S
STUPO - SUB
STUPOR - nouns
• ACEDY †* torpor, stupor ...1623
• NARCOTICISM * the condition produced by narcotics; a state of stupor, somnolence, or insensibility ...1822
• OBSTUPESCENCE †* the condition of being in a stupor ...1597
• SOG a stupor ...Amer. dial.
stupor - verbs
• ECSTASY † to throw into a state of frenzy or stupor ...1627
STURDY - adjectives
• BOORDLY stalwart, sturdy, strong, manly ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP of a person: stocky, sturdy, heavyset, well-built ...1886 Amer. dial.
• DERF † strong, sturdy, stout, robust ...c1340
• GALLIARD valiant, hardy, stout, sturdy ...a1400 arch.
• STALWORTH † of persons and animals: strong and stoutly built; sturdy, robust ...c1175 obs. exc. arch.
• SUBSTANTIAL † of persons, their constitution, etc.: sturdy, strong, burly ...c1400
• THRUNTY healthy, hardy; sturdy, robust, strong ...1790 Eng. dial.
• VIKKEND stout, sturdy, robust, well-made; usually of a young man or boy ...1929 Sc.
• WALLIE of persons and animals: big and strong, plump, buxom, thriving, sturdy ...1722 Sc.
• WALLY of persons and animals: big and strong, robust, plump, buxom, thriving, sturdy ...1722 Sc.
• YEOMANLY sturdy, courageous ...c1626
sturdy - person
• GISTRA a sturdy, active old man ...Bk1910 Ireland
• RAMMLEGUISHON a sturdy, rattling fellow ...1825 Sc.
• RAMMLEQUISHON a sturdy, rattling fellow ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RUFFINER a rough person, a ruffian; a sturdy, wayward character, savage when excited ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• WIGHT MAN a sturdy, active man ...1828 Sc.
STURGEON - nouns
• ALBANY BEEF the flesh of the sturgeon ...1791 Amer. dial.
STUTTER - nouns (also see STAMMER)
• GANSH a stammer, a stutter ...1949 Sc.
• GANT a stutter, stammer ...Bk1900 Sc.
• HABBER a stammer, a stutter ...1920 Sc.
• HAMP a stutter ...1838 Sc.
• HUBBER a stammer, a stutter ...1920 Sc.
• MANT a stutter; an impediment in the speech ...1839 Sc. & Eng. dial.
stutter - person
• HABBER one who stammers, stutters or speaks thickly; hence, a stupid person ...1866 Sc.
• RATTLER †* a stutterer ...1483
stutter - verbs
• ACKER to stammer, to stutter ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• BALBUTIATE to stammer or stutter ...1731
• CACKLE to stutter, to speak indistinctly ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• DROTE † to speak indistinctly; to stammer, to stutter ...c1440
• FAFFLE † to stutter or stammer; to utter incoherent sounds ...1573 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• FAMBLE † to speak imperfectly; to stammer, to stutter ...1400
• GAMP † to stutter ...1923 Sc.
• GANCH to stammer, to stutter ...1887 Sc.
• GANSH to stammer, to stutter ...1805 Sc.
• GANT to stutter, to stammer in speaking ...Bk1900 Sc.
• HABBER to stammer, to stutter; to talk continuously and boringly ...1808 Sc.
• HABBLE to stutter, to talk confusedly; to repeat something in a stammering or confused way; to gabble, to talk fast ...1806 Sc.
• HACK † to hesitate; to hesitate in speech; to stammer; to stutter ...1553 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HACKER to hesitate in speech; to stammer, to stutter ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HUBBER to stammer, to stutter; to talk continuously and boringly ...1808 Sc.
• STUT † to stutter, to stammer ...1388 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
STUTTERING - adjectives
• BALBUTIENT stammering, stuttering ...1642
• CACKLING stuttering, stammering ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• HACKERY in a stammering, stuttering manner ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MANTING stammering, stuttering ...1789 Sc.
stuttering - nouns
• MANTING stuttering; stumbling ...1706 Sc.
• TITUBATION † a stammering, a stuttering ...1641
STYE - nouns
• JACK WEST a stye on the eye-lid ...1856 Eng. dial.
• QUAILAWAY a stye or small pustule on the eyelid ...1866 Eng. dial.
• QUAT † a pimple or pustule; a small boil; a stye ...1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• QUOT a pimple; a small boil or blister; a stye in the eye ...1691 Eng. dial.
STYLE, STYLISH - adjectives
• A-GO-GO in the newest style; faddish, trendy ...Amer. sl.
• ARISTOCRATIC stylish, culturally superior ...1846 Amer. dial.
• BAD marvellous, wonderful; deeply satisfying; stunningly attractive or stylish; sexy ...1897 US sl., esp. Black usage
• BANGED-UP stylish, in the pink of fashion ...1812 sl.
• BANG OUT first-rate, excellent, fashionable, stylish ...E19 sl.
• BANG-UP stylish, in the pink of fashion ...1812 sl.
• BANG-UP TO DICK first-rate, excellent, fashionable, stylish ...E19 sl.
• BANG-UP TO THE MARK first-rate, excellent, fashionable, stylish ...E19 sl.
• CADDY stylish; well-dressed; sharp, fashionable ...1966 Amer. sl.
• CAMP stylish ...M19 sl.
• CATISH fine, elegant, stylish; beautiful ...1890 Amer. dial.
• CATTY stylish; well-dressed ...1918 Amer. dial.
• CHA-CHA stylish; nifty; chi-chi ...1967 US sl.
• CHEESY stylish ...20C Amer. sl.
• CHICALEAN excellent, stylish, worthy of admiration ...1990s US college sl.
• CHI-CHI smart, stylish; pretentious, affected; fancy ...20C Amer. sl.
• CLASS stylish, dandified ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CLASSY of superior quality, stylish; having class ...1891 UK sl.
• DAP dapper; well-dressed; stylish, fashionable ...1956 US Black sl.
• DAPT physically appealing; attractive, dapper; well-dressed; stylish; broadly, pleasant ...1967 US Black sl.
• DASHY showy, ostentatiously fashionable; stylish ...1822 colloq.
• DECKED dressed stylishly ...1972 US sl.
• DICTY stylish, high-class; snobbish, haughty, conceited, uppity ...1923 Amer. dial.
• DOOZY sporty, flossy, attractive, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DOSSY elegant, stylish, smart, spiffy ...M19 sl.
• DOWN THE ROAD stylish, fashionable ...M19 sl.
• DUGGY dressed in style ...1993 US sl.
• FASHIONABLE † of a good appearance; good-looking, stylish ...1630
• FASHIONAL † of a good fashion or appearance; stylish, fashionable ...1618
• FLOOZY sporty, attractive, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FLY stylish, sophisticated; fashionable ...1879 US sl.
• FOXY stylish looking, attractive ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FUNKADELIC cool, stylish, esp. in a psychedelic way ...1970
• FUNKY stylish or fashionable, esp. in an unconventional, alternative, or quirky way; cool, 'hip'; also, excellent, great ...1967
• FUNKY FRESH excellent, admirable; stylish, fashionable, or appealing ...1982 colloq., orig. US
• HAIRY stylish, excellent ...1960s US sl.
• HANKY-SPANKY of well-cut clothes: smart, stylish ...M19 Amer
• HIGH-POWERED stylish ...1930s US Black sl.
• HOLLER stylish ...1961 US sl.
• HULLY-GULLY stylish, esp. in a Rastafarian sense ...1973 Bahamas
• HYPERSNORTY stylish; proud ...1914 Amer. dial.
• JAUNTY † of things: elegant, stylish, smart ...1678
• KATISH fine, elegant, stylish; beautiful ...1981 Amer. dial.
• KIDDYISH stylish, showily dressed; up-to-date ...E19 sl.
• KILLING fashionable, stylish ...M18 sl.
• KITASH fine, elegant, stylish; beautiful ...1967 Amer. dial.
• 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.
• LA-DI-DA very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners ...1895 colloq.
•.LAH-DE-DAH affected; stylish; pretentious ...a1889 sl.
• LAH-DI-DAH very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners ...c1860 colloq.
• LARDY-DAH very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners ...c1860 colloq.
• MACKADOCIOUS extremely stylish or fashionable ...1991 Amer. rap music usage
• MACKED OUT orig. (of a man) flashily dressed; hence, stylish; attractive; flashy ...1933 Amer. sl.
• MEAN exceptionally attractive or stylish ...1920s US Black sl.
• MICKEY MOUSE out of touch with styles and trends ...1960s Amer. sl.
• MOD stylish, fashionable ...1964 Amer. sl.
• NATTY neat, stylish, tidy ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NIFTY neat, stylish, conspicuous ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NOBBY stylish; smart, elegant, fashionable, good, capital ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• O.K. very fashionable or stylish; socially correct ...1869
• OKAY very fashionable or stylish; socially correct ...1869
• PLUSH stylish ...Bk1934 college sl.
• RITZY classy, stylish, fashionable..1920 US sl.
• SASSY impudent, cheeky; bold, lively; stylish ... 1833 colloq., orig. & chiefly US
• SCRUMPTIOUS stylish, resplendently beautiful, gorgeous; handsome ...1881 sl., orig. US
• SHARP of clothes or their wearer: stylish, neatly fashionable, smart ...M20 colloq.
• SNAZZY elegant; stylish; smart and fashionable; clever and desirable ...1932 Amer. sl.
• SNORKY adj. well-dressed, smart, elegant, stylish, up-to-date ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPINORTIC neat, trim, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPINORTY fancy, fussy, dressy, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPONORTIC neat, trim, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPONORTY fancy, fussy, dressy, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPORTY attractive, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• STUNNING remarkable, exceptional, excellent, very good, stylish ...1849 sl.
• SWANK stylish or elegant; pretentiously stylish
• SWELL elegant, stylish, first-rate, excellent, of the best quality ...1897 orig. & chiefly US
• SWELLDOODLE stylish, splendid ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SWELLISH elegant, stylish, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• TOFFISH stylish, smart ...1898
• TOFFY stylish, smart ...1901
• TONY stylish, neat ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ULTRASWOOPY very stylish, streamlined ...2000s US sl.
• UPTOWN stylish, sophisticated; prosperous ...1855 Amer. dial.
• UPTOWNISH stylish, sophisticated; prosperous ...1966 Amer. dial.
• VINED dressed stylishly ....1970 Amer. Black usage
• VINED TO THE GILLS dressed stylishly ....1970 Amer. Black usage
• WITH IT aware of all that is happening; stylish; part of a subculture ...1945 US sl.
style, stylish - nouns (includes STYLISHNESS)
• AGONY style, fashion ...1900s sl.
• CAT'S WHISKER, THE something that is splendid or stylish; the height of excellence ...1923 US sl.
• CHI-CHI something stylish or fancy; fanciness, stylishness ...20C Amer. sl.
• CLASS UP THE ASS a superlative style ...1972 US sl.
• CUT-UP anything stylish, stunning, or attractive ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DANDY, THE one that is most attractive, neat, skilful, or stylish; now a stylish or first-class example of anything; precisely the thing needed, esp. if fashionable ...1784 colloq.
• DINGER anything of a superlative character; something exceptional or striking; someone or something remarkable or superior; something splendid or stylish ...1809
• GAME a person's style, visual and oral ...1976 US sl.
• GARB † style, manner, fashion; manner of doing anything, style of living, form of behaviour; also, a prevailing mode or custom ...1599
• GARBE † style, manner, fashion; manner of doing anything, style of living, form of behaviour; also, a prevailing mode or custom ...1599
• KICK, THE the fashion, the newest style ...1699 sl.
• LALAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALAPAZAZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALLAPALOOSER something pleasing, splendid, stylish, or fine ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALLAPALUZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALLYPALOOZER someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALO someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALOOSA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLYPALOOZA. someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLYPALOOZER n. someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• NIGGER FRONTS (derogatory) extreme stylishness in dress ...1970s US Black sl.
• PARAFFIN style ...1920s Sc. rhyming sl. (Paraffin Oil, pronounced 'ile')
• PARAFFIN OIL style ...1920s Sc. rhyming sl. (pronounced 'ile')
• PEACH something stylish and up-to-date ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPLASH style, dash ...M18 sl.
• VA VA VOOM style; a powerful or seductive style; the quality of being interesting, exciting, or sexually appealing ...1996 US sl.
• WOLLAPALOOZE someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
style, stylish - person
• BARNBURNER a very classy, stylish woman ...1930s US sl.
• BEAN TRAP a well-dressed, high-class confidence man; a stylish sharper ...1881 criminals' sl.
• CANDY a showy, stylish person; a dandy; a fine fellow; a favourite ...1935 Amer. dial.
• CANDY-BOY a stylishly dressed person ...1901 US sl.
• CANDY-COCK a stylishly dressed person ...1925 US sl.
• CANDYKID a fine fellow; a showy, stylish person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CANDYMAN a stylish, showy person ...1913 US sl.
• CAT'S WHISKER, THE someone or something that is splendid or stylish; the height of excellence ...1923 US sl.
• CHI-CHI someone stylish or fancy; fanciness, stylishness ...20C Amer. sl.
• CRACKER a fine-looking, stylish, lively person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CUT-UP anyone stylish, stunning, or attractive ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DANDY, THE one that is most attractive, neat, skilful, or stylish; now a stylish or first-class example of anything; precisely the thing needed, esp. if fashionable ...1784 colloq.
• FLY BOY a stylish or sophisticated young man ...1896 US sl.
• FLY GUY a stylish or sophisticated young man ...1979 US sl.
• GEEZER a well-dressed, stylish man ...c1950 UK sl.
• GO-GETTER a stylish person, somewhat attractive or pleasing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• HUMDINGER a remarkable, excellent, or outstanding person or thing; something exciting or thrilling; something or someone very fine or splendid; a stylish person ...1905 sl., orig. US
• LA-LA a swell, a stylish person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LALAPALOOZA, LALLAPALOOSA, LALLAPALOOSER, LALLAPALOOZA, LALLAPALUZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LALAPAZAZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALO someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALOOSA, LOLLAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• LOLLYPALOOZA, LOLLYPALOOZER someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• SHARPSTER a smart or stylish dresser ...M20 colloq., chiefly US
• SPINORT a stylish person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPONORT a stylish person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• STUNNER a stylish-looking person; anything grand or astounding ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• TACKHEAD an overdressed or excessively stylish person ...1980 US sl.
• TACKY an overdressed or excessively stylish person ...1980 US sl.
• WOLLAPALOOZE someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
style, stylish - verbs
• CUT A QUAVER to 'cut a dash'; to make a show ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• FUNKIFY to make stylish or fashionable in an unconventional or quirky way ...1975
• POP STYLE of a woman: to walk in a provocative manner or to act stylishly ...1950s W. Indies sl.
• PUT ON THE DOG to make a stylish or flashy display; to assume pretentious airs ...1865 colloq.
• SPORT to wear stylish clothes ...1980s US Black/college sl.
• TOWN to do something in a stylish way; to 'go to town' ...2004 Amer. dial.
SUAVE - adjectives
• FAIR-FACED superficially polite, suave, deceitful ...1866 Sc.
• FAIR-SPOKEN frank, friendly; suave ...1880 Sc.
• PLACENTIOUS †* pleasing, or disposed to please; complaisant, amiable, agreeable, suave ...a1661
suave - nouns (includes SUAVITY)
• APPLESAUCE flattery, suave talk ...1929 Amer. dial.
• OIL unctuous flattery; suavity ...1917 Amer. sl.
suave - person
• DARK GABLE a suave, handsome Black man; a ladies' man ...1959 US sl.
• DON JUAN a handsome, suave, and romantic man ...Bk1995 US sl.
• SMOOTHIE a suave person ...1929 sl., orig. US
suave - phrases
• SWAVE AND BLAZE intentional and ironic mispronunciation of 'suave and blase,' used to denote sarcasm ...1960s Amer. sl.
SUBDIVIDE - verbs
• SUBDIVISIONATE † to subdivide ...1578 nonce word
• SUBSECT † to subdivide ...1654
SUBDIVISION - adjectives
• SUBDIVIDUAL † involving subdivision ...1716.
SUBDUAL - nouns
• SUBACTION † subjection, subdual ...1656.
SUBDUE - person
• DAUNTER † a subduer; a vanquisher ...1513
• DEBELLATOR †* a subduer, a vanquisher, a victor, a conqueror ...1713
• TAMER a conqueror; a subduer ...Bk1848
subdue - verbs
• ADAUNT † to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to reduce to submission ...1297
• ADAW † to subdue, to daunt ...1557
• AFAITE † to reduce, to subdue ...1297
• BANDON † to have under control, to subdue ...c1450
• BREAK ONE'S GALL † to break the spirit, to cow, to subdue ...c1460
• DANTON to subdue, to overcome, to vanquish; to tame; to intimidate ...1535 Sc.
• DAUNT 1. † to overcome, to subdue, to vanquish ...c1300 obs.
2. † to bring into subjection, to subdue, to tame; to hold in subjection; to control ...1303
• DAUNTON to subdue, to overcome, to vanquish; to tame; to intimidate ...1535 Sc.
• DAW †* to daunt, to subdue, to frighten ...1616
• DEBELL † to put down in fight, to subdue, to vanquish, to conquer, to overcome; to expel by force of arms ...1555
• DEBELLATE † to overcome in war; to conquer, subdue, vanquish ...1611
• DING to overcome, to subdue; to excel, to surpass ...1795 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• I-WELDE † to overcome, to subdue someone or something ...a1000
• ONWALD † to bring under one's power or rule; to subdue ...c1205
• OPPRESS † to put down, to suppress; to crush, to quell, to subdue, to overwhelm a person; to check or put and end to a thing or state of things, feeling, disposition, etc. ...c1340
• PEACIFY * to make calm, to pacify; to soothe, quiet, or subdue ...1886
• QUAIL to quell; to subdue through fear ...1791 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• QUAMP to subdue, to cow, to quiet; to damp one's spirits ...1870 Eng. dial.
• QUANK to overcome, to subdue; to quiet ...1825 Eng. dial.
• QUAY †* to depress, to subdue, to daunt ...1590
• QUILE to quell; to subdue through fear ...1791 Eng. dial.
• QUOMP to subdue, to cow, to quiet; to damp one's spirits ...1870 Eng. dial.
• REDD to quell, to subdue a fray; to compose a quarrel; to separate combatants ...1766 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SETTLE A PERSON'S HASH to reduce to order; to silence, to subdue; to make an end of ...a1825 colloq.
• SUBACT † to subdue; to bring into subjection ...1645
• SUBPEDITATE to subdue ...1538
• TAKE IN to capture, to subdue ...1792 Sc.
• VASSAL * to reduce to the position of a vassal; to subdue ...1612
• VASSALIZE to reduce to the position of a vassal; to subdue ...1641
• VENCUE †* to vanquish, to subdue ...a1300
• VENQUE † to vanquish, to subdue ...1402
SUBDUED - adjectives
• CASTIGATE † subdued, chastened, moderated ...1640
• DAUNTED † tamed, subdued, brought under control ...c1375
• DOWNBEAT gloomy, subdued, pessimistic ...1952 Amer. sl. Hist
• FEATHER-FALLEN crest-fallen, cast down in confidence, spirits, or courage; dispirited, disheartened, dejected; subdued in demeanour ...19C Eng. dial.
• QUAMPED subdued, disappointed ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SUBACT † subdued, reduced; brought under control or discipline ...1432-50
• SUBJUGABLE * that may be subdued or brought under cultivation ...1886
SUBDUING - nouns
• CASTIGATION †* correction, subduing, moderating ...1677
SUBJECT - person
• VASSAL one who is completely subject to some influence ...c1614
subject - verbs
• FADE to drop a topic of conversation, to change an unpalatable subject ...1980s US Black sl.
SUBJECTION - adverbs
• AT-UNDER in subjection, under control ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
subjection - nouns
• VASSALATION † vassalage, subjection ...1648
SUBLIME - adjectives
• BRIGHT of a person, place, etc.: excellent, sublime; glorious, splendid; brilliant, illustrious ...c1250
SUBMARINE - nouns
• ASPARAGUS STICK a submarine’s periscope ...World War II Amer. sl.
• AXIS RAT a German submarine ...World War II Amer. sl.
• AXIS SNAKE a German submarine ...World War II Amer. sl.
• AXIS WATER-MOCCASIN a German submarine ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DUNKER a submarine ...World War II Amer. sl.
• EYE a periscope ...Amer. World War I sl.
• FISH a submarine ...Amer. World War I sl.
• GUPPY a submarine which has been streamlined and equipped with a schnorkel ..1948 orig. US usage
• HEINE TIN FISH a German submarine ...Amer. World War I sl.
• JERRY WHALE a German submarine ...Amer. World War I sl.
• KRAUT FISH a German submarine ...Amer. World War I sl.
• OLD MAN JOSS the patron saint of all submarine men ...Amer. World War I sl.
• PERISHER a qualifying course for submarine commanders ...1948 sl.
• PIG-BOAT a submarine ...US sl.
• SARDINE-TIN a submarine ...1939 Royal Navy sl.
• SNORT the snorkel on a submarine ...sl.
submarine - verbs
• DO A PORPOISE to dive a submarine at a sharp angle ...World War II Amer. sl.
• PULL THE PLUG in submarining: to dive ...1948 US sl.
SUBMERGE - verbs
• ADRENCH † to submerge, to drown ...a1000
• BESENCH † to cause to sink, to submerge, to plunge down, to overwhelm ...971
• BESINK † to submerge ...c1200
SUBMISSION, SUBMISSIVE - adjectives
• AWE-BOUND † under restraint or discipline so as to be orderly, obedient; bound by authority; held in check or submissiveness by awe or fear mingled with reverence or respect ...1631 obs. or Eng. dial.
• AWEBUND under restraint or discipline; submissive to authority ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BUXOM † submissive, humble, meek ...a1300
• DEMISSIVE † downcast, humble, submissive ...1630.
• HALTER BROKE submissive, lacking in spirit ...1910 Amer. dial.
• HAND-TAME † tame and submissive to handling; mild, gentle ...a1300
• HANDTAMED † reduced to submission ...c1460
• MORIGEROUS obedient, dutiful, compliant, submissive ...c1600
• OBEDIBLE †* capable of obedience; obedient, docile, compliant, submissive, yielding ...1622
• OBSEQUENT † compliant, yielding, obedient, submissive ...1520
• OBSEQUIOUS unduly or servilely compliant; ignobly submissive; manifesting or characterized by servile complaisance; fawning, cringing, sycophantic ...1602
• OBTEMPERATE † obedient, submissive ...1432-50
• SUBJECTLY †* obedient, submissive ...a1603
• SUBMISS † submissive to ...1570 obs. exc. arch.
• SUCCUMBENT †* subject, submissive to ...c1645
submission, submissive - nouns
• ACQUIESCEMENT † acquiescence; resting satisfied; rest, quiet satisfaction; peaceful agreement or submission ...1721
• DEDITION † submission ...1667
• KNUCKLE-DOWN submission ...1878
• OBSEQUIOUSNESS servile submission or complaisance; servility ...1613
• SUCCUMBENCY * a giving way or yielding; submission ...1653
• SUMMISSION †* submission ...1563
submission, submissive - person
• ACQUIESCENT one who silently assents or submits ...1810
• SLAVELING a submissive or servile person ...1884
• SPANIEL a submissive, cringing, or fawning person ...1598
submission, submissive - verbs
• ACQUIESCE † to remain in quiet subjection; to submit quietly; to remain submissive ...1680
• ADAUNT † to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to reduce to submission ...1297
• CORNHOLE to victimize someone; to force someone into submission ...1974 US sl.
• LEAD BY THE NOSE to cause to obey submissively ...1583
• LEAD BY THE SLEEVE † to cause to obey submissively ...c1425
• LICK DOWN to physically assault; to force submission ...1994 UK sl.
submission, submissive - phrases
• DARE NOT QUETCH † implies fear or absolute submission ...a1300
• DURST NOT QUETCH † implies fear or absolute submission ...a1300
SUBMISSIVELY - adverbs
• DOCIOUS quietly, submissively ...1853 Amer. dial.
• KNUCKLE-DOWN submissively ...1878
SUBMISSIVENESS - nouns
• BUXOMNESS † obedience; submissiveness; lowliness, humility ...c1175
• HAND-TAMENESS † submissiveness, gentleness ...a1300
SUBMIT - person
• ACQUIESCENT one who silently assents or submits ...1810
submit - verbs
• ABOW † to bend, to incline, to bow, to stoop; fig. to do homage or reverence; to submit ...c1000
• ACQUIESCE † to remain in quiet subjection; to submit quietly; to remain submissive ...1680
• ANTE UP to submit ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ASSHOLE to grovel, to submit or behave obsequiously ...1940 Amer. sl.
• BEND OVER to submit; to give in to someone ...1960s US sl.
• BIDE † to await submissively, to submit to ...c1275
• CHILL to let oneself be taken advantage of; to submit willingly to another's domination ...20C Amer. sl.
• EAT CRAP to submit to degrading treatment ...1930 US sl.
• EAT IT to submit to degrading treatment ...1928 US sl.
• EAT SHIT to submit to degrading treatment ...1930 US sl.
• GIVE ONE'S HEAD FOR WASHING † to yield tamely and without resistance; to submit to be imposed upon or to overbearing insult ...c1613
• GRUTCH to give or permit with reluctance; to grant or submit to unwillingly; to begrudge ...1899 Amer. dial.
• KNUCKLE to acknowledge oneself beaten, to give in; to submit ...1735
• KNUCKLE DOWN to bend, to yield, to comply with, or submit to ...1735
• KNUCKLE UNDER to acknowledge oneself beaten, to give in; to submit ...1735
• LICK DOWN to physically assault; to force submission ...1994 UK sl.
• OBTEMPERATE to comply with, yield to, submit to, obey; to be obedient ...1432-50
• ONBOW † to submit, to yield ...971.
• SUMMISE †* to submise, to submit ...c1450
• SUMMIT † to submit, to subject ...c1374
• TAKE IT UP THE ARSE to submit to a more powerful force ...2000 UK sl.
• VAIL 1. to submit, to yield, to show respect to some person, etc. ...1587 now arch.
2. to lower in sign of submission or respect ...1599 now arch.
• VAIL THE BONNET to manifest submission; to acknowledge oneself overcome or surpassed; to yield, to give way ...1579 now arch.
submit - phrases
• NEEDS MUST WHEN THE DEVIL DRIVES one must submit however ungracefully to hard necessity ...1831
SUBMITTING - adjectives
• DEDITITIOUS †* yielding, submitting ...1727
• UNDER MANNERS behaving as required, submitting to another person's orders ...1990s W. Indies & UK Black sl.
SUBORDINATE - adjectives
• SUBALTERN * of inferior status, quality, or importance; of a person: subordinate, inferior ...1581
• SUBALTERNAL † subordinate, inferior ...c1400
• SUBALTERNATE † subordinate, inferior ...1432-50
• SUBLUNARY † inferior, subordinate to ...1616
• SUBMINISTRANT †* subordinate ...a1626
• SUBORDINANT † subordinate ...1697
• SUBORDINARY †* subordinate ...1788
• SUBORDINATIVE * tending to subordinate, involving subordination ...1642
• VASSAL servile; subordinate ...1593
subordinate - nouns (includes SUBORDINATION)
• SUBALTERNATION † subordination ...1597
• SUBALTERNITY subordinate position ...1620
• SUBORDINANCE † subordination ...1642
• SUBORDINANCY † subordination ...1709
• SUBORDINATENESS * subordination ...1634
• VASSALAGE 1. the state of a vassal; subordination, homage, or allegiance characteristic of a vassal ...1594
2. subjection, subordination, servitude; service ...1595
• VASSALDOM * the state of a vassal; subordination, homage, or allegiance characteristic of a vassal ...1876
• VASSALRY subjection, subordination, servitude; service ...1594
subordinate - person
• JACKAL a person who does subordinate preparatory work or drudgery for another, or ministers to his requirements ...a1688
• MONKEY (often depreciative) a person who is less important or powerful than another; a subordinate; a lackey; used in contrast to 'organ-grinder' ...1957
• OBEDIENT † one who is obedient or subject to authority - a subordinate ...1626
• OBEISANT † one who is obedient - an obedient servant - one under authority - a subordinate ...1475
• STOOGE any despised underling or subordinate ...1910s sl., orig. US
• SUBALTERN a person of inferior rank or status; a subordinate ...1605
• SUBALTERNAL † a subordinate ...1673
• SUBSISTENT † a subordinate, an inferior ...1598
• UNDERHEAD a subordinate official ...1599
• UNDERLING a subordinate, one subject to authority ...c1175
• UNDERLOUT † one who is subject or subordinate to another; an underling or servant; an inferior; the lowest boy on a farm; a lazy servant-boy ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UNDERMAN * an inferior or subordinate man ...a1300
• VASSAL a humble servant or subordinate; one devoted to the service of another ...c1500
• YES-GIRL an obsequiously subordinate woman ...1930
• YES-MAN a man who agrees from self-interest or fear with everything put to him by a superior; an obsequious subordinate; one who always says yes to their superiors in the belief that this is what they like to hear; a sycophant; a toady; a flatterer ...1912 colloq., orig. US
• YES-WIFE an obsequiously subordinate woman ...1912
• YES-WOMAN an obsequiously subordinate woman ...1933
• YOUNGER † a follower, a disciple; a servant, a subordinate; generally, a person who is lower in rank ...c1000
subordinate - verbs
• EAT TURKEY to play second fiddle ...1966 Amer. dial.
• HAND IN A BACK-CHAP to play the part of an assistant or 'second fiddle'; to be subordinate ...1871 Sc.
• STOOGE to work as an assistant, underling, or subordinate ...1930s sl., orig. US
• SUBALTERN †* to subordinate ...c1400
• SUBALTERNIZE * to subordinate ...1905
• SUBORDAIN 1. † to appoint to a subordinate position ...1602
2. † to make subordinate ...a1617
• SUBSERVE †* to act in a subordinate position ...1671
• SUBSERVIATE to make subservient or subordinate ...1893
• TAKE A BACK SEAT to accept without complaint a subordinate, second-rate position ...L19 sl.
• VASSAL * to make subject or subordinate to some thing or person ...1613
• VASSALATE † to make subject or subordinate to some thing or person ...1659
• VASSALIZE to make subject or subordinate to some thing or person ...1599
SUBSCRIBE - verbs
• SCRIBE to subscribe ...1864 Eng. dial.
• SUBSCRIVE † to subscribe ...c1470 Sc.
SUBSCRIBER - person
• UNDER-SUBSCRIBER † a subscriber ...1799 Sc.
SUBSCRIPTION - nouns
• HYPOGRAM † a subscription, or that is subscribed ...1656
SUBSEQUENT - adjectives
• SUBSECUTIVE †* subsequent ...1611
• SUCCEDENT † following, succeeding, subsequent ...c1450 now obs. or rare
SUBSEQUENTLY - adverbs
• SITH then, thereupon; afterwards, subsequently ...a1000 arch.
• SITHRE † at a later time; subsequently ...c1200
• SUCCESSIVELY † in the course of events; subsequently, eventually ...1600
• SUINGLY † in order; hence, subsequently, afterwards, later ...c1400
SUBSERVIENCE - nouns
• DOG'S LIFE, A a life of misery, or of miserable subservience ...a1528
• SUBSERVIENTNESS * subservience ...1727
subservience - verbs
• LEAD A DOG'S LIFE to lead a life of misery or miserable subservience ...1597
SUBSERVIENT - adjectives
• MANLY † having the attributes of a (liege) man; subservient ...c1380
• OFFICIAL † performing some office or service; subservient to something else or to some purpose ...1533
• OLEAGINOUS 'smooth' in behaviour or in speech; subservient, compliant,; bland, soothing, insinuating, fawning ...1859
• TOM outwardly subservient, in the context of Black/White relations ...20C sl., orig. US Black
• UNCLE outwardly subservient, in the context of Black/White relations ...20C sl., orig. US Black
• UNCLE TOM outwardly subservient, in the context of Black/White relations ...20C sl., orig. US Black
• UNCLE TOMISH outwardly subservient, in the context of Black/White relations ...20C sl., orig. US Black
subservient - adverbs
• TOM in a subservient, White-pleasing manner ...1960s US Black sl.
subservient - nouns
• BOOT a fawning or subservient action or remark; an effort to curry favour ...1908 Amer. dial.
• UNCLE TOMISM (derogatory) 'Uncle Tom' behaviour ...1980s Amer. dial.
subservient - person
• BITCH 1. (derogatory) a weak or subservient man; hence, a term of address ...1749 UK sl.
2. a subservient person; a servant ...1991 US sl.
• RUNNING DOG a person who is subservient to a foreign power, esp. to one that threatens revolutionary interests; later, generally, a servile follower, a lackey ...1925
• YARD NIGGER a subservient, acquiescent Black ...20C sl.
subservient - verbs
• BOOTLICK to do subservient things to gain one's favour; to seek to ingratiate oneself; to curry favour with, to toady ...1845 Amer. dial.
• DANCE to be in power or control of another; to be forced to be subservient to another, as through threats, blackmail, or because one has a dominating boss, wife or the like ...20C Amer. sl.
• SUBSERVE to be subservient to ...a1619
• SUBSERVIATE to make subservient or subordinate ...1893
• UNCLE to act in a passive or subservient fashion ...1969 US sl.
SUBSIDE - verbs
• FALL † to cause to settle or subside ...1789.
• FALL IN of water: to subside ...Bk1900 Sc.
• LAY DOWN † to cause to subside; to pacify, to appease ...1563
• RUN DOWN to subside ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• QUAT †* to sink, to subside ...a1722
• SAB † to subside or sink; to sag ...18C Sc. obs.
• SILE to subside ...1674 Eng. dial.
SUBSIDY - adjectives
• SUBSIDIAL †* maintained or retained by subsidies ...1798
subsidy - nouns
• SUBSIDIUM a help, aid, subsidy ...1640
SUBSIST - adjectives
• SUBSISTIBLE †* able to subsist ...1675
subsist - nouns
• SUBSTANDER † a thing that subsists ...1662
subsist - verbs
• LIVE OFF THE SMELL OF AN OILED RAG to subsist on a bare minimum of material wants ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• LIVE OFF THE SMELL OF AN OIL RAG to subsist on a bare minimum of material wants ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• LIVE OFF THE SMELL OF AN OILY RAG to subsist on a bare minimum of material wants ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• MAKE BUCKLE AND TONGUE MEET to make both ends meet ...1888 US sl.
• SCRAWL to make a scanty subsistence; to live on uncertain wages ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SKILL † to get along, to subsist ...1537
SUBSISTENCE - nouns
• BEING † livelihood, living, subsistence, existence, maintenance ...1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
SUBSTANCE - nouns
• KEEST sap, substance, vigour ...1802 Sc.
• KYST sap, substance, vigour ...1802 Sc.
SUBSTANTIAL - adjectives
• ABLE substantial ...1766 Sc.
• JACKASS large, substantial ...M19 sl.
• LUSTY † massive, substantial, large ...1640
• MONGO considerable, substantial, huge, big ...1974 US teen & campus sl.
• SUBSTANT * substantial; subsistent ...1660
• WALLIE of things: large, ample, considerable, substantial, heavy, strong, imposing ...1500-20 Sc.
• WALLY of things: large, ample, considerable, substantial, heavy, strong, imposing ...1500-20 Sc.
SUBSTITUTE - adjectives
• SUBSTITUTORY serving as a substitute ...1887
• SUCCEDANEOUS † taking or serving in the place of something else; acting as a substitute ...1646
• SUCCEDANEAL †* taking or serving in the place of something else; acting as a substitute ...1633
substitute - nouns (includes SUBSTITUTION)
• BEWITH a temporary substitute, a makeshift ...1724 Sc.
• CLAYTON'S any substitute for a desired thing ...1999 NZ sl.
• FILL-IN duty as a fill-in ...1968 Amer. colloq.
• MAKE-BELIEVE a substitute ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MAKESHIFT a temporary substitute of an inferior kind ...1802-12
• MAKE-WISE a substitute ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RING-IN a last-minute (inferior) substitute; one thing fraudulently substituted for another; originally applied to racehorses ...1908 Aust. & NZ
• SUBROGATION † substitution ...1418-20.
• SUCCEDANEUM a thing which (rarely, a person who) replaces or serves in the place of another; a substitute ...1662
• SUCCEDANY † a thing which (rarely, a person who) replaces or serves in the place of another; a substitute ...1657
• SUFFECTION † substitution ...1612
• SWITCH a fraudulent substitution ...1938 sl.
substitute - person
• ALTERNATER a substitute ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DEBITY † a deputy, a substitute ...1467
• DITTO a substitute ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FILLER-INNER a substitute ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FILL-IN a substitute, esp. a person who substitutes for another ...1928 Amer. colloq.
• GHOST a substitute ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RINGER * a person who fraudulently substitutes one thing for another; a person who fraudulently substitutes a horse, athlete, etc. for another in a a competition or sporting event, esp. a more skilled competitor brought in to provide an unfair advantage or more advantageous odds ...1858 sl.
• RING-IN a fraudulent substitution, esp. a fraudulent substitution in a race ...1918 Aust. sl.
• WARMING PAN one who temporarily fills another's office ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
substitute - verbs
• FILL to take the place of another; to be a substitute ...1985 Amer. sl.
• FILL IN to take the place of another; to be a substitute ...1930 Amer. sl.
• RING to substitute fraudulently ...1812 sl.
• RING THE CHANGES * to substitute one thing for another fraudulently and take the more valuable item ...1786 sl.
• SUBORDAIN † to appoint in place of another ...1600
• SUBROGATE 1. † to elect or appoint in the place of another; to substitute in an office ...1538
2. * to substitute a thing for another ...a1548
• SUBROGE †* to elect or appoint in the place of another; to substitute in an office ...1600
• SUCCENTURIATE † to put instead of another; to substitute ...1647
• SUFFECT †* to substitute ...1620
SUBSTITUTED - adjectives
• INSETT substituted for a time in place of another ...1809 Sc.
• SUBDITITIOUS †* surreptitiously or fraudulently substituted; suppositious ...1656
• SUBROGATE † put in the place of another ...1432-50
• SUCCENTURIATE †* substituted ...1641
SUBTERFUGE - adjectives
• SUBTERFUGING † evasive; employing subterfuges ...1802
subterfuge - nouns
• GET-OFF an evasion, a subterfuge ...M19
• SUBTERFUGY †* a subterfuge ...1637
SUBTERRANEAN - adjectives
• CATACHTHONIAN underground, subterranean ...1888
• CATACHTHONIC underground, subterranean ...1884
• HYPOGEAL existing or growing beneath the surface of the ground; underground; subterranean ...1686
SUBTLE - adjectives
• ASTUCIOUS astute, subtle, crafty, cunning, shrewd ...1823
• QUIDIFICAL †* quibbling, captious; triflingly subtle ...1542
• QUIRKSOME subtle ...1896 Sc.
• QUISQUOUS perplexing, subtle; difficult to discuss, deal with, or settle; ticklish ...1721 Sc.
• VETERATORIAN † crafty, cunning, subtle, wily, sly, deceitful; gotten by long use, experienced ...1656
subtle - nouns (includes SUBTLETY)
• DEEPNESS † deep cunning or subtlety ...1526
• DEEPTH craft, subtlety ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HAFTING † subtle dealing, dodging, cavilling; holding off, hesitation, demur ...1519
• IMAGINEMENT †* contrivance, subtlety ...c1470
• SUBTILESSE †* subtlety ...1471
• SUBTILISM * subtle doctrine ...1855
• SUBTILITY acuteness, perspicacity, subtlety ...1388
• SUBTLEHEAD †* subtlety ...1340
• SUBTLESHIP †* subtlety ...1614
• VAIDIE † subtlety, guileful cunning ...c1325
subtle - person
• SIM SUBTLE † a subtle or crafty person ...1581
• SUBTILIST * one who is addicted to subtleties ...1667
subtle - verbs
• CUT A FEATHER to make fine distinctions; to split hairs, to be over-subtle or captious ...a1634
• HAFT † to use subtlety or deceit; to use shifts or dodges; to haggle, to cavil; to avoid coming to the point, to hold off, to hang back, to hesitate ...1519
• SUBTILIZE to argue or reason in a subtle manner; to split hairs ...1592
• SUBTLIZE * to indulge in subtleties ...1821
SUBTRACT - verbs
• DEBATE † to subtract, to take away ...1658
• DEDUCE † to deduct, to subtract ...1563-7
• DEFALCATE † to cut or lop off; to deduct, to subtract, to abate ...1540-1
• DEFALK † to cut or lop off; to deduct, to subtract, to abate ...1536
• REDUCT to deduct, to subtract ...1896 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SUBSTRA †* to subtract ...1557
• SUBSTRACT to take away, to deduct, to subtract ...1613
• SUBTRAY † to subtract ...c1425
• TAKE OUT * to subtract or deduct from ...1593
SUBTRACTION - adjectives
• SUBSTRACTIONARY † of subtraction ...1674
subtraction - nouns
• SUBDUCTION * subtraction, deduction ...1579
• SUBSTRACTION subtraction, deduction ...1596
SUBURB - nouns
• BURBS the suburbs ...1970s sl.
• FABOR † a suburb of a city...c1470
• FABOUR † a suburb ...c1470
• FAUBOURG a portion of a town or city, lying outside the gates; a suburb ...1470
• FAUXBOURG a portion of a town or city, lying outside the gates; a suburb ...1470
• FAUXBURGH a portion of a town or city, lying outside the gates; a suburb ...1470
• FOURBOURG a portion of a town or city, lying outside the gates; a suburb ...1470
• NOB HILL an exclusive residential district; the aristocratic suburb of a city ...1912 Amer. dial.
• NOB'S HILL an exclusive residential district; the aristocratic suburb of a city ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SADLANDS the suburbs of a city ...2002 UK sl.
• SLURB (derogatory) an area of unplanned suburban development ...M20 orig. US
• SLURBS (derogatory) the suburbs ...M20 orig. US
• SUBURBLES † suburbs ...a1400
suburb - person
• SUBURBIAN † a resident in the suburbs ...1607
• WALLY, WOLLY an unfashionable, unintelligent, suburban person, lacking in taste and sophistication ...1920s sl.
SUBURBAN - adjectives
• BURBED OUT looking very middle-class and suburban; decked out like a suburban citizen ...Bk1990 Amer. sl.
• SUBURBIAL †* suburban ...1602
• SUBURBIAN † suburban ...1606
• SUBURBICARY † suburban ...1654
SUBWAY - nouns
• SNAKE a subway, an underground system ...1960 US sl.
subway - verbs
• SUBMERGE to ride on a subway train ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• ACEDY †* torpor, stupor ...1623
• NARCOTICISM * the condition produced by narcotics; a state of stupor, somnolence, or insensibility ...1822
• OBSTUPESCENCE †* the condition of being in a stupor ...1597
• SOG a stupor ...Amer. dial.
stupor - verbs
• ECSTASY † to throw into a state of frenzy or stupor ...1627
STURDY - adjectives
• BOORDLY stalwart, sturdy, strong, manly ...Bk1911 Sc.
• BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP of a person: stocky, sturdy, heavyset, well-built ...1886 Amer. dial.
• DERF † strong, sturdy, stout, robust ...c1340
• GALLIARD valiant, hardy, stout, sturdy ...a1400 arch.
• STALWORTH † of persons and animals: strong and stoutly built; sturdy, robust ...c1175 obs. exc. arch.
• SUBSTANTIAL † of persons, their constitution, etc.: sturdy, strong, burly ...c1400
• THRUNTY healthy, hardy; sturdy, robust, strong ...1790 Eng. dial.
• VIKKEND stout, sturdy, robust, well-made; usually of a young man or boy ...1929 Sc.
• WALLIE of persons and animals: big and strong, plump, buxom, thriving, sturdy ...1722 Sc.
• WALLY of persons and animals: big and strong, robust, plump, buxom, thriving, sturdy ...1722 Sc.
• YEOMANLY sturdy, courageous ...c1626
sturdy - person
• GISTRA a sturdy, active old man ...Bk1910 Ireland
• RAMMLEGUISHON a sturdy, rattling fellow ...1825 Sc.
• RAMMLEQUISHON a sturdy, rattling fellow ...Bk1905 Sc.
• RUFFINER a rough person, a ruffian; a sturdy, wayward character, savage when excited ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• WIGHT MAN a sturdy, active man ...1828 Sc.
STURGEON - nouns
• ALBANY BEEF the flesh of the sturgeon ...1791 Amer. dial.
STUTTER - nouns (also see STAMMER)
• GANSH a stammer, a stutter ...1949 Sc.
• GANT a stutter, stammer ...Bk1900 Sc.
• HABBER a stammer, a stutter ...1920 Sc.
• HAMP a stutter ...1838 Sc.
• HUBBER a stammer, a stutter ...1920 Sc.
• MANT a stutter; an impediment in the speech ...1839 Sc. & Eng. dial.
stutter - person
• HABBER one who stammers, stutters or speaks thickly; hence, a stupid person ...1866 Sc.
• RATTLER †* a stutterer ...1483
stutter - verbs
• ACKER to stammer, to stutter ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• BALBUTIATE to stammer or stutter ...1731
• CACKLE to stutter, to speak indistinctly ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• DROTE † to speak indistinctly; to stammer, to stutter ...c1440
• FAFFLE † to stutter or stammer; to utter incoherent sounds ...1573 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• FAMBLE † to speak imperfectly; to stammer, to stutter ...1400
• GAMP † to stutter ...1923 Sc.
• GANCH to stammer, to stutter ...1887 Sc.
• GANSH to stammer, to stutter ...1805 Sc.
• GANT to stutter, to stammer in speaking ...Bk1900 Sc.
• HABBER to stammer, to stutter; to talk continuously and boringly ...1808 Sc.
• HABBLE to stutter, to talk confusedly; to repeat something in a stammering or confused way; to gabble, to talk fast ...1806 Sc.
• HACK † to hesitate; to hesitate in speech; to stammer; to stutter ...1553 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• HACKER to hesitate in speech; to stammer, to stutter ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• HUBBER to stammer, to stutter; to talk continuously and boringly ...1808 Sc.
• STUT † to stutter, to stammer ...1388 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
STUTTERING - adjectives
• BALBUTIENT stammering, stuttering ...1642
• CACKLING stuttering, stammering ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• HACKERY in a stammering, stuttering manner ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MANTING stammering, stuttering ...1789 Sc.
stuttering - nouns
• MANTING stuttering; stumbling ...1706 Sc.
• TITUBATION † a stammering, a stuttering ...1641
STYE - nouns
• JACK WEST a stye on the eye-lid ...1856 Eng. dial.
• QUAILAWAY a stye or small pustule on the eyelid ...1866 Eng. dial.
• QUAT † a pimple or pustule; a small boil; a stye ...1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• QUOT a pimple; a small boil or blister; a stye in the eye ...1691 Eng. dial.
STYLE, STYLISH - adjectives
• A-GO-GO in the newest style; faddish, trendy ...Amer. sl.
• ARISTOCRATIC stylish, culturally superior ...1846 Amer. dial.
• BAD marvellous, wonderful; deeply satisfying; stunningly attractive or stylish; sexy ...1897 US sl., esp. Black usage
• BANGED-UP stylish, in the pink of fashion ...1812 sl.
• BANG OUT first-rate, excellent, fashionable, stylish ...E19 sl.
• BANG-UP stylish, in the pink of fashion ...1812 sl.
• BANG-UP TO DICK first-rate, excellent, fashionable, stylish ...E19 sl.
• BANG-UP TO THE MARK first-rate, excellent, fashionable, stylish ...E19 sl.
• CADDY stylish; well-dressed; sharp, fashionable ...1966 Amer. sl.
• CAMP stylish ...M19 sl.
• CATISH fine, elegant, stylish; beautiful ...1890 Amer. dial.
• CATTY stylish; well-dressed ...1918 Amer. dial.
• CHA-CHA stylish; nifty; chi-chi ...1967 US sl.
• CHEESY stylish ...20C Amer. sl.
• CHICALEAN excellent, stylish, worthy of admiration ...1990s US college sl.
• CHI-CHI smart, stylish; pretentious, affected; fancy ...20C Amer. sl.
• CLASS stylish, dandified ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CLASSY of superior quality, stylish; having class ...1891 UK sl.
• DAP dapper; well-dressed; stylish, fashionable ...1956 US Black sl.
• DAPT physically appealing; attractive, dapper; well-dressed; stylish; broadly, pleasant ...1967 US Black sl.
• DASHY showy, ostentatiously fashionable; stylish ...1822 colloq.
• DECKED dressed stylishly ...1972 US sl.
• DICTY stylish, high-class; snobbish, haughty, conceited, uppity ...1923 Amer. dial.
• DOOZY sporty, flossy, attractive, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DOSSY elegant, stylish, smart, spiffy ...M19 sl.
• DOWN THE ROAD stylish, fashionable ...M19 sl.
• DUGGY dressed in style ...1993 US sl.
• FASHIONABLE † of a good appearance; good-looking, stylish ...1630
• FASHIONAL † of a good fashion or appearance; stylish, fashionable ...1618
• FLOOZY sporty, attractive, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FLY stylish, sophisticated; fashionable ...1879 US sl.
• FOXY stylish looking, attractive ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• FUNKADELIC cool, stylish, esp. in a psychedelic way ...1970
• FUNKY stylish or fashionable, esp. in an unconventional, alternative, or quirky way; cool, 'hip'; also, excellent, great ...1967
• FUNKY FRESH excellent, admirable; stylish, fashionable, or appealing ...1982 colloq., orig. US
• HAIRY stylish, excellent ...1960s US sl.
• HANKY-SPANKY of well-cut clothes: smart, stylish ...M19 Amer
• HIGH-POWERED stylish ...1930s US Black sl.
• HOLLER stylish ...1961 US sl.
• HULLY-GULLY stylish, esp. in a Rastafarian sense ...1973 Bahamas
• HYPERSNORTY stylish; proud ...1914 Amer. dial.
• JAUNTY † of things: elegant, stylish, smart ...1678
• KATISH fine, elegant, stylish; beautiful ...1981 Amer. dial.
• KIDDYISH stylish, showily dressed; up-to-date ...E19 sl.
• KILLING fashionable, stylish ...M18 sl.
• KITASH fine, elegant, stylish; beautiful ...1967 Amer. dial.
• 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.
• LA-DI-DA very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners ...1895 colloq.
•.LAH-DE-DAH affected; stylish; pretentious ...a1889 sl.
• LAH-DI-DAH very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners ...c1860 colloq.
• LARDY-DAH very stylish; affectedly smart of costume, voice, manners ...c1860 colloq.
• MACKADOCIOUS extremely stylish or fashionable ...1991 Amer. rap music usage
• MACKED OUT orig. (of a man) flashily dressed; hence, stylish; attractive; flashy ...1933 Amer. sl.
• MEAN exceptionally attractive or stylish ...1920s US Black sl.
• MICKEY MOUSE out of touch with styles and trends ...1960s Amer. sl.
• MOD stylish, fashionable ...1964 Amer. sl.
• NATTY neat, stylish, tidy ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NIFTY neat, stylish, conspicuous ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• NOBBY stylish; smart, elegant, fashionable, good, capital ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• O.K. very fashionable or stylish; socially correct ...1869
• OKAY very fashionable or stylish; socially correct ...1869
• PLUSH stylish ...Bk1934 college sl.
• RITZY classy, stylish, fashionable..1920 US sl.
• SASSY impudent, cheeky; bold, lively; stylish ... 1833 colloq., orig. & chiefly US
• SCRUMPTIOUS stylish, resplendently beautiful, gorgeous; handsome ...1881 sl., orig. US
• SHARP of clothes or their wearer: stylish, neatly fashionable, smart ...M20 colloq.
• SNAZZY elegant; stylish; smart and fashionable; clever and desirable ...1932 Amer. sl.
• SNORKY adj. well-dressed, smart, elegant, stylish, up-to-date ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPINORTIC neat, trim, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPINORTY fancy, fussy, dressy, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPONORTIC neat, trim, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPONORTY fancy, fussy, dressy, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPORTY attractive, stylish ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• STUNNING remarkable, exceptional, excellent, very good, stylish ...1849 sl.
• SWANK stylish or elegant; pretentiously stylish
• SWELL elegant, stylish, first-rate, excellent, of the best quality ...1897 orig. & chiefly US
• SWELLDOODLE stylish, splendid ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SWELLISH elegant, stylish, first-rate ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• TOFFISH stylish, smart ...1898
• TOFFY stylish, smart ...1901
• TONY stylish, neat ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• ULTRASWOOPY very stylish, streamlined ...2000s US sl.
• UPTOWN stylish, sophisticated; prosperous ...1855 Amer. dial.
• UPTOWNISH stylish, sophisticated; prosperous ...1966 Amer. dial.
• VINED dressed stylishly ....1970 Amer. Black usage
• VINED TO THE GILLS dressed stylishly ....1970 Amer. Black usage
• WITH IT aware of all that is happening; stylish; part of a subculture ...1945 US sl.
style, stylish - nouns (includes STYLISHNESS)
• AGONY style, fashion ...1900s sl.
• CAT'S WHISKER, THE something that is splendid or stylish; the height of excellence ...1923 US sl.
• CHI-CHI something stylish or fancy; fanciness, stylishness ...20C Amer. sl.
• CLASS UP THE ASS a superlative style ...1972 US sl.
• CUT-UP anything stylish, stunning, or attractive ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DANDY, THE one that is most attractive, neat, skilful, or stylish; now a stylish or first-class example of anything; precisely the thing needed, esp. if fashionable ...1784 colloq.
• DINGER anything of a superlative character; something exceptional or striking; someone or something remarkable or superior; something splendid or stylish ...1809
• GAME a person's style, visual and oral ...1976 US sl.
• GARB † style, manner, fashion; manner of doing anything, style of living, form of behaviour; also, a prevailing mode or custom ...1599
• GARBE † style, manner, fashion; manner of doing anything, style of living, form of behaviour; also, a prevailing mode or custom ...1599
• KICK, THE the fashion, the newest style ...1699 sl.
• LALAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALAPAZAZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALLAPALOOSER something pleasing, splendid, stylish, or fine ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LALLAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALLAPALUZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LALLYPALOOZER someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALO someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALOOSA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLYPALOOZA. someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLYPALOOZER n. someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• NIGGER FRONTS (derogatory) extreme stylishness in dress ...1970s US Black sl.
• PARAFFIN style ...1920s Sc. rhyming sl. (Paraffin Oil, pronounced 'ile')
• PARAFFIN OIL style ...1920s Sc. rhyming sl. (pronounced 'ile')
• PEACH something stylish and up-to-date ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPLASH style, dash ...M18 sl.
• VA VA VOOM style; a powerful or seductive style; the quality of being interesting, exciting, or sexually appealing ...1996 US sl.
• WOLLAPALOOZE someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
style, stylish - person
• BARNBURNER a very classy, stylish woman ...1930s US sl.
• BEAN TRAP a well-dressed, high-class confidence man; a stylish sharper ...1881 criminals' sl.
• CANDY a showy, stylish person; a dandy; a fine fellow; a favourite ...1935 Amer. dial.
• CANDY-BOY a stylishly dressed person ...1901 US sl.
• CANDY-COCK a stylishly dressed person ...1925 US sl.
• CANDYKID a fine fellow; a showy, stylish person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CANDYMAN a stylish, showy person ...1913 US sl.
• CAT'S WHISKER, THE someone or something that is splendid or stylish; the height of excellence ...1923 US sl.
• CHI-CHI someone stylish or fancy; fanciness, stylishness ...20C Amer. sl.
• CRACKER a fine-looking, stylish, lively person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• CUT-UP anyone stylish, stunning, or attractive ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• DANDY, THE one that is most attractive, neat, skilful, or stylish; now a stylish or first-class example of anything; precisely the thing needed, esp. if fashionable ...1784 colloq.
• FLY BOY a stylish or sophisticated young man ...1896 US sl.
• FLY GUY a stylish or sophisticated young man ...1979 US sl.
• GEEZER a well-dressed, stylish man ...c1950 UK sl.
• GO-GETTER a stylish person, somewhat attractive or pleasing ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• HUMDINGER a remarkable, excellent, or outstanding person or thing; something exciting or thrilling; something or someone very fine or splendid; a stylish person ...1905 sl., orig. US
• LA-LA a swell, a stylish person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LALAPALOOZA, LALLAPALOOSA, LALLAPALOOSER, LALLAPALOOZA, LALLAPALUZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LALAPAZAZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALO someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
• LOLLAPALOOSA, LOLLAPALOOZA someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• LOLLYPALOOZA, LOLLYPALOOZER someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...1896 sl., orig. US
• SHARPSTER a smart or stylish dresser ...M20 colloq., chiefly US
• SPINORT a stylish person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• SPONORT a stylish person ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• STUNNER a stylish-looking person; anything grand or astounding ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• TACKHEAD an overdressed or excessively stylish person ...1980 US sl.
• TACKY an overdressed or excessively stylish person ...1980 US sl.
• WOLLAPALOOZE someone or something outstandingly good, stylish, or pleasing of its kind ...L19 sl., orig. US
style, stylish - verbs
• CUT A QUAVER to 'cut a dash'; to make a show ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• FUNKIFY to make stylish or fashionable in an unconventional or quirky way ...1975
• POP STYLE of a woman: to walk in a provocative manner or to act stylishly ...1950s W. Indies sl.
• PUT ON THE DOG to make a stylish or flashy display; to assume pretentious airs ...1865 colloq.
• SPORT to wear stylish clothes ...1980s US Black/college sl.
• TOWN to do something in a stylish way; to 'go to town' ...2004 Amer. dial.
SUAVE - adjectives
• FAIR-FACED superficially polite, suave, deceitful ...1866 Sc.
• FAIR-SPOKEN frank, friendly; suave ...1880 Sc.
• PLACENTIOUS †* pleasing, or disposed to please; complaisant, amiable, agreeable, suave ...a1661
suave - nouns (includes SUAVITY)
• APPLESAUCE flattery, suave talk ...1929 Amer. dial.
• OIL unctuous flattery; suavity ...1917 Amer. sl.
suave - person
• DARK GABLE a suave, handsome Black man; a ladies' man ...1959 US sl.
• DON JUAN a handsome, suave, and romantic man ...Bk1995 US sl.
• SMOOTHIE a suave person ...1929 sl., orig. US
suave - phrases
• SWAVE AND BLAZE intentional and ironic mispronunciation of 'suave and blase,' used to denote sarcasm ...1960s Amer. sl.
SUBDIVIDE - verbs
• SUBDIVISIONATE † to subdivide ...1578 nonce word
• SUBSECT † to subdivide ...1654
SUBDIVISION - adjectives
• SUBDIVIDUAL † involving subdivision ...1716.
SUBDUAL - nouns
• SUBACTION † subjection, subdual ...1656.
SUBDUE - person
• DAUNTER † a subduer; a vanquisher ...1513
• DEBELLATOR †* a subduer, a vanquisher, a victor, a conqueror ...1713
• TAMER a conqueror; a subduer ...Bk1848
subdue - verbs
• ADAUNT † to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to reduce to submission ...1297
• ADAW † to subdue, to daunt ...1557
• AFAITE † to reduce, to subdue ...1297
• BANDON † to have under control, to subdue ...c1450
• BREAK ONE'S GALL † to break the spirit, to cow, to subdue ...c1460
• DANTON to subdue, to overcome, to vanquish; to tame; to intimidate ...1535 Sc.
• DAUNT 1. † to overcome, to subdue, to vanquish ...c1300 obs.
2. † to bring into subjection, to subdue, to tame; to hold in subjection; to control ...1303
• DAUNTON to subdue, to overcome, to vanquish; to tame; to intimidate ...1535 Sc.
• DAW †* to daunt, to subdue, to frighten ...1616
• DEBELL † to put down in fight, to subdue, to vanquish, to conquer, to overcome; to expel by force of arms ...1555
• DEBELLATE † to overcome in war; to conquer, subdue, vanquish ...1611
• DING to overcome, to subdue; to excel, to surpass ...1795 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• I-WELDE † to overcome, to subdue someone or something ...a1000
• ONWALD † to bring under one's power or rule; to subdue ...c1205
• OPPRESS † to put down, to suppress; to crush, to quell, to subdue, to overwhelm a person; to check or put and end to a thing or state of things, feeling, disposition, etc. ...c1340
• PEACIFY * to make calm, to pacify; to soothe, quiet, or subdue ...1886
• QUAIL to quell; to subdue through fear ...1791 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• QUAMP to subdue, to cow, to quiet; to damp one's spirits ...1870 Eng. dial.
• QUANK to overcome, to subdue; to quiet ...1825 Eng. dial.
• QUAY †* to depress, to subdue, to daunt ...1590
• QUILE to quell; to subdue through fear ...1791 Eng. dial.
• QUOMP to subdue, to cow, to quiet; to damp one's spirits ...1870 Eng. dial.
• REDD to quell, to subdue a fray; to compose a quarrel; to separate combatants ...1766 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• SETTLE A PERSON'S HASH to reduce to order; to silence, to subdue; to make an end of ...a1825 colloq.
• SUBACT † to subdue; to bring into subjection ...1645
• SUBPEDITATE to subdue ...1538
• TAKE IN to capture, to subdue ...1792 Sc.
• VASSAL * to reduce to the position of a vassal; to subdue ...1612
• VASSALIZE to reduce to the position of a vassal; to subdue ...1641
• VENCUE †* to vanquish, to subdue ...a1300
• VENQUE † to vanquish, to subdue ...1402
SUBDUED - adjectives
• CASTIGATE † subdued, chastened, moderated ...1640
• DAUNTED † tamed, subdued, brought under control ...c1375
• DOWNBEAT gloomy, subdued, pessimistic ...1952 Amer. sl. Hist
• FEATHER-FALLEN crest-fallen, cast down in confidence, spirits, or courage; dispirited, disheartened, dejected; subdued in demeanour ...19C Eng. dial.
• QUAMPED subdued, disappointed ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SUBACT † subdued, reduced; brought under control or discipline ...1432-50
• SUBJUGABLE * that may be subdued or brought under cultivation ...1886
SUBDUING - nouns
• CASTIGATION †* correction, subduing, moderating ...1677
SUBJECT - person
• VASSAL one who is completely subject to some influence ...c1614
subject - verbs
• FADE to drop a topic of conversation, to change an unpalatable subject ...1980s US Black sl.
SUBJECTION - adverbs
• AT-UNDER in subjection, under control ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
subjection - nouns
• VASSALATION † vassalage, subjection ...1648
SUBLIME - adjectives
• BRIGHT of a person, place, etc.: excellent, sublime; glorious, splendid; brilliant, illustrious ...c1250
SUBMARINE - nouns
• ASPARAGUS STICK a submarine’s periscope ...World War II Amer. sl.
• AXIS RAT a German submarine ...World War II Amer. sl.
• AXIS SNAKE a German submarine ...World War II Amer. sl.
• AXIS WATER-MOCCASIN a German submarine ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DUNKER a submarine ...World War II Amer. sl.
• EYE a periscope ...Amer. World War I sl.
• FISH a submarine ...Amer. World War I sl.
• GUPPY a submarine which has been streamlined and equipped with a schnorkel ..1948 orig. US usage
• HEINE TIN FISH a German submarine ...Amer. World War I sl.
• JERRY WHALE a German submarine ...Amer. World War I sl.
• KRAUT FISH a German submarine ...Amer. World War I sl.
• OLD MAN JOSS the patron saint of all submarine men ...Amer. World War I sl.
• PERISHER a qualifying course for submarine commanders ...1948 sl.
• PIG-BOAT a submarine ...US sl.
• SARDINE-TIN a submarine ...1939 Royal Navy sl.
• SNORT the snorkel on a submarine ...sl.
submarine - verbs
• DO A PORPOISE to dive a submarine at a sharp angle ...World War II Amer. sl.
• PULL THE PLUG in submarining: to dive ...1948 US sl.
SUBMERGE - verbs
• ADRENCH † to submerge, to drown ...a1000
• BESENCH † to cause to sink, to submerge, to plunge down, to overwhelm ...971
• BESINK † to submerge ...c1200
SUBMISSION, SUBMISSIVE - adjectives
• AWE-BOUND † under restraint or discipline so as to be orderly, obedient; bound by authority; held in check or submissiveness by awe or fear mingled with reverence or respect ...1631 obs. or Eng. dial.
• AWEBUND under restraint or discipline; submissive to authority ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BUXOM † submissive, humble, meek ...a1300
• DEMISSIVE † downcast, humble, submissive ...1630.
• HALTER BROKE submissive, lacking in spirit ...1910 Amer. dial.
• HAND-TAME † tame and submissive to handling; mild, gentle ...a1300
• HANDTAMED † reduced to submission ...c1460
• MORIGEROUS obedient, dutiful, compliant, submissive ...c1600
• OBEDIBLE †* capable of obedience; obedient, docile, compliant, submissive, yielding ...1622
• OBSEQUENT † compliant, yielding, obedient, submissive ...1520
• OBSEQUIOUS unduly or servilely compliant; ignobly submissive; manifesting or characterized by servile complaisance; fawning, cringing, sycophantic ...1602
• OBTEMPERATE † obedient, submissive ...1432-50
• SUBJECTLY †* obedient, submissive ...a1603
• SUBMISS † submissive to ...1570 obs. exc. arch.
• SUCCUMBENT †* subject, submissive to ...c1645
submission, submissive - nouns
• ACQUIESCEMENT † acquiescence; resting satisfied; rest, quiet satisfaction; peaceful agreement or submission ...1721
• DEDITION † submission ...1667
• KNUCKLE-DOWN submission ...1878
• OBSEQUIOUSNESS servile submission or complaisance; servility ...1613
• SUCCUMBENCY * a giving way or yielding; submission ...1653
• SUMMISSION †* submission ...1563
submission, submissive - person
• ACQUIESCENT one who silently assents or submits ...1810
• SLAVELING a submissive or servile person ...1884
• SPANIEL a submissive, cringing, or fawning person ...1598
submission, submissive - verbs
• ACQUIESCE † to remain in quiet subjection; to submit quietly; to remain submissive ...1680
• ADAUNT † to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to reduce to submission ...1297
• CORNHOLE to victimize someone; to force someone into submission ...1974 US sl.
• LEAD BY THE NOSE to cause to obey submissively ...1583
• LEAD BY THE SLEEVE † to cause to obey submissively ...c1425
• LICK DOWN to physically assault; to force submission ...1994 UK sl.
submission, submissive - phrases
• DARE NOT QUETCH † implies fear or absolute submission ...a1300
• DURST NOT QUETCH † implies fear or absolute submission ...a1300
SUBMISSIVELY - adverbs
• DOCIOUS quietly, submissively ...1853 Amer. dial.
• KNUCKLE-DOWN submissively ...1878
SUBMISSIVENESS - nouns
• BUXOMNESS † obedience; submissiveness; lowliness, humility ...c1175
• HAND-TAMENESS † submissiveness, gentleness ...a1300
SUBMIT - person
• ACQUIESCENT one who silently assents or submits ...1810
submit - verbs
• ABOW † to bend, to incline, to bow, to stoop; fig. to do homage or reverence; to submit ...c1000
• ACQUIESCE † to remain in quiet subjection; to submit quietly; to remain submissive ...1680
• ANTE UP to submit ...1969 Amer. dial.
• ASSHOLE to grovel, to submit or behave obsequiously ...1940 Amer. sl.
• BEND OVER to submit; to give in to someone ...1960s US sl.
• BIDE † to await submissively, to submit to ...c1275
• CHILL to let oneself be taken advantage of; to submit willingly to another's domination ...20C Amer. sl.
• EAT CRAP to submit to degrading treatment ...1930 US sl.
• EAT IT to submit to degrading treatment ...1928 US sl.
• EAT SHIT to submit to degrading treatment ...1930 US sl.
• GIVE ONE'S HEAD FOR WASHING † to yield tamely and without resistance; to submit to be imposed upon or to overbearing insult ...c1613
• GRUTCH to give or permit with reluctance; to grant or submit to unwillingly; to begrudge ...1899 Amer. dial.
• KNUCKLE to acknowledge oneself beaten, to give in; to submit ...1735
• KNUCKLE DOWN to bend, to yield, to comply with, or submit to ...1735
• KNUCKLE UNDER to acknowledge oneself beaten, to give in; to submit ...1735
• LICK DOWN to physically assault; to force submission ...1994 UK sl.
• OBTEMPERATE to comply with, yield to, submit to, obey; to be obedient ...1432-50
• ONBOW † to submit, to yield ...971.
• SUMMISE †* to submise, to submit ...c1450
• SUMMIT † to submit, to subject ...c1374
• TAKE IT UP THE ARSE to submit to a more powerful force ...2000 UK sl.
• VAIL 1. to submit, to yield, to show respect to some person, etc. ...1587 now arch.
2. to lower in sign of submission or respect ...1599 now arch.
• VAIL THE BONNET to manifest submission; to acknowledge oneself overcome or surpassed; to yield, to give way ...1579 now arch.
submit - phrases
• NEEDS MUST WHEN THE DEVIL DRIVES one must submit however ungracefully to hard necessity ...1831
SUBMITTING - adjectives
• DEDITITIOUS †* yielding, submitting ...1727
• UNDER MANNERS behaving as required, submitting to another person's orders ...1990s W. Indies & UK Black sl.
SUBORDINATE - adjectives
• SUBALTERN * of inferior status, quality, or importance; of a person: subordinate, inferior ...1581
• SUBALTERNAL † subordinate, inferior ...c1400
• SUBALTERNATE † subordinate, inferior ...1432-50
• SUBLUNARY † inferior, subordinate to ...1616
• SUBMINISTRANT †* subordinate ...a1626
• SUBORDINANT † subordinate ...1697
• SUBORDINARY †* subordinate ...1788
• SUBORDINATIVE * tending to subordinate, involving subordination ...1642
• VASSAL servile; subordinate ...1593
subordinate - nouns (includes SUBORDINATION)
• SUBALTERNATION † subordination ...1597
• SUBALTERNITY subordinate position ...1620
• SUBORDINANCE † subordination ...1642
• SUBORDINANCY † subordination ...1709
• SUBORDINATENESS * subordination ...1634
• VASSALAGE 1. the state of a vassal; subordination, homage, or allegiance characteristic of a vassal ...1594
2. subjection, subordination, servitude; service ...1595
• VASSALDOM * the state of a vassal; subordination, homage, or allegiance characteristic of a vassal ...1876
• VASSALRY subjection, subordination, servitude; service ...1594
subordinate - person
• JACKAL a person who does subordinate preparatory work or drudgery for another, or ministers to his requirements ...a1688
• MONKEY (often depreciative) a person who is less important or powerful than another; a subordinate; a lackey; used in contrast to 'organ-grinder' ...1957
• OBEDIENT † one who is obedient or subject to authority - a subordinate ...1626
• OBEISANT † one who is obedient - an obedient servant - one under authority - a subordinate ...1475
• STOOGE any despised underling or subordinate ...1910s sl., orig. US
• SUBALTERN a person of inferior rank or status; a subordinate ...1605
• SUBALTERNAL † a subordinate ...1673
• SUBSISTENT † a subordinate, an inferior ...1598
• UNDERHEAD a subordinate official ...1599
• UNDERLING a subordinate, one subject to authority ...c1175
• UNDERLOUT † one who is subject or subordinate to another; an underling or servant; an inferior; the lowest boy on a farm; a lazy servant-boy ...a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• UNDERMAN * an inferior or subordinate man ...a1300
• VASSAL a humble servant or subordinate; one devoted to the service of another ...c1500
• YES-GIRL an obsequiously subordinate woman ...1930
• YES-MAN a man who agrees from self-interest or fear with everything put to him by a superior; an obsequious subordinate; one who always says yes to their superiors in the belief that this is what they like to hear; a sycophant; a toady; a flatterer ...1912 colloq., orig. US
• YES-WIFE an obsequiously subordinate woman ...1912
• YES-WOMAN an obsequiously subordinate woman ...1933
• YOUNGER † a follower, a disciple; a servant, a subordinate; generally, a person who is lower in rank ...c1000
subordinate - verbs
• EAT TURKEY to play second fiddle ...1966 Amer. dial.
• HAND IN A BACK-CHAP to play the part of an assistant or 'second fiddle'; to be subordinate ...1871 Sc.
• STOOGE to work as an assistant, underling, or subordinate ...1930s sl., orig. US
• SUBALTERN †* to subordinate ...c1400
• SUBALTERNIZE * to subordinate ...1905
• SUBORDAIN 1. † to appoint to a subordinate position ...1602
2. † to make subordinate ...a1617
• SUBSERVE †* to act in a subordinate position ...1671
• SUBSERVIATE to make subservient or subordinate ...1893
• TAKE A BACK SEAT to accept without complaint a subordinate, second-rate position ...L19 sl.
• VASSAL * to make subject or subordinate to some thing or person ...1613
• VASSALATE † to make subject or subordinate to some thing or person ...1659
• VASSALIZE to make subject or subordinate to some thing or person ...1599
SUBSCRIBE - verbs
• SCRIBE to subscribe ...1864 Eng. dial.
• SUBSCRIVE † to subscribe ...c1470 Sc.
SUBSCRIBER - person
• UNDER-SUBSCRIBER † a subscriber ...1799 Sc.
SUBSCRIPTION - nouns
• HYPOGRAM † a subscription, or that is subscribed ...1656
SUBSEQUENT - adjectives
• SUBSECUTIVE †* subsequent ...1611
• SUCCEDENT † following, succeeding, subsequent ...c1450 now obs. or rare
SUBSEQUENTLY - adverbs
• SITH then, thereupon; afterwards, subsequently ...a1000 arch.
• SITHRE † at a later time; subsequently ...c1200
• SUCCESSIVELY † in the course of events; subsequently, eventually ...1600
• SUINGLY † in order; hence, subsequently, afterwards, later ...c1400
SUBSERVIENCE - nouns
• DOG'S LIFE, A a life of misery, or of miserable subservience ...a1528
• SUBSERVIENTNESS * subservience ...1727
subservience - verbs
• LEAD A DOG'S LIFE to lead a life of misery or miserable subservience ...1597
SUBSERVIENT - adjectives
• MANLY † having the attributes of a (liege) man; subservient ...c1380
• OFFICIAL † performing some office or service; subservient to something else or to some purpose ...1533
• OLEAGINOUS 'smooth' in behaviour or in speech; subservient, compliant,; bland, soothing, insinuating, fawning ...1859
• TOM outwardly subservient, in the context of Black/White relations ...20C sl., orig. US Black
• UNCLE outwardly subservient, in the context of Black/White relations ...20C sl., orig. US Black
• UNCLE TOM outwardly subservient, in the context of Black/White relations ...20C sl., orig. US Black
• UNCLE TOMISH outwardly subservient, in the context of Black/White relations ...20C sl., orig. US Black
subservient - adverbs
• TOM in a subservient, White-pleasing manner ...1960s US Black sl.
subservient - nouns
• BOOT a fawning or subservient action or remark; an effort to curry favour ...1908 Amer. dial.
• UNCLE TOMISM (derogatory) 'Uncle Tom' behaviour ...1980s Amer. dial.
subservient - person
• BITCH 1. (derogatory) a weak or subservient man; hence, a term of address ...1749 UK sl.
2. a subservient person; a servant ...1991 US sl.
• RUNNING DOG a person who is subservient to a foreign power, esp. to one that threatens revolutionary interests; later, generally, a servile follower, a lackey ...1925
• YARD NIGGER a subservient, acquiescent Black ...20C sl.
subservient - verbs
• BOOTLICK to do subservient things to gain one's favour; to seek to ingratiate oneself; to curry favour with, to toady ...1845 Amer. dial.
• DANCE to be in power or control of another; to be forced to be subservient to another, as through threats, blackmail, or because one has a dominating boss, wife or the like ...20C Amer. sl.
• SUBSERVE to be subservient to ...a1619
• SUBSERVIATE to make subservient or subordinate ...1893
• UNCLE to act in a passive or subservient fashion ...1969 US sl.
SUBSIDE - verbs
• FALL † to cause to settle or subside ...1789.
• FALL IN of water: to subside ...Bk1900 Sc.
• LAY DOWN † to cause to subside; to pacify, to appease ...1563
• RUN DOWN to subside ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• QUAT †* to sink, to subside ...a1722
• SAB † to subside or sink; to sag ...18C Sc. obs.
• SILE to subside ...1674 Eng. dial.
SUBSIDY - adjectives
• SUBSIDIAL †* maintained or retained by subsidies ...1798
subsidy - nouns
• SUBSIDIUM a help, aid, subsidy ...1640
SUBSIST - adjectives
• SUBSISTIBLE †* able to subsist ...1675
subsist - nouns
• SUBSTANDER † a thing that subsists ...1662
subsist - verbs
• LIVE OFF THE SMELL OF AN OILED RAG to subsist on a bare minimum of material wants ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• LIVE OFF THE SMELL OF AN OIL RAG to subsist on a bare minimum of material wants ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• LIVE OFF THE SMELL OF AN OILY RAG to subsist on a bare minimum of material wants ...L19 Aust. & NZ sl.
• MAKE BUCKLE AND TONGUE MEET to make both ends meet ...1888 US sl.
• SCRAWL to make a scanty subsistence; to live on uncertain wages ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SKILL † to get along, to subsist ...1537
SUBSISTENCE - nouns
• BEING † livelihood, living, subsistence, existence, maintenance ...1579 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
SUBSTANCE - nouns
• KEEST sap, substance, vigour ...1802 Sc.
• KYST sap, substance, vigour ...1802 Sc.
SUBSTANTIAL - adjectives
• ABLE substantial ...1766 Sc.
• JACKASS large, substantial ...M19 sl.
• LUSTY † massive, substantial, large ...1640
• MONGO considerable, substantial, huge, big ...1974 US teen & campus sl.
• SUBSTANT * substantial; subsistent ...1660
• WALLIE of things: large, ample, considerable, substantial, heavy, strong, imposing ...1500-20 Sc.
• WALLY of things: large, ample, considerable, substantial, heavy, strong, imposing ...1500-20 Sc.
SUBSTITUTE - adjectives
• SUBSTITUTORY serving as a substitute ...1887
• SUCCEDANEOUS † taking or serving in the place of something else; acting as a substitute ...1646
• SUCCEDANEAL †* taking or serving in the place of something else; acting as a substitute ...1633
substitute - nouns (includes SUBSTITUTION)
• BEWITH a temporary substitute, a makeshift ...1724 Sc.
• CLAYTON'S any substitute for a desired thing ...1999 NZ sl.
• FILL-IN duty as a fill-in ...1968 Amer. colloq.
• MAKE-BELIEVE a substitute ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• MAKESHIFT a temporary substitute of an inferior kind ...1802-12
• MAKE-WISE a substitute ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RING-IN a last-minute (inferior) substitute; one thing fraudulently substituted for another; originally applied to racehorses ...1908 Aust. & NZ
• SUBROGATION † substitution ...1418-20.
• SUCCEDANEUM a thing which (rarely, a person who) replaces or serves in the place of another; a substitute ...1662
• SUCCEDANY † a thing which (rarely, a person who) replaces or serves in the place of another; a substitute ...1657
• SUFFECTION † substitution ...1612
• SWITCH a fraudulent substitution ...1938 sl.
substitute - person
• ALTERNATER a substitute ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• DEBITY † a deputy, a substitute ...1467
• DITTO a substitute ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FILLER-INNER a substitute ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• FILL-IN a substitute, esp. a person who substitutes for another ...1928 Amer. colloq.
• GHOST a substitute ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• RINGER * a person who fraudulently substitutes one thing for another; a person who fraudulently substitutes a horse, athlete, etc. for another in a a competition or sporting event, esp. a more skilled competitor brought in to provide an unfair advantage or more advantageous odds ...1858 sl.
• RING-IN a fraudulent substitution, esp. a fraudulent substitution in a race ...1918 Aust. sl.
• WARMING PAN one who temporarily fills another's office ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
substitute - verbs
• FILL to take the place of another; to be a substitute ...1985 Amer. sl.
• FILL IN to take the place of another; to be a substitute ...1930 Amer. sl.
• RING to substitute fraudulently ...1812 sl.
• RING THE CHANGES * to substitute one thing for another fraudulently and take the more valuable item ...1786 sl.
• SUBORDAIN † to appoint in place of another ...1600
• SUBROGATE 1. † to elect or appoint in the place of another; to substitute in an office ...1538
2. * to substitute a thing for another ...a1548
• SUBROGE †* to elect or appoint in the place of another; to substitute in an office ...1600
• SUCCENTURIATE † to put instead of another; to substitute ...1647
• SUFFECT †* to substitute ...1620
SUBSTITUTED - adjectives
• INSETT substituted for a time in place of another ...1809 Sc.
• SUBDITITIOUS †* surreptitiously or fraudulently substituted; suppositious ...1656
• SUBROGATE † put in the place of another ...1432-50
• SUCCENTURIATE †* substituted ...1641
SUBTERFUGE - adjectives
• SUBTERFUGING † evasive; employing subterfuges ...1802
subterfuge - nouns
• GET-OFF an evasion, a subterfuge ...M19
• SUBTERFUGY †* a subterfuge ...1637
SUBTERRANEAN - adjectives
• CATACHTHONIAN underground, subterranean ...1888
• CATACHTHONIC underground, subterranean ...1884
• HYPOGEAL existing or growing beneath the surface of the ground; underground; subterranean ...1686
SUBTLE - adjectives
• ASTUCIOUS astute, subtle, crafty, cunning, shrewd ...1823
• QUIDIFICAL †* quibbling, captious; triflingly subtle ...1542
• QUIRKSOME subtle ...1896 Sc.
• QUISQUOUS perplexing, subtle; difficult to discuss, deal with, or settle; ticklish ...1721 Sc.
• VETERATORIAN † crafty, cunning, subtle, wily, sly, deceitful; gotten by long use, experienced ...1656
subtle - nouns (includes SUBTLETY)
• DEEPNESS † deep cunning or subtlety ...1526
• DEEPTH craft, subtlety ...B1900 Eng. dial.
• HAFTING † subtle dealing, dodging, cavilling; holding off, hesitation, demur ...1519
• IMAGINEMENT †* contrivance, subtlety ...c1470
• SUBTILESSE †* subtlety ...1471
• SUBTILISM * subtle doctrine ...1855
• SUBTILITY acuteness, perspicacity, subtlety ...1388
• SUBTLEHEAD †* subtlety ...1340
• SUBTLESHIP †* subtlety ...1614
• VAIDIE † subtlety, guileful cunning ...c1325
subtle - person
• SIM SUBTLE † a subtle or crafty person ...1581
• SUBTILIST * one who is addicted to subtleties ...1667
subtle - verbs
• CUT A FEATHER to make fine distinctions; to split hairs, to be over-subtle or captious ...a1634
• HAFT † to use subtlety or deceit; to use shifts or dodges; to haggle, to cavil; to avoid coming to the point, to hold off, to hang back, to hesitate ...1519
• SUBTILIZE to argue or reason in a subtle manner; to split hairs ...1592
• SUBTLIZE * to indulge in subtleties ...1821
SUBTRACT - verbs
• DEBATE † to subtract, to take away ...1658
• DEDUCE † to deduct, to subtract ...1563-7
• DEFALCATE † to cut or lop off; to deduct, to subtract, to abate ...1540-1
• DEFALK † to cut or lop off; to deduct, to subtract, to abate ...1536
• REDUCT to deduct, to subtract ...1896 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• SUBSTRA †* to subtract ...1557
• SUBSTRACT to take away, to deduct, to subtract ...1613
• SUBTRAY † to subtract ...c1425
• TAKE OUT * to subtract or deduct from ...1593
SUBTRACTION - adjectives
• SUBSTRACTIONARY † of subtraction ...1674
subtraction - nouns
• SUBDUCTION * subtraction, deduction ...1579
• SUBSTRACTION subtraction, deduction ...1596
SUBURB - nouns
• BURBS the suburbs ...1970s sl.
• FABOR † a suburb of a city...c1470
• FABOUR † a suburb ...c1470
• FAUBOURG a portion of a town or city, lying outside the gates; a suburb ...1470
• FAUXBOURG a portion of a town or city, lying outside the gates; a suburb ...1470
• FAUXBURGH a portion of a town or city, lying outside the gates; a suburb ...1470
• FOURBOURG a portion of a town or city, lying outside the gates; a suburb ...1470
• NOB HILL an exclusive residential district; the aristocratic suburb of a city ...1912 Amer. dial.
• NOB'S HILL an exclusive residential district; the aristocratic suburb of a city ...1965 Amer. dial.
• SADLANDS the suburbs of a city ...2002 UK sl.
• SLURB (derogatory) an area of unplanned suburban development ...M20 orig. US
• SLURBS (derogatory) the suburbs ...M20 orig. US
• SUBURBLES † suburbs ...a1400
suburb - person
• SUBURBIAN † a resident in the suburbs ...1607
• WALLY, WOLLY an unfashionable, unintelligent, suburban person, lacking in taste and sophistication ...1920s sl.
SUBURBAN - adjectives
• BURBED OUT looking very middle-class and suburban; decked out like a suburban citizen ...Bk1990 Amer. sl.
• SUBURBIAL †* suburban ...1602
• SUBURBIAN † suburban ...1606
• SUBURBICARY † suburban ...1654
SUBWAY - nouns
• SNAKE a subway, an underground system ...1960 US sl.
subway - verbs
• SUBMERGE to ride on a subway train ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.