Dictionary of Unconventional English_17 pot

splib noun a black person. Offensive. US, 1964 splice verb to marry someone UK, 1710 spliced adjective married US, 1997 spliff noun 1 a marijuana cigarette JAMAICA, 1936. 2 marijuana. Also used in the variant ‘splif’ UK, 1967. 3 a cigarette adulterated with crack cocaine UK, 2002. 4 a hand-rolled cigarette UK, 1984. < on the spliff a state of marijuana intoxication UK, 2001 spliff verb to smoke marijuana and be under its influence UK, 1977 spliffed; spliffed out; spliffed up adjective in a state of intoxi- cation as a result of smoking marijuana UK, 1994 spliff up verb to prepare a marijuana cigarette; to smoke marijuana in cigarette form UK, 2000 spliff wine noun marijuana wine UK, 2002 spliffy noun a marijuana cigarette UK, 2000 spliffy adjective in a state of gentle intoxication as a result of smoking marijuana; in a manner that suggests the smoking of marijuana. Playing on SQUIFFY (drunk) UK, 2001 splifted adjective marijuana-intoxicated; exhilarated US, 1995 splim noun marijuana. A misreading or simple variation of SPLIFF US, 1982 splinky noun the penis. A term apparently coined by the writers of Mad About You, a US situation comedy (NBC, 1992–99); repeated with referential humour US, 1999 splint noun a marijuana cigarette US, 1992 splinters noun adversity US, 1954 split noun 1 the vagina US, 1967. 2 a share of mutual property or profits UK, 1889. 3 a tranquillizer or other central nervous system depressant US, 1969. 4 a decongestant tablet sold as MDMA, the rec- reational drug best known as ecstasy UK, 1996 split verb 1 to leave. Each night, during the 1960s, Philadelphia rock ’n’ roll disc jockey Hy Lit ended his broadcast with the mantra, ‘Nuff said Ted, solid ahead, time to split the scene and leave it clean’ US, 1956. 2 from a male perspective, to have sex. Probably more to do with bragging than as a considered threat of violence UK, 1937. < split a gut to exert yourself to the extreme, especially laughing US, 1958. < split on someone to inform on or betray someone UK, 1795. < split the breeze to drive fast US, 1976. < split the differenc e from a male perspective, to have sex. A punning elaboration of SPLIT UK, 1974. < split the scene to leave US, 1990. < split the sheets to divorce US, 1976. < split the whiskers (of a woman) to urinate AUSTRALIA, 1992. < split your sides to laugh heartily UK, 1704 split-arse noun a woman. Noted as current in the northeast of England by Chris Lewis, The Dictionary of Playground Slang, 2003 UK, 1998 split beaver; spread beaver noun the vagina displayed with lips parted. A familiar cliché of pornography US, 1969 split C-note noun a fifty-dollar note US, 1954 splith noun marijuana prepared and smoked in the fashion of a ciga- rette. A jocular variation of SPLIFF US, 2000 split knish noun the vagina. A conventional ‘knish’ is a baked or fried turnover of Russian Jewish origins; ‘split’ describes the nature of the vagina and exposes the savoury filling US, 1998 split-tail noun afemaleUS, 1950 split-whisker noun a woman AUSTRALIA, 1945 splivins noun amphetamines US, 1970 splo noun inexpensive, low quality whisky US, 1974 splonk noun in horse race betting, the favourite UK, 1967 splooge noun semen US, 1989 splooge verb to ejaculate US, 1989 splosher noun a drunk UK, 2000 splow noun palms slapped in greeting US, 1976 splurge verb to spend money extravagantly; to recklessly use an expensive resource US, 1934 SP man noun a starting price bookmaker AUSTRALIA, 1932 Spock noun used as a term of address for anyone who is coming across as intellectual or superior. From the intellectual and superior character on Star Trek US, 1978 spock verb to examine something or someone US, 1991 spod noun a student whose devotion to study excludes all other interests or society, hence an unpopular student; someone who is considered too studious; someone obsessed with computers UK, 1998 spoddy adjective obsessively studious and unstylish UK, 2001 spodiodi noun 1 a mixture of cheap port and whisky. Used (and drunk) by jazz-lovers and musicians CANADA, 1959. 2 wine US, 1975 spoggie; spoggy noun (chiefly in south Australia) the common house sparrow, passer domesticus AUSTRALIA, 1975 spoiled water noun any non-alcoholic beverage US, 1962 spoiler noun a team that has no chance of winning a championship but which takes pride if not pleasure in defeating teams that are vying for a championship US, 1962 spokadocious; spankadocious adjective attractive; fashionable BAHAMAS, 1982 spoke adjective spoken. Especially of language, in the construction ‘as she is spoke’ UK, 1937 spon verb to tell a lie UK, 1999 spondonicles; spondonicals; spongs noun a pair of metal tongs for lifting a hot cooking utensil off a fire AUSTRALIA, 2003 spondooli noun money. Variation of SPONDULICS UK, 1997 spondulics; spondulix; sponds; spondos noun money US, 1857 sponge noun 1 a group, notional or real, opposed to the gains of the civil rights movement. The vocalised abbreviation stood for ‘Society for the Prevention of Negroes Getting Everything’. The group was more notional than real, but, for example, in 1965 the Student Council of the University of Virginia was petitioned by an organisation calling itself SPONGE for status as an independent organisation eligible to receive Student Council funds US, 1965. 2 a boogie boarder, who rides waves on a small foam board. Used in a disparaging manner by surfers US, 1991 sponge verb 1 to obtain something in a parasitic manner UK, 1673. 2 in horse racing, to insert a sponge into a horse’s nostril just before a race, impeding its breathing during the race US, 1951 spongelled adjective drunk UK, 2002 sponger noun a person who obtains things in a parasitic manner UK, 1677 sponge-worthy adjective used of a man, so sexually desirable as to warrant the use of a contraceptive sponge. Coined and popularised on an episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s television comedy show (‘The Sponge’) that first aired on 7th December 1995 US, 1995 spongies noun in the usage of youthful model road racers (slot car racers), smooth, soft tyres US, 1997 sponk noun semen. A variation of SPUNK UK, 2001 spoo noun semen. Variant pronunciation of SPEW (semen), from SPEW/SPOO (to ejaculate) US, 1989 spoo verb to ejaculate. Variant pronunciation of SPEW (to ejaculate), from conventional ‘spew’ (to vomit), the suggestion therefore is of a copious quantity of semen US, 2005 spoof noun 1 a hoax, a bluff; an act of hoaxing UK, 1889. 2 aparodyUK, 1958. 3 semen. Rhymes with ‘hoof’ AUSTRALIA, 1916 spoof verb 1 to hoax; to fool UK, 1889. 2 to make a parodic version of something UK, 1927. 3 to ejaculate AUSTRALIA, 1992 spoof adjective parodic; fake; bogus UK, 1884 spoofed adjective used of an electronic message, of a suspect origin US, 1997 spoofer noun 1 in carnival usage, a large stuffed dog offered as a game prize US, 1985. 2 a hoaxer; a bluffer UK, 2001 spoofing noun 1 the sending of e-mail that claims to come from one organisation but in fact comes from another. Known more 611 splib | spoofing fully as ‘IP spoofing’ US, 1989. 2 the creation of a false website that looks exactly like a real site. More fully known as ‘web spoofing’. The attacher can lure an Internet user to the false site, can see everything that the user is doing, and can modify traffic from the user to any web server US, 2004 spoof tube noun a cardboard tube filled with scented cloth that masks the smell of exhaled marijuana smoke US, 2003 spoofy adjective spermy AUSTRALIA, 1998 spooge noun 1 semen US, 1987. 2 any viscous matter of unknown origin US, 1995. 3 in computing, code or output which cannot be understood US, 1991 spooge booth noun a private booth in a pornography arcade US, 2001 spook noun 1 a black person. Derogatory and offensive US, 1945. 2 a ghost US, 1801. 3 a spy US, 1942. 4 a drug-addict. From the addict’s ghostly pallor UK, 1958. 5 a psychiatrist US, 1961. 6 in casino blackjack, a player who can spot the dealer’s down card US, 1991. 7 in drag racing, a car that crosses the starting line too soon US, 1960s spook verb 1 to frighten or startle someone. Also variant ‘spook out’ US, 1935. 2 to drive a car without a destination, merely for the pleasure of driving and the social aspects of being seen US, 1958. 3 in blackjack, to peak and see the dealer’s down card US, 1985 spooked adjective used of playing cards, marked for cheating US, 1963 spooky adjective 1 in surfing, difficult or unpredictable US, 1963. 2 fine, good. West Indian and UK black usage, recorded August 2002 UK, 2002 spool of pipe thread noun used as a mythical task assigned to a newly hired helper US, 1963 spoon noun 1 the amount of a drug needed for a single dose. A measure of heroin, sufficient for a single injection, approximately equal to a standard teaspoon US, 1973. 2 the handle of a hand grenade. From its curved, spoon-like shape US, 1977. 3 an army cook US, 1991. 4 the dip up at the front nose of a surfboard US, 1963. 5 a dolt NEW ZEALAND, 1982 spoon verb 1 to lie behind someone, your face towards their back US, 1887. 2 to tongue a woman’s vagina and clitoris US, 1971 spoondoolie noun the penis UK, 2001 spooney noun an effeminate male who may or may not be homo- sexual US, 1978 sport noun used as a term of address, usually male-to-male. In Australia an everyday usage. In the US, a self-conscious term that conveys a jocular feeling AUSTRALIA, 1935 sport verb to wear something in order to display it UK, 1778 sport fucking noun sex without any pretence of a relationship, although with a competitive edge US, 1986 sporting girl noun a prostitute US, 1938 sporting house noun a brothel US, 1894 sporting lady noun a prostitute US, 1972 sporting life noun 1 the business and lifestyle of prostitution and pimping US, 1973. 2 a wife. Rhyming slang UK, 1992. 3 cocaine. From Porgy and Bess, in which the character Sportin’ Life sells cocaine. Retro and rare. The shortened form is ‘sporting’ US, 1978 sportsman noun a pimp. In the mid-C19, the term referred to a gambler. By mid-C20 it was a somewhat grandiose euphemism for ‘pimp’ US, 1967 sportsman’s paradise noun a bar favoured by pimps US, 1978 sporty adjective excellent BERMUDA, 1985 s’pose; ’spose verb suppose UK, 1852 spot noun 1 a difficult or dangerous position. Usually in phrases: ‘in aspot’and‘inabitofaspot’UK, 1936. 2 a venue, especially a place of entertainment UK, 1936. 3 an apartment or house US, 2001. 4 a place in a programme of entertainment, or an item of entertainment performed in such a programme US, 2001. 5 a large party, a convention or other event that is a promising source for swindle victims US, 1977. 6 of food, a portion or meal that should not be described as extravagant; of abstracts like work, rest and pleasure, a small amount UK, 1932. 7 a small measure of drink UK, 1885. 8 money US, 1947. 9 a one-hundred-pound note; the sum of £100. After the introduction of decimal currency in 1966, used for $100 AUSTRALIA, 1945. 10 a prison term, often prefixed with a numeral that denotes the number of years US, 1901. 11 any of the large suit symbols printed on the face of a playing card US, 1967. 12 in a deck of playing cards, an ace US, 1988. 13 in poolroom betting, a handicap given in a bet-upon game US, 1967. < put someone to the spot to kill someone who has been lured to a rendezvous US, 1948 spot verb 1 to recognise, discover or detect someone or something. Colloquial US, 1848. 2 to rain in a few scattered drops. Originally dialect; ‘spotting with rain’ is a constant and current feature of UK weather reports UK, 1849. 3 in trucking, to park a truck US, 1946 spot card noun in a deck of playing cards, any card other than an ace or face card US, 1967 spot on adverb absolutely accurate, exact; precisely UK, 1920 spot play noun in horse racing, an approach to betting in which the bettor only bets in situations where the odds seem advantageous US, 1975 spots noun 1 dice UK, 2000. 2 in circus usage, leopards US, 1981 spotted dick adjective ill. Rhyming slang for ‘sick’, formed on a great British pudding UK, 1992 spotter noun 1 a spy hired by an employer to observe and report on employees’ activities US, 1876. 2 a criminal who finds or identifies a likely victim for robbery UK, 1937. 3 a look out in a drug-selling oper- ation US, 1990. 4 a trainspotter, a planespotter, a bus-spotter or a similar type of hobbyist. Spotter’s Guides have been published by Mayflower Books of New York since 1979 US, 2003 spotters noun the eyes US, 1945 spotters and skinners noun childlike, scratchy handwriting BARBADOS, 1992 spotting it a method of consuming cannabis resin: pieces of hash, cut to the approximate size of matcheads, are picked up on the end of a lit cigarette; once the drug is burning the smoke given off is inhaled by means of a hollow tube, such as the empty body of a ballpoint pen UK, 2000 spotty dog; spotty noun a foreigner. Rhyming slang for WOG UK, 1979 spout noun < up the spout 1 in trouble; close to ruin; bankrupt. From the earlier sense (to pawn) UK, 1829. 2 of a bullet, in the rifle barrel and ready to fire. Often as ‘one up the spout’ UK, 1931. 3 pregnant. From the earlier sense (ruined) UK, 1937 spout verb to speak. A broadening of conventional sense (1750s), ‘to declaim’ UK, 1964 spraddle verb to step awkwardly around something or someone. A blend of ‘sprawl’ and ‘straddle’ BARBADOS, 1965 sprag noun 1 in school, an informer, a tell-tale. Commented on by the Plain English Campaign in October 2003 UK, 2003. 2 chiefly in Queensland, the common house sparrow, passer domesticus AUSTRALIA, 1981 spranksious adjective energetic, playful BARBADOS, 1965 sprassey; spraser; sprazey; sprowsie; sprouse noun sixpence or 6d; a coin of that value. Many variations, ultimately from Shelta sprazi. Inflation has rendered the conversion from 6d to 2½p meaningless UK, 1931 spraunc e verb to lie; to tell a trivial lie UK, 1998 sprauncy adjective ostentatious, showy UK, 1980 spray noun an aerosol used when inhaling solvents UK, 1996 spray verb 1 to ejaculate semen onto a sexual partner UK, 2001. 2 to fart US, 2002 spray and pray verb in a military engagement, to shoot wildly then run US, 2003 spread noun 1 an assortment of food laid out on a table or served at a social event UK, 1822. 2 in sports betting, the margin of victory incorporated into a bet US, 1973. 3 a photograph of a naked woman exposing her genitals US, 1969. 4 in pool, the first shot of the game US, 1990 spoof tube | spread 612 spread verb to share information or cards while engaging in a cheating scheme US, 1968. < spread a game to start a card game US, 1977. < spread for someone of a woman, to dispose herself for sex with someone UK, 1978. < spread the eagle to escape from prison or jail US, 1950. < spread your shot to speak honestly and directly US, 1976 spread-bet noun a type of gamble against predicted odds US, 1992 spread-betting noun a form of gambling against a bookmaker’s predicted result (see citation) US, 2001 spread-eagle verb to spread and stretch out a person’s arms and legs UK, 1826 spreadhead noun a devoted follower of the band Widespread Panic. An evolution of ‘deadhead’ (a follower of the Grateful Dead) US, 2001 spreading br oads noun an act of playing or cheating at cards, especially the manipulating of cards in the three-card trick UK, 1886 spread shot noun a photograph or scene in a pornographic film showing a woman’s spread vagina US, 1971 spreck up verb (of a male) to orgasm. A possible pun on ‘ejaculate’ based on German sprechen (to speak) UK, 2002 spree boy noun a person who loves fun but not work BARBADOS, 1965 sprigs noun sparse facial hair BAHAMAS, 1982 spring verb to escape, or effect someone’s escape or release, from prison or detention US, 1904 spring buster noun a hole in a road, jarring to the driver when encountered US, 1962 springbutt noun a person who is eager to please US, 1962 spring chicken noun a youthful, attractive boy as the object of sex- ual desire of an older homosexual man US, 1979 springer noun 1 any person in the position to get you out of jail, from a bail bondsman to a lawyer to a judge US, 1950. 2 in horse racing, a horse that becomes the betting favourite or nearly the favourite after betting opens on a race UK, 1948 springy noun a wetsuit covering the body, neck and limbs to the elbows and knees AUSTRALIA, 1992 springy thingy noun in drag racing, a car with a light structure and thus maximum flexibility US, 1965 sprinkle verb to urinate UK, 1992 spritz verb to squirt, especially a mist US, 1917 spritzer noun a fuel injector US, 1992 sprog noun 1 a baby; a child. From obsolete ‘sprag’ (a lively young fellow) UK, 1706. 2 a recruit. Royal Air Force originally, then Royal Navy, now police. Probably derives from obsolete ‘sprag’ (1706) ‘a lively young fellow’ but etymological theories abound: a reversal of ‘frog spawn’ – because it’s so very green; a confusion of ‘cog and sprocket’ – a metaphor with the recruit just a cog (a sprocket) in a wheel; a distortion of ‘sprout’; it has also been claimed that a ‘sprog’ is ‘a young gannet’ UK, 1941. 3 semen AUSTRALIA, 1992 sprog verb to parent a child UK, 2000 sprogged adjective pregnant NEW ZEALAND, 1984 sprogie adjective stylish; fashionable BAHAMAS, 1982 spronce verb to show off, especially by your choice of clothes UK, 1991 sproncy; sprauntsy; sprauncy adjective showily dressed; fashionable; showy UK, 1957 spruik verb to declaim; to hold forth; to make a speech like a showman. Exact origin unknown, but no doubt related to the Germanic, such as Dutch spreken (to speak) or Yiddish shpruch (a saying, a charm) AUSTRALIA, 1902 spruiker noun a speaker employed to attract a crowd to a venue, show or demonstration of a product; a barker AUSTRALIA, 1902 sprung adjective addicted US, 1992 sprung on adjective infatuated with US, 1995 SP shop noun an establishment operating starting price bookmaking AUSTRALIA, 1948 spud noun 1 apotatoNEW ZEALAND, 1845. 2 a trainee UK, 2001. 3 aSCUD missile. An obvious rhyme that belittles the enemy’s weaponry US, 1993 spud and onion gang noun a group of wharf workers who load or unload produce AUSTRALIA, 1995 spud-bashing noun potato peeling; hence, kitchen fatigues. Military, combining SPUD (a potato) with the suffix -BASHING (vigorous compulsory activity) UK, 1940 spud cocky noun a potato farmer AUSTRALIA, 1950 spudge verb to poke a fire’s logs, making the fire blaze up CANADA, 1984 spud juice noun a potent homemade alcoholic beverage produced by fermenting potatoes US, 1977 spun noun in the television and film industries, a light diffuser made with synthetic materials. Originally an abbreviation of ‘spun glass’, the term was retained when the material changed US, 1990 spun adjective 1 crazy; disoriented US, 1997. 2 very drug-intoxicated US, 1997 . 3 excited, enthusiastic US, 1984 spunk noun 1 mettle, courage. A word forever associated in the US with actress Mary Tyler Moore; in the initial episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1970, Moore’s boss Lou Grant assesses her – ‘You’ve got spunk. I hate spunk!’ UK, 1774. 2 semen UK, 1888. 3 a very attractive person AUSTRALIA, 1978 spunk verb 1 (of a male) to ejaculate. Also used in the variants ‘spunk off’ and ‘spunk up’ AUSTRALIA, 1974. 2 to spend or waste money or time. From ‘spunk’ (to ejaculate semen), punning on ‘spend’ UK, 2000 spunk bin noun the vagina UK, 2001 spunkbubble noun 1 used between men as a term of abuse UK, 1984. 2 a sexually attractive person AUSTRALIA, 1992 spunk dust noun used between men as a term of abuse UK, 1984 spunker noun used by adolescent girls as a derisive term for any boy of similar maturity. Demonstrates a very basic grasp of biology: only males produce SPUNK (semen) UK, 1997 spunkette noun a sexually attractive young woman AUSTRALIA, 1994 spunkiness noun good looks AUSTRALIA, 1981 spunkrat noun a sexually attractive person AUSTRALIA, 1987 spunky noun a sexually attractive person AUSTRALIA, 1967 spunky adjective 1 brave; spirited; plucky. From SPUNK (courage) UK, 1786. 2 sexually attractive AUSTRALIA, 1973 spun out adjective crazy UK, 2000 sputnik noun a mixture of marijuana from Pakistan and opium; marijuana. From ‘sputnik’ (the Russian satellites, first launched in 1957), hence its use here as something else to take you out of this world UK, 1998 squab noun a young girl or woman. From the standard sense (a newly hatched or very young bird) US, 1948 squab verb to fight US, 1986 squab job noun a sexually attractive girl below the legal age of consent US, 1964 squack noun a woman; sex with a woman US, 1972 squack verb to ejaculate US, 1993 squad noun a police car. Known conventionally as a ‘squad car’ US, 1965 Squad noun < the Squad the Flying Squad (a unit of the Metropolitan Police, known as the Flying Squad since 1921) UK, 1996 squaddie; squaddy noun a soldier, usually ranked private. From a new recruit’s placement in a squad UK, 1933 square noun 1 a person with a conventional job and lifestyle; an old- fashioned person US, 1944. 2 a heterosexual AUSTRALIA, 1960. 3 a filling meal US, 1882. 4 a factory-manufactured cigarette US, 1958. 5 a one- dollar note US, 1993. < on the square 1 honest, truthful, trustworthy. Possibly from Masonic symbolism and jargon UK, 1872. 2 in a faithful monogamous relationship with someone AUSTRALIA, 1944. 613 spread | square 3 being a freemason. From symbolism that is employed in freemasonry UK, 1984 square verb to satisfactorily settle matters or resolve a problem, gen- erally by the use of power and influence, bribery or threat. From ‘square’ (to balance the books) UK, 1853. < square it away to settle matters AUSTRALIA, 1985 square adjective 1 old fashioned; decent and honest; conventional US, 1946. 2 heterosexual AUSTRALIA, 1944. 3 in cricket, used to describe fielding positions along an imaginary line extending to the left and right of the batsman’s wicket UK, 1851. < live square to conduct your life as an honest citizen AUSTRALIA, 1975 square as a bear adjective extremely conventional. The bear appears for the rhyming value, nothing else US, 1957 square away verb to put in order, to tidy away; hence, to learn UK, 1909 square-bashing noun military parade drill. From the ‘parade square’ UK, 1943 square bitch noun any woman who is not a prostitute US, 1972 square box noun in court, a witness box UK, 1996 squared adjective craving drugs US, 1958 square dancing ticket noun a dose of LSD on a square of blotting paper UK, 2003 square-eyed adjective applied contemptuously to someone who watches ‘too much’ television UK, 1984 square from Delaware noun an exceptionally naive, conventional person. Delaware exists for the rhyme; it is no more or less square than any other state. In the 1930s and 40s, there was a cottage industry in inventing terms along the line of this construction – a ‘clown from Allenton’, a ‘pester from Chester’ and so on. The ‘square from Delaware’ was one of the few that truly worked itself into speech US, 1938 square gr ouper noun a brick of compressed marijuana. The name of a notional fish, alluding to the presence of marijuana smugglers in south Florida waters US, 1989 squarehead noun 1 a German, especially a German soldier in World Wars 1 and 2. A derogatory term that has lingered, perhaps, through films retelling how we won the war US, 1999. 2 any Scandanavian. Left from the language of the logging camps of the early C20 US, 1975. 3 in Quebec, an anglophone US, 1978. 4 a non- criminal AUSTRALIA, 1890 square Jane noun an exceptionally conventional woman US, 1986 square John noun a decent and law-abiding, if naive, person US, 1934 square joint noun a tobacco cigarette US, 1971 square mackerel noun marijuana. From the shape of packages smuggled by sea US, 1998 square monicker noun a person’s legal, given name US, 1959 square name noun a person’s legal name, sometimes unknown to his associates who know him only by a nickname US, 1955 square-off noun something that puts matters right; an apology AUSTRALIA, 1941 square off verb to settle matters; to make everything right AUSTRALIA, 1950 square pair noun in craps, an eight rolled with a pair of fours US, 1985 squarer noun in circus and carnival usage, a claims adjuster and mender of legal problems US, 1981 square rigger noun a black person. Rhyming slang for NIGGER. Offensive UK, 1992 square Sam noun an exceedingly honest, upright, conventional person US, 1953 square shooter noun a truthful, direct, honourable person US, 1914 square time bob noun crack cocaine UK, 1998 square up verb to return to the path of righteousness after a sojourn in sin US, 1968 square weed noun tobacco US, 1959 square-wheeled adjective parked. Citizens’ band radio slang UK, 1981 square wife noun in law enforcement, a wife in the literal sense of the word, as opposed to the sense of work partner US, 1988 square woman noun a woman who is not a prostitute US, 1967 squarie noun 1 especially in nautical parlance, a young woman AUSTRALIA, 1917. 2 a non-criminal AUSTRALIA, 1950 squash noun 1 a kiss. Circus and carnival usage US, 1981. 2 the skull or brain US, 1985 squash it! forget it! US, 1993 squash rot noun the medical condition suffered by severe stroke victims US, 1983 squat noun 1 nothing. A shortened form of DOODLY-SQUAT. Often found in double negative constructions US, 1967. 2 an act of defecation NEW ZEALAND, 2002. 3 a seat; a chair US, 1973 squat verb 1 to execute someone by electrocution in the electric chair US, 1950. 2 to assemble to discuss and mediate disagreements among prisoners US, 1976 squat team noun in prison (especially HMP Holloway), a unit of prison officers trained to discover drugs and other contraband UK, 1996 squatter noun a chair US, 1945 squat through verb to lower your stance to a squat to maintain control of your surfboard while a wave is cresting over you US, 1965 squatum noun in Newfoundland, homemade berry wine CANADA, 1964 squawk noun a complaint, especially a vociferous and indignant one US, 1909 squawk verb 1 to complain US, 1970. 2 (of an aircraft) to transmit an identification and location signal. Used among air-traffic controllers US, 1956 squawk book noun a book in which complaints are registered US, 1955 squawk box noun 1 a low-fidelity public address system US, 1945. 2 a citizens’ band radio US, 1976. 3 a child hospital patient who persist- ently cries or complains US, 1994 squaw money noun a two-dollar note CANADA, 1987 squaw pee noun ginger beer CANADA, 1992 squaw piss noun beer with a low alcohol content US, 1968 squaw winter noun the first snowstorm or cold snap, just before Indian summer CANADA, 2001 squeak noun 1 a police informer US, 1950. 2 a cheapskate US, 1963 squeak verb to complain UK, 2003 squeaker noun a very close score in any athletic contest. Often used with irony to describe a large margin of victory US, 1977 squeal noun in police work, a person who reports a crime; the call reporting the crime UK, 1977 squeal verb 1 to inform on someone; to betray someone US, 1846. 2 from a standstill, to accelerate a car suddenly, squealing the tyres on the road US, 1951 squealer noun 1 a police informer UK, 1865. 2 in trucking, a device that records time and speed data, used by company officials to assure compliance with laws and regulations. Known conventionally as a ‘tachograph’ US, 1971. 3 a baby, especially an illegitimate one UK, 1865 squealers noun bacon US, 1996 squeegee cop noun in Burnaby, British Columbia, a police undercover officer posing as someone offering to clean windscreens in stopped traffic in order to catch seat-belt violators CANADA, 2002 squeegee man noun a street-corner hawker of car windscreen washing services UK, 2002 squeegie noun a young person who is hopelessly out of touch with current fashions and trends. Youth usage US, 1949 squeeze noun 1 a partner in romance. A shortening of MAIN SQUEEZE (a man’s primary romantic partner) US, 1980. 2 a benefit; an advan- tage UK, 2000. 3 in prison, a prisoner’s application or request which is favourably dealt with UK, 1996. 4 a light sentence of imprisonment square | squeeze 614 UK, 1996. 5 extortion or graft US, 1949. < put the squeeze on someone to exert influence on someone US, 1941. < the squeeze permission to enter UK, 1996 squeeze verb 1 to recount or tell something US, 1947. 2 in poker, to surround a player with two confederates whose collusive betting tactics relieve the middle player of his bankroll and drive him from the game US, 1949. 3 while playing cards, to look only at the very edge of a card US, 1967. < squeeze (her) easy to slow down a truck US, 1976. < squeeze a lemon; squeeze the lemon to drive through a traffic light as it changes from yellow to red US, 1993 . < squeeze one out to fart; to defecate; of a male, to masturbate UK, 2005. < squeeze the breeze to close a car window US, 1991. < squeeze the cheese to fart US, 1993. < squeeze the lemon to urinate UK, 1984. < squeeze your head; squeeze to defecate UK, 1984 squeeze box noun 1 an accordion or concertina. Musicians’ slang UK, 1936. 2 in greyhound racing, the number five starting position (the yellow box) AUSTRALIA, 1989 squeeze cheese noun a pasteurised processed cheese product, semi-solid, sold in a plastic bottle. A clever name for a vile thing US, 1986 squeeze off verb to fire a shot from a gun US, 1956 squeezers noun dice that have been squeezed out of shape in a vice for use by cheats US, 1950 squeeze up verb to ejaculate UK, 1974 squeezings noun a gel formed with liquid ethanol and saturated cal- cium acetate solution; when ignited, the alcohol in the gel burns. Used as a source of fuel in portable cooking stoves and as a source of alcohol for truly desperate derelicts who squeeze the gel through sponges and collect the liquid US, 1980 squib noun 1 acowardAUSTRALIA, 1908. 2 in the television and film industries, a small explosive charge that simulates being struck by a bullet US, 1990. 3 in target shooting, a hand-loaded cartridge that does not fully detonate US, 1957. 4 a slow racehorse AUSTRALIA, 1915 squib verb 1 to act the coward AUSTRALIA, 1918. 2 to fire a gun to frighten rather than to wound CANADA, 1999 squid noun 1 a serious, dedicated, diligent student US, 1987. 2 a despicable, spineless person US, 1974. 3 an inexperienced, unskilled motorcyclist. Perhaps from the image of flailing arms US, 2002. 4 a US Navy sailor. From the perspective of the US Marines US, 1991. 5 a fisherman US, 1978. 6 a Japanese person who is lacking in all social skills. Hawaiian youth usage; highly insulting US, 1982. 7 one pound sterling (£1). A play on QUID UK, 1997 squid verb to study hard US, 1981 squidge verb 1 to squeeze; to squelch together so as to make a sucking noise. Originally Isle of Wight dialect UK: ENGLAND, 1881. 2 in tiddlywinks, to shoot a wink with an oversized wink US, 1977 squidgy black noun a variety of marijuana UK, 1996 squidjigger noun in Canada, any resident of the Maritime Provinces CANADA, 1978 squiffed off adjective annoyed; angry US, 1952 squiff out verb to lose consciousness as a result of excessive consumption of alcohol US, 1953 squiffy adjective drunk. Probably from SKEW-WHIFF (at the wrong angle) UK, 1855 squigg noun a prank US, 1988 squiggle noun a tilde (~) on a computer keyboard US, 1991 squiggles noun during the 1991 US war against Iraq, any writing in the Arabic script US, 1991 squiggly noun a sexually attractive woman BERMUDA, 1985 squillionaire noun a multi-millionaire UK, 1978 squinch-eyed adjective with eyes half closed US, 1946 squinchy adjective very small BAHAMAS, 1982 squint noun 1 a look; a glance. Generally phrased ‘have a squint at’ UK, 1673. 2 in the car sales business, tinted glass US, 1953. 3 aperson lacking in social skills, fashion or both US, 1978. < on the squint on the look-out for something US, 1970 squire noun used as a familiar form of address to a man UK, 1961 squirm seat noun the chair in which witnesses sit in a courtroom US, 1962 squirrel noun 1 a reckless driver who weaves in and out of traffic US, 1962 . 2 a drug addict who hides drug portions for future use US, 1957 squirrel verb 1 to smoke cocaine, marijuana and phencyclidine, the recreational drug known as PCP or angel dust. It makes you nuts; squirrels like nuts UK, 1999. 2 on the railways, to climb up the side of a coach US, 1977 squirrel away verb to hide something; to conceal something for later use; to store something away. Like the squirrel and his nuts UK, 1977 squirrel cage noun in electric line work, a pole-mounted steel bracket used for supporting a conductor US, 1980 squirrel trap noun the vagina UK, 2001 squirrely adjective 1 completely obsessed with acquiring and hoarding amphetamine US, 1989. 2 in motorcyle racing, difficult to control or out of control US, 1973 squirt noun 1 a person who is small in stature, character or both US, 1848. 2 twenty-five cents or twenty-five dollars US, 1951. 3 in the car sales business, windscreen cleaner US, 1953 squirt verb in pool, to strike the cue ball off centre producing a course in the opposite direction proportional to the degree to which the ball is hit off centre US, 1978. < squirt it into the air to test an idea by bringing it up before a group and asking for comments US, 1974 squirt brakes noun hydraulic brakes US, 1965 squirter noun a scene in a pornographic film or photograph depicting a man ejaculating US, 1995 squirt racing noun drag racing US, 1993 squishy adjective forgetful. Teen slang US, 1951 squit noun an insignificant person. Probably cognate with SQUIRT UK, 1825 squits; the squits noun diarrhoea. A shortening of SQUITTERS UK, 1841 squitters noun diarrhoea. From obsolete dialect squitter (to squirt) UK, 1664 squiz; squizz noun a brief look; a peek AUSTRALIA, 1913 squiz; squizz verb to have a brief look. From British dialect (Devon) AUSTRALIA, 1941 squulch verb to crush BARBADOS, 1965 Sri Lanka noun a contemptible individual. Rhyming slang for WANKER, apparently inspired by the Sri Lankan cricket team UK, 1998 SRO standing room only; completely sold-out US, 1890 SS noun 1 an injection of drugs into the skin, avoiding a vein. An initialism of ‘skin shot’ US, 1938. 2 the Department of Social Security (DSS, previously DHSS). An obvious, hard to resist pun on Nazi stormtroopers UK, 1988 ssss noun an informer. From the hissing sound of a SNAKE (an informer) UK, 1996 ssstoned adjective intoxicated with marijuana. Extends STONED to demonstrate the effects of marijuana UK, 1999 stab noun 1 a short and sudden type of scratch (a manipulation of a record to create a musical effect) UK, 2002. 2 a victim of a knife fight US, 1985. < have a stab; make a stab at to attempt; to guess US, 1895 stab verb 1 to disparage someone with profanity US, 2001. 2 in pool, to hit the cue ball with enough backspin so that it stops immediately after striking the object ball UK, 1873 stable noun 1 a group of prostitutes working for a single pimp or madam US, 1937. 2 a group of ‘slaves’ in the control of, or at the disposal of, a dominatrix; a collection of masochists in the control of, a sadist US, 1989. 3 by extension, a group of people working for someone UK, 1942. 4 a house or apartment US, 2000 615 squeeze | stable stable verb (used of a pimp) to induce a prostitute to join other prostitutes working for him US, 1969 stable boy’s favourite noun a controlled throw of dice onto a dirt surface US, 1974 stable of lace noun the prostitutes associated with one pimp US, 1976 stable sister noun one prostitute in relation to the other prostitutes in a pimp’s stable US, 1972 ’stache noun a moustache US, 1989 stack noun 1 in rock music, an assemblage of loudspeakers UK, 1996. 2 in pool, the balls assembled inside the rack before a game US, 1977 . 3 in pool, the clustered pack of balls left at the foot of the table after the first shot of the game US, 1990. 4 apackageof marijuana cigarettes US, 1955. 5 one thousand dollars US, 2002. 6 money US, 1997. 7 in trucking, a smokestack from the truck engine US, 1971. 8 a large amount of something US, 1870 stack verb 1 to crash a vehicle AUSTRALIA, 1971. 2 to earn a lot of money US, 1997. < stack on a blue to begin a fight AUSTRALIA, 1944. < stack on a turn to kick up a fuss AUSTRALIA, 1971. < stack on an act to kick up a fuss AUSTRALIA, 1962 stack away verb to eat or drink heartily AUSTRALIA, 1960 stacked adjective 1 possessing large breasts. Sometimes intensified with phrases such as ‘stone to the bone’ or rhymed as in ‘stacked and packed’ (the name of a photographic calendar produced by former Nixon operative G. Gordon Liddy, featuring nearly naked women holding guns) US, 1942. 2 muscular US, 2002. 3 used of prison sentences, consecutive, not concurrent US, 1998. 4 well-provided; wealthy UK, 2001 stackhat noun a crash helmet AUSTRALIA, 1985 stack it verb to brag or boast. Prison usage NEW ZEALAND, 1999 stacks noun 1 a large amount US, 1892. 2 a lot of intimate activity with the opposite sex UK, 1987. 3 in hot rodding, an exhaust system US, 1948 stackup noun a group of waves; a group of surfers on a single wave US, 1977 stack up verb on the railways, to have a collision US, 1977 staff noun < go to work without a staff (of a female) to masturbate US, 2001. < meet the staff to have sex. Punning on ‘staff’ (a long stick/weapon/personnel) as ‘penis’ US, 2001 stag noun 1 at a social function, a man without a date US, 1905. 2 a male at a stag party. A back-formation from ST AG PARTY (a party for men only) UK, 2003. 3 a pornographic film. An elliptical form of STAG MOVIE US , 1966. 4 guard duty. Military UK, 1943. 5 amyl or butyl nitrite. Possibly derived from a brand marketing the drug as a male sex- aid UK, 1998. 6 the butt end of a cigarette US, 2002 stag dinner noun a males-only dinner featuring sexual entertain- ment in the form of pornographic films, dancers and/or prostitutes US, 1889 stag do; stag night; stag noun a social event for men only. After STAG PARTY UK, 1965 stage verb 1 to single someone out in front of a crowd US, 2004. 2 in drag racing, to bring the front wheels of a car to the starting line preparatory to starting the race US, 1973 stage door Johnny noun a man waiting outside the stage door for an actress US, 1912 stage fright noun a light ale. Rhyming slang UK, 1977 stage mother noun in hospital usage, a mother who coaches their child in answering questions from a doctor and who has a preconceived notion of the diagnosis and appropriate treatment US, 1978 stage name noun a criminal’s alias US, 1950 stage stop noun a truck stop. A jocular comparison to the days of stage coaches US, 1976 stag fight noun an amateur, extra-legally staged boxing match US, 1955 stag film noun a pornographic film US, 1967 stag flick noun a pornographic film US, 1966 stagged-off pants noun among loggers in British Columbia, trousers cut off short CANADA, 1989 stagger soup noun whisky US, 1977 stagger-through; stagger noun an early and rough attempt at rehearsing an entire piece of work. Theatrical UK, 1964 stag line noun at a dance, a line of men without dates, waiting to dance US, 1934 stag movie noun a pornographic film made for and enjoyed by men US, 1960 stag party noun a party for men only, usually organised to view pornography, tell sexual jokes and/or be entertained by strippers or prostitutes US, 1856 stain noun a contemptible person. Shortened from WANK-STAIN UK, 1997 staining noun the bleed period of the menstrual cycle UK, 1951 stair-dancer noun a thief whose speciality is office buildings with multiple floors NEW ZEALAND, 1953 stake noun 1 money needed to finance an enterprise or to contrib- ute as a share to finance an enterprise US, 1738. 2 in gambling circles, money US, 1963 stake verb to provide someone with money or other needed resources US, 1853 staked out adjective tired of a necessary but tedious task BARBADOS, 1992 stake driver noun on the railways, an engineer in the engineering department US, 1946 stakehorse noun in pool, a person who financially backs the wagers of a professional player US, 1990 stake-out noun an act of covert surveillance on a stationary target US, 1942 stake out verb to carry out surveillance of a building or other place. Extends the imagery of a goat tethered to a stake to bait a trap US, 1951 stakey adjective anxious; jumpy; ready to leave US, 1965 stal; stallie noun a stalactite formation and/or stalagmite formation. A cavers’ and pot-holers’ term UK, 1980 Stalin Hill noun a hill within the punch bowl basin, occuped by North Korean and Chinese troops during the Korean war. Also refers to hills in North Vietnam and Prague (the site of a statue of Stalin from 1955 to 62) US, 1989 stalk noun 1 the penis, especially when in a state of erection UK, 1961. 2 man’s obvious sexual appetite; courage; impudence. Extended from the previous sense UK, 1977. 3 a plastic sheath used for medi- cal examination of the rectum IRELAND, 1994 stalks noun the legs US, 1972 stall noun a pickpocket’s confederate who distracts the victim UK, 1591 stall verb 1 to make excuses; to play for time UK, 1829. 2 in pool, to intentionally miss a shot or lose a game US, 1967 stallion noun an attractive, sensual woman, especially a tall one US, 1970 stall the ball! stop! IRELAND, 1999 stall the digger! stop! IRELAND, 1997 stall walker noun in horse racing, a nervous jockey who paces before a race. A term originally for a racehorse pacing in the stall US, 1953 Stamford Hill cowboy noun an orthodox Jewish resident in the Stamford Hill/Stoke Newington area of north London. From the wide-brimmed black hat that is conventionally worn and the consequent image created by a group with the sun behind them UK, 2002 stammer and stutter noun butter. Rhyming slang UK, 1937 stamper noun a shoe UK, 1565 stamping ground noun a territory; an area of responsibility UK, 1821 stamp on verb to adulterate an illegal drug UK, 1983 stable | stamp on 616 Stan and Ollie noun an umbrella. Rhyming slang for BROLLY,formed on the names of film comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy UK, 1998 stand verb in blackjack, to accept your hand without any further cards US, 1980. < stand for to endure or tolerate something US, 1896 stand-about noun a idler. A variation of ‘layabout’, but so literal as to be almost conventional INDIA, 2002 stand-at-ease noun cheese. Rhyming slang, originally military, current during Word War 1 UK, 1979 stand by for a ramming! used as a jocular prediction that trouble is impending US, 1994 stand from under noun thunder. Rhyming slang UK, 1960 stand on it to accelerate a car to full speed US, 1970 stand on me believe me UK, 1933 stand-over noun intimidation. Used attributively AUSTRALIA, 1956 standover verb to intimidate someone with the threat of violence AUSTRALIA, 1939 standover man noun a criminal who uses intimidation; a thug AUSTRALIA, 1939 standover merchant noun a criminal who uses intimidation; a thug AUSTRALIA, 1944 stand-read noun an act of standing and reading magazines, newspapers, etc where they are displayed on a vendor’s shelves. A subtle form of theft UK, 1999 stand-to-attention noun a pension. Rhyming slang, originally military, probably from the early part of C20 and used exclusively of a military pension; now in wider use UK, 1961 stand up verb 1 to fail to keep a social appointment or romantic engagement with someone US, 1902. 2 to refuse to co-operate when questioned by the police; to withstand pressure to confess US, 1971 stand-up adjective 1 loyal to the end, devoted and dependable. Perhaps from boxing, where a stand-up fight was one in which the fighters stood up to each without flinching or evasion. The ulti- mate praise in the world of organised crime US, 1971. 2 solid; pure US, 1973 stand-up adverb describing someone’s play in pool, at your true skill level, not below it US, 1993 standy-up adjective used of an on-your-feet position or posture UK, 2002 stang noun prospective goods to be stolen US, 1965 Stang noun a Ford Mustang car US, 1993 stank noun the vagina; sex. Usually said unkindly US, 1980. < get your stank on (from a female perspective) to have sex. Reclaiming ST ANK (the vagina) for women UK, 2002 stanky adjective bad-smelling US, 1980 Stanley noun 1 a Pole or Polish-American. Coined in Chicago US, 1982. 2 an industrial knife with a retractable blade, often used as a discreet weapon. Although similar tools are manufactured by many other companies, the Stanley brand provides the generic identity UK, 1997 stanley knife noun a wife. Rhyming slang, formed from a proprietary cutting tool that is a generic for such tools UK, 1998 stanza noun in horse racing, a single race US, 1951 star noun 1 cocaine. Possibly from shortening STARDUST (cocaine) US, 2003. 2 methcathinone UK, 2003. 3 a prisoner serving a first custodial sentence UK, 1996. 4 an asterisk sign (*) on a computer keyboard US, 1991. 5 man; used as a general form of address. West Indian, hence UK black. Also spelt ’starr’ JAMAICA, 1995 starch noun semen US, 1967 stardust noun 1 cocaine US, 1967. 2 phencyclidine. Recorded as a ‘current PCP alias’ US, 1977 starfish noun the anus. A visual pun UK, 2001 starfish trooper noun a male homosexual. An allusion to anal sex based on STARFISH (the anus), playing on the popular science fiction image of a starship trooper NEW ZEALAND, 2002 starfucker noun anyone who seeks to provide free sexual services to the famous; hence, an ingratiating hanger-on of anyone with celebrity status UK, 1970 star gazer noun 1 on the railways, a brakeman who has misread oncoming signals US, 1975. 2 in horse racing, a horse that holds its head too high UK, 1948 star grade noun in the US military, the rank of general US, 1982 stark bollock naked adjective absolutely naked. An amended spelling of earlier ‘stark ballock naked’, 1922 UK, 1984 stark bollocky; stark bollocky naked; stark ballocky adjective totally naked AUSTRALIA, 1972 starkers adjective totally naked NEW ZEALAND, 1923 stark mother naked adjective totally naked AUSTRALIA, 1967 stark staring bonkers adjective utterly mad UK, 2001 starlight hotel noun sleeping in the open air at night NEW ZEALAND, 1998 stars noun LSD. From the design printed on the dose UK, 1998 Starship Enterprise noun a marijuana cigarette. In the cult televison series Star Trek (1966–69) and sequels, the Starship Enterprise is a means ‘to boldly go’ exploring space – simply a ROCKET for the next generation UK, 2001 Starsky and Hutch; starsky noun the crotch. Rhyming slang, formed from a US television police-action-adventure series, 1976–81 UK, 1998 star’s nap verb to borrow something, especially money. Rhyming slang for TAP UK, 1961 star-spangled powder noun cocaine UK, 1998 start verb 1 to start your menstrual period US, 2001. 2 to act as if you want a fight IRELAND, 1998 starter noun a gambler hired by a casino to gamble and thereby create interest in a game US, 1977 starter cap noun a condom. To stop anything starting US, 1996 starters noun any lubricant used to facilitate anal sex UK, 2002. < for starters to begin with UK, 1969 starting juice noun pressurised ether in a spray can, used to spray in the carburettor to help start a car that is not inclined to start US, 1992 startler noun in typography, an exclamation mark (!) UK, 2003 star up verb (used of a young prisoner, on turning 21) to be transferred to an adult prison UK, 1996 starver noun a saveloy AUSTRALIA, 1941 starve the crows! used for expressing great surprise AUSTRALIA, 1918 starve the lizards! used for expressing great surprise AUSTRALIA, 1927 starve the mice! used for expressing great surprise AUSTRALIA, 1962 starving Armenians noun used as an example when parents urge children to finish their dinner. There are endless variations on the theme US, 1979 starving days noun the first few, unproductive days of a project. A logger term that survived the end of mass logging US, 1975 stash noun 1 a hidden supply of drugs, usually marijuana; the hiding place itself US, 1942. 2 in the illegal production of alcohol, a cache of alcohol US, 1974. 3 ill-gotten or illicit goods kept in a hidden store UK, 1914. 4 a person’s hiding place US, 1927. 5 a room, apartment or house US, 1946 stash verb 1 to hide something, especially drugs US, 1914. 2 (used of a prostitute) to retain some of your earnings and not turn them over to your pimp US, 1989 stash apartment noun an apartment where drugs are hidden US, 1992 stash catcher noun an employee of a drug dealer whose job it is to retrieve supplies of drugs that are jettisoned in the event of a police raid US, 1992 stash pad noun the room, apartment or house where someone hides their drugs UK, 1983 617 Stan and Ollie | stash pad stat noun 1 a statistic. Usually used in the plural US, 1961. 2 a statutory tenant UK, 1963. 3 methcathinone US, 2003 statch adjective statutory US, 1994 state noun 1 a dirty, ill-kempt or poorly preserved condition UK, 1879. 2 a condition of excitement; agitation; anxiety; a state of drunkenness UK, 1837. 3 a state prison US, 1991 State and Perversion nickname in Chicago, the intersection of State and Division Streets US, 1958 state college noun a state prison US, 1949 state electrician noun the executioner in a state using electrocution in the electric chair for capital punishment US, 1982 stateful adjective in a nervous or excited condition, ‘in a state’. Teen slang UK, 2003 State of Maine bankroll noun a bankroll made from a real note folded around paper cut to the shape of currency US, 1975 state-of-the-monte adjective state of the art, using up-to-date tech- nology. Formed with the FULL MONTE (everything) UK, 1999 state-raised adjective said of a prisoner who has spent most of his life incarcerated US, 1992 States noun < the States in Alaska, all states except Alaska US, 1984 stateside adjective of the US; American US, 1943 state time noun a prison sentence served in a state prison. More serious than time in COUNTY, and within the state jurisdiction as opposed to federal jurisdiction US, 1995 statey noun a state highway trooper US, 1985 static noun harassment; trouble; complications US, 1926 stationery noun free tickets to an athletic or entertainment event UK, 1952 stations of the cross a police tactic in which a person who has been arrested is moved from one precinct to another in rapid succession, making it impossible for him to be located and bailed out by his friends and family US, 1992 stave noun a drinking session IRELAND, 1984 staving drunk adjective very drunk. This phrase has lasted past the time when alcohol came only in barrels (although SWISH still does) CANADA, 1999 stay verb to reside US, 1973. < stay awake to use amphetamines or methamphetamine continuously. A vague euphemism US, 1989. < stay loose to remain calm US, 1959 stay and pray verb in poker, to stay in a hand with a large amount of money bet, hoping for a particular card to be drawn to improve your hand US, 1988 stay-awake noun amphetamine sulphate or any other central nervous system stimulant US, 1993 stay-behind adjective left to operate in enemy territory. CIA Director Allen Dulles formed ‘Operation Stay Behind’ shortly after World War 2, building a wide network of anti-communist guerrillas – including many former Nazis – who would fight behind the lines in the event of a Soviet invasion of Europe US, 1982 stayer noun 1 in poker, a hand that warrants staying in the game but not raising the bet US, 1949. 2 in horse racing, a horse that performs well in longer distance races US, 1976 stay-home sauce noun food or drink made with ingredients believed to instil sexual fidelity or attraction GUYANA, 1992 stay-out noun in prison, a confrontational tactic in which prisoners refuse to return to their cells US, 1976 stay out of the Koolaid! mind your own business! US, 1995 stay put to remain in place, to stay where you are US, 1843 stay up used as a farewell US, 1998 stay-wag noun a station wagon US, 1991 St Cat’s noun in Montreal, Rue St Catherine CANADA, 2002 STD grab bag noun a person who has had many sexual partners and is likely, therefore, to be a source of sexually transmitted disease UK, 2003 steady noun a steady boyfriend or girlfriend US, 1897 steady Eddie noun a reliable, dependable, trustworthy person US, 2003 Steak and Kidney noun Sydney. Rhyming slang AUSTRALIA, 1905 steak and kidney pie noun the eye. Rhyming slang UK, 1960 steak drapes noun the vaginal labia. A play on BEEF CURTAINS UK, 1998 steal noun something cheap or made available at a cheaper cost US, 1944 steal verb in poker, to win a hand with an inferior hand either through superior bluffing skills or poor estimation by other players US, 1979. < steal someone blind to rob someone of everything. An illiterate variation of ‘rob someone blind’ US, 1976. < steal the ante in poker, to bet aggressively early in a hand, driving out other players and leaving a pot consisting mostly of the buy-in antes US, 1975. < steal the show in a public display, to outshine other performers, to gain most applause US, 1928 stealth bomber nickname Stella Artois™ lager. Named after the nickname of the US Air Force’s B2 Spirit, which is used here to imply invisible strength and a great power to inflict damage UK, 2002 steam noun 1 alcohol AUSTRALIA, 1941. 2 hashish CANADA, 2002. 3 in sports betting, a flurry of betting on one side of a bet US, 1991. < not give the steam off your turds; not give the steam of your piss expresses an absolute refusal to give or be generous. The predominate style is ‘off’, rather than ‘of’. The term employed for appropriate bodily excretions may be as varied as the user’s vocabulary: ‘steam off your shit’ is a familiar example UK, 2000 steam verb in gambling, to bet increasingly larger amounts of money in a losing effort to recoup recurring losses US, 1985 steam and cream; steam job noun during the Vietnam war, a bath and sex with a prostitute US, 1969 steamboat noun a cardboard tube or box with a hole for a marijuana cigarette and a hole for inhaling, used to trap the smoke US, 1967 steamboats adjective 1 foolish, silly. Probably derives as rhyming slang from Steamboat Willie, the 1928 animated film that introduced Mickey Mouse UK, 2000. 2 drunk UK: SCOTLAND, 1996 steame noun a steamed hot dog CANADA, 2001 steamer noun 1 a member of a youth gang taking part in a steaming attack UK, 1987. 2 in horse racing, a horse that attracts heavy betting on the morning of a race, at a time before the odds being offered by bookmakers are reduced UK, 1991. 3 an act of oral sex performed on a man UK, 2003. 4 a homosexual man, especially one who seeks passive partners. Ultimately from STEAM TUG (a MUG) UK, 1958. 5 a prostitute’s client UK, 2002. 6 a gambler who increases the size of his bets after losing US, 1968. 7 a drinking session UK: SCOTLAND, 1988. 8 a full wetsuit covering the torso, legs and arms AUSTRALIA, 1985 steam in verb to engage in an activity, especially fighting, with absol- ute commitment UK, 1961 steaming noun youth gang activity involving robbing and escaping en masse UK, 1987 steaming adjective 1 used as an intensifier UK, 1962. 2 drunk UK, 2002 steaming demon noun any large American car UK, 1981 steam packet noun a jacket. Rhyming slang UK, 1857 steampigged adjective drunk UK, 2002 steam-powered adjective obsolete US, 1991 steamroller noun 1 a thick hand-rolled cigarette NEW ZEALAND, 1953. 2 a bowler hat. Rhyming slang. Glossed as: ‘A dying piece simply because the headwear of the typical city gent is a thing of the past’ by Ray Puxley, Cockney Rabbit, 1992 UK, 1992 steam tug; steamer noun a fool; a victim. Rhyming slang for MUG UK , 1932 steeazick noun a marijuana cigarette US, 1947 steel noun a pistol. A variation of the more common ‘iron’ US, 1993. < off the steel not engaged in railway work US, 1977 steel and concrete cure noun the sudden and complete depri- vation of drugs to a jailed drug addict, who suffers intensely US, 1950 stat | steel and concrete cure 618 steel beach noun the deck of an aircraft carrier or other warship when used for recreational purposes US, 1982 steel door noun a hospital-admitting physician who admits only the sickest patients US, 1994 steelie noun a ball bearing used in a game of marbles US, 1978 steelies noun steel-toed boots, especially those made by Doc Marten US, 2000 steel pot noun the US military standard-issue M-1 helmet. Vietnam war usage US, 1968 steely noun 1 a steel guitar UK, 1967. 2 in trucking, a brake made with a magnesium-steel brake shoe in a steel drum US, 1971 steen noun an imaginary large number US, 1900 steep adjective 1 excessively expensive; over-priced US, 1856. 2 sought by the police; wanted US, 1995 steer noun < all a steer can do is try said to justify, humbly, an attempt to do the seemingly impossible CANADA, 1987 steer verb in confidence swindles, to direct the confederate(s) who will swindle the victim US, 1889 steerage noun economy class on a commercial airliner US, 2002 steerer noun a person who directs potential customers to an illegal enterprise US, 1989 steerman noun 1 a member of a swindling enterprise who identifies potential victims and directs them into the swindle US, 1993. 2 in tandem surfing, the person towards the rear of the surfboard US, 1957 steeze noun a person’s image or style US, 2003 Steffi Graf; Steffi noun 1 a laugh. Rhyming slang, formed from the name of the German tennis champion (b.1969) UK, 1998. 2 abath. Rhyming slang, based on the name of the German tennis player Steffi Graf (b.1969) UK, 1998. 3 half an ounce, especially of drugs. Rhyming slang UK, 2003 steggies noun steroids UK, 2002 Steinie noun a bottle of Steinlager™ beer NEW ZEALAND, 1998 stella blue noun a variety of marijuana. Possibly named after a 1973 song by the Grateful Dead: ‘It seems like all this life / Was just a dream / Stella Blue / Stella Blue’ UK, 1995 stellar adjective very good. A conventional adjective rendered slangy through attitude, pronunciation and application to objects such as hamburgers US, 1986 Stella the Steno noun used as a personification of the stereotypical female office worker US, 1946 stem noun 1 a main street or boulevard, especially one frequented by tramps, prostitutes, pimps, and their ilk US, 1914. 2 the dominant culture in a society. An abbreviation of ‘system’ US, 1995. 3 the penis US, 1972. 4 a railway track US, 1946. 5 a laboratory pipette used to smoke crack cocaine US, 1992. < on the stem performing or inclined to perform oral sex on a man US, 1976. < up against the stem addicted to smoking marijuana. From ‘stem’ (the non- smokeable part of the marijuana plant) UK, 1998 stem verb to beg on the street US, 1958 stemmer noun a beggar US, 1962 stems noun 1 the legs UK, 1860. 2 marijuana. An example of BAD meaning ‘good’; the non-smokeable part of the plant is here adopted as a name for the good UK, 2003 stenchel noun molasses, water and ground ginger, to go on porridge or as a drink in the field CANADA, 1988 stench trench noun the vagina UK, 1997 stencil noun a thin and long marijuana cigarette US, 1980 stenked adjective drunk UK: SCOTLAND, 1996 steno noun a stenographer US, 1906 stenographer noun in a deck of playing cards, a queen US, 1988 step verb < step on to dilute a powdered drug US, 1971. < step on the gas; step on it to hurry; to accelerate; often used as an imperative. Originally applied just to motor vehicles; the ‘it’ is the accelerator pedal US, 1920. < step on your dick to commit a self-damaging act US, 1980. < step on your meat to engage in self-defeating conduct US, 1981. < step up to the plate to rise to a challenge. From the image of a batter in baseball coming up to bat US, 1919 Stephenson’s rocket noun a pocket. Rhyming slang, formed from the early locomotive UK, 1998 Stepin Fetchit noun an black person who curries favour with whites through obsequious behaviour. After the stage name of Lincoln Theodore Monroe Perry (1902–85), a black actor known for his film portrayal of stereotypical black minstrel characters US, 1940 step off verb to go away US, 1993 stepper noun 1 a prostitute; a promiscuous woman US, 1953. 2 a gunman JAMAICA, 2000. < up the steps; up the stairs on trial. The accused goes up the steps/stairs from the cells into the court UK, 1931 step to verb to get into a fight US, 1995 step up verb to start a fight US, 2001 stern-wheeler noun the passive participant in anal sex US, 1979 Steve Canyon noun any fighter pilot. Vietnam war usage, alluding to the name of a comic strip popular in the US in the 1950s and 60s US, 1968 Steve McQueen’s noun jeans. Rhyming slang UK, 2002 Stevie Wonder noun thunder. Rhyming slang, formed from the name of the US singer and musician (b.1950) UK, 1998 stew noun 1 an awkward position; an agitated condition UK, 1806. 2 a state of alcohol intoxication US, 1965. 3 a drunkard US, 1950. 4 nitroglycerin used to blow open a safe US, 1949. 5 an airline flight attendant. A shortened form of ‘stewardess’ US, 1969 stew verb < stew in your own juice to endure the consequences of your actions UK, 1885 stewards’; steward’s noun an informal investigation of any situ- ation. Reduced from ‘stewards’ inquiry’ (an authorised investi- gation by the officials who control horse racing) UK, 1999 Stewart Granger noun danger. Rhyming slang, formed from the name of the British film actor UK, 1992 stew bum; stewbum noun an alcoholic derelict US, 1902 stewed adjective drunk. Another drunk synonym, first recorded by Benjamin Franklin US, 1737 stewed prune noun a tune. Rhyming slang UK, 1979 stewie noun an alcoholic US, 1945 St. Gapour noun in Quebec, the alcoholic mixed drink best known as a Singapore Sling CANADA, 1992 stick noun 1 ability in pool US, 1970. 2 a cigarette. Indian English INDIA, 1979. 3 marijuana UK, 2003. 4 phencyclidine, the recreational drug known as PCP or angel dust UK, 2001. 5 a truncheon; a riot baton. In police and prison-service use; narrowing but continuing the sense as ‘cudgel’, which has been in recorded use since 1377 US, 1929. 6 a burglar’s pry-bar UK, 1879. 7 a clarinet. A shortened form of LIQUORICE STICK US , 1946. 8 a handgun. Recorded in use August 2002 UK, 1781. 9 a surfboard US, 1964. 10 askateboardUS, 1984. 11 in horse racing, the whip used by jockeys US, 1976. 12 a pool player US, 1990. 13 the game of pool US, 1966. 14 a set of rules for a game of pool US, 1990. 15 criticism, especially harsh criticism. A softening of the sense ‘to beat with a stick’ UK, 1942. 16 violent punishment; a severe reprimand. Originally ‘the stick’ (a beating with a stick) UK, 1856. 17 harsh or extreme demands made of a motor engine. Usually as ‘give it (some) stick’; derives from the sense of the ‘cane’, as ‘punishment’ UK, 1978. 18 a manually operated car transmission. A shortened form of ‘stick shift’ US, 1960. 19 in drag and motor racing, tyre traction US, 1980. 20 a prisoner’s personal influence or power US, 1992 . 21 a person of a type described UK, 1784. 22 a fighter pilot US, 1986. 23 a prostitute US, 1972. 24 one thousand dollars. Probably an evolution of YARD US, 1978. 25 in circus or carnival, a person playing a game or concession with the house’s money in an attempt to attract other patrons to play US, 1980 8see: BELLY-STICK. < give it stick; give it some stick to enjoy something noisily, and to the utmost UK, 1984. < give stick; give some stick to energetically criticise someone; to inflict physical damage on something or 619 steel beach | stick someone UK, 2000. < had the stick to be ruined or irreparably broken; to be finished AUSTRALIA, 1953. < up the stick pregnant AUSTRALIA, 1941 stick verb 1 to stab someone with a knife US, 1975. 2 to inject a drug US, 1992. 3 to punch or hit someone US, 2003. 4 (from the male perspective) to have sex US, 1972. 5 to tolerate or endure someone or something UK, 1899. 6 to burden someone UK, 1851. < stick a hit in snowboarding, to achieve impressive height when jumping US, 1995. < stick beef (used of a male) to have sex BAHAMAS, 1982. < stick fat to remain loyal. Prison usage NEW ZEALAND, 1997. < stick in promise land for to threaten someone with a prison sentence. Prison use UK, 1959. < stick it up to treat someone unfairly AUSTRALIA, 1974. < stick like shit to a blanket to adhere tenaciously UK, 1956. < stick one on someone to hit someone UK, 1960. < stick to your knitting to limit your efforts to doing what you know how to do; in the business world, to avoid the temptation to diversify beyond your company’s expertise US, 1991. < stick with to persevere with something; to endure; to remain faithful to someone or something UK, 1882. < stick your neck out to take a risk US, 1926 stick < stick your bib in to interfere; to meddle AUSTRALIA, 1952 stickability noun perseverance US, 1888 stick and stone; stick noun a bone. Rhyming slang, generally plural UK, 1992 stick book noun a pornographic book or magazine AUSTRALIA, 1967 stick bun noun a son. Rhyming slang UK, 1992 sticker noun 1 a knife UK, 1896. 2 a warrant or bill of detainer US, 1976. 3 a prisoner who is remanded in custody pending a court appearance UK, 1977 stick for verb to charge too much for something UK, 1961 stick hall noun a pool room US, 1958 stick horse noun in horse racing, a horse that runs best with some encouragement from the jockey and whip US, 1976 stickie nickname a member of the ‘official’ IRA and Sinn Fein IRELAND, 1972 stick Indian noun a backwoods Indian CANADA, 1956 sticking out adjective good; fashionable UK, 1983 stick-in-the-mud noun someone who resists change UK, 1733 stick it up your arse!; stick it in your ear!; stick it up your jumper! expressions of contemptuous rejection US, 1960 stick mag noun a pornographic magazine AUSTRALIA, 1992 stickman noun 1 a pickpocket, shoplifter or other petty criminal’s accomplice who is passed the stolen goods, and also impedes any pursuit. West Indian slang UK, 1861. 2 a marijuana smoker US, 1966. 3 a sexually active heterosexual male who prides himself on his skill and prowess UK, 1975 stick me with a fork – I’m done! used for expressing submission in the face of a challenge US, 2000 stick of rock noun the penis. Rhyming slang for COCK; a visual pun on a long pink sweet that is made to be sucked UK, 1992 stick of tea noun marijuana prepared and smoked in the fashion of a cigarette. Combines STICK (a cigarette) with TEA (marijuana) US, 1940 stick out verb to be conspicuous or obvious. From ‘stick out a mile’. Originally in conventional use, colloquial or slang since mid-C19 UK, 1638. < stick out like dog’s balls to be obvious; to stand out prominently AUSTRALIA, 1971 sticks noun 1 the countryside US, 1905. 2 goalposts. Examples include football (soccer) and Australian Rules football AUSTRALIA, 1876. 3 skis; ski poles US, 1963. 4 furniture US, 1956. 5 good quality marijuana UK, 2000 sticks and stones noun the game of pool US, 1990 sticksing noun pickpocketing. West Indian slang UK, 1977 stick sister noun a woman who shares a sexual partner with another woman AUSTRALIA, 1987 stickspin noun a scene in a pornographic film in which a woman changes positions without losing her vaginal grip on the man’s penis US, 1995 stick up verb to rob someone at gunpoint; to hold up a place AUSTRALIA, 1843 stick-up adjective engaged in sex TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, 1974 stickup; stick-up noun 1 an armed hold-up US, 1904. 2 glue used in solvent abuse. A play on the conventional use of glue UK, 1996 stick up for verb to champion or defend someone or something UK, 1837 stick-up merchant noun an armed robber AUSTRALIA, 2001 sticky noun an inquisitive look. Short for STICKYBEAK AUSTRALIA, 1974 sticky adjective 1 of a situation, incident, work, etc, unpleasant, very difficult, dangerous UK, 1915. 2 in trouble BARBADOS, 1965. 3 of a website, successful at attracting repeated or extended visits from Internet users UK, 2003. 4 in volleyball, said of a ball that is briefly, and illegally, held US, 1972 stickybeak; sticky-beak noun 1 an overly inqusitive person AUSTRALIA, 1920. 2 an inquisitive look AUSTRALIA, 1971 stickybeak; sticky-beak verb to pry AUSTRALIA, 1933 sticky book noun a pornographic book or magazine UK, 2000 sticky buns; the stickys noun diarrhoea. Rhyming slang for THE RUNS UK , 2003 sticky dog noun in cricket, a rain-soaked pitch which the sun is drying UK, 1933 sticky end noun < come to a sticky end 1 (of a person) to end up in prison, or to die an unpleasant (and unnatural) death; (thus, of an abstract or physical thing) to cease to exist, to be destroyed UK, 1961. 2 to masturbate. A pleasing pun AUSTRALIA, 1984 sticky end of the stick the least desirable part TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, 1987 sticky finger verb to shoplift US, 1970 sticky-fingered adjective inclined to thievery UK, 1890 sticky fingers noun 1 an inclination to steal US, 1939. 2 a shoplifter US, 1982 sticky-icky noun marijuana US, 2002 sticky toffee noun coffee UK, 1979 sticky wicket noun 1 a tricky or uncertain situation. From the game of cricket; the ball bounces unpredictably on a pitch that is drying out UK, 1882. 2 in croquet, a difficult shot US, 1977 stiff noun 1 acorpseUS, 1859. 2 an ordinary person; a person who conforms US, 1998. 3 in any endeavour, a disappointing, poor performer US, 1978. 4 a non-player in a gambling establishment US, 1979. 5 a poor tipper US, 1974. 6 a disagreeable person who is likely to try to cheat US, 1882. 7 a tramp; a hobo UK, 1899. 8 in an illegal betting operation, a person who has agreed to pose as the head of the operation to protect the actual head in the event of a police raid and arrest US, 1952. 9 an unskilled pool player US, 1993. 10 in horse racing, a horse that is favoured to win but is not ridden in an effort to win US, 1947. 11 in pool, the cue ball left with no easy shot US, 1993. 12 a worthless cheque US, 1950. 13 in the usage of telephone swindlers, a payment by cheque US, 1959. 14 a clandestine letter; in prison, a letter smuggled into, out of, or between prisons UK, 1900. 15 in blackjack, a card with a value of two, three, four, five or six. Combined with a ten-point card, a card that leaves the player in limbo US, 1975. < the stiff money or correspondence to the benefit of a prisoner passed to a prison warder by a prisoner’s friend or relative US, 1875 stiff verb 1 to cheat someone; to rob someone; to refuse to pay someone US, 1950. 2 to extort from someone UK, 1978. 3 to kill someone UK, 1977. 4 to fail miserably US, 1996. 5 (of a male) to have sex. Used in both the passive and active forms UK, 1977 stiff adjective 1 of alcoholic liquor, potent or undiluted UK, 1813. 2 drunk US, 1737. 3 excellent BERMUDA, 1985. 4 frustrated; out of luck. From earlier sense as ‘broke, penniless’, 1898 (Australian National Dictionary) AUSTRALIA, 1917 stick | stiff 620 [...]... 1909 < tear off a chunk to have sex US, 1973 < tear off a tab; tear off a scab to open a can of beer NEW ZEALAND, 1984 < tear off; tear off a piece to have sex US, 1964 < tear someone a new asshole to thrash someone; to abuse someone verbally US, 1968 < tear the arse out of to destroy or spoil something UK, 1999 < tear the roof off to create or intensify mass excitement through the agency of loud music... an earlier sense of intercepting a telegraphic message UK, 1869 7 in poker, to bet all of your chips, or an amount equal to an opponent’s bet, depending on context US, 1947 < tap a kidney to urinate US, 1997 < tap the pot in bar dice games, to bet the total amount of the pot US, 1971 tap city noun when gambling, the position of being out of funds US, 3 1976 tap code noun a method of cell-to-cell communication... sucking noun an act of oral sex UK, 1869 sucking wind adjective in firefighter usage, said of extremely smoky conditions US, 1954 suck job noun an act of oral sex US, 1969 suck-off noun an act of oral sex US, 1995 suck off verb to perform oral sex on either a man or woman, especially to the point of orgasm UK, 1909 suckout noun in surfing, a wave that is breaking fast in front of itself, creating a... smoked US, 1968 teapot noun 1 a heavy user of marijuana UK, 1983 2 standing with your hands on your hips NEW ZEALAND, 1998 teapot lid; teapot noun 1 a Jewish person Rhyming slang for YID UK, 1960 2 a child Rhyming slang for KID UK, 1960 3 a pound sterling Rhyming slang for QUID UK, 1960 teapot lid; teapot verb to fool, to pretend Rhyming slang for KID UK, 1934 tear noun 1 a spree, a period of self-indulgent... of making a quick arrest when it may not be clear that all elements of the offence can be proved From ‘swift ’un’ (a quick, possibly unfair arrest) UK, 1999 swig noun an act of drinking deeply, especially of intoxicating liquor UK, 1621 swig verb to drink, especially deeply, and especially of intoxicating liquor From SWIG (a drink) UK, 1654 swill noun a drink UK, 2001 swill cup noun a combination of. .. noun a variety of marijuana UK, 1996 sumbitch; sombitch noun a son of a bitch A southern corruption US, 1972 summat noun something A phonetic slovening UK, 1984 Summerland Donkey Cock noun a variety of marijuana from British Columbia CANADA, 2002 summer sausage noun the female partner of a boy in a summer romance at camp CANADA, 1997 SUMO shut up and move on An acronym from the world of office jargon... variation of SWEET UK, 1998 sweet as adjective satisfying and easy, especially of a crime A shortening of the familiar SWEET AS A NUT UK, 2001 sweet as a nut adjective satisfying and easy, especially of a crime UK, 1937 sweet BA noun nothing whatsoever A euphemistic variation of SWEET BUGGER ALL UK, 1958 634 sweet bugger all noun absolutely nothing at all A sarcastic or emphatic variation of BUGGER... nothing at all A sarcastic or emphatic variation of FUCK ALL UK, 1969 sweethead noun a marijuana user US, 1997 sweetheart noun 1 used as an endearment or what is intended to be an endearing form of address Often patronising UK, 1290 2 used as a menacing form of address An ironic variation of the genuine endearment UK, 1977 sweetheart adjective used of a trade union overly sympathetic to, if not controlled... a CAMP form of address An extension of all variants of SWEETIE as an endearment In 1947 the animated cartoon Tweety Pie won an Oscar UK, 1928 sweet Jesus noun morphine; heroin US, 1967 sweet Jesus! used as a mild expletive, or register of shock, surprise, etc UK, 2002 sweet leaf noun marijuana US, 2001 sweet limburger! used for expressing disapproval A signature line of Colonel Sherman Potter on M*A*S*H... BARBADOS, 1965 GRASS streak of misery noun a tall, thin, morose person AUSTRALIA, 1961 streak of piss noun an inconsequential or weak person Adapted from LONG STREAK OF PISS (a tall, thin person) UK, 2001 streak of rust noun a railway US, 1946 streak of the squeak noun cowardice UK, 2000 streaky weather noun a changing weather situation CANADA, 1990 street noun 1 the essence of modern urban life for the . trainspotter, a planespotter, a bus-spotter or a similar type of hobbyist. Spotter’s Guides have been published by Mayflower Books of New York since 1979 US, 2003 spotters noun the eyes US, 1945 spotters. US, 1937. 2 a group of ‘slaves’ in the control of, or at the disposal of, a dominatrix; a collection of masochists in the control of, a sadist US, 1989. 3 by extension, a group of people working. 2001 spoofing noun 1 the sending of e-mail that claims to come from one organisation but in fact comes from another. Known more 611 splib | spoofing fully as ‘IP spoofing’ US, 1989. 2 the creation of