Reverse Dictionary: AG – AGN

AGAIN – ADVERBS
again and again EFT AND EFT 1393 obs. or arch.
again; another time, once more EFT-SITHE;  EFT-SITHES a1300 obs.
again, a second time; back EFT c825 obs. or arch.
again, moreover, likewise EFTSOON 950 obs. or arch.
again, moreover, likewise EFTSOONS c1400 obs. or arch.
again, over again BACKWARDLY 1552 obs.
again; soon after, presently EFTERSOONS c950 obs.

AGAIN – NOUNS
again, back again GAIN c1275 obs.
a second time, again EFTSOON c1000 obs. or arch.
a second time, again EFTSOONS c1400 obs. or arch.


AGAINST – ADJECTIVES
against, opposite, facing TO-GAINST c1450 obs. rare

AGAINST – PREPOSITIONS
against, opposite, facing TO-GAINS c1450 obs. rare
against, over against, contrary to GAIN c1200 obs.
up against, next to UPSIDE 1966 Amer. dial.


AGE, AGED, AGEING – ADJECTIVES (also see OLD)
advanced in age or knowledge FAR c1340 obs.
advanced in years AGEABLE 1845 Amer. dial.
aged, growing old  ELDERMER 19C Eng. dial.
aged, growing old ELDERMERLY Bk1900 Eng. dial.
aged, old IN YEARS 1581 arch.
aged, old, advanced in years ELD 1619 arch.
aged, old, advanced in years ELDED 1896 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
aged, old, characterized by age AGEY 1547 arch.
aged, old; of great age; long-lived GRANDEVOUS 1682 obs. rare
ageing OF A DIZZY AGE L19 UK society usage
ageing, growing old WANING 1895 rare
a year old YEARING 1451 obs.
below the legal age of majority, under age UNDER YEARS 1590 obs.
burdened or overcome with age EILD-ENCUMBERED 1827 Sc.
contemporary in age AGE-COEVAL 1843 obs.
five years old QUINQUENNIAL Bk1656
forty years old QUADRAGENARIAN 1897
forty years QUADRAGENARIOUS 1656
not of age UNAGED 1486 obs.
of a great age, old, ancient GRANDEVAL 1650 rare
of fifty years of age QUINQUAGENARY 1715
of fifty years of age; characteristic of one who is fifty years old QUINQUAGENARIAN 1822
of great age MAGNAEVOUS 1727 obs. rare
of the age of eighty years OCTOGENARIAN 1818
of the age of eighty years OCTOGENARY a1696 rare
of the same age EVEN-OLD a1000 obs.
of the same age, equal in age COETANEOUS 1649
of the same age, equally old, having lived the same number of years COEVOUS 1655-60 obs.
that is short of a certain age, as ‘wanting of fourteen’ WANTING 1709 obs.
thirty years of age YEARED TO THIRTY 1603 obs.

AGE etc. – NOUNS
advanced age FURTHER AGE a1400 obs.
advance or advancing age ANNO DOMINI 1885 colloq.
an age of the world, a secular period ELD a1000 obs.
conventional or legal age; full age; majority ELD a1300 obs.
greatness of age, the being well grown in years, or well studied in any art PROVEXITY 1674 obs. rare
minority LESS AGE 1524 Sc. obs.
the state of being eighty years old OCTOGENARIANISM 1883

AGE etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
a companion of the same age YEAR’S-MATE 1851 Sc.
a contemporary in age YEALINGYEILDIN 1728 Sc.
a girl from twelve to fourteen years of age; a half-grown woman SKIRGIFFIN Bk1904 Sc. sl.
a girl, from twelve to fourteen years of age SCARGIVENET 1825 Sc. cant
a lad 10 to 17 years of age BAWKEN Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– an aged or old person CREAKER 1958 Amer. dial.
an aged person NASEBY-CHILD Bk1905 Eng. dial.
an aged woman, a matron of advanced years BELDAM;  BELDAME 1580
an ageing, unattractive and probably overdressed woman OLD FOWL 20C Aust. & W. Indies sl.
an ageing woman who tries to be younger than her years MOTHER-YOUNG-GIRL 1995 W. Indies
an old-timer, an ageing or experienced person VET 1910s sl.
a person aged fifty, or between fifty and sixty QUINQUAGENARIAN 1843
a person born during a baby bust (a period of marked decrease in the birth rate; spec. (esp. in the US) the years c1965-75, following the post-war baby boom BABY BUSTER 1983
a person born in the same year as another; a contemporary YAMAL;  YAMMAL 1845 Sc.
a person born roughly between 1945 and 1955 BABY BOOMER 1974 US sl.
a person eighty years old OCTOGENARIAN 1815
a person eighty years old OCTOGENARY 1828
a person forty years of age QUADRAGENARIAN 1839
a person of the same age EVEN-OLD a1000 obs.
a person of the same age; a contemporary AGEMATE 1583 obs.
a person past 14 years of age, beginning to be moved by sexual delight HIRQUITICKE Bk1647
a person twenty-one years of age ONE-AND-TWENTY 1611-1617
a person who is five years old QUINQUENNARIAN 1821 obs. rare
a woman in her thirties or older OLD SETTLER 1940s African-American sl.
– a woman of a certain age BOILER Bk1999 Aust. sl., derogatory
a woman who looks a lot younger from the front than she does from behind KRONENBURG 2005 UK sl.
a youth of sixteen SIXTEENER 1824
equals in age EELDINS 1722 Sc. & Ireland
equals in age YEALINS 1804 Sc.
equals in age, contemporaries, persons born in the same year EILDINS 1728 Sc.
persons of equal age EENLINS 1825 Sc. obs.
the oldest member of a group DAD 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage

AGE etc. – VERBS
to age OLD MAN Bk1905 Eng. dial.
to age, to decline in vigour WANE 1821 rare
to age, to grow old, to become older in appearance or character OLDEN 1827 rare
– to age; to look older LAVER Bk1902 Eng. dial.
to become advanced in years FALL IN AGE a1300 obs.
to behave in a manner appropriate to your years ACT YOUR AGE NOT YOUR SHOE SIZE 1986 US sl.
to come of age, to attain one’s majority MAJORIZE 1896
to reach the age by which maturity, experience, or shrewdness should have been gained CUT ONE’S EYETEETH 1812 Amer. dial.
to show signs of aging; to grow old or weak BREAK 1800 Amer. dial.


AGE (period) – NOUNS
an age or period SIECLE 1483 obs.


AGENCY, AGENT – ADJECTIVES
pert. to a factor FACTORIAL 1881
resident in the capacity of agent, ambassador, or commissioner LEDGER 1560 obs. exc. arch.

AGENCY etc. – NOUNS
a document investing another with the authority of an agent or factor FACTORY 1640-1
the body of factors in any one place FACTORY 1702 obs.
the place of business of a factor; an agency FACTORAGE 1679 obs.
the system of management by factors FACTORDOM 1888 rare

AGENCY etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
a female agent or factor FACTORESS 1608-77 obs.
a female agent or factor FACTRIX 1870 rare
a government agent G GUY 1925 US sl.
a government agent G MAN 1922 US sl.
an agent; a doer, a promoter DEESTER 1871 Sc.
an agent, a manager, overseer, or factor ACTOR 1382 obs.
an agent, a mediator; a person who acts on behalf of another MOYENER 1591 Sc. obs.
an agent, a negotiator DEALER c1000 obs.
an agent; a representative; a commissioner LEDGER 1603 obs.
an agent, a representative; one who negotiates or carries on negotiations NEGOTIANT 1611
an agent, deputy, or representative; one who acts for another FACTOR 1485 rare
an agent or procurator; one who acts for another UMBOTHMAN 1482-3 obs.
an agent or representative, especially one representing a person of political importance either permanently or on a special occasion VAKEEL;  VAKIL 1622 Anglo-Indian
an agent or representative, especially one representing a person of political importance either permanently or on a special occasion WAKEEL;  WAKIL 1803 Anglo-Indian
– an agent, usually in show business, who takes at least 10% f their client’s earnings MR. TEN PER CENT 1920s sl., orig. US

AGENCY etc. – VERBS
to act as an agent or factor FACTOR 1611 rare


AGGRAVATE, AGGRAVATED, AGGRAVATING, AGGRAVATION – ADJECTIVES
aggravated, angry, annoyed, irritated AG 1990s US college sl.
aggravated, irritated, annoyed AGGRO 1985 orig. Aust.

AGGRAVATE etc. – NOUNS
aggravation, annoyance, frustration AGOMENT 1957 Amer. dial.
an aggravation; an irritation; an annoyance BONE 1944 US sl.
an aggravated or distraught state SWIVET 1892 Amer. dial.

AGGRAVATE etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
an aggravating or obnoxious person; an irritating person MOTHBALL 1944 US sl. rare

AGGRAVATE etc. – VERBS
to aggravate an already difficult situation ADD INSULT TO INJURY 1748
to aggravate or arouse someone UP 2000 UK sl.
to aggravate or fret AGGRAFRET 1919 Amer. dial.
to aggravate or heighten fury, passion, etc. ADD OIL TO THE FLAMES 1647
to aggravate or heighten fury, passion, etc. ADD OIL TO THE FURNACE a1548
to aggravate or heighten fury, passion, etc. POUR OIL ON THE FIRE 1560
to aggravate, to annoy, to nag, to criticize someone GET ON SOMEONE’S BACK 1959 Aust. sl.
to aggravate, to annoy, to provoke, to irritate URGE Bk1905 Eng. dial.
to aggravate, to exacerbate HARSELL 1603 obs. rare
to aggravate, to irritate, to provoke, to annoy AGGERPERVOKE 1923 Amer. dial.
to aggravate, to make worse; to increase or augment what is evil IMPROVE 1615 obs.
to aggravate, to vex, to provoke AGGERVEX 1933 Amer. dial.
to express aggravation RATTLE BEADS 20C US homosexual sl.


AGGRESSION, AGGRESSIVE, AGGRESSIVENESS – ADJECTIVES
acting or thinking aggressively, wildly, or crazily ILLING 1980s sl., orig. African-American & teen usage
aggressive ACT-UP 2000s Black British & teen sl.
aggressive, arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless BRIGATY;  BRIGETTY;  BRIGETTY;  BRIGGITY;  BRIGGOTY;  BRIGITY 1880 Amer. dial.
aggressive, arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless BRICKETY 1868 Amer. dial.
– aggressive, bad-tempered, provocative BAIDIE Bk2007 UK sl.
– aggressive, bumptious, truculent ARSEY 1990s UK sl.
aggressive, contentious, short-tempered, peevish, tetchy TESTIF 1526 obs.
aggressive, demanding; dominating; said of a woman BALL-BREAKING 1959 US sl.
aggressive, demanding; said of a woman BALL-BUSTING 1944 US sl.
– aggressive, demanding; unpleasantly self-assertive in getting one’s way PUSHY 1874 colloq., orig. US
aggressive, fierce VAGOUS 1952 Amer. dial.
aggressive, fierce; bad-tempered, angry KWAAI 1827 S. Afr.
aggressive, forceful, vicious, thuggish ASS-KICKING 1977 sl.
aggressive, loutish; rowdy, violent YOBBISH
aggressive; masculine; said of a female, esp., a masculine female BALLSY Bk2006 US sl.
aggressive, offensive OFFENSABLE 1489 obs.
aggressive, positive, enthusiastic; confident and resourceful in the face of challenges CAN-DO 20C sl., orig. US
aggressive, promiscuous SHYST 2000s Black British & teen sl.
aggressive, provocative IN-YOUR-FACE 1988 US sl.
aggressive, pugnacious MILLY 1990s African-American sl.
– aggressive, pugnacious; threatening military action SWORD-RATTLING 1914
aggressive, rowdy, violent YOBBY 1955 sl.
aggressive, tough, rambunctious HALF-ALLIGATOR M19 sl.
aggressive, tough, stubborn LEATHER-ASSED 1977 Amer. sl.
aggressive, tough; used of a veteran of a particular environment, as of a prison SALTY 1920s US sl.
– aggressive, tough; vigorous TWO-FISTED 1878 US colloq.
aggressive, unpleasant MEAN 19C US sl.
aggressive, unpleasant, dangerous UNCOOL 1953 US sl.
aggressive; very serious DARK 1980s Black British sl.
aggressive, vigorous, powerful, assertive KICK-ASS 1977 US sl.
employing aggressive or ruthless tactics DOWN AND DIRTY 1960
having an aggressive, rude manner; loud-tongued and coarse-spoken RANDIE;  RANDY 1698 Sc. & Eng. dial.

AGGRESSION etc. – NOUNS
– aggression, esp. physical assault against male homosexuals POOFTER BASHING 1976 Aust. sl.
aggressiveness MEAN 1980s sl.
aggressiveness, pushiness SHOWANCY 1952 Amer. dial.
aggressive or forceful behaviour ASS-KICKING M20 sl.
aggressive or violent behaviour, esp. formerly by skinhead gangs AGGRO;  AGRO 1969 Brit. sl.
an act of aggression AGGRESSO 20C teen & high school sl.
– insensitive aggressiveness; gall, audacity, nerve, impudence CRUST c1900 Amer. sl.
something that is especially aggressive, formidable, or courageous HELL-BENDER 1812 Amer.
youthful aggression; energy, vigour PISS AND VINEGAR 1936 sl., orig. US

AGGRESSION etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
a man who is particularly aggressive, tough, and self-assured HARD MAN 1835 colloq., chiefly Brit.
an aggressive, abusive person; a troublemaker; a hoodlum, a thug GANGSTER 1980 African-American sl.
an aggressive, active person; one who is difficult to manage BEARK Bk1971 Boonville California usage
an aggressive and ambitious person WORLD-BEATER 1893 Amer. sl.
an aggressive and energetic person, esp. one who is mischievous and menacing HELLER 1895 US students’ sl.
an aggressive, belligerent, coarse person RANGATANG;  RANGGATANRANGO 20C W. Indies sl.
an aggressive, belligerent person HEAD 1980 African-American sl.
an aggressive, blustering, profane thug GOD-DAM-ME 17C sl.
an aggressive, blustering, profane thug; a person addicted to saying ‘Damme’; a profane swearer DAMMEDAMME-BOY 1618 obs.
an aggressive, difficult, or tough person; a stubborn, belligerent person; a despicable man HARD-ON 1958
an aggressive, dominant, or quick-tempered person, usually a woman BLUE HEN’S CHICK 1951 Amer. dial.
an aggressive, dominant, or quick-tempered person, usually a woman BLUE HEN’S CHICKEN c1960 Amer. dial.
an aggressive, domineering person; a bully ARSE-KICKER;  ASS-KICKER 1962 sl.
– an aggressive, energetic, or enthusiastic person RUSHER 1839 US colloq., obs.
an aggressive, forceful, or powerful person; one of great energy or ability BEAR-CAT 1916 US sl.
an aggressive, large man WHAM 1970s African-American sl.
an aggressive or determined woman WAR-HORSE 20C US sl.
an aggressive or pugnacious person; a physically tough person who acts regardless of conflict or danger HARDHEAD 1774
an aggressive or unsentimental person, a tough person; a person who is difficult or dangerous to deal with HARD LOG 1929 US sl.
an aggressive or unsentimental person; a person who is difficult or dangerous to deal with HARD NUT 1848
an aggressive, persistent person; one who has a lot of push and an abrasive personality, even when it is not needed HARD CHARGER 1951 orig. US military usage
an aggressive person AGGRO;  AGRO 1960s Aust.
an aggressive person; a ‘hard’ man NAILS 1980s UK juvenile sl.
an aggressive, rough person; a recalcitrant, or pugnacious person HARD LOT 1876 US sl.
an aggressive, rough person; a recalcitrant, or pugnacious person HARD CROWD 1886 US sl.
an aggressive, rough young man; a lout, a hooligan; also, a term of abuse GURRIER 1936 Ireland colloq.
an aggressive, ruthless, or tenacious person, esp. a lawyer or government official JUNKYARD DOG 1981
an aggressive, strong man; a thug, usually as employed by a gangster for purposes of intimidation MUSCLEMAN 1920s sl., orig. US
an aggressive, tough Black woman, who rejects the constraints and humiliation of the role the White authorities have selected for her BAD-ASS BITCH 1980s African-American sl.
an aggressive, tough, formidable older woman BATTLE-CRUISER 1957 sl.
an aggressive, tough, or stubborn person LEATHER-ASS 1970 Amer. sl.
an aggressive, tough, or uncooperative person; a troublemaker BADASS M20 sl., orig. & chiefly US
an aggressive, tough person HARD KNOCK 1980 UK sl.
an aggressive, tough, physically large (older) woman BATTLESHIP 1865 US sl.
an aggressive, tough young man BIT OF STUFF 1900 Aust. & Irish sl.
an aggressive troublemaker; a person who behaves immorally; an habitual brawler; a dangerous person BAD ACTOR 1848 sl.
an aggressive, unpleasant woman CHICKEN’S HEAD 1960s African-American sl.
an aggressive, violent person, esp. a criminal BARRACUDA 1935 US sl.
an aggressive woman; a nagging woman or wife BALL-TEARER Bk1984 Aust. sl.
an aggressive young person AIR WEAR 1990s UK juvenile sl.
a person in authority who is aggressive HEADKICKER 1999 Aust. sl.
a person who sets themselves up as aggressive or tough; usually in ironic use BILLY BAD-ASS 1970 sl., orig. US
a person who sets themselves up as aggressive or tough; usually in ironic use BILLY JOE BAD-ASS 1987 sl., orig. US
a physically aggressive, strong, or bullying person; a brawler BOGART 1972 Amer. dial.
a sexually aggressive boy OCTOPUS 1982 US sl.
a sexually aggressive male, or an extremely uncouth male ANIMAL M20 US sl.
– a sexually aggressive man; an ardent womanizer WOLF 1847 sl.
a small but aggressive person BANTUM 19C
a small, aggressive person; a small, strutting, conceited person BANTY Bk1898 Eng. dial.
a youth who behaves in an aggressive, uncouth, or antisocial way; an uncouth ruffian; a lout, a hooligan YOB 1927 orig. Brit.

AGGRESSION etc. – PHRASES
don’t be so aggressive; reconsider; review the facts PULL IN YOUR EARS Bk1974 Amer. sl.
don’t be so aggressive; reconsider; review the facts PULL IN YOUR NECK Bk1974 Amer. sl.

AGGRESSION etc. – VERBS
to act aggressively and roughly; to be powerful or assertive KICK ASS 1977 US sl.
to act aggressively and vigorously; to attack or scold vigorously GO ABOARD OF SOMEONE 1980 Can. sl.
to act aggressively in pursuit of a project; to run or lead, esp. in a tough or disciplinarian way RAMROD 
1940s sl.
to act aggressively or contrarily; to argue; to be unpleasant or offensive COME THE ACID DROP 1910s sl.
to act aggressively or contrarily; to argue; to be unpleasant or offensive COME THE (OLD) ACID 1917 sl.
to act aggressively; to approach in a courageous manner TAKE IT FIGHTING L19 US sl.
to act in an aggressive, bold way; to tease or bully; to take advantage of BOGART 1970s sl.
to approach aggressively; to concentrate on WALK INTO M19 sl.
to become aggressive GET MILLY 1990s African-American sl.
to become sexually aggressive, excited, violent, etc.; to display strong enthusiasm or appreciation GO APE 1955 sl., orig. US
to behave aggressively, boisterously, or violently ROUGH IT UP 1897
to behave aggressively or badly WAIL 1960s W. Indies
to behave in an aggressive, resentful, or antagonistic manner COP AN ATTITUDE 1985 sl.
to behave in an aggressive, wild, or crazy manner ILL 1986 US sl., orig. African-American
to do something aggressively or to extreme TAN (IT) 1970s sl.
to speak aggressively, forcefully; to make one’s presence and opinions felt; to create a strong impression COME ON STRONG 1950s sl.
to speak aggressively, forcefully; to make one’s presence and opinions felt COME STRONG 20C W. Indies sl.
to speak aggressively or abusively AIR OUT ONE’S MOUTH ON 20C W. Indies sl.
to talk aggressively GIVE IT THE VERBAL 1960s sl.
to talk aggressively; to challenge verbally TALK SHIT 1960s African-American sl.
to talk in an aggressive, threatening manner POP OFF 1930s sl.
to talk in an aggressive, threatening manner POP OFF AT THE MOUTH 1930s sl.


AGHAST – ADJECTIVES
aghast OF-GAST c1305 obs.

AGHAST – VERBS
to look aghast, confounded, or stupefied BUMBAZE 1725 chiefly Sc.


AGILE, AGILELY, AGILITY – ADJECTIVES
agile AGILIOUS 1599 obs. rare
– agile, active SPRINGE 1859 obs. rare
agile and powerful BANG 1896 Sc.
agile, deft, quick in movement, smart, neat NETTIE;  NETTY;  NITTIE 1892 Sc.
agile, lithe, nimble WANDLE;  WANNEL 1803 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
agile, nimble QUIRKING 1821 Eng. dial.
agile, nimble YANKIE;  YANKY 1870 Sc.
agile, nimble, active FLINK 1866 Sc. & Eng. dial.
agile, spry, active, lively CADDY 1938 Amer. dial.
agile, spry, active, lively CATTY 1939 Amer. dial.

AGILE etc. – ADVERBS
agilely, nimbly FEATILY c1630
with graceful agility, nimbly FEATLY c1340 arch.

AGILE etc. – NOUNS
agility; ability, activity FEEROCHRIE Bk1900 Sc.
agility; lightness in movement LEVITY 1607 obs.
feats of agility or strength BANDY 1914 Amer. dial.

AGILE etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
an agile, active child; a young rascal SCOPPERIL;  SKOPERIL 1874 Eng. dial.
an agile, smart person; a sharp, clever, forward woman YANKIE;  YANKY 1790 Sc.
a tall agile girl; a clever girl YANKER 1824 Sc. obs.

AGILE etc. – VERBS
to be agile, nimble, active FLINK 1895 Eng. dial.


AGITATE, AGITATED, AGITATION, AGITATOR – ADJECTIVES
agitated; anxious; confused NERVED UP 1890 Amer. dial.
agitated, as with heat or tide; heaving AESTUOUS 1844 rare
agitated; confused, disorderly;  unmethodical; mentally confused THROUGH-OTHER 1590 Sc. & Eng. dial.
agitated; confused; excited IN A SPIN Bk1996 Aust. sl. 
agitated; confused; mixed up BOTHERED UP 1951 Amer. dial.
agitated; disturbed TREPIDATE 1605 obs. rare
agitated, disturbed, slightly deranged AGEE;  AJEE 1859 Sc. & Eng. dial.
agitated; eager, excited FIERCE 1894 Amer. dial.
agitated; excited FLAMBUSTERED 19C Eng. dial.
agitated; excited, vociferous IN A BIG WAY 1903 Amer. dial.
agitated, flurried IMSED 1880 Sc.
– agitated, fretful, complaining TWINEY 1824 Eng. dial.
agitated; in a state of nervous tension or anxiety AGITATO 1964 colloq.
agitated, nervous IN A TOOT 1943 Amer. dial.
agitated; nervous, anxious; confused NERVOUSED UP 1931 Amer. dial.
agitated; nervous, anxious; confused NERVOUS-UPPED 1954 Amer. dial.
agitated, on edge AMPED (UP) 1967 US sl.
– agitated or excited about something RANGED Bk1970 US carnival & circus sl.
agitated, restless ALL OF A TWITTER 1678
agitated, restless ANTSY 1838 orig. & chiefly US
agitated, restless IN A FLAP 1916 sl.
agitated, restless IN A STATE 1837 sl.
agitated, restless IN A STUMA 1932 sl.
agitated, restless JITTERY 1931 sl.
agitated, restless JUMPY 1879 sl.
agitated, restless TWITCHY 1874 sl.
agitated, restless; impatient IN A LATHER 1839 sl.
agitated, restless; impatient IN A STEW 1806 sl.
agitated; restlessly impatient ANTSY-PANTSY 1944 colloq.
agitated, restless, nervous, fidgety, irritable TWITCHY  1787
agitated, restless, nervous, irritable TWITCHED 1959 UK sl., orig. military usage
agitated, restless, nervous, on edge, irritable TOEY 1930 sl., chiefly Aust.
– agitated, stirred up, upset CHURNY 1969 Amer. dial.
agitated, stormy JABBLED 1887 Sc.
– agitated, twitchy, nervous LIKE A FART IN A BOTTLE 1986 sl.
– agitated, twitchy, nervous LIKE A FART IN A COLANDER 2001 sl.
– agitated, twitchy, nervous LIKE A FART IN A FIT 1988 sl.
agitated, unsettled, disturbed FUNKED 1831 rare
agitated, unsettled, disturbed FUNKED OUT 1859 rare
agitated, upset BLINKY 1992 US sl.
agitated; worried AFLAP 1977 colloq.
deeply agitated or troubled EXTRAUGHT 1509 obs.
easily agitated; nervous, excitable NERVISH 1825 Sc.
easily agitated or upset FLAPPABLE 20C colloq.
extremely agitated, angry FEATHER WHITE 1966 Amer. dial.
having a general feeling of agitation or illness that seems to affect the whole body ALL-OVERISH 1820 colloq.
– in a state of nervous agitation; shaking, trembling, jittery TWITTERLY 1896 obs. rare
in a state of nervous agitation; shaking, trembling, jittery TWITTERY 1840 rare
– nervously agitated or excited IN A TWIT 1891 chiefly US
nervously agitated; restlessly excited GESTIENT 1644 obs.
overwhelmed by extreme agitation or emotion HYSTERICKY 1791 US rare

AGITATE etc. – ADVERBS
agitated, aflutter AFLOUGHT 1768 Sc.

AGITATE etc. – NOUNS
a bout of overwhelming, uncontrollable agitation or emotion, esp. as a result of acute distress; now usually: uncontrollable laughter HYSTERICALS 1797
a condition of agitation, excitement, or anxiety STATE 1837 UK sl.
a display of overwhelming, uncontrollable agitation or emotion, esp. as a result of acute distress; chiefly used with ‘the’ HIGH STRIKES 1809 rare, colloq. & humorous usage
a feeling of extreme agitation or illness seeming to affect the whole body ALL-OVERISHNESS 1820 colloq. rare
a feeling of extreme agitation or illness, seeming to affected the whole body ALL-OVERNESS 1792 colloq. rare
agitation, a bad humour KARM 1866 Sc.
– agitation; a fluster or panic; a hurry SWIVET 1892 Eng. & Amer. dial.
agitation, a pother; a state of excitement, a flurry YAGGERMENT;  YAGIMENT 1830 Sc.
agitation, confusion, esp. of speech; an incoherent muddle JABBLE 1894 Sc.
agitation, embarrassment  PALINODE Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– agitation, excitement; a flurry, a fluster SWITHER a1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
agitation, flurry; a disturbance or disorder of any kind CURFUFFLE 1813 Sc.
agitation, fluster SCAD 1897 Sc.
agitation, upset, annoyance; anxiety AGITA 1979 US sl.
agitation; disturbance ROIL L17 now chiefly US
agitation; excitement BEARM 1928 Amer. dial.
agitation; impatience, restlessness ANTSINESS 1970 colloq.
agitation of mind; a flutter, fluster QUILTER 1873 Eng. dial.
– an agitated or fretful state; a fit of ill temper; a bad mood TWINE 1876 Eng. dial.
an agitated state SWIVET 1892 Amer. dial.
an outburst of agitation, excitement, or nervousness JIMINY FIT 1906 Amer. dial.
a rushing forth in a state of agitation or boiling; said of water, fire, etc. EBULLITION 1599
a state of agitation; a flutter, a fuss HATTER a1917 Sc.
a state of agitation; an ado, a fuss, an outcry TOUSE;  TOWSE 1836 Amer. dial.
a state of agitation, a to-do, a mix-up FARRACH 1898 Sc.
a state of agitation, excitement, or confusion FLUMMER 1873 Eng. dial.
a state of agitation, excitement, or restlessness LATHER 1839 sl.
a state of agitation or anger; haste, bustle TIMOTHY Bk1905 Sc.
a state of agitation or excitement TAPTIRE 1972 Sc.
– a state of agitation or nervous excitement TWIT 1891 chiefly US
a state of agitation or nervous excitement TWITTER 1653
a state of agitation or perturbation PUCKER 1740 arch.
a state of agitation or restlessness HARRY TATE 1932 Brit. rhyming sl. for ‘state’
a state of agitation or restlessness STEW 1806 sl.
a state of agitation or restlessness STUMA;  STUMER 1932 sl.
a state of agitation or restlessness TISWASTIZZ-WOZZ 1960 sl.
a state of agitation or restlessness TIZ;  TIZZ 1954 sl.
a state of agitation or restlessness TWITTER 1678
a state of agitation or restlessness TWO AND EIGHT 1938 Brit. rhyming sl. for ‘state’
a state of agitation, panic, distress, or restlessness FLAP 1916 sl.
a state of agitation, panic, extreme nervousness, etc.; utter fear or terror FUNK 1743 sl.
a state of agitation, restlessness, nervousness, confusion or dither for little reason TIZZY 1935 sl., orig. US
a state of agitation; tremulous excitement, as from desire, fear, etc.; a shaking, a quiver, a tremble TWITTERATION 1835-40 obs. rare
a state of agitation, uneasiness, and trouble PADDY-NODDY B1900 Eng. dial.
a state of overwhelming, uncontrollable agitation or emotion, esp. a state of acute distress HYSTERIC 1652 obs.
mental agitation TAKE ON 1893

AGITATE etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
an agitated, fidgety, or restless person MONKEY ON A STICK c1880 colloq.
an agitated or nervous person JITTERBUG 1934 sl.
an agitator ADJUTATOR Bk1908
an agitator TEWER Bk1905 Eng. dial.
an agitator; a troublemaker ; a person who takes pleasure in causing trouble or discord SHIT DISTURBER 1961 Can. sl.
a political agitator among workers LABOR FAKER 1938 US sl.

AGITATE etc. – VERBS
to agitate me to an extreme degree WRECK MY HEAD 2003 Ireland
to agitate, to confuse, to disturb GARBOIL 1572 obs.
to agitate, to disturb UNCALM 1655
to agitate, to excite, to provoke, to rouse to excitement or anger; to madden, to vex RAISE 1768 chiefly Sc.
to agitate, to greatly annoy FLUTTER ONE’S KIDNEYS c1860 sl.
to agitate; to shake violently; to break in pieces CONQUASSATE 1656 obs. rare
to agitate; to urge, to press; to rouse the feelings of HEAVE c1400 obs.
to be agitated in mind; to feel vexation HEAVE c1400 obs.
to be agitated, to shake TREPIDATE 1623 obs.
to become agitated, angry, bewilderingly excited, or over-emotional GET ONE’S FACE IN A KNOT 20C Aust. sl.
to become agitated, angry, bewilderingly excited, or over-emotional TIE ONE’S FACE IN A KNOT 20C Aust. sl.
to become agitated, angry, scared, etc.; to lose one’s composure LOSE ONE’S SHIT 1983 US sl.
– to become agitated or excited GET HONKED UP Bk1970 US students’ sl.
to become agitated, tumultuous, turbulent, or restless;  to stir up a tumult TUMULTUATE 1611 rare
to become angrily agitated or upset PISS ONESELF 1969 sl.
to become angrily agitated or upset WET ONE’S PANTS 1970 sl.
to become angrily agitated or upset WET ONESELF 1970 sl.
to become angrily agitated or upset; to behave frenziedly GET ONE’S KNICKERS IN A TWIST 1971 Brit. sl.
to become extremely agitated angry, or irritated; to have a tantrum DO ONE’S NUT 1919 colloq.
to become severely agitated or concerned; used derisively GET ONE’S ASS IN AN UPROAR 1952 Amer. sl.
to become unduly agitated or angry GET ONE’S KNICKERS IN A TWIST 1971 jocular usage
to be greatly agitated; to rage, to rave; to make a great fuss, outcry, or uproar TAKE ON c1430 colloq. & Eng. dial.
to behave in a highly agitated manner, esp. as a result of worry TEAR YOUR HAIR OUT 1606 UK
to behave in an agitated, boisterous, or noisy manner; to bounce about ROUNCE a1500 rare
to be or become agitated or flustered; to panic FLAP 1912 sl.
to be or become agitated; to be impatient or eager to act or speak HAVE ANTS IN ONE’S PANTS 1931 sl., orig. US
to be very agitated or excited; to go very fast TOP COTTON 1942 Amer. dial.
to be very agitated or excited; to go very fast TOP THE COTTON 1954 Amer. dial.
to make a person agitated, very excited, or energetic through (or as if through) the consumption of amphetamines or another stimulant AMP (UP) 1992 US sl.
to throw a person into agitation, confusion, or tremulous excitement FLUTTER 1664
to throw into agitation; to toss, to disturb, to shake up or stir physically TORMENT 1491 obs.


AGNOSTIC – ADJECTIVES
agnostic; asserting man’s necessary ignorance of the ultimate constitution oft the universe NESCIENT 1876

AGNOSTIC – NOUNS, PERSON
an agnostic NESCIENT 1872