Dictionary: DOH – DON

• DOHICKEY
n. 1914 sl., orig. & chiefly US – an unnamed or unspecified thing
 
• DOILY
n. 1966 Amer. dial., jocular usage – false hair, worn by men
 
• DO IN
vb. 1. 1889 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ – to spend money recklessly; to squander 
vb. 2. 1905 sl. – to injure
vb. 3. 1905 sl. – to kill deliberately
vb. 4. 1917 sl. – to tire; to exhaust
 
• DOING
n. 1880 sl. – an act of hitting; a beating-up 
 
• DOING A DAME NELLIE
phr. 20C Aust. sl. – said of anybody who keeps retiring then returning 
 
• DOING DAB
adj. M19 sl. – doing badly in business 
 
• DOING QUISBY
adj. 1851 sl. – not working, idle 
 
• DOINGS
n. 1. 1839 Amer. dial. – food or drink; a prepared dish
n. 2. 1892 Amer. dial. – a social gathering or activity; a party or celebration
n. 2. 1913 sl. – things needed
n. 3. 1967 Brit. euphemism – excrement
 
• DO IN ONE’S BLOCK
vb. 1. 1907 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ – to lose emotional control; to lose one’s temper; to be or get angry
vb. 2. 20C Aust. sl. – to fall in love
 
• DOIN’S
n. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. – any form of activity
 
• DO IT
vb. 1. c1650 sl. – to have sex
vb. 2. 1922 sl., euphemism – to urinate or defecate
 
• DOITARD
n. 1860 Eng. dial. – a simpleton, a fool, an idiot
 
• DO-IT FLUID
n. 1968 Amer. dial., jocular usage – any kind of fluid
 
• DOITRIFIED
adj. 1808 – stupefied, confused, senseless, dazed; impaired in intellect (Sc.)
 
• DO IT WELL
vb. L19 sl. – to entertain, to provide food or other material comforts to one’s own satisfaction
 
• DOITY
adj. 19C Eng. dial. – silly; feeble, childish
n. 19C Eng. dial. – a fool, simpleton, idiot
 
• DOJEE;  DOJIE
n. M20 US drug culture sl. – heroin
 
• DOJIGGER
n. 1927 US sl. – an unnamed or unspecified thing
 
• DO-LALLY
adj. 1. L19 sl., orig. military – mad, eccentric
adj. 2. L19 sl., orig. military – malfunctioning, out of order
adj. 3. L19 sl., orig. military – very drunk
 
• DOLDERN!
int. 1902 Amer. dial. – an emphatic expletive
 
• DOLDUM!
int. 1902 Amer. dial. – an emphatic expletive
 
• DOL DURNED!
int. 1959 Amer. dial. – an emphatic expletive
 
• DOLESOME
adj. 1899 Amer. dial. – depressed, melancholy, doleful, gloomy, sorrowful, dismal
 
• DOLESOMELY
adv. 1899 Amer. dial. – in a doleful manner, gloomily
 
• DOLESOMENESS
n. 1899 Amer. dial. – gloom; dismalness; dejection
 
• DO-LESS
adj. 1859 Amer. dial. – lacking energy, inactive, lethargic; lazy, shiftless
n. 1965 Amer. dial. – a lazy or shiftless person; a good-for-nothing; a very silly or light-headed person
 
• DO-LITTLE
adj. 1683 – doing little; lazy, idle
n. 1. 1586 – one who does little; one who talks much but does little; a lazy or idle person
n. 2. 1966 Amer. dial. – an out-of-the-way place, or a very unimportant place
 
• DO-LITTLER
n. 1968 Amer. dial. – an idle, worthless person; a lazy person
 
• DOLL
n. 1. 1840 sl., orig. US – a sexually attractive woman; often used as term of address
n. 2. 1943 Amer. dial. – a paw
 
• DOLLAR
n. 1848 Brit. sl. – orig. Brit., applied to five shillings, mainly in the phrase, ‘half a dollar’ – two shillings and sixpence
 
• DOLLAR-FISH
n. 1911 Amer. dial. – sand dollar
 
• DOLLAR HOUSE
n. 1967 Amer. dial. – an outside toilet building
 
• DOLLARS
n. Bk1903 sl. – money
 
• DOLL-BABY
n. 1908 Amer. dial. – an attractive young woman; a sweetheart
 
• DOLLED-UP
adj. 1906 sl. – dressed in one’s smartest or most impressive clothes
 
• DOLLED UP LIKE A DOG’S DINNER 
adj. 1934 sl. – dressed smartly or flashily
 
• DOLLHOUSE
n. 1969 Amer. dial. – an outside toilet building
 
• DOLLICKS
n. 19C Eng. dial. – a little woman
 
• DOLLINK
n. Bk1942 Amer. sl. – a loved one; a sweetheart
 
• DOLL RAGS
n. 1. 1845 Amer. dial. – bits, small pieces
n. 2. 1905 Amer. dial. – clothes, personal belongings
 
• DOLLY
adj. E16 obs. – dull and lonely; dreary; dismal
n. 1. M19 sl. – a low or illegal pawnshop, whose owner may also act as a receiver
n. 2. 1906 sl. – a sexually attractive woman
 
• DOLLY-BIRD
n. 1964 sl., chiefly Brit. – a sexually attractive woman
 
• DOLLY-BONES
n. 1867 Eng. dial. – the knees
 
• DOLLYMOLISH
vb. Bk1942 Amer. sl. – to demolish 
 
• DOLLYMOSH
vb. 19C Eng. & Amer. dial. – to demolish, to destroy, to entirely spoil 
 
• DOLLYPOT
n. 1. 1920s Aust. rhyming sl. for ‘twat’ – an oaf; a fool
n. 2. 20C rhyming sl. for ‘twat’ – the female genitals
 
• DOLLYSHOP
n. M19 sl. – a low or illegal pawnshop, whose owner may also act as a receiver
 
• DOLLY VARDEN
n. L19 rhyming sl. – the garden
 
• DOLO
adj. 1990s US students’ sl. – secret
adv. 1990s African-American sl. – on one’s own, solo
 
• DOLOMITE
n. 1980s US students’ sl. – cocaine
 
• DO LORDY-MAMMA!
int. 1967 Amer. dial – exclamation of surprise 
 
• DOLTY
adj. c1890 cricketers’ usage – easy 
 
• D.O.M.
n. 1950s sl. – a dirty old man
 
• DOM
adj. 1980s sl. – in sado-masochistic sex: dominant, pert. to a dominatrix
n. 1. 1959 sl. – a lecherous older man (Dirty Old Man)
n. 2. 1960s sl. – a dominatrix
n. 3. 1980s sl. – Dom Perignon champagne
 
• DOMAIN COCKTAIL
n. L19 Aust. sl. – a lethal concoction of petrol and pepper which reputedly once had a vogue amongst deadbeat drinkers in the 0Sydney Domain
 
• DOMAIN DOSSER
n. 20C Aust. sl. – a loafer or down-and-out who frequents the Sydney Domain
 
• DOM’D
adj. 1. L16 – damned; a strong expression of reprehension or dislike
adj. 2. M19 – a general intensifier; complete, utter
 
• DOME
n. 1. M18 sl., orig. US – the head
n. 2. 1900s US sl. – a hat
 
• DO ME A FAVOUR
int. 1963 sl. – I don’t believe it!
n. 1990s rhyming sl. – a neighbour
 
• DO-ME-DAG
n. L19 rhyming sl. for ‘fag’ – a cigarette
 
• DO ME GOOD
n. 1. L19 rhyming sl. – a Woodbine cigarette
n. 2. 1910s rhyming sl. – food
n. 3. 20C rhyming sl. – wood, firewood
 
• DOMELIGHTS
n. 1990s US sl. – the eyes
 
• DOMENT
n. M19 sl. – a performance; a show
 
• DOMEPIECE
n. 1. 1970s US sl. – the head
n. 2. 1990s African-American sl. – a hat
 
• DOMES
n. 1970s drug culture sl. – LSD
 
• DOME-SHOT
vb. 2000s African-American sl. – to request or receive fellatio 
 
• DOMESTIC
n. 1. 1970s sl. – an incident of violence in the home, esp. between a man and a woman; an argument or fight between a couple who live together 
n. 2. 1970s sl. – any problems accruing to one’s home life (rather than criminal/professional life)
 
• DOMEWORK
n. 1910s US sl. – brainwork
 
• DOMI
n. 1930s African-American sl. – one’s house, one’s home
 
• DOMICULTURE
n. 1860 rare – household management; the art of housekeeping, cookery, etc.; domestic economy 
 
• DOMIE
n. 1930s African-American sl. – one’s house, one’s home
 
• DOMINE DO-LITTLE
n. L18 sl. – an impotent old man
 
• DOMINI
n. L18 sl. – an impotent old man
 
• DOMINICKES
n. 1860s African-American usage – a person of Black and White ancestry who is native to the Ponce de Leon, Florida area 
 
• DOMINI DO-LITTLE
n. L18 sl. – an impotent old man
 
• DOMINICKER
n. 1. 20C W. Indies – a coward
n. 2. 20C W. Indies – a person of mixed race, esp. of Black, Indian and White ancestry
 
• DOMINIE
n. 17C Sc. – a schoolmaster 
 
• DOMINIE DO-LITTLE
n. L18 sl. – an impotent old man 
 
• DOMINO-BOX
n. E19 sl. – the mouth; the mouth and teeth 
 
• DOMMERNECKER
n. 1. 20C W. Indies – a coward 
n. 2. 20C W. Indies – a person of mixed race, esp. of Black, Indian and White ancestry
 
• DOMMIE;  DOMMY
n. 1930s African-American sl. – one’s house, one’s home 
 
• DONA;  DONAH
n. 1873 Brit. sl. – a woman; a girlfriend
 
• DON AMECHE
n. 1930s Can. & US sl. – a telephone; a telephone number; a telephone call  
 
• DO NASTY
vb. 1969 Amer. sl. – to treat badly or unfairly
 
• DONCY
adj. 1. 1925 Ireland – weak, sickly 
adj. 2. 20C Ireland – dishonest 
 
• DONDER
n. 1. 1865 Eng. dial. – a stroll, a saunter
n. 2. 20C S. Afr. sl.  – a wretch 
vb. 1. 1727 Eng. dial. – to stroll, to saunter, to wander; to trifle, to misspend one’s time; to hobble 
vb. 2. 20C S. Afr. sl. – to beat someone up
 
• DONE
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. – dead 
 
• DONE AND DUSTED
adj. 1953 colloq. – completely finished, down to the last detail
 
• DONE-FOR
adj. 1. Bk1942 Amer. sl. – dead or almost dead 
adj. 2. 20C colloq. – in serious difficulty
 
• DONE IN
adj. 20C colloq. – physically exhausted 
 
• DONE LIKE A DINNER
adj. 20C Aust. sl. – utterly defeated
 
• DONE LIKE A DOG’S DINNER
adj. 20C NZ sl. – utterly defeated
 
• DONE ON TOAST
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. – dead 
 
• DONE TO A SCRATCHIN
adj. Bk1904 Eng. dial. – of meat: dried up and shrivelled from over-roasting 
 
• DONE UNDER
adj. Bk1942 Amer. sl. – dead 
 
• DONE UP
adj. 1. 1882 sl. – dressed in unusual or particularly stylish clothing 
adj. 2. Bk1942 Amer. sl. – dead 
adj. 3. 20C colloq. – exhausted
 
• DONE UP LIKE A POX DOCTOR’S CLERK
adj. 1949 Brit. sl. – smartly dressed; used derisively 
 
• DONE WITH MIRRORS
phr. Bk1942 Amer. sl. – an explanation of a clever act 
 
• DONG
n. 1. a1900 sl., chiefly US – the penis
n. 2. 1932 Aust. & NZ sl. – a heavy blow 
vb. 1916 Aust. & NZ sl. – to hit, to strike, to punch 
 
• DON JUAN
n. 1848 sl. – a man who has great sexual success with a large number of women
 
• DONK
n. 1. 1916 sl. – a donkey 
n. 2. Bk2004 Amer. World War I sl. – an Army mule 
 
• DONKEY
n. 1. Bk1913-17 Amer. dial. – a foolish person
n. 2. 20C Brit. sl., derogatory – a footballer known for his or her lack of skill
 
• DONKEY-LICK
vb. 20C Aust. sl. – to defeat decisively 
 
• DONKEY-RIGGED
adj. 19C Brit. sl. – pert. to a man with a notably long penis 
 
• DONKEY’S YEARS
n. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. – a long time
 
• DONKEY’S YEARS AGO
n. Bk1942 Amer. colloq. – long ago 
 
• DONKO
n. 20C NZ colloq. – a tearoom or cafeteria in a factory, wharf area, etc.
 
• DONNEZ-MOI UN BREAK!
int. 20C teen & high school sl. – give me a break! 
 
• DONNICK
n. 1. 1840 Amer. dial. – a pebble, stone, or small boulder 
n. 2. 19C Eng. dial. – a privy 
 
• DONNY
adj. 19C Irish usage – wretched; miserable; pale; sickly-looking
n. 1886 Eng. dial. – a child’s hand; used when speaking to children
 
• DONNYBROOK
n. 1852 sl. – a heated argument involving many participants 
 
• DO-NOTHING
adj. 1832 – doing nothing; disinclined to work or exertion; idle, indolent, inactive, lazy
n. 1579 – one who does nothing; an idle or lazy person 
 
• DONSEY
adj. 1. 1925 – weak, sickly (Ireland)
adj. 2. 20C – dishonest (Ireland)
 
• DON’T AMOUNT TO A HANNAH COOK
phr. 1907 – signifies unimportance or insignificance (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T BE A DOPE!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE A GOOP!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE AN AIRDALE!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE AN ESKIMO ALL YOUR LIFE!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE A SAP!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE A SCHUSSEL!
int. 1968 – said when someone in too much of a hurry, as he’ll mess up; now just slow down! (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T BE A SILL!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE A SUCKER!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE BATTY!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE COO-COO!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE FUNNY!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE LIKE THAT!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE RIDICK!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BE SAPPY!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T BUST YOUR BRITCHES!
int. 1965 – slow down! (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T-CARE-IFIED
adj. 1930s – without concern, indifferent (African-American sl.)
 
• DON’T-CARE-ISH
adj. 1930s – without concern, indifferent (African-American sl.)
 
• DON’T COME THE OLD ABDABS
phr. 20C – don’t tell me the tale (sl., esp. World War II usage)
 
• DON’T CRY UNTIL YOU’RE HURT
phr. Bk1905 – don’t anticipate trouble (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T GET ANY ON YOU!
int. M20 – a catchphrase of warning used between males; it is to be interpreted rather freely as: “Don’t contact a venereal disease through abundant sexual activity!”, or ” Don’t dribble urine down your trouser leg!” or “Don’t get your semen on your body or clothing!” (US sl.)
 
• DON’T GET YOUR DANDER UP!
int. 1965 – be patient! (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T GET YOUR DANDRUFF UP!
int. 1966 – be patient! (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T GET YOUR TAIL FEATHERS UP!
int. 1966 – be patient! (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T GET YOUR TAIL IN A KNOT!
int. 1967 – slow down! (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T GET YOUR TAIL OVER THE CRUPPER!
int. 1967 – be patient (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T GIVE ME OLD ABDABS
phr. 20C – don’t tell me the tale (sl., esp. World War II usage)
 
• DON’T HAM IN!
int. 1967 – mind your own business!  (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T KNOW ENOUGH TO POUND SAND IN A RAT-HOLE
adj. Bk1913-17 – very stupid (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T LET YOUR ALLIGATOR MOUTH OVERLOAD YOUR CANARY ASS
phr. 1961 – said to someone who talks big but appears to lack courage (US sl.)
 
• DON’T LET YOUR BULLDOG MOUTH OVERRUN YOUR PUPPY DOG ASS
phr. 1962 – said to someone who talks big but appears to lack courage (US sl.)
 
• DON’T LET YOUR MOUTH BUY WHAT YOUR ASS CAN’T PAY FOR
phr. 1980s – advice to keep quiet, esp. in a delicate situation (African-American sl.)
 
• DON’T LET YOUR MOUTH OVERLOAD YOUR ASS
phr. 1. 1962 – said to someone who talks big but appears to lack courage (US sl.)
phr. 2. 1980s – advice to keep quiet, esp. in a delicate situation (African-American sl.)
 
• DON’T LET YOUR MOUTH WRITE A CHECK YOUR ASS CAN’T CASH
phr. 1. 1974 – said to someone who talks big but appears to lack courage (US sl.)
phr. 2. 1980s – advice to keep quiet, esp. in a delicate situation (African-American sl.)
 
• DON’T MAKE A BAHN-NAHN
phr. 1900s – a request not to be let down or disappointed (African-American sl.)
 
• DON’T MAKE A MEAL OF
phr. 1950s – don’t make a fuss about (sl.)
 
• DON’T MAKE ME LAUGH!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T MENSH
phr. 1937 – don’t mention it (sl.)
 
• DON’T MONKEY WITH THE BUZZ-SAW
phr. 1907 – don’t meddle (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T-NAME-‘EMS
n. M19 – trousers (Brit. sl.)
 
• DON’T SHORT-PATIENCE ME
phr. 1933 – don’t lose your temper with me; don’t make me lose my temper (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T STRETCH THE ARMS FARTHER THAN THE SLEEVES REACH
phr. 1887 – don’t attempt anything beyond one’s means (Eng. dial.)
 
• DON’T TALK ROT!
int. Bk1942 – don’t be ridiculous! (US sl.)
 
• DON’T TIE YOUR BRITCHES UP!
int. 1965 – slow down! (Amer. dial.)
 
• DON’T UPSET THE APPLE CART!
int. 1842 – be careful you don’t let fall anything carried (Eng. dial.)
 
• DON’T YOU FEEL A LITTLE AIRY?
phr. 1965 – used to warn a man that his pants are torn or that his fly is open (Amer. dial.)
 
• DONY
adj. 1862 – small, tiny (Ireland)
n. Bk1914 – a female member of the demi-monde; an immoral woman (criminals’ sl.)