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SLUM - SMON
SLUM - adjectives
• BAG-BLIND socially contemptible, very low-class, slum-dwelling ...20C W. Indies sl.
• SLUMMNG visiting a slum area out of curiosity ...1900s US Black sl.
• SLUMMY given to frequenting slums; pert. to slums ...M19
slum - adverbs
• BEHIND THE BRIDGE in any ghetto or slum ...1992 Trinidad and Tobago
slum - nouns
• BAD LANDS a dangerous slum section of a city, esp. Chicago ...1892 Amer. sl.
• BILLY-GOAT ALLEY the run-down or poor section of a town; a slummy place ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BILLY-GOAT HILL the run-down or poor section of a town; a slummy place ...1935 Amer. dial.
• CABBAGETOWN the poor area of a town; any run-down urban area; a slum ...1967 sl.
• SHANTY TOWN a poor or depressed area of a city or town, consisting of shanties or huts, etc.
• SLUM-BOX a typical example of slum housing ...1920s sl.
• WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS a socially and economically inferior neighbourhood; the slums ...1943 Amer. sl.
slum - person
• SLUMMIE, SLUMMY a slum dweller ...M20
• YARDBOY a working-class youth, living in an urban slum ...1983 sl.
SLUMBER - see SLEEP
SLUMBER PARTY - nouns
• BUNKING PARTY a slumber party ...1898 Eng. dial.
SLUSH, SLUSHY - adjectives
• HASHY wet, slushy, sleety ...Bk1902 Sc.
• SLUTCHY muddy, slushy ...E18 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
slush, slushy - nouns
• LOBLOLLY ooze, mud, a mud-hole, mire; a slushy mess ...1865 Amer. dial.
• SLUTCH † mud, mire, slush ...M17 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SPOSH a mixture of mud and water; slush, soft snow mixed with water in thawing weather; water partially frozen ...1845 US
SLUT, SLUTTISH, SLUTTY - adjectives
• DAWISH † silly; sluttish ...1540
• HOT of a female: slutty, wild ...1989 Amer. college sl.
• SKAGGY ugly, sluttish ...1980s US Black & campus sl.
• SLAGGY sluttish ...1943 UK sl.
• THICK-THUMBED sluttish, untidy; clumsy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
slut, sluttish, slutty - person (orig. a dirty, slovenly woman; later an unchaste or loose woman)
• BICK a sluttish woman ...Bk1895 Sc.
• DADGE a slut, a tatterdemalion ...1825 Sc.
• DAFFOCK a slattern; a dirty slattern; a slut ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DAGE a trollop; a dirty, mismanaging woman, a slut, a tatterdemalion ...1825 Sc.
• DAGGLE-TAIL † a person, esp. a woman, whose garments are bemired by being trailed over wet ground; an untidy woman, a slut, a slattern ...1577-87 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DAGG-TAIL a slattern, a slut ...1854 Eng. dial.
• DAW an untidy woman or housewife, a slut, a slattern ...1500-20 Sc.
• DAWDGE a slut, a tatterdemalion ...1825 Sc.
• DAWKIN a slatternly woman; one who is dirty and tawdry in her dress; a sloven, a slut ...1674 Eng. dial.
• DIRTY GERTIE OF BIZERTE a sluttish woman ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DRIGGLE-DRAGGLE † a slovenly, untidy woman; a slut, a drab ...1588 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DROSSEL † a dirty girl or woman; an idle wench; a sloven, a slattern, a slut ...1581
• FEAGUE a dirty, sluttish, idle person ...1664 Eng. dial.
• FEAK a dirty, sluttish, idle person ...1664 Eng. dial.
• GAMMEL a slut, a slattern ...Bk1877 Eng. dial.
• GANNEL a slut; a slattern ...Bk1877 Eng. dial.
• GILL-FLURT a proud, vain woman; also, a slut or light housewife ...1593 UK
• GILT 'a slut or light housewife' ...c1698 UK sl.
• HAIRY a young woman with a reputation for sluttishness ...1985 Sc. sl.
• HILDING a disreputable slut, a wanton...1592 arch.
• MANCH a sloven, a slut ...1897 Eng. dial.
• OLD BOOT (derogatory) a sluttish, promiscuous woman, not necessarily old ...M20 sl.
• PUCELLE † a slut, a courtesan, a prostitute, a wanton girl ...1583
• PUGNASTY a nasty slut; a dirty prostitute ...17C Brit. sl.
• QUINE a bold, impudent, shameless, or malevolent woman; a hussy, a slut ...1720 Sc.
• SKAG an unattractive, slutty-looking woman ...1920s sl., orig. US Black
• SLAMMERKIN a dirty, slovenly female; a slattern, a slut ...1785 chiefly Eng. dial.
• SMUT-SLUT a low slut; a sexually loose woman ...M20 US sl.
• TAINT a very dirty slattern or slut...19C Brit.
• TARLOCH a silly, inactive girl; a coarse, ragged, sluttish woman ...1825 Sc.
SLY - adjectives
• CARNEY sly, artful ...1881 sl.
• CARNY sly, artful ...1881 sl.
• CAUTELOUS † deceitful, crafty, sly, cunning, artful, wily ...1380s obs. or arch.
• CRAZY LIKE A FOX sly, artful ...1908 sl., orig. US
• CUTE AS A SHITHOUSE RAT extremely sly or calculating ...1922
• DAINY sly, cunning ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DATCHIE sly, cunning ...19C Sc.
• DEEP profoundly cunning, artful, or sly ...1513
• DERN † of persons: secret in purpose or action; reseved, close; hence, underhand, sly, crafty ...a1000
• GAFTY sly, tricky, cunning, not to be trusted; mischievous, vicious ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HIGH-WITTED artful, cunning, sly ...1588
• HOOK AND SNIVEY, HOOK AND SNIVVY, HOOKEM-SNIVEY, HOOKUM-SNIVEY deceitful, tricky, sly ...1892 Eng. dial. & sl.
• IKEY (derogatory & offensive) sly, artful ...1887 sl.
• KEEN AS A BRIAR sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1834 Amer. dial.
• LEER, LERE † looking askance; oblique, indirect; sly, underhand ...1629
• OLD sly, crafty, cunning, clever ...1722
• PAUKY, PAWKY shrewd, knowing, artful, cunning, sly; insinuating ...1726 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PEERIE, PEERY sly ...17C sl.
• RUTTERKIN † swaggering; crafty; sly ...1594
• SCHEMY scheming; devious, tricky, sly ...1888 Amer. dial.
• SHARP AS A BAMBOO-BRIAR sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1880 Amer. dial.
• SHARP AS A BRIAR sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1902 Amer. dial.
• SLIDDERY † sly, deceitful, shifty, evasive; not trustworthy ...a1225 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SLIGGY † deceitful, sly ...1805 Sc.
• SMOOLY sly and demure; smooth-spoken but deceptive ...B1900 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SUBDOLOUS * somewhat crafty, sly, cunning, artful, deceitful ...1588
• SUBTILE crafty, artful, sly, cunning ...c1385
• SUBTLE † crafty, cunning; treacherously or wickedly cunning; insidiously sly, wily ...1357
• UNDER-CREEPING underhand, sly, sneaking ...1863 Eng. dial.
• UNDERMINDED sly, deceptive, double-faced; underhand, mean, treacherous ...1902 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• VAFROUS † sly, cunning, crafty, shifty ...a1548
• VETERATORIAN † crafty, cunning, subtle, wily, sly, deceitful; gotten by long use, experienced ...1656
• VULPINARY † crafty, wily, artful, cunning, sly ...1721
• YEPE † cunning, crafty, sly, wily ...c1000
sly - nouns
• MIM-WAYS quiet, sly manners ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PAUK, PAWK a clever, sly way; a trick; a wile ...1811 Sc.
sly - person
• BUGGER a very sly person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATBIRD a mischievous, sly or cunning person ...1931 Amer. dial.
• CHAPARRAL FOX a sneak, or a sly, tricky person ...1932 Amer. dial.
• EEL (usually derogatory) an elusive, shrewd, sly, or deceptive person; a treacherous person ...1933 Amer. dial.
• FERRET a keen and sly individual ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FOX a sly person ...a1000
• FOXY GRANDPA a sly person, neither necessarily old or a grandfather ...20C US sl.
• JACK a sly, crafty or cunning fellow ...Bk1797
• KEEK a cunning, sly, or malicious person ...1832 Sc.
• MOOSK a sly, surly person ...1931 Sc.
• OLD ONE a sly or crafty person ...1847-49 Amer. sl.
• RAT-FACE a sly, underhanded person ...20C Amer. sl.
• RATTEN a sly person ...1867 Sc.
• RUTTERKIN † an old crafty fox; a sly old fellow; a swaggering gallant or bully; a term of contempt ...1526 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SCUNGE a sly or vicious person ...1824 colloq., orig. Sc.
• SHREWD-HEAD a shrewd, sly or cunning person ...1916 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SLIPPERY EEL (usually derogatory) an elusive, shrewd, sly, or deceptive person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SLY-BOOTS a sly, cunning, or crafty person ...a1700 colloq.
• SLY-CAP † a sly or cunning person ...1681
• SLY DOG a sly person, esp. one who is discreet about mistakes or pleasures
• TOD a person likened to a fox; a crafty or sly person ...1500-20 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• WILY-PIE † a crafty or cunning fellow; a sly rogue ...c1450
sly - verbs
• CARRY A LOT UNDER ONE'S HAT to be crafty, sly ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• SCODGE to look sly; to pilfer; to sneak about idly ...1824 Sc.
sly - phrases
• THERE ARE NO FLIES ON HIM he's sly, artful ...1848 sl., orig. Aust. or US
SLYLY - adverbs
• CANNILY sagaciously, skilfully, prudently; cautiously, slyly; gently, softly; comfortably ...1636 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• PAWKILY slyly, craftily, cleverly, shrewdly ...1725 Sc.
SLYNESS - nouns
• PAUKERY, PAWKERY, PAWKRIE slyness, craftiness ...1823 Sc.
• PAWKINESS shrewdness, slyness, cunning ...1839 Sc.
• SUBTILENESS † cunning, craftiness, slyness ...1474
• UNDER-CREEPING slyness, underhand ways ...1893 Eng. dial.
SMACK, SMACKING - nouns
• BADGER-REISHILL † a severe or resounding blow; a sounding smack ...1825 Sc.
• CLATTERS a smacking ...1979 UK sl.
• DASHES a smacking ...20C Brit. sl.
• HANDSEL guerdon, reward; also ironically, a punishment, a smack of the hand ...1892 Sc.
• HIPSY-DIPSY a castigation; a 'skelping' on the buttocks (skelping - a smack, slap, or blow given with the open hand on the buttocks) ...1881 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• PADDYWHACK a severe beating; a smacking, usually of a child; a blow ...1898 sl.
• SCLAP a heavy blow; a hard smack, esp. with something flat ...1866 Sc.
• SCLATCH a heavy fall, esp. into water or mud; a splash, a dashing down, slap, smack or the noise of such ...1808 Sc.
• SCONDIES smacks, a spanking ...1969 Sc.
• SCONE a slap with the flat of the hand or any flat surface; a smack, a spank ...1825 Sc.
• SKELP a blow, esp. one given with the flat of the hand, or with something having a flat surface; a slap, a smack; also, the noise made by such a blow ...c1440 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• SKELPING a blow struck with something flat; a slap, a smack ...1818 Eng. dial.
• SMACKER a smack, a smart sounding blow ...1775
• UNCLE MAC a smack ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• WHISTERCLISTER a smart blow or smack, especially on the ear or the side of the head; a backhand slap ...1787 Eng. dial.
smack, smacking - person
• SKELPER one who slaps or smacks ...1790 Eng. dial.
smack, smacking - verbs
• CLATTER to smack someone; to hit someone; to beat someone up ...1979 UK sl.
• PADDLE to spank; to smack ...1856 US
• SCONE to slap with the open hand, esp. to smack a child's bottom; to spank ...1710 Sc.
• SKELP to strike, to beat, to slap, to smack, in later use, spec. on the breech ...a1400-50 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
SMALL - adjectives (includes SMALLISH)
• BABY small ...1891 Amer. colloq.
• BASTARD of a child: puny, small, ill-formed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BIG AS A BEE'S KNEE of a very small size; trifling, insignificant ...1838
• BIJOU small, as a positive characteristic ...1860 UK sl.
• BITSY small, tiny ...1905 US sl.
• CANDLE-STICK-HEIGHT of a child: very small ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CHOOTAH small, insignificant ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
• CUTE AS A BUG'S EAR small and endearingly attractive ...1931 Amer. dial.
• DAWNY small, tiny ...1862 Ireland
• DEARY small, minute, little, undersized, puny ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DEARY LITTLE small, minute, little, undersized, puny ...1790 Eng. dial.
• DEESHY-DOSHY very small ...1862 Ireland
• DIBBY small, tiny ...1889 Eng. dial.
• DIDGY small, tiny ...1895 Eng. dial.
• DINKY small and neat; dainty, cute ...L18 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• DONY small, tiny ...1862 Ireland
• EENABIE small, diminutive for one's age ...Bk1900 Sc.
• EENSY-WEENSY tiny, very small ...1950 Amer. dial.
• EENTSY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENTSY-TEENSY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENTSY-TEENTSY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENTSY-WEENTSY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENY-TEENY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENY-WEENY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EXIGUOUS scant in measure or number; extremely small, little, diminutive, minute, slender ...1651
• FAIRY a small graceful woman or child ...1838
• FAT AS A BUGGY WHIP, AS thin; small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• FAT AS A HEN'S FOREHEAD, AS thin; small; meagre ...1939 Amer. dial.
• FAT AS A MATCH, AS thin; small ...Bk1899 Amer. dial.
• FATLING * small and fat ...1847
• FLISKY minute, small; of rain: fine, drizzling ...19C Eng. dial.
• HALF-BIT small and worthless ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ITSY-BITSY small, insubstantial, tiny; also, used disparagingly: arty-crafty, twee ...1938 colloq.
• ITTY-BITTY small, insubstantial, tiny; also, used disparagingly: arty-crafty, twee ...1940
• JIMP rather small, rather little; barely sufficient ...1768 Eng. dial.
• KUDGY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• LITSY BITSY small, little, tiny ...1945 Amer. dial.
• LITTABITTY small, little, tiny ...1926 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE BITSY small, little, tiny ...1905 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE BITTY small, little, tiny ...1905 Amer. dial.
• LITTLEISH rather small ...c1825 colloq.
• LITTLE TEENSY very tiny or small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MANINI small, inferior; stingy ...1966 Hawaii
• MICKEY MOUSE applied to something small and ineffectual; trivial, time-wasting ...1951
• MINIKIN small, delicate; neat; effeminate; puny, undersized ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MINIONETTE †* small and pretty; delicate, dainty, effeminate ...1749
• MINKIE minute, small ...1892 Sc.
• MINUTULOUS † very small ...1651
• NARROW-GAUGE inferior; worthless; small ...Bk1902 Amer. sl.
• NAUGHTY valueless, good-for-nothing, insignificant, trifling; small and contemptible in appearance ...1835 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• NEAT AS A FLEA small and neat ...1940s Aust. sl.
• NIRTY small ...1877 Sc.
• NO BIGGER THAN A GOOLTHRITE very small (goolthrite = any small, wizened, puckered object) ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NO BIGGER THAN A HANDFUL OF MINUTES small ...1953 Amer. dial.
• NO BIGGER THAN A PINT O' CIDER very small ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ONE-HORSE small and insignificant; unimportant; second-rate, inferior ...1853 Amer. dial.
• PEANUT small, trivial ...1934 Amer. sl.
• PEERIE UDDIE small, insignificant ...1908 Sc.
• PEERIE-WEERIE-WINKIE excessively small ...B1900 Sc.
• PILULOUS like a pill in size; small, insignificant, minute, trifling ...1872
• PIRLIE small, very little ...B1900 Sc.
• POKEY of an enclosed space: small and dark; inadequate ...1849 UK sl.
• PUISNE † small, insignificant, petty ...E17
• PUSILL † small, insignificant, petty ...1623
• QUDGY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUEACHY feeble, sickly, weak, small ...1859 Eng. dial.
• QUEEGY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUIDGY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SAWED-OFF smallish; of less than average size or stature ...sl.
• SCANTLING small, very scanty ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOY thin, poor; small, insignificant ...1846 Eng. dial.
• SCRAGGY spare, small, thin ...1856 Eng. dial.
• SCRAM small, puny; contemptible ...1842 Eng. dial.
• SCRATTY small, insignificant, thin, puny ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRAWLING mean, despicable, paltry; worthless, miserably small ...1876 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLY small, shrivelled ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMPY scanty, small, pinched; puny, miserable; mean, niggardly ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRINCHING small, puny, insignificant ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRUNTY stunted, runty; measly; small ...1889 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL small; insignificant ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SHORT-ARSED, SHORT-ASSED small in stature ...1951 sl.
• SKINNY-MINNY very thin; small and thin ...1997 US sl.
• SKRAGGY spare, small, thin ...1856 Eng. dial.
• SNIPPER-SNAPPER small, insignificant ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TEENCHY very tiny or small ...1858 Amer. dial.
• TEENCY-WEENCY very tiny or small ...1976 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINCHY very tiny or small ...1931 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINCY very tiny or small ...1909 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINE-CHY very tiny or small ...1898 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINECY very tiny or small ...1968 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINESY very tiny or small ...1981 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINETY very tiny or small ...1917 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINEY very tiny or small ...1939 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINSY very tiny or small ...1946 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINTSY very tiny or small ...1981 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINY very tiny or small ...1870 Amer. dial.
• TEENSY very tiny or small ...1856 Amer. dial.
• TEENSY-TINESY very tiny or small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• TEENSY-TINSEY very small, tiny ...2003 Amer. dial.
• TEENSY-WEENSY very tiny or small ...1872 Amer. dial.
• TEENTSY very tiny or small ...1904 Amer. dial.
• TEENTSY-WEENTSY very tiny or small ...1909 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY very small or tiny, minute ...1812 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-TAUNTY very small or tiny ...1863 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-TAWNTY very small or tiny ...1851 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-TOINTY very small or tiny ...1844 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-TONTY very small or tiny ...1867 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-WEENTY very small or tiny ...1890 Amer. dial.
• TEENY-INEY very tiny or small ...1964 Amer. dial.
• TEENY-TINY very tiny or small ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• TEENY-TONY very small or tiny ...1909 Amer. dial.
• TEENY-WEENY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• TEE-TINSY very small or tiny ...1979 Amer. dial.
• TEE-TINY very small or tiny ...1941 Amer. dial.
• TEE-TONCEY very small or tiny ...1955 Amer. dial.
• TEW tender, sickly, small, weak ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TIDDY-IDDY tiny, very small ...1841 Eng. dial.
• TINCHY tiny, very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TINE † very small, tiny, diminutive ...a1400-50
• TINESY-WEENSY very small, tiny ...1955 Amer. dial.
• TINETY tiny, very small ...1868 Eng. dial.
• TINTSY-WINTSY minute, tiny, very small ...1901 Amer. dial.
• TINSEY very small, tiny; also used as a nickname ...1851 Amer. dial.
• TINSY very small, tiny ...1936 Amer. dial.
• TINSY-WINSY very small, tiny ...1870 Amer. dial.
• TINTSY very small, tiny ...1905 Amer. dial.
• TINY-WINY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TITTY-TOTTY extremely tiny, very small ...1893 Eng. dial.
• TOOTY small, insignificant ...1857 Amer. dial.
• TORTY † very small ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TWANGLING † small, weak; having small legs ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UBITOUS extremely small, useless ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WANE †* insufficient, too small ...c1400
• WEASLY shrivelled, stunted; sickly-looking; contemptibly small or worthless ...1856 Amer. dial.
• WEENSY very small, tiny; also used as a nickname ...1889 Amer. dial.
• WEENTSY very small, tiny; also used as a nickname ...1958 Amer. dial.
• WEENTY very small, tiny ...1861 Amer. dial.
• WEENZY very small, tiny; also used as a nickname ...1995 Amer. dial.
• WEEZLEDY shrivelled, stunted; contemptibly small or worthless ...1943 Amer. dial.
• YAN small, puny ...1825 Sc.
• YANT small, puny ...Bk1905 Sc.
small - nouns
• ATOM any very small object; a small person or thing ...1633
• BABY a tiny or diminutive animal or thing; a small version of something generally larger ...1859
• CHICKEN COOP any small place ...1900s US sl.
• CHIPS AND GRINDSTONES odds and ends; various small articles; small amounts ...1953 Amer. dial.
• CHIPS AND WHETSTONES odds and ends; various small articles; small amounts ...1927 Amer. dial.
• DINKY a small contrivance, esp. a small boat or locomotive ...M19
• DINYAN anything very small; a little corner; a small quantity ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DOFLICKETY any small article ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DOFUNNY any small article ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DOOFLICKER any small, fancy, fussy thing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DUFLICKETY any small article ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DUFUNNY any small article ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FEATHER-WEIGHT a very small thing ...1838
• GNAT'S ASS something small ...1954 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S BRISTLE something small ...1905 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S EAR something small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S EYE something small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S EYEBROW anything very small ...c1950 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S EYELASH something small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S HAIR something small ...1940 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S HEEL something small ...1903 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S TAIL something small ...1935 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S TOE-NAIL anything very small ...1908 Amer. dial.
• GOOLTHRITE any small, wizened, puckered object ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ICTER a small or delicate thing or person ...1918 Amer. dial.
• JOD the least particle or quantity; the least amount; a very little or small part; an iota ...1596
• KAT something very small of its kind; a diminutive thing ...1929 Sc.
• KEB any creature small of its kind, esp. an infant ...Bk1902 Sc.
• KUDGY something very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• LITTLE END OF NOTHING something very small, unimportant, or insignificant ...1825 Amer. dial.
• MESS a term of contempt for anything small, weak, or insignificant ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIDGE a person of diminutive stature; anything very small ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MIDGE-CLIPPINGS anything very small and delicate ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MIDGE'S KNEE-BUCKLE a very small article ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
• MINIKIN anything very small or delicate ...1876 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MINIM anything very small ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MINIMUS a creature of the smallest size; a dwarf; a small or insignificant person ...1590
• MINUTE anything very small or tiny ...1892 Eng. dial.
• NEFFOW anything small and puny ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NIDGERY †* a small or worthless object; a trifle; a knickknack; a piece of foolery ...1611
• NIFF-NAFF a trifling or unimportant thing or matter; something of little value; a knick-knack, a trifle, a bauble; anything very small ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• NIG-NAG † a trifle, a bagatelle, a small fiddling thing ...1827 Sc.
• NINT a small-sized thing ...1929 Sc.
• NIVVIL anything small and puny ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PARVITUDE † an absolutely small or minute thing ...1653
• PEANUT a small or insignificant enterprise ...1967 Amer. dial.
• PEA-TAD something small and insignificant ...1968 Amer. dial.
• PICAYUNE the name formerly given in Louisiana, Florida, etc., to the Spanish half-real, value 6 1/4 cents or 3 pence; then given to the U.S. 5-cent piece or other coin of small value; hence, a person or thing considered small, mean, or insignificant; something of slight value or trifling importance ...1804 Amer. colloq.
• PIMPLE IN A BENT, A † something very minute, small, or trivial ...1807
• PIRLIE anything small ...B1900 Sc.
• QUDGY something very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUEEGY something very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUIDGY something very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SCADYIN anything very small and insignificant ...1884 Ireland
• SCRAT anything very small and insignificant; a tiny child; a meagre, mean-looking person; the smallest coin ...1885 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCUDDICK, SCUDDOCK, SCUTTICK, SKIDDICK, SKUDDICK a very small coin or amount; also, something very small ...1823 Eng. dial. & sl.
• SMYTRIE * a collection of small people, especially children, or of small objects ...1786 Sc.
• SNICKET a very small piece of anything; anything small and insignificant ...1887 Eng. dial.
• TARLOCH any creature or thing small, weak, and worthless of its kind ...Bk1905 Sc.
• TITMOUSE a small, petty, or insignificant person or thing ...1596
• TITTLE the smallest or a very small part of something; a minute amount ...c1400
• WAFFLER anything small or insignificant ...1899 Eng. dial.
• WHETS AND GRINDSTONES odds and ends; various small articles; small amounts ...1953 Amer. dial.
• YAN a small object or creature; a mite ...1825 Sc.
• YARKER something very small or delicate; used ironically ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
small - person
• AGATE a very small person ...L16 sl.
• ANKLE-BITER a small child ...1950s sl., orig. US
• ARSEWORM, ARSWORM a small or insignificant fellow; an oaf ...1690 Brit. sl.
• ATOM any very small object; a small person or thing ...1633
• ATTERCOB a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• ATTERCOP a small, insignificant person ...1742 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BAGREL † a small person with a large belly ...1825 Sc.
• BANTAM a very short British soldier; a short or small man ...Bk1919 services' sl.
• BANTUM a small but aggressive person
• BANTY a small, strutting, conceited person; a small, aggressive person ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BANTY-COCK a small, conceited person ...1891 Eng. dial.
• BEGGAR a small or mischievous child or person, as 'little beggar'...1833
• BEUCHEL a small, feeble, and crooked person ...1825 Sc
• BIDDIE BABY a small girl, a small woman ...1944 US Black sl.
• BIRST a small, impudent person ...1824 Sc.
• BIT OF A DODDLER a small boy ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
• BJAKK a small person; also, a person of very slight physical strength, used disparagingly ...1908 Sc.
• BLAH a small or insignificant person ...1967 US sl.
• BLICHAN a small person; a lean, worn-out animal ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLIGHAN a small person; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOD a dwarf; a person of small size ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOODIE a small and unattractive person; a dwarf ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CHICO a small or dear one; often used as a nickname or term of address ...1897 Amer. dial.
• CHIQUITO a small or dear one; often used as a nickname or term of address ...1897 Amer. dial.
• COCK-A-BREEKIE a person of small stature: commonly applied to the male sex ...19C Sc.
• CRIT a small-sized person ...Bk1892 Eng. dial.
• DANCE-IN-MY-LIFE a very diminutive or small person ...1825 Sc.
• DANDIPRAT † a small, insignificant, or contemptible fellow ...1556 obs. or arch.
• DANDY-PRAT a person of small or insignificant stature; a dwarf ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DANDY-SPRAT a person of small or insignificant stature; a dwarf ...1888 Eng. dial.
• DWARF-MAN a very small man; a dwarf ...1877
• EDDERCROP a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• EDDICROP a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• EEREPI a jocular name for a very small person or child; a diminutive person ...1905 Sc.
• EESHAN a child, a tiny tot; someone small and puny of any age; often used in a derogatory or playful sense ...1866 Sc.
• EETIM a small, puny person ...1911 Sc.
• EETION a living creature; a person of small stature ...Bk1900 Sc.
• EFA a small, diminutive person ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ETTERCAP a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Sc.
• ETTERCROP a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• FARTHING-FACED CHIT a small, pinch-faced, insignificant person ...1900s sl.
• FUBS † a small chubby person; a plump young person or child; chiefly used as a term of endearment ...1614
• GIDGET a small girl; a lithe, pert, and attractive young woman ...1957 sl.
• HALF-PINT a small person; an ineffectual person, esp. a light-built male; sometimes, a term of endearment for a small child ...M20 US sl.
• HALF-PINTER a person who is small in stature ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• HATTER-CROPPER a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• ICTER a small or delicate thing or person ...1918 Amer. dial.
• IREPI a jocular name for a very small person or child; a diminutive person ...1905 Sc.
• JACK SPRAT an undersized man or boy; a dwarf; a very small man ...c1570
• KEB a small-sized person; generally applied to infants ...1866 Sc.
• LITTLE BIDDIE, LITTLE BIDDY an attractive little girl or small old woman ...1940s US Black sl.
• LITTLE CASINO a small or inconsequential person; a hanger-on ...1904 US sl.
• LITTLE OUTLAW a small, rough child who misbehaves and doesn't obey ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE SCUTTER a small child ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE YERKER, LITTLE YURKER a small child ...1955 Amer. dial.
• LODOLLY a small or diminutive girl ...Bk1866 Eng. dial.
• MANNIE an undersized or little man; a term of contempt; a term of endearment for a small boy ...L17 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MANNIKIE a very small man or boy ...1899 Sc.
• MANNINS a small man or boy ...Bk1905 Ireland nursery usage
• MESSAN a term of contempt for a small, insignificant person ...1721 Sc.
• MICKEY MOUSE a small, timid, inconsequential, or foolish person ...1941
• MIDGE a small, insignificant person ...1757 Sc.
• MIDNIGHT SNACK a small pretty girl ...Bk1945 jive usage
• MINI-ME a smaller version of someone ...2003 UK sl.
• MINIMUS a creature of the smallest size; a dwarf; a small or insignificant person ...1590
• MIPPETS a small child; a very little boy or girl ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MITE a small child ...1941 Amer. dial.
• MITTEN † a small, squat person or child ...1808 Sc.
• MODICUM † jocularly, a person of small stature ...1623
• MONSTER-LITTLE-MAN †* an abnormally small person ...1607
• MOORT a small person ...BK1905 Eng. dial.
• MOOT a small person ...Bk1866 Sc.
• MOPSY a diminutive or small person; a doll ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MORSEL a small person, esp. a child or baby ...1838
• MOT a small girl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MOTHIEWORT a person of small stature, dark complexion, and with a profusion of hair ...Bk1866 Sc.
• MOUSE a weakling; a small or insignificant person ...1940 sl.
• MOUSE IN MOGGANS a small person in clothes too big for him ...1963 Sc.
• NACKET a small, undergrown, neat person ...1808 Sc.
• NAT a small-sized, sharp-tempered person ...1866 Sc.
• NIFFIE a small, insignificant person ...1893 Sc.
• NIFFNAFF a small, insignificant person ...1808 Sc.
• NINT a small person ...1929 Sc.
• NIT a small, mischievous person ...1898 Sc.
• NUGGET a small, compact, stocky person ...1825 Sc.
• NYATT a small-sized, sharp-tempered person ...1866 Sc.
• NYIFF-NYAFF a small person ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• OGAGOT a pet term for a little child; a jocular name for a very small person or child ...1897 Sc.
• ONE OF KING JOHN'S MEN a small person ...L18 sl.
• ONE OF KING JOHN'S MEN, EIGHT SCORE TO THE HUNDRED a small person ...L18 sl.
• OOMIK a very small person, esp. a small child ...1897 Sc. jocular
• OORACK a small puny creature or child; a small potato ...1825 Sc.
• OORMIK a very small person or child ...1897 Sc. jocular
• OTTOMY a pigmy, a diminutive person, a small thin 'slip of a fellow' ...1848 Ireland
• OTTY-MOTTY a pigmy, a diminutive person, a small thin 'slip of a fellow' ...1863 Eng. dial.
• PARRICH a person of small stature, very neatly and finely dressed ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PARROCK a small, neat person; a little dandy or doll ...1880 Sc.
• PEANER † a small, ill-clad, trembling person ...1824 Sc.
• PEANUT a small or insignificant person; also, a term of endearment for a small child ...1915 Amer. dial.
• PICAYUNE he name formerly given in Louisiana, Florida, etc., to the Spanish half-real, value 6 1/4 cents or 3 pence; then given to the U.S. 5-cent piece or other coin of small value; hence, a person or thing considered small, mean, or insignificant; something of slight value or trifling importance ...1804 Amer. colloq.
• PIZZIE a small, diminutive person ...1873 Sc.
• QUARTERN OF BLISS a small, attractive woman ...c1882 London sl.
• RATTEN a person of small stature, often with the idea of dark complexion and a profusion of hair; any small animal of its kind ...B1900 Sc.
• SAWN-OFF RUNT a contemptible small person ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
• SCANTLING a small or puny person ...1857 Sc.
• SCOOT a small girl ...1969 Sc.
• SHORT-ARSE, SHORT-ASS a person of small stature; a person of little account ...1706 sl.
• SHRIMP a small person
• SIGILLUM * a small figure of a person ...1637
• SKEETER a nickname for a man of small build ...Aust. sl.
• SKITE a small, cute or mischievous person ...1911 Amer. dial.
• SMATCHET a small, contemptible person; a mischievous, impudent, pert child; used as a term of contempt or dislike ...c1582 Sc.
• SNIPPER-SNAPPER † a small, insignificant, conceited fellow; an impertinent youth; an effeminate young fellow ...c1590 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SQUALL † a small or insignificant person; usually used as a term of abuse ...1570
• SQUIRM a small, objectionable boy ...c1880 school sl.
• SQUIT a small or contemptible person ...a1825 Brit. sl.
• TARLE † a small weak person ...1866 Sc.
• TARLOCH a small weak or worthless person ...1866 Sc.
• TITCH a small person; a name for a small person ...1888 chiefly Brit.
• TITMOUSE a small, petty, or insignificant person or thing ...1596
• TRICK a small child; a woman, esp. a small or attractive one ...1887 Amer. dial.
• UMIK a small, weak person or creature ...1897 Sc.
• UNDERLING † a small or weakly child, animal, or plant; the weakest animal of a herd, etc. which is bullied by the rest; the smallest pig of a litter; a small or inferior fruit or vegetable ...1688 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• URK a small child or diminutive person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• VENERILLA * a little Venus; a small, beautiful woman ...1621
• WALLET a small, neatly-made person; generally used as a term of endearment ...Bk1866 Sc.
• WARCHER a contemptuous term for a small, insignificant person ...Bk1887 Eng. dial.
• WHIFFET a small or contemptible person; an insignificant looking person; a lazy boy ...1767 Amer. dial.
• WIDDIEFOO, WIDDIEFU, WIDDYFU one fit to fill a hangman's noose; a gallows-bird; a scoundrel; a scamp, a rogue, a mischievous person, a romp; a person of small stature and short temper ...1721 Sc.
• WIDDIEFOW one fit to fill a hangman's noose; a gallows-bird; a scoundrel; a scamp, a rogue, a mischievous person, a romp; a person of small stature and short temper ...1721 Sc.
• WIDGER a small boy ...1984 UK sl.
• WIPPET a small child or person ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• YIFF a small, puny, insignificant person given to idle chatter ...1956 Sc.
• YIFF-YAFF a small, puny, insignificant person given to idle chatter ...Bk1825 Sc.
• YITE a person of small stature; also, a term of contempt ...1887 Sc.
• YOUNG SHAVER a young male, a boy; a small, pert boy ...1854 colloq.
small - verbs
• FADE † to grow small or weak; to decline, decay, fail, or faint; to shrink ...1388
• JIBBLE to reduce to small pieces; to cut cloth, food, etc., into small pieces ...1953 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE to make small or insignificant; to make narrow ...1931 Amer. dial.
• SCOY to make a thing thin or small ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TO-MINISH † to make small, to break up ...1382
small - phrases
• HEIGHT OF TEN PENNYWORTH OF BRASS, THE very small: of a child ...Bk2002 Eng. dial.
SMALLER - adjectives
• LEASTER smaller in physical size ...1953 Amer. dial.
• LESSEN smaller of ...1975 Amer. dial.
SMALLEST - adjectives
• LEASTEST smallest ...1795 Amer. dial.
smallest - nouns
• SCRINCH a morsel; the smallest possible portion ...1894 Eng. dial.
• SKRINSH a morsel; the smallest possible portion ...1894 Eng. dial.
• YIM a particle; an atom; the smallest portion of anything ...1824 Sc.
SMALL-MINDED - adjectives
• CAT-WITTED small-minded, obstinate, and spiteful; silly and conceited; harebrained, whimsical ...1673
• PENNYROYAL low, small-minded ...1912 Amer. dial.
SMALLNESS - nouns
• PARVITUDE * littleness, smallness, minuteness ...1657
• PARVITY † littleness, smallness, minuteness ...1620
• UNGRETE † want of size, smallness ...a1250
SMALLPOX - adjectives
• ARRED marked with scars; esp. of the marks left by smallpox ...Bk198 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HACKSEY-LOOKED of one's features: scarred, pitted as if with smallpox ...1825 Sc.
• STUB-FACED pitted with smallpox ...Bk1904 sl.
smallpox - nouns
• PAKI POX (derogatory) smallpox ...1960s sl.
• PET a scar or protuberance on the skin; a pit or small depression, such as left on the skin by smallpox ...1899 Amer. dial.
• POCK, THE smallpox ...M.E.
• POCKES syphilis; occasionally for smallpox ...E16
smallpox - person
• VARIOLIST * one who prefers smallpox to vaccination ...1799
SMALL-TIME - adjectives
• PINHOOK petty, small-time ...1834 Amer. dial.
• PINHOOKISH petty, small-time ...1971 Amer. dial.
SMALL-WITTED - person
• BATTERLASH a small-witted person; a foolish or gullible person; a pretentious fool ...1867 Eng. dial.
SMART (clever) - adjectives
• AKAMAI smart, clever, skilful, learned, expert, ingenious ...1840 Hawaii
• BOBBISH smart, active, clever ...Bk1890 sl.
• COCUM, COKUM, KOCUM, KOKUM * smart, cunning ...1839 sl.
• DAB clever, smart, expert ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• EDGIE quick, active, both mentally and physically; sharp, smart, clever ...1825 Sc.
• EDGY quick, active, both mentally and physically; sharp, smart, clever ...1825 Sc.
• FEAT † of speech or action, hence of speakers: apt, apropos; smart, adroit ...1519 obs. exc. arch. & Eng. dial.
• FLY knowing and sharp; smart ...sl., chiefly Brit.
• HANDY AS A GIMLET quick, smart, useful ...Bk2002 Eng. dial.
• IKEY (derogatory & offensive) sly, artful, smart, cunning ...1887 sl.
• JANE of a woman: smart, sophisticated ...1920s Sc. sl.
• QUEME †* skilled, clever; smart, active ...c1400
• QUIVER † active, nimble, brisk, smart, gay, lively; quick, rapid ...c960 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SAPPY smart, compact, clever ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TIGHT † of a person: competent, capable, able, skilful; alert, smart; lively, vigorous, stout ...1598 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TIPPY highly ingenious or clever; neat, smart ...1863 colloq.
• YARRY ready; smart, quick; sharp, cunning; wary ...1842 Eng. dial.
• YARY ready; smart, quick; sharp, cunning; wary ...1842 Eng. dial.
smart (clever) - nouns (includes SMARTNESS)
• CLEVERALITY cleverness, smartness, ability ...1828 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RUMBLEGUMPTION common sense; mental smartness ...1787 Sc.
smart (clever) - person
• BAB the smartest or sprightliest lad or lass in a company ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BEEZER a smart fellow; an excellent person ...1910 Sc.
• BIRD an exceptionally smart, remarkable, or accomplished person, often ironical ...1839 US sl.
• BIRK a youth, a smart, young fellow ...1871 Sc.
• BIRKIE, BIRKY a lively, smart young fellow; an active person ...1742 Sc.
• BOY a smart, clever, capable fellow; used in derision as well as praise ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BRIGHT LIGHT a bright or smart person ...E20 sl.
• CHEESE an adept; a smart or clever fellow ...c1860 Brit. school & university sl.
• CLEVER-BOOTS a smart or knowing person; generally used ironically or sarcastically ...1847 sl.
• CLEVER-CLOGS a smart or knowing person; generally used ironically or sarcastically ...1847 sl.
• CLEVER DICK a smart or knowing person; generally used ironically or sarcastically ...1847 sl.
• CLEVER STICK a clever, smart, or knowing person; often used ironically or sarcastically ...1959 sl.
• CLEVER-STICKS a clever, smart, or knowing person; often used ironically or sarcastically ...1959 sl.
• DOUBLEHEADER a smart person ...Bk1942 US sl.
• G a smart and attractive male ...1987 US college sl.
• MAN OF WAX a smart, clever fellow; a very handsome man; also a term of endearment ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NACKET a pert, forward, smart boy; an impertinent, mischievous, or wicked child; a tricky or precocious child ...1833 Sc.
• QUIEL-LAAUNE † a smart, lively fellow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SPUNKIE, SPUNKY a spirited, mettlesome, or courageous person; a smart or lively fellow ...1806 Sc.
• TACK a clever or smart man ...1972 Amer. dial.
• TOMMY TIT a smart young fellow ...18C sl.
• UNCANNY FANNY a smart girl ...Bk1942 US sl.
• YANKER † a smart, agile woman or man ...1824 Sc.
• YANKIE, YANKY a smart, agile person; a sharp, clever, forward woman ...1790 Sc.
SMART (appearance) - adjectives
• BENDY extremely fashionable, smart, 'cool' ...1990s US teen sl.
• AFTERNOONIFIED smart, chic ...L19 sl.
• BINKIE gaudy, trimly-dressed, smart ...Bk1898 Sc.
• CHI-CHI smart, stylish; pretentious, affected; fancy ...20C Amer. sl.
• DANDY of the nature of a dandy; affectedly neat, trim, or smart ...1813
• DAPPER neat, trim, smart in dress or appearance ...LME
• DASHY-LOOKING well-dressed, smart ...1886 Sc.
• DIMPSEY † neat, smart ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DOSSY elegant, stylish, smart, spiffy ...M19 sl.
• FANCY-ASS showy, smart ...2000s sl.
• FANNICKY smart in appearance ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FASSY smart, fine, fashionable ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FLASH characterized by outward show; gaudy, showy, smart, flashy ...1785
• FONKY-FRESH a general adj. of high praise, the most sophisticated, the smartest, the most attractive ...1980s US Black sl.
• FUNKY-FRESH a general adj. of high praise, the most sophisticated, the smartest, the most attractive ...1980s US Black sl.
• GALLANT gorgeous or showy in appearance; finely-dressed, smart ...c1420 arch.
• GEMMY † spruce, neat, smart; neatly-made; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• GIM † smart, spruce, fine, neat, pretty ...1513 obs. exc. Eng dial.
• GIMMY † spruce, neat, smart; neatly-made; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• GUIVER, GUYVER, GYVER smart, fashionable ...a1866 Aust. & NZ sl.
• JAM neat, smart, spruce ...Bk1896 sl.
• JAUNTY † of things: elegant, stylish, smart ...1678
• JEMMY † spruce, dandified, neat, smart; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• JIMMY † spruce, neat, smart; neatly-made; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• KIPPY smart, attractive ...1956 US sl.
• KNOBBY stylish; smart, elegant, fashionable, good, capital ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LA-DE-DA very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners; pretentious ...c1860 colloq.
• LAHDEE smart, fashionable ...1930s sl.
• LAHDI smart, fashionable ...1930s sl.
• MACKISH smart ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NACKETY compact, neat, tidy, smart-looking ...1756 Sc.
• NEAT 1. † of persons: inclined to refinement or elegance; finely or elegantly dressed; trim or smart in apparel ...1546
2. † of women: trim, smart ...1559
• NEBBIE smart ...1926 Sc.
• NET 1. †* of persons: trim, smart, or elegant, esp. in dress ...a1300
* 2. of things: neat, smart ...1637
• NIFTY conspicuous; smart ...Bk1902 Amer. sl.
• NOBBY stylish; smart, elegant, fashionable, good, capital ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• PRUNK neat, smart, pretty ...1892 Sc.
• RACKED UP neat, smartly turned out ...1950s sl.
• RAKISH smart, fashionable ...1847
• SASSY smart, fashionable ...L19 sl.
• SHANTY † showy, smart ...L17 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SHARP of clothes or their wearer: stylish, neatly fashionable, smart ...M20 colloq.
• SKOOKUM big; powerful, terrific; smart ...1965 Can. sl.
• SNAPPY fashionably smart ...1881 UK sl.
• SNAZZY elegant; stylish; smart and fashionable; clever and desirable ...1932 Amer. sl.
• SNITZY elegant, smart ...20C US sl.
• SNORKY well-dressed, smart, elegant, stylish, up-to-date
• SPANDY very good or fine; smart ...M19 US colloq.
• SPANKING outstanding fine, large, smart, etc. ...colloq.
• SPANKY showy, smart, dashing, well-dressed ...1789 Sc.
• SPIFFING excellent, first-rate; fashionable or smart ...1872 UK sl.
• SPORTY smart in dress, behaviour, etc. ...1885 colloq.
• SPRUNNY neat, spruce, smart ...1733 Eng. dial.
• SWANKEE, SWANKY smart, sophisticated, chic ...L19 sl.
• TIGHT neat in appearance; neatly and carefully dressed; trim, tidy, smart; of a neat compact build, well-made, shapely ...1697 arch. or Eng. dial.
• TIPLEY clean, tidy, smart; generally used ironically ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TIPPY in the height of fashion; smart, fine, fashionable ...1810 ?obs.
• TIPPY-BOB gaudy, smart, dandified, showy in dress ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TOFFISH stylish, smart ...1898
• TOFFY stylish, smart ...1901
smart (appearance) - nouns (includes SMARTNESS)
• SNAZZ elegance; smartness ...1930s Amer. sl.
• SWANK dashing smartness, as in dress or appearance; style
smart (appearance) - person
• DALLACKS a smart, overdressed person ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DAPPER FELLOW a smart, well-made, little man ...1762
• GUYVO a smart fellow; a dandy ...20C Royal Navy usage
• SHARPSTER a smart or stylish dresser ...M20 colloq., chiefly US
• TEAR-AWAY one who is smart or striking or any way ...1901 Ireland
• TIPPY-BOB a smart, fashionably-dressed person, a fop ...B1900 Eng. dial.
smart (appearance) - verbs
• BESMARTEN to make smart or neat ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DANDIFY to give the character or style of a dandy to; to make trim and smart like a dandy ...1823 colloq.
• GUSSY UP to smarten up ...sl.
• POSH UP to smarten up, to make posh ...1919 sl.
• PRUNK to make oneself smart and neat; to dress neatly; generally used with 'up' ...B1900 Sc.
• SNAZZ UP to make something smarter and more elegant; to enhance ...1970s Amer. sl.
• TITIVATE to make small alterations to one's toilet, etc. so as to add to one's attractions; to make smart or spruce; to 'touch up' in the way of adornment, to put the finishing touches to ...1805
• TITTIVATE to make small alterations to one's toilet, etc. so as to add to one's attractions; to make smart or spruce; to 'touch up' in the way of adornment, to put the finishing touches to ...1805
SMART (sting) - verbs
• THEAK to smart, to sting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
SMART ALEC - person
• ACT-ASS one who gives rude answers, a smart-alec ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BACK-SASSER one who speaks rudely; a smart alec ...1969 Amer. dial.
• FIB a smart alec or rude person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FIDDLE-BRITCHES a smart alec ...1954 Amer. dial.
• FLY FLAT a smart alec, a know-it-all ...c1910 Aust. sl.
• GUY a comical or joking fellow; hence, a smart alec ...c1862 Amer. sl.
• JOKER a smart alec; a wiseacre ...colloq.
• MR. SMARTY a smart alec ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SMARTY a smart alec ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• WEISENHEIMER (derogatory) a know-all ...1904 US sl.
• WISEACRE a smart aleck or an oaf ...L19 colloq.
• WISE APPLE a person who is ostentatiously and smugly knowing; a smart alec ...1896 US sl.
• WISE-ASS (derogatory) a know-all; a stupid oaf or smart aleck ...1971 US sl.
• WISE GUY (derogatory) a know-all; a stupid oaf or smart aleck ... 1896 sl., orig. US
• WISEHEIMER (derogatory) a know-all; a smart alec ...1904 US sl.
• WISENHEIMER a smart alec; a wise guy ...1904 UK sl.
SMARTLY - adverbs
• NETLY †* neatly, smartly ...1577-87
• TIGHTLY neatly, tidily, smartly ...1825-9
SMASH - nouns
• CRACKER † a heavy fall; a smash ...c1865 sl.
• EGGALOURIE a general smash-up, as of crockery ...1929 Sc.
• PIE-UP a crash; a smash ... Amer. World War I sl.
• SAUSAGE AND MASH a smash, a car crash ...1950s rhyming sl.
smash - verbs
• BASH to hit, to beat, to strike, to crush, to smash ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DEBRUISE † to break down, to break in pieces, to crush, to smash ...1297
• DING IN SCOW to smash to pieces ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• MALLET to smash; to defeat ...1982 Brit. sl.
• MASH to apply an injurious blow or pressure to; to crush, to smash, to suffer crushing of some part of the body ...1832 Amer. dial.
• PAGGER to break or smash; to wreck ...1979 UK market traders' usage
• RASH †* to smash, to break with violence ...1513
• SCAT to break to pieces; to burst, to split open; to smash; to slap, to beat ...1891 Eng. dial.
• SCOW to smash to pieces; to break in staves ...1815 Sc.
• TO-BRUISE † to crush to pieces, to smash; to bruise severely ...c1000
• TO-FRUSH † to smash or break to pieces; also, to drive violently into something, as with a blow ...c1300
• TRANSFISTICATE † to strike or smash with the fist ...1600 humorous nonce word
• VANQUASH to smash ...c1626 nonce word
SMASHED - adjectives
• PAKARU broken, smashed, crushed ...World War I NZ services' sl.
SMEAR - nouns
• SCLATCH, SKLATCH a large smudge, smear, or patch on a surface; a mass, clot, or daub of something wet or dirty ...1866 Sc.
• SMOO(T)CH a smudge, smear ....1825 Amer. dial.
• SMOU(T)CH a smudge, smear ...1882 Amer. dial.
smear - verbs (also see BESMEAR)
• BALM † to smear with something resinous or sticky ...1382 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BESMATTER to smear or daub with mud or dirt ...1715 Eng. dial.
• BESMOTTER to smear or daub with mud or dirt; bespatter, to foul ...1715 Eng. dial.
• BESMUDGE to smear, to soil with mud or dirt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BESTRIKE †* to overspread, to do over, to anoint, to smear, to daub, to rub over with ...1527
• CAGGLE OVER to smear over ...1895 Eng. dial.
• CLART to make dirty or to smear with any sticky substance ...13C
• DECHE † to daub; to smear ...a1000
• GOOK UP to smear something slimy or sticky on someone ...1950s sl.
• GOOP to smear with something sticky; esp. to apply an oily or greasy preparation to the hair ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GORMUCK to smear with something sticky; to daub, to dirty ...1954 Amer. dial.
• ILLINE †* to smear, to besmear ...1615
• ILLITE †* to smear, to anoint ...1657
• KAGGLE OVER to smear over ...1895 Eng. dial.
• OBLITE †* to smear over; to daub ...1657
• OBVISCATE †* to smear over; to smooth as with a slimy coating; to mollify ...1684
• SCLATCH, SKLATCH to smear, to bedaub, to cover with or apply some wet or messy substance ...1825 Sc.
• SLURRY † to dirty, to soil, to smear, to daub ...LME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SMATHER to smear, to slather ...1960 Amer. dial.
• SMOO(T)CH to smudge, to smear ...1828 Amer. dial.
• SMOU(T)CH to smudge, to smear ...1844 Amer. dial.
• TEER to smear, to daub; to spread; to dirty ...1880 Eng. dial.
SMEARED - adjectives
• BECLAMED smeared over with dirt or grease ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• GOOPY sticky, smeared ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCOUREY smeared ...1867 Eng. dial.
SMEARING - nouns
• ILLITION † a smearing, anointing ...1657
SMEARY - adjectives
• DAWSEY sticky, adhesive, smeary ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• SCOVY uneven in colour; blotched, streaky, mottled, smeary; of a rough, unclean appearance ...1777 Eng. dial.
• TEERY sticky, smeary; adhesive ...1881 Eng. dial.
SMELL, SMELLING, SMELLY - adjectives
• CACKY covered with excrement; hence, dirty, filthy, malodorous ...19C sl.
• CACODOROUS * ill-smelling, malodorous ...1863
• DAIN † putrid, bad-smelling ...1888 obs. or Eng. dial. rare
• DAINTY evil-smelling ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FAINT † having a sickly smell ...1864
• FOXY smelly with perspiration odour ...Bk2006 US sl.
• FROWY partly decomposed and ill-smelling ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• FUNKED having an offensive smell, malodorous, foul-smelling ...1835
• FUNKED OUT * having an offensive smell; malodorous, foul-smelling ...1893
• FUNKIFIED of food, clothing, etc.: that has become rancid or rank; that gives off a powerful and unpleasant smell ...1965 US
• FUNKY having a strong or offensive smell; smelling of sweat or other bodily excretions; musky, pungent, rank ...a1680
• GUNGY messy, ugly, smelly, old, or ragged ...1962 UK sl.
• HIGH AS A DINGO'S HOWL foul-smelling ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• HONKING very smelly; of inferior quality ...1985 Sc.
• LOUD of a smell: strong, offensive; of evil odour ...1641 sl., now chiefly Amer. dial.
• MALEOLENT †* having an ill smell ...1657
• MALODOROUS evil-smelling ...1850
• MINGIN(G) smelly, disgusting, ugly, horrid, putrid, gross ...playground sl.
• MISCOMFIST neatly stifled with a bad smell ...Bk1903 Sc.
• MONGIE dirty; evil-smelling; nasty ...1970s Eng. sl.
• NASUTE †* having a strong sense of smell ...1699
• NEBWISE having a keen sense of smell ...1899 Sc.
• NIDOROUS * resembling the smell or taste of roast meat or fat; of smells: strong and unpleasant ...1626
• NIFFY smelly ...1903 Brit. sl.
• NIS-WISE having or pretending to have an acute sense of smell ...1790 Sc.
• ODIFERANT † that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...a1529
• ODIFEROUS † that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...a1400
• ODORABLE † that can be smelled; perceptible to the sense of smell ...1589
• ODORAMINOUS †* smelling sweet; fragrant; pertaining to odour ...1656
• ODORIFERANT * that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...1549
• ODORIFERE †* that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...1527
• ODORIFIC †* that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...1796
• OLENT * smelling, giving out a smell or scent ...1607
• OLFACTIVE pert. to the sense of smell ...1654
• OLFACTORY pert. to the sense of smell; connected or concerned with smelling ...1658
• OLID having a strong disagreeable smell; fetid, rank ...1680
• OLIDOUS †* having a strong, disagreeable smell; fetid, rank, stinking ...1646
• ON THE BUGLE foul-smelling, smelly ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• ON THE NOSE smelly; objectionable; decayed; stinking; esp. of rotten organic matter, as food ...1941 Aust. sl.
• PONGY smelly ...1936 sl.
• PUTREDINOUS † characterized by putrefaction; having an offensive smell; stinking; rotten ...1641
• QUICK † of a taste or smell: sharp, pungent, brisk ...1573
• RAFTY fusty, stale; with a musty, disagreeable odour ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAM offensive in smell or taste; rancid, strong-flavoured ...1863 Eng. dial.
• † of smell, taste, etc.: rank, rancid, acrid, strong, stinking, highly disagreeable ...c1386 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RAMP rank, rancid, having a strong smell ...1824 Sc.
• RANK having an offensively strong smell; rancid ...a1529
• RANKISH †* having a bad smell, stinking ...1661
• RAUNCHY dirty, sloppy, and bad-smelling ...M20 US sl.
• SMELLS LIKE A BUZZARD ON A GUT WAGON very smelly, stinking ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SNIFTY having a pleasant or agreeable smell ...1891 Amer. sl.
• SUAVEOLENT * sweet-smelling; sweet-scented ...1657
• THIN-NOSED keen-scented ...1899 Eng. dial.
• UNCLEAN † of air or smells: foul or impure ...c1400
• VALIANT † strong in respect of smell or taste ...1607
• VENTING † that smells or snuffs ...1637
• WHIFFY smelly ...1849 sl.
smell, smelling, smelly - nouns
• ANNA MAY WONG a stink; a smell ...1920s Brit. rhyming sl. for 'pong'
• DAME JUDI (DENCH) a stench ...1998 UK rhyming sl.
• EEM a hot fetid smell, such as that from a stuffy atmosphere ...1929 Sc.
• EK a nauseating whiff of some ill-smelling thing ...1929 Sc.
• FOGO a disagreeable smell or odour; a stink, stench ...1823
• FUNK a powerful, unpleasant smell, esp. a pungent or musky odour of sweat or other bodily excretions; a stink ...1606
• FUNKINESS the quality of having a strong, unpleasant, or pungent smell or flavour ...1843
• FUST † a strong smell, as that of a mouldy barrel ...1755
• GAPO Giant ArmPit Odour ...20C teen & high school sl.
• GUSH a smell, a whiff, as of tobacco ...1838 colloq.
• HUM an unpleasant smell ...1906 Brit. sl.
• MALODOUR an evil smell; a stench ...1825
• MONKEY'S WEDDING an unpleasant smell ...20C Royal Navy sl.
• NADKIN † a strong, unpleasant odour or taste; the taint acquired by meat kept too long ...1825 Sc.
• NATKIN † a strong, unpleasant odour or taste; the taint acquired by meat kept too long ...1825 Sc.
• NIFF an unpleasant smell ...1903 Brit. sl.
• NOSE smell, odour; perfume ...1894
• ODORATION * a savouring or smelling ...1623
• ODOROSITY * the quality of being odorous ...1847
• ODOUR †* the sense of smell ...1398 obs
• ODOURET a faint smell ...1825 nonce word
• OLFACIENT * something that affects the sense of smell ...1822-34
• OLFACT †* the organ or sense of smell ...1657
• OLFACTION the act of smelling or the sense of smell ...a1846
• OLFACTOR * he or that which smells ...1829
• OLFACTORY †* 1. anything to smell; a posy or nosegay ...1656
†* 2. the power of smelling ...1775
3. an organ of smelling ...1823
• PONG an unpleasant smell ...1919 sl.
• RAFT a fusty and damp smell, such as often proceeds from what has been closely shut up ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAM a rank odour; an offensive smell ...a1838 Sc.
• REEK fumes, scent, smell ...1893 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCENT OF GUSSET † smell of the armpits ...a1685
• THEEF a stench, a bad smell ...Bk1905 Sc.
• THIN NOSE a nose keenly susceptible to smells ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• VAAM odour, smell, flavour, aroma ...1866 Sc.
• VEHEMENCE * intensity or strength of smell or colour ...1535
• VENTING † the act of smelling or snuffing ...1611
• VERDURE † smell, odour ...1520
smell, smelling, smelly - person
• BAIT a woman with noticeable body odour ...1980 US Black sl.
• FUSTILUGS † a gross, fat, unwieldy person, especially a woman; a slovenly woman that smells rank; a person with a sour, forbidding aspect; a dirty child; a term of abuse ...1607 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• KANITSENO a stinker, 'stinking one' ...M19 back-slang
• MEFF a dirty, smelly individual; a person with disgusting habits ...c1960s UK playground sl.
• MEFFER a dirty, smelly individual; a person with disgusting habits ...c1960s UK playground sl.
• MINGER a person who smells bad; hence, an unattractive person of either sex ...1992 UK sl.
• MOBILE DUNGHEAP a dirty, smelly person ...Bk2004 Brit. sl.
• PUCKAWN a man who smells ...Irish sl.
• SCANK, SKANK a female who smells badly ...1980 US sl.
• SKEG a smelly vagrant or one who resembles such a person ...2000s sl.
• SKEGGY a smelly vagrant or one who resembles such a person ...2000s sl.
• VENTER † one who smells or scents out ...1611
smell, smelling, smelly - verbs
• BOTTLE to smell badly; to stink ...1979 UK sl.
• FUNK † to offend with a strong smell ...1699
• FUNK UP to cause to smell very strongly or unpleasantly ...1967 US Black sl.
• HARK to smell ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HUM to have an unpleasant odour; to stink ...1902 UK sl.
• NAAR to stink, to smell foul ...1980s S. Afr. sl.
• NIFF to smell unpleasantly ...1927 Brit. sl.
• OFFEND to smell bad; to offend someone with perspiration odour or with bad breath ...M20 US advertising usage
• OLFACT * to smell ...1663
• PEN AND INK to smell unpleasantly ...1892 rhyming sl. for 'stink'
• PONG to smell unpleasantly ...1927 sl.
• SMELL ALOUD * to stink or smell strongly ...1910 colloq.
• SMELL LIKE A POLE-CAT'S ASS to smell bad ...1928 Amer. sl.
• SMELL LIKE ASS to smell awful ...1986
• SMELL TO HIGH HEAVEN to smell unpleasantly ...1963 sl.
• SNUFT to sniff, to inhale sharply and noisily; to smell, to scent ...1820 Eng. dial.
• STINK ALOUD * to stink or smell strongly ...1828 colloq.
• STINK TO HIGH HEAVEN to have a very strong and unpleasant smell ...1973 colloq.
• SUBODORATE * to smell or scent out ...1606
• TASTE † to smell ...1790 Eng. dial.
• VAMP to smell bad ...1973 Trinidad and Tobago usage
• VENT * to smell or snuff at something ...1634
• WHIFF to smell unpleasantly ...1899 sl.
smell, smelling, smelly - interjections/phrases
• HAUNA! said when one smells a very bad odour ...1967 Hawaii
• PA-SHEW! used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• PSHEW! used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• P.U.! said on smelling a bad smell, as something rotting ...Bk1974 colloq.
• SHEW! used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHEW, THAT WOULD STINK A DOG OFF A GUT WAGON! used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YOU'D STINK ANYBODY OFF A GUT WAGON said of somebody who smells ...1930 Amer. sl.
SMELLED - adjectives
• OLEFACTIBLE that may be smelled ...c1705
• OLFACTIBLE that may be smelled ...c1705
SMELLING-SALTS - nouns
• HEAD-SALTS smelling-salts ...1892 N. Ireland
SMILE - nouns
• ACTION a look, a smile, a verbal response ...1970s US Black sl.
• PENNY-A-MILE a smile ...20C rhyming sl.
• RIVER NILE a smile ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• SATURDAY NIGHT SMILE an enthusiastic smile ...1940s US sl.
• SEG a toadying or hypocritical smile ...1960s US campus sl.
• SMILE LIKE A PO, A a round, benign and full-hearted smile ...1976 sl.
• SMILET * a little or slight smile ...1592
• SMIRKLE a smile; a smirk; a suppressed laugh ...1825 Sc.
• SUN-SMILE a sunny or gracious smile ...1837
• VELCRO GRIN a false rigid smile ...1990s US sl.
• WAN SMILE a faint or forced smile, as of one sick or unhappy ...1877
smile - person
• ALL TITS AND TEETH a woman who capitalizes on her physical charms, esp. her smile and breasts (presumably large), to make up for the lack of more subtle attractions ...1910s sl.
• ALL TITS AND TEETH LIKE A THIRD-ROW CHORUS-GIRL a woman who capitalizes on her physical charms, esp. her smile and breasts (presumably large), to make up for the lack of more subtle attractions ...1910s sl.
• BEAMER a person who beams or smiles broadly ...1857
• MONA LISA a woman having an enigmatic smile or expression such as that of the woman in Leonardo's painting, the 'Mona Lisa' ...1825
smile - verbs
• BEAM of a person: to smile radiantly ...1893
• BLINK to smile, to look kindly, but with a modest eye; generally applied to females ...1899 Amer. dial.
• BUTTER THE SHUTTER to smile for the camera ...Bk1942 US sl.
• CHEESE to smile, esp. broadly ...c1918 Brit. sl.
• FLASH ONE'S IVORIES to smile, to grin ...1785 sl.
• FLASH THE IVORY to grin, to smile ...1860 sl.
• GRIN LIKE A STREET KNOCKER to grin like a Cheshire cat; to have a broad fixed smile on one’s face ...1830s colloq.
• HAVE THE DRY-GRINS said of one teased by striving to smile ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MAKE WITH THE PEARLYS to smile ...Bk1942 US sl.
• SIMPER LIKE A FRUMETY-KETTLE to smile; to look cheerful ...1668 colloq.
• SIMPER LIKE A FURMITY-KETTLE to smile; to look merry or cheerful ...18C colloq.
• SIMPER LIKE A POT THAT'S READY TO RUN OVER to smile; to look merry or cheerful ...1631 colloq.
• SKIN TEETH to smile; to grin ...1994 Jamaica
• SMICKER † to smile fawningly; to smirk; to grin ...1802 Sc.
• SMIRKLE to smirk or smile; to giggle; to laugh in a suppressed manner ...c1590 Sc.
• SQUINNY to laugh broadly; to smile or wink ...B1900 Amer.
• SUBRIDE †* to smile ...1623
SMILING - adjectives
• RIANT smiling, laughing, mirthful, cheerful, gay ...1567
• RIDENT * radiantly cheerful; laughing, smiling, grinning ...1609
• SMILY faintly smiling ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SUBRIDENT smiling ...1897
• SUBRISIVE smiling, playful ...1867
• SUBRISORY smiling, playful ...1860
smiling - nouns
• GIGGLEMUG an habitually smiling face ...Bk1909 sl.
• RIANCY * a bright or smiling character ...1831
• SUBRISION * a smiling ...1658
smiling - person
• POPSY-WOPSY a smiling, doll-like, attractive girl ...L19 sl.
SMIRCH - nouns
• SMOOCH a smirch ...1907 Amer. dial.
SMIRK - nouns
• SMIRKLE a smile; a smirk; a suppressed laugh ...1825 Sc.
smirk - verbs
• SMICKER † to smile fawningly; to smirk; to grin ...1802 Sc.
• SMIRKLE to smirk or smile; to giggle; to laugh in a suppressed manner ...c1590 Sc.
SMITH - person (also see BLACKSMITH)
• JOBSMITH a smith who does miscellaneous jobs ...1831
• MARSHAL † a shoeing smith ...1428
• SCOWDER-DOUP a ludicrous term for a smith ...Bk1904 Sc.
SMITHEREENS - nouns
• LAMES smithereens ...1861 Sc.
• VILLYAROO confusion, destruction, smithereens, a lost or scattered state ...1912 Sc.
SMOKE - adjectives
• REEK-RIDDEN smoke-ridden ...1894 Sc.
• REEK-STAINED smoke-begrimed ...1892 Sc.
• TOBACCOY impregnated with or smelling of tobacco smoke ...1840
smoke - nouns
• BLAW a smoke; a whiff of a pipe ...Bk1911 Sc.
• EFFUSION † a copious emission of smoke ...1477
• FUNK thick smoke; a mass or cloud of this ...1699
• PULE a wisp of smoke ...E19 Sc.
• RANK smoke ...1894 Eng. dial.
• RAWK smoke ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• REECH smoke; steam ...1859 Eng. dial.
• REEK 1. smoke ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
2. a smoke; the act of smoking; a whiff of a pipe ...1876 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REEK-STREAK a faint line of smoke ...1896 Sc.
• WAFF a slight amount of something blown about by the wind, as snow or smoke, a puff, a flurry ...c1860 Sc.
• WAIF something borne or driven by the wind; a puff of smoke, a streak of cloud ...1854
smoke - verbs
• ARTICHOKE RIPE to smoke a pipe ...c1855 rhyming sl.
• BLAST to smoke tobacco ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLOW to smoke (tobacco, marijuana, etc.) ...1946 Amer. dial.
• BLOW A CLOUD to smoke a pipe ...Bk1890 sl.
• BURN to smoke a cigarette ...1929 sl.
• COCK ONE'S ORGAN to smoke a pipe ...L18 sl.
• DRAG to smoke a cigarette ...1919 sl., orig. US
• DUCK ARSE when smoking: to wet the cigarette end with saliva ...1968 UK sl.
• EFFUME †* to puff out smoke ...1599
• FOG to smoke cigarettes ...Bk1974 Amer. dial.
• FUNK 1. † to smoke tobacco; also, to emit smoke ...1684
2. to blow smoke on someone ...L17 sl.
3. to smoke a pipe ...L17 sl.
• FUNK THE COBBLER * to fill a room or other closed space with foul-smelling smoke as a prank or practical joke, typically by inserting the stem of a tobacco pipe into a keyhole or crevice, loading the pipe with tobacco and an unpleasant-smelling herb or spice (such as asafoetida or pepper), and covering the bowl such that the smoke is forced into the room ...1785
• HACK BUTTS to smoke cigarettes ...1993 Can. sl.
• MAKE A CHIMNEY OF ONE'S MOUTH to smoke ...Sc. & Ireland
• PULL to smoke a cigarette ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• PUT ON A CIGAR to smoke a cigar in order to make oneself seem smarter than one is ...L19 sl.
• PUT ON A SMOKE to light a pipe or cigarette ...L19 sl.
• QUIFF to puff; to smoke ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAISE A CLOUD to smoke a pipe of tobacco ...L17 sl.
• REECH to smoke; to emit smoke or steam ...1740 Eng. dial.
• REEK to smoke, to emit smoke ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REEST to smoke; to dry by the heat of the sun or fire ...1805 Sc.
• SUFFUMIGATE † to rise in smoke or vapour ...1599
• TOBACCONIZE to impregnate with tobacco smoke ...1884
• TOBACCONIZE to smoke tobacco ...1876
• WALLOW of flame, smoke, vapour: to surge up ...c1374
• WALM †* of smoke, vapour, etc.: to swirl, to billow ...1601
SMOKER - person
• BUTT FIEND a heavy smoker ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CHIMNEY a person who smokes excessively ...1900 Amer. sl.
• CLOUD-COMPELLER a smoker, especially of tobacco ...1865 humorous
• COFFIN-DODGER a heavy smoker ...Bk2006 US sl.
• CURBIE a smoker who must go out where the cars are parked to light up ...20C teen & high school sl.
• FAG-ASH LIL a nickname for a woman who smokes heavily ...L19 sl.
• FAGGER a person who smokes ...1920s sl.
• FAG HAG a young woman who is a smoker ...1944 Amer. students' sl.
• FUNKER †* a person who smokes tobacco, esp. one who annoys others with tobacco smoke ...1691
• MISOCAPNIST a hater of tobacco smoke ...1839
• PUFFER a smoker ...Brit. sl.
• SMOKE-POT a person who smokes a great deal ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SMUDGE-POT a person who smokes a great deal ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SNOUTCAST a smoker, one banished from a building to indulge his habit in the street ...Brit. sl.
• TAR BABY a chain-smoker ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
• TOBACCANALIAN one who indulges in tobacco; a smoker ...1855
• TOBACCO-FELLOW † a companion in tobacco-smoking; a fellow smoker ...1616
• TOBACCONALIAN a person addicted to tobacco smoking ...1855
• TOBACCONER † a smoker of tobacco ...1616
• TOBACCONIST † a person addicted to the use of tobacco; a habitual tobacco-smoker ...1599
• TOBACCO-WORM one who chews or smokes tobacco to excess; one who uses snuff ...1906 Amer. dial.
SMOKINESS - nouns
• REIKINESS smokiness ...Bk1904 Sc.
SMOKING - adjectives
• REEKY smoky, smoking ...1832 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TOBACCONALIAN relating to tobacco smoking ...1889
• TOBACCONING † smoking tobacco ...1647
smoking - nouns
• BURN an act of smoking ...1941 sl.
• DRAG an act of smoking ...1904 sl.
• IQ ANNIVERSARY the anniversary of a person's quitting smoking ...1988 US sl.
• SMOKE-HO, SMOKE-O, SMOKE-OH, SMOKO a stoppage of work for a smoke; also, a party at which smoking is allowed ...1865 Aust. & NZ sl.
• TOBACCONING † tobacco-smoking ...1616
• TOBACCO-ROOM † a room for smoking tobacco; a smoking-room ...1656
SMOKY - adjectives
• RANKY smoky ...1894 Eng. dial.
• REECHY smoky, begrimed with smoke; also, dirty, unwashed ...1854 Eng. dial.
• REEKY smoky, smoking ...1832 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BAG-BLIND socially contemptible, very low-class, slum-dwelling ...20C W. Indies sl.
• SLUMMNG visiting a slum area out of curiosity ...1900s US Black sl.
• SLUMMY given to frequenting slums; pert. to slums ...M19
slum - adverbs
• BEHIND THE BRIDGE in any ghetto or slum ...1992 Trinidad and Tobago
slum - nouns
• BAD LANDS a dangerous slum section of a city, esp. Chicago ...1892 Amer. sl.
• BILLY-GOAT ALLEY the run-down or poor section of a town; a slummy place ...1969 Amer. dial.
• BILLY-GOAT HILL the run-down or poor section of a town; a slummy place ...1935 Amer. dial.
• CABBAGETOWN the poor area of a town; any run-down urban area; a slum ...1967 sl.
• SHANTY TOWN a poor or depressed area of a city or town, consisting of shanties or huts, etc.
• SLUM-BOX a typical example of slum housing ...1920s sl.
• WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS a socially and economically inferior neighbourhood; the slums ...1943 Amer. sl.
slum - person
• SLUMMIE, SLUMMY a slum dweller ...M20
• YARDBOY a working-class youth, living in an urban slum ...1983 sl.
SLUMBER - see SLEEP
SLUMBER PARTY - nouns
• BUNKING PARTY a slumber party ...1898 Eng. dial.
SLUSH, SLUSHY - adjectives
• HASHY wet, slushy, sleety ...Bk1902 Sc.
• SLUTCHY muddy, slushy ...E18 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
slush, slushy - nouns
• LOBLOLLY ooze, mud, a mud-hole, mire; a slushy mess ...1865 Amer. dial.
• SLUTCH † mud, mire, slush ...M17 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SPOSH a mixture of mud and water; slush, soft snow mixed with water in thawing weather; water partially frozen ...1845 US
SLUT, SLUTTISH, SLUTTY - adjectives
• DAWISH † silly; sluttish ...1540
• HOT of a female: slutty, wild ...1989 Amer. college sl.
• SKAGGY ugly, sluttish ...1980s US Black & campus sl.
• SLAGGY sluttish ...1943 UK sl.
• THICK-THUMBED sluttish, untidy; clumsy ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
slut, sluttish, slutty - person (orig. a dirty, slovenly woman; later an unchaste or loose woman)
• BICK a sluttish woman ...Bk1895 Sc.
• DADGE a slut, a tatterdemalion ...1825 Sc.
• DAFFOCK a slattern; a dirty slattern; a slut ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DAGE a trollop; a dirty, mismanaging woman, a slut, a tatterdemalion ...1825 Sc.
• DAGGLE-TAIL † a person, esp. a woman, whose garments are bemired by being trailed over wet ground; an untidy woman, a slut, a slattern ...1577-87 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DAGG-TAIL a slattern, a slut ...1854 Eng. dial.
• DAW an untidy woman or housewife, a slut, a slattern ...1500-20 Sc.
• DAWDGE a slut, a tatterdemalion ...1825 Sc.
• DAWKIN a slatternly woman; one who is dirty and tawdry in her dress; a sloven, a slut ...1674 Eng. dial.
• DIRTY GERTIE OF BIZERTE a sluttish woman ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DRIGGLE-DRAGGLE † a slovenly, untidy woman; a slut, a drab ...1588 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• DROSSEL † a dirty girl or woman; an idle wench; a sloven, a slattern, a slut ...1581
• FEAGUE a dirty, sluttish, idle person ...1664 Eng. dial.
• FEAK a dirty, sluttish, idle person ...1664 Eng. dial.
• GAMMEL a slut, a slattern ...Bk1877 Eng. dial.
• GANNEL a slut; a slattern ...Bk1877 Eng. dial.
• GILL-FLURT a proud, vain woman; also, a slut or light housewife ...1593 UK
• GILT 'a slut or light housewife' ...c1698 UK sl.
• HAIRY a young woman with a reputation for sluttishness ...1985 Sc. sl.
• HILDING a disreputable slut, a wanton...1592 arch.
• MANCH a sloven, a slut ...1897 Eng. dial.
• OLD BOOT (derogatory) a sluttish, promiscuous woman, not necessarily old ...M20 sl.
• PUCELLE † a slut, a courtesan, a prostitute, a wanton girl ...1583
• PUGNASTY a nasty slut; a dirty prostitute ...17C Brit. sl.
• QUINE a bold, impudent, shameless, or malevolent woman; a hussy, a slut ...1720 Sc.
• SKAG an unattractive, slutty-looking woman ...1920s sl., orig. US Black
• SLAMMERKIN a dirty, slovenly female; a slattern, a slut ...1785 chiefly Eng. dial.
• SMUT-SLUT a low slut; a sexually loose woman ...M20 US sl.
• TAINT a very dirty slattern or slut...19C Brit.
• TARLOCH a silly, inactive girl; a coarse, ragged, sluttish woman ...1825 Sc.
SLY - adjectives
• CARNEY sly, artful ...1881 sl.
• CARNY sly, artful ...1881 sl.
• CAUTELOUS † deceitful, crafty, sly, cunning, artful, wily ...1380s obs. or arch.
• CRAZY LIKE A FOX sly, artful ...1908 sl., orig. US
• CUTE AS A SHITHOUSE RAT extremely sly or calculating ...1922
• DAINY sly, cunning ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DATCHIE sly, cunning ...19C Sc.
• DEEP profoundly cunning, artful, or sly ...1513
• DERN † of persons: secret in purpose or action; reseved, close; hence, underhand, sly, crafty ...a1000
• GAFTY sly, tricky, cunning, not to be trusted; mischievous, vicious ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HIGH-WITTED artful, cunning, sly ...1588
• HOOK AND SNIVEY, HOOK AND SNIVVY, HOOKEM-SNIVEY, HOOKUM-SNIVEY deceitful, tricky, sly ...1892 Eng. dial. & sl.
• IKEY (derogatory & offensive) sly, artful ...1887 sl.
• KEEN AS A BRIAR sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1834 Amer. dial.
• LEER, LERE † looking askance; oblique, indirect; sly, underhand ...1629
• OLD sly, crafty, cunning, clever ...1722
• PAUKY, PAWKY shrewd, knowing, artful, cunning, sly; insinuating ...1726 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• PEERIE, PEERY sly ...17C sl.
• RUTTERKIN † swaggering; crafty; sly ...1594
• SCHEMY scheming; devious, tricky, sly ...1888 Amer. dial.
• SHARP AS A BAMBOO-BRIAR sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1880 Amer. dial.
• SHARP AS A BRIAR sly; quick-witted; intelligent ...1902 Amer. dial.
• SLIDDERY † sly, deceitful, shifty, evasive; not trustworthy ...a1225 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SLIGGY † deceitful, sly ...1805 Sc.
• SMOOLY sly and demure; smooth-spoken but deceptive ...B1900 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SUBDOLOUS * somewhat crafty, sly, cunning, artful, deceitful ...1588
• SUBTILE crafty, artful, sly, cunning ...c1385
• SUBTLE † crafty, cunning; treacherously or wickedly cunning; insidiously sly, wily ...1357
• UNDER-CREEPING underhand, sly, sneaking ...1863 Eng. dial.
• UNDERMINDED sly, deceptive, double-faced; underhand, mean, treacherous ...1902 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• VAFROUS † sly, cunning, crafty, shifty ...a1548
• VETERATORIAN † crafty, cunning, subtle, wily, sly, deceitful; gotten by long use, experienced ...1656
• VULPINARY † crafty, wily, artful, cunning, sly ...1721
• YEPE † cunning, crafty, sly, wily ...c1000
sly - nouns
• MIM-WAYS quiet, sly manners ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PAUK, PAWK a clever, sly way; a trick; a wile ...1811 Sc.
sly - person
• BUGGER a very sly person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• CATBIRD a mischievous, sly or cunning person ...1931 Amer. dial.
• CHAPARRAL FOX a sneak, or a sly, tricky person ...1932 Amer. dial.
• EEL (usually derogatory) an elusive, shrewd, sly, or deceptive person; a treacherous person ...1933 Amer. dial.
• FERRET a keen and sly individual ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FOX a sly person ...a1000
• FOXY GRANDPA a sly person, neither necessarily old or a grandfather ...20C US sl.
• JACK a sly, crafty or cunning fellow ...Bk1797
• KEEK a cunning, sly, or malicious person ...1832 Sc.
• MOOSK a sly, surly person ...1931 Sc.
• OLD ONE a sly or crafty person ...1847-49 Amer. sl.
• RAT-FACE a sly, underhanded person ...20C Amer. sl.
• RATTEN a sly person ...1867 Sc.
• RUTTERKIN † an old crafty fox; a sly old fellow; a swaggering gallant or bully; a term of contempt ...1526 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SCUNGE a sly or vicious person ...1824 colloq., orig. Sc.
• SHREWD-HEAD a shrewd, sly or cunning person ...1916 Aust. & NZ sl.
• SLIPPERY EEL (usually derogatory) an elusive, shrewd, sly, or deceptive person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• SLY-BOOTS a sly, cunning, or crafty person ...a1700 colloq.
• SLY-CAP † a sly or cunning person ...1681
• SLY DOG a sly person, esp. one who is discreet about mistakes or pleasures
• TOD a person likened to a fox; a crafty or sly person ...1500-20 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• WILY-PIE † a crafty or cunning fellow; a sly rogue ...c1450
sly - verbs
• CARRY A LOT UNDER ONE'S HAT to be crafty, sly ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• SCODGE to look sly; to pilfer; to sneak about idly ...1824 Sc.
sly - phrases
• THERE ARE NO FLIES ON HIM he's sly, artful ...1848 sl., orig. Aust. or US
SLYLY - adverbs
• CANNILY sagaciously, skilfully, prudently; cautiously, slyly; gently, softly; comfortably ...1636 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• PAWKILY slyly, craftily, cleverly, shrewdly ...1725 Sc.
SLYNESS - nouns
• PAUKERY, PAWKERY, PAWKRIE slyness, craftiness ...1823 Sc.
• PAWKINESS shrewdness, slyness, cunning ...1839 Sc.
• SUBTILENESS † cunning, craftiness, slyness ...1474
• UNDER-CREEPING slyness, underhand ways ...1893 Eng. dial.
SMACK, SMACKING - nouns
• BADGER-REISHILL † a severe or resounding blow; a sounding smack ...1825 Sc.
• CLATTERS a smacking ...1979 UK sl.
• DASHES a smacking ...20C Brit. sl.
• HANDSEL guerdon, reward; also ironically, a punishment, a smack of the hand ...1892 Sc.
• HIPSY-DIPSY a castigation; a 'skelping' on the buttocks (skelping - a smack, slap, or blow given with the open hand on the buttocks) ...1881 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• PADDYWHACK a severe beating; a smacking, usually of a child; a blow ...1898 sl.
• SCLAP a heavy blow; a hard smack, esp. with something flat ...1866 Sc.
• SCLATCH a heavy fall, esp. into water or mud; a splash, a dashing down, slap, smack or the noise of such ...1808 Sc.
• SCONDIES smacks, a spanking ...1969 Sc.
• SCONE a slap with the flat of the hand or any flat surface; a smack, a spank ...1825 Sc.
• SKELP a blow, esp. one given with the flat of the hand, or with something having a flat surface; a slap, a smack; also, the noise made by such a blow ...c1440 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• SKELPING a blow struck with something flat; a slap, a smack ...1818 Eng. dial.
• SMACKER a smack, a smart sounding blow ...1775
• UNCLE MAC a smack ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• WHISTERCLISTER a smart blow or smack, especially on the ear or the side of the head; a backhand slap ...1787 Eng. dial.
smack, smacking - person
• SKELPER one who slaps or smacks ...1790 Eng. dial.
smack, smacking - verbs
• CLATTER to smack someone; to hit someone; to beat someone up ...1979 UK sl.
• PADDLE to spank; to smack ...1856 US
• SCONE to slap with the open hand, esp. to smack a child's bottom; to spank ...1710 Sc.
• SKELP to strike, to beat, to slap, to smack, in later use, spec. on the breech ...a1400-50 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
SMALL - adjectives (includes SMALLISH)
• BABY small ...1891 Amer. colloq.
• BASTARD of a child: puny, small, ill-formed ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BIG AS A BEE'S KNEE of a very small size; trifling, insignificant ...1838
• BIJOU small, as a positive characteristic ...1860 UK sl.
• BITSY small, tiny ...1905 US sl.
• CANDLE-STICK-HEIGHT of a child: very small ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CHOOTAH small, insignificant ...Bk1892 Anglo-Indian sl.
• CUTE AS A BUG'S EAR small and endearingly attractive ...1931 Amer. dial.
• DAWNY small, tiny ...1862 Ireland
• DEARY small, minute, little, undersized, puny ...1691 Eng. dial.
• DEARY LITTLE small, minute, little, undersized, puny ...1790 Eng. dial.
• DEESHY-DOSHY very small ...1862 Ireland
• DIBBY small, tiny ...1889 Eng. dial.
• DIDGY small, tiny ...1895 Eng. dial.
• DINKY small and neat; dainty, cute ...L18 Sc. & Amer. dial.
• DONY small, tiny ...1862 Ireland
• EENABIE small, diminutive for one's age ...Bk1900 Sc.
• EENSY-WEENSY tiny, very small ...1950 Amer. dial.
• EENTSY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENTSY-TEENSY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENTSY-TEENTSY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENTSY-WEENTSY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENY-TEENY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EENY-WEENY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• EXIGUOUS scant in measure or number; extremely small, little, diminutive, minute, slender ...1651
• FAIRY a small graceful woman or child ...1838
• FAT AS A BUGGY WHIP, AS thin; small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• FAT AS A HEN'S FOREHEAD, AS thin; small; meagre ...1939 Amer. dial.
• FAT AS A MATCH, AS thin; small ...Bk1899 Amer. dial.
• FATLING * small and fat ...1847
• FLISKY minute, small; of rain: fine, drizzling ...19C Eng. dial.
• HALF-BIT small and worthless ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ITSY-BITSY small, insubstantial, tiny; also, used disparagingly: arty-crafty, twee ...1938 colloq.
• ITTY-BITTY small, insubstantial, tiny; also, used disparagingly: arty-crafty, twee ...1940
• JIMP rather small, rather little; barely sufficient ...1768 Eng. dial.
• KUDGY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• LITSY BITSY small, little, tiny ...1945 Amer. dial.
• LITTABITTY small, little, tiny ...1926 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE BITSY small, little, tiny ...1905 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE BITTY small, little, tiny ...1905 Amer. dial.
• LITTLEISH rather small ...c1825 colloq.
• LITTLE TEENSY very tiny or small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• MANINI small, inferior; stingy ...1966 Hawaii
• MICKEY MOUSE applied to something small and ineffectual; trivial, time-wasting ...1951
• MINIKIN small, delicate; neat; effeminate; puny, undersized ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MINIONETTE †* small and pretty; delicate, dainty, effeminate ...1749
• MINKIE minute, small ...1892 Sc.
• MINUTULOUS † very small ...1651
• NARROW-GAUGE inferior; worthless; small ...Bk1902 Amer. sl.
• NAUGHTY valueless, good-for-nothing, insignificant, trifling; small and contemptible in appearance ...1835 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• NEAT AS A FLEA small and neat ...1940s Aust. sl.
• NIRTY small ...1877 Sc.
• NO BIGGER THAN A GOOLTHRITE very small (goolthrite = any small, wizened, puckered object) ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NO BIGGER THAN A HANDFUL OF MINUTES small ...1953 Amer. dial.
• NO BIGGER THAN A PINT O' CIDER very small ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ONE-HORSE small and insignificant; unimportant; second-rate, inferior ...1853 Amer. dial.
• PEANUT small, trivial ...1934 Amer. sl.
• PEERIE UDDIE small, insignificant ...1908 Sc.
• PEERIE-WEERIE-WINKIE excessively small ...B1900 Sc.
• PILULOUS like a pill in size; small, insignificant, minute, trifling ...1872
• PIRLIE small, very little ...B1900 Sc.
• POKEY of an enclosed space: small and dark; inadequate ...1849 UK sl.
• PUISNE † small, insignificant, petty ...E17
• PUSILL † small, insignificant, petty ...1623
• QUDGY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUEACHY feeble, sickly, weak, small ...1859 Eng. dial.
• QUEEGY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUIDGY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SAWED-OFF smallish; of less than average size or stature ...sl.
• SCANTLING small, very scanty ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SCOY thin, poor; small, insignificant ...1846 Eng. dial.
• SCRAGGY spare, small, thin ...1856 Eng. dial.
• SCRAM small, puny; contemptible ...1842 Eng. dial.
• SCRATTY small, insignificant, thin, puny ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRAWLING mean, despicable, paltry; worthless, miserably small ...1876 Eng. dial.
• SCRIGGLY small, shrivelled ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRIMPY scanty, small, pinched; puny, miserable; mean, niggardly ...1865 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCRINCHING small, puny, insignificant ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SCRUNTY stunted, runty; measly; small ...1889 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL small; insignificant ...1929 Amer. dial.
• SHORT-ARSED, SHORT-ASSED small in stature ...1951 sl.
• SKINNY-MINNY very thin; small and thin ...1997 US sl.
• SKRAGGY spare, small, thin ...1856 Eng. dial.
• SNIPPER-SNAPPER small, insignificant ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TEENCHY very tiny or small ...1858 Amer. dial.
• TEENCY-WEENCY very tiny or small ...1976 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINCHY very tiny or small ...1931 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINCY very tiny or small ...1909 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINE-CHY very tiny or small ...1898 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINECY very tiny or small ...1968 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINESY very tiny or small ...1981 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINETY very tiny or small ...1917 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINEY very tiny or small ...1939 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINSY very tiny or small ...1946 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINTSY very tiny or small ...1981 Amer. dial.
• TEE-NINY very tiny or small ...1870 Amer. dial.
• TEENSY very tiny or small ...1856 Amer. dial.
• TEENSY-TINESY very tiny or small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• TEENSY-TINSEY very small, tiny ...2003 Amer. dial.
• TEENSY-WEENSY very tiny or small ...1872 Amer. dial.
• TEENTSY very tiny or small ...1904 Amer. dial.
• TEENTSY-WEENTSY very tiny or small ...1909 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY very small or tiny, minute ...1812 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-TAUNTY very small or tiny ...1863 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-TAWNTY very small or tiny ...1851 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-TOINTY very small or tiny ...1844 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-TONTY very small or tiny ...1867 Amer. dial.
• TEENTY-WEENTY very small or tiny ...1890 Amer. dial.
• TEENY-INEY very tiny or small ...1964 Amer. dial.
• TEENY-TINY very tiny or small ...c1960 Amer. dial.
• TEENY-TONY very small or tiny ...1909 Amer. dial.
• TEENY-WEENY tiny, very small ...1967 Amer. dial.
• TEE-TINSY very small or tiny ...1979 Amer. dial.
• TEE-TINY very small or tiny ...1941 Amer. dial.
• TEE-TONCEY very small or tiny ...1955 Amer. dial.
• TEW tender, sickly, small, weak ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TIDDY-IDDY tiny, very small ...1841 Eng. dial.
• TINCHY tiny, very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TINE † very small, tiny, diminutive ...a1400-50
• TINESY-WEENSY very small, tiny ...1955 Amer. dial.
• TINETY tiny, very small ...1868 Eng. dial.
• TINTSY-WINTSY minute, tiny, very small ...1901 Amer. dial.
• TINSEY very small, tiny; also used as a nickname ...1851 Amer. dial.
• TINSY very small, tiny ...1936 Amer. dial.
• TINSY-WINSY very small, tiny ...1870 Amer. dial.
• TINTSY very small, tiny ...1905 Amer. dial.
• TINY-WINY very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TITTY-TOTTY extremely tiny, very small ...1893 Eng. dial.
• TOOTY small, insignificant ...1857 Amer. dial.
• TORTY † very small ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TWANGLING † small, weak; having small legs ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UBITOUS extremely small, useless ...Bk1905 Sc.
• WANE †* insufficient, too small ...c1400
• WEASLY shrivelled, stunted; sickly-looking; contemptibly small or worthless ...1856 Amer. dial.
• WEENSY very small, tiny; also used as a nickname ...1889 Amer. dial.
• WEENTSY very small, tiny; also used as a nickname ...1958 Amer. dial.
• WEENTY very small, tiny ...1861 Amer. dial.
• WEENZY very small, tiny; also used as a nickname ...1995 Amer. dial.
• WEEZLEDY shrivelled, stunted; contemptibly small or worthless ...1943 Amer. dial.
• YAN small, puny ...1825 Sc.
• YANT small, puny ...Bk1905 Sc.
small - nouns
• ATOM any very small object; a small person or thing ...1633
• BABY a tiny or diminutive animal or thing; a small version of something generally larger ...1859
• CHICKEN COOP any small place ...1900s US sl.
• CHIPS AND GRINDSTONES odds and ends; various small articles; small amounts ...1953 Amer. dial.
• CHIPS AND WHETSTONES odds and ends; various small articles; small amounts ...1927 Amer. dial.
• DINKY a small contrivance, esp. a small boat or locomotive ...M19
• DINYAN anything very small; a little corner; a small quantity ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DOFLICKETY any small article ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DOFUNNY any small article ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DOOFLICKER any small, fancy, fussy thing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DUFLICKETY any small article ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DUFUNNY any small article ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FEATHER-WEIGHT a very small thing ...1838
• GNAT'S ASS something small ...1954 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S BRISTLE something small ...1905 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S EAR something small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S EYE something small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S EYEBROW anything very small ...c1950 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S EYELASH something small ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S HAIR something small ...1940 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S HEEL something small ...1903 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S TAIL something small ...1935 Amer. dial.
• GNAT'S TOE-NAIL anything very small ...1908 Amer. dial.
• GOOLTHRITE any small, wizened, puckered object ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ICTER a small or delicate thing or person ...1918 Amer. dial.
• JOD the least particle or quantity; the least amount; a very little or small part; an iota ...1596
• KAT something very small of its kind; a diminutive thing ...1929 Sc.
• KEB any creature small of its kind, esp. an infant ...Bk1902 Sc.
• KUDGY something very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• LITTLE END OF NOTHING something very small, unimportant, or insignificant ...1825 Amer. dial.
• MESS a term of contempt for anything small, weak, or insignificant ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MIDGE a person of diminutive stature; anything very small ...Bk1905 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MIDGE-CLIPPINGS anything very small and delicate ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MIDGE'S KNEE-BUCKLE a very small article ...Bk1905 N. Ireland
• MINIKIN anything very small or delicate ...1876 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MINIM anything very small ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MINIMUS a creature of the smallest size; a dwarf; a small or insignificant person ...1590
• MINUTE anything very small or tiny ...1892 Eng. dial.
• NEFFOW anything small and puny ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NIDGERY †* a small or worthless object; a trifle; a knickknack; a piece of foolery ...1611
• NIFF-NAFF a trifling or unimportant thing or matter; something of little value; a knick-knack, a trifle, a bauble; anything very small ...1808 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• NIG-NAG † a trifle, a bagatelle, a small fiddling thing ...1827 Sc.
• NINT a small-sized thing ...1929 Sc.
• NIVVIL anything small and puny ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PARVITUDE † an absolutely small or minute thing ...1653
• PEANUT a small or insignificant enterprise ...1967 Amer. dial.
• PEA-TAD something small and insignificant ...1968 Amer. dial.
• PICAYUNE the name formerly given in Louisiana, Florida, etc., to the Spanish half-real, value 6 1/4 cents or 3 pence; then given to the U.S. 5-cent piece or other coin of small value; hence, a person or thing considered small, mean, or insignificant; something of slight value or trifling importance ...1804 Amer. colloq.
• PIMPLE IN A BENT, A † something very minute, small, or trivial ...1807
• PIRLIE anything small ...B1900 Sc.
• QUDGY something very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUEEGY something very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• QUIDGY something very small ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SCADYIN anything very small and insignificant ...1884 Ireland
• SCRAT anything very small and insignificant; a tiny child; a meagre, mean-looking person; the smallest coin ...1885 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCUDDICK, SCUDDOCK, SCUTTICK, SKIDDICK, SKUDDICK a very small coin or amount; also, something very small ...1823 Eng. dial. & sl.
• SMYTRIE * a collection of small people, especially children, or of small objects ...1786 Sc.
• SNICKET a very small piece of anything; anything small and insignificant ...1887 Eng. dial.
• TARLOCH any creature or thing small, weak, and worthless of its kind ...Bk1905 Sc.
• TITMOUSE a small, petty, or insignificant person or thing ...1596
• TITTLE the smallest or a very small part of something; a minute amount ...c1400
• WAFFLER anything small or insignificant ...1899 Eng. dial.
• WHETS AND GRINDSTONES odds and ends; various small articles; small amounts ...1953 Amer. dial.
• YAN a small object or creature; a mite ...1825 Sc.
• YARKER something very small or delicate; used ironically ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
small - person
• AGATE a very small person ...L16 sl.
• ANKLE-BITER a small child ...1950s sl., orig. US
• ARSEWORM, ARSWORM a small or insignificant fellow; an oaf ...1690 Brit. sl.
• ATOM any very small object; a small person or thing ...1633
• ATTERCOB a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• ATTERCOP a small, insignificant person ...1742 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• BAGREL † a small person with a large belly ...1825 Sc.
• BANTAM a very short British soldier; a short or small man ...Bk1919 services' sl.
• BANTUM a small but aggressive person
• BANTY a small, strutting, conceited person; a small, aggressive person ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BANTY-COCK a small, conceited person ...1891 Eng. dial.
• BEGGAR a small or mischievous child or person, as 'little beggar'...1833
• BEUCHEL a small, feeble, and crooked person ...1825 Sc
• BIDDIE BABY a small girl, a small woman ...1944 US Black sl.
• BIRST a small, impudent person ...1824 Sc.
• BIT OF A DODDLER a small boy ...Bk1893 Eng. dial.
• BJAKK a small person; also, a person of very slight physical strength, used disparagingly ...1908 Sc.
• BLAH a small or insignificant person ...1967 US sl.
• BLICHAN a small person; a lean, worn-out animal ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLIGHAN a small person; a term of contempt ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOD a dwarf; a person of small size ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BOODIE a small and unattractive person; a dwarf ...Bk1911 Sc.
• CHICO a small or dear one; often used as a nickname or term of address ...1897 Amer. dial.
• CHIQUITO a small or dear one; often used as a nickname or term of address ...1897 Amer. dial.
• COCK-A-BREEKIE a person of small stature: commonly applied to the male sex ...19C Sc.
• CRIT a small-sized person ...Bk1892 Eng. dial.
• DANCE-IN-MY-LIFE a very diminutive or small person ...1825 Sc.
• DANDIPRAT † a small, insignificant, or contemptible fellow ...1556 obs. or arch.
• DANDY-PRAT a person of small or insignificant stature; a dwarf ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DANDY-SPRAT a person of small or insignificant stature; a dwarf ...1888 Eng. dial.
• DWARF-MAN a very small man; a dwarf ...1877
• EDDERCROP a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• EDDICROP a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• EEREPI a jocular name for a very small person or child; a diminutive person ...1905 Sc.
• EESHAN a child, a tiny tot; someone small and puny of any age; often used in a derogatory or playful sense ...1866 Sc.
• EETIM a small, puny person ...1911 Sc.
• EETION a living creature; a person of small stature ...Bk1900 Sc.
• EFA a small, diminutive person ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• ETTERCAP a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Sc.
• ETTERCROP a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• FARTHING-FACED CHIT a small, pinch-faced, insignificant person ...1900s sl.
• FUBS † a small chubby person; a plump young person or child; chiefly used as a term of endearment ...1614
• GIDGET a small girl; a lithe, pert, and attractive young woman ...1957 sl.
• HALF-PINT a small person; an ineffectual person, esp. a light-built male; sometimes, a term of endearment for a small child ...M20 US sl.
• HALF-PINTER a person who is small in stature ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• HATTER-CROPPER a spider; hence, a small, insignificant person ...1742 Eng. dial.
• ICTER a small or delicate thing or person ...1918 Amer. dial.
• IREPI a jocular name for a very small person or child; a diminutive person ...1905 Sc.
• JACK SPRAT an undersized man or boy; a dwarf; a very small man ...c1570
• KEB a small-sized person; generally applied to infants ...1866 Sc.
• LITTLE BIDDIE, LITTLE BIDDY an attractive little girl or small old woman ...1940s US Black sl.
• LITTLE CASINO a small or inconsequential person; a hanger-on ...1904 US sl.
• LITTLE OUTLAW a small, rough child who misbehaves and doesn't obey ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE SCUTTER a small child ...1965 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE YERKER, LITTLE YURKER a small child ...1955 Amer. dial.
• LODOLLY a small or diminutive girl ...Bk1866 Eng. dial.
• MANNIE an undersized or little man; a term of contempt; a term of endearment for a small boy ...L17 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MANNIKIE a very small man or boy ...1899 Sc.
• MANNINS a small man or boy ...Bk1905 Ireland nursery usage
• MESSAN a term of contempt for a small, insignificant person ...1721 Sc.
• MICKEY MOUSE a small, timid, inconsequential, or foolish person ...1941
• MIDGE a small, insignificant person ...1757 Sc.
• MIDNIGHT SNACK a small pretty girl ...Bk1945 jive usage
• MINI-ME a smaller version of someone ...2003 UK sl.
• MINIMUS a creature of the smallest size; a dwarf; a small or insignificant person ...1590
• MIPPETS a small child; a very little boy or girl ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MITE a small child ...1941 Amer. dial.
• MITTEN † a small, squat person or child ...1808 Sc.
• MODICUM † jocularly, a person of small stature ...1623
• MONSTER-LITTLE-MAN †* an abnormally small person ...1607
• MOORT a small person ...BK1905 Eng. dial.
• MOOT a small person ...Bk1866 Sc.
• MOPSY a diminutive or small person; a doll ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• MORSEL a small person, esp. a child or baby ...1838
• MOT a small girl ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MOTHIEWORT a person of small stature, dark complexion, and with a profusion of hair ...Bk1866 Sc.
• MOUSE a weakling; a small or insignificant person ...1940 sl.
• MOUSE IN MOGGANS a small person in clothes too big for him ...1963 Sc.
• NACKET a small, undergrown, neat person ...1808 Sc.
• NAT a small-sized, sharp-tempered person ...1866 Sc.
• NIFFIE a small, insignificant person ...1893 Sc.
• NIFFNAFF a small, insignificant person ...1808 Sc.
• NINT a small person ...1929 Sc.
• NIT a small, mischievous person ...1898 Sc.
• NUGGET a small, compact, stocky person ...1825 Sc.
• NYATT a small-sized, sharp-tempered person ...1866 Sc.
• NYIFF-NYAFF a small person ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• OGAGOT a pet term for a little child; a jocular name for a very small person or child ...1897 Sc.
• ONE OF KING JOHN'S MEN a small person ...L18 sl.
• ONE OF KING JOHN'S MEN, EIGHT SCORE TO THE HUNDRED a small person ...L18 sl.
• OOMIK a very small person, esp. a small child ...1897 Sc. jocular
• OORACK a small puny creature or child; a small potato ...1825 Sc.
• OORMIK a very small person or child ...1897 Sc. jocular
• OTTOMY a pigmy, a diminutive person, a small thin 'slip of a fellow' ...1848 Ireland
• OTTY-MOTTY a pigmy, a diminutive person, a small thin 'slip of a fellow' ...1863 Eng. dial.
• PARRICH a person of small stature, very neatly and finely dressed ...Bk1905 Sc.
• PARROCK a small, neat person; a little dandy or doll ...1880 Sc.
• PEANER † a small, ill-clad, trembling person ...1824 Sc.
• PEANUT a small or insignificant person; also, a term of endearment for a small child ...1915 Amer. dial.
• PICAYUNE he name formerly given in Louisiana, Florida, etc., to the Spanish half-real, value 6 1/4 cents or 3 pence; then given to the U.S. 5-cent piece or other coin of small value; hence, a person or thing considered small, mean, or insignificant; something of slight value or trifling importance ...1804 Amer. colloq.
• PIZZIE a small, diminutive person ...1873 Sc.
• QUARTERN OF BLISS a small, attractive woman ...c1882 London sl.
• RATTEN a person of small stature, often with the idea of dark complexion and a profusion of hair; any small animal of its kind ...B1900 Sc.
• SAWN-OFF RUNT a contemptible small person ...Bk1988 Aust. sl.
• SCANTLING a small or puny person ...1857 Sc.
• SCOOT a small girl ...1969 Sc.
• SHORT-ARSE, SHORT-ASS a person of small stature; a person of little account ...1706 sl.
• SHRIMP a small person
• SIGILLUM * a small figure of a person ...1637
• SKEETER a nickname for a man of small build ...Aust. sl.
• SKITE a small, cute or mischievous person ...1911 Amer. dial.
• SMATCHET a small, contemptible person; a mischievous, impudent, pert child; used as a term of contempt or dislike ...c1582 Sc.
• SNIPPER-SNAPPER † a small, insignificant, conceited fellow; an impertinent youth; an effeminate young fellow ...c1590 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SQUALL † a small or insignificant person; usually used as a term of abuse ...1570
• SQUIRM a small, objectionable boy ...c1880 school sl.
• SQUIT a small or contemptible person ...a1825 Brit. sl.
• TARLE † a small weak person ...1866 Sc.
• TARLOCH a small weak or worthless person ...1866 Sc.
• TITCH a small person; a name for a small person ...1888 chiefly Brit.
• TITMOUSE a small, petty, or insignificant person or thing ...1596
• TRICK a small child; a woman, esp. a small or attractive one ...1887 Amer. dial.
• UMIK a small, weak person or creature ...1897 Sc.
• UNDERLING † a small or weakly child, animal, or plant; the weakest animal of a herd, etc. which is bullied by the rest; the smallest pig of a litter; a small or inferior fruit or vegetable ...1688 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• URK a small child or diminutive person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• VENERILLA * a little Venus; a small, beautiful woman ...1621
• WALLET a small, neatly-made person; generally used as a term of endearment ...Bk1866 Sc.
• WARCHER a contemptuous term for a small, insignificant person ...Bk1887 Eng. dial.
• WHIFFET a small or contemptible person; an insignificant looking person; a lazy boy ...1767 Amer. dial.
• WIDDIEFOO, WIDDIEFU, WIDDYFU one fit to fill a hangman's noose; a gallows-bird; a scoundrel; a scamp, a rogue, a mischievous person, a romp; a person of small stature and short temper ...1721 Sc.
• WIDDIEFOW one fit to fill a hangman's noose; a gallows-bird; a scoundrel; a scamp, a rogue, a mischievous person, a romp; a person of small stature and short temper ...1721 Sc.
• WIDGER a small boy ...1984 UK sl.
• WIPPET a small child or person ...Bk1855 Eng. dial.
• YIFF a small, puny, insignificant person given to idle chatter ...1956 Sc.
• YIFF-YAFF a small, puny, insignificant person given to idle chatter ...Bk1825 Sc.
• YITE a person of small stature; also, a term of contempt ...1887 Sc.
• YOUNG SHAVER a young male, a boy; a small, pert boy ...1854 colloq.
small - verbs
• FADE † to grow small or weak; to decline, decay, fail, or faint; to shrink ...1388
• JIBBLE to reduce to small pieces; to cut cloth, food, etc., into small pieces ...1953 Amer. dial.
• LITTLE to make small or insignificant; to make narrow ...1931 Amer. dial.
• SCOY to make a thing thin or small ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TO-MINISH † to make small, to break up ...1382
small - phrases
• HEIGHT OF TEN PENNYWORTH OF BRASS, THE very small: of a child ...Bk2002 Eng. dial.
SMALLER - adjectives
• LEASTER smaller in physical size ...1953 Amer. dial.
• LESSEN smaller of ...1975 Amer. dial.
SMALLEST - adjectives
• LEASTEST smallest ...1795 Amer. dial.
smallest - nouns
• SCRINCH a morsel; the smallest possible portion ...1894 Eng. dial.
• SKRINSH a morsel; the smallest possible portion ...1894 Eng. dial.
• YIM a particle; an atom; the smallest portion of anything ...1824 Sc.
SMALL-MINDED - adjectives
• CAT-WITTED small-minded, obstinate, and spiteful; silly and conceited; harebrained, whimsical ...1673
• PENNYROYAL low, small-minded ...1912 Amer. dial.
SMALLNESS - nouns
• PARVITUDE * littleness, smallness, minuteness ...1657
• PARVITY † littleness, smallness, minuteness ...1620
• UNGRETE † want of size, smallness ...a1250
SMALLPOX - adjectives
• ARRED marked with scars; esp. of the marks left by smallpox ...Bk198 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HACKSEY-LOOKED of one's features: scarred, pitted as if with smallpox ...1825 Sc.
• STUB-FACED pitted with smallpox ...Bk1904 sl.
smallpox - nouns
• PAKI POX (derogatory) smallpox ...1960s sl.
• PET a scar or protuberance on the skin; a pit or small depression, such as left on the skin by smallpox ...1899 Amer. dial.
• POCK, THE smallpox ...M.E.
• POCKES syphilis; occasionally for smallpox ...E16
smallpox - person
• VARIOLIST * one who prefers smallpox to vaccination ...1799
SMALL-TIME - adjectives
• PINHOOK petty, small-time ...1834 Amer. dial.
• PINHOOKISH petty, small-time ...1971 Amer. dial.
SMALL-WITTED - person
• BATTERLASH a small-witted person; a foolish or gullible person; a pretentious fool ...1867 Eng. dial.
SMART (clever) - adjectives
• AKAMAI smart, clever, skilful, learned, expert, ingenious ...1840 Hawaii
• BOBBISH smart, active, clever ...Bk1890 sl.
• COCUM, COKUM, KOCUM, KOKUM * smart, cunning ...1839 sl.
• DAB clever, smart, expert ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• EDGIE quick, active, both mentally and physically; sharp, smart, clever ...1825 Sc.
• EDGY quick, active, both mentally and physically; sharp, smart, clever ...1825 Sc.
• FEAT † of speech or action, hence of speakers: apt, apropos; smart, adroit ...1519 obs. exc. arch. & Eng. dial.
• FLY knowing and sharp; smart ...sl., chiefly Brit.
• HANDY AS A GIMLET quick, smart, useful ...Bk2002 Eng. dial.
• IKEY (derogatory & offensive) sly, artful, smart, cunning ...1887 sl.
• JANE of a woman: smart, sophisticated ...1920s Sc. sl.
• QUEME †* skilled, clever; smart, active ...c1400
• QUIVER † active, nimble, brisk, smart, gay, lively; quick, rapid ...c960 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SAPPY smart, compact, clever ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• TIGHT † of a person: competent, capable, able, skilful; alert, smart; lively, vigorous, stout ...1598 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• TIPPY highly ingenious or clever; neat, smart ...1863 colloq.
• YARRY ready; smart, quick; sharp, cunning; wary ...1842 Eng. dial.
• YARY ready; smart, quick; sharp, cunning; wary ...1842 Eng. dial.
smart (clever) - nouns (includes SMARTNESS)
• CLEVERALITY cleverness, smartness, ability ...1828 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• RUMBLEGUMPTION common sense; mental smartness ...1787 Sc.
smart (clever) - person
• BAB the smartest or sprightliest lad or lass in a company ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BEEZER a smart fellow; an excellent person ...1910 Sc.
• BIRD an exceptionally smart, remarkable, or accomplished person, often ironical ...1839 US sl.
• BIRK a youth, a smart, young fellow ...1871 Sc.
• BIRKIE, BIRKY a lively, smart young fellow; an active person ...1742 Sc.
• BOY a smart, clever, capable fellow; used in derision as well as praise ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BRIGHT LIGHT a bright or smart person ...E20 sl.
• CHEESE an adept; a smart or clever fellow ...c1860 Brit. school & university sl.
• CLEVER-BOOTS a smart or knowing person; generally used ironically or sarcastically ...1847 sl.
• CLEVER-CLOGS a smart or knowing person; generally used ironically or sarcastically ...1847 sl.
• CLEVER DICK a smart or knowing person; generally used ironically or sarcastically ...1847 sl.
• CLEVER STICK a clever, smart, or knowing person; often used ironically or sarcastically ...1959 sl.
• CLEVER-STICKS a clever, smart, or knowing person; often used ironically or sarcastically ...1959 sl.
• DOUBLEHEADER a smart person ...Bk1942 US sl.
• G a smart and attractive male ...1987 US college sl.
• MAN OF WAX a smart, clever fellow; a very handsome man; also a term of endearment ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NACKET a pert, forward, smart boy; an impertinent, mischievous, or wicked child; a tricky or precocious child ...1833 Sc.
• QUIEL-LAAUNE † a smart, lively fellow ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SPUNKIE, SPUNKY a spirited, mettlesome, or courageous person; a smart or lively fellow ...1806 Sc.
• TACK a clever or smart man ...1972 Amer. dial.
• TOMMY TIT a smart young fellow ...18C sl.
• UNCANNY FANNY a smart girl ...Bk1942 US sl.
• YANKER † a smart, agile woman or man ...1824 Sc.
• YANKIE, YANKY a smart, agile person; a sharp, clever, forward woman ...1790 Sc.
SMART (appearance) - adjectives
• BENDY extremely fashionable, smart, 'cool' ...1990s US teen sl.
• AFTERNOONIFIED smart, chic ...L19 sl.
• BINKIE gaudy, trimly-dressed, smart ...Bk1898 Sc.
• CHI-CHI smart, stylish; pretentious, affected; fancy ...20C Amer. sl.
• DANDY of the nature of a dandy; affectedly neat, trim, or smart ...1813
• DAPPER neat, trim, smart in dress or appearance ...LME
• DASHY-LOOKING well-dressed, smart ...1886 Sc.
• DIMPSEY † neat, smart ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DOSSY elegant, stylish, smart, spiffy ...M19 sl.
• FANCY-ASS showy, smart ...2000s sl.
• FANNICKY smart in appearance ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FASSY smart, fine, fashionable ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FLASH characterized by outward show; gaudy, showy, smart, flashy ...1785
• FONKY-FRESH a general adj. of high praise, the most sophisticated, the smartest, the most attractive ...1980s US Black sl.
• FUNKY-FRESH a general adj. of high praise, the most sophisticated, the smartest, the most attractive ...1980s US Black sl.
• GALLANT gorgeous or showy in appearance; finely-dressed, smart ...c1420 arch.
• GEMMY † spruce, neat, smart; neatly-made; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• GIM † smart, spruce, fine, neat, pretty ...1513 obs. exc. Eng dial.
• GIMMY † spruce, neat, smart; neatly-made; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• GUIVER, GUYVER, GYVER smart, fashionable ...a1866 Aust. & NZ sl.
• JAM neat, smart, spruce ...Bk1896 sl.
• JAUNTY † of things: elegant, stylish, smart ...1678
• JEMMY † spruce, dandified, neat, smart; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• JIMMY † spruce, neat, smart; neatly-made; dexterous ...1750 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• KIPPY smart, attractive ...1956 US sl.
• KNOBBY stylish; smart, elegant, fashionable, good, capital ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LA-DE-DA very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners; pretentious ...c1860 colloq.
• LAHDEE smart, fashionable ...1930s sl.
• LAHDI smart, fashionable ...1930s sl.
• MACKISH smart ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• NACKETY compact, neat, tidy, smart-looking ...1756 Sc.
• NEAT 1. † of persons: inclined to refinement or elegance; finely or elegantly dressed; trim or smart in apparel ...1546
2. † of women: trim, smart ...1559
• NEBBIE smart ...1926 Sc.
• NET 1. †* of persons: trim, smart, or elegant, esp. in dress ...a1300
* 2. of things: neat, smart ...1637
• NIFTY conspicuous; smart ...Bk1902 Amer. sl.
• NOBBY stylish; smart, elegant, fashionable, good, capital ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• PRUNK neat, smart, pretty ...1892 Sc.
• RACKED UP neat, smartly turned out ...1950s sl.
• RAKISH smart, fashionable ...1847
• SASSY smart, fashionable ...L19 sl.
• SHANTY † showy, smart ...L17 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SHARP of clothes or their wearer: stylish, neatly fashionable, smart ...M20 colloq.
• SKOOKUM big; powerful, terrific; smart ...1965 Can. sl.
• SNAPPY fashionably smart ...1881 UK sl.
• SNAZZY elegant; stylish; smart and fashionable; clever and desirable ...1932 Amer. sl.
• SNITZY elegant, smart ...20C US sl.
• SNORKY well-dressed, smart, elegant, stylish, up-to-date
• SPANDY very good or fine; smart ...M19 US colloq.
• SPANKING outstanding fine, large, smart, etc. ...colloq.
• SPANKY showy, smart, dashing, well-dressed ...1789 Sc.
• SPIFFING excellent, first-rate; fashionable or smart ...1872 UK sl.
• SPORTY smart in dress, behaviour, etc. ...1885 colloq.
• SPRUNNY neat, spruce, smart ...1733 Eng. dial.
• SWANKEE, SWANKY smart, sophisticated, chic ...L19 sl.
• TIGHT neat in appearance; neatly and carefully dressed; trim, tidy, smart; of a neat compact build, well-made, shapely ...1697 arch. or Eng. dial.
• TIPLEY clean, tidy, smart; generally used ironically ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TIPPY in the height of fashion; smart, fine, fashionable ...1810 ?obs.
• TIPPY-BOB gaudy, smart, dandified, showy in dress ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• TOFFISH stylish, smart ...1898
• TOFFY stylish, smart ...1901
smart (appearance) - nouns (includes SMARTNESS)
• SNAZZ elegance; smartness ...1930s Amer. sl.
• SWANK dashing smartness, as in dress or appearance; style
smart (appearance) - person
• DALLACKS a smart, overdressed person ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• DAPPER FELLOW a smart, well-made, little man ...1762
• GUYVO a smart fellow; a dandy ...20C Royal Navy usage
• SHARPSTER a smart or stylish dresser ...M20 colloq., chiefly US
• TEAR-AWAY one who is smart or striking or any way ...1901 Ireland
• TIPPY-BOB a smart, fashionably-dressed person, a fop ...B1900 Eng. dial.
smart (appearance) - verbs
• BESMARTEN to make smart or neat ...Bk1911 Sc.
• DANDIFY to give the character or style of a dandy to; to make trim and smart like a dandy ...1823 colloq.
• GUSSY UP to smarten up ...sl.
• POSH UP to smarten up, to make posh ...1919 sl.
• PRUNK to make oneself smart and neat; to dress neatly; generally used with 'up' ...B1900 Sc.
• SNAZZ UP to make something smarter and more elegant; to enhance ...1970s Amer. sl.
• TITIVATE to make small alterations to one's toilet, etc. so as to add to one's attractions; to make smart or spruce; to 'touch up' in the way of adornment, to put the finishing touches to ...1805
• TITTIVATE to make small alterations to one's toilet, etc. so as to add to one's attractions; to make smart or spruce; to 'touch up' in the way of adornment, to put the finishing touches to ...1805
SMART (sting) - verbs
• THEAK to smart, to sting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
SMART ALEC - person
• ACT-ASS one who gives rude answers, a smart-alec ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BACK-SASSER one who speaks rudely; a smart alec ...1969 Amer. dial.
• FIB a smart alec or rude person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FIDDLE-BRITCHES a smart alec ...1954 Amer. dial.
• FLY FLAT a smart alec, a know-it-all ...c1910 Aust. sl.
• GUY a comical or joking fellow; hence, a smart alec ...c1862 Amer. sl.
• JOKER a smart alec; a wiseacre ...colloq.
• MR. SMARTY a smart alec ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SMARTY a smart alec ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• WEISENHEIMER (derogatory) a know-all ...1904 US sl.
• WISEACRE a smart aleck or an oaf ...L19 colloq.
• WISE APPLE a person who is ostentatiously and smugly knowing; a smart alec ...1896 US sl.
• WISE-ASS (derogatory) a know-all; a stupid oaf or smart aleck ...1971 US sl.
• WISE GUY (derogatory) a know-all; a stupid oaf or smart aleck ... 1896 sl., orig. US
• WISEHEIMER (derogatory) a know-all; a smart alec ...1904 US sl.
• WISENHEIMER a smart alec; a wise guy ...1904 UK sl.
SMARTLY - adverbs
• NETLY †* neatly, smartly ...1577-87
• TIGHTLY neatly, tidily, smartly ...1825-9
SMASH - nouns
• CRACKER † a heavy fall; a smash ...c1865 sl.
• EGGALOURIE a general smash-up, as of crockery ...1929 Sc.
• PIE-UP a crash; a smash ... Amer. World War I sl.
• SAUSAGE AND MASH a smash, a car crash ...1950s rhyming sl.
smash - verbs
• BASH to hit, to beat, to strike, to crush, to smash ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• DEBRUISE † to break down, to break in pieces, to crush, to smash ...1297
• DING IN SCOW to smash to pieces ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• MALLET to smash; to defeat ...1982 Brit. sl.
• MASH to apply an injurious blow or pressure to; to crush, to smash, to suffer crushing of some part of the body ...1832 Amer. dial.
• PAGGER to break or smash; to wreck ...1979 UK market traders' usage
• RASH †* to smash, to break with violence ...1513
• SCAT to break to pieces; to burst, to split open; to smash; to slap, to beat ...1891 Eng. dial.
• SCOW to smash to pieces; to break in staves ...1815 Sc.
• TO-BRUISE † to crush to pieces, to smash; to bruise severely ...c1000
• TO-FRUSH † to smash or break to pieces; also, to drive violently into something, as with a blow ...c1300
• TRANSFISTICATE † to strike or smash with the fist ...1600 humorous nonce word
• VANQUASH to smash ...c1626 nonce word
SMASHED - adjectives
• PAKARU broken, smashed, crushed ...World War I NZ services' sl.
SMEAR - nouns
• SCLATCH, SKLATCH a large smudge, smear, or patch on a surface; a mass, clot, or daub of something wet or dirty ...1866 Sc.
• SMOO(T)CH a smudge, smear ....1825 Amer. dial.
• SMOU(T)CH a smudge, smear ...1882 Amer. dial.
smear - verbs (also see BESMEAR)
• BALM † to smear with something resinous or sticky ...1382 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BESMATTER to smear or daub with mud or dirt ...1715 Eng. dial.
• BESMOTTER to smear or daub with mud or dirt; bespatter, to foul ...1715 Eng. dial.
• BESMUDGE to smear, to soil with mud or dirt ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BESTRIKE †* to overspread, to do over, to anoint, to smear, to daub, to rub over with ...1527
• CAGGLE OVER to smear over ...1895 Eng. dial.
• CLART to make dirty or to smear with any sticky substance ...13C
• DECHE † to daub; to smear ...a1000
• GOOK UP to smear something slimy or sticky on someone ...1950s sl.
• GOOP to smear with something sticky; esp. to apply an oily or greasy preparation to the hair ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GORMUCK to smear with something sticky; to daub, to dirty ...1954 Amer. dial.
• ILLINE †* to smear, to besmear ...1615
• ILLITE †* to smear, to anoint ...1657
• KAGGLE OVER to smear over ...1895 Eng. dial.
• OBLITE †* to smear over; to daub ...1657
• OBVISCATE †* to smear over; to smooth as with a slimy coating; to mollify ...1684
• SCLATCH, SKLATCH to smear, to bedaub, to cover with or apply some wet or messy substance ...1825 Sc.
• SLURRY † to dirty, to soil, to smear, to daub ...LME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• SMATHER to smear, to slather ...1960 Amer. dial.
• SMOO(T)CH to smudge, to smear ...1828 Amer. dial.
• SMOU(T)CH to smudge, to smear ...1844 Amer. dial.
• TEER to smear, to daub; to spread; to dirty ...1880 Eng. dial.
SMEARED - adjectives
• BECLAMED smeared over with dirt or grease ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• GOOPY sticky, smeared ...1967 Amer. dial.
• SCOUREY smeared ...1867 Eng. dial.
SMEARING - nouns
• ILLITION † a smearing, anointing ...1657
SMEARY - adjectives
• DAWSEY sticky, adhesive, smeary ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• SCOVY uneven in colour; blotched, streaky, mottled, smeary; of a rough, unclean appearance ...1777 Eng. dial.
• TEERY sticky, smeary; adhesive ...1881 Eng. dial.
SMELL, SMELLING, SMELLY - adjectives
• CACKY covered with excrement; hence, dirty, filthy, malodorous ...19C sl.
• CACODOROUS * ill-smelling, malodorous ...1863
• DAIN † putrid, bad-smelling ...1888 obs. or Eng. dial. rare
• DAINTY evil-smelling ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• FAINT † having a sickly smell ...1864
• FOXY smelly with perspiration odour ...Bk2006 US sl.
• FROWY partly decomposed and ill-smelling ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• FUNKED having an offensive smell, malodorous, foul-smelling ...1835
• FUNKED OUT * having an offensive smell; malodorous, foul-smelling ...1893
• FUNKIFIED of food, clothing, etc.: that has become rancid or rank; that gives off a powerful and unpleasant smell ...1965 US
• FUNKY having a strong or offensive smell; smelling of sweat or other bodily excretions; musky, pungent, rank ...a1680
• GUNGY messy, ugly, smelly, old, or ragged ...1962 UK sl.
• HIGH AS A DINGO'S HOWL foul-smelling ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• HONKING very smelly; of inferior quality ...1985 Sc.
• LOUD of a smell: strong, offensive; of evil odour ...1641 sl., now chiefly Amer. dial.
• MALEOLENT †* having an ill smell ...1657
• MALODOROUS evil-smelling ...1850
• MINGIN(G) smelly, disgusting, ugly, horrid, putrid, gross ...playground sl.
• MISCOMFIST neatly stifled with a bad smell ...Bk1903 Sc.
• MONGIE dirty; evil-smelling; nasty ...1970s Eng. sl.
• NASUTE †* having a strong sense of smell ...1699
• NEBWISE having a keen sense of smell ...1899 Sc.
• NIDOROUS * resembling the smell or taste of roast meat or fat; of smells: strong and unpleasant ...1626
• NIFFY smelly ...1903 Brit. sl.
• NIS-WISE having or pretending to have an acute sense of smell ...1790 Sc.
• ODIFERANT † that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...a1529
• ODIFEROUS † that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...a1400
• ODORABLE † that can be smelled; perceptible to the sense of smell ...1589
• ODORAMINOUS †* smelling sweet; fragrant; pertaining to odour ...1656
• ODORIFERANT * that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...1549
• ODORIFERE †* that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...1527
• ODORIFIC †* that bears scent or smell; odorous; fragrant ...1796
• OLENT * smelling, giving out a smell or scent ...1607
• OLFACTIVE pert. to the sense of smell ...1654
• OLFACTORY pert. to the sense of smell; connected or concerned with smelling ...1658
• OLID having a strong disagreeable smell; fetid, rank ...1680
• OLIDOUS †* having a strong, disagreeable smell; fetid, rank, stinking ...1646
• ON THE BUGLE foul-smelling, smelly ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• ON THE NOSE smelly; objectionable; decayed; stinking; esp. of rotten organic matter, as food ...1941 Aust. sl.
• PONGY smelly ...1936 sl.
• PUTREDINOUS † characterized by putrefaction; having an offensive smell; stinking; rotten ...1641
• QUICK † of a taste or smell: sharp, pungent, brisk ...1573
• RAFTY fusty, stale; with a musty, disagreeable odour ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAM offensive in smell or taste; rancid, strong-flavoured ...1863 Eng. dial.
• † of smell, taste, etc.: rank, rancid, acrid, strong, stinking, highly disagreeable ...c1386 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• RAMP rank, rancid, having a strong smell ...1824 Sc.
• RANK having an offensively strong smell; rancid ...a1529
• RANKISH †* having a bad smell, stinking ...1661
• RAUNCHY dirty, sloppy, and bad-smelling ...M20 US sl.
• SMELLS LIKE A BUZZARD ON A GUT WAGON very smelly, stinking ...1968 Amer. dial.
• SNIFTY having a pleasant or agreeable smell ...1891 Amer. sl.
• SUAVEOLENT * sweet-smelling; sweet-scented ...1657
• THIN-NOSED keen-scented ...1899 Eng. dial.
• UNCLEAN † of air or smells: foul or impure ...c1400
• VALIANT † strong in respect of smell or taste ...1607
• VENTING † that smells or snuffs ...1637
• WHIFFY smelly ...1849 sl.
smell, smelling, smelly - nouns
• ANNA MAY WONG a stink; a smell ...1920s Brit. rhyming sl. for 'pong'
• DAME JUDI (DENCH) a stench ...1998 UK rhyming sl.
• EEM a hot fetid smell, such as that from a stuffy atmosphere ...1929 Sc.
• EK a nauseating whiff of some ill-smelling thing ...1929 Sc.
• FOGO a disagreeable smell or odour; a stink, stench ...1823
• FUNK a powerful, unpleasant smell, esp. a pungent or musky odour of sweat or other bodily excretions; a stink ...1606
• FUNKINESS the quality of having a strong, unpleasant, or pungent smell or flavour ...1843
• FUST † a strong smell, as that of a mouldy barrel ...1755
• GAPO Giant ArmPit Odour ...20C teen & high school sl.
• GUSH a smell, a whiff, as of tobacco ...1838 colloq.
• HUM an unpleasant smell ...1906 Brit. sl.
• MALODOUR an evil smell; a stench ...1825
• MONKEY'S WEDDING an unpleasant smell ...20C Royal Navy sl.
• NADKIN † a strong, unpleasant odour or taste; the taint acquired by meat kept too long ...1825 Sc.
• NATKIN † a strong, unpleasant odour or taste; the taint acquired by meat kept too long ...1825 Sc.
• NIFF an unpleasant smell ...1903 Brit. sl.
• NOSE smell, odour; perfume ...1894
• ODORATION * a savouring or smelling ...1623
• ODOROSITY * the quality of being odorous ...1847
• ODOUR †* the sense of smell ...1398 obs
• ODOURET a faint smell ...1825 nonce word
• OLFACIENT * something that affects the sense of smell ...1822-34
• OLFACT †* the organ or sense of smell ...1657
• OLFACTION the act of smelling or the sense of smell ...a1846
• OLFACTOR * he or that which smells ...1829
• OLFACTORY †* 1. anything to smell; a posy or nosegay ...1656
†* 2. the power of smelling ...1775
3. an organ of smelling ...1823
• PONG an unpleasant smell ...1919 sl.
• RAFT a fusty and damp smell, such as often proceeds from what has been closely shut up ...Bk19C Eng. dial.
• RAM a rank odour; an offensive smell ...a1838 Sc.
• REEK fumes, scent, smell ...1893 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SCENT OF GUSSET † smell of the armpits ...a1685
• THEEF a stench, a bad smell ...Bk1905 Sc.
• THIN NOSE a nose keenly susceptible to smells ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• VAAM odour, smell, flavour, aroma ...1866 Sc.
• VEHEMENCE * intensity or strength of smell or colour ...1535
• VENTING † the act of smelling or snuffing ...1611
• VERDURE † smell, odour ...1520
smell, smelling, smelly - person
• BAIT a woman with noticeable body odour ...1980 US Black sl.
• FUSTILUGS † a gross, fat, unwieldy person, especially a woman; a slovenly woman that smells rank; a person with a sour, forbidding aspect; a dirty child; a term of abuse ...1607 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• KANITSENO a stinker, 'stinking one' ...M19 back-slang
• MEFF a dirty, smelly individual; a person with disgusting habits ...c1960s UK playground sl.
• MEFFER a dirty, smelly individual; a person with disgusting habits ...c1960s UK playground sl.
• MINGER a person who smells bad; hence, an unattractive person of either sex ...1992 UK sl.
• MOBILE DUNGHEAP a dirty, smelly person ...Bk2004 Brit. sl.
• PUCKAWN a man who smells ...Irish sl.
• SCANK, SKANK a female who smells badly ...1980 US sl.
• SKEG a smelly vagrant or one who resembles such a person ...2000s sl.
• SKEGGY a smelly vagrant or one who resembles such a person ...2000s sl.
• VENTER † one who smells or scents out ...1611
smell, smelling, smelly - verbs
• BOTTLE to smell badly; to stink ...1979 UK sl.
• FUNK † to offend with a strong smell ...1699
• FUNK UP to cause to smell very strongly or unpleasantly ...1967 US Black sl.
• HARK to smell ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HUM to have an unpleasant odour; to stink ...1902 UK sl.
• NAAR to stink, to smell foul ...1980s S. Afr. sl.
• NIFF to smell unpleasantly ...1927 Brit. sl.
• OFFEND to smell bad; to offend someone with perspiration odour or with bad breath ...M20 US advertising usage
• OLFACT * to smell ...1663
• PEN AND INK to smell unpleasantly ...1892 rhyming sl. for 'stink'
• PONG to smell unpleasantly ...1927 sl.
• SMELL ALOUD * to stink or smell strongly ...1910 colloq.
• SMELL LIKE A POLE-CAT'S ASS to smell bad ...1928 Amer. sl.
• SMELL LIKE ASS to smell awful ...1986
• SMELL TO HIGH HEAVEN to smell unpleasantly ...1963 sl.
• SNUFT to sniff, to inhale sharply and noisily; to smell, to scent ...1820 Eng. dial.
• STINK ALOUD * to stink or smell strongly ...1828 colloq.
• STINK TO HIGH HEAVEN to have a very strong and unpleasant smell ...1973 colloq.
• SUBODORATE * to smell or scent out ...1606
• TASTE † to smell ...1790 Eng. dial.
• VAMP to smell bad ...1973 Trinidad and Tobago usage
• VENT * to smell or snuff at something ...1634
• WHIFF to smell unpleasantly ...1899 sl.
smell, smelling, smelly - interjections/phrases
• HAUNA! said when one smells a very bad odour ...1967 Hawaii
• PA-SHEW! used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• PSHEW! used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• P.U.! said on smelling a bad smell, as something rotting ...Bk1974 colloq.
• SHEW! used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SHEW, THAT WOULD STINK A DOG OFF A GUT WAGON! used of a very bad smell ...1965 Amer. dial.
• YOU'D STINK ANYBODY OFF A GUT WAGON said of somebody who smells ...1930 Amer. sl.
SMELLED - adjectives
• OLEFACTIBLE that may be smelled ...c1705
• OLFACTIBLE that may be smelled ...c1705
SMELLING-SALTS - nouns
• HEAD-SALTS smelling-salts ...1892 N. Ireland
SMILE - nouns
• ACTION a look, a smile, a verbal response ...1970s US Black sl.
• PENNY-A-MILE a smile ...20C rhyming sl.
• RIVER NILE a smile ...1992 UK rhyming sl.
• SATURDAY NIGHT SMILE an enthusiastic smile ...1940s US sl.
• SEG a toadying or hypocritical smile ...1960s US campus sl.
• SMILE LIKE A PO, A a round, benign and full-hearted smile ...1976 sl.
• SMILET * a little or slight smile ...1592
• SMIRKLE a smile; a smirk; a suppressed laugh ...1825 Sc.
• SUN-SMILE a sunny or gracious smile ...1837
• VELCRO GRIN a false rigid smile ...1990s US sl.
• WAN SMILE a faint or forced smile, as of one sick or unhappy ...1877
smile - person
• ALL TITS AND TEETH a woman who capitalizes on her physical charms, esp. her smile and breasts (presumably large), to make up for the lack of more subtle attractions ...1910s sl.
• ALL TITS AND TEETH LIKE A THIRD-ROW CHORUS-GIRL a woman who capitalizes on her physical charms, esp. her smile and breasts (presumably large), to make up for the lack of more subtle attractions ...1910s sl.
• BEAMER a person who beams or smiles broadly ...1857
• MONA LISA a woman having an enigmatic smile or expression such as that of the woman in Leonardo's painting, the 'Mona Lisa' ...1825
smile - verbs
• BEAM of a person: to smile radiantly ...1893
• BLINK to smile, to look kindly, but with a modest eye; generally applied to females ...1899 Amer. dial.
• BUTTER THE SHUTTER to smile for the camera ...Bk1942 US sl.
• CHEESE to smile, esp. broadly ...c1918 Brit. sl.
• FLASH ONE'S IVORIES to smile, to grin ...1785 sl.
• FLASH THE IVORY to grin, to smile ...1860 sl.
• GRIN LIKE A STREET KNOCKER to grin like a Cheshire cat; to have a broad fixed smile on one’s face ...1830s colloq.
• HAVE THE DRY-GRINS said of one teased by striving to smile ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• MAKE WITH THE PEARLYS to smile ...Bk1942 US sl.
• SIMPER LIKE A FRUMETY-KETTLE to smile; to look cheerful ...1668 colloq.
• SIMPER LIKE A FURMITY-KETTLE to smile; to look merry or cheerful ...18C colloq.
• SIMPER LIKE A POT THAT'S READY TO RUN OVER to smile; to look merry or cheerful ...1631 colloq.
• SKIN TEETH to smile; to grin ...1994 Jamaica
• SMICKER † to smile fawningly; to smirk; to grin ...1802 Sc.
• SMIRKLE to smirk or smile; to giggle; to laugh in a suppressed manner ...c1590 Sc.
• SQUINNY to laugh broadly; to smile or wink ...B1900 Amer.
• SUBRIDE †* to smile ...1623
SMILING - adjectives
• RIANT smiling, laughing, mirthful, cheerful, gay ...1567
• RIDENT * radiantly cheerful; laughing, smiling, grinning ...1609
• SMILY faintly smiling ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SUBRIDENT smiling ...1897
• SUBRISIVE smiling, playful ...1867
• SUBRISORY smiling, playful ...1860
smiling - nouns
• GIGGLEMUG an habitually smiling face ...Bk1909 sl.
• RIANCY * a bright or smiling character ...1831
• SUBRISION * a smiling ...1658
smiling - person
• POPSY-WOPSY a smiling, doll-like, attractive girl ...L19 sl.
SMIRCH - nouns
• SMOOCH a smirch ...1907 Amer. dial.
SMIRK - nouns
• SMIRKLE a smile; a smirk; a suppressed laugh ...1825 Sc.
smirk - verbs
• SMICKER † to smile fawningly; to smirk; to grin ...1802 Sc.
• SMIRKLE to smirk or smile; to giggle; to laugh in a suppressed manner ...c1590 Sc.
SMITH - person (also see BLACKSMITH)
• JOBSMITH a smith who does miscellaneous jobs ...1831
• MARSHAL † a shoeing smith ...1428
• SCOWDER-DOUP a ludicrous term for a smith ...Bk1904 Sc.
SMITHEREENS - nouns
• LAMES smithereens ...1861 Sc.
• VILLYAROO confusion, destruction, smithereens, a lost or scattered state ...1912 Sc.
SMOKE - adjectives
• REEK-RIDDEN smoke-ridden ...1894 Sc.
• REEK-STAINED smoke-begrimed ...1892 Sc.
• TOBACCOY impregnated with or smelling of tobacco smoke ...1840
smoke - nouns
• BLAW a smoke; a whiff of a pipe ...Bk1911 Sc.
• EFFUSION † a copious emission of smoke ...1477
• FUNK thick smoke; a mass or cloud of this ...1699
• PULE a wisp of smoke ...E19 Sc.
• RANK smoke ...1894 Eng. dial.
• RAWK smoke ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• REECH smoke; steam ...1859 Eng. dial.
• REEK 1. smoke ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
2. a smoke; the act of smoking; a whiff of a pipe ...1876 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REEK-STREAK a faint line of smoke ...1896 Sc.
• WAFF a slight amount of something blown about by the wind, as snow or smoke, a puff, a flurry ...c1860 Sc.
• WAIF something borne or driven by the wind; a puff of smoke, a streak of cloud ...1854
smoke - verbs
• ARTICHOKE RIPE to smoke a pipe ...c1855 rhyming sl.
• BLAST to smoke tobacco ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BLOW to smoke (tobacco, marijuana, etc.) ...1946 Amer. dial.
• BLOW A CLOUD to smoke a pipe ...Bk1890 sl.
• BURN to smoke a cigarette ...1929 sl.
• COCK ONE'S ORGAN to smoke a pipe ...L18 sl.
• DRAG to smoke a cigarette ...1919 sl., orig. US
• DUCK ARSE when smoking: to wet the cigarette end with saliva ...1968 UK sl.
• EFFUME †* to puff out smoke ...1599
• FOG to smoke cigarettes ...Bk1974 Amer. dial.
• FUNK 1. † to smoke tobacco; also, to emit smoke ...1684
2. to blow smoke on someone ...L17 sl.
3. to smoke a pipe ...L17 sl.
• FUNK THE COBBLER * to fill a room or other closed space with foul-smelling smoke as a prank or practical joke, typically by inserting the stem of a tobacco pipe into a keyhole or crevice, loading the pipe with tobacco and an unpleasant-smelling herb or spice (such as asafoetida or pepper), and covering the bowl such that the smoke is forced into the room ...1785
• HACK BUTTS to smoke cigarettes ...1993 Can. sl.
• MAKE A CHIMNEY OF ONE'S MOUTH to smoke ...Sc. & Ireland
• PULL to smoke a cigarette ...Bk1974 Amer. sl.
• PUT ON A CIGAR to smoke a cigar in order to make oneself seem smarter than one is ...L19 sl.
• PUT ON A SMOKE to light a pipe or cigarette ...L19 sl.
• QUIFF to puff; to smoke ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAISE A CLOUD to smoke a pipe of tobacco ...L17 sl.
• REECH to smoke; to emit smoke or steam ...1740 Eng. dial.
• REEK to smoke, to emit smoke ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• REEST to smoke; to dry by the heat of the sun or fire ...1805 Sc.
• SUFFUMIGATE † to rise in smoke or vapour ...1599
• TOBACCONIZE to impregnate with tobacco smoke ...1884
• TOBACCONIZE to smoke tobacco ...1876
• WALLOW of flame, smoke, vapour: to surge up ...c1374
• WALM †* of smoke, vapour, etc.: to swirl, to billow ...1601
SMOKER - person
• BUTT FIEND a heavy smoker ...1967 Amer. dial.
• CHIMNEY a person who smokes excessively ...1900 Amer. sl.
• CLOUD-COMPELLER a smoker, especially of tobacco ...1865 humorous
• COFFIN-DODGER a heavy smoker ...Bk2006 US sl.
• CURBIE a smoker who must go out where the cars are parked to light up ...20C teen & high school sl.
• FAG-ASH LIL a nickname for a woman who smokes heavily ...L19 sl.
• FAGGER a person who smokes ...1920s sl.
• FAG HAG a young woman who is a smoker ...1944 Amer. students' sl.
• FUNKER †* a person who smokes tobacco, esp. one who annoys others with tobacco smoke ...1691
• MISOCAPNIST a hater of tobacco smoke ...1839
• PUFFER a smoker ...Brit. sl.
• SMOKE-POT a person who smokes a great deal ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SMUDGE-POT a person who smokes a great deal ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SNOUTCAST a smoker, one banished from a building to indulge his habit in the street ...Brit. sl.
• TAR BABY a chain-smoker ...Bk1972 homosexual sl.
• TOBACCANALIAN one who indulges in tobacco; a smoker ...1855
• TOBACCO-FELLOW † a companion in tobacco-smoking; a fellow smoker ...1616
• TOBACCONALIAN a person addicted to tobacco smoking ...1855
• TOBACCONER † a smoker of tobacco ...1616
• TOBACCONIST † a person addicted to the use of tobacco; a habitual tobacco-smoker ...1599
• TOBACCO-WORM one who chews or smokes tobacco to excess; one who uses snuff ...1906 Amer. dial.
SMOKINESS - nouns
• REIKINESS smokiness ...Bk1904 Sc.
SMOKING - adjectives
• REEKY smoky, smoking ...1832 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• TOBACCONALIAN relating to tobacco smoking ...1889
• TOBACCONING † smoking tobacco ...1647
smoking - nouns
• BURN an act of smoking ...1941 sl.
• DRAG an act of smoking ...1904 sl.
• IQ ANNIVERSARY the anniversary of a person's quitting smoking ...1988 US sl.
• SMOKE-HO, SMOKE-O, SMOKE-OH, SMOKO a stoppage of work for a smoke; also, a party at which smoking is allowed ...1865 Aust. & NZ sl.
• TOBACCONING † tobacco-smoking ...1616
• TOBACCO-ROOM † a room for smoking tobacco; a smoking-room ...1656
SMOKY - adjectives
• RANKY smoky ...1894 Eng. dial.
• REECHY smoky, begrimed with smoke; also, dirty, unwashed ...1854 Eng. dial.
• REEKY smoky, smoking ...1832 Sc. & Eng. dial.