WAPFTP REVERSE DICTIONARY
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REPRISAL - RESPONSIVE
REPRISAL - nouns
• QUITS * reprisal, retaliation ...1865
REPROACH - adjectives
• DISGRACIVE †* tending to disgrace or reproach; disgraceful, shameful ...1602
• OBLOQUIOUS * characterized by obloquy or evil-speaking; bringing disgrace or reproach; defamatory ...1611
• OPPROBRATORY †* conveying reproach or detraction ...1833
REPROACH, REPROACHING - nouns
• BAUCHLING reproaching, taunting ...1835 Sc.
• BETWITTING upbraiding, reproach ...1869 Eng. dial.
• BISMER † 1. shame, disgrace, reproach, mockery, scorn ...c893
† 2. a reproach, a taunt, an insult ...971
• CORREPTION † a chiding, reprehension, reproof, reproach, rebuke ...c1380
• EDWIT † reproach, rebuke, taunt; taunting speech ...c825
• EDWITING † a reproaching or rebuking, a rebuke, reproach ...1388
• LACK † disgrace, despite, reproach; the act of disparaging ...1710 Sc.
• LASTING † abuse, blame, reproach ...a1225
• MEDISANCE † evil speaking; reproach; obloquy; detraction ...1656
• ONSAW † a charge against a person, an accusation; reproach, opprobrious language ...c1000
• OPPROBRIUM 1. an occasion or cause of reproach or reprobation; something that brings disgrace ...1656
2. the disgrace or evil reputation attached to conduct considered shameful; infamy, reproach, disgrace, dishonour ...1683
• OPPROBRY † 1. a condition of infamy, shame, disgrace, or reproach ...1432-50
† 2. the imputation of shameful or infamous conduct; the utterance of contumelious reproach; abuse ...1432-50
† 3. an occasion, cause, or object of reproach ...1535
• REPRUCE †* reproach ...a1325
• SCANCE blame, reproach, scandal ...1866 Sc.
• SCATHE AND SCORN insult and injury, blame, reproach ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SISERARA a severe blow; a violent reproach
• TASH a reproach, affront; disgrace ...1709 Sc.
• TOLE † evil-speaking, calumny, slander; blasphemy; reproach, blame ...c1000
• UMBRAID † upbraiding, reproach ...c1330
• UPBRIXLE † reproach, scorn; an object of reproach ...c1200
REPROACH, TERM OF REPROACH - nouns
• AMERUGIAN a term of mild reproach for a child, after they have been in mischief ...1983 Amer. dial.
• BANG-BEGGAR a term of reproach; a vagabond ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BARGHEST a term of reproach or abuse; one who is unsightly in appearance; a noisy or ill-conducted person ...1863 Eng. dial.
• BASTARD a term of reproach for a mischievous or worthless boy ...1830 Eng. dial.
• BEARWARD a term of reproach ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEGGAR a term of reproach or mock anger; also a term of address to a familiar ...1883 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BELL-KITE a term of reproach ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BENCH-BABBLER one who sits idly whistling on a bench; a term of reproach ...1549
• BENCH-WHISTLER † one who sits idly whistling on a bench; a term of reproach ...1542
• BESOM a term of reproach or contempt applied to a woman, esp. a woman of loose or slovenly habits ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BEWCASTLE a term of reproach ...1883 Eng. dial.
• BLUEBELLY a proud, pretentious person; a term of reproach ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BLUTTER a term of reproach; one who has not the power of retention ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOINARD † a fool, a simpleton; a rogue, a rascal, a scoundrel, a low person; a term of reproach ...a1300
• CALLYMOOCHER †* a term of abuse or reproach; ? a raw cadger, a greenhorn ......1661
• CAPON an idiot, a dull, stupid person; a term of reproach ...1542
• CASBALD † a term of reproach ...c1440
• CAYNARD † a lazy fellow, a sluggard; a worthless fellow, a rascal, a scoundrel; a term of reproach ...1303
• CHITTY-FACE † a term of reproach or contempt; a thin, pinched, or childish face; one who has a thin, pinched face; a puny child with a little face; a pitiful, wretched, sneaking fellow ...1601 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CLAPPERDUDGEON a beggar born; also used as a term of reproach or insult ...1567 arch.
• CUM-TWANG † term of abuse, reproach, or contempt; apparently, a miser ...1599
• DAMISHELL a young unmarried woman; a term of reproach for a woman of bad character or disposition ...1867 Sc.
• DAMSEL a young unmarried woman; a term of reproach for a woman of bad character or disposition ...1867 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DANE a red-haired man, a term of reproach ...1865 Eng. dial.
• DEVILSKIN a mischievous, tiresome person; a humorous term of reproach ...1874 Eng. dial.
• DEVIL'S NEEDLE a term of reproach ...1824 Sc.
• DOG-BOLT † a term of contempt or reproach applied to a person; a contemptible fellow; a mean wretch or villain ...1465
• DRUGGLE † a term of contempt or reproach: apparently a heavy, stupid, spiritless or cowardly fellow ...1611
• DUST-WORM † a 'worm of the dust', a mean, despicable, or grovelling person; a term of reproach ...1621 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• FACKET a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern; a worthless woman ...19C Eng. dial.
• FAGGOT a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern, a worthless woman ...1591
• GADLING † a term of reproach; a base, low-born person ...1297
• GALLOWS-STRINGS a term of reproach ...1675
• GUTTER-MASTER a term of reproach ...17C
• HAGGAGE a term of reproach for a woman; an untidy, slatternly, or slovenly woman ...1746 Eng. dial.
• HAGGAGING a term of reproach for a woman ...1876 Eng. dial.
• HAINE † a term of reproach; a mean wretch, a niggard ...c1386
• HALTER-SACK † a 'gallows-bird'; a term of reproach or abuse...1598
• HANGIE a term of reproach for a person; a worthless fellow ...1787 Sc.
• HAYNE † a term of reproach; a mean wretch, a niggard ...c1386
• HEYNE † a term of reproach; a mean wretch, a niggard ...c1386
• HULLOCK a lazy, worthless fellow; a term of reproach ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JACKANAPES an absurd fop; a whippersnapper; a general term of reproach ...1529 sl.
• JAIL-BIRD a term of reproach; an incorrigible rogue ...1603
• JAUDEWIN † a term of reproach for a person ...1340-70
• LADRONE a vague term of reproach; a rogue, rascal, blackguard; a lazy knave ...a1557 Sc.
• LATHERIN a vague term of reproach; a rogue, a blackguard ...1789 Sc.
• LAYDRON a vague term of reproach; a rogue, a blackguard ...1706 Sc.
• LAZY LAURENCE a term of reproach for an idle person; a loafer ...1880
• LUCKY-MINNIE a term of reproach to a woman ...B1900 Sc.
• MALT-HORSE † a term of reproach or abuse for a dull, stupid fellow; a dolt ...1590
• MURKLE a term of reproach or contempt ...B1900 Sc.
• NAGGART a term of reproach for a person ...Bk1866 Eng. dial.
• NAUGHTY-PACK † a term of abuse or reproach to a male or female ...16C obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• NIKKIENOW † a term of reproach ...1678 Sc.
• PADDOCK-STOOL a term of reproach ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PAIK a term of reproach for a woman, or for a female domesticated animal or bird; always used with an adj., as in 'auld paik' ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PAKE a term of reproach for a woman, or for a female domesticated animal or bird; always used with an adj., as in 'auld pake' ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PENTWEEZLE † a term of abuse or reproach ...1656 obs.
• QUEAN a term of reproach for a shrewish or dirty woman ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• QUEEN an immoral woman; a term of reproach for a shrewish or dirty woman ...1740 Eng. dial.
• ROGUE a mischievous person, now esp. a child; frequently used as a playful term of reproof or reproach ...L16
• RONYON a fat woman; a mangy or scabby animal; a term of contempt or reproach to a woman (see note on blog entry) ...1605
• SACKET a term of reproach or abuse ...1868 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCAPE-GALLOWS a term of reproach for a thoroughly bad fellow ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCAPE-THE-GALLOWS a term of reproach for a thoroughly bad fellow ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCOLOPENDRA † a term of reproach to a woman; a nickname for a courtesan; a harlot ...1633
• SNIBBLE-NOSE one who would save even the droppings of his nose; a term of reproach for a mean-spirited, covetous person; a niggardly miser ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SNICKET a pert, saucy, forward girl; a term of reproach for a little girl; a naughty child; a dirty, careless, impudent woman ...1867 Eng. dial.
• TASSEL-RAG a mild term of reproach ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TITIVIL † a term of reproach; a bad or vile character; a scoundrel, villain; a worthless knave ...c1420
• UDGIT a term of reproach for a person ...1868 Eng. dial.
• WEAN an immoral woman; a term of reproach for a shrewish or dirty woman ...1740 Eng. dial.
REPROACH - verbs
• ADWITE † to reproach, to accuse ...c1430
• BEGREDE † to cry out against; to upbraid, to reproach, to accuse ...c1200
• CAST A SCANSE ON ONE to make one an object of reproach (scance = n. blame, reproach, scandal) ...Bk1904 Sc.
• CAST ONE IN THE TEETH † to reproach or upbraid one ...1526
• DO A PERSON SHAME † to inflict disgrace or injury on a person; to reproach a person
• EDWITE † to taunt, to blame, to reproach ...c825
• EMBRAID † to upbraid, to taunt, to mock; also, to reproach one with ...1481
• ENTWITE † to twit, rebuke, reproach or blame a person ...1542
• GAB † to reproach; to accuse ...c1200
• ILL to harm; to reproach; to rail at; to speak evil of ...1684 Eng. dial.
• IMPROPERATE †* to reproach; to upbraid one with a fault ...1623
• LEHTRIE † to reproach ...c1000
• OPPROBRIATE * to speak abusively or contemptuously of or to; to reproach; to vilify ...1649
• OUTBRAID † to upbraid; to reproach ...1509
• PALT † to assail with obloquy or reproaches ...1697
• RAG to scold, to rate; to talk severely to, to reproach; to abuse violently ...a1796 Eng. dial. & sl.
• REPRUCE †* to reproach ...a1325
• SCANCE to criticize, to be censorious about, to reproach, to taunt ...1801 Sc.
• SHEND to reproach or scold ...arch.
• THREAP to complain, to call out; to reproach ...1868 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UMBRAID † to upbraid, to reproach ...c1330
• UPCAST to taunt or reproach ...1930 Amer. dial.
REPROACH - interjections
• SHAME! expressing shock, reproach, disgust, etc. ...ME
REPROACHFUL - adjectives
• ABUSEFUL † abounding in abuse; using or practicing abuse; abusive, reproachful ...1642
• CONVICIATORY † wrangling, railing; reproachful, abusive ...1611
• DEDECOROUS † disgraceful, unbecoming, reproachful, shameful ...1755
REPROACHFUL, REPROACHFULNESS - nouns
• ABUSION † contemptuous or reproachful language; reviling, insult ...1382
• OPPROBRIOUSNESS abusive quality; reproachfulness, scurrility ...c1540
REPROACHING - nouns
• OPPROBRATION †* reproaching, taunting, reviling ...c1616
REPROBATE - nouns, person
• CASTAWAY one who is cast away or rejected; a reprobate ...1526
• OLD RIP a bad-tempered man; a reprobate ...1909 Amer. dial.
• RENEGATE a reprobate, an unprincipled person, a rogue, a rascal ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIP a reprobate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SCANT-O-GRACE † a scapegrace, a reprobate ...1718 Sc.
• SINNER a reprobate, rogue; an offender against some rule or custom ...1809
• SKATE a low, mean contemptible person; one who does not pay his debts; a reprobate ...1896 Amer. dial.
• WANT-GRACE † one who lacks grace; an unprincipled person; a reprobate, a scamp ...1603
REPRODUCTION - nouns
• ECTYPE a copy, a reproduction ...1646
REPROOF - adjectives
• CORREPTORY † conveying reproof, rebuking, chiding, reprehensive ...1659
REPROOF - adverbs
• ADMONITORILY with warning or reproof ...1845
REPROOF - nouns
• BY-WIPE an indirect reproof or sarcasm ...1641
• CORREPTION † a chiding, reprehension, reproof, reproach, rebuke ...c1380
• DICHELS reproof, correction; a beating, a drubbing ...1794 Sc.
• FLEA IN ONE'S EAR, A a scolding, a rating; a sharp reproof; a rebuff; chiefly used in the phrase 'to go (send, etc.) away with a flea in one's ear' ...1826
• JAWBATION a long and tedious harangue; a severe lecture or reprimand; a tedious rebuke or reproof; a scolding ...1840 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• JOBATION a rebuke, a reproof, especially one of a lengthy and tedious character; a prolonged scolding, a lecture; also, a long discussion ...1687 colloq.
• NAP a gibe, a sarcastic remark or reproof; a jeering way of speaking ...1885 Sc.
• SISERARY a severe rebuke, reproof, or scolding; a sharp blow; a torrent of language ...1771
• TELLING a scolding, reproof; warning, advice ...1867 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THRAWN † a scolding, a chiding; a sharp reproof ...Bk1905 Ireland
• WIGGING a severe rebuke, reproof, or reprimand; a scolding ...1805 colloq.
REPROOF - phrases & interjections
• APSE UPON THEE! an exclamation of surprise or reproof ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• IF YOU DON'T MIND used as a form of reproof, esp. to someone who barges in, pushes one aside, etc. ...L17 sl.
• YAPS! an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPS UPON YOU! an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEPS! an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
REPROVE - verbs
• BAWL OUT to reprove loudly or severely ...1899 sl., orig. US
• BE ON AT to nag; to constantly reprove ...1974 UK sl.
• BERISP † to censure, to reprove, to rebuke ...1481
• BONE to chide, to reprove; to pester ...1858 Amer. dial.
• CASE to reprove or reprimand sternly ...1971 Amer. dial.
• CORREPT † to reprehend, to reprove ...c1449
• GET ONE'S TAG to whip or chastise one; to disconcert or reprove severely ...1908 Amer. dial.
• GIVE CHOCOLATE WITHOUT SUGAR to reprove ...B1900
• GIVE ONE ONE'S KALE THROUGH THE REEK to give one a good scolding; to reprove severely; to punish ...1814 Sc.
• HAMMER INTO THE FLOOR LIKE A TACK to punish, to reprove ...Bk2002 Aust. sl.
• IMPROVE to reprove ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• INCREPATE † to chide, to rebuke, to reprove, to scold, to reprehend ...1570
• JACK UP to call to account; to rebuke; to reprove severely, to reprimand; to scold; to irritate ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LAMBASTE to rebuke or reprove severely ...1886
• LESSON to give a lesson or lessons to, to instruct, to teach; to admonish, to rebuke, to reprove ...1555
• READ THE RIOT ACT to reprove; to scold ...20C sl.
• SAUCE † to rebuke smartly, to reprove ...1600 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SAY A MOUTHFUL to reprove a fellow homosexual in detail and at great length ...1940s US homosexual sl.
• SUBMONISH †* to reprove gently ...1621 obs
• TAKE † to take to task, to reprehend, to rebuke, to reprove ...c1250
• TAKE OFF to reprove, to rebuke, to chide ...1863 Eng. dial.
• THREAPEN † to reprove, to rebuke, to chide ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
REPROVING - adjectives
• INCREPATORY † rebuking, reproving, chiding ...1645
REPROVING - nouns
• SUBMONITION † a gentle admonition, suggestion, or reproving ...1562
REPUDIATE - verbs
• ABRENOUNCE † to renounce, to repudiate; to contradict ...1537
• ABRENUNCIATE †* to renounce; to repudiate; to contradict ...1618
REPUDIATION - nouns
• ABRENOUNCING † repudiation; rejection ...c1550
• ABRENUNCIATION renunciation; retraction, repudiation ...1641
REPUGNANCE - adjectives
• CREEPY said of something producing an uncanny feeling of horror or repugnance ...1883 sl.
REPUGNANCE - nouns
• ABHORRENCY † the state of being abhorrent, or of holding a thing in hatred and disgust; extreme repugnance or dislike ...1605
• CREEPS, THE a feeling of repugnance or fear; the unease felt in the presence of a 'creepy' person or in a spooky place; a feeling of horror caused by something uncanny ...1879 sl.
• OPPOSITENESS † repugnance ...1645
REPUGNANT - adjectives
• OPPOSITE † of things: antagonistic, adverse, repugnant ...1595
• OPPUGNANT opposing, resisting, hostile, contrary, repugnant ...1513
REPUGNANT - nouns, person
• GRUNGE a general term of abuse; a repugnant, odious, dirty, or boring person ...1960s sl., orig US
REPULSE - verbs
• BIFF to refuse; to repulse ...1895 US students' sl.
• GROSS OUT to shock and disgust; to revolt; to repulse with crude language ...1965 Amer. student sl.
• RAMBARRE †* to beat or force back; to drive away, to repel, to repulse; to stop, to restrain ...1644 Sc.
• REPOUSS to repulse; to repel ...1882 Sc.
REPULSION - nouns
• UG a feeling of repulsion or dislike; a feeling of nausea ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
REPULSIVE - adjectives
• BADLY LOOKING of repulsive or evil appearance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CRUMBY unpleasant; disagreeable; contemptible, repulsive, disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ILL-LOOKING of evil or repulsive appearance; having a bad look; ugly; the opposite of good-looking ...1633
• LAIDLY † offensive, hideous, repulsive ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & arch.
• ODIOSE †* deserving of hatred, hateful; causing or exciting hatred or repugnance; disagreeable, offensive, repulsive, odious ...1560
• PISS-UGLY very ugly; repulsive ...Amer. sl.
• PUKEY revolting, repulsive, disgusting ...M19 colloq.
• TOADY * toad-like, repulsive ...1628
• UGLY AS CAT-SHIT very ugly, repulsive ...Amer. sl.
• UNLOVESOME † unlovely, disgusting, repulsive ...1725 Sc.
REPULSIVE, REPULSIVENESS - nouns
• MOLDY something repulsive ...1955 US campus sl.
• OFFENCE † the fact of being annoying, unpleasant, or repulsive; offensiveness; something that causes annoyance or disgust; an offensive object, quality, feature or state of things; a nuisance ...c1430
• PUKE any food or drink that is repulsive ...sl.
• SIGHT a shocking, repulsive or ridiculous spectacle; esp. used of people who see themselves or others improperly or inelegantly dressed ...L19 sl.
• SKAINTCH somebody or something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANCH somebody or something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• UGSOMENESS loathing; loathsomeness; ugliness, repulsiveness ...c1440
REPULSIVE - nouns, person
• BEAR a physically repulsive man or woman ...1972 Amer. dial.
• CRUMB a dirty, slovenly, repulsive person; an unpleasant or despicable person ...1918 sl., orig. US
• HAG an ugly, repulsive old woman; often implying viciousness or maliciousness ...1377
• HUMGRUFFIN a terrible or repulsive person ...1842
• MAGGOT a repulsive female ...1987 Aust. sl.
• SKAINTCH somebody or something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANCH somebody or something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANK a repulsive person of either sex ...1980s US campus sl.
REPULSIVE - verbs
• UGLIFY to make hideous, ugly, or repulsive in appearance; to disfigure ...1576
REPULSIVE - phrases
• ENOUGH TO GAG A MAGGOT something that is thoroughly repulsive ...1966 Amer. sl.
• ENOUGH TO GAG A MAGGOT AND KNOCK A FLOCK OF BUZZARDS OFF A GUTWAGON something that is thoroughly repulsive ...a1990 Amer. sl.
• IT WOULD GAG A MAGGOT IN A GUT WAGON it is thoroughly repulsive ...1940s Amer. sl.
REPUTABLE - adjectives
• FAIR † desirable, reputable ...c1380
REPUTATION - adjectives
• MUCKLE-WORTH of great value or reputation ...Bk1905 Sc.
REPUTATION - nouns
• FACE reputation, standing ...1876 UK sl.
• JACKET a bad reputation ...1930s US criminal sl.
REPUTATION - verbs
• LACE ONE'S COAT WITH GOLD to embellish one's reputation ...1960 Amer. dial.
REPUTE - adjectives
• NAMELY noted, noteworthy, famed for some attribute or accomplishment, of good repute ...1815 Sc.
REPUTE - nouns
• ODOUR (good or bad) repute, favour, estimation ...1847
REQUEST - nouns
• ASK a request ...1994 Aust. sl.
• BID a request or an invitation ...1892 Eng. dial.
• BIG ASK a request ...1994 Aust. sl.
REQUEST - nouns, person
• IMPORTUNATE one who requests or petitions ...1881
REQUEST - verbs
• BONE to beg; to wheedle; to request demandingly, to importune ..1858 Amer. dial.
• ESCAPE OUT to speak, to request ...M19 US sl.
• NURN † to ask or request; to urge or press ...a1300
• PUT ON to request ...1960s sl.
• QUEST * to question, to request, to demand ...1897
REQUIRE - verbs
• BEHOOVE † to have use for or need of; to require; to be in want of ...c890
• BEHOVE † to have use for or need of; to require; to be in want of ...c890
• MAUND to ask or require; hence, to beg ...16C UK criminals' sl.
• MAWND to ask or require; hence, to beg ...16C UK criminals' sl.
• OFGO † to demand, to require, to exact ...c1000
• ONSEEK † to seek or require something of a person ...a800
• THOLE to allow, to permit, to admit of; to require, to stand in need of ...1864 Sc. & Eng. dial.
REQUIRED - adjectives
• IRREPOSCIBLE †* not to be required again ...1656
• NEEDY † necessary, required ...1487 obs. exc. Amer. dial.
REQUIRED - nouns
• NEED-MADE-UP anything hastily prepared because immediately required ...Bk1905 Sc.
REQUIREMENT - nouns
• NEEDMENTS * needs, requirements ...1603 chiefly Sc.
• NEED-TURN an immediate requirement ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OCCASIONS † needs, requirements ...1596
REQUIREMENT - verbs
• CUT THE MUSTARD to meet the requirements; to 'fill the bill' ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
REQUISITE - adjectives
• NECESSITOUS †* enforced, obligatory ...1631
REQUISITE - nouns
• NEED-BE * an essential or necessary reason; a necessity; something compulsory, indispensable, or requisite ...1728
• NEEDFUL, THE what is necessary or requisite ...1709
• NEEDMENTS things needed; necessaries; personal requisites carried as luggage ...1590
REQUITAL - nouns
• QUITTAL † requital ...c1530
REQUITE - verbs
• QUITTANCE † to repay, to requite ...1590
RESCUE - nouns
• ANGEL a motorized vehicle, esp. a helicopter, used for rescue; a member of a rescue party ...1950 Amer. military sl.
RESCUE - nouns, person
• EMER † one who rescues another from any danger or difficulty ...c1450 Eng. dial.
RESCUE - verbs
• BETELL † to lay claim to; to win, to rescue ...c1205
• PULL OUT OF THE FIRE to save from failure or disaster; to turn a potentially disastrous situation into a successful one; to turn defeat into victory; to rescue ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• SAVE SOMEONE'S BACON to help or rescue someone from difficulties ...L17 sl.
RESEARCH - nouns
• MCPAPER a sloppily written, poorly researched piece of work ...1980s US campus sl.
RESEARCH - nouns, person
• BACKROOM BOY someone engaged on (secret) research ...1943 sl.
• BOFFIN n. a person who is enthusiastic for and knowledgeable in any pursuit, activity, study, etc., esp. a research scientist; someone engaged on (secret) research; orig. Royal Air Force usage for a scientist working on radar ...1945 sl.
• BURROWER a researcher ...1977 UK security service usage
RESEARCH - verbs
• DIG OUT to research and discover; to find and obtain ...1611 UK sl.
• DIG UP to research and discover; to find and obtain ...1611 UK sl.
RESEMBLANCE - adjectives
• SIMILABLE †* similar; having a marked resemblance or likeness; of a like nature or kind ...1493
• SIMILARY † similar; having a marked resemblance or likeness; of a like nature or kind ...1628
RESEMBLANCE - nouns
• CLONE a person or thing bearing a very close resemblance to another person or thing ...colloq.
• CONSIMILITY † resemblance, mutual likeness, similarity ...1680 obs.
• DAPS ways, modes of action; hence, likeness, image, in ways and appearance, resemblance ...1583 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• FAVORANCE resemblance of features ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MENT resemblance; likeness to ...1885 Eng. dial.
• SIMILE † likeness, resemblance; similarity ...1604
• SIMILITUDE * the quality or state of being like; resemblance, similarity, likeness ...1387-8
RESEMBLE - verbs
• AROPO to match, to resemble ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BECOME to resemble ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BELIKE † to be like, to resemble ...1481
• BLICKEN to resemble ...1856 Eng. dial.
• BRADE to resemble, like members of a family or stock ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BRAID to resemble, to take after ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BREED to resemble, to take after ...Bk1911 Sc.
• FEATURE to resemble in appearance ...1941 Amer. dial.
• LIKEN to resemble ...1956 Amer. dial.
• MARROW to resemble; to be equal to; also, to produce something equal to; to match ...a1586 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• MENT to resemble, to take after; to personate ...1790 Eng. dial. • MIMIC to resemble ...1913 Amer. dial.
• STARE SOMEBODY IN THE FACE to closely resemble ...1892 Eng. dial.
• TAKE AT to resemble ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
RESEMBLING - adjectives/adverbs
• ANEWST resembling, like ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• BESIBBING †* resembling; having a likeness to ...1602
• MARROW † resembling something of the same kind ...1585 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ONTINKEL †* resembling, looking like ...a1300
RESEMBLING - nouns
• SIMILITUDE a person or thing resembling or having the likeness of some other person or thing; a counterpart or equal ...c1386
• SIMILITUDINARY † a thing resembling another ...1541
RESENT - verbs
• BEAR AT HAND to resent, to bear a grudge ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEAR HARD † to endure with a grudge, to take a thing ill or amiss, to have ill will to, to have a resentment against ...c1400
• BEAR UPON THE SPLEEN † to endure with a grudge, to take a thing ill or amiss, to have ill will to, to have a resentment against ...1629
• GET JACK OF to resent, to grow tired of ...L19 Aust. sl.
• MEAN to complain of, to blame, to resent ...1715 Sc.
RESENTFUL - adjectives
• RANCOROUS having, or partaking of, the nature of rancour; bitter, resentful, spiteful ...1590
• SALTY ill-tempered, angry, irritated, resentful, annoyed ...1936 Amer. dial.
RESENTFUL - verbs
• CHEW THE FAT to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance; to sulk, to be resentful ...c1880 military sl.
• GET A MAD ON to become angry or resentful ...1909 Amer. dial.
• GET ONE'S MAD UP to become angry or resentful ...1909 Amer. dial.
• HAVE A MAD ON to be angry or resentful ...1909 Amer. dial.
• HOLD IT to feel angry or resentful; to sulk or not speak ...20C sl.
RESENTMENT - adjectives
• STOMACHFUL characterized by anger or resentment
RESENTMENT - nouns
• HARDNESS ill will; resentment ...1838 Amer. dial.
• HEARTBURNING jealousy, resentment, discontent; enmity ...1824 Amer. dial.
• NEEDLE resentment, bitterness, irritation ...L19 sl.
• RANCOROUSNESS long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will; bitterness ...1727
• UMBRAGE displeasure, annoyance, offense, resentment ...1724
RESERVATION - nouns
• BACK-HAPPEN a mental reservation ...1891 Eng. dial.
• BACKSPANG a reservation, sometimes dishonest; an advantage taken behindhand ...1824 Sc.
• RESERVE † a reservation ...1709 Sc.
RESERVE - nouns
• BACKSET a something in reserve, esp. applied to a store of money or goods held in reserve against an emergency; hence, a prop, a support ...1868 Eng. dial.
• BACK-WATCH a reserve fund put by against an emergency ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• FALL-BACK a something upon which one may fall back; a reserve ...1851
• LIE-BY anything held in reserve ...B1900 Eng. dial.
RESERVE (aloofness) - nouns
• OFFISHNESS reserve, coolness, aloofness ...M19 sl.
RESERVE - verbs
• BAGS to claim rights to something; to reserve something ...1944 Aust. sl.
• WRITE ONE'S NAME ON to reserve for oneself; to have the first go at ...M19 sl.
RESERVED - adjectives
• BUTTONED UP saying nothing, silent; implying a general reservedness or uncommunicativeness ...1936 sl.
• DAIN † reserved, distant ...c1500 obs. or Eng. dial. rare
• INBIGGIT selfish, morose, reserved ...Bk1902 Sc.
• INWARD silent, reserved ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LANERLY lonely, alone, reserved in manner ...1823 Sc.
• LENNERLIE lonely, alone, reserved in manner ...1948 Sc.
• MEALY-MOUTHED reticent, reserved, afraid to speak out; plausible, smooth-tongued, hypocritical ...1836 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OFFISH aloof; unapproachable; standoffish; distant or unapproachable in manners; reserved, shy, unsocial ...1825
• SHUT-MOUTHED silent, secretive, reserved ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SKITTISH inclined to show coyness or reserve ...1648
• STUCK-UP arrogant, snobbish, reserved ...M19
• STUCKUPPY arrogant, snobbish, reserved ...M19
• TACITURNOUS †* silent, saying nothing, reserved in speech, making no noise ...1727
• THIEVELESS shy, reserved; cold, frigid in manner, forbidding ...1787 Sc.
• UNCO distant, reserved in manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YONDERLY distant in manner, reserved, sullen; depressed in health or spirits, gloomy, melancholy; vague, absent-minded; shy, timid; anxious ...1828 Eng. dial.
RESERVED - nouns, person
• MANGINA a reticent, reserved man ...2000s US college sl.
• OLD OYSTER a term of address, esp. to a reserved, uncommunicative person ...c1890 sl.
• SHUT-MOUTH a person who says little; a silent, secretive or reserved person ...1891 Amer. dial.
• STUCK-UP an arrogant, snobbish, or reserved person ...L19 sl.
• TACITURNIST one who practices habitual silence or reserve ...1887
RESERVEDLY - adverbs
• OFFISHLY in a reserved or aloof manner ...1861 Amer. dial.
RESIDE - verbs
• EAT PORRIDGE to live, to dwell, to reside ...1867 Eng. dial.
• HABIT † to dwell, to abide, to reside, to sojourn ...?a1366
• HANG to reside, to lodge, to live ...1811 colloq, or sl.
• LOCATE to take up one's residence ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• MANSION †* to dwell, to reside ...a1638
• NESTLE † to take up one's abode, to settle or squat, in a place; to establish residence ...1406
• PAD to reside ...1963 US sl.
• RESIDENT to reside ...1823 Sc.
• SHACK UP to live or reside, usually temporarily ...1950s US sl.
• STAY to reside ...1973 US sl.
• TAKE UP to lodge, to put up, to take up residence ...1852 Amer. dial.
RESIDENCE - nouns
• AERIE a residence or retreat perched high on a rock or mountain side ...1581
• BILBIE shelter, residence ...1891 Sc.
• DIBS a residence ...20C teen & high school sl.
• HABITACULE † a dwelling place, habitation, residence ...c1374
• HABITANCY residence as an inhabitant; inhabitance ...1792
• NEST a place; a place of residence ...1596 sl.
• SIT-HOUSE † a residence ...1743 Sc.
• TRAP a residence ...1957 US sl.
• WANE † a dwelling-place, a residence, a house ...a1225
RESIDENT - adjectives
• LEDGER † remaining in a place; resident; permanent; stationary ...1547
• MANSIONARY † staying or dwelling in a place, permanently abiding, resident ...1447
RESIDENT - nouns, person
• HABITATOR †* a dweller, resident, inhabiter ...1646
• LEDGER † one who is permanently or constantly in a place; a resident ...1599
• LIVER an inhabitant, a resident ...1678 Amer. dial.
• OLD IDENTITY anyone who has lived in the same place for a long time, a regular resident ...M19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• OLD STANDARD an old-established resident; a person of old standing; an old family ...1872 Eng. dial.
• OLD-TIMER one whose residence, membership, or experience dates from long ago ...Aust. sl.
• PACK-SACK CITIZEN a short-term resident of any place, living, as it were, out of a packsack (backpack or rucksack) ...1966 Can. sl.
• RESIDENTER a resident ...1709 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TOWNER a local resident ...1980 US circus and carnival usage
• WASH-ASHORE a visitor or non-native resident ...1983 Amer. dial.
RESIDENTIAL - nouns
• MAN LINE a fashionable residential district ...1939 Amer. dial.
RESIDUE - nouns
• LEAVING † what is left; remainder, residue, remains ...a1340
RESIGN - verbs
• BILGE to be dismissed or obliged to resign ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
• BOW OUT to retreat or withdraw; to resign ...20C sl.
• LEAVE UP † to abandon, to give up, to resign ...1430-40
• PULL THE PIN to resign or retire from a job ...1927 US sl.
• SEND IN ONE'S JACKET to resign; to deliver up one's badge of office ...1884 sl.
• TAKE A WALK of a group of workers: to resign ...1930s sl.
RESIGNATION - nouns
• BOW-OUT a resignation ...1940s sl.
• 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
RESIGNATION - interjections
• BALLS! an expression of disappointment, disgust, or resignation; utter nonsense! rubbish! ...1857 US sl.
RESIGNATION - phrases
• F.I.D.O. a term of emotional resignation (Fuck It, Drive On) ...1980s sl.
RESIST, RESISTANCE - nouns
• GAINSTAND †* opposition, resistance ...c1470
• OBLUCTATION † striving or struggling against something; resistance, opposition ...1615
• OBSISTENT † something that resists ...1657
• OBSTANCE †* opposition; resistance ...c1340
• OBSTREPEROUSNESS vociferousness; clamour; noisy behaviour; noisy and unruly resistance to control ...1655
• OBSTRIGILLATION †* opposition, resistance ...1623
RESIST - nouns, person
• OPPUGNANT * one who opposes or resists; an opponent ...a1834
• SUCKER FOR SOMETHING one who cannot resist a particular thing ...1960 sl.
RESIST - verbs
• BEAR HEAD AGAINST to resist successfully, to hold one's own against ...1612
• GAINSTAND † to stand against; to withstand, oppose, resist ...c1400 obs. or arch.
• GAINSTRIVE † to make resistance ...1596
• KEEP HEAD AGAINST to resist successfully, to hold one's own against ...1818
• MAKE DEBATE † to make opposition or resistance ...c1350
• MAKE HEAD AGAINST to resist; to rise in insurrection or revolt against; to advance in spite of ...1577-87
• OBSIST † to stand against; to oppose; to resist ...1432-50
• OBSTRIGILLATE †* to oppose, to resist ...1623
• OCCUR † to meet, to encounter; to oppose, to resist ...a1548
• OPPONE † 1. to set oneself in opposition, to contend against, to act in opposition or offer resistance to ...1513
† 2. to endeavour to hinder, thwart, or overthrow; to withstand, to resist, to combat; to stand in the way of, to obstruct ...1610
• OPPOSIT †* to oppose, to resist ...1657
• RELUCTATE to offer resistance, resist, oppose; to struggle against something; to show reluctance ...1643
• SET UP ONE'S BRISTLES to show resistance
RESISTANCE - nouns
• OBLUCTATION † striving or struggling against something; resistance, opposition ...1615
• OBSTRAPULOSITY obstreperousness, restiveness, resistance ...1828 Sc.
RESISTANT - adjectives
• ABSTROPELOUS aggressively resistant to control or restraint ...E18 sl.
RESISTING - adjectives
• OBDURATE hardened in wickedness or sin; persistently impenitent; stubbornly resisting, or insensible to moral influence ...c1440
• OBSTANT † standing against; resisting, opposing ...1513
• OBSTREPEROUS resisting control, management, advice, etc., in a noisy manner; turbulent or unruly in behaviour, esp. in resistance ...1657
• OPPUGNANT opposing, resisting, hostile, contrary, repugnant ...1513
RESISTINGLY - adverbs
• OBSTANTLY † resistingly ...1562
RESOLUTE - adjectives
• BENT † determined, resolute, devoted, inclined ...1548
• DOUGHTY fearless and resolute; stout-hearted ...OE now arch. or jocular
• GAME AS A PEBBLE resolute; extremely courageous; ready for anything, having staying power; often used of horses ...1829
• HIGH-RESOLVED very resolute; firmly resolved ...1594
• ROCK-RIBBED resolute, uncompromising, esp. in political allegiance
• SANDY brave, resolute ...1904 Amer. dial.
RESOLUTE - nouns, person
• PEBBLE someone who perseveres; a resolute person ...1829 Aust. sl.
• STICKER someone who perseveres; a resolute person ...1824 sl.
RESOLUTE - verbs
• TAKE NO PRISONERS to make no compromises; to act resolutely ...1980s sl.
RESOLUTELY - adverbs
• DINGDONG resolutely; earnestly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FLAT-FOOTED resolutely ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• IN SPITE OF HELL resolutely; earnestly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• IN SPITE OF HELL AND HIGH WATER resolutely; earnestly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
RESOLUTION - nouns
• ADVISEMENT † the result of thinking; a thought, opinion, resolution, plan ...1535
• PECKER resolution; courage ...1848 sl.
• STIFF UPPER LIP courage or resolution in the face of fear or danger ...1815 sl., orig. US
RESOLVE - nouns
• READ determination; resolve ...B1900 Eng. dial.
RESOLVE - verbs
• CHILL to resolve a complaint or awkward situation; to square a complaint ...20C Amer. sl.
• FANG † to promise, to resolve, to undertake ...c1175
• STAND TO ONE'S TACKLE † to stand one's ground, to stand firm in one's resolve; to maintain one's position or attitude ...1586
• STAND TO ONE'S TACKLING † to hold one's ground; to maintain one's position or attitude ...a1548
• STICK TO ONE'S TACKLE † to stand one's ground, to stand firm in one's resolve; to maintain one's position or attitude ...1577-87
• STICK TO ONE'S TACKLING † to hold one's ground; to maintain one's position or attitude ...1576
RESOLVED - adjectives
• HIGH-RESOLVED very resolute; firmly resolved ...1594
RESONANT - adjectives
• TINNIENT † emitting a clear ringing or tinkling sound; ringing, resonant...1668
RESORT - nouns
• INDRAIN a place of attraction or resort ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• INDRAW a place of attraction or resort ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LIDO a fashionable beach resort ...1925 Brit.
RESOUND - verbs
• SKELLOCH to shriek; to yell; to resound shrilly ...1808 Sc.
• SKELLOCK to shriek; to yell; to resound shrilly ...1808 Sc.
RESOUNDING - adjectives
• DANDERING vibrating, resounding ...1776 Sc.
RESOURCE - adjectives
• IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG remaining as a last resource or expedient ...1659
RESOURCE(S) - nouns
• ACE IN THE HOLE an especially effective final resource, esp. if deliberately held in reserve ...1908
• ACE UP ONE'S SLEEVE a hidden resource, ploy, or manoeuvre ...1927
• BEET-MASTER a person that helps in an emergency; a last resource ...1816 Sc.
• BEET-NEED a person or thing that helps in an emergency; a last resource ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BIG CASINO one's best resource or asset ...1922 US sl.
• BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS all one's effort or resources ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COCUM advantage, luck, resource ...M19 sl.
• FACULTY † pecuniary ability, means, resources; possessions, property ...1382
• KITTY monetary resource ...1903 sl.
• ONLY STICK LEFT IN ONE'S HEDGE. THE one's only resource ...1644
• SHOT IN ONE'S LOCKER a final resource ...1894 US nautical sl.
RESOURCE(S) - verbs
• GO THE LENGTH OF ONE'S TETHER to use up all one's resources; to exhaust one's means ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RUN ONE'S TETHER to come to the end of one's resources ...1879 Sc.
• SCRAPE THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL to use one's last and worst resources; to be forced to desperate measures ...1942 Amer. sl.
• SUCK THE BLOOD OF to exhaust the resources of, to drain the life out of ...1583
RESOURCEFUL - adjectives
• CAN-DO positive, enthusiastic, aggressive; confident and resourceful in the face of challenges ...20C sl., orig. US
• COCUM resourceful, cunning ...M19 sl.
• COKUM resourceful, cunning ...M19 sl.
• KNACKETY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
• KNACKY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
• KNAWKY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
• NAUKY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
• NAWKY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
RESPECT - adjectives
• HONORIFICENT † doing or conferring honour; importing honour or respect ...1681
RESPECT - nouns
• BEISANCE † obeisance; deferential respect ...1556
• DAP credit, acknowledgement, respect, self-awareness ...1970s US Black sl.
• DAPS proper respect ...1997 US sl.
• KWAN respect ...2000s US Black sl.
• MENSE honour, respect, reverence ...1791 Sc.
RESPECT - nouns, person
• OBSERVICER †* one who shows respect, deference or dutiful attention; an obsequious follower ...1625
RESPECT - verbs
• ANT to show attention to, to respect, to obey ...1891 Sc.
• DAP to greet another with a ritualistic handshake; to show respect in greeting ...1973 US sl.
• KNOW NO FACES † to have no respect of persons ...1633
• MAKE ONE'S MANNERS to perform conventional rituals of courtesy or respect ...1824 Amer. dial.
• SALUTE † to pay one's respects to; to pay a complimentary visit to ...1585
• VAIL 1. to submit, to yield, to show respect to some person, etc. ...1587 now arch.
2. to lower in sign of submission or respect ...1599 now arch.
RESPECT, RESPECTABLE - nouns
• ABAISANCE † the bending of the body as a mark of respect; a bow ..1671
• FACE a respectable image, a 'front' ...1930s US criminals' sl.
• MUCH LOVE popularity, respect ...1990s US Black sl.
• MUCH PROPS respect for others ...1990s US Black & teen sl.
RESPECTABILITY - verbs
• GO UPTOWN to gain respectability ...1976 Amer. dial.
RESPECTABLE - adjectives
• FARRANTLY of a person: genteel, respectable ...1790 N. Eng. dial.
• MANNERLY † seemly, decent, respectable, modest ...a1300
• MENSE decent, respectable; clean, tidy, neat ...1879 Eng. dial.
• MENSEFUL becoming, proper, seemly, modest, discreet; creditable to a man, decent, respectable ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PARLIAMENTARY respectable ...1900s Irish sl.
• RESPECTUOUS † respectable, worthy of respect ...1603
RESPECTABLE - nouns, person
• APRON WITH A NIP a virgin; a virtuous, respectable woman ...World War II Amer. sl.
• MASTER a respectable, well-dressed man; a gentleman; any individual ...1851 Eng. dial.
• NICE NELLIE a respectable or fastidious person, not necessarily a woman; also used ironically ...1930s US sl.
• STUFF a respectable citizen ...Bk1904 thieves' sl.
RESPECTABLE - verbs
• NICE NELLIE to act in a respectable manner, often excessively and interferingly so ...1950s US sl.
• STRAIGHTEN UP to take up an honest, respectable life; to be or become honest ...1907 sl.
• TOE THE CHALK to behave in a sober, respectable manner ...M19 sl.
• TOE THE CRACK to behave in a sober, respectable manner ...M19 sl.
• TOE THE MARK to behave in a sober, respectable manner ...M19 sl.
• WALK THE CHALK to conform rigorously to a prescribed standard; to obey implicitly; to behave in a sober, respectable manner ...1845 Amer. dial.
• WEAR A HAT to lead a respectable life ...1960s US teen sl.
RESPECTED - adjectives
• ACES wonderful; excellent; well-respected; of the very best quality; superior ...20C US sl.
• ACES UP wonderful; excellent; well-respected ...20C US sl.
RESPECTED - nouns, person
• CACK a respected person; an important figure in the community ...1900s US Black sl.
• DADDY the most respected man in a field ...1901 Amer. sl.
• LIVE ONE a notable, popular, or well-respected person ...L19 US sl.
RESPECTFUL - adjectives
• MENSEFUL mannerly, polite, well-behaved; courteous, well-bred; respectful ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RESPECTUOUS † respectful, showing respect ...1603
RESPECTFUL - verbs
• MENSE to grace, to decorate, to adorn; to do honour to; to behave respectfully or courteously to ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
RESPECTFULLY - adverbs
• FAIRLY † courteously, respectfully ...1590
RESPIRATION - nouns
• THRATCH † the oppressed and violent respiration of one in the last agony ...Bk1905 Sc.
RESPITE - nouns
• SUFFERANCE † suspension, delay; respite ...1523
RESPLENDENT - adjectives
• LAMPING flashing, beaming, resplendent ...1590
• SPLENDICANT † resplendent, brilliant ...1592
RESPLENDENT - nouns
• CARBUNCLE † a person or thing of resplendent quality ...c1430
RESPOND - verbs
• FADE to respond, to counter ...1920s sl.
RESPONSE - nouns
• ACTION a look, a smile, a verbal response ...1970s US Black sl.
• FLANKER a verbal response ...M19 sl.
RESPONSE - phrases
• MIGHTY ROAR WENT UP FROM THE CROWD, A used as a humorous comment on a lack of response to a joke or comment ...1997 US sl.
• NO KID a somewhat doubting response to a statement that seems not quite credible ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• NO KIDDING a somewhat doubting response to a statement that seems not quite credible ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• PULL THE OTHER ONE! used as sarcastic response ...1964 UK sl.
• PULL THE OTHER ONE - IT'S GOT BELLS ON! used as sarcastic response ...1964 UK sl.
• SEARCH ME used in response to a question to indicate that the speaker does not know the answer or has no idea what to do ...1901 orig. N. Amer.
RESPONSIBILITY - nouns
• ACCOUNTMENT * the work of accounting or reckoning for, responsibility ...1857
• BABY one's special project, interest, or responsibility ...1890 sl.
• BALL a thing for which one is expected to take the responsibility of completing, performing, etc. ...1973 US sl.
• BUCK responsibility ...1947 Amer. dial.
• CARK † charge, burden of responsibility ...a1300 obs.
• HOSPITAL PASS the responsibility for a controversial project or task ...2003 US sl.
• KAN charge, responsibility; one's particular method of doing a thing ...1914 Sc.
• OLD ARMY GAME, THE the shifting of responsibility to others ...1930 Amer. sl.
• RAP a rebuke or reprimand; blame, responsibility ...1777 sl.
RESPONSIBILITY - nouns, person
• BUCK-PASSER one who evades or avoids work and responsibility ...1933 Amer. dial.
RESPONSIBILITY - verbs
• BRING TO A BEARING to call to account; to be forced to accept responsibility for something ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CARRY THE BABY to bear an unwelcome responsibility
• CARRY THE BALL to assume or successfully bear responsibility ...1939 US sl.
• CHECK UP TO to pass the responsibility to ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• COP OUT to avoid one's responsibility; to renege, to back out ...colloq.
• D AND D to fail to lead; to escape responsibility ('delegate and disappear') ...1995 Can. sl.
• DUCK OUT (OF) to avoid responsibility; to fail to attend a meeting ...1984 UK sl.
• EEL OUT to evade a situation or responsibility; to worm out of a situation ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FART OFF to idle, to avoid responsibilities ...1968 US sl.
• FATHER to admit paternity or responsibility ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GYPPO to dodge an unpleasant responsibility; to shirk a duty; to avoid something ...1971 S. Afr. sl.. orig. military
• HOLD THE BABY to bear an unwelcome responsibility
• JUMP THE BUCK to shift or avoid responsibility or commitment ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LANT to cheat, to leave one with some awkward responsibility; to leave on in the lurch ...1780 Sc.
• NOD ONE'S HEAD to accept blame or responsibility for something ...Aust. prison sl.
• OIL OUT OF to escape one's responsibility; to escape from an onerous duty or similar situation ...1920s sl.
• OWN UP to admit truth or responsibility; to confess ...1853 colloq.
• PASS THE BUCK to shift or avoid responsibility or commitment ...1912 Amer. dial.
• PASS THE BUCKET to shift or avoid responsibility or commitment ...1965 Amer. dial.
• PITCH THE BUCK to shift or avoid responsibility or commitment ...1965 Amer. dial.
• PULL ONE'S WEIGHT to take one's share of responsibility
• PUT ONE'S ASS ON THE LINE to put oneself into a position of responsibility; to take risks; to face punishment ...1980s US sl.
• PUT ONE'S BALLS ON THE LINE to put oneself into a position of responsibility; to take risks; to face punishment ...1980s US sl.
• TAKE THE RAP to accept responsibility and punishment, esp. for a crime ...1930 US sl.
• TAKE THE SPEAR to accept responsibility ...1989 US sl.
• THROW A BRICK AND HIDE ONE'S HANDS to do someone an injury while concealing or denying one's responsibility ...1986 Amer. Black usage
• THROW OFF ON to shift blame or responsibility onto ...1868 Amer. dial.
• TOTE ONE'S OWN SKILLET to look out for or be responsible for oneself; to be independent ...1885 Amer. dial.
RESPONSIBILITY - phrases
• IF YOU CAN'T DO THE TIME, DON'T DO THE CRIME don't take an action if you cannot deal with the concomitant responsibilities ...1960s sl., orig. US criminals' usage
• OFF ONE'S PLATE adv. no longer a matter of one's responsibility and concern ...1980s US sl.
RESPONSIBLE - adjectives
• ACCOUNTANT † giving or liable to give an account; accountable, responsible ...1494
• CHARGEFUL † full of responsibility; responsible, grave ...1553
• ON THE HOOK responsible for the outcome of something ...1960s Amer. sl.
RESPONSIBLE - adverb
• UNACCOMPTABLY † not responsible or accountable ...a1677
RESPONSIBLE - nouns, person
• MAGGIE FINDY a woman who is good at shifting for herself ...Bk1905 Sc.
RESPONSIBLE - verbs
• HAUL to bring up for a reprimand; to call to account ...1795
• OIL SOMEONE'S WHEELS to take care of; to be responsible for; to look after ...1990s sl.
• POINT THE FINGER AT to identify someone or something as being responsible for wrongdoing ...1829 sl.
RESPONSIVE - verbs
• SNAP TO to become sharply attentive and responsive ...1940s Amer. sl.
• QUITS * reprisal, retaliation ...1865
REPROACH - adjectives
• DISGRACIVE †* tending to disgrace or reproach; disgraceful, shameful ...1602
• OBLOQUIOUS * characterized by obloquy or evil-speaking; bringing disgrace or reproach; defamatory ...1611
• OPPROBRATORY †* conveying reproach or detraction ...1833
REPROACH, REPROACHING - nouns
• BAUCHLING reproaching, taunting ...1835 Sc.
• BETWITTING upbraiding, reproach ...1869 Eng. dial.
• BISMER † 1. shame, disgrace, reproach, mockery, scorn ...c893
† 2. a reproach, a taunt, an insult ...971
• CORREPTION † a chiding, reprehension, reproof, reproach, rebuke ...c1380
• EDWIT † reproach, rebuke, taunt; taunting speech ...c825
• EDWITING † a reproaching or rebuking, a rebuke, reproach ...1388
• LACK † disgrace, despite, reproach; the act of disparaging ...1710 Sc.
• LASTING † abuse, blame, reproach ...a1225
• MEDISANCE † evil speaking; reproach; obloquy; detraction ...1656
• ONSAW † a charge against a person, an accusation; reproach, opprobrious language ...c1000
• OPPROBRIUM 1. an occasion or cause of reproach or reprobation; something that brings disgrace ...1656
2. the disgrace or evil reputation attached to conduct considered shameful; infamy, reproach, disgrace, dishonour ...1683
• OPPROBRY † 1. a condition of infamy, shame, disgrace, or reproach ...1432-50
† 2. the imputation of shameful or infamous conduct; the utterance of contumelious reproach; abuse ...1432-50
† 3. an occasion, cause, or object of reproach ...1535
• REPRUCE †* reproach ...a1325
• SCANCE blame, reproach, scandal ...1866 Sc.
• SCATHE AND SCORN insult and injury, blame, reproach ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SISERARA a severe blow; a violent reproach
• TASH a reproach, affront; disgrace ...1709 Sc.
• TOLE † evil-speaking, calumny, slander; blasphemy; reproach, blame ...c1000
• UMBRAID † upbraiding, reproach ...c1330
• UPBRIXLE † reproach, scorn; an object of reproach ...c1200
REPROACH, TERM OF REPROACH - nouns
• AMERUGIAN a term of mild reproach for a child, after they have been in mischief ...1983 Amer. dial.
• BANG-BEGGAR a term of reproach; a vagabond ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BARGHEST a term of reproach or abuse; one who is unsightly in appearance; a noisy or ill-conducted person ...1863 Eng. dial.
• BASTARD a term of reproach for a mischievous or worthless boy ...1830 Eng. dial.
• BEARWARD a term of reproach ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEGGAR a term of reproach or mock anger; also a term of address to a familiar ...1883 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BELL-KITE a term of reproach ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BENCH-BABBLER one who sits idly whistling on a bench; a term of reproach ...1549
• BENCH-WHISTLER † one who sits idly whistling on a bench; a term of reproach ...1542
• BESOM a term of reproach or contempt applied to a woman, esp. a woman of loose or slovenly habits ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BEWCASTLE a term of reproach ...1883 Eng. dial.
• BLUEBELLY a proud, pretentious person; a term of reproach ...1950 Amer. dial.
• BLUTTER a term of reproach; one who has not the power of retention ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOINARD † a fool, a simpleton; a rogue, a rascal, a scoundrel, a low person; a term of reproach ...a1300
• CALLYMOOCHER †* a term of abuse or reproach; ? a raw cadger, a greenhorn ......1661
• CAPON an idiot, a dull, stupid person; a term of reproach ...1542
• CASBALD † a term of reproach ...c1440
• CAYNARD † a lazy fellow, a sluggard; a worthless fellow, a rascal, a scoundrel; a term of reproach ...1303
• CHITTY-FACE † a term of reproach or contempt; a thin, pinched, or childish face; one who has a thin, pinched face; a puny child with a little face; a pitiful, wretched, sneaking fellow ...1601 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CLAPPERDUDGEON a beggar born; also used as a term of reproach or insult ...1567 arch.
• CUM-TWANG † term of abuse, reproach, or contempt; apparently, a miser ...1599
• DAMISHELL a young unmarried woman; a term of reproach for a woman of bad character or disposition ...1867 Sc.
• DAMSEL a young unmarried woman; a term of reproach for a woman of bad character or disposition ...1867 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DANE a red-haired man, a term of reproach ...1865 Eng. dial.
• DEVILSKIN a mischievous, tiresome person; a humorous term of reproach ...1874 Eng. dial.
• DEVIL'S NEEDLE a term of reproach ...1824 Sc.
• DOG-BOLT † a term of contempt or reproach applied to a person; a contemptible fellow; a mean wretch or villain ...1465
• DRUGGLE † a term of contempt or reproach: apparently a heavy, stupid, spiritless or cowardly fellow ...1611
• DUST-WORM † a 'worm of the dust', a mean, despicable, or grovelling person; a term of reproach ...1621 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• FACKET a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern; a worthless woman ...19C Eng. dial.
• FAGGOT a term of contempt or reproach applied to women and children; a slattern, a worthless woman ...1591
• GADLING † a term of reproach; a base, low-born person ...1297
• GALLOWS-STRINGS a term of reproach ...1675
• GUTTER-MASTER a term of reproach ...17C
• HAGGAGE a term of reproach for a woman; an untidy, slatternly, or slovenly woman ...1746 Eng. dial.
• HAGGAGING a term of reproach for a woman ...1876 Eng. dial.
• HAINE † a term of reproach; a mean wretch, a niggard ...c1386
• HALTER-SACK † a 'gallows-bird'; a term of reproach or abuse...1598
• HANGIE a term of reproach for a person; a worthless fellow ...1787 Sc.
• HAYNE † a term of reproach; a mean wretch, a niggard ...c1386
• HEYNE † a term of reproach; a mean wretch, a niggard ...c1386
• HULLOCK a lazy, worthless fellow; a term of reproach ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• JACKANAPES an absurd fop; a whippersnapper; a general term of reproach ...1529 sl.
• JAIL-BIRD a term of reproach; an incorrigible rogue ...1603
• JAUDEWIN † a term of reproach for a person ...1340-70
• LADRONE a vague term of reproach; a rogue, rascal, blackguard; a lazy knave ...a1557 Sc.
• LATHERIN a vague term of reproach; a rogue, a blackguard ...1789 Sc.
• LAYDRON a vague term of reproach; a rogue, a blackguard ...1706 Sc.
• LAZY LAURENCE a term of reproach for an idle person; a loafer ...1880
• LUCKY-MINNIE a term of reproach to a woman ...B1900 Sc.
• MALT-HORSE † a term of reproach or abuse for a dull, stupid fellow; a dolt ...1590
• MURKLE a term of reproach or contempt ...B1900 Sc.
• NAGGART a term of reproach for a person ...Bk1866 Eng. dial.
• NAUGHTY-PACK † a term of abuse or reproach to a male or female ...16C obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• NIKKIENOW † a term of reproach ...1678 Sc.
• PADDOCK-STOOL a term of reproach ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PAIK a term of reproach for a woman, or for a female domesticated animal or bird; always used with an adj., as in 'auld paik' ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PAKE a term of reproach for a woman, or for a female domesticated animal or bird; always used with an adj., as in 'auld pake' ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PENTWEEZLE † a term of abuse or reproach ...1656 obs.
• QUEAN a term of reproach for a shrewish or dirty woman ...1740 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• QUEEN an immoral woman; a term of reproach for a shrewish or dirty woman ...1740 Eng. dial.
• ROGUE a mischievous person, now esp. a child; frequently used as a playful term of reproof or reproach ...L16
• RONYON a fat woman; a mangy or scabby animal; a term of contempt or reproach to a woman (see note on blog entry) ...1605
• SACKET a term of reproach or abuse ...1868 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCAPE-GALLOWS a term of reproach for a thoroughly bad fellow ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCAPE-THE-GALLOWS a term of reproach for a thoroughly bad fellow ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCOLOPENDRA † a term of reproach to a woman; a nickname for a courtesan; a harlot ...1633
• SNIBBLE-NOSE one who would save even the droppings of his nose; a term of reproach for a mean-spirited, covetous person; a niggardly miser ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SNICKET a pert, saucy, forward girl; a term of reproach for a little girl; a naughty child; a dirty, careless, impudent woman ...1867 Eng. dial.
• TASSEL-RAG a mild term of reproach ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TITIVIL † a term of reproach; a bad or vile character; a scoundrel, villain; a worthless knave ...c1420
• UDGIT a term of reproach for a person ...1868 Eng. dial.
• WEAN an immoral woman; a term of reproach for a shrewish or dirty woman ...1740 Eng. dial.
REPROACH - verbs
• ADWITE † to reproach, to accuse ...c1430
• BEGREDE † to cry out against; to upbraid, to reproach, to accuse ...c1200
• CAST A SCANSE ON ONE to make one an object of reproach (scance = n. blame, reproach, scandal) ...Bk1904 Sc.
• CAST ONE IN THE TEETH † to reproach or upbraid one ...1526
• DO A PERSON SHAME † to inflict disgrace or injury on a person; to reproach a person
• EDWITE † to taunt, to blame, to reproach ...c825
• EMBRAID † to upbraid, to taunt, to mock; also, to reproach one with ...1481
• ENTWITE † to twit, rebuke, reproach or blame a person ...1542
• GAB † to reproach; to accuse ...c1200
• ILL to harm; to reproach; to rail at; to speak evil of ...1684 Eng. dial.
• IMPROPERATE †* to reproach; to upbraid one with a fault ...1623
• LEHTRIE † to reproach ...c1000
• OPPROBRIATE * to speak abusively or contemptuously of or to; to reproach; to vilify ...1649
• OUTBRAID † to upbraid; to reproach ...1509
• PALT † to assail with obloquy or reproaches ...1697
• RAG to scold, to rate; to talk severely to, to reproach; to abuse violently ...a1796 Eng. dial. & sl.
• REPRUCE †* to reproach ...a1325
• SCANCE to criticize, to be censorious about, to reproach, to taunt ...1801 Sc.
• SHEND to reproach or scold ...arch.
• THREAP to complain, to call out; to reproach ...1868 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UMBRAID † to upbraid, to reproach ...c1330
• UPCAST to taunt or reproach ...1930 Amer. dial.
REPROACH - interjections
• SHAME! expressing shock, reproach, disgust, etc. ...ME
REPROACHFUL - adjectives
• ABUSEFUL † abounding in abuse; using or practicing abuse; abusive, reproachful ...1642
• CONVICIATORY † wrangling, railing; reproachful, abusive ...1611
• DEDECOROUS † disgraceful, unbecoming, reproachful, shameful ...1755
REPROACHFUL, REPROACHFULNESS - nouns
• ABUSION † contemptuous or reproachful language; reviling, insult ...1382
• OPPROBRIOUSNESS abusive quality; reproachfulness, scurrility ...c1540
REPROACHING - nouns
• OPPROBRATION †* reproaching, taunting, reviling ...c1616
REPROBATE - nouns, person
• CASTAWAY one who is cast away or rejected; a reprobate ...1526
• OLD RIP a bad-tempered man; a reprobate ...1909 Amer. dial.
• RENEGATE a reprobate, an unprincipled person, a rogue, a rascal ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• RIP a reprobate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SCANT-O-GRACE † a scapegrace, a reprobate ...1718 Sc.
• SINNER a reprobate, rogue; an offender against some rule or custom ...1809
• SKATE a low, mean contemptible person; one who does not pay his debts; a reprobate ...1896 Amer. dial.
• WANT-GRACE † one who lacks grace; an unprincipled person; a reprobate, a scamp ...1603
REPRODUCTION - nouns
• ECTYPE a copy, a reproduction ...1646
REPROOF - adjectives
• CORREPTORY † conveying reproof, rebuking, chiding, reprehensive ...1659
REPROOF - adverbs
• ADMONITORILY with warning or reproof ...1845
REPROOF - nouns
• BY-WIPE an indirect reproof or sarcasm ...1641
• CORREPTION † a chiding, reprehension, reproof, reproach, rebuke ...c1380
• DICHELS reproof, correction; a beating, a drubbing ...1794 Sc.
• FLEA IN ONE'S EAR, A a scolding, a rating; a sharp reproof; a rebuff; chiefly used in the phrase 'to go (send, etc.) away with a flea in one's ear' ...1826
• JAWBATION a long and tedious harangue; a severe lecture or reprimand; a tedious rebuke or reproof; a scolding ...1840 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• JOBATION a rebuke, a reproof, especially one of a lengthy and tedious character; a prolonged scolding, a lecture; also, a long discussion ...1687 colloq.
• NAP a gibe, a sarcastic remark or reproof; a jeering way of speaking ...1885 Sc.
• SISERARY a severe rebuke, reproof, or scolding; a sharp blow; a torrent of language ...1771
• TELLING a scolding, reproof; warning, advice ...1867 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• THRAWN † a scolding, a chiding; a sharp reproof ...Bk1905 Ireland
• WIGGING a severe rebuke, reproof, or reprimand; a scolding ...1805 colloq.
REPROOF - phrases & interjections
• APSE UPON THEE! an exclamation of surprise or reproof ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• IF YOU DON'T MIND used as a form of reproof, esp. to someone who barges in, pushes one aside, etc. ...L17 sl.
• YAPS! an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YAPS UPON YOU! an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEPS! an exclamation of reproof ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
REPROVE - verbs
• BAWL OUT to reprove loudly or severely ...1899 sl., orig. US
• BE ON AT to nag; to constantly reprove ...1974 UK sl.
• BERISP † to censure, to reprove, to rebuke ...1481
• BONE to chide, to reprove; to pester ...1858 Amer. dial.
• CASE to reprove or reprimand sternly ...1971 Amer. dial.
• CORREPT † to reprehend, to reprove ...c1449
• GET ONE'S TAG to whip or chastise one; to disconcert or reprove severely ...1908 Amer. dial.
• GIVE CHOCOLATE WITHOUT SUGAR to reprove ...B1900
• GIVE ONE ONE'S KALE THROUGH THE REEK to give one a good scolding; to reprove severely; to punish ...1814 Sc.
• HAMMER INTO THE FLOOR LIKE A TACK to punish, to reprove ...Bk2002 Aust. sl.
• IMPROVE to reprove ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• INCREPATE † to chide, to rebuke, to reprove, to scold, to reprehend ...1570
• JACK UP to call to account; to rebuke; to reprove severely, to reprimand; to scold; to irritate ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LAMBASTE to rebuke or reprove severely ...1886
• LESSON to give a lesson or lessons to, to instruct, to teach; to admonish, to rebuke, to reprove ...1555
• READ THE RIOT ACT to reprove; to scold ...20C sl.
• SAUCE † to rebuke smartly, to reprove ...1600 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SAY A MOUTHFUL to reprove a fellow homosexual in detail and at great length ...1940s US homosexual sl.
• SUBMONISH †* to reprove gently ...1621 obs
• TAKE † to take to task, to reprehend, to rebuke, to reprove ...c1250
• TAKE OFF to reprove, to rebuke, to chide ...1863 Eng. dial.
• THREAPEN † to reprove, to rebuke, to chide ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
REPROVING - adjectives
• INCREPATORY † rebuking, reproving, chiding ...1645
REPROVING - nouns
• SUBMONITION † a gentle admonition, suggestion, or reproving ...1562
REPUDIATE - verbs
• ABRENOUNCE † to renounce, to repudiate; to contradict ...1537
• ABRENUNCIATE †* to renounce; to repudiate; to contradict ...1618
REPUDIATION - nouns
• ABRENOUNCING † repudiation; rejection ...c1550
• ABRENUNCIATION renunciation; retraction, repudiation ...1641
REPUGNANCE - adjectives
• CREEPY said of something producing an uncanny feeling of horror or repugnance ...1883 sl.
REPUGNANCE - nouns
• ABHORRENCY † the state of being abhorrent, or of holding a thing in hatred and disgust; extreme repugnance or dislike ...1605
• CREEPS, THE a feeling of repugnance or fear; the unease felt in the presence of a 'creepy' person or in a spooky place; a feeling of horror caused by something uncanny ...1879 sl.
• OPPOSITENESS † repugnance ...1645
REPUGNANT - adjectives
• OPPOSITE † of things: antagonistic, adverse, repugnant ...1595
• OPPUGNANT opposing, resisting, hostile, contrary, repugnant ...1513
REPUGNANT - nouns, person
• GRUNGE a general term of abuse; a repugnant, odious, dirty, or boring person ...1960s sl., orig US
REPULSE - verbs
• BIFF to refuse; to repulse ...1895 US students' sl.
• GROSS OUT to shock and disgust; to revolt; to repulse with crude language ...1965 Amer. student sl.
• RAMBARRE †* to beat or force back; to drive away, to repel, to repulse; to stop, to restrain ...1644 Sc.
• REPOUSS to repulse; to repel ...1882 Sc.
REPULSION - nouns
• UG a feeling of repulsion or dislike; a feeling of nausea ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
REPULSIVE - adjectives
• BADLY LOOKING of repulsive or evil appearance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CRUMBY unpleasant; disagreeable; contemptible, repulsive, disgusting ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ILL-LOOKING of evil or repulsive appearance; having a bad look; ugly; the opposite of good-looking ...1633
• LAIDLY † offensive, hideous, repulsive ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & arch.
• ODIOSE †* deserving of hatred, hateful; causing or exciting hatred or repugnance; disagreeable, offensive, repulsive, odious ...1560
• PISS-UGLY very ugly; repulsive ...Amer. sl.
• PUKEY revolting, repulsive, disgusting ...M19 colloq.
• TOADY * toad-like, repulsive ...1628
• UGLY AS CAT-SHIT very ugly, repulsive ...Amer. sl.
• UNLOVESOME † unlovely, disgusting, repulsive ...1725 Sc.
REPULSIVE, REPULSIVENESS - nouns
• MOLDY something repulsive ...1955 US campus sl.
• OFFENCE † the fact of being annoying, unpleasant, or repulsive; offensiveness; something that causes annoyance or disgust; an offensive object, quality, feature or state of things; a nuisance ...c1430
• PUKE any food or drink that is repulsive ...sl.
• SIGHT a shocking, repulsive or ridiculous spectacle; esp. used of people who see themselves or others improperly or inelegantly dressed ...L19 sl.
• SKAINTCH somebody or something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANCH somebody or something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• UGSOMENESS loathing; loathsomeness; ugliness, repulsiveness ...c1440
REPULSIVE - nouns, person
• BEAR a physically repulsive man or woman ...1972 Amer. dial.
• CRUMB a dirty, slovenly, repulsive person; an unpleasant or despicable person ...1918 sl., orig. US
• HAG an ugly, repulsive old woman; often implying viciousness or maliciousness ...1377
• HUMGRUFFIN a terrible or repulsive person ...1842
• MAGGOT a repulsive female ...1987 Aust. sl.
• SKAINTCH somebody or something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANCH somebody or something seen as repulsive, disgusting, etc. ...1990s US campus & teen sl.
• SKANK a repulsive person of either sex ...1980s US campus sl.
REPULSIVE - verbs
• UGLIFY to make hideous, ugly, or repulsive in appearance; to disfigure ...1576
REPULSIVE - phrases
• ENOUGH TO GAG A MAGGOT something that is thoroughly repulsive ...1966 Amer. sl.
• ENOUGH TO GAG A MAGGOT AND KNOCK A FLOCK OF BUZZARDS OFF A GUTWAGON something that is thoroughly repulsive ...a1990 Amer. sl.
• IT WOULD GAG A MAGGOT IN A GUT WAGON it is thoroughly repulsive ...1940s Amer. sl.
REPUTABLE - adjectives
• FAIR † desirable, reputable ...c1380
REPUTATION - adjectives
• MUCKLE-WORTH of great value or reputation ...Bk1905 Sc.
REPUTATION - nouns
• FACE reputation, standing ...1876 UK sl.
• JACKET a bad reputation ...1930s US criminal sl.
REPUTATION - verbs
• LACE ONE'S COAT WITH GOLD to embellish one's reputation ...1960 Amer. dial.
REPUTE - adjectives
• NAMELY noted, noteworthy, famed for some attribute or accomplishment, of good repute ...1815 Sc.
REPUTE - nouns
• ODOUR (good or bad) repute, favour, estimation ...1847
REQUEST - nouns
• ASK a request ...1994 Aust. sl.
• BID a request or an invitation ...1892 Eng. dial.
• BIG ASK a request ...1994 Aust. sl.
REQUEST - nouns, person
• IMPORTUNATE one who requests or petitions ...1881
REQUEST - verbs
• BONE to beg; to wheedle; to request demandingly, to importune ..1858 Amer. dial.
• ESCAPE OUT to speak, to request ...M19 US sl.
• NURN † to ask or request; to urge or press ...a1300
• PUT ON to request ...1960s sl.
• QUEST * to question, to request, to demand ...1897
REQUIRE - verbs
• BEHOOVE † to have use for or need of; to require; to be in want of ...c890
• BEHOVE † to have use for or need of; to require; to be in want of ...c890
• MAUND to ask or require; hence, to beg ...16C UK criminals' sl.
• MAWND to ask or require; hence, to beg ...16C UK criminals' sl.
• OFGO † to demand, to require, to exact ...c1000
• ONSEEK † to seek or require something of a person ...a800
• THOLE to allow, to permit, to admit of; to require, to stand in need of ...1864 Sc. & Eng. dial.
REQUIRED - adjectives
• IRREPOSCIBLE †* not to be required again ...1656
• NEEDY † necessary, required ...1487 obs. exc. Amer. dial.
REQUIRED - nouns
• NEED-MADE-UP anything hastily prepared because immediately required ...Bk1905 Sc.
REQUIREMENT - nouns
• NEEDMENTS * needs, requirements ...1603 chiefly Sc.
• NEED-TURN an immediate requirement ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OCCASIONS † needs, requirements ...1596
REQUIREMENT - verbs
• CUT THE MUSTARD to meet the requirements; to 'fill the bill' ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
REQUISITE - adjectives
• NECESSITOUS †* enforced, obligatory ...1631
REQUISITE - nouns
• NEED-BE * an essential or necessary reason; a necessity; something compulsory, indispensable, or requisite ...1728
• NEEDFUL, THE what is necessary or requisite ...1709
• NEEDMENTS things needed; necessaries; personal requisites carried as luggage ...1590
REQUITAL - nouns
• QUITTAL † requital ...c1530
REQUITE - verbs
• QUITTANCE † to repay, to requite ...1590
RESCUE - nouns
• ANGEL a motorized vehicle, esp. a helicopter, used for rescue; a member of a rescue party ...1950 Amer. military sl.
RESCUE - nouns, person
• EMER † one who rescues another from any danger or difficulty ...c1450 Eng. dial.
RESCUE - verbs
• BETELL † to lay claim to; to win, to rescue ...c1205
• PULL OUT OF THE FIRE to save from failure or disaster; to turn a potentially disastrous situation into a successful one; to turn defeat into victory; to rescue ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• SAVE SOMEONE'S BACON to help or rescue someone from difficulties ...L17 sl.
RESEARCH - nouns
• MCPAPER a sloppily written, poorly researched piece of work ...1980s US campus sl.
RESEARCH - nouns, person
• BACKROOM BOY someone engaged on (secret) research ...1943 sl.
• BOFFIN n. a person who is enthusiastic for and knowledgeable in any pursuit, activity, study, etc., esp. a research scientist; someone engaged on (secret) research; orig. Royal Air Force usage for a scientist working on radar ...1945 sl.
• BURROWER a researcher ...1977 UK security service usage
RESEARCH - verbs
• DIG OUT to research and discover; to find and obtain ...1611 UK sl.
• DIG UP to research and discover; to find and obtain ...1611 UK sl.
RESEMBLANCE - adjectives
• SIMILABLE †* similar; having a marked resemblance or likeness; of a like nature or kind ...1493
• SIMILARY † similar; having a marked resemblance or likeness; of a like nature or kind ...1628
RESEMBLANCE - nouns
• CLONE a person or thing bearing a very close resemblance to another person or thing ...colloq.
• CONSIMILITY † resemblance, mutual likeness, similarity ...1680 obs.
• DAPS ways, modes of action; hence, likeness, image, in ways and appearance, resemblance ...1583 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• FAVORANCE resemblance of features ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MENT resemblance; likeness to ...1885 Eng. dial.
• SIMILE † likeness, resemblance; similarity ...1604
• SIMILITUDE * the quality or state of being like; resemblance, similarity, likeness ...1387-8
RESEMBLE - verbs
• AROPO to match, to resemble ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BECOME to resemble ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BELIKE † to be like, to resemble ...1481
• BLICKEN to resemble ...1856 Eng. dial.
• BRADE to resemble, like members of a family or stock ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BRAID to resemble, to take after ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BREED to resemble, to take after ...Bk1911 Sc.
• FEATURE to resemble in appearance ...1941 Amer. dial.
• LIKEN to resemble ...1956 Amer. dial.
• MARROW to resemble; to be equal to; also, to produce something equal to; to match ...a1586 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• MENT to resemble, to take after; to personate ...1790 Eng. dial. • MIMIC to resemble ...1913 Amer. dial.
• STARE SOMEBODY IN THE FACE to closely resemble ...1892 Eng. dial.
• TAKE AT to resemble ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
RESEMBLING - adjectives/adverbs
• ANEWST resembling, like ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• BESIBBING †* resembling; having a likeness to ...1602
• MARROW † resembling something of the same kind ...1585 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• ONTINKEL †* resembling, looking like ...a1300
RESEMBLING - nouns
• SIMILITUDE a person or thing resembling or having the likeness of some other person or thing; a counterpart or equal ...c1386
• SIMILITUDINARY † a thing resembling another ...1541
RESENT - verbs
• BEAR AT HAND to resent, to bear a grudge ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEAR HARD † to endure with a grudge, to take a thing ill or amiss, to have ill will to, to have a resentment against ...c1400
• BEAR UPON THE SPLEEN † to endure with a grudge, to take a thing ill or amiss, to have ill will to, to have a resentment against ...1629
• GET JACK OF to resent, to grow tired of ...L19 Aust. sl.
• MEAN to complain of, to blame, to resent ...1715 Sc.
RESENTFUL - adjectives
• RANCOROUS having, or partaking of, the nature of rancour; bitter, resentful, spiteful ...1590
• SALTY ill-tempered, angry, irritated, resentful, annoyed ...1936 Amer. dial.
RESENTFUL - verbs
• CHEW THE FAT to grumble; to resuscitate an old grievance; to sulk, to be resentful ...c1880 military sl.
• GET A MAD ON to become angry or resentful ...1909 Amer. dial.
• GET ONE'S MAD UP to become angry or resentful ...1909 Amer. dial.
• HAVE A MAD ON to be angry or resentful ...1909 Amer. dial.
• HOLD IT to feel angry or resentful; to sulk or not speak ...20C sl.
RESENTMENT - adjectives
• STOMACHFUL characterized by anger or resentment
RESENTMENT - nouns
• HARDNESS ill will; resentment ...1838 Amer. dial.
• HEARTBURNING jealousy, resentment, discontent; enmity ...1824 Amer. dial.
• NEEDLE resentment, bitterness, irritation ...L19 sl.
• RANCOROUSNESS long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will; bitterness ...1727
• UMBRAGE displeasure, annoyance, offense, resentment ...1724
RESERVATION - nouns
• BACK-HAPPEN a mental reservation ...1891 Eng. dial.
• BACKSPANG a reservation, sometimes dishonest; an advantage taken behindhand ...1824 Sc.
• RESERVE † a reservation ...1709 Sc.
RESERVE - nouns
• BACKSET a something in reserve, esp. applied to a store of money or goods held in reserve against an emergency; hence, a prop, a support ...1868 Eng. dial.
• BACK-WATCH a reserve fund put by against an emergency ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• FALL-BACK a something upon which one may fall back; a reserve ...1851
• LIE-BY anything held in reserve ...B1900 Eng. dial.
RESERVE (aloofness) - nouns
• OFFISHNESS reserve, coolness, aloofness ...M19 sl.
RESERVE - verbs
• BAGS to claim rights to something; to reserve something ...1944 Aust. sl.
• WRITE ONE'S NAME ON to reserve for oneself; to have the first go at ...M19 sl.
RESERVED - adjectives
• BUTTONED UP saying nothing, silent; implying a general reservedness or uncommunicativeness ...1936 sl.
• DAIN † reserved, distant ...c1500 obs. or Eng. dial. rare
• INBIGGIT selfish, morose, reserved ...Bk1902 Sc.
• INWARD silent, reserved ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LANERLY lonely, alone, reserved in manner ...1823 Sc.
• LENNERLIE lonely, alone, reserved in manner ...1948 Sc.
• MEALY-MOUTHED reticent, reserved, afraid to speak out; plausible, smooth-tongued, hypocritical ...1836 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OFFISH aloof; unapproachable; standoffish; distant or unapproachable in manners; reserved, shy, unsocial ...1825
• SHUT-MOUTHED silent, secretive, reserved ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SKITTISH inclined to show coyness or reserve ...1648
• STUCK-UP arrogant, snobbish, reserved ...M19
• STUCKUPPY arrogant, snobbish, reserved ...M19
• TACITURNOUS †* silent, saying nothing, reserved in speech, making no noise ...1727
• THIEVELESS shy, reserved; cold, frigid in manner, forbidding ...1787 Sc.
• UNCO distant, reserved in manner ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YONDERLY distant in manner, reserved, sullen; depressed in health or spirits, gloomy, melancholy; vague, absent-minded; shy, timid; anxious ...1828 Eng. dial.
RESERVED - nouns, person
• MANGINA a reticent, reserved man ...2000s US college sl.
• OLD OYSTER a term of address, esp. to a reserved, uncommunicative person ...c1890 sl.
• SHUT-MOUTH a person who says little; a silent, secretive or reserved person ...1891 Amer. dial.
• STUCK-UP an arrogant, snobbish, or reserved person ...L19 sl.
• TACITURNIST one who practices habitual silence or reserve ...1887
RESERVEDLY - adverbs
• OFFISHLY in a reserved or aloof manner ...1861 Amer. dial.
RESIDE - verbs
• EAT PORRIDGE to live, to dwell, to reside ...1867 Eng. dial.
• HABIT † to dwell, to abide, to reside, to sojourn ...?a1366
• HANG to reside, to lodge, to live ...1811 colloq, or sl.
• LOCATE to take up one's residence ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• MANSION †* to dwell, to reside ...a1638
• NESTLE † to take up one's abode, to settle or squat, in a place; to establish residence ...1406
• PAD to reside ...1963 US sl.
• RESIDENT to reside ...1823 Sc.
• SHACK UP to live or reside, usually temporarily ...1950s US sl.
• STAY to reside ...1973 US sl.
• TAKE UP to lodge, to put up, to take up residence ...1852 Amer. dial.
RESIDENCE - nouns
• AERIE a residence or retreat perched high on a rock or mountain side ...1581
• BILBIE shelter, residence ...1891 Sc.
• DIBS a residence ...20C teen & high school sl.
• HABITACULE † a dwelling place, habitation, residence ...c1374
• HABITANCY residence as an inhabitant; inhabitance ...1792
• NEST a place; a place of residence ...1596 sl.
• SIT-HOUSE † a residence ...1743 Sc.
• TRAP a residence ...1957 US sl.
• WANE † a dwelling-place, a residence, a house ...a1225
RESIDENT - adjectives
• LEDGER † remaining in a place; resident; permanent; stationary ...1547
• MANSIONARY † staying or dwelling in a place, permanently abiding, resident ...1447
RESIDENT - nouns, person
• HABITATOR †* a dweller, resident, inhabiter ...1646
• LEDGER † one who is permanently or constantly in a place; a resident ...1599
• LIVER an inhabitant, a resident ...1678 Amer. dial.
• OLD IDENTITY anyone who has lived in the same place for a long time, a regular resident ...M19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• OLD STANDARD an old-established resident; a person of old standing; an old family ...1872 Eng. dial.
• OLD-TIMER one whose residence, membership, or experience dates from long ago ...Aust. sl.
• PACK-SACK CITIZEN a short-term resident of any place, living, as it were, out of a packsack (backpack or rucksack) ...1966 Can. sl.
• RESIDENTER a resident ...1709 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TOWNER a local resident ...1980 US circus and carnival usage
• WASH-ASHORE a visitor or non-native resident ...1983 Amer. dial.
RESIDENTIAL - nouns
• MAN LINE a fashionable residential district ...1939 Amer. dial.
RESIDUE - nouns
• LEAVING † what is left; remainder, residue, remains ...a1340
RESIGN - verbs
• BILGE to be dismissed or obliged to resign ...Bk1904 Amer. college sl.
• BOW OUT to retreat or withdraw; to resign ...20C sl.
• LEAVE UP † to abandon, to give up, to resign ...1430-40
• PULL THE PIN to resign or retire from a job ...1927 US sl.
• SEND IN ONE'S JACKET to resign; to deliver up one's badge of office ...1884 sl.
• TAKE A WALK of a group of workers: to resign ...1930s sl.
RESIGNATION - nouns
• BOW-OUT a resignation ...1940s sl.
• 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
RESIGNATION - interjections
• BALLS! an expression of disappointment, disgust, or resignation; utter nonsense! rubbish! ...1857 US sl.
RESIGNATION - phrases
• F.I.D.O. a term of emotional resignation (Fuck It, Drive On) ...1980s sl.
RESIST, RESISTANCE - nouns
• GAINSTAND †* opposition, resistance ...c1470
• OBLUCTATION † striving or struggling against something; resistance, opposition ...1615
• OBSISTENT † something that resists ...1657
• OBSTANCE †* opposition; resistance ...c1340
• OBSTREPEROUSNESS vociferousness; clamour; noisy behaviour; noisy and unruly resistance to control ...1655
• OBSTRIGILLATION †* opposition, resistance ...1623
RESIST - nouns, person
• OPPUGNANT * one who opposes or resists; an opponent ...a1834
• SUCKER FOR SOMETHING one who cannot resist a particular thing ...1960 sl.
RESIST - verbs
• BEAR HEAD AGAINST to resist successfully, to hold one's own against ...1612
• GAINSTAND † to stand against; to withstand, oppose, resist ...c1400 obs. or arch.
• GAINSTRIVE † to make resistance ...1596
• KEEP HEAD AGAINST to resist successfully, to hold one's own against ...1818
• MAKE DEBATE † to make opposition or resistance ...c1350
• MAKE HEAD AGAINST to resist; to rise in insurrection or revolt against; to advance in spite of ...1577-87
• OBSIST † to stand against; to oppose; to resist ...1432-50
• OBSTRIGILLATE †* to oppose, to resist ...1623
• OCCUR † to meet, to encounter; to oppose, to resist ...a1548
• OPPONE † 1. to set oneself in opposition, to contend against, to act in opposition or offer resistance to ...1513
† 2. to endeavour to hinder, thwart, or overthrow; to withstand, to resist, to combat; to stand in the way of, to obstruct ...1610
• OPPOSIT †* to oppose, to resist ...1657
• RELUCTATE to offer resistance, resist, oppose; to struggle against something; to show reluctance ...1643
• SET UP ONE'S BRISTLES to show resistance
RESISTANCE - nouns
• OBLUCTATION † striving or struggling against something; resistance, opposition ...1615
• OBSTRAPULOSITY obstreperousness, restiveness, resistance ...1828 Sc.
RESISTANT - adjectives
• ABSTROPELOUS aggressively resistant to control or restraint ...E18 sl.
RESISTING - adjectives
• OBDURATE hardened in wickedness or sin; persistently impenitent; stubbornly resisting, or insensible to moral influence ...c1440
• OBSTANT † standing against; resisting, opposing ...1513
• OBSTREPEROUS resisting control, management, advice, etc., in a noisy manner; turbulent or unruly in behaviour, esp. in resistance ...1657
• OPPUGNANT opposing, resisting, hostile, contrary, repugnant ...1513
RESISTINGLY - adverbs
• OBSTANTLY † resistingly ...1562
RESOLUTE - adjectives
• BENT † determined, resolute, devoted, inclined ...1548
• DOUGHTY fearless and resolute; stout-hearted ...OE now arch. or jocular
• GAME AS A PEBBLE resolute; extremely courageous; ready for anything, having staying power; often used of horses ...1829
• HIGH-RESOLVED very resolute; firmly resolved ...1594
• ROCK-RIBBED resolute, uncompromising, esp. in political allegiance
• SANDY brave, resolute ...1904 Amer. dial.
RESOLUTE - nouns, person
• PEBBLE someone who perseveres; a resolute person ...1829 Aust. sl.
• STICKER someone who perseveres; a resolute person ...1824 sl.
RESOLUTE - verbs
• TAKE NO PRISONERS to make no compromises; to act resolutely ...1980s sl.
RESOLUTELY - adverbs
• DINGDONG resolutely; earnestly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FLAT-FOOTED resolutely ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• IN SPITE OF HELL resolutely; earnestly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• IN SPITE OF HELL AND HIGH WATER resolutely; earnestly ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
RESOLUTION - nouns
• ADVISEMENT † the result of thinking; a thought, opinion, resolution, plan ...1535
• PECKER resolution; courage ...1848 sl.
• STIFF UPPER LIP courage or resolution in the face of fear or danger ...1815 sl., orig. US
RESOLVE - nouns
• READ determination; resolve ...B1900 Eng. dial.
RESOLVE - verbs
• CHILL to resolve a complaint or awkward situation; to square a complaint ...20C Amer. sl.
• FANG † to promise, to resolve, to undertake ...c1175
• STAND TO ONE'S TACKLE † to stand one's ground, to stand firm in one's resolve; to maintain one's position or attitude ...1586
• STAND TO ONE'S TACKLING † to hold one's ground; to maintain one's position or attitude ...a1548
• STICK TO ONE'S TACKLE † to stand one's ground, to stand firm in one's resolve; to maintain one's position or attitude ...1577-87
• STICK TO ONE'S TACKLING † to hold one's ground; to maintain one's position or attitude ...1576
RESOLVED - adjectives
• HIGH-RESOLVED very resolute; firmly resolved ...1594
RESONANT - adjectives
• TINNIENT † emitting a clear ringing or tinkling sound; ringing, resonant...1668
RESORT - nouns
• INDRAIN a place of attraction or resort ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• INDRAW a place of attraction or resort ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LIDO a fashionable beach resort ...1925 Brit.
RESOUND - verbs
• SKELLOCH to shriek; to yell; to resound shrilly ...1808 Sc.
• SKELLOCK to shriek; to yell; to resound shrilly ...1808 Sc.
RESOUNDING - adjectives
• DANDERING vibrating, resounding ...1776 Sc.
RESOURCE - adjectives
• IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG remaining as a last resource or expedient ...1659
RESOURCE(S) - nouns
• ACE IN THE HOLE an especially effective final resource, esp. if deliberately held in reserve ...1908
• ACE UP ONE'S SLEEVE a hidden resource, ploy, or manoeuvre ...1927
• BEET-MASTER a person that helps in an emergency; a last resource ...1816 Sc.
• BEET-NEED a person or thing that helps in an emergency; a last resource ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BIG CASINO one's best resource or asset ...1922 US sl.
• BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS all one's effort or resources ...World War II Amer. sl.
• COCUM advantage, luck, resource ...M19 sl.
• FACULTY † pecuniary ability, means, resources; possessions, property ...1382
• KITTY monetary resource ...1903 sl.
• ONLY STICK LEFT IN ONE'S HEDGE. THE one's only resource ...1644
• SHOT IN ONE'S LOCKER a final resource ...1894 US nautical sl.
RESOURCE(S) - verbs
• GO THE LENGTH OF ONE'S TETHER to use up all one's resources; to exhaust one's means ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RUN ONE'S TETHER to come to the end of one's resources ...1879 Sc.
• SCRAPE THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL to use one's last and worst resources; to be forced to desperate measures ...1942 Amer. sl.
• SUCK THE BLOOD OF to exhaust the resources of, to drain the life out of ...1583
RESOURCEFUL - adjectives
• CAN-DO positive, enthusiastic, aggressive; confident and resourceful in the face of challenges ...20C sl., orig. US
• COCUM resourceful, cunning ...M19 sl.
• COKUM resourceful, cunning ...M19 sl.
• KNACKETY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
• KNACKY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
• KNAWKY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
• NAUKY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
• NAWKY cunning, resourceful ...L18 sl.
RESPECT - adjectives
• HONORIFICENT † doing or conferring honour; importing honour or respect ...1681
RESPECT - nouns
• BEISANCE † obeisance; deferential respect ...1556
• DAP credit, acknowledgement, respect, self-awareness ...1970s US Black sl.
• DAPS proper respect ...1997 US sl.
• KWAN respect ...2000s US Black sl.
• MENSE honour, respect, reverence ...1791 Sc.
RESPECT - nouns, person
• OBSERVICER †* one who shows respect, deference or dutiful attention; an obsequious follower ...1625
RESPECT - verbs
• ANT to show attention to, to respect, to obey ...1891 Sc.
• DAP to greet another with a ritualistic handshake; to show respect in greeting ...1973 US sl.
• KNOW NO FACES † to have no respect of persons ...1633
• MAKE ONE'S MANNERS to perform conventional rituals of courtesy or respect ...1824 Amer. dial.
• SALUTE † to pay one's respects to; to pay a complimentary visit to ...1585
• VAIL 1. to submit, to yield, to show respect to some person, etc. ...1587 now arch.
2. to lower in sign of submission or respect ...1599 now arch.
RESPECT, RESPECTABLE - nouns
• ABAISANCE † the bending of the body as a mark of respect; a bow ..1671
• FACE a respectable image, a 'front' ...1930s US criminals' sl.
• MUCH LOVE popularity, respect ...1990s US Black sl.
• MUCH PROPS respect for others ...1990s US Black & teen sl.
RESPECTABILITY - verbs
• GO UPTOWN to gain respectability ...1976 Amer. dial.
RESPECTABLE - adjectives
• FARRANTLY of a person: genteel, respectable ...1790 N. Eng. dial.
• MANNERLY † seemly, decent, respectable, modest ...a1300
• MENSE decent, respectable; clean, tidy, neat ...1879 Eng. dial.
• MENSEFUL becoming, proper, seemly, modest, discreet; creditable to a man, decent, respectable ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PARLIAMENTARY respectable ...1900s Irish sl.
• RESPECTUOUS † respectable, worthy of respect ...1603
RESPECTABLE - nouns, person
• APRON WITH A NIP a virgin; a virtuous, respectable woman ...World War II Amer. sl.
• MASTER a respectable, well-dressed man; a gentleman; any individual ...1851 Eng. dial.
• NICE NELLIE a respectable or fastidious person, not necessarily a woman; also used ironically ...1930s US sl.
• STUFF a respectable citizen ...Bk1904 thieves' sl.
RESPECTABLE - verbs
• NICE NELLIE to act in a respectable manner, often excessively and interferingly so ...1950s US sl.
• STRAIGHTEN UP to take up an honest, respectable life; to be or become honest ...1907 sl.
• TOE THE CHALK to behave in a sober, respectable manner ...M19 sl.
• TOE THE CRACK to behave in a sober, respectable manner ...M19 sl.
• TOE THE MARK to behave in a sober, respectable manner ...M19 sl.
• WALK THE CHALK to conform rigorously to a prescribed standard; to obey implicitly; to behave in a sober, respectable manner ...1845 Amer. dial.
• WEAR A HAT to lead a respectable life ...1960s US teen sl.
RESPECTED - adjectives
• ACES wonderful; excellent; well-respected; of the very best quality; superior ...20C US sl.
• ACES UP wonderful; excellent; well-respected ...20C US sl.
RESPECTED - nouns, person
• CACK a respected person; an important figure in the community ...1900s US Black sl.
• DADDY the most respected man in a field ...1901 Amer. sl.
• LIVE ONE a notable, popular, or well-respected person ...L19 US sl.
RESPECTFUL - adjectives
• MENSEFUL mannerly, polite, well-behaved; courteous, well-bred; respectful ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RESPECTUOUS † respectful, showing respect ...1603
RESPECTFUL - verbs
• MENSE to grace, to decorate, to adorn; to do honour to; to behave respectfully or courteously to ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
RESPECTFULLY - adverbs
• FAIRLY † courteously, respectfully ...1590
RESPIRATION - nouns
• THRATCH † the oppressed and violent respiration of one in the last agony ...Bk1905 Sc.
RESPITE - nouns
• SUFFERANCE † suspension, delay; respite ...1523
RESPLENDENT - adjectives
• LAMPING flashing, beaming, resplendent ...1590
• SPLENDICANT † resplendent, brilliant ...1592
RESPLENDENT - nouns
• CARBUNCLE † a person or thing of resplendent quality ...c1430
RESPOND - verbs
• FADE to respond, to counter ...1920s sl.
RESPONSE - nouns
• ACTION a look, a smile, a verbal response ...1970s US Black sl.
• FLANKER a verbal response ...M19 sl.
RESPONSE - phrases
• MIGHTY ROAR WENT UP FROM THE CROWD, A used as a humorous comment on a lack of response to a joke or comment ...1997 US sl.
• NO KID a somewhat doubting response to a statement that seems not quite credible ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• NO KIDDING a somewhat doubting response to a statement that seems not quite credible ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• PULL THE OTHER ONE! used as sarcastic response ...1964 UK sl.
• PULL THE OTHER ONE - IT'S GOT BELLS ON! used as sarcastic response ...1964 UK sl.
• SEARCH ME used in response to a question to indicate that the speaker does not know the answer or has no idea what to do ...1901 orig. N. Amer.
RESPONSIBILITY - nouns
• ACCOUNTMENT * the work of accounting or reckoning for, responsibility ...1857
• BABY one's special project, interest, or responsibility ...1890 sl.
• BALL a thing for which one is expected to take the responsibility of completing, performing, etc. ...1973 US sl.
• BUCK responsibility ...1947 Amer. dial.
• CARK † charge, burden of responsibility ...a1300 obs.
• HOSPITAL PASS the responsibility for a controversial project or task ...2003 US sl.
• KAN charge, responsibility; one's particular method of doing a thing ...1914 Sc.
• OLD ARMY GAME, THE the shifting of responsibility to others ...1930 Amer. sl.
• RAP a rebuke or reprimand; blame, responsibility ...1777 sl.
RESPONSIBILITY - nouns, person
• BUCK-PASSER one who evades or avoids work and responsibility ...1933 Amer. dial.
RESPONSIBILITY - verbs
• BRING TO A BEARING to call to account; to be forced to accept responsibility for something ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CARRY THE BABY to bear an unwelcome responsibility
• CARRY THE BALL to assume or successfully bear responsibility ...1939 US sl.
• CHECK UP TO to pass the responsibility to ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• COP OUT to avoid one's responsibility; to renege, to back out ...colloq.
• D AND D to fail to lead; to escape responsibility ('delegate and disappear') ...1995 Can. sl.
• DUCK OUT (OF) to avoid responsibility; to fail to attend a meeting ...1984 UK sl.
• EEL OUT to evade a situation or responsibility; to worm out of a situation ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FART OFF to idle, to avoid responsibilities ...1968 US sl.
• FATHER to admit paternity or responsibility ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GYPPO to dodge an unpleasant responsibility; to shirk a duty; to avoid something ...1971 S. Afr. sl.. orig. military
• HOLD THE BABY to bear an unwelcome responsibility
• JUMP THE BUCK to shift or avoid responsibility or commitment ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LANT to cheat, to leave one with some awkward responsibility; to leave on in the lurch ...1780 Sc.
• NOD ONE'S HEAD to accept blame or responsibility for something ...Aust. prison sl.
• OIL OUT OF to escape one's responsibility; to escape from an onerous duty or similar situation ...1920s sl.
• OWN UP to admit truth or responsibility; to confess ...1853 colloq.
• PASS THE BUCK to shift or avoid responsibility or commitment ...1912 Amer. dial.
• PASS THE BUCKET to shift or avoid responsibility or commitment ...1965 Amer. dial.
• PITCH THE BUCK to shift or avoid responsibility or commitment ...1965 Amer. dial.
• PULL ONE'S WEIGHT to take one's share of responsibility
• PUT ONE'S ASS ON THE LINE to put oneself into a position of responsibility; to take risks; to face punishment ...1980s US sl.
• PUT ONE'S BALLS ON THE LINE to put oneself into a position of responsibility; to take risks; to face punishment ...1980s US sl.
• TAKE THE RAP to accept responsibility and punishment, esp. for a crime ...1930 US sl.
• TAKE THE SPEAR to accept responsibility ...1989 US sl.
• THROW A BRICK AND HIDE ONE'S HANDS to do someone an injury while concealing or denying one's responsibility ...1986 Amer. Black usage
• THROW OFF ON to shift blame or responsibility onto ...1868 Amer. dial.
• TOTE ONE'S OWN SKILLET to look out for or be responsible for oneself; to be independent ...1885 Amer. dial.
RESPONSIBILITY - phrases
• IF YOU CAN'T DO THE TIME, DON'T DO THE CRIME don't take an action if you cannot deal with the concomitant responsibilities ...1960s sl., orig. US criminals' usage
• OFF ONE'S PLATE adv. no longer a matter of one's responsibility and concern ...1980s US sl.
RESPONSIBLE - adjectives
• ACCOUNTANT † giving or liable to give an account; accountable, responsible ...1494
• CHARGEFUL † full of responsibility; responsible, grave ...1553
• ON THE HOOK responsible for the outcome of something ...1960s Amer. sl.
RESPONSIBLE - adverb
• UNACCOMPTABLY † not responsible or accountable ...a1677
RESPONSIBLE - nouns, person
• MAGGIE FINDY a woman who is good at shifting for herself ...Bk1905 Sc.
RESPONSIBLE - verbs
• HAUL to bring up for a reprimand; to call to account ...1795
• OIL SOMEONE'S WHEELS to take care of; to be responsible for; to look after ...1990s sl.
• POINT THE FINGER AT to identify someone or something as being responsible for wrongdoing ...1829 sl.
RESPONSIVE - verbs
• SNAP TO to become sharply attentive and responsive ...1940s Amer. sl.
