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The term bombshell is a forerunner to the term "sex symbol" used to describe popular women regarded as very attractive. [1] [2] The Online Etymology Dictionary by Douglas Harper attests the usage of the term in this meaning since 1942. Bombshell has a longer history in its other, more general figurative meaning of a "shattering or devastating ...
unwell, not in good health (except with "to be" in UK English) [63] (slang) disgusting (corruption of sickening) (slang) cool, good, interesting (to be sick [somewhere]) nauseous (out sick) not at work because of illness sickie a day taken as sick leave, esp. when not actually ill a mentally ill or perverted person (also: sicko) sideboard
good, excellent (informal) a one in a suit of playing cards someone who is very good at something (tennis) a winning serve in which the receiver does not touch the ball fighter pilot who has shot down at least 5 enemy aircraft an asexual person (slang) (v.) to perform outstandingly *; esp., to achieve an A (on a school exam)
5. Muffin walloper. Used to describe: An older, unmarried woman who gossips a lot. This colorful slang was commonly used in the Victorian era to describe unmarried old ladies who would gossip ...
Maskot/Getty Images. 6. Delulu. Short for ‘delusional,’ this word is all about living in a world of pure imagination (and only slightly detached from reality).
In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...
Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A A-1 First class abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so ...
a slang term for a sex offender, especially one convicted of sexual offences against children. [119] [10] [120] The supposed origin from the term "Not on normal courtyard exercise" [121] is probably a backronym. nosy (or nosey) parker * a busybody (similar to US: butt-in, buttinski, nosy) nous