New words list March 2021

New words: entirely new headword entries appearing in OED for the first time
New sub-entries: compounds or phrases integrated in to the body of newly or recently updated entries
New senses: new senses integrated in to the body of newly or recently updated entries
Additions to unrevised entries: new senses, compounds, or phrases appended to the end of existing OED entries which have not yet been updated for the Third Edition

New word entries

• à la Chinoise, adv. and adj.: “With reference to style, method, appearance, etc.: in the Chinese manner.” plus one more sense…
• allyship, n.: “The state or condition of being or having an ally (in various senses). Now chiefly: spec. the state or condition of being a person who supports the…”
• anti-black, adj.: “Prejudiced, antagonistic, or discriminatory towards black people; expressing or characterized by racism of this type.”
• anti-blackness, n.: “Prejudice, hostility, or antagonism towards, or discrimination against, black people.”
• arba kanfot, n.: “A rectangular garment, with a tassel of twisted and knotted cord attached to each of the four corners, and a large hole in the centre for a person’s…”
• archistriatum, n.: “Originally: a region of the brain of reptiles and birds thought to represent an intermediate stage in the phylogenetic development of the corpus…”
• astraphobia, n.: “A fear of lightning, or (more widely) of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. Cf. brontophobia n. at bronto- comb._form affix .”
• Bermudian English, adj. and n.: “Of, belonging, or relating to people of English descent born or resident in Bermuda, or people of mixed Bermudian and English descent. Also…” plus one more sense…
• body-shame, v.: “transitive. To mock, humiliate, or stigmatize (a person) on the basis of supposed faults or imperfections in body shape, size, or appearance.” plus one more sense…
• body-shamer, n.: “A person who mocks, humiliates, or stigmatizes someone on the basis of supposed faults or imperfections in body shape, size, or appearance.”
• body shaming, n.: “The practice or fact of mocking, humiliating, or stigmatizing a person on the basis of supposed faults or imperfections in body shape, size, or…”
• body-shaming, adj.: “That mocks, humiliates, or stigmatizes a person on the basis of supposed faults or imperfections in body shape, size, or appearance; of or relating…”
• boxiness, n.: “The quality of being boxy (in various senses of boxy adj.2).”
• boxing, adj.: “That boxes (box v.1); engaged in the sport of boxing.”
• box kick, n.: “A type of kick, typically sending the ball high into the air but not so as to travel a great distance forwards, made by a player in the scrum half…”
• box kick, v.: “intransitive. To perform a box kick (see box kick n.). Also transitive: to kick (a ball) with a box kick; to use a box kick against (an opponent)…”
• box kicking, n.: “The action of performing a box kick (see box kick n.); the practice or skill of performing box kicks.”
• boxla, n.: “= box lacrosse n. at box n.2 compounds 6.”
• box-off, n.: “(Each of) a series of boxing matches fought to decide a championship, competition, etc.; (also) a preliminary series of fights to decide which…” plus one more sense…
• boxout, n.: “Basketball. The action of positioning oneself between an opponent and the basket when a shot has been made, so as to block one’s opponent and improve…” plus one more sense…
• box-to-box, adj. and adv.: “Designating a player, typically a midfielder, with a style of play characterized by moving from one end of the pitch to the other quickly or…” plus one more sense…
• boxwork, n.: “Geology. A lattice-like structure of thin blades of a mineral, typically calcite, deposited in cracks in limestone or other rock, and occurring in…”
• cable tie, n.: “A fastener consisting of a thin, flexible nylon strap with a notched surface, one end of which is threaded through a locking mechanism at the other…”
• cable-tie, v.: “transitive. To fasten or secure (something) with a cable tie or cable ties. Sometimes spec.: to bind (a person’s wrists or ankles) with a cable tie…”
• champagne fountain, n.: “A fountain which spouts champagne; (in later use) esp. a portable fountain with a tiered design that is used to serve champagne at parties and…” plus one more sense…
• chapstick, n.: “A proprietary name for: a small stick or tub of ointment that is applied to the lips to prevent or soothe soreness, dryness, and cracking. Also: the…”
• chin-chin, n.2: “In Nigerian cookery: a snack of small pieces or strips of deep-fried (or sometimes baked) dough.”
• chindogu, n.: “An invention that, while innovative and perhaps ingenious, is of little or no use in the real world, typically created for fun rather than for…”
• Chinese-American, adj. and n.: “Of, belonging to, or involving both China and the United States.” and other senses…
• Chinese chequers, n.: “A board game for two to six players, the object of the game being to move marbles or counters from one corner to the opposite one on a star-shaped…”
• Chinese fire drill, n.: “Slang, now sometimes considered offensive. As the type of a state of disorder or confusion.” plus one more sense…
• Chinese-like, adj.: “Characteristic or reminiscent of China or its people, language, etc.; Chinese in nature, appearance, etc.”
• Chineseness, n.: “The quality or state of being Chinese, or of displaying Chinese characteristics.”
• Chinesey, adj.: “Sometimes depreciative. Characteristic or reminiscent of China or of what is Chinese; Chinese in nature, appearance, etc.”
• chingas, int.: “Used to express surprise, awe, etc.: ‘wow!’, ‘gosh!’”
• Chinky, adj.2: “Usually derogatory and offensive. Relating to, characteristic of, resembling, or suggestive of a Chinese person or Chinese people; Chinese. Also more generally: East or South-East…”
• chopse, v.: “transitive. English regional (chiefly midlands) and Welsh English. To call (a person) an abusive name; to insult verbally; to shout at angrily. Also…” plus one more sense…
• chopsing, n.: “The action of chopse v. (in either sense); engagement in critical or angry abuse; (also) chattering, gossiping, idle talk.”
• cinematics, n.: “The art or technique of filmmaking; esp. the art of camerawork in film production. Also: the visual elements of a film production; the visual…”
• coercive control, n.: “Power that is exercised over a person or group through the use of force, threat, or punishment.” plus one more sense…
• conflicted, adj.: “Esp. of emotions or feelings: incompatible or at odds; confused, contradictory. Also (in later use) of a person: having, displaying, or characterized…”
• contactless, adj. and n.: “Not involving contact (in various senses); esp. lacking or avoiding social or physical contact.” and other senses…
• defund, v.2: “transitive. To withdraw funding from (an enterprise, institution, etc.), either wholly or in part.”
• defunding, n.: “The action or practice of withdrawing funding from an enterprise, institution, etc., either wholly or in part.”
• deliriated, adj.: “Affected with delirium (in various senses); delirious.”
• ding, n.6: “slang. The penis. Cf. dong n.3, ding-dong n. 4.”
• ding, n.8: “A person’s buttocks; the bottom, the backside. Also: an animal’s rump. Cf. dinger n.4”
• dinged, adj.1: “That has been made dirty or of a (disagreeably) dark or dull colour, esp. with smoke, grime, etc.; dingy, dull, discoloured. Now chiefly as the…”
• dinger, n.3: “A device or instrument that emits a ding (ding n.3 2), typically as an alert or reminder; esp. a timer on a microwave or conventional oven.” plus one more sense…
• dinger, n.4: “A person’s buttocks; the bottom, the backside. Also: the anus; the rectum. Sometimes: an animal’s rump, anus, or rectum. Cf. ding n.8”
• dinger, n.5: “slang. The penis.”
• dingolay, v.: “intransitive and transitive (reflexive). To dance in an exuberant or uninhibited way. Also more generally: to twist or turn one’s body.”
• dingy, adj.2: “colloquial. Mad, crazy, insane. Also (and in earliest use) to go dingy on: to be infatuated or in love with.”
• dogfood, v.: “intransitive. Of a company or its employees: to use a product or service developed by the company, as a means of testing it before it is made…” and other senses…
• dogfooding, n.: “The use of a company’s product or service by the company’s employees, as a means of testing it before it is made available to customers; an instance…”
• dox, n.2: “Documents, either physical or electronic (cf. document n. 4a, document n. additions ).” plus one more sense…
• dox, v.: “transitive. To document or expose (a person’s identity); spec. to search for and publish private or identifying information about (an individual) on…” plus one more sense…
• doxing, n.: “The action or process of searching for and publishing private or identifying information about a particular individual on the internet, typically…”
• dua, n.: “A personal or private prayer, invocation, or supplication (as contrasted with ritual worship). Also: such prayers collectively.”
• endonym, n.: “A name for something, esp. a place, a group of people, or a language, that is used internally in that place, or by that people or language community…”
• exonym, n.: “A name for something, esp. a place, a group of people, or a language, that is only used outside of that place, group, or language community; such as…”
• fat-shame, v.: “intransitive. To mock, humiliate, or stigmatize a person deemed to be fat or overweight.” plus one more sense…
• fat-shamer, n.: “A person who mocks, humiliates, or stigmatizes someone deemed to be fat or overweight.”
• fat shaming, n.: “The action or practice of mocking, humiliating, or stigmatizing a person deemed to be fat or overweight.”
• fat-shaming, adj.: “That mocks, humiliates, or stigmatizes a person deemed to be fat or overweight; of or relating to such behaviour.”
• freshie, n.: “Originally North American. A first-year student at a university, college, or high school. Also in extended use: a newcomer or novice. Cf. freshman n.” and other senses…
• freshing up, n.: “The action or an act of making something fresh. Cf. to fresh up at fresh v. phrasal verbs .”
• freshly, adj.: “Unimpaired.” plus one more sense…
• fresh meat, n.: “slang. A new sexual partner, esp. a virgin or a person who is sexually inexperienced.” plus one more sense…
• freshpeople, n.: “Students in the first year of a university, college, or high school. Also in extended use: newcomers or novices. Cf. freshperson n.”
• freshperson, n.: “A first-year student at a university, college, or high school. Also in extended use: a newcomer or novice. Cf. freshpeople n.”
• gentamicin, n.: “An aminoglycoside antibiotic that consists of a mixture of several substances produced by soil- or mud-dwelling microorganisms (actinomycetes) of the…”
• gentilhomme, n.: “Chiefly in French or French-speaking contexts: a gentleman.”
• gentilization, n.2: “The process of becoming gentile (gentile adj. 1 2a) in character.”
• gentilizing, n.1: “The action or practice of conforming to or adopting gentile (gentile adj. 1), or pagan customs or practices.”
• gentiobiose, n.: “A sugar which results from the partial hydrolysis of gentianose and is a component of some glycosides, such as crocin and amygdalin.”
• gentle blood, n.: “Noble or upper-class ancestry or lineage. Hence: persons of gentle or noble ancestry viewed collectively; the gentry or nobility. Now archaic and…” plus one more sense…
• gentlelady, n.: “U.S. With the. Used to address or refer to a female (fellow) member of the House of Representatives. Cf. gentlewoman n. 6, gentleman n. 4c.” plus one more sense…
• gentlemen’s club, n.: “A private social club for men (traditionally men of high social status); the premises of such a club, typically containing a formal dining room, a…” plus one more sense…
• gentleperson, n.: “A person of noble birth or high social standing; a gentleman or lady. Compare gentle-people n.”
• gig economy, n.: “A labour market characterized by a prevalence of short-term contracts and freelance work, as distinct from permanent, full-time employment.”
• Gombey, n.: “A Bermudian folk performance or procession consisting of masked and costumed dancers accompanied by drums and whistles, traditionally held on Boxing…” plus one more sense…
• greenshirt, n.: “A person who wears a green shirt, esp. to indicate membership of a team, organization, or political party.”
• greeze, n.: “A large, satisfying meal. Also more generally (as a mass noun): food.”
• gribble, adj.: “Irritable, bad-tempered.”
• image server, n.: “Computing. A server (server n. 11b) used to deliver and manage access to image files; spec. a web server dedicated to delivering images, often after…” plus one more sense…
• kirana, n.: “Groceries and household provisions. Frequently as a modifier in kirana goods, kirana merchant, kirana store, etc. Also in plural.” plus one more sense…
• lip balm, n.: “Ointment that is applied to the lips to prevent or soothe soreness, dryness, and cracking. Also: a stick or tub of this. Cf. chapstick n.”
• livestream, n.: “A live broadcast of an event, etc., over the internet.”
• livestream, v.: “transitive. To broadcast (video or audio coverage, an event, etc.) live over the internet. Also: to watch or listen to (such coverage, an event…” and other senses…
• media literacy, n.: “Proficiency in the evaluation, analysis, and understanding of mass media; esp. the ability to analyse critically any story or event presented in the…”
• mice, v.: “intransitive. To daydream; to be distracted or preoccupied. Chiefly in present participle.”
• mug, adj.2: “Unattractive, unappealing, unpleasant.”
• neg, v.: “transitive. With out. To depress, sadden, or discourage (a person).” and other senses…
• negging, n.: “The action of rejecting or refusing to consider a point of view, suggestion, etc.; dismissal; criticism.” plus one more sense…
• overshare, n.: “An amount or allocation that is more than normal, expected, or deserved; a disproportion.” plus one more sense…
• Pasifika, adj. and n.: “Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Island regions of Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia.” plus one more sense…
• pay gap, n.: “A difference in pay between two sectors of a population.” plus one more sense…
• pod, n.6: “Short for podcast n.”
• queerbaiting, n.: “The harassment, abuse, or targeted provocation of LGBT people (esp., in early use, gay men). Cf. gay-baiting n. at gay adj. adv.n. compounds 2.” plus one more sense…
• servanthood, n.: “Originally: †servants considered collectively (obsolete rare). In later use: the state, condition, or position of being a servant.”
• serve-over, adj. and n.: “Designating a counter, cabinet, or the like over which food may be served; spec. (in commercial use) designating a glass display case over which food…” plus one more sense…
• Servetan, n. and adj.: “A follower of Michael Servetus, or an advocate of his views; = Servetian n., Servetist n.” plus one more sense…
• serveware, n.: “Items used for serving food and drink, regarded collectively.”
• servoing, n.: “The action of operating a device or machine by means of a servomechanism, esp. (in later use) for the purpose of producing precise and controlled…”
• servoing, adj.: “Of or relating to the operation of a device or mechanism by means of a servomechanism.”
• seven-out, n.: “In the game of craps: a throw of seven made after the point number has been established, which ends a person’s turn and causes those betting on Pass…”
• Seventh-day Adventism, n.: “The principles or beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists (Seventh-day Adventist n.).”
• seventh-inning stretch, n.: “Baseball. A short interval following the first half of the seventh inning, during which the spectators customarily stand to stretch and (more…” plus one more sense…
• sinograph, n.: “Each of the characters used for writing in Chinese and (often in adapted form) in some other languages related to or strongly influenced by it; a…”
• sofa-surf, v.: “intransitive. To engage in passive and sedentary activities such as watching television. Cf. couch surf v. 1.” plus one more sense…
• sofa surfer, n.: “A person who (habitually) engages in passive and sedentary activities, esp. television watching. Cf. couch surfer n. 1.” plus one more sense…
• sofa surfing, n.: “The action or habit of engaging in passive and sedentary activities, esp. watching television. Cf. couch surfing n. 1.” plus one more sense…
• suhoor, n.: “The meal eaten before sunrise during Ramadan, when fasting begins; the occasion or time of such a meal. Cf. Iftar n.”
• tinga, n.: “In Mexican cookery: a dish of shredded chicken, beef, or pork stewed in a spicy tomato-based sauce, often served as a filling in tacos, tortillas…”
• toy department, n.: “The department of a shop where toys are sold.” plus one more sense…
• toyetic, adj.: “Of a film, television programme, cartoon character, or the like: that lends itself to the marketing of related merchandise, such as toys, games…”
• toygirl, n.: “A woman who is much younger than her sexual or romantic partner; esp. a young, attractive woman who has a wealthy, older partner or lover. Cf. toyboy…”
• toyo, n.: “Soy sauce.”
• toy store, n.: “A shop selling toys; = toy shop n. 1.” plus one more sense…
• transphobe, n.: “A person who is hostile towards, prejudiced against, or fearful of transgender or transsexual people or of transgenderism; a transphobic person.”
• virtue signal, v.: “intransitive. To express oneself or act in a way thought to be motivated primarily by a wish to exhibit one’s good character, social conscience…”
• virtue signaller, n.: “A person whose statements or actions are thought to be motivated primarily by a wish to exhibit good character, social conscience, political…”
• virtue signalling, n.: “The action or practice of expressing one’s views or acting in a way thought to be motivated primarily by a wish to exhibit good character, social…”
• visible minority, n.: “An ethnic or racial group whose members are visibly distinguishable from those of the predominant ethnic or racial group in a society; (usually)…”
• womxn, n.: “Women. Also occasionally as singular: a woman.”
• wrinch, v.2: “transitive. To reprimand, rebuke, scold.” plus one more sense…
• Zil lane, n.: “A central motorway lane reserved for the use of high-ranking officials in the Soviet Union; (in extended use) any lane reserved for elites.”
• zina, n.: “Any form of sexual intercourse which is prohibited under Islamic law, esp. that between two people who are not legal spouses; adultery, fornication.”
• zinester, n.: “A person who writes for or produces a zine (zine n.).”
• zingily, adv.: “In a zingy manner; invigoratingly, energetically; with a zesty or piquant flavour. Cf. zingingly adv.”
• zinginess, n.: “The quality of being zingy; energy, liveliness; zest, piquancy.”
• zinging, n.: “A sharp, high-pitched ringing, buzzing, or whining sound.”
• zingingly, adv.: “With a zing (zing n. 1) or zinging sound; in a zinging manner; invigoratingly, energetically; with a zesty or piquant flavour. Cf. zingily adv.”
• Zion Curtain, n.: “A cultural boundary or barrier regarded as separating the state of Utah, viewed in relation to its majority Mormon population and the conservatism…” plus one more sense…
• Zionistic, adj.: “Relating to or advocating Zionism (Zionism n. 1); = Zionist adj.” plus one more sense…
• zip-a-dee-doo-dah, int. and adj.: “Expressing delight, excitement, elation, etc. Now often ironic.” plus one more sense…
• zip-code, v.: “transitive. To mark (an item of mail) with a zip code. Also: to designate or distinguish (a person) based on his or her zip code (cf. zip code n…”
• zip cuff, n.: “Usually in plural. A fastener used as handcuffs, consisting of a thin, flexible nylon strap with a notched surface that is shaped to form two loops…”
• zip cuff, v.: “transitive. To put zip cuffs on (a person); to bind (a person’s wrists or ankles) with zip cuffs (zip cuff n.).”
• zip line, v.: “intransitive. To slide down a zip line (zip line n.), esp. as a recreational activity.”
• zipliner, n.: “A person who slides down a zip line (zip line n.), esp. as a recreational activity.”
• zip lining, n.: “The act of sliding down a zip line (zip line n.), esp. as a recreational activity.”
• Zippie, n.1: “A member of a radical countercultural activist group; spec. a member of a short-lived breakaway group of Youth International Party members, or…”
• zippie, n.2: “A member of a cultural group associated with the British rave and festival scene of the late 1980s and 1990s, characterized by an enthusiasm for…”
• zippo, n.2: “Nothing at all; nought, zero. Also as adj.: no, not any, zero. Cf. zip n.2, zilch n.”
• zip tie, n.: “A fastener consisting of a thin, flexible nylon strap with a notched surface, which is secured by feeding one end through a locking mechanism at the…” plus one more sense…
• zip-tie, v.: “transitive. To fasten or secure (something) with a zip tie or zip ties; (often) esp. to bind (a person’s wrists or ankles) with a zip tie or zip…”
• zirbus, n.: “The omentum; spec. the greater omentum, a fold of peritoneum passing from the stomach to the transverse colon and hanging in front of the intestines.”
• zirconyl, n.: “A cationic group containing zirconium and oxygen present in some salts and aqueous solutions. Usually as a modifier forming chemical names, as in…”
• zoomer, n.: “Originally and chiefly North American. Frequently with capital initial. A boomer (boomer n.3) who has now reached middle or retirement age and…” plus one more sense…

New sub-entries

• aceboy in ace, n.1 and adj.1: “a close male friend (cf. sense A. 4c); (also) used as a form of address and term of endearment.”
• acegirl in ace, n.1 and adj.1: “a close female friend; (also) used as a form of address and term of endearment.”
• active listening in active, adj. and n.: “the action or practice of fully engaging with what a speaker is saying; (in later use) spec. a technique used in counselling and conflict resolution…”
• to be anybody’s in anybody, pron. and n.: “colloquial. to be anybody’s: to be (or be regarded as) highly susceptible to casual sexual or romantic advances; (in extended use) to be extremely…”
• to be anyone’s in anyone, pron.: “colloquial (chiefly British and Irish English). to be anyone’s: to be (or be regarded as) highly susceptible to casual sexual or romantic advances…”
• asteroid belt in asteroid, adj. and n.: “the region of space encircling the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, in which the majority of the solar system’s asteroids have their…”
• asteroid field in asteroid, adj. and n.: “a region of space containing a large number of asteroids; cf. asteroid belt n.”
• asteroid zone in asteroid, adj. and n.: “the region of space encircling the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, in which the majority of the solar system’s asteroids have their…”
• to beat — bells out of a person in bell, n.1: “slang. to knock (also beat, kick, etc.) — bells out of (with — as a variable number): to beat or thrash severely. Also (similarly): to scare (also…”
• bell miner in bell, n.1: “a honeyeater native to southeastern Australia, Manorina melanophrys, which has olive-green plumage and a tinkling bell-like call.”
• Bermuda buttercup in Bermuda, n.: “the goat’s foot Oxalis pes-caprae, which is native to South Africa and widely naturalized in other parts of the world, where it is frequently…”
• Bermuda onion in Bermuda, n.: “any of several large varieties of the common onion having white or yellow skin and a sweet mild flavour; (also) a plant producing such an onion.”
• Bermuda sloop in Bermuda, n.: “a single-masted, fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with tall, triangular sails.”
• Bermuda high in Bermuda, n.: “a semi-permanent area of high atmospheric pressure in the North Atlantic Ocean, which is located near Bermuda in summer and autumn.”
• Bermudan-rigged in Bermudan, adj. and n.: “fitted with a Bermuda rig (see Bermuda rig n. at Bermuda n. compounds 2b).”
• one’s best life in best, adj., n.1, and adv.: “one’s best life: the best, happiest, or most fulfilling life a person can possibly imagine or aspire to. to live one’s best life: to attain happiness…”
• blank canvas in blank, adj. and adv.: “something likened to an artist’s canvas before it is painted, esp. something unformed or open-ended enough to allow for a wide range of creative…”
• blank slate in blank, adj. and adv.: “a person or thing likened to a slate which has not been written upon, in having an absence of content or innate characteristics, and thus with…”
• blue economy in blue, adj. and n.: “an economy which seeks to conserve marine and freshwater environments while using them in a sustainable way to develop economic growth and…”
• body-positive in body, n.: “that has or promotes a tolerant, progressive, or candid attitude towards the human body; that accepts, appreciates, or celebrates a realistic body…”
• body positivity in body, n.: “acceptance and appreciation of the human body, esp. one’s own; (also) the promotion and celebration of a realistic body image.”
• box blight in box, n.1: “a disease of box plants (family Buxaceae) caused by either of two ascomycete fungi, Volutella buxi and Cylindrocladium buxicola, characterized by…”
• on the box in box, n.2: “colloquial (chiefly British): broadcast or transmitted on television; appearing in a television programme. Cf. sense 5c.”
• box of ivories in box, n.2: “slang. box of ivories: the mouth; a set of teeth. Cf. ivory n. 7. Obsolete.”
• box and dice in box, n.2: “colloquial. box and dice: a group of things or people in its entirety; everything or everyone relating to a particular situation; the entire matter…”
• box of tricks in box, n.2: “Any ingenious device, set of implements or equipment, etc., (sometimes literally in a box or box-like structure) that fulfils a particular…”
• the whole box of tricks in box, n.2: “the whole box of tricks: the whole thing or situation; everything. Cf. the whole bag of tricks at bag n. 18a.”
• box of tricks in box, n.2: “An inventive, artful, or manipulative person. Cf. trick n. 6c.”
• off one’s box in box, n.2: “Extremely intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.”
• out of one’s box in box, n.2: “Having lost control of one’s mental faculties; out of one’s mind; deranged; crazy, mad.”
• out of one’s box in box, n.2: “Extremely intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Also used adverbially.”
• to get back in one’s box in box, n.2: “colloquial. to get back in (also into) one’s box and variants: to stop being interfering, annoying, troublesome, or stupid; to go away. Frequently in…”
• to put a person back in his box in box, n.2: “British colloquial. to put (a person) back in (also into) his (her,etc.) box and variants: to restrict, discourage, or humiliate (a person); to put…”
• box-and-one in box, n.2: “a defensive strategy in which four players are positioned at each corner of the free-throw lane, each playing zone defence, while the remaining…”
• box art in box, n.2: “(a) a work of art consisting of an assemblage of found objects and images arranged in a box, case, or the like; (b) the artwork and lettering on the…”
• box body in box, n.2: “a large box-like compartment on the back of a truck or van; (now) spec. an enclosed structure attached to a vehicle’s chassis behind and separate…”
• box boy in box, n.2: “a (typically young) male assistant in a shop or supermarket who helps customers to pack and carry their purchases; cf. bag boy n. at bag n…”
• box braids in box, n.2: “a style of braiding, worn predominantly by black people, in which the hair is parted into small square sections and then plaited into tight braids…”
• box call in box, n.2: “a small, hollow box, traditionally of wood, with a pivoting lid which is scraped against the box’s edge to make a sound imitating the call of a…”
• box cart in box, n.2: “(a) a cart with a box-shaped body or enclosed sides, used for transporting something; (b) a small (typically homemade) cart fashioned from a box, and…”
• box-checker in box, n.2: “a person who checks a box (sense 25b); (hence depreciative) a person who is excessively concerned with following rules or punctiliously carrying out…”
• box-checking in box, n.2: “the action or an act of checking a box (sense 25b); (hence depreciative) the action of carrying out procedures purely to satisfy rules or…”
• box core in box, n.2: “a core of sediment from the bed of a body of water, taken using a box corer.”
• box corer in box, n.2: “a type of drilling device used in the study of aquatic sediments in which the core (core n.1 4) is taken and retained in a rectangular box.”
• box file in box, n.2: “any of various kinds of boxes or folders for holding documents, typically one made of rigid cardboard, often with a spring-loaded clip fixed inside…”
• box-fresh in box, n.2: “not yet used or worn, as if having been newly purchased and taken straight from the packaging; brand-new; (also figurative) original, novel…”
• box hive in box, n.2: “a man-made box-like structure used as a beehive.”
• box holder in box, n.2: “a person who has a title to a box at a theatre, sporting venue, etc.”
• box jacket in box, n.2: “a jacket that has a square profile and straight back, rather than being tailored or fitted; cf. box coat n.”
• box joint in box, n.2: “a joint composed of projecting pieces cut in square or rectangular shapes which are then interlocked and glued to give a strong bond; cf. finger…”
• box jump in box, n.2: “a fitness exercise designed primarily to strengthen lower-body muscles, involving an explosive jump from a standing position on to a box; usually in…”
• box-keeper in box, n.2: “†(a) the keeper of a poor box or charity box (obsolete); †(b) the keeper of the dice-box and dice at a gaming table (obsolete); (c) an attendant at…”
• box lacrosse in box, n.2: “a form of lacrosse played indoors; cf. field lacrosse n. at field n.1 compounds 5.”
• boxload in box, n.2: “as much as can be held in a box (cf. sense 3); (also more generally) a large quantity, a lot, a great deal; cf. boxful n.”
• box pew in box, n.2: “any of various types of church pew enclosed by wooden walls or partitions.”
• box rest in box, n.2: “confinement of a horse to a stable (cf. sense 20), typically as a result of sickness or injury.”
• box scheme in box, n.2: “a scheme under which a customer signs up to have a box of (typically organically grown) vegetables delivered regularly by a local farm or other…”
• box score in box, n.2: “the tabulated results of a sporting fixture, esp. a baseball game, with statistics compiled for each player’s performance.”
• box shifter in box, n.2: “a retail company which aims to maximize sales with little regard for quality or customer care.”
• box-shaped in box, n.2: “shaped like a box; having a square, rectangular, or cuboid shape.”
• box store in box, n.2: “a large chain store resembling a warehouse, usually located near a major road in a suburban or rural area, typically offering a comparatively limited…”
• box supper in box, n.2: “(a) a fundraising social event at which boxed meals are sold or auctioned, customarily to be shared by the purchaser with the person who prepared the…”
• box tenon in box, n.2: “(a) a tenon fitting into the lid of a box; (b) a tenon at an angle, used on corner posts, etc.”
• box-ticker in box, n.2: “a person who is excessively concerned with following rules or punctiliously carrying out a set of tasks, typically at the expense of initiative…”
• box-ticking in box, n.2: “the action or an act of ticking a box (sense 25b); (hence depreciative) the action of carrying out procedures purely to satisfy rules or regulations…”
• box truck in box, n.2: “a truck with a box body (box body n.) used for transporting goods.”
• box wine in box, n.2: “wine packaged in a plastic or foil pouch with a spigot, inside a sturdy cardboard box (cf. bag-in-a-box at bag n. additions ); = boxed wine n. at…”
• to box it about in box, v.1: “to box it about: to engage in a round or bout of heavy drinking. Obsolete.”
• to box (a person, esp. oneself) into a corner in box, v.1: “to box (a person, esp. oneself) into a corner: to force (a person) into a situation from which it is not easy to escape; to oblige (a person) to…”
• to play Box and Cox in Box and Cox, n., adj., and adv.: “to play Box and Cox: (of two or more people) to take turns in occupying the same space or position, etc.; also in extended use.”
• boxed wine in boxed, adj.: “wine packaged in a plastic or foil pouch with a spigot, inside a sturdy cardboard box (cf. bag-in-a-box at bag n. additions ); = box wine n. at box…”
• boxer-puncher in boxer, n.2: “a boxer who combines power with quick, long-range punches and good defensive moves.”
• boxing machine in boxing, n.1: “(a) a machine used for boring a hole, esp. for the box of a wheel (cf. box n.2 7) (now chiefly historical); (b) a machine used for packing items into…”
• boxing promoter in boxing, n.2: “a person or company that organizes, finances, or publicizes a boxing match, esp. for profit.”
• boxing ring in boxing, n.2: “an enclosure in which boxers fight, now usually consisting of a raised square platform with surrounding ropes; cf. ring n.1 18a.”
• in the box seat in box seat, n.: “Originally Australian and New Zealand. in the box seat (also on the box seat): (in early use) in a position of control; (now usually) in an…”
• cancel culture in cancel, v.: “the action or practice of publicly boycotting, ostracizing, or withdrawing support from a person, institution, etc., thought to be promoting…”
• champagne bucket in champagne, n. and adj.: “a bucket for holding a bottle of champagne immersed in ice cubes or iced water, in order to keep its contents cool; cf. ice bucket n. at ice n…”
• champagne cider in champagne, n. and adj.: “a type of sparkling cider that undergoes a secondary fermentation after bottling (cf. méthode champenoise n.).”
• champagne flute in champagne, n. and adj.: “a tall, narrow, long-stemmed glass in which champagne is served.”
• champagne house in champagne, n. and adj.: “an establishment that produces champagne.”
• champagne lifestyle in champagne, n. and adj.: “a way of life that is characterized by luxury and extravagance.”
• chew toy in chew, v.: “any of various kinds of toy, usually made from hard rubber, designed for a dog or other domesticated animal to chew on for the purpose of stimulation…”
• Chino-Latino in Chino-, comb. form1: “designating food or cookery that fuses Chinese and Latin American (esp. Cuban) styles; that specializes in such food.”
• citizens’ assembly in citizen, n. and adj.: “a deliberative body formed of members of the public; (now) spec. one that is convened for a short period of time to develop recommendations on…”
• clogs to clogs in clog, n.: “Originally English regional (Lancashire). Proverb. (from) clogs to clogs (in three generations) and variants: wealth gained in one generation of a…”
• closing argument in closing, adj.: “a spoken statement addressed to a jury at the end of a trial, in which each side in turn summarizes the evidence and seeks to present the most…”
• Crown Equerry in crown, n.: “an officer responsible for the horses and transport of a sovereign; spec. an official of the British royal household in charge of the horses and…”
• cuddly toy in cuddly, adj.: “a children’s toy, typically a toy animal, made of fabric and stuffed with a soft filling.”
• ding-a-ling hat in ding-a-ling, int., n., and adj.: “a style of woman’s hat resembling a church bell, having a large dome-shaped crown and small rolled brim.”
• ding-a-ling wagon in ding-a-ling, int., n., and adj.: “slang. a vehicle used to transport people who are mentally ill or psychologically disturbed to a psychiatric hospital.”
• ding-dong-dash in ding-dong, int., n., adv., adj.: “= ding-dong-ditch n.”
• ding-dong-ditch in ding-dong, int., n., adv., adj.: “a game or prank, typically played by children, in which a person rings or knocks at the door of a house and then runs away before the occupant comes…”
• dinge queen in dinge, n.2 and adj.: “slang (offensive and derogatory)(originally and chiefly among gay men) a gay man (typically one who is white) who is predominantly attracted to black men.”
• to go one’s dinger in dinger, n.2: “Scottish and Irish English (northern). To do something in a vigorous or boisterous fashion; to move quickly or energetically.”
• to go one’s dinger in dinger, n.2: “Scottish. To get extremely angry or passionate; to lose one’s temper; to rant and rave.”
• dingo fence in dingo, n.: “a fence designed to keep out dingoes.”
• dingo-proof in dingo, n.: “secure against dingoes; esp. (of fencing, netting, etc.) effective in preventing dingoes from gaining access to an area.”
• dingo’s breakfast in dingo, n.: “no breakfast; a short sequence of activities as a replacement for breakfast, including urinating, having a quick look around, stretching, yawning…”
• elixir of youth in elixir, n.: “a preparation supposedly able to prolong youthfulness or to reverse the ageing process; (also figurative) something that gives a person vitality and…”
• essential worker in essential, adj. and n.: “a worker who is of crucial importance within a particular field or enterprise; now esp. an employee who provides a vital public service within a…”
• face shield in face, n.: “any of various types of shield or hard covering worn to protect or conceal the face (or part of it); (now) esp. a transparent plastic guard worn over…”
• folk religion in folk, n.: “the spiritual beliefs and practices particular to a community, which are not affiliated with any major religious institution; (also) a specific form…”
• fresh on the heels of in fresh, adj., n.1, and adv.: “fresh on the heels of: soon after; closely following in time. Cf. on a person’s heels at heel n.1 int.phrases 1a(a).”
• to be fresh out in fresh, adj., n.1, and adv.: “colloquial (originally North American). to be fresh out (of): to have just sold or run out of a supply of something; to have completely exhausted a…”
• fresh breeze in fresh, adj., n.1, and adv.: “a wind of force 5 on the Beaufort scale, in modern use corresponding to a speed of 17–21 knots (19–24 mph, 29–38 km/h), at which small trees in leaf…”
• fresh-faced in fresh, adj., n.1, and adv.: “having a clear and healthy-looking complexion; having a youthful, innocent appearance; (also) of or relating to such an appearance.”
• fresh fish in fresh, adj., n.1, and adv.: “a new recruit; a person inexperienced in a particular occupation, activity, etc.; (often) spec. (U.S. Prison slang) a new inmate in a prison or other…”
• fresh-frozen in fresh, adj., n.1, and adv.: “that has been frozen while still fresh.”
• fresh gale in fresh, adj., n.1, and adv.: “a wind of force 8 on the Beaufort scale, in modern use corresponding to a speed of 34–40 knots (39–46 mph, 62–74 km/h), at which twigs break off…”
• freshers’ fair in fresher, n.2: “an event at a university or college, typically held during the week prior to the start of the academic year, at which student societies are…”
• freshers’ flu in fresher, n.2: “(an informal name for) flu-like illness common in new university or college students during the first weeks of the academic year, typically…”
• freshers’ week in fresher, n.2: “the week prior to the start of a university or college’s academic year, when events are held to welcome and entertain new students.”
• freshman fifteen in freshman, n.: “an increase in body weight popularly associated with a student’s first year at university, typically attributed to an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.”
• freshwater pearl in fresh water, n. and adj.: “a pearl from any of various freshwater mussels of the family Unionidae, typically having an irregular shape; cf. river pearl n.”
• garlic chive in garlic, n.: “(chiefly in plural) an Asian plant, Allium tuberosum (family Amaryllidaceae), which has long grass-like leaves with a flavour resembling that of…”
• genteel comedy in genteel, adj., n., and adv.: “a genre of comedy popular esp. in the 18th cent., based on manners, morals, sentiment, etc., rather than on physical humour or slapstick; a…”
• to go gentle on in gentle, adj., n., and adv.: “to go gentle on (also with): to act in a gentle or moderate manner towards a person or thing; to use or consume something in moderation.”
• to go gentle into that good night in gentle, adj., n., and adv.: “to go gentle into that good night: to accept death passively; to die quietly, unnoticed, or without a fight. Also in extended use: to accept defeat…”
• Gentle Annie in gentle, adj., n., and adv.: “(a name for) a steep hill or incline.”
• gentle breeze in gentle, adj., n., and adv.: “a light wind; Meteorology a wind of force 3 on the Beaufort scale (7–10 knots or 12–19 mph).”
• gentle giant in gentle, adj., n., and adv.: “(a type of) a person who, or animal which, is physically large and powerful, but (unexpectedly) gentle in nature or character; (in later use also) a…”
• gentleman of the press in gentleman, n.: “gentleman of the press: a male journalist or reporter; frequently in plural.”
• gentleman caller in gentleman, n.: “a male visitor; spec. a (potential) suitor or lover.”
• gentleman convict in gentleman, n.: “a man of high social status serving a sentence of imprisonment, transportation, etc.; spec. (Australian) a transported convict whose prior education…”
• gentleman scientist in gentleman, n.: “a financially independent man who studies science, typically without having a salaried attachment to a scientific body or institution.”
• gentleman thief in gentleman, n.: “a man of high social status who engages in non-violent, financial crime (occurring esp. as a stock character in fiction, drama, etc.).”
• gently used in gently, adv.: “second-hand but in good condition, having been treated with care or rarely used; nearly-new; cf. gently worn adj.”
• gently worn in gently, adv.: “(of clothing, shoes, etc.) second-hand but in good condition, having been treated with care or rarely worn; nearly-new; cf. gently used adj.”
• gift card in gift, n.1: “a card or token that can be exchanged for a specified cash value of goods or services from a particular business, given as a gift.”
• hard candy in hard, adj. and n.: “hard confectionery made of boiled sugar with added flavouring and (typically bright) colouring; a piece of such confectionery; cf. boiled sweet n.”
• keyboard warrior in keyboard, n.: “(a) a person who is a particularly skilful pianist; (b) a person who uses a computer keyboard habitually, now esp. one who posts abusive or…”
• go ‘long in ‘long, adv.2: “U.S. regional and Caribbean. In imperative: ‘go away’; ‘be off’; ‘get along’.”
• go ‘long in ‘long, adv.2: “Bermudian English. Expressing astonishment or incredulity: ‘go on’; ‘you don’t say’; ‘get away’.”
• mute cornet in mute, adj. and n.3: “a straight woodwind instrument, typically made of wood, horn, or ivory, with finger holes and an integral conical mouthpiece.”
• opening statement in opening, adj.: “an initial spoken statement made by each side in a trial, summarizing the main points of the case they will present to the jury.”
• personal data in personal, adj., n., and adv.: “personal information about an individual; now esp. confidential information about someone’s finances, medical history, etc., that is stored…”
• pink tax in pink, n.5 and adj.2: “an inordinate price markup on services and products marketed to or bought by women (especially as compared to similar products for men)…”
• P.O. Box in P.O., n.3: “†(a) a postbox outside the Post Office (obsolete); (b) a private box or pigeonhole at a post office assigned to a person or organization, where…”
• race science in race, n.6: “†(a) (originally) the study of racial or ethnic groups by anthropologists and biologists (obsolete); (b) (later) the use of (pseudo-)scientific…”
• to read the room in read, v.: “to read the room: to be alert and responsive to the mood or behaviour of the audience one is addressing; (more generally) to remain attentive and…”
• servaline genet in servaline, adj.: “a genet native to forests of central Africa, Genetta servalina, having a greyish- or yellowish-brown coat with conspicuous black spots.”
• servant-leader in servant, n.: “a leader viewed as one who works in the service of his or her employees, supporters, etc.; (in later use) spec. a leader who adheres to the…”
• servant leadership in servant, n.: “an approach to leadership in which the leader works to serve the needs of his or her employees, supporters, etc., rather than exert power over them.”
• servant quarters in servant, n.: “= servants’ quarters n. at compounds 4.”
• servant tax in servant, n.: “a tax applied to households keeping one or more servants.”
• servants’ quarters in servant, n.: “accommodation provided for and inhabited by servants, now often a self-contained apartment in or near the employer’s home.”
• servants’ tax in servant, n.: “= servant tax n. at compounds 3.”
• to serve two masters in serve, v.1: “to serve two masters (also and in earliest use lords): to take orders from or to attempt to satisfy two superiors, employers, etc.; to follow two…”
• to serve tables in serve, v.1: “In general use (chiefly U.S.): to wait on customers or diners with food and drink in a restaurant or cafe, at a formal meal, etc. Cf. to wait (the)…”
• server of time in server, n.: “server of (the) time(s): a person who adapts their views or behaviour to suit prevailing circumstances or fashion; cf. time-server n. 2. Obsolete.”
• server architecture in server, n.: “the conceptual structure or design of a server; a particular realization of this; cf. architecture n. 6.”
• server blade in server, n.: “a circuit board designed to be used as a server on a computer network, typically as one of several such boards mounted in a single chassis.”
• server certificate in server, n.: “a data file that is stored on a web server and used to authenticate its identity and allow browsers to connect to a website on the server securely.”
• server rack in server, n.: “a rack or chassis capable of housing several servers at once; such a rack and the servers it contains considered as a single unit.”
• server-side in server, n.: “That is implemented, processed, or hosted on a server in a computer network; frequently contrasted with client-side adj. 2.”
• in service in service, n.1: “Engaged in (esp. active) military service; serving in the armed forces.”
• in service in service, n.1: “Of a device, facility, system, etc.: in or available for use; spec. (of a telephone line or number) still in use, connected. Also in negative…”
• in the service of in service, n.1: “in the service of: for the use or benefit of (something); so as to be of use or assistance to (something); in order to achieve or further (a…”
• out of service in service, n.1: “out of service: (of a device, facility, system, etc.) not available for use, not operational.”
• to do service as in service, n.1: “to do service as: to function as (something), esp. as a makeshift or substitute. Cf. sense serve v.1 25a and also to do duty at duty n. 5f.”
• service animal in service, n.1: “a working animal; spec. (a) an animal used by the armed forces; (b) chiefly North American an animal (typically a dog) that has been trained to…”
• service bureau in service, n.1: “(a) a group within a particular industry, community, etc., that provides specialized information or services to that community; (b) Computing a…”
• service cap in service, n.1: “any of various types of cap worn as part of a uniform, esp. by members of the armed forces.”
• service check in service, n.1: “a (typically periodic) routine operation of inspection and maintenance; = sense 37b.”
• service dog in service, n.1: “(a) a dog used by the armed forces; (b) chiefly North American a dog that has been trained to assist a person who has a disability or disabling…”
• service elevator in service, n.1: “(originally) a lift for the use of domestic servants or tradespeople; (later also) a lift for transporting objects (esp. heavy goods) rather than…”
• service lane in service, n.1: “a road or passage giving access to the back of a row of buildings; = service alley n.”
• service-learning in service, n.1: “an approach to education in which students undertake volunteering work alongside traditional learning.”
• service member in service, n.1: “(a) British a Member of Parliament who also serves in the armed forces (now rare); (b) originally and chiefly U.S. a person serving in the armed…”
• service pack in service, n.1: “a periodically released update to software from a manufacturer, consisting of enhancements and fixes for known bugs.”
• service return in service, n.1: “(in tennis, squash, volleyball, etc.) a shot in which the ball or shuttlecock is hit back to an opponent who has just served it; = return of service…”
• service speed in service, n.1: “the speed a ship at sea is able to maintain under normal loading and weather conditions.”
• service star in service, n.1: “a star-shaped badge worn to show the fact or length of a person’s service in the military or another organization; esp. (U.S. Military) a small…”
• serviette ring in serviette, n.: “a napkin ring.”
• serving-in in serving, n.
• servo drive in servo, n.1: “an amplifier which supplies a servomotor with an electrical current specified by a control signal and regulates its operation in response to a…”
• servo tab in servo, n.1: “(a) (originally) a hinged flap on the trailing edge of a control surface of an aeroplane, designed to automatically move in the direction opposite…”
• servo valve in servo, n.1: “a valve that supplies hydraulic fluid to an actuator in response to an electrical signal.”
• seven kinds of in seven, adj. and n.: “slang (originally U.S.). seven kinds (also sorts,etc.) of ——: used as an intensifier, emphasizing the extent or degree of something; cf. seven shades…”
• to knock seven kinds of —— out of (a person) in seven, adj. and n.: “slang (originally U.S.). to knock seven kinds of —— out of (a person) and variants: to beat or attack a person severely.”
• seven shades of in seven, adj. and n.: “slang. (like) seven shades of ——: used as an intensifier, emphasizing the extent of a condition or quality.”
• to —— seven shades of —— out of (a person or thing) in seven, adj. and n.: “slang. to —— seven shades of —— out of (a person or thing): to —— (a person or thing) to an excessive or violent degree, esp. in to —— seven shades…”
• to —— seven shades out of (a person or thing) in seven, adj. and n.: “slang. to —— seven shades out of (a person or thing): to —— (a person or thing) to an excessive or violent degree. Cf. to knock (also beat, kick…”
• seven minutes in heaven in seven, adj. and n.: “Originally and chiefly U.S. seven minutes in (also of) heaven: a party game played chiefly by adolescents in which two selected participants are shut…”
• seven deadlies in seven, adj. and n.: “the seven deadly sins; also in extended use with reference to other vices or misdemeanours.”
• seven deadly sins in seven, adj. and n.: “(in the Western Church) a grouping of seven mortal sins considered to be the most fundamental of human vices; also in extended use with reference to…”
• seven dwarfs in seven, adj. and n.: “a group of seven people, organizations, etc., esp. one in a supporting or subordinate position.”
• seven seals in seven, adj. and n.: “the seven seals securing the divine scroll or book whose opening precipitates the apocalyptic events that precede the Second Coming of Christ; also…”
• seven-spot in seven, adj. and n.: “having seven spots or markings; esp. in seven-spot ladybird (or seven-spot ladybug), a common and widespread ladybird (beetle), Coccinella…”
• seven-year-old in seven, adj. and n.: “(a) adj. that is seven years of age; (b) n. a child, animal, or thing that is seven years of age.”
• seventeen-year-old in seventeen, adj. and n.: “(a) adj. that is seventeen years of age; (b) n. a person, animal, or thing that is seventeen years of age.”
• seventh art in seventh, adj., adv., and n.: “(chiefly with the) cinema considered as an artistic discipline.”
• seventh seal in seventh, adj., adv., and n.: “Originally: (with reference to Revelation 8.1) the last of the seven seals (cf. seven seals n. at seven adj. n.compounds 4) securing the divine…”
• 70-year-old in seventy, adj. and n.: “(a) adj. that is seventy years of age; (b) n. a person of seventy years of age.”
• shell-suited in shell suit, n.: “wearing a shell suit (sense 2).”
• shirt number in shirt, n.: “the number on the shirt of a member of a sports team, used to identify the individual wearing it.”
• shirt-pulling in shirt, n.: “the action of pulling at another person’s shirt; spec. (Sport, chiefly Association Football) this as a form of unlawful, rough, or foul play, aimed…”
• shirt sponsor in shirt, n.: “a person or organization that sponsors a sports team or sportsperson in return for the right to advertise (typically with a logo) on the shirts of…”
• shirt sponsorship in shirt, n.: “sponsorship of a sports team or sportsperson in return for the right to advertise (typically with a logo) on the shirts of the team or individual.”
• shirt-tugging in shirt, n.: “(a) adj. that tugs at a person’s (or one’s own) shirt; (b) n. the action of tugging at another person’s shirt, esp. (in Sport) as a form of unlawful…”
• from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in shirtsleeve, n.: “Originally U.S. Proverb. (from) shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves (in three generations) and variants: wealth gained in one generation of a family will be…”
• shock of the new in shock, n.3: “(usually with the) a state of surprise, discomfort, or exhilaration arising in response to something provocative, exciting, or disturbing in its…”
• sky fairy in sky, n.1: “(a) (in various mythologies or fairy tales) a type of fairy said to inhabit the sky (typically as contrasted with one living underground, in the…”
• stimulus package in stimulus, n.: “a set of temporary financial measures enacted by a government with the aim of encouraging economic growth, esp. during a recession.”
• third place in third, adj. and n.: “an area such as a cafe, library, sports facility, etc., that is neither home nor workplace, and provides a communal or public space for relaxation…”
• third space in third, adj. and n.: “= third place n. at additions .”
• tingible body in tingible, adj.: “any of a type of dark-staining inclusion body found in the cytoplasm of macrophages and other phagocytic cells, representing the remnants of cells…”
• tingle factor in tingle, int. and n.2: “an element which sets something (chiefly a piece of music) apart and makes it thrilling or exciting.”
• to dip one’s toe in (the water) in toe, n.: “to dip (also put, stick, etc.) one’s toe in (the water) and variants: to try something new cautiously or gradually; to experiment tentatively.”
• toe in the water in toe, n.: “a cautious or gradual way of trying something new; esp. a small-scale or low-risk means of testing the performance or viability of a new venture…”
• like a kid with a new toy in toy, n.: “(like) a kid (also child) with a new toy: used to indicate that a person (usually an adult) is delighted with or excited by something, esp. a…”
• toys for boys in toy, n.: “toys for (the) boys: objects such as cars, mechanical and electronic gadgets, etc., regarded (often depreciatively) as providing amusement for men…”
• toy designer in toy, n.: “a person who designs, creates, or invents toys, esp. as a profession.”
• toy industry in toy, n.: “the branch of commercial activity concerned with the manufacture and sale of toys.”
• toy manufacturer in toy, n.: “a person who or company which makes or manufactures toys; a toymaker.”
• toy seller in toy, n.: “a person who or (now usually) a company which sells toys.”
• toy size in toy, n.: “(a) adj.(usually hyphenated) that is or appears to be the size of a toy, very small; = toy-sized adj.; (b) n. a size resembling that of a toy, a very…”
• like a kid in a toy shop in toy shop, n.: “(like) a kid (also child) in a toy shop and variants: used to indicate that a person is excited by what is on offer, or has so many desirable or…”
• tropical wave in tropical, adj. and n.: “an area of disturbed low pressure air in the tropics, typically moving westwards and developing into a depression; esp. a large low-pressure trough…”
• U-turner in U-turn, v.
• U-turning in U-turn, v.
• video-sharing in video, adj. and n.: “the action or process of sharing video footage; (now) spec. the action of making video recordings available to watch, esp. through social media…”
• volleyballer in volleyball, n.: “a volleyball player.”
• withdrawal method in withdrawal, n.: “a method of birth control practised during sexual intercourse, in which the penis is removed from the vagina prior to ejaculation; cf. sense 6.”
• zip-lipped in zip, int. and n.1: “having the lips tightly closed, esp. as a sign of suppressed emotion or determined reticence; (chiefly figurative) uncommunicative, determinedly…”
• zip-coded in zip code, n.: “having or provided with a zip code; designated or distinguished by a zip code.”
• zip-coding in zip code, n.: “the process of organizing something by, or providing something with, a zip code.”
• to put the zipper on in zipper, n.: “colloquial. to put the zipper on (also to put a zipper on): to put a stop to (something); to interrupt or prevent (a plan or course of action). Cf…”
• zipper foot in zipper, n.: “a type of sewing machine foot (see foot n. 11d) designed for sewing zips into clothing, etc.”
• zipper problem in zipper, n.: “euphemistic (with reference to a man) a habit of sexual promiscuity or infidelity.”
• zircon blue in zircon, n.: “(a) n. a light blue colour like that of some gem-quality zircon; a pigment of this colour (b) adj. of this light-blue colour.”
• zit cream in zit, n.: “a preparation used to treat pimples; spot cream.”
• zit-face in zit, n.: “(an abusive name for) a person with pimples or facial acne.”
• zither-like in zither, n.: “resembling or reminiscent of a zither.”

New senses

• abstain, v., sense 5: “intransitive. South Asian. Chiefly with from. To stay away from one’s workplace, school, etc. Also transitive: to stay away from (one’s workplace…”
• ally, n.1, sense I.5: “A person or organization that supports the rights of a marginalized group (typically a racial, ethnic, or gender minority) without being a member of…”
• anybody, pron. and n., Phrases 5: “colloquial. to be anybody’s: to be (or be regarded as) highly susceptible to casual sexual or romantic advances; (in extended use) to be extremely…”
• anyone, pron., Phrases 5: “colloquial (chiefly British and Irish English). to be anyone’s: to be (or be regarded as) highly susceptible to casual sexual or romantic advances…”
• badman, n., sense 2: “Originally Jamaican. A man who is (or purports to be) dangerous or menacing to a degree that inspires respect or admiration; a tough, combative, or…”
• baksheesh, n., adj., and adv., sense A.2: “slang (originally Army). Something extra, free, or spare; something in addition to the usual allowance, such as extra rations. Now rare.”
• baksheesh, n., adj., and adv., sense B: “Free; spare, extra. Now rare.”
• baksheesh, n., adj., and adv., sense C: “Gratis; free of charge.”
• bald-faced, adj., Additions: “Originally: overt, unconcealed, obvious. In later use also: unabashed, impudent, shameless. Cf. barefaced adj.”
• bell, n.1, Additions: “slang. to knock (also beat, kick, etc.) — bells out of (with — as a variable number): to beat or thrash severely. Also (similarly): to scare (also…”
• Bermuda, n., sense 2: “A Bermuda onion (see compounds 1).”
• Bermudan, adj. and n., sense B: “A native or inhabitant of Bermuda; a person of Bermudian descent; = Bermudian n. 1.”
• best, adj., n.1, and adv., Phrases 6: “one’s best life: the best, happiest, or most fulfilling life a person can possibly imagine or aspire to. to live one’s best life: to attain happiness…”
• boasty, adj., sense 2: “Bermudian English. Good, excellent, impressive, cool.”
• box, n.2, sense I.5a: “slang (originally U.S.). A piano. Esp. in to bang (also pound) the box: to play the piano, esp. in a lively, spontaneous, or improvised manner. Now…”
• box, n.2, sense I.5b: “colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S. regional (southern and south Midland)). A musical instrument with a soundbox and strings, such as a fiddle…”
• box, n.2, sense I.5d: “colloquial. A musical instrument consisting of a central bellows with notes sounded by buttons or keys, such as an accordion, melodeon, or…”
• box, n.2, sense I.5e: “Computing. A case containing a computer or a computer component or connected device; a computer, etc., housed in such a case.”
• box, n.2, sense II.10: “The casing enclosing the gearing of a motor car or other vehicle; the gearing itself; = gear-box n. at gear n. compounds 2.”
• box, n.2, sense III.13: “slang. The mouth.”
• box, n.2, sense III.14: “slang (chiefly British). The head; the brain, the mind. Cf. brain-box n. 1.”
• box, n.2, sense IV.15b: “With possessive adjective. One’s usual routine or pattern of behaviour, typically one that is considered restrictive or unfulfilling. Esp. in to step…”
• box, n.2, sense IV.16c: “A separate section or enclosed area reserved for a group of people at a sporting venue, typically providing a superior view, comfortable seating, or…”
• box, n.2, sense IV.24b: “Sport. Usually with the. Chiefly Lacrosse and Ice Hockey. An area set aside for players temporarily withdrawn from a game as a penalty, and for match…”
• box, n.2, sense IV.24d: “Sport. Usually with the. Association Football, Hockey, etc. The area in front of a goal within which an offence by the defending team can incur the…”
• box, n.2, sense IV.27: “A road junction which drivers may not enter until their exit from the junction is clear, typically marked with lines painted on the road or a sign…”
• box, n.2, sense IV.28: “Genetics. Chiefly with distinguishing word. Any of various conserved sequences of DNA which occur in a regulatory region of a gene and interact with…”
• box, n.2, sense V.31: “A house or room that resembles a box in being small, square, confined, and lacking in individual features or character. Cf. boxy adj.2 2a 3.”
• box, v.1, sense 2c: “transitive. To fight (a round or bout) against an opponent in a boxing match.”
• box, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To argue back and forth about (something); to bandy about (an idea, rumour, etc.).”
• box, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “intransitive. To compete in a deciding fight (for a title, to advance in a tournament, etc.).”
• box, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To compete in (a deciding fight) for a title, or to advance in a tournament, etc. Frequently in passive.”
• box, v.2, sense 3b: “transitive. To transport (a horse, etc.) in a specially designed trailer, motor vehicle, railway carriage, etc.”
• box, v.2, sense 6: “transitive. Nautical. To turn (a ship) across the wind quickly by setting the foremost sails aback, so that the vessel stops and may even start to…”
• box, v.2, sense 12b: “transitive. To mix (paints of a different colour or type) together, typically by pouring amounts from different pots into another container.”
• box, v.2, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To print (a section of text, a picture, etc.) with a border; to put or draw a square or rectangular border around (a section of text…”
• box, v.2, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To block or obstruct the movement of (a person or thing); to exclude in this way. Also figurative.”
• box, v.2, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. spec. Basketball. To position oneself between (an opponent) and the basket when a shot has been made, blocking one’s opponent and…”
• Box and Cox, n., adj., and adv., sense C: “In turns or shifts; alternately.”
• boxcar, n., sense 2: “Originally and chiefly North American. In plural (with singular or plural agreement). In the game of craps: a throw of two sixes with a pair of dice.”
• box cutter, n., sense 2: “Chiefly North American. A small utility knife with a very fine and sharp replaceable blade, designed to open cardboard boxes.”
• boxed, adj., sense 1: “Of a wheel, axle, etc.: fitted with a box (box n.2 7). Cf. box v.2 2a. Now historical.”
• boxed, adj., sense 3: “Shaped like a box; having a square or rectangular cross-section; box-like, square, cuboid.”
• boxed, adj., sense 4: “Of text or images: enclosed within a border of rules or lines.”
• boxer, n.2, sense 2a: “Frequently with capital initial. A type of steam railway locomotive with horizontal external cylinders, characterized by a swaying motion at speed…”
• boxer, n.2, sense 2b: “A type of internal combustion engine with horizontally opposed pistons that move in and out towards the centrally located crankshaft at the same…”
• boxer, n.2, sense 4: “Australian and New Zealand. The person in charge of a game of two-up (see two-up n. 1).”
• box formation, n., sense 1: “Sport (chiefly American Football, Basketball, etc.). A square arrangement of (usually four) players.”
• box-haul, v., sense 2: “intransitive. Of a ship’s crew: to turn a ship across the wind quickly by setting the foremost sails aback, so that the vessel stops and may even…”
• box head, n., sense 1: “Apparently: either some kind of archaeological artefact, or a part of a scimitar or dagger. Obsolete. rare.”
• box head, n., sense 4: “colloquial. A stupid or foolish person; an idiot. Cf. blockhead n. 2.”
• box head, n., sense 5: “A spanner, wrench, or similar tool with a head that fits over and may completely cover the nut, stopcock, etc., to be turned, often of a type used…”
• boxing, n.2, sense 1: “The action or an act of striking or hitting, esp. with the hand. Also figurative. Now somewhat rare and chiefly in collocation with ears; cf. to box…”
• box-like, adv. and adj.2, sense A: “In the manner of a box; so as to resemble a box in shape or appearance. rare.”
• boxman, n., sense 1: “A person in charge of collecting gifts of money, provisions, etc., in a box (cf. box n.2 4a), to be distributed to prisoners or the poor. Obsolete.”
• boxman, n., sense 4: “U.S. colloquial. A person who supervises a game of craps. Cf. box n.2 2c.”
• box seat, n., sense 2: “A seat in a box at a theatre or sporting venue.”
• box step, n., sense 1: “In singular and plural: a set of steps leading to a theatre box, coach box, signal box, etc. Now rare.”
• boxy, adj.2, sense 1: “Enclosed in a box (in quot. with reference to the Eucharist; cf. box n.2 2a). Obsolete.”
• boxy, adj.2, sense 3: “Of a room: small in size; cramped, confined.”
• bubble, n. and adj., sense A.2e: “figurative. A group consisting of a restricted number of people who have a close relationship or regular social contact; (later) spec. such a group…”
• cancel, v., Additions: “colloquial (originally U.S.). transitive. To dismiss, reject, or get rid of (a person or thing). In later use, esp. in the context of social media…”
• champagne, n. and adj., sense A.1b: “More generally: any sparkling white or rosé wine resembling champagne.”
• champagne, v., sense 2: “transitive. To treat (a person) lavishly by serving him or her champagne; to ply with champagne. Cf. wine v. 3.”
• Champagne Charlie, n., sense 1: “A type of hat with a low crown and an upturned brim (more fully Champagne Charlie hat). Obsolete.”
• chapstick, n.: “A proprietary name for: a small stick or tub of ointment that is applied to the lips to prevent or soothe soreness, dryness, and cracking. Also: the…”
• charger, n.1, Additions: “Originally and chiefly North American. In full charger plate. A large decorative plate used to mark a place at table as part of a formal place…”
• Chinadom, n., sense 1: “The lands, culture, or people of China; the Chinese nation. Now rare.”
• Chinaman, n., sense 2: “A ship (typically a large sailing ship) engaged in trade with China. Also: a Chinese ship. Now historical.”
• Chinesery, n., sense 2: “A Chinese restaurant or takeaway; (also) the food served at such an establishment; Chinese food. Now rare.”
• Chinesian, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to China or its people; Chinese. Now nonstandard or humorous.”
• chinois, n., sense 2: “Cookery. Usually with lower-case initial. A type of very fine metal sieve or strainer with a conical shape.”
• chinoiserie, n. and adj., sense B: “Decorated or designed in this style; (also) characteristic of this style. See sense A. 2.”
• clog, n., Additions: “Originally English regional (Lancashire). Proverb. (from) clogs to clogs (in three generations) and variants: wealth gained in one generation of a…”
• ding, n.1, sense 2b: “A minor injury or wound, such as a bruise, graze, or small cut. Cf. ding v.1 6b.”
• ding, n.1, sense 2c: “figurative. A dip, decline, or diminution; a setback, a reversal of fortune. Cf. ding v.1 6c.”
• ding, n.1, sense 3a: “Originally U.S. College slang. An act of rejecting or vetoing a candidate for membership of a fraternity; (now also more generally) a rejection of…”
• ding, n.1, sense 3b: “Originally and chiefly U.S. A critical or disapproving comment; spec. a note or record of misconduct, poor performance, etc.; a low or negative…”
• ding, v.1, sense I.1c: “transitive. Scottish. To assail or batter (an enemy or location) with artillery; to bombard. Obsolete.”
• ding, v.1, sense I.1d: “transitive. colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). To hit (a person or thing) with a bullet from a firearm; to shoot.”
• ding, v.1, sense I.2c: “transitive. Chiefly Scottish and Irish English (northern). With complement. To bring (a person) into a specified state, esp. suddenly or…”
• ding, v.1, sense I.6a: “transitive. To make contact with (an object) with sufficient force to dent or cause minor damage to it; to cause (an object, now esp. a motor vehicle…”
• ding, v.1, sense I.6b: “transitive. Originally and chiefly North American. Frequently reflexive: to hurt or injure (a person, part of the body, etc.) as a result of a blow…”
• ding, v.1, sense I.6c: “transitive. Originally and chiefly North American. figurative. To damage, impair, or have a detrimental effect on (something abstract or immaterial)…”
• ding, v.1, sense I.7: “intransitive. With against, into. To collide forcefully with something; to crash or bump into; to strike against.”
• ding, v.1, sense I.9: “transitive. Chiefly U.S. To hammer or beat (the surface of a piece of metal) in order to shape or smooth it; esp. to remove dents or imperfections…”
• ding, v.1, sense II.10d: “transitive. Scottish. To oppress or weary (a person); to wear out with suffering, illness, etc.; to exhaust. Chiefly in passive. Frequently with out…”
• ding, v.1, sense II.12b: “transitive with it. Australian slang. To give up on or cease (an undertaking, activity, course of action, etc.). Obsolete.”
• ding, v.1, sense II.14a: “U.S. colloquial. transitive. To criticize, denigrate, or reproach (a person); to berate. Cf. ding v.2”
• ding, v.1, sense II.14b: “U.S. colloquial. transitive. To reprimand or censure (a person) for misconduct, poor performance, etc.; to impose a penalty on. Also: to accuse (a…”
• ding, v.1, sense II.15: “transitive. Originally U.S. College slang. To reject or veto (a candidate) for membership of a fraternity; (now also more generally) to reject (a…”
• ding, v.1, sense II.16a: “transitive. U.S. slang. To importune (a person); to beg or pester (someone) for money, food, etc.; (also) to obtain (something) by begging; to cadge…”
• ding, v.1, sense II.16b: “transitive. U.S. colloquial. To make (a person, organization, etc.) pay a charge, esp. unfairly or unexpectedly; to extract payment from for…”
• ding, v.1, Phrasal verbs 2: “intransitive. Scottish. To set or fall upon an enemy; to launch a fierce attack. Obsolete.”
• ding, v.1, Phrasal verbs 3: “transitive. To remove (dents or other imperfections) from the surface of a piece of metal by hammering; to shape or smooth (a piece of metal, esp…”
• ding, v.1, Phrasal verbs 4: “transitive. To cause minor damage to (an object, now esp. a motor vehicle or its bodywork); to dent, scratch, mark, etc. See sense 6a.”
• ding, v.1, Phrasal verbs 4: “transitive. To injure (a person, part of the body, etc.).”
• ding, v.2, sense 2b: “transitive. To make (a bell, etc.) emit a ringing sound, to ring (a bell). Also: to knock (something) against a surface to make a ringing sound.”
• ding, v.2, sense 3: “transitive. colloquial. To contact (a person) by electronic text, telephone, social media, etc. Cf. ping v.2 2d.”
• ding, int. and n.3, sense B.2: “A metallic ringing sound, such as that of a bell, or a sound resembling or imitating this (now frequently one reproduced on an electronic device such…”
• ding-a-ling, int., n., and adj., sense C: “Originally: silly, foolish. Later: insane, crazy. Cf. sense B. 2.”
• dingbat, n. and adj., sense A.2b(b): “spec. U.S. The penis. Cf. ding n.6, dinger n.5, ding-a-ling n. 3, ding-dong n. 4.”
• dingbat, n. and adj., sense B: “Originally and chiefly U.S. Crazy, absurd, eccentric; stupid, foolish; = dingbats adj. Cf. sense A. 3a.”
• ding-dong, int., n., adv., adj., sense A.2: “colloquial (originally and chiefly British). Used to express desire, approval, or excitement, esp. in regard to sexual attractiveness.”
• ding-dong, int., n., adv., adj., sense B.4: “slang (originally U.S.). The penis. Cf. ding n.6, dong n.3”
• ding-dong, int., n., adv., adj., sense B.5: “slang (originally U.S.). A worthless, stupid, insane, or wildly eccentric person. Cf. dingbat n. 3.”
• dinge, n.2 and adj., sense A.1: “U.S. Criminals’ slang. A dark night. Obsolete. rare.”
• dinged, adj.2, sense 2a: “Of an object: that has incurred minor damage, esp. as a result of a blow or collision; dented, marked, scratched; (more generally) battered, shabby…”
• dinged, adj.2, sense 2b: “Of a person or part of the body: that has sustained minor injuries, esp. as a result of a blow or collision; injured. Cf. ding v.1 6b. Frequently…”
• dinger, n.2, sense 1a: “Scottish. A person who hits or strikes another. Obsolete. rare.”
• dinger, n.2, sense 1b: “British colloquial, Scottish, and English regional. A heavy or violent blow; a hard punch.”
• dinger, n.2, sense 2b: “Baseball slang. A home run.”
• dinghy, n., sense 2b: “In extended use, applied to similar vessels used elsewhere. A small open sailing boat, used for recreation and sport; = sailing dinghy n. at sailing…”
• dinging, n.1, sense 3: “Chiefly U.S. The action of hammering or beating the surface of a piece of metal in order to shape or smooth it, esp. as a method of removing dents or…”
• dingle-dangle, adj., n.1, and adv., sense B.1: “A dismissive or depreciative term for: a man; (perhaps) spec. a husband. Obsolete. rare.”
• dingle-dangle, adj., n.1, and adv., sense B.2b: “slang. The penis.”
• dingo, v., sense 1c: “intransitive with on. To back out of a specified agreement, etc.; to shirk a specified obligation, etc.”
• dingus, n., sense 2a: “slang (originally and chiefly North American). The penis. Cf. thing n.1 11c.”
• dingus, n., sense 2b: “slang (originally and chiefly North American). A silly or inept person; a fool, an idiot.”
• dog food, n., sense 2: “Computing slang. A product or service used by the employees of the company that made it, as a means of testing it before it is made available to…”
• eat-in, adj., Additions: “Of, relating to, or providing food for consumption on the premises of the shop or restaurant in which it was bought. Cf. dine-in adj.”
• fishing box, n., sense 1: “Chiefly British. A relatively small country house by a river, stream, etc., used as a residence while fishing in the summer. Cf. box n.2 29. Now…”
• fishing box, n., sense 2: “Any of various types of box for storing fishing tackle, bait, or sometimes the fish caught.”
• fresh, adj., n.1, and adv., sense A.I.1d: “Of food or another perishable substance. Originally and chiefly Caribbean. Esp. of meat or fish: pungent, foul-smelling. Also in extended use. Cf…”
• fresh, adj., n.1, and adv., sense A.I.6e: “Of an item of clothing, bedding, etc.: newly cleaned; not dirty or soiled.”
• fresh, adj., n.1, and adv., sense A.II.11c: “With on or to: that has newly or recently come to the place specified. Also in extended use.”
• fresh, adj., n.1, and adv., sense A.II.12b: “New or unaccustomed to a situation, activity, or thing.”
• fresh, adj., n.1, and adv., sense B.I.2: “A delightful or joyous person. Obsolete.”
• fresh, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To restore (something) to a fresh condition; to renew; to make (something) clean or tidy. Also: to make (something) appear new or…”
• freshener, n., sense 2: “An action or (now usually) a substance or product that makes something fresher or cleaner. Frequently as the second element in compounds, with the…”
• freshening, adj., sense 1: “That makes something fresh or fresher (in various senses); reinvigorating, renewing.”
• fresher, n.2, sense 3: “Indian English. An employee with only a limited amount of work experience; a recent graduate entering employment.”
• freshman, n., sense 2b: “In spec. uses. North American. A first-year student at a high school or (occasionally) a junior high school.”
• freshman, n., sense 2c: “In spec. uses. U.S. A member of Congress serving his or her first term in office.”
• fresh water, n. and adj., sense A.1: “As a count noun (usually in plural): a river, lake, or other body of inland water that is fresh, not salt.”
• fresh water, n. and adj., sense B.3: “Caribbean (chiefly Trinidad). Somewhat derogatory. Of a person: that speaks with a foreign accent or adopts foreign characteristics, often without…”
• gansey, n., sense 1: “A type of fine wool; = jersey n.1 1. Chiefly as a modifier.”
• gansey, n., sense 3: “Jamaican and Barbados. Chiefly in form ganzie. A shirt or T-shirt.”
• gansey, n., sense 4: “Bermudian English. Chiefly in form ganzee. A fashionable outfit.”
• gentian, n. and adj., sense A.2a: “More fully gentian root: the bitter-tasting root of the great yellow gentian or certain other species of gentian, used medicinally esp. as a general…”
• gentian, n. and adj., sense A.3: “The vivid deep blue colour of certain gentian flowers. Cf. gentian blue n.”
• gentianine, n., sense 2: “In form gentianin. A plant pigment of the anthocyanin class, originally isolated from the blue flowers of a species of gentian (Gentiana acaulis).”
• gentianine, n., sense 3: “Usually in form gentianine. A monoterpenoid alkaloid present in gentians and certain other plants, experimentally demonstrated to have hypotensive…”
• gentilic, adj. and n., sense A.2: “Grammar. Of a noun, adjective, etc.: indicating the country, locality, etc., with which a person or thing is affiliated. Also of a suffix, etc…”
• gentilic, adj. and n., sense B: “A word expressing affiliation with a particular country, town, tribe, etc.; esp. a word derived from a place name and denoting a native or inhabitant…”
• gentish, adj., sense 2: “Having the rank, appearance, or manners of a gentleman; gentlemanly.”
• gentle, adj., n., and adv., sense A.7b: “Of a touch or other physical gesture: not forceful; using little or light pressure; soft, tender.”
• gentle, adj., n., and adv., sense A.8f: “Of sleep, rest, etc.: untroubled, undisturbed.”
• gentle, adj., n., and adv., sense A.8g: “Originally and esp. of a commercial product: not harsh in action or impact; unlikely to cause damage or irritation to someone or something. Also with…”
• gentle, v., sense 2d: “transitive. With complement. To gently lead, guide, or manoeuvre (someone or something) in a particular direction or into a particular place.”
• gentlefolk, n., sense 2: “(Usually as two words.) Esp. in Irish folklore: the ‘little people’, the fairies; = gentle-people n. 2.”
• gentlehood, n., sense 1: “Gentlemen considered collectively; the gentry. Obsolete.”
• gentleman, n., sense I.4c: “As a form of address. U.S. With the. Used to address or refer to a male (fellow) member of the House of Representatives. Cf. gentlewoman n. 6…”
• gentlemanship, n., sense 3: “With possessive adjective, as in your gentlemanship: a respectful title or form of address for a gentleman. Now historical and rare.”
• gentleness, n., sense 3c: “With possessive adjective, as your gentleness: a title of respect or respectful form of address given to a person of noble character or high social…”
• gentlewoman, n., sense 1b: “Appended to the name of a woman, as an indication of her social rank. Cf. gentleman n. 1c. Obsolete.”
• gentlewoman, n., sense 2: “Used as a polite form of address to a woman, esp. (in early use) to one of elevated or higher social standing; = lady n. 4a. Now archaic (rare after…”
• gentlewoman, n., sense 4: “A woman having the characteristics traditionally associated with high social status; a refined, well-mannered, or courteous woman. Cf. gentleman n…”
• gentlewoman, n., sense 6: “U.S. With the. Used to address or refer to a female (fellow) member of the House of Representatives. Cf. gentlelady n. 2, gentleman n. 4c.”
• gentlewomanlike, adv. and adj., sense A: “In the manner of a gentlewoman. Now rare.”
• gentrified, adj., sense 1: “Of a person, a way of life, etc.: made refined or more refined; improved in status, social standing, prestige, etc.”
• gentrify, v., sense 1: “transitive. To turn (a person) into a member of the gentry; (also) to make (a person, a way of life, etc.) more refined, polite, or respectable.”
• gentrify, v., sense 2b: “intransitive. Of an area, esp. an inner-city neighbourhood: to undergo gentrification; to become middle-class.”
• glory-hole, n., Additions: “A hole in a wall, typically the cubicle wall of a men’s public toilet or booth at a sex establishment, through which people can engage in sexual…”
• goombay, n., sense 2: “A dance performed to goombay drums or music.”
• goombay, n., sense 3a: “A genre of up-tempo Bahamian music with a calypso beat and elements of rhythm and blues and mento, traditionally featuring goombay drums. Also: a…”
• goombay, n., sense 3b: “Chiefly in form gumbe. Any of various West African percussive styles of music.”
• haircut, n., sense 2: “colloquial. In extended use: removal of, or damage or injury to, the top or upper part of something; spec. (a) an act of trimming a lawn, hedge…”
• haircut, n., sense 3: “Finance colloquial. A reduction in the valuation of an asset, typically one made as an indication of the degree of risk associated with the asset…”
• -hander, comb. form, sense 3: “Following a numeral: forming nouns describing a horse whose height at the shoulder is a specified number of hands (see hand n. 9).”
• harvesting, n., Additions: “The gathering of wild-growing plants, fruit, etc.”
• harvesting, n., Additions: “The killing or capturing of wild animals for food or sport, or in order to reduce population size; the obtaining of products, such as fur or horns…”
• harvesting, n., Additions: “The removal of living cells, tissues, organs, or embryos from an animal or human, for transplantation or experiment. Also: the collection of cells…”
• hundred, n. and adj., Additions: “Weaving (chiefly Scottish, Irish English, and North American). That breadth of warp which spans a hundred dents of the reed on which it is woven; a…”
• hundred, n. and adj., Additions: “Weaving (chiefly Scottish, Irish English, and North American). With preceding numeral. Used as a modifier to designate linen or other cloth woven…”
• joystick, n., sense 1: “U.S. slang. A baseball bat. Obsolete.”
• joystick, n., sense 4: “slang. The penis.”
• ‘long, adv.2, Phrases 2a: “U.S. regional and Caribbean. In imperative: ‘go away’; ‘be off’; ‘get along’.”
• ‘long, adv.2, Phrases 2b: “Bermudian English. Expressing astonishment or incredulity: ‘go on’; ‘you don’t say’; ‘get away’.”
• mess, v., sense 7: “intransitive. colloquial. To tease someone, esp. in a playful or good-natured way. With with.”
• messaging, n., sense 2: “The ideas or messages conveyed explicitly or implicitly in order to make a point or persuade a target audience, esp. as part of a targeted commercial…”
• me-too, n. and adj., sense B.3: “Designating a global advocacy movement that seeks to expose and prevent sexual harassment and assault, esp. against women, by raising awareness and…”
• notification, n., sense 3: “An automated message sent by a computer program to alert or notify the user of something; now spec. a pop-up generated by an application on a…”
• onion, n.1, sense 11: “With capital initial. A native or inhabitant of Bermuda; a Bermudian (sometimes used as a self-designation).”
• point number, n., sense 1: “Dice (originally and chiefly U.S.). In the game of craps: any of the numbers four, five, six, eight, nine, or ten as thrown by a player, which he or…”
• read, v., Phrases 13: “to read the room: to be alert and responsive to the mood or behaviour of the audience one is addressing; (more generally) to remain attentive and…”
• servante, n., sense 1: “In France or French contexts: a side table on which food and drink are set out so that diners may help themselves, without the need for servants.”
• servantry, n., sense 1: “The action of working for someone; service. Obsolete. rare.”
• serve, n.3, sense 2: “Scottish. The amount of food or drink sufficient to satisfy a person’s appetite or desire; (also) the sense or feeling that one has consumed this…”
• serve, n.3, sense 3b: “Australian Horse Racing slang. A bet on a horse, esp. at a given set of odds. Chiefly in phrase to have a serve of.”
• serve, v.1, sense I.18: “transitive. To pleasure or satisfy (a person) sexually; esp. (of a man) to have penetrative sex with (a woman). Cf. sense 19, service v. 6, to serve…”
• serve, v.1, sense I.19b: “Chiefly Agriculture. transitive. To put (a female animal) together with a male animal so that mating may take place; to introduce (a heifer, mare…”
• serve, v.1, sense II.27: “intransitive. Grammar. With to (in early use also with till). Of a word, esp. a preposition: to govern or require a particular case or mood. Also…”
• serve, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To spend (a period, one’s life) in service; to complete (an allotted or agreed term of service, training, etc.); = sense 6, to serve out…”
• serve, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “In racket sports (esp. tennis), volleyball, and other games played over a net or against a wall. transitive. To end (a set, match, etc.) successfully…”
• serve, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “In racket sports (esp. tennis), volleyball, and other games played over a net or against a wall. intransitive. To win a point or (usually) game as…”
• serve, v.3, sense 1a: “transitive. To keep (a person) safe from harm or injury; to protect, defend, or guard.”
• serve, v.3, sense 2: “transitive. To celebrate or observe (a feast day).”
• served, adj., sense 1b: “Following a modifying word in adjectival phrases. With modifying noun: that is or has been served (in various senses) by a specified person or group…”
• served, adj., sense 2: “Without modifying word: that is or has been served (in various senses).”
• server, n., sense I.2b: “In religious contexts: a person who shows devotion to a god or gods by obedience, piety, charitable works, etc. Cf. sense 1.”
• server, n., sense I.8: “Chiefly British. A person who serves customers in a shop or store; a shop assistant.”
• server, n., sense II.10c: “Something on, from, or with which food is served. Originally and chiefly North American. A piece of dining-room furniture designed to provide a…”
• server, n., sense II.11a: “In the mathematical theory of queuing: a system, process, person, etc., that performs a service which must be queued for.”
• serve-self, adj. and n., sense A.1: “Designating a restaurant, shop, etc., in which customers serve themselves, rather than being attended to by a member of staff; self-service.”
• serve-self, adj. and n., sense A.3: “Of a meal: to which one helps oneself, as from a buffet at a party, or at a self-service restaurant.”
• serve-self, adj. and n., sense B: “A restaurant, shop, etc., in which customers serve themselves, rather than being attended to by a member of staff.”
• serve-yourself, adj., sense 1: “Designating a system or arrangement (as in a self-service restaurant or shop), in which one helps oneself to food or drink, goods, etc.”
• service, n.1, sense II.11b: “The action or fact of working or being employed in a particular capacity (irrespective of whom the work is done for), esp. in regard to the length of…”
• service, n.1, sense II.15: “The action of serving a customer in a shop, hotel, etc.”
• service, n.1, sense III.16e: “Almost always after a possessive or followed by of. In more general figurative use: the condition or fact of dedicating oneself or being devoted to…”
• service, n.1, sense V.30c: “An extra charge made for serving customers, esp. in a restaurant; = service charge n. 2. Often without determiner.”
• service, n.1, sense V.36: “An act of carrying out work or rendering assistance of a particular kind for a customer, client, etc., but which is not (primarily) concerned with…”
• service, n.1, sense VI.40b: “The period in which a particular player or team has the right to serve; a game or period of play in which a particular player or team is serving; =…”
• service, n.2, sense 3: “†(a) the European mountain ash (or rowan), Sorbus aucuparia (cf. wild service tree n. (a) at service tree n. 2a) (obsolete); (b) the wild service…”
• service, n.2, sense 4: “Chiefly U.S. Any of various North American shrubs and small trees of the genus Amelanchier; the edible purple fruit of any of these plants; =…”
• service, v., sense 1b: “transitive. spec. Somewhat euphemistically: to give sexual gratification to (a person); esp. to perform oral sex on (a man).”
• serviceable, adj., sense 2b: “Adequate or satisfactory, but worthy of no stronger praise or recommendation; (just) good enough for the purpose.”
• serviceable, adj., sense 4: “Fit for active military or naval service. Now chiefly historical.”
• serviceably, adv., sense 2b: “Adequately or satisfactorily, rather than excellently, admirably, etc.; in a manner that is (just) good enough for the purpose.”
• service area, n., sense 1a: “A geographical area within which a particular service or utility is provided.”
• service car, n., sense 1: “North American. A railway car which services or is ancillary to other cars.”
• service charge, n., sense 3: “A charge made for services provided by a landlord on a leased or rented property, esp. one which is part of a larger complex. Now chiefly British.”
• serviceless, adj., sense 3: “In or on which no service (in various senses) is available.”
• serviceman, n., sense 1: “Scottish. A journeyman working for a master tradesman; a labourer for a builder, thatcher, etc. Obsolete.”
• service plate, n., sense 1a: “A serving plate or serving dish.”
• service plate, n., sense 2: “The vessels used in a church for the celebration of the Eucharist, usually made of precious metals; = communion plate n. at communion n. compounds…”
• servicer, n., sense 2: “North American. An organization that collects debt payments on behalf of a lender. Frequently (and in earliest use) with modifying word, as loan…”
• service room, n., sense 2: “A room in which service of some kind is provided, or which is ancillary to another room or rooms; (sometimes) spec. a room in which food is served or…”
• service room, n., sense 3: “Chiefly Scottish. Apparently: a room in a cloth mill, factory, etc., where finished cloth is handed over for inspection. Now historical.”
• service station, n., sense 1: “A place from which a service (in various senses) operates or is provided; spec. (a) a base from which a particular service (sense 21b) operates; (b)…”
• service tree, n., sense 2a: “With distinguishing word or phrase, forming names of species of the genus Sorbus. †(a) the European mountain ash (or rowan), Sorbus aucuparia…”
• service tree, n., sense 2b: “With distinguishing word or phrase, forming names of species of the genus Sorbus. a tree native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, Sorbus…”
• service tree, n., sense 2c: “With distinguishing word or phrase, forming names of species of the genus Sorbus. Any of several other trees of the genus Sorbus.”
• service weight, n. and adj., sense A.1: “Military. The weight of projectile or ordnance specified for use in a particular piece of artillery. Obsolete.”
• service weight, n. and adj., sense A.2: “The weight of a locomotive, aircraft, vehicle, or machine when fully equipped, fuelled, and ready for service, but before it is loaded.”
• service weight, n. and adj., sense B: “North American. Esp. of hosiery and footwear: of a weight and quality suitable for heavy wear. Now historical.”
• servicewoman, n., sense 1: “A woman engaged to provide service, or to perform any of various services. rare.”
• servicewoman, n., sense 2a: “The wife or female partner of a serviceman (sense 2). Obsolete.”
• servicing, n., sense 1: “Apparently: the doing of work in order to achieve something; labour, effort. Obsolete. rare.”
• serviette, n., sense 2: “A briefcase.”
• servile, adj. and n., sense A.8: “Spanish History. Frequently with capital initial. Used as a derogatory term to refer to supporters of the Bourbon monarchy during the Spanish War of…”
• serving, n., sense 3b(b): “An amount or portion of something.”
• serving, n., sense 3c: “Scottish. Perhaps: a quantity of something supplied or allowed to a person at one time. Obsolete. rare.”
• serving, n., sense 6: “The action of helping or furthering a person’s interests or ends (esp. one’s own), or of acting in accordance with a particular desire or inclination.”
• serving, n., sense 7: “The action of supplying a place, person, or thing with something; the conveyance and delivery of goods, water, gas, electricity, etc., to somewhere…”
• serving, n., sense 11: “The action or fact of going through, performing, working out, an apprenticeship, period of service, a prison sentence, etc. Cf. serving-out n. at…”
• serving, n., sense 13: “The action or fact of putting a female domesticated animal together with a male so that mating may take place; the action or fact of a male domestic…”
• serving, adj., sense 2: “In religious contexts: that officiates in worship in a particular place, or at a given time, in a given ceremony, etc. In early use esp. (Christian…”
• serving, adj., sense 4b: “In more general use: that is carrying out or fulfilling the duties of a specified position, role, or office.”
• serving, adj., sense 5: “Law. That formally delivers a legal document such as a summons, writ, or subpoena; that is employed as a process server, court bailiff, etc. Cf…”
• serving room, n., sense 1: “A room in a cloth mill, clothing factory, etc., where finished work is handed over for inspection, materials are distributed to workers, etc. Cf…”
• serving room, n., sense 2: “A room in a hotel, restaurant, bar, etc., in which food or drink is served to customers or diners.”
• servitude, n., sense 3c: “International Law. A restriction upon the exercise of a state’s sovereignty over its own territory.”
• servitute, n., sense 2: “Scots Law. A restriction on property for the benefit of a person or party other than its owner; = servitude n. 3a.”
• seven, adj. and n., sense B.2e: “Sport. Seven points, goals, runs, etc., as scored in one match or game, or at one time. Cf. B. 6c.”
• seven, adj. and n., sense B.8: “A size or measurement denoted by seven; an object or item of clothing, esp. a shoe, of such a size. Also in number seven, size seven.”
• seven, v., sense 1: “transitive. In Biblical use: to confirm, ratify, or validate (an agreement, vow, etc.), originally by means of seven sacrifices, or by the testimony…”
• seven-a-side, adv., adj., and n., sense A: “With seven players on each team. Chiefly in to play seven-a-side.”
• seven-double, adv., n., and adj., sense A: “With a noun phrase expressing quantity: seven times as much as. Cf. sevensithe adv. 2b.”
• seven-double, adv., n., and adj., sense B: “A quantity seven times as great as another. Cf. sevenfold n. 2.”
• seven-inch, adj. and n., sense A.2: “Designating a record seven inches in diameter, which is usually played at 45 rpm and typically features a single track on either side.”
• seven-inch, adj. and n., sense B: “A record that is seven inches in diameter. Also without article, in on 7-inch.”
• seven-pennyworth, n., sense 1: “As much as can be bought or sold for sevenpence; something (esp. a newspaper or book) bought or sold for sevenpence. Now rare.”
• seven-pounder, n., sense 2: “A person, animal, or thing weighing seven pounds (approx. 3.2 kg).”
• seventeen, adj. and n., sense B.3: “The seventeenth of a set or series with numbered members, the one designated seventeen. Usually as number seventeen, or with specification, as…”
• seventies, n. and adj., sense B.1: “In attributive use: of, relating to, or characteristic of the years from seventy to seventy-nine inclusive in a particular century (esp. the…”
• seventies, n. and adj., sense B.2: “In predicative use: characteristic of the years from seventy to seventy-nine inclusive in a particular century (esp. the twentieth).”
• seventieth, adj. and n., sense B.1: “Each of seventy equal parts into which something is or may be divided; a fraction which, when multiplied by seventy, gives one.”
• seventieth, adj. and n., sense B.2: “The seventieth person, thing, or part of a category, series, etc., identified contextually; esp. a seventieth regiment, or a person’s seventieth…”
• seventy, adj. and n., sense B.1: “Seven times ten or one more than sixty-nine as an abstract number; the figures or symbols representing this (70 in arabic numerals; lxx, LXX in…”
• seventy, adj. and n., sense B.3: “The seventieth of a set or series with numbered members, the one designated seventy. Usually as number seventy, or with specification, as chapter…”
• seven-up, n., sense 3: “Originally and chiefly North American. A children’s game in which seven chosen participants must each attempt to tap another player in the wider…”
• shirt, n., sense I.2c: “As a name for garments resembling a shirt. A garment for the upper body, typically made of soft stretchable fabric (sometimes having a short row of…”
• shirt, n., sense I.4: “Often with modifying word. The shirt of a particular sports team or club, used as a symbol to represent (membership of) that team or club. to wear…”
• shirted, adj., sense 2: “With modifying word: wearing a shirt of the specified type, colour, condition, etc.”
• shirt front, n., sense 1: “On a woman’s dress or gown: a bodice which is styled at the front to resemble a shirt; (in early use) esp. one giving a layered appearance similar to…”
• shirtless, adj., sense 2: “Of an activity, image, etc.: involving or featuring a person or group not wearing a shirt or shirts.”
• shirtwaister, n., sense 1: “A person who wears a shirtwaist (shirtwaist n. 1). Obsolete. rare.”
• Sinicism, n., sense 2: “A Chinese word, phrase, or idiom borrowed into, or introduced into a sentence in, another language.”
• Sinitic, adj. and n., sense B: “The languages of East Asia considered collectively; spec. the branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family to which the Chinese dialects belong.”
• Sino-Tibetan, adj. and n., sense A.2a: “Linguistics. Of or relating to a variety of the Tibetan language strongly influenced by Chinese, e.g. in having numerous Chinese loanwords or using…”
• spin, v., Additions: “transitive. colloquial. Chiefly Politics. To give (an event) a particular emphasis or bias, esp. one that is favourable to a specific person or…”
• stir, v., Additions: “colloquial. to stir the pot: to cause trouble, esp. to provoke others vicariously; to incite conflict or controversy. Also in later use: to challenge…”
• swivel-eyed, adj., sense 2: “Of words, ideas, etc.: mad, crazy; extreme, fanatical.”
• ting-tang, n. and int., sense A.1: “Apparently: (a name for) a tinker (tinker n.1 1a). In quot. perhaps as a more general term of contempt. Obsolete. rare.”
• toe, n., Additions: “to dip (also put, stick, etc.) one’s toe in (the water) and variants: to try something new cautiously or gradually; to experiment tentatively.”
• toy, n., sense II.7c: “An object, esp. a gadget or vehicle, regarded as providing amusement for an adult (typically a man). Often depreciative.”
• toy shop, n., sense 3: “figurative. A place of great variety; a repository of different things; an assortment of interestings things from which to choose.”
• unplug, v., sense 3: “intransitive. To refrain from using (certain) electronic devices, esp. computers and smartphones, for a period of time. Also: spec. to refrain from…”
• unzip, v., sense 1d: “intransitive. To unfasten a zip on a garment; spec. to unfasten the zip on the fly of a pair of trousers or shorts.”
• U-turn, v., sense 2: “intransitive. Chiefly British. To reverse a policy, opinion, position, attitude, etc., esp. suddenly; to execute a U-turn (U-turn n. 2).”
• well, adj. and n.3, sense A.3c: “In predicative use. Of food: pleasant to eat; tasty, appetizing. Now chiefly Bermudian English.”
• zilch, n. and adj., sense A.1: “An imaginary musical instrument. rare.”
• zilch, n. and adj., sense A.2: “A person of no importance or consequence; a worthless or insignificant person; a nobody, a nonentity.”
• zilch, n. and adj., sense B.1: “Inferior, unsatisfactory; dull, unexciting. Now rare.”
• zing, v., sense 1b: “transitive. To cause (something) to move rapidly; esp. to hit or throw (an object) with great speed. Frequently with adverb or prepositional phrase…”
• zinger, n., sense 1: “Sport (originally Baseball). A ball thrown or hit hard and fast.”
• zinging, adj., sense 1a: “Designating something (esp. a rapidly moving object) making a sharp, high-pitched ringing or whining sound. Also more generally: designating…”
• zinging, adj., sense 4: “Of a remark, observation, etc.: quick-witted, clever, pithy; striking, memorable; pointed, piercing. Cf. zinger n. 2b.”
• Zionism, n., sense 2: “A religious movement represented by a group of independent churches in southern Africa which practise a form of Christianity similar to that of…”
• Zionist, n. and adj., sense A.1: “A member of a religious group believing in an idealized society or Zion (Zion n. 2a). Cf. Zionite n. 1. Obsolete. rare.”
• Zionite, n., sense 2: “An advocate or supporter of a movement among Jewish people for the re-establishment of a Jewish nation in Palestine. Cf. Zionist n. 2. Obsolete. rare.”
• zip, n.2 and adj., sense B: “Absolutely no; not any. Cf. zilch adj. 2.”
• zip, v.1, sense 2e: “Senses relating to zip fasteners. transitive. In scientific contexts: (of polymeric molecules, membranes, etc.) to bind or fasten to (another, or…”
• zip, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To add liveliness or vigour to (a person or thing); to make more interesting or exciting; to make (food) spicier, tangier, or otherwise…”
• zip, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. figurative. To keep (one’s mouth or lips) closed so as not to talk or divulge information. Also in to zip it up: to stop talking…”
• zip, int. and n.1, sense A: “Representing a sharp whining, buzzing, or ripping sound such as that produced by a bullet or other object passing rapidly through the air; (hence)…”
• zip code, n., sense 2: “U.S. An area designated by a zip code. Frequently (and in earliest use) figurative and in extended use, indicating a large area.”
• Zipf, n., sense 2: “As a modifier. Designating statistical concepts based on versions or applications of Zipf’s law, as in Zipf curve, Zipf distribution, Zipf relation…”
• zipless, adj., sense 1: “colloquial (originally U.S.). Lacking energy, vigour, or liveliness. Cf. zip n.1 1b.”
• zipless, adj., sense 2a: “Of an item of clothing, bag, etc.: having no zip fastener; lacking a zip or zips.”
• ziplock, n., sense I.1: “As a modifier. Designating something which closes or fastens by means of a zip. Also: designating a bag, etc., with a lockable zip.”
• ziplock, n., sense II.3: “A lock or fastener which prevents a zip from opening; a lockable zip.”
• ziplock, n., sense II.4: “Also with capital initial. A sealable plastic bag with a two-part strip along the opening that can be pressed together, or fastened with a zip-like…”
• zipper, n., sense 1: “U.S. A brand name for: a type of boot or overshoe with a zip fastener. Obsolete.”
• zipper, n., sense 2b: “Chiefly North American. Used figuratively with mouth, lips, and similar words to indicate that a person should stop talking or is reluctant to talk…”
• zipper, v., sense 1b: “intransitive. To open or unfasten, or close or fasten, in a specified way by means of a zip; to have a zip fastener.”
• zip-up, adj. and n., sense B: “A garment, item of footwear, or bag fastened by means of a zip. In later use often: spec. a sweatshirt or fleece fastened with a zip.”
• zit, n., sense 1: “Chiefly U.S. (south-western). A man’s facial hair, spec. a type of small, neat moustache. Chiefly in plural with singular agreement, esp. in form…”
• zizzy, adj., sense 1: “Characterized by or involving a buzzing or whizzing sound. Now rare.”

Additions to unrevised entries

• asteroid belt in asteroid, adj. and n.: “the region of space encircling the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, in which the majority of the solar system’s asteroids have their…”
• asteroid field in asteroid, adj. and n.: “a region of space containing a large number of asteroids; cf. asteroid belt n.”
• asteroid zone in asteroid, adj. and n.: “the region of space encircling the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, in which the majority of the solar system’s asteroids have their…”
• bald-faced, adj., Additions: “Originally: overt, unconcealed, obvious. In later use also: unabashed, impudent, shameless. Cf. barefaced adj.”
• to beat — bells out of a person in bell, n.1: “slang. to knock (also beat, kick, etc.) — bells out of (with — as a variable number): to beat or thrash severely. Also (similarly): to scare (also…”
• bell miner in bell, n.1: “a honeyeater native to southeastern Australia, Manorina melanophrys, which has olive-green plumage and a tinkling bell-like call.”
• blank canvas in blank, adj. and adv.: “something likened to an artist’s canvas before it is painted, esp. something unformed or open-ended enough to allow for a wide range of creative…”
• blank slate in blank, adj. and adv.: “a person or thing likened to a slate which has not been written upon, in having an absence of content or innate characteristics, and thus with…”
• cancel, v., Additions: “colloquial (originally U.S.). transitive. To dismiss, reject, or get rid of (a person or thing). In later use, esp. in the context of social media…”
• cancel culture in cancel, v.: “the action or practice of publicly boycotting, ostracizing, or withdrawing support from a person, institution, etc., thought to be promoting…”
• charger, n.1, Additions: “Originally and chiefly North American. In full charger plate. A large decorative plate used to mark a place at table as part of a formal place…”
• chew toy in chew, v.: “any of various kinds of toy, usually made from hard rubber, designed for a dog or other domesticated animal to chew on for the purpose of stimulation…”
• clogs to clogs in clog, n.: “Originally English regional (Lancashire). Proverb. (from) clogs to clogs (in three generations) and variants: wealth gained in one generation of a…”
• closing argument in closing, adj.: “a spoken statement addressed to a jury at the end of a trial, in which each side in turn summarizes the evidence and seeks to present the most…”
• cuddly toy in cuddly, adj.: “a children’s toy, typically a toy animal, made of fabric and stuffed with a soft filling.”
• eat-in, adj., Additions: “Of, relating to, or providing food for consumption on the premises of the shop or restaurant in which it was bought. Cf. dine-in adj.”
• elixir of youth in elixir, n.: “a preparation supposedly able to prolong youthfulness or to reverse the ageing process; (also figurative) something that gives a person vitality and…”
• essential worker in essential, adj. and n.: “a worker who is of crucial importance within a particular field or enterprise; now esp. an employee who provides a vital public service within a…”
• folk religion in folk, n.: “the spiritual beliefs and practices particular to a community, which are not affiliated with any major religious institution; (also) a specific form…”
• garlic chive in garlic, n.: “(chiefly in plural) an Asian plant, Allium tuberosum (family Amaryllidaceae), which has long grass-like leaves with a flavour resembling that of…”
• gift card in gift, n.1: “a card or token that can be exchanged for a specified cash value of goods or services from a particular business, given as a gift.”
• glory-hole, n., Additions: “A hole in a wall, typically the cubicle wall of a men’s public toilet or booth at a sex establishment, through which people can engage in sexual…”
• harvesting, n., Additions: “The gathering of wild-growing plants, fruit, etc.”
• harvesting, n., Additions: “The killing or capturing of wild animals for food or sport, or in order to reduce population size; the obtaining of products, such as fur or horns…”
• harvesting, n., Additions: “The removal of living cells, tissues, organs, or embryos from an animal or human, for transplantation or experiment. Also: the collection of cells…”
• hundred, n. and adj., Additions: “Weaving (chiefly Scottish, Irish English, and North American). That breadth of warp which spans a hundred dents of the reed on which it is woven; a…”
• hundred, n. and adj., Additions: “Weaving (chiefly Scottish, Irish English, and North American). With preceding numeral. Used as a modifier to designate linen or other cloth woven…”
• shock of the new in shock, n.3: “(usually with the) a state of surprise, discomfort, or exhilaration arising in response to something provocative, exciting, or disturbing in its…”
• spin, v., Additions: “transitive. colloquial. Chiefly Politics. To give (an event) a particular emphasis or bias, esp. one that is favourable to a specific person or…”
• stimulus package in stimulus, n.: “a set of temporary financial measures enacted by a government with the aim of encouraging economic growth, esp. during a recession.”
• to stir the pot in stir, v.: “colloquial. to stir the pot: to cause trouble, esp. to provoke others vicariously; to incite conflict or controversy. Also in later use: to challenge…”
• third place in third, adj. and n.: “an area such as a cafe, library, sports facility, etc., that is neither home nor workplace, and provides a communal or public space for relaxation…”
• third space in third, adj. and n.: “= third place n. at additions .”
• to dip one’s toe in (the water) in toe, n.: “to dip (also put, stick, etc.) one’s toe in (the water) and variants: to try something new cautiously or gradually; to experiment tentatively.”
• toe in the water in toe, n.: “a cautious or gradual way of trying something new; esp. a small-scale or low-risk means of testing the performance or viability of a new venture…”
• withdrawal method in withdrawal, n.: “a method of birth control practised during sexual intercourse, in which the penis is removed from the vagina prior to ejaculation; cf. sense 6.”