People & Society

standing C2

/ˈstændɪŋ/ A person's or group's status, rank, or reputation. Meaning Off Sound Off

monsieur C2

/məˈsjʊə(ɹ)/ A man, especially a French gentleman. Meaning Off Sound Off

donna C2

/ˈdɑː.nə/ an Italian title meaning lady, especially one applied to a woman of rank Meaning Off Sound Off

slut C2

/slʌt/ offensive: a person, especially a woman, contemptuously judged to be sexually promiscuous Meaning Off Sound Off

sonny C2

/ˈsʌni/ an informal, often affectionate form of address to a boy or younger man Meaning Off Sound Off

rascal C2

/ˈɹæskl̩/ A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster. Meaning Off Sound Off

mademoiselle C2

/ˌmæ.dəm.wəˈzɛl/ A young woman or girl, especially one who is French or French-speaking. Meaning Off Sound Off

nigger C2

/ˈnɪɡɚ/ extremely offensive racial slur directed at a Black person; included for understanding historical texts, never as a neutral term Meaning Off Sound Off

rogue C2

/ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person. Meaning Off Sound Off

madman C2

/ˈmædˌmæn/ an insane person Meaning Off Sound Off

Negro C2

/ˈniɡroʊ/ dated and now generally offensive: a historical racial label for a Black person; retained in quotations and some historical institutional names Meaning Off Sound Off

informant C2

/ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ A person who secretly gives information, especially to the police. Meaning Off Sound Off

douche C2

/duːʃ/ offensive slang: an unpleasant, contemptible, or obnoxious person Meaning Off Sound Off

rover C2

/ˈroʊvɚ/ a person who wanders or travels without settling in one place Meaning Off Sound Off

thug C2

/θʌɡ/ a violent criminal or a person hired to intimidate or attack others Meaning Off Sound Off

chauffeur C2

/ʃoʊˈfɝ/ a person employed to drive a private or luxury passenger vehicle Meaning Off Sound Off

wretch C2

/ɹɛt͡ʃ/ An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person. Meaning Off Sound Off

sawyer C2

/ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ a person employed to saw wood, especially timber in a sawpit or sawmill Meaning Off Sound Off

legion C2

/ˈli.d͡ʒən/ A very large number of people or things. Meaning Off Sound Off

believer C2

/bɪˈlivɚ/ A person who believes; especially regarding religion. Meaning Off Sound Off

valet C2

/ˈvæleɪ/ a person that will park and fetch cars for people using a business, restaurant or service Meaning Off Sound Off

mutt C2

/mʌt/ informal: a foolish, contemptible, or irritating person Meaning Off Sound Off

hag C2

/hæɡ/ an insulting term for an old woman regarded as ugly, unpleasant, or frightening Meaning Off Sound Off

ducky C2

/ˈdʌki/ informal, especially British and sometimes dated: an affectionate form of address for a person Meaning Off Sound Off

syndicate C2

/ˈsɪn.də.kət/ a group of people or organizations that combine resources to carry out a business, project, or shared purpose Meaning Off Sound Off

signor C2

/siːˈnjɔːr/ a courtesy title used before the name of, or in addressing, an Italian man; equivalent to Mr. or sir Meaning Off Sound Off

posse C2

/ˈpɑːsi/ a group of people summoned by a law officer to help keep order or pursue a suspect Meaning Off Sound Off

adios C2

/ˌædiˈoʊs/ goodbye; used when parting from someone Meaning Off Sound Off

afar C2

/ˈɑːfɑː(ɹ)/ A member of the people who speak this language and reside in these regions. Meaning Off Sound Off

signora C2

/siːnˈjɔːrə/ an Italian title of respect or form of address for a woman, equivalent to Mrs. or madam Meaning Off Sound Off

perpetrator C2

/ˈpɝpəˌtɹeɪtɚ/ a person who commits a crime, harmful act, or other wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off

watchman C2

/ˈwɒtʃmən/ A man set to watch: a man who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night; (loosely) any such person of any sex or gender. Meaning Off Sound Off

viper C2

/ˈvaɪpɚ/ a person who is considered dangerous Meaning Off Sound Off

wraith C2

/ɹeɪθ/ A ghost or specter, especially a person's likeness seen just after their death. Meaning Off Sound Off

babu C2

/ˈbɑːbuː/ South Asian, often historical in English: a respectful title or form of address for a man, commonly placed after a personal name Meaning Off Sound Off

matron C2

/ˈmeɪtɹən/ a married woman, usually middle-aged with children, who is staid and dignified Meaning Off Sound Off

wench C2

/wɛntʃ/ a girl or young woman; now dated and often humorous, dismissive, or offensive Meaning Off Sound Off

loony C2

/ˈluːni/ informal and potentially offensive: a person regarded as foolish, eccentric, or mentally unstable Meaning Off Sound Off

goblin C2

/ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ a small, grotesque, supernatural, and folkloric creature that makes trouble for human beings Meaning Off Sound Off

artifact C2

/ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ An object made by people, especially an old or historically interesting one Meaning Off Sound Off

pagan C2

/ˈpeɪɡən/ a follower of a polytheistic, nature-centered, or pre-Christian religion, including a person in a modern Pagan tradition Meaning Off Sound Off

feud C2

/fjuːd/ a long and bitter quarrel between people, families, or groups, sometimes involving violence Meaning Off Sound Off

booby C2

/ˈbuːbi/ a foolish or inept person; dated and insulting Meaning Off Sound Off

ahoy C2

/əˈhɔɪ/ nautical: used to hail a ship, lookout, or person and attract attention Meaning Off Sound Off

girlie C2

/ˈgɝːli/ informal, often dated: a girl or young woman, sometimes used as an affectionate form of address Meaning Off Sound Off

assailant C2

/əˈseɪlənt/ a person who physically attacks another person Meaning Off Sound Off

felon C2

/ˈfɛl.ən/ a person who has committed or been convicted of a felony, especially in United States law Meaning Off Sound Off

snob C2

/snɑb/ a person who looks down on people considered socially inferior or tries to display supposedly superior taste or status Meaning Off Sound Off

proctor C2

/ˈprɑːk.tɚ/ especially in the US, a person who supervises an examination to prevent cheating Meaning Off Sound Off

concubine C2

/ˈkɑːŋkjəbaɪn/ historical: a woman recognized as a man's sexual partner but given lower social or legal status than a wife Meaning Off Sound Off

horoscope C2

/ˈhɔɹəˌskoʊp/ an astrological forecast of a person's future, often published according to their zodiac sign Meaning Off Sound Off

etiquette C2

/ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/ The manners or decent behaviour to be observed in social or professional life; conventional decorum; the ceremonial code of polite society. Meaning Off Sound Off

florist C2

/ˈflɔːrɪst/ a person who grows, arranges, or sells cut flowers and ornamental plants Meaning Off Sound Off

cutler C2

/ˈkʌtlɚ/ a person who makes, repairs, or sells knives and other cutlery Meaning Off Sound Off

Hun C2

/hʌn/ a member of a nomadic confederation that entered Europe in late antiquity and reached its greatest power under Attila in the fifth century Meaning Off Sound Off

navigator C2

/ˈnavɪɡeɪtə/ in earlier times, a person who explored by ship Meaning Off Sound Off

exorcism C2

/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ A ritual performed to drive out an evil spirit from a person, place, or thing. Meaning Off Sound Off

hermit C2

/ˈhɝmɪt/ A person who lives alone and avoids the company of others. Meaning Off Sound Off

smuggler C2

/ˈsmʌɡlɚ/ a person who secretly and illegally carries goods or people into or out of a country or restricted area Meaning Off Sound Off

guillotine C2

/ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/ a machine for executing a person by dropping a heavy blade through the neck Meaning Off Sound Off

draper C2

/ˈdreɪpər/ a person who sells cloth, curtains, and related textile goods Meaning Off Sound Off

scapegoat C2

/ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ Someone unfairly blamed or punished for some failure. Meaning Off Sound Off

eunuch C2

/ˈjuː.nək/ a man who has been castrated Meaning Off Sound Off

anarchist C2

/ˈæn.ɚ.kɪst/ a person who advocates anarchism, seeking a society organized without a coercive state or imposed hierarchy Meaning Off Sound Off

damsel C2

/ˈdæmzəl/ dated or literary: a young unmarried woman, especially one of noble birth Meaning Off Sound Off

bridesmaid C2

/ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪd/ a person, traditionally a woman, who attends and supports a bride at a wedding Meaning Off Sound Off

curator C2

/kjʊəˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ A person who manages and organizes a collection in a museum, gallery, or library. Meaning Off Sound Off

maverick C2

/ˈmævəɹɪk/ Someone who thinks and acts independently and refuses to follow the usual rules. Meaning Off Sound Off

alderman C2

/ˈɔldəɹmən/ a member of a municipal council, especially in a city or in a historical system of local government Meaning Off Sound Off

cordon C2

/ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən/ A line of people or barriers placed around an area to guard or block it. Meaning Off Sound Off

conqueror C2

/ˈkɑŋˌkɚ.ɚ/ Someone who conquers. Meaning Off Sound Off

chivalry C2

/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ honourable, generous, and courteous conduct, especially toward someone perceived as vulnerable Meaning Off Sound Off

cadaver C2

/kəˈdævɚ/ the dead body of a human being Meaning Off Sound Off

avenger C2

/əˈvɛndʒɚ/ a person who punishes someone in return for a wrong or injury Meaning Off Sound Off

emissary C2

/ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else. Meaning Off Sound Off

heresy C2

/ˈhɛɹəsi/ A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off

gentry C2

/ˈd͡ʒɛntɹi/ People of education and good breeding. Meaning Off Sound Off

Neanderthal C2

/niˈændərˌtɑːl/ a member of an extinct human species, Homo neanderthalensis, that lived in Europe and western Asia until about 40,000 years ago Meaning Off Sound Off

beneficiary C2

/ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ A person who gains an advantage or benefit from something. Meaning Off Sound Off

heretic C2

/ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to. Meaning Off Sound Off

senorita C2

/ˌsen.jəˈriː.t̬ə/ a Spanish or Spanish-speaking girl or unmarried young woman, especially when addressed or referred to with the title equivalent to Miss Meaning Off Sound Off

deadbeat C2

/ˈdɛdˌbiːt/ informal, disparaging: a lazy or irresponsible person who avoids work or depends on others for support Meaning Off Sound Off

quartet C2

/kwɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛt/ four people considered as a unit Meaning Off Sound Off

stroller C2

/ˈstɹoʊlɚ/ a person taking a leisurely walk Meaning Off Sound Off

nowt C2

/naʊt/ A dumb, crass, or clumsy person, or a person who is difficult or stubborn. Meaning Off Sound Off

headmistress C2

/ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/ A woman who is in charge of a school. Meaning Off Sound Off

innkeeper C2

/ˈɪnˌkipɚ/ a person who owns or manages an inn Meaning Off Sound Off

matchmaker C2

/ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɚ/ someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others Meaning Off Sound Off

swindler C2

/ˈswɪndəlɚ/ a person who obtains money or property from others through deception or fraud Meaning Off Sound Off

exorcist C2

/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ A person who performs rituals to drive out evil spirits. Meaning Off Sound Off

courtesan C2

/ˈkɔɹtəzæn/ historical: a woman who had wealthy or powerful lovers or clients, often in exchange for financial support and with access to elite society Meaning Off Sound Off

seamstress C2

/ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ A woman who sews clothes professionally. Meaning Off Sound Off

prerogative C2

/prɪˈrɑɡətɪv/ a right or privilege belonging exclusively to a particular person, group, or position Meaning Off Sound Off

pickpocket C2

/ˈpɪkˌpɑːkət/ a thief who secretly steals from people's pockets or bags in public places Meaning Off Sound Off

Basque C2

/bæsk/ the language of the Basque people, spoken in parts of northern Spain and southwestern France and not known to be related to any other living language Meaning Off Sound Off

blockhead C2

/ˈblɑkˌhɛd/ a stupid or slow-witted person; an insulting term Meaning Off Sound Off