The Oxford English Dictionary has added 550 new words and phrases, including awesomesauce, weak sauce, and chicken little.

The 550 new words, senses, and sub-entries include awesomesauce, weak sauce, and chicken little. Also being added are several West African words in recognition of their influence on the English language

The words also include 29 Nigerian words to note that country’s influence on world English.

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New word entries

• a-eastell, prep.: “At, in, or to the east of. Cf. awestell prep.”
• agric, adj. and n.: “Of, relating to, or used in agriculture; = agricultural adj. Now chiefly West African.”
• anti-Semiticism, n.: “Prejudice, hostility, or discrimination towards Jewish people on religious, cultural, or ethnic grounds; = anti-Semitism n.”
• assault rifle, n.: “Originally U.S. A rifle designed for military use that is capable of both automatic and semi-automatic fire, is loaded by means of a magazine (as…”
• assault weapon, n.: “A weapon designed for use in a large-scale military assault, esp. one used to attack a fortified or well-defended location. Now rare.”
• awedde, adj.: “Overcome with anger, madness, or distress; insane, mentally disturbed.”
• awe-inspiringly, adv.: “So impressively, spectacularly, or formidably as to arouse or inspire awe.”
• awel, n.: “Any of various types of hook or hooked instrument; esp. one used as an instrument of torture.”
• Awendaw, n.: “Also with lower-case initial. In the cuisine of the south-eastern United States, especially South Carolina: a type of soft, moist cornbread that may…”
• awesomesauce, adj.: “Extremely good; excellent.”
• awestell, prep.: “At, in, or to the west of. Cf. a-west prep., a-eastell prep.”
• awfulize, v.: “intransitive. To class as awful or terrible. rare.”
• awfy, adj.: “Terrible, dreadful; remarkable or notable.”
• awfy, adv.: “As simple intensive: very, exceedingly, extremely.”
• Babemba, n.: “A Bantu-speaking people inhabiting the north-eastern part of Zambia and the neighbouring areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly…”
• bagel, v.: “transitive. To beat (an opponent) by a score of six games to love in a set. Cf. bagel n. 3.”
• Barthesian, n. and adj.: “A follower or advocate of the theories of Roland Barthes.”
• bauer, n.: “In Germany and German-speaking countries: a peasant, a smallholder. Cf. Boer n. I. and boor n. 2a.”
• Bemba, adj. and n.: “Of, belonging to, or characteristic of the Bemba (see sense B. 1); (also) designating this people.”
• bialy, n.: “A chewy bread roll having a circular indentation filled with finely chopped onion. Cf. Bialystok n.”
• Bialystok, n.: “a chewy bread roll having a circular indentation filled with finely chopped onion; = bialy n.”
• bird colonel, n.: “A full colonel, as distinct from a lieutenant colonel. Also in full bird colonel. Cf. chicken colonel n., full colonel at full adj. 5b(b).”
• bochur, n.: “A boy or young man; spec. a student of Talmudic and rabbinical writings at a yeshiva (yeshiva n.). Cf. yeshiva bochur n.”
• bokeh, n.: “Blurring or hazing in the out-of-focus areas of a photographic image; this as an artistic or visual effect, esp. as rendered by a particular lens.”
• bombogenesis, n.: “A phenomenon or process characterized by a rapid and sustained fall of barometric pressure in the centre of an extratropical cyclonic weather system…”
• bridge-burning, n.: “The action or process of burning bridges (literally and figuratively). Cf. to burn one’s bridges (behind one) at bridge n.1 phrases 7.”
• bridge-burning, adj.: “That burns bridges (literally and figuratively). Cf. bridge n.1”
• bridge coat, n.2: “A long heavy double-breasted woollen overcoat traditionally worn by naval officers on the bridge of a ship in cold weather. Later also: any coat…”
• bridger, n.1: “A person who maintains or has charge of a bridge; the keeper of a bridge. Obsolete.”
• Brightonian, n. and adj.: “A native or resident of Brighton.”
• brik, n.: “Esp. in Tunisia and elsewhere in North Africa: a filo pastry, often triangular in form, with a savoury filling. Cf. borek n.”
• broigus, adj. and n.: “Angry; irritated.”
• buka, n.: “A roadside restaurant or street stall with a seating area, selling cooked food at low prices. Cf. bukateria n., mama put n. Frequently as a modifier…”
• bukateria, n.: “A roadside restaurant or street stall with a seating area, selling cooked food at low prices. Cf. buka n., mama put n.”
• cab, n.5: “A robust box-like casing containing one or more loudspeakers used in the amplification of an electric instrument (esp. an electric guitar) or as part…”
• cab, n.6: “Any of various wines made from Cabernet grapes; esp. Cabernet Sauvignon. Cf. cab sav n.”
• cab-over, adj. and n.: “Chiefly North American and Australian. Of a lorry, truck, etc.: designed so that most or all of the engine is located below rather than in front of…”
• cab-over-engine, adj.: “Of a lorry, truck, etc.: designed so that most or all of the engine is located below rather than in front of the driver’s compartment, with the…”
• cab sav, n.: “Red wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape; = Cabernet Sauvignon at Cabernet n. Cf. cab n.6”
• camped-up, adj.: “That has been made (more) camp; esp. (of a work of art, entertainment, a dramatic performance, etc.) performed or executed in a playfully exaggerated…”
• Chicagoese, adj. and n.: “Of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Chicago, its inhabitants, or the speech or language used there. Cf. Chicagoan adj. Now rare.”
• Chicagoland, n.: “Chicago and the surrounding regions of north-eastern Illinois, plus (typically) adjoining parts of Indiana and Wisconsin, considered as a unit; the…”
• chichi, n.2: “Usually in plural: a woman’s breasts. Also occasionally in singular: a breast.”
• Chichimec, n. and adj.: “A member of any of various indigenous peoples of Mexico, esp. the nomadic and semi-nomadic peoples inhabiting northern and central Mexico before the…”
• Chichimeca, n. and adj.: “A member of any of various indigenous peoples of Mexico, esp. the nomadic and semi-nomadic peoples inhabiting northern and central Mexico before the…”
• chickee, n.: “In the south-eastern United States, especially Florida: a type of open-sided dwelling consisting of palmetto thatching on a log frame with a raised…”
• chicken factory, n.: “A building where chickens are hatched in temperature-controlled conditions in large numbers; (in later use) spec. one where the chickens are confined…”
• chicken fat, n.: “Fat obtained from a chicken, usually rendered and clarified, and used esp. in cookery.”
• chicken finger, n.: “Usually in plural. A narrow strip of chicken meat, esp. from the breast, coated in breadcrumbs or batter and deep-fried, and typically served with a…”
• chicken glove, n.: “Usually in plural. A type of thin delicate glove made from very fine lamb, kid, or calf skin; = chicken-skin glove at chicken skin n. 1.”
• chickenhead, n. and adj.: “colloquial (chiefly U.S.). Usually as two words or with hyphen. A foolish or stupid person. Cf. chicken-headed adj.”
• chicken-headed, adj.: “Foolish, stupid.”
• Chicken Licken, n.: “A person who panics easily, or spreads alarm amongst others; = Chicken Little n.”
• Chicken Little, n.: “A person who panics easily, or spreads alarm amongst others. Also as a modifier. Cf. Chicken Licken n.”
• chicken noodle soup, n.: “A soup made with chicken and noodles, sometimes popularly regarded as a remedy for all ailments or valued for its restorative properties. Cf. chicken…”
• chicken scratch, n. and adj.: “In plural or as a mass noun: unintelligible, illegible, or roughly-drawn marks, lines, symbols, or letters, typically made by hand; illegible…”
• chicken soup, n.: “A soup made with chicken; esp. a simple clear broth popularly considered as a remedy for all ailments or valued for its restorative properties (also…”
• chicken tender, n.: “A cut of meat consisting of the tender muscle closest to the spine on the underside of a chicken breast.”
• chickeny, adj.: “Resembling, reminiscent of, or characteristic of chicken meat or a chicken; consisting of or flavoured with chicken.”
• chickie, n.: “Used as a term of endearment, esp. for a child or woman. Cf. chick n.1 1.”
• chop-chop, n.2: “Bribery and corruption in public life; misappropriation or embezzlement of funds. Also as a modifier.”
• chrain, n.: “Horseradish; spec. a piquant sauce made with grated horseradish, vinegar, and (sometimes) beetroot, used as a condiment and traditionally served with…”
• chuckheaded, adj.: “Unintelligent, dim-witted, stupid.”
• chutzpadik, adj.: “Esp. in Jewish usage: showing chutzpah; impudent, impertinent; audacious, very self-confident.”
• couscoussier, n.: “A steamer used to cook couscous, consisting of two interlocking pots, the upper one holding the couscous and having a lid and perforated bottom…”
• Cousin Sally, n.: “A nickname for: the Confederate States of America (see Confederate States (of America) at confederate adj. 3a).”
• cucamelon, n.: “A climbing plant of the gourd family, Melothria scabra, native to Central America and grown elsewhere for its fruit, which resembles a grape-sized…”
• danfo, n.: “A yellow minibus that carries passengers for a fare as part of an informal transport system in Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria. Also as a…”
• dulce et decorum, n.: “The belief or ideology that to die in battle for one’s country is glorious or noble. Cf. dulce et decorum est n.”
• dulce et decorum est, n. and phr.: “The belief or ideology that to die in battle for one’s country is glorious or noble; = dulce et decorum n.”
• ember months, n.: “The final four months of the calendar year (September to December), esp. considered together as a period of heightened or intense activity.”
• e-waste, n.: “Worthless or inferior electronic text or content. rare.”
• eyefully, adv.: “In a manner that arouses or inspires awe or dread. Cf. awfully adv. 1a 1b.”
• eyelessness, n.1: “Lack of fear of, or reverence or respect for, authority.”
• eyelessness, n.2: “The state or condition of being eyeless (in various senses).”
• farbrengen, n.: “A Hasidic gathering, usually with eating, drinking, singing, and discussion of Hasidic teachings, held especially on the Sabbath and other festivals…”
• farkakte, adj.: “Covered in excrement. rare.”
• flag-off, n.: “The moment at which a race, esp. a motor race, is flagged off (see flag v.4 additions a); the start of a race. Now chiefly Indian English and…”
• fletched, adj.: “Of an arrow: fitted with feathers or vanes. Frequently with modifier, as feather fletched, high fletched, etc.”
• Foucauldian, adj. and n.: “Of, relating to, or characteristic of the ideas or works of the French philosopher and historian Michel Foucault.”
• franger, n.: “A condom.”
• futzing, n.: “Ineffectual or trifling activity; messing about; tinkering. Chiefly with around.”
• garrick, n.: “The leerfish, Lichia amia (family Carangidae).”
• gist, v.2: “transitive. To reduce (a text, document, etc.) to its essence or gist; to condense, summarize, or précis.”
• glatt kosher, adj.: “Designating food prepared according to a strict interpretation of Jewish dietary law; of or relating to such food; strictly kosher.”
• guber, adj.: “Of or relating to a governor or governorship; = gubernatorial adj.”
• hanukkiah, n.: “A candelabrum holding eight lights and a shamash (shamash n. 2), used during the eight days of Hanukkah. Cf. menorah n.”
• hen, n.2: “to drink the hen: to attend a celebration or drinking party in honour of a newly married couple, typically held at the expense of the bridegroom at a…”
• hench, adj.: “Of a person: having a powerful, muscular physique; fit, strong.”
• hen-day, n.: “A day regarded as unit of measurement in estimating the egg productivity of hens. Cf. hen housed adj.”
• hendiship, n.: “Graciousness, kindliness. Cf. hendship n.”
• hen feather, n.: “A feather from a hen, used esp. for stuffing bedding, to ornament clothing, or as a lure in fly fishing.”
• henna, v.: “transitive. To dye (a person’s hair, skin, etc.) a reddish-brown colour using henna.”
• Hennigian, adj.: “Designating the phylogenetic or cladistic system of classification of organisms devised by Willi Hennig, which admits only strictly monophyletic…”
• Henotikon, n.: “Usually with the. A decree issued by the emperor Zeno in 482, with the aim of restoring religious unity between the pro-Chalcedonian see of…”
• henpecking, n.: “With reference to a woman: the action of continually criticizing or nagging her husband or male partner, or ordering him about, in a manner regarded…”
• henpecking, adj.: “Of a woman: characterized by a tendency to criticize or nag her husband or male partner continually, or order him about; domineering.”
• Henriad, n.: “With the and capital initial, as the Henriad: Shakespeare’s four historical plays, Richard II, Henry IV, Pt. 1, Henry IV, Pt. 2, and Henry V…”
• Henry, n.1: “As a modifier: designating any of various coins minted during the reign of a monarch named Henry, esp. one minted when Henry VI was King of England…”
• Henry VIII, n.: “As a modifier. Designating or relating to a type of parliamentary provision which allows a government to repeal or amend an Act of Parliament without…”
• hen scrat, n.: “A scratch-like mark, esp. a piece of untidy or illegible handwriting; a hen scratch (hen scratch n. 3). Obsolete. rare.”
• hen scrattin, n.: “A long streak or wisp of cirrus cloud, often believed to herald stormy weather. Usually in plural.”
• hen-skin, adj. and n.: “Of an item of clothing or footwear: made of thin or flimsy material.”
• Henslow’s sparrow, n.: “A New World sparrow of North American grasslands, Ammodramus henslowii (family Passerellidae), with streaked brown upperparts, dark stripes on the…”
• i-waldes, adv.: “Intentionally, voluntarily; of one’s own accord.”
• jam, adj.2: “Among homosexual people (esp. men): designating a heterosexual person (esp. a man).”
• Japhetan, adj. and n.: “Of, relating to, or belonging to any of the peoples mentioned in Genesis 10:2–5 as descended from Japheth, one of the sons of Noah; = Japhetian adj…”
• jerkweed, n.: “An obnoxious, detestable, or stupid person (esp. a male). Often as a contemptuous form of address. Cf. dickweed n., jerkwad n.”
• Jewdar, n.: “An ability, attributed esp. to Jewish people and likened humorously to radar, to identify a (fellow) Jewish person by intuition or by interpreting…”
• jewel case, n.: “A box or case in which jewellery is stored, protected, or presented. Cf. jewel box n. 1a.”
• jeweller’s shop, n.: “The shop or workshop of a jeweller.”
• Jewfro, n.: “A curly, frizzy, or bushy hairstyle worn by some Jewish people, reminiscent of an Afro.”
• Jew-hating, n.: “Hatred of Jewish people or culture; anti-Semitism.”
• Jew-hating, adj.: “That hates Jewish people or culture; anti-Semitic.”
• jewie, n.: “A jewfish; esp. the mulloway, Argyrosomus japonicus. Cf. jewfish n. 2b.”
• Jewish American, n. and adj.: “An American of Jewish origin or descent.”
• Jewish-Christian, n. and adj.: “Church History. A member of a Jewish-Christian church or community (see sense B. 1). Cf. Judaeo-Christian n. 1.”
• Jewish Christianity, n.: “The state or fact of being Jewish-Christian. Also: Jewish-Christian culture, beliefs, etc. Cf. Judaeo-Christianity n.”
• Jew town, n.: “A name for: an area inhabited predominantly by Jewish people. In later use, esp. such an area within a larger urban environment; a neighbourhood with…”
• Jew York, n.: “A name for: New York.”
• Kannywood, n.: “The Nigerian Hausa-language film industry, based in Kano; Kano regarded as the centre of this industry. Cf. Nollywood n.”
• kibitz, n.: “A spectator of a game, esp. of cards. Cf. kibitzer n. 1. rare.”
• K-leg, n.: “In singular and plural. A condition in which one or both of a person’s knees are turned inwards, resulting in a noticeable gap between the feet when…”
• kvetching, adj.: “Characterized by complaining or criticizing; that complains or criticizes.”
• kvetchy, adj.: “Given to or characterized by complaining or criticizing; ill-tempered, irritable.”
• laksa, n.: “In Peranakan cookery: any of various types of spicy noodle soup made with meat, vegetables, or fish. Also as a modifier, as in laksa soup, laksa…”
• Lane cake, n.: “A white layer cake of a type traditional in the southern United States, with a rich filling typically containing nuts, dried fruit, and bourbon or…”
• macaron, n.: “A confection consisting of two small, round (usually colourful) biscuits with a meringue-like consistency, made with egg white, sugar, and powdered…”
• mama put, n.: “A street vendor, typically a woman, selling cooked food at low prices from a handcart or stall. Also: a street stall or roadside restaurant run by…”
• mentionitis, n.: “Originally: a tendency to mention something for the sake of comprehensiveness or exhaustiveness, rather than relevance (now rare). In later use: a…”
• mouthie, n.: “A person’s mouth.”
• nanoplastic, n.: “A hypothetical material produced by nanotechnology, capable of changing its shape and other properties as required. rare.”
• next tomorrow, n. and adv.: “The day after tomorrow.”
• non-indigene, adj. and n.: “Not native. In later use chiefly West African: belonging to an ethnic group considered not to be indigenous to a particular area.”
• noonie, n.: “Chiefly British. The female genitals; the vulva or vagina.”
• okada, n.: “In Nigeria: a motorcycle which passengers can use as a taxi service.”
• onboarding, n.: “Business. The action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization, team, etc. Frequently as a modifier, as in onboarding process…”
• sef, adv.: “Used for emphasis after a statement or rhetorical question, often expressing irritation or impatience.”
• Segway, n.: “A proprietary name for: a two-wheeled motorized personal vehicle consisting of a platform for the feet mounted above a transverse axle with a wheel…”
• Semiticist, n.: “A person who studies Semitic languages, literature, etc.; = Semitist n.”
• send-forth, n.: “A celebration or event to mark a person’s departure; a send-off. Frequently as a modifier, as send-forth ceremony, send-forth party, etc.”
• Shabbat goyah, n.: “In Jewish usage: a non-Jewish woman who performs for strictly Orthodox Jews tasks forbidden to them on the Sabbath (see Shabbat n.), such as lighting…”
• shaliach, n.: “An emissary or agent; a representative or proxy. Also (in Jewish worship): a person responsible for leading the communal worship of a synagogue; =…”
• shticky, adj.: “Employing or characterized by shticks or gimmicks, especially to an excessive degree; gimmicky, contrived.”
• side hug, n.: “A move in wrestling in which an opponent is grasped from the side. Cf. side hold n. (a) at side n.1 compounds 3. Obsolete.”
• Sinixt, n. and adj.: “A member of a Salish people originally from south-eastern British Columbia, now living primarily in Washington State.”
• tag rugby, n.: “A non-contact, simplified form of rugby in which the removal of a tag attached to the ball carrier constitutes a tackle, often played as a training…”
• tea-bag, v.: “transitive. To make tea bags by putting (tea, herbs, etc.) into small porous sachets.”
• teabagger, n.: “A machine that makes tea bags; a company that makes or sells tea bags.”
• teabagging, n.: “The action or process of making tea bags. Chiefly as a modifier, as in teabagging equipment, teabagging machine, etc.”
• tender, n.4: “A tender cut of meat, esp. a tenderloin.”
• tokunbo, adj.: “Denoting an imported second-hand product, esp. a car.”
• top bin, n. and adv.: “Either of the top corners of the goal; (also) a goal scored by kicking the ball into either of the top corners.”
• UFO, n.2: “In knitting, sewing, quilting, etc.: an unfinished piece of work; a project left uncompleted.”
• unterfirer, n.: “In Jewish usage: (at a Jewish wedding) a person who leads or accompanies the bride or groom to the chuppah (chuppah n.). Occasionally also in…”
• verse, v.4: “transitive. To compete against (a person or team) in a game or sport.”
• wankstain, n.: “A semen stain.”
• waterblommetjie, n.: “The water hawthorn, Aponogeton distachyos (family Potamogetonaceae), an aquatic plant with scented white flowers and oval floating leaves, native to…”
• weak sauce, adj. and n.: “That lacks power, substance, or credibility; pathetic, worthless; stupid.”
• wiele, v.: “transitive To perform or carry out (a divination, a magical spell, etc.). Also intransitive: to practise divination or magic.”
• yeshiva bochur, n.: “A student of Talmudic and rabbinical writings at a yeshiva (yeshiva n.). Cf. bochur n.”
• yiddo, n.: “A Jew. Also in extended use: a supporter of or player for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. See Yid n. 1, Yid n. 2.”

New sub-entries

• away in the head in away, adv., adj., and n.: “colloquial (chiefly Irish English and Scottish) away in the head (also mind) and variants: in a state or condition resulting from mental disturbance…”
• away from in away, adv., adj., and n.: “away from (a person or thing): (used outside verb constructions) at a distance from, removed from; absent from; beyond the presence of.”
• away from it all in away, adv., adj., and n.: “away from it all: in or to a place or condition that is removed from a situation regarded as stressful, unpleasant, or undesirable, or that is…”
• away you go in away, adv., adj., and n.: “In imperative. Scottish. figurative. away you go: expressive of shock, incredulity, rebuff, etc. Cf. sense A. 10b(b).”
• away swing in away, adv., adj., and n.: “swing (swing n.2 8g) away from the batsman towards the offside, typically used by the bowler to make the batsman edge the ball and give a catch to…”
• away swinger in away, adv., adj., and n.: “a ball which swings (swing v.1 11d) away from the batsman towards the off side; (also occasionally) a bowler who makes the ball move in this way; =…”
• away message in away, adv., adj., and n.: “a message indicating that a person is unavailable; esp. such a message transmitted electronically via email or an instant messaging or chat…”
• to be in awe of in awe, n.1: “to be in awe of: to regard (someone or something) with awe, reverence, or wonder; to be deeply impressed or affected by. Cf. earlier to stand in awe…”
• awesome-looking in awesome, adj., adv., and int.: “(in early use) that looks daunting or impressive; (now usually) that looks extremely good.”
• something awful in awful, adj. and adv.: “something awful: to an extreme or striking extent or degree; very much, thoroughly, totally. Cf. something rotten at rotten adj. n.adv. phrases 6…”
• I have a bridge to sell you in bridge, n.1: “Originally U.S. I have a bridge to sell you (also someone could sell you a bridge) and variants: used to indicate that the speaker believes the…”
• a bridge too far in bridge, n.1: “a bridge too far (a) a step beyond what is safe, sensible, or desirable; an act regarded as too drastic to take; (b) something that is likely to…”
• bridge hole in bridge, n.1: “the space or opening under a canal bridge, where the canal narrows and the height is restricted by the arch of the bridge.”
• bridge pin in bridge, n.1: “†(a) Firearms (probably) = breech-pin n. at breech n. compounds 2a (obsolete rare); (b) (in a piano, harpsichord, etc.) one of the pins or pegs set…”
• bridge rectifier in bridge, n.1: “(more fully bridge rectifier circuit) a rectifier in which four diodes are arranged in the form of a bridge (sense 18), used to produce a smooth…”
• bridge shuffle in bridge, n.1: “a form of riffle shuffle in which the shuffler divides a pack of playing cards into two parts, bends and releases the edges together so that they…”
• bridge toll in bridge, n.1: “a charge paid to cross a bridge; the revenue collected from this.”
• bridge game in bridge, n.2: “a game of bridge; (also) a person’s level of skill in playing bridge.”
• bridge lamp in bridge, n.2: “a floor lamp with an extended arm whose angle may be adjusted and a shade that points downwards, originally designed to shed light on a card table.”
• bridge mix in bridge, n.2: “any of various small mixed snacks or nibbles of a type originally served at bridge parties; now spec. a confectionery mixture consisting of a variety…”
• bridging course in bridging, adj.: “a short intensive learning programme designed to help students gain skills or knowledge needed for further or higher education (esp. students who…”
• bright coal in bright, adj. and n.: “shiny, black bituminous coal.”
• bright-cut in bright, adj. and n.: “(a) adj. (of metal, esp. silver, or a metal object) engraved with shallow, highly-reflective incisions; (of an engraving in metal) executed with such…”
• bright cut in bright, adj. and n.: “to engrave or cut (metal, esp. silver, or a metal object) with a polished graver so as to produce a highly reflective incision or surface; to execute…”
• bright-field in bright, adj. and n.: “characterized by, involving, or produced by the illumination of the object under examination from below (or opposite the objective lens), so that it…”
• bright side in bright, adj. and n.: “the positive aspect of an otherwise bad or unpleasant situation, event, person’s character, etc.; cf. to look on the bright side at look v. phrases…”
• bright spot in bright, adj. and n.: “a good part or aspect, esp. of something which is otherwise largely or entirely bad or unpleasant.”
• brightness temperature in brightness, n.: “(with reference to a body emitting electromagnetic radiation at a given frequency) the temperature that a black body at thermal equilibrium with its…”
• the first cab off the rank in cab, n.2: “Originally and chiefly Australian. the first (or next, last,etc.) cab off the rank: the first (or next, last, etc.) in a series of people or things…”
• cab fare in cab, n.2: “the price or cost of a ride in a taxicab or (formerly) taxi carriage; money used to pay for this.”
• cab ride in cab, n.2: “a journey in a taxicab or (formerly) taxi carriage.”
• cabmen’s shelter in cabman, n.: “a small wooden hut serving as a shelter or cafe for cab drivers; cf. cab shelter n. at cab n.2 compounds 2.”
• a chicken in every pot in chicken, n.: “Chiefly U.S. Politics. a chicken in every pot (and a car in every garage) and variants: enough food, wealth, etc., for the whole population to share…”
• chicken of the sea in chicken, n.: “chicken of the sea: any of various types of fish known for their mild flavour.”
• running around like a chicken with its head cut off in chicken, n.: “running around like a chicken with its head cut off (also like a chicken with no head) and variants: used to indicate frantic, unthinking, and often…”
• chicken corn in chicken, n.: “†(a) a variety of maize having small ears with yellow seeds (obsolete); †(b) wheat of an inferior grade or type (cf. hen corn n. at hen n.1…”
• chicken-eater in chicken, n.: “(a) the Mauritius kestrel, Falco punctatus, a falcon endemic to the forests of Mauritius; (b) U.S. the peregrine falcon, F. peregrinus.”
• chicken lobster in chicken, n.: “a small or young lobster, now typically one weighing around half a kilogram (or just over a pound).”
• chicken flu in chicken, n.: “respiratory disease affecting chickens, (in later use) spec. avian influenza; (also) any influenza virus originating in chickens; disease caused in…”
• chicken-breasted in chicken breast, n.: “†(a) (of a woman) having very small breasts (obsolete rare); (b) having a protruding chest or abnormally angulated sternum (= pigeon-breasted adj.).”
• chicken-heartedness in chicken-hearted, adj.: “cowardice, faint-heartedness.”
• chicken runner in chicken run, n.: “a person who emigrates from an area of political upheaval and uncertainty (see sense 2).”
• chickpea flour in chickpea, n.: “flour made from dried chickpeas.”
• chocolate coin in chocolate, n. and adj.: “an item of confectionery made of chocolate in the shape of a coin, typically wrapped in gold or silver foil.”
• coozing in cooze, v.
• coozer in cooze, v.: “a talkative person, a gossip.”
• courier bag in courier, n.: “a strong bag for holding documents and small packages, typically one with a shoulder strap worn across the body.”
• couriered in courier, v.: “sent by courier.”
• couscous salad in couscous, n.: “a salad consisting of granules of cooked and drained couscous, typically dressed or flavoured, and mixed with other ingredients such as vegetables…”
• Cousin Jenny in cousin, n. and adj.: “a Cornishwoman; a woman of Cornish descent; cf. Cousin Jack n.”
• cousining in cousin, v.: “the action of visiting one’s cousins or relatives; an instance of this; frequently in to go (a-)cousining.”
• crew cab in crew, n.1: “a driver’s compartment in a truck or lorry with two rows of seats, four doors, and more legroom than a standard cab, giving more room for passengers…”
• double cousin in double, adj.1 and adv.: “a cousin to whom one is related through both one’s parents; esp. a first cousin whose mother is the sister of one of one’s parents, and whose father…”
• dreich to draw in dreich, adj.: “dreich to draw: slow or reluctant to act, decide, give, etc. Also (and earliest) in dreich of (also in, a) drawing in the same sense. Now rare.”
• electrical waste in electrical, adj. and n.: “discarded electrical equipment or appliances, typically containing environmentally hazardous substances and requiring special treatment for safe…”
• electronic waste in electronic, adj.: “discarded electronic equipment (such as mobile phones, computers, etc.), typically containing environmentally hazardous substances and requiring…”
• emission line in emission, n.: “(in spectroscopy) a bright line in the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation coming from a source or substance, caused by emission at a particular…”
• father of the bride in father, n.: “the father of a bride, esp. on the day of her wedding; now also as a modifier. Sometimes abbreviated FOTB (also FOB).”
• fried rice in fried, adj.: “(esp. in Asian cookery) rice which is first boiled or steamed then lightly fried in a pan, now typically with egg, meat, or vegetables, and served as…”
• glass lizard in glass, n.1: “any of various lizards of the subfamily Anguinae (family Anguidae), members of which are long-bodied and snake-like, mostly lacking legs, and…”
• Hanukkah gelt in Hanukkah, n.: “money or (now chiefly) chocolate coins, traditionally given to children at the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and used as a stake when playing dreidel…”
• wet hen in hen, n.1: “Used in similes and comparisons as the type of someone miserable, dejected, pathetic, or bedraggled. Cf. sense 4.”
• hen of the game in hen, n.1: “hen of the game: a female prostitute. Obsolete.”
• to have a hen on in hen, n.1: “U.S. to have (also get) a hen on: to have a clandestine plot or plan in development. Similarly there is a hen on: there is a plot afoot. Now rare.”
• hen bird in hen, n.1: “a female bird, esp. a female chicken or game bird.”
• hen pen in hen, n.1: “an enclosure in which poultry are kept; a hen coop.”
• hen’s race in hen, n.1: “a short distance; cf. race n.1 5a.”
• hendecachord in hendeca-, comb. form: “(a) Music a series or scale of eleven notes; (b) (in ancient Greece) a musical instrument having eleven strings.”
• fox in the henhouse in henhouse, n.: “fox (also wolf) in the henhouse: a sly, treacherous, or deceitful person, esp. one who is secretly acting against the interests of the community or…”
• to put the fox in charge of the henhouse in henhouse, n.: “to put the fox in charge of the henhouse and variants: to put a person in charge of an endeavour that he or she has an interest in exploiting…”
• henna night in henna, n.: “(in some Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures) a celebration held on the night prior to a wedding, at which henna is applied to the hands (and…”
• henting furrow in henting, n.2: “a furrow which is ploughed last on a ridge, and in the opposite direction to previous furrows.”
• jelly fungus in jelly, n.1: “(a) the rust fungus Gymnosporangium sabinae (family Pucciniaceae), which has gelatinous telia; (b) any of various fungi which have a gelatinous…”
• King of the Jews in Jew, n.: “King of the Jews: (a title of or name for) Jesus Christ.”
• Jew frankincense in Jew, n.: “the bark of plants of the genus Styrax, which yields an aromatic resin used in incense.”
• Jew-free in Jew, n.: “characterized by the absence of Jewish people.”
• Jew joke in Jew, n.: “a joke making fun of Jewish people; cf. Jewish joke n. at Jewish adj. compounds .”
• Jew-like in Jew, n.: “(a) adv. in a manner (stereotypically) regarded as characteristic of a Jewish person; (b) adj. (stereotypically) characteristic of a Jewish person.”
• jewel anemone in jewel, n.: “a small anthozoan of the Mediterranean and northeastern Atlantic, Corynactis viridis (family Corallimorphidae), which resembles a sea anemone and has…”
• jewel beetle in jewel, n.: “(frequently with distinguishing word) any of numerous beetles that constitute the family Buprestidae, which are typically wood-borers with bright…”
• jewelfish in jewel, n.: “(also with distinguishing word) any of various brightly coloured freshwater cichlids that constitute the genus Hemichromis, which are native to West…”
• jewel bag in jewel, n.: “a (typically small) bag or pouch for storing or carrying gems or jewellery, occasionally one specifically intended to be worn underneath clothing for…”
• jewel neck in jewel, n.: “a type of rounded, collarless neckline on a garment; = jewel neckline n.”
• jewel neckline in jewel, n.: “a type of rounded, collarless neckline on a garment that sits over or just below the collarbones; cf. jewel neck n.”
• jeweller’s putty in jeweller, n.: “an abrasive powder typically composed of tin(iv) oxide, used for polishing metal and other hard substances; cf. jeweller’s rouge.”
• jewellery bag in jewellery, n.: “a (typically small) bag or pouch for carrying or storing gems or jewellery, occasionally one specifically intended to be worn underneath clothing for…”
• jewellery box in jewellery, n.: “a box, usually ornamental and often consisting of several sections or compartments, used for storing jewellery; cf. jewel box n. 1.”
• Jewish calendar in Jewish, adj.: “a complex ancient calendar used in Judaism, typically to determine the date of religious festivals, holidays, etc., throughout the year.”
• Jewish emancipation in Jewish, adj.: “the fact or process of ending legal discrimination against, and establishing equal rights for, Jewish people as national citizens.”
• Jewish Enlightenment in Jewish, adj.: “a movement among central and eastern European Jews during the late 18th and 19th centuries, having as its object the modernization of Jews and…”
• Jewish joke in Jewish, adj.: “a joke told by or considered characteristic of Jewish people; (also) a joke making fun of Jewish people (cf. Jew joke n. at Jew n. compounds 3a).”
• Jewish mother in Jewish, adj.: “used as the type of a person who is overprotective, overbearing, or interfering; displaying characteristics or behaviour stereotypically associated…”
• Jewish New Year in Jewish, adj.: “the Jewish festival marking the start of the new year, celebrated on the first (and in the diaspora also the second) day of the month Tishri (Tishri…”
• Jewish penicillin in Jewish, adj.: “(a humorous name for) chicken soup, strongly associated with Jewish culture, and popularly considered as a remedy for all ailments or valued for its…”
• Jewish quarter in Jewish, adj.: “an area of a city or town inhabited mainly by, or traditionally associated with, Jewish people.”
• Jewish question in Jewish, adj.: “(usually with the) a question or debate about the appropriate status, rights, and treatment of Jewish people within a nation state or in society in…”
• Jewish stone in Jewish, adj.: “the spine of a fossil sea urchin, formerly used medicinally to treat disorders of the kidneys and bladder; = Jew’s stone n. 1.”
• line of report in line, n.2: “(originally) a channel of communication between two or more individuals, departments, etc.; (later usually) a system or relationship in which an…”
• lizard brain in lizard, n.: “the part of the human brain to which primitive, non-rational, or self-interested behaviour is attributed.”
• mood brightener in mood, n.1: “(a) something that raises the spirits, something cheering or enlivening; (b) a drug used to alleviate depression; an antidepressant; cf. mood…”
• mother of the bride in mother, n.1 and int.: “the mother of a bride, esp. of a bride on her wedding day; now also as a modifier.”
• mouth stick in mouth, n.: “(a) an instrument used by a dentist, doctor, or other medical professional when examining a patient’s mouth (now rare); (b) a stick which is designed…”
• optical brightener in optical, adj. and n.: “a fluorescent substance used to enhance the brightness of white fabric, paper, etc., esp. such a substance as a component of laundry detergent.”
• to put to bed in put, v.: “West African. to put to bed: to give birth. Also: to give birth to (a child).”
• razor burn in razor, n.: “abrasion or irritation of the skin caused by shaving.”
• reader’s theatre in reader, n.: “a style of theatrical performance in which actors may read from the script or text, and which places less emphasis on props, costumes, physical…”
• recency illusion in recency, n.: “the belief or impression that something that one has just noticed oneself (esp. a word, grammatical construction, etc.) is of recent origin, when it…”
• reporting line in reporting, n.: “a structure or relationship in which an employee reports to or is accountable to a particular manager; cf. line of report n. at line n.2 additions .”
• to rub minds in rub, v.1: “to rub minds (together): (of two or more people) to consider a matter jointly; to consult and work together; to confer. Similarly to rub our (also…”
• safe space in safe, adj. and int.: “a place or environment in which people, esp. those belonging to a marginalized group, can feel confident that they will not be exposed to…”
• to make Shabbat in Shabbat, n.: “to make Shabbat: (in Jewish usage) to observe or celebrate the Sabbath. Cf. to make Shabbos at Shabbos n. phrases .”
• shiksa goddess in shiksa, n.: “a non-Jewish woman regarded as attractive to Jewish men.”
• sinister bar in sinister, adj., n., and adv.: “a mark of illegitimacy; = bar sinister at bar n.1 6.”
• sinisterwise in sinister, adj., n., and adv.: “to or towards the left.”
• sinistrorsely in sinistrorse, adj.
• sink bench in sink, n.1: “(originally) a surface in a kitchen intended for or equipped with a sink; (now) a kitchen unit comprising a sink and draining board; = sink unit n.”
• sink boat in sink, n.1: “a type of oblong boat used in wildfowl shooting, which becomes submerged to water level and serves to conceal the hunter; = sense 14.”
• sink head in sink, n.1: “a reservoir attached to or forming the top of a channel in a mould, used to continuously supply molten metal to a casting as it cools and contracts.”
• sinkpan in sink, n.1: “†(a) (probably) a hollow or depression in which waste water collects, a sinkhole (in quots. used figuratively) (obsolete); (b) Photography a…”
• sink plunger in sink, n.1: “a device consisting of a flexible rubber cup on a long handle, used to clear a blocked basin, sink, etc., by means of suction.”
• sink spout in sink, n.1: “(a) (regional) a drainpipe connected to a kitchen sink that discharges water outside a house; (hence) the drain of a kitchen sink; (b) the spout of a…”
• sink and draw in sink, v.: “Angling. sink and draw: a method of angling in which the bait or fly is allowed to sink before being gently drawn back to the surface; also used…”
• to sink one’s teeth into in sink, v.: “to sink one’s teeth into: (a) to bite deeply into (something); (b) figurative to tackle (something) with enthusiasm, to work energetically and…”
• sinkerballer in sinker, n.1: “a pitcher who specializes in throwing sinker balls.”
• sinking speed in sinking, n.: “(a) the rate at which a mine shaft is excavated (now rare); (b) the speed with which a body sinks or is sinking; esp. the rate at which a glider…”
• sinking spell in sinking, n.: “a sudden episode of dizziness, palpitations, weakness, etc.; a fainting fit or dizzy spell, a ‘turn’.”
• sinking lid in sinking, adj.: “a policy of lowering staff numbers by not replacing workers who resign or retire, typically in public services.”
• speaker cab in speaker, n.: “a robust box-like casing containing one or more loudspeakers; = speaker cabinet n. at additions .”
• taxi carriage in taxi, n.: “a horse-drawn carriage operating as a taxi.”
• taxi medallion in taxi, n.: “(in the United States) a transferable permit, in the form of an embossed metal plate riveted to a vehicle, allowing a taxi driver to operate.”
• taxi wallah in taxi, n.: “a taxi driver.”
• taxicab yellow in taxicab, n.: “(a) n. a bright warm yellow colour, such as that used on taxicabs in various cities, but particularly associated with those in New York City; (b)…”
• taxicab distance in taxicab, n.: “the taxicab metric; (also) a distance calculated using this metric.”
• taxicab geometry in taxicab, n.: “a system of geometry in which use of the taxicab metric replaces the usual method of calculating distances in a Euclidean space.”
• taxicab metric in taxicab, n.: “a metric (metric n.1 3) in which the distance between two points is defined as the sum of the absolute differences of their coordinates.”
• Viennese coffee in Viennese, adj. and n.: “(a) a drink of coffee topped with whipped cream and powdered chocolate or chocolate flakes; (b) a blend of coffee flavoured with fig extract.”
• Viennese School in Viennese, adj. and n.: “a group of influential composers of classical music who lived and worked in Vienna; also more fully First Viennese School, Second Viennese School.”
• WIP in W, n.: “work in progress.”
• weenie roast in weenie, n.: “a social event at which wieners are cooked, typically on a barbecue or on sticks over a campfire; = wiener roast n. at wiener n. compounds .”
• wiener dog in wiener, n.: “a dog of a very short-legged, long-bodied breed; = dachshund n., sausage dog n. at sausage n. compounds 4.”
• Yiddishness in Yiddish, n. and adj.: “Yiddish quality or character.”

New senses

• anti-Semite, adj. and n., sense A: “Characterized by prejudice, hostility, or discrimination towards Jewish people on religious, cultural, or ethnic grounds; anti-Semitic.”
• architect, n., Additions: “Computing. A person who is responsible for providing broad oversight and making high-level design decisions during the development of an application…”
• away, adv., adj., and n., sense A.I.1b(b): “In predicative use, chiefly as to be away. colloquial and regional (chiefly Scottish and Irish English). Chiefly with the present tense of be. Just…”
• away, adv., adj., and n., sense A.I.4b: “Baseball. Of (the direction of) a pitch or pitched ball: towards the side of the home plate furthest from the batting player.”
• away, adv., adj., and n., sense A.II.8b: “In predicative use, chiefly as to be away. colloquial (originally Australian). In prison. Cf. to put away 2f at put v. phrasal verbs 1, to go away…”
• away, adv., adj., and n., sense A.II.8c: “In predicative use, chiefly as to be away. figurative. colloquial (chiefly Irish English and Scottish). Originally: under the influence of the…”
• away, adv., adj., and n., sense A.II.9c: “Baseball. Out; dismissed as batsman.”
• away, adv., adj., and n., sense A.III.10b(b): “As an imperative. figurative. Chiefly Scottish. Expressing shock, incredulity, contempt, or rebuff. Also in away on (Irish English (northern)). Cf…”
• away, adv., adj., and n., sense B.1b: “British. Of, relating to, or designating the side that is playing an away match. Also: (of kit) worn by a team when playing away.”
• awede, v., sense 2: “intransitive. Of a natural force or agent, a disease, etc.: to be violent or intense; to rage. Cf. rage v. 3.”
• aweld, v., sense 3: “transitive. To exert an influence over or shape the actions of (a person); to win (someone) over, prevail upon, persuade.”
• aweless, adj., sense 2b: “Unremarkable, uninspiring; not outstanding in any way. Cf. earlier awesome adj. 1b.”
• awend, v., sense I.4: “transitive. To avert, ward off (something undesirable).”
• awend, v., sense II.5b: “transitive. With negative connotations: to alter (something) so as to distort or pervert the intended meaning, proper purpose, etc.”
• awend, v., sense II.7: “transitive. To translate or paraphrase (a text, passage, etc.).”
• awesome, adj., adv., and int., sense B.1: “Scottish. In a manner which arouses or inspires awe; in a fearsome or horrifying way. Cf. awfully adv. 1 Obsolete.”
• awesome, adj., adv., and int., sense B.2a: “Originally Scottish. To a remarkable, astonishing, or prodigious extent or degree; (also simply as an intensifier) very, exceptionally. Cf. awesomely…”
• awesome, adj., adv., and int., sense B.2b: “colloquial (originally and chiefly North American). In a highly satisfactory, impressive, or successful manner; excellently, very well. Usually…”
• awesomeness, n., sense 2: “colloquial. The quality of being extremely good or enjoyable; excellence. Cf. awesome adj. 1c.”
• a-west, prep. and adv., sense A: “Scottish. At, in, or to the west of. Cf. west prep., bewest prep. Obsolete. rare.”
• awful, adj. and adv., sense A.I.3c: “colloquial. In emphatic use. Cf. sense B. Used to emphasize something enjoyable or positive; excellent, first-rate, tremendous.”
• awfully, adv., sense I.3b: “colloquial. As an intensifier. Modifying a verb: to a great extent, very much, a lot.”
• awfulness, n., sense 3a: “The quality of being very bad or unpleasant. (Now the usual sense.)”
• awfulness, n., sense 3b: “Something very bad or unpleasant; an awful state of affairs, act, characteristic, etc.”
• bagel, n., sense 2a: “slang. U.S. derogatory and offensive. A Jewish person.”
• bagel, n., sense 2b: “slang. South African (usually derogatory). A type of wealthy young Jewish man characterized as being spoilt and materialistic with a distinctively…”
• barbing salon, n.: “A barber’s shop.”
• barney, n., sense 1: “Chiefly U.S. slang. A derogatory term for a man. Originally: a worthless man, a degenerate (now rare). In later use: an inept, unfashionable, or…”
• barney, n., sense 2a: “British, Australian, and New Zealand slang. An appeal against the result of a sporting contest on the grounds of an alleged breach of regulations…”
• board, n., Additions: “on board. In agreement or compliance with an idea or proposal; willing to participate in a project or enterprise.”
• board, n., Additions: “on board. In or into an organization or group; on to a team as a member. Frequently in to bring on board.”
• bodega, n., Additions: “Philippine English. A storehouse or storeroom.”
• bodega, n., Additions: “U.S. regional (New York City). A small local shop, usually with extended opening hours, where customers can buy a limited range of household goods…”
• bridge, n.1, sense II.22a: “In wrestling, gymnastics, yoga, etc.: a posture in which the back is pushed up to form an arch; often attributive, as bridge position, bridge pose…”
• bridge, n.1, sense II.22b: “Rock Climbing and Mountaineering. A position or move in which the body is stretched across a rock feature (such as a chimney, corner, etc.) with the…”
• bridge, n.1, sense II.23: “Chemistry. A linking group, atom, or bond that connects two molecules, or two parts of a molecule or complex structure.”
• bridge, n.1, sense II.25: “Astronomy. A band of stars and other matter stretching from one galaxy to or towards a neighbouring galaxy, formed as a result of tidal forces.”
• bridge, n.1, sense II.26: “Computing. A networking device which manages the transfer of data between two or more networks, allowing them to operate as a single network.”
• bridge, v.1, sense I.5b: “figurative and in figurative contexts. transitive. To span (an interval); to extend between or connect (two periods of time, or events in time).”
• bridge, v.1, sense I.5c: “figurative and in figurative contexts. transitive. To eliminate (a financial deficit or shortfall); spec. to provide or use bridging finance (see…”
• bridge, v.1, sense II.7: “transitive. Cards. To bend (a card or group of cards) so that it forms a slight curve or arch, in order to mark it or to make it stand out when the…”
• bridge, v.1, sense II.8b: “transitive. In rock climbing, mountaineering, etc.: to climb (a chimney or similar cleft in a rock face) by stretching the body across it, applying…”
• bridge, v.1, sense II.9: “transitive. Chemistry. Of a group, atom, or bond: to connect (two atoms, molecules, chemical structures, etc.). Also: to connect atoms on opposite…”
• bridge-builder, n., sense 2: “figurative. A person who connects or reconciles different groups; one who promotes good communication or friendly relations between people, nations…”
• bridged, adj., sense 2: “Of a nose: having a bridge (bridge n.1 10a) of a specified type, as high-bridged, sharp-bridged, etc.”
• bridged, adj., sense 3: “Chemistry. Of a molecule or complex structure: containing a bridge (bridge n.1 23); (of two molecules or two parts of a molecule or complex…”
• bridgehead, n., sense 3: “Chemistry. Either of a pair of atoms (typically carbon) that are common to two or more rings in a molecule. Frequently attributive.”
• bridgeward, n.3 and adv., sense A: “The direction of a bridge (bridge n.1 1). Only in to the bridgeward: = sense B. Obsolete.”
• bridging, n.2, sense 2b: “figurative and in figurative contexts. Reduction of a notional gap, division, or distance; the action of making a difference, difficulty, etc…”
• bridging, adj., sense 1a: “That reduces or closes a notional gap; intermediate or transitional between two things in time, character, etc.”
• bridging, adj., sense 1b: “That forms or functions as a physical bridge between two things; that physically joins or connects two things.”
• bridging, adj., sense 4: “Chemistry. Of a group, atom, bond, etc.: connecting two molecules, or two parts of a molecule or complex structure. Cf. bridge v.1 9.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense A.I.1b: “Of a device that produces artificial light: capable of emitting much light when switched on.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense A.I.4c: “Chiefly North American. Of a black or mixed-race person: having light-coloured skin. In later use also of the skin of such a person: light in colour…”
• bright, adj. and n., sense A.II.14b: “Of the acoustics of a room or other space: allowing considerable reflection or reverberation of sound, esp. at higher frequencies; (of a room or…”
• bright, adj. and n., sense A.II.15a: “Of a thought, dream, etc.: happy, positive; hopeful, optimistic. Frequently in bright hopes.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense A.II.16a: “Of eyes, a smile, a facial expression, etc.: showing gladness or hope; alert, eager, animated.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense A.II.16c: “Of an event, situation, etc.: characterized by joy, conviviality, or light-heartedness.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense A.II.18a(b): “In the superlative, used as noun with the and plural agreement, as the brightest. The brightest people; those people who are most clever or talented…”
• bright, adj. and n., sense A.II.19: “Of flavour or aroma: light; crisp; tangy; (esp. of food or wine) having such a flavour or aroma.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense A.II.20: “Of musical rhythm or tempo: lively; fast-paced; upbeat.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense B.3: “In plural. colloquial. Household items made of polished metal. Now rare.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense B.4a: “With the and plural agreement. Intelligent or clever children, pupils, etc., as a group.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense B.4b: “A person (esp. a child or pupil) regarded as intelligent or clever.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense B.5: “A brightly coloured or shiny variety or example of something (typically a commercial product). Chiefly in plural.”
• bright, adj. and n., sense B.7: “In plural. Vivid, brilliant, or bold colours; clothes, cosmetics, etc., that are vivid or bold in colour.”
• bright, adv., sense 3: “With reference to colour: boldly, vividly; with bright colour or colours; = brightly adv. 3.”
• brighten, v., sense 1c: “transitive. To cause (metal, stone, wood, leather, etc., or an object made of such material) to reflect more light, typically by rubbing or…”
• brighten, v., sense 3a: “transitive. To make (the eyes, eyesight, or another sense) sharper, keener, or more perceptive. Also figurative with reference to intellectual vision…”
• brighten, v., sense 3b: “intransitive. Of the eyes, eyesight, or another sense: to become sharper or keener.”
• brighten, v., sense 5a: “transitive. To impart a healthy glow to (the complexion, skin, etc.).”
• brighten, v., sense 5b: “intransitive. Of the complexion, skin, etc.: to acquire a healthy glow.”
• brighten, v., sense 6b: “intransitive. To become more vivid or brilliant in colour; to become more colourful; (of colour, or a specific colour) to become more vivid or…”
• brighten, v., sense 7: “transitive. To make (a flavour or aroma) lighter, crisper, or more tangy; to impart such a flavour to (a dish, drink, etc.), typically by adding…”
• brightened, adj., sense 2: “That has been made or become bright or brighter (in various figurative senses); enlightened; enhanced, improved; (in later use) cheered, more…”
• bright-eyed, adj., sense 1: “That has clear or acute eyesight; sharp-eyed, keen-sighted. Cf. bright adj. 12a.”
• bright line, n., sense 1: “Physics and Astronomy. A line of relative brightness in the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation coming from a given source, due to the presence of…”
• bright line, n., sense 2: “Chiefly U.S. A clear distinction or boundary. Frequently in to draw a bright line and variants. Often used in legal contexts; cf. compounds 2.”
• brightly, adv., sense 4a: “In an intelligent and quick-witted way.”
• brightly, adv., sense 4b: “In a lively, vivacious, or animated manner.”
• brightness, n., sense I.1b: “Astronomy and Physics. The intensity of light observed from a light source, esp. a star or other celestial object (cf. magnitude n. 3a). Also: the…”
• brightness, n., sense I.3: “Illumination; the fact of being bathed in or full of light (as the sky, a room, etc.).”
• brightness, n., sense I.5: “With reference to the sky, the weather, etc.: the quality of being clear, bright, and sunny.”
• brightness, n., sense II.6: “Brilliance, magnificence, splendour; glory, renown, illustriousness.”
• brightness, n., sense II.10: “Of sound: the quality of being clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched.”
• burn, n.3, Additions: “slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). A scathing remark or retort; a particularly cutting insult. Also as int., indicating that the speaker thinks…”
• burn, v.1, Additions: “transitive. U.S. slang. To criticize, reprimand, or berate (someone). Also: to insult (a person) in a particularly cutting or scathing manner.”
• cab, n.2, sense 4: “A baby carriage or pram. More fully baby cab. Now rare.”
• cab, n.2, sense 5: “Originally and chiefly North American. The passenger compartment of a lift or elevator. Cf. car n.1 2b.”
• cab, n.2, sense 6: “The glass-enclosed control area at the top of an airport control tower.”
• cab, v.2, sense 3: “transitive. To drive or accompany (a person) in a taxicab or (formerly) taxi carriage; to transport by taxicab.”
• cab-forward, adj. and n., sense A: “Of a lorry, car, etc.: designed so that the compartment for the driver and any passengers extends, or is located, further towards the front than…”
• cab rank, n., sense 2a: “In extended use. English Law. A rule or system by which a barrister is obliged to accept instructions to act on behalf of a client, provided that he…”
• cabriole, n., sense 4b: “A cabriole leg; (also) the curved shape or style of a cabriole leg. See cabriole leg n.”
• cabriolet, n., sense 2: “A type of chair or small armchair having cabriole legs (see cabriole leg n.). Cf. cabriole n. 4a. Obsolete.”
• camp, n.2, Additions: “U.S. slang (now rare or disused). An establishment, premises, etc., associated with immorality, criminal activity, sexual licence, etc.; spec. a…”
• camp, n.2, Additions: “U.S. slang (now rare or disused). A place in which homosexual men associate with one another or live together.”
• Chaghatai, n. and adj., sense A.1a: “Chiefly in plural. A ruler, soldier, or subject of the Mongol khanate founded in Central Asia by Chaghatai (1183–1242), second son of Genghis Khan…”
• Chaghatai, n. and adj., sense A.1b: “Chiefly in plural. A member of any of several ethnic groups living in Central Asia, esp. in the south-east of Uzbekistan and southern Tajikistan.”
• Chicago, n., sense 4: “Designating a type of hot dog, said to have originated in Chicago, made from beef and typically served in a poppy seed bun with a variety of…”
• Chicagoan, n. and adj., sense B: “Of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Chicago, its inhabitants, or the style of jazz which originated there.”
• Chicago school, n., sense 2: “A school of economic thought originating at or associated with the University of Chicago, which advocates the benefits of free markets and individual…”
• chicane, n., sense 1b: “Slyness or wiliness of character; the quality of being inclined to trickery, deception, or quibbling. Obsolete.”
• chick, n.1 and int.2, sense B: “With reduplication. Used as a call to summon or attract the attention of chickens (regardless of their age). Cf. chuck int. 1.”
• chick, v.2, sense 1b: “transitive. Of a hen: to call (her chicks). Obsolete. rare.”
• chicken, n., sense III.12: “Military slang (chiefly U.S.). An eagle emblem, spec. the insignia of the rank of colonel. Cf. chicken colonel n.”
• chicken feed, n., sense 1b: “colloquial (originally U.S.). In espionage: small items of usually accurate but unimportant information that can be passed on to mislead an enemy, or…”
• chickenhawk, n., sense 2: “slang. An older man who pursues boys or young men or (less commonly) girls or young women as sexual partners.”
• chickenhawk, n., sense 3: “colloquial. A person who advocates military aggression but avoids, or has avoided, active military service. Cf. war-hawk n. at war n.1 compounds 4…”
• chicken meat, n., sense 2: “The flesh of a chicken as food.”
• chicken run, n., sense 1: “An enclosure in which chickens may range freely.”
• chicken run, n., sense 2a: “colloquial (depreciative). Chiefly with the. The emigration of (large numbers of) people from an area of political upheaval and uncertainty; spec…”
• chicken skin, n., sense 2b: “Human skin that is covered with tiny, persistent, flesh-coloured or whitish papules, and is likened to the skin of a plucked chicken or to a…”
• chickling, n.2, sense 2: “figurative. A child; a young or inexperienced person.”
• choke, v., Additions: “slang. to choke the (also one’s) chicken: (of a male) to masturbate.”
• chop, v.6, Additions: “transitive. Ghanaian English and Nigerian English. To acquire (money) quickly and easily. Frequently in negative sense: to misappropriate, extort, or…”
• chutzpah, n., sense 1: “An impudent act; an impertinence; an affront. Now rare.”
• courier, n., sense 1c: “A conveyance or vehicle regularly used to deliver messages, mail, etc., esp. along a fixed route, and also frequently carrying paying passengers. Cf…”
• courier, n., sense 1d: “A person employed to transport contraband goods, esp. drugs. Cf. mule n.1 2c.”
• courier, n., sense 1e: “A person who, or company which, transports packages and documents on a commercial basis. Cf. bike courier n. at bike n.2 compounds 4.”
• courier, n., sense 2: “A swift horse, a courser. Also more fully steed courier. Obsolete.”
• courier, n., sense 3: “Scottish. A person employed to oversee a forest; a ranger. Obsolete.”
• courier, n., sense 7: “Usually with capital initial. (The name of) a roman serif typeface with characters of an equal width, resembling that of a traditional manual…”
• Coushatta, n. and adj., sense A.1: “A member of a North American Indian people living in eastern Tennessee in the 16th cent., and later in central Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.”
• Coushatta, n. and adj., sense A.2: “The Muskogean language spoken by this people.”
• cousin, n. and adj., sense A.5a: “Probably: a mistress. Obsolete.”
• cousin, n. and adj., sense A.6: “cant. The victim of a swindler; a dupe. Obsolete.”
• cousin, n. and adj., sense A.7b: “British slang. In plural, usually with the and capital initial. In espionage: (a nickname for) the Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA.”
• cousin, v., sense 2: “intransitive. Chiefly U.S. (regional or colloquial). To pay a visit to a cousin or relative. Also: to associate with a person on cousinly or familiar…”
• cousinry, n., sense 1: “The fact or condition of being a cousin; the relation of one cousin to another, or the relationship between cousins. rare.”
• Czechian, n. and adj., sense B: “Designating or relating to the Czechs or their language; of, relating to, or originating in the Czech Republic or the historical ‘Czech lands’, or…”
• dairy, n., Additions: “Chiefly Scottish and New Zealand. A local shop, originally one specializing in milk and other dairy products, but now usually a convenience store…”
• dean, n.1, Additions: “A person (esp. a man) who is regarded as pre-eminent in a particular subject or field; the acknowledged leader of a specified group or profession.”
• dextral, adj. and n., Additions: “Geology. Designating a strike-slip fault in which the displacement of the block on the further side of the fault from an observer is towards the…”
• dreich, adj., sense I.1: “Of a person: appropriately serious or solemn. Obsolete.”
• dreich, adj., sense II.4e: “Of weather: rainy, overcast, or cold; dreary, bleak. Also: characterized by such weather.”
• dreich, adj., sense II.6b: “Of a task, work, etc.: taxing, laborious, difficult; spec. requiring close attention; intricate, fine-detailed.”
• drone, n.1, sense 2b: “A person who is engaged in, or made to do, dull, repetitive, or meaningless work.”
• drone, n.1, sense 3b: “A remote-controlled or autonomous vehicle or robotic device which operates in an environment or setting too dangerous or difficult for a human…”
• drone, n.1, sense 3c: “A small remote-controlled flying device, typically a small four-rotored helicopter, which has a relatively short range and which is typically used…”
• drone, n.2, sense 5: “Any of various styles of music which emphasize the use of sustained sounds.”
• drone, v.1, sense 1b: “intransitive. With adverbs or adverbial phrases expressing direction: to make a continuous hum, buzz, etc., while travelling in the direction…”
• drone, v.2, sense 2: “transitive. To send a military drone (drone n.1 3a) to (a place or target); to kill (a person) using such a drone. Also intransitive: to fly a drone…”
• drone pipe, n., sense 2: “A didgeridoo.”
• droning, n.2, sense 2: “The action or an act of using a military drone (drone n.1 3a) to attack a target, kill a person, etc. Also: the action or an act of flying a drone…”
• dulcian, n., sense 2: “A double-reed woodwind instrument of the Renaissance period, an early form of the bassoon, made in one piece.”
• dulcimer, n., sense 1b: “A musical instrument with a long rounded body and a fretted fingerboard, traditionally used in American folk music and played by bowing, plucking, or…”
• flag, v.4, Additions: “to flag off. transitive (usually in passive). To direct (a driver) to start a motor race, esp. one in which the competitors start at intervals, by…”
• flag, v.4, Additions: “to flag off. transitive. Indian English and Nigerian English. In extended use: to start (an event or undertaking).”
• gelt, n.2, Additions: “Money or (now chiefly) chocolate coins, traditionally given to children at the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and used as a stake when playing dreidel…”
• gist, n.3, Additions: “Nigerian English. Idle chat, gossip. Also: an instance of this, a rumour or piece of gossip.”
• go, v., Phrasal verbs 1: “intransitive. colloquial. To be sent to prison; to be incarcerated. Cf. to put away 2f at put v. phrasal verbs 1.”
• head, n.1, sense II.21: “An amplifier unit (esp. one used to amplify an electric guitar) which does not contain a speaker, and is connected to one or more separate speaker…”
• hen, n.1, sense II.6: “A woman celebrating the fact that she is soon to be married, typically at an event attended by her female friends and relatives; (also) a female…”
• henbit, n., sense 2b: “Chiefly (and in later use only) with distinguishing word. Any of several other dead-nettles (genus Lamium); (also) black horehound, Ballota nigra…”
• hen-cackle, n., sense 1: “The cackling of a hen; a sound reminiscent of this. Now rare.”
• hen-cackle, n., sense 2: “slang. Idle gossip or chatter, esp. characterized as typical of women (cf. hen n.1 3a); (also) a meeting where this occurs. Cf. cackle n. 3a.”
• henchboy, n., sense 2: “A boy who is a loyal follower, supporter, or helper, esp. one prepared to engage in crime or violence on behalf of his leader; a young henchman…”
• hen coop, n., sense 2: “figurative. A place likened to a hen coop, esp. in being cramped, uncomfortable, or noisy.”
• hend, adj. and n., sense A.3: “Characterized by qualities befitting a knight; noble, courtly, valiant; powerful.”
• hend, adv. and prep., sense 2: “In a diligent or skilful manner; adeptly, nimbly.”
• hendiadys, n., sense 1: “A figure of speech in which a construction involving a noun is used in place of an adjective, e.g. a man of wealth for a wealthy man. Obsolete. rare.”
• hendness, n., sense 1: “Nearness, proximity. Cf. hend adj. 1a.”
• henge, n., sense 1: “A structure resembling Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain (see Stonehenge n.), esp. one consisting of standing stones arranged in a circle.”
• Henle, n., sense 1a: “In the genitive and with of, designating structures described by the German anatomist F. G. J. Henle. †(a) (in full fenestrated layer of Henle) the…”
• Henle, n., sense 1c: “In the genitive and with of, designating structures described by the German anatomist F. G. J. Henle. †(a) any of a small number of mucous glands…”
• henlike, adj. and adv., sense B: “In the manner of a hen.”
• henna, n., sense 1b: “any of several dyes used to stain the hair and skin a dark brown or black colour, originally made from the powdered leaves of the indigo plant…”
• henna, n., sense 3: “The colour of henna dye; a deep brownish-red or rust colour.”
• henotheist, n. and adj., sense B: “Of, relating to, or involving henotheism; = henotheistic adj.”
• Henrician, n. and adj., sense B.1: “Of or relating to Henry IV of Germany; supporting Henry IV in his conflicts with Pope Gregory VII.”
• Henricianism, n., sense 1: “The doctrines of Henry of Lausanne, an anticlerical itinerant preacher active in southern France in the first half of the 12th cent. (cf. Henrician…”
• Henry, n.3, sense II.2: “A Henry rifle.”
• hen scratch, n., sense 1: “U.S. and English regional. A long streak or wisp of cirrus cloud, often believed to herald stormy weather. Usually in plural or as a modifier. Cf…”
• hen scratch, n., sense 3: “U.S. colloquial. Now usually in form henscratch. Cramped, untidy, or illegible handwriting; a scratch-like mark or series of marks. Cf. chicken…”
• hen-scratched, adj., sense 1: “Chiefly North American and Australian slang. Of land: dug in a cursory manner and to insufficient depth, esp. in ploughing, mining, or prospecting…”
• hen-scratched, adj., sense 3: “U.S. colloquial. Written in cramped, untidy, or illegible handwriting; covered with writing of this kind. Cf. hen scratch n. 3.”
• hen’s milk, n., sense 2: “A drink similar to egg-nog, made from eggs or egg yolks whisked into water or milk, typically sweetened with sugar, flavoured with rum, brandy…”
• homophilic, adj., sense 2a: “Of or relating to the tendency of people to seek out or be drawn to those they perceive to be most like themselves; characterized by homophily…”
• homophilic, adj., sense 2b: “Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physiology. Designating or involving bonding or attraction between molecules, atoms, etc., that are identical; spec…”
• Jew, n., sense 3: “Australian colloquial. A jewfish, esp. the mulloway, Argyrosomus japonicus. Cf. jewfish n. 2b.”
• jewel, n., sense I.1b: “As a mass noun: such objects collectively; treasure, riches. Obsolete.”
• jewel, n., sense II.5b: “figurative and in figurative contexts. Something likened to a jewel in terms of its appearance, esp. in being brightly coloured or having a brilliant…”
• jewel, n., sense II.6b: “More generally: used as a familiar form of address for any person; (also occasionally) as an informal term for a person, esp. a man; a fellow, a…”
• jewel, n., sense II.7: “slang and euphemistic (frequently humorous). Usually in plural. The male genitals, esp. the testicles. Cf. crown jewel n. 2c family jewels n. 2.”
• jewel box, n. and adj., sense A.1a: “A box or similar container in which jewellery is kept, typically an ornamental one, often comprising several sections or compartments for storing…”
• jewel box, n. and adj., sense A.2: “Frequently with distinguishing word. Any of the marine bivalve molluscs constituting the family Chamidae, which have robust shells with a rough or…”
• jewel box, n. and adj., sense A.3: “A shallow, hard plastic case in which a CD is packaged or stored, consisting of two transparent halves hinged together at one side, the front half…”
• jewelled, adj., sense 1c: “figurative and in figurative contexts. Beautiful, attractive; brilliant; precious (sometimes only superficially so).”
• jeweller, n., sense 2: “Originally and chiefly in the genitive. A shop or workshop where jewellery is made, repaired, or sold; the place of business of a jeweller.”
• jewellery, n., sense 1b: “As a count noun in plural.”
• jewelling, n., sense 3b: “Any decoration or ornament consisting of, or incorporating, gemstones; work of the type produced by a jeweller. Now rare.”
• jewel setter, n., sense 1: “A person who sets jewels or gems in position in jewellery, watch mechanisms, etc.; a jeweller. Cf. setter n.1 2c.”
• kibitzer, n., sense 2: “A person who chats, banters, or jokes, esp. in a light-hearted or informal manner.”
• kokum, adj. and n., sense B.1: “Good sense; acumen; judgement. Now rare.”
• kugel, n., sense 2: “South African slang (usually derogatory). A type of wealthy young (Jewish) woman, characterized as being shallow and materialistic. Cf. bagel n. 2b.”
• kvell, v., sense 2a: “transitive. With direct speech as object: to say enthusiastically, especially out of pride or admiration.”
• kvell, v., sense 2b: “intransitive. To speak enthusiastically, especially out of pride or admiration. Frequently with about, over.”
• kvetch, n., sense 2: “A complaint.”
• macaroon, n., sense 4: “A confection consisting of two small, round (usually colourful) biscuits with a meringue-like consistency, made with egg white, sugar, and powdered…”
• masc., adj. and n., sense 2: “Esp. of a gay man: demonstrating qualities traditionally or stereotypically associated with masculinity; manly, not effeminate (cf. femme adj. 2a)…”
• meristic, adj., sense 3: “Botany. Of a gametophyte of a fern: that has a meristem, and is capable of producing oogonia as well as antheridia. Also: of, relating to, or of the…”
• ouch, int.1 and n., sense A.1b: “Expressing emotional pain, disappointment, unhappy surprise, etc.”
• ouch, int.1 and n., sense A.1c: “Expressing sympathy with another person’s (physical or emotional) pain.”
• ouch, int.1 and n., sense A.2: “Used (chiefly humorously) as a response to, or with reference to, an insult or scathing remark.”
• outlet, n., sense 5: “A service, agency, or organization publishing or broadcasting information, esp. news. Often with modifier, as in media outlet, news outlet, etc.”
• qualitative, adj., sense 3: “West African. Of high quality; excellent.”
• report, n., sense I.4: “Business. An employee who reports to or is accountable to a particular manager (cf. report v. 3c).”
• schlimazel, n., sense 1: “Bad luck, misfortune. Cf. shemozzle n.”
• Semite, n. and adj., sense B: “That is a Semite; of or relating to a Semite; Semitic.”
• severally, adv., Additions: “East African and West African. On several occasions; repeatedly.”
• she, pron.1, n., and adj., sense A.I.2c: “Among gay men: referring to another gay man, esp. one regarded as camp or effeminate.”
• shtup, n., sense 1: “Chiefly in Jewish usage: an act of sexual intercourse.”
• sinister, adj., n., and adv., sense B.II.3: “With the. That which is sinister (esp. in sense A. 8). rare.”
• sinisterly, adv., sense I.2: “Erroneously, wrongly. Obsolete.”
• sinistrad, adv. and adj., sense B: “Directed or moving towards the left. Contrasted with dextrad adv. adj.”
• sinistral, adj. and n., sense A.I.5: “Secretive, underhand. Obsolete. rare.”
• sinistral, adj. and n., sense A.II.7b: “More generally: designating (the direction of) an anticlockwise spiral; forming such a spiral.”
• sinistral, adj. and n., sense B.1: “Zoology. A sinistral mollusc or mollusc shell.”
• sinistrally, adv., sense 4: “Geology. With regard to the direction of displacement in strike-slip faulting: such that the block on the further side of the fault from an observer…”
• sinistration, n., sense 1: “Probably: misfortune or disaster. Obsolete.”
• sinistrorse, adj., sense 1: “Conchology and Zoology. Designating spiral mollusc shells that coil to the left (anticlockwise), and molluscs having such shells; = sinistral adj…”
• sinistrous, adj., sense I.4: “Of an opinion, thought, etc.: characterized by deep suspicion or mistrust; adverse, unfavourable, prejudiced; = sinister adj. 2. Obsolete.”
• sinistrously, adv., sense I.5: “In a manner which provokes dread or foreboding; ominously, threateningly. rare.”
• sink, v., sense I.6b: “transitive. To thrust or force (something sharp) into (also in) a solid object or body.”
• sink, v., sense I.17a: “Sport. transitive. Billiards, Snooker, and Pool. To pot (a ball) into any of the pockets around the edges of the table. Also: to successfully execute…”
• sink, v., sense I.18: “transitive. Of a component in an electronic circuit: to draw (current) from the load (load n. 3g), as opposed to supplying it.”
• swink, n., sense 1b: “The product of a person’s labour; produce. Obsolete.”
• taxi, n., sense I.1b: “A boat or other vehicle used in the same way as a taxi (sense 1a). Often with modifying word indicating the mode of transport, as bicycle taxi, water…”
• taxi, n., sense I.1c: “Esp. South African. A minibus or similar vehicle which transports passengers along a fixed route for a set fare, but which, unlike a bus, does not…”
• taxi, n., sense I.1d: “Frequently humorous. A personal motor vehicle conceived of as providing a service similar to that of a taxi (sense 1a), esp. for the driver’s…”
• taxiing, n., sense 2: “The action or occupation of driving or hiring out a taxi; the action or practice of being driven or transported in, or as if in, a taxi.”
• taxi rank, n., sense 2: “Law (chiefly English). A rule or system by which a barrister is obliged to accept instructions to act on behalf of a client, provided that he or she…”
• wald, conj. and adv., sense B: “Only in wald though: perhaps, maybe.”
• weenie, n., sense 3: “A person held in contempt, esp. one ridiculed as weak, socially inept, or unfashionable; a fool; = wiener n. 3. Also used as a general term of abuse.”
• wield, v., sense 3b: “intransitive. To act to achieve (or avoid) an implied outcome. Obsolete.”
• wield, v., sense 6: “transitive. To take (a person) as one’s husband or wife; to marry or be married to (someone). Also: to take (a person) as a lover. Obsolete.”
• wiener, n., sense 2: “North American colloquial. The penis.”
• wiener, n., sense 3: “North American colloquial. A person held in contempt, esp. one ridiculed as weak, socially inept, or unfashionable; a fool. Also used as a general…”
• Yekke, adj. and n., sense A: “In Israeli Jewish usage: designating a Jewish person of German origin; of, relating to, or characteristic of Jewish people of German origin.”
• Yid, n., sense 2: “British. In extended use: a supporter of or player for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (traditionally associated with the Jewish community in north…”
• zone, v., Additions: “transitive. Nigerian English. To allocate a nomination for (a political office) to a candidate from a particular region, under the zoning system: see…”
• zoning, n., Additions: “Nigerian English. The system or practice of allocating nominations for certain political offices to candidates from particular regions, as part of an…”

Additions to unrevised entries

• architect, n., Additions: “Computing. A person who is responsible for providing broad oversight and making high-level design decisions during the development of an application…”
• on board in board, n.: “on board. In agreement or compliance with an idea or proposal; willing to participate in a project or enterprise.”
• on board in board, n.: “on board. In or into an organization or group; on to a team as a member. Frequently in to bring on board.”
• bodega, n., Additions: “Philippine English. A storehouse or storeroom.”
• bodega, n., Additions: “U.S. regional (New York City). A small local shop, usually with extended opening hours, where customers can buy a limited range of household goods…”
• burn, n.3, Additions: “slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). A scathing remark or retort; a particularly cutting insult. Also as int., indicating that the speaker thinks…”
• burn, v.1, Additions: “transitive. U.S. slang. To criticize, reprimand, or berate (someone). Also: to insult (a person) in a particularly cutting or scathing manner.”
• camp, n.2, Additions: “U.S. slang (now rare or disused). An establishment, premises, etc., associated with immorality, criminal activity, sexual licence, etc.; spec. a…”
• camp, n.2, Additions: “U.S. slang (now rare or disused). A place in which homosexual men associate with one another or live together.”
• to choke the chicken in choke, v.: “slang. to choke the (also one’s) chicken: (of a male) to masturbate.”
• chop, v.6, Additions: “transitive. Ghanaian English and Nigerian English. To acquire (money) quickly and easily. Frequently in negative sense: to misappropriate, extort, or…”
• crew cab in crew, n.1: “a driver’s compartment in a truck or lorry with two rows of seats, four doors, and more legroom than a standard cab, giving more room for passengers…”
• dairy, n., Additions: “Chiefly Scottish and New Zealand. A local shop, originally one specializing in milk and other dairy products, but now usually a convenience store…”
• dean, n.1, Additions: “A person (esp. a man) who is regarded as pre-eminent in a particular subject or field; the acknowledged leader of a specified group or profession.”
• dextral, adj. and n., Additions: “Geology. Designating a strike-slip fault in which the displacement of the block on the further side of the fault from an observer is towards the…”
• double cousin in double, adj.1 and adv.: “a cousin to whom one is related through both one’s parents; esp. a first cousin whose mother is the sister of one of one’s parents, and whose father…”
• eat, v., Additions: “Now chiefly Nigerian English and East African. to eat money: to acquire money dishonestly; to misappropriate, extort, or embezzle funds. Cf. chop v.6…”
• emission line in emission, n.: “(in spectroscopy) a bright line in the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation coming from a source or substance, caused by emission at a particular…”
• to flag off in flag, v.4: “to flag off. transitive (usually in passive). To direct (a driver) to start a motor race, esp. one in which the competitors start at intervals, by…”
• to flag off in flag, v.4: “to flag off. transitive. Indian English and Nigerian English. In extended use: to start (an event or undertaking).”
• fried rice in fried, adj.: “(esp. in Asian cookery) rice which is first boiled or steamed then lightly fried in a pan, now typically with egg, meat, or vegetables, and served as…”
• gelt, n.2, Additions: “Money or (now chiefly) chocolate coins, traditionally given to children at the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and used as a stake when playing dreidel…”
• gist, n.3, Additions: “Nigerian English. Idle chat, gossip. Also: an instance of this, a rumour or piece of gossip.”
• glass lizard in glass, n.1: “any of various lizards of the subfamily Anguinae (family Anguidae), members of which are long-bodied and snake-like, mostly lacking legs, and…”
• jelly fungus in jelly, n.1: “(a) the rust fungus Gymnosporangium sabinae (family Pucciniaceae), which has gelatinous telia; (b) any of various fungi which have a gelatinous…”
• line of report in line, n.2: “(originally) a channel of communication between two or more individuals, departments, etc.; (later usually) a system or relationship in which an…”
• lizard brain in lizard, n.: “the part of the human brain to which primitive, non-rational, or self-interested behaviour is attributed.”
• severally, adv., Additions: “East African and West African. On several occasions; repeatedly.”
• speaker cab in speaker, n.: “a robust box-like casing containing one or more loudspeakers; = speaker cabinet n. at additions .”
• WIP in W, n.: “work in progress.”
• zone, v., Additions: “transitive. Nigerian English. To allocate a nomination for (a political office) to a candidate from a particular region, under the zoning system: see…”
• zoning, n., Additions: “Nigerian English. The system or practice of allocating nominations for certain political offices to candidates from particular regions, as part of an…”