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SURPRISE - SWEAR TO
SURPRISE - adverbs
• OFF BASE unawares, by surprise ...1936 US sl., orig. baseball usage
SURPRISE - nouns
• ADMIRATION the act of wondering or marvelling; wonder, astonishment, surprise ...1506 arch.
• BLIP a source of surprise ...1947 US sl.
• BOUT the act of coming upon by surprise ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CANVASS † a shock; esp. that of a sudden attack or surprise ...1611
• FLEA IN ONE'S EAR, A † formerly also, anything that surprises or alarms; a matter for disquietude or agitation of spirit ...B1900
• MARVEL 1. astonishment, surprise, admiration or wonder ...1303 arch.
† 2. a cause of surprise ...1456
• GLOP †* a surprised or startled look; a start, a surprise ...c1460
• MAZE a state of amazement, bewilderment, or astonishment; perplexity, confusion, surprise ...1827 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• MELLETTER a surprise; a surprising thing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIRATION a display of wonderment, surprise, or admiration; a fuss, a clamour ...1888 Amer. dial.
• SIT-UP * a surprise ...1483
• WAAH anything that occasions admiration or surprise ...Bk1905 Sc.
SURPRISE - verbs
• ADMIRE † 1. to feel surprise or astonishment; to wonder, to marvel ...c1590
†* 2. to astonish, to surprise ...c1650
• AWONDER † to astonish, surprise, marvel; to be astonished or amazed; to cause to wonder ...c1230
• BE TO THE DOOR to be taken by surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• BOWL OVER to astonish, to surprise ...M19 sl.
• BUMSWIGGLE to surprise ...1952 Amer. dial.
• CATCH A DUCK ASLEEP to take a shrewd person off his guard; to catch off guard or unaware; to surprise ...1843 Amer. dial.
• CATCH A WEASEL ASLEEP to take a shrewd person off his guard; to catch off guard or unaware; to surprise ...1825 Amer. dial.
• FAZE to surprise, to disconcert ...1830 US sl.
• FLABBERGAST to astound; to surprise ...1772
• FLAMBERGAST to amaze, astonish, bewilder, perplex; to take by surprise ...1869 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• FROST to surprise ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• GLOPPEN † to startle, to astound, to surprise; to scare, to frighten, to terrify; to stupefy ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• JAR to surprise, to upset, to disturb, to shock ...1897 Amer. dial.
• MAKE ONE'S HASLET CURL to surprise or injure one ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MERGLE to wonder, to express surprise ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NOT KNOW WHAT HIT ONE to be taken by surprise ...1923 sl.
• NEVER KNOW WHAT HIT ONE to be taken by surprise ...1923 sl.
• OPPRESS † to fall upon, to come upon unexpectedly, to take by surprise ...1328
• SAND to nonplus, to surprise and confuse someone ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SANDBAG to ambush; to take by surprise ...L19 sl., orig. US
• SPIFLICATE to deal with in such a way as to confound or overcome completely; to astonish, to mystify, to surprise ...1785 humorous or colloq.
• TAKE ABACK to surprise suddenly and forcibly ...1754 sl., orig. nautical
• TAKE A FEATHER OUT OF to confuse, to surprise, to astonish ...20C Irish sl.
• TAKE A PERSON TARDY † to overtake; to surprise; to come upon unprepared or unawares; hence, to detect, 'catch' in a crime, fault, error, etc. ...1530
• TAKE ONE'S HAIR OFF to surprise greatly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TAKE TARDE † to overtake, to surprise ...1547
• TAKE THE SOLES OFF SOMEONE'S SHOES to surprise someone ...L19 sl.
• TAKE TO to astonish; to take by surprise ...1887 Eng. dial.
• WONDER to surprise, to amaze ...1863 Amer. dial.
• ZOOM SOMEONE OUT to amaze; to fascinate; to surprise ...1960s sl.
SURPRISE - interjections
• A-DEARY ME! exclamation of sadness or surprise ...1868 Eng. dial.
• ADZOONS! exclamation of surprise etc. ...Bk1911 Sc.
• AH LADS! an exclamation of surprise ...1839 Eng. dial.
• AIN'T THAT A CAUTION! exclamation of surprise ...1968 Amer. dial.
• APSE UPON THEE! an exclamation of surprise or reproof ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AREAR an exclamation of surprise ...1762 Eng. dial.
• ARRAH! an exclamation of surprise; frequently used in accosting a person, or in calling attention ...1827-32 Ireland
• AVOY! † an exclamation of surprise, fear, or remonstrance ...c1300
• AY-LA! an exclamation of surprise or grief ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• BAA! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BABY DISCOVERS! used as a melodramatic reaction to another's surprise ...1972 US sl.
• BALLOCKS! an expression of surprise or disbelief ...20C
• BA-SANG! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEGARRA! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1839 Anglo-Irish
• BEGORRA! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1839 Anglo-Irish
• BEGORRAH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1839 Anglo-Irish
• BEGORRY! an exclamation of surprise ...1911 Amer. dial.
• BEJABBERS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1890 chiefly Anglo-Irish
• BEJABERS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1890 chiefly Anglo-Irish
• BEJASUS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1908
• BEJESUS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1908 chiefly Anglo-Irish
• BEZONTER ME! an expletive denoting surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BIJEN! truly! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLESS ME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1709
• BLESS MY SOUL! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1851
• BLESS US! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1646
• BLIME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1889 Brit.
• BLIMEY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1889 Brit.
• BLOW ME DOWN! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1928
• BLOW ME TIGHT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1819
• BO! an exclamation meant to frighten or surprise ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOIL ME DOWN! expresses surprise or incredulity ...1954 Amer. dial.
• BOWKERS! an exclamation of slight surprise or wonder ...1788 Eng. dial.
• BOY! wow! gosh! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1894 orig. US
• BY GEORGE! a mild exclamation of surprise, approval, determination, emphasis, etc. ...1731
• BY GONNIES! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1931 Amer. dial.
• BY GORRY! an exclamation of surprise ...1854 Amer. dial.
• BY GUM! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...c1815
• BY MY SANG! a mild expletive of asseveration or surprise; by Jove!, upon my word! ...1790 Sc.
• BY SAGGS! a mild expletive of asseveration or surprise; by Jove!, upon my word! ...1898 Sc.
• BY THE GREAT HORN-SPOON! exclamation of surprise ...1860 Amer. dial.
• BY THE LORD HARRY! exclamation expressing surprise or assertion ...1687
• BY ZIGGITY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...a1930 Amer. dial.
• CARRY ME OUT WITH THE TONGS! an expression of surprise ...1927 Amer. dial.
• CHARLIE BROWN! an exclamation indicating surprise ...20C Amer. sl.
• CHRIST! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1748
• COO! an exclamation of surprise, disbelief, amazement, or astonishment ... c1890 colloq.
• COO-ER! used for expressing surprise, astonishment, disbelief or wonderment ...1911 UK sl.
• COR! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1931 Brit.
• COR BLIMEY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1931 Brit.
• CRIKEY! expression of surprise or astonishment ...1838 Brit. euphemistic for 'Christ!'
• CRIPES! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1910 euphemistic for 'Christ!'
• CRIVENS! expression of surprise ...Sc.
• CRUMBS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1922 Brit.
• DABBISH IT! an exclamation of surprise or disappointment ...1869 Eng. dial.
• DAD BURN! blast it! an exclamation of surprise, irritation or frustration ...1829 Amer. sl.
• DADDY! a general expression of surprise and approval ...20C W. Indies sl.
• DAG! a general exclamation, used for expressing surprise ...1987 US NZ & sl.
• DAG BURN! an exclamation of surprise, irritation or frustration ...1829 Amer. sl.
• DALLY! an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Eng. dial.
• DAMN SAM! an exclamation of surprise or annoyance ...1950s US Black usage
• DASH MY BUTTONS! exclamation indicating surprise and vexation ...1846 colloq.
• DAWG! an expression of approval or surprise and disbelief ...1980s US campus & teen sl.
• DEAR! an exclamation of woe, surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1694
• DEAR MAN! an exclamation of surprise ...1903 Sc.
• DEAR ME! expression of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1848 Amer. dial.
• DEAR SAKES! exclamation expressive of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1871 Eng. dial.
• DEARY ME! expression of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1848 Amer. dial.
• DEARY ME TO-DAY! an exclamation of regret or surprise ...1865 Eng. dial.
• DID YOU EVER! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1840
• DO LORDY-MAMMA! exclamation of surprise ...1967 Amer. dial.
• DORDY! used for registering surprise ...2000 UK sl.
• ECH! an exclamation expressive of pity, surprise, or disgust ...1833 Sc.
• ECK! an exclamation of surprise; a warning cry used by street boys on the appearance of a policeman ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• EH! MERGIE ME an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ENTY! an exclamation of surprise or affirmation ...1883 Amer. dial.
• FAIR SUCK OF THE PINEAPPLE! used for registering surprise or complaint ...1971 Aust. sl.
• FANCY! an exclamation of surprise ...1813 UK sl.
• FANCY THAT! an exclamation of surprise ...1813 UK sl.
• FAN ME WITH A BRICK! an exclamation of surprise ...1950 Amer. dial.
• FATHER OF MERCY! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1900 Sc.
• FLAMING HELL! an expletive; hell! used for expressing surprise, anger, amazement, etc....c1925
• FOR CHEESE CAKE! used to express anger or surprise ...1998 UK sl.
• FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! for Christ's sake! used to express anger, irritation, surprise, astonishment, etc. ...1924 euphemism
• FORGIMMETY! an exclamation of surprise ...19C Eng. dial.
• FREAKING A! used as a euphemism for 'fucking A' in expressing surprise ...2002 US sl.
• FUT! † an interjection used to express surprise; an oath ...1602
• GAD DAIGS! used to express surprise ...1982 Bahamas
• GADZOOKS! an exclamation of surprise or annoyance; a mild oath ...1653 arch.
• GAWBLIMEY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1896 Brit.
• GEE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1895 chiefly US
• GEE WHITZ! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1876 orig. US
• GEE WHIZ! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1876 orig. US
• GEE WIZ! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1876 orig. US
• GEEWHILLIKENS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1851 orig. & chiefly US
• GEEWHILLIKINS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1851 orig. & chiefly US
• GEEWHITTAKERS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1851 orig. & chiefly US
• GEEWILIKINS ZIGGETY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1888 Amer. dial.
• GEEZE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1923 orig US
• GOLLY! used for registering surprise, shock, etc. ...1775 UK euphemism
• GOOD FUCK! used for registering surprise ...2002 UK sl.
• GOOD GRANNY! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOOD GRIEF! used as an all-purpose expression of surprise, anger, disappointment, dismay ...1937 US sl.
• GOOD LACK! † expressing dissatisfaction, regret, surprise, etc. ...M17
• GOOD LAW! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1913 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GODNESS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1943 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GODNESS AGNES BROWN an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GRACIOUS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GRACIOUS MABLE AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GRACIOUS MISS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GORBLIME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1896 Brit.
• GORBLIMEY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1896 Brit.
• GORBLIMY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1896 Brit.
• GORDON BENNETT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1984 Brit.
• GORRY! an exclamation of surprise ...1907 Amer. dial.
• GOSH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1757
• GOSH ALL CONNET'CUTT! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1887 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FIDDLESTICKS! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FILOX! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FIRELOCKS! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FISH-HOOKS! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1914 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FRIDAY! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FRIGHTY! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL HEMLOCK! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1864 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL HEMLOCKS AND CHEW SPRUCE GUM! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL LIGHTNING! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1914 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL POTOMAC! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1857 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL SUFFICIENCY! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL TARNATION! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH OLD HEMLOCK! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1950 Amer. dial.
• GREAT HATS! an exclamation of surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• GREAT HEAVENLY DAYS! an expression of joy, surprise, or annoyance ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GREAT SCOTT! expressing surprise, exasperation, etc.
• HA! an exclamation expressing surprise, wonder, joy, indignation, etc ...a1300
• HAITH! a mild oath or exclamation or asseveration of surprise ...1698 Sc.
• HALLOO! an exclamation to call attention at a distance, to express surprise, etc. ...a1700
• HARRO! an exclamation of surprise; an outcry for help ...1882 Sc.
• HAVE A CARE OF US! an exclamation of surprise ...1828 Sc.
• HAW! an exclamation of surprise or contempt ...1889 Eng. dial.
• HEAVEN AND EARTH! expresses surprise, horror, etc. ...a1777
• HEAVENLY DAY! an expression of joy, surprise, or annoyance ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HEAVENLY DAYS! an expression of joy, surprise, or annoyance ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HEAVENS! expresses surprise, horror, etc. ...1588
• HEAVENS TO BETSY! an expression of joy, surprise, or annoyance ...1891 Amer. dial.
• HELL AND SCISSORS! an exclamation of surprise and ridicule ...1852 Amer. sl.
• HELP MY TIME! an exclamation of surprise ...1969 Amer. dial.
• HELLO! used to express surprise ...1917 Amer. dial.
• HETH! a mild oath or exclamation or asseveration of surprise ...1698 Sc.
• HEY-DAY! expressing joy, surprise, etc. ...E16 arch.
• HIGHTY-TIGHTY an ejaculation expressing contemptuous surprise or anger ...1747
• HOLY BALLS! an exclamation of shock, surprise, etc. ...1943 US sl.
• HOLY COW! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1924
• HOLY HATS! an exclamation of surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HOLY MAC! used to express surprise, etc. ...1931 Amer. sl.
• HOLY MACKEREL! used to express surprise, annoyance, or the like ...1885 Amer. sl.
• HOLY MOLEY! an exclamation of surprise ...1949 Amer. sl.
• HOLY MOSES! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1855
• HOLY SHIT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1982 orig. US
• HOLY SMOKE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1892
• HOOEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1874 Amer. dial.
• HOO-EE-AH! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1874 Amer. dial.
• HOO-HEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HOO-WEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1882 Amer. dial.
• HOTZICKITY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1909 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIG! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1949 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIGGETY-DAMN! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIGGETY DOD! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIGGETY DOG! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIGGITY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc. ...1939 Amer. sl.
• HUSH MY MOUTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1931 US
• I BE KILLED! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• I DAD! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• I DECLARE! an exclamation of surprise ...1849 Amer. dial.
• I DECLARE BEFORE THE LORD! an exclamation of surprise ...1960 Amer. dial.
• I DO DECLARE! an exclamation of surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• I GANNIES! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• I GANNY! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1969 Amer. dial.
• I GONNIES! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1907 Amer. dial.
• I GORRY! an exclamation of surprise ...1915 Amer. dial.
• IKY-PIKY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• I'LL BE A LOWDOWN SON OF A BITCH! an exclamation of surprise or annoyance ...20C sl.
• I'LL BE A MONKEY'S UNCLE! expressing surprise ...1926 US sl.
• I'LL BE A SON OF A BITCH! an exclamation of surprise or annoyance ...20C sl.
• I'LL BE BUGGERED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1914
• I'LL BE DAMNED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1925
• I'LL BE DING-BUSTED! an expression of surprise, consternation, etc. ...1885 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE DINGED! an expression of surprise, consternation, etc. ...1844 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE DINGSWIZZLED! an expression of surprise, consternation, etc. ...1895 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE GO-TO-HELL! an expression of surprise or annoyance ...1942 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE GUMSWIZZLED! exclamation of surprise ...1916 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE JIGGERED! a mild imprecation; an exclamation of surprise ...1860 sl.
• I'LL BE SHOT! int. exclamation of surprise ...M18
• I'LL BE SWITCHED! exclamation of irritation, surprise, denial ...M19
• I'LL GO HE! an exclamation of surprise ...1950s NZ sl.
• I'LL GO TO THE FOOT OF OUR STAIRS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1992 Eng. dial.
• I'LL SEE YOU SHOT FIRST! exclamation of surprise ...M18
• I'M BUGGERED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1966
• I'M DAMNED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1925
• I MEAN! an expression of surprise or strong assertion ...1933 Amer. dial.
• I'M JIGGERED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1886
• I SAY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1890
• I SWAN! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JEEPERS! expressing surprise ...US colloq
• JEEPERS CREEPERS! expressing surprise ...US colloq.
• JEEZE! an exclamation of surprise, enthusiasm, or astonishment ...1923 orig. US
• JEEZY-PEEZY! an exclamation of surprise or disgust ...1960 Amer. dial.
• JERUSALEM! exclamation of surprise ...Bk1896 sl.
• JESE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; a disguise of "Jesus!" ...1923 orig. US
• JESUS! an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment ...1922
• JESUS CHRIST! an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment ...1922
• JESUS H. CHRIST! an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment ...1922
• JEWHILLIKENS! a general exclamation of surprise ...a1872 sl.
• JEZ! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1923 orig. US
• JUMPIN' JEWSHARPS! an exclamation, usually of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LACKADAISY! expressing surprise, regret, or grief ...M18
• LACK-A-DAISY-ME! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LACKADAY! expressing surprise, regret, or grief ...L17 arch.
• LAND-A-MASSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1917 Amer. dial.
• LA-RI! an exclamation of surprise ...1814 Eng. dial.
• LAW! an exclamation expressing chiefly astonishment or admiration, or surprise at being asked a question ...1588
• LAWDY MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1883 Amer. dial.
• LAW, GO ON! an exclamation of surprise ...1966 Amer. dial.
• LAWK! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1768
• LAWK-A-MERCY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1768
• LAWK-A-MUSSY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1768
• LAWKS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1768
• LAW ME! an exclamation of surprise ...1966 Amer. dial.
• LAW SAKES ALIVE! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1845 Amer. dial.
• LAWS-A-MARCY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1913 Amer. dial.
• LAWS-A-MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1884 Amer. dial.
• LAWS OF MERCY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1959 Amer. dial.
• LAW SOULS! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1789 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1859 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY BLESS ME! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1880 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY DAISY! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1942 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY DAY! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1859 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY ME! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY MASSY!, THE used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY MERCY! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1906 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1909 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY SAKES! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1968 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY'S SAKES! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1906 Amer. dial.
• LAWZEE! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1914 Amer. dial.
• LAWZEE ME! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1914 Amer. dial.
• LILLY-WUNTERS! an exclamation of amazement or surprise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• LOR! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1835 Brit.
• LORD-A-MASSEY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1851 Amer. dial.
• LORD-A-MASSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1917 Amer. dial.
• LORD-A-MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1872 Amer. dial.
• LORD HAVE MERCY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LORDLUMMY! an exclamation of surprise, shock, disbelief ...L19
• LORD SAVE US!. an exclamation of surprise, fear, etc. ...1789 Sc.
• LORDY! used as an expression of surprise, dismay, annoyance, etc. ...1853 Amer. dial.
• LORDY MERCY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1962 Amer. dial.
• LORDY-MASSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1917 Amer. dial.
• LORDY MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1909 Amer. dial.
• LORKUS! an exclamation of surprise ...1887 Eng. dial.
• LOR LUMME! an exclamation of surprise, shock, disbelief ...L19
• LOSH! an exclamation of astonishment, wonder, or surprise ...a1779 Sc.
• LOSSYME! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1914 Amer. dial.
• LUDDY MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1851 Amer. dial.
• LUMME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1898 Brit.
• LUMMY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1898 Brit.
• MAN! an exclamation of surprise, enthusiasm, dismay, or astonishment ...1869
• MANS an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MARRY COME OUT! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MARRY COME UP! † used to express indignant or amused surprise or contempt ...1592
• MARRY ME! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MARRY ON US! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MASSY! an exclamation of surprise, indignation, etc. ...1867 Eng. dial.
• MEGISTY! a mild expletive or exclamation of surprise, wonder, etc. ...1822 Sc.
• MEGSTY ME! a mild expletive or exclamation of surprise, wonder, etc. ...1822 Sc.
• MERCY! an exclamation of surprise, indignation, etc. ...1867 Eng. dial.
• MERCY BE BLESSED! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1900 Sc.
• MERCY BLESS THEE! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1899 Sc.
• MERCY OH! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1893 Eng. dial.
• MERCY SAVE ONE! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1900 Sc.
• MERLINS! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Sc.
• MIGHTY ME! an exclamation of surprise .l..1869 Sc.
• MOTHER OF SHIT! an exclamation of surprise, rage or exasperation ...1940s US
• MULE SHIT! a mild oath, used to express surprise or disbelief ...1920s US
• MUSHA! an expression of surprise or disbelief ...Irish
• MY AUNT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1869
• MY CANE! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MY CONSCIENCE! exclamation of surprise ...Sc.
• MY ELBOW! an exclamation of surprise or disbelief ...20C NZ sl.
• MY GUM! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...c1815
• MY HOLY AUNT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1869
• MY IVERS! an exclamation of surprise; my eyes! ...1847 Eng. dial.
• MY LAND OF LIVING! an exclamation of surprise ...1914 Amer. dial.
• MY NECK! an exclamation of surprise or disbelief ...L19 Irish
• MY OLD BOOTS! an exclamation of disbelief, surprise, or amazement ...L19
• MY PATIENCE! an exclamation of surprise ...M19
• MY SACRED AUNT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1869
• MY SAINTED AUNT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1869
• MY SANGS! a mild expletive of asseveration or surprise; by Jove!, upon my word! ...1829 Sc.
• MY SARTIE! an exclamation of surprise or emphasis ...1819 Sc.
• MY SOUL AN' BODY! an exclamation of surprise among women ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MY SOUL AN' DELIVERANCE! an exclamation of surprise among women ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MY SOUL AN' SENSES! an exclamation of surprise among women ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NA AN' NOO! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1903
• NA SIRS! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1903
• NAY BUT! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NAY FOR SURE! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NO TILT! used to express surprise or affirmation; no shit! ...1983 US euphemism
• N.S.S.! an exclamation of ironic surprise (No Shit Sherlock) ...1970s sl., orig. US
• OBS-BOBS AND BUTTERCUPS! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OCH! an exclamation of surprise, regret, or sorrow; ah! oh! alas! ...1528 Sc. & Irish
• O DEARY ME! expression of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1903 Amer. dial.
• ODS-BOBS AND BUTTERCUPS! an exclamation of surprise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ODSO! † an exclamation of surprise or asseveration ...1695
• OH BOY! exclamation of surprise, excitement, amazement ...1910s sl., orig. US
• OH HO! an exclamation expressing surprise, taunting, exultation, etc. ...a1300
• OH LAW! an exclamation of surprise ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OH MAMMA! an exclamation of wonder, surprise, excitement ...1891 US sl.
• OHO! an exclamation expressing surprise, taunting, exultation, etc. ...a1300
• OHWEE! used to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1961 Amer. dial.
• OINGO BOINGO! an exclamation of surprise ...1990s S. Afr. & US teen sl.
• OOEY! used to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1961 Amer. dial.
• OO-WEE! used to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1961 Amer. dial.
• RAH! an exclamation of anger, surprise, amazement, approval, envy, etc. ...2000 UK Black sl.
• RAWTID! an exclamation implying great anger, surprise, amazement, envy, etc. ...1940s sl.
• SAKES ALIVE! exclamation expressing surprise ...1846 Eng. dial. & US
• SANG! a mild expletive of asseveration or surprise; by Jove!, upon my word! ...1871 Sc.
• SAVE ME! an exclamation of surprise, fear, etc. ...1884 Eng. dial.
• SAVE US ALL! an exclamation of surprise, fear, etc. ...1895 Sc.
• SAY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1830 orig. & chiefly US
• SHACKS! a mild excl. of surprise, regret, annoyance, etc. ...1980s US college sl.
• SHIT A BRICK! expressing surprise or amazement ...sl.
• SHO! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SHU-FLY! a mild expression of surprise or recognition of something remarkable or unusual ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• SIRS, THE DAY! an exclamation of surprise or lament ...1887 Eng. dial.
• SON OF A GUN! expressing surprise or frustration ...N. Amer.
• SPEED THE WOMBATS! an exclamation of surprise, alarm, fascination, etc. ...1920s Aust. sl.
• STARVE THE BARDIES! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1941 Aust.
• STARVE THE CROWS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1918 Aust. & NZ
• STARVE THE LIZARDS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1927 Aust.
• STARVE THE RATS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1908 Aust. & NZ
• STIFFEN THE CROWS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1932 Aust. & NZ
• STIFFEN THE LIZARDS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1959 Aust.
• STONE ME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1961
• STONE THE CROWS! an exclamation of surprise, dismay, or astonishment ...1927 orig. Aust.
• STREUTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth! ...1892
• STREWTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth! ...1892
• STRIKE A LIGHT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1936 Brit., Aust., & NZ
• STRIKE ME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1696 Aust. & NZ sl.
• STRIKE ME BLIND! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1696 Aust. & NZ sl.
• STRIKE ME DEAD! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1696 Aust. & NZ sl.
• STRIKE ME PINK! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1696 Aust. & NZ sl.
• STROLL ON! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1959 Brit.
• 'STROOTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth! ...1892
• 'STRUTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth! ...1892
• SURPRISE, SURPRISE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; often used ironically or sarcastically ...1953
• THALLACK! an exclamation of surprise; there look! ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THERE-AGAIN! an exclamation of surprise or assent ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THOU NEVER SAYS! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THROUGHER a surprising thing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UFF-DA! an expression of surprise, aversion, disgust, or pain ...1950 Amer. dial.
• VOW! used to express admiration, surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1790 Sc.
• WAE! an exclamation of surprise and admiration ...a1779 Sc.
• WALKING MOSES! an exclamation of surprise, excitement, alarm, etc. ...1910s sl.
• WELL I NEVER! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1848
• WELL I NEVER DID! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1848
• WHAM! used to express surprise or convey the impact of a sudden violent attack or blow ...1940s US sl.
• WHAMMO! used to express surprise or convey the impact of a sudden violent attack or blow ...1940s US sl.
• WHAT A TURN-UP! what a surprise ...1970s sl.
• WHAT IN BLUE BLAZES? a general excl. of extreme surprise, absolute confusion, etc. ...E19 sl.
• WHAT IN MERCY! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1882 Sc.
• WHAT IS THIS, CHRISTMAS? a general exclamation of pleasurable surprise ...1980s sl.
• WHADDYA KNOW? an expression of surprise, usually ironic ...20C sl.
• WHAT DO YOU KNOW? an exclamation of surprise or astonishment, usually ironic ...1914 chiefly US
• WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc. ...1920s Amer. sl.
• WHAT DO YOU THINK? an expression of surprise, usually ironic ...20C sl.
• WHAT THE HANGMENT! expressing surprise...1828 Eng. dial.
• WHOAP! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1851 Amer. dial.
• WHOO! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1932 Amer. dial.
• WHOOEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1888 Amer. dial.
• WHOO-HEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WHOOIE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1924 Amer. dial.
• WHOPE! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1907 Amer. dial.
• WHO THE BLAZES? a general exclamation of extreme surprise, absolute confusion, etc. ...E19 sl.
• WHY THE BLAZES? a general excl. of extreme surprise, absolute confusion, etc. ...E19 sl.
• WOAP-AH! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1898 Amer. dial.
• WOPE! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1942 Amer. dial.
• WOULDN'T THAT JAR YOU! an exclamation of surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WOW! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1892
• WOWEE! an exclamation of surprise, astonishment, wonder, pleasure, dismay, etc. ...1921
• WOWEE-KAZOWEE! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc. ...1990s Amer. sl.
• WOW-WEE! an expression of surprise, wonder, pleasure, dismay, etc. ...Aust. sl.
• WUP! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1942 Amer. dial.
• YALLACK! look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YALTO! used to denote surprise or defiance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALTOCO! used to denote surprise or defiance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARRAH! an exclamation of surprise; frequently used in accosting a person, or in calling attention ...1827-32 Ireland
• YE GODS AND LITTLE FISHES expressing amazement, disbelief, surprise, etc. ...1888
• YELLOOK! look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YELLUCKS! look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YELTA! an exclamation of surprise ...c1820 Sc.
• YERRAH an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Ireland
• YIKES! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1971
• YIRRA an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Ireland
• YOICKS-BOB an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOLLOCK! look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YOU COULD HAVE KNOCKED ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1741
• YOU DON'T SAY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1912 orig. US
• YOU DON'T SAY SO! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1779
• YOU MIGHT HAVE BEAT ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1741
• YOU WOULDN'T READ ABOUT IT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1950 Aust. & NZ
• ZEMMIES an exclamation of surprise or rebuke ...1877 Eng. dial.
• ZICKETY-BOOM! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• ZICKITY-BAM! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGETY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1888 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGETY-DAMN! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ZOOKERINS! an exclamation of admiration, amazement, or surprise; a quasi-oath ...1825 Eng. dial.
• ZOWIE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...c1913
• ZOWKERS! an exclamation of surprise or admiration ...B1900 Eng. dial.
SURPRISE - phrases
• IMAGINATION BOGGLES, THE to be surprised ...1971
• THAT WILL SET THE HAIR that will anger, surprise, frighten, or give one pause ...1984 Amer. dial.
SURPRISED - adjectives
• BETWATTLED in a distressed and confused state of mind; confounded, bewildered, stupefied, surprised ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BLUTTERBUNGED confounded, overcome by surprise ...1890 Eng. dial.
• BUFFALOED very much surprised, confused, stumped ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CHEWED UP embarrassed, confused, discomfited, surprised; defeated, severely scolded ...1843 Amer. dial.
• FASHED very much surprised; astonished ...1968 Amer. dial.
• GLOPPEN surprised ...1870 Eng. dial.
• GLOTTENED surprised, startled ...1691 Eng. dial.
• GOB-SMACKED surprised, astonished, astounded, flabbergasted, speechless with amazement ...1985 Brit. sl.
• GOB-STRUCK astounded, flabbergasted, speechless with amazement, surprised, astonished ...1988 Brit. sl.
• KNOCKED FOR A FEATHER greatly surprised ...1967 Amer. dial.
• MAZED amazed, astonished, surprised; bewildered, astounded, perplexed ...1703 Eng. dial.
• MOYSED amazed, astonished, surprised; bewildered, astounded, perplexed ...1703 Eng. dial.
• QUEER-TAKEN taken aback, surprised, disconcerted ...1858 Sc.
SURPRISED - adverbs
• BEGONE taken aback, disagreeably surprised; dismayed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
SURPRISED - verbs
• ADMIRIZE †* to wonder; to be amazed; to feel surprised ...1702
• FALL OUT to be surprised or overcome with emotion ...1938 US Black sl.
• FALL OUT OF ONE'S STANDING to be surprised or stunned ...1990s Irish sl.
• FALL THROUGH ONE'S (OWN) ASSHOLE to be extremely surprised or utterly shocked ...1960s US sl.
• LEAP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN FOR JOY to be extremely delighted, excited, or surprised ...1584
• SKIP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN FOR JOY to be extremely delighted, excited, or surprised ...1668
SURPRISED - phrases
• MIND BOGGLES, THE a comment on any marked absurdity; to be surprised ...1950s sl.
SURPRISING - adjectives
• ADMIRABLE † to be wondered at; wonderful, surprising, marvellous ...1596
• ILL bizarre, surprising ...1990s US Black & teen sl.
• MIGHTY strange, surprising ...1889 Sc.
SURPRISING - nouns
• BOMBSHELL a sudden or devastating action or effect; something surprising ...1860 sl.
• DEW-LICKER anything very surprising or out of the common ...1885 Eng. dial.
• EISTACK † something rare, singular, or surprising; that which arrests the eye ...1773 Sc.
• HEAD-BIT a masterpiece; something surprising or astonishing ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-PIECE a masterpiece; something surprising or astonishing ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• MELLETTER a surprise; a surprising thing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUEERS † something odd or strange and surprising; news ...1825 Sc.
SURPRISING - verbs
• BEAT ALL NATURE to be surprising or astonishing ...1825 Amer. dial. arch.
• BEATS A HEN A-FLYING to be surprising or astonishing; to be exasperating ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BEATS A HEN A-ROUTING to be surprising or astonishing; to be exasperating ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BEAT THE CATS to be surprising or astonishing ...1909 Amer. dial.
• BEAT THE DUTCH to be surprising or astonishing; to be exasperating ...1775 Amer. dial.
SURPRISINGLY - adverbs
• ESTAMIN wonderfully, surprisingly, astoundingly ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ESTAMINLY wonderfully, surprisingly, astoundingly ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• MIGHTY surprisingly ...1889 Sc.
SURRENDER - nouns
• DEDITION † giving up, yielding, surrender ...1523 rare or obs.
SURRENDER - verbs
• CHUCK IN THE TOWEL to give in, to surrender ...1915 sl., orig. boxing usage
• COP A PLEA to give in, to surrender, to compromise ...1930s sl. orig. US
• CRY CALF-ROPE to give in; to surrender; to capitulate, esp. in children's games ...1942 Amer. dial.
• CRY QUARTER to surrender ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• GIVE OVER ONE'S TACKLING † to 'lay down one's arms', to surrender, to give in ...1551
• HOLLER CALF-ROPE to plead for mercy or admit defeat; to say uncle; to give in, to surrender; to capitulate, esp. in children's games ...1859 US sl.
• PUT ONE'S HANDS UP to surrender; to give in; to confess ...1980s Brit. police & criminals' sl.
• SAY CALF-ROPE to plead for mercy or admit defeat; to give in; to surrender; to say uncle ...1859 US sl.
• YELL CALF-ROPE to give up; to surrender; to capitulate, esp. in children's games; to plead for mercy or admit defeat; to say uncle ...1859 US sl.
SURRENDER - interjections
• UNCLE! used to signify one's surrender, usually in a physical confrontation ...1910s US sl.
SURREPTITIOUS - adjectives
• OFF THE BACK surreptitious, on the side ...1990s sl.
• Q.T. surreptitious ...L19 sl.
• SIDE surreptitious, clandestine ...20C sl.
• SUBREPTITIOUS clandestine, surreptitious ...1610
• SUBREPTIVE surreptitious ...1611
SURREPTITIOUS - verbs
• OIL to move quietly, stealthily, or in an underhand, surreptitious manner ...1920s sl.
• PALM to pass over, or receive, anything in a surreptitious manner ...L17 sl.
SURREPTITIOUSLY - adverbs
• ON THE Q.T. surreptitiously, on the quiet; secretly ...1884 sl.
• ON THE STRICT Q.T. surreptitiously, on the quiet ...L19 sl.
• UNDER BANISTY secretly, surreptitiously ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• UNDER VEIL † surreptitiously ...1382
SURROUND - verbs
• ADVIRON †* to environ, to surround ...1475
• BECLIP to wrap round, to enclose, to encircle, to surround ...c1000 arch.
• BEGIRT to surround, to encompass, to enclose ...1608
• BEGIRTH to surround, to encompass, to enclose ...1608
• BEGO † to surround, to environ ...1393
• BELAP † to lap about, to clasp, to enfold, to envelop; to environ, to surround ...c1200
• BELAY † to lay a thing about with other object, i.e. by putting them about or around it; to surround, to environ, to enclose with ...a1000
• BESHUT † to shut in, to enclose, to surround; to shut up, to confine, to imprison ...a1300
• BESTAND † to surround, to encompass, as a wall, water, etc. ...c1205
• HAMPHIS † to surround; to hem in, to confine ...1768 Sc.
• HAP to cover, to enwrap; to envelop, to surround ...1859 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HEM to corner, to surround, to catch ...1939
• HEM UP to corner, to surround, to catch ...1941
• IMMURE * to enclose, to encompass, to encircle, to surround; to shut in, to confine ...1583
• SIDEBOX to surround someone in a menacing manner ...1982 UK sl.
• UMBCAST † to surround ...c1400
• UMBECAST † to surround, to encircle ...c1350
• UMBECLIP † to surround, to encircle ...a1300
• UMBEFOLD † to surround, to embrace ...a1400
• UMBEGANG † to go round, to surround ...c1200
• UMBEGIVE † to surround ...c1440
• UMBEGO † to go around, to encircle; to surround with something ...c1300
• UMBELAP † to encompass, to surround ...a1350
• UMBELAY † to beset, to surround, to encompass ...a1300
• UMBELIE † to surround ...a1300
• UMBEPITCH † to surround ...a1300
• UMBEREACH † to surround ...1513
• UMBERUN † to surround ...c1440
• UMBESET † to surround, to encompass, to beset ...a1300
• UMBESTAND † to stand round, to surround ...c1300
• UMBETHONRE † to encompass, to surround ...a1400-50
• UMBETIGH † to encircle, to surround ...a1300
• UMBEWALT † to surround ...a1300
• UMBRACE †* to surround; to obtain ...c1350
• UMBSET † to surround ...c1400
• UMBSTEAD † to surround ...c1450
• UMCLIP † to surround ...a1300
• UMFOLD † to enclose, to surround ...a1400-50
• UMGIVE † to enclose, to surround, to environ ...a1300
• UMLAP † to encompass, to surround ...a1300
• UMLAY † to surround ...a1300
• UMLOUK † to surround, to enclose ...a1300
• UMSET † to surround, to invest ...a1300
SURROUNDED - adjectives
• BAYED † surrounded, enclosed ...1577
SURVEILLANCE - nouns
• NOSE an act of casual surveillance or inquisition ...1984 UK sl.
• NOSE AROUND an act of casual surveillance or inquisition ...1984 UK sl.
• NOSEY an act of casual surveillance or inquisition ...1984 UK sl.
• OBBO police surveillance of a person, building, etc. ...1933 sl.
• OBBS surveillance; observation; a lookout ...1933 UK sl.
• OBO surveillance; observation; a lookout ...1933 UK sl.
• OBS surveillance; observation; a lookout ...1933 UK sl.
• SCOUK shade, shadow; shelter, protection, surveillance ...1866 Sc.
• SKOOK shade, shadow; shelter, protection, surveillance ...1866 Sc.
• STAKE-OUT a period of surveillance, esp. police ...1942 sl., orig. US
• TAIL an act of surveillance ...1910s sl.
• TAIL JOB an act of surveillance ...1910s sl.
SURVEILLANCE - nouns, person
• TAIL one who carries out a surveillance, esp. when following the target in the street ...20C sl., orig. US
SURVEILLANCE - verbs
• HAWK to watch closely; to keep under surveillance ...1886 Amer. dial.
• MARK SOMEONE'S CARD to watch someone; to place someone under surveillance; to pick someone out as a potential victim ...1930s sl.
• SIT OFF to place under surveillance; to stake out ...1990s Aust. criminals’ sl.
• TAB to follow a person; to place someone under surveillance ...1920s sl.
• TAIL to follow, to keep under surveillance ...1907 sl.
SURVEY - nouns
• GANDER a survey ...1910s sl.
• SCANCE a glance, a quick appraising look, a brief scrutiny, a cursory survey or review of persons or affairs ...1787 Sc.
• SKIM a hasty sketch or survey ...1889
• VIZZY a look, a sight, a glimpse, a scrutinizing gaze; scrutiny, survey ...1700 Sc.
SURVEY - verbs
• ONCE-OVER to glance at, to survey ...1920s sl.
SURVEYOR - nouns, person
• LAND DOCTOR an engineer or surveyor ...1950 Amer. dial.
• LAND-METER † a land-measurer or surveyor ...1582
• LAND-METSTER a land-measurer, a surveyor ...1714 Sc.
• LAND-METTER a land-measurer, a surveyor ...1726 Sc.
• RACKLER a nickname for a land surveyor ...1825 Sc.
SURVIVAL - nouns
• HUSTLE any means of survival, often providing little more then subsistence ...1940s US sl.
SURVIVE - verbs
• ACE to survive, esp. to survive intensive police interrogation ...1920s US sl.
• BELEAVE † to remain over, to survive, to be left in existence ...a1000
• FALL ON ONE'S FEET to survive a difficult situation ...1950s sl.
• LAND ON ONE'S FEET to survive a difficult situation ...1950s sl.
• LIVE ON THE SMELL OF AN OIL(Y) RAG to survive on the barest amount of food, money, etc. ...Aust. sl.
• SCRAPE ALONG to survive; to carry on; to get by ...1884 Amer. sl.
• SCRAPE BY to survive; to carry on; to get by ...1884 Amer. sl.
• SUPERVIVE † to live beyond or after another person, an event, etc.; to survive; to outlive ...a1552
SURVIVOR - nouns, person
• HACKER one who perseveres in the face of challenges; a survivor ...1970s US sl.
SUSPECT - adjectives
• HOT suspect ...1996 UK sl.
SUSPECT - nouns, person
• EASY MARK an obvious suspect ...1930s sl.
SUSPECT - verbs
• DEEM † to think of something as existent; to guess, to suspect, to surmise, to imagine ...c1400
• DIFFIDE † to distrust, to doubt, to suspect, to mistrust ...1678
• EVEN to impute, to suspect, to suggest, to hint at or charge with anything, used in a bad sense; to think entitled to, or deserving of, used in a good sense ...1844 Sc.
• JALOOSE to suspect, to be suspicious of; to guess, to imagine, to suppose ...1816 Sc.
• JALOUSE to suspect, to be suspicious of; to guess, to imagine, to suppose ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• JEALOUSE † to suspect a thing or person; to have a suspicion that ...1682 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MISLIST to mistrust, to suspect ...1950 Amer. dial.
• UMBLE-CUM-STUMBLE to understand comprehensively, to detect, to suspect ...L19 sl.
SUSPECTED - adjectives
• JEALOUSED † suspected ...1695
SUSPEND - verbs
• GROUND to suspend a driver or similar employee from work ...1939 Amer. sl.
SUSPENDED - nouns
• FREEZE FRAME a stopped or suspended condition ...1990s Amer. sl.
SUSPENDED - verbs
• IMPEND to hang or be suspended over; to overhang ...1780
SUSPENDERS - adjectives
• ONE-GALLUSED wearing only one 'gallus' or suspender strap; used of rustics ...1909 Amer. dial.
SUSPENDERS - nouns
• AIRS AND GRACES braces ...1920s Brit. rhyming sl.
• ASCOT RACES braces (suspenders) ...20C rhyming sl.
• ASCOTS braces (suspenders) ...20C rhyming sl. (Ascot Races)
• DANGLERS suspenders ...Brit. sl.
• GALLOWS † suspenders for trousers; braces ...1730-6 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• GALLOWSES trouser braces or suspenders ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GALLUSES trouser braces or suspenders ...1819 Sc.
• GUNNERS braces (suspenders) ...1949 US sl.
• HARNESS suspenders ...1941 Amer. dial.
• NO SURRENDERS suspenders ...2003 UK rhyming sl.
• PANTS GARTERS suspenders ...1970 Amer. dial.
• PANTS HANGERS suspenders ...1950 Amer. dial.
• PANTS HOLDER-UPPERS suspenders ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• PANTS SUPPORTERS suspenders ...1950 Amer. dial.
• PULLEYS suspenders ...1945 US sl.
• STRETCHERS braces ...Bk1904 sl.
SUSPENDERS - nouns, person
• STRETCHER-FENCER a vendor of braces ...Bk1904 sl.
SUSPENSE - adjectives
• BETWEEN TWO MINDS in doubt or suspense; undecided ...1862 Ireland & Sc.
• ON THE RACK in a state of acute physical or mental suffering; in keen anxiety or suspense ...1596
SUSPENSE - nouns
• DACKER † uncertainty, a state of suspense or hesitation; also used of unsettled weather; a lull ...1808 Sc.
• HABBERGAW hesitation, suspense, objection ...1808 Sc.
• KANKEDORT †* a state of suspense; a critical position; a predicament; an awkward affair ...c1374
• KANKERDORT †* a state of suspense; a critical position; a predicament; an awkward affair ...c1374
• OTTY-MOTTY suspense ...1886 Eng. dial.
• TAMTARRIE suspense, tenterhooks; the state of being detained under frivolous pretenses ...1773 Sc.
• TITUBATION faltering, suspense, perplexity, embarrassment ...1710
SUSPENSE - verbs
• HOLD ONE IN TAMTARY to keep one in suspense; to tease or exasperate by delay; to vex or disquiet one ...1710 Sc.
SUSPENSEFUL - nouns
• GUT-THUMPER an exciting and suspenseful occasion ...1980s Amer. sl.
SUSPENSION - nouns
• SUFFERANCE † suspension, delay; respite ...1523
SUSPICION - adjectives
• HINKY arousing suspicion ...1975 Amer. police sl.
• KINKY very odd or unusual; arousing suspicion ...1948 Amer. sl.
• VEHEMENT of suspicion or likelihood: very strong ...1516 arch.
SUSPICION - nouns
• ALLAGUST † suspicion ...1742 Sc.
• BACK-THOCHT a reflection, suspicion ...1927 Sc.
• BAWL-OUT anything that creates suspicions in a watcher or listener ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
• BEGRUDGE suspicion ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DANNY LA RUE a clue; an idea, a suspicion ...2000s rhyming sl. for 'clue'
• DEAD CAT ON THE LINE something causing suspicion, mistrust, or concern; something immoral ...1965 Amer. dial.
• DEEMING † censure; a surmise or suspicion ...1476
• INKLE a notion, hint, suspicion, an inkling ...1879 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• JALOUSINGS suspicions ...1869 Sc.
• JEALOUSNESS * jealousy; suspicion ...c1380
• JEALOUSY † suspicion; apprehension of evil; mistrust ...c1385 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• THINK-SO a passing thought; a vague suspicion ...1887 Eng. dial.
• UMBRAGE † 1. a feeling of suspicion or doubt ...1624
† 2. a suspicion, hint, inkling, or slight idea of a matter ...1654-66
SUSPICION - verbs
• TAKE THE DAIRY OFF to divert suspicion ...1910s sl.
SUSPICION - phrases
• THERE'S A HAIR IN THE BUTTER an expression of suspicion of some statement or event ...1980 Amer. dial.
SUSPICIOUS - adjectives
• DUBEROUS dubious, doubtful, uncertain, suspicious ... 1818 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• HINKEY wary or extremely cautious; feeling suspicion; hence, nervous or jumpy ...1956 Amer. sl.
• HINKY wary or extremely cautious; feeling suspicion; hence, nervous or jumpy ...1956 Amer. sl.
• ILL-THOUGHTED suspicious. malevolent ...1895 Sc.
• JEALOUS † suspicious; apprehensive of evil, fearful ...c1532 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• OLD cunning, crafty, sly, knowing; suspicious ...1722
• OMBRAGEOUS of persons: suspicious, jealous; apt to disposed to take offense ...1601
• QUEER AS A CLOCKWORK ORANGE unusual or suspicious ...1980 UK sl.
• QUEER AS A NINE-BOB NOTE unusual, particularly suspicious ...1960s sl.
• QUEER AS A NINE-BOB WATCH suspicious ...1984 UK sl.
• QUEER AS A TWO-QUID NOTE unusual, particularly suspicious ...1960s sl.
• SINISTER † of opinions, etc.: prejudicial, adverse, unfavourable, darkly suspicious ...1432
• SINISTRAL † darkly suspicious; very unfavourable ...1560
• SKETCH suspicious, threatening ...2003 US sl.
• SKETCHY untrustworthy, suspicious ...1990s US campus sl.
• UMBRAGEOUS of persons: suspicious, jealous; apt to disposed to take offense ...1601
• UMBRAGIOUS of persons: suspicious, jealous; apt to disposed to take offense ...1601
• UMBRATIOUS † suspicious ...a1639
• WAFF-LIKE shabby-looking; having a suspicious or disreputable appearance; feeble, of little account ...1808 Sc.
• WAFF-LOOKING of a disreputable, suspicious appearance ...1828 Sc.
SUSPICIOUS - nouns
• ETHIOPIAN IN THE FUEL SUPPLY a concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1969 Amer. dial.
• MONKEY IN THE WOODPILE a concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1967 Amer. dial.
• NIGGER IN THE BARREL (derogatory) an underhand concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1967 Amer. dial.
• NIGGER IN THE FENCE (derogatory) an underhand or concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1847 Amer. dial.
• NIGGER IN THE WOODPILE (derogatory) an underhand or concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1846 Amer. dial.
SUSPICIOUS - nouns, person
• QUEER CHUM a suspicious companion ...E19 sl.
• QUEER GILL an untrusting, suspicious person ...19C sl.
• SCODGE a doubtful or suspicious-looking character ...1824 Sc.
• SCODGY a mean, underhand fellow; a suspicious-looking person ...1824 Sc.
• UGLY BIRD a suspicious character ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• VETCHER † a man of a very suspicious appearance ...1825 Sc.
SUSPICIOUS - verbs
• CHILL to become suspicious or cold toward a plan or person ...20C Amer. sl.
• CUT ONE'S EYE to become suspicious ...c1840 criminals' sl.
• EENIL † to be jealous, suspicious of; to defame, to slander ...1825 Sc.
• EINDLE † to be jealous, suspicious of; to defame, to slander ...1825 Sc.
• JALOUSE to suspect; to be suspicious about ...1816 Sc.
SUSPICIOUS - phrases
• DEAD CAT UP THE BRANCH used to suggest that something is suspicious, something is not as it should be, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker ...20C sl.
• DEAD CAT UP THE LINE used when something seems suspicious ...20C US Black sl.
• THERE’S A BLOW IN THE BELL there’s something wrong, something suspicious, somewhere ...1936 criminals’ sl.
• THERE'S A DEAD CAT UP THE BRANCH used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S A DEAD DUCK UP THE STREAM used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S A DEAD NIGGER IN THE WOODPILE used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S BLOOD ON THE MOON there's a menacing or suspicious situation or set of events ...1933 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S SOMETHING DEAD UP THE BRANCH used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S SOMETHING DEAD UP THE CREEK used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT THAT used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
SUSPICIOUSLY - adverbs
• JEALOUSLY † suspiciously, distrustfully ...1628 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
SUSTAIN - verbs
• SUBSTAIN † to sustain ...1401
• THROUGH-BEAR to sustain, to provide for ...1714 Sc.
SUSTAINING - adjectives
• SUBLEVAMINOUS † supporting, sustaining ...1661
SUSTENANCE - nouns
• IDLE BREAD unearned sustenance ...1972 Amer. dial.
• SUCK † sustenance ...1584
• THROUGH-BEARING n. a livelihood; means of sustenance; the means of extricating oneself from any difficulty or of accomplishing any difficult work ...1724-32 Sc.
• THROUGH-PUTTING a bare sustenance ...Bk1905 Sc.
SWADDLE - verbs
• BESWADDLE †* to envelop in swaddling-clothes ...1755
• WADDLE to wrap up clumsily; to swaddle; to entwine ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
SWADDLING CLOTH - nouns
• BOUND ROUND a swaddling cloth ...1955 Amer. dial.
SWAGGER, SWAGGERING - nouns
• BLATANTATION noisy and eager expression of emotions; swagger ...1890 sl.
• BUCKO swagger, bluster ...1909 nautical sl.
• EDGE conceit, self-importance, swagger ...1869 Eng. dial.
• FACING † the act of boasting, swaggering, or browbeating; a defiance ...1523
• FAFF swagger, pretense; show, useless adornments ...1880 Eng. dial.
• FRILL swagger, conceit, affectation ...19C colloq.
• JAISTER swagger, pride of manner and gait ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• SIDE pretentiousness; swagger; conceit ...1878 sl.
• SWANK a swagger
• TIGERISM vulgar ostentation or affectation; pretentiousness; swagger ...1836
SWAGGER, SWAGGERER, SWAGGERING - nouns, person
• ALLIGATOR † a swaggering, pugnacious frontiersman ...1826 Amer. dial.
• ALLIGATOR HORSE † a swaggering, pugnacious frontiersman ...1826 Amer. dial.
• BELLSWAGGER † a swaggering gallant or bully; a whoremonger, a pimp ...1592
• BELLYSWAGGER † a swaggering gallant or bully; a whoremonger, a pimp ...1592
• BELSWAGGER † a swaggering gallant or bully; a whoremonger, a lecher, a pimp ...1592
• BUCKO a blustering, swaggering, or domineering fellow; sometimes used as a term of address ...1899 nautical sl.
• DASH-BUCKLER † a swaggering fellow; a swashbuckler ...1567
• DRUG-STORE COWBOY orig. an idle young swaggerer who hung around drug-store soda fountains trying to press girls; one who loiters or loafs on street corners, etc. ...1923 US sl.
• FACER † one who puts on a bold face; one who boasts or swaggers; a braggart, a bully ...c1515
• FANFARON a bully, blusterer, swaggerer; an empty boaster or braggart; a vain pretender ...1622
• FLAUNTING FABIAN † a swashbuckler, a swaggerer; a careless fellow ...1598
• HACKSTER † a cut-throat; a swaggering ruffian, a swashbuckler ...1581 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HALF HORSE, HALF ALLIGATOR a swaggering, pugnacious frontiersman, esp. a riverboatman ...1817 Amer. dial.
• HARRY-RUFFIAN † a swaggerer ...1609-10
• HECTOR a swaggering fellow; a braggart; a bully ...M17
• ROISTER-DOISTER † a roisterer or swaggering or noisy reveller...a1553
• RUTTERKIN † an old crafty fox; a sly old fellow; a swaggering gallant or bully; a term of contempt ...1526 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SNOIT † a young, conceited person, who speaks little; an upstart, a swaggerer; one who goes where he has no right to go, an intruder ...1824 Sc.
• SWANK a swaggering, showy, or boastful person ...1913 sl.
• SWANKER a swaggering, showy, or boastful person ...a1846 sl.
• TISTITOSTIE † a swaggering or blustering fellow ...1598
• TISTI-TOSTIE-FELLOW † a swaggerer ...1598
• TISTY-TOSTY † a swaggering or blustering fellow ...1598
• TORY-RORY † a roisterer, a swaggerer ...B1857
• WAG-FEATHER † a silly swaggerer; a swaggering coxcomb ...1611
SWAGGER - verbs
• BRAVE AROUND to swagger ...1949 Amer. dial.
• BUCK to swagger, to talk big or bumptiously, to brag ...1880 sl.
• BUKH to swagger, to talk big or bumptiously, to brag ...1880 sl.
• DO THE HEAVY to swagger; to make a fine show ...1884 sl.
• FANFARONADE to bluster, to swagger ...1837
• FLARE to swagger; to go with a bounce ...1841 sl.
• FLASH ONE'S GAB to talk, to swagger, to brag ...1819 sl.
• GAUSTER to behave in a noisy, boisterous, or swaggering fashion; to frolic and romp; to brag or boast; also, to laugh noisily ...1674 Eng. dial.
• MACK to swagger; to walk rhythmically ...1963 US Black sl.
• MAJOR † to walk with a military air, to swagger ...1816 Sc.
• MANTEE WALK to swagger ...1930s sl.
• PLAY THE ZOUAVE to show off, to swagger ...World War I army sl.
• PYRGOPOLINIZE † to swagger, to hector ...1605 nonce word
• RAUNCH to swagger, to bully, to intimidate ...c1939 Amer. dial.
• ROAR to riot; to swagger ...Bk1903 sl.
• STUMP to boast; to swagger ...1748 sl.
• SWANK to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously; to swagger; to show off ...1809 sl.
• VAMPER to boast, to bluster, to swagger; to bully ...1781 Eng. dial.
• VAPER to brag, to boast, to swagger, to exult; to bully; to flourish menacingly; to threaten with violence ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• VAPOUR to act in a fantastic or ostentatious manner; to show off; to swagger; to walk in with a swaggering air ...1652
• VOMPER to boast, to bluster, to swagger; to bully ...1781 Eng. dial.
SWAGGERING - adjectives
• BOBADILIAN blustering, boasting, swaggering ...1803
• BRAVASHING †* boasting, swaggering, blustering ...1652
• BUCKO blustering, swaggering ...1883 nautical sl.
• FLASH conceited, foolhardy, swaggering, vainglorious ...1830 sl.
• JAISTERING swaggering, gesturing, gesticulating ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• PERNICATED swaggering, conceited ...B1900 Amer. sl.
• PRATCHANT † conceited, forward, swaggering ...1597 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RUTTERKIN † swaggering; crafty; sly ...1594
• STIFF WITH FRILL very conceited, swaggering ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• TISTY-TOSTY † swaggering ...1598
• TORY-RORY † boisterous, uproarious, roaring, roistering, swaggering, wild ...1678
SWALLOW - nouns
• SHLOOK the amount of liquor taken in one swallow ...1967 Amer. dial.
SWALLOW (bird) - nouns
• DEVIL'S BIRD the swallow ...1879 Eng. dial.
• QUIT-QUIT the note of the swallow ...1900 Eng. dial.
• THUNDERBIRD a swallow ...1986 Amer. dial.
SWALLOW - verbs
• BAWL to suck; to swallow ...1930s sl.
• BLUDDER to make a noise in the mouth or throat in swallowing any liquid ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLUTHER to make a noise in swallowing; to make an inarticulate sound ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLUTTER to make a noise in swallowing ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BOLT to swallow hastily and without chewing; to swallow whole or with a single effort, to gulp down ...1794 colloq.
• EAT to swallow; used esp. in the context of ingesting LSD ...1970 US sl.
• GANG DOWN LIKE LAMOO to be easily swallowed, to give pleasure in swallowing ...Bk1902 Sc.
• GLOP †* to swallow greedily ...1362 obs
• GOLLOP to gulp; to swallow greedily; to eat hurriedly and with great gusto ...1834 Amer. dial. & sl.
• GOOZLE to swallow, to guzzle, to drink too fast ...1914 Amer. dial.
• GORBLE to gobble, to swallow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• GOZZLE to swallow or drink greedily ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GULLOP to gulp; to swallow greedily ...1834 Amer. dial.
• GURGITATE †* to swallow greedily, to devour ...1656
• LABBER to make a noise with the lips in swallowing a liquid; to let fall a portion of one's food while swallowing ...Bk1902 Sc.
• LEBBER to make a noise with the lips in swallowing a liquid; to let fall a portion of one's food while swallowing ...Bk1902 Sc.
• PULL to drink, to take a swallow ...1436 sl.
• QUELCH to swallow ...1790 Eng. dial.
• QUILP to swallow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUILT to swallow ...a1658 Eng. dial.
• QUILTY to swallow ...1864 Eng. dial.
• RUN DOWN THE WRONG THROAT of food when swallowed: to go the wrong way ...1883 Eng. dial.
• SCOFF to eat noisily and greedily; to swallow food or drink quickly; to devour; to gulp down, to toss off ...1826 Sc.
• SCOOP to swallow ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRANNEL to eat greedily; to swallow up ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRAWN to swallow ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCUFF to swallow food or drink quickly; to gulp down, to toss off ...1826 Sc.
• SHLOOK to swallow ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SLONK * to swallow greedily; to devour ...1481
• SLUP to sup, to swallow ...L16
• SWOBBLE to swallow hastily ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• WAFFLE to chew and swallow with difficulty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WOOF to swallow ravenously ...1943 sl., orig. air force usage
• YOCKEN to gulp; to swallow greedily or noisily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YORKEN to gulp; to swallow greedily or noisily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
SWALLOWED - nouns
• STUFF a term of contempt for anything to be swallowed, esp. medicine ...1605 colloq.
SWALLOWED UP - adjectives
• ABSORPT absorbed; swallowed up; fig. engrossed ...1528 arch.
SWALLOWING - nouns
• LABBER the act of swallowing a liquid so hastily that a portion is allowed to fall, and a noise made with the lips; the noise thus caused ...Bk1902 Sc.
• QUILT the act of swallowing; the swallowing power; the amount swallowed at one movement of the throat; a small drink ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
SWALLOW UP - verbs
• ABSORBEATE † to swallow up ...Bk1626
SWAMP - adjectives
• HELOBIOUS * living in marshes or swamps ...1889
SWAMP - nouns
• CAMARINE † a fetid marsh or swamp ...1576
• DABAL a wet, swampy piece of land ...1929 Sc.
• LACHE a swamp; a quagmire; a wet mass ...1815 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MARAIS a swamp ...1839 Amer. dial.
• SLUMP a marsh; a swamp; a muddy or boggy place ...E19 Eng. dial.
• SUG † a marsh, a bog, a swamp ...1578
• SUMP a marsh, a swamp, a bog, a morass ...c1425
• SUMPT † a marsh, a bog, a swamp ...c1425
• VLY a swamp or marshy pond ...1645 Amer. dial.
• VOG a bog; a swamp ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARF a peat-bog, a swamp ...1897 Sc.
SWAMP - nouns, person
• SWAMPER a person who inhabits, works in, or is exceptionally familiar with swamps ...colloq.
SWAMPY - adjectives
• ALL OF A POP swampy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• LAIRY wet, swampy, miry ... a1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• QUEACHY † of ground: swampy, boggy ...1593 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SLUMPY marshy, swampy, muddy, boggy ...E19 orig. Eng. dial.
• SUMPY boggy, miry, swampy ...1829 Eng. dial.
• ULIGINOUS of places: soaked with water or moisture; water-logged; swampy ...1610
• VOGGY boggy, swampy ...B1900 Sc.
• WAUCHIE † swampy, boggy ...1825 Sc.
SWAN - nouns
• QUEEN-BIRD a swan ...1830
SWAN - nouns, person
• GAMESTER † one who looks after a 'game' of swans ...1880
SWAP - verbs
• RAP to exchange, to barter, to swap ...a1700 Eng. dial. & sl.
• SHIFT to swap, to exchange ...1904 Amer. dial.
SWAPPING - nouns
• SWITCHEROO a swapping; an exchange ...1933 US sl.
SWARM - nouns
• BIKE a nest of wild bees, wasps, etc.; a nestful of bees, a swarm ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRAE a crowd, multitude, swarm ...1899 Sc.
• SCRIDE a swarm, esp. of vermin ...1898 Sc.
• SKRAE a crowd, multitude, swarm ...1899 Sc.
• VERMIN a large quantity or number; a swarm, a crowd, multitude ...1745 Sc.
SWARM - verbs
• BIKE to swarm like bees; also, to gather, to assemble, to crowd ...1790 Sc.
• GROWL †* to swarm ...1542
• QUALLER to swarm, to be alive or infested with ...a1838 Sc.
• SCRIDE to swarm; to be covered with vermin ...1898 Sc.
• SKREID to swarm; to be covered with vermin ...1898 Sc.
• WALLER to swarm, to be alive with ...1923 Sc.
SWARMING - adjectives
• QUICK swarming, infested ...1880 Sc.
SWARTHY - adjectives
• BLACK-FYSE of swarthy complexion ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DACKLIE † of a swarthy complexion ...1825 Sc.
• LAUCHTANE † dull coloured, swarthy ...1375 Sc.
• OZELLY dark of complexion; swarthy ...B1900 Sc.
SWARTHY - nouns, person
• EDGE OF DARK, THE a person of swarthy complexion ...1886 Eng. dial.
SWAY - verbs
• DIDDLE to sway to and fro, or jog up and down, as one does an infant; to dandle ...1888 Sc.
• ITLE to have an uncertain footing; to sway to and fro ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAMMY to sway to and fro; to stagger ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TILTER to sway up and down ...1845 Eng. dial.
• TITTER † to move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to totter, to reel; to sway to and fro ...c1374 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WAFF to flutter, to flap, to sway from side to side ...1813 Sc.
• WAG † to sway the body about ...1665
SWAYING - adjectives
• TITTERING tottering, swaying. moving unsteadily ...1661
• YEE-YAWING lurching, swaying ...1935 Amer. dial.
SWAYING - nouns
• SALLY a run from side to side; a rush, a dash; a swaying, swinging motion; a tottering situation ...1887 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TITTERING the act of tottering or swaying; unsteady movement ...c1374
SWEAR, SWEARING - nouns
• BANG-WORDS explosive epithets; swear words ...1906 colloq.
• BANNING swearing, curses ...1678 Sc.
• BROAD STATEMENT speech that includes obscenity and cussing ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BROAD TALKING speech that includes obscenity and cussing ...1969 Amer. dial.
• DAMNING profane swearing ...1679
• FRENCH dirty words or swear words in English ...20C US colloq.
SWEAR, SWEARER, SWEARING - nouns, person
• DAMME † a person addicted to saying 'Damme'; a profane swearer; a blustering, profane, aggressive thug...1618
• DAMME-BOY † a person addicted to saying 'Damme'; a profane swearer; a blustering, profane, aggressive thug...1618
• DAMMY a profane swearer ...c1610 sl.
• DAMMY-BOY a profane swearer; a roaring, blustering fellow...c1610 sl.
• GODDAM † a person given to swearing ...M17
SWEAR - verbs
• AIR ONE'S LUNGS to swear, to curse ...1911 Amer. dial.
• BAN to scold; to chide; to address with angry and maledictory language, to curse, to swear ...1340 Eng. dial.
• BLACKGUARD to talk obscenely; to curse or swear at ...1902 Amer. dial.
• BLAGGARD to talk obscenely; to curse or swear at ...1902 Amer. dial.
• BLISTER THE AIR to curse or swear violently ...1941 Amer. dial.
• EFF AND BLIND to swear strongly or continuously ...1943 sl.
• OBJURE to utter an oath, to swear ...1830
• RAP AND SWEAR to swear ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAP AWAY to swear ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SINK † to use profane language; to swear ...1663 obs. exc. Eng. dial. or arch.
• SWEAR LIKE A DRUNKEN TINKER to swear ...1608
• SWEAR LIKE LAVENDER JESUS to swear fiercely ...1930 Amer. dial.
• TAKE BREAD AND SALT to swear ...L16
• TALK TO THE LORD to use profanity, to curse ...1934 Amer. dial.
SWEARING - adjectives
• BLASPHEMATORY † blasphemous; cursing and swearing; using vile reproachful language ...1611
• DAMNING addicted to profane swearing ...1667
• FOUL-LIPPED given to swearing or lewd talk ...1867 Eng. dial.
SWEARING - nouns
• LITTLE CONVERSATION, A cursing and/or swearing ...20C sl.
• SAYING-OVER a scolding, reprimand, swearing ...1905 Amer. dial.
SWEARING - phrases
• EXCUSE MY FRENCH a phrase signifying 'please excuse my use of swear words or taboo words' ...20C Brit. & US colloq.
SWEAR TO - verbs
• BUFF to swear to ...1812 sl.
• OFF BASE unawares, by surprise ...1936 US sl., orig. baseball usage
SURPRISE - nouns
• ADMIRATION the act of wondering or marvelling; wonder, astonishment, surprise ...1506 arch.
• BLIP a source of surprise ...1947 US sl.
• BOUT the act of coming upon by surprise ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CANVASS † a shock; esp. that of a sudden attack or surprise ...1611
• FLEA IN ONE'S EAR, A † formerly also, anything that surprises or alarms; a matter for disquietude or agitation of spirit ...B1900
• MARVEL 1. astonishment, surprise, admiration or wonder ...1303 arch.
† 2. a cause of surprise ...1456
• GLOP †* a surprised or startled look; a start, a surprise ...c1460
• MAZE a state of amazement, bewilderment, or astonishment; perplexity, confusion, surprise ...1827 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
• MELLETTER a surprise; a surprising thing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIRATION a display of wonderment, surprise, or admiration; a fuss, a clamour ...1888 Amer. dial.
• SIT-UP * a surprise ...1483
• WAAH anything that occasions admiration or surprise ...Bk1905 Sc.
SURPRISE - verbs
• ADMIRE † 1. to feel surprise or astonishment; to wonder, to marvel ...c1590
†* 2. to astonish, to surprise ...c1650
• AWONDER † to astonish, surprise, marvel; to be astonished or amazed; to cause to wonder ...c1230
• BE TO THE DOOR to be taken by surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• BOWL OVER to astonish, to surprise ...M19 sl.
• BUMSWIGGLE to surprise ...1952 Amer. dial.
• CATCH A DUCK ASLEEP to take a shrewd person off his guard; to catch off guard or unaware; to surprise ...1843 Amer. dial.
• CATCH A WEASEL ASLEEP to take a shrewd person off his guard; to catch off guard or unaware; to surprise ...1825 Amer. dial.
• FAZE to surprise, to disconcert ...1830 US sl.
• FLABBERGAST to astound; to surprise ...1772
• FLAMBERGAST to amaze, astonish, bewilder, perplex; to take by surprise ...1869 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• FROST to surprise ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• GLOPPEN † to startle, to astound, to surprise; to scare, to frighten, to terrify; to stupefy ...a1225 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• JAR to surprise, to upset, to disturb, to shock ...1897 Amer. dial.
• MAKE ONE'S HASLET CURL to surprise or injure one ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MERGLE to wonder, to express surprise ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NOT KNOW WHAT HIT ONE to be taken by surprise ...1923 sl.
• NEVER KNOW WHAT HIT ONE to be taken by surprise ...1923 sl.
• OPPRESS † to fall upon, to come upon unexpectedly, to take by surprise ...1328
• SAND to nonplus, to surprise and confuse someone ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SANDBAG to ambush; to take by surprise ...L19 sl., orig. US
• SPIFLICATE to deal with in such a way as to confound or overcome completely; to astonish, to mystify, to surprise ...1785 humorous or colloq.
• TAKE ABACK to surprise suddenly and forcibly ...1754 sl., orig. nautical
• TAKE A FEATHER OUT OF to confuse, to surprise, to astonish ...20C Irish sl.
• TAKE A PERSON TARDY † to overtake; to surprise; to come upon unprepared or unawares; hence, to detect, 'catch' in a crime, fault, error, etc. ...1530
• TAKE ONE'S HAIR OFF to surprise greatly ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TAKE TARDE † to overtake, to surprise ...1547
• TAKE THE SOLES OFF SOMEONE'S SHOES to surprise someone ...L19 sl.
• TAKE TO to astonish; to take by surprise ...1887 Eng. dial.
• WONDER to surprise, to amaze ...1863 Amer. dial.
• ZOOM SOMEONE OUT to amaze; to fascinate; to surprise ...1960s sl.
SURPRISE - interjections
• A-DEARY ME! exclamation of sadness or surprise ...1868 Eng. dial.
• ADZOONS! exclamation of surprise etc. ...Bk1911 Sc.
• AH LADS! an exclamation of surprise ...1839 Eng. dial.
• AIN'T THAT A CAUTION! exclamation of surprise ...1968 Amer. dial.
• APSE UPON THEE! an exclamation of surprise or reproof ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• AREAR an exclamation of surprise ...1762 Eng. dial.
• ARRAH! an exclamation of surprise; frequently used in accosting a person, or in calling attention ...1827-32 Ireland
• AVOY! † an exclamation of surprise, fear, or remonstrance ...c1300
• AY-LA! an exclamation of surprise or grief ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• BAA! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BABY DISCOVERS! used as a melodramatic reaction to another's surprise ...1972 US sl.
• BALLOCKS! an expression of surprise or disbelief ...20C
• BA-SANG! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEGARRA! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1839 Anglo-Irish
• BEGORRA! int. an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1839 Anglo-Irish
• BEGORRAH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1839 Anglo-Irish
• BEGORRY! an exclamation of surprise ...1911 Amer. dial.
• BEJABBERS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1890 chiefly Anglo-Irish
• BEJABERS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1890 chiefly Anglo-Irish
• BEJASUS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1908
• BEJESUS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1908 chiefly Anglo-Irish
• BEZONTER ME! an expletive denoting surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BIJEN! truly! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BLESS ME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1709
• BLESS MY SOUL! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1851
• BLESS US! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1646
• BLIME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1889 Brit.
• BLIMEY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1889 Brit.
• BLOW ME DOWN! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1928
• BLOW ME TIGHT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1819
• BO! an exclamation meant to frighten or surprise ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOIL ME DOWN! expresses surprise or incredulity ...1954 Amer. dial.
• BOWKERS! an exclamation of slight surprise or wonder ...1788 Eng. dial.
• BOY! wow! gosh! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1894 orig. US
• BY GEORGE! a mild exclamation of surprise, approval, determination, emphasis, etc. ...1731
• BY GONNIES! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1931 Amer. dial.
• BY GORRY! an exclamation of surprise ...1854 Amer. dial.
• BY GUM! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...c1815
• BY MY SANG! a mild expletive of asseveration or surprise; by Jove!, upon my word! ...1790 Sc.
• BY SAGGS! a mild expletive of asseveration or surprise; by Jove!, upon my word! ...1898 Sc.
• BY THE GREAT HORN-SPOON! exclamation of surprise ...1860 Amer. dial.
• BY THE LORD HARRY! exclamation expressing surprise or assertion ...1687
• BY ZIGGITY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...a1930 Amer. dial.
• CARRY ME OUT WITH THE TONGS! an expression of surprise ...1927 Amer. dial.
• CHARLIE BROWN! an exclamation indicating surprise ...20C Amer. sl.
• CHRIST! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1748
• COO! an exclamation of surprise, disbelief, amazement, or astonishment ... c1890 colloq.
• COO-ER! used for expressing surprise, astonishment, disbelief or wonderment ...1911 UK sl.
• COR! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1931 Brit.
• COR BLIMEY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1931 Brit.
• CRIKEY! expression of surprise or astonishment ...1838 Brit. euphemistic for 'Christ!'
• CRIPES! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1910 euphemistic for 'Christ!'
• CRIVENS! expression of surprise ...Sc.
• CRUMBS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1922 Brit.
• DABBISH IT! an exclamation of surprise or disappointment ...1869 Eng. dial.
• DAD BURN! blast it! an exclamation of surprise, irritation or frustration ...1829 Amer. sl.
• DADDY! a general expression of surprise and approval ...20C W. Indies sl.
• DAG! a general exclamation, used for expressing surprise ...1987 US NZ & sl.
• DAG BURN! an exclamation of surprise, irritation or frustration ...1829 Amer. sl.
• DALLY! an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Eng. dial.
• DAMN SAM! an exclamation of surprise or annoyance ...1950s US Black usage
• DASH MY BUTTONS! exclamation indicating surprise and vexation ...1846 colloq.
• DAWG! an expression of approval or surprise and disbelief ...1980s US campus & teen sl.
• DEAR! an exclamation of woe, surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1694
• DEAR MAN! an exclamation of surprise ...1903 Sc.
• DEAR ME! expression of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1848 Amer. dial.
• DEAR SAKES! exclamation expressive of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1871 Eng. dial.
• DEARY ME! expression of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1848 Amer. dial.
• DEARY ME TO-DAY! an exclamation of regret or surprise ...1865 Eng. dial.
• DID YOU EVER! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1840
• DO LORDY-MAMMA! exclamation of surprise ...1967 Amer. dial.
• DORDY! used for registering surprise ...2000 UK sl.
• ECH! an exclamation expressive of pity, surprise, or disgust ...1833 Sc.
• ECK! an exclamation of surprise; a warning cry used by street boys on the appearance of a policeman ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• EH! MERGIE ME an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ENTY! an exclamation of surprise or affirmation ...1883 Amer. dial.
• FAIR SUCK OF THE PINEAPPLE! used for registering surprise or complaint ...1971 Aust. sl.
• FANCY! an exclamation of surprise ...1813 UK sl.
• FANCY THAT! an exclamation of surprise ...1813 UK sl.
• FAN ME WITH A BRICK! an exclamation of surprise ...1950 Amer. dial.
• FATHER OF MERCY! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1900 Sc.
• FLAMING HELL! an expletive; hell! used for expressing surprise, anger, amazement, etc....c1925
• FOR CHEESE CAKE! used to express anger or surprise ...1998 UK sl.
• FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! for Christ's sake! used to express anger, irritation, surprise, astonishment, etc. ...1924 euphemism
• FORGIMMETY! an exclamation of surprise ...19C Eng. dial.
• FREAKING A! used as a euphemism for 'fucking A' in expressing surprise ...2002 US sl.
• FUT! † an interjection used to express surprise; an oath ...1602
• GAD DAIGS! used to express surprise ...1982 Bahamas
• GADZOOKS! an exclamation of surprise or annoyance; a mild oath ...1653 arch.
• GAWBLIMEY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1896 Brit.
• GEE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1895 chiefly US
• GEE WHITZ! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1876 orig. US
• GEE WHIZ! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1876 orig. US
• GEE WIZ! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1876 orig. US
• GEEWHILLIKENS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1851 orig. & chiefly US
• GEEWHILLIKINS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1851 orig. & chiefly US
• GEEWHITTAKERS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1851 orig. & chiefly US
• GEEWILIKINS ZIGGETY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1888 Amer. dial.
• GEEZE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1923 orig US
• GOLLY! used for registering surprise, shock, etc. ...1775 UK euphemism
• GOOD FUCK! used for registering surprise ...2002 UK sl.
• GOOD GRANNY! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOOD GRIEF! used as an all-purpose expression of surprise, anger, disappointment, dismay ...1937 US sl.
• GOOD LACK! † expressing dissatisfaction, regret, surprise, etc. ...M17
• GOOD LAW! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1913 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GODNESS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1943 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GODNESS AGNES BROWN an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GRACIOUS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GRACIOUS MABLE AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GOODNESS GRACIOUS MISS AGNES an exclamation of surprise or pleasure ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GORBLIME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1896 Brit.
• GORBLIMEY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1896 Brit.
• GORBLIMY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1896 Brit.
• GORDON BENNETT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1984 Brit.
• GORRY! an exclamation of surprise ...1907 Amer. dial.
• GOSH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1757
• GOSH ALL CONNET'CUTT! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1887 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FIDDLESTICKS! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FILOX! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FIRELOCKS! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FISH-HOOKS! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1914 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FRIDAY! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL FRIGHTY! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL HEMLOCK! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1864 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL HEMLOCKS AND CHEW SPRUCE GUM! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL LIGHTNING! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1914 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL POTOMAC! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1857 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL SUFFICIENCY! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH ALL TARNATION! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GOSH OLD HEMLOCK! used to express surprise or annoyance ...1950 Amer. dial.
• GREAT HATS! an exclamation of surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• GREAT HEAVENLY DAYS! an expression of joy, surprise, or annoyance ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GREAT SCOTT! expressing surprise, exasperation, etc.
• HA! an exclamation expressing surprise, wonder, joy, indignation, etc ...a1300
• HAITH! a mild oath or exclamation or asseveration of surprise ...1698 Sc.
• HALLOO! an exclamation to call attention at a distance, to express surprise, etc. ...a1700
• HARRO! an exclamation of surprise; an outcry for help ...1882 Sc.
• HAVE A CARE OF US! an exclamation of surprise ...1828 Sc.
• HAW! an exclamation of surprise or contempt ...1889 Eng. dial.
• HEAVEN AND EARTH! expresses surprise, horror, etc. ...a1777
• HEAVENLY DAY! an expression of joy, surprise, or annoyance ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HEAVENLY DAYS! an expression of joy, surprise, or annoyance ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HEAVENS! expresses surprise, horror, etc. ...1588
• HEAVENS TO BETSY! an expression of joy, surprise, or annoyance ...1891 Amer. dial.
• HELL AND SCISSORS! an exclamation of surprise and ridicule ...1852 Amer. sl.
• HELP MY TIME! an exclamation of surprise ...1969 Amer. dial.
• HELLO! used to express surprise ...1917 Amer. dial.
• HETH! a mild oath or exclamation or asseveration of surprise ...1698 Sc.
• HEY-DAY! expressing joy, surprise, etc. ...E16 arch.
• HIGHTY-TIGHTY an ejaculation expressing contemptuous surprise or anger ...1747
• HOLY BALLS! an exclamation of shock, surprise, etc. ...1943 US sl.
• HOLY COW! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1924
• HOLY HATS! an exclamation of surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HOLY MAC! used to express surprise, etc. ...1931 Amer. sl.
• HOLY MACKEREL! used to express surprise, annoyance, or the like ...1885 Amer. sl.
• HOLY MOLEY! an exclamation of surprise ...1949 Amer. sl.
• HOLY MOSES! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1855
• HOLY SHIT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1982 orig. US
• HOLY SMOKE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1892
• HOOEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1874 Amer. dial.
• HOO-EE-AH! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1874 Amer. dial.
• HOO-HEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HOO-WEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1882 Amer. dial.
• HOTZICKITY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1909 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIG! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1949 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIGGETY-DAMN! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIGGETY DOD! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIGGETY DOG! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HOT ZIGGITY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• HOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc. ...1939 Amer. sl.
• HUSH MY MOUTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1931 US
• I BE KILLED! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• I DAD! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• I DECLARE! an exclamation of surprise ...1849 Amer. dial.
• I DECLARE BEFORE THE LORD! an exclamation of surprise ...1960 Amer. dial.
• I DO DECLARE! an exclamation of surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• I GANNIES! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• I GANNY! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1969 Amer. dial.
• I GONNIES! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1907 Amer. dial.
• I GORRY! an exclamation of surprise ...1915 Amer. dial.
• IKY-PIKY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• I'LL BE A LOWDOWN SON OF A BITCH! an exclamation of surprise or annoyance ...20C sl.
• I'LL BE A MONKEY'S UNCLE! expressing surprise ...1926 US sl.
• I'LL BE A SON OF A BITCH! an exclamation of surprise or annoyance ...20C sl.
• I'LL BE BUGGERED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1914
• I'LL BE DAMNED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1925
• I'LL BE DING-BUSTED! an expression of surprise, consternation, etc. ...1885 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE DINGED! an expression of surprise, consternation, etc. ...1844 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE DINGSWIZZLED! an expression of surprise, consternation, etc. ...1895 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE GO-TO-HELL! an expression of surprise or annoyance ...1942 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE GUMSWIZZLED! exclamation of surprise ...1916 Amer. dial.
• I'LL BE JIGGERED! a mild imprecation; an exclamation of surprise ...1860 sl.
• I'LL BE SHOT! int. exclamation of surprise ...M18
• I'LL BE SWITCHED! exclamation of irritation, surprise, denial ...M19
• I'LL GO HE! an exclamation of surprise ...1950s NZ sl.
• I'LL GO TO THE FOOT OF OUR STAIRS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1992 Eng. dial.
• I'LL SEE YOU SHOT FIRST! exclamation of surprise ...M18
• I'M BUGGERED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1966
• I'M DAMNED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1925
• I MEAN! an expression of surprise or strong assertion ...1933 Amer. dial.
• I'M JIGGERED! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1886
• I SAY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1890
• I SWAN! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• JEEPERS! expressing surprise ...US colloq
• JEEPERS CREEPERS! expressing surprise ...US colloq.
• JEEZE! an exclamation of surprise, enthusiasm, or astonishment ...1923 orig. US
• JEEZY-PEEZY! an exclamation of surprise or disgust ...1960 Amer. dial.
• JERUSALEM! exclamation of surprise ...Bk1896 sl.
• JESE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; a disguise of "Jesus!" ...1923 orig. US
• JESUS! an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment ...1922
• JESUS CHRIST! an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment ...1922
• JESUS H. CHRIST! an exclamation of annoyance, surprise or astonishment ...1922
• JEWHILLIKENS! a general exclamation of surprise ...a1872 sl.
• JEZ! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1923 orig. US
• JUMPIN' JEWSHARPS! an exclamation, usually of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LACKADAISY! expressing surprise, regret, or grief ...M18
• LACK-A-DAISY-ME! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• LACKADAY! expressing surprise, regret, or grief ...L17 arch.
• LAND-A-MASSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1917 Amer. dial.
• LA-RI! an exclamation of surprise ...1814 Eng. dial.
• LAW! an exclamation expressing chiefly astonishment or admiration, or surprise at being asked a question ...1588
• LAWDY MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1883 Amer. dial.
• LAW, GO ON! an exclamation of surprise ...1966 Amer. dial.
• LAWK! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1768
• LAWK-A-MERCY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1768
• LAWK-A-MUSSY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1768
• LAWKS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1768
• LAW ME! an exclamation of surprise ...1966 Amer. dial.
• LAW SAKES ALIVE! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1845 Amer. dial.
• LAWS-A-MARCY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1913 Amer. dial.
• LAWS-A-MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1884 Amer. dial.
• LAWS OF MERCY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1959 Amer. dial.
• LAW SOULS! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1789 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1859 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY BLESS ME! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1880 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY DAISY! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1942 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY DAY! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1859 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY ME! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY MASSY!, THE used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1896 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY MERCY! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1906 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1909 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY SAKES! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1968 Amer. dial.
• LAWSY'S SAKES! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1906 Amer. dial.
• LAWZEE! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1914 Amer. dial.
• LAWZEE ME! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1914 Amer. dial.
• LILLY-WUNTERS! an exclamation of amazement or surprise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• LOR! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1835 Brit.
• LORD-A-MASSEY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1851 Amer. dial.
• LORD-A-MASSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1917 Amer. dial.
• LORD-A-MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1872 Amer. dial.
• LORD HAVE MERCY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LORDLUMMY! an exclamation of surprise, shock, disbelief ...L19
• LORD SAVE US!. an exclamation of surprise, fear, etc. ...1789 Sc.
• LORDY! used as an expression of surprise, dismay, annoyance, etc. ...1853 Amer. dial.
• LORDY MERCY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1962 Amer. dial.
• LORDY-MASSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1917 Amer. dial.
• LORDY MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1909 Amer. dial.
• LORKUS! an exclamation of surprise ...1887 Eng. dial.
• LOR LUMME! an exclamation of surprise, shock, disbelief ...L19
• LOSH! an exclamation of astonishment, wonder, or surprise ...a1779 Sc.
• LOSSYME! used to express surprise, annoyance, or dismay ...1914 Amer. dial.
• LUDDY MUSSY! used to express surprise, dismay, etc. ...1851 Amer. dial.
• LUMME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1898 Brit.
• LUMMY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1898 Brit.
• MAN! an exclamation of surprise, enthusiasm, dismay, or astonishment ...1869
• MANS an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MARRY COME OUT! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MARRY COME UP! † used to express indignant or amused surprise or contempt ...1592
• MARRY ME! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MARRY ON US! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MASSY! an exclamation of surprise, indignation, etc. ...1867 Eng. dial.
• MEGISTY! a mild expletive or exclamation of surprise, wonder, etc. ...1822 Sc.
• MEGSTY ME! a mild expletive or exclamation of surprise, wonder, etc. ...1822 Sc.
• MERCY! an exclamation of surprise, indignation, etc. ...1867 Eng. dial.
• MERCY BE BLESSED! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1900 Sc.
• MERCY BLESS THEE! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1899 Sc.
• MERCY OH! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1893 Eng. dial.
• MERCY SAVE ONE! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1900 Sc.
• MERLINS! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Sc.
• MIGHTY ME! an exclamation of surprise .l..1869 Sc.
• MOTHER OF SHIT! an exclamation of surprise, rage or exasperation ...1940s US
• MULE SHIT! a mild oath, used to express surprise or disbelief ...1920s US
• MUSHA! an expression of surprise or disbelief ...Irish
• MY AUNT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1869
• MY CANE! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MY CONSCIENCE! exclamation of surprise ...Sc.
• MY ELBOW! an exclamation of surprise or disbelief ...20C NZ sl.
• MY GUM! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...c1815
• MY HOLY AUNT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1869
• MY IVERS! an exclamation of surprise; my eyes! ...1847 Eng. dial.
• MY LAND OF LIVING! an exclamation of surprise ...1914 Amer. dial.
• MY NECK! an exclamation of surprise or disbelief ...L19 Irish
• MY OLD BOOTS! an exclamation of disbelief, surprise, or amazement ...L19
• MY PATIENCE! an exclamation of surprise ...M19
• MY SACRED AUNT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1869
• MY SAINTED AUNT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1869
• MY SANGS! a mild expletive of asseveration or surprise; by Jove!, upon my word! ...1829 Sc.
• MY SARTIE! an exclamation of surprise or emphasis ...1819 Sc.
• MY SOUL AN' BODY! an exclamation of surprise among women ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MY SOUL AN' DELIVERANCE! an exclamation of surprise among women ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MY SOUL AN' SENSES! an exclamation of surprise among women ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NA AN' NOO! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1903
• NA SIRS! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1903
• NAY BUT! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NAY FOR SURE! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NO TILT! used to express surprise or affirmation; no shit! ...1983 US euphemism
• N.S.S.! an exclamation of ironic surprise (No Shit Sherlock) ...1970s sl., orig. US
• OBS-BOBS AND BUTTERCUPS! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• OCH! an exclamation of surprise, regret, or sorrow; ah! oh! alas! ...1528 Sc. & Irish
• O DEARY ME! expression of surprise, annoyance, etc. ...1903 Amer. dial.
• ODS-BOBS AND BUTTERCUPS! an exclamation of surprise ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• ODSO! † an exclamation of surprise or asseveration ...1695
• OH BOY! exclamation of surprise, excitement, amazement ...1910s sl., orig. US
• OH HO! an exclamation expressing surprise, taunting, exultation, etc. ...a1300
• OH LAW! an exclamation of surprise ...1966 Amer. dial.
• OH MAMMA! an exclamation of wonder, surprise, excitement ...1891 US sl.
• OHO! an exclamation expressing surprise, taunting, exultation, etc. ...a1300
• OHWEE! used to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1961 Amer. dial.
• OINGO BOINGO! an exclamation of surprise ...1990s S. Afr. & US teen sl.
• OOEY! used to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1961 Amer. dial.
• OO-WEE! used to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1961 Amer. dial.
• RAH! an exclamation of anger, surprise, amazement, approval, envy, etc. ...2000 UK Black sl.
• RAWTID! an exclamation implying great anger, surprise, amazement, envy, etc. ...1940s sl.
• SAKES ALIVE! exclamation expressing surprise ...1846 Eng. dial. & US
• SANG! a mild expletive of asseveration or surprise; by Jove!, upon my word! ...1871 Sc.
• SAVE ME! an exclamation of surprise, fear, etc. ...1884 Eng. dial.
• SAVE US ALL! an exclamation of surprise, fear, etc. ...1895 Sc.
• SAY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1830 orig. & chiefly US
• SHACKS! a mild excl. of surprise, regret, annoyance, etc. ...1980s US college sl.
• SHIT A BRICK! expressing surprise or amazement ...sl.
• SHO! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SHU-FLY! a mild expression of surprise or recognition of something remarkable or unusual ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• SIRS, THE DAY! an exclamation of surprise or lament ...1887 Eng. dial.
• SON OF A GUN! expressing surprise or frustration ...N. Amer.
• SPEED THE WOMBATS! an exclamation of surprise, alarm, fascination, etc. ...1920s Aust. sl.
• STARVE THE BARDIES! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1941 Aust.
• STARVE THE CROWS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1918 Aust. & NZ
• STARVE THE LIZARDS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1927 Aust.
• STARVE THE RATS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1908 Aust. & NZ
• STIFFEN THE CROWS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1932 Aust. & NZ
• STIFFEN THE LIZARDS! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1959 Aust.
• STONE ME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1961
• STONE THE CROWS! an exclamation of surprise, dismay, or astonishment ...1927 orig. Aust.
• STREUTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth! ...1892
• STREWTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth! ...1892
• STRIKE A LIGHT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1936 Brit., Aust., & NZ
• STRIKE ME! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1696 Aust. & NZ sl.
• STRIKE ME BLIND! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1696 Aust. & NZ sl.
• STRIKE ME DEAD! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1696 Aust. & NZ sl.
• STRIKE ME PINK! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1696 Aust. & NZ sl.
• STROLL ON! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1959 Brit.
• 'STROOTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth! ...1892
• 'STRUTH! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; God's truth! ...1892
• SURPRISE, SURPRISE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment; often used ironically or sarcastically ...1953
• THALLACK! an exclamation of surprise; there look! ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THERE-AGAIN! an exclamation of surprise or assent ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THOU NEVER SAYS! an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• THROUGHER a surprising thing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UFF-DA! an expression of surprise, aversion, disgust, or pain ...1950 Amer. dial.
• VOW! used to express admiration, surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1790 Sc.
• WAE! an exclamation of surprise and admiration ...a1779 Sc.
• WALKING MOSES! an exclamation of surprise, excitement, alarm, etc. ...1910s sl.
• WELL I NEVER! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1848
• WELL I NEVER DID! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1848
• WHAM! used to express surprise or convey the impact of a sudden violent attack or blow ...1940s US sl.
• WHAMMO! used to express surprise or convey the impact of a sudden violent attack or blow ...1940s US sl.
• WHAT A TURN-UP! what a surprise ...1970s sl.
• WHAT IN BLUE BLAZES? a general excl. of extreme surprise, absolute confusion, etc. ...E19 sl.
• WHAT IN MERCY! an exclamation of surprise, sorrow, etc. ...1882 Sc.
• WHAT IS THIS, CHRISTMAS? a general exclamation of pleasurable surprise ...1980s sl.
• WHADDYA KNOW? an expression of surprise, usually ironic ...20C sl.
• WHAT DO YOU KNOW? an exclamation of surprise or astonishment, usually ironic ...1914 chiefly US
• WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT! an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, admiration, etc. ...1920s Amer. sl.
• WHAT DO YOU THINK? an expression of surprise, usually ironic ...20C sl.
• WHAT THE HANGMENT! expressing surprise...1828 Eng. dial.
• WHOAP! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1851 Amer. dial.
• WHOO! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1932 Amer. dial.
• WHOOEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1888 Amer. dial.
• WHOO-HEE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WHOOIE! used to attract attention or to express surprise, joy, pain, etc. ...1924 Amer. dial.
• WHOPE! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1907 Amer. dial.
• WHO THE BLAZES? a general exclamation of extreme surprise, absolute confusion, etc. ...E19 sl.
• WHY THE BLAZES? a general excl. of extreme surprise, absolute confusion, etc. ...E19 sl.
• WOAP-AH! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1898 Amer. dial.
• WOPE! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1942 Amer. dial.
• WOULDN'T THAT JAR YOU! an exclamation of surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• WOW! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1892
• WOWEE! an exclamation of surprise, astonishment, wonder, pleasure, dismay, etc. ...1921
• WOWEE-KAZOWEE! an exclamation of pleasure, wonder, admiration, surprise, etc. ...1990s Amer. sl.
• WOW-WEE! an expression of surprise, wonder, pleasure, dismay, etc. ...Aust. sl.
• WUP! whoa! stop!; also used to express surprise or incredulity ...1942 Amer. dial.
• YALLACK! look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YALTO! used to denote surprise or defiance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YALTOCO! used to denote surprise or defiance ...Bk1905 Sc.
• YARRAH! an exclamation of surprise; frequently used in accosting a person, or in calling attention ...1827-32 Ireland
• YE GODS AND LITTLE FISHES expressing amazement, disbelief, surprise, etc. ...1888
• YELLOOK! look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YELLUCKS! look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YELTA! an exclamation of surprise ...c1820 Sc.
• YERRAH an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Ireland
• YIKES! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1971
• YIRRA an exclamation of surprise ...1892 Ireland
• YOICKS-BOB an exclamation of surprise ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YOLLOCK! look here! an exclamation denoting surprise or calling attention to anything ...1880 Eng. dial.
• YOU COULD HAVE KNOCKED ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1741
• YOU DON'T SAY! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1912 orig. US
• YOU DON'T SAY SO! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1779
• YOU MIGHT HAVE BEAT ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1741
• YOU WOULDN'T READ ABOUT IT! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...1950 Aust. & NZ
• ZEMMIES an exclamation of surprise or rebuke ...1877 Eng. dial.
• ZICKETY-BOOM! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• ZICKITY-BAM! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1924 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGETY! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1888 Amer. dial.
• ZIGGETY-DAMN! an exclamation of joy or surprise ...1965 Amer. dial.
• ZOOKERINS! an exclamation of admiration, amazement, or surprise; a quasi-oath ...1825 Eng. dial.
• ZOWIE! an exclamation of surprise or astonishment ...c1913
• ZOWKERS! an exclamation of surprise or admiration ...B1900 Eng. dial.
SURPRISE - phrases
• IMAGINATION BOGGLES, THE to be surprised ...1971
• THAT WILL SET THE HAIR that will anger, surprise, frighten, or give one pause ...1984 Amer. dial.
SURPRISED - adjectives
• BETWATTLED in a distressed and confused state of mind; confounded, bewildered, stupefied, surprised ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BLUTTERBUNGED confounded, overcome by surprise ...1890 Eng. dial.
• BUFFALOED very much surprised, confused, stumped ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CHEWED UP embarrassed, confused, discomfited, surprised; defeated, severely scolded ...1843 Amer. dial.
• FASHED very much surprised; astonished ...1968 Amer. dial.
• GLOPPEN surprised ...1870 Eng. dial.
• GLOTTENED surprised, startled ...1691 Eng. dial.
• GOB-SMACKED surprised, astonished, astounded, flabbergasted, speechless with amazement ...1985 Brit. sl.
• GOB-STRUCK astounded, flabbergasted, speechless with amazement, surprised, astonished ...1988 Brit. sl.
• KNOCKED FOR A FEATHER greatly surprised ...1967 Amer. dial.
• MAZED amazed, astonished, surprised; bewildered, astounded, perplexed ...1703 Eng. dial.
• MOYSED amazed, astonished, surprised; bewildered, astounded, perplexed ...1703 Eng. dial.
• QUEER-TAKEN taken aback, surprised, disconcerted ...1858 Sc.
SURPRISED - adverbs
• BEGONE taken aback, disagreeably surprised; dismayed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
SURPRISED - verbs
• ADMIRIZE †* to wonder; to be amazed; to feel surprised ...1702
• FALL OUT to be surprised or overcome with emotion ...1938 US Black sl.
• FALL OUT OF ONE'S STANDING to be surprised or stunned ...1990s Irish sl.
• FALL THROUGH ONE'S (OWN) ASSHOLE to be extremely surprised or utterly shocked ...1960s US sl.
• LEAP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN FOR JOY to be extremely delighted, excited, or surprised ...1584
• SKIP OUT OF ONE'S SKIN FOR JOY to be extremely delighted, excited, or surprised ...1668
SURPRISED - phrases
• MIND BOGGLES, THE a comment on any marked absurdity; to be surprised ...1950s sl.
SURPRISING - adjectives
• ADMIRABLE † to be wondered at; wonderful, surprising, marvellous ...1596
• ILL bizarre, surprising ...1990s US Black & teen sl.
• MIGHTY strange, surprising ...1889 Sc.
SURPRISING - nouns
• BOMBSHELL a sudden or devastating action or effect; something surprising ...1860 sl.
• DEW-LICKER anything very surprising or out of the common ...1885 Eng. dial.
• EISTACK † something rare, singular, or surprising; that which arrests the eye ...1773 Sc.
• HEAD-BIT a masterpiece; something surprising or astonishing ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-PIECE a masterpiece; something surprising or astonishing ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• MELLETTER a surprise; a surprising thing ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUEERS † something odd or strange and surprising; news ...1825 Sc.
SURPRISING - verbs
• BEAT ALL NATURE to be surprising or astonishing ...1825 Amer. dial. arch.
• BEATS A HEN A-FLYING to be surprising or astonishing; to be exasperating ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BEATS A HEN A-ROUTING to be surprising or astonishing; to be exasperating ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BEAT THE CATS to be surprising or astonishing ...1909 Amer. dial.
• BEAT THE DUTCH to be surprising or astonishing; to be exasperating ...1775 Amer. dial.
SURPRISINGLY - adverbs
• ESTAMIN wonderfully, surprisingly, astoundingly ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ESTAMINLY wonderfully, surprisingly, astoundingly ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• MIGHTY surprisingly ...1889 Sc.
SURRENDER - nouns
• DEDITION † giving up, yielding, surrender ...1523 rare or obs.
SURRENDER - verbs
• CHUCK IN THE TOWEL to give in, to surrender ...1915 sl., orig. boxing usage
• COP A PLEA to give in, to surrender, to compromise ...1930s sl. orig. US
• CRY CALF-ROPE to give in; to surrender; to capitulate, esp. in children's games ...1942 Amer. dial.
• CRY QUARTER to surrender ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• GIVE OVER ONE'S TACKLING † to 'lay down one's arms', to surrender, to give in ...1551
• HOLLER CALF-ROPE to plead for mercy or admit defeat; to say uncle; to give in, to surrender; to capitulate, esp. in children's games ...1859 US sl.
• PUT ONE'S HANDS UP to surrender; to give in; to confess ...1980s Brit. police & criminals' sl.
• SAY CALF-ROPE to plead for mercy or admit defeat; to give in; to surrender; to say uncle ...1859 US sl.
• YELL CALF-ROPE to give up; to surrender; to capitulate, esp. in children's games; to plead for mercy or admit defeat; to say uncle ...1859 US sl.
SURRENDER - interjections
• UNCLE! used to signify one's surrender, usually in a physical confrontation ...1910s US sl.
SURREPTITIOUS - adjectives
• OFF THE BACK surreptitious, on the side ...1990s sl.
• Q.T. surreptitious ...L19 sl.
• SIDE surreptitious, clandestine ...20C sl.
• SUBREPTITIOUS clandestine, surreptitious ...1610
• SUBREPTIVE surreptitious ...1611
SURREPTITIOUS - verbs
• OIL to move quietly, stealthily, or in an underhand, surreptitious manner ...1920s sl.
• PALM to pass over, or receive, anything in a surreptitious manner ...L17 sl.
SURREPTITIOUSLY - adverbs
• ON THE Q.T. surreptitiously, on the quiet; secretly ...1884 sl.
• ON THE STRICT Q.T. surreptitiously, on the quiet ...L19 sl.
• UNDER BANISTY secretly, surreptitiously ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• UNDER VEIL † surreptitiously ...1382
SURROUND - verbs
• ADVIRON †* to environ, to surround ...1475
• BECLIP to wrap round, to enclose, to encircle, to surround ...c1000 arch.
• BEGIRT to surround, to encompass, to enclose ...1608
• BEGIRTH to surround, to encompass, to enclose ...1608
• BEGO † to surround, to environ ...1393
• BELAP † to lap about, to clasp, to enfold, to envelop; to environ, to surround ...c1200
• BELAY † to lay a thing about with other object, i.e. by putting them about or around it; to surround, to environ, to enclose with ...a1000
• BESHUT † to shut in, to enclose, to surround; to shut up, to confine, to imprison ...a1300
• BESTAND † to surround, to encompass, as a wall, water, etc. ...c1205
• HAMPHIS † to surround; to hem in, to confine ...1768 Sc.
• HAP to cover, to enwrap; to envelop, to surround ...1859 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HEM to corner, to surround, to catch ...1939
• HEM UP to corner, to surround, to catch ...1941
• IMMURE * to enclose, to encompass, to encircle, to surround; to shut in, to confine ...1583
• SIDEBOX to surround someone in a menacing manner ...1982 UK sl.
• UMBCAST † to surround ...c1400
• UMBECAST † to surround, to encircle ...c1350
• UMBECLIP † to surround, to encircle ...a1300
• UMBEFOLD † to surround, to embrace ...a1400
• UMBEGANG † to go round, to surround ...c1200
• UMBEGIVE † to surround ...c1440
• UMBEGO † to go around, to encircle; to surround with something ...c1300
• UMBELAP † to encompass, to surround ...a1350
• UMBELAY † to beset, to surround, to encompass ...a1300
• UMBELIE † to surround ...a1300
• UMBEPITCH † to surround ...a1300
• UMBEREACH † to surround ...1513
• UMBERUN † to surround ...c1440
• UMBESET † to surround, to encompass, to beset ...a1300
• UMBESTAND † to stand round, to surround ...c1300
• UMBETHONRE † to encompass, to surround ...a1400-50
• UMBETIGH † to encircle, to surround ...a1300
• UMBEWALT † to surround ...a1300
• UMBRACE †* to surround; to obtain ...c1350
• UMBSET † to surround ...c1400
• UMBSTEAD † to surround ...c1450
• UMCLIP † to surround ...a1300
• UMFOLD † to enclose, to surround ...a1400-50
• UMGIVE † to enclose, to surround, to environ ...a1300
• UMLAP † to encompass, to surround ...a1300
• UMLAY † to surround ...a1300
• UMLOUK † to surround, to enclose ...a1300
• UMSET † to surround, to invest ...a1300
SURROUNDED - adjectives
• BAYED † surrounded, enclosed ...1577
SURVEILLANCE - nouns
• NOSE an act of casual surveillance or inquisition ...1984 UK sl.
• NOSE AROUND an act of casual surveillance or inquisition ...1984 UK sl.
• NOSEY an act of casual surveillance or inquisition ...1984 UK sl.
• OBBO police surveillance of a person, building, etc. ...1933 sl.
• OBBS surveillance; observation; a lookout ...1933 UK sl.
• OBO surveillance; observation; a lookout ...1933 UK sl.
• OBS surveillance; observation; a lookout ...1933 UK sl.
• SCOUK shade, shadow; shelter, protection, surveillance ...1866 Sc.
• SKOOK shade, shadow; shelter, protection, surveillance ...1866 Sc.
• STAKE-OUT a period of surveillance, esp. police ...1942 sl., orig. US
• TAIL an act of surveillance ...1910s sl.
• TAIL JOB an act of surveillance ...1910s sl.
SURVEILLANCE - nouns, person
• TAIL one who carries out a surveillance, esp. when following the target in the street ...20C sl., orig. US
SURVEILLANCE - verbs
• HAWK to watch closely; to keep under surveillance ...1886 Amer. dial.
• MARK SOMEONE'S CARD to watch someone; to place someone under surveillance; to pick someone out as a potential victim ...1930s sl.
• SIT OFF to place under surveillance; to stake out ...1990s Aust. criminals’ sl.
• TAB to follow a person; to place someone under surveillance ...1920s sl.
• TAIL to follow, to keep under surveillance ...1907 sl.
SURVEY - nouns
• GANDER a survey ...1910s sl.
• SCANCE a glance, a quick appraising look, a brief scrutiny, a cursory survey or review of persons or affairs ...1787 Sc.
• SKIM a hasty sketch or survey ...1889
• VIZZY a look, a sight, a glimpse, a scrutinizing gaze; scrutiny, survey ...1700 Sc.
SURVEY - verbs
• ONCE-OVER to glance at, to survey ...1920s sl.
SURVEYOR - nouns, person
• LAND DOCTOR an engineer or surveyor ...1950 Amer. dial.
• LAND-METER † a land-measurer or surveyor ...1582
• LAND-METSTER a land-measurer, a surveyor ...1714 Sc.
• LAND-METTER a land-measurer, a surveyor ...1726 Sc.
• RACKLER a nickname for a land surveyor ...1825 Sc.
SURVIVAL - nouns
• HUSTLE any means of survival, often providing little more then subsistence ...1940s US sl.
SURVIVE - verbs
• ACE to survive, esp. to survive intensive police interrogation ...1920s US sl.
• BELEAVE † to remain over, to survive, to be left in existence ...a1000
• FALL ON ONE'S FEET to survive a difficult situation ...1950s sl.
• LAND ON ONE'S FEET to survive a difficult situation ...1950s sl.
• LIVE ON THE SMELL OF AN OIL(Y) RAG to survive on the barest amount of food, money, etc. ...Aust. sl.
• SCRAPE ALONG to survive; to carry on; to get by ...1884 Amer. sl.
• SCRAPE BY to survive; to carry on; to get by ...1884 Amer. sl.
• SUPERVIVE † to live beyond or after another person, an event, etc.; to survive; to outlive ...a1552
SURVIVOR - nouns, person
• HACKER one who perseveres in the face of challenges; a survivor ...1970s US sl.
SUSPECT - adjectives
• HOT suspect ...1996 UK sl.
SUSPECT - nouns, person
• EASY MARK an obvious suspect ...1930s sl.
SUSPECT - verbs
• DEEM † to think of something as existent; to guess, to suspect, to surmise, to imagine ...c1400
• DIFFIDE † to distrust, to doubt, to suspect, to mistrust ...1678
• EVEN to impute, to suspect, to suggest, to hint at or charge with anything, used in a bad sense; to think entitled to, or deserving of, used in a good sense ...1844 Sc.
• JALOOSE to suspect, to be suspicious of; to guess, to imagine, to suppose ...1816 Sc.
• JALOUSE to suspect, to be suspicious of; to guess, to imagine, to suppose ...1816 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• JEALOUSE † to suspect a thing or person; to have a suspicion that ...1682 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MISLIST to mistrust, to suspect ...1950 Amer. dial.
• UMBLE-CUM-STUMBLE to understand comprehensively, to detect, to suspect ...L19 sl.
SUSPECTED - adjectives
• JEALOUSED † suspected ...1695
SUSPEND - verbs
• GROUND to suspend a driver or similar employee from work ...1939 Amer. sl.
SUSPENDED - nouns
• FREEZE FRAME a stopped or suspended condition ...1990s Amer. sl.
SUSPENDED - verbs
• IMPEND to hang or be suspended over; to overhang ...1780
SUSPENDERS - adjectives
• ONE-GALLUSED wearing only one 'gallus' or suspender strap; used of rustics ...1909 Amer. dial.
SUSPENDERS - nouns
• AIRS AND GRACES braces ...1920s Brit. rhyming sl.
• ASCOT RACES braces (suspenders) ...20C rhyming sl.
• ASCOTS braces (suspenders) ...20C rhyming sl. (Ascot Races)
• DANGLERS suspenders ...Brit. sl.
• GALLOWS † suspenders for trousers; braces ...1730-6 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• GALLOWSES trouser braces or suspenders ...1819 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GALLUSES trouser braces or suspenders ...1819 Sc.
• GUNNERS braces (suspenders) ...1949 US sl.
• HARNESS suspenders ...1941 Amer. dial.
• NO SURRENDERS suspenders ...2003 UK rhyming sl.
• PANTS GARTERS suspenders ...1970 Amer. dial.
• PANTS HANGERS suspenders ...1950 Amer. dial.
• PANTS HOLDER-UPPERS suspenders ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• PANTS SUPPORTERS suspenders ...1950 Amer. dial.
• PULLEYS suspenders ...1945 US sl.
• STRETCHERS braces ...Bk1904 sl.
SUSPENDERS - nouns, person
• STRETCHER-FENCER a vendor of braces ...Bk1904 sl.
SUSPENSE - adjectives
• BETWEEN TWO MINDS in doubt or suspense; undecided ...1862 Ireland & Sc.
• ON THE RACK in a state of acute physical or mental suffering; in keen anxiety or suspense ...1596
SUSPENSE - nouns
• DACKER † uncertainty, a state of suspense or hesitation; also used of unsettled weather; a lull ...1808 Sc.
• HABBERGAW hesitation, suspense, objection ...1808 Sc.
• KANKEDORT †* a state of suspense; a critical position; a predicament; an awkward affair ...c1374
• KANKERDORT †* a state of suspense; a critical position; a predicament; an awkward affair ...c1374
• OTTY-MOTTY suspense ...1886 Eng. dial.
• TAMTARRIE suspense, tenterhooks; the state of being detained under frivolous pretenses ...1773 Sc.
• TITUBATION faltering, suspense, perplexity, embarrassment ...1710
SUSPENSE - verbs
• HOLD ONE IN TAMTARY to keep one in suspense; to tease or exasperate by delay; to vex or disquiet one ...1710 Sc.
SUSPENSEFUL - nouns
• GUT-THUMPER an exciting and suspenseful occasion ...1980s Amer. sl.
SUSPENSION - nouns
• SUFFERANCE † suspension, delay; respite ...1523
SUSPICION - adjectives
• HINKY arousing suspicion ...1975 Amer. police sl.
• KINKY very odd or unusual; arousing suspicion ...1948 Amer. sl.
• VEHEMENT of suspicion or likelihood: very strong ...1516 arch.
SUSPICION - nouns
• ALLAGUST † suspicion ...1742 Sc.
• BACK-THOCHT a reflection, suspicion ...1927 Sc.
• BAWL-OUT anything that creates suspicions in a watcher or listener ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
• BEGRUDGE suspicion ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DANNY LA RUE a clue; an idea, a suspicion ...2000s rhyming sl. for 'clue'
• DEAD CAT ON THE LINE something causing suspicion, mistrust, or concern; something immoral ...1965 Amer. dial.
• DEEMING † censure; a surmise or suspicion ...1476
• INKLE a notion, hint, suspicion, an inkling ...1879 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• JALOUSINGS suspicions ...1869 Sc.
• JEALOUSNESS * jealousy; suspicion ...c1380
• JEALOUSY † suspicion; apprehension of evil; mistrust ...c1385 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• THINK-SO a passing thought; a vague suspicion ...1887 Eng. dial.
• UMBRAGE † 1. a feeling of suspicion or doubt ...1624
† 2. a suspicion, hint, inkling, or slight idea of a matter ...1654-66
SUSPICION - verbs
• TAKE THE DAIRY OFF to divert suspicion ...1910s sl.
SUSPICION - phrases
• THERE'S A HAIR IN THE BUTTER an expression of suspicion of some statement or event ...1980 Amer. dial.
SUSPICIOUS - adjectives
• DUBEROUS dubious, doubtful, uncertain, suspicious ... 1818 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• HINKEY wary or extremely cautious; feeling suspicion; hence, nervous or jumpy ...1956 Amer. sl.
• HINKY wary or extremely cautious; feeling suspicion; hence, nervous or jumpy ...1956 Amer. sl.
• ILL-THOUGHTED suspicious. malevolent ...1895 Sc.
• JEALOUS † suspicious; apprehensive of evil, fearful ...c1532 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• OLD cunning, crafty, sly, knowing; suspicious ...1722
• OMBRAGEOUS of persons: suspicious, jealous; apt to disposed to take offense ...1601
• QUEER AS A CLOCKWORK ORANGE unusual or suspicious ...1980 UK sl.
• QUEER AS A NINE-BOB NOTE unusual, particularly suspicious ...1960s sl.
• QUEER AS A NINE-BOB WATCH suspicious ...1984 UK sl.
• QUEER AS A TWO-QUID NOTE unusual, particularly suspicious ...1960s sl.
• SINISTER † of opinions, etc.: prejudicial, adverse, unfavourable, darkly suspicious ...1432
• SINISTRAL † darkly suspicious; very unfavourable ...1560
• SKETCH suspicious, threatening ...2003 US sl.
• SKETCHY untrustworthy, suspicious ...1990s US campus sl.
• UMBRAGEOUS of persons: suspicious, jealous; apt to disposed to take offense ...1601
• UMBRAGIOUS of persons: suspicious, jealous; apt to disposed to take offense ...1601
• UMBRATIOUS † suspicious ...a1639
• WAFF-LIKE shabby-looking; having a suspicious or disreputable appearance; feeble, of little account ...1808 Sc.
• WAFF-LOOKING of a disreputable, suspicious appearance ...1828 Sc.
SUSPICIOUS - nouns
• ETHIOPIAN IN THE FUEL SUPPLY a concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1969 Amer. dial.
• MONKEY IN THE WOODPILE a concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1967 Amer. dial.
• NIGGER IN THE BARREL (derogatory) an underhand concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1967 Amer. dial.
• NIGGER IN THE FENCE (derogatory) an underhand or concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1847 Amer. dial.
• NIGGER IN THE WOODPILE (derogatory) an underhand or concealed fact, factor, or motive; something suspicious ...1846 Amer. dial.
SUSPICIOUS - nouns, person
• QUEER CHUM a suspicious companion ...E19 sl.
• QUEER GILL an untrusting, suspicious person ...19C sl.
• SCODGE a doubtful or suspicious-looking character ...1824 Sc.
• SCODGY a mean, underhand fellow; a suspicious-looking person ...1824 Sc.
• UGLY BIRD a suspicious character ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• VETCHER † a man of a very suspicious appearance ...1825 Sc.
SUSPICIOUS - verbs
• CHILL to become suspicious or cold toward a plan or person ...20C Amer. sl.
• CUT ONE'S EYE to become suspicious ...c1840 criminals' sl.
• EENIL † to be jealous, suspicious of; to defame, to slander ...1825 Sc.
• EINDLE † to be jealous, suspicious of; to defame, to slander ...1825 Sc.
• JALOUSE to suspect; to be suspicious about ...1816 Sc.
SUSPICIOUS - phrases
• DEAD CAT UP THE BRANCH used to suggest that something is suspicious, something is not as it should be, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker ...20C sl.
• DEAD CAT UP THE LINE used when something seems suspicious ...20C US Black sl.
• THERE’S A BLOW IN THE BELL there’s something wrong, something suspicious, somewhere ...1936 criminals’ sl.
• THERE'S A DEAD CAT UP THE BRANCH used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S A DEAD DUCK UP THE STREAM used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S A DEAD NIGGER IN THE WOODPILE used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S BLOOD ON THE MOON there's a menacing or suspicious situation or set of events ...1933 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S SOMETHING DEAD UP THE BRANCH used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S SOMETHING DEAD UP THE CREEK used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
• THERE'S SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT THAT used to suggest that something is suspicious, someone is attempting to deceive the speaker, something's fishy ...1965 Amer. dial.
SUSPICIOUSLY - adverbs
• JEALOUSLY † suspiciously, distrustfully ...1628 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
SUSTAIN - verbs
• SUBSTAIN † to sustain ...1401
• THROUGH-BEAR to sustain, to provide for ...1714 Sc.
SUSTAINING - adjectives
• SUBLEVAMINOUS † supporting, sustaining ...1661
SUSTENANCE - nouns
• IDLE BREAD unearned sustenance ...1972 Amer. dial.
• SUCK † sustenance ...1584
• THROUGH-BEARING n. a livelihood; means of sustenance; the means of extricating oneself from any difficulty or of accomplishing any difficult work ...1724-32 Sc.
• THROUGH-PUTTING a bare sustenance ...Bk1905 Sc.
SWADDLE - verbs
• BESWADDLE †* to envelop in swaddling-clothes ...1755
• WADDLE to wrap up clumsily; to swaddle; to entwine ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
SWADDLING CLOTH - nouns
• BOUND ROUND a swaddling cloth ...1955 Amer. dial.
SWAGGER, SWAGGERING - nouns
• BLATANTATION noisy and eager expression of emotions; swagger ...1890 sl.
• BUCKO swagger, bluster ...1909 nautical sl.
• EDGE conceit, self-importance, swagger ...1869 Eng. dial.
• FACING † the act of boasting, swaggering, or browbeating; a defiance ...1523
• FAFF swagger, pretense; show, useless adornments ...1880 Eng. dial.
• FRILL swagger, conceit, affectation ...19C colloq.
• JAISTER swagger, pride of manner and gait ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• SIDE pretentiousness; swagger; conceit ...1878 sl.
• SWANK a swagger
• TIGERISM vulgar ostentation or affectation; pretentiousness; swagger ...1836
SWAGGER, SWAGGERER, SWAGGERING - nouns, person
• ALLIGATOR † a swaggering, pugnacious frontiersman ...1826 Amer. dial.
• ALLIGATOR HORSE † a swaggering, pugnacious frontiersman ...1826 Amer. dial.
• BELLSWAGGER † a swaggering gallant or bully; a whoremonger, a pimp ...1592
• BELLYSWAGGER † a swaggering gallant or bully; a whoremonger, a pimp ...1592
• BELSWAGGER † a swaggering gallant or bully; a whoremonger, a lecher, a pimp ...1592
• BUCKO a blustering, swaggering, or domineering fellow; sometimes used as a term of address ...1899 nautical sl.
• DASH-BUCKLER † a swaggering fellow; a swashbuckler ...1567
• DRUG-STORE COWBOY orig. an idle young swaggerer who hung around drug-store soda fountains trying to press girls; one who loiters or loafs on street corners, etc. ...1923 US sl.
• FACER † one who puts on a bold face; one who boasts or swaggers; a braggart, a bully ...c1515
• FANFARON a bully, blusterer, swaggerer; an empty boaster or braggart; a vain pretender ...1622
• FLAUNTING FABIAN † a swashbuckler, a swaggerer; a careless fellow ...1598
• HACKSTER † a cut-throat; a swaggering ruffian, a swashbuckler ...1581 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HALF HORSE, HALF ALLIGATOR a swaggering, pugnacious frontiersman, esp. a riverboatman ...1817 Amer. dial.
• HARRY-RUFFIAN † a swaggerer ...1609-10
• HECTOR a swaggering fellow; a braggart; a bully ...M17
• ROISTER-DOISTER † a roisterer or swaggering or noisy reveller...a1553
• RUTTERKIN † an old crafty fox; a sly old fellow; a swaggering gallant or bully; a term of contempt ...1526 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SNOIT † a young, conceited person, who speaks little; an upstart, a swaggerer; one who goes where he has no right to go, an intruder ...1824 Sc.
• SWANK a swaggering, showy, or boastful person ...1913 sl.
• SWANKER a swaggering, showy, or boastful person ...a1846 sl.
• TISTITOSTIE † a swaggering or blustering fellow ...1598
• TISTI-TOSTIE-FELLOW † a swaggerer ...1598
• TISTY-TOSTY † a swaggering or blustering fellow ...1598
• TORY-RORY † a roisterer, a swaggerer ...B1857
• WAG-FEATHER † a silly swaggerer; a swaggering coxcomb ...1611
SWAGGER - verbs
• BRAVE AROUND to swagger ...1949 Amer. dial.
• BUCK to swagger, to talk big or bumptiously, to brag ...1880 sl.
• BUKH to swagger, to talk big or bumptiously, to brag ...1880 sl.
• DO THE HEAVY to swagger; to make a fine show ...1884 sl.
• FANFARONADE to bluster, to swagger ...1837
• FLARE to swagger; to go with a bounce ...1841 sl.
• FLASH ONE'S GAB to talk, to swagger, to brag ...1819 sl.
• GAUSTER to behave in a noisy, boisterous, or swaggering fashion; to frolic and romp; to brag or boast; also, to laugh noisily ...1674 Eng. dial.
• MACK to swagger; to walk rhythmically ...1963 US Black sl.
• MAJOR † to walk with a military air, to swagger ...1816 Sc.
• MANTEE WALK to swagger ...1930s sl.
• PLAY THE ZOUAVE to show off, to swagger ...World War I army sl.
• PYRGOPOLINIZE † to swagger, to hector ...1605 nonce word
• RAUNCH to swagger, to bully, to intimidate ...c1939 Amer. dial.
• ROAR to riot; to swagger ...Bk1903 sl.
• STUMP to boast; to swagger ...1748 sl.
• SWANK to boast, to behave boastfully, self-importantly, or ostentatiously; to swagger; to show off ...1809 sl.
• VAMPER to boast, to bluster, to swagger; to bully ...1781 Eng. dial.
• VAPER to brag, to boast, to swagger, to exult; to bully; to flourish menacingly; to threaten with violence ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• VAPOUR to act in a fantastic or ostentatious manner; to show off; to swagger; to walk in with a swaggering air ...1652
• VOMPER to boast, to bluster, to swagger; to bully ...1781 Eng. dial.
SWAGGERING - adjectives
• BOBADILIAN blustering, boasting, swaggering ...1803
• BRAVASHING †* boasting, swaggering, blustering ...1652
• BUCKO blustering, swaggering ...1883 nautical sl.
• FLASH conceited, foolhardy, swaggering, vainglorious ...1830 sl.
• JAISTERING swaggering, gesturing, gesticulating ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• PERNICATED swaggering, conceited ...B1900 Amer. sl.
• PRATCHANT † conceited, forward, swaggering ...1597 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RUTTERKIN † swaggering; crafty; sly ...1594
• STIFF WITH FRILL very conceited, swaggering ...Bk1892 Aust. sl.
• TISTY-TOSTY † swaggering ...1598
• TORY-RORY † boisterous, uproarious, roaring, roistering, swaggering, wild ...1678
SWALLOW - nouns
• SHLOOK the amount of liquor taken in one swallow ...1967 Amer. dial.
SWALLOW (bird) - nouns
• DEVIL'S BIRD the swallow ...1879 Eng. dial.
• QUIT-QUIT the note of the swallow ...1900 Eng. dial.
• THUNDERBIRD a swallow ...1986 Amer. dial.
SWALLOW - verbs
• BAWL to suck; to swallow ...1930s sl.
• BLUDDER to make a noise in the mouth or throat in swallowing any liquid ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLUTHER to make a noise in swallowing; to make an inarticulate sound ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLUTTER to make a noise in swallowing ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BOLT to swallow hastily and without chewing; to swallow whole or with a single effort, to gulp down ...1794 colloq.
• EAT to swallow; used esp. in the context of ingesting LSD ...1970 US sl.
• GANG DOWN LIKE LAMOO to be easily swallowed, to give pleasure in swallowing ...Bk1902 Sc.
• GLOP †* to swallow greedily ...1362 obs
• GOLLOP to gulp; to swallow greedily; to eat hurriedly and with great gusto ...1834 Amer. dial. & sl.
• GOOZLE to swallow, to guzzle, to drink too fast ...1914 Amer. dial.
• GORBLE to gobble, to swallow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• GOZZLE to swallow or drink greedily ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GULLOP to gulp; to swallow greedily ...1834 Amer. dial.
• GURGITATE †* to swallow greedily, to devour ...1656
• LABBER to make a noise with the lips in swallowing a liquid; to let fall a portion of one's food while swallowing ...Bk1902 Sc.
• LEBBER to make a noise with the lips in swallowing a liquid; to let fall a portion of one's food while swallowing ...Bk1902 Sc.
• PULL to drink, to take a swallow ...1436 sl.
• QUELCH to swallow ...1790 Eng. dial.
• QUILP to swallow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUILT to swallow ...a1658 Eng. dial.
• QUILTY to swallow ...1864 Eng. dial.
• RUN DOWN THE WRONG THROAT of food when swallowed: to go the wrong way ...1883 Eng. dial.
• SCOFF to eat noisily and greedily; to swallow food or drink quickly; to devour; to gulp down, to toss off ...1826 Sc.
• SCOOP to swallow ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRANNEL to eat greedily; to swallow up ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRAWN to swallow ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCUFF to swallow food or drink quickly; to gulp down, to toss off ...1826 Sc.
• SHLOOK to swallow ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SLONK * to swallow greedily; to devour ...1481
• SLUP to sup, to swallow ...L16
• SWOBBLE to swallow hastily ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• WAFFLE to chew and swallow with difficulty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WOOF to swallow ravenously ...1943 sl., orig. air force usage
• YOCKEN to gulp; to swallow greedily or noisily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YORKEN to gulp; to swallow greedily or noisily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
SWALLOWED - nouns
• STUFF a term of contempt for anything to be swallowed, esp. medicine ...1605 colloq.
SWALLOWED UP - adjectives
• ABSORPT absorbed; swallowed up; fig. engrossed ...1528 arch.
SWALLOWING - nouns
• LABBER the act of swallowing a liquid so hastily that a portion is allowed to fall, and a noise made with the lips; the noise thus caused ...Bk1902 Sc.
• QUILT the act of swallowing; the swallowing power; the amount swallowed at one movement of the throat; a small drink ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
SWALLOW UP - verbs
• ABSORBEATE † to swallow up ...Bk1626
SWAMP - adjectives
• HELOBIOUS * living in marshes or swamps ...1889
SWAMP - nouns
• CAMARINE † a fetid marsh or swamp ...1576
• DABAL a wet, swampy piece of land ...1929 Sc.
• LACHE a swamp; a quagmire; a wet mass ...1815 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MARAIS a swamp ...1839 Amer. dial.
• SLUMP a marsh; a swamp; a muddy or boggy place ...E19 Eng. dial.
• SUG † a marsh, a bog, a swamp ...1578
• SUMP a marsh, a swamp, a bog, a morass ...c1425
• SUMPT † a marsh, a bog, a swamp ...c1425
• VLY a swamp or marshy pond ...1645 Amer. dial.
• VOG a bog; a swamp ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YARF a peat-bog, a swamp ...1897 Sc.
SWAMP - nouns, person
• SWAMPER a person who inhabits, works in, or is exceptionally familiar with swamps ...colloq.
SWAMPY - adjectives
• ALL OF A POP swampy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• LAIRY wet, swampy, miry ... a1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• QUEACHY † of ground: swampy, boggy ...1593 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SLUMPY marshy, swampy, muddy, boggy ...E19 orig. Eng. dial.
• SUMPY boggy, miry, swampy ...1829 Eng. dial.
• ULIGINOUS of places: soaked with water or moisture; water-logged; swampy ...1610
• VOGGY boggy, swampy ...B1900 Sc.
• WAUCHIE † swampy, boggy ...1825 Sc.
SWAN - nouns
• QUEEN-BIRD a swan ...1830
SWAN - nouns, person
• GAMESTER † one who looks after a 'game' of swans ...1880
SWAP - verbs
• RAP to exchange, to barter, to swap ...a1700 Eng. dial. & sl.
• SHIFT to swap, to exchange ...1904 Amer. dial.
SWAPPING - nouns
• SWITCHEROO a swapping; an exchange ...1933 US sl.
SWARM - nouns
• BIKE a nest of wild bees, wasps, etc.; a nestful of bees, a swarm ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRAE a crowd, multitude, swarm ...1899 Sc.
• SCRIDE a swarm, esp. of vermin ...1898 Sc.
• SKRAE a crowd, multitude, swarm ...1899 Sc.
• VERMIN a large quantity or number; a swarm, a crowd, multitude ...1745 Sc.
SWARM - verbs
• BIKE to swarm like bees; also, to gather, to assemble, to crowd ...1790 Sc.
• GROWL †* to swarm ...1542
• QUALLER to swarm, to be alive or infested with ...a1838 Sc.
• SCRIDE to swarm; to be covered with vermin ...1898 Sc.
• SKREID to swarm; to be covered with vermin ...1898 Sc.
• WALLER to swarm, to be alive with ...1923 Sc.
SWARMING - adjectives
• QUICK swarming, infested ...1880 Sc.
SWARTHY - adjectives
• BLACK-FYSE of swarthy complexion ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DACKLIE † of a swarthy complexion ...1825 Sc.
• LAUCHTANE † dull coloured, swarthy ...1375 Sc.
• OZELLY dark of complexion; swarthy ...B1900 Sc.
SWARTHY - nouns, person
• EDGE OF DARK, THE a person of swarthy complexion ...1886 Eng. dial.
SWAY - verbs
• DIDDLE to sway to and fro, or jog up and down, as one does an infant; to dandle ...1888 Sc.
• ITLE to have an uncertain footing; to sway to and fro ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JAMMY to sway to and fro; to stagger ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TILTER to sway up and down ...1845 Eng. dial.
• TITTER † to move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to totter, to reel; to sway to and fro ...c1374 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• WAFF to flutter, to flap, to sway from side to side ...1813 Sc.
• WAG † to sway the body about ...1665
SWAYING - adjectives
• TITTERING tottering, swaying. moving unsteadily ...1661
• YEE-YAWING lurching, swaying ...1935 Amer. dial.
SWAYING - nouns
• SALLY a run from side to side; a rush, a dash; a swaying, swinging motion; a tottering situation ...1887 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TITTERING the act of tottering or swaying; unsteady movement ...c1374
SWEAR, SWEARING - nouns
• BANG-WORDS explosive epithets; swear words ...1906 colloq.
• BANNING swearing, curses ...1678 Sc.
• BROAD STATEMENT speech that includes obscenity and cussing ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BROAD TALKING speech that includes obscenity and cussing ...1969 Amer. dial.
• DAMNING profane swearing ...1679
• FRENCH dirty words or swear words in English ...20C US colloq.
SWEAR, SWEARER, SWEARING - nouns, person
• DAMME † a person addicted to saying 'Damme'; a profane swearer; a blustering, profane, aggressive thug...1618
• DAMME-BOY † a person addicted to saying 'Damme'; a profane swearer; a blustering, profane, aggressive thug...1618
• DAMMY a profane swearer ...c1610 sl.
• DAMMY-BOY a profane swearer; a roaring, blustering fellow...c1610 sl.
• GODDAM † a person given to swearing ...M17
SWEAR - verbs
• AIR ONE'S LUNGS to swear, to curse ...1911 Amer. dial.
• BAN to scold; to chide; to address with angry and maledictory language, to curse, to swear ...1340 Eng. dial.
• BLACKGUARD to talk obscenely; to curse or swear at ...1902 Amer. dial.
• BLAGGARD to talk obscenely; to curse or swear at ...1902 Amer. dial.
• BLISTER THE AIR to curse or swear violently ...1941 Amer. dial.
• EFF AND BLIND to swear strongly or continuously ...1943 sl.
• OBJURE to utter an oath, to swear ...1830
• RAP AND SWEAR to swear ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAP AWAY to swear ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SINK † to use profane language; to swear ...1663 obs. exc. Eng. dial. or arch.
• SWEAR LIKE A DRUNKEN TINKER to swear ...1608
• SWEAR LIKE LAVENDER JESUS to swear fiercely ...1930 Amer. dial.
• TAKE BREAD AND SALT to swear ...L16
• TALK TO THE LORD to use profanity, to curse ...1934 Amer. dial.
SWEARING - adjectives
• BLASPHEMATORY † blasphemous; cursing and swearing; using vile reproachful language ...1611
• DAMNING addicted to profane swearing ...1667
• FOUL-LIPPED given to swearing or lewd talk ...1867 Eng. dial.
SWEARING - nouns
• LITTLE CONVERSATION, A cursing and/or swearing ...20C sl.
• SAYING-OVER a scolding, reprimand, swearing ...1905 Amer. dial.
SWEARING - phrases
• EXCUSE MY FRENCH a phrase signifying 'please excuse my use of swear words or taboo words' ...20C Brit. & US colloq.
SWEAR TO - verbs
• BUFF to swear to ...1812 sl.