English words for 'Friendly term of address.'
Closest matches for "Friendly term of address." are ranked by semantic fit across dictionary definitions.
Search results
noun
- (humorous) A very informal term of address used between friends.
- Someone who shows off too much, a poser or poseur; someone who is overly self-satisfied.
- (derogatory) Someone who wanks; masturbates.
- An annoying person.
- An idiot, a stupid person.
- An ineffectual person.
- A penis.
- terms of abuse for a masturbator
noun
- Familiar term of address.
- a small cabin with a bunk or bed(s), a free-standing bedroom or sleeping area separate from the main house or cottage, which may or may not have other facilities (a fully outfitted outbuilding with a kitchen or bathroom would be a guest house or accessory dwelling unit and not a bunkie)
- A bunkmate, someone with whom one shares a bunk bed.
noun
- (colloquial, Commonwealth) A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
- Affectionate, benevolent concern or care for other people or beings, and for their well-being.
- (uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.
- Alternative letter-case form of Love (“personification of love”).
- (racquet sports, billiards) Zero, no score.
- Used as the closing, before the signature, of a letter, especially between good friends or family members, or by the young.
- Nothing; no recompense.
- A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba.
- (countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
- An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.
- A deep or abiding liking for something; an enthusiasm for something.
- A profound and caring affection towards someone.
- A thing, activity, etc. which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
- (euphemistic) Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
- A feeling of intense attraction towards someone.
- (euphemistic) Sexual activity.
- a score of zero in tennis or squash
- a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction
- any object of warm affection or devotion
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
- sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people
verb
- (transitive, euphemistic) To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
- Alternative form of lofe (“to praise, sell”).
- (Internet) Synonym of heart (verb).
- (transitive, sometimes ironic) To derive delight from a fact or situation.
- (transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
- (transitive) To need, thrive on.
- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To seek the good or honor of (someone), care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
- have sexual intercourse with
- be enamored or in love with
- get pleasure from
- have a great affection or liking for
noun
intj
noun
adj
adv
noun
- A polite form of address for a woman or lady.
- (slang) A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.
- The mistress of a household.
- (India, derogatory slang) A hated or contemptuous woman; used as a general term of abuse
- (colloquial) A conceited or quarrelsome girl.
- a woman who runs a house of prostitution
- a woman of refinement
verb
article
- (colloquial) Precedes a familiar nickname or other term of address.
- Used before an adjective, indicating all things (especially persons) described by that adjective.
- Added to a superlative or an ordinal number to make it into a substantive.
- Introducing a singular term to be taken generically: preceding a name of something standing for a whole class.
- Used in many idiomatic expressions and proverbs to refer to common objects, roles, or situations connected with something definite, in the manner of an analogy
- Used before a demonym ending in -ish or -ese to refer to people of a given country collectively.
- When stressed, used before the name of a famous person, to distinguish said person from a hypothetical lesser-known person with the same name.
- ...because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter.
- Used with the plural of a surname to indicate the entire family.
- Used before a noun phrase beginning with superlative or comparative adjective or an ordinal number, indicating that the noun refers to a single item.
- When stressed, indicates that it describes something which is considered to be best or exclusively worthy of attention.
- Used to indicate a certain example of (a noun) which is usually of most concern or most common or familiar.
- Used before a body part, a family member, a pet (especially of someone previously mentioned), as an alternative to a possessive pronoun.
- Used before a noun designating something considered to be unique, or of which there is only one at a time.
adv
prep
noun
- a familiar term of address for a man
- a vivacious elderly man
- a former male pupil of a school
- A man with an established network of friends who assist one another in social and business situations; a good old boy.
- (chiefly British) An alumnus, especially of a public school.
- A former member of a group.
- (UK, informal) An elderly man.
noun
- a familiar term of address for a man
- (slang) boss
- a man who is very old
- an informal term for your father
- aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe
- (uncountable, herbs) Synonym of southernwood.
- (colloquial) One's father.
- (slang, military) A unit's commanding officer, or the commander of a naval vessel, irrespective of age.
- (Australia) An Australian Aboriginal elder.
- (colloquial) A husband, or male significant other, irrespective of age.
- (slang) One's male employer, irrespective of age.
- (theology, uncountable) Synonym of Old Adam.
- (literally) An elderly man.
- (Christianity) The state of human nature without the spiritual transformation brought about by redemption through Jesus Christ.
- (Australia) Used attributively to denote something of exceptional size, strength, age etc.
noun
adj
pron
verb
noun
adj
- (of numbers, particularly prices) Absurdly large.
- Stupefied, senseless; stunned or dazed.
- (now literary) Innocent; suffering undeservedly, especially as an epithet of lambs and sheep.
- (cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
- Rustic, homely.
- Sickly; feeble; infirm.
- (now chiefly Scotland and Northern England, rare) Pitiful, inspiring compassion, particularly:
- (Scotland) mentally delayed or feeble.
- Insignificant, worthless, (chiefly Scotland) especially with regard to land quality.
- Thoughtless, lacking judgment.
- Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
- Weak, frail; flimsy (use concerning people and animals is now obsolete).
- (now literary) Helpless, defenseless.
- dazed from or as if from repeated blows
- inspiring scornful pity
- ludicrous, foolish
- lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
adv
noun
adj
- Severe, or severely affected; sore.
- Loved; lovable.
- Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
- (Ireland, UK) High in price; expensive.
- Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
- A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
- An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
- A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
- Lovely; kind.
- having a high price
- with or in a close or intimate relationship
- sincerely earnest
- dearly loved
adv
intj
noun
- an informal form of address for a man
- a person born in the generation following the baby boom when the birth rate fell dramatically
- a robust child
- a person who breaks horses
- a person (or thing) that breaks up or overpowers something
- (US, regional) A molting crab.
- (Australia and New Zealand) A heavy fall; (also performing arts) a staged fall, a pratfall.
- (chiefly military slang) Forming compounds denoting a team, weapon, or device specialized in the destruction of the first element.
- (chiefly law enforcement slang) Forming compounds denoting an agent or agency tasked with reducing or eliminating the first element.
- (gambling, slang) A cheat's die whose sides bear only certain combinations of spots, so that undesirable values can never be rolled.
- (chiefly colloquial, with 'of') Someone who or something that bursts, breaks, or destroys a specified thing.
noun
- an informal form of address for a man
- a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
- (chiefly US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.
- (birdwatching, derogatory) A birder who has expensive clothing and equipment, but scant knowledge of birds, their fieldmarks, habits, etc.
- (colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.
- (slang) A tourist.
intj
verb
noun
- an informal form of address for a man
- a man who is the lover of a man or woman
- one of a pair
- a person who is member of one's class or profession
- a friend who is frequently in the company of another
- a boy or man
- a member of a learned society
- (chiefly in the plural) An animal which is a member of a breed or species, or a flock, herd, etc.
- (chiefly British) A scholar appointed to a fellowship, that is, a paid academic position held for a certain period which usually requires the scholar to conduct research.
- A (senior) member of a learned or professional society.
- Usually qualified by an adjective or used in the plural: an individual or person regardless of gender.
- (informal) A male person; a bloke, a chap, a guy, a man; also, preceded by a modifying word, sometimes with a sense of mild reproach: used as a familiar term of address to a man.
- (chiefly in the negative) A person with abilities, achievements, skills, etc., equal to those of another person; a thing with characteristics, worth, etc., equal to those of another thing.
- An honorary title bestowed by a college or university upon a distinguished person (often an alumna or alumnus).
- Originally, one of a group of academics who make up a college or similar educational institution; now, a senior member of a college or similar educational institution involved in teaching, research, and management of the institution.
- (US) A senior researcher or technician in a corporation, especially one engaged in research and development.
- (Canada, US) A physician undergoing a fellowship (supervised subspecialty medical training) after having completed a residency (specialty training program).
- (specifically, British, historical) A senior member of an Inn of Court.
- (US) A member of a college or university who manages its business interests.
- (chiefly in the plural) An object which is associated with another object; especially, as part of a set.
- (chiefly in the plural, also figuratively) A companion; a comrade.
- (also attributively) A person or thing comparable in characteristics with another person or thing; especially, as belonging to the same class or group.
- (chiefly in the plural) One in the same condition, or situation of need, as another.
- (by extension, often humorous or ironic) An animal or object.
noun
- (UK, New York City, colloquial) An informal address to a friend or person of equal authority.
- A familiar address to a male person from an older or otherwise more authoritative person.
- A male person who has such a close relationship with an older or otherwise more authoritative person that he can be regarded as a son of the other person.
- A person regarded as the product of some place.
- A male person considered to have been significantly shaped by social conflict.
- A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.
- (computing) The current version of a file, derived from the preceding father file.
- One's male offspring.
- (music) Son cubano, a genre of music and dance blending Spanish and African elements that originated in Cuba during the late 19th century.
- a male human offspring
verb
noun
- (informal) A term of address for one's sweetheart.
- A pleasant disposition; kindness.
- The condition of being sweet (all senses).
- The quality of giving pleasure to the mind or senses, pleasantness, agreeableness.
- the quality of giving pleasure
- a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
- the property of tasting as if it contains sugar
- the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
noun
- (by extension; polite term of address) Any man.
- Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
- (derogatory) An effeminate or oversophisticated man.
- (usually historical, sometimes derogatory) An amateur or dabbler in any field, particularly those of independent means.
- (chiefly historical) A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage; (UK law) an armigerous man ranking below a knight.
- (cricket) An amateur player, particularly one whose wealth permits him to forego payment.
- a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to their employer
- a man of refinement
noun
- (UK, humorous slang, uncountable) Used as a form of address.
- (uncountable, chiefly British, slang, rare) Valuables retrieved from drains and sewers.
- (UK, archaic school slang, countable) A bath or foot pan
- (cricket, slang, derogatory, uncountable) Easy bowling
- (chiefly British, slang, uncountable) Rubbish, trash, (now especially) nonsense, bosh, balderdash
- pretentious or silly talk or writing
adj
adv
verb
noun
adj
adv
noun
- (sometimes ironic) An informal term of address.
- The principal part or top of anything.
- (offensive) An informal term of address for a Native American or First Nations man.
- The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group.
- (heraldry) The top part of a shield or escutcheon; more specifically, an ordinary consisting of the upper part of the field cut off by a horizontal line, generally occupying the top third.
- (uncountable, only with "in") Headship, the status of being a chief or leader.
- a person who is in charge
- a head of a tribe or clan
- a person who exercises control over workers
adj
verb
phrase
- (rhetorical question, colloquial) A casual greeting with a meaning similar to hi or nice to meet you.
- (idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly US, with up in the sense of "happening") What's happening? What are you doing?
- (idiomatic, colloquial, with up in the sense of "of concern") What’s the matter? What is the problem? What is wrong?
noun
- Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
- A person who is kind, sweet, etc., and thus lovable; a pet, a sweetheart; also, an animal or thing which is cute and lovable.
- A favourite.
- (by extension) A person (often a woman) or thing that is very popular with a certain group of people.
- The favourite child in a family.
- a special loved one
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
adj
verb
noun
- (informal) A form of address to a man.
- A male having at least one parent in common with another person (see half-brother, stepbrother).
- Somebody, usually male, connected by a common cause, situation, or affection.
- (poetic) Someone who is a kinsman or shares the same patriarch.
- Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.
- Son of the same parents as another person.
- (African-American Vernacular) A fellow black man.
- A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.
- a male with the same parents as someone else
- a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group)
- used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement
- a close male friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
intj
verb
verb
- (transitive) To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.
- (transitive, figurative) To be perceived by (someone).
- (transitive) To accost; to address.
- (transitive) To arrive at or reach, or meet.
- (Scotland, Northern England) To weep; to cry.
- react to in a certain way
- be perceived by
- send greetings to
- express greetings upon meeting someone
adj
noun
- term of address for a man
- to a knight or other low member of the peerage.
- to a superior military officer.
- A man of a higher rank or position.
- A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
- to a teacher.
- A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
verb
noun
- (informal) A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.
- Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See :Category:Baby animals for more.
- A person's romantic partner; a term of endearment used to refer to or address e.g. one's girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse.
- A person who is new to or inexperienced in something.
- A person who is immature, infantile, or feeble.
- The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.
- A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
- (often attributive) One who is new to an identity or community.
- A concept or creation endeared by its creator.
- A very young human, even if not yet born.
- An affectionate term for anything.
- A pet project or responsibility.
- a very young mammal
- a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- an unborn child; a human fetus
- the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young)
- an immature childish person
- a project of personal concern to someone
adj
verb
adj
noun
verb
noun
- (chiefly African-American Vernacular) (sometimes endearing, sometimes derogatory) Friendly or intimate term of address for a woman.
- (slang) The youngest daughter in a family.
- (slang) A daughter.
- A female baby.
- (fandom slang) Alternative spelling of babygirl (“male character or celebrity of whom one is extremely fond”).
pron
- (colloquial) Appended to words of greeting etc.
- (in combination with certain prepositions, no longer productive) That.
- Used with other intransitive verbs of existence, in the same sense, or with other intransitive verbs, adding a sense of existence.
- Used as an expletive subject of be in its sense of “exist”, with the semantic, usually indefinite subject being postponed or (occasionally) implied.
- Used with other verbs, when raised.
adv
- (informal, as complement of 'be') In a notional place or situation of mental soundness and competence; see also all there.
- Into an undesirable topic or subject matter; see also go there.
- (informal) After the name of a person perceived as located 'away' from the speaker, used familiarly to indicate that person.
- (dialect) After certain determiners, especially 'them', 'that' and 'those', used to emphasise demonstrative sense; see also them there.
- (informal, as complement of 'be') In its correct position, so as to be fully and properly fitted or inserted.
- (as complement of 'be') In existence in some place.
- (figuratively) In that matter, relation, etc..
- (as complement of 'be') In a notional place where one will provide support or care; see also be there.
- In this world: used to say that someone or something exists; see also pronoun section below.
- (location) To or into a place or location; thither.
- (figuratively) At that point, stage, etc., visualised as a distinct place.
- (location) In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).
- to or toward that place; away from the speaker
- in or at that place or location
- in that matter; in that respect; on that point
contraction
det
intj
noun
- That place (previously mentioned or otherwise implied).
- That situation; that position.
- a location other than here; that place; location, medial pronoun; demonstrative pronoun, location; quantifier: demonstrative determiner, distal; demonstrative pronoun, location; quantifier: demonstrative determiner, singular, distal
noun
- A term of familiar address usually reserved for other adult males. It works both with ones whose name is known and ones whose name is unknown.
- A person, usually male, who has duties or skills associated with a specified thing.
- An adult or adolescent male servant. Anyone from a right-hand man (high-ranking assistant) to a low-ranking servant.
- (historical) A vassal; a subject.
- An adult male who has, to an eminent degree, qualities considered masculine, such as strength, integrity, and devotion to family; a mensch.
- A male enthusiast or devotee; a male who is very fond of or devoted to a specified kind of thing.
- (anthropology, archaeology, paleontology) A member of the genus Homo, especially of the species Homo sapiens.
- A term of familiar address often implying on the part of the speaker some degree of authority, impatience, or haste.
- A person, usually male, who can fulfill one's requirements with regard to a specified matter.
- An adult male human.
- A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon.
- A husband.
- (sports) A player on whom another is playing, with the intent of limiting their attacking impact.
- (military slang) A soldier below the rank of a non-commissioned officer.
- A male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.
- (video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
- (collective) All human males collectively: mankind.
- An adult male who belongs to a particular group: an employee, a representative, etc.
- A male lover; a boyfriend.
- an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
- a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to their employer
- a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
- game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
- an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
- all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
- the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
- a man who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
- a male subordinate
- any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
adj
intj
name
pron
verb
noun
- (humorous) A very informal term of address used between friends.
- Someone who shows off too much, a poser or poseur; someone who is overly self-satisfied.
- (derogatory) Someone who wanks; masturbates.
- An annoying person.
- An idiot, a stupid person.
- An ineffectual person.
- A penis.
- terms of abuse for a masturbator
noun
- Familiar term of address.
- a small cabin with a bunk or bed(s), a free-standing bedroom or sleeping area separate from the main house or cottage, which may or may not have other facilities (a fully outfitted outbuilding with a kitchen or bathroom would be a guest house or accessory dwelling unit and not a bunkie)
- A bunkmate, someone with whom one shares a bunk bed.
noun
- (colloquial, Commonwealth) A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
- Affectionate, benevolent concern or care for other people or beings, and for their well-being.
- (uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.
- Alternative letter-case form of Love (“personification of love”).
- (racquet sports, billiards) Zero, no score.
- Used as the closing, before the signature, of a letter, especially between good friends or family members, or by the young.
- Nothing; no recompense.
- A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba.
- (countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
- An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.
- A deep or abiding liking for something; an enthusiasm for something.
- A profound and caring affection towards someone.
- A thing, activity, etc. which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.
- (euphemistic) Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
- A feeling of intense attraction towards someone.
- (euphemistic) Sexual activity.
- a score of zero in tennis or squash
- a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction
- any object of warm affection or devotion
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
- sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people
verb
- (transitive, euphemistic) To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
- Alternative form of lofe (“to praise, sell”).
- (Internet) Synonym of heart (verb).
- (transitive, sometimes ironic) To derive delight from a fact or situation.
- (transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
- (transitive) To need, thrive on.
- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To seek the good or honor of (someone), care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
- have sexual intercourse with
- be enamored or in love with
- get pleasure from
- have a great affection or liking for
noun
intj
noun
adj
adv
noun
- A polite form of address for a woman or lady.
- (slang) A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.
- The mistress of a household.
- (India, derogatory slang) A hated or contemptuous woman; used as a general term of abuse
- (colloquial) A conceited or quarrelsome girl.
- a woman who runs a house of prostitution
- a woman of refinement
verb
noun
- a familiar term of address for a man
- a vivacious elderly man
- a former male pupil of a school
- A man with an established network of friends who assist one another in social and business situations; a good old boy.
- (chiefly British) An alumnus, especially of a public school.
- A former member of a group.
- (UK, informal) An elderly man.
noun
- a familiar term of address for a man
- (slang) boss
- a man who is very old
- an informal term for your father
- aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe
- (uncountable, herbs) Synonym of southernwood.
- (colloquial) One's father.
- (slang, military) A unit's commanding officer, or the commander of a naval vessel, irrespective of age.
- (Australia) An Australian Aboriginal elder.
- (colloquial) A husband, or male significant other, irrespective of age.
- (slang) One's male employer, irrespective of age.
- (theology, uncountable) Synonym of Old Adam.
- (literally) An elderly man.
- (Christianity) The state of human nature without the spiritual transformation brought about by redemption through Jesus Christ.
- (Australia) Used attributively to denote something of exceptional size, strength, age etc.
noun
adj
pron
verb
noun
adj
- (of numbers, particularly prices) Absurdly large.
- Stupefied, senseless; stunned or dazed.
- (now literary) Innocent; suffering undeservedly, especially as an epithet of lambs and sheep.
- (cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
- Rustic, homely.
- Sickly; feeble; infirm.
- (now chiefly Scotland and Northern England, rare) Pitiful, inspiring compassion, particularly:
- (Scotland) mentally delayed or feeble.
- Insignificant, worthless, (chiefly Scotland) especially with regard to land quality.
- Thoughtless, lacking judgment.
- Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
- Weak, frail; flimsy (use concerning people and animals is now obsolete).
- (now literary) Helpless, defenseless.
- dazed from or as if from repeated blows
- inspiring scornful pity
- ludicrous, foolish
- lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
adv
noun
adj
- Severe, or severely affected; sore.
- Loved; lovable.
- Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
- (Ireland, UK) High in price; expensive.
- Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
- A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
- An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
- A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
- Lovely; kind.
- having a high price
- with or in a close or intimate relationship
- sincerely earnest
- dearly loved
adv
intj
noun
- an informal form of address for a man
- a person born in the generation following the baby boom when the birth rate fell dramatically
- a robust child
- a person who breaks horses
- a person (or thing) that breaks up or overpowers something
- (US, regional) A molting crab.
- (Australia and New Zealand) A heavy fall; (also performing arts) a staged fall, a pratfall.
- (chiefly military slang) Forming compounds denoting a team, weapon, or device specialized in the destruction of the first element.
- (chiefly law enforcement slang) Forming compounds denoting an agent or agency tasked with reducing or eliminating the first element.
- (gambling, slang) A cheat's die whose sides bear only certain combinations of spots, so that undesirable values can never be rolled.
- (chiefly colloquial, with 'of') Someone who or something that bursts, breaks, or destroys a specified thing.
noun
- an informal form of address for a man
- a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
- (chiefly US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.
- (birdwatching, derogatory) A birder who has expensive clothing and equipment, but scant knowledge of birds, their fieldmarks, habits, etc.
- (colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.
- (slang) A tourist.
intj
verb
noun
- an informal form of address for a man
- a man who is the lover of a man or woman
- one of a pair
- a person who is member of one's class or profession
- a friend who is frequently in the company of another
- a boy or man
- a member of a learned society
- (chiefly in the plural) An animal which is a member of a breed or species, or a flock, herd, etc.
- (chiefly British) A scholar appointed to a fellowship, that is, a paid academic position held for a certain period which usually requires the scholar to conduct research.
- A (senior) member of a learned or professional society.
- Usually qualified by an adjective or used in the plural: an individual or person regardless of gender.
- (informal) A male person; a bloke, a chap, a guy, a man; also, preceded by a modifying word, sometimes with a sense of mild reproach: used as a familiar term of address to a man.
- (chiefly in the negative) A person with abilities, achievements, skills, etc., equal to those of another person; a thing with characteristics, worth, etc., equal to those of another thing.
- An honorary title bestowed by a college or university upon a distinguished person (often an alumna or alumnus).
- Originally, one of a group of academics who make up a college or similar educational institution; now, a senior member of a college or similar educational institution involved in teaching, research, and management of the institution.
- (US) A senior researcher or technician in a corporation, especially one engaged in research and development.
- (Canada, US) A physician undergoing a fellowship (supervised subspecialty medical training) after having completed a residency (specialty training program).
- (specifically, British, historical) A senior member of an Inn of Court.
- (US) A member of a college or university who manages its business interests.
- (chiefly in the plural) An object which is associated with another object; especially, as part of a set.
- (chiefly in the plural, also figuratively) A companion; a comrade.
- (also attributively) A person or thing comparable in characteristics with another person or thing; especially, as belonging to the same class or group.
- (chiefly in the plural) One in the same condition, or situation of need, as another.
- (by extension, often humorous or ironic) An animal or object.
noun
- (UK, New York City, colloquial) An informal address to a friend or person of equal authority.
- A familiar address to a male person from an older or otherwise more authoritative person.
- A male person who has such a close relationship with an older or otherwise more authoritative person that he can be regarded as a son of the other person.
- A person regarded as the product of some place.
- A male person considered to have been significantly shaped by social conflict.
- A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.
- (computing) The current version of a file, derived from the preceding father file.
- One's male offspring.
- (music) Son cubano, a genre of music and dance blending Spanish and African elements that originated in Cuba during the late 19th century.
- a male human offspring
verb
noun
- (informal) A term of address for one's sweetheart.
- A pleasant disposition; kindness.
- The condition of being sweet (all senses).
- The quality of giving pleasure to the mind or senses, pleasantness, agreeableness.
- the quality of giving pleasure
- a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
- the property of tasting as if it contains sugar
- the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
noun
- (by extension; polite term of address) Any man.
- Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
- (derogatory) An effeminate or oversophisticated man.
- (usually historical, sometimes derogatory) An amateur or dabbler in any field, particularly those of independent means.
- (chiefly historical) A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage; (UK law) an armigerous man ranking below a knight.
- (cricket) An amateur player, particularly one whose wealth permits him to forego payment.
- a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to their employer
- a man of refinement
noun
- (UK, humorous slang, uncountable) Used as a form of address.
- (uncountable, chiefly British, slang, rare) Valuables retrieved from drains and sewers.
- (UK, archaic school slang, countable) A bath or foot pan
- (cricket, slang, derogatory, uncountable) Easy bowling
- (chiefly British, slang, uncountable) Rubbish, trash, (now especially) nonsense, bosh, balderdash
- pretentious or silly talk or writing
adj
adv
verb
noun
adj
adv
noun
- (sometimes ironic) An informal term of address.
- The principal part or top of anything.
- (offensive) An informal term of address for a Native American or First Nations man.
- The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group.
- (heraldry) The top part of a shield or escutcheon; more specifically, an ordinary consisting of the upper part of the field cut off by a horizontal line, generally occupying the top third.
- (uncountable, only with "in") Headship, the status of being a chief or leader.
- a person who is in charge
- a head of a tribe or clan
- a person who exercises control over workers
adj
verb
noun
- Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
- A person who is kind, sweet, etc., and thus lovable; a pet, a sweetheart; also, an animal or thing which is cute and lovable.
- A favourite.
- (by extension) A person (often a woman) or thing that is very popular with a certain group of people.
- The favourite child in a family.
- a special loved one
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
adj
verb
noun
- (informal) A form of address to a man.
- A male having at least one parent in common with another person (see half-brother, stepbrother).
- Somebody, usually male, connected by a common cause, situation, or affection.
- (poetic) Someone who is a kinsman or shares the same patriarch.
- Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.
- Son of the same parents as another person.
- (African-American Vernacular) A fellow black man.
- A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.
- a male with the same parents as someone else
- a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group)
- used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement
- a close male friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
intj
verb
noun
- term of address for a man
- to a knight or other low member of the peerage.
- to a superior military officer.
- A man of a higher rank or position.
- A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
- to a teacher.
- A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
verb
noun
- (informal) A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.
- Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See :Category:Baby animals for more.
- A person's romantic partner; a term of endearment used to refer to or address e.g. one's girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse.
- A person who is new to or inexperienced in something.
- A person who is immature, infantile, or feeble.
- The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.
- A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
- (often attributive) One who is new to an identity or community.
- A concept or creation endeared by its creator.
- A very young human, even if not yet born.
- An affectionate term for anything.
- A pet project or responsibility.
- a very young mammal
- a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
- a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
- an unborn child; a human fetus
- the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young)
- an immature childish person
- a project of personal concern to someone
adj
verb
noun
- (chiefly African-American Vernacular) (sometimes endearing, sometimes derogatory) Friendly or intimate term of address for a woman.
- (slang) The youngest daughter in a family.
- (slang) A daughter.
- A female baby.
- (fandom slang) Alternative spelling of babygirl (“male character or celebrity of whom one is extremely fond”).
noun
- A term of familiar address usually reserved for other adult males. It works both with ones whose name is known and ones whose name is unknown.
- A person, usually male, who has duties or skills associated with a specified thing.
- An adult or adolescent male servant. Anyone from a right-hand man (high-ranking assistant) to a low-ranking servant.
- (historical) A vassal; a subject.
- An adult male who has, to an eminent degree, qualities considered masculine, such as strength, integrity, and devotion to family; a mensch.
- A male enthusiast or devotee; a male who is very fond of or devoted to a specified kind of thing.
- (anthropology, archaeology, paleontology) A member of the genus Homo, especially of the species Homo sapiens.
- A term of familiar address often implying on the part of the speaker some degree of authority, impatience, or haste.
- A person, usually male, who can fulfill one's requirements with regard to a specified matter.
- An adult male human.
- A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon.
- A husband.
- (sports) A player on whom another is playing, with the intent of limiting their attacking impact.
- (military slang) A soldier below the rank of a non-commissioned officer.
- A male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.
- (video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
- (collective) All human males collectively: mankind.
- An adult male who belongs to a particular group: an employee, a representative, etc.
- A male lover; a boyfriend.
- an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent)
- a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to their employer
- a male person who plays a significant role (husband or lover or boyfriend) in the life of a particular woman
- game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
- an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
- all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
- the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
- a man who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
- a male subordinate
- any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
adj
intj
name
pron
verb
verb
- (transitive) To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing.
- (transitive, figurative) To be perceived by (someone).
- (transitive) To accost; to address.
- (transitive) To arrive at or reach, or meet.
- (Scotland, Northern England) To weep; to cry.
- react to in a certain way
- be perceived by
- send greetings to
- express greetings upon meeting someone