New Words List March 2023

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

ADA, n.3: “Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil rights law in the United States which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.” and other senses…
ae, adv.: “In Māori contexts, used to indicate assent: ‘yes’. Also as n.: an utterance of ‘yes’.”
Afro-Indigenous, adj.: “Of a person: having African ancestors as well as Indigenous ancestors (esp. those belonging to Indigenous peoples of the Americas). Also: of or…”
after-ball, adj. and n.: “Designating an event or function, esp. a party, that takes place after a ball.” plus one more sense…
aggressionist, n. and adj.: “A person who uses or advocates the use of aggression or force against others, esp. as part of a nation’s foreign policy.” plus one more sense…
animal print, n. and adj.: “A pattern, motif, etc., resembling the striped or spotted coat of an animal (esp. a leopard, tiger, or zebra). Also: a fabric, garment, etc., bearing…” plus one more sense…
anti-Calvinistical, adj.: “Opposed to John Calvin or to Calvinism; not in accordance with Calvinist principles; = anti-Calvinistic, adj.”
antichresis, n.: “A contractual arrangement or transaction in which a debtor grants to their creditor the usage of a property or asset, with the associated profits…”
anti-climb, adj.: “Designed so as to prevent or deter a person from climbing something, typically by incorporating obstructive features, slippery materials, etc.” plus one more sense…
anticucho, n.: “In Peruvian and Bolivian cookery: a marinated piece of meat (typically beef heart), grilled on a skewer; a dish of this. Usually in plural.”
anti-establishmentarian, adj. and n.: “Opposed or hostile to the establishment (establishment, n. 8b) or established authority; characterized by or involving a lack of respect for, or…” and other senses…
anti-establishmentarianism, n.: “Opposition or hostility to the establishment (establishment, n. 8b) or established authority; anti-establishment views or behaviour. Cf…” plus one more sense…
anti-expansion, adj.: “Opposed to expansion, esp. territorial or economic expansion; not favouring or promoting expansion.”
anti-expansionist, n. and adj.: “A person opposed to expansion, esp. territorial or economic expansion.” plus one more sense…
antigodlin, adv. and adj.: “Diagonally, on a slant; not at right angles to established lines. Cf. sigogglin, adv.” plus one more sense…
anti-government, n. and adj.: “A rival or opposing government, or one regarded as the antithesis of (true or legitimate) government. rare.” plus one more sense…
antigram, n.: “An anagram that has an opposite or contradictory meaning to the original word or phrase.”
antigraphe, n.: “A written response to a charge, in which the accused seeks to clear himself or herself.”
anti-gunner, n.: “An advocate of gun control. Cf. anti-gun, adj.”
anti-Jew, adj. and n.: “Characterized by prejudice, hostility, or discrimination towards Jewish people, on religious, cultural, or ethnic grounds; anti-Jewish, anti-Semitic.” plus one more sense…
anti-Judaism, n.: “Opposition, hostility, or prejudice towards Judaism or Jewish people.” plus one more sense…
antika, n.: “Chiefly in the Near East, esp. Egypt or Syria: an antique or ancient artefact.”
antimeria, n.: “A figure of speech, similar to enallage (enallage, n. 1), in which one part of speech is substituted for another.”
anti-monarchal, adj.: “Opposed or antagonistic to monarchy; = anti-monarchical, adj.”
antinomial, adj.1: “Of or relating to the beliefs and practices of the antinomians; immoral, licentious. Cf. antinomian, n.”
antinomial, adj.2: “Characterized by or involving contradiction or inconsistency. Cf. antinomy, n.1”
antinomical, adj.1: “Of or relating to antinomianism (antinomianism, n.).”
antinomism, n.2: “Denial or rejection of the importance of strict observance of the law, esp. in religion or ethics. Cf. nomism, n.”
balls deep, adj. and adv.: (coarse slang)“Of a man: with his penis deeply penetrating another person; engaged in sexual intercourse. Also in extended use with reference to intense involvement…” and other senses…
bitzer, n.: “A dog of mixed breed, or of no definable breed; a mongrel.” plus one more sense…
blob, n.3: “An unstructured collection of data (typically an image, audio, or other multimedia item), esp. in binary code, stored as a single entity in a…”
chonky, adj.: “Chunky; (now usually of an animal, esp. a pet) overweight, fat. Usually used affectionately.”
chook, int.: “Used as a call to attract the attention of or summon chickens or pigs. Cf. chuck, int. 1 chick, int.2” plus one more sense…
chur, int.: “Used to express good wishes on meeting or departing, or to express thanks, approval, etc.: ‘cheers!’”
consensualism, n.: “In general use: the principle or practice of gaining a consensus among those involved before doing something.” and other senses…
consensuality, n.: “The quality or state of being consensual; the fact of an action, process, etc., having been agreed to by those involved.” plus one more sense…
consensus ad idem, n.: “Agreement between all parties involved on the subject matter, terms, etc., of a contract. Cf. ad idem, adv. 2.”
consensus gentium, n.: “Universal or widespread agreement; spec. (originally) a collective opinion or belief supposedly held by all of humankind; (in later use also) the…” plus one more sense…
crazy eight, n.: “Cards. Chiefly in plural. A card game in which players attempt to match a card in their hand by rank or suit to the previous card played, with eight…” plus one more sense…
crazy glue, n.: “A very strong, quick-setting adhesive based on cyanoacrylates; superglue.”
crazy-making, adj. and n.: “That causes a person to think or behave in an irrational or unpredictable manner; that has a detrimental effect on a person’s mental health…” plus one more sense…
crazy-pants, n. and adj.: “ Slang (frequently derogatory). A person completely lacking in common sense, reason, or intelligence; a highly eccentric person. Frequently as a contemptuous form of address.” plus one more sense…
crippled-up, adj.: “Colloquial (Now likely to be considered offensive when used in reference to people with disabilities). Of a person: impaired in movement through disability or as a result of injury, esp. to the back or legs; esp. able to walk only with difficulty, or…” plus one more sense…
criss-crossing, n.: “Repeated crossing or intersecting; an instance of this; (also) an arrangement or pattern of intersecting lines. Also figurative.”
criss-crossing, adj.: “Characterized by an arrangement or pattern of intersecting lines; (of two or more things) repeatedly intersecting or crossing one another. Also…”
cuckolded, adj.: “That has been made a cuckold.”
cuckolder, n.: “A person who causes someone to become a cuckold; esp. a man who has a sexual relationship with another man’s wife or partner.”
cuckolding, n.: “The action or fact of causing a person to become a cuckold, or of becoming a cuckold; an instance of this.”
cuckolding, adj.: “Of a person: engaging in cuckoldry; sexually unfaithful.”
cuckservative, n.: “ Derogatory slang. Chiefly in alt-right commentary and reaction on social media: a political conservative who is regarded as betraying the true values of the right by…”
de-anonymization, n.: “Removal of anonymity from a person or thing; (now chiefly) the action or process of finding or revealing identifying particulars or details within…”
de-anonymize, v.: “transitive. To remove anonymity from; (now chiefly) to find or reveal identifying particulars or details within (data which has been anonymized or is…”
Deepavali, n.: “A major festival celebrated in various Indic religions, held over the period of the new moon in October or November and traditionally associated with…”
deep background, n.: “on deep background: (of information) provided to a journalist, esp. by a government official, on the understanding that it may be published but…”
deep breath, n.: “A strong or long inhalation of air. Often figurative: a pause taken in order to recover one’s equilibrium, gather one’s confidence, or prepare for…”
deep-buttoned, adj.: “Of an upholstered piece of furniture, such as a chair, sofa, etc.: decorated with buttons set in deep, regular depressions.”
deep clean, n.: “An act or instance of cleaning a thing or place carefully and thoroughly, esp. in order to prevent the spread of germs and infection.”
deep clean, v.: “transitive. To clean (something) carefully and thoroughly, esp. in order to prevent the spread of germs and infection. Also intransitive.”
deep cleaner, n.: “A person who or thing which cleans something carefully or thoroughly, esp. in order to prevent the spread of germs and infection.”
deep cleaning, n.: “The process of cleaning something carefully and thoroughly, esp. in order to prevent the spread of germs and infection.”
deep-cleaning, adj.: “That cleans thoroughly; designed to clean thoroughly and carefully, esp. in order to prevent the spread of germs and infection.”
deepfake, n.: “Any of various media, esp. a video, that has been digitally manipulated to replace one person’s likeness convincingly with that of another, often…” plus one more sense…
deep-filled, adj.: “Of pies, sandwiches, etc.: having greater depth and containing more filling than is usual.”
deep fishing, n.: “Fishing in deep water, esp. in the deep sea.”
deep focus, n.: “Photography and Cinematography. A camera technique or configuration utilizing a large depth of field, whereby objects at differing distances within…” and other senses…
deep-sea diver, n.: “A person who engages in deep-sea diving.”
deep-sea diving, n.: “Diving carried out at much greater depths than standard recreational diving, typically for commercial purposes and using specialist equipment.”
deep song, n.: “A type of flamenco song traditional to the Romani people of Andalusia, characterized by intense emotional expression; = cante hondo, n.”
deep state, n.: “A body of people, typically including influential members of government agencies or the military, believed to be secretly manipulating or…”
deep throater, n.: “A person working within an organization who supplies anonymously information concerning misconduct by other members of the organization. Cf. deep…” and other senses…
deform, n.1: “Moral weakness or corruption; an instance of this.”
déformation professionelle, n.: “A tendency for personal ideologies or outlooks to be strongly characterized by, or biased as a result of, a person’s particular profession or field…”
depthness, n.: “The quality or fact of having depth.”
dipsy, adj.2 and n.2: “Originally (with about or over): extremely enthusiastic; infatuated, besotted. Later usually: foolish, silly, muddle-headed. Cf. dippy, adj…” and other senses…
dipsy-do, adj. and n.: “A sudden or unexpected change of direction; an up-and-down, lurching, or swerving movement or series of movements. Frequently figurative and in…” and other senses…
dipsy-doodle, n. and adj.: “A sudden or unexpected change of direction; an up-and-down, lurching, or swerving movement or series of movements. Frequently figurative and in…” and other senses…
droppie, n.: “A drop goal in rugby; (also more widely) a drop kick, esp. in rugby or Australian Rules football.”
duskening, adj.: “That is becoming dark or dim, as with the end of the day and the onset of night.”
duskus, n.: “The point or period in the evening when most daylight has faded but before it is fully dark; dusk; (the later part of) twilight. Cf. duskish, n.”
ease-up, n.: “An instance or period of respite or rest, esp. from an intense or difficult activity, situation, etc. Also (now chiefly Caribbean): an act of…”
easybeat, n.: “A sportsperson or team regarded as being easy to defeat.”
ebonizing, n.: “The action or process of staining wood black so that it resembles ebony.”
e hoa, n.: “As a form of address: friend, mate. Cf. e hoa ma, n.”
e hoa ma, n.: “As a form of address to a group of people: friends, mates.”
fetishizing, n.: “The action or an act of making something the object of excessive or irrational devotion, or of paying undue respect to something; idolizing…” plus one more sense…
flatette, n.: “A small flat or apartment.”
flat stick, adv. and adj.: “As quickly as possible; at top speed; flat out.” plus one more sense…
folklorical, adj.: “Of or relating to folklore; of the nature of or based on folklore.”
folklorically, adv.: “With regard to or in terms of folklore; in the manner or style of folklore.”
frail aged, n. and adj.: “With plural agreement. Chiefly with the. People who are advanced in age to the point of being physically or mentally infirm (and who typically depend…” plus one more sense…
freak, n.2: “A freckle or lentigo.”
freak dancing, n.: “The performance of a dance in which partners are in close proximity and move in a sexually provocative way, typically with a female dancer gyrating…”
freako, n. and adj.: “Usually derogatory. A highly unconventional or bohemian person (in early use esp. someone associated with the 1960s counterculture). In later use…” and other senses…
freaky-deaky, n. and adj.: “Sexual intercourse or activity, esp. of a type regarded as unusual or unconventional. Frequently in to do the freaky deaky.” and other senses…
genocidaire, n.: “A person who commits or takes part in an act of genocide; spec. a person who participated in mass killings during the Rwandan Civil War of 1994.”
genocide, v.: “transitive. To deliberately and systematically exterminate (an ethnic group, national group, etc.); to subject to genocide. Usually in passive.”
genocidist, n. and adj.: “A person who commits or takes part in an act of genocide.” plus one more sense…
gimp, n.5: “A person who takes a submissive or subservient role in bondage, domination, sadomasochism or similar sexual activities, typically while wearing a…” and other senses…
golly gosh, int.: “Used to express surprise, awe, or excitement, or simply for emphasis.”
Greek Cypriot, n. and adj.: “A Greek native or inhabitant of Cyprus, esp. of the predominantly Greek southern part of the island. Also: a descendant of Greek emigrants from this…” plus one more sense…
groomswoman, n.: “A woman who is chosen to act as an attendant of a groom at a wedding, either alone or as part of a group.”
groomzilla, n.: “A man thought to have become intolerably obsessive or overbearing in planning the details of his wedding. Cf. Bridezilla, n.”
Gullah–Geechee, adj. and n.: “Of or belonging to the Gullah and Geechee; (also) designating the Gullah and Geechee or their language. Cf. Gullah, adj., Geechee, adj.” plus one more sense…
hoboing, n.: “The action or practice of living or travelling as a hobo.”
holidaymaker, n.: “A person who is on holiday or vacation; a tourist.” plus one more sense…
holiday season, n.: “Often with the. The Christmas period; (in later use also more generally) the period of time from Thanksgiving until New Year, including such…”
hooning, n.: “The action or practice of engaging in antisocial, aggressive, or irresponsible behaviour considered typical of a hoon (hoon, n. 2), esp. reckless…”
hoonish, adj.: “Characteristic or typical of a hoon (hoon, n. 2); antisocial, aggressive, or irresponsible.”
idolon fori, n.: “Originally and chiefly in plural: a false or misleading belief caused by ambiguous or erroneous use of language. Also: such misuse of language. Cf…”
idolon specus, n.: “Originally and chiefly in plural: a false or misleading belief caused by a particular individual’s perspective, experience, or biases. Cf. idolon, n…”
idolon theatri, n.: “Originally and chiefly in plural: a false or misleading belief that prioritizes theoretical dogma at the expense of empirical evidence. Cf. idolon…”
idolon tribus, n.: “Originally and chiefly in plural: a false or misleading belief caused by uncritical reliance on human nature, esp. the particular ways human beings…”
iwi, n.: “An extended Māori kinship group or community, sharing distant common ancestors. Cf. waka, n.1 2, hapu, n., whanau, n.”
kaitiaki, n.: “Chiefly in Māori contexts: a guardian or steward, esp. of the natural resources of an environment or place. Cf. kaitiakitanga, n.”
kaumatua, n.: “Chiefly in Māori contexts: a senior member of the community, an elder. More generally: any older person, a senior citizen.”
kaupapa, n.: “Chiefly in Māori contexts: a principle or policy; the philosophy of a person, group, or organization. Also: a proposal, plan, or programme based on…” plus one more sense…
kehua, n.: “The spirit of a dead person; a ghost.”
kinkle, v.: “intransitive. To become twisted or kinked; (of hair) to curl. Also transitive: †to cause (something, esp. hair) to develop kinks or curls (obsolete)…”
kink-shame, v.: “transitive. To mock, criticize, or stigmatize (a person) for engaging in or being inclined to sexual practices regarded as non-conventional.” plus one more sense…
kink-shamer, n.: “A person who mocks, criticizes, or stigmatizes someone whose sexual practices or preferences are regarded as non-conventional.”
kink-shaming, n.: “The action or practice of mocking, criticizing, or stigmatizing a person for engaging in or being inclined to sexual practices regarded as…”
kink-shaming, adj.: “That mocks, criticizes, or stigmatizes a person whose sexual practices or preferences are regarded as non-conventional.”
kinkster, n.: “A person who engages in sexual practices regarded as non-conventional. Cf. kink, n.2 2e.” and other senses…
Kiwiness, n.: “The quality or fact of being from New Zealand. Also: characteristics regarded as typical of New Zealand or New Zealanders. Cf. kiwi, n. 2.”
Knight Templary, n.: “The principles, practices, and institutions of the Knights Templar, esp. of the Masonic Knights Templar (see Knight Templar, n. 2); the Knights…”
koha, n.: “A gift; an offering, donation, or contribution.”
korero, v.: “intransitive. Chiefly in Māori contexts: to talk; to speak; to hold a discussion or korero (korero, n.). Also transitive: to speak (the Māori…”
kuia, n.: “In Māori contexts: an elderly woman, esp. one who is regarded as a senior member of a family or community. Also: one’s grandmother. Frequently as a…”
lame-o, adj. and n.: “Of poor quality or little worth; inadequate, pathetic; socially inept; boring. Cf. lame, adj. 8.” plus one more sense…
lamestream, adj. and n.: “Designating mainstream media, characterized as out of touch or (now usually) as publishing false, one-sided, or deliberately misleading information…” and other senses…
maunga, n.: “In Māori contexts: a mountain, esp. viewed as a site of cultural and spiritual significance.”
moko kauae, n.: “A traditional Māori chin tattoo worn by women as a symbol of rank and status. Also: a pattern used in such a tattoo.”
murderball, n.: “Originally U.S. A ball game with few official rules, typically involving bodily contact and incorporating elements of rugby and soccer.” and other senses…
over-dressy, adj.: “Dressed too ostentatiously or elaborately; excessively showy, unsuitably formal or fussy.”
Pai Marire, n. and adj.: “A 19th century Māori religious movement incorporating Christian and Māori spiritual elements, which was prominent in opposing the confiscation of…” plus one more sense…
passwordless, adj.: “Esp. of a computer system or service: not using or requiring a password; (now) spec. that uses some other security method (such as fingerprint…”
peen, n.2: “A penis.”
pepeha, n.: “A statement by which a Māori group or tribe declares its identity and association with a particular place and ancestral people. Now also: such a…”
plasmonic, adj.: “Physics. Designating emission or other energy transfer mechanisms involving plasmons (plasmon, n.2 3); (also) designating a device or material in…” plus one more sense…
powhiri, n.: “A Māori welcoming ceremony.”
pre-arrest bail, n.: “Especially in South Asia: bail granted to a person who anticipates being arrested for an otherwise non-bailable offence (esp. on charges they believe…”
pre-pandemic, adj. and adv.: “Occurring before a pandemic; (now) spec. that occurred before the Covid-19 pandemic.” plus one more sense…
rahui, n.: “In Māori contexts: a formal or ritualized prohibition against entering an area or undertaking an activity, typically enacted temporarily in order to…”
rail, v.7: “ Coarse slang. Transitive. Of a man: to have sexual intercourse with (someone).”
rangatahi, n.: “With plural agreement. In Māori contexts: young people collectively; youth.”
rangatiratanga, n.: “In Māori contexts: chieftainship, nobility. Later also: sovereignty, self-determination; the right of Māori people to rule themselves. Cf. rangatira…”
reo, n.: “Language, spec. the Māori language.”
rohe, n.: “A Māori tribal area or tribal boundary; (more generally, in Māori contexts) an area, zone, or region.”
shuck and jive, n.: “The term may now be controversial or offensive. Deception, evasiveness; = shucking and jiving.”
sigogglin, adv. and adj.: “Diagonally or on a slant; askew, obliquely, sideways. Cf. antigodlin, adv.” plus one more sense…
skelpie, adj. and n.: “An insolent or mischievous child, esp. a girl. Also: a person regarded or treated as being of little worth. Now chiefly in historical contexts.” plus one more sense…
snitchy, adj.: “Irritable or bad-tempered; cross, snappy. Now chiefly Australian and New Zealand.” plus one more sense…
sparkie, n.: “An electrician; a person who works with electrical equipment. Cf. spark, n.1 6c.”
subvariant, n.: “A subsidiary or secondary variant of something; (in later use) spec. a secondary variant of a virus or disease.”
Tagata Pasifika, n.: “With plural agreement. The indigenous peoples of the Pacific Island regions of Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia, considered collectively; spec…”
taihoa, v.: “intransitive. To delay or postpone action; to procrastinate or wait; to proceed carefully.”
tamaiti, n.: “In Māori contexts: a child.”
tamariki, n.: “Chiefly with plural agreement. In Māori contexts: children.”
tatau, n.: “A traditional Samoan tattoo. Also: the art or practice of applying such a tattoo.”
template, v.: “transitive. To synthesize (a macromolecule or other complex structure) using an existing molecule or molecular pattern as a template. Chiefly with…” and other senses…
temple mound, n.: “An earthwork serving as a foundation for a temple or shrine, esp. a four-sided truncated pyramid constructed from earth and stone by any of various…” plus one more sense…
Templer, n.: “A member of a German Pietist Christian movement advocating the creation of the kingdom of God on earth in preparation for the imminent Second Coming…”
templon, n.: “In Byzantine and Orthodox churches: a screen separating the sanctuary from the nave, typically made of carved wood or stone, and having a large…”
tino rangatiratanga, n.: “The right of Māori people to rule themselves; political control by Māori people over Māori affairs; self-determination, self-government. Cf…”
transness, n.: “The state or quality of being transgender, transsexual, or transvestite; trans character, nature, or identity (see trans, adj.).”
tuakana, n.: “In Māori contexts: a boy or man’s elder brother, or a girl or woman’s elder sister. Also: a cousin of the same gender from a more senior branch of a…”
turangawaewae, n.: “Originally and chiefly in Māori contexts: a place where one belongs or has established right of residence; a foothold, a home base. Also: a sense of…”
Turcophobia, n.: “Strong aversion or hostility to Turkey or (formerly) the Ottoman Empire, or to Turkish people, culture, etc.”
Turcophobic, adj.: “Strongly averse or hostile to Turkey or (formerly) the Ottoman Empire, or to Turkish people, culture, etc.”
Turkified, adj.: “That has become or been made Turkish or Turkic in character; (of a language, etc.) influenced by Turkish or Turkic.”
Turkish cymbal, n.: “A cymbal of Turkish origin, or of a style considered characteristic of Turkey; (in later use) spec. type of cymbal with a flat or slightly arched…”
Turkish Cypriot, n. and adj.: “A Turkish native or inhabitant of Cyprus, esp. of the predominantly Turkish northern part of the island. Also: a descendent of Turkish emigrants from…” plus one more sense…
Turkish knot, n.: “A knot in which the yarn is looped symmetrically around and between two adjacent warp threads, traditionally used in carpet-making in parts of the…” plus one more sense…
Turkish Van, n.: “A breed of domestic cat having a fairly long water-repellent coat that is typically white with a distinctive pattern of reddish-orange markings on…”
Turkistani, n. and adj.: “A native or inhabitant of the historic region of Turkistan in central Asia (now corresponding to parts of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan…” and other senses…
Turkmenian, n. and adj.: “A native or inhabitant of Turkmenistan; also (in early use) a native or inhabitant of the region of Turkmenia.” plus one more sense…
Turkmenistani, adj.: “Of or belonging to Turkmenistan, its inhabitants, or its language.”
underfunded, adj.: “Of an organization, project, etc.: having less funding than necessary or desirable; provided with insufficient funding.”
virginopara, n.: “In aphids: a parthenogenetic winged or wingless female that bears live young.”
wahine toa, n.: “In Māori contexts: a female warrior; (in extended use) any strong or brave woman.”
wairua, n.: “A person’s soul or spirit. Also as a mass noun: spirituality.”
waka ama, n.: “Originally: a Māori outrigger canoe; (later) a canoe of this type used for recreation or sport. Also: the sport itself; outrigger canoe racing.”
whanau, n.: “In Māori contexts: a family or community of related families, typically living together in the same area. In extended use: any group regarded as a…”
wharekai, n.: “The building in a Māori settlement or community in which food is served and eaten; a dining hall.”
wharenui, n.: “In Māori communities: a large central building, usually carved and decorated, where assemblies take place; = meeting house, n. 3.”
whenua, n.: “Land, or a piece of land; esp. a Māori person’s or group’s native land.”

New sub-entries

all talk and no action in all, adj., pron., n., adv., conj.: “all talk (and) no action: used to denote a situation in which much is discussed but little is done; (also) applied to a person who proposes or agrees…”
anticipatory bail in anticipatory, adj.: “(especially in India and Bangladesh) bail granted to a person who anticipates being arrested for an otherwise non-bailable offence (esp. on charges…”
astronomical twilight in astronomical, adj. and n.: “either of the two periods before sunrise and after sunset when it is not fully night, but the sky is dark enough for most astronomical observations…”
asylum-seeking in asylum, n.: “designating a person who has left a country as a refugee and is seeking asylum in another nation; of or relating to the practice of seeking asylum as…”
Baha’i Faith in Baha’i, n. and adj.: “(with the) a monotheistic religion established by Baha’u’llah (Bahā’ Allāh) (1817–92) in Iran (Persia) as a development of Babism, which emphasizes…”
binary code in binary, n. and adj.: “a coding system in which information is represented with a combination of either of two symbols, esp. the digits 0 and 1; (also) a piece of…”
binary-compatible in binary, n. and adj.: “(of a computer, operating system, etc.) that is able to run the same software as a system in a different generation or from a different manufacturer…”
binary distribution in binary, n. and adj.: “(a) (Mathematics) the division of things in a category into one of only two possible subcategories; a probability distribution with two discrete…”
binary function in binary, n. and adj.: “a function (function, n. 5) that accepts two variables as inputs.”
binary large object in binary, n. and adj.: “an unstructured collection of data in binary code (typically an image, audio, or other multimedia item), stored as a single entity; cf. blob, n.3”
binary operation in binary, n. and adj.: “a procedure or rule, such as addition or multiplication, that combines two operands to produce a third element; esp. (in set theory) such a procedure…”
binary option in binary, n. and adj.: “a type of financial option which either pays a fixed monetary amount or nothing at all depending on one of two possible outcomes (typically whether a…”
binary relation in binary, n. and adj.: “a relation (relation, n. 2b) in which elements of one set of objects, numbers, etc., are associated with elements of another set and placed in…”
binary scale in binary, n. and adj.: “(a) a scale (scale, n.3 6b) of notation with a ratio of 2; (also) a progression in which each unit is double the value of that preceding it; (b) a…”
binary search in binary, n. and adj.: “a method for searching a sorted array (array, n. 6d) by repeatedly comparing the target value with that of the middle element, disregarding half of…”
binary-coded decimal in binary-coded, adj.: “(a) adj. designating or expressed in a system of notation in which each digit of a decimal number is represented as its four-digit binary equivalent…”
blasphemous libel in blasphemous, adj.: “the offence of publishing material which insults or shows contempt for God, sacred or holy things or people, or the Christian religion.”
cargo bike in cargo, n.1: “a bicycle (or tricycle) designed to carry cargo; (now) spec. one with a large, integrated container or platform that can carry cargo or additional…”
like a headless chook in chook, n.: “like a headless chook and variants: used to describe a person or group engaged in directionless, unthinking, frantic, or futile activity. Usually in…”
civil twilight in civil, adj., n., and adv.: “either of the two periods of the day immediately before sunrise and after sunset when the centre of the sun’s disc appears to be less than six…”
commodity fetish in commodity, n.: “(in Marxist thinking) a commodity whose economic value has been determined through capitalist systems of exchange instead of through its actual…”
by consent in consent, n.: “by consent: by consensus; with the agreement of all concerned.”
consent decree in consent, n.: “a decree approved by a court recording the terms of settlement of proceedings which have concluded by agreement of the parties involved.”
consent form in consent, n.: “a document signed in order to give consent to something; (now) spec. a document signed by an individual (or by a parent or legal guardian, on behalf…”
consent judgment in consent, n.: “a judgment made by a court recording the terms of settlement of proceedings which have concluded by agreement of the parties involved.”
crazy-ass in crazy, adj.: “completely lacking in sense or reason; wild, uncontrolled, unpredictable.”
crazyhead in crazy, adj.: “Chiefly derogatory. A person who is considered to lack intelligence or common sense.”
crazy house in crazy, adj.: “Now likely to be considered offensive. A psychiatric hospital.”
crazywater in crazy, adj.: “strong alcoholic drink, esp. whisky or some other distilled spirit.”
cuckold-making in cuckold, n.1: “(a) n. the action or fact of causing someone to become a cuckold; (b) adj. that causes someone to become a cuckold.”
curb lane in curb, n.: “a traffic lane that is adjacent to a curb.”
deep-bodied in deep, adj.: “(of an animal, esp. a fish) having a body whose depth from back to belly is greater than its width from side to side.”
deep brain stimulation in deep, adj.: “electrical stimulation of a part of the brain using electrodes implanted within the brain tissue, used for experimental purposes and in the treatment…”
deep cut in deep, adj.: “an obscure or lesser-known piece of work by a musician, artist, etc., esp. a piece of recorded music that is not widely known in comparison to other…”
deep dive in deep, adj.: “an in-depth examination or analysis of a topic; a comprehensive treatment of a subject.”
deep ecologist in deep, adj.: “an expert or specialist in deep ecology; an advocate or follower of this philosophy (see deep ecology n.).”
Deep England in deep, adj.: “England, esp. southern England, characterized as an idealized rural landscape, often in a nostalgically imagined past prior to the Second World War…”
deep funk in deep, adj.: “a variety of funk music with a raw or gritty sound characterized by a heavy emphasis on rhythmic rather than melodic elements.”
deep mining in deep, adj.: “the excavation of underground coal or mineral deposits via shafts and tunnels (contrasted with opencast mining, strip mining, etc.).”
deep-pan in deep, adj.: “(of a pizza) baked in a deep dish and having a base made from thick dough. Cf. deep-dish, adj. 1b.”
deep-pile in deep, adj.: “(esp. of a carpet) made from a material that has a long, soft nap; (also) denoting material of this kind.”
deep pockets in deep, adj.: “used with reference to substantial financial resources or wealth; esp. in to have deep pockets, to be wealthy, to have a substantial amount of money…”
deep-pocketed in deep, adj.: “(of a person) having substantial financial resources, wealthy; cf. deep pockets n.”
deep-sky in deep, adj.: “designating a celestial object beyond the solar system, typically a star cluster, nebula, or galaxy (esp. in deep-sky object); of or relating to such…”
deep soul in deep, adj.: “any of various types of American soul music incorporating elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues, and typically characterized by a propulsive…”
deep strike in deep, adj.: “an attack on an objective beyond the front line of a battle, now esp. one made by air on a target such as a military base or capital city; frequently…”
deep tech in deep, adj.: “technology based on advanced science and engineering developments, esp. that which represents a significant innovation within an industry or market…”
to be in deep in deep, adv.: “to be in deep: to be heavily invested or inextricably involved in a situation, esp. one that is difficult, stressful, or dangerous.”
to run deep in deep, adv.: “to run deep: to be firmly established or embedded; (of emotions, beliefs, etc.) to be long-established and strongly felt or held.”
deep-sea fisherman in deep sea, n. and adj.: “a person who fishes in the deep sea.”
deep-sea fishing in deep sea, n. and adj.: “the activity of fishing in the deep sea, either commercially, involving long periods away from the shore, or recreationally.”
deep-water soloing in deep water, n.: “a form of solo rock climbing in which a participant, typically without the use of safety equipment, climbs a rock face that has a body of water at…”
strength in depth in depth, n.: “strength in depth: large numbers of (esp. skilled) members, as an asset likely to bring success, esp. in military or sports contexts. Cf. defence in…”
depth chart in depth, n.: “(a) Oceanography a map showing the depth distribution of a body of water, esp. that of the sea; (b) (originally and chiefly U.S. Sport) a table or…”
depth gauge in depth, n.: “(a) a gauge used to measure the depth of holes; (b) a device or instrument for measuring depth in water or ice, now typically one that uses sound…”
depth hoar in depth, n.: “large crystals of snow found deep within or at the base of a snowpack, which form when water vapour is deposited on to existing snow crystals.”
depth perception in depth, n.: “the capacity to determine the relative distance of objects in three-dimensional space, including their distance from the observer.”
depth sounder in depth, n.: “an instrument for measuring the depth of water or ice, typically one that uses sound waves or radio waves.”
depth sounding in depth, n.: “a measurement of the depth of water or ice; the action or process of taking such measurements.”
depthlessness in depthless, adj.: “the quality or fact of being depthless; shallowness; (also) immeasurable depth.”
Derangement Syndrome in derangement, n.: “Originally U.S. —— Derangement Syndrome: (chiefly with reference to politics) a (purported) tendency for a pre-existing strong aversion or dislike to…”
dish dog in dish, n.: “a person employed to wash dishes and carry out other menial tasks in a kitchen; a kitchen porter.”
dish pig in dish, n.: “a person employed to wash dishes and carry out other menial tasks in a kitchen; a kitchen porter.”
diversity index in diversity, n.: “(esp. in ecological contexts) a statistical measure reflecting the number and abundance of different species, types, etc., in a population or area.”
diversity jurisdiction in diversity, n.: “the jurisdiction of a federal court to hear a case involving questions of state law if the opposing parties are citizens of different states.”
dual heritage in dual, adj. and n.: “(a) the fact of being characterized or influenced by two qualities, factors, etc., inherited from earlier generations or traditions; (b) the fact of…”
dusk dark in dusk, adj. and n.: “late twilight; the period just before dark.”
dusky grouper in dusky, adj. and n.: “a large grouper native to the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic, Epinephelus marginatus, which is greyish-brown with pale irregular blotches.”
dusky grouse in dusky, adj. and n.: “the blue grouse, Dendragapus obscurus.”
dusky leaf monkey in dusky, adj. and n.: “a leaf monkey having fur in shades of brown, black, and grey with white patches around the eyes, Trachypithecus obscurus.”
dusky titi in dusky, adj. and n.: “a South American titi monkey, Plecturocebus moloch (family Pitheciidae), having thick soft grey-brown fur with reddish underparts and a white band on…”
easel painting in easel, n.: “(a) a picture painted at an easel, or small enough to stand upon one; (b) the art or practice of painting at an easel, as opposed to wall painting…”
easily-led in easily, adv.: “that is readily influenced or induced by others to do something, esp. to behave badly or foolishly.”
easy of access in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “easy of access: (of a place, thing, etc.) easily reached or obtained; (of a person) cordial, friendly, approachable. Cf. access, n. 6.”
to rest easy in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “to rest (also sleep) easy: to have peace of mind; to be free from anxiety.”
take it easy! in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “Used to exhort someone to calm down.”
take it easy! in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “Used to express good wishes on parting; ‘goodbye’, ‘look after yourself’.”
to take it easy on (a person) in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “to take it easy on (a person): to treat (a person) gently or sparingly; to be lenient with (someone).”
easy for you to say in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “easy for you (also him, her, etc.) to say: used to imply that a person giving advice is not directly affected by a situation and therefore…”
to go easy in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “To treat (a person) gently or with moderation; to be lenient with (a person).”
easy-access in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “that is within easy reach; designed for convenient use or ready accessibility.”
easy-fitting in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “that fits comfortably; (esp. of clothing) that does not cling tightly to the body.”
easy lay in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “Colloquial (usually derogatory). A person, usually a woman, who can be easily persuaded to have sex.”
easy make in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “Colloquial (usually derogatory). A person, usually a woman, who can be easily persuaded to have sex.”
easy payment in easy, adj., adv., int., n.: “a method of paying for something by regular (now usually monthly) instalments in order to spread the cost over an agreed period; (also) a payment…”
ebony and ivory in ebony, n. and adj.: “ebony and ivory: used (with reference to the contrasting colours of the materials) to refer to the involvement of or interaction between black and…”
elastic deformation in elastic, adj. and n.: “Physics and Materials Science deformation of a body caused by applied stress that is fully reversed when the stress is removed; (also) an instance of…”
evangelist book in evangelist, n.: “a copy of, or a volume containing, the Gospels, esp. as used as an object to swear on in taking an oath; cf. sense 1b.”
exotic shorthair in exotic, adj. and n.: “a breed of domestic short-haired cat developed by crossing Persian and American shorthair cats, having a dense coat, stocky body, and round head with…”
to feel someone’s pain in feel, v.: “to feel someone’s pain: to empathize with or understand another person’s negative feelings relating to a painful or difficult situation, esp. because…”
frail sister in frail, adj. and n.2: “a sexually promiscuous woman; (also) a prostitute (cf. sense A. 4b).”
frail sisterhood in frail, adj. and n.2: “prostitutes considered collectively.”
freak of nature in freak, n.1 and adj.: “Sport. A player with exception skill; a very talented person. Cf. sense A. 4c.”
frock clothes in frock, n.: “(a) male dress involving a frock coat; = frock dress n. (now historical); (b) †children’s dress consisting of a skirted garment worn by young…”
gender binary in gender, n.: “a system of gender classification in which all people are categorized as being either male or female.”
gender-nonconforming in gender, n.: “designating a person who expresses gender or gender identity in ways that do not correspond to traditional or stereotypical expectations of binary…”
gender nonconformity in gender, n.: “the fact of expressing gender or gender identity in ways that do not correspond to traditional or stereotypical expectations of binary masculine or…”
as full as a goog in goog, n.: “Having eaten to one’s limits; completely full; stuffed.”
to go the grope in grope, n.1: “Australian colloquial. to go the grope: to touch or fondle a person clumsily or forcefully and in a sexual manner, typically without consent…”
Gurkha knife in Gurkha, adj. and n.: “a curved knife, traditionally used by and associated with Gurkha soldiers (cf. kukri, n.).”
handicap-accessible in handicap, n.: “(esp. of a building, pathway, vehicle, etc.) able to be used or accessed by people with physical disabilities.”
handicapped-accessible in handicapped, adj. and n.: “(esp. of a building, pathway, vehicle, etc.) able to be used or accessed by people with physical disabilities.”
health worker in health, n.: “a person whose occupation is to provide care for the health of a person, community, etc.; a trained healthcare professional (such as a doctor, nurse…”
healthcare worker in health, n.: “a person whose occupation is to provide care for the health of a person, community, etc.; a trained healthcare professional (such as a doctor, nurse…”
hobo camp in hobo, n.: “an area where hobos camp, often on the edge of a town near a railway.”
hobo jungle in hobo, n.: “an area where hobos camp, often on the edge of a town near a railway (cf. jungle, n. 2c).”
on holiday in holiday, n.: “on holiday: (of a person) spending a period of time free from one’s normal duties and obligations, or away from work, school, etc., typically as a…”
holiday heart in holiday, n.: “(more fully holiday heart syndrome) the sudden occurrence of a cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) after a bout of heavy drinking of alcohol…”
holiday lights in holiday, n.: “candles, lamps, or other lights used for decoration during the holiday season; (in later use) spec. (a) a series of small electric lights on a cable…”
holiday park in holiday, n.: “(originally) a caravan park for holidaymakers; (later usually) a site for holidaymakers which offers various types of accommodation (such as…”
holiday pay in holiday, n.: “wages or salary paid to an employee for time taken off as holiday or vacation, or for time off on a public holiday.”
holiday tree in holiday, n.: “an evergreen tree (usually a conifer) or an artificial tree imitating this, set up and decorated with lights, ornaments, tinsel, etc., during the…”
holiday village in holiday, n.: “a village that is popular with holidaymakers, esp. one which has been specifically created as a holiday destination; (in later use) spec. (chiefly…”
idoloclasm in idolo-, comb. form: “the destruction or demolishing of an idol or idols.”
illegal alien in illegal, adj. and n.: “a person who is not legally authorized to live or work in their country of residence; cf. illegal immigrant n.”
illegal operation in illegal, adj. and n.: “(a) an illegally procured abortion (now rare); (b) a mathematical or logical operation that is invalid, esp. one that is not permitted or cannot be…”
Jap’s eye in Jap, n.1 and adj.: “the urethral opening of the penis (cf. eye, n.1 9c(b)).”
juju man in juju, n.1: “a person of importance in the juju system; spec. one said to use magic or supernatural powers to influence human affairs.”
Knight Templardom in Knight Templar, n.: “the community of Knights Templar; the Knights Templar collectively (usually in sense 2).”
Knight Templarism in Knight Templar, n.: “the principles, practices, and institutions of the Knights Templar (in either sense).”
lame-duck session in lame duck, n. and adj.: “a session of Congress or of a state legislature which is held after an election, while outgoing members are still in post and before their…”
lewd patronage in lewd, adj. and n.: “patronage of the Crown as opposed to the Church.”
luminous flux in luminous, adj.: “the rate of flow of radiant energy emitted by a light source or received by a surface, adjusted to take account of the varying sensitivity of the eye…”
Māori English in Māori, n. and adj.: “any one of several varieties of English typical of, but not exclusive to, Māori speakers.”
Maori onion in Māori, n. and adj.: “a perennial plant of New Zealand, Bulbinella (or Chrysobactron) hookeri (family Liliaceae), with dense racemes of yellow flowers.”
Maori potato in Māori, n. and adj.: “any of several varieties of mealy potatoes with reddish or purple skins, grown originally and traditionally by Māori; cf. kumara, n.”
Maori rat in Māori, n. and adj.: “the kiore, Rattus exulans.”
Māori title in Māori, n. and adj.: “the legal right to the possession of land deriving from original Māori ownership and custom, and confirmed by the Treaty of Waitangi (1840).”
Maori weed in Māori, n. and adj.: “a wild or unbroken horse; cf. brumby, n., weed, n.1 9b.”
easy as one, two, three in one, adj., n., and pron.: “(as) easy (also simple,etc.) as one, two, three: used to suggest that something is straightforward or uncomplicated to do or understand.”
pocket square in pocket, n. and adj.: “a square of fabric, typically silk or linen, folded and worn as a decorative element in the breast pocket of a suit jacket, blazer, etc.”
pop idol in pop, n.8 and adj.: “a highly successful pop star with a particularly devoted fan base.”
praise break in praise, n.: “(in some African-American and Pentecostal churches) a part of the service in which uptempo gospel music is performed and accompanied by singing…”
purity pledge in purity, n.: “a pledge made to conduct oneself in a manner considered to be ethical or proper; (in later use) spec. one made, esp. by a teenager, to refrain from…”
purity ring in purity, n.: “a ring worn (typically by a teenager) to symbolize a commitment to refrain from having sexual intercourse before marriage.”
to roll deep in roll, v.2: “slang (originally U.S.). to roll deep: (originally in the language of rap, hip-hop, and grime) to be part of, or go about as, a group or gang (esp…”
to go schizo in schizo, n. and adj.: “Now likely to be considered offensive. To go schizo: to (start to) think or behave in an irrational manner; esp. to act in an irrationally angry or violent manner.”
schizoid personality disorder in schizoid, adj. and n.: “a personality disorder characterized by persistent avoidance of social and intimate relationships and limited expression of emotions, typically…”
senile plaque in senile, adj.: “†(a) a patch of abnormal skin occurring in a person in the later stages of adulthood (obsolete rare); (b) a microscopic deposit consisting of…”
to bring (a person) up short in short, adj., n., and adv.: “to bringor pull (a person) up short and variants: to cause (a person) to stop or pause abruptly, or to check (a person) in any course of action; cf…”
soy boy in soy, n.1: “a man who consumes soy-based alternatives to meat or dairy products; (in later use) a man mockingly characterized as weak, inadequate, overly…”
to chuck a spaz in spaz, n.: “Slang. Offensive (usually derogatory or depreciative). Chiefly Australian. to chuck (also throw) a spaz: to lose one’s temper with someone; to tell someone off angrily. Cf. sense 2, spaz, v.”
spaz attack in spaz, n.: “Slang. Offensive (usually derogatory or depreciative). A temporary outburst of strong emotion; esp. a fit of excitement or temper; cf. sense 2.”
swing dance in swing, n.2: “any of various lively, energetic dances typically performed to swing music (see sense 10b) and characterized by exuberant, bouncing steps and…”
swing dance in swing, n.2: “intransitive to perform a swing dance; to engage in swing dancing.”
swing dancing in swing, n.2: “the action of performing or taking part in a swing dance; this as a pastime or entertainment.”
teen idol in teen, n.2: “a highly successful young actor, pop star, etc. (originally and often a male), having a very devoted, usually female, teenage fan base.”
temple dancer in temple, n.1: “a person, typically a woman or girl, who dances in a temple; spec. a woman or girl consecrated to a Hindu temple as a devadasi (devadasi, n.) to…”
temple flower in temple, n.1: “(more fully temple flower tree) the frangipani Plumeria rubra, esp. as cultivated in southern Asia and often planted near temples or graves, where…”
temple garment in temple, n.1: “(chiefly in plural and frequently with capital initial) a set of long underwear, now esp. one which covers the body from the upper arms to the upper…”
temple girl in temple, n.1: “a girl consecrated to a Hindu temple to worship and serve as a devadasi (devadasi, n.); (also) = nautch girl n.”
temple name in temple, n.1: “a name given to a deceased emperor in China for the purpose of ancestor worship; cf. temple title n.”
Turkish angora in Turkish, adj. and n.: “a cat of a breed originating in Turkey, having long, silky hair and a plumed tail; (also) this breed of cat; cf. Angora cat n.”
Turkish bow in Turkish, adj. and n.: “a type of recurved composite bow used by Turkish or Turkic archers; (also) a steel bow of similar design.”
Turkish pound in Turkish, adj. and n.: “the Turkish lira (see lira, n. 2).”
Turkish towelling in Turkish, adj. and n.: “a type of lightweight absorbent cotton or linen cloth used for making towels, robes, beachwear, etc.”
two for a nickel in two, adj., n., and adv.: “U.S. colloquial. two for a nickel: (as a modifier, frequently hyphenated) designating a cigar of low quality, sold at the price of two for five…”
uneducated guess in uneducated, adj. and n.: “a guess which is based entirely on guesswork rather than on detailed knowledge or extensive experience and whose accuracy should not therefore be…”
on vacation in vacation, n.: “Of a student, teacher, etc.: not attending school while it is out of session for a fixed period of the year, typically during the summer. Now chiefly…”
on vacation in vacation, n.: “North American. Of a person: spending a period of time away from work, school, etc., typically as a form of leisure or recreation, (now) esp. away…”
vacation day in vacation, n.: “a day on which ordinary work or activity is suspended; a day for leisure or recreation, at home or away; (now) spec. (North American) a day when an…”
vacation pay in vacation, n.: “wages or salary paid to an employee for time taken off as vacation or holiday, or for time off on a public holiday.”
vacation time in vacation, n.: “†(a) a period when land, property, etc., is vacant or not in use; cf. sense 2 (obsolete); (b) a period when normal operation of a court, university…”
virgin mercury in virgin, n. and adj.: “†(a) the alchemical principle of mercury (= mercury, n. 8) (obsolete); (b) (originally) pure metallic mercury occurring naturally; (in later use)…”
virgin sulphur in virgin, n. and adj.: “†(a) the alchemical principle of sulphur (= sulphur, n. 2a) (obsolete); (b) pure elemental sulphur, occurring as a natural crystalline deposit…”
virgin forest in virgin, n. and adj.: “naturally occurring, mature forest which has never been subject to wide-scale human management or exploitation, esp. for timber; forest consisting of…”
virgin territory in virgin, n. and adj.: “a region, area of land, etc., that has not been explored or developed, esp. by settlers or colonizers; (also figurative) a situation, concept, etc…”
virginal generation in virginal, adj.: “procreation without sexual intercourse, spec. (a) the conception and birth of a child by a virgin, esp. the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary; (b)…”
virginal membrane in virginal, adj.: “the hymen, esp. considered as the mark of a woman’s or girl’s virginity.”
virginal milk in virginal, adj.: “a chemical preparation with a milky appearance, esp. used as a cosmetic for cleansing or whitening the skin; cf. virgin’s milk, n. 1.”
Virginia deer in Virginia, n.: “the white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus.”
virginity test in virginity, n.: “a test that purports to determine whether a woman or girl is a virgin, spec. a physical examination to ascertain if the hymen is intact.”
virginity testing in virginity, n.: “the action, practice, or custom of performing a virginity test (see virginity test n.).”
WOC in W, n.: “women (or woman) of colour; frequently as a modifier; cf. colour, n.1 phrases 11.”
wheelchair basketball in wheelchair, n.: “a form of basketball developed for people in wheelchairs.”
wheelchair rugby in wheelchair, n.: “a form of rugby developed for people in wheelchairs; spec. a sport incorporating elements of rugby union, ice hockey, basketball, and volleyball (=…”
wheelchair tennis in wheelchair, n.: “a form of tennis developed for people in wheelchairs.”
wheelchair access in wheelchair, n.: “access (to a building, vehicle, etc.) for wheelchair users; the adaptations or installations in a building, vehicle, etc., that make this possible.”
wheelchair accessible in wheelchair, n.: “(of a building, vehicle, pathway, etc.) able to be accessed or utilized by wheelchair users.”
wheelchair-friendly in wheelchair, n.: “(of a building, vehicle, pathway, etc.) adapted for or accessible by wheelchair users.”

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all, adj., pron., n., adv., conj., Phrases 31: “all talk (and) no action: used to denote a situation in which much is discussed but little is done; (also) applied to a person who proposes or agrees…”
anti-abortion, adj., sense 2: “Of a medicine or other treatment: intended to prevent miscarriage (spontaneous abortion), esp. intended to prevent or treat brucellosis in cattle.”
anti-abortionist, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to anti-abortionists; opposed to the practice, legalization, or provision of abortion.”
anti-American, adj. and n., sense B: “A person who is hostile to the interests of the United States; a person who is opposed or antagonistic to Americans, or to American ideals or…”
anti-Anglican, n. and adj., sense A.1: “A person who is opposed or antagonistic to the English; an anti-English person. Obsolete.”
anti-Anglican, n. and adj., sense A.2: “A person who is opposed or antagonistic to the Anglican Church or to Anglicans.”
anti-Arminian, adj. and n., sense A: “Opposed to Arminius or Arminian doctrines; characterized by or involving such opposition. See Arminian, adj.”
antibacchic, n. and adj., sense A: “A metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two long and one short; = antibacchius, n.”
anti-Calvinist, n. and adj., sense B: “Opposed or hostile to Calvinism; characterized by or involving such opposition or hostility. See Calvinism, n.”
anti-capitalist, n. and adj., sense A: “A person who is opposed or hostile to capitalism or capitalists.”
anti-ceremonialist, n. and adj., sense B: “Opposed to ceremony or ceremonies, esp. in a religious context; characterized by opposition to ceremony or ceremonies.”
anticipation, n., sense 3b: “Something which acts as a precursor or forerunner of something else.”
anticipatory, adj., sense 2: “Grammar. Of a word, esp. it: anticipating the logical subject or (more rarely) object when it is postponed until later in the sentence or clause (see…”
anticipatory, adj., sense 3: “Law. Of a breach of contract: taking the form of an announcement or indication that a contract will not be honoured.”
anti-commercial, adj., sense 2: “Esp. of music: avowedly non-commercial; deliberately not designed with commercial interests in mind.”
anti-communist, adj. and n., sense B: “A person who is opposed or hostile to communism.”
anti-court, adj., sense 2: “Opposed or hostile to a particular court of law or its decisions; characterized by or involving such opposition or hostility.”
anti-disciplinarian, n. and adj., sense B: “Opposed to the (excessive) imposition of discipline, or disputing the value of discipline; characterized by or involving such opposition.”
anti-European, adj. and n., sense B: “A person who is opposed or hostile to Europe or (in later use) the European Union. Also in early use: a person who does not have characteristics…”
anti-evangelical, adj. and n., sense B: “A person who is opposed or hostile to evangelism, or to evangelical doctrines or practice.”
anti-evolutionist, n. and adj., sense B: “Opposed to the interpretation of a field of study, esp. biological development, in evolutionary terms; opposed to evolutionism; characterized by or…”
anti-federal, adj. and n., sense A.1: “Contrary to the covenant made between God and his people. Cf. federal, adj. 1a. Obsolete.”
anti-gas, adj., sense 1: “Opposed to the use of gas for lighting, power, etc.”
anti-God, n. and adj., sense B: “Characterized by opposition or hostility to God or religion; showing a lack of respect for God or religion, impious.”
anti-intellectual, adj. and n., sense A: “Opposed or hostile to intellectuals; hostile to intellectual pursuits or intellectual reasoning; characterized by or involving such opposition or…”
anti-intellectualist, adj. and n., sense B: “A person who is opposed or hostile to intellectuals; a person who is hostile to intellectual pursuits or intellectual reasoning.”
anti-life, n. and adj., sense A.1: “poetic. A creature that is suggestive of death. Obsolete. rare.”
anti-Mason, adj. and n., sense A: “Opposed to Freemasons or Freemasonry; anti-Masonic. Usually with reference to a U.S. movement and political party that opposed Freemasonry, active in…”
anti-monarchic, adj. and n., sense B: “A person who is opposed or antagonistic to monarchy. Obsolete.”
anti-monarchist, n. and adj., sense B: “Opposed or antagonistic to monarchy or the monarchy.”
antimonarchy, n. and adj., sense B: “Opposed or antagonistic to monarchy or the monarchy; anti-monarchist.”
anti-narrative, n. and adj., sense A.2: “A narrative that self-consciously avoids the structure or style of a conventional narrative; narrative of this kind.”
anti-narrative, n. and adj., sense B: “That is the opposite or antithesis of narrative; that self-consciously avoids the structure or style of a conventional narrative.”
antinomy, n.1, sense 3b: “A conflict between two apparently opposing concepts, courses of action, or ideologies.”
antiphon, n., sense 4b: “In extended use. A series of reciprocated utterances, cries, or other noises.”
anti-Platonic, adj. and n., sense A.2: “Opposed or hostile to Plato or Platonism.”
anti-Platonic, adj. and n., sense B: “A person opposed to Plato or to Platonic ideas of love.”
antipodal, adj., sense 4: “Mathematics. Of a point, line, etc., on a sphere: diametrically opposite (to another point, line, etc., on the same sphere). Also (of a map from a…”
antipodes, n. and adv., sense A.2b: “Chiefly with plural agreement. spec. With the and usually with capital initial. Australasia, Australia, or New Zealand (as contrasted with Britain or…”
antipodian, adj. and n., sense B: “= antipodean, n. (in various senses).”
antipodist, n. and adj., sense A.1: “An entertainer or acrobat who performs physical feats upside down, or with the legs instead of the arms; esp. one who juggles with the feet rather…”
anti-political, adj., sense 2: “Opposed or antagonistic to politics or politicians; characterized by or involving such opposition or antagonism.”
anti-Protestant, adj. and n., sense B: “A person who is opposed or antagonistic to Protestants or Protestantism.”
background, n., Additions: “Journalism (originally and chiefly North American). on background: (of information) provided to a journalist, esp. by a government official, on the…”
back o’ Bourke, n., adj., and adv., sense B: “Depreciative. Frequently with hyphens. Of or belonging to a remote and sparsely populated inland area of Australia; (also) characteristic of such an area…”
back o’ Bourke, n., adj., and adv., sense C: “In a remote and sparsely populated inland area of Australia; in the back of beyond.”
banana boat, n., sense 1b: “Chiefly derogatory and offensive. In various phrases referring to a person being newly arrived by banana boat (sense 1a) from abroad, used to imply that he or she lacks basic…”
banana boat, n., sense 3: “A dessert or sweet snack consisting of an unpeeled banana sliced lengthwise and filled with marshmallows, chocolate, etc., then cooked, typically in…”
banana boat, n., sense 4: “A long inflatable boat, typically yellow in colour and in the shape of a tube with tapered ends, which several people can sit astride, and which can…”
barracuda, n., sense 3: “A ruthlessly acquisitive, exploitative, or treacherous person; one who takes advantage of others (cf. shark, n.1 2). Later also in neutral or…”
beg pardon, n. and int., sense B.1: “Somewhat colloquial. Used to express apology or as a polite way to get someone’s attention.”
beg pardon, n. and int., sense B.2: “Used interrogatively to ask for clarification of something a speaker didn’t hear or understand.”
billy, n.3, sense 2: “a billy (sense 1) which has been blackened by the flames of an open fire.”
binary, n. and adj., sense A.3a: “Computing and Mathematics. A coding system in which information is represented with a combination of either of two symbols, esp. the digits 0 and 1…”
binary, n. and adj., sense A.3b: “Computing. A program written in binary or machine code not directly readable by humans; spec. a compiled program file that can be run by a given…”
binary, n. and adj., sense A.4: “An opposition or contrast between two concepts or aspects of something; a way of regarding something that divides it (esp. simplistically) into two…”
binary, n. and adj., sense B.9: “In general use: consisting of two opposing or contrasting aspects; of, relating to, or characterized by the (simplistic) division of something into…”
binary-coded, adj.: “Of information: expressed in binary code. Also: that contains information expressed in binary code.”
Caucasian, adj. and n., sense A.1b: “Designating a language or group of languages (now including Georgian, Chechen, Abkhaz, etc.) spoken in the region of the Caucasus; (also) of or…”
Caucasian, adj. and n., sense B.1b: “Any of several families of languages spoken in the region of the Caucasus; (also) the languages belonging to these families, considered collectively…”
certifiable, adj., sense 4: “As an intensifier (frequently in negative contexts): utter, absolute; evident.”
certifiably, adv., sense 2: “Absolutely, utterly; evidently.”
cheddar, n., Additions: “U.S. slang. Money. Cf. cheese, n.1 4. Also in form chedda.”
chook, n., sense 1b: “A chicken or its flesh used as food. Cf. chookie, n. 2.”
chook, n., sense 2: “A familiar term for (or form of address to): a person, esp. a woman. Frequently in old chook.”
consensual, adj., sense 2c: “Of sexual activity, behaviour, etc.: taking place between people who have willingly given their consent. Cf. consent, n. 3c, non-consensual, adj.”
consent, n., sense 3c: “spec. Voluntary agreement to sexual intercourse or other sexual activity by a person who has the (legal) freedom and capacity to make such a choice.”
consent, n., sense 3d: “An official document giving permission for something.”
consent, v., sense I.1e: “intransitive. spec. To give consent to sexual intercourse or other sexual activity. Cf. consent, n. 3c.”
consentable, adj., sense 2: “Subject to or admitting of consent; consented to. Of a person: willing to give consent; capable of giving consent.”
consentaneous, adj., sense 1b: “Without construction: consistent. Obsolete.”
consented, adj., sense 3: “Arranged or settled by agreement or consent; agreed, acceded to; permitted. Also in consented-to (rare before 20th cent.).”
consenting, adj., sense 1b(a): “spec. Willingly agreeing to sexual intercourse or other sexual activity. See also consenting adult n.”
consenting, adj., sense 1b(b): “Of sexual activity, behaviour, etc.: taking place between people who have willingly given consent; consensual.”
craze, n.1, sense 2b: “Ceramics. A fine crack or pattern of cracks in the glaze of a piece of fired pottery or porcelain.”
crazed, adj. and n., sense A.3b: “With by or †for. Driven to distraction by a particular thing; unable to think or behave rationally or coherently as a result of something specified…”
crazed, adj. and n., sense A.3c: “With for. Obsessed with a particular activity, interest, etc.; excessively enthusiastic about something. Also as the second element in compounds, as…”
crazedness, n., sense 2: “As the second element in compounds. The state or condition of being obsessed with the activity, interest, etc. specified. Cf. crazed, adj. 3c.”
crazily, adv., sense 5: “In an extremely intense or enthusiastic way, esp. when this suggests lack of restraint; passionately.”
crazy, adj., sense II.3c: “In a state of extreme annoyance, exasperation, or distraction. Frequently in to drive a person crazy.”
crazy, adj., sense II.6: “Unusual, esp. in a way which is regarded as fun or playful; unconventional. Also of hair or a beard: wildly unkempt.”
crazy, adj., sense II.7: “Originally U.S. Of an angle: appearing absurdly out of place; unlikely.”
crazy, adj., sense II.11: “colloquial (originally U.S.). Expressing surprise, disbelief, wonder, etc.: improbable; unbelievable; extraordinary. Also: designating an…”
crazy, v., sense 1: “transitive. Perhaps: to spoil, damage. Obsolete. rare.”
cripple, n. and adj., sense A.I.1b: “A bird or other animal that is unable to move freely due to injury, age, or disability; (Hunting and Shooting) a game bird or other animal that has…”
cripple, n. and adj., sense A.I.1c: “Now often avoided because of potentially offensive connotations. A person with a severe limitation of a kind specified or understood contextually.”
cripple, n. and adj., sense A.II.5a: “A low or narrow passage; a narrow opening; spec. a drain; a burrow. Obsolete.”
crippled, adj. and n., sense B: “With the and plural agreement. People who are impaired in movement through disability or injury, considered as a class or group. Now dated and likely to be considered offensive.”
crosshair, n., sense 2: “figurative. In plural. The centre of a notional device through which a person or thing is scrutinized or viewed, esp. as the target of another…”
cuck, n., sense 1b: “spec. In the context of fetishism or pornography: a man who is aroused by his spouse or partner having sex with another person (typically another…”
cuck, n., sense 2: “derogatory slang (originally and chiefly U.S.) and likely to be considered offensive. Originally in alt-right commentary and reaction on social media: a man mockingly regarded as weak…
cuckoldry, n., sense 3: “Biology. Any of various mating behaviours or strategies which result in a male involuntarily rearing offspring to which they are not genetically…”
deep, adj., sense I.1b: “Of a receptacle, container, etc.: having considerable depth; having a base or bottom relatively far below the top or highest point.”
deep, adj., sense I.8: “Astronomy. Located high in the sky or far from the earth (cf. deep, n. 2b, depth, n. 6); spec. located beyond the earth’s atmosphere or beyond the…”
deep, adj., sense II.10c: “Linguistics. Of grammar, syntax, etc.: underlying the most easily observable level of language. Opposed to surface, n. compounds 2e. Cf. deep…”
deep, adj., sense II.11d: “Of a problematic situation or difficulty: serious, severe. Chiefly in in deep trouble. Cf. deep water, n. 2.”
deep, adj., sense II.13c: “Esp. of anaesthesia or sedation: that has a significantly depressive effect on the functioning of the nervous system, esp. on the level of…”
deep, adj., sense II.14c: “Of cleaning, grooming, or maintenance: thorough, comprehensive. Cf. deep clean, n., deep cleaning, n.”
deep, adj., sense II.23: “Of a flavour or smell: rich, full-bodied.”
deep, adj., sense II.24: “Meteorology. Of an area of low atmospheric pressure: marked by a relatively large drop in pressure from the surrounding air to the centre.”
deep, adj., sense II.25: “Originally U.S. Sport. Having many skilful players, members, or employees. Cf. deep bench at bench, n. 5b.”
deep, adj., sense II.26: “Computing. Of an action or process used in a computational model or structure such as a tree: involving multiple levels or layers; (esp. of machine…”
deep, adj., sense II.27: “Music. Designating forms of electronic dance music which are variously more complex, intense, obscure, or abstract than the music considered typical…”
deep, adj., sense II.28: “Computing. Of a link: that points to content on a website or app other than the home page; that points to content in an app rather than on a website…”
deep-dish, adj., sense 1b: “Originally and chiefly U.S. Of a pizza: cooked in a pan with high sides, and having a base made from thick dough, with a thick layer of toppings. Cf…”
deep-dish, adj., sense 2: “Originally and chiefly U.S. Extremely detailed and involved; in-depth. Also: thoroughgoing, committed.”
deep down, adv. and adj., sense A.1: “Far down, very deeply.”
deepen, v., sense 4a: “intransitive. To become lower in pitch or more resonant.”
deepen, v., sense 4b: “transitive. To make (a sound or voice) lower in pitch or more resonant.”
deep freeze, n., sense 1: “Chiefly North American. A period of very cold weather, with temperatures below freezing.”
deep sinker, n., sense 1: “A gold prospector who mines a deep lead or lode. Also: a mine dug to reach such a lode, a deep mine. Now historical.”
deep water, n., sense 1: “Water of great depth; a deep body of water, or the deeper part of a body of water, esp. a sea or ocean.”
deep-waterman, n., sense 1: “A sailor, fisherman, etc., who works on a ship principally in deep waters.”
deform, v., sense I.4b: “Chiefly Geology, Physics, and Materials Science. intransitive. Of a body or material: to undergo a change in shape or form, esp. due to applied…”
deformative, adj., sense 1: “Deformed, misshapen. Obsolete.”
deformed, adj., sense 5: “Chiefly Physics, Geology, and Materials Science. Having a changed form or shape due to a process of deformation (deformation, n. 3b).”
defrock, v., sense 1b: “transitive. To deprive (a person) of professional status or membership of a prestigious group; to remove (something) from a position of power or…”
defrock, v., sense 2: “transitive. To remove clothing from (a person, typically a woman), to undress (someone). Cf. unfrock, v. 1.”
defrock, v., sense 3: “transitive. To expose (a person or thing); to reveal the true nature of (something). Also reflexive. Cf. unfrock, v. 3.”
demimondaine, n. and adj., sense B: “Of, belonging to, or characteristic of a demimondaine; designating a demimondaine. Also: relating to or characteristic of the demimonde (demimonde…”
demimonde, n. and adj., sense A.2: “In extended use. Any group that is regarded as disreputable or as being on the fringes of mainstream or conventional society or culture. Also: the…”
demonetize, v., sense 2: “transitive. Originally: to remove the incentive for profit from (an activity or process). Now chiefly: to remove the ability to generate revenue from…”
depth, n., sense II.8b: “Of a picture or other two-dimensional representation: the apparent existence of three dimensions, such that some parts of the image appear more…”
depth, n., sense II.10c: “Of qualities perceived by the senses. Of sound: the quality of being sonorous in tone; lowness of pitch. In later use also, esp. of recorded or…”
depth, n., sense II.10d: “Of qualities perceived by the senses. Of a flavour, scent, etc.: intensity, complexity; fullness, richness.”
depth, n., sense II.13: “Originally U.S. Sport. The quality of having many skilful players or members in all required positions or roles, including reserves. Cf. deep bench.”
deranged, adj., sense 2b: “Suggestive or characteristic of mental disturbance or instability; wild, irrational; illogical, unsound.”
dipsy, adj.1 and n.1, sense A.2: “Angling (originally and chiefly U.S.). Designating a lead weight used to increase the depth of the bait, lure, or fly. Also: designating a line, rod…”
dipsy, adj.1 and n.1, sense B.1: “Nautical. A lead or line used for soundings in deep water. Now historical.”
diversely, adv., sense 3a: “In a way which includes or involves differing elements or characteristics.”
diversely, adv., sense 3b: “In a way which includes or involves people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds, and (more recently) different genders, sexual…”
diversified, adj., sense 3: “Business and Finance. Of a business, fund, etc.: composed of or dependent on multiple areas of investment or income, or producing or supplying a…”
diversify, v., sense 4: “transitive. To make (a society, community, organization, process, etc.) more diverse or inclusive with reference to social and ethnic background…”
diversity, n., sense 1c: “spec. Variation in plant and animal life, esp. as represented by the number of species, or dissimilarities between genomes.”
diversity, n., sense 2b: “With of. An assortment or range of things (or occasionally people).”
drack, adj. and n., sense B.2: “A police officer. rare.”
dysphoric, adj. and n., sense A.2: “Affected with dysphoria.”
dysphoric, adj. and n., sense B: “A person affected with dysphoria.”
ease, n., sense II.7: “In tailoring, dressmaking, etc.: the degree of freedom of movement allowed by the fit of a garment; looseness or fullness in the fit of a garment or…”
ease, v., sense 5: “transitive. To reduce the weight of (something); to lighten or unburden. Now rare.”
ease, v., sense 9a: “transitive. To slow or stop (something); to reduce the speed of; to bring to a halt. Also with down.”
ease, v., sense 13: “intransitive. With preposition (usually into or through). To succeed at or do something easily or comfortably. Also transitive: to make (one’s way)…”
ease, v., sense 1: “intransitive. To exert less force or pressure on; to relax one’s efforts. Also: to return or revert gradually to a former state, condition, etc.”
ease, v., sense 1: “intransitive. To relax one’s efforts; to exert less force or pressure on. Cf. to ease up 1 at phrasal verbs 1.”
ease, v., sense 1: “Frequently with adverb or prepositional phrase indicating position. transitive. To move (something) gently, carefully, or gradually; to slow or bring…”
ease, v., sense 1: “intransitive. colloquial (originally U.S.). Of a person: to become more relaxed or comfortable; to become less anxious or serious. Frequently in…”
ease, v., sense 1: “transitive. Caribbean. To treat (a person) leniently; to go easy on. Cf. to ease up on —— 2 at phrasal verbs 2.”
ease, v., sense 2: “intransitive. To begin or enter into a task, activity, situation, etc., slowly, gently, or carefully.”
ease, v., sense 2: “intransitive. To do, use, or treat something with greater moderation. Cf. to ease off on —— 1 at phrasal verbs 2.”
ease, v., sense 2: “intransitive. To treat a person more leniently; to be less harsh or critical. Cf. to ease off on —— 2 at phrasal verbs 2.”
ease, v., sense 2: “intransitive. To treat a person more leniently; to be less harsh or critical. Cf. to ease off —— 2 at phrasal verbs 2 to ease up on —— 2 at phrasal…”
ease, v., sense 2: “intransitive. To do, use, or treat something with greater moderation. Cf. to ease off on —— 1 at phrasal verbs 2 easy, adj. adv.int. n.phrases 13a.”
easel, n., sense 2: “Photography. A device used to hold sensitized paper either below or in front of a lens which projects a negative image onto it, usually having blades…”
easiness, n., sense I.2b: “Chiefly depreciative. Now colloquial. Usually with reference to women. Receptiveness to sexual advances; readiness to engage in casual sex. Cf. easy…”
easiness, n., sense II.7: “Economics. Market conditions characterized by low interest rates and ready access to credit; the fact of money being readily available at low…”
easy, adj., adv., int., n., sense A.II.15b: “Of an action, belief, etc.: readily, promptly, or willingly performed or assumed.”
easy, adj., adv., int., n., sense A.II.15d: “Chiefly depreciative. Now colloquial. Usually of a woman: very receptive to sexual advances; easily persuaded to have sex; willing to engage in…”
easy, adj., adv., int., n., sense B.3: “colloquial. As a sentence adverb: without doubt; at least; easily.”
easy, adj., adv., int., n., sense C.2: “colloquial. Used to indicate that something (typically a process or an answer to a question) is straightforward and uncomplicated. Cf. simple, int.”
easy rider, n., sense 3: “A person, typically a motorcyclist, viewed as representing freedom from responsibility, an alternative subculture, and an adventurous lifestyle.”
easy street, n., sense 2: “In sporting contexts: a situation where winning will be easy.”
ebony, n. and adj., sense A.2: “A black or very dark brown colour.”
ebony, n. and adj., sense A.4: “In plural. The black keys on a piano. Cf. ivory, n. 5d.”
echolaliac, n. and adj., sense A: “A person who has or displays echolalia (see echolalia, n. 1); someone who repeats or imitates the words spoken by another.”
eidolon, n., sense 3: “A character in a literary work who represents or embodies the author or through whose eyes the reader experiences the action of the text; a fictional…”
eidolon, n., sense 4: “An idealized, conceptualized, or representative version of a person or thing; an embodiment or epitome of a particular type, concept, quality, etc.”
eidolon, n., sense 5: “In ancient Greek art: a small winged figure used (esp. on vases) to represent a supernatural or incorporeal being, esp. the soul or spirit of a…”
elderly, adj. and n., sense B.1: “With the and plural agreement. People at an advanced stage of life, considered collectively; older people.”
emigrant, n. and adj., sense A.3: “Physiology. A cell or group of cells that has moved from its site of origin, or its usual position, into another area of the body. Cf. emigrate, v. 3.”
emigrant, n. and adj., sense B.3: “Physiology. Of a cell or a group of cells: that has moved from its site of origin, or its usual position, into another area of the body.”
emigrate, v., sense 3: “intransitive. Physiology. Of a cell or a group of cells: to move from its site of origin, or its usual position, into another area of the body.”
emigrated, adj., sense 2: “Physiology. Of a cell or a group of cells: that has moved from its site of origin, or its usual position, into another area of the body. Cf…”
emigrating, adj., sense 3: “Physiology. Of a cell or a group of cells: moving from its site of origin, or its usual position, into another area of the body. Cf. emigrate, v. 3.”
emigration, n., sense 3: “Physiology. The movement of a cell or a group of cells from its site of origin, or its usual position, into another area of the body. Cf. migration…”
endowment, n., Additions: “In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: a religious ceremony in which participants receive religious instruction and guidance, and enter…”
enrol, v., Additions: “intransitive. Australian and New Zealand. To register to vote.”
Enzed, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to New Zealand or New Zealanders; coming from New Zealand.”
epileptic, adj. and n., sense A.1c: “Of a medicinal agent or medical therapy: used in the treatment of epilepsy; = antiepileptic, adj.”
epileptic, adj. and n., sense A.2: “Now likely to be considered offensive. Figurative. Characterized by jerks, twitches, or spasms; (of movement, sound, etc.) wild, erratic, unpredictable. Cf. epileptical, adj. 2.”
epileptic, adj. and n., sense B.1: “Epilepsy; an instance of this; an epileptic seizure. rare after 17th cent.”
epileptoid, adj., sense 2: “Chiefly Psychology. Of a state of mind or personality type, esp. one thought to be associated with criminality: (supposedly) affected by a condition…”
evangel, n.1, sense 2c: “Scottish. A portion of one of the Gospels read or sung as part of a church service. Cf. gospel, n. 3. Obsolete.”
evangelic, n. and adj., sense A.1: “The Christian gospel; = evangely, n. 1a. Obsolete.”
evangelic, n. and adj., sense B.3: “Of or relating to the action or work of spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or by giving personal testimony about the experience of…”
evangelic, n. and adj., sense B.4: “Zealous in advocating or supporting a particular cause; showing or indicating great enthusiasm for something; = evangelical, adj. 4.”
evangelical, adj. and n., sense B.2b: “Usually with capital initial. In the Church of Scotland during the greater part of the 18th cent. and the first half of the 19th cent.: a member of…”
evangelical, adj. and n., sense B.2c: “gen. An adherent of the principles, doctrines, etc., associated with the evangelical tradition within Protestant Christianity; a member of a church…”
evangelically, adv., sense 1b: “In a manner that zealously advocates or supports a particular cause; (more generally) extremely enthusiastically.”
evangelican, adj. and n., sense B.1: “A Lutheran, as opposed to a member of another Protestant church or sect. Cf. evangelical, n. 1. Obsolete.”
evangelist, n., sense 2: “A person who announces good news. Cf. evangelize, v. 1.”
evangelize, v., sense 4a: “To advocate for or support a cause, idea, project, etc., in a zealous or extremely enthusiastic way. intransitive. Frequently followed by a…”
exotic, adj. and n., sense A.1b(b): “That is introduced from another country, climate, etc. Of diseases, pathogens, etc.”
exotic, adj. and n., sense A.2d: “Of a motor vehicle, esp. a car: exclusive, luxurious, high-end.”
exotic, adj. and n., sense A.6: “Particle Physics. Designating particles or types of matter that are hypothetical, rarely detected, or composed of an unusual number or type of…”
exotica, n., sense 2: “Originally and chiefly U.S. Any of various kinds of music perceived as exotic, esp. a kind of pop music popular from the mid 1940s to the mid 1960s…”
exterminator, n., Additions: “Chiefly North American. A person who eradicates vermin or other pests from a building or area, esp. a professional pest controller.”
feel, v., Phrases 14: “to feel someone’s pain: to empathize with or understand another person’s negative feelings relating to a painful or difficult situation, esp. because…”
Fenian, adj. and n., sense A.3: “derogatory and offensive (chiefly Irish English (northern) and Scottish). Also with lower-case initial. Of or relating to Roman Catholics…”
Fenian, adj. and n., sense B.3: “derogatory and offensive (chiefly Irish English (northern) and Scottish). A Roman Catholic.”
fetish, n., sense 4c: “As a mass noun. Sexual practices or preferences regarded as unusual or unconventional, involving objects, activities, or parts of the body not…”
fetishism, n., sense 2: “Excessive or irrational devotion to or admiration of something; obsessive interest in something. Also: an instance of this.”
fetishist, n. and adj., sense A.2: “A person who has an excessive or irrational devotion to or admiration for a particular thing, or who has an obsessive interest in something.”
fetishist, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Relating to or involving a sexual fetish or sexual fetishism (see fetish, n. 4, fetishism, n. 3).”
fetishistic, adj., sense 2: “Characterized by excessive or irrational devotion to or admiration of a particular thing, or by an obsessive interest in something.”
fetishistic, adj., sense 3: “Of, relating to, or involving a sexual fetish or sexual fetishism (see fetish, n. 4, fetishism, n. 3); of the nature of a sexual fetish.”
frail, adj. and n.2, sense B.1: “With the and plural agreement. Frail people considered collectively.”
freak, n.1 and adj., sense A.2a: “An erratic or seemingly playful or capricious action, response, development, etc. Formerly also: a bout of energetic playful activity; a caper, a…”
freak, n.1 and adj., sense A.4c: “Sport (originally Australian). A player with exceptional skill; a very talented person.”
freak, n.1 and adj., sense A.6a(b): “colloquial (originally U.S.). A person who is obsessed with the activity, interest, or thing specified… With for.”
freak, n.1 and adj., sense B.4: “Chiefly U.S. slang (frequently derogatory). Esp. in African-American usage. Engaging in or characterized by sexual activity regarded as unusual or…”
freak, v.1, sense 1a: “transitive. Apparently: to amuse or entertain (a person). Obsolete. rare.”
freak, v.1, sense 2: “intransitive. Chiefly with reference to a hippie or other unconventional person associated with the 1960s counterculture: to renounce societal norms…”
freakery, n., sense 2: “U.S. A sideshow or attraction at which audiences pay to view people or animals with highly unusual physical features or traits; = freak show, n. 1a…”
freakery, n., sense 3: “Highly unusual, unexpected, or strange behaviour, practices, effects, etc.; freakishness. Also: an instance or manifestation of this; a bizarre or…”
freakery, n., sense 4: “As the second element in compounds forming nouns denoting an obsessive preoccupation with, or excessive enthusiasm for, the thing, quality, activity…”
freaking, adj. and adv., sense A.2: “slang (originally U.S.). Frequently in forms freakin’, freakin. Used as a euphemistic alternative to fucking: contemptible, annoying, etc. Frequently…”
freaking, adj. and adv., sense B: “slang (originally U.S.). Frequently in forms freakin’, freakin. As an intensifier.”
freakish, adj., sense 1b: “Of an occurrence or event: abnormal, irregular, or unpredictable; unique, one-off; very rare. Cf. freak, n.1 3b.”
freakish, adj., sense 2b: “Of a person: having exceptional skill; very talented. Of a skill, ability, etc.: outstanding, exceptional.”
freakish, adj., sense 3: “Chiefly U.S. slang (frequently derogatory). Esp. in African-American usage. Engaging in or characterized by sexual activity regarded as unusual or…”
freak show, n., sense 1b: “An unedifying spectacle; a ludicrous, grotesque, or dehumanizing event, situation, etc.”
freak show, n., sense 1c: “Chiefly U.S. A show, performance, etc., featuring sexual or erotic acts, esp. of a sort regarded as unusual or unconventional.”
freak show, n., sense 2b: “Sport. An exceptionally skilled player.”
freaky, adj. and adv., sense A.2a: “Chiefly U.S. slang. Engaging in or characterized by sexual activity regarded as unusual or unconventional; having strong, excessive, or…”
freaky, adj. and adv., sense A.2b: “Chiefly U.S. slang. to get freaky: to engage in sexual activity, esp. of an unconventional or uninhibited nature. Also with on, with (a person).”
frock, v., sense 2b: “transitive. U.S. Military. To grant (a member of the armed forces) the authority and the privileges, including the wearing of the insignia, of a…”
frock, v., sense 3a: “colloquial (frequently Australian). to frock up. intransitive. To clothe oneself stylishly or elaborately (esp. more so than usual); to put on…”
frock, v., sense 3b: “colloquial (frequently Australian). to frock up. intransitive. To put on a dress or other clothing more conventionally worn by women. Also…”
frock coat, n., sense 1: “A man’s informal coat. Cf. frock, n. 5a. Now historical.”
frock coat, n., sense 2a: “A skirted coat. Cf. skirt, n. 2b, skirted, adj. 1b. A skirted coat worn when riding or when working with horses.”
frocking, n., sense 1: “A frock; esp. (in early use) a smock-frock; (now) a dress. Also: frocks collectively.”
frocking, n., sense 3a: “The action or practice of admitting a person to a holy order and granting them ecclesiastical status; ordination. Also in extended use: the action or…”
frocking, n., sense 3b: “U.S. Military. The action or practice of granting a member of the armed forces the authority and privileges (including the wearing of the insignia)…”
frocking, n., sense 4: “The action of clothing or attiring a person in a frock. Also with up.”
frock suit, n., sense 2: “A suit consisting of a dress (esp. an anarkali) and churidar trousers, traditionally worn by women in South Asia.”
garment, n., Additions: “Often in plural. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: a set of long underwear, now esp. one which covers the body from the upper arms…”
Geechee, adj. and n., sense A: “Of or belonging to an African-American people of West and Central African descent inhabiting the Sea Islands and coastal regions of South Carolina…”
geriatric, adj. and n., sense A.2: “Designating an elderly person (or animal), esp. one requiring medical care; of or relating to elderly people (or animals).”
gimp, n.3 and adj., sense B.1: “Now likely to be offensive when used in reference to people with disabilities. Of a part of the body (esp. the leg or arm): affected by weakness, pain, limited function, etc., so as to make movement difficult or impossible.”
gimp, n.3 and adj., sense B.2: “ Now likely to be offensive when used in reference to people with disabilities. Of a person or animal: experiencing physical weakness, pain, limited movement, etc., in the leg or arm.”
golly, n.2 and int., sense A.2: “In the vocative with an interjection or modifier, as oh golly, my golly, good golly, etc., expressing surprise, disbelief, etc. Cf. cf. god, n…”
golly, n.3, sense 2: “British slang (offensive). A black or dark-skinned person, esp. a person of African origin or descent. Cf. golliwog, n. 2.”
Gorkhali, adj. and n., sense A: “Of or relating to any of several peoples of Nepal, esp. the Gurkha people, or the Nepali language. Cf. Gurkha, adj.”
groom, v., sense I.1b: “transitive. To clean or cut the coat, nails, etc., of (an animal other than a horse, esp. a dog, cat, or other pet). Also occasionally with coat as…”
groom, v., sense I.2b: “transitive. To prepare (a slope, trail, etc.), for skiing or snowmobiling, esp. by adjusting the depth, compaction, etc., of snow and giving it a…”
groom, v., sense I.3: “transitive. To give (a person, oneself) a clean, neat, or smart appearance; to arrange or style (one’s hair, nails, clothes, etc.). Also with up.”
groom, v., sense I.4b: “transitive. Of an animal: to clean or preen (another animal, or its skin, fur, or feathers), esp. in order to remove parasites. In quot. 1895: with…”
groomer, n., sense 1b: “A person who gains the trust of or influence over a child with the intention of preparing them for sexual abuse, exploitation, or trafficking. Later…”
groomer, n., sense 3a: “A person working as a hairdresser, beautician, stylist, etc., now esp. for a celebrity. Frequently with modifying word. Somewhat rare before later…”
groomer, n., sense 3b: “A product, preparation, or (now esp.) a device used in cleaning, styling, or cutting one’s hair, or in some other aspect of personal grooming…”
groomer, n., sense 4: “A person considered in terms of the degree of care put into maintaining a clean and smart appearance. Somewhat rare before later 20th cent.”
groomer, n., sense 6b: “A ski slope, snowmobile trail, etc., on which the snow has been or is regularly groomed to give it a smooth surface, the desired compaction, depth…”
grooming, n., sense I.1b: “The action, practice, or fact of brushing and cleaning the coat of an animal other than a horse, esp. a dog, cat, or other pet; a period of time…”
grooming, n., sense I.2a: “The action or practice of maintaining a neat and tidy appearance; (now often) the result of this; the appearance of one’s hair, clothes, etc.”
grooming, n., sense I.2b: “The preparation or maintenance of a place or thing in a neat, tidy, or clean condition; the result of this; spec. the action or practice of preparing…”
grooming, n., sense I.2c: “The practice by an animal of cleaning or preening itself, or its own skin, fur, or feathers, esp. in order to remove parasites.”
grooming, n., sense I.3a: “The practice by an animal of cleaning or preening another animal, or its skin, fur, or feathers, esp. in order to remove parasites.”
grooming, n., sense I.3b: “In humans and other hominids: behaviour (esp. some forms of vocal or verbal interaction) viewed as analogous to mutual cleaning in other social…”
grooming, n., sense II.4a: “Originally U.S. In early use: the action or fact of preparing a person as a political candidate. Later more generally: the action of preparing or…”
grooming, n., sense II.4b: “The action of gaining the trust of or influence over a child, with the intention of preparing them for sexual abuse, exploitation, or trafficking…”
grope, n.1, Additions: “spec. An act of touching or fondling a person clumsily or forcefully and in a sexual manner, typically (esp. in later use) without consent.”
grope, n.1, Additions: “Australian colloquial. to go the grope: to touch or fondle a person clumsily or forcefully and in a sexual manner, typically without consent…”
gutser, n., sense 1: “A dive into water in which the diver hits the surface of the water flat on his or her stomach or abdomen; a belly flop. Now rare.”
half-staff, n., adv., and adj., sense C: “Chiefly North American. Of a flag: lowered to a position some way below the top of its staff, esp. as a public sign of mourning or a mark of respect…”
harassed, adj., sense 2: “Originally: subjected to oppression; exploited, tyrannized. Later: subjected to unwarranted (and now esp. unlawful) speech or behaviour causing…”
harassment, n., sense 2: “spec. Unwarranted (and now esp. unlawful) speech or behaviour causing annoyance, alarm, distress, or intimidation, usually occurring persistently…”
Hare Krishna, n., sense 2b: “The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, a Gaudiya Vaishnava organization based mainly in the United States and other Western countries…”
haybag, n., sense 1: “A bag filled with, or designed to be filled with, hay; esp. a net bag from which a horse can feed.”
heathen, adj. and n.1, sense A.3: “derogatory. Designating a Christian whose beliefs are regarded as backward or unorthodox; of or relating to such Christians.”
heathen, adj. and n.1, sense B.2: “derogatory. A person belonging to a branch of Christianity regarded as backward or unorthodox.”
heathen, adj. and n.1, sense B.5: “Often with capital initial. A follower of a neopagan religion based on reconstruction of the pagan polytheistic beliefs and practices of ancient…”
heathenism, n., sense 3: “Usually with capital initial. A neopagan religion based on reconstruction of the pagan polytheistic beliefs and practices of ancient Germanic people…”
heathenist, n. and adj., sense B: “Of, resembling, or characteristic of people who do not adhere to Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, esp. regarded as primitive or uncivilized; heathen…”
heathenizing, adj., sense 2: “That makes a person or thing heathen in character.”
heathenness, n. and adj., sense B: “Heathen, heathenish. Obsolete.”
heathenry, n., sense 3: “Usually with capital initial. A neopagan religion based on reconstruction of the pagan polytheistic beliefs and practices of ancient Germanic…”
hermaphrodite, v., sense 1: “transitive. To cause (a person or thing) to become hermaphrodite in character; to give male and female characteristics to.”
holiday, n., sense 2a(b): “Senses denoting a single day. A day on which an individual person does not work, study, or perform his or her normal duties; (now) esp. any of a…”
holiday, n., sense 4: “In plural (chiefly with the). Originally and chiefly North American. Originally: the period during which Christmas and New Year’s Eve are celebrated…”
holiday, n., sense 5: “Chiefly with modifier. A period of financial exemption or relief; a period during which regular payments or disbursements of some kind are suspended…”
holiday camp, n., sense 1: “Obsolete. A military camp for soldiers located away from active battle lines, where duties such as training are carried out.”
holiday camp, n., sense 3: “A programme of activities for children during school holidays, typically in the summer. Also: the location where such a programme takes place.”
holocaust, v., sense 2: “Use of this term may now be controversial or offensive. Transitive. To destroy (something or someone); spec. to destroy by burning. Now also: to subject to genocide.”
idol, n., sense I.3b: “In East Asian popular music: a Cantopop, J-pop, or K-pop singer, performing as a solo act or as a member of a group. Also as a modifier, as in idol…”
idolatrizer, n., sense 2: “A person who practises (or is considered to practise) idolatry; an idolater. Frequently derogatory. Cf. idolatrize, v. 1a, idolatry, n. 1.”
idol worship, n., sense 2: “figurative. Excessive concern with, devotion to, or reverence for a person or thing; (now chiefly) very intense admiration for an individual, esp. a…”
illegal, adj. and n., sense A.1b: “Of a person: acting illegally, engaging in actions that are against the law. Also: not legally authorized to perform a specified function, or to…”
illegal, adj. and n., sense A.3: “Esp. in a game or sport: contrary to, or prohibited by, an official rule or regulation.”
immigrated, adj., sense 2: “Of an animal or plant: that has been introduced, or has migrated into, a given area, esp. resulting in a stable population. Cf. immigrate, v. 2.”
immigrated, adj., sense 3: “Physiology. Of a cell: that has moved into an area of the body that is different from its usual position, or from its site of origin. Cf. immigrate…”
immigrating, adj., sense 2: “Of a plant or animal: that is introduced, or migrates into, a given area, esp. resulting in a stable population. Cf. immigrate, v. 2.”
immigration, n., sense 1b: “The migration or introduction of a plant or animal into a given area, esp. resulting in a stable population in such an area. Cf. immigrate, v. 2.”
immigration, n., sense 1c: “Physiology. The movement of a cell or a group of cells into an area of the body that is different from its usual position, or from its site of…”
insane, adj. and n., sense A.3b: “Incredible, extreme, esp. to a level regarded as irrational; (hence) exceptionally good or impressive.”
insane, adj. and n., sense A.4: “In a state of extreme annoyance, exasperation, or distraction. Frequently with drive or go.”
insane, adj. and n., sense B.1: “With the and plural agreement. Insane people regarded as a class. Now chiefly historical.”
insanely, adv., sense 2: “Extremely, incredibly; to an extent regarded as irrational.”
insanous, adj., sense 1: “Insane.”
Jap, n.1 and adj., sense A.2: “Offensive (usually derogatory or depreciative). The Japanese language; = Japanese, n. 2.”
juju, n.1, sense 3: “Fortune, luck; the atmosphere or feel of a place, etc. In bad juju: bad luck; a bad feeling, energy or atmosphere.”
jungle fever, n., sense 2: “Now chiefly derogatory and offensive. U.S. slang (esp. in African-American usage). The fact or state of a white person being sexually or romantically attracted to a black person, or vice…”
karakia, n., sense 2: “In Christian contexts: a prayer or prayers; a service of worship. Also (and in earliest use): a sermon; preaching.”
kink, n.2, sense 3: “figurative. A minor problem or flaw in a plan, system, etc.”
kinkily, adv., sense 1: “U.S. regional (New England). In a sprightly, lively, or energetic manner. Cf. kinky, adj. 3. Obsolete.”
kinkily, adv., sense 2: “In or into kinks or tight curls.”
kinkless, adj., sense 2: “Electronics. Of a tetrode: designed so as to have a characteristic curve of current against voltage which is free from kinks. Also more generally…”
lame, adj. and adv., sense A.II.6a: “Of a ship: unable to sail properly; damaged, esp. having lost the means of propulsion. Cf. lame duck, n. 2.”
lame, adj. and adv., sense A.II.8b: “slang and colloquial (originally U.S.). Originally in African-American usage. Contemptible; despicable; unacceptable.”
lame, adj. and adv., sense A.II.8c: “slang and colloquial (originally U.S.). Bland, dull, boring; uninspiring, unimpressive.”
lame, adj. and adv., sense B: “In a lame manner (in various senses); esp. with a limp. In later use colloquial or regional.”
lamebrain, adj. and n., sense A: “Dim-witted, feeble-minded; foolish, stupid, idiotic. Cf. lame-brained, adj.”
lame duck, n. and adj., sense A.3: “In general use: any person or thing characterized as ineffectual, unsatisfactory, or unlikely to succeed or endure without additional help.”
lame duck, n. and adj., sense A.4b: “In extended use: a person who is soon to leave a job, role, etc., typically regarded as having little power, influence, or enthusiasm.”
lame duck, n. and adj., sense B.2b: “In extended use: designating a person who is soon to leave a job, role, etc., typically regarded as having little power, influence, or enthusiasm.”
lamester, n., sense 2: “slang (originally U.S.). A dull, unimpressive, or contemptible person; a person regarded as socially inept or out of touch. Cf. lame, adj. 8.”
lark, n.3, Additions: “English regional. A person given to larking (lark, v.2 1); a wild, unruly, or boisterous person. Obsolete.”
lawic, adj.: “Of a person: not in holy orders, not clerical; lay. Of a thing: secular. Cf. lewd, adj. 1.”
lewd, adj. and n., sense B.2a: “With the. With plural agreement: lascivious or lecherous people collectively; people who engage in sexually indecent or obscene behaviour considered…”
lewd, adj. and n., sense B.2b: “A show, film, or other entertainment featuring sexually suggestive or explicit content; a sexually suggestive or explicit photograph, image, etc.”
libidinal, adj., sense 2: “Having or expressing strong sexual desire; relating to or characterized by lustfulness or sexual activity; = libidinous, adj. 1a.”
libidinous, adj., sense 2: “Psychoanalysis. Of or relating to libido (libido, n. 2), a psychic energy derived from the unconscious or (more specifically) the id and inherent in…”
lobby, n., Additions: “In video games, computer games, and virtual reality: a virtual space (such as a chat room or menu screen) where players can adjust settings, talk to…”
man of straw, n., sense 1: “An object made of straw and resembling a human figure; a scarecrow. Cf. straw man, n. 1.”
Māori, n. and adj., sense B.2a: “New Zealand colloquial (frequently derogatory or depreciative when used by non-Māori). Of a thing, a state, etc.: not kept in good order…”
one, adj., n., and pron., Phrases 6: “(as) easy (also simple,etc.) as one, two, three: used to suggest that something is straightforward or uncomplicated to do or understand.”
pledge, n., sense 2g: “A solemn promise, typically made by a teenager, to refrain from having sexual intercourse before marriage. Frequently with modifying word, as in…”
present, v., sense I.12: “intransitive. With as. Of a person: to represent oneself as having a specified gender, sexual orientation, etc., typically through one’s behaviour…”
presenting, adj., sense 4: “With preceding adjective or noun. Of a person: that presents oneself (see present, v. 12) as having a specified gender or sexual orientation, as in…”
questioning, adj., sense 2: “Of a person: unsure of, exploring, or trying to determine the nature of one’s own sexuality, gender identity, etc.”
roll, v.2, Phrases 12: “slang (originally U.S.). to roll deep: (originally in the language of rap, hip-hop, and grime) to be part of, or go about as, a group or gang (esp…”
sallow, v., sense 2: “intransitive. To become sallow; to take on an unhealthy yellowish or pale brown colour. Typically with reference to a person’s face, complexion, etc.”
sardar, n., sense 1c: “A Sikh man. Frequently used as a title or respectful form of address.”
sardar, n., sense 2a: “Chiefly in India and Pakistan: a person in charge of a group of workers; an overseer, a foreman. Now chiefly historical.”
sardar, n., sense 2b: “In the Himalayas: the leader of a group of mountain guides.”
schiz, n. and adj., sense B.1b: “Of a thing, situation, etc.: odd, bizarre; erratic, unpredictable; having inconsistent or contradictory elements.”
schizo, n. and adj., sense B.2b: “Now likely to be considered offensive. Of a thing, situation, etc.: odd, erratic, or unpredictable; having inconsistent or contradictory elements.”
seducing, n., sense 2: “Sexual seduction.”
seductively, adv., sense 1: “By means of seduction (in various senses); (formerly) esp. by leading people astray or enticing them into error, wrongdoing, or disloyalty. rare.”
short, adj., n., and adv., Additions: “to bringor pull (a person) up short and variants: to cause (a person) to stop or pause abruptly, or to check (a person) in any course of action; cf…”
Sinhala, n. and adj., sense A.1: “A member of a people inhabiting Sri Lanka; = Sinhalese, n. 1.”
slur, n.3, Additions: “A term of abuse or contempt; esp. a highly offensive insult used to denigrate a person on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.”
snorker, n., sense 2: “Originally Australian and Navy slang. A sausage.”
sooty, n., sense 1: “A chimney sweep. Now historical.”
spaz, n., sense 2: “Offensive (usually derogatory or depreciative). Originally U.S. A temporary outburst of emotion or loss of emotional control; a tantrum; esp. a fit of excitement or temper. Frequently in to have a…”
spaz, n., sense 3: “Offensive (usually derogatory or depreciative). A person affected with a form of spastic paralysis, esp. cerebral palsy. Also more generally: a person with a disability. Cf. spastic, n. 2.”
standing place, n., sense 4: “New Zealand. In Māori contexts: a place where one belongs or has established right of residence; a foothold, a home base. Also: a sense of identity…”
stereotype, v., Additions 3: “transitive. To view or portray (a person) as having characteristics corresponding to a widely-held but oversimplified or prejudiced preconception of…”
straw man, n., sense 3: “A draft proposal, spec. one which is intended to be discussed, modified, and to generate further, improved iterations.”
streamer, n., Additions: “A person who broadcasts or streams video or audio content of themselves live over the internet, typically while playing a game, chatting about…”
stuffed, adj., Additions: “Australian and New Zealand colloquial. In predicative use (of a person): tired, worn out; incapacitated by exhaustion.”
sweet sixteen, n., sense 1b: “Originally and chiefly North American. A girl’s sixteenth birthday, esp. regarded as a milestone in her transition from childhood to adulthood. Also…”
sweet sixteen, n., sense 2: “Chiefly Basketball. The last sixteen teams or competitors in a tournament; spec. the sixteen teams competing in the round before the quarter-finals…”
take, v., sense 1: “transitive. To proceed or go ahead with (something); spec. to take responsibility for dealing with or developing (an issue, task, project, etc.).”
tarseal, v., sense 1: “transitive. Australian. To seal (a rabbit burrow) with tar and straw. Obsolete.”
tarsealing, n., sense 1: “Australian. The action or an act of sealing a rabbit burrow with tar and straw. Obsolete.”
Tassie, n.3 and adj., sense B: “Of, belonging, or relating to Tasmania; Tasmanian.”
templary, adj., sense 2b: “Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Masonic Knights Templar (Knight Templar, n. 2).”
template, n., sense I.4: “A thin sheet of plastic, paper, etc., placed over something else to carry information, instructions, or additional material.”
temple, n.1, sense II.9: “Originally: the body or order of Freemasons as a whole. Later esp.: a building or hall used as a meeting place for members of a branch or lodge of…”
temple, n.2, sense 1: “Building. A timber of some kind used in construction; (perhaps) a rod or batten used to hold down the thatching on a roof. Obsolete (Scottish in…”
templed, adj., sense 1b: “Of the fingers or hands: brought together to form an inverted-V shape. Cf. temple, v. 3.”
templeward, n. and adv., sense A: “to (also unto) the templeward: towards or in the direction of the temple.”
Templist, n., sense 1: “In French legend: a member of an order of Arthurian knights charged with protecting the temple in which the Holy Grail is kept (see grail, n.2 1)…”
trigger, v., sense 3c: “transitive. Esp. of something read, seen, or heard: to distress or upset (a person), typically by arousing feelings or memories associated with a…”
triggered, adj., sense 2b: “Distressed or upset, esp. as a result of having feelings or memories associated with a past traumatic experience aroused, or as a response to…”
triggering, adj., sense 2: “Of something seen, read, heard, etc.: arousing feelings or memories associated with a past traumatic experience, esp. to the point of causing great…”
truth-telling, n., sense 2: “spec. Recognition or acknowledgement of historical injustices affecting Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people following the…”
Tudor, adj. and n., Additions: “A member of the English royal dynasty descended from the union of Owen Tudor and Henry V’s widow Catherine of Valois, which held the throne from the…”
Turcophobe, n. and adj., sense B: “Having or characterized by a strong aversion or hostility to Turkey or (formerly) the Ottoman Empire, or to Turkish people, culture, etc.”
Turcophone, n. and adj., sense A.1: “Chiefly in form Turkophone. (The name of) a brass wind instrument, a modified version of the saxophone. Now historical.”
Turcophone, n. and adj., sense A.2: “A person who speaks a Turkic language, esp. Turkish.”
Turkese, n. and adj., sense A: “With plural agreement. Turkish people, Turks.”
Turki, n. and adj., sense A.2a: “A name given to any of various historical Turkic languages, esp. those spoken in central Asia; sometimes specifically referring to the direct…”
Turkic, adj. and n., sense B.1: “The western Turkic language spoken in Turkey; = Turkish, n. 1. Obsolete.”
Turkicize, v., sense 1: “intransitive. To acquire a Turkic or Turkish character; to become Turkic or Turkish. rare.”
Turkish, adj. and n., sense A.3: “Designating the western Turkic language which is the official language of Turkey; of or relating to this language. Sometimes also: designating the…”
Turkize, v., sense 2a: “intransitive. To adopt Turkish culture, practices, etc.; to become Turkish. Cf. Turkicize, v. 1. rare.”
Turkmen, n. and adj., sense A.1: “A member of a group of Oghuz Turkic-speaking peoples who invaded Persia, Syria, and Asia Minor from Central Asia in the 11th cent. (cf. Oghuz, n.)…”
Turkmen, n. and adj., sense B.1: “Of, relating to, or belonging to a group of Western Oghuz Turkic-speaking peoples inhabiting Anatolia, the Levant, the Caucasus, and northern…”
Turkmen, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Of, relating to, or belonging to a group of Eastern Oghuz Turkic-speaking peoples inhabiting the region east of the Caspian Sea and south of the Aral…”
two, adj., n., and adv., Additions: “U.S. colloquial. two for a nickel: (as a modifier, frequently hyphenated) designating a cigar of low quality, sold at the price of two for five…”
twofer, n., sense 2d: “A situation in which a single action, event, etc., produces two returns, or yields an extra benefit in addition to the immediate purpose or outcome.”
unborn, adj. and n., sense B: “Chiefly with the and plural agreement. Those who have not (yet) been born, considered collectively; esp. babies or foetuses still existing or…”
uneducated, adj. and n., sense B: “With the and plural agreement. Uneducated people considered collectively or categorized as a group.”
unfrock, v., sense 1: “transitive. To remove clothing from (a person), to undress (someone). Also (and in earliest use) reflexive.”
unfrock, v., sense 2b: “transitive. To deprive (a person) of professional status or membership of a prestigious group. Also with as specifying the status or membership.”
virgin, n. and adj., sense B.I.1b: “More generally: (of an animal) that has not mated; unmated.”
virgin, n. and adj., sense B.II.5a: “Of products, commodities, raw materials, etc.: occurring or obtained in a pure, unmixed, or unprocessed state, or as a first product; not reclaimed…”
virgin, n. and adj., sense B.II.5c: “Of olive oil: (in early use probably) that is obtained from the fruit with little or no pressure; (now chiefly) extracted by pressing without the use…”
virgin, n. and adj., sense B.II.5d: “Of hair: that has never been dyed, bleached, or chemically treated.”
virgin, n. and adj., sense B.II.5e: “Of a mixed drink, esp. a specified cocktail: made without alcoholic ingredients.”
virgin, n. and adj., sense B.II.7b: “Of land, resources, etc.: unexplored; undeveloped; unexploited.”
virgin, n. and adj., sense B.III.10: “Of a person: new to or inexperienced in a particular subject, activity, etc.; that undertakes an action for the first time. Cf. sense A. 8.”
virgin birth, n., sense 2: “Biology. Reproduction from a gamete without fertilization; parthenogenesis. Also: an instance of this.”
virgin-born, adj. and n., sense A.2: “That is produced by parthenogenesis.”
virgin-like, adj. and adv., sense A.2: “Of a product, material, etc.: that has been processed so as to restore or retain the appearance or qualities of the pure, unmixed, or unprocessed…”
virginship, n., sense 2: “The state or condition of being a virgin; virginity.”
virgin’s milk, n., sense 2: “Alchemy. Mercury, either as a metal or as an elemental principle; a white liquid preparation identified as containing this. Cf. lac virginis, n. 1b…”
Virgoan, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to the zodiacal sign Virgo; designating a person born under this sign; characteristic of such a person.”
waka, n.1, sense 2: “A broad Māori community or identity, associated with common ancestors thought to have migrated to New Zealand in a particular canoe. Cf. iwi, n…”
wheelchair, n., sense 2: “A device, typically consisting of a frame fitted with wheels and a harness, used as a mobility aid for a pet animal, esp. a dog or cat, that has lost…”
yarning, n., sense 1: “Spun fibre used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; yarn; also as a modifier. Also: the act or activity of making yarn or items from yarn.”
yarning, n., sense 2b: “spec. In Australian Aboriginal culture: communal discussions, conversation, or storytelling, esp. as a means of sharing knowledge or lore within an…”
Zarathustrian, adj. and n., sense A.2: “Characteristic or reminiscent of a Nietzschean superman (superman, n. 1); advocating or supporting a Nietzschean view of morality.”

Additions to unrevised entries

on background in background, n.: “Journalism (originally and chiefly North American). on background: (of information) provided to a journalist, esp. by a government official, on the…”
cargo bike in cargo, n.1: “a bicycle (or tricycle) designed to carry cargo; (now) spec. one with a large, integrated container or platform that can carry cargo or additional…”
cheddar, n., Additions: “U.S. slang. Money. Cf. cheese, n.1 4. Also in form chedda.”
curb lane in curb, n.: “a traffic lane that is adjacent to a curb.”
dish dog in dish, n.: “a person employed to wash dishes and carry out other menial tasks in a kitchen; a kitchen porter.”
dish pig in dish, n.: “a person employed to wash dishes and carry out other menial tasks in a kitchen; a kitchen porter.”
dual heritage in dual, adj. and n.: “(a) the fact of being characterized or influenced by two qualities, factors, etc., inherited from earlier generations or traditions; (b) the fact of…”
elastic deformation in elastic, adj. and n.: “Physics and Materials Science deformation of a body caused by applied stress that is fully reversed when the stress is removed; (also) an instance of…”
endowment, n., Additions: “In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: a religious ceremony in which participants receive religious instruction and guidance, and enter…”
enrol, v., Additions: “intransitive. Australian and New Zealand. To register to vote.”
exterminator, n., Additions: “Chiefly North American. A person who eradicates vermin or other pests from a building or area, esp. a professional pest controller.”
garment, n., Additions: “Often in plural. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: a set of long underwear, now esp. one which covers the body from the upper arms…”
grope, n.1, Additions: “spec. An act of touching or fondling a person clumsily or forcefully and in a sexual manner, typically (esp. in later use) without consent.”
to go the grope in grope, n.1: “Australian colloquial. to go the grope: to touch or fondle a person clumsily or forcefully and in a sexual manner, typically without consent…”
health worker in health, n.: “a person whose occupation is to provide care for the health of a person, community, etc.; a trained healthcare professional (such as a doctor, nurse…”
healthcare worker in health, n.: “a person whose occupation is to provide care for the health of a person, community, etc.; a trained healthcare professional (such as a doctor, nurse…”
lark, n.3, Additions: “English regional. A person given to larking (lark, v.2 1); a wild, unruly, or boisterous person. Obsolete.”
lobby, n., Additions: “In video games, computer games, and virtual reality: a virtual space (such as a chat room or menu screen) where players can adjust settings, talk to…”
luminous flux in luminous, adj.: “the rate of flow of radiant energy emitted by a light source or received by a surface, adjusted to take account of the varying sensitivity of the eye…”
to bring (a person) up short in short, adj., n., and adv.: “to bringor pull (a person) up short and variants: to cause (a person) to stop or pause abruptly, or to check (a person) in any course of action; cf…”
slur, n.3, Additions: “A term of abuse or contempt; esp. a highly offensive insult used to denigrate a person on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.”
stereotype, v., Additions: “transitive. To view or portray (a person) as having characteristics corresponding to a widely-held but oversimplified or prejudiced preconception of…”
streamer, n., Additions: “A person who broadcasts or streams video or audio content of themselves live over the internet, typically while playing a game, chatting about…”
stuffed, adj., Additions: “Australian and New Zealand colloquial. In predicative use (of a person): tired, worn out; incapacitated by exhaustion.”
swing dance in swing, n.2: “any of various lively, energetic dances typically performed to swing music (see sense 10b) and characterized by exuberant, bouncing steps and…”
swing dance in swing, n.2: “intransitive to perform a swing dance; to engage in swing dancing.”
swing dancing in swing, n.2: “the action of performing or taking part in a swing dance; this as a pastime or entertainment.”
Tudor, adj. and n., Additions: “A member of the English royal dynasty descended from the union of Owen Tudor and Henry V’s widow Catherine of Valois, which held the throne from the…”
two for a nickel in two, adj., n., and adv.: “U.S. colloquial. two for a nickel: (as a modifier, frequently hyphenated) designating a cigar of low quality, sold at the price of two for five…”
Virginia deer in Virginia, n.: “the white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus.”
WOC in W, n.: “women (or woman) of colour; frequently as a modifier; cf. colour, n.1 phrases 11.”