Reverse Dictionary: SPIRIT

ADJECTIVES
​► ABOVE PAR in excellent health or spirits → 1937 UK sl.
► ALL OAK AND IRON BOUND feeling in the best of health and spirits → 1969 Amer. dial.
► AMBITIOUS of persons or animals: spirited, vivacious, unruly; vicious; angry; enraged; quick-tempered; hot-tempered → 1853 Amer. dial.
► ANIMOUS spirited, courageous, bold → 1620 obs.
► BEANY spirited; fresh → 1852 sl.
► BIRKIE ► BIRKY lively, smart; spirited in speech and action → 1821 Sc. 
► BOBBER in high spirits, saucy, pert; venturesome, bold → 1864 Eng. dial.
► BOBBERSOME in high spirits, bold, forward, venturesome; impatient → 1750 Eng. dial.
► BOBBISH well, in good health and spirits; lively, cheerful; often used with ‘pretty’ → 1730 Eng. dial. & sl.
► BOBBY in good health and spirits → 1898 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► BOUNCY full of high spirits → 1990 Amer. dial. (Bk.)
​► BRAINY unmanageable, high-mettled; spirited, lively → 1911 Sc. (Bk.)
► BRIGHT-EYED AND BUSHY-TAILED full of health and good spirits → 1981 Aust. colloq. (Bk.)
► CADDY hale, hearty, in good health and spirits; convalescent → 1790 Eng. dial.
► CADGIE ► CADGY cheerful, merry; glad; friendly and hospitable; in good spirits; lively, excited, spry → 1725 Sc. & N. Eng. & Amer. dial.
► CAGEY ► CAGIE in good spirits, gay, cheerful, sportive, wanton → 1725 Sc.
► CAMP in good spirits → 1830 Sc.
► CAPERSOME lively, spirited, sprightly→ 1852
► CHEERO cheerful, merry, in good spirits → 1915 obs.
► CHERK ► CHIRK ► CHURK in good spirits; cheerful, lively, brisk → 1789 Amer. dial.
► CHIRKY in good spirits; cheerful, lively, brisk → 1843 Amer. dial.
► CHIRP in good spirits; cheerful, lively; in a good or pleasant mood → 1824 Amer. dial.
► CHIRP AS A CRICKET in good spirits; cheerful, lively → 1863 Amer. dial.
► CHIRP AS A FLOCK OF BLACKBIRDS in good spirits; cheerful, lively → 1824 Amer. dial.
► CHIRPER in good spirits, chipper → 1967 Amer. dial.
► CHIRPY in good spirits; cheerful, lively; in a good or pleasant mood → 1838 Amer. dial.
► COBBY stout, hearty, brisk, lively, pert, saucy, in good spirits, merry, cheerful, well in health → 1691 Eng. dial.
► CRANK lively, brisk, in high spirits; lusty, sprightly, merry; aggressively high-spirited, disposed to exult or triumph, cocky → 1499
► CRANKING lively, brisk, in high spirits; lusty, sprightly, merry → 1567 obs.
► CRANKY brisk, merry, lively, disposed to exult, high-spirited, cheerful → 1811 Eng. & Amer. dial.
► CROUSE in somewhat high or lively spirits; vivacious; pert, brisk, lively, jolly → 1400 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
► FAT AND FINE in good health and spirits → 1968 Amer. dial.
► FAT AND FUNKY in good health and spirits → 1967 Amer. dial.
► FAT AND RAGGED in good health and spirits → 1893 Amer. dial.
► FAT AND SASSY in good health and spirits → 1928 Amer. dial.
► FAT AND SAUCY in good health and spirits → 1843 Amer. dial.
► FAT, RAGGED, AND SASSY in good health and spirits → 1857 Amer. dial.
► FINE AS A FIDDLE very fine; in excellent health or spirits → 1836 Amer. dial.
► FRUNTY free in manner; spirited, implying the idea of forwardness; keen, eager; passionate → 19C Sc.
► FULL OF THE OLD NICK feeling in the best of health and spirits → 1965 Amer. dial.
► GAILY of a person: well, in good health or spirits → 1903 Amer. dial.
► GALLIARD lively, brisk, gay, full of high spirits → c1386 arch.
► GAME AS NED KELLY very spirited, daring, brave; very willing → 1927 Aust. sl.
► GAMEY ► GAMY spirited, plucky; showing fight to the last → 1844
► GANTY spirited, frolicsome → 1900 Eng. dial.   (Bk.)
► GOOD-WOOLLED used of a plucky, spirited person → M19 sl.
► GREAT-HEARTED high-spirited; proud → 1388 obs.
► GREAT-STOMACHED high-spirited → 1607 obs.
► GREAT-WILLY high-spirited, strong-willed, proud → 1382 obs.
► GUNG-HO very zealous; totally committed; dedicated; spirited; enthusiastic; wholeheartedly fervid about doing something→ 1942 US sl., orig. US Marine Corps usage
► GUNGI ► GUNGY enthusiastic; spirited, brave → 1961 US sl.
► GUTS earthy or spirited → 1962 Amer. sl.
► GUTSBALL courageous, spirited, plucky; robust → 1963 Amer. sl.
► GUTSY courageous, brave, spirited, plucky, robust → 1890 Amer. sl.
► GUTTY courageous, brave, spirited, plucky, robust → 1942 Amer. sl.
► HALE-HEARTED with unbroken spirit, undaunted, unmoved, unaffected → 1875 Sc.
► HANTY wanton, unruly; full of spirit, mettlesome; excited, frisky (generally used of horses) → 1721 Eng. dial.
► HAPPY AS A BOX OF BIRDS in high spirits → 1999 Aust. sl. (Bk.)
► HAUNTY full of spirit, mettlesome; excited, frisky (generally used of horses) → 1721 Eng. dial.
► HEARTED full of heart, spirited, courageous → 1538 obs.
► HEARTFUL in high spirits, cheery → 1876 Eng. dial.  
► HEARTLY courageous, spirited → 1340-70 obs.
► HEARTSOME courageous, spirited, bold → 1567 obs.
► HIGH-LIFED high-spirited, lively; said esp. of animals → 1861 Amer. dial.
► HIGH-STOMACHED haughty, disdainful, proud, obstinate, of high courage or spirit → 1548 obs.
► HINGUM-TRINGUM in low spirits → 19C Sc.
► HODDY in good condition, physically or mentally; healthy; in good humour or spirits; pleasant, cheerful → 1664 Eng. dial.
► IMPIDENT in good spirits → 1902 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► IN FINE TWIG in high spirits or good order → 19C sl. 
► IN FULL FEATHER in good condition, in fine fettle, in high spirits → 1855 Amer. dial.
► IN GOOD LEG in high spirits, elated → 1986
► IN HIGH FEATHER in good condition, in fine fettle, in high spirits → 1865 Amer. dial.
► IN HIGH LEG in high spirits, exalted → 1808
► IN ONE’S ALTITUDES in high spirits → 1903 sl. (Bk.)
► IN RARE BLOW in good health or spirits → 1896 Eng. dial.
► JAM UP feeling in the best of health and spirits → 1966 Amer. dial.
► JOLLY AS A SAND-BOY very happy, high-spirited → 1823
► KEDGE brisk, lively; in good spirits → c1440 Eng. dial.
► KINKY lively, energetic, in high spirits → 1903 Amer. dial.
► KINKY AS A BOBCAT lively, energetic, in high spirits → 1958 Amer. dial.
► KIPPER lively, in good spirits, chipper → 1977 Amer. dial.
► LIFEY ► LIFIE full of life, lively, vivacious, brisk, spirited, animating → 1793 Sc.
► LIKE A POSSUM UP A GUMTREE supremely happy; in high spirits; in a state of contentment → 1840 Aust. sl.
► MALEDDY in high spirits, boisterous, elated → 1923 Sc.
► METTLE spirited; active; capable of enduring fatigue → 1806 Sc.
► ON ONE’S OPODILDOCS spirited; usually said of a horse → 1892 Amer. dial.
► ON THE HIGH ROPES elated, in high spirits → a1700
► ON THE KEVEE on the alert or lookout; in high spirits, worked up,  having a bee in one’s bonnet → 1825 Sc.
► QUERTY ► QUIRTY lively, vivacious, active, in good spirits; full of fun or mischief → 1790 Sc. obs.
► QUICKISH somewhat spirited → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► RAH-RAH characterized by excessive spirit and enthusiasm → 1914 US sl.
► RAMBUSTIOUS spirited, boisterous, lively; unruly, riotous → 1853
► RAMP wild, bold, wanton, unrestrained, rompish; full of rude health and spirits → 1713 Sc.
► RAMPACIOUS lively, spirited, boisterous; wild, unruly, outrageous; rampageous → 1837
► RAMPING high-spirited; promiscuous → M15
► RARE GAM plucky, spirited → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► REVOYLT wild; frisky; in very high spirits → Bk1904 Sc.
► RIGHT in good health and spirits; sound, well, comfortable → 1787
► RIP-ROARING vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy → 1834 colloq., orig. US
► RIP-SNORTING vigorous, boisterous, full of spirit; wildly noisy → 1846 colloq., orig. US
► SASSY cheeky, spirited, back-talking → 1833 colloq., orig. & chiefly US
► SKITTISH spirited, active, lively; frolicsome → a1592
► SPARKY lively; vivacious; spirited
► SPRACK brisk, active; alert, smart; in good health and spirits → 1747 chiefly Eng. dial.
► SPRIGHTY vigorous, lively; spirited → 1522 obs.
► SPUNK full of spirit; courageous, mettlesome, spirited → 1788 obs.
► SPUNKEY ► SPUNKIE ► SPUNKY spirited, courageous, mettlesome → 1786
► STOMACHFUL spirited; brave
► TABASCO excited, dramatic, spirited → 1920s sl.
► UP ON ONE’S BEAN-WATER feeling very lively, strong, frisky; to be in high spirits → 1917 Amer. dial.
► UP ON TOP OF THE FENCE in the best of health and spirits → 1970 Amer. dial.
► VADY ► VOUDIE proud, vain, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, gay, merry → 1733 Sc.
► WADDIE ► WADY proud, vain, forward, ostentatious, showing off; elated, in high spirits, frisky, cheerful, gay, merry → 1733 Sc.
► YEPPER ► YIPPER brisk, active, in good spirits → 1893 Eng. dial.

ADVERBS
► GAILY in good health and spirits; very well; satisfactorily, prosperously → 1778 Sc. & Eng. dial.
► HEAD UP AND TAIL OVER THE DASHBOARD in a lively, spirited manner → 1912 Amer. dial.
► SKITTISHLY in a spirited or lively manner → 1598

NOUNS
► AFRICKY fighting spirit; temper → 1838 Amer. dial.
► BALLS virile courage; virility; guts; strength of character; energy, spirit → a1890 US sl.
► BLUE DEVILS. melancholy, depression, low spirits, the blues → 1810 Amer. dial.
► BLUES, THE depression of spirits, despondency → 1807 colloq.
► BOUNCE energy, vitality; spirit, exuberance, verve → 1909 
► BRAIN spirit, mettle → 1911 Sc. (Bk.)
► BRIO liveliness; spirit; vivacity → 1981 Aust. colloq. (Bk.)
► CAMEL’S COMPLAINT low spirits; the ‘hump’ → 1891 sl. (Bk.)
► DANDER temper, anger, spirit, mettle → 1831
► DAUBER spirit; enthusiasm → 1915 US sl.
► DOBBER spirit, morale; enthusiasm → 1910s US sl.
► DOCITY ► DOSSITY quick comprehension; ability; spirit, animation → 1746 Eng. dial.
► FANTODS a feeling of excitement, of high spirits → 1942 Amer. dial.
► GIMP courage, guts, spirit → 1996 Amer. dial. (Bk.)
► GIZZARD courage, spirit, life → 1892 Amer. dial.
► GUTSINESS courage, energy, spirit → c1890
► HAYDIGEES high spirits; merriment, roistering → 1829 Eng. dial.
► HEYDAY a state of high spirits or passion → L16
► HIGH-DEGREES ► HIGHDIGEES high spirits; merriment, roistering → 1829 Eng. dial.
► HYPO, THE hypochondria; generally, depression, anxiety, irritability, or low spirits → 1701 obs.
► JAZZ spirit, vigour, energy; excitement → 1913 Amer. sl.
► KELTER ► KILTER good condition; good health or spirits → 1643
► LAG a humour, mood, temper; a state of excitement or high spirits → 1899 Sc.
► LEVITY lightness of spirit; freedom from care → 1630 obs.
► MUSTARD spirit, zest, courage, esp. in adversity → 1614 US sl.
► OATS spirit → 1831 Amer. sl.
► ODOCITY ability, gumption; spirit, energy → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► OLD BAKER a household spirit, a demon, an apparition → 1824 Eng. dial.
► RAMAGE wildness, high spirit, courage → 1456 obs.
► RAMAGENESS high spirit, liveliness, vigour → 1686 obs.
► SAUCE spirit, courage → 1997 US sl.
► SAVOUR wit, spirit, pluck → 1904 Sc. (Bk.)
► SCRONCH spirit, courage, spunk → 1996 Amer. dial. (Bk.)
► SMEDDUM spirit, ‘go’, alertness of mind and vigour in action; energy → 1790 Sc.
► SPUNK spirit, mettle; courage, pluck → 1773
► TABASCO spirit → 1920s sl.
► TEETH ► TETH temper, disposition; spirit, mettle → 1905 Sc. obs. (Bk.)

NOUNS – PERSON
► BALL OF MUSCLE a person who is very healthy and in good spirits → 1996 Aust. sl. (Bk.)
► BEARCAT a beautiful, spirited, or passionate girl or young woman → 1929 Amer. sl. 
► BELLONA the Roman goddess of war; a spirited woman of commanding presence → 1605
► B’HOY a ruffian; a young rowdy; a gay or spirited fellow → 1837 colloq., orig. US
► BLOOD a man of fire or spirit → 1981 Aust. colloq. (Bk.)
► BLUE HEN’S CHICK a good fighter; a person with spirit or pluck → 1965 Amer. dial.
► BLUE HEN’S CHICKEN a good fighter; a person with spirit or pluck → 1799 Amer. dial.
► BROTH OF A BOY a high-spirited fellow → 1999 (Bk.)
► GALLIARD a man of courage and spirit → 1532 obs.
► GAME-COCK a person likened to a gamecock, esp. in pugnacity or fighting spirit; a spirited person → 1653
► GASSED-UN ► GASTON a daredevil; a hot-headed, high-spirited person → 1893 Eng. dial.
► GIMPER a highly competent airman; a special and most dependable buddy; a spirited, reliable fellow   →  1918 US sl. 
► HEART a man of courage or spirit → c1500
► HIGH-FLY a lively, spirited person, usually a woman → 1913 Amer. dial. (Bk.)
► LAD a man of spirit and vigour → a1553 obs.
► LADDO a spirited youth, a bit of a lad → 1870 Ireland
► LAD OF WAX a fine spirited fellow; a sharp, clever youth → 1826 Eng. dial.
► MARY AMBREE a woman of strength and spirit → 1839
► RAMP a high-spirited, independent woman, usually synonymous with a prostitute → M15
► SPUNKIE ► SPUNKY a spirited, mettlesome, or courageous person; a smart or lively fellow → 1806 Sc.
► THUSKER a person who does anything with great energy and spirit → 1884 Eng. dial.
► WITCH-CAT a mischievous, high-spirited person, esp. a child; a frolicsome girl, a roguish boy → 1844 Amer. dial.

PHRASES
► WITH ONE’S HEAD UP AND TAIL OVER THE DASHBOARD in a lively, spirited manner → 1876 Amer. dial.

VERBS
► BE IN HIGH COTTON to live well, to prosper; to be in good spirits; to feel important → 1942 Amer. dial.
► BE IN TALL COTTON to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits → 1941 Amer. dial.
► BE METTLE TO ONE’S TEETH to be full of spirit → 1887 Sc.
► BE ON ONE’S BEANWATER to feel lively or animated; to be in high spirits → 1907 Amer. dial.
► BINGE to raise the spirits of → 1915 sl.
► BREAK ONE’S GALL to break the spirit, to cow, to subdue → c1460 obs.
► CHOP TALL COTTON to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits → 1985 Amer. dial.
► CONK OUT to lose energy and spirits suddenly; to become abruptly exhausted → 1920s Amer. sl.
► DROOP to flag in spirit or courage, to lose heart → ME
► FEEL LIKE GOING to feel in good health and spirits → 1954 Amer. dial.
► FEEL ONE’S KEEP to be in good health and spirits; to feel confident, ambitious → 1966 Amer. dial.
► FEEL ONE’S KEEPING to be in good health and spirits; to feel confident, ambitious → 1927 Amer. dial.
► FEEL ONE’S OATS to be high-spirited → 1831 Amer. sl., orig. of horses
► GRISTLE UP to keep up one’s spirits, to take heart → 1894 Eng. dial.
► HAVE THE TAIL OVER THE DASHBOARD to be in high spirits → 1942 Amer. West. sl. (Bk.)
► KICK HIGH to feel in good health and spirits → 1986 Amer. dial.
► LIVE IN HIGH COTTON to live well, to prosper; to be in good spirits; to feel important → 1950 Amer. dial.
► LIVE IN TALL COTTON to be prosperous, to do well, to be in a good situation; to have good luck; to be in good spirits → 1984 Amer. dial.
► PULL DOWN to depress in health or spirits → arch.
► RELEVATE to raise the spirits of a person; to restore to cheerfulness → 1597 obs.
► SPRIGHT to fill with spirit; to inspire with courage or resolve → 1531 obs.
► SPRITEN to put spirit or life into; to enliven, to animate → 1614 obs.
► SPUNK UP to show spunk or spirit; to assert oneself spiritedly or courageously → c1850
► TAKE THE STARCH OUT OF to break the spirit of someone or something, to make weary or less arrogant → M19 sl.
► UP of mood or spirits: to raise, to pick up, to lift → M18 sl.
► UP ON ONE’S BEANWATER to feel lively or animated; to be in high spirits → 1917 Amer. dial.