Register & Style

peter C2

/ˈpiː.tɚ/ usually peter out: to diminish gradually in strength, quantity, or activity and finally stop Meaning Off Sound Off

la C2

/lɑ/ an archaic exclamation expressing surprise, emphasis, or mild protest Meaning Off Sound Off

gimme C2

/ˈɡɪmiː/ informal: a written representation of the rapid pronunciation of give me 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

heroin C2

/ˈhɛɹ.oʊ.ɪn/ a powerful, highly addictive opioid made from morphine, usually illegal and associated with a high risk of overdose and dependence Meaning Off Sound Off

lo C2

/loʊ/ archaic or literary: used to call attention to something surprising or important 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

palmer C2

/ˈpɑmɚ/ historical: a pilgrim to the Holy Land, traditionally identified by the palm branch carried on returning home Meaning Off Sound Off

napoleon C2

/nəˈpoʊ.li.ən/ historical: a French gold coin worth twenty francs, first issued under Napoleon I Meaning Off Sound Off

orphanage C2

/ˈɔːr.fən.ɪdʒ/ a residential institution that houses and cares for children without parents or guardians Meaning Off Sound Off

epic C2

/ˈep.ɪk/ constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic Meaning Off Sound Off

faggot C2

/ˈfæɡ.ət/ historical: a bundle of sticks or branches bound together for fuel Meaning Off Sound Off

yah C2

/jɑː/ a dialect or eye-dialect spelling of you Meaning Off Sound Off

steed C2

/stiːd/ A stallion, especially one used for riding. Meaning Off Sound Off

abigail C2

/ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/ historical: a lady's maid or female personal attendant Meaning Off Sound Off

madonna C2

/məˈdɑː.nə/ an artistic representation of the Virgin Mary, especially with the infant Jesus Meaning Off Sound Off

stereo C2

/ˈsteriˌoʊ/ a sound system that records or reproduces audio through two or more separate channels 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

cartel C2

/kɑːrˈtel/ an association of independent businesses or producers that coordinate prices, output, or markets in order to limit competition 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

erotic C2

/ɪˈrɑtɪk/ relating to sexual desire, love, or sexual excitement Meaning Off Sound Off

thug C2

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

yer C2

/jɚ/ nonstandard pronunciation spelling of your Meaning Off Sound Off

padre C2

/ˈpɑdɹeɪ/ a Christian priest, especially in a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking community Meaning Off Sound Off

sermon C2

/ˈsɝ.mən/ Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter. Meaning Off Sound Off

cadet C2

/kəˈdɛt/ a student or trainee preparing to become a military or police officer Meaning Off Sound Off

lea C2

/liː/ an open grassy field, meadow, or pasture; chiefly literary Meaning Off Sound Off

mutt C2

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

tit C2

/tɪt/ a small, active songbird that often feeds on insects and seeds Meaning Off Sound Off

shag C2

/ʃæɡ/ strong, coarse-cut tobacco Meaning Off Sound Off

knob C2

/nɑb/ a rounded handle on a door, drawer, lid, or similar object 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

anal C2

/ˈeɪnəl/ of, near, intended for, or involving the anus Meaning Off Sound Off

viva C2

/ˈvaɪvə/ chiefly British: an oral examination, especially one for an academic degree 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

mandarin C2

/ˈmæn.də.rɪn/ the major group of Chinese varieties spoken across much of China, especially Standard Mandarin 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

platter C2

/ˈplætɚ/ a large, shallow dish or tray used for serving food 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

git C2

/ɡɪt/ an eye-dialect or pronunciation spelling of get 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

raccoon C2

/ræˈkuːn/ a nocturnal North American mammal with a black facial mask, dexterous forepaws, and a ringed tail Meaning Off Sound Off

booby C2

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

cactus C2

/ˈkæktəs/ Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate. Meaning Off Sound Off

python C2

/ˈpaɪθɑn/ a large nonvenomous constricting snake of the family Pythonidae, native chiefly to Africa, Asia, and Australia Meaning Off Sound Off

ahoy C2

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

elope C2

/iˈloʊp/ to leave secretly in order to marry, or to marry privately without a public ceremony or advance announcement Meaning Off Sound Off

bey C2

/beɪ/ historical: a governor, ruler, or other high official in the Ottoman Empire and some of its former territories Meaning Off Sound Off

mercer C2

/ˈmɝsɚ/ historical: a merchant who dealt in textiles, especially silk and other fine cloth 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

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

homage C2

/ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/ An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. Meaning Off Sound Off

limousine C2

/ˌlɪməˈziːn/ a large luxurious car, often with a chauffeur and sometimes with a lengthened passenger compartment Meaning Off Sound Off

roach C2

/roʊtʃ/ a silvery-green European freshwater fish, or any of several related fishes Meaning Off Sound Off

chestnut C2

/ˈt͡ʃɛs(t)ˌnʌt/ of a golden brown to reddish brown color Meaning Off Sound Off

jerky C2

/ˈd͡ʒɝki/ moving or proceeding in sudden, uneven starts rather than smoothly Meaning Off Sound Off

dementia C2

/dɪˈmɛnʃə/ a syndrome involving progressive decline in memory, reasoning, language, or other cognitive abilities 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

hoop C2

/huːp/ a rigid circular or curved band of metal, wood, or another material, used for holding, fastening, hanging, or forming a framework Meaning Off Sound Off

topless C2

/ˈtɑːpləs/ having the chest or breasts uncovered Meaning Off Sound Off

privy C2

/ˈprɪvi/ sharing secret or private knowledge of something, normally followed by to Meaning Off Sound Off

tod C2

/tɑːd/ a former British unit of weight for wool, usually equal to 28 pounds (about 12.7 kilograms) Meaning Off Sound Off

pox C2

/pɑks/ dated, especially in the pox or great pox: syphilis Meaning Off Sound Off

damsel C2

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

attire C2

/əˈtaɪɚ/ clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion 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

nightgown C2

/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ a loose garment, especially a dresslike one, worn in bed Meaning Off Sound Off

dole C2

/doʊl/ chiefly British and informal: money paid by the government to people who are unemployed 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

emir C2

/əˈmɪr/ a ruler, prince, governor, or military commander in an Islamic country or polity Meaning Off Sound Off

uber C2

/ˈuːbɚ/ informal: extreme, outstanding, or superior to others of its kind Meaning Off Sound Off

mavis C2

/ˈmeɪvɪs/ the song thrush; chiefly literary or Scottish Meaning Off Sound Off

chivalry C2

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

psychosis C2

/saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ a severe mental state involving impaired contact with reality, often including delusions or hallucinations Meaning Off Sound Off

eskimo C2

/ˈɛskɪmoʊ/ historical collective label for Inuit and Yupik peoples and related Arctic communities; now often considered outdated or offensive, especially in Canada and Greenland Meaning Off Sound Off

pap C2

/pæp/ US dialect: father; pa Meaning Off Sound Off

castor C2

/ˈkæstɚ/ historical: a small table container or a stand holding cruets and shakers for condiments Meaning Off Sound Off

coney C2

/ˈkoʊni/ archaic or historical: a rabbit, especially the European rabbit, or its fur 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

bale C2

/beɪl/ a large quantity of material compressed and tightly bound for storage or transport Meaning Off Sound Off

armpit C2

/ˈɑːrm.pɪt/ the hollow beneath the shoulder where the arm joins the body Meaning Off Sound Off

cavalier C2

/ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/ showing an arrogant or dismissive lack of proper concern 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

pug C2

/pʌɡ/ a small, sturdy dog with a short muzzle, broad wrinkled face, smooth coat, and tightly curled tail Meaning Off Sound Off

eulogy C2

/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/ a speech or piece of writing praising a person who has died, usually delivered at a funeral Meaning Off Sound Off

gunny C2

/ˈɡʌni/ a coarse, strong fabric made from jute or hemp, especially for sacks Meaning Off Sound Off

eradicate C2

/ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ to destroy or remove something completely, especially a disease, problem, or harmful practice Meaning Off Sound Off

vixen C2

/ˈvɪksən/ a female fox Meaning Off Sound Off

thyself C2

/ðaɪˈsɛlf/ the reflexive or emphatic form of thou, meaning yourself; archaic or literary Meaning Off Sound Off

hunchback C2

/ˈhʌntʃ.bæk/ a dated and potentially offensive term for a person with a markedly hunched back or kyphosis Meaning Off Sound Off

filly C2

/ˈfɪli/ a young female horse, especially one below the age at which it is called a mare Meaning Off Sound Off