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 YEALING; YEILDIN 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; RANGGATAN; RANGO 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 DAMME; DAMME-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 TISWAS; TIZZ-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
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