sl.
• CHILLY MITT, THE cold treatment or rejection ...1900 Amer. sl.
• COOLER a chilly glance; a snub; rejection ...20C Aust. sl.
• E dismissal, rejection ...1994 UK sl.
• ICE a cool reception; a brush-off; a snub; an act of rejection ...L19 US sl.
• ICEBERG ACT an act of rejection, esp. between lovers; unfriendly treatment ...1953 US sl.
• ICE MITT a rejection or refusal; a snub; a cold or hostile reception ...1935 Amer. dial.
• ICY MITT the cold shoulder; a cold or hostile reception; a show of deliberate indifference or disregard; a rejection or refusal; a snub ...1907
• ICY MITTEN a rejection or refusal; a snub; a cold or hostile reception ...1897 Amer. dial.
• IG a snub, a rejection ...1963 Amer. dial.
• IGG a snub, a rejection ...1963 Amer. dial.
• KNOCKBACK a rejection ...L19 sl.
• P rejection, dismissal ...2000s UK Black sl.
• RASPBERRY a rejection, dismissal ...1910s sl.
• SCORN a snub, a brusque rejection, esp. of an offer of marriage; a slight in love ...c1746 Sc.
• SHUT-DOOR a rejection, a refusal ...2001 UK sl.
• SKI-BUNK a rejection; an act of dismissal ...1900s US sl.
REJECTION - interjections/phrases
• BACK OF MY HAND implies contempt and rejection ...L19 Irish & Sc.
• BACK OF MY HAND AND THE SOLE OF MY FOOT implies contempt and rejection ...L19 Irish & Sc.
• DAMN A HORSE IF I DO! a strong refusal or rejection ...c1820 colloq.
• DEAL AROUND ME an exclamation of rejection, leave me out!, I'm not interested! ...1940s sl., orig. US Black
• DEAL ME OUT! an exclamation of rejection; I'm not interested! leave me out! ...1950s US sl.
• I DON'T THINK SO used as a humorous rejection of the sentiment that has been expressed ...1969 US sl.
• IN YOUR EAR! used to express strong rejection or derision ...1966 Amer. sl.
• I WOULDN'T HAVE HER IF HER HEAD WAS STRUNG WITH GOLD describes the rejection of a suitor ...Bk1997 Amer. dial.
• MY FOOT! used to imply one's contemptuous rejection of the previous speaker's assertion ...20C sl.
• NOTHING DOING! used as an expression of rejection or denial ...1910 UK sl.
• NOT ON YOUR NELLY! used as an absolute denial, refusal, or rejection ...1941 UK rhyming sl. (not on your Nellie Duff for puff (breath, hence life)
• STICK IT IN YOUR EAR! used to express strong rejection or derision ...1966 Amer. sl.
• UP YOUR BUM! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...1910s Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR BUM CHUM! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR DATE MATE! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR JUMPER! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...1920s Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR NOSE! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR NOSE WITH A RUBBER HOSE! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...1979 sl.
• UP YOUR NOSE WITH A RUBBER HOSE AND TWICE AS FAR WITH A CHOCOLATE BAR! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• UP YOURS! used as an expression of contempt, rejection, or derision ...1956 UK sl.
REJECTS - nouns
• OFF-FALLINGS scraps, crumbs, rejects, things thrown aside ...1660 Sc.
REJOICE. REJOICING - nouns
• FEAST † rejoicing, festivity ...c1300
• GALA † festivity, gaiety, rejoicing ...1716
• GAUD † a festivity, rejoicing ...1571
• GAUDY † rejoicing, joy; a festival, merry-making ...1535
• GAUDY-DAY a day of rejoicing, a festival or gala day ...1567
• GAWD † a festivity, rejoicing ...1571
• GAWDY-DAY a day of rejoicing, a festival or gala day ...1567
• LAETIFICATION † rejoicing; also, a making joyful ...c1485
REJOICE - verbs
• FAIN † to be delighted or glad; to rejoice; also, to desire, to wish ...c888
• JOISE † to rejoice, to enjoy ...c1320
• LAETIFICATE †* to make glad or joyful, to cheer, to rejoice ...1623
• LETIFICATE †* to make glad or joyful, to cheer, to rejoice ...1547
• LETIFY † to make glad, to rejoice ...1579
• OBLECT †* to delight, to please, to rejoice ...1555
• OBLECTATE †* to delight, to please highly, to rejoice ...1611
• REJOY † 1. to rejoice, to be joyful ...c1315
† 2. to make joyful or happy; to cause to rejoice ...c1374
• SATA to rejoice, to meditate, to give thanks and praise ...1950s W. I. Rasta
• SATTA to rejoice, to meditate, to give thanks and praise ...1950s W. I. Rasta
REJOICED - adjectives
• FAIN glad, rejoiced, well-pleased ...8-11C Beowulf now chiefly poetic or Eng. dial.
• LAETABLE †* 'worthy to bee rejoyced at' ...1623
REJOICING - adjectives
• CONJUBILANT * shouting together for joy; jubilant or rejoicing together ...1851
• JUBILOSE †* jubilant, rejoicing ...c1450
REJOINDER - nouns
• ANSWER-BACK a rejoinder or repartee ...1925
• CAP a rejoinder ...1940s sl., orig. US Black
• TALIATION † a retaliatory answer, a retort, a rejoinder ...1822 Sc. nonce word
REJOINDER - phrases
• 'AY IS FOR 'ORSES used as a disdainful rejoinder when someone says 'eh?' ...1738 Brit.
• CAN A DUCK WHISTLE? a sarcastic rejoinder ...M19 sl.
• FIGURES CAN'T LIE - BUT LIARS CAN FIGURE rejoinder to the cliche 'figures can't (or don't) lie ...c1960 Aust. sl.
REJUVENATE - verbs
• RACHEL to rejuvenate; to renovate ...c1890s
RELAPSE - nouns
• BACK-CA' a reverse, a relapse ...1830 Sc.
• BACKCAST an unexpected blow, a misfortune, reverse; used often of a relapse during illness or a moral backsliding ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BACKENING relapse in illness ...1878 Eng. dial.
• BACK-FLING a relapse during illness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACK-GAIN a relapse in illness ...Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BACKGANGIN a relapse ...1819 Sc.
• BACK-KNOCK a relapse during illness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACKSET of health, worldly circumstances, vegetation, etc.: anything that checks one's course or causes a relapse; a relapse in illness ...1721
• BACK-THRUST a relapse during illness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACK-TURN a relapse ...1932 Sc.
• THROW-BACK anything which retards progress, esp. a relapse in illness ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
RELAPSE - verbs
• BACKEN to get worse, to have a relapse in illness ...1891 Eng. dial.
• BE THROWN BACK to suffer a relapse in illness ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GET THROWN BACK to suffer a relapse in illness ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GO BACKWARD † to recede, to retreat; to relapse, to backslide ...c1400
• TAKE A BACKSET to relapse during convalescence ...1880 Amer. dial.
RELAPSING - prepositions
• BACKWARDING relapsing into sickness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
RELATE - verbs
• ACCOUNT † to recount, to relate ...c1386
• BEHOLD † to pertain, relate or belong to; to concern ...c1175
• DECLARE † to manifest, to make known; to describe, to state in detail; to recount, to relate ...c1340
• SCANCE to give a slight account of ...1806 Sc.
RELATED - adjectives (also see cousin, etc.)
• AGNATICAL †* related on the father's side ...1660
• AIM nearly akin, related ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AKINNED akin, related ...1937 Amer. dial.
• DISTANT distantly related ...1969 Amer. dial.
• NEAR † closely related to; intimate with ...c1470
• NEAR-BLUDIT closely related ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NEAR FRIEND closely related or connected ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NEARSOME closely related ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NECESSARY †* closely related or connected; intimate ...1382
• SIB related by blood or descent; akin ...before 825, now chiefly Sc. or arch.
• SIBBED akin ...1674 Eng. dial.
• TENDER nearly related; akin ...1889 Sc.
• UMBILICAL related on the female side ...1888
RELATED, NOT - adjectives
• OUT OF KIN not related ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
RELATED - adverbs
• NEARLY with close kinship, relationship, or connection; in close intimacy ...1561
RELATED - nouns, person
• MILK BROTHER a person (not a sibling) related to another by the fact of their being nursed by the same woman ...1991 Amer. dial.
• MILK COUSIN a person (not a sibling) related to another by the fact of their being nursed by the same woman ...1968 Amer. dial.
RELATION, RELATIVE - adjectives
• LONG-WAY-AROUND of a relative: distant, remote ...1991 Amer. dial.
• NECESSITUDINARY †* belonging to friendship, relation etc. ...1721
• NEPOTIOUS * excessively fond of one's nephews and other relatives ...1834
RELATION, RELATIVE - nouns
• NECESSITUDE † a relation or connection between persons ...1612
• SEED, BREED, AND GENERATION the whole of one's family and relatives ...1792 Eng. dial.
RELATION, RELATIVE - nouns, person
• BACKYARD COUSIN a person you're not especially proud to own ...1983 Amer. dial.
• BACKYARD RELATION a relative by illegitimate birth ...1939 Amer. dial.
• BARNYARD RELATION a distant relation ...1967 Amer. dial.
• BEDSTEAD RELATION an in-law; a relation you get in marriage ...1967 Amer. dial.
• BELANGINGS relatives, family connections ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLOOD-FRIEND a blood relation ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUTTONHOLE CONNECTION a distant relative; a family friend ...1913 Amer. dial.
• BUTTONHOLE COUSIN a distant relative; a family friend ...1959 Amer. dial.
• BUTTONHOLE RELATION a distant relative; a family friend ...1913 Amer. dial.
• CAT-RAN-THROUGH-THE-GARRET RELATION a distant relative ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CLAN relations ...1978 jocular
• CONSOBRINE † a cousin, a relation ...17C
• GRASS RELATION a person related to another as a result of divorce and remarriage ...1942 Amer. dial.
• HALF-BROTHER a cousin where the fathers are brothers ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• KENTISH COUSINS distant relatives ...a1796
• KETTLE COUSIN a poor relative, who 'licks the kettle for his supper' ...1960 Amer. dial.
• KITH AND KIN friends and relatives
• LEFT-HANDED RELATION an in-law rather than a blood relative ...1931 Amer. dial.
• NECESSARY †* a near friend or kinsman ...1382
• RELATIONIST † a relative, a relation ...B1900
• SHIRTTAIL KIN (often derogatory) distant relatives ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL RELATION (often derogatory) a distant relative ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL RELATIVE (often derogatory) a distant relative ...1945 Amer. dial.
• SHOESTRING RELATION a distant relative ...2001 Amer. dial.
• SIB a kinsman or kinswoman ...a1023
• SIBMAN † a kinsman ...a1300
• SIBNESS † kinsfolk, relatives ...a1290
• SIBS kinsfolk, relatives ...a1000
• THIRDS-OF-KIN a relative in the third degree ...1892 Sc.
• TRIBE a large family or group of relatives ...1833 sl.
• WOODPILE COUSIN an actual, if distant, blood relative ...1975 US sl.
• WOOD-PILE RELATION a remote or distant relation ...1913 Amer. dial.
RELATIONSHIP - nouns
• DANCE OF DEATH a relationship or marriage between two addicts ...1998 sl.
• DEAR JANE a letter concluding a relationship ...1980s sl.
• DEAR JOHN a letter concluding a relationship, usually sent by the woman and received by the man, often in prison or serving in the forces ...1940s sl.
• GAME a romantic or sexual relationship outside your primary relationship ...1958 UK sl.
• LOVEFEST a close, happy relationship ...1995 US sl.
• SAILOR'S ELBOW an act of ending a relationship with a lover ...2003 UK sl.
• SANGUINITY † blood relationship ...c1470
• SIB * kinship, relationship ... before 825
• SIBNESS † relationship; kinship ...a1240 obs. exc. Sc.
• SIBRED † relationship, kinship ...a1127 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WALKING PAPERS an announcement that a relationship is over; divorce papers ...E19 sl.
RELATIONSHIP - nouns, person
• HOT ITEM a couple having a romantic relationship ...1980s US sl.
• SIDE GAL a woman with whom a man has an illicit or secret relationship; one courted unbeknownst to one's steady ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SIDE GIRL a woman with whom a man has an illicit or secret relationship; one courted unbeknownst to one's steady ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZA a person, usually a female, who attempts to have a relationship with a member of the opposite sex for their material possessions, in order to make an impression on other people ...1980s sl., orig. US Black
• SKEEZE same as 'SKEEZA' ...1980s sl., orig. US
• SKEEZER same as 'SKEEZA' ...1980s sl., orig. US
RELATIONSHIP - verbs
• CHARGE SOMEONE OFF to end or deny a relationship ...1969 Amer. dial.
• CUT IN to attempt a romantic relationship with someone already romantically involved ...1950 US sl.
• DISMISS to end a relationship ...1980s US campus sl.
• GIVE ONE THE BUTTONS to stop seeing someone ...1954 Amer. dial.
• GIVE SOMEONE THEIR P45 to break off a romantic relationship with someone ...1996 Sc.
• LOCK to form a close relationship with; to bind in a relationship; to marry ...1938 Amer. dial.
• PACK A SAD to break off a relationship ...1994 NZ sl.
• PACK IN to end a relationship ...1950s sl.
• RUN AROUND to have a relationship; also a friendship ...L19 orig. US
• SACK to end a relationship, esp. in an abrupt, brutal manner ...1970s sl.
• SPLIT UP to end a relationship ...1903 sl.
• VIBE to carry on a relationship, usually sexual ...1980s US Black sl.
RELATIVE - see RELATION
RELAX - nouns
• GOOF TIME time to relax ...1960s Amer. sl.
RELAX - verbs
• CABBAGE OUT to relax ...2003 NZ sl.
• CHILL to calm down, to become cool; to relax ...20C teen & high school sl.
• CHILL OUT to take it easy; to relax; to calm down ...1980 US sl.
• CHILLY DOWN to take it easy, to relax, to calm down ...1986 Amer. sl.
• COOL IT to calm down, to relax, to take it easy ...1953 sl., orig. US
• COOL OUT to calm or settle down; to relax ...sl.
• EASE IT to relax, to let up on some form of crime or rule-breaking ...1940s UK prison sl.
• EASE UP to relax, to 'lighten up' ...M19 sl.
• FALL OUT to relax ...1950s sl.
• GEL to relax ...20C teen & high school sl.
• LAMP to pass time idly, without purpose; to loaf; to relax ...1988 US rap music usage
• LASK † to lower in quality, quantity, or strength, to relax; to shorten life; to alleviate pain ...c1350
• LAXATE † to loosen, to relax ...1623
• LAY UP to rest, to idle, to loiter, to loaf, to take it easy, to relax ...1858 Amer. dial.
• LEATH † to mitigate, to soften, to relax ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• LEESE † to loosen, to unloose; to unfasten, to open; to relax the body ...c1250
• LET ALL HOLTS GO to relax or lose one's grip; to abandon one's position; to suddenly interrupt or stop what one is doing ...1894 Amer. dial.
• LET IT ALL HANG OUT to relax, to take it easy ...1970 sl., orig. US
• LET LOOSE ALL HOLTS to relax or lose one's grip; to abandon one's position; to suddenly interrupt or stop what one is doing ...1943 Amer. dial.
• MAX to relax ...1984 US sl.
• MAX OUT to relax ...1984 US sl.
• MELLOW OUT to relax, to take it easy; usually applied to relaxing under the influence of a drug ...1974 US sl.
• PAR to relax with, to associate with ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• PARLAY to calm down, to relax ...1990s US Black sl.
• TAKE A CHILL PILL to relax, to calm down ...1980s US Black & campus sl.
• TAKE IT COOL to relax, to remain undisturbed by events ...M19 sl.
• TAKE IT EASY to relax, to not worry about anything; to take time off ...M19 sl.
• TAKE IT NELSON to relax ...1996 UK sl.
• TOLERATE †* to relax ...1579-80
• UNBRACE † to relax in feeling; to free oneself from restraint ...c1485
• UNLAX to relax, to unwind ...1920s US sl.
• UNWIND to relax after a period of tension or stress ...1958 UK sl.
• VEG OUT to do nothing; to relax in an inert passive way; to lapse into a totally apathetic and passive state ...1960s sl.
• VIBE OUT to relax, to take a break ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• ZONE to relax ...1990s sl.
• ZONE OUT to relax ...1990s sl.
RELAX - interjections & phrases
• EASE UP! relax! lighten up! ...M19 sl.
• EASY! an exhortation to relax, not get flustered, stay cool ...M19 sl.
• EASY, GREASY! take it easy! ...1955 US teen sl.
• PAR-TY! used as an exhortation to relax and enjoy yourself ...1988 US sl.
• TAKE A MIDOL! relax! calm down! ...1980s US college sl.
• TAKE IT DOWN A THOUSAND! relax! calm down! ...1980s US college sl.
• TAKE IT EASY relax, don't worry, calm down ...M19 sl.
• TAKE IT SLOW calm down, quieten down, relax ...1930s sl., orig. US Black
• TAN-STUDY calm down, relax ...1990s W. Indies sl.
RELAXATION - nouns
• BUGGIN' a state of relaxation ...20C teen & high school sl.
• VACANCE †* leisure, relaxation ...1609
• VEGETATION relaxation ...1986 US sl.
RELAXED - adjectives/adverbs
• GO-EASY easygoing, relaxed ...1877 Amer. dial.
• ICE adj. cool, relaxed, calm, self-contained ...1970s US Black
• IN EFFECT MODE in a relaxed, stress-free state of mind ...1980s US Black teen sl.
• LAID-BACK relaxed or easygoing; unconcerned; unhurried; casual ...1969 US colloq.
• LASH † in a physical sense: loose, lax, relaxed ...1513
• SLAP-HAPPY excessively relaxed or casual ...1937 sl.
• TOGETHER well-organized, mentally composed, emotionally stable, relaxed ...1969 colloq., orig. US
RELAXED - verbs
• HANG LOOSE to be composed or relaxed ...1968 sl., orig. US
• KEEP ONE'S HAIR ON to keep one's composure, to remain relaxed ...1883 sl.
• KEEP ONE'S SHIRT ON to keep one's composure, to remain calm or relaxed ...1854 sl., orig. US
• PLAY IT COOL to keep one's composure; to remain relaxed ...1942 sl.
• WALK COOL to act in an unconcerned, relaxed manner, esp. in the face of problems or menaces ...1960s US Black sl.
RELAXING - nouns
• COOLING relaxing ...1980s US sl.
• LAXATION the act of loosening or relaxing; the state of being loosened or relaxed ...1398
RELEASE - nouns
• LAXAMENT † a release ...1623
RELEASE - verbs
• BELEAVE † to let go from one's hold ...a1225
• DIS(S) to release, to discharge, as from prison ...1990 US sl.
• LEESE † to set free, to release ...a900
• UNBIND † to make free, to release from some legal restraint of obligation ...1297
RELEASED - adjectives
• MANUMISABLE †* capable of being released from a burden or obligation ...1773
RELEASED - verbs
• PULL OUT OF to be released ...1979 US sl.
• WALK to be released from prison or arrest ...1950s US prison & criminals' sl.
RELENTLESS - adjectives
• INEXORABLE unable to be moved or be persuaded to entreaty or request (esp. for mercy); rigidly severe, immovable, relentless ...M16
• OBDURATE hardened against persuasion, entreaty, the sentiment of pity, etc.; stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, inflexible, relentless, hard-hearted ...1586
• OBDURATIOUS †* hardened against persuasion, entreaty, the sentiment of pity, etc.; stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, inflexible, relentless, hard-hearted ...1672
• OBDURE † hardened against persuasion, entreaty, the sentiment of pity, etc.; stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, inflexible, relentless, hard-hearted ...1624
• TIGERANTIC † of the nature of a tiger; cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...a1704
• TIGERISH cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1573
• TIGERLY * tigerish; cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1633
• TIGEROCIOUS having the qualities of the tiger; cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ... 1874 nonce word
• TIGEROUS †* cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1532
• TIGERY * cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1859
• TIGRISH cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1573
• TIGROUS †* cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1532
RELENTLESS - verbs
• OBDURATE to harden in wickedness, or against moral influence, etc.; to make stubborn or obstinate; to harden the heart of, to make relentless or pitiless ...a1540
• OBDURE † to harden in wickedness, or against moral influence, etc.; to make stubborn or obstinate; to harden the heart of, to make relentless or pitiless ...1598 rare or obs.
RELENTLESSNESS - nouns
• OBDURACY stubbornness, obstinacy; obstinate hardness of heart, relentlessness; persistence in evil ...1597
• OBDURATENESS stubbornness, obstinacy; obstinate hardness of heart, relentlessness; persistence in evil ...1618
RELIABILITY - nouns
• READSHIP confidence, trust; dependence, trustworthiness, reliability ...1829 Eng. dial.
• REDESHIP confidence, trust; dependence, trustworthiness, reliability ...1829 Eng. dial.
RELIABILITY - phrases
• I'LL TOW THAT ONE ALONGSIDE FOR A BIT BEFORE I BRING IT ABOARD among Nova Scotia fishermen: used for expressing doubt about the truth or reliability of an idea or project ...1992 Can. sl.
RELIABLE - adjectives
• ALL LEATHER genuine, reliable ...1922 Amer. dial.
• ALL WOOL AND A YARD WIDE excellent; reliable ...1882 US
• ALL WOOL AND NO SHODDY genuine; reliable; in the best condition ...1946 Amer. dial.
• FAITHFUL † of things: reliable ...1611
• PAKKA certain, reliable; genuine; excellent ...c1770 Anglo-Indian
• PUCKA genuine, reliable, or good ...1690 Anglo-Indian
• PUCKAH certain, reliable; genuine; excellent ...c1770 Anglo-Indian
• PUCKER certain, reliable; genuine; excellent ...c1770 Anglo-Indian
• PUKKA certain; reliable; genuine; hence, excellent, fashionable ...1776 UK sl.
• QUIDS IN of a person: reliable ...1950s UK prison & criminals' sl.
• SICKER that may be depended on; in which one can put reliance, confidence, or trust; certain, sure ...c1100 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• SOUND ON THE GOOSE reliable; dependable ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• STRAIGHT honest, reliable, on the level ...1864 sl.
• STRAIGHT FROM THE FEED BOX of news, information: absolutely reliable, from inside sources ...1900s
• STRAIGHT FROM THE NOSEBAG of news, information: absolutely reliable, from inside sources ...1900s
RELIABLE - nouns
• PUKKA GEN completely reliable information ...Services' sl., esp. WWII
RELIABLE - nouns, person
• ADECASTIC † one who can be relied upon to act justly or appropriately in any circumstance ...1626
• ADECASTICKE † one who can be relied upon to act justly or appropriately in any circumstance ...1626
• BRICK a reliable person ...1840 colloq.
• CHARLIE-ON-THE-SPOT a reliable, prompt, or punctual person ...1835 Amer. dial.
• DIAMOND a stalwart or reliable person ...1990 Brit. sl.
• NOB a completely reliable and dependable person ...1989 Aust. sl.
• OLD CHAUNCEY a reliable person ...1958 Amer. dial.
• PISTOL a reliable person ...1984 US sl.
• STEADY EDDIE a reliable, dependable, trustworthy person ...2003 US sl.
• TATTIE, THE the right person, one who can be trusted or relied on ...1895 Sc.
RELIABLY - adverbs
• FAYFULLY † in a faithful manner, loyally, reliably ...a1400
RELIANCE - nouns
• PENENCE dependence; reliance ...1899 Amer. dial.
RELIC - nouns
• OLD RESIDENTER an old animal or thing, esp. one that has acquired venerable or impressive qualities through age; an antique, a relic ...1912 Amer. dial.
• REFFICS † remains, relics ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RESIDENTER an old animal or thing, esp. one that has acquired venerable or impressive qualities through age; an antique, a relic ...1912 Amer. dial.
• REST † a remnant; a relic ...1700 Sc.
• SANCTUARY † a shrine or box containing relics ...c1386
RELIEF - adjectives
• EASEFUL that gives ease, comfort, or relief; comfortable, soothing; quiet, peaceful, restful ...1375
• UNCTIOUS † giving consolation or relief ...1645
RELIEF - nouns
• EASEDOM comfort, leisure, relief from anxiety, pain, etc. ...1832 Sc.
• EASEMENT * 1. a giving or obtaining ease or relief from pain, discomfort, or anything annoying or burdensome; relief, alleviation ...c1386
2. ease, relief of all kinds; relief of or alleviation from pain; a remedy which relieves pain ...1679
• LEGEANCE † alleviation, relief ...a1300
• LET-UP a pause; a cessation; a relief ...1837 US
• SUBVENTION † the provision of help, support, or relief; an instance of this ...1535
RELIEF - nouns, person
• EASERESS a female who gives ease or relief ...1631
RELIEF - interjections
• PHEW! used for expressing relief or suffering ...1604 UK colloq.
RELIEF - verbs
• SUBVENE †* to come as a relief or remedy ...1756
RELIEVE - verbs
• ALLEVE † to relieve, to alleviate ...a1546
• BEET † 1. to relieve, to help, to aid, to assist a person in need or trouble; to supply the wants of ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
2. to relieve hunger, thirst, or any form of want ...a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• BESTEAD to help, to assist, to relieve ...1581
• DAVE to assuage, to mitigate, to relieve; to soothe ...1781 Eng. dial.
• EASY † to make easy, to facilitate; to relieve, to assist ...1567.
• GET SOMETHING OFF ONE'S CHEST to relieve one's mind by making a statement or confession ...1902 sl.
• LEVIATE †* to relieve suffering ...1545
• SUCCOUR † to relieve or remedy a state of want, weakness, etc.; to relieve a diseased condition ...1526
RELIEVED - adjectives
• SUCCOURABLE * capable of being helped or relieved ...1654
RELIGION, RELIGIOUS - adjectives
• BIBLE-SCANT neglected in a religious sense ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• DISSENTIOUS † inclined to differ or dissent in religious or ecclesiastical matters ...a1568
• GOD-BOTHERING deeply religious ...sl., orig. military
• GOD-FEARING deeply religious; that fears God
• HAPPY overcome with religious enthusiasm ...1851 Amer. dial.
• HARD-SHELL. rigid and uncompromising in religious orthodoxy ...1857
• LATITUDINARIAN characterized by latitude in opinion or action, esp. in matters of religion; not insisting on strict adherence to or conformity with an established code ...1672-1702
• LATITUDINARY characterized by latitude in opinion or action, esp. in matters of religion; not insisting on strict adherence to or conformity with an established code ...1834
• PI pious, excessively religious ...1981 sl.
RELIGION, RELIGIOUS - nouns
• ANGEL FOOD religious preaching; used disparagingly ...1926 Amer. hobo sl.
• ASSOCIATION an annual religious gathering ...1824 Amer. dial.
• BAD RELIGION reprehensible or hypocritical behaviour on the part of a person purporting to be religious ...1953 Amer. dial.
• CANT † the peculiar phraseology of a religious sect or class ...1681
• ERLIGION religion ...1898 Amer. dial.
• FALLING DOWN a dropping to the ground in uncontrollable ecstasy during a religious experience or conversion ...1850 Amer. dial.
• FALLING EXERCISE a dropping to the ground in uncontrollable ecstasy during a religious experience or conversion ...1807 Amer. dial.
• FAY † religious belief, faith ...a1300 obs. or arch.
• GOD SQUAD a disparaging term for (the members of) a religious organization, esp. an evangelical Christian group ...1965 sl., orig. US college sl.
• JERKS religious paroxysm ...1874 Amer. sl.
• LAY † law, esp. religious law; hence, a religion, a faith ...a1225
• MAGIC SHOW a religious service ...1978 US Marine Corps usage
• MEETING a religious service; an assembly for worship ...1687 Amer. dial.
• MUMMERY AND MILLINERY religious ritualism ...20C sl.
RELIGION, RELIGIOUS - nouns, person
• AMEN-SNORTER a religious person, esp. a clergyman ...L19 sl.
• AUTEM-DIPPER an Anabaptist ...17C sl.
• BALAAMITE one who follows religion for the sake of gain ...1559
• BEAD-MASTER † a religious officer who attends to the poor, a deacon ...1579
• BENCH-JUMPER a holy roller ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE BANGER a fanatical or zealous religious person or lay preacher ...1885 sl.
• BIBLE-BASHER an enthusiastically religious person ...1885 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
• BIBLE-BEATER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-POUNDER a parson; a fanatical or zealous religious person or lay preacher ...1897 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-PUNCHER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-RANTER a preacher; a fanatical or zealous religious person ...1927 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-SPOUTER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1955 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-THUMPER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-TOTER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1940 Amer. dial.
• BLACKCOAT a minister of religion ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUSH BAPTIST a person of vague but strong religious beliefs ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CALATHUMPIAN one who claims an imaginary religion ...1910s sl.
• CANT n. one who uses religious phrases unreally ...1725
• DIPPER an Anabaptist ...19C sl.
• FALLAWAY † one who falls away from religion; an apostate ...1682
• GOD-BOTHERER a deeply religious person ...sl., orig. military
• HOLY JOE an enthusiastically religious person ...1889 sl.
• HOLY WILLIE an enthusiastically religious person ...1916 sl.
• LAP-EAR a person of a religious character ...1851 US college sl.
• LATITUDE-MAN † one who practices or favours latitude in thought, action, or conduct, esp. in religious matters ...1662
• LATITUDINARIAN one who practices or favours latitude in thought, action, or conduct, esp. in religious matters ...1662
• LONG EAR a sober, religious student ...M19 US campus sl.
• MEETINGER one who takes part in a religious services ...1858 Amer. dial.
• NARROW-NECK a devoutly religious person; a 'holy roller' ...1968 Amer. dial.
• NEOPHYTE a new convert; one newly admitted to a church or religious body; also, a newly ordained priest, or a novice of a religious order ...a1550
• OBLATE a person devoted to a monastery or to religious work ...1864
• OMNIST † one who believes in all religions ...1839 nonce word
• PRECISIAN a person who adheres punctiliously to the observance of rules or forms, esp. in matters of religion
• SAINT a notably religious student ...E19 US college sl.
• SIM a quiet, religious (esp. if evangelical) man ...c1851 Cambridge usage
• TABLE-GOSPELLER † one who makes table talk of the gospel; one whose religion is mere talk ...1610
• VOTEEN a 'devotee'; a very religious person ...1843 Ireland
RELIGION, RELIGIOUS - verbs
• CANT to affect religious or pietistic phraseology; to talk unreally or hypocritically with an affectation of goodness or piety ...1678
• COME THROUGH to be converted to a religious life; to get religion ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DIG WITH THE SAME FOOT to belong to the same religious denomination ...Bk1900 N. Ireland
• DIG WITH THE WRONG FOOT to belong to a different religious denomination to that of the speaker ...1892 N. Ireland
• GET HAPPY to experience religious enthusiasm ...1884 Amer. dial.
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION - nouns, person
• HOMEBOY an ex-inmate of a religious institution ...1950s Irish sl.
RELINQUISH - verbs
• JACK to give up suddenly; to withdraw or back out of anything; to relinquish, to abandon, esp. to leave off or throw up work ...1873 Eng. dial.
• JAG to give up suddenly; to withdraw or back out of anything; to relinquish, to abandon, esp. to leave off or throw up work ...1873 Eng. dial.
• QUAT to leave, to depart from; to forsake; to relinquish, to give up, to let go ...1714 Sc.
• QUATE to leave, to depart from; to forsake; to relinquish, to give up, to let go ...1714 Sc.
• TO-LEAVE † to relinquish, to abandon ...1432-50
• WAIVE † to cast aside, to relinquish, to forsake the truth, one's faith or god, a state or condition, etc. ...1303
RELINQUISHMENT - nouns
• DEMISSION the act of putting away or letting go from oneself, giving up, or laying down, especially a dignity or office; resignation, relinquishment, abdication ...1577-87
RELISH - nouns
• RAGOO † a sauce or relish ...1741
• RAGOUT † a sauce or relish ...1741
RELUCTANCE - nouns
• ARGHNESS reluctance, unwillingness ...1721 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BACK-DRAWING reluctance, objection, hesitation ...1934 Amer. dial.
• BACKWARDNESS reluctance, disinclination; slowness of conception or action, sluggishness; bashfulness ...1597
• BALK reluctance, objection ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SULLENNESS † slowness, reluctance ...1619
• TAWEN † hesitation; reluctance ...Bk1905 Sc.
RELUCTANCE - verbs
• NIGNAY to trifle, to fuss about, to work without result; to hum and haw, to be undecided, to vacillate; to do what is useless; to show reluctance ...1880 Sc.
RELUCTANT - adjectives
• ARFISH unwilling, reluctant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ARGH hesitating, reluctant, unwilling, disinclined ...1813 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AWVISH reluctant, undecided ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACKWARD unwilling, reluctant; shy, bashful, diffident; slow ...1889 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• BACKWARD IN COMING FORWARD reluctant, shy to do something; reticent ...1899 Amer. colloq.
• BACKWARD IN GOING FORWARD reluctant, shy ...1899 Amer. dial.
• BALLOCH slow, reluctant ...Bk1898 Sc.
• GUN-SHY apprehensive; reluctant; fearful ...1884 Amer. sl.
• HAUFISH reluctant, undecided ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ILL-WILLED sulky, ill-tempered; reluctant, averse ...1808 Sc.
• ILL-WILLIE disinclined, reluctant, averse; unfriendly, hostile, morose ...1806 Sc.
• ILL-WILLIED sulky, ill-tempered; reluctant ...1898 Sc.
• ILL-WILLY disinclined, reluctant, averse; unfriendly, hostile, morose ...1806 Sc.
• IMOST unwilling, reluctant, hindering ...1887 Sc.
• LACKISH slow, backward, reluctant to act ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LAITH loath, unwilling, reluctant ...1714 Sc.
• MARBEL slow, lazy, reluctant ...Bk1905 Sc.
• THARF of heavy countenance; lumpish; reluctant, unwilling; hesitating; shy; slow; forbidding, cold, unsociable ...1882 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THARFISH of heavy countenance; lumpish; reluctant, unwilling, backward, timorous, shy; forbidding ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THRAW stiff, stubborn; cross; reluctant or unwilling to do anything ...1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THRAWART perverse, stubborn, ill-tempered, peevish; unwilling, reluctant ...1796 Sc.
• THRAWART-LIKE having the appearance of ill-temper or reluctance ...1768 Sc.
• THREFT reluctant, unwilling; perverse ...Bk1905 Sc.
• THRY stiff, stubborn; cross; reluctant or unwilling to do anything ...1768 Sc.
• UNFAIN † reluctant; having a feeling of dislike; unfond ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UNWISHFUL reluctant, undesirous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
RELUCTANT - nouns, person
• THARF-COMER one who comes slowly and reluctantly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
RELUCTANT - verbs
• ARGH to be timid or fearful; to feel reluctant from timidity, to hesitate ...1725 Sc.
• HANG A LEG to hesitate or hold back; to be reluctant or tardy; to loiter ...1883
• HANG AN ARSE to hesitate or hold back; to be reluctant or tardy; to loiter ...1596
• HANG THE GROIN to hesitate or hold back; to be reluctant or tardy; to loiter ...1577-87
• TARROW to tarry, to delay, to linger, to hesitate, to show reluctance ...c1375 Sc.
• TARROW AT to feel or display reluctance; to show disdain or hesitation, to be pettishly unwilling to accept, to spurn, to refuse ...1768 Sc.
• YEARN †* to be reluctant to do something ...1597
RELUCTANTLY - adverbs
• AGAINST THE PLUCK reluctantly, against the grain ...L18 sl.
• BACKARTLY in a backward or reluctant manner ...1885 Eng. dial.
• BACKWARDLY reluctantly, unwillingly, sluggishly ...1580
• HANGEDLY reluctantly, unwillingly; despondently, as though being led to the gallows ...1807 Eng. dial.
• LATELY † slowly, tardily, sluggishly; reluctantly, sparingly ...c1000
• TARROWINGLY reluctantly ...c1375 Sc.
• THARFLY reluctantly, unwillingly, deliberately, slowly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WANDSOMELY †* reluctantly, falteringly ...a1400
RELY - verbs
• EAT THE CALF IN THE COW'S BELLY to rely on something that is uncertain ...1748 sl.
• HEALD to rely on ...1781 Eng. dial.
• LEAN ON ONE'S OWN BREAKFAST to rely or depend on oneself ...1942 Amer. dial.
REMAIN - nouns, person
• TARRIER one who tarries or delays; a lingerer, a procrastinator; one who stays or remains ...1382 arch.
REMAIN - verbs
• ANCHOR to remain, to stay for a time ...1906 Amer. sl.
• BELEAVE † to let or cause to remain behind; to go away without taking with one, to abandon ...c1175
• BELIVE † to remain ...c1000
• BILIVE † to remain ...c1000
• BLIVE † to remain ...c1000
• LEAVE † to remain; to remain behind; to continue or stay in one place ...c1000
• LEND † to tarry, to remain, to stay; to dwell, to abide ...a1300
• LENG † to linger, to tarry, to remain, to abide, to dwell ...a1300
• LET † to allow to remain; to leave behind; to abstain from taking away, using, consuming, occupying, etc. ...971
• OFSTAND †* to remain standing; to remain, to stay ...c1000
• ONBIDE † to abide, to remain, to stay on ...c1440
• SIT to abide, to dwell, to remain in a place ...c900
• SIT TIGHT to remain in one place ...1890 sl.
• STAY PUT to remain in place, to stay where you are ...1843 US sl.
• STICK AROUND to remain in one place ...1912 sl., orig. Amer.
• STUT † to stop, cease; to stay, remain ...B1900
• TARRY † to remain, to stay, to abide, to continue in some state or condition ...c1450
• UPSTAND to remain; to remain alive; to continue in the same state and circumstances ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
REMAINDER - nouns
• AFTERINGS the surplus; the remainder ...Bk1898 Sc.
• GARBLINGS the refuse or remainder of a staple commodity after selection of the best ...1881
• JACK-END a fragment or small remainder ...1894 Eng. dial.
• LAG-END the remainder, the latter end ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LAVE † what is left, is over, or remains; the remainder; the rest ...a1000 obs. exc. Sc.
• LEAVING † what is left; remainder, residue, remains ...a1340
• LEFTMENT a remainder ...1928 Amer. dial.
• ODDLIN the last article of a set; a remainder ...1870 Eng. dial.
• ODDLING the last article of a set; a remainder ...1870 Eng. dial.
• REMANENT remainder ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REST PART the rest, the remainder ...1903 Amer. dial.
• SCANCLISHIN a small remainder ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRAN a scrap, a morsel; remainder; refuse ...1851 Eng. dial.
• SCRAPPLINGS scraps; odds and ends; remainders ...1897 Eng. dial.
• SHANK the latter end or last part of something; the remainder ...E19
REMAINING - adjectives
• LEDGER † remaining in a place; resident; permanent; stationary ...1547
• REMANENT remaining, other ...1792 Sc.
• SUBSECIVE † remaining over, spare; chiefly used in 'subsecive hours' ...1613 now obs. or rare
REMAINING - nouns
• ABODE † a temporary remaining; a stay ...c1384
• BELEAVING † remaining, tarrying, abiding, abode ...c1330
• MANSION † the act of remaining, abiding, dwelling, or staying in a place ...a1340
• SUPER † a balance remaining over ...1626
REMAINS - nouns
• DEADS remnants or remains in general ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HEEL the remains or end part of anything, as a crust of a loaf, the rind of a cheese, etc. ...LME
• LEAVING † what is left; remainder, residue, remains ...a1340
• RAMES a skeleton, a carcass; the framework or ligaments of anything; remains, remnants ...E19 Eng. dial.
• REFFICS † remains, relics ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RID refuse, remains ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
REMAND - nouns
• LAY-DOWN a remand in custody ...1938 Brit. sl.
REMANDED - verbs
• JACK THE INTERIM to be remanded ...Bk1896 thieves' sl.
REMARK - nouns
• OBSERVE an observation, scientific or otherwise, a remark, a comment ...1700 Sc.
• REMARKING a remark; criticism ...1785 Sc.
• SAY a speech; a remark, a thing to say; conversation, discussion ...1844 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• TOPPER a remark that caps the one before ...1939 colloq.
REMARK - verbs
• ADNOTE †* to note, to remark, to observe ...1558
REMARKABLE - adjectives
• AND A HALF remarkable, exceptional ...1832 sl.
• AWFUL great or remarkable in degree, quality, duration, etc. ...1818 colloq.
• BARDACIOUS thorough, marvellous, remarkable, excellent, first-rate ...1926 Amer. dial.
• BAWDACIOUS thorough, remarkable ...1896 Amer. dial.
• BEATEMEST most remarkable or unusual ...1831 Amer. dial.
• BEATENEST most remarkable or unusual ...1860 Amer. dial.
• BEATERMOST most remarkable or unusual ...1843 Amer. dial. obs.
• BEATINGEST most remarkable or unusual ...1903 Amer. dial.
• BEATOMEST most remarkable or unusual ...1845 Amer. dial.
• BODACIOUS remarkable, exceptional, outstanding ...1843 sl.
• BOWDACIOUS thorough, remarkable ...1845 Amer. dial.
• DAISY remarkable, extraordinary; excellent; first-rate; superior; fine ...1757 sl.
• DIGGING † remarkable, unusual ...1820 Amer. dial.
• EGREGIOUS remarkable in a bad sense; gross, flagrant, outrageous, extravagant, excessive ...1573
• HAND-WAILED remarkable, distinguished in whatever way; carefully selected ...1786 Sc.
• HELLACIOUS remarkable, exceptional ...1929 US sl.
• IN REMARK remarkable ...1901 Sc.
• LINGIN great, remarkable ...1895 Amer. dial.
• MARKABLE † worthy or capable of being marked or noted; remarkable ...c1449
• MASTER chief, principal; great, best; remarkable ...1750 Eng. dial.
• ODD † singular in valour, worth, merit, or eminence; unique, remarkable; distinguished, famous, renowned; rare, choice ...c1400
• ONE MORE being a remarkable or outstanding example of a person or thing ...1913 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOINGEST most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUTINGEST most remarkable or extraordinary ...1884 Amer. dial.
• PARTICULAR remarkable, worthy of note, unusual; odd, strange, peculiar ...1712 Sc.
• SAD singular, remarkable, outstanding ...1782 Sc.
• SKIRE † noteworthy, remarkable ...c1400
• STUNNING remarkable, exceptional, excellent, very good, stylish ...1849 sl.
• UNACCOUNTABLE remarkable, unusual; excessive ...1884 Eng. dial.
• UNCO remarkable, notable, extraordinary, great, large ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNDEEMOUS unexampled, unparalleled, extraordinary, remarkable, incredible, esp. of size or amount, inconceivably large, immense, incalculable ...a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• VENGIBLE † remarkable, extraordinary ...1594
REMARKABLE - nouns
• BURSTER a remarkable person or thing ...1831 Amer. sl.
• BUSTER a remarkable person; something remarkable, extraordinary, excellent, or big or large of its kind ...1842 Amer. dial.
• CAUTION an unusual or remarkable person, action, or occurrence ...1835 Amer. dial.
• DAISY a thing that is remarkable, wonderful, excellent, first-rate or superior ...1757 Amer. sl.
• DANDY a thing that is admirable, remarkable, excellent, wonderful, first-rate, superior, etc. ...1784 colloq.
• DARB a thing that is superior, remarkable, first-rate or attractive ...1915 US sl.
• DARBS, THE a thing that is superior, remarkable, or attractive ...1922 US sl.
• DILLY an excellent or remarkable thing or person (usually used in a sarcastic sense) ...1908 US sl.
• DINGER anything of a superlative character; something exceptional or striking; someone or something remarkable or superior; something splendid or stylish ...1809
• DOOZER something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind; a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• DOOZIE something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind; a remarkable or exceptional thing; often used ironically ...1916 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• DOOZY a remarkable or exceptional thing; often used ironically ...1916 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• DYNAMITE a remarkable or exceptionable person or thing ...1904 sl., orig. US
• FLAMER a man, woman, thing, or incident above the common ...1840 sl.
• FLAMING END a remarkable and pleasing thing ...1983 UK sl.
• GOSH-DINGER something or someone remarkable or superior; an unusual specimen of any kind ...1912 Amer. dial.
• HOT STUFF a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1900 sl., orig. US
• 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
• JEEZER something remarkable ...1980s US sl.
• LALAPALOOZA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALAPOLOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALAPOOZER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOTZA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLOPALOUSER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLYPALOOZER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LULU a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional person or thing; often used ironically ...1886 sl., orig. US
• LULU-KAPOODLER something remarkable ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ONE-ER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something ...1840 colloq.
• ONE FOR THE BOOK anything noteworthy, remarkable, or incredible; something worthy of long-term record ...1920s US sl.
• 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.
• OUTDOINGEST, THE the most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1942 Amer. dial.
• PEALER something remarkable of its kind; a hard-working, energetic person ...1823 Amer. dial.
• PEELER something remarkable of its kind; a hard-working, energetic person ...1823 Amer. dial.
• PISS-CUTTER something excellent or remarkable of its kind ...1942 Amer. sl.
• QUITE SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• RASPER anything great, remarkable or extraordinary in its own way; an excellent thing ...1844
• REALLY SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• REGULAR BURSTER a remarkable person or thing ...1831 Amer. sl.
• RIPSNORTER a thing of exceptionally remarkable appearance, quality, strength, etc. ...1842 colloq. orig. US
• SNORTER a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional thing; applied esp. to something remarkable for its size, power, severity etc. ...1859 sl.
• SOME SHUCKINS anybody or anything large, important, superior, or remarkable ...c1939 Amer. dial.
• SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• SOMETHING ELSE a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1909 sl., orig. Amer.
• STUNNER a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1855 sl., chiefly Brit.
• VENTURE * an adventure or remarkable feat, incident, etc. ...1810
REMARKABLE - nouns, person
• ASS-BUSTER a remarkable fellow; usually considered vulgar ...1973 Amer. sl.
• BABE a man, a fellow, esp. one who is somehow remarkable; now only used in direct address ...1898 US sl.
• BURSTER a remarkable person or thing ...1831 Amer. sl.
• BUSTER a remarkable person; something remarkable, extraordinary, excellent, or big or large of its kind ...1842 Amer. dial.
• CAUTION an unusual or remarkable person, action, or occurrence ...1835 Amer. dial.
• DAISY a person that is remarkable, wonderful, excellent, first-rate or superior ...1757 Amer. sl.
• DANDY a person that is admirable, remarkable, excellent, wonderful, first-rate, superior, etc.; a skilful person ...1784 colloq.
• DARB a person that is superior, remarkable, first-rate or attractive ...1915 US sl.
• DARBS, THE a person that is superior, remarkable, or attractive ...1922 US sl.
• DILLY an excellent or remarkable thing or person (usually used in a sarcastic sense) ...1908 US sl.
• DINGER someone or something remarkable or superior; something splendid or stylish ...1809
• DYNAMITE a remarkable or exceptionable person or thing ...1904 sl., orig. US
• FLAMING END a remarkable and pleasing person ...1983 UK sl.
• GOSH-DINGER something or someone remarkable or superior; an unusual specimen of any kind ...1912 Amer. dial.
• HORSE a fine or remarkable specimen; one who exhibits extraordinary ability at something ...1955 Amer. sl.
• HOSS a fine or remarkable specimen; one who exhibits extraordinary ability at something ...1858 Amer. sl.
• HOT STUFF a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1900 sl., orig. US
• 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
• LALAPALOOZA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALAPOLOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALAPOOZER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOTZA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLOPALOUSER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLYPALOOZER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LULU a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional person or thing; often used ironically ...1886 sl., orig. US
• ONE-ER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something ...1840 colloq.
• ONE OF 'EM a remarkable or admirable person ...M19 sl.
• 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.
• PHENOMENON a prodigy; a remarkable person, animal or thing ...1803 UK sl.
• PISS-CUTTER a remarkable or capable person; a clever person; an expert ...1975 Amer. dial.
• REGULAR BURSTER a remarkable person or thing ...1831 Amer. sl.
• RIPSNORTER a person of exceptionally remarkable appearance, quality, strength, etc. ...1842 colloq. orig. US
• SOME SHUCKINS anybody or anything large, important, superior, or remarkable ...c1939 Amer. dial.
• STUNNER a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1855 sl., chiefly Brit.
• UNACCOUNTABLE a remarkable or eccentric person ...1854 Eng. dial.
REMARKABLE - verbs
• CONFISCATE THE MACAROON to 'take the biscuit'; to be the most remarkable or foolish of its kind ...c1918 Brit. sl.
REMARKABLE - interjections
• FAR OUT! amazing! remarkable! wonderful! ...1954 sl.
• SHU-FLY! a mild expression of surprise or recognition of something remarkable or unusual ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
REMARKABLY - adverbs
• EGREGIOUSLY remarkably; remarkably well, excellently ...a1693
• MARKABLY † remarkably ...1650
• ODDLY † singularly; remarkably; nobly, rarely, choicely ...a1300
• UNCO extremely, remarkably, very ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNCOLY very much, to a great or remarkable degree ...1820 Sc.
• UNCOMMON in an unusual degree; unusually, remarkably ...1867 Sc.
• ABJECTATE † to cast off, to throw off or away, to cast out, to exclude, to reject ...c1475
• AVERSATE †* to turn away from, to regard with aversion, to reject ...1725
• AX to dismiss or discharge; to drop, to cancel, to reject ...1922 sl.
• AXE to dismiss or discharge; to drop, to cancel, to reject ...1922 sl.
• BACKSPEAK to gainsay, to reject, to object to ...1871 Sc.
• BASKET to reject as unsuitable ...1867
• BELIE † to give the lie to; to call false, to contradict as a lie or a liar; to reject as false, to deny the truth of ...1577
• COCK ONE'S NEB to 'turn up one's nose'; to behave disdainfully towards something; to reject ...1870 Eng. dial.
• COCK UP ONE'S NEB to 'turn up one's nose'; to behave disdainfully towards something; to reject ...1870 Eng. dial.
• DECARD † to reject, to set aside, to get rid of, to dismiss ...1605
• DING to reject ...1965 US sl.
• DISAPPOINT to reject in love or marriage ...1857 Amer. dial.
• DUST OFF to reject, to snub ...1940s US sl.
• EIGHTY-SIX to eject or bar from a premises; generally, to reject or abandon ...1958 US sl.
• FIRE to reject, to jilt a person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• GIVE ONE THE IGG to reject a suitor ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GIVE THE ATMOSPHERE to reject ...1938 Amer. sl.
• GIVE THE BAG to jilt or reject a suitor ...1798 Amer. sl.
• GIVE THE ICY MITT to reject as a suitor ...1915 Amer. dial.
• ICE to reject, to turn down, to cease ...1960s US Black sl.
• IG(G) to ignore; to snub; to reject ...1946 Amer. dial.
• JAG to annoy, to irritate, to play tricks on; to disparage; to reject ...1968 Amer. dial.
• JAG OFF to annoy, to irritate, to play tricks on; to disparage; to reject ...1968 Amer. dial.
• KECK AT to reject food, medicine, etc. with loathing ...1642
• KICK to reject or jilt a suitor; to turn someone down ...1809 Amer. dial.
• KICK OUT to reject or jilt a suitor; to turn someone down ...1941 Amer. dial.
• KNOCK BACK to reject ...1930s sl., orig. Aust. & NZ
• MITTEN to reject or dismiss a man's invitation or proposal of marriage; to jilt ...1873 Amer. dial.
• NIX to reject, to deny ...1903 US sl.
• OFF to discharge; to reject; hence, to eliminate, to stop ...1908 US sl., chiefly Black usage
• PACK to reject a lover ...1970s sl.
• PACK UP to reject ...1970s sl.
• POP OFF THE HANDLE to reject, to dismiss ...M19 US sl.
• PUT ON ONE SIDE to decline, to reject; to throw over ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RELUCTATE * to strive against, to refuse, to reject ...1681
• SACK to reject or dismiss something or someone ...M19 sl.
• SACK OFF to reject something ...2002 UK sl.
• SCOOT to reject with disdain, to flout, to disparage ...1827 Sc.
• SHITCAN to throw away; to discard; to reject as worthless ...sl.
• SPIKE to reject, to quash, to delete ...20C US sl.
• TAKE THE ZERO to pass something by, to turn down an offer, to reject ...1980s US college sl.
• THROW AWAY THE BABY WITH THE BATHWATER to reject what is essential or valuable along with the inessential or useless
• WAIVE † to refuse or reject something offered ...c1386
REJECTED - adjectives
• ABJECTED † cast off, rejected, cast down, dispirited ...1633
• REJECTANEOUS † unworthy of acceptance; deserving rejection; not chosen or received, rejected ...1657
• REJECTITIOUS † rejected, deserving rejection ...1615
• SCALDED rejected ...1980s US college sl.
• SHOT DOWN to be rejected; depressed ...1960s Amer. sl.
• SHUT DOWN to be rejected, depressed ...1960s Amer. sl.
• TO THE CURB rejected in romance ...1993 US sl.
REJECTED - nouns
• CASTER anything that has been rejected or cast aside ...M19 sl.
REJECTED - nouns, person
• CASTAWAY one who is cast away or rejected; a reprobate ...1526
• CASTER anyone or anything that has been rejected or cast aside ...M19 sl.
REJECTED - verbs
• GET THE KAPUT to be rejected or dismissed ...1910s sl.
REJECTING - phrases
• I AIN'T COMING rejecting another person's suggestion ...1930s US Black sl.
• I AIN'T COMING ON THAT TAB rejecting another person's suggestion ...1930s US Black sl.
REJECTION - nouns
• ABNEGATION denial, negation; refusal, formal rejection ...1554
• ABRENOUNCING † repudiation; rejection ...c1550
• AX a finishing action, such as a dismissal from a position, defeat in a game, expulsion from school, rejection of a lover, etc. ...1883 Amer. sl.
• AXE a finishing action, such as a dismissal from a position, defeat in a game, expulsion from school, rejection of a lover, etc. ...1883 Amer. sl.
• CAN, THE a dismissal, removal, expulsion, rejection ...1908 Amer. sl.
• CHILLY MITT, THE cold treatment or rejection ...1900 Amer. sl.
• COOLER a chilly glance; a snub; rejection ...20C Aust. sl.
• E dismissal, rejection ...1994 UK sl.
• ICE a cool reception; a brush-off; a snub; an act of rejection ...L19 US sl.
• ICEBERG ACT an act of rejection, esp. between lovers; unfriendly treatment ...1953 US sl.
• ICE MITT a rejection or refusal; a snub; a cold or hostile reception ...1935 Amer. dial.
• ICY MITT the cold shoulder; a cold or hostile reception; a show of deliberate indifference or disregard; a rejection or refusal; a snub ...1907
• ICY MITTEN a rejection or refusal; a snub; a cold or hostile reception ...1897 Amer. dial.
• IG a snub, a rejection ...1963 Amer. dial.
• IGG a snub, a rejection ...1963 Amer. dial.
• KNOCKBACK a rejection ...L19 sl.
• P rejection, dismissal ...2000s UK Black sl.
• RASPBERRY a rejection, dismissal ...1910s sl.
• SCORN a snub, a brusque rejection, esp. of an offer of marriage; a slight in love ...c1746 Sc.
• SHUT-DOOR a rejection, a refusal ...2001 UK sl.
• SKI-BUNK a rejection; an act of dismissal ...1900s US sl.
REJECTION - interjections/phrases
• BACK OF MY HAND implies contempt and rejection ...L19 Irish & Sc.
• BACK OF MY HAND AND THE SOLE OF MY FOOT implies contempt and rejection ...L19 Irish & Sc.
• DAMN A HORSE IF I DO! a strong refusal or rejection ...c1820 colloq.
• DEAL AROUND ME an exclamation of rejection, leave me out!, I'm not interested! ...1940s sl., orig. US Black
• DEAL ME OUT! an exclamation of rejection; I'm not interested! leave me out! ...1950s US sl.
• I DON'T THINK SO used as a humorous rejection of the sentiment that has been expressed ...1969 US sl.
• IN YOUR EAR! used to express strong rejection or derision ...1966 Amer. sl.
• I WOULDN'T HAVE HER IF HER HEAD WAS STRUNG WITH GOLD describes the rejection of a suitor ...Bk1997 Amer. dial.
• MY FOOT! used to imply one's contemptuous rejection of the previous speaker's assertion ...20C sl.
• NOTHING DOING! used as an expression of rejection or denial ...1910 UK sl.
• NOT ON YOUR NELLY! used as an absolute denial, refusal, or rejection ...1941 UK rhyming sl. (not on your Nellie Duff for puff (breath, hence life)
• STICK IT IN YOUR EAR! used to express strong rejection or derision ...1966 Amer. sl.
• UP YOUR BUM! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...1910s Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR BUM CHUM! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR DATE MATE! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR JUMPER! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...1920s Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR NOSE! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• UP YOUR NOSE WITH A RUBBER HOSE! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...1979 sl.
• UP YOUR NOSE WITH A RUBBER HOSE AND TWICE AS FAR WITH A CHOCOLATE BAR! an exclamation of scornful dismissal, rejection, insult, contempt, etc. ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
• UP YOURS! used as an expression of contempt, rejection, or derision ...1956 UK sl.
REJECTS - nouns
• OFF-FALLINGS scraps, crumbs, rejects, things thrown aside ...1660 Sc.
REJOICE. REJOICING - nouns
• FEAST † rejoicing, festivity ...c1300
• GALA † festivity, gaiety, rejoicing ...1716
• GAUD † a festivity, rejoicing ...1571
• GAUDY † rejoicing, joy; a festival, merry-making ...1535
• GAUDY-DAY a day of rejoicing, a festival or gala day ...1567
• GAWD † a festivity, rejoicing ...1571
• GAWDY-DAY a day of rejoicing, a festival or gala day ...1567
• LAETIFICATION † rejoicing; also, a making joyful ...c1485
REJOICE - verbs
• FAIN † to be delighted or glad; to rejoice; also, to desire, to wish ...c888
• JOISE † to rejoice, to enjoy ...c1320
• LAETIFICATE †* to make glad or joyful, to cheer, to rejoice ...1623
• LETIFICATE †* to make glad or joyful, to cheer, to rejoice ...1547
• LETIFY † to make glad, to rejoice ...1579
• OBLECT †* to delight, to please, to rejoice ...1555
• OBLECTATE †* to delight, to please highly, to rejoice ...1611
• REJOY † 1. to rejoice, to be joyful ...c1315
† 2. to make joyful or happy; to cause to rejoice ...c1374
• SATA to rejoice, to meditate, to give thanks and praise ...1950s W. I. Rasta
• SATTA to rejoice, to meditate, to give thanks and praise ...1950s W. I. Rasta
REJOICED - adjectives
• FAIN glad, rejoiced, well-pleased ...8-11C Beowulf now chiefly poetic or Eng. dial.
• LAETABLE †* 'worthy to bee rejoyced at' ...1623
REJOICING - adjectives
• CONJUBILANT * shouting together for joy; jubilant or rejoicing together ...1851
• JUBILOSE †* jubilant, rejoicing ...c1450
REJOINDER - nouns
• ANSWER-BACK a rejoinder or repartee ...1925
• CAP a rejoinder ...1940s sl., orig. US Black
• TALIATION † a retaliatory answer, a retort, a rejoinder ...1822 Sc. nonce word
REJOINDER - phrases
• 'AY IS FOR 'ORSES used as a disdainful rejoinder when someone says 'eh?' ...1738 Brit.
• CAN A DUCK WHISTLE? a sarcastic rejoinder ...M19 sl.
• FIGURES CAN'T LIE - BUT LIARS CAN FIGURE rejoinder to the cliche 'figures can't (or don't) lie ...c1960 Aust. sl.
REJUVENATE - verbs
• RACHEL to rejuvenate; to renovate ...c1890s
RELAPSE - nouns
• BACK-CA' a reverse, a relapse ...1830 Sc.
• BACKCAST an unexpected blow, a misfortune, reverse; used often of a relapse during illness or a moral backsliding ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BACKENING relapse in illness ...1878 Eng. dial.
• BACK-FLING a relapse during illness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACK-GAIN a relapse in illness ...Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BACKGANGIN a relapse ...1819 Sc.
• BACK-KNOCK a relapse during illness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACKSET of health, worldly circumstances, vegetation, etc.: anything that checks one's course or causes a relapse; a relapse in illness ...1721
• BACK-THRUST a relapse during illness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACK-TURN a relapse ...1932 Sc.
• THROW-BACK anything which retards progress, esp. a relapse in illness ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
RELAPSE - verbs
• BACKEN to get worse, to have a relapse in illness ...1891 Eng. dial.
• BE THROWN BACK to suffer a relapse in illness ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GET THROWN BACK to suffer a relapse in illness ...1899 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GO BACKWARD † to recede, to retreat; to relapse, to backslide ...c1400
• TAKE A BACKSET to relapse during convalescence ...1880 Amer. dial.
RELAPSING - prepositions
• BACKWARDING relapsing into sickness ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
RELATE - verbs
• ACCOUNT † to recount, to relate ...c1386
• BEHOLD † to pertain, relate or belong to; to concern ...c1175
• DECLARE † to manifest, to make known; to describe, to state in detail; to recount, to relate ...c1340
• SCANCE to give a slight account of ...1806 Sc.
RELATED - adjectives (also see cousin, etc.)
• AGNATICAL †* related on the father's side ...1660
• AIM nearly akin, related ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AKINNED akin, related ...1937 Amer. dial.
• DISTANT distantly related ...1969 Amer. dial.
• NEAR † closely related to; intimate with ...c1470
• NEAR-BLUDIT closely related ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NEAR FRIEND closely related or connected ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NEARSOME closely related ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NECESSARY †* closely related or connected; intimate ...1382
• SIB related by blood or descent; akin ...before 825, now chiefly Sc. or arch.
• SIBBED akin ...1674 Eng. dial.
• TENDER nearly related; akin ...1889 Sc.
• UMBILICAL related on the female side ...1888
RELATED, NOT - adjectives
• OUT OF KIN not related ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
RELATED - adverbs
• NEARLY with close kinship, relationship, or connection; in close intimacy ...1561
RELATED - nouns, person
• MILK BROTHER a person (not a sibling) related to another by the fact of their being nursed by the same woman ...1991 Amer. dial.
• MILK COUSIN a person (not a sibling) related to another by the fact of their being nursed by the same woman ...1968 Amer. dial.
RELATION, RELATIVE - adjectives
• LONG-WAY-AROUND of a relative: distant, remote ...1991 Amer. dial.
• NECESSITUDINARY †* belonging to friendship, relation etc. ...1721
• NEPOTIOUS * excessively fond of one's nephews and other relatives ...1834
RELATION, RELATIVE - nouns
• NECESSITUDE † a relation or connection between persons ...1612
• SEED, BREED, AND GENERATION the whole of one's family and relatives ...1792 Eng. dial.
RELATION, RELATIVE - nouns, person
• BACKYARD COUSIN a person you're not especially proud to own ...1983 Amer. dial.
• BACKYARD RELATION a relative by illegitimate birth ...1939 Amer. dial.
• BARNYARD RELATION a distant relation ...1967 Amer. dial.
• BEDSTEAD RELATION an in-law; a relation you get in marriage ...1967 Amer. dial.
• BELANGINGS relatives, family connections ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLOOD-FRIEND a blood relation ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUTTONHOLE CONNECTION a distant relative; a family friend ...1913 Amer. dial.
• BUTTONHOLE COUSIN a distant relative; a family friend ...1959 Amer. dial.
• BUTTONHOLE RELATION a distant relative; a family friend ...1913 Amer. dial.
• CAT-RAN-THROUGH-THE-GARRET RELATION a distant relative ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CLAN relations ...1978 jocular
• CONSOBRINE † a cousin, a relation ...17C
• GRASS RELATION a person related to another as a result of divorce and remarriage ...1942 Amer. dial.
• HALF-BROTHER a cousin where the fathers are brothers ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• KENTISH COUSINS distant relatives ...a1796
• KETTLE COUSIN a poor relative, who 'licks the kettle for his supper' ...1960 Amer. dial.
• KITH AND KIN friends and relatives
• LEFT-HANDED RELATION an in-law rather than a blood relative ...1931 Amer. dial.
• NECESSARY †* a near friend or kinsman ...1382
• RELATIONIST † a relative, a relation ...B1900
• SHIRTTAIL KIN (often derogatory) distant relatives ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL RELATION (often derogatory) a distant relative ...1927 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL RELATIVE (often derogatory) a distant relative ...1945 Amer. dial.
• SHOESTRING RELATION a distant relative ...2001 Amer. dial.
• SIB a kinsman or kinswoman ...a1023
• SIBMAN † a kinsman ...a1300
• SIBNESS † kinsfolk, relatives ...a1290
• SIBS kinsfolk, relatives ...a1000
• THIRDS-OF-KIN a relative in the third degree ...1892 Sc.
• TRIBE a large family or group of relatives ...1833 sl.
• WOODPILE COUSIN an actual, if distant, blood relative ...1975 US sl.
• WOOD-PILE RELATION a remote or distant relation ...1913 Amer. dial.
RELATIONSHIP - nouns
• DANCE OF DEATH a relationship or marriage between two addicts ...1998 sl.
• DEAR JANE a letter concluding a relationship ...1980s sl.
• DEAR JOHN a letter concluding a relationship, usually sent by the woman and received by the man, often in prison or serving in the forces ...1940s sl.
• GAME a romantic or sexual relationship outside your primary relationship ...1958 UK sl.
• LOVEFEST a close, happy relationship ...1995 US sl.
• SAILOR'S ELBOW an act of ending a relationship with a lover ...2003 UK sl.
• SANGUINITY † blood relationship ...c1470
• SIB * kinship, relationship ... before 825
• SIBNESS † relationship; kinship ...a1240 obs. exc. Sc.
• SIBRED † relationship, kinship ...a1127 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WALKING PAPERS an announcement that a relationship is over; divorce papers ...E19 sl.
RELATIONSHIP - nouns, person
• HOT ITEM a couple having a romantic relationship ...1980s US sl.
• SIDE GAL a woman with whom a man has an illicit or secret relationship; one courted unbeknownst to one's steady ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SIDE GIRL a woman with whom a man has an illicit or secret relationship; one courted unbeknownst to one's steady ...1928 Amer. dial.
• SKEEZA a person, usually a female, who attempts to have a relationship with a member of the opposite sex for their material possessions, in order to make an impression on other people ...1980s sl., orig. US Black
• SKEEZE same as 'SKEEZA' ...1980s sl., orig. US
• SKEEZER same as 'SKEEZA' ...1980s sl., orig. US
RELATIONSHIP - verbs
• CHARGE SOMEONE OFF to end or deny a relationship ...1969 Amer. dial.
• CUT IN to attempt a romantic relationship with someone already romantically involved ...1950 US sl.
• DISMISS to end a relationship ...1980s US campus sl.
• GIVE ONE THE BUTTONS to stop seeing someone ...1954 Amer. dial.
• GIVE SOMEONE THEIR P45 to break off a romantic relationship with someone ...1996 Sc.
• LOCK to form a close relationship with; to bind in a relationship; to marry ...1938 Amer. dial.
• PACK A SAD to break off a relationship ...1994 NZ sl.
• PACK IN to end a relationship ...1950s sl.
• RUN AROUND to have a relationship; also a friendship ...L19 orig. US
• SACK to end a relationship, esp. in an abrupt, brutal manner ...1970s sl.
• SPLIT UP to end a relationship ...1903 sl.
• VIBE to carry on a relationship, usually sexual ...1980s US Black sl.
RELATIVE - see RELATION
RELAX - nouns
• GOOF TIME time to relax ...1960s Amer. sl.
RELAX - verbs
• CABBAGE OUT to relax ...2003 NZ sl.
• CHILL to calm down, to become cool; to relax ...20C teen & high school sl.
• CHILL OUT to take it easy; to relax; to calm down ...1980 US sl.
• CHILLY DOWN to take it easy, to relax, to calm down ...1986 Amer. sl.
• COOL IT to calm down, to relax, to take it easy ...1953 sl., orig. US
• COOL OUT to calm or settle down; to relax ...sl.
• EASE IT to relax, to let up on some form of crime or rule-breaking ...1940s UK prison sl.
• EASE UP to relax, to 'lighten up' ...M19 sl.
• FALL OUT to relax ...1950s sl.
• GEL to relax ...20C teen & high school sl.
• LAMP to pass time idly, without purpose; to loaf; to relax ...1988 US rap music usage
• LASK † to lower in quality, quantity, or strength, to relax; to shorten life; to alleviate pain ...c1350
• LAXATE † to loosen, to relax ...1623
• LAY UP to rest, to idle, to loiter, to loaf, to take it easy, to relax ...1858 Amer. dial.
• LEATH † to mitigate, to soften, to relax ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• LEESE † to loosen, to unloose; to unfasten, to open; to relax the body ...c1250
• LET ALL HOLTS GO to relax or lose one's grip; to abandon one's position; to suddenly interrupt or stop what one is doing ...1894 Amer. dial.
• LET IT ALL HANG OUT to relax, to take it easy ...1970 sl., orig. US
• LET LOOSE ALL HOLTS to relax or lose one's grip; to abandon one's position; to suddenly interrupt or stop what one is doing ...1943 Amer. dial.
• MAX to relax ...1984 US sl.
• MAX OUT to relax ...1984 US sl.
• MELLOW OUT to relax, to take it easy; usually applied to relaxing under the influence of a drug ...1974 US sl.
• PAR to relax with, to associate with ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• PARLAY to calm down, to relax ...1990s US Black sl.
• TAKE A CHILL PILL to relax, to calm down ...1980s US Black & campus sl.
• TAKE IT COOL to relax, to remain undisturbed by events ...M19 sl.
• TAKE IT EASY to relax, to not worry about anything; to take time off ...M19 sl.
• TAKE IT NELSON to relax ...1996 UK sl.
• TOLERATE †* to relax ...1579-80
• UNBRACE † to relax in feeling; to free oneself from restraint ...c1485
• UNLAX to relax, to unwind ...1920s US sl.
• UNWIND to relax after a period of tension or stress ...1958 UK sl.
• VEG OUT to do nothing; to relax in an inert passive way; to lapse into a totally apathetic and passive state ...1960s sl.
• VIBE OUT to relax, to take a break ...1990s W. Indies sl.
• ZONE to relax ...1990s sl.
• ZONE OUT to relax ...1990s sl.
RELAX - interjections & phrases
• EASE UP! relax! lighten up! ...M19 sl.
• EASY! an exhortation to relax, not get flustered, stay cool ...M19 sl.
• EASY, GREASY! take it easy! ...1955 US teen sl.
• PAR-TY! used as an exhortation to relax and enjoy yourself ...1988 US sl.
• TAKE A MIDOL! relax! calm down! ...1980s US college sl.
• TAKE IT DOWN A THOUSAND! relax! calm down! ...1980s US college sl.
• TAKE IT EASY relax, don't worry, calm down ...M19 sl.
• TAKE IT SLOW calm down, quieten down, relax ...1930s sl., orig. US Black
• TAN-STUDY calm down, relax ...1990s W. Indies sl.
RELAXATION - nouns
• BUGGIN' a state of relaxation ...20C teen & high school sl.
• VACANCE †* leisure, relaxation ...1609
• VEGETATION relaxation ...1986 US sl.
RELAXED - adjectives/adverbs
• GO-EASY easygoing, relaxed ...1877 Amer. dial.
• ICE adj. cool, relaxed, calm, self-contained ...1970s US Black
• IN EFFECT MODE in a relaxed, stress-free state of mind ...1980s US Black teen sl.
• LAID-BACK relaxed or easygoing; unconcerned; unhurried; casual ...1969 US colloq.
• LASH † in a physical sense: loose, lax, relaxed ...1513
• SLAP-HAPPY excessively relaxed or casual ...1937 sl.
• TOGETHER well-organized, mentally composed, emotionally stable, relaxed ...1969 colloq., orig. US
RELAXED - verbs
• HANG LOOSE to be composed or relaxed ...1968 sl., orig. US
• KEEP ONE'S HAIR ON to keep one's composure, to remain relaxed ...1883 sl.
• KEEP ONE'S SHIRT ON to keep one's composure, to remain calm or relaxed ...1854 sl., orig. US
• PLAY IT COOL to keep one's composure; to remain relaxed ...1942 sl.
• WALK COOL to act in an unconcerned, relaxed manner, esp. in the face of problems or menaces ...1960s US Black sl.
RELAXING - nouns
• COOLING relaxing ...1980s US sl.
• LAXATION the act of loosening or relaxing; the state of being loosened or relaxed ...1398
RELEASE - nouns
• LAXAMENT † a release ...1623
RELEASE - verbs
• BELEAVE † to let go from one's hold ...a1225
• DIS(S) to release, to discharge, as from prison ...1990 US sl.
• LEESE † to set free, to release ...a900
• UNBIND † to make free, to release from some legal restraint of obligation ...1297
RELEASED - adjectives
• MANUMISABLE †* capable of being released from a burden or obligation ...1773
RELEASED - verbs
• PULL OUT OF to be released ...1979 US sl.
• WALK to be released from prison or arrest ...1950s US prison & criminals' sl.
RELENTLESS - adjectives
• INEXORABLE unable to be moved or be persuaded to entreaty or request (esp. for mercy); rigidly severe, immovable, relentless ...M16
• OBDURATE hardened against persuasion, entreaty, the sentiment of pity, etc.; stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, inflexible, relentless, hard-hearted ...1586
• OBDURATIOUS †* hardened against persuasion, entreaty, the sentiment of pity, etc.; stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, inflexible, relentless, hard-hearted ...1672
• OBDURE † hardened against persuasion, entreaty, the sentiment of pity, etc.; stubborn, obstinate, unyielding, inflexible, relentless, hard-hearted ...1624
• TIGERANTIC † of the nature of a tiger; cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...a1704
• TIGERISH cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1573
• TIGERLY * tigerish; cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1633
• TIGEROCIOUS having the qualities of the tiger; cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ... 1874 nonce word
• TIGEROUS †* cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1532
• TIGERY * cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1859
• TIGRISH cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1573
• TIGROUS †* cruel, bloodthirsty, fierce, relentless ...1532
RELENTLESS - verbs
• OBDURATE to harden in wickedness, or against moral influence, etc.; to make stubborn or obstinate; to harden the heart of, to make relentless or pitiless ...a1540
• OBDURE † to harden in wickedness, or against moral influence, etc.; to make stubborn or obstinate; to harden the heart of, to make relentless or pitiless ...1598 rare or obs.
RELENTLESSNESS - nouns
• OBDURACY stubbornness, obstinacy; obstinate hardness of heart, relentlessness; persistence in evil ...1597
• OBDURATENESS stubbornness, obstinacy; obstinate hardness of heart, relentlessness; persistence in evil ...1618
RELIABILITY - nouns
• READSHIP confidence, trust; dependence, trustworthiness, reliability ...1829 Eng. dial.
• REDESHIP confidence, trust; dependence, trustworthiness, reliability ...1829 Eng. dial.
RELIABILITY - phrases
• I'LL TOW THAT ONE ALONGSIDE FOR A BIT BEFORE I BRING IT ABOARD among Nova Scotia fishermen: used for expressing doubt about the truth or reliability of an idea or project ...1992 Can. sl.
RELIABLE - adjectives
• ALL LEATHER genuine, reliable ...1922 Amer. dial.
• ALL WOOL AND A YARD WIDE excellent; reliable ...1882 US
• ALL WOOL AND NO SHODDY genuine; reliable; in the best condition ...1946 Amer. dial.
• FAITHFUL † of things: reliable ...1611
• PAKKA certain, reliable; genuine; excellent ...c1770 Anglo-Indian
• PUCKA genuine, reliable, or good ...1690 Anglo-Indian
• PUCKAH certain, reliable; genuine; excellent ...c1770 Anglo-Indian
• PUCKER certain, reliable; genuine; excellent ...c1770 Anglo-Indian
• PUKKA certain; reliable; genuine; hence, excellent, fashionable ...1776 UK sl.
• QUIDS IN of a person: reliable ...1950s UK prison & criminals' sl.
• SICKER that may be depended on; in which one can put reliance, confidence, or trust; certain, sure ...c1100 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• SOUND ON THE GOOSE reliable; dependable ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• STRAIGHT honest, reliable, on the level ...1864 sl.
• STRAIGHT FROM THE FEED BOX of news, information: absolutely reliable, from inside sources ...1900s
• STRAIGHT FROM THE NOSEBAG of news, information: absolutely reliable, from inside sources ...1900s
RELIABLE - nouns
• PUKKA GEN completely reliable information ...Services' sl., esp. WWII
RELIABLE - nouns, person
• ADECASTIC † one who can be relied upon to act justly or appropriately in any circumstance ...1626
• ADECASTICKE † one who can be relied upon to act justly or appropriately in any circumstance ...1626
• BRICK a reliable person ...1840 colloq.
• CHARLIE-ON-THE-SPOT a reliable, prompt, or punctual person ...1835 Amer. dial.
• DIAMOND a stalwart or reliable person ...1990 Brit. sl.
• NOB a completely reliable and dependable person ...1989 Aust. sl.
• OLD CHAUNCEY a reliable person ...1958 Amer. dial.
• PISTOL a reliable person ...1984 US sl.
• STEADY EDDIE a reliable, dependable, trustworthy person ...2003 US sl.
• TATTIE, THE the right person, one who can be trusted or relied on ...1895 Sc.
RELIABLY - adverbs
• FAYFULLY † in a faithful manner, loyally, reliably ...a1400
RELIANCE - nouns
• PENENCE dependence; reliance ...1899 Amer. dial.
RELIC - nouns
• OLD RESIDENTER an old animal or thing, esp. one that has acquired venerable or impressive qualities through age; an antique, a relic ...1912 Amer. dial.
• REFFICS † remains, relics ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RESIDENTER an old animal or thing, esp. one that has acquired venerable or impressive qualities through age; an antique, a relic ...1912 Amer. dial.
• REST † a remnant; a relic ...1700 Sc.
• SANCTUARY † a shrine or box containing relics ...c1386
RELIEF - adjectives
• EASEFUL that gives ease, comfort, or relief; comfortable, soothing; quiet, peaceful, restful ...1375
• UNCTIOUS † giving consolation or relief ...1645
RELIEF - nouns
• EASEDOM comfort, leisure, relief from anxiety, pain, etc. ...1832 Sc.
• EASEMENT * 1. a giving or obtaining ease or relief from pain, discomfort, or anything annoying or burdensome; relief, alleviation ...c1386
2. ease, relief of all kinds; relief of or alleviation from pain; a remedy which relieves pain ...1679
• LEGEANCE † alleviation, relief ...a1300
• LET-UP a pause; a cessation; a relief ...1837 US
• SUBVENTION † the provision of help, support, or relief; an instance of this ...1535
RELIEF - nouns, person
• EASERESS a female who gives ease or relief ...1631
RELIEF - interjections
• PHEW! used for expressing relief or suffering ...1604 UK colloq.
RELIEF - verbs
• SUBVENE †* to come as a relief or remedy ...1756
RELIEVE - verbs
• ALLEVE † to relieve, to alleviate ...a1546
• BEET † 1. to relieve, to help, to aid, to assist a person in need or trouble; to supply the wants of ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
2. to relieve hunger, thirst, or any form of want ...a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• BESTEAD to help, to assist, to relieve ...1581
• DAVE to assuage, to mitigate, to relieve; to soothe ...1781 Eng. dial.
• EASY † to make easy, to facilitate; to relieve, to assist ...1567.
• GET SOMETHING OFF ONE'S CHEST to relieve one's mind by making a statement or confession ...1902 sl.
• LEVIATE †* to relieve suffering ...1545
• SUCCOUR † to relieve or remedy a state of want, weakness, etc.; to relieve a diseased condition ...1526
RELIEVED - adjectives
• SUCCOURABLE * capable of being helped or relieved ...1654
RELIGION, RELIGIOUS - adjectives
• BIBLE-SCANT neglected in a religious sense ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• DISSENTIOUS † inclined to differ or dissent in religious or ecclesiastical matters ...a1568
• GOD-BOTHERING deeply religious ...sl., orig. military
• GOD-FEARING deeply religious; that fears God
• HAPPY overcome with religious enthusiasm ...1851 Amer. dial.
• HARD-SHELL. rigid and uncompromising in religious orthodoxy ...1857
• LATITUDINARIAN characterized by latitude in opinion or action, esp. in matters of religion; not insisting on strict adherence to or conformity with an established code ...1672-1702
• LATITUDINARY characterized by latitude in opinion or action, esp. in matters of religion; not insisting on strict adherence to or conformity with an established code ...1834
• PI pious, excessively religious ...1981 sl.
RELIGION, RELIGIOUS - nouns
• ANGEL FOOD religious preaching; used disparagingly ...1926 Amer. hobo sl.
• ASSOCIATION an annual religious gathering ...1824 Amer. dial.
• BAD RELIGION reprehensible or hypocritical behaviour on the part of a person purporting to be religious ...1953 Amer. dial.
• CANT † the peculiar phraseology of a religious sect or class ...1681
• ERLIGION religion ...1898 Amer. dial.
• FALLING DOWN a dropping to the ground in uncontrollable ecstasy during a religious experience or conversion ...1850 Amer. dial.
• FALLING EXERCISE a dropping to the ground in uncontrollable ecstasy during a religious experience or conversion ...1807 Amer. dial.
• FAY † religious belief, faith ...a1300 obs. or arch.
• GOD SQUAD a disparaging term for (the members of) a religious organization, esp. an evangelical Christian group ...1965 sl., orig. US college sl.
• JERKS religious paroxysm ...1874 Amer. sl.
• LAY † law, esp. religious law; hence, a religion, a faith ...a1225
• MAGIC SHOW a religious service ...1978 US Marine Corps usage
• MEETING a religious service; an assembly for worship ...1687 Amer. dial.
• MUMMERY AND MILLINERY religious ritualism ...20C sl.
RELIGION, RELIGIOUS - nouns, person
• AMEN-SNORTER a religious person, esp. a clergyman ...L19 sl.
• AUTEM-DIPPER an Anabaptist ...17C sl.
• BALAAMITE one who follows religion for the sake of gain ...1559
• BEAD-MASTER † a religious officer who attends to the poor, a deacon ...1579
• BENCH-JUMPER a holy roller ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE BANGER a fanatical or zealous religious person or lay preacher ...1885 sl.
• BIBLE-BASHER an enthusiastically religious person ...1885 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
• BIBLE-BEATER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1965 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-POUNDER a parson; a fanatical or zealous religious person or lay preacher ...1897 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-PUNCHER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-RANTER a preacher; a fanatical or zealous religious person ...1927 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-SPOUTER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1955 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-THUMPER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BIBLE-TOTER a fanatical or zealous religious person or preacher ...1940 Amer. dial.
• BLACKCOAT a minister of religion ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUSH BAPTIST a person of vague but strong religious beliefs ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CALATHUMPIAN one who claims an imaginary religion ...1910s sl.
• CANT n. one who uses religious phrases unreally ...1725
• DIPPER an Anabaptist ...19C sl.
• FALLAWAY † one who falls away from religion; an apostate ...1682
• GOD-BOTHERER a deeply religious person ...sl., orig. military
• HOLY JOE an enthusiastically religious person ...1889 sl.
• HOLY WILLIE an enthusiastically religious person ...1916 sl.
• LAP-EAR a person of a religious character ...1851 US college sl.
• LATITUDE-MAN † one who practices or favours latitude in thought, action, or conduct, esp. in religious matters ...1662
• LATITUDINARIAN one who practices or favours latitude in thought, action, or conduct, esp. in religious matters ...1662
• LONG EAR a sober, religious student ...M19 US campus sl.
• MEETINGER one who takes part in a religious services ...1858 Amer. dial.
• NARROW-NECK a devoutly religious person; a 'holy roller' ...1968 Amer. dial.
• NEOPHYTE a new convert; one newly admitted to a church or religious body; also, a newly ordained priest, or a novice of a religious order ...a1550
• OBLATE a person devoted to a monastery or to religious work ...1864
• OMNIST † one who believes in all religions ...1839 nonce word
• PRECISIAN a person who adheres punctiliously to the observance of rules or forms, esp. in matters of religion
• SAINT a notably religious student ...E19 US college sl.
• SIM a quiet, religious (esp. if evangelical) man ...c1851 Cambridge usage
• TABLE-GOSPELLER † one who makes table talk of the gospel; one whose religion is mere talk ...1610
• VOTEEN a 'devotee'; a very religious person ...1843 Ireland
RELIGION, RELIGIOUS - verbs
• CANT to affect religious or pietistic phraseology; to talk unreally or hypocritically with an affectation of goodness or piety ...1678
• COME THROUGH to be converted to a religious life; to get religion ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DIG WITH THE SAME FOOT to belong to the same religious denomination ...Bk1900 N. Ireland
• DIG WITH THE WRONG FOOT to belong to a different religious denomination to that of the speaker ...1892 N. Ireland
• GET HAPPY to experience religious enthusiasm ...1884 Amer. dial.
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION - nouns, person
• HOMEBOY an ex-inmate of a religious institution ...1950s Irish sl.
RELINQUISH - verbs
• JACK to give up suddenly; to withdraw or back out of anything; to relinquish, to abandon, esp. to leave off or throw up work ...1873 Eng. dial.
• JAG to give up suddenly; to withdraw or back out of anything; to relinquish, to abandon, esp. to leave off or throw up work ...1873 Eng. dial.
• QUAT to leave, to depart from; to forsake; to relinquish, to give up, to let go ...1714 Sc.
• QUATE to leave, to depart from; to forsake; to relinquish, to give up, to let go ...1714 Sc.
• TO-LEAVE † to relinquish, to abandon ...1432-50
• WAIVE † to cast aside, to relinquish, to forsake the truth, one's faith or god, a state or condition, etc. ...1303
RELINQUISHMENT - nouns
• DEMISSION the act of putting away or letting go from oneself, giving up, or laying down, especially a dignity or office; resignation, relinquishment, abdication ...1577-87
RELISH - nouns
• RAGOO † a sauce or relish ...1741
• RAGOUT † a sauce or relish ...1741
RELUCTANCE - nouns
• ARGHNESS reluctance, unwillingness ...1721 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BACK-DRAWING reluctance, objection, hesitation ...1934 Amer. dial.
• BACKWARDNESS reluctance, disinclination; slowness of conception or action, sluggishness; bashfulness ...1597
• BALK reluctance, objection ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SULLENNESS † slowness, reluctance ...1619
• TAWEN † hesitation; reluctance ...Bk1905 Sc.
RELUCTANCE - verbs
• NIGNAY to trifle, to fuss about, to work without result; to hum and haw, to be undecided, to vacillate; to do what is useless; to show reluctance ...1880 Sc.
RELUCTANT - adjectives
• ARFISH unwilling, reluctant ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ARGH hesitating, reluctant, unwilling, disinclined ...1813 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• AWVISH reluctant, undecided ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BACKWARD unwilling, reluctant; shy, bashful, diffident; slow ...1889 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• BACKWARD IN COMING FORWARD reluctant, shy to do something; reticent ...1899 Amer. colloq.
• BACKWARD IN GOING FORWARD reluctant, shy ...1899 Amer. dial.
• BALLOCH slow, reluctant ...Bk1898 Sc.
• GUN-SHY apprehensive; reluctant; fearful ...1884 Amer. sl.
• HAUFISH reluctant, undecided ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ILL-WILLED sulky, ill-tempered; reluctant, averse ...1808 Sc.
• ILL-WILLIE disinclined, reluctant, averse; unfriendly, hostile, morose ...1806 Sc.
• ILL-WILLIED sulky, ill-tempered; reluctant ...1898 Sc.
• ILL-WILLY disinclined, reluctant, averse; unfriendly, hostile, morose ...1806 Sc.
• IMOST unwilling, reluctant, hindering ...1887 Sc.
• LACKISH slow, backward, reluctant to act ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LAITH loath, unwilling, reluctant ...1714 Sc.
• MARBEL slow, lazy, reluctant ...Bk1905 Sc.
• THARF of heavy countenance; lumpish; reluctant, unwilling; hesitating; shy; slow; forbidding, cold, unsociable ...1882 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THARFISH of heavy countenance; lumpish; reluctant, unwilling, backward, timorous, shy; forbidding ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THRAW stiff, stubborn; cross; reluctant or unwilling to do anything ...1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THRAWART perverse, stubborn, ill-tempered, peevish; unwilling, reluctant ...1796 Sc.
• THRAWART-LIKE having the appearance of ill-temper or reluctance ...1768 Sc.
• THREFT reluctant, unwilling; perverse ...Bk1905 Sc.
• THRY stiff, stubborn; cross; reluctant or unwilling to do anything ...1768 Sc.
• UNFAIN † reluctant; having a feeling of dislike; unfond ...1818 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UNWISHFUL reluctant, undesirous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
RELUCTANT - nouns, person
• THARF-COMER one who comes slowly and reluctantly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
RELUCTANT - verbs
• ARGH to be timid or fearful; to feel reluctant from timidity, to hesitate ...1725 Sc.
• HANG A LEG to hesitate or hold back; to be reluctant or tardy; to loiter ...1883
• HANG AN ARSE to hesitate or hold back; to be reluctant or tardy; to loiter ...1596
• HANG THE GROIN to hesitate or hold back; to be reluctant or tardy; to loiter ...1577-87
• TARROW to tarry, to delay, to linger, to hesitate, to show reluctance ...c1375 Sc.
• TARROW AT to feel or display reluctance; to show disdain or hesitation, to be pettishly unwilling to accept, to spurn, to refuse ...1768 Sc.
• YEARN †* to be reluctant to do something ...1597
RELUCTANTLY - adverbs
• AGAINST THE PLUCK reluctantly, against the grain ...L18 sl.
• BACKARTLY in a backward or reluctant manner ...1885 Eng. dial.
• BACKWARDLY reluctantly, unwillingly, sluggishly ...1580
• HANGEDLY reluctantly, unwillingly; despondently, as though being led to the gallows ...1807 Eng. dial.
• LATELY † slowly, tardily, sluggishly; reluctantly, sparingly ...c1000
• TARROWINGLY reluctantly ...c1375 Sc.
• THARFLY reluctantly, unwillingly, deliberately, slowly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WANDSOMELY †* reluctantly, falteringly ...a1400
RELY - verbs
• EAT THE CALF IN THE COW'S BELLY to rely on something that is uncertain ...1748 sl.
• HEALD to rely on ...1781 Eng. dial.
• LEAN ON ONE'S OWN BREAKFAST to rely or depend on oneself ...1942 Amer. dial.
REMAIN - nouns, person
• TARRIER one who tarries or delays; a lingerer, a procrastinator; one who stays or remains ...1382 arch.
REMAIN - verbs
• ANCHOR to remain, to stay for a time ...1906 Amer. sl.
• BELEAVE † to let or cause to remain behind; to go away without taking with one, to abandon ...c1175
• BELIVE † to remain ...c1000
• BILIVE † to remain ...c1000
• BLIVE † to remain ...c1000
• LEAVE † to remain; to remain behind; to continue or stay in one place ...c1000
• LEND † to tarry, to remain, to stay; to dwell, to abide ...a1300
• LENG † to linger, to tarry, to remain, to abide, to dwell ...a1300
• LET † to allow to remain; to leave behind; to abstain from taking away, using, consuming, occupying, etc. ...971
• OFSTAND †* to remain standing; to remain, to stay ...c1000
• ONBIDE † to abide, to remain, to stay on ...c1440
• SIT to abide, to dwell, to remain in a place ...c900
• SIT TIGHT to remain in one place ...1890 sl.
• STAY PUT to remain in place, to stay where you are ...1843 US sl.
• STICK AROUND to remain in one place ...1912 sl., orig. Amer.
• STUT † to stop, cease; to stay, remain ...B1900
• TARRY † to remain, to stay, to abide, to continue in some state or condition ...c1450
• UPSTAND to remain; to remain alive; to continue in the same state and circumstances ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
REMAINDER - nouns
• AFTERINGS the surplus; the remainder ...Bk1898 Sc.
• GARBLINGS the refuse or remainder of a staple commodity after selection of the best ...1881
• JACK-END a fragment or small remainder ...1894 Eng. dial.
• LAG-END the remainder, the latter end ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LAVE † what is left, is over, or remains; the remainder; the rest ...a1000 obs. exc. Sc.
• LEAVING † what is left; remainder, residue, remains ...a1340
• LEFTMENT a remainder ...1928 Amer. dial.
• ODDLIN the last article of a set; a remainder ...1870 Eng. dial.
• ODDLING the last article of a set; a remainder ...1870 Eng. dial.
• REMANENT remainder ...Bk1904 Sc.
• REST PART the rest, the remainder ...1903 Amer. dial.
• SCANCLISHIN a small remainder ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCRAN a scrap, a morsel; remainder; refuse ...1851 Eng. dial.
• SCRAPPLINGS scraps; odds and ends; remainders ...1897 Eng. dial.
• SHANK the latter end or last part of something; the remainder ...E19
REMAINING - adjectives
• LEDGER † remaining in a place; resident; permanent; stationary ...1547
• REMANENT remaining, other ...1792 Sc.
• SUBSECIVE † remaining over, spare; chiefly used in 'subsecive hours' ...1613 now obs. or rare
REMAINING - nouns
• ABODE † a temporary remaining; a stay ...c1384
• BELEAVING † remaining, tarrying, abiding, abode ...c1330
• MANSION † the act of remaining, abiding, dwelling, or staying in a place ...a1340
• SUPER † a balance remaining over ...1626
REMAINS - nouns
• DEADS remnants or remains in general ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HEEL the remains or end part of anything, as a crust of a loaf, the rind of a cheese, etc. ...LME
• LEAVING † what is left; remainder, residue, remains ...a1340
• RAMES a skeleton, a carcass; the framework or ligaments of anything; remains, remnants ...E19 Eng. dial.
• REFFICS † remains, relics ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RID refuse, remains ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
REMAND - nouns
• LAY-DOWN a remand in custody ...1938 Brit. sl.
REMANDED - verbs
• JACK THE INTERIM to be remanded ...Bk1896 thieves' sl.
REMARK - nouns
• OBSERVE an observation, scientific or otherwise, a remark, a comment ...1700 Sc.
• REMARKING a remark; criticism ...1785 Sc.
• SAY a speech; a remark, a thing to say; conversation, discussion ...1844 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• TOPPER a remark that caps the one before ...1939 colloq.
REMARK - verbs
• ADNOTE †* to note, to remark, to observe ...1558
REMARKABLE - adjectives
• AND A HALF remarkable, exceptional ...1832 sl.
• AWFUL great or remarkable in degree, quality, duration, etc. ...1818 colloq.
• BARDACIOUS thorough, marvellous, remarkable, excellent, first-rate ...1926 Amer. dial.
• BAWDACIOUS thorough, remarkable ...1896 Amer. dial.
• BEATEMEST most remarkable or unusual ...1831 Amer. dial.
• BEATENEST most remarkable or unusual ...1860 Amer. dial.
• BEATERMOST most remarkable or unusual ...1843 Amer. dial. obs.
• BEATINGEST most remarkable or unusual ...1903 Amer. dial.
• BEATOMEST most remarkable or unusual ...1845 Amer. dial.
• BODACIOUS remarkable, exceptional, outstanding ...1843 sl.
• BOWDACIOUS thorough, remarkable ...1845 Amer. dial.
• DAISY remarkable, extraordinary; excellent; first-rate; superior; fine ...1757 sl.
• DIGGING † remarkable, unusual ...1820 Amer. dial.
• EGREGIOUS remarkable in a bad sense; gross, flagrant, outrageous, extravagant, excessive ...1573
• HAND-WAILED remarkable, distinguished in whatever way; carefully selected ...1786 Sc.
• HELLACIOUS remarkable, exceptional ...1929 US sl.
• IN REMARK remarkable ...1901 Sc.
• LINGIN great, remarkable ...1895 Amer. dial.
• MARKABLE † worthy or capable of being marked or noted; remarkable ...c1449
• MASTER chief, principal; great, best; remarkable ...1750 Eng. dial.
• ODD † singular in valour, worth, merit, or eminence; unique, remarkable; distinguished, famous, renowned; rare, choice ...c1400
• ONE MORE being a remarkable or outstanding example of a person or thing ...1913 Amer. dial.
• OUTDOINGEST most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1909 Amer. dial.
• OUTINGEST most remarkable or extraordinary ...1884 Amer. dial.
• PARTICULAR remarkable, worthy of note, unusual; odd, strange, peculiar ...1712 Sc.
• SAD singular, remarkable, outstanding ...1782 Sc.
• SKIRE † noteworthy, remarkable ...c1400
• STUNNING remarkable, exceptional, excellent, very good, stylish ...1849 sl.
• UNACCOUNTABLE remarkable, unusual; excessive ...1884 Eng. dial.
• UNCO remarkable, notable, extraordinary, great, large ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNDEEMOUS unexampled, unparalleled, extraordinary, remarkable, incredible, esp. of size or amount, inconceivably large, immense, incalculable ...a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• VENGIBLE † remarkable, extraordinary ...1594
REMARKABLE - nouns
• BURSTER a remarkable person or thing ...1831 Amer. sl.
• BUSTER a remarkable person; something remarkable, extraordinary, excellent, or big or large of its kind ...1842 Amer. dial.
• CAUTION an unusual or remarkable person, action, or occurrence ...1835 Amer. dial.
• DAISY a thing that is remarkable, wonderful, excellent, first-rate or superior ...1757 Amer. sl.
• DANDY a thing that is admirable, remarkable, excellent, wonderful, first-rate, superior, etc. ...1784 colloq.
• DARB a thing that is superior, remarkable, first-rate or attractive ...1915 US sl.
• DARBS, THE a thing that is superior, remarkable, or attractive ...1922 US sl.
• DILLY an excellent or remarkable thing or person (usually used in a sarcastic sense) ...1908 US sl.
• DINGER anything of a superlative character; something exceptional or striking; someone or something remarkable or superior; something splendid or stylish ...1809
• DOOZER something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind; a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1925 Amer. colloq.
• DOOZIE something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind; a remarkable or exceptional thing; often used ironically ...1916 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• DOOZY a remarkable or exceptional thing; often used ironically ...1916 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
• DYNAMITE a remarkable or exceptionable person or thing ...1904 sl., orig. US
• FLAMER a man, woman, thing, or incident above the common ...1840 sl.
• FLAMING END a remarkable and pleasing thing ...1983 UK sl.
• GOSH-DINGER something or someone remarkable or superior; an unusual specimen of any kind ...1912 Amer. dial.
• HOT STUFF a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1900 sl., orig. US
• 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
• JEEZER something remarkable ...1980s US sl.
• LALAPALOOZA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALAPOLOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALAPOOZER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOTZA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLOPALOUSER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLYPALOOZER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LULU a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional person or thing; often used ironically ...1886 sl., orig. US
• LULU-KAPOODLER something remarkable ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ONE-ER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something ...1840 colloq.
• ONE FOR THE BOOK anything noteworthy, remarkable, or incredible; something worthy of long-term record ...1920s US sl.
• 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.
• OUTDOINGEST, THE the most remarkable, most extraordinary ...1942 Amer. dial.
• PEALER something remarkable of its kind; a hard-working, energetic person ...1823 Amer. dial.
• PEELER something remarkable of its kind; a hard-working, energetic person ...1823 Amer. dial.
• PISS-CUTTER something excellent or remarkable of its kind ...1942 Amer. sl.
• QUITE SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• RASPER anything great, remarkable or extraordinary in its own way; an excellent thing ...1844
• REALLY SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• REGULAR BURSTER a remarkable person or thing ...1831 Amer. sl.
• RIPSNORTER a thing of exceptionally remarkable appearance, quality, strength, etc. ...1842 colloq. orig. US
• SNORTER a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional thing; applied esp. to something remarkable for its size, power, severity etc. ...1859 sl.
• SOME SHUCKINS anybody or anything large, important, superior, or remarkable ...c1939 Amer. dial.
• SOMETHING a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1958 sl.
• SOMETHING ELSE a remarkable or exceptional thing ...1909 sl., orig. Amer.
• STUNNER a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1855 sl., chiefly Brit.
• VENTURE * an adventure or remarkable feat, incident, etc. ...1810
REMARKABLE - nouns, person
• ASS-BUSTER a remarkable fellow; usually considered vulgar ...1973 Amer. sl.
• BABE a man, a fellow, esp. one who is somehow remarkable; now only used in direct address ...1898 US sl.
• BURSTER a remarkable person or thing ...1831 Amer. sl.
• BUSTER a remarkable person; something remarkable, extraordinary, excellent, or big or large of its kind ...1842 Amer. dial.
• CAUTION an unusual or remarkable person, action, or occurrence ...1835 Amer. dial.
• DAISY a person that is remarkable, wonderful, excellent, first-rate or superior ...1757 Amer. sl.
• DANDY a person that is admirable, remarkable, excellent, wonderful, first-rate, superior, etc.; a skilful person ...1784 colloq.
• DARB a person that is superior, remarkable, first-rate or attractive ...1915 US sl.
• DARBS, THE a person that is superior, remarkable, or attractive ...1922 US sl.
• DILLY an excellent or remarkable thing or person (usually used in a sarcastic sense) ...1908 US sl.
• DINGER someone or something remarkable or superior; something splendid or stylish ...1809
• DYNAMITE a remarkable or exceptionable person or thing ...1904 sl., orig. US
• FLAMING END a remarkable and pleasing person ...1983 UK sl.
• GOSH-DINGER something or someone remarkable or superior; an unusual specimen of any kind ...1912 Amer. dial.
• HORSE a fine or remarkable specimen; one who exhibits extraordinary ability at something ...1955 Amer. sl.
• HOSS a fine or remarkable specimen; one who exhibits extraordinary ability at something ...1858 Amer. sl.
• HOT STUFF a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1900 sl., orig. US
• 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
• LALAPALOOZA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALAPOLOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALAPOOZER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOTZA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLAPALOOSA an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLOPALOUSER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LOLLYPALOOZER an exceptionally fine, remarkable or unusual person or thing ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LULU a remarkable, excellent, or exceptional person or thing; often used ironically ...1886 sl., orig. US
• ONE-ER a person or thing of a unique or very remarkable kind; a person preeminently addicted to or expert at something ...1840 colloq.
• ONE OF 'EM a remarkable or admirable person ...M19 sl.
• 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.
• PHENOMENON a prodigy; a remarkable person, animal or thing ...1803 UK sl.
• PISS-CUTTER a remarkable or capable person; a clever person; an expert ...1975 Amer. dial.
• REGULAR BURSTER a remarkable person or thing ...1831 Amer. sl.
• RIPSNORTER a person of exceptionally remarkable appearance, quality, strength, etc. ...1842 colloq. orig. US
• SOME SHUCKINS anybody or anything large, important, superior, or remarkable ...c1939 Amer. dial.
• STUNNER a remarkable or exceptional person or thing ...1855 sl., chiefly Brit.
• UNACCOUNTABLE a remarkable or eccentric person ...1854 Eng. dial.
REMARKABLE - verbs
• CONFISCATE THE MACAROON to 'take the biscuit'; to be the most remarkable or foolish of its kind ...c1918 Brit. sl.
REMARKABLE - interjections
• FAR OUT! amazing! remarkable! wonderful! ...1954 sl.
• SHU-FLY! a mild expression of surprise or recognition of something remarkable or unusual ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
REMARKABLY - adverbs
• EGREGIOUSLY remarkably; remarkably well, excellently ...a1693
• MARKABLY † remarkably ...1650
• ODDLY † singularly; remarkably; nobly, rarely, choicely ...a1300
• UNCO extremely, remarkably, very ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNCOLY very much, to a great or remarkable degree ...1820 Sc.
• UNCOMMON in an unusual degree; unusually, remarkably ...1867 Sc.