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HARS - HEAD
HARSH - adjectives
• ABSONANT harsh, inharmonious; fig. discordant or abhorrent to reason, nature, etc; unreasonable, unnatural ...1564
• ACERB sour, with an addition of bitterness or astringency, as unripe fruit; fig. sharp and harsh ...1657
• ACERBIC * of a sour, harsh, or severe character; bitter and sharp, esp. in speech, manner, or temper ...1865
• ASPERT harsh, cruel ...Bk1866 Sc.
• ASPRE † harsh to the feelings; bitter, cruel, severe ...c1374
• AUSTERULOUS † somewhat harsh ...1731
• BARSK harsh, husky ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BRASH hard, harsh, rough ...1868 US
• DRACONIAN extremely harsh and cruel, rigorous, severe ...1876
• DRACONIC extremely harsh and cruel; rigorous, severe ...1708
• EFFERATE †* fierce, harsh, morose ...1684
• HARD AS NAILS stern and unyielding; harsh; pitiless ...1862
• HARM harsh; unkind ...1889 Amer. dial.
• HARSHY †* of harsh quality or character ...1583
• HASH harsh; sharp-tempered ...1818 Amer. dial.
• HASK 1. harsh in sound, tone, or manner ...1594 Sc.
2. bitter, sour, tart, harsh to the taste ...1881 Eng. dial.
• HASKY 1. harsh, rough, coarse, unyielding ...1848 Eng. dial.
2. harsh, bitter ...1878 Eng. dial.
3. ill-natured, harsh, severe ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JANGLY harsh-sounding, inharmonious, discordant ...a1800
• KEEN † fierce, savage (chiefly used of animals); cruel; harsh (to a person) ...a1000
• MAROONJUS harsh, stern; outrageous; obstreperous, ...1864 Sc.
• MORUNGEOUS harsh, stern; outrageous; obstreperous, ...1864 Sc.
• NESH †* not harsh or violent ...a1225
• RAGGLISH severe, harsh ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAGLISH severe, harsh ...Bk1905 Sc.
• SAIR of persons: harsh in discipline, treatment, or judgement; stern, severely censorious; niggardly, driving hard bargains ...1768 Sc.
• SAVAGE † rude, harsh, ungentle ...a1300
• SOLID harsh, severe; unreasonable; unfair ...1915 Aust. sl.
• STREPEROUS † noisy, harsh-sounding, loud, boisterous ...1637
• TARF 1. coarse, harsh, acrid; rough in manner ...1880 Sc.
2. harsh, bad-tempered, rough-spoken ...1887 Sc.
• TARGING harsh, censorious, domineering ...1898 Sc.
• TART harsh, severe ...1893 Eng. dial.
• TETRICOUS † sour in countenance; austere, severe, harsh, crabbed, perverse, morose ...1727
• UNCANNY harsh, unkind, rude; severe, esp. used of a blow or fall ...1773 Sc.. & Eng. dial.
• YARKING grating, harsh ...1895 Eng. dial.
harsh - nouns
• ACERBITY a bitter experience; a harsh or sharp comment, etc. ...E17
• RASPER a person or thing of sharp, harsh, or unpleasant character ...1839 sl.
• ROUGH END OF THE PINEAPPLE, THE harsh, unfair or inequitable treatment; a raw deal ...1971 Aust. colloq.
harsh - person
• CALF'S-TONGUE a person who is mild or harsh-spoken according to circumstance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• COW'S-TONGUE a person who is mild or harsh-spoken according to circumstance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RASPER a person or thing of sharp, harsh, or unpleasant character ...1839 sl.
harsh - verbs
• BITTER-MOUTH to speak harshly ...1947 US sl.
• DEAL to cause trouble for, to treat harshly ...1920s US Black sl.
• EAT RAZOR BLADES to speak harshly and offensively ...1972 Barbados sl.
• EFFERATE † to render fierce or harsh...1658
• HARSH † to give a harsh sound; to creak ...1583
• HARSHEN * to render harsh ...1824
• OOL to treat harshly, to ill-use, to bully; to wreck the health or spirits of ...1832 Sc.
HARSHLY - adverbs
• EAGERLY † sharply, pungently, keenly; violently, harshly, severely ...1377
• HARD AND SHARP cruelly, harshly ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
HARSHNESS - nouns
• ACERBITUDE † sourness, harshness in taste, bitterness ...1731
• ACERBITY of men, their words and actions: sharpness mingled with bitterness, keen harshness ...1572
• FELLNESS † fierceness, harshness, savagery; cruelty; malignity; also, sternness, severity ...c1410
• HARDLAIK † hardship, harshness, severity ...c1400
• RADDOUR † severity, harshness, harsh treatment ...a1400-50 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNBENEVOLENCE * unkindness; harshness ...1688
harshness - phrases
• MORE KICKS THAN HALFPENCE more harshness than kindness ...1823
HARSH-SOUNDING - adjectives
• CACOPHONIOUS harsh-sounding, having a disagreeable sound ...1833
• RAUCID * hoarse, raucous, harsh-sounding ...1831
HARVARD - person
• HARVARDIAN a student or graduate of Harvard University ...1702
• HARVY a Harvard student ...1845 US college sl.
HARVEST - person
• HARVEST-BIRD any person born at the time of harvest ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HARVESTER a harvest labourer ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HARVEST LADY the second reaper in the row, who supplies, or supplied, my lord’s place on his occasional absence, but does not seem to have been ever so regularly greeted by the title, except on the day of harvest-home ...Bk1830
• HARVEST LORD the principal reaper, who goes first, and whose motions regulate those of his followers ...1573
• HARVEST QUEEN 1. a young woman chosen from the reapers to whom was given a post of honour at the harvest-home ...1579
2. the female ‘mate’ of the harvest-lord; the second reaper ...a1825
• HARVESTER a man who reaps and gathers in the harvest ...1589
• HARVEST-HAND a reaper in the harvest-field ...1891
• HARVEST-HIND a reaper in the harvest-field ...1697
• HARVESTMAN a labourer in the harvest field; a reaper; especially one who leaves home to obtain harvest work ...1552
• HARVEST-SWAIN a reaper in the harvest-field ...1648
• HARVEST-WENCH a female reaper ...1759
• HARVEST-WOMAN a female reaper ...1759
• HAY INNER † one who helps bring in the hay harvest ...1753 Sc.
• HEUCK, HEUK a reaper in harvest ...1876 Sc.
• HEUK HAND a reaper, one who wields a sickle in harvest ...1922 Sc.
• HEUKSTER a reaper in harvest ...1813 Sc.
• QUOCKER one who goes harvesting to a distance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TAKER-UP the man who binds sheaves in the harvest-field ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
harvest - verbs
• QUOKE to go shearing or harvesting at a distance from home ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAS-BEEN - person
• BACK NUMBER an irrelevant person, a has-been; a person or thing that is behind the times, out-of-date, or useless ...1882 colloq.
• BACK NUMBER an irrelevant person, a has-been; a person or thing that is behind the times, out-of-date, or useless ...1882 colloq.
• BEEN a has-been ...Bk1975 Amer. sl.
• HAS-BEEN one that has been but is no longer; a person whose best days are over; a person who was one famous, important, or successful, and is no longer; an aging entertainer or athlete who is no longer in the public's favour; an out-of-date person ...1702
• HAVE-BEEN a person whose best days are over; a has-been ...1737
• YESTERDAY'S NEWS a person who is no longer of interest ...Bk2004
HASTE - adjectives
• HASTEFUL * full of haste; hurrying, hurried ...1610
• HASTING that makes haste, speeding ...1632
haste - nouns
• BAISE haste, expedition ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BRAINGE bustling, angry haste ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BROOFLE impetuous haste, hurry ...19C Sc.
• DIRT-HASTE extreme haste ...Bk1900 Sc.
• FLUCKADRIFT † a haste, hurry, speed ...Bk1866 Sc.
• HASTIHEDE †* hastiness, haste ...1390
• HASTING making haste, speeding ...a1350
• HASTITY †* hastiness, haste ...c1340
• RAPE † haste, speed, hurry ...a1300
• SCAD a hurry, flurry, fluster, haste, a bustling crowd ...1897 Sc.
• STROTHER haste, bustle, hurry and stir, fuss ...Bk1868 Eng. dial.
• TANTIVY quick speed; great haste ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANTWIVVY quick speed; great haste ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TEARANSY rage, passion; violence; outrageous haste ...1896 Sc.
• TIFT sudden flight; great haste, precipitation ...1841 Sc.
• TIMOTHY haste, bustle; a state of agitation or anger ...Bk1905 Sc.
haste - verbs (includes HASTEN)
• ACHE to hurry, to hasten ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• APPROPERATE † to make haste, to hasten ...1623
• BALL THE JACK to move rapidly or swiftly; to make haste; to go fast (said esp. of a railroad train); to work swiftly or energetically ...1913 Amer. sl.
• BEHIE † to make haste ...c1340
• BLENTER to rush, to make haste ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLINTER to rush, to make haste ...1804 Sc.
• CATCH † to chase, to run, to hasten; to press on ...c1325
• CHULL to make haste ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
• DUST IT to ride or go quickly; to hasten, to hurry, to make off ...1650 colloq.
• FUSE † to hasten, to set out hastily ...c1275
• GO BALD-HEADED to dash or charge forward, to go in great haste without heeding danger or obstacles ...1846-48 colloq.
• GO OFF HALF-COCK to act hastily ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• HURRY UP THE CAKES to hasten ...1848 US sl.
• HYAK in British Columbia: to hasten ...1959 Can. Chinook jargon
• IMPROPERATE †* to hasten in ...1656
• LOOK ALIVE to make haste ...1858 colloq.
• LOOK YARK to look sharp, to make haste ...1887 Eng. dial.
• MAKE IT SHORT † to lose no time, to hasten ...1490
• OIL UP to hasten ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PEARTEN to become lively, active, or cheerful; to hasten ...1851 Amer. dial.
• PIKE to hasten off, go away quickly ...LME obs. slang
• PROPERATE † to hasten or press forward; to go quickly ...1623
• QUETCH † to stir or move from one place to another; to go, to run. to hasten ...c1205
• QUICK to hurry, to cause to hasten ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUITCH † to stir or move from one place to another; to go, to run. to hasten ...c1205
• RABBLE to do anything in a confused, hasty manner ...Bk19C Sc.
• RACK to move rapidly, to make haste ...1953 Amer. dial.
• RADDLE to do anything hastily or perfunctorily ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAP † to move with speed; to hasten, to rush ...a1300
• RAPE † to hasten, to hurry, to make haste ...c1330
• SCAMP to do or perform in a hasty or careless manner
• SCAMPER to run or go hastily or quickly
• SCOOCH to hasten, to run ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SHUCKLE to run fast, to hurry, to bustle about, to make haste ...1933 Amer. dial.
• SKELT † to hasten; to be diligent ...a1300
• SKIND † to hasten ...c1250
• SKIP to hasten, to hurry, to move lightly and rapidly; to make off, to abscond ...1338
• STIVVER to go, to run, to hasten ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• TEAR ASS to hasten or rush around ...1942 sl.
• TEAR-ASS AROUND to hasten or rush around ...1942 Amer. sl.
• THRING † to press or push forward, as against obstacles; to push or force one's way hastily or eagerly; to press, rush, hasten, push on ...c893 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TIGHTEN to hasten ...1886 Eng. dial.
• YARK to move quickly or hastily; to push on; to do anything energetically; to work hard ...1843 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YERK to move quickly or hastily; to push on; to do anything energetically; to work hard ...1843 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ZOON to hasten, to hurry, to bustle ...1884 Amer. dial.
haste - phrases
• ALL LANT AND PUFF in hot, breathless haste
HASTENED - adjectives
• ACCELERATE †* quickened, hastened ...1527
• QUICKED-UP hurriedly arranged; sudden, hastened ...1893 Amer. dial.
HASTENING - adjectives
• BAITAND † hastening, in haste ...1330
• BATAND † hastening, in haste ...1330
• BETTANT † in a hurry, hastening eagerly ...c1400
hastening - nouns
• BATTERING a hastening ...1895 Eng. dial.
HASTILY - adverbs
• AT A WHIP suddenly, hastily, briskly ...1550
• BALD-HEADEDLY heedlessly; hastily ...1920 colloq.
• BATAUNTLY † hastily, pressingly, eagerly ...1393
• BELIVE † speedily, hastily, quickly, eagerly ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BELLY-FLAUGHT headlong; hastily; face-down; flat-forward ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BILIVE † speedily, hastily, quickly, eagerly ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BLIVE † speedily, hastily, quickly, eagerly ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BROTHELY † quickly, hastily; violently, furiously ...c1340
• HAM-SAM irregularly, confusedly; hastily; in confusion or disorder ...1851 Eng. dial.
• HAM-SCRAM irregularly, confusedly; hastily; in confusion or disorder ...1851 Eng. dial.
• HAND OVER HEAD † precipitately, hastily, rashly, recklessly; indiscriminately ...c1440 now rare or obs.
• HASTELY † hastily ...c1290
• HASTIFLY † hastily, quickly, speedily ...a1327
• HASTIS hurriedly, hastily; impatiently ...1842 Eng. dial.
• HASTIVELY † hastily, quickly, speedily ...a1327
• HASTLY † hastily ...c1290
• HASTY † hastily; quickly, rapidly, soon ...c1450
• HASTYFULLY † corrupt form of 'hastively'; hastily, quickly, speedily ...c1500
• HEADILY headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly; violently, impetuously ...c1450
• HEAD-STOOP headlong, hastily ...1892 Sc.
• HELITYWHOOP at full speed, in great haste ...1895 Amer. dial.
• HELL-BENT FOR LEATHER very fast, at top speed, in great haste ...1919 Amer. dial.
• HELLETY-SPLIT at full speed, in great haste ...1867 Amer. dial.
• HELL-FOR-LEATHER very fast, at top speed, in great haste ...1939 Amer. dial.
• HELLITY-HOOP at full speed, in great haste ...1959 Amer. dial.
• HELLITY-LARRUP at full speed, in great haste ...1940 Amer. dial.
• HELLITY-SPLIT at full speed, in great haste ...1935 Amer. dial.
• HELL-THRASHING RATS very fast, at top speed, in great haste ...1989 Amer. dial.
• HELL-TO-SPLIT FOR BOSTON very fast, in great haste, rapidly; energetically ...1871 Amer. dial.
• HELL-TO-SPLIT very fast, in great haste, rapidly; energetically ...1871 Amer. dial.
• HELL-TO-TOOT very fast, in great haste, rapidly; energetically ...1917 Amer. dial.
• HELTER-SKELTER in disordered haste; confusedly, tumultuously, pell-mell ...L16 sl.
• HILTER-SKILTER in disordered haste; confusedly, tumultuously, pell-mell ...L16 sl.
• HIM-SAM irregularly, confusedly; hastily; in confusion or disorder ...1851 Eng. dial.
• IN A BANG suddenly, hastily ...1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• KEENLY † sharply, quickly, in haste ...a1300
• LICK-SPLITTING in haste, very rapidly ...1931 Amer. dial.
• ON HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1565-73
• OODEL-DOODEL helter-skelter, in disorderly haste or confusion; hastily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUICK-FOOT in haste, swiftly ...1891
• QUICK-STICKS immediately, hastily ...1877
• RAPE †* hastily, quickly ...c1400
• RAPELIKE † hastily, in haste, quickly ...c1220
• RAPELY † hastily, in haste, quickly ...a1352
• RAPLY † hastily, hurriedly ...c1325
• RASHLY † quickly, rapidly, hastily ...a1547 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RIFTY TUFTY † with disorderly haste or confusion; helter-skelter ...1592
• SKEET † quickly, hastily, immediately ...c1200
• SKIMPER-SCAMPER in hurry and confusion, with disorderly haste ...1778
• SKITTER-SKATTER helter-skelter, in disorderly haste or confusion ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SKITTY-WAMPUS helter-skelter; in disorderly haste or confusion ...1968 Amer. dial.
• TANTIVY † at full gallop; swiftly, quickly, hastily; headlong ...1641 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UPON A HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1579-80
• UPON HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1555
• WIKIWIKI quickly, hastily, right away ...1917 Hawaii
HASTINESS - nouns
• HASTENESS † hastiness ...1413
• HASTIFNESSE † hastiness, rashness, passion ...c1330
• HASTIHEDE †* hastiness, haste ...1390
• HASTITY †* hastiness, haste ...c1340
• HASTIVENESS † hastiness, rashness, passion ...c1330
• HASTIVESS † hastiness, rashness, passion ...c1325
• HASTIVITY † hastiness, rashness, passion ...c1450
• RACKLENESS † rashness, hastiness ...c1386 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SUDDENNESS * hastiness, precipitancy ...1580
HASTY - adjectives
• CUTTY testy, hasty, short of temper ...1825 Sc.
• DASHY characterized by hastiness of execution ...1844
• FAST hasty in temper, irascible ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FAST-GATED reckless, thoughtless, hasty; presumptuous, immodest ...1874 Eng. dial.
• FIRSTLY hasty ...1888 Amer. dial.
• HAIZY hasty, excitable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HASTIS hasty, hurried ...1846 Eng. dial.
• HIEFUL † speedy, hasty, hurried, quick, prompt ...a1225
• HURRY-COME done with haste and without care ...1987 Trinidad and Tobago
• PREPROPEROUS † too hasty, precipitate ...1555
• QUICK † hasty, impatient, hot-tempered ...1549
• RACKLE † hasty, rash, reckless, impetuous, headstrong; rough or coarse in action; violent ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RAD † quick, hasty, speedy; active, prompt, ready, dexterous; eager, elated ...a700 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RAM-STAM precipitate, headstrong, hasty, impetuous, reckless ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RAPE †* quick, hasty ...c1400
• RAPLY †* hasty, hurried ...a1400
• RASHFUL * rash, hasty, impetuous, reckless ...1567
• SCAMBLING hasty, careless; makeshift; untidy ...1790 Eng. dial.
• SCHOOSLICH hasty, clumsy, sloppy, untidy ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SHORT-METTLED short-tempered, irritable, hasty ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SKIT † precipitate, over-hasty ...a1529
• SUBITANEOUS * sudden, hasty, unexpected; hastily produced or constructed ...1651
• SUBITANY † sudden, hasty, unexpected; hastily produced or constructed ...1603
• SUBITARY †* suddenly or hastily done, made, etc. ...1600
• SUBITE † sudden, hasty ...1483
• SUDDEN † of persons: acting without forethought or deliberation; hasty, impetuous, rash ...c1374 obs. or arch.
• THRUSTY hasty, impetuous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
hasty - person
• HALLOP a hasty, precipitate person ...1824 Sc.
• HASTELING † a person who acts with excessively speed or insufficient consideration; a hasty person ...1577
• HASTLING †* a hasty person ...1619
• SCHUSSLE a hasty, clumsy person; one who in hurrying falls over his own feet ...1914 Amer. dial.
hasty - verbs
• LEAP † to run, to go hastily or with violence; to rush ...a1100
• RABBLE to work in a hurried slovenly manner; to do anything in a confused, hasty manner...1862 Eng. dial.
• SCRATCH to hurry; to do anything in a hurried, hasty, scrambling way ...1831 Eng. dial.
hasty - phrases
• LICK AND A PROMISE a hasty and perfunctory performance in doing something
HASTY-TEMPERED - verbs
• BE OVER SHARP METTLE to be too hasty-tempered ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAT - adjectives
• BROAD-LEAFED of a hat: having a broad rim ...1841
• CASTORIAL pert. to a hat ...1864 nonce word jocose
• TILED hatted; wearing a hat ...1792 sl.
• UNCOCKED of a hat: not cocked or turned up ...1721
• VENTILATORY * of a hat: provided with ventilation ...1850
hat - nouns
• APPLEJACK a large-brimmed, oversized hat in a 1930s-40s style ...1970s US Black sl.
• BABY PAPS caps ...M19 rhyming sl.
• BABY'S PAP a cap ...M19 rhyming sl.
• BALL AND BAT a hat ...20C Eng. rhyming sl.
• BARBIQUEJO the chin strap of a cowboy hat ...1945 Amer. dial.
• BARBOQUEJO the chin strap of a cowboy hat ...1945 Amer. dial.
• BARREL OF FAT a hat ...20C Aust. rhyming sl.
• BEAK the brim or peak of a hat or cap; also, the hat itself ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEAVER 1. a top-hat ...1824 Eng. sl.
2. a hat ...Bk1890 sl.
3. a man's silk hat ...1870 Amer. dial.
• BEAVERKIN a little beaver (hat) ...1867
• BEE GUM a man's hat with a high crown ...1880 Amer. dial.
• BELL BONNET a cloth bonnet worn by women for protection from the sun ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BELL-JESSY a top-hat ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BENJY a straw hat; generally one with a very broad brim ...1883 Eng. dial.
• BENNY a straw hat ...M19 sl., orig. nautical
• BILLYCOCK HAT a Derby hat ...1906 Amer. dial.
• BLOCKER a bowler hat ...1934 Brit. sl.
• BLUE-BONNET a man's blue cap ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BONGRACE a broad-brimmed hat ...L16 arch. & Eng. dial.
• BORD of a woman's cap: the border or the band in front ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOXER a bowler or billycock hat ...1897 Aust.
• BOX-HAT a tall hat ...1888 colloq.
• BREAK the angle between the brim and crown of a hat ...1881
• BROAD-BRIMMER a hat with a broad brim ...1860 colloq.
• BUGLE-WARMER a head covering; a hat ...1921 Amer. dial.
• BULL'S BREAKFAST. a straw hat ...1927 Amer. dial.
• BUN HAT a bowler hat ...20C NZ sl.
• BUTTER FLAP a cap ...M19 rhyming sl.
• CABBAGE-TREE HAT a broad-brimmed hat made from the leaves of the cabbage tree ...Aust.
• CADDIE a hat; orig. a bush name for a slouch hat ...1898 Aust. sl.
• CADDY a hat ...1869 Sc. & Eng. sl.
• CADEY a hat ...1869 Sc. & Eng. sl.
• CADI 1. a hat ...M19 sl.
2. a straw hat ...1920s NZ sl.
• CADIE a hat ...1869 Sc. sl.
• CADY 1. a hat ...1846 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
2. a straw hat ...1920s NZ sl.
• CAGE a hat or cap ...1900s US sl.
• CALABASH COVER a hat ...1886 US sl.
• CALP a hat ...Bk1891 sl.
• CANISTER a hat ...1887 sl.
• CAPKIN a little cap ...1844 nonce word
• CASTOR a hat, orig. either of beaver's fur, or intended to be taken as such; at the end of the 17th century and beginning of the 18th century said to be of rabbit's fur, and usually spelt 'caster' ...1640 colloq.
• CHARLEY BRADY a hat ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'cady'
• CHEESE-CUTTER a cap with a square peak in front ...L19 sl.
• CHUMMY a low-crowned hat ...M19 sl.
• CUNNAMULLA CARTWHEEL a big broad-rimmed hat ...c1920 Aust. sl.
• CUNT HAT a trilby, or other felt hat ...1923 sl.
• DASH a cant term for a hat, cap, etc. ...Bk1900 Sc.
• DIP a hat; a derby or stiff hat ...1912 Amer. dial.
• DOME a hat ...1900s US sl.
• DOMEPIECE a hat ...1990s US Black sl.
• EARFLOPPER. the earflap of a cap or hat ...1966 Amer. dial.
• EARLAP the earflap of a cap or hat ...1937 Amer. dial.
• EARLAPPER the earflap of a cap or hat ...1907 Amer. dial.
• EARLAPPET the earflap of a cap or hat ...1863 Amer. dial.
• EAR LUG the earflap of a cap or hat ...1937 Amer. dial.
• EGG-BOILER a bowler hat ...1930s Aust. sl.
• FANNER * a large, wide-brimmed hat ...1881 Sc.
• FANNY HAT a trilby hat ...1930s sl.
• FANTAIL a coal-heaver's or dustman's hat, resembling a sou'wester ...19C sl.
• FIFTY-MISSION CAP 1. the service cap when worn without the front spring stiffener and grommet ...1956 Amer. military aviation sl.
2. a trucker's hat that usually has several safety badges fastened to it ...1971 Amer. jocular
• FLYER WITH A ROOF HIGHER a western hat ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
• FLY JERKS small pieces of cork suspended from the brim of a tramp's hat to ward off flies ...1942 Aust. sl.
• GABBY HAYES HAT the field hat worn by US soldiers in Vietnam ...1977 US sl.
• GAME OF NAP a cap ...1976 UK rhyming sl.
• GAWBLIME a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GAWBLIMEY a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GAWBLIMY a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GAWD FORBID a hat ...1936 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'lid' (hat)
• GOD FORBID a hat ...1936 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'lid' (hat)
• GONDOLA HAT a derby ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GORBLIME a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GORBLIMEY a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GORBLIMY a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GRANDMAMMA'S BONNET a sunbonnet ...1970 Amer. dial.
• GRANNY BONNET a sunbonnet ...1970 Amer. dial.
• HADICK a hat ...Bk1905 Sc.
• HARD-BOILED HAT a derby ...1903 Amer. dial.
• HAT-BIRRET the brim or edge of a hat or cap ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAT-BRINKS the brim or edge of a hat or cap ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAT-BRUARTS the brim or edge of a hat or cap ... Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAT-FLIPE the brim or edge of a hat or cap ... Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAT-SHAKER † a standing piece of furniture for hats to be hung on; a hat-stand ...1698
• HATTERY hats collectively; a hat manufactory ...1823
• HATTOCK † a little hat ...1501 Sc.
• HEAD-PIECE any covering for the head; a cap, a kerchief ...1552
• JERRY a hat; a hard, round hat ...1841 sl.
• KADEY a hat ...1869 Sc. & Eng. sl.
• KADI a hat ...L19 sl.
• KADIE a hat ...L19 sl.
• KADY a hat ...L19 sl.
• KANGOL a beret ...1990s US Black & teen sl.
• KATY a hat or cap ...1947 Amer. dial.
• KELLY a man's hat ...1908 Amer. dial.
• KELP a hat ...Bk1891 sl. 068
• KIDDY a hat fashionable among small-time but dandified thieves; it featured a broad ribbon passing through a large buckle at its front ...M19 sl.
• KISSING-STRINGS cap or bonnet strings tied under the chin
• KOPPEL a skullcap worn by Jewish men during prayer and other religious services and rituals, and by strictly Orthodox Jewish men at all times; a yarmulke, a kippah ...1892
• LEAF the brim of a hat ...1767 chiefly Anglo-Irish
• LEAN AND FAT a hat ...1857 US rhyming sl.
• LEANING FAT a hat ...1928 US rhyming sl.
• LEMON-SQUEEZER a peaked hat worn by NZ soldiers ...World War II NZ army sl.
• LID a hat; often applied to a soldier's steel helmet or a motorcyclist's crash helmet ...1896 sl.
• LUNATIC HAT a wide-brimmed hat ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• MARABAS BONNET † a large flat cap ...1538 Sc.
• MOAB a hat; esp. the turban-shaped hat in feminine vogue ...1858 Brit. university sl.
• MUDGE a hat ...2002 Brit. sl.
• NAB † a hat ...1673 sl.
• NAB-CHEAT † a hat or cap ...c1530 cant
• NAB CHETE † a hat; a cap ...16C UK criminals' sl.
• NABCHETT † a hat; a cap ...16C UK criminals' sl.
• NABE a hat ...E17 UK criminals' sl.
• NAIL-BOX a top-hat ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• NAIL CAN a top hat ...L19 Aust. sl.
• NAIL KEG a top hat ...1866 Amer. sl.
• NAN NAN a straw hat ...L19 Aust. sl.
• NAPPER a hat; a cap ...Bk1902 sl.
• NEB the tip or point of anything; the peak of a cap or bonnet; the toe of a shoe; the extremity of anything ending in a point or narrowed part ...1611
• NEBBIN the peak of a cap ...1869 Eng. dial.
• NIGHTCAP a small skull-cap worn by many Black men ...1970s US Black usage
• PAC a cap ...M19 back-slang
• PACK a cap ...Brit. back-slang
• PANASH † a plume worn in the hat ...1681 Sc.
• PANTILE a hat ...M19 sl.
• PARACHUTE † a broad-brimmed hat worn by women in the late 18th century ...1885
• PENNY-A-MILE a hat ...c1870 rhyming sl. for 'tile'
• PORK-PIE (HAT) 1. a fashionable 'toreador'-style hat ...M19
2. a style of fashionable women's hat ...M19
3. a style of men's hat ...L19
• QUEER NAB a cheap, shabby hat; hence, one that is not worth stealing ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUOIF † a cap ...1838 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RUSKIE a coarse straw hat worn by peasant girls and others ...B1900 Sc.
• REHOBOAM a shovel-hat ...1849 sl.
• SCOOP † 1. a lady's bonnet ...Bk1904 Sc.
2. the visor or peak of a cap ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOOPIE † a lady's bonnet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOUL an old hat or bonnet ...1837 Sc.
• SCRAPER a hat; generally used contemptuously ...1828 Sc.
• SILKER a silk top hat ...L19 US sl.
• SKIMMER a broad-brimmed boater ...1830 sl., chiefly US
• SKULLIE a skullcap ...1993 US sl.
• SKY PIECE a hat, cap, or bonnet; a hairpiece ...1898 Amer. dial.
• SMOKEY BEAR a wide-brimmed hat ...1969 US sl.
• SMOKY BEAR a wide-brimmed hat ...1969 US sl.
• STEAMROLLER a bowler hat ...1992 UK rhyming sl. = bowler
• STRAW a straw hat ...Bk1904 sl.
• STRAW BASHER a straw hat ...sl.
• STRAWER a straw hat ...Bk1904 school sl.
• STRAWYARD a straw hat ...Bk1904 sl.
• SUGAR-LOAF a high-crowned hat ...Bk1904 sl.
• SUNDOWN a hat with a wide brim ...1888 US
• TACH a hat ...M19 back-slang
• TALL HAT a silk hat with high cylindrical crown ...1890
• TAM 1. any form of hat ...1930s US sl.
2. TAM the large woollen hat used by Rastafarians to cover their dreadlocks ...1950s W. Indies Rasta
• TAMMY a Tam o' Shanter, a soft woollen bonnet or cap with flat circular crown ...1894
• TAM O' SHANTER a soft woollen bonnet with flat circular crown, the circumference of which is about twice that of the head, formerly worn by Scottish ploughmen, etc.; introduced, in a modified form, c1887 as a headdress for girls and young women ...1840-50
• TAPPIE-TOORIE a knot of ribbons, wool, or the like, on the top of a cap, a tassel or pompom, a bonnet so adorned ...1867 Sc.
• TAPPIETOURIE a knot of ribbons, wool, or the like, on the top of a cap, a tassel or pompom, a bonnet so adorned ...1867 Sc.
• TARF † the turn or facing of a cap ...1545
• TARGAT † a tassel; an ornament for the hat ...1802 Sc.
• TA-TA a hat ...1923 theatrical sl.
• TIBBET the peak in front of a bonnet ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TILE a hat ...1813 sl.
• TILT a sun-bonnet ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TILT-BONNET a sun-bonnet ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TIPPY the brim of a hat or cap; the peak of a cap ...1790 Eng. dial.
• TITFA, TITFER, TITFOR a hat ...1930 Brit. rhyming sl. (Tit for Tat)
• TOPPER a top hat ...1820 sl.
• TOPPING the woollen knot or pompon on the crown of a bonnet ...1808 Sc.
• UGLY a shade for a bonnet ...M19 UK society usage
• UMBRELLA a broad-brimmed hat ...a1803
• WING-DING a girl's hat ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
hat - person
• HABERDASHER † formerly, a dealer in a variety of articles now dealt with by other trades, including caps, and probably hats; a dealer of hats and caps, a hatter ...1566
• HARD HAT one who wears a derby hat; Eastern businessmen during the 1880s and later crooks, gamblers, and detectives ...Bk1975 Amer. sl.
• HAT-CHECK BOY a person employed in a cloakroom to take charge of hats or (now usually) other items, and often also issue receipts of this type for them ...1910
• HAT-CHECK GIRL a person employed in a cloakroom to take charge of hats or (now usually) other items, and often also issue receipts of this type for them ...1913
• HAT-TREE a person who is wearing any form of headgear ...1980 S. Afr. gang sl.
• VAILER †* one who doffs the hat in salutation ...a1613
hat - verbs
• DIP to take the hat off ...1900 Amer. college sl.
• DIP YOUR LID to raise one's hat as a polite gesture ...1915 Aust. sl.
• DOUSE to take off a hat ...L18
• FLY A TILE to knock off a man's hat ...1825 Stock Exchange sl.
• GOFFER to 'bonnet' a man; to knock his hat over his eyes ...1899 London sl.
• NAIL A GOSS to steal a hat ...L19 UK criminals' sl.
• OFF-CAP † to take off or doff the cap, in reverence or respect to a person ...1604 nonce word
• PRIG A CASTOR to steal a hat ...Bk1890 sl.
• RAISE to make a signal by raising one's hat ...1940s US criminals' sl.
• RING CASTORS to exchange hats ...Bk1903 sl.
• UNSHINGLE to knock off someone's hat ...E19 Aust. sl.
• VAIL to doff or take off a hat, etc., esp. out of respect or as a sign of submission ...c1460 now arch.
HATCH - verbs
• UNCLOSE † to hatch ...1486
HATCHET - nouns
• HACHE † an axe, a hatchet ...a1300
• HACK-CHIP † a hatchet ...c1440
• HATCH † a hatchet ...1704
• HATCHEL a hatchet ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
HATE - adjectives (also see HATRED)
• HATELY bad-tempered, hateful; showing hate ...1854 Eng. dial.
hate - nouns
• ADDER-HATE virulent, deadly hate ...1880 poetic
• HARD KNOT hate ...1976 Amer. dial.
• MANSON LAMPS a look full of hate; a murderous look ...1999 US sl.
hate - person
• ABHORRER one who abhors or hates ...1611
• ABOMINATOR one who abominates or thoroughly detests; an abhorrer or extreme hater ...1671
• HATER a person who hates a particular person, group, thing, etc.; an enemy ...a1382
• HATRESS † a woman who hates ...1666
hate - verbs
• H8 in text messaging: to hate ...2002 UK sl.
• I-VEE † to hate; to make an enemy, to put at enmity; to render hateful or hostile ...c975
HATED - adjectives
• HATESUM unkind, hateful, hated ...1513 Sc. & Eng. dial.
hated - person
• ARSE-FACE an unattractive or hated person ...1929
• HATE an object of hatred; a hated person ...a1393 orig. poetic usage
• HATE FIGURE a person regarded with contempt, hostility, or hatred, esp. by the general public ...1963
HATEFUL - adjectives
• HATEABLE hateful, odious ...1899 Sc.
• HATELICH † malignant, hostile; hateful ...c893
• HATELY bad-tempered, hateful; showing hate ...1854 Eng. dial.
• HATESOME † hateful ...1382
• HATESUM unkind, hateful, hated ...1513 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ODIBLE † worthy to be hated, hateful, odious ...1412-20
• ODIOSE †* deserving of hatred, hateful; causing or exciting hatred or repugnance; disagreeable, offensive, repulsive, odious ...1560
• POISON mean, hateful, vicious; extreme; treacherous ...1834 Amer. dial.
• WLATSOME † loathsome, detestable; disgusting, abominable, hateful ...a1300
hateful - nouns
• ABORTION a hateful or ludicrous undertaking or enterprise; fiasco ...1949 Amer. sl.
• ASS-END OF CREATION the most remote or hateful place or position ...1972 Amer. sl.
• ASS-END OF THE WORLD the most remote or hateful place or position ...1960 Amer. sl.
hateful - person
• ACCURSED an accursed person; a detestable or hateful person ...1340
• HAND JOB an obnoxious or hateful person ...1986 US sl.
• HARPY a hateful, vulture-like woman ...Bk1921
• HARRIDAN a worn-out, wanton woman; a decayed strumpet, an old vixen; a trollop; a disagreeable, odious, or hateful old woman; a vicious old woman, a scold; a haggard old woman ...1699
• HATEFUL a hateful person; an obnoxious or vexatious person ...1797
• NASTY an unpleasant or dangerous person or thing; a villain; a hateful, offensive person ..1968 Amer. sl.
• TOAD something or someone hateful, loathsome, or contemptible ...a1548
hateful - verbs
• INODIATE † to make odious or hateful ...1657
HATEFULLY - adverbs
• HATELY † fiercely, bitterly; scornfully, hatefully ...c1000
HATLESS - adjectives
• THACKLESS uncovered; hatless ...1804 Sc.
HATRED - adjectives (also see HATE)
• HATEL † full of hatred; malignant, hostile; severe, cruel; fierce, bitter ...a850
• VATINIAN † of hatred: bitter, intense, violent ...1607
hatred - nouns
• ABHORRENCY † the state of being abhorrent, or of holding a thing in hatred and disgust; extreme repugnance or dislike ...1605
• AMBITION malice; vindictiveness; grudge; hatred; irascibility; a quick temper ...1826 Amer. dial.
• AVERSATION a great dislike for or turning away from anything; abhorrence, hatred, aversion ...1613 arch.
• HAIN hatred, malice ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HAINE † hatred ...1387-8
• HATEL † anger; outburst of hatred ...a1300
• HATURE †* hatred ...1538
• LETH † hatred, ill-will, malevolence ...971
• RANCOUR inveterate and bitter ill-feeling, grudge, or animosity; malignant hatred or spitefulness; bitterness ...a1300
hatred - person
• HATEMONGER a person who spreads hatred; esp. one who promotes hostility and prejudice toward a particular group, faith, etc. ...1916
• HATE PREACHER a person, esp. a spiritual leader, who preaches or advocates hatred or hostility against a particular group, faith, etc. ...1916 orig. US
hatred - verbs
• ABOMINE † to abominate; to feel extreme disgust and hatred towards; to abhor, to loathe ...1683
• BEHATE † to hold in hatred, to hate greatly, to detest ...c1340
HAUGHTILY - adverbs
• FASTUOUSLY ostentatiously, haughtily, arrogantly, pretentiously ...a1677
• HAUTAINLY † haughtily, proudly ...c1400
• ORGULOUSLY † proudly, haughtily ...c1475
• PAUGHTY superciliously, in a proud and haughty manner ...1720 Sc.
• WITH ONE'S NOSE IN THE AIR in a haughty or disdainful manner ...a1845
HAUGHTINESS, HAUGHTY - adjectives
• ASPERANT bold, proud, haughty ...E19
• ASTORPERIOUS haughty ...1935 Amer. dial.
• BIG proud, haughty, consequential, conceited ...1828 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BIG DOINGS haughty, conceited, high-and-mighty ...1928 Amer. dial.
• BIG-FEELING haughty, proud, conceited, putting on airs ...1887 Amer. dial.
• BIGGITY haughty, aloof ...Bk2006 US sl.
• BIGLY in a haughty manner ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BIGOTED conceited, vain, stuck-up, self-important; impudent, boastful, haughty ...1902 Amer. dial.
• BIGOTTY haughty, conceited ...19C Amer.
• CHUFFY fussy; proud, conceited, haughty; pleased, elated ...1874 Eng. dial.
• DAIN † haughty ...c1500 obs. or Eng. dial. rare
• DANGEROUS † difficult or awkward to deal with; haughty, arrogant; rigorous, hard, severe; the opposite of affable ...a1225
• DEIGNOUS † disdainful, proud, haughty, scornful ...c1330
• DICTY stylish, high-class; snobbish, haughty, conceited, uppity ...1923 Amer. dial.
• DORTY spoiled, pettish, sullen, sulky, easily offended, ill-humoured; saucy, haughty, conceited, proud, stubborn; contemptuous ...a1605 Sc.
• EYEGLASSY * haughtily superior or contemptuous ...1871 colloq.
• FASTUOSE † haughty, arrogant, pretentious, ostentatious ...1727
• FASTUOUS * proud, haughty, disdainful, arrogant; pretentious, ostentatious ...a1638
• GET ONE'S ASS ON ONE'S SHOULDERS to become unduly haughty, angry, or excited ...1954 Amer. sl.
• HAINTY haunted ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HANTY haunted ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HAUNTY haunted ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HAUGHT high in one's own estimation; bearing oneself loftily; haughty ...1430-40 arch.
• HAUTAIN † holding or behaving oneself loftily; proud, arrogant, haughty ...1297
• HAWTANE haughty ...1790 Sc. obs.
• HIGHFUL † haughty, proud ...1297
• HIGH-HEADED arrogant, haughty, self-important ...20C US sl.
• HIGH IN THE INSTEP † haughty, proud, arrogant, conceited ...1562 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HIGH-MINDED arrogant, haughty, imperious ...1503
• HIGH-SIGHTED † looking upward, supercilious, haughty ...1601
• HIGH-STOMACHED † haughty, disdainful, proud, obstinate, of high courage or spirit ...1548 obs. or arch.
• HIGHTY-TIGHTY conceitedly proud, stuck-up, haughty ...B1900
• HINKY snobbish; haughty; conceited; aloof; fastidious ...1967 Amer. sl., orig. Black usage
• HOITY-TOITY haughty, conceited, snobbish, pretentious ...1713 sl.
• HOSTILISH arrogant, haughty, condescending ...1960 Trinidad and Tobago
• JELLY * good, worthy, excellent; having a high opinion of oneself; proud, haughty ...c1560-73 Sc.
• MAJOR-MINDIT haughty in demeanour, high-minded, having a commanding disposition ...1825 Sc.
• MANDY domineering, proud, haughty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIGHTY stately, haughty, disdainful ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MISPROUD † improperly or unjustifiably vain or proud; arrogant, haughty ...1303 obs. exc. arch.
• MUCKLE proud, haughty ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NOSE-IN-THE-AIR haughty, disdainful ...1882
• OFF-HANDED stiff, haughty; brusque ...1883 Eng. dial.
• ON THE HIGH ROPES arrogant, haughty ... a1700
• ORGEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• ORGHEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• ORGILLOUS proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
• ORGUEIL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGUIL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGUL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGULOUS proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
• ORHEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• PAFTY haughty, proud, uppish ...1685 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PAUGHTY proud, conceited, haughty ...1572 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• PROUD AS LUCIFER very haughty and overbearing ...1793
• PROUD-FLESH'D haughty, stuck-up ...1870 Eng. dial.
• QUAINT †* proud, haughty ...a1225
• RANK † proud, high-minded, haughty; froward, rebellious ...c1000
• SADDITY arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited ...1960s US Black sl.
• SANSHACH disdainful, haughty, saucy, surly, snappish ...1825 Sc.
• SCANCE proud, haughty, disdainful; distant in manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SEDDITY arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited ...1960s US Black sl.
• SIDE haughty, proud ...1508 now Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• SIDITTY arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited ...1960s US Black sl.
• SIDITY arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited ...1968 US Black sl.
• SIRLY †* lordly, haughty, imperious ...c1350
• SNIFTY disdainful, haughty, fault-finding; petty, mean ...1871 Amer. sl.
• SNOOTY snobbish, arrogant, haughty and disdainful; supercilious; unpleasant ...1919 Amer. sl.
• SNORTY proud, haughty ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SUBLIMATED † puffed up, haughty ...1634
• SUPERBILOQUENT † speaking proudly or haughtily ...1658
• TAUNT pert, saucy; high and mighty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TOPLOFTICAL high-flown, high and mighty, stuck-up, haughty, having a superior or disdainful attitude ...1823 colloq. humorous
• TOPLOFTY lofty in manner or character; elevated; haughty, high and mighty, pretentious, stuck-up ...1859 colloq. humorous
• UPHEADED alert, shrewd, intelligent; self-confident, arrogant, haughty, conceited ...1826 Amer. dial.
haughtiness, haughty - nouns
• ATTITUDE a hostile or haughty attitude; assertive spirit; hence, a cold reception, hostility, anger, etc. ...1962 Amer. sl.
• BIGOTTY pride, conceit, haughtiness ...1884 Eng. dial.
• FASTIDIE †* pride, haughtiness...1536
• FASTIDIOUSNESS † disdainfulness, haughtiness, pride ...1613
• FASTUOSITY † haughtiness, ostentation, pomposity ...1656-81
• FASTUOUSNESS haughtiness, ostentation, arrogance ...1649
• HAUGHTURE loftiness of manner or bearing; haughtiness of demeanour ...a1628
• HAUTAINESSE † haughtiness, pride, arrogance ...1297
• HAUTAINETY † haughtiness ...a1450
• HAUTESSE † highness, height; loftiness of rank or character; nobility; haughtiness, pride; grandeur, stateliness; length of time ...a1300
• HAUTEUR loftiness of manner or bearing; haughtiness of demeanour ...a1628
• MAGNIFICENTS a mood of haughty indignation ...M19 sl.
• MASS pride, haughtiness, self-conceit ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ORGEL † pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORGELNESS † pride, haughtiness, disdain ...a1000
• ORGHEL † pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORGUEIL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUIL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGULITY † n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...1470-85
• ORHEL † pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• OVERLINESS † contemptuousness; haughtiness ...1610
• UPHEADEDNESS self-confidence, arrogance, conceit, haughtiness ...1832 Amer. dial.
• UPHEADINESS self-confidence, arrogance, conceit, haughtiness ...1963 Amer. dial.
haughtiness, haughty - person
• BASHAW a grandee; a haughty, imperious man ...1593
• BIG FEELER an arrogant or haughty person; a person who acts important ...1913 US sl.
• CAPTAIN GRAND a haughty, blustering fellow ...Bk1891 sl.
• FLUFF-OFF a haughty person ...Bk1942 US sl.
• GRIMSIR † an austere, stern, morose, or overbearing person; a grim old man; a haughty or arrogant person in office ...c1450 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HIGHPOCKETS a supercilious or haughty person ...1972 US sl.
• HINCTY a snobbish, pompous, haughty, or overbearing person; a prominent or important person ...1952 US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S BILLY GOAT an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S COW an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S PET COW an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S PET HORSE an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S PLUSH HORSE an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• SNOOTY BEAUTY a haughty girl ...Bk1942 US sl.
• STIFFRUMP † an obstinate or haughty person ...1709 sl.
• WAIP a vain, haughty, self-important person ...Bk1866 Sc.
• WAIPER a vain, haughty, self-important person ...Bk1866 Sc.
• WAP a vain, haughty, self-important person; one of a somewhat bustling manner; one with showy manners ...Bk1866 Sc.
haughtiness, haughty - verbs
• ABOAST †* to address boastfully or haughtily ...1377
• ACT LIKE ONE'S SHIT DOESN'T STINK to behave with self-assured haughtiness ...Amer. sl.
• BE HIGH IN THE INSTEP to be proud and haughty ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• COCK UP ONE'S NEB to hold one's head high, to look haughtily or contemptuously ...1870 Sc.
• HOLD UP ONE'S NOSE † to be proud or haughty ...1579
• SAIBLE to walk with a proud or haughty carriage ...1929 Sc.
• SNOOT to behave haughtily toward; to disdain; to snub ...1928 sl.
• SNOT to treat someone disdainfully, to be haughty ...1970s Amer. sl.
• TAKE † to take too much upon one; to behave presumptuously or haughtily, to assume airs ...c1470
• TAKE ON to assume airs; to behave proudly or haughtily; to presume; to take liberties ...1668
HAUL - verbs
• ALLY to haul; to draw forcibly; to pull; to drag along ...1783 Eng. dial.
• HAIL to haul; to draw forcibly; to pull; to drag along ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HALE to draw or pull along, esp. with force or violence; to drag, to haul ...c1205
• HARL to drag: usually with the notion of friction or scraping of the ground; to pull, to tug; to trail along the ground; to haul ...c1290 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HAYL to haul; to draw forcibly; to pull; to drag along ...1783 Eng. dial.
• HORSE to haul; in fishing: to attempt to haul in a hooked fish through violent effort ...1905 US sl.
• SKIN to haul or drag something, esp. a log, or logging equipment ...1931 Amer. dial.
• TO-HALE † to haul or drag asunder; to pull about ...1387
• WAG to carry or transport with difficulty; to lug, to tote, to haul ...1931 Amer. dial.
HAULING - nouns
• HARL the act of hauling or dragging ...1808 Sc.
HAUNT - nouns
• HEAF an abode, a residence; an habitual haunt ...1872 Eng. dial.
• TRAPS your usual haunts ...1933 Aust. sl.
haunt - verbs
• APPEAR of ghosts: to 'walk', to haunt places ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
• DOG †* to haunt a place, etc. ...1600
HAUNTED - adjectives
• BOGLIE haunted by hobgoblins or 'bogies' ...Bk1911 Sc.
HAUNTING - nouns
• THUMB-CAP a haunting thing; an apparition, a ghost ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAVE - verbs
• EVATCH to have ...M19 back-slang
HAVEN - nouns
• HAIN a haven, a place of refuge ...1890 Sc.
• HAUEN a harbour, a haven ...1854 Eng. dial.
• HAWN a harbour, a haven ...1854 Eng. dial.
• MERMOOTH the entrance to a haven ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAVERSACK - nouns
• YANNIGAN a bag for transporting one's personal belongings; a haversack; a trunk ...1925 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG CHARLEY an infantryman's haversack ...M20 army sl.
HAVING - nouns
• HAVE † a having, possession ...c1200
• HAVINGNESS † the quality of having or possessing; desire of having, covetousness ...1577
• HAVIOUR † the fact of having; possession; a possession, property; estate, substance, wealth ...c1400
• HAVOUR † the fact of having; possession; a possession, property; estate, substance, wealth ...c1400
HAVOC - nouns
• DERSE havoc ...1828 Eng. dial.
• DOGS OF WAR, THE in Shakespeare: the unleashed savagery accompanying war; hence, havoc, chaos, esp. resulting from conflict ...a1616
• HACK havoc, injury, damage ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
havoc - verbs
• PLAY BUGGERY to play havoc with someone or something ...1898
• PLAY HAMLET WITH to 'play the deuce with; to give one a 'good blowing up' ...1874 Eng. dial.
• PLAY MERRY-COME-UP to play havoc, to ravage ...1895 Eng. dial.
• PLAY OLD GOOSEBERRY to make a great disturbance or commotion; to turn everything into confusion; to cause havoc ...1828
• PLAY THUNDER to wreak havoc; to err, to blunder, to commit an error ...1849 Amer. dial.
• SCROG to damage; to wreak havoc with ...1975 Amer. dial.
HAWAII - nouns
• ALOHA STATE the state of Hawaii ...1959 colloq.
• HULA LAND Hawaii ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
Hawaii - person
• EHU a red-headed Hawaiian ...1967 Hawaii
• HAOLE one who is not a native Hawaiian; a White man; a foreigner ...1843 Hawaiian
• HAWAIIAMERICAN a citizen of Hawaii ...1959
• HAWAIIAN a native or inhabitant of Hawaii ...1893
• HILOITE a native or inhabitant of Hilo, Hawaii ...Bk2006
• HONOLULAN a native or inhabitant of Honolulu, Hawaii ...Bk2006
• KAHUNA a priest of the native Hawaiian religion; a wise man; a minister; now esp. a sorcerer ...1873 Hawaii
• KANAKA (often derogatory) a Hawaiian native, esp. a man; the Hawaiian language ...1820 chiefly Hawaii
• KANOCK (sometimes derogatory) a Hawaiian ...M19 sl.
• MOKE (usually derogatory) a Black person; occasionally a Filipino or Hawaiian ...1856 Amer. dial.
• POI DOG (derogatory) a person of native Hawaiian ancestry ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SANDWICHER † a native of the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) ...1817
HAWK (bird) - adjectives
• HAGGARD † of a hawk or owl: caught after having assumed the adult plumage; hence, wild, untamed ...1567
hawk (bird) - nouns
• FLAGS * the long feathers on the leg of a hawk or falcon
• JACK a male hawk ...1623
• MAIL the breast feathers of a hawk when full grown ...Bk1910
• NARE a nostril of a hawk ...now arch.
• SINGLE in falconry: the middle or outer claw on the foot of a hawk or falcon ...1486 now arch.
• TICKAREE a hawk ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
hawk (bird) - person
• ACCIPITRARY a person who keeps and trains hawks or falcons; a falconer, one who catches birds of prey ...1633 arch. & hist.
• HAWKER one who engages in the sport of hawking; one who tends or trains hawks; a falconer ...a975
HAWK (sell) - verbs
• BADGE † to deal as a 'badger' (see Hawker ) ; to hawk for sale; to buy up provisions for the purpose of selling again elsewhere ...1552
• CADGE to hawk goods for sale ...1890 Sc. & N. Ireland
• CADGELL † to hawk, to peddle ...1824 Sc.
• CADGER to hawk ...20C Ireland
• CALL to sell or hawk in a cart; to go round begging ...1843 Sc.
• CRY to offer for sale by auction or by hawking in the streets ...1393
• FAKE among peddlers and street hawkers: to sell ...1903 Amer. sl.
HAWK (expectorate) - verbs
• YAWK to hawk, to clear the throat; to retch in vomiting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YESK † to belch; to hawk; to cough, to clear the throat, to expectorate ...c1386 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEX † to belch; to hawk; to cough, to clear the throat, to expectorate ...c1386 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
HAWKER - nouns
• BARRIKIN a hawker's sales patter ...M19 sl.
• FAKE among peddlers and street hawkers: any odd item to be sold on the street or door to door, esp. if worthless or deceptive ...1889 sl.
hawker - person
• BACHLER a hawker, a peddler ...1825 Sc.
• BADGER † one who buys corn and other commodities and carries them elsewhere to sell; an itinerant dealer who acts as a middleman between producer (farmer, fisherman, etc.) and consumer; a cadger, hawker, or huckster ...a1500 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BADGER BODY a person who buys corn and retails the meal ground at the mill of another; a travelling dealer in butter, etc. ...Bk1878 Eng. dial.
• BATTLER a small-time hawker; a hard-up horse trainer struggling along in the game; a hard, conscientious worker ...1898 Aust. & NZ
• BAUCHLAR, BAUCHLER † a hawker, a peddler; also, a term of contempt ...1722 Sc.
• BAWLER a hawker who cries his wares in the street ...1877 Eng. dial.
• BLACKBERRY SWAGGER a hawker of tapes, shoelaces, etc. ...c1850 sl.
• BOWL-MAN a male hawker of crockery ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOWL-WIFE a female hawker of crockery ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUMBOAT a hawker or peddler aboard a Navy ship ...Amer. World War I sl.
• CADGE a young peddler, hawker; a beggar, tramp ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CADGER a carrier, a huckster, a hawker of small wares ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• CANDYBOB a hawker, a ragman; they generally gave a kind of toffee, called candy, in exchange for rags, etc. ...c1873 Sc.
• CANDYMAN a hawker, a ragman; they generally gave a kind of toffee, called candy, in exchange for rags, etc. ...1870 Sc.
• EGGLER a hawker who collects eggs through the country for sale; a poulterer ...1791 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GANG-ABOUT a hawker of small wares from door to door ...1882 Sc.
• GANGER a tramp, a beggar, a vagrant, a hawker ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GANNER a poor hawker or beggar ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
• GATE-GANGER † a road-goer; hence, a pedestrian; a travelling hawker; a tramp ...1871 Sc.
• HAND-SAW a street hawker who sells cutlery, razors, and knives in the streets ...Bk1860 sl.
• HAND-SAW FENCER one who sells knives in the streets ...Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl.
• HANSELLER a handseller, a street salesman; a 'cheapjack' ...1851
• HAWKER a man who goes from place to place selling his goods, or who cries them in the street ...1510
• HAWKSTER a hawker, a street vendor or itinerant peddler ...1950 Amer. dial.
• HEEL a petty hawker ...1930s US carnival sl.
• HEGGLER a higgler, an itinerant dealer in eggs, poultry, etc. ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
• HIGGLER an itinerant dealer; especially a carrier or huckster who buys up poultry and dairy produce, and supplies in exchange petty commodities from the shops in town ...1637
• JAGGER a carrier, a carter; a peddler, a hawker ...1514 Eng. dial.
• OBSERVATIONIST one who spies out likely boot for thieves, generally a peddler, hawker, etc. ...1890 cant
• PACKMAN an itinerant trader who carries goods in a pack for sale; a peddler, a hawker ...1571
• PAKKI a hawker ...Bk1914 Sc.
• PANNIER-MAN a hawker of fish, etc., who carries his goods in panniers over the back of a horse or donkey ...1678 Eng. dial.
• PANNY-MAN a hawker of fish, etc., who carries his goods in panniers over the back of a horse or donkey ...1678 Eng. dial.
• POT FAKER a hawker of crockery or earthenware ...1873 sl.
• RUNNING-STATIONER a hawker, or one who cries news and books about the streets ...1699
• SNARLER † a species of peddler or hawker ...1398
• STROLLER a vagabond, itinerant, man of no settled abode; a gypsy, beggar, peddler, hawker, etc. ...c1696 sl.
• WALKING STATIONER a hawker of books, prints, pamphlets, gallows confessions, popular songs, and similar materials ...c1786 UK sl.
• YAGGER a peddler, a hawker ...1821 Sc. & Eng. dial.
HAWKING - nouns
• GAMMY VIAL † a town where the police will not let persons beg or hawk ...1859 UK tramps' sl.
• GAMMY VILLE † a town where the police will not let persons beg or hawk ...1859 UK tramps' sl.
HAWTHORN - nouns
• HAW 1. the fruit of the hawthorn ...a1000
2. the hawthorn tree, Crataegus Oxyacantha ...1865 Eng. dial.
• HAW-BUSS a hawthorn tree ...1810 Sc.
• HAW-GAW the fruit of the hawthorn, Crataegus Oxyacantha ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAW-TREE † the hawthorn ...a1300
• MAY-BREAD-AND-CHEESE the leaves and buds of the hawthorn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MAY-FRUITS the berries of the hawthorn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAY - nouns
• BED a heap of hay ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• HAYSEL the hay season ...a1825
• SAP a wisp of hay or straw ...1895 Eng. dial.
hay - person
• JAGGER a small dealer in hay ...1877 Eng. dial.
HAY FEVER - nouns
• HAY-ASTHMA. hay-fever ...1827
• HAY SNEEZER hay fever ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SUMMER CATARRH hay fever ...1828
• SUMMER FEVER hay fever ...1867
HAYSTACK - nouns
• DESS a haystack ...B1900 Sc.
HAZARD - nouns
• BALANCE † objective uncertainty or suspense; risk, hazard ...1330
• CASE † chance, hazard, hap ...1340-70
• HAND-HAP a chance, hazard ...Bk1905 Sc.
• VENTURE † danger, jeopardy, hazard, or peril; the chance or risk of incurring harm or loss ...1550
hazard - verbs
• DAUNT to dare, to challenge; to provoke to some hazardous deed ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HAZARDIZE †* to put in hazard; to jeopardize, to risk ...1628
• JEOPARD to put in jeopardy; to expose to loss, injury, or death; to hazard, to risk, to imperil ...c1374
• JEOPARDY * to put in jeopardy; to expose to loss, injury, death; to hazard, to risk, to imperil ...1460
• PERICLITATE * to expose to peril, endanger, risk, hazard ...1623
• RAP to hazard; to attempt a thing at all risks ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAZARDOUS - adjectives
• ADVENTUROUS † full of risk or peril; hazardous, perilous ...c1350
• DICKY of things, conditions, etc.: uncertain, doubtful, critical, hazardous; rickety, shaky, tottering ...1851
• DISCRIMINOUS †* hazardous, dangerous, perilous, full of jeopardy ...1666
• HAZARD †* hazardous ...1601
• HAZARDABLE † involving hazard; hazardous, risky ...1623
• HAZARDFUL †* risky, hazardous, perilous ...1626
• JEOPARDIOUS † fraught with danger or risk; hazardous, risky, perilous, dangerous ...1502
• JEOPARDOUS † fraught with risk or danger; hazardous, risky, perilous, dangerous ...1451
• PERICULOUS † dangerous, hazardous, full of peril ...1547
• TICKLISH liable to end in disaster unless treated with great care; needing cautious handling or action; delicate, critical, precarious, risky, hazardous ...1592
• VENTURABLE †* adventurable; attemptable; venturous, hazardous ...1576
hazard - nouns (includes HAZARDOUSNESS)
• JEOPARDOUSNESS † hazardousness, jeopardy ...1730
• HAZARDIZE † a hazardous position; a condition of peril or risk ...1590 nonce use
• HAZ-MAT hazardous material ...1983 US sl.
HAZE - nouns
• HASK a haze on the horizon foreboding wind ...1897 Sc.
• JACK STARTLES A STOOPY a shimmering of the atmosphere near the ground on a hot day; a heat haze ...1889 Sc.
• OAM a warm, stuffy atmosphere; a gust of hot air, a heat-haze ...1866 Sc.
• OOM an indistinct appearance or image of anything, as the loom of land through a haze ...1892 Sc.
• OOTHER a light morning mist or haze; the flickering haze that rises from the ground on a warm day ...1818 Sc.
• SCAM a film of vapour, a haze, mist, or shadow ...1824 Sc.
• SCAUM a thin haze, a light, misty vapour ...1824 Sc.
haze - verbs
• BUCK to haze; to swing a child against a stationary object or another child ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SCAUM to envelope in a mist or haze; to shade ...1871 Sc.
HAZEL - adjectives
• HAZELEN † pert. to the hazel ...c1000
hazel - nouns
• BEARD-TREE the hazel ...Bk1888
• HAZEL-RISE † a twig or bough of the hazel ...1300
HAZELNUT - nouns
• HALL-NUT - the hazelnut ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HAZENUT a hazelnut ...1923 Amer. dial.
• LEEMERS ripe hazelnuts ...Bk1875 Eng. dial.
• VICTOR-NUTS hazelnuts ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAZINESS - nouns
• NEBULOSITY * haziness, cloudiness ...1848
HAZING - person
• HAZER a person who forces a new or potential recruit to the military, a university fraternity or sorority, a sports team, etc. to perform strenuous, humiliating, or dangerous tasks ...1868 Amer.
HAZY - adjectives
• MOAK, MOKE hazy, dark ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• MOKEY, MOKY of weather: foggy, hazy ...1938 Amer. dial.
• NEBULOUS hazy, vague, indistinct, formless ...1831
• ROAKY hazy, misty ...Bk1886
• SCAUMY misty, hazy; of an imperfect or disagreeable colour ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SMURRY hazy, overcast, cloudy ...1887 Amer. dial.
hazy - verbs
• OOM to appear hazily through mist or darkness ...1964 Sc.
• SMURR UP to gradually become a bit hazy ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
HEAD - adjectives
• BLUFFLE-HEADED having a large head ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CABBAGE-HEADED having a large, round head; stupid ...1846 Amer. sl.
• CAPITAL † pert. to the head or top ...a1225
• CAPITOSE having a large head ...1881
• CHOLTER-HEADED having a large head ...1876 Eng. dial.
• HAIR-SORE said when the skin of the head is sore from any cause, as from a cold ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HEADY †* having a large head ...1552
• MACROCEPHALIC of a person: having a long or large head ...1851
• MELL-HEADED large and square-headed; stupid ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UPHEADED holding the head high ...1801 Amer. dial.
head - adverbs
• LIKE A DOG KILLING SNAKES with a violently shaking of the head ...1984 Amer. dial.
head - nouns
• ACORN the head ...1920 Amer. & Brit. sl.
• ALIVE OR DEAD the head ...19C Brit. rhyming sl.
• APPLE one's head ...1950 Amer dial. jocular
• ATTIC the head; mind, memory ...1823 Amer. sl.
• ATTIC STOREY the head ...Bk1894
• BALL the rounded back part of the head ...1982 Amer. dial.
• BARBER'S BLOCK the head ...E19 sl.
• BARNET the head ...1969 Uk sl.
• BEAN the head ...1905 sl. orig. US
• BEEZER the head ...1915 sl.
• BELFRY the head ...1911 sl.
• BISCUIT one's head ...1942 Amer. sl.
• BLOCK a head ...1635 sl.
• BONCE the head ...1889 Brit. sl.
• BOX the head ...1903 Amer. sl.
• BRAIN BUCKET * the skull or head ...1856 sl.
• BRAIN-BOX the head ...Bk1903 sl.
• BRAIN-CANISTER the head, the skull ...1865 pugilistic sl.
• BUGLE the head ...1921 Amer. dial.
• BUTTON the head ...1928 US sl.
• CABASE the head ...1914 Amer. dial.
• CABAZA the head ...19C sl.
• CABBAGE the head ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CABBAGEHEAD a person's head, used disparagingly; the head of a simpleton ...1839 sl.
• CABEZA the head ...1853 Amer. sl.
• CABOCHE the head ...1969 Amer. dial.
• CABOODLE the head ...1944 Amer. sl.
• CAKE the head ...1908 US sl.
• CALABASH the human head ...1723 sl.
• CALLET the head ...1825 Sc.
• CAN the head ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CANISTER the head ...1811 sl.
• CANTLE † the crown of the head ...1822 Sc.
• CAP the top of the head, the cranium ...1990s US Black sl.
• CAPERNOITIE the head ...1819 Sc.
• CHIMNEY the human head ...20C Amer. Black sl.
• CHUMP the head ...1859 sl.
• COCK-LOFT the head ...Bk1903 sl.
• COCOANUT the head ...M19 sl.
• COCONUT the head ...M19 sl.
• COKER-NUT the head ...M19 sl.
• CONK, KONK the head; also, the nose ...Bk1888 Eng. dial.
• COSTRILL the head ...Bk1888 Eng. dial.
• COXCOMB † the head ...1567
• CRACKED CANISTER a broken head ...Bk1890 sl.
• CRANKCASE the head ...1960 US sl.
• CRUET the head ...1941 Aust. sl.
• DAILY BREAD the head ...20C Brit. rhyming sl.
• DANDER the head ...1897 Eng. dial.
• DICKY the head, the skull ...1873 Eng. dial.
• DINGDONG the head ...1929 Amer. dial.
• DOME the head ...M18 sl.
• DOMEPIECE the head ...1970s US sl.
• DOORKNOB the head ...1960s US sl.
• DREAM BOX the head ...1970 Amer. dial.
• FIGUREHEAD the head ...1839 Amer. nautical sl.
• FILBERT the head ...1886 sl.
• FUSEBOX the head ...1946 US sl.
• GABLE the head ...L19 sl.
• GABLE END the head ...L19 sl.
• GARRET the head ...1796 sl.
• GOURD the head ...a1844 Amer. dial.
• GOURDHEAD the head ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GROUT-HEAD † a big head; a person with a big head ...a1627 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HAFFET the side of the head above and in front of the head; the temple; the cheek ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HAIR-SCAUP the crown of the head ...BK1905 Eng. dial.
• HAT HOLDER a person's head ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HAT-RACK the head ...1942 sl.
• HATTREL † the crown of the head; also, the nape of the neck; the neck ...a1325
• HEAD-PIECE the head, skull, cranium ...1579 arch.
• IDEA BOX the brain, the head, knowledge ...1785 sl.
• IDEA-POT the head ...1785 sl.
• JARHEAD (derogatory) a person's head ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JOBBERNOWL a ludicrous term for the head, implying stupidity ...1599 colloq.
• JOLLY the head ...L18 sl.
• JOLLY-NOB the head ...1785 sl.
• JUDGE DREAD, JUDGE DREDD the head ...1998 UK rhyming sl.
• KABEEZER the head ...1960s US sl.
• KADOOVA the head ...L19 Aust. sl.
• KA-ZIP the head ...1900s sl.
• KERBASE the head ...1914 Amer. dial.
• KERZIP the head ...1900s sl.
• KNOB the head ...1725 sl.
• KNOWLEDGE BOX the head; the brain ...1755 sl.
• KNOWLEDGE-CASKET †* the head; the brain ...1822 sl.
• KONK the head ...1960s Amer. sl.
• LOAF OF BREAD. the head, predominantly in the sense of brains ...L19 Brit. rhyming sl.
• LEMON the head ...1923 sl.
• LOGGERHEAD a large, heavy head ...1911 Amer. dial.
• MAPUS the head ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MAST-HEAD a person's head ...1884 jocular nautical usage
• MAZZARD the head or face; hence, the nose ...1602
• MELON the head ...1919 Amer. sl.
• MIZZARD the head; the mind; the mouth ...1877 Amer. sl.
• MOULD the top of the head; the fontanel of an infant's head ...1899 Amer. dial.
• NAB † the head ...1567 sl.
• NABE the head ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• NANA the head ...1940s sl.
• NANCY the head ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NANNY the head ...1791 US criminals' sl.
• NAP the head ...1807 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• NAPPAN the head, esp. a head well furnished with brains ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NAPPER the head ...1724 UK sl.
• NAPPER-CASE the head ...1892 Eng. dial.
• NAUP the head; the top part of a pig's head ...1889 Eng. dial.
• NEEP the head, esp. a stupid one ...1862 Sc.
• NIDDICK the nape of the neck; the whole head or skull ...1558 Eng. dial.
• NOB the head ...1690 Brit.
• NOBBIN the head ...1944 Amer. dial.
• NOD the head ...M16 sl.
• NODDER the head ...1950s sl.
• NODDLE the head ...1509 sl.
• NODDLE-BOX the head ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• NODDLE-HEAD the head ...1968 Amer. dial.
• NODIE the head ...1791 Sc.
• NOGGIN the head ...1859 Amer. sl.
• NOGGIN-HEAD the head ...1970 Amer. dial.
• NOGGLE a person's head ...1966 Amer. dial.
• NOGGLE-HEAD a person's head ...1970 Amer. dial.
• NOLL a person's head ...1969 Amer. dial.
• NOODLE the head; the brain; intelligence ...1803 UK sl.
• NOOGIE the act of striking or vigorously rubbing someone, usually on the head, with the knuckles ...1988 Amer. dial.
• NOPPER the head ...B1900 sl.
• NOPPY a child's name for the head ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• NOUS-BOX the head ...E19 sl.
• NUT the head; hence, brains, intelligence ...1846 Brit. colloq.
• OILED HEAD a head that has been beaten, usually by the police ...1930s US Black sl.
• OLD NED the head ...1930s rhyming sl.
• PACKY the skull, the head ...1940s W. Indies sl.
• PALLET † the head, pate ...c1330 obs. exc. Sc.
• PANNIKIN the head ...L19 Aust. sl.
• PASH the head ...1685 Sc.
• PAT a jocular term for the head ...1790 Sc.
• PENNY-A-MILE the head ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'tile'
• PHRENOLOGY BOX the head ...1942 Amer. sl.
• PIMPLE the head ...1818 sl.
• PONUM the face or head ...L19 Aust. sl.
• POT a person's head ...1967 Amer. dial.
• PUMKIN the human head ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• PUMPKIN the human head ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• PUNKIN the human head ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• SALLET † the head; a headpiece ...1652 nonce use
• SCALDY † the bare top of the head ...1897 Sc.
• SCAMP the scalp or head ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCOLLE the skull, the head; the brain; understanding, ability ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCONCE, SKONCE the head, the brain ...M16 sl.
• SCONE the head ...1942 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHODE the top of the head
• SKULL † the crown or top of the head; the bare scalp ...c1380
• SUMMIT † the crown of the head ...1470-85
• TANGVANGELS † the temples of the head ...1929 Sc.
• TATIE the head, used as a term of contempt ...1878 Eng. dial.
• TATTIE a contemptuous term for the head ...1878 Sc.
• TINGFANGS † the temples of the head ...1929 Sc.
• THINK BOX the head ...1966 Amer. dial.
• THINKER the head ...1942 Amer. dial.
• TIB the head ...B1900 Amer.
• TOP-HAMPER the head ...1881
• TOPKNOT the head ...1870 Amer. dial.
• TOP-PIECE the head ...1830s Eng. dial. & colloq.
• TOPPING the head or crown of the head ...1814 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TOP STORY the head as the seat of intellect ...1903
• UNCLE NED the head ...1955 rhyming sl.
• YEAD the head ...1746 Eng. dial.
head - person
• GALLON HEAD a person with a large head ...1980s US Black sl.
• GROUT-HEAD † a big head; a person with a big head ...a1627 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HEADY-WHAP a person with a preternaturally large head ...Bk1896 Eng. dial.
• MAPLE-HEAD any man with a noticeably small head ...1953 Amer. dial.
• UPHEADER one that holds the head high ...1894 Amer. dial.
head - verbs
• CAST † to toss the head; to shrug the shoulders ...a1225
• CHICKEN-NECK to move one's head rapidly from side to side ...1990s US sl.
• DODDLE to shake or nod the head ...1938 Amer. dial.
• GAIVEL † to toss the head upwards and downwards, as a horse that needs a martingale ...1825 Sc.
• GECK to toss the head, as in scorn; to look proudly ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GECK UP THE HEAD to toss the head, as in scorn; to look proudly ...1728 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HEAD † to cut off or remove the head; to decapitate, to behead a person ...a1300
• HOP HEADLESS † to have the head struck off, to be beheaded ...c1330
• JAM to strike the head against any hard object ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• MABBLE † to wrap up or muffle the head ...1615
• NAGGLE to toss the head in a stiff and affected manner ...1847 colloq.
• TAUNT to toss the head ...1820 Eng. dial.
• TAUNTLE to toss the head ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TOPPER to knock on the head; to kill by a blow on the head ...1869 sl.
• YAUNCE to toss the head; to shrug the shoulders; to make any quick movement of the body; of a horse: to prance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
head - phrases
• BEND OF THE FILBERT a bow of the head; a nod ...18C sl.
HEADACHE - adjectives
• COMATO-CRAPULOSE in a state of drowsiness and headache consequent on intoxication ...1850 humorous nonce word
headache - nouns
• ACADEMY HEADACHE one due to visiting exhibitions ...c1880 Eng. sl.
• BIG HEAD a headache and other ill effects from drinking ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BLAZING HEADACHE a violent headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BORDEAUX HAMMER † a vinous headache ..1576 humorous
• BUSTHEAD a headache from drinking bad whisky ...1939 Amer. dial.
• FAT HEAD a headache ...1910s sl.
• HEAD a headache caused by overindulgence in alcoholic beverages; a hangover ...1869 Amer. sl.
• HEAD-ON a headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HEAD-WARCH a headache ...1805 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-WARK † pain in the head, headache ...c1000
• HEAD-WERK † pain in the head, headache ...c1000
• KINK IN THE CONK a headache ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
• MEGRIM a severe one-sided headache, a migraine ...1933 Amer. dial.
• MEGRUM a severe one-sided headache, a migraine ...1933 Amer. dial.
• NAP-ACHE a headache ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NOGGIN a headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• THICK HEAD a headache; often applied to a headache caused by alcohol ...1991 sl.
• THROB a headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
headache - verbs
• GILVER to ache, to throb (said of the head in a headache, of a wound, etc. - not of the heart or pulse) ...1830 Eng. dial.
HEAD COVERING - nouns
• MAMMY CLOTH a piece of cloth that a woman folds over her head and ties under her chin ...1970 Amer. dial.
HEAD-DRESS - nouns
• BANDORE a widow's head-dress, worn to signify her mourning state ...L17
• GALLITRAP an unbecoming ornament or headdress ...1777 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-RAIL † the kerchief or head-dress of women in Old English times ...1834 obs. exc. Hist.
• HEAD-TIRE attire for the head; a head-dress ...1560 now arch. or Eng. dial.
• KELL † a woman's hair-net, cap, or head-dress ...a1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• KERCHIEF a cloth used to cover the head, formerly a woman's head-dress ...a1300
• PALISADE † a wire supporting the hair, a part of the head-dress fashionable in the early part of the 17th century ...1690
• TIRE a covering, dress, or ornament for a woman's head; a head-dress ...c1425 arch.
• TIRING attiring, dressing; dressing the hair; attire, apparel, head-dress; equipment, apparatus ...1552 arch.
• TOPPING † a high head-dress or coiffure ...c1690
head-dress - person
• TIRE-MAKER † a head-dress-maker ...1611
head-dress - verbs
• TIRE to dress the hair or head with a 'tire' or head-dress ...1539 arch.
HEADILY - adverbs
• HEADLY † in a heady manner; impetuously, precipitately; headily ...1388
HEADLAND - nouns
• HEADROOM † a headland ...1572 Sc.
• NASE a promontory or headland, a ness ...1774
• NAZE a promontory or headland, a ness ...1774
• NEB a projecting hill, a prominent headland; a point of land jutting out into a lake ...1794 Eng. dial.
• NESE †* a ness or headland ...1497 Sc.
• NESS a promontory, headland, or cape ...956
HEADLESS - adjectives
• ACEPHALOUS headless ...1731
HEADLONG - adjectives
• BELLY-FLAUGHT headlong; stretched flat; face downward; precipitate ...c1375 Sc.
• BREAK-NECK blundering or lumbering headlong ...1887
• HEADLAND headlong, precipitate, giddy ...1863 Eng. dial.
• HEDLIN headlong, precipitate, giddy ...1863 Eng. dial.
• NECK-HEADLAND headlong ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NECK-OR-NOTHING headlong, reckless ...1814
• PASSIVATING pursuing a headlong course, dashing along ...1864 Eng. dial.
• RAMSTAM headlong, precipitate ...19C Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAMSTRANG headlong, obstinate, stiff-necked ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WANTON † of physical movement: headlong, impetuous, unrestrained ...1753
headlong - adverbs
• ASPRAWL headlong, sprawling ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BALDHEADED without forethought or preparation, recklessly; headlong ...1848 Amer. dial.
• BANG-SWANG headlong, without thought ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BELLY-FLAUGHT headlong, stretched flat; face downward ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BORN-HEAD straightforward, impetuously, headlong ...Bk1911 Sc.
• HEADFOREMOST * headlong, precipitate ...1871
• HEADILY headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly; violently, impetuously ...c1450
• HEADLAND headlong, precipitately ...1863 Eng. dial.
• HEADLANDS headlong, precipitately ...1892 Eng. dial.
• HEADLING † with the head foremost; headlong ...a1300
• HEADLINGS † with the head foremost; headlong ...c1400
• HEADLONGLY † in a headlong manner ...1610
• HEADLONGS † headlong ...1546 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HEADLONGWISE † in a headlong way, precipitately ...1600
• HEADMOST head-foremost, headlong...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-STOOP headlong, hastily ...1892 Sc.
• HEADSTOOPS † head downmost; headlong ...c1400
• HEADY-CRAW head-foremost, headlong ...1899 Sc.
• LIKE A BLUE-ARSED BABOON headlong, very fast ...1950s sl.
• LIKE A STRIPED-ASS APE headlong, very fast ...1950s sl.
• LIKE A WHIRLYGUST IN A TEACUP headlong; impetuously ...2006 Amer. dial.
• LIKE A WHIRLYGUST OF WOODPECKERS headlong ...1916 Amer. dial.
• NECK AND CROP headlong; with force ...1890 Eng. dial.
• NECK AND HEEL headlong ...1837 Sc.
• NECK AND HEELS headlong; with force ...1895 Eng. dial.
• NECK-BREAK in a break-neck or headlong manner; impetuously ...1631
• NECK OR NOUGHT impetuously; at headlong speed ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NECK OVER HEAD †* headlong ...1579
• ON HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1565-73
• PITCHPOLE headlong, head over heels ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RAMBOOZE suddenly and with headlong force ...1898 Sc.
• RAM-JAM forcibly; headlong ...1879 Eng. dial.
• RAM-STAM in a headlong, precipitate manner; recklessly, rashly, rudely; in confusion ...1735 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAMSTAM-LIKE as with a headlong rush ...1889 Sc.
• RAM-TAM in a headlong, precipitate manner; rashly, rudely; in confusion ...1735 Sc.
• RANK † rapidly, violently, headlong ...1590
• TAIL ON END † headlong; precipitately ...1790
• TANTIVY † at full gallop; swiftly, quickly, hastily; headlong ...1641 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TANTWIVY † at full gallop; swiftly; headlong ...1785
• TICKLE-BUT headlong, impetuously ...1874 Eng. dial.
• UPON A HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1579-80
• UPON HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1555
headlong - nouns
• HEADLONGNESS * headlong quality or speed; precipitateness, rashness ...1580
headlong - verbs
• FALL HEADLAND to fall headlong ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HEAD OVER HEELS - adverbs
• ACE OVER APEX head over heels ...1960 US sl.
• ARSE OVER BALLOCKS head over heels ...20C sl.
• ARSE OVER HEAD head over heels, topsy-turvy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ARSE OVER KETTLE head over heels ...20C sl.
• ARSE-OVER-TEAKETTLE head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1955 Amer. sl.
• ARSE OVER TIP head over heels ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ARSE OVER TIT head over heels ...c1910 Aust. & Brit. sl.
• ARSE OVER TITS head over heels ...c1920 sl.
• ARSE OVER TOCK head over heels ...c1920 sl.
• ARSE OVER TUCK head over heels ...c1920 sl.
• ARSE OVER TURKEY head over heels ...L19 sl.
• ARSE-VERSY upside down; head over heels ...1678 Eng. dial.
• ARSEY-TURVEY upside down; head over heels ...c1860 Amer. sl.
• ARSEY-VARSY topsy-turvy, head over heels ...M16
• ARSEY-VERSY upside down; topsy-turvy; head over heels; backwards-front; reversed; confused ...1539
• ARSEY-WARSEY upside down; head over heels ...1678 Eng. dial.
• ARSY-FARCY upside down; head over heels ...1678 Eng. dial.
• ARSY-VARSEY topsy-turvy, head over heels ...M16
• ARSY-VARSY upside down; head over heels; backwards-front; reversed; confused ...1612
• ARSY-VERSY upside down; head over heels; reversed ...1678
• ASS-FRONTWARDS head-over-heels ...1967
• ASS-OVER-APPETITE head-over-heels, topsy-turvy ...1943 Amer. dial.
• ASS-OVER-APPLECART head-over-heels, topsy-turvy ...1943 Amer. dial.
• ASS-OVER-ELBOW head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1972 Amer. sl.
• ASS-OVER-ENDWAYS head-over-heels, topsy-turvy ...1943 Amer. dial.
• ASS-OVER-HEAD head-over-heels, topsy-turvy ...1899 Amer. dial.
• ASS-OVER-TEAKETTLE head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1948 Amer. sl.
• ASS-OVER-TIN CUP(S) head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1963 Amer. sl.
• ASS-OVER-TIP head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1976 Amer. sl.
• ASS-OVER-TIT head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1938 Amer. sl.
• BASS-ACKWARD(S) backwards; in reversed position or confused order; head over heels ...1930 Amer. dial. colloq.
• END OVER APPETITE head over heels ...1927 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER KITTLE head over heels ...1974 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TEAKETTLE head over heels ...1979 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TINCUP head over heels ...1940 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TINCUPS head over heels ...1968 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TIN KETTLE head over heels ...1960 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TIP head over heels ...1894 Eng. dial.
• PITCHPOLE headlong, head over heels ...1969 Amer. dial.
• TIP-AND-TAIL head over heels ...1873 Eng. dial.
• TOP OVER TAIL upside down, topsy-turvy, head over heels ...c1330
• TOPSAILS OVER † head over heels, topsy-turvy ...c1400
• TOP-TAILS † head over heels ...1923 Sc.
head over heels - verbs
• COUP THE LADLE to turn head over heels ...1854 Ireland
• KELTER to tumble headlong; to go head over heels, to fall ...1805 Sc.
• SEND A PERSON A LANDER to pitch him head over heels ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
HEADPHONES - nouns
• CANS radio headphones, from their resemblance to tin cans ...1929 Amer. sl.
• EARMUFFS headphones ...1942 US sl.
• EARS radio headphones ...1942 Amer. sl.
HEADPIECE - nouns
• PALLET † a piece of armour for the head; a headpiece, usually of leather ...1374 obs. exc. Sc.
HEADS OR TAILS - phrases
• HEAD OR HARP heads or tails ...1802 Ireland
HEADSTRONG - adjectives
• AFFECTIONATE † passionate, wilful, self-willed, headstrong, obstinate ...1542
• BOOL-HORNED perverse, headstrong ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOUL-HORNED headstrong ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BRAINISH † headstrong, passionate, hot-headed, furious ...1530 obs. or arch.
• BRICKETY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1868 Amer. dial.
• BRIGATY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1880 Amer. dial.
• BRIGETTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1895 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1911 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGOTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1952 Amer. dial.
• BRIGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1898 Amer. dial.
• BUTT-HEADED headstrong, obstinate, bull-headed ..1908 Amer. dial.
• CAPITOSE obstinate, headstrong ...1881
• COBBY headstrong, obstinate, arrogant, proud ...1785 Eng. dial.
• EAGERLESS headstrong; eager; excited ...1886 Eng. dial.
• HABBER-GLABBER rash, impetuous, extremely impulsive and headstrong in behaviour ...1929 Sc.
• HAMMER-GLAMMER rash, impetuous, extremely impulsive and headstrong in behaviour ...1929 Sc.
• HARD-HEADED AS MISCHIEF very headstrong or obstinate ...1986 Amer. dial.
• HEADISH †* heady, headstrong ...1530 obs. rare exc. Amer. dial.
• HEAD-OVER-HAP headstrong, reckless ...Bk1902 Sc.
• HEAD-SET obstinate, headstrong ...1986 Amer. dial.
• HEADY headstrong, impetuous, violent, self-willed, persistent ...1871 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HEIDIE headstrong, impetuous, violent, self-willed, persistent ...1871 Sc.
• HEIDY headstrong, impetuous, violent, self-willed, persistent ...1871 Sc.
• NOTIONATE headstrong, obstinate, self-opinionated ...1871 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• OBSTROPOLOUS resisting control, advice, etc. in a noisy manner; unruly in behaviour, obstinate, headstrong ...1806
• OVERITIOUS boisterous, violent, headstrong, impetuous ...B1900 Sc.
• RACKLE † hasty, rash, reckless, impetuous, headstrong; rough or coarse in action; violent ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RACKLESS-HANDED apt to do things in a heedless, slapdash manner; reckless, headstrong ...1778 Sc.
• RAM-GAM headstrong, precipitate, devil-may-care, heedless, rash, unrestrained ...1929 Sc.
• RAMMISH † of persons or animals: headstrong, impetuous, rash, uncontrolled, wanton ...1607 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAM-RACE headstrong, precipitate, impetuous ...1900 Sc.
• RAM-STAM precipitate, headstrong, hasty, impetuous, reckless ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RESTY headstrong, unruly ...c1696 sl.
• SAVIGEROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1839 Amer. dial.
• SAVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1887 Amer. dial.
• SERGIVEROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGOUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SET-HEADED headstrong ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SEVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful , ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1835 Amer. dial.
• SURVIGEROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SURVIGOROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1974 Amer. dial.
• SURVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SUVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1893 Amer. dial.
• TEARING passionate, headstrong; violent, rowdy or reckless in behaviour ...M17
• TEMERARIOUS unreasonably adventurous; reckless, heedless, careless, rash, bold, headstrong ...1532 now only literary
• TEMERARY † rash, reckless, heedless, careless, overbold, headstrong ...c1410
• TESTIF † headstrong, obstinate, wilful, rash, testy ...c1374
• TESTIFF † wilful, headstrong ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TOP-THRAWN headstrong, perverse, obstinate, wrong-headed ...1808 Sc.
headstrong - adverbs
• HEADILY rashly, in a headstrong manner ...c1450
headstrong - nouns
• RAM-STAM headstrong, impetuous action; furious rush, precipitateness ...1790 Sc.
• TER † anger, passion, headstrong resolution ...1781 Eng. dial.
headstrong - person
• ADAM'S OFF-OX a slow, stubborn person; a headstrong person ...1912 sl.
• BELTESHAZZAR'S OFF-OX a headstrong person ...1867 US sl.
• GABE'S OFF-OX a headstrong person ...L19 sl.
• HEUL, HEWEL, HEWL - one who acts in a headstrong and extraordinary manner ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OFF-OX a stubborn or headstrong person; an unmanageable, cross-grained fellow ...1848 Amer. dial.
• RAM a headstrong, impetuous, blundering person ...1812 Sc.
• TAPPY a foolish, giddy, awkward, idle, or slovenly girl; a headstrong, untidy girl ...1824 Sc.& Eng. dial.
• TAUPY a headstrong, untidy girl ...1893 Eng. dial.
• TAWPY a silly person; a simpleton; a foolish, senseless, or thoughtless girl or woman; a headstrong, untidy girl ...1728 Sc.
• YOUNG-HEAD † an unruly, reckless, headstrong or wilful young man ...1565
HEADWAY - nouns
• SCAFF progress, headway in any task or purpose ...1929 Sc.
• ABSONANT harsh, inharmonious; fig. discordant or abhorrent to reason, nature, etc; unreasonable, unnatural ...1564
• ACERB sour, with an addition of bitterness or astringency, as unripe fruit; fig. sharp and harsh ...1657
• ACERBIC * of a sour, harsh, or severe character; bitter and sharp, esp. in speech, manner, or temper ...1865
• ASPERT harsh, cruel ...Bk1866 Sc.
• ASPRE † harsh to the feelings; bitter, cruel, severe ...c1374
• AUSTERULOUS † somewhat harsh ...1731
• BARSK harsh, husky ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BRASH hard, harsh, rough ...1868 US
• DRACONIAN extremely harsh and cruel, rigorous, severe ...1876
• DRACONIC extremely harsh and cruel; rigorous, severe ...1708
• EFFERATE †* fierce, harsh, morose ...1684
• HARD AS NAILS stern and unyielding; harsh; pitiless ...1862
• HARM harsh; unkind ...1889 Amer. dial.
• HARSHY †* of harsh quality or character ...1583
• HASH harsh; sharp-tempered ...1818 Amer. dial.
• HASK 1. harsh in sound, tone, or manner ...1594 Sc.
2. bitter, sour, tart, harsh to the taste ...1881 Eng. dial.
• HASKY 1. harsh, rough, coarse, unyielding ...1848 Eng. dial.
2. harsh, bitter ...1878 Eng. dial.
3. ill-natured, harsh, severe ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JANGLY harsh-sounding, inharmonious, discordant ...a1800
• KEEN † fierce, savage (chiefly used of animals); cruel; harsh (to a person) ...a1000
• MAROONJUS harsh, stern; outrageous; obstreperous, ...1864 Sc.
• MORUNGEOUS harsh, stern; outrageous; obstreperous, ...1864 Sc.
• NESH †* not harsh or violent ...a1225
• RAGGLISH severe, harsh ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RAGLISH severe, harsh ...Bk1905 Sc.
• SAIR of persons: harsh in discipline, treatment, or judgement; stern, severely censorious; niggardly, driving hard bargains ...1768 Sc.
• SAVAGE † rude, harsh, ungentle ...a1300
• SOLID harsh, severe; unreasonable; unfair ...1915 Aust. sl.
• STREPEROUS † noisy, harsh-sounding, loud, boisterous ...1637
• TARF 1. coarse, harsh, acrid; rough in manner ...1880 Sc.
2. harsh, bad-tempered, rough-spoken ...1887 Sc.
• TARGING harsh, censorious, domineering ...1898 Sc.
• TART harsh, severe ...1893 Eng. dial.
• TETRICOUS † sour in countenance; austere, severe, harsh, crabbed, perverse, morose ...1727
• UNCANNY harsh, unkind, rude; severe, esp. used of a blow or fall ...1773 Sc.. & Eng. dial.
• YARKING grating, harsh ...1895 Eng. dial.
harsh - nouns
• ACERBITY a bitter experience; a harsh or sharp comment, etc. ...E17
• RASPER a person or thing of sharp, harsh, or unpleasant character ...1839 sl.
• ROUGH END OF THE PINEAPPLE, THE harsh, unfair or inequitable treatment; a raw deal ...1971 Aust. colloq.
harsh - person
• CALF'S-TONGUE a person who is mild or harsh-spoken according to circumstance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• COW'S-TONGUE a person who is mild or harsh-spoken according to circumstance ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• RASPER a person or thing of sharp, harsh, or unpleasant character ...1839 sl.
harsh - verbs
• BITTER-MOUTH to speak harshly ...1947 US sl.
• DEAL to cause trouble for, to treat harshly ...1920s US Black sl.
• EAT RAZOR BLADES to speak harshly and offensively ...1972 Barbados sl.
• EFFERATE † to render fierce or harsh...1658
• HARSH † to give a harsh sound; to creak ...1583
• HARSHEN * to render harsh ...1824
• OOL to treat harshly, to ill-use, to bully; to wreck the health or spirits of ...1832 Sc.
HARSHLY - adverbs
• EAGERLY † sharply, pungently, keenly; violently, harshly, severely ...1377
• HARD AND SHARP cruelly, harshly ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
HARSHNESS - nouns
• ACERBITUDE † sourness, harshness in taste, bitterness ...1731
• ACERBITY of men, their words and actions: sharpness mingled with bitterness, keen harshness ...1572
• FELLNESS † fierceness, harshness, savagery; cruelty; malignity; also, sternness, severity ...c1410
• HARDLAIK † hardship, harshness, severity ...c1400
• RADDOUR † severity, harshness, harsh treatment ...a1400-50 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• UNBENEVOLENCE * unkindness; harshness ...1688
harshness - phrases
• MORE KICKS THAN HALFPENCE more harshness than kindness ...1823
HARSH-SOUNDING - adjectives
• CACOPHONIOUS harsh-sounding, having a disagreeable sound ...1833
• RAUCID * hoarse, raucous, harsh-sounding ...1831
HARVARD - person
• HARVARDIAN a student or graduate of Harvard University ...1702
• HARVY a Harvard student ...1845 US college sl.
HARVEST - person
• HARVEST-BIRD any person born at the time of harvest ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HARVESTER a harvest labourer ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HARVEST LADY the second reaper in the row, who supplies, or supplied, my lord’s place on his occasional absence, but does not seem to have been ever so regularly greeted by the title, except on the day of harvest-home ...Bk1830
• HARVEST LORD the principal reaper, who goes first, and whose motions regulate those of his followers ...1573
• HARVEST QUEEN 1. a young woman chosen from the reapers to whom was given a post of honour at the harvest-home ...1579
2. the female ‘mate’ of the harvest-lord; the second reaper ...a1825
• HARVESTER a man who reaps and gathers in the harvest ...1589
• HARVEST-HAND a reaper in the harvest-field ...1891
• HARVEST-HIND a reaper in the harvest-field ...1697
• HARVESTMAN a labourer in the harvest field; a reaper; especially one who leaves home to obtain harvest work ...1552
• HARVEST-SWAIN a reaper in the harvest-field ...1648
• HARVEST-WENCH a female reaper ...1759
• HARVEST-WOMAN a female reaper ...1759
• HAY INNER † one who helps bring in the hay harvest ...1753 Sc.
• HEUCK, HEUK a reaper in harvest ...1876 Sc.
• HEUK HAND a reaper, one who wields a sickle in harvest ...1922 Sc.
• HEUKSTER a reaper in harvest ...1813 Sc.
• QUOCKER one who goes harvesting to a distance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TAKER-UP the man who binds sheaves in the harvest-field ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
harvest - verbs
• QUOKE to go shearing or harvesting at a distance from home ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAS-BEEN - person
• BACK NUMBER an irrelevant person, a has-been; a person or thing that is behind the times, out-of-date, or useless ...1882 colloq.
• BACK NUMBER an irrelevant person, a has-been; a person or thing that is behind the times, out-of-date, or useless ...1882 colloq.
• BEEN a has-been ...Bk1975 Amer. sl.
• HAS-BEEN one that has been but is no longer; a person whose best days are over; a person who was one famous, important, or successful, and is no longer; an aging entertainer or athlete who is no longer in the public's favour; an out-of-date person ...1702
• HAVE-BEEN a person whose best days are over; a has-been ...1737
• YESTERDAY'S NEWS a person who is no longer of interest ...Bk2004
HASTE - adjectives
• HASTEFUL * full of haste; hurrying, hurried ...1610
• HASTING that makes haste, speeding ...1632
haste - nouns
• BAISE haste, expedition ...Bk1898 Sc.
• BRAINGE bustling, angry haste ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BROOFLE impetuous haste, hurry ...19C Sc.
• DIRT-HASTE extreme haste ...Bk1900 Sc.
• FLUCKADRIFT † a haste, hurry, speed ...Bk1866 Sc.
• HASTIHEDE †* hastiness, haste ...1390
• HASTING making haste, speeding ...a1350
• HASTITY †* hastiness, haste ...c1340
• RAPE † haste, speed, hurry ...a1300
• SCAD a hurry, flurry, fluster, haste, a bustling crowd ...1897 Sc.
• STROTHER haste, bustle, hurry and stir, fuss ...Bk1868 Eng. dial.
• TANTIVY quick speed; great haste ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TANTWIVVY quick speed; great haste ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TEARANSY rage, passion; violence; outrageous haste ...1896 Sc.
• TIFT sudden flight; great haste, precipitation ...1841 Sc.
• TIMOTHY haste, bustle; a state of agitation or anger ...Bk1905 Sc.
haste - verbs (includes HASTEN)
• ACHE to hurry, to hasten ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• APPROPERATE † to make haste, to hasten ...1623
• BALL THE JACK to move rapidly or swiftly; to make haste; to go fast (said esp. of a railroad train); to work swiftly or energetically ...1913 Amer. sl.
• BEHIE † to make haste ...c1340
• BLENTER to rush, to make haste ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLINTER to rush, to make haste ...1804 Sc.
• CATCH † to chase, to run, to hasten; to press on ...c1325
• CHULL to make haste ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
• DUST IT to ride or go quickly; to hasten, to hurry, to make off ...1650 colloq.
• FUSE † to hasten, to set out hastily ...c1275
• GO BALD-HEADED to dash or charge forward, to go in great haste without heeding danger or obstacles ...1846-48 colloq.
• GO OFF HALF-COCK to act hastily ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• HURRY UP THE CAKES to hasten ...1848 US sl.
• HYAK in British Columbia: to hasten ...1959 Can. Chinook jargon
• IMPROPERATE †* to hasten in ...1656
• LOOK ALIVE to make haste ...1858 colloq.
• LOOK YARK to look sharp, to make haste ...1887 Eng. dial.
• MAKE IT SHORT † to lose no time, to hasten ...1490
• OIL UP to hasten ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PEARTEN to become lively, active, or cheerful; to hasten ...1851 Amer. dial.
• PIKE to hasten off, go away quickly ...LME obs. slang
• PROPERATE † to hasten or press forward; to go quickly ...1623
• QUETCH † to stir or move from one place to another; to go, to run. to hasten ...c1205
• QUICK to hurry, to cause to hasten ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUITCH † to stir or move from one place to another; to go, to run. to hasten ...c1205
• RABBLE to do anything in a confused, hasty manner ...Bk19C Sc.
• RACK to move rapidly, to make haste ...1953 Amer. dial.
• RADDLE to do anything hastily or perfunctorily ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAP † to move with speed; to hasten, to rush ...a1300
• RAPE † to hasten, to hurry, to make haste ...c1330
• SCAMP to do or perform in a hasty or careless manner
• SCAMPER to run or go hastily or quickly
• SCOOCH to hasten, to run ...1897 Amer. dial.
• SHUCKLE to run fast, to hurry, to bustle about, to make haste ...1933 Amer. dial.
• SKELT † to hasten; to be diligent ...a1300
• SKIND † to hasten ...c1250
• SKIP to hasten, to hurry, to move lightly and rapidly; to make off, to abscond ...1338
• STIVVER to go, to run, to hasten ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• TEAR ASS to hasten or rush around ...1942 sl.
• TEAR-ASS AROUND to hasten or rush around ...1942 Amer. sl.
• THRING † to press or push forward, as against obstacles; to push or force one's way hastily or eagerly; to press, rush, hasten, push on ...c893 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TIGHTEN to hasten ...1886 Eng. dial.
• YARK to move quickly or hastily; to push on; to do anything energetically; to work hard ...1843 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YERK to move quickly or hastily; to push on; to do anything energetically; to work hard ...1843 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ZOON to hasten, to hurry, to bustle ...1884 Amer. dial.
haste - phrases
• ALL LANT AND PUFF in hot, breathless haste
HASTENED - adjectives
• ACCELERATE †* quickened, hastened ...1527
• QUICKED-UP hurriedly arranged; sudden, hastened ...1893 Amer. dial.
HASTENING - adjectives
• BAITAND † hastening, in haste ...1330
• BATAND † hastening, in haste ...1330
• BETTANT † in a hurry, hastening eagerly ...c1400
hastening - nouns
• BATTERING a hastening ...1895 Eng. dial.
HASTILY - adverbs
• AT A WHIP suddenly, hastily, briskly ...1550
• BALD-HEADEDLY heedlessly; hastily ...1920 colloq.
• BATAUNTLY † hastily, pressingly, eagerly ...1393
• BELIVE † speedily, hastily, quickly, eagerly ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BELLY-FLAUGHT headlong; hastily; face-down; flat-forward ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BILIVE † speedily, hastily, quickly, eagerly ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BLIVE † speedily, hastily, quickly, eagerly ...c1200 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BROTHELY † quickly, hastily; violently, furiously ...c1340
• HAM-SAM irregularly, confusedly; hastily; in confusion or disorder ...1851 Eng. dial.
• HAM-SCRAM irregularly, confusedly; hastily; in confusion or disorder ...1851 Eng. dial.
• HAND OVER HEAD † precipitately, hastily, rashly, recklessly; indiscriminately ...c1440 now rare or obs.
• HASTELY † hastily ...c1290
• HASTIFLY † hastily, quickly, speedily ...a1327
• HASTIS hurriedly, hastily; impatiently ...1842 Eng. dial.
• HASTIVELY † hastily, quickly, speedily ...a1327
• HASTLY † hastily ...c1290
• HASTY † hastily; quickly, rapidly, soon ...c1450
• HASTYFULLY † corrupt form of 'hastively'; hastily, quickly, speedily ...c1500
• HEADILY headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly; violently, impetuously ...c1450
• HEAD-STOOP headlong, hastily ...1892 Sc.
• HELITYWHOOP at full speed, in great haste ...1895 Amer. dial.
• HELL-BENT FOR LEATHER very fast, at top speed, in great haste ...1919 Amer. dial.
• HELLETY-SPLIT at full speed, in great haste ...1867 Amer. dial.
• HELL-FOR-LEATHER very fast, at top speed, in great haste ...1939 Amer. dial.
• HELLITY-HOOP at full speed, in great haste ...1959 Amer. dial.
• HELLITY-LARRUP at full speed, in great haste ...1940 Amer. dial.
• HELLITY-SPLIT at full speed, in great haste ...1935 Amer. dial.
• HELL-THRASHING RATS very fast, at top speed, in great haste ...1989 Amer. dial.
• HELL-TO-SPLIT FOR BOSTON very fast, in great haste, rapidly; energetically ...1871 Amer. dial.
• HELL-TO-SPLIT very fast, in great haste, rapidly; energetically ...1871 Amer. dial.
• HELL-TO-TOOT very fast, in great haste, rapidly; energetically ...1917 Amer. dial.
• HELTER-SKELTER in disordered haste; confusedly, tumultuously, pell-mell ...L16 sl.
• HILTER-SKILTER in disordered haste; confusedly, tumultuously, pell-mell ...L16 sl.
• HIM-SAM irregularly, confusedly; hastily; in confusion or disorder ...1851 Eng. dial.
• IN A BANG suddenly, hastily ...1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• KEENLY † sharply, quickly, in haste ...a1300
• LICK-SPLITTING in haste, very rapidly ...1931 Amer. dial.
• ON HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1565-73
• OODEL-DOODEL helter-skelter, in disorderly haste or confusion; hastily ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUICK-FOOT in haste, swiftly ...1891
• QUICK-STICKS immediately, hastily ...1877
• RAPE †* hastily, quickly ...c1400
• RAPELIKE † hastily, in haste, quickly ...c1220
• RAPELY † hastily, in haste, quickly ...a1352
• RAPLY † hastily, hurriedly ...c1325
• RASHLY † quickly, rapidly, hastily ...a1547 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RIFTY TUFTY † with disorderly haste or confusion; helter-skelter ...1592
• SKEET † quickly, hastily, immediately ...c1200
• SKIMPER-SCAMPER in hurry and confusion, with disorderly haste ...1778
• SKITTER-SKATTER helter-skelter, in disorderly haste or confusion ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SKITTY-WAMPUS helter-skelter; in disorderly haste or confusion ...1968 Amer. dial.
• TANTIVY † at full gallop; swiftly, quickly, hastily; headlong ...1641 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UPON A HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1579-80
• UPON HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1555
• WIKIWIKI quickly, hastily, right away ...1917 Hawaii
HASTINESS - nouns
• HASTENESS † hastiness ...1413
• HASTIFNESSE † hastiness, rashness, passion ...c1330
• HASTIHEDE †* hastiness, haste ...1390
• HASTITY †* hastiness, haste ...c1340
• HASTIVENESS † hastiness, rashness, passion ...c1330
• HASTIVESS † hastiness, rashness, passion ...c1325
• HASTIVITY † hastiness, rashness, passion ...c1450
• RACKLENESS † rashness, hastiness ...c1386 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SUDDENNESS * hastiness, precipitancy ...1580
HASTY - adjectives
• CUTTY testy, hasty, short of temper ...1825 Sc.
• DASHY characterized by hastiness of execution ...1844
• FAST hasty in temper, irascible ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FAST-GATED reckless, thoughtless, hasty; presumptuous, immodest ...1874 Eng. dial.
• FIRSTLY hasty ...1888 Amer. dial.
• HAIZY hasty, excitable ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HASTIS hasty, hurried ...1846 Eng. dial.
• HIEFUL † speedy, hasty, hurried, quick, prompt ...a1225
• HURRY-COME done with haste and without care ...1987 Trinidad and Tobago
• PREPROPEROUS † too hasty, precipitate ...1555
• QUICK † hasty, impatient, hot-tempered ...1549
• RACKLE † hasty, rash, reckless, impetuous, headstrong; rough or coarse in action; violent ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RAD † quick, hasty, speedy; active, prompt, ready, dexterous; eager, elated ...a700 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RAM-STAM precipitate, headstrong, hasty, impetuous, reckless ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RAPE †* quick, hasty ...c1400
• RAPLY †* hasty, hurried ...a1400
• RASHFUL * rash, hasty, impetuous, reckless ...1567
• SCAMBLING hasty, careless; makeshift; untidy ...1790 Eng. dial.
• SCHOOSLICH hasty, clumsy, sloppy, untidy ...1939 Amer. dial.
• SHORT-METTLED short-tempered, irritable, hasty ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SKIT † precipitate, over-hasty ...a1529
• SUBITANEOUS * sudden, hasty, unexpected; hastily produced or constructed ...1651
• SUBITANY † sudden, hasty, unexpected; hastily produced or constructed ...1603
• SUBITARY †* suddenly or hastily done, made, etc. ...1600
• SUBITE † sudden, hasty ...1483
• SUDDEN † of persons: acting without forethought or deliberation; hasty, impetuous, rash ...c1374 obs. or arch.
• THRUSTY hasty, impetuous ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
hasty - person
• HALLOP a hasty, precipitate person ...1824 Sc.
• HASTELING † a person who acts with excessively speed or insufficient consideration; a hasty person ...1577
• HASTLING †* a hasty person ...1619
• SCHUSSLE a hasty, clumsy person; one who in hurrying falls over his own feet ...1914 Amer. dial.
hasty - verbs
• LEAP † to run, to go hastily or with violence; to rush ...a1100
• RABBLE to work in a hurried slovenly manner; to do anything in a confused, hasty manner...1862 Eng. dial.
• SCRATCH to hurry; to do anything in a hurried, hasty, scrambling way ...1831 Eng. dial.
hasty - phrases
• LICK AND A PROMISE a hasty and perfunctory performance in doing something
HASTY-TEMPERED - verbs
• BE OVER SHARP METTLE to be too hasty-tempered ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAT - adjectives
• BROAD-LEAFED of a hat: having a broad rim ...1841
• CASTORIAL pert. to a hat ...1864 nonce word jocose
• TILED hatted; wearing a hat ...1792 sl.
• UNCOCKED of a hat: not cocked or turned up ...1721
• VENTILATORY * of a hat: provided with ventilation ...1850
hat - nouns
• APPLEJACK a large-brimmed, oversized hat in a 1930s-40s style ...1970s US Black sl.
• BABY PAPS caps ...M19 rhyming sl.
• BABY'S PAP a cap ...M19 rhyming sl.
• BALL AND BAT a hat ...20C Eng. rhyming sl.
• BARBIQUEJO the chin strap of a cowboy hat ...1945 Amer. dial.
• BARBOQUEJO the chin strap of a cowboy hat ...1945 Amer. dial.
• BARREL OF FAT a hat ...20C Aust. rhyming sl.
• BEAK the brim or peak of a hat or cap; also, the hat itself ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BEAVER 1. a top-hat ...1824 Eng. sl.
2. a hat ...Bk1890 sl.
3. a man's silk hat ...1870 Amer. dial.
• BEAVERKIN a little beaver (hat) ...1867
• BEE GUM a man's hat with a high crown ...1880 Amer. dial.
• BELL BONNET a cloth bonnet worn by women for protection from the sun ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BELL-JESSY a top-hat ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BENJY a straw hat; generally one with a very broad brim ...1883 Eng. dial.
• BENNY a straw hat ...M19 sl., orig. nautical
• BILLYCOCK HAT a Derby hat ...1906 Amer. dial.
• BLOCKER a bowler hat ...1934 Brit. sl.
• BLUE-BONNET a man's blue cap ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BONGRACE a broad-brimmed hat ...L16 arch. & Eng. dial.
• BORD of a woman's cap: the border or the band in front ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOXER a bowler or billycock hat ...1897 Aust.
• BOX-HAT a tall hat ...1888 colloq.
• BREAK the angle between the brim and crown of a hat ...1881
• BROAD-BRIMMER a hat with a broad brim ...1860 colloq.
• BUGLE-WARMER a head covering; a hat ...1921 Amer. dial.
• BULL'S BREAKFAST. a straw hat ...1927 Amer. dial.
• BUN HAT a bowler hat ...20C NZ sl.
• BUTTER FLAP a cap ...M19 rhyming sl.
• CABBAGE-TREE HAT a broad-brimmed hat made from the leaves of the cabbage tree ...Aust.
• CADDIE a hat; orig. a bush name for a slouch hat ...1898 Aust. sl.
• CADDY a hat ...1869 Sc. & Eng. sl.
• CADEY a hat ...1869 Sc. & Eng. sl.
• CADI 1. a hat ...M19 sl.
2. a straw hat ...1920s NZ sl.
• CADIE a hat ...1869 Sc. sl.
• CADY 1. a hat ...1846 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
2. a straw hat ...1920s NZ sl.
• CAGE a hat or cap ...1900s US sl.
• CALABASH COVER a hat ...1886 US sl.
• CALP a hat ...Bk1891 sl.
• CANISTER a hat ...1887 sl.
• CAPKIN a little cap ...1844 nonce word
• CASTOR a hat, orig. either of beaver's fur, or intended to be taken as such; at the end of the 17th century and beginning of the 18th century said to be of rabbit's fur, and usually spelt 'caster' ...1640 colloq.
• CHARLEY BRADY a hat ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'cady'
• CHEESE-CUTTER a cap with a square peak in front ...L19 sl.
• CHUMMY a low-crowned hat ...M19 sl.
• CUNNAMULLA CARTWHEEL a big broad-rimmed hat ...c1920 Aust. sl.
• CUNT HAT a trilby, or other felt hat ...1923 sl.
• DASH a cant term for a hat, cap, etc. ...Bk1900 Sc.
• DIP a hat; a derby or stiff hat ...1912 Amer. dial.
• DOME a hat ...1900s US sl.
• DOMEPIECE a hat ...1990s US Black sl.
• EARFLOPPER. the earflap of a cap or hat ...1966 Amer. dial.
• EARLAP the earflap of a cap or hat ...1937 Amer. dial.
• EARLAPPER the earflap of a cap or hat ...1907 Amer. dial.
• EARLAPPET the earflap of a cap or hat ...1863 Amer. dial.
• EAR LUG the earflap of a cap or hat ...1937 Amer. dial.
• EGG-BOILER a bowler hat ...1930s Aust. sl.
• FANNER * a large, wide-brimmed hat ...1881 Sc.
• FANNY HAT a trilby hat ...1930s sl.
• FANTAIL a coal-heaver's or dustman's hat, resembling a sou'wester ...19C sl.
• FIFTY-MISSION CAP 1. the service cap when worn without the front spring stiffener and grommet ...1956 Amer. military aviation sl.
2. a trucker's hat that usually has several safety badges fastened to it ...1971 Amer. jocular
• FLYER WITH A ROOF HIGHER a western hat ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
• FLY JERKS small pieces of cork suspended from the brim of a tramp's hat to ward off flies ...1942 Aust. sl.
• GABBY HAYES HAT the field hat worn by US soldiers in Vietnam ...1977 US sl.
• GAME OF NAP a cap ...1976 UK rhyming sl.
• GAWBLIME a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GAWBLIMEY a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GAWBLIMY a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GAWD FORBID a hat ...1936 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'lid' (hat)
• GOD FORBID a hat ...1936 Brit. rhyming sl. for 'lid' (hat)
• GONDOLA HAT a derby ...1967 Amer. dial.
• GORBLIME a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GORBLIMEY a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GORBLIMY a soft service cap ...1919 Brit. sl.
• GRANDMAMMA'S BONNET a sunbonnet ...1970 Amer. dial.
• GRANNY BONNET a sunbonnet ...1970 Amer. dial.
• HADICK a hat ...Bk1905 Sc.
• HARD-BOILED HAT a derby ...1903 Amer. dial.
• HAT-BIRRET the brim or edge of a hat or cap ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAT-BRINKS the brim or edge of a hat or cap ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAT-BRUARTS the brim or edge of a hat or cap ... Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAT-FLIPE the brim or edge of a hat or cap ... Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAT-SHAKER † a standing piece of furniture for hats to be hung on; a hat-stand ...1698
• HATTERY hats collectively; a hat manufactory ...1823
• HATTOCK † a little hat ...1501 Sc.
• HEAD-PIECE any covering for the head; a cap, a kerchief ...1552
• JERRY a hat; a hard, round hat ...1841 sl.
• KADEY a hat ...1869 Sc. & Eng. sl.
• KADI a hat ...L19 sl.
• KADIE a hat ...L19 sl.
• KADY a hat ...L19 sl.
• KANGOL a beret ...1990s US Black & teen sl.
• KATY a hat or cap ...1947 Amer. dial.
• KELLY a man's hat ...1908 Amer. dial.
• KELP a hat ...Bk1891 sl. 068
• KIDDY a hat fashionable among small-time but dandified thieves; it featured a broad ribbon passing through a large buckle at its front ...M19 sl.
• KISSING-STRINGS cap or bonnet strings tied under the chin
• KOPPEL a skullcap worn by Jewish men during prayer and other religious services and rituals, and by strictly Orthodox Jewish men at all times; a yarmulke, a kippah ...1892
• LEAF the brim of a hat ...1767 chiefly Anglo-Irish
• LEAN AND FAT a hat ...1857 US rhyming sl.
• LEANING FAT a hat ...1928 US rhyming sl.
• LEMON-SQUEEZER a peaked hat worn by NZ soldiers ...World War II NZ army sl.
• LID a hat; often applied to a soldier's steel helmet or a motorcyclist's crash helmet ...1896 sl.
• LUNATIC HAT a wide-brimmed hat ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• MARABAS BONNET † a large flat cap ...1538 Sc.
• MOAB a hat; esp. the turban-shaped hat in feminine vogue ...1858 Brit. university sl.
• MUDGE a hat ...2002 Brit. sl.
• NAB † a hat ...1673 sl.
• NAB-CHEAT † a hat or cap ...c1530 cant
• NAB CHETE † a hat; a cap ...16C UK criminals' sl.
• NABCHETT † a hat; a cap ...16C UK criminals' sl.
• NABE a hat ...E17 UK criminals' sl.
• NAIL-BOX a top-hat ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• NAIL CAN a top hat ...L19 Aust. sl.
• NAIL KEG a top hat ...1866 Amer. sl.
• NAN NAN a straw hat ...L19 Aust. sl.
• NAPPER a hat; a cap ...Bk1902 sl.
• NEB the tip or point of anything; the peak of a cap or bonnet; the toe of a shoe; the extremity of anything ending in a point or narrowed part ...1611
• NEBBIN the peak of a cap ...1869 Eng. dial.
• NIGHTCAP a small skull-cap worn by many Black men ...1970s US Black usage
• PAC a cap ...M19 back-slang
• PACK a cap ...Brit. back-slang
• PANASH † a plume worn in the hat ...1681 Sc.
• PANTILE a hat ...M19 sl.
• PARACHUTE † a broad-brimmed hat worn by women in the late 18th century ...1885
• PENNY-A-MILE a hat ...c1870 rhyming sl. for 'tile'
• PORK-PIE (HAT) 1. a fashionable 'toreador'-style hat ...M19
2. a style of fashionable women's hat ...M19
3. a style of men's hat ...L19
• QUEER NAB a cheap, shabby hat; hence, one that is not worth stealing ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUOIF † a cap ...1838 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RUSKIE a coarse straw hat worn by peasant girls and others ...B1900 Sc.
• REHOBOAM a shovel-hat ...1849 sl.
• SCOOP † 1. a lady's bonnet ...Bk1904 Sc.
2. the visor or peak of a cap ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOOPIE † a lady's bonnet ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOUL an old hat or bonnet ...1837 Sc.
• SCRAPER a hat; generally used contemptuously ...1828 Sc.
• SILKER a silk top hat ...L19 US sl.
• SKIMMER a broad-brimmed boater ...1830 sl., chiefly US
• SKULLIE a skullcap ...1993 US sl.
• SKY PIECE a hat, cap, or bonnet; a hairpiece ...1898 Amer. dial.
• SMOKEY BEAR a wide-brimmed hat ...1969 US sl.
• SMOKY BEAR a wide-brimmed hat ...1969 US sl.
• STEAMROLLER a bowler hat ...1992 UK rhyming sl. = bowler
• STRAW a straw hat ...Bk1904 sl.
• STRAW BASHER a straw hat ...sl.
• STRAWER a straw hat ...Bk1904 school sl.
• STRAWYARD a straw hat ...Bk1904 sl.
• SUGAR-LOAF a high-crowned hat ...Bk1904 sl.
• SUNDOWN a hat with a wide brim ...1888 US
• TACH a hat ...M19 back-slang
• TALL HAT a silk hat with high cylindrical crown ...1890
• TAM 1. any form of hat ...1930s US sl.
2. TAM the large woollen hat used by Rastafarians to cover their dreadlocks ...1950s W. Indies Rasta
• TAMMY a Tam o' Shanter, a soft woollen bonnet or cap with flat circular crown ...1894
• TAM O' SHANTER a soft woollen bonnet with flat circular crown, the circumference of which is about twice that of the head, formerly worn by Scottish ploughmen, etc.; introduced, in a modified form, c1887 as a headdress for girls and young women ...1840-50
• TAPPIE-TOORIE a knot of ribbons, wool, or the like, on the top of a cap, a tassel or pompom, a bonnet so adorned ...1867 Sc.
• TAPPIETOURIE a knot of ribbons, wool, or the like, on the top of a cap, a tassel or pompom, a bonnet so adorned ...1867 Sc.
• TARF † the turn or facing of a cap ...1545
• TARGAT † a tassel; an ornament for the hat ...1802 Sc.
• TA-TA a hat ...1923 theatrical sl.
• TIBBET the peak in front of a bonnet ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TILE a hat ...1813 sl.
• TILT a sun-bonnet ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TILT-BONNET a sun-bonnet ...1874 Eng. dial.
• TIPPY the brim of a hat or cap; the peak of a cap ...1790 Eng. dial.
• TITFA, TITFER, TITFOR a hat ...1930 Brit. rhyming sl. (Tit for Tat)
• TOPPER a top hat ...1820 sl.
• TOPPING the woollen knot or pompon on the crown of a bonnet ...1808 Sc.
• UGLY a shade for a bonnet ...M19 UK society usage
• UMBRELLA a broad-brimmed hat ...a1803
• WING-DING a girl's hat ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
hat - person
• HABERDASHER † formerly, a dealer in a variety of articles now dealt with by other trades, including caps, and probably hats; a dealer of hats and caps, a hatter ...1566
• HARD HAT one who wears a derby hat; Eastern businessmen during the 1880s and later crooks, gamblers, and detectives ...Bk1975 Amer. sl.
• HAT-CHECK BOY a person employed in a cloakroom to take charge of hats or (now usually) other items, and often also issue receipts of this type for them ...1910
• HAT-CHECK GIRL a person employed in a cloakroom to take charge of hats or (now usually) other items, and often also issue receipts of this type for them ...1913
• HAT-TREE a person who is wearing any form of headgear ...1980 S. Afr. gang sl.
• VAILER †* one who doffs the hat in salutation ...a1613
hat - verbs
• DIP to take the hat off ...1900 Amer. college sl.
• DIP YOUR LID to raise one's hat as a polite gesture ...1915 Aust. sl.
• DOUSE to take off a hat ...L18
• FLY A TILE to knock off a man's hat ...1825 Stock Exchange sl.
• GOFFER to 'bonnet' a man; to knock his hat over his eyes ...1899 London sl.
• NAIL A GOSS to steal a hat ...L19 UK criminals' sl.
• OFF-CAP † to take off or doff the cap, in reverence or respect to a person ...1604 nonce word
• PRIG A CASTOR to steal a hat ...Bk1890 sl.
• RAISE to make a signal by raising one's hat ...1940s US criminals' sl.
• RING CASTORS to exchange hats ...Bk1903 sl.
• UNSHINGLE to knock off someone's hat ...E19 Aust. sl.
• VAIL to doff or take off a hat, etc., esp. out of respect or as a sign of submission ...c1460 now arch.
HATCH - verbs
• UNCLOSE † to hatch ...1486
HATCHET - nouns
• HACHE † an axe, a hatchet ...a1300
• HACK-CHIP † a hatchet ...c1440
• HATCH † a hatchet ...1704
• HATCHEL a hatchet ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
HATE - adjectives (also see HATRED)
• HATELY bad-tempered, hateful; showing hate ...1854 Eng. dial.
hate - nouns
• ADDER-HATE virulent, deadly hate ...1880 poetic
• HARD KNOT hate ...1976 Amer. dial.
• MANSON LAMPS a look full of hate; a murderous look ...1999 US sl.
hate - person
• ABHORRER one who abhors or hates ...1611
• ABOMINATOR one who abominates or thoroughly detests; an abhorrer or extreme hater ...1671
• HATER a person who hates a particular person, group, thing, etc.; an enemy ...a1382
• HATRESS † a woman who hates ...1666
hate - verbs
• H8 in text messaging: to hate ...2002 UK sl.
• I-VEE † to hate; to make an enemy, to put at enmity; to render hateful or hostile ...c975
HATED - adjectives
• HATESUM unkind, hateful, hated ...1513 Sc. & Eng. dial.
hated - person
• ARSE-FACE an unattractive or hated person ...1929
• HATE an object of hatred; a hated person ...a1393 orig. poetic usage
• HATE FIGURE a person regarded with contempt, hostility, or hatred, esp. by the general public ...1963
HATEFUL - adjectives
• HATEABLE hateful, odious ...1899 Sc.
• HATELICH † malignant, hostile; hateful ...c893
• HATELY bad-tempered, hateful; showing hate ...1854 Eng. dial.
• HATESOME † hateful ...1382
• HATESUM unkind, hateful, hated ...1513 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• ODIBLE † worthy to be hated, hateful, odious ...1412-20
• ODIOSE †* deserving of hatred, hateful; causing or exciting hatred or repugnance; disagreeable, offensive, repulsive, odious ...1560
• POISON mean, hateful, vicious; extreme; treacherous ...1834 Amer. dial.
• WLATSOME † loathsome, detestable; disgusting, abominable, hateful ...a1300
hateful - nouns
• ABORTION a hateful or ludicrous undertaking or enterprise; fiasco ...1949 Amer. sl.
• ASS-END OF CREATION the most remote or hateful place or position ...1972 Amer. sl.
• ASS-END OF THE WORLD the most remote or hateful place or position ...1960 Amer. sl.
hateful - person
• ACCURSED an accursed person; a detestable or hateful person ...1340
• HAND JOB an obnoxious or hateful person ...1986 US sl.
• HARPY a hateful, vulture-like woman ...Bk1921
• HARRIDAN a worn-out, wanton woman; a decayed strumpet, an old vixen; a trollop; a disagreeable, odious, or hateful old woman; a vicious old woman, a scold; a haggard old woman ...1699
• HATEFUL a hateful person; an obnoxious or vexatious person ...1797
• NASTY an unpleasant or dangerous person or thing; a villain; a hateful, offensive person ..1968 Amer. sl.
• TOAD something or someone hateful, loathsome, or contemptible ...a1548
hateful - verbs
• INODIATE † to make odious or hateful ...1657
HATEFULLY - adverbs
• HATELY † fiercely, bitterly; scornfully, hatefully ...c1000
HATLESS - adjectives
• THACKLESS uncovered; hatless ...1804 Sc.
HATRED - adjectives (also see HATE)
• HATEL † full of hatred; malignant, hostile; severe, cruel; fierce, bitter ...a850
• VATINIAN † of hatred: bitter, intense, violent ...1607
hatred - nouns
• ABHORRENCY † the state of being abhorrent, or of holding a thing in hatred and disgust; extreme repugnance or dislike ...1605
• AMBITION malice; vindictiveness; grudge; hatred; irascibility; a quick temper ...1826 Amer. dial.
• AVERSATION a great dislike for or turning away from anything; abhorrence, hatred, aversion ...1613 arch.
• HAIN hatred, malice ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HAINE † hatred ...1387-8
• HATEL † anger; outburst of hatred ...a1300
• HATURE †* hatred ...1538
• LETH † hatred, ill-will, malevolence ...971
• RANCOUR inveterate and bitter ill-feeling, grudge, or animosity; malignant hatred or spitefulness; bitterness ...a1300
hatred - person
• HATEMONGER a person who spreads hatred; esp. one who promotes hostility and prejudice toward a particular group, faith, etc. ...1916
• HATE PREACHER a person, esp. a spiritual leader, who preaches or advocates hatred or hostility against a particular group, faith, etc. ...1916 orig. US
hatred - verbs
• ABOMINE † to abominate; to feel extreme disgust and hatred towards; to abhor, to loathe ...1683
• BEHATE † to hold in hatred, to hate greatly, to detest ...c1340
HAUGHTILY - adverbs
• FASTUOUSLY ostentatiously, haughtily, arrogantly, pretentiously ...a1677
• HAUTAINLY † haughtily, proudly ...c1400
• ORGULOUSLY † proudly, haughtily ...c1475
• PAUGHTY superciliously, in a proud and haughty manner ...1720 Sc.
• WITH ONE'S NOSE IN THE AIR in a haughty or disdainful manner ...a1845
HAUGHTINESS, HAUGHTY - adjectives
• ASPERANT bold, proud, haughty ...E19
• ASTORPERIOUS haughty ...1935 Amer. dial.
• BIG proud, haughty, consequential, conceited ...1828 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BIG DOINGS haughty, conceited, high-and-mighty ...1928 Amer. dial.
• BIG-FEELING haughty, proud, conceited, putting on airs ...1887 Amer. dial.
• BIGGITY haughty, aloof ...Bk2006 US sl.
• BIGLY in a haughty manner ...1942 Amer. dial.
• BIGOTED conceited, vain, stuck-up, self-important; impudent, boastful, haughty ...1902 Amer. dial.
• BIGOTTY haughty, conceited ...19C Amer.
• CHUFFY fussy; proud, conceited, haughty; pleased, elated ...1874 Eng. dial.
• DAIN † haughty ...c1500 obs. or Eng. dial. rare
• DANGEROUS † difficult or awkward to deal with; haughty, arrogant; rigorous, hard, severe; the opposite of affable ...a1225
• DEIGNOUS † disdainful, proud, haughty, scornful ...c1330
• DICTY stylish, high-class; snobbish, haughty, conceited, uppity ...1923 Amer. dial.
• DORTY spoiled, pettish, sullen, sulky, easily offended, ill-humoured; saucy, haughty, conceited, proud, stubborn; contemptuous ...a1605 Sc.
• EYEGLASSY * haughtily superior or contemptuous ...1871 colloq.
• FASTUOSE † haughty, arrogant, pretentious, ostentatious ...1727
• FASTUOUS * proud, haughty, disdainful, arrogant; pretentious, ostentatious ...a1638
• GET ONE'S ASS ON ONE'S SHOULDERS to become unduly haughty, angry, or excited ...1954 Amer. sl.
• HAINTY haunted ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HANTY haunted ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HAUNTY haunted ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HAUGHT high in one's own estimation; bearing oneself loftily; haughty ...1430-40 arch.
• HAUTAIN † holding or behaving oneself loftily; proud, arrogant, haughty ...1297
• HAWTANE haughty ...1790 Sc. obs.
• HIGHFUL † haughty, proud ...1297
• HIGH-HEADED arrogant, haughty, self-important ...20C US sl.
• HIGH IN THE INSTEP † haughty, proud, arrogant, conceited ...1562 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HIGH-MINDED arrogant, haughty, imperious ...1503
• HIGH-SIGHTED † looking upward, supercilious, haughty ...1601
• HIGH-STOMACHED † haughty, disdainful, proud, obstinate, of high courage or spirit ...1548 obs. or arch.
• HIGHTY-TIGHTY conceitedly proud, stuck-up, haughty ...B1900
• HINKY snobbish; haughty; conceited; aloof; fastidious ...1967 Amer. sl., orig. Black usage
• HOITY-TOITY haughty, conceited, snobbish, pretentious ...1713 sl.
• HOSTILISH arrogant, haughty, condescending ...1960 Trinidad and Tobago
• JELLY * good, worthy, excellent; having a high opinion of oneself; proud, haughty ...c1560-73 Sc.
• MAJOR-MINDIT haughty in demeanour, high-minded, having a commanding disposition ...1825 Sc.
• MANDY domineering, proud, haughty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIGHTY stately, haughty, disdainful ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MISPROUD † improperly or unjustifiably vain or proud; arrogant, haughty ...1303 obs. exc. arch.
• MUCKLE proud, haughty ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NOSE-IN-THE-AIR haughty, disdainful ...1882
• OFF-HANDED stiff, haughty; brusque ...1883 Eng. dial.
• ON THE HIGH ROPES arrogant, haughty ... a1700
• ORGEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• ORGHEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• ORGILLOUS proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
• ORGUEIL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGUIL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGUL † proud, haughty, disdainful, presumptuous ...a1275
• ORGULOUS proud, haughty, disdainful ...c1250 arch.
• ORHEL † proud, haughty, presumptuous, disdainful ...c1200
• PAFTY haughty, proud, uppish ...1685 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PAUGHTY proud, conceited, haughty ...1572 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• PROUD AS LUCIFER very haughty and overbearing ...1793
• PROUD-FLESH'D haughty, stuck-up ...1870 Eng. dial.
• QUAINT †* proud, haughty ...a1225
• RANK † proud, high-minded, haughty; froward, rebellious ...c1000
• SADDITY arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited ...1960s US Black sl.
• SANSHACH disdainful, haughty, saucy, surly, snappish ...1825 Sc.
• SCANCE proud, haughty, disdainful; distant in manner ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SEDDITY arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited ...1960s US Black sl.
• SIDE haughty, proud ...1508 now Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• SIDITTY arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited ...1960s US Black sl.
• SIDITY arrogant, haughty, snobbish, conceited ...1968 US Black sl.
• SIRLY †* lordly, haughty, imperious ...c1350
• SNIFTY disdainful, haughty, fault-finding; petty, mean ...1871 Amer. sl.
• SNOOTY snobbish, arrogant, haughty and disdainful; supercilious; unpleasant ...1919 Amer. sl.
• SNORTY proud, haughty ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• SUBLIMATED † puffed up, haughty ...1634
• SUPERBILOQUENT † speaking proudly or haughtily ...1658
• TAUNT pert, saucy; high and mighty ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TOPLOFTICAL high-flown, high and mighty, stuck-up, haughty, having a superior or disdainful attitude ...1823 colloq. humorous
• TOPLOFTY lofty in manner or character; elevated; haughty, high and mighty, pretentious, stuck-up ...1859 colloq. humorous
• UPHEADED alert, shrewd, intelligent; self-confident, arrogant, haughty, conceited ...1826 Amer. dial.
haughtiness, haughty - nouns
• ATTITUDE a hostile or haughty attitude; assertive spirit; hence, a cold reception, hostility, anger, etc. ...1962 Amer. sl.
• BIGOTTY pride, conceit, haughtiness ...1884 Eng. dial.
• FASTIDIE †* pride, haughtiness...1536
• FASTIDIOUSNESS † disdainfulness, haughtiness, pride ...1613
• FASTUOSITY † haughtiness, ostentation, pomposity ...1656-81
• FASTUOUSNESS haughtiness, ostentation, arrogance ...1649
• HAUGHTURE loftiness of manner or bearing; haughtiness of demeanour ...a1628
• HAUTAINESSE † haughtiness, pride, arrogance ...1297
• HAUTAINETY † haughtiness ...a1450
• HAUTESSE † highness, height; loftiness of rank or character; nobility; haughtiness, pride; grandeur, stateliness; length of time ...a1300
• HAUTEUR loftiness of manner or bearing; haughtiness of demeanour ...a1628
• MAGNIFICENTS a mood of haughty indignation ...M19 sl.
• MASS pride, haughtiness, self-conceit ...Bk1905 Sc.
• ORGEL † pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORGELNESS † pride, haughtiness, disdain ...a1000
• ORGHEL † pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• ORGUEIL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUIL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGUL † pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...c1200
• ORGULITY † n. pride, haughtiness, disdainfulness ...1470-85
• ORHEL † pride, haughtiness ...a1023
• OVERLINESS † contemptuousness; haughtiness ...1610
• UPHEADEDNESS self-confidence, arrogance, conceit, haughtiness ...1832 Amer. dial.
• UPHEADINESS self-confidence, arrogance, conceit, haughtiness ...1963 Amer. dial.
haughtiness, haughty - person
• BASHAW a grandee; a haughty, imperious man ...1593
• BIG FEELER an arrogant or haughty person; a person who acts important ...1913 US sl.
• CAPTAIN GRAND a haughty, blustering fellow ...Bk1891 sl.
• FLUFF-OFF a haughty person ...Bk1942 US sl.
• GRIMSIR † an austere, stern, morose, or overbearing person; a grim old man; a haughty or arrogant person in office ...c1450 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HIGHPOCKETS a supercilious or haughty person ...1972 US sl.
• HINCTY a snobbish, pompous, haughty, or overbearing person; a prominent or important person ...1952 US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S BILLY GOAT an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S COW an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S PET COW an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S PET HORSE an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• MRS. ASTOR'S PLUSH HORSE an arrogant, haughty person ...1920s US sl.
• SNOOTY BEAUTY a haughty girl ...Bk1942 US sl.
• STIFFRUMP † an obstinate or haughty person ...1709 sl.
• WAIP a vain, haughty, self-important person ...Bk1866 Sc.
• WAIPER a vain, haughty, self-important person ...Bk1866 Sc.
• WAP a vain, haughty, self-important person; one of a somewhat bustling manner; one with showy manners ...Bk1866 Sc.
haughtiness, haughty - verbs
• ABOAST †* to address boastfully or haughtily ...1377
• ACT LIKE ONE'S SHIT DOESN'T STINK to behave with self-assured haughtiness ...Amer. sl.
• BE HIGH IN THE INSTEP to be proud and haughty ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• COCK UP ONE'S NEB to hold one's head high, to look haughtily or contemptuously ...1870 Sc.
• HOLD UP ONE'S NOSE † to be proud or haughty ...1579
• SAIBLE to walk with a proud or haughty carriage ...1929 Sc.
• SNOOT to behave haughtily toward; to disdain; to snub ...1928 sl.
• SNOT to treat someone disdainfully, to be haughty ...1970s Amer. sl.
• TAKE † to take too much upon one; to behave presumptuously or haughtily, to assume airs ...c1470
• TAKE ON to assume airs; to behave proudly or haughtily; to presume; to take liberties ...1668
HAUL - verbs
• ALLY to haul; to draw forcibly; to pull; to drag along ...1783 Eng. dial.
• HAIL to haul; to draw forcibly; to pull; to drag along ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HALE to draw or pull along, esp. with force or violence; to drag, to haul ...c1205
• HARL to drag: usually with the notion of friction or scraping of the ground; to pull, to tug; to trail along the ground; to haul ...c1290 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HAYL to haul; to draw forcibly; to pull; to drag along ...1783 Eng. dial.
• HORSE to haul; in fishing: to attempt to haul in a hooked fish through violent effort ...1905 US sl.
• SKIN to haul or drag something, esp. a log, or logging equipment ...1931 Amer. dial.
• TO-HALE † to haul or drag asunder; to pull about ...1387
• WAG to carry or transport with difficulty; to lug, to tote, to haul ...1931 Amer. dial.
HAULING - nouns
• HARL the act of hauling or dragging ...1808 Sc.
HAUNT - nouns
• HEAF an abode, a residence; an habitual haunt ...1872 Eng. dial.
• TRAPS your usual haunts ...1933 Aust. sl.
haunt - verbs
• APPEAR of ghosts: to 'walk', to haunt places ...Bk1898 N. Ireland
• DOG †* to haunt a place, etc. ...1600
HAUNTED - adjectives
• BOGLIE haunted by hobgoblins or 'bogies' ...Bk1911 Sc.
HAUNTING - nouns
• THUMB-CAP a haunting thing; an apparition, a ghost ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAVE - verbs
• EVATCH to have ...M19 back-slang
HAVEN - nouns
• HAIN a haven, a place of refuge ...1890 Sc.
• HAUEN a harbour, a haven ...1854 Eng. dial.
• HAWN a harbour, a haven ...1854 Eng. dial.
• MERMOOTH the entrance to a haven ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAVERSACK - nouns
• YANNIGAN a bag for transporting one's personal belongings; a haversack; a trunk ...1925 Amer. dial.
• YOUNG CHARLEY an infantryman's haversack ...M20 army sl.
HAVING - nouns
• HAVE † a having, possession ...c1200
• HAVINGNESS † the quality of having or possessing; desire of having, covetousness ...1577
• HAVIOUR † the fact of having; possession; a possession, property; estate, substance, wealth ...c1400
• HAVOUR † the fact of having; possession; a possession, property; estate, substance, wealth ...c1400
HAVOC - nouns
• DERSE havoc ...1828 Eng. dial.
• DOGS OF WAR, THE in Shakespeare: the unleashed savagery accompanying war; hence, havoc, chaos, esp. resulting from conflict ...a1616
• HACK havoc, injury, damage ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
havoc - verbs
• PLAY BUGGERY to play havoc with someone or something ...1898
• PLAY HAMLET WITH to 'play the deuce with; to give one a 'good blowing up' ...1874 Eng. dial.
• PLAY MERRY-COME-UP to play havoc, to ravage ...1895 Eng. dial.
• PLAY OLD GOOSEBERRY to make a great disturbance or commotion; to turn everything into confusion; to cause havoc ...1828
• PLAY THUNDER to wreak havoc; to err, to blunder, to commit an error ...1849 Amer. dial.
• SCROG to damage; to wreak havoc with ...1975 Amer. dial.
HAWAII - nouns
• ALOHA STATE the state of Hawaii ...1959 colloq.
• HULA LAND Hawaii ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
Hawaii - person
• EHU a red-headed Hawaiian ...1967 Hawaii
• HAOLE one who is not a native Hawaiian; a White man; a foreigner ...1843 Hawaiian
• HAWAIIAMERICAN a citizen of Hawaii ...1959
• HAWAIIAN a native or inhabitant of Hawaii ...1893
• HILOITE a native or inhabitant of Hilo, Hawaii ...Bk2006
• HONOLULAN a native or inhabitant of Honolulu, Hawaii ...Bk2006
• KAHUNA a priest of the native Hawaiian religion; a wise man; a minister; now esp. a sorcerer ...1873 Hawaii
• KANAKA (often derogatory) a Hawaiian native, esp. a man; the Hawaiian language ...1820 chiefly Hawaii
• KANOCK (sometimes derogatory) a Hawaiian ...M19 sl.
• MOKE (usually derogatory) a Black person; occasionally a Filipino or Hawaiian ...1856 Amer. dial.
• POI DOG (derogatory) a person of native Hawaiian ancestry ...1938 Amer. dial.
• SANDWICHER † a native of the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) ...1817
HAWK (bird) - adjectives
• HAGGARD † of a hawk or owl: caught after having assumed the adult plumage; hence, wild, untamed ...1567
hawk (bird) - nouns
• FLAGS * the long feathers on the leg of a hawk or falcon
• JACK a male hawk ...1623
• MAIL the breast feathers of a hawk when full grown ...Bk1910
• NARE a nostril of a hawk ...now arch.
• SINGLE in falconry: the middle or outer claw on the foot of a hawk or falcon ...1486 now arch.
• TICKAREE a hawk ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
hawk (bird) - person
• ACCIPITRARY a person who keeps and trains hawks or falcons; a falconer, one who catches birds of prey ...1633 arch. & hist.
• HAWKER one who engages in the sport of hawking; one who tends or trains hawks; a falconer ...a975
HAWK (sell) - verbs
• BADGE † to deal as a 'badger' (see Hawker ) ; to hawk for sale; to buy up provisions for the purpose of selling again elsewhere ...1552
• CADGE to hawk goods for sale ...1890 Sc. & N. Ireland
• CADGELL † to hawk, to peddle ...1824 Sc.
• CADGER to hawk ...20C Ireland
• CALL to sell or hawk in a cart; to go round begging ...1843 Sc.
• CRY to offer for sale by auction or by hawking in the streets ...1393
• FAKE among peddlers and street hawkers: to sell ...1903 Amer. sl.
HAWK (expectorate) - verbs
• YAWK to hawk, to clear the throat; to retch in vomiting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YESK † to belch; to hawk; to cough, to clear the throat, to expectorate ...c1386 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• YEX † to belch; to hawk; to cough, to clear the throat, to expectorate ...c1386 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
HAWKER - nouns
• BARRIKIN a hawker's sales patter ...M19 sl.
• FAKE among peddlers and street hawkers: any odd item to be sold on the street or door to door, esp. if worthless or deceptive ...1889 sl.
hawker - person
• BACHLER a hawker, a peddler ...1825 Sc.
• BADGER † one who buys corn and other commodities and carries them elsewhere to sell; an itinerant dealer who acts as a middleman between producer (farmer, fisherman, etc.) and consumer; a cadger, hawker, or huckster ...a1500 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BADGER BODY a person who buys corn and retails the meal ground at the mill of another; a travelling dealer in butter, etc. ...Bk1878 Eng. dial.
• BATTLER a small-time hawker; a hard-up horse trainer struggling along in the game; a hard, conscientious worker ...1898 Aust. & NZ
• BAUCHLAR, BAUCHLER † a hawker, a peddler; also, a term of contempt ...1722 Sc.
• BAWLER a hawker who cries his wares in the street ...1877 Eng. dial.
• BLACKBERRY SWAGGER a hawker of tapes, shoelaces, etc. ...c1850 sl.
• BOWL-MAN a male hawker of crockery ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOWL-WIFE a female hawker of crockery ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUMBOAT a hawker or peddler aboard a Navy ship ...Amer. World War I sl.
• CADGE a young peddler, hawker; a beggar, tramp ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CADGER a carrier, a huckster, a hawker of small wares ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• CANDYBOB a hawker, a ragman; they generally gave a kind of toffee, called candy, in exchange for rags, etc. ...c1873 Sc.
• CANDYMAN a hawker, a ragman; they generally gave a kind of toffee, called candy, in exchange for rags, etc. ...1870 Sc.
• EGGLER a hawker who collects eggs through the country for sale; a poulterer ...1791 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GANG-ABOUT a hawker of small wares from door to door ...1882 Sc.
• GANGER a tramp, a beggar, a vagrant, a hawker ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GANNER a poor hawker or beggar ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
• GATE-GANGER † a road-goer; hence, a pedestrian; a travelling hawker; a tramp ...1871 Sc.
• HAND-SAW a street hawker who sells cutlery, razors, and knives in the streets ...Bk1860 sl.
• HAND-SAW FENCER one who sells knives in the streets ...Bk1895 Aust. criminals' sl.
• HANSELLER a handseller, a street salesman; a 'cheapjack' ...1851
• HAWKER a man who goes from place to place selling his goods, or who cries them in the street ...1510
• HAWKSTER a hawker, a street vendor or itinerant peddler ...1950 Amer. dial.
• HEEL a petty hawker ...1930s US carnival sl.
• HEGGLER a higgler, an itinerant dealer in eggs, poultry, etc. ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
• HIGGLER an itinerant dealer; especially a carrier or huckster who buys up poultry and dairy produce, and supplies in exchange petty commodities from the shops in town ...1637
• JAGGER a carrier, a carter; a peddler, a hawker ...1514 Eng. dial.
• OBSERVATIONIST one who spies out likely boot for thieves, generally a peddler, hawker, etc. ...1890 cant
• PACKMAN an itinerant trader who carries goods in a pack for sale; a peddler, a hawker ...1571
• PAKKI a hawker ...Bk1914 Sc.
• PANNIER-MAN a hawker of fish, etc., who carries his goods in panniers over the back of a horse or donkey ...1678 Eng. dial.
• PANNY-MAN a hawker of fish, etc., who carries his goods in panniers over the back of a horse or donkey ...1678 Eng. dial.
• POT FAKER a hawker of crockery or earthenware ...1873 sl.
• RUNNING-STATIONER a hawker, or one who cries news and books about the streets ...1699
• SNARLER † a species of peddler or hawker ...1398
• STROLLER a vagabond, itinerant, man of no settled abode; a gypsy, beggar, peddler, hawker, etc. ...c1696 sl.
• WALKING STATIONER a hawker of books, prints, pamphlets, gallows confessions, popular songs, and similar materials ...c1786 UK sl.
• YAGGER a peddler, a hawker ...1821 Sc. & Eng. dial.
HAWKING - nouns
• GAMMY VIAL † a town where the police will not let persons beg or hawk ...1859 UK tramps' sl.
• GAMMY VILLE † a town where the police will not let persons beg or hawk ...1859 UK tramps' sl.
HAWTHORN - nouns
• HAW 1. the fruit of the hawthorn ...a1000
2. the hawthorn tree, Crataegus Oxyacantha ...1865 Eng. dial.
• HAW-BUSS a hawthorn tree ...1810 Sc.
• HAW-GAW the fruit of the hawthorn, Crataegus Oxyacantha ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HAW-TREE † the hawthorn ...a1300
• MAY-BREAD-AND-CHEESE the leaves and buds of the hawthorn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MAY-FRUITS the berries of the hawthorn ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAY - nouns
• BED a heap of hay ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• HAYSEL the hay season ...a1825
• SAP a wisp of hay or straw ...1895 Eng. dial.
hay - person
• JAGGER a small dealer in hay ...1877 Eng. dial.
HAY FEVER - nouns
• HAY-ASTHMA. hay-fever ...1827
• HAY SNEEZER hay fever ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• SUMMER CATARRH hay fever ...1828
• SUMMER FEVER hay fever ...1867
HAYSTACK - nouns
• DESS a haystack ...B1900 Sc.
HAZARD - nouns
• BALANCE † objective uncertainty or suspense; risk, hazard ...1330
• CASE † chance, hazard, hap ...1340-70
• HAND-HAP a chance, hazard ...Bk1905 Sc.
• VENTURE † danger, jeopardy, hazard, or peril; the chance or risk of incurring harm or loss ...1550
hazard - verbs
• DAUNT to dare, to challenge; to provoke to some hazardous deed ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HAZARDIZE †* to put in hazard; to jeopardize, to risk ...1628
• JEOPARD to put in jeopardy; to expose to loss, injury, or death; to hazard, to risk, to imperil ...c1374
• JEOPARDY * to put in jeopardy; to expose to loss, injury, death; to hazard, to risk, to imperil ...1460
• PERICLITATE * to expose to peril, endanger, risk, hazard ...1623
• RAP to hazard; to attempt a thing at all risks ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAZARDOUS - adjectives
• ADVENTUROUS † full of risk or peril; hazardous, perilous ...c1350
• DICKY of things, conditions, etc.: uncertain, doubtful, critical, hazardous; rickety, shaky, tottering ...1851
• DISCRIMINOUS †* hazardous, dangerous, perilous, full of jeopardy ...1666
• HAZARD †* hazardous ...1601
• HAZARDABLE † involving hazard; hazardous, risky ...1623
• HAZARDFUL †* risky, hazardous, perilous ...1626
• JEOPARDIOUS † fraught with danger or risk; hazardous, risky, perilous, dangerous ...1502
• JEOPARDOUS † fraught with risk or danger; hazardous, risky, perilous, dangerous ...1451
• PERICULOUS † dangerous, hazardous, full of peril ...1547
• TICKLISH liable to end in disaster unless treated with great care; needing cautious handling or action; delicate, critical, precarious, risky, hazardous ...1592
• VENTURABLE †* adventurable; attemptable; venturous, hazardous ...1576
hazard - nouns (includes HAZARDOUSNESS)
• JEOPARDOUSNESS † hazardousness, jeopardy ...1730
• HAZARDIZE † a hazardous position; a condition of peril or risk ...1590 nonce use
• HAZ-MAT hazardous material ...1983 US sl.
HAZE - nouns
• HASK a haze on the horizon foreboding wind ...1897 Sc.
• JACK STARTLES A STOOPY a shimmering of the atmosphere near the ground on a hot day; a heat haze ...1889 Sc.
• OAM a warm, stuffy atmosphere; a gust of hot air, a heat-haze ...1866 Sc.
• OOM an indistinct appearance or image of anything, as the loom of land through a haze ...1892 Sc.
• OOTHER a light morning mist or haze; the flickering haze that rises from the ground on a warm day ...1818 Sc.
• SCAM a film of vapour, a haze, mist, or shadow ...1824 Sc.
• SCAUM a thin haze, a light, misty vapour ...1824 Sc.
haze - verbs
• BUCK to haze; to swing a child against a stationary object or another child ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SCAUM to envelope in a mist or haze; to shade ...1871 Sc.
HAZEL - adjectives
• HAZELEN † pert. to the hazel ...c1000
hazel - nouns
• BEARD-TREE the hazel ...Bk1888
• HAZEL-RISE † a twig or bough of the hazel ...1300
HAZELNUT - nouns
• HALL-NUT - the hazelnut ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HAZENUT a hazelnut ...1923 Amer. dial.
• LEEMERS ripe hazelnuts ...Bk1875 Eng. dial.
• VICTOR-NUTS hazelnuts ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HAZINESS - nouns
• NEBULOSITY * haziness, cloudiness ...1848
HAZING - person
• HAZER a person who forces a new or potential recruit to the military, a university fraternity or sorority, a sports team, etc. to perform strenuous, humiliating, or dangerous tasks ...1868 Amer.
HAZY - adjectives
• MOAK, MOKE hazy, dark ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• MOKEY, MOKY of weather: foggy, hazy ...1938 Amer. dial.
• NEBULOUS hazy, vague, indistinct, formless ...1831
• ROAKY hazy, misty ...Bk1886
• SCAUMY misty, hazy; of an imperfect or disagreeable colour ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SMURRY hazy, overcast, cloudy ...1887 Amer. dial.
hazy - verbs
• OOM to appear hazily through mist or darkness ...1964 Sc.
• SMURR UP to gradually become a bit hazy ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
HEAD - adjectives
• BLUFFLE-HEADED having a large head ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CABBAGE-HEADED having a large, round head; stupid ...1846 Amer. sl.
• CAPITAL † pert. to the head or top ...a1225
• CAPITOSE having a large head ...1881
• CHOLTER-HEADED having a large head ...1876 Eng. dial.
• HAIR-SORE said when the skin of the head is sore from any cause, as from a cold ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HEADY †* having a large head ...1552
• MACROCEPHALIC of a person: having a long or large head ...1851
• MELL-HEADED large and square-headed; stupid ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UPHEADED holding the head high ...1801 Amer. dial.
head - adverbs
• LIKE A DOG KILLING SNAKES with a violently shaking of the head ...1984 Amer. dial.
head - nouns
• ACORN the head ...1920 Amer. & Brit. sl.
• ALIVE OR DEAD the head ...19C Brit. rhyming sl.
• APPLE one's head ...1950 Amer dial. jocular
• ATTIC the head; mind, memory ...1823 Amer. sl.
• ATTIC STOREY the head ...Bk1894
• BALL the rounded back part of the head ...1982 Amer. dial.
• BARBER'S BLOCK the head ...E19 sl.
• BARNET the head ...1969 Uk sl.
• BEAN the head ...1905 sl. orig. US
• BEEZER the head ...1915 sl.
• BELFRY the head ...1911 sl.
• BISCUIT one's head ...1942 Amer. sl.
• BLOCK a head ...1635 sl.
• BONCE the head ...1889 Brit. sl.
• BOX the head ...1903 Amer. sl.
• BRAIN BUCKET * the skull or head ...1856 sl.
• BRAIN-BOX the head ...Bk1903 sl.
• BRAIN-CANISTER the head, the skull ...1865 pugilistic sl.
• BUGLE the head ...1921 Amer. dial.
• BUTTON the head ...1928 US sl.
• CABASE the head ...1914 Amer. dial.
• CABAZA the head ...19C sl.
• CABBAGE the head ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CABBAGEHEAD a person's head, used disparagingly; the head of a simpleton ...1839 sl.
• CABEZA the head ...1853 Amer. sl.
• CABOCHE the head ...1969 Amer. dial.
• CABOODLE the head ...1944 Amer. sl.
• CAKE the head ...1908 US sl.
• CALABASH the human head ...1723 sl.
• CALLET the head ...1825 Sc.
• CAN the head ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CANISTER the head ...1811 sl.
• CANTLE † the crown of the head ...1822 Sc.
• CAP the top of the head, the cranium ...1990s US Black sl.
• CAPERNOITIE the head ...1819 Sc.
• CHIMNEY the human head ...20C Amer. Black sl.
• CHUMP the head ...1859 sl.
• COCK-LOFT the head ...Bk1903 sl.
• COCOANUT the head ...M19 sl.
• COCONUT the head ...M19 sl.
• COKER-NUT the head ...M19 sl.
• CONK, KONK the head; also, the nose ...Bk1888 Eng. dial.
• COSTRILL the head ...Bk1888 Eng. dial.
• COXCOMB † the head ...1567
• CRACKED CANISTER a broken head ...Bk1890 sl.
• CRANKCASE the head ...1960 US sl.
• CRUET the head ...1941 Aust. sl.
• DAILY BREAD the head ...20C Brit. rhyming sl.
• DANDER the head ...1897 Eng. dial.
• DICKY the head, the skull ...1873 Eng. dial.
• DINGDONG the head ...1929 Amer. dial.
• DOME the head ...M18 sl.
• DOMEPIECE the head ...1970s US sl.
• DOORKNOB the head ...1960s US sl.
• DREAM BOX the head ...1970 Amer. dial.
• FIGUREHEAD the head ...1839 Amer. nautical sl.
• FILBERT the head ...1886 sl.
• FUSEBOX the head ...1946 US sl.
• GABLE the head ...L19 sl.
• GABLE END the head ...L19 sl.
• GARRET the head ...1796 sl.
• GOURD the head ...a1844 Amer. dial.
• GOURDHEAD the head ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GROUT-HEAD † a big head; a person with a big head ...a1627 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HAFFET the side of the head above and in front of the head; the temple; the cheek ...1513 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HAIR-SCAUP the crown of the head ...BK1905 Eng. dial.
• HAT HOLDER a person's head ...1965 Amer. dial.
• HAT-RACK the head ...1942 sl.
• HATTREL † the crown of the head; also, the nape of the neck; the neck ...a1325
• HEAD-PIECE the head, skull, cranium ...1579 arch.
• IDEA BOX the brain, the head, knowledge ...1785 sl.
• IDEA-POT the head ...1785 sl.
• JARHEAD (derogatory) a person's head ...1969 Amer. dial.
• JOBBERNOWL a ludicrous term for the head, implying stupidity ...1599 colloq.
• JOLLY the head ...L18 sl.
• JOLLY-NOB the head ...1785 sl.
• JUDGE DREAD, JUDGE DREDD the head ...1998 UK rhyming sl.
• KABEEZER the head ...1960s US sl.
• KADOOVA the head ...L19 Aust. sl.
• KA-ZIP the head ...1900s sl.
• KERBASE the head ...1914 Amer. dial.
• KERZIP the head ...1900s sl.
• KNOB the head ...1725 sl.
• KNOWLEDGE BOX the head; the brain ...1755 sl.
• KNOWLEDGE-CASKET †* the head; the brain ...1822 sl.
• KONK the head ...1960s Amer. sl.
• LOAF OF BREAD. the head, predominantly in the sense of brains ...L19 Brit. rhyming sl.
• LEMON the head ...1923 sl.
• LOGGERHEAD a large, heavy head ...1911 Amer. dial.
• MAPUS the head ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MAST-HEAD a person's head ...1884 jocular nautical usage
• MAZZARD the head or face; hence, the nose ...1602
• MELON the head ...1919 Amer. sl.
• MIZZARD the head; the mind; the mouth ...1877 Amer. sl.
• MOULD the top of the head; the fontanel of an infant's head ...1899 Amer. dial.
• NAB † the head ...1567 sl.
• NABE the head ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• NANA the head ...1940s sl.
• NANCY the head ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NANNY the head ...1791 US criminals' sl.
• NAP the head ...1807 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• NAPPAN the head, esp. a head well furnished with brains ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NAPPER the head ...1724 UK sl.
• NAPPER-CASE the head ...1892 Eng. dial.
• NAUP the head; the top part of a pig's head ...1889 Eng. dial.
• NEEP the head, esp. a stupid one ...1862 Sc.
• NIDDICK the nape of the neck; the whole head or skull ...1558 Eng. dial.
• NOB the head ...1690 Brit.
• NOBBIN the head ...1944 Amer. dial.
• NOD the head ...M16 sl.
• NODDER the head ...1950s sl.
• NODDLE the head ...1509 sl.
• NODDLE-BOX the head ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• NODDLE-HEAD the head ...1968 Amer. dial.
• NODIE the head ...1791 Sc.
• NOGGIN the head ...1859 Amer. sl.
• NOGGIN-HEAD the head ...1970 Amer. dial.
• NOGGLE a person's head ...1966 Amer. dial.
• NOGGLE-HEAD a person's head ...1970 Amer. dial.
• NOLL a person's head ...1969 Amer. dial.
• NOODLE the head; the brain; intelligence ...1803 UK sl.
• NOOGIE the act of striking or vigorously rubbing someone, usually on the head, with the knuckles ...1988 Amer. dial.
• NOPPER the head ...B1900 sl.
• NOPPY a child's name for the head ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• NOUS-BOX the head ...E19 sl.
• NUT the head; hence, brains, intelligence ...1846 Brit. colloq.
• OILED HEAD a head that has been beaten, usually by the police ...1930s US Black sl.
• OLD NED the head ...1930s rhyming sl.
• PACKY the skull, the head ...1940s W. Indies sl.
• PALLET † the head, pate ...c1330 obs. exc. Sc.
• PANNIKIN the head ...L19 Aust. sl.
• PASH the head ...1685 Sc.
• PAT a jocular term for the head ...1790 Sc.
• PENNY-A-MILE the head ...L19 rhyming sl. for 'tile'
• PHRENOLOGY BOX the head ...1942 Amer. sl.
• PIMPLE the head ...1818 sl.
• PONUM the face or head ...L19 Aust. sl.
• POT a person's head ...1967 Amer. dial.
• PUMKIN the human head ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• PUMPKIN the human head ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• PUNKIN the human head ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• SALLET † the head; a headpiece ...1652 nonce use
• SCALDY † the bare top of the head ...1897 Sc.
• SCAMP the scalp or head ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCOLLE the skull, the head; the brain; understanding, ability ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCONCE, SKONCE the head, the brain ...M16 sl.
• SCONE the head ...1942 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SHODE the top of the head
• SKULL † the crown or top of the head; the bare scalp ...c1380
• SUMMIT † the crown of the head ...1470-85
• TANGVANGELS † the temples of the head ...1929 Sc.
• TATIE the head, used as a term of contempt ...1878 Eng. dial.
• TATTIE a contemptuous term for the head ...1878 Sc.
• TINGFANGS † the temples of the head ...1929 Sc.
• THINK BOX the head ...1966 Amer. dial.
• THINKER the head ...1942 Amer. dial.
• TIB the head ...B1900 Amer.
• TOP-HAMPER the head ...1881
• TOPKNOT the head ...1870 Amer. dial.
• TOP-PIECE the head ...1830s Eng. dial. & colloq.
• TOPPING the head or crown of the head ...1814 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TOP STORY the head as the seat of intellect ...1903
• UNCLE NED the head ...1955 rhyming sl.
• YEAD the head ...1746 Eng. dial.
head - person
• GALLON HEAD a person with a large head ...1980s US Black sl.
• GROUT-HEAD † a big head; a person with a big head ...a1627 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HEADY-WHAP a person with a preternaturally large head ...Bk1896 Eng. dial.
• MAPLE-HEAD any man with a noticeably small head ...1953 Amer. dial.
• UPHEADER one that holds the head high ...1894 Amer. dial.
head - verbs
• CAST † to toss the head; to shrug the shoulders ...a1225
• CHICKEN-NECK to move one's head rapidly from side to side ...1990s US sl.
• DODDLE to shake or nod the head ...1938 Amer. dial.
• GAIVEL † to toss the head upwards and downwards, as a horse that needs a martingale ...1825 Sc.
• GECK to toss the head, as in scorn; to look proudly ...1724 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• GECK UP THE HEAD to toss the head, as in scorn; to look proudly ...1728 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HEAD † to cut off or remove the head; to decapitate, to behead a person ...a1300
• HOP HEADLESS † to have the head struck off, to be beheaded ...c1330
• JAM to strike the head against any hard object ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• MABBLE † to wrap up or muffle the head ...1615
• NAGGLE to toss the head in a stiff and affected manner ...1847 colloq.
• TAUNT to toss the head ...1820 Eng. dial.
• TAUNTLE to toss the head ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TOPPER to knock on the head; to kill by a blow on the head ...1869 sl.
• YAUNCE to toss the head; to shrug the shoulders; to make any quick movement of the body; of a horse: to prance ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
head - phrases
• BEND OF THE FILBERT a bow of the head; a nod ...18C sl.
HEADACHE - adjectives
• COMATO-CRAPULOSE in a state of drowsiness and headache consequent on intoxication ...1850 humorous nonce word
headache - nouns
• ACADEMY HEADACHE one due to visiting exhibitions ...c1880 Eng. sl.
• BIG HEAD a headache and other ill effects from drinking ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BLAZING HEADACHE a violent headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• BORDEAUX HAMMER † a vinous headache ..1576 humorous
• BUSTHEAD a headache from drinking bad whisky ...1939 Amer. dial.
• FAT HEAD a headache ...1910s sl.
• HEAD a headache caused by overindulgence in alcoholic beverages; a hangover ...1869 Amer. sl.
• HEAD-ON a headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• HEAD-WARCH a headache ...1805 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-WARK † pain in the head, headache ...c1000
• HEAD-WERK † pain in the head, headache ...c1000
• KINK IN THE CONK a headache ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
• MEGRIM a severe one-sided headache, a migraine ...1933 Amer. dial.
• MEGRUM a severe one-sided headache, a migraine ...1933 Amer. dial.
• NAP-ACHE a headache ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NOGGIN a headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• THICK HEAD a headache; often applied to a headache caused by alcohol ...1991 sl.
• THROB a headache ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
headache - verbs
• GILVER to ache, to throb (said of the head in a headache, of a wound, etc. - not of the heart or pulse) ...1830 Eng. dial.
HEAD COVERING - nouns
• MAMMY CLOTH a piece of cloth that a woman folds over her head and ties under her chin ...1970 Amer. dial.
HEAD-DRESS - nouns
• BANDORE a widow's head-dress, worn to signify her mourning state ...L17
• GALLITRAP an unbecoming ornament or headdress ...1777 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-RAIL † the kerchief or head-dress of women in Old English times ...1834 obs. exc. Hist.
• HEAD-TIRE attire for the head; a head-dress ...1560 now arch. or Eng. dial.
• KELL † a woman's hair-net, cap, or head-dress ...a1400 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• KERCHIEF a cloth used to cover the head, formerly a woman's head-dress ...a1300
• PALISADE † a wire supporting the hair, a part of the head-dress fashionable in the early part of the 17th century ...1690
• TIRE a covering, dress, or ornament for a woman's head; a head-dress ...c1425 arch.
• TIRING attiring, dressing; dressing the hair; attire, apparel, head-dress; equipment, apparatus ...1552 arch.
• TOPPING † a high head-dress or coiffure ...c1690
head-dress - person
• TIRE-MAKER † a head-dress-maker ...1611
head-dress - verbs
• TIRE to dress the hair or head with a 'tire' or head-dress ...1539 arch.
HEADILY - adverbs
• HEADLY † in a heady manner; impetuously, precipitately; headily ...1388
HEADLAND - nouns
• HEADROOM † a headland ...1572 Sc.
• NASE a promontory or headland, a ness ...1774
• NAZE a promontory or headland, a ness ...1774
• NEB a projecting hill, a prominent headland; a point of land jutting out into a lake ...1794 Eng. dial.
• NESE †* a ness or headland ...1497 Sc.
• NESS a promontory, headland, or cape ...956
HEADLESS - adjectives
• ACEPHALOUS headless ...1731
HEADLONG - adjectives
• BELLY-FLAUGHT headlong; stretched flat; face downward; precipitate ...c1375 Sc.
• BREAK-NECK blundering or lumbering headlong ...1887
• HEADLAND headlong, precipitate, giddy ...1863 Eng. dial.
• HEDLIN headlong, precipitate, giddy ...1863 Eng. dial.
• NECK-HEADLAND headlong ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NECK-OR-NOTHING headlong, reckless ...1814
• PASSIVATING pursuing a headlong course, dashing along ...1864 Eng. dial.
• RAMSTAM headlong, precipitate ...19C Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAMSTRANG headlong, obstinate, stiff-necked ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• WANTON † of physical movement: headlong, impetuous, unrestrained ...1753
headlong - adverbs
• ASPRAWL headlong, sprawling ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BALDHEADED without forethought or preparation, recklessly; headlong ...1848 Amer. dial.
• BANG-SWANG headlong, without thought ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BELLY-FLAUGHT headlong, stretched flat; face downward ...1789 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BORN-HEAD straightforward, impetuously, headlong ...Bk1911 Sc.
• HEADFOREMOST * headlong, precipitate ...1871
• HEADILY headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly; violently, impetuously ...c1450
• HEADLAND headlong, precipitately ...1863 Eng. dial.
• HEADLANDS headlong, precipitately ...1892 Eng. dial.
• HEADLING † with the head foremost; headlong ...a1300
• HEADLINGS † with the head foremost; headlong ...c1400
• HEADLONGLY † in a headlong manner ...1610
• HEADLONGS † headlong ...1546 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HEADLONGWISE † in a headlong way, precipitately ...1600
• HEADMOST head-foremost, headlong...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HEAD-STOOP headlong, hastily ...1892 Sc.
• HEADSTOOPS † head downmost; headlong ...c1400
• HEADY-CRAW head-foremost, headlong ...1899 Sc.
• LIKE A BLUE-ARSED BABOON headlong, very fast ...1950s sl.
• LIKE A STRIPED-ASS APE headlong, very fast ...1950s sl.
• LIKE A WHIRLYGUST IN A TEACUP headlong; impetuously ...2006 Amer. dial.
• LIKE A WHIRLYGUST OF WOODPECKERS headlong ...1916 Amer. dial.
• NECK AND CROP headlong; with force ...1890 Eng. dial.
• NECK AND HEEL headlong ...1837 Sc.
• NECK AND HEELS headlong; with force ...1895 Eng. dial.
• NECK-BREAK in a break-neck or headlong manner; impetuously ...1631
• NECK OR NOUGHT impetuously; at headlong speed ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NECK OVER HEAD †* headlong ...1579
• ON HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1565-73
• PITCHPOLE headlong, head over heels ...1969 Amer. dial.
• RAMBOOZE suddenly and with headlong force ...1898 Sc.
• RAM-JAM forcibly; headlong ...1879 Eng. dial.
• RAM-STAM in a headlong, precipitate manner; recklessly, rashly, rudely; in confusion ...1735 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAMSTAM-LIKE as with a headlong rush ...1889 Sc.
• RAM-TAM in a headlong, precipitate manner; rashly, rudely; in confusion ...1735 Sc.
• RANK † rapidly, violently, headlong ...1590
• TAIL ON END † headlong; precipitately ...1790
• TANTIVY † at full gallop; swiftly, quickly, hastily; headlong ...1641 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TANTWIVY † at full gallop; swiftly; headlong ...1785
• TICKLE-BUT headlong, impetuously ...1874 Eng. dial.
• UPON A HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1579-80
• UPON HEAD † headlong, precipitately, hastily, rashly, inconsiderately ...1555
headlong - nouns
• HEADLONGNESS * headlong quality or speed; precipitateness, rashness ...1580
headlong - verbs
• FALL HEADLAND to fall headlong ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
HEAD OVER HEELS - adverbs
• ACE OVER APEX head over heels ...1960 US sl.
• ARSE OVER BALLOCKS head over heels ...20C sl.
• ARSE OVER HEAD head over heels, topsy-turvy ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ARSE OVER KETTLE head over heels ...20C sl.
• ARSE-OVER-TEAKETTLE head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1955 Amer. sl.
• ARSE OVER TIP head over heels ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• ARSE OVER TIT head over heels ...c1910 Aust. & Brit. sl.
• ARSE OVER TITS head over heels ...c1920 sl.
• ARSE OVER TOCK head over heels ...c1920 sl.
• ARSE OVER TUCK head over heels ...c1920 sl.
• ARSE OVER TURKEY head over heels ...L19 sl.
• ARSE-VERSY upside down; head over heels ...1678 Eng. dial.
• ARSEY-TURVEY upside down; head over heels ...c1860 Amer. sl.
• ARSEY-VARSY topsy-turvy, head over heels ...M16
• ARSEY-VERSY upside down; topsy-turvy; head over heels; backwards-front; reversed; confused ...1539
• ARSEY-WARSEY upside down; head over heels ...1678 Eng. dial.
• ARSY-FARCY upside down; head over heels ...1678 Eng. dial.
• ARSY-VARSEY topsy-turvy, head over heels ...M16
• ARSY-VARSY upside down; head over heels; backwards-front; reversed; confused ...1612
• ARSY-VERSY upside down; head over heels; reversed ...1678
• ASS-FRONTWARDS head-over-heels ...1967
• ASS-OVER-APPETITE head-over-heels, topsy-turvy ...1943 Amer. dial.
• ASS-OVER-APPLECART head-over-heels, topsy-turvy ...1943 Amer. dial.
• ASS-OVER-ELBOW head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1972 Amer. sl.
• ASS-OVER-ENDWAYS head-over-heels, topsy-turvy ...1943 Amer. dial.
• ASS-OVER-HEAD head-over-heels, topsy-turvy ...1899 Amer. dial.
• ASS-OVER-TEAKETTLE head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1948 Amer. sl.
• ASS-OVER-TIN CUP(S) head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1963 Amer. sl.
• ASS-OVER-TIP head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1976 Amer. sl.
• ASS-OVER-TIT head over heels, end over end, topsy-turvy; in confusion ...1938 Amer. sl.
• BASS-ACKWARD(S) backwards; in reversed position or confused order; head over heels ...1930 Amer. dial. colloq.
• END OVER APPETITE head over heels ...1927 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER KITTLE head over heels ...1974 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TEAKETTLE head over heels ...1979 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TINCUP head over heels ...1940 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TINCUPS head over heels ...1968 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TIN KETTLE head over heels ...1960 Amer. dial.
• HEAD OVER TIP head over heels ...1894 Eng. dial.
• PITCHPOLE headlong, head over heels ...1969 Amer. dial.
• TIP-AND-TAIL head over heels ...1873 Eng. dial.
• TOP OVER TAIL upside down, topsy-turvy, head over heels ...c1330
• TOPSAILS OVER † head over heels, topsy-turvy ...c1400
• TOP-TAILS † head over heels ...1923 Sc.
head over heels - verbs
• COUP THE LADLE to turn head over heels ...1854 Ireland
• KELTER to tumble headlong; to go head over heels, to fall ...1805 Sc.
• SEND A PERSON A LANDER to pitch him head over heels ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
HEADPHONES - nouns
• CANS radio headphones, from their resemblance to tin cans ...1929 Amer. sl.
• EARMUFFS headphones ...1942 US sl.
• EARS radio headphones ...1942 Amer. sl.
HEADPIECE - nouns
• PALLET † a piece of armour for the head; a headpiece, usually of leather ...1374 obs. exc. Sc.
HEADS OR TAILS - phrases
• HEAD OR HARP heads or tails ...1802 Ireland
HEADSTRONG - adjectives
• AFFECTIONATE † passionate, wilful, self-willed, headstrong, obstinate ...1542
• BOOL-HORNED perverse, headstrong ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOUL-HORNED headstrong ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BRAINISH † headstrong, passionate, hot-headed, furious ...1530 obs. or arch.
• BRICKETY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1868 Amer. dial.
• BRIGATY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1880 Amer. dial.
• BRIGETTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1895 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1911 Amer. dial.
• BRIGGOTY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1952 Amer. dial.
• BRIGITY arrogant, insolent, uppity; restless, aggressive; headstrong, stubborn, forward, restless; overbearing ...1898 Amer. dial.
• BUTT-HEADED headstrong, obstinate, bull-headed ..1908 Amer. dial.
• CAPITOSE obstinate, headstrong ...1881
• COBBY headstrong, obstinate, arrogant, proud ...1785 Eng. dial.
• EAGERLESS headstrong; eager; excited ...1886 Eng. dial.
• HABBER-GLABBER rash, impetuous, extremely impulsive and headstrong in behaviour ...1929 Sc.
• HAMMER-GLAMMER rash, impetuous, extremely impulsive and headstrong in behaviour ...1929 Sc.
• HARD-HEADED AS MISCHIEF very headstrong or obstinate ...1986 Amer. dial.
• HEADISH †* heady, headstrong ...1530 obs. rare exc. Amer. dial.
• HEAD-OVER-HAP headstrong, reckless ...Bk1902 Sc.
• HEAD-SET obstinate, headstrong ...1986 Amer. dial.
• HEADY headstrong, impetuous, violent, self-willed, persistent ...1871 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HEIDIE headstrong, impetuous, violent, self-willed, persistent ...1871 Sc.
• HEIDY headstrong, impetuous, violent, self-willed, persistent ...1871 Sc.
• NOTIONATE headstrong, obstinate, self-opinionated ...1871 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• OBSTROPOLOUS resisting control, advice, etc. in a noisy manner; unruly in behaviour, obstinate, headstrong ...1806
• OVERITIOUS boisterous, violent, headstrong, impetuous ...B1900 Sc.
• RACKLE † hasty, rash, reckless, impetuous, headstrong; rough or coarse in action; violent ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RACKLESS-HANDED apt to do things in a heedless, slapdash manner; reckless, headstrong ...1778 Sc.
• RAM-GAM headstrong, precipitate, devil-may-care, heedless, rash, unrestrained ...1929 Sc.
• RAMMISH † of persons or animals: headstrong, impetuous, rash, uncontrolled, wanton ...1607 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• RAM-RACE headstrong, precipitate, impetuous ...1900 Sc.
• RAM-STAM precipitate, headstrong, hasty, impetuous, reckless ...1786 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RESTY headstrong, unruly ...c1696 sl.
• SAVIGEROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1839 Amer. dial.
• SAVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1887 Amer. dial.
• SERGIVEROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1910 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGOUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1883 Amer. dial.
• SERVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1909 Amer. dial.
• SET-HEADED headstrong ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SEVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful , ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1835 Amer. dial.
• SURVIGEROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SURVIGOROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1974 Amer. dial.
• SURVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1913 Amer. dial.
• SUVIGROUS fierce, savage, violent, powerful, ill-tempered, headstrong, obstinate, strong-willed ...1893 Amer. dial.
• TEARING passionate, headstrong; violent, rowdy or reckless in behaviour ...M17
• TEMERARIOUS unreasonably adventurous; reckless, heedless, careless, rash, bold, headstrong ...1532 now only literary
• TEMERARY † rash, reckless, heedless, careless, overbold, headstrong ...c1410
• TESTIF † headstrong, obstinate, wilful, rash, testy ...c1374
• TESTIFF † wilful, headstrong ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TOP-THRAWN headstrong, perverse, obstinate, wrong-headed ...1808 Sc.
headstrong - adverbs
• HEADILY rashly, in a headstrong manner ...c1450
headstrong - nouns
• RAM-STAM headstrong, impetuous action; furious rush, precipitateness ...1790 Sc.
• TER † anger, passion, headstrong resolution ...1781 Eng. dial.
headstrong - person
• ADAM'S OFF-OX a slow, stubborn person; a headstrong person ...1912 sl.
• BELTESHAZZAR'S OFF-OX a headstrong person ...1867 US sl.
• GABE'S OFF-OX a headstrong person ...L19 sl.
• HEUL, HEWEL, HEWL - one who acts in a headstrong and extraordinary manner ...1824 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OFF-OX a stubborn or headstrong person; an unmanageable, cross-grained fellow ...1848 Amer. dial.
• RAM a headstrong, impetuous, blundering person ...1812 Sc.
• TAPPY a foolish, giddy, awkward, idle, or slovenly girl; a headstrong, untidy girl ...1824 Sc.& Eng. dial.
• TAUPY a headstrong, untidy girl ...1893 Eng. dial.
• TAWPY a silly person; a simpleton; a foolish, senseless, or thoughtless girl or woman; a headstrong, untidy girl ...1728 Sc.
• YOUNG-HEAD † an unruly, reckless, headstrong or wilful young man ...1565
HEADWAY - nouns
• SCAFF progress, headway in any task or purpose ...1929 Sc.