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Home Updates to the OED New words list September 2022

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New word entries

ancilliary, adj. and n.: “Subordinate, subsidiary; (also) supplementary, additional; accompanying; = ancillary, adj. 1. Frequently with to.” and other senses…
Andalusi, adj.: “Of, belonging to, or relating to al-Andalus or medieval Islamic Iberia; spec. designating a style of Arabic music popular in North Africa and thought…”
andartes, n.: “A Greek irregular, guerrilla, or resistance fighter, esp. one fighting against the occupation forces during the Axis occupation of Greece (1941–4) in…”
Andaste, n. and adj.: “A member of a Northern Iroquoian people formerly inhabiting an area on the lower Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania; = Susquehannock, n.” plus one more sense…
Andhra, adj. and n.: “A native or inhabitant of Andhra or (in later use) of Andhra Pradesh in south-eastern India.” and other senses…
andiamo, int.: “Frequently in Italian contexts: let’s go!”
Andino, n.: “A native or inhabitant of the Andes, spec. of any the states in the Andean region of Venezuela.”
andon, n.: “A system used on a production line to issue a warning or to shut down a process in the event of a manufacturing problem or defect. Frequently (and in…” plus one more sense…
Andrewmas, n.: “(The date of) the feast of St Andrew, 30th November. In early use frequently as a modifier, as in Andrewmas fair, Andrewmas term, etc.”
androcentrism, n.: “Primary or exclusive focus on men as opposed to women; androcentric behaviour or attitudes.”
aniseed, v.: “transitive. To apply oil of aniseed to (an animal to be hunted, its feet, etc.) to encourage hounds to take up the scent.”
aniseedy, adj.: “Like aniseed, esp. in taste or smell; infused with or tasting of aniseed or an aniseed-like flavour.”
anorexically, adv.: “As if anorexic; so as to look anorexic; with an extremely thin appearance.”
apartheider, n.: “An advocate or supporter of South African apartheid or (in extended use) any form of segregation, separation, or isolation.”
barnstorming, n.: “The action of barnstorm, v. (in various senses).”
barnstorming, adj.: “Originally: characteristic or reminiscent of a barnstormer (in sense barnstormer, n. 1); melodramatic, excessively theatrical or exaggerated…” plus one more sense…
billy-be-damned, n. and adj.: “euphemistic. Used an intensifier in similative phrases. Frequently in (as) —— as billy-be-damned, like billy-be-damned: extremely, excessively. Cf…” plus one more sense…
blanket party, n.: “U.S. Military slang. A form of hazing or informal punishment, originally one in which victims are tossed into the air using a blanket (cf…” plus one more sense…
blanket stitch, v.: “transitive. To sew (fabric) using blanket stitch; esp. to bind, reinforce, or decorate (the edge or hem of an item) using blanket stitch. Also…”
blousette, n.: “Any of various types of sleeveless or short-sleeved woman’s garment for the upper body, typically made of sheer or lightweight fabric and drawn in at…” plus one more sense…
blouson noir, n.: “In French contexts: a young person (esp. a young man) belonging to a youth subculture of the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by the wearing of black…”
blousy, adj.: “Resembling or styled like a blouse, esp. in puffing out or falling in loose folds.”
breast binder, n.: “A bandage, garment, length of fabric, etc., worn around the chest (typically beneath the clothing) to support or compress the breasts; (now) esp. a…” plus one more sense…
breast binding, n.: “The action or practice of flattening and compressing the breasts by binding them tightly with fabric, bandages, tape, etc., or (in later use) by…” and other senses…
cabinet noir, n.: “In early use: a government intelligence department that intercepts and decrypts letters and other communications before they are delivered (now…”
cabinet particulier, n.: “In French contexts: a small room or booth in a restaurant for customers wishing to dine in private.”
cabinetry, n.: “Cabinets collectively; a collection of cabinets, esp. one in a home.” plus one more sense…
cabinetwork, n.: “Cabinets collectively; a collection of cabinets, esp. one in a home.” and other senses…
Cape Muslim, n. and adj.: “A member of a largely Afrikaans-speaking, Muslim community or ethnic group resident mainly in the Western Cape of South Africa; = Cape Malay, n.” plus one more sense…
chaffie, n.: “(A pet name for) a chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs).”
chest binder, n.: “A bandage, garment, length of fabric, etc., worn around the chest (typically beneath the clothing) to support or compress the breasts; (now) esp. a…” plus one more sense…
chest binding, n.: “The action or practice of flattening and compressing the breasts by binding them tightly with fabric, bandages, tape, an undergarment, etc. Now…” and other senses…
coachable, adj.: “Of a person, attitude, etc.: having or characterized by the ability to learn or adopt new methods or techniques; capable of being coached (coach, v…” plus one more sense…
coach boat, n.: “A boat, typically small and motor-driven, used by a sailing or rowing coach to observe and give advice in boat races.” plus one more sense…
coached, adj.: “Provided with training or instruction in performing a particular skill or activity; often spec. in legal contexts (of a witness in court, or their…” plus one more sense…
coaching stock, n.: “Chiefly British. Railway carriages used for passenger travel, considered collectively (esp. those belonging to a particular railway company). Cf…” plus one more sense…
coach light, n.: “A lamp designed to be attached to the outside of a horse-drawn coach, typically one in which the light source is surrounded by four panels of glass…” and other senses…
coach line, n.: “A coach company or service. Also: the line or route along which a coach travels.” plus one more sense…
Coke bottle, n.: “A bottle used for Coca-Cola, originally and typically made of glass and having a thick bottom and a characteristic curved shape which narrows at the…” and other senses…
cooperativism, n.: “A theory or system of organizing economic activity according to the principles of collective ownership of capital and sharing of profits or benefits…”
cooperativist, adj. and n.: “An adherent or advocate of cooperativism (cooperativism, n.).” and other senses…
cooperativize, v.: “transitive. To bring (a product, service, etc.) under the control or ownership of a cooperative; to organize or restructure (an industry, community…” plus one more sense…
cornetti, n.: “A movement performed in classical horse riding, in which the horse leaps without moving forwards, while keeping its front and hind legs together and…”
cornetto muto, n.: “A name given to a straight wind instrument, mainly of the 15th to 17th centuries and typically made of wood, horn, or ivory, with finger holes, and…”
Cruyff turn, n.: “A manoeuvre used by one player to evade another, in which the player with the ball feints a pass while facing in one direction before immediately…”
damfino, int.: “‘Damned if I know’: used (esp. in response to a query) to express ignorance of or confusion about a fact, subject, situation, etc., or to indicate…”
damn, int.: “Expressing anger, despair, frustration, pain, etc. Now also used in positive contexts to express approval, excitement, or surprise. Cf. goddam, int.”
damnatio memoriae, n.: “A term for a form of punishment whereby a deceased public figure identified as an enemy of the state was erased from public record, typically by…”
damnum absque injuria, n.: “Damage or a loss that is not caused by the wrong, negligence, fault, or injustice of any person or state, and for which there is therefore no right…”
Dear Jane, n.: “A letter to a woman, ending a romantic or sexual relationship. Cf. Dear John, n.” plus one more sense…
enamelware, n.: “As a mass noun: articles decorated or covered with enamel; spec. (in later use) dishes, utensils, etc., coated or lined with a layer of enamel…” and other senses…
galdem, n.: “With plural agreement, usually in form gal dem. Women collectively; a group of women.” plus one more sense…
gatekeep, v.: “transitive. Originally: to monitor or select (information); to control (access to something). In later use chiefly: to restrict or discourage others’…”
gegenpress, n.: “Frequently with the. A style of play in which a team upon losing possession puts immediate and intensive pressure on the opposition, even deep in the…”
gegenpressing, n.: “A style of play in which a team upon losing possession puts immediate and intensive pressure on the opposition, even deep in the opposition’s half…”
gender identity, n.: “An individual’s personal sense of being or belonging to a particular gender or genders, or of not having a gender.”
goo-goo, n.1: “As a term of contempt or abuse: a Filipino.”
gooh, n.: “A woman who works as a prostitute or madam.”
gora, adj. and n.2: “Relating to or denoting a white, fair-skinned, or European person.” plus one more sense…
gori, adj. and n.2: “Relating to or designating a white woman or girl, or a relatively light-skinned South Asian woman or girl. Cf. gora, adj.” plus one more sense…
Great Andamanese, n. and adj.: “An indigenous inhabitant of Great Andaman, the main archipelago of the Andaman Islands, a group of islands in the Bay of Bengal which together with…” and other senses…
grocery shop, v.: “intransitive. To go shopping for groceries.”
grocery shopper, n.: “A person who shops for groceries.”
grocery shopping, n.: “The action or practice of shopping for groceries.”
indigena, n.2: “In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts (chiefly in Latin America): a member of a people indigenous to a particular place, esp. as distinguished…”
indigénat, n.: “A system of laws formerly giving the native or indigenous residents of French colonies an inferior status in law. Also more fully code (also regime)…”
indigeneity, n.: “spec. Also with capital initial. With reference to a people or peoples: the quality or fact of being native or indigenous to a particular place, esp…” plus one more sense…
indigenism, n.: “Advocacy or support for indigenous people, esp. in a country (formerly) colonized or settled by Europeans; spec. the policy (esp. in Latin American…”
indigenismo, n.: “A social and political movement in Latin America advocating the increased involvement, influence, or representation of indigenous people in public…”
indigenista, adj. and n.: “Of, relating to, or supporting indigenismo (see indigenismo, n.), a Latin American social and political movement which advocates the increased…” plus one more sense…
indigestly, adv.: “Without full consideration, care, or attention to detail; roughly, crudely; hastily.”
jabbed, adj. and n.: “That has undergone vaccination; vaccinated. Often with modifying word, as fully, partially, etc.” and other senses…
knifepoint, n.: “The tip of a knife blade.” and other senses…
mandem, n.: “Chiefly British. Usually with plural agreement. A person’s (esp. a man’s) male friends or close associates, esp. when considered as fellow members of…” plus one more sense…
Nalukataq, n.: “A festival celebrated by the Inupiaq people of northern Alaska to mark the end of the whaling season, culminating in celebrants being thrown into the…”
New Catholic, n. and adj.: “A member of a religious group in Germany that separated from the Roman Catholic Church in 1844; = German Catholic, n.” plus one more sense…
overboost, n.: “A temporary boost provided to the power of the internal combustion engine of a vehicle, by allowing the supercharger to force more air into the…” plus one more sense…
Panenka, n.: “A penalty kick in which the taker lightly chips the ball into the centre of the goal at the moment that the goalkeeper dives to one side. Frequently…”
pumpkin spice, n.: “A mixture of ground spices (typically including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves) originally used as an ingredient in pumpkin pie filling, and…” and other senses…
rabona, n.: “An unorthodox way of kicking a ball in which the kicking leg crosses behind the standing leg before making contact; (also) a pass, cross, etc., made…”
Rix-chancellor, n.: “The lord high chancellor of the Swedish privy council.”
shock absorbency, n.: “The quality of being shock-absorbent. Cf. shock absorber, n. 1.”
shock absorption, n.: “The action or process of absorbing mechanical shock and dampening vibrations. Cf. shock absorber, n. 1.”
shockeroo, n.: “A surprise or shock.”
shockie, n.: “A device for absorbing jolts and vibrations on a motor vehicle; a shock absorber.”
shockvertising, n.: “Advertising that is designed to attract attention by employing tactics, esp. in the use of graphic images, that are provocative and shocking.”
shocky, adj.2: “Causing shock, or affected by shock (in various senses); esp. (of a person) dazed or shaking from, or as though from, shock.”
tiki-taka, n.: “A style of play characterized by highly accurate short passing and an emphasis on retaining possession of the ball.”
topbill, v.: “transitive. To give top billing to (an actor or performer); to be at the top of the bill of (a show, play, etc.).”
top-billed, adj.: “Of a person: at top of the bill of a show, play, etc.”
top-coat, v.: “transitive. To cover (something) with a coating or outer layer; spec. to apply an outer or finishing layer of paint, varnish, etc., to (a surface)…”
topdresser, n.: “A machine, vehicle, etc., which applies manure or fertilizer on top of soil. Also: a person who operates this.” plus one more sense…
top edge, n.: “Cricket. The upper edge of the bat in playing a cross-batted stroke; an uncontrolled shot played accidentally by the batter with this part of the bat.” plus one more sense…
top-edge, v.: “transitive. To mishit (a stroke) or play (the ball) accidentally with the top edge of the bat. Cf. top edge, n. 2.” plus one more sense…
top-edged, adj.: “Mishit off the top edge of the bat.”
top lighting, n.: “Lighting from above, esp. as used in photography, theatre, etc., to produce a particular atmosphere or effect.”
topline, v.: “transitive. To have top billing in (a performance, event, etc.); to be the top-liner of (a show, film, or other entertainment). Also intransitive…”
top loading, adj.: “Of a machine or appliance (esp. a washing machine): designed to be loaded from the top rather than the front. Cf. top loader, n. 2.”
top loft, n.: “A loft at the top of a building; an upper storey, floor, or apartment.” plus one more sense…
top order, n.: “The part of the batting order (usually consisting of the first and second batters) who play at the start of an innings. Also (and in earliest use) as…”
toppie, n.2: “A middle-aged or elderly man. Also (more generally), a fellow, a man. Frequently with defining word, as old toppie.” plus one more sense…
top piecing, n.: “Material used for top pieces (top piece, n. 3).” plus one more sense…
toppling, n.: “The action of topple, v. (in various senses), esp. of knocking something over or removing a government or person in authority from power. Also with…”
topsidown, adv.: “In or into an inverted position; in or into a state of disorder; upside down.”
topstitch, n.: “A type of stitch used on the outside of a garment or other sewn item, typically along the edges or seams, being either functional (e.g. to reinforce…”
top-to-toe, adj.: “That involves the whole body; all-over.”
total football, n.: “An attacking style of football in which every outfield player is able to play in any position as required during the course of a game, to allow fluid…”
trequartista, n.: “An attacking player who operates in the space between the midfielders and the strikers and whose primary role is to create opportunities for…”
triple jumper, n.: “A person who performs a triple jump as an athletic feat; a competitor in the triple jump.”
triple jumping, n.: “The action of performing the triple jump.”
valari, n.: “A short, heavy, curved or angled piece of wood or iron, traditionally used as a throwing weapon in hunting or warfare in Southern India. Cf. collery…”
weathergirl, n.: “A (young) woman who observes or makes a report about the weather. Now chiefly: a (young) woman who presents the weather forecast on radio…”
wireless network, n.: “A computer network in which each device uses radio waves, microwaves, etc., to communicate over the network, rather than a physical connection. Cf…” plus one more sense…

New sub-entries

AAE in A, n.: “African American English.”
African American English in African American, n. and adj.: “any of various distinctive varieties of English used by African Americans; abbreviated AAE.”
ancient Greek in ancient, adj. and n.1: “the Greek language of antiquity, from the Mycenaean age (c. 1200 b.c.) until the start of the Byzantine period (c. 300 a.d.); spec. the form used in…”
ancient language in ancient, adj. and n.1: “a language spoken in ancient times, esp. one that is no longer in vernacular use; spec. any of the languages of classical antiquity, such as ancient…”
ancient mariner in ancient, adj. and n.1: “a person likened to the ancient mariner in Coleridge’s poem (see note), esp. in being an insistent storyteller; frequently as a modifier.”
ancient world in ancient, adj. and n.1: “the region around the Mediterranean and the Near East before the fall of the Western Roman Empire in a.d. 476.”
ancillary relief in ancillary, adj. and n.: “legal remedy or relief which is incidental to other legal proceedings; spec. (chiefly English Law) a settlement for financial provision or division…”
Andean condor in Andean, adj. and n.: “a condor (New World vulture) native to the Andes mountains and western coast of South America, Vultur gryphus (family Cathartidae), which has…”
attorney–client in attorney, n.: “designating the relationship between an attorney and a client, or attorneys and clients generally; esp. (and in earliest use) in attorney–client…”
availability bias in availability, n.: “(a) a research bias that arises from the use of information and data which is most readily available, rather than that which is most representative…”
availability cascade in availability, n.: “a process whereby a belief or idea (esp. one which is a cause of anxiety), is passed on and amplified through news reports, social media…”
availability heuristic in availability, n.: “a cognitive process whereby the probability of an event occurring is judged by the number of instances of it that can readily be brought to mind…”
available energy in available, adj.: “the (quantity of) energy provided by or to a system, process, etc., that can be made use of or converted into some other form of energy; esp. the…”
available light in available, adj.: “the natural light falling on a subject; also as a modifier, designating photography performed without additional illumination, often in poor lighting…”
available water in available, adj.: “the water that can potentially be absorbed (chiefly from the soil) by plant roots; spec. the amount of water held in the soil between field capacity…”
BIPOC in B, n.: “(a) n. (with plural or singular agreement) ‘Black, indigenous, and people (or person) of colour’; used to refer to non-white people, or a non-white…”
blanket bond in blanket, n. and adj.: “an insurance policy that applies collectively to a group of people or assets; (spec.) a policy of this type taken out by a financial institution…”
blanket capot in blanket, n. and adj.: “a hooded coat or cloak made from a blanket or similar material; = blanket capote n.”
blanket capote in blanket, n. and adj.: “a long, loose, hooded coat or cloak made from a blanket or similar heavy woven material (= blanket capot n.); cf. blanket coat n.”
blanket cylinder in blanket, n. and adj.: “(chiefly in offset printing) a cylinder lined with a blanket (sense A. 4) against which paper or other material is passed to receive the impression…”
blanket fish in blanket, n. and adj.: “(a) the giant manta ray, Mobula birostris; (b) North American regional the Arctic grayling, Thymallus arcticus.”
blanket fort in blanket, n. and adj.: “an improvised hideout or den, typically for children, made by draping blankets or sheets over items of furniture to create a concealed space in which…”
blanket stiff in blanket, n. and adj.: “an itinerant labourer, typically a man, whose possessions are wrapped in a blanket or bedroll when travelling (see earlier blanket man, n. 2); cf…”
blanket toss in blanket, n. and adj.: “the action or an act of throwing a person into the air repeatedly from a blanket or similar item held slackly at the corners or edges (cf. to toss in…”
blouson sleeve in blouson, n.: “a sleeve cut relatively full and loose in the arm and ending in a narrow, close-fitting cuff.”
cabinet of curiosities in cabinet, n. and adj.: “cabinet of curiosities (also wonders): a room or case used to display a collection of rare or exotic objects, esp. items relating to natural history…”
cabinet card in cabinet, n. and adj.: “a photographic print mounted on a card of a size suitable for framing and displaying in a cabinet (typically approx. 6 by 4 inches, approx. 15.2 by…”
cabinet level in cabinet, n. and adj.: “(a) n. the level of the cabinet (sense A. 8), the highest level of government; frequently in at cabinet level; (b) adj. (usually with hyphen) of or…”
cabinet pianoforte in cabinet, n. and adj.: “a tall upright piano with unusually long strings; = cabinet piano n.”
Catholic guilt in catholic, adj. and n.: “intense, irrational, or excessive guilt, as associated (stereotypically) with Catholics.”
Catholicos Patriarch in Catholicos, n.: “The head of any of various Eastern churches, esp. of the Georgian Church.”
as chaff before the wind in chaff, n.1: “like chaff before the wind and variants.”
chaff box in chaff, n.1: “(a) a device consisting of a long box fitted with a blade or blades operated by moving or turning a handle, used to chop up straw and hay for fodder…”
chaff rocket in chaff, n.1: “a small rocket designed to release chaff (sense 4) into the atmosphere on detonation.”
chaffing machine in chaffing, n.1: “a machine used for cutting hay or straw for fodder.”
chancellor’s pudding in chancellor, n.: “a steamed pudding containing dried fruit; = cabinet pudding n.”
coach and pair in coach, n. and adv.: “coach and pair: a coach (sense A. 1a) drawn by a pair of horses. Now chiefly historical.”
to drive a coach and horses through in coach, n. and adv.: “to drive a coach and horses through and variants: to make something ineffective, esp. a law, policy, etc., typically by exploiting its loopholes.”
coach horn in coach, n. and adv.: “a long valveless horn made of copper with a narrow bell, formerly used to announce the arrival of a horse-drawn coach (now chiefly historical); (in…”
coach inn in coach, n. and adv.: “an inn on a route followed by horse-drawn coaches, at which horses could be cared for and fresh ones provided; (now sometimes also) an inn formerly…”
coach lamp in coach, n. and adv.: “a lamp designed to be attached to the outside of a horse-drawn coach, typically one in which the light source is surrounded by four panels of glass…”
coach pot in coach, n. and adv.: “a small vessel formerly used by women on long journeys in horse-drawn coaches, in order to be able to urinate discreetly; = bourdaloue, n.”
coaching glass in coaching, n.: “(a name for) a drinking glass with a stem but no foot.”
coaching horse in coaching, n.: “A horse that is used to pull a coach, typically as part of a team or pair; a horse of a type bred to pull coaches; a coach horse. Now chiefly…”
coaching inn in coaching, n.: “an inn on a route followed by horse-drawn coaches, at which horses could be cared for or fresh ones provided; (now sometimes also) an inn formerly…”
cooperative breeding in cooperative, adj. and n.: “(a) breeding of animals or plants, esp. livestock or agricultural crops, by a society, institution, or union of people; (b) the provision of care for…”
cooperative education in cooperative, adj. and n.: “(a) a programme or system of education provided by a cooperative organization, or under a cooperative arrangement (now rare); (b) a programme or…”
cooperative principle in cooperative, adj. and n.: “the precept that speakers normally try to cooperate when communicating, esp. by aiming to be truthful, informative, relevant, and clear.”
cooperative shop in cooperative, adj. and n.: “a shop owned and run by a cooperative association or society, whose members share its profits; cf. cooperative store n.”
cornetfish in cornet, n.1: “†(a) a kind of whelk or large sea snail (see sense 7a) (obsolete); (b) any of several large, very slender, predatory marine fishes of tropical coasts…”
cough sweet in cough, n.: “a medicated lozenge or boiled sweet used to relieve a cough or soothe a sore throat; a cough drop.”
damn you in damn, v.: “damn you: as an interjection, expressing anger or frustration.”
damned if you do and damned if you don’t in damn, v.: “damned if you do and damned if you don’t and variants: used to describe a situation where no matter what one does, one is likely to attract criticism…”
damned if I know in damn, v.: “damned if I know and variants: used to express ignorance of or confusion about a fact, subject, situation, etc., that one has just been asked about…”
damn the torpedoes in damn, v.: “damn the torpedoes: used to express disregard for the danger or consequences of an action, or to refer to a bold or reckless action or attitude.”
dim sum bond in dim sum, n.: “(a name for) a bond denominated in Chinese renminbi or yuan, but issued outside mainland China.”
double mutant in double, adj.1 and adv.: “an organism, gene, etc., which carries two mutations.”
energy poverty in energy, n.: “the condition of being unable to afford or obtain sufficient energy resources to fulfil the basic needs of a household or population.”
exponential decay in exponential, adj. and n.: “(in mathematical modelling) decay whose rate falls in proportion to the diminishing total number or size.”
exponential growth in exponential, adj. and n.: “(in mathematical modelling) growth whose rate becomes ever more rapid in proportion to the growing total number or size.”
exposure therapy in exposure, n.: “(a) a method of treating skin burns that involves exposing them to the air, rather than covering them with a dressing (now rare); (b) a form of…”
false nine in false, adj., adv., and n.: “a centre forward who often drops further towards midfield than is typical of this role, becoming more involved in creative play and leaving space for…”
grocer’s shop in grocer, n.: “a shop that sells foods and other household supplies; a grocery store.”
to make groceries in grocery, n.: “U.S. regional. To provide food and sustenance; to earn enough money to live on.”
to make groceries in grocery, n.: “U.S. regional (southern). To go shopping for groceries.”
grocery keeper in grocery, n.: “(a) a person who owns or works in a grocery store; (b) a person who owns or works in a liquor store or bar.”
grocery man in grocery, n.: “(a) U.S. a person who owns or works in a liquor store or bar (now historical); (b) (originally U.S.) a person who owns or works in a grocery store.”
hash rate in hash, n.1: “the number of hash (sense 9) operations per second, esp. as a measure of the speed of mining a cryptocurrency, or of the computational power involved.”
high chancellor in high, adj. and n.2: “any of various high-ranking officials; esp. the supreme officer or dignitary of a state or nation.”
to broaden one’s horizon in horizon, n.: “to broaden (also widen, expand) one’s horizon(s) and variants: to extend one’s range of interests, activities, knowledge, etc.; to explore other…”
kiddie fiddler in kiddy, n.: “a person who sexually assaults or abuses a child.”
LGBTQ in L, n.: “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (or questioning); also occasionally as n.”
lead white in lead, n.1: “a white pigment containing lead; spec. a mixture of carbonate of lead and basic carbonate of lead, esp. used in paint and having a faint reddish…”
legal professional privilege in legal, adj. and n.: “the legal right to protection against disclosure of communications between an attorney and client regarding the giving and receiving of legal advice.”
line coach in line, n.2: “an assistant coach in charge of the linemen; (now) spec. a coach of either the defensive or offensive line, as in defensive line coach, offensive…”
lip-syncer in lip-sync, v.
Lord Chancellorship in Lord Chancellor, n.: “the position or office of Lord Chancellor; (also) the duration of the term of office of a Lord Chancellor; cf. chancellorship, n.”
Lord High Chancellorship in Lord High Chancellor, n.: “the position or office of Lord High Chancellor; (also) the duration of the term of office of a Lord High Chancellor; cf. Lord Chancellorship n.”
medical indigence in medical, adj. and n.: “= medical indigency n.”
medical indigency in medical, adj. and n.: “the condition or state of a person who lacks the resources (in later use esp. health insurance) to receive or afford medical attention or treatment.”
optical tweezers in optical, adj. and n.: “a device that uses light from a highly-focused laser beam to manipulate microscopic and submicroscopic objects, from the size of cells and…”
oxygen concentrator in oxygen, n.: “a device that removes nitrogen (or both nitrogen and carbon dioxide) from air to provide pure oxygen or an oxygen-rich gas mixture.”
POC in P, n.: “people (or person) of colour.”
panda eyes in panda, n.1: “areas of dark skin around a person’s eyes, caused by smudged make-up, lack of sleep, etc., likened to the markings of a giant panda; (also) tan lines…”
polearm in pole, n.1: “a weapon for use in close combat consisting of a (typically wooden) staff fitted with either one or more blades, an axe-head or hammer-head, or a…”
pumpkin latte in pumpkin, n.: “a sweet, milky coffee drink flavoured with pumpkin spice; = pumpkin spice latte at compounds 2.”
pumpkin pie spice in pumpkin pie, n.: “a mixture of ground spices (typically including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves) used as an ingredient in pumpkin pie and other food items; =…”
quantum supremacy in quantum, n. and adj.: “the demonstrable ability of a quantum computer to solve a problem that a classical computer could not solve in a realistic amount of time.”
damn right in right, adj. and int.: “colloquial (originally U.S.). damn (also damned, goddamn, goddamned) right: expressing emphatic certainty, agreement, or approval: ‘yes, indeed’…”
row Z in row, n.1: “the very back of a theatre, stadium, etc.; spec. (Sport, esp. Association Football) a notional area high and far back in the stadium humorously said…”
shock collar in shock, n.3: “a collar for an animal, esp. a dog, that delivers an electrical shock via an embedded radio-controlled device, and is used to train the animal…”
shock leader in shock, n.3: “a length of strong fishing line attached to, and intended to take pressure and weight off, the main line.”
shock metamorphism in shock, n.3: “the changes induced in rocks and minerals subjected to deformation and heating by shock waves resulting from the impact of asteroids, meteorites, and…”
shock resistance in shock, n.3: “the ability of a machine, material, etc., to withstand or sustain most types of mechanical shock without serious damage or harm.”
shocked quartz in shocked, adj.1: “quartz which has a disrupted microscopic structure formed by the high pressure but relatively low temperature of a passing shock wave, typically from…”
side hustle in side, n.1: “a part-time job or occupation undertaken in addition to one’s main job in order to earn extra income; cf. hustle, n. 4.”
smart glasses in smart, adj.: “a pair of glasses or spectacles incorporating computer technology, esp. to add information or interactive functionality to what the wearer sees.”
solar thermal in solar, adj. and n.1: “designating a device, technology, etc., that uses the heat energy of the sun’s radiation directly for heating and hot water, or harnesses it to…”
speech act theory in speech act, n.: “a theory that a verbal utterance should be considered in terms of the intention of the speaker to bring about a particular result by making it and…”
speech act verb in speech act, n.: “a verb expressing a speech act; a verb that conveys the speaker’s purpose in making a given utterance.”
spirit of anise in spirit, n.: “spirit of anise: a distilled extract of aniseed, or (in later use chiefly) an alcoholic solution of oil of anise, used as a herbal medicine…”
sports kit in sport, n.1: “the clothing and equipment needed to participate in (a particular) sport; clothes worn for sport.”
squeaky bum time in squeaky, adj.: “(originally and chiefly in sporting contexts) a particularly tense period of time, esp. one leading up to the climax of a competition or event.”
surge testing in surge, n.: “(a) Electr. the testing, under power surge conditions, of the performance of an insulating material or surge suppressor, or of the immunity of…”
synthetic biology in synthetic, adj. and n.: “†(a) an approach to biology which focuses on the understanding of complex and integrated systems rather than on the properties of their component…”
Szechuan pepper in Szechuan, n.: “a spice prepared from the dried, deseeded berries of several trees and shrubs of the genus Zanthoxylum (family Rutaceae), which produces a…”
television cabinet in television, n.: “a piece of furniture housing a television, or on which a television stands.”
throat sweet in throat, n.: “a medicated lozenge or boiled sweet used to relieve a cough or soothe a sore throat; a cough drop.”
on top in top, n.1 and adj.: “On the upper part of the head.”
on top in top, n.1 and adj.: “In addition.”
top-of-the-range in top, n.1 and adj.: “designating something, esp. a commercially produced commodity, that is of the best quality or among the most expensive of its kind.”
top of mind in top, n.1 and adj.: “(also with hyphens) from or at the forefront of a person’s thoughts, concerns, etc.; (also) impromptu, spontaneous.”
from the top down in top, n.1 and adj.: “Starting at the upper end and proceeding downwards.”
from the top down in top, n.1 and adj.: “From the highest to the lowest position in a group, organization, hierarchy, etc.”
from the top down in top, n.1 and adj.: “From the most complex elements to the simplest or most basic.”
to keep one’s top eye open in top, n.1 and adj.: “U.S. colloquial. to keep (also have) one’s top eye open and variants: to be on the lookout; to be vigilant.”
off the top in top, n.1 and adj.: “Originally U.S. off the top: (with reference to the deduction of a sum of money) from the original or total amount; before other costs are taken into…”
it’s lonely at the top in top, n.1 and adj.: “it’s lonely (also tough,etc.) at the top and variants: used to emphasize the isolation and pressure felt by people in positions of power…”
top-end in top, n.1 and adj.: “of the highest quality; of, relating to, or associated with the more expensive section of the market for a particular product; sophisticated.”
top-fermented in top, n.1 and adj.: “(of ale or beer) produced by top fermentation.”
top-fermenting in top, n.1 and adj.: “designating strains of yeast (typically Saccharomyces cerevisiae) that tend to rise to the surface of the liquid during fermentation; (occasionally…”
top fuel in top, n.1 and adj.: “of or relating to a class of drag racing in which the vehicles use ‘fuel’ (composed of nitromethane, usually with additions such as methanol…”
top-hung in top, n.1 and adj.: “hung at or from the top of something; spec. (of a window or door) attached by hinges to the top of the surrounding frame.”
top kill in top, n.1 and adj.: “(a) killing or death of the above-ground parts of plants, esp. when resulting from the use of herbicides which do not damage the root; an instance of…”
top loin in top, n.1 and adj.: “the tender meat from the loin of an animal; spec. (U.S.) a cut of beef from the portion of loin immediately behind the ribs, usually cut into steaks.”
top pair in top, n.1 and adj.: “a hand containing the highest pair available; spec. (esp. in Texas Hold ‘Em) a hand which contains the highest-value community card paired with one…”
top round in top, n.1 and adj.: “(a) adj. designating a joint of beef or a steak cut from the inner side of the haunch; (b) n. a joint of this type (cf. round of beef).”
top-scoring in top, n.1 and adj.: “that achieves a higher score than other participants in a sporting event, or (more generally) another event in which scores or grades are awarded.”
top story in top, n.1 and adj.: “the leading news story at a particular time.”
top tip in top, n.1 and adj.: “a small but particularly useful piece of practical advice.”
top tube in top, n.1 and adj.: “the uppermost bar of a bicycle frame, esp. the horizontal bar of a diamond frame.”
to top it all in top, v.1: “to top it all: used to introduce the culminating moment in a series of (typically unpleasant or unfortunate) events or experiences. Also to top it…”
to top one’s boom in top, v.2: “colloquial (originally Navy slang). to top one’s boom: to leave, depart; to make oneself scarce. Cf. sense 2a. Now rare.”
top-dog status in top dog, n.: “the position of dominance or greatest authority and influence in a particular context; cf. sense 2.”
top-heavy fraction in top-heavy, adj.: “a fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator; = improper fraction.”
top-level domain in top-level, adj.: “the last component of a domain name, which classifies the corresponding IP address by location, sphere of activity, etc.; abbreviated TLD.”
topping cheat in topping, n.1: “the gallows.”
topping cove in topping, n.1: “a hangman.”
topping shed in topping, n.1: “the area of a prison in which the gallows are located.”
topple-crown in topple, n.1: “(of a bird) crested.”
to carry on top ropes in top rope, n.: “Australian. to carry on (all) top ropes: to behave in a riotous or drunken way; (also) to make a great fuss. Now rare.”
to be neither use nor ornament in use, n.: “Originally and chiefly British. to be neither use nor ornament and variants: to serve no purpose; to be useless or ineffectual.”
VOC in V, n.: “volatile organic compound, any of various organic chemicals that readily produce vapour at room temperature.”
visual impairment in visual, adj. and n.: “decreased ability to see; partial or severe impairment of sight; (also) an instance of this.”
XLR in X, n.: “a type of electrical connector with usually three, sometimes four to seven, pins or corresponding sockets in a cylindrical housing, used mainly on…”
zonal marking in zonal, adj.: “a system of defensive play in which an individual player is assigned a particular area on the field of play to defend.”

New senses

ancien régime, n. and adj., sense B: “Of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancien régime; (in extended use) belonging to or characteristic of any displaced political or social…”
ancient, adj. and n.1, sense A.I.1c: “spec. In the United Kingdom: designating woodland that originated prior to 1600 (or 1750 in Scotland) and has been continuously wooded since that…”
ancient, adj. and n.1, sense A.II.8: “the form of the arms of France before 1405 (see quot. 1969); opposed to France modern n. at modern, adj. 5.”
ancillary, adj. and n., sense B.3: “Grammar. Chiefly in Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages: a finite verb which combines with another verb to form a compound verb.”
ancillary, adj. and n., sense B.5: “Originally and chiefly Indian English. A company which is controlled by another; = subsidiary, n. 1b.”
Andean, adj. and n., sense B: “A native or inhabitant of the Andes; spec. a member of any of several indigenous peoples of this region.”
aniseed, n., sense 3: “The plant anise, Pimpinella anisum.”
aniseed, n., sense 5: “With distinguishing word. Any of several evergreen shrubs or small trees of the genus Illicium (family Schisandraceae). Also: the fruit of such a…”
anoretic, adj. and n., sense A: “Affected with lack or loss of appetite for food; exhibiting reluctance or refusal to eat; spec. affected with anorexia nervosa (cf. anorectic, adj. 1…”
anorexia, n., sense 2: “Originally with distinguishing word, as hysterical anorexia, nervous anorexia, etc. A condition originally described as a refusal to eat leading to…”
anorexic, adj. and n., sense A.1b: “figurative. Lacking substance or body; skimpy, meagre, insubstantial.”
anorexic, adj. and n., sense A.1c: “In hyperbolic use: (of a person) extremely thin; (also) characteristic of extremely thin people.”
attorn, v., sense 2: “intransitive. To submit to or accept someone as a superior; to yield to or consent to something. Now chiefly Canadian.”
attorn, v., sense 3: “intransitive. To consent or submit to the jurisdiction of a particular court, government, territory, etc. Now chiefly Canadian.”
attorney, n., sense 1b: “Law. A trained member of the legal profession; a lawyer.”
attorney, n., sense 1c: “Law. In South Africa: a lawyer who brings cases in the lower courts, as well as preparing cases and briefing advocates in matters brought before the…”
attorney, n., sense 5: “In full patent attorney or trademark attorney. Chiefly: a person who is qualified and registered to work with clients in drafting, applying for…”
attorney, v., sense 1: “transitive. To appoint (someone) as one’s legal representative or proxy; to make an attorney.”
attornment, n., sense 3: “Originally and chiefly Canadian. The action of accepting or consenting to the jurisdiction of a particular court, government, territory, etc.”
avail, n., sense 2: “Law. Validity, authority. Only in negative constructions and preceded by of.”
avail, v., sense 2b: “intransitive. With to. To be beneficial or advantageous to a person or thing. Obsolete.”
avail, v., sense 5: “intransitive. Law. To be legally valid. Only in negative constructions. Cf. vail, v.1 2.”
avail, v., sense 9a: “transitive (reflexive). To make oneself available; to present oneself.”
avail, v., sense 9b: “transitive. To provide (something); to make available. Now South African, West African, East African, South Asian, South-East Asian, and Guyana.”
avail, v., sense 9c: “transitive. To supply or provide (a person) with something. Also with direct and indirect object (indicating the person and the thing supplied). Cf…”
avail, v., sense 10: “transitive. To take advantage of (something, esp. an opportunity, benefit, or resource); to utilize, employ; to obtain. Cf. 8b. Now Irish English…”
availability, n., sense 4: “The state or fact of a person being unoccupied; freedom to undertake or do something.”
availability, n., sense 5: “colloquial. The state of being free or willing to enter into a romantic or sexual relationship; the state of not being involved in a relationship at…”
available, adj., sense 6a: “Of a person: not otherwise occupied; free to do something. Frequently with for or infinitive, indicating the action, task, etc., undertaken.”
available, adj., sense 6b: “colloquial. Of a person: free or willing to enter into a romantic or sexual relationship; not in a relationship at a given time; unattached.”
availably, adv., sense 2: “Law. Legally, lawfully; with validity. Now rare.”
availer, n., sense 2: “A person, organization, etc., that makes use of or employs something; a user. Now South Asian and Philippine English.”
availing, n., sense 3: “The action of providing or supplying something; provision. With of indicating the thing supplied. Cf. avail, v. 8c. Chiefly South African, West…”
availment, n., sense 2: “The action of availing oneself of something; use or utilization of something; an instance of this. Now chiefly South Asian and Philippine English in…”
barnstorm, v., sense 3: “intransitive. To perform or behave in a melodramatic, overblown, or exaggerated manner; to bluster; (in later use also) to perform spectacularly or…”
barnstormer, n., sense 2a: “In extended use. Originally and chiefly U.S. A politician who travels from place to place holding brief meetings in order to gather support during an…”
barnstormer, n., sense 2b: “In extended use. Sport (originally and chiefly U.S.). A sports team or sportsperson that tours an area, generally in order to play friendly games…”
barnstormer, n., sense 3: “Originally U.S. An exceptionally dramatic or theatrical speech, performance, etc.; (more generally) a particularly impressive, remarkable, or…”
binder, n., Additions: “A tightly-fitting undergarment of stretchable or elasticated fabric, designed to flatten and compress the breasts, and worn esp. by transmasculine or…”
binding, n., Additions: “The action or practice of flattening or compressing the breasts by binding them tightly with a corset, bandages, etc., or (in later use) by wearing a…”
blanket, n. and adj., sense A.7: “Esp. in scientific and technical contexts: a layer of gas; spec. a layer of inert gas used to fill empty space in a storage container, in order to…”
blanket, n. and adj., sense A.8: “A thick layer or strip of material such as fibreglass, used as thermal or acoustic insulation. Also in blanket insulation.”
blanket, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Originally and chiefly U.S. Of a mortgage or loan: intended to finance the construction or purchase of two or more properties.”
blanket, n. and adj., sense B.3: “Originally U.S. Business and Accounting. Designating a contractual agreement between a customer and a supplier in which goods or services are…”
blanketeering, n., sense 1: “In the early 19th century: the action of protesting or demonstrating by the Blanketeers (see blanketeer, n. 2); support for the Blanketeers’…”
blanketing, n., sense 1d: “A thick layer or strip of material such as fibreglass, used as thermal or acoustic insulation. Chiefly with modifying word specifying the material…”
blanketing, n., sense 3a: “The action of covering something with a blanket; esp. the action of covering the back of an animal with a blanket or a similar thick material.”
blanketing, n., sense 3c: “The process of applying a (typically inert) gas to the empty space in a storage tank or other container, in order to protect the contents from…”
blanketing, n., sense 4b: “The action or an act of suppressing, smothering, or stifling a person or thing; concealing or hiding as if by covering.”
blanketing, n., sense 5: “U.S. The action or an act of including or subsuming something within a category, classification, system, etc. Also with in.”
blanket man, n., sense 1: “A man who makes or sells blankets, or who is involved in this trade.”
blanket man, n., sense 2: “North American slang. A male itinerant labourer who travels with his possessions wrapped in a blanket or bedroll. Cf. blanket stiff n., bindle-man…”
blouse, n., sense 2: “A simple, loose-fitting upper garment for a (small) child of either sex. Now rare.”
blouse, n., sense 4a: “A shirt or jacket forming part of a military uniform. A loose-fitting garment for the upper body forming part of the traditional uniform of a seaman…”
blouse, n., sense 4d: “A shirt or jacket forming part of a military uniform. An overshirt or light jacket, worn as part of fatigues or combat dress by a member of the army…”
blouse, n., sense 5: “The (brightly coloured) silk jacket worn by a jockey. Cf. silk, n. adj.3b.”
blouse, v., sense 1: “transitive (chiefly in passive). To dress (a person) in a blouse; to provide with a blouse. Somewhat rare.”
blouse, v., sense 3: “transitive (often in passive). Australian Horse Racing slang. To defeat (a competitor) by a narrow margin.”
bloused, adj., sense 1b: “As the second element in compounds: wearing, clothed in, or having a blouse of the specified material, colour, fit, etc.”
bloused, adj., sense 2b: “Of boots: worn with trousers tucked into and puffed out over the tops, esp. as part of military uniform.”
blouson, n., sense 1: “A woman’s bodice or blouse (see blouse, n. 3a). Obsolete. rare.”
bottom, v., sense 12a: “intransitive. To take the role of the more submissive partner in bondage, domination, or sadomasochism.”
bottom, v., sense 12b: “intransitive. Originally and chiefly among gay men: to be the partner who is penetrated in (esp. anal) sex.”
bum, n.1 and int.2, sense A.1d: “colloquial (chiefly British and Australian). With preceding modifying word: the lower half of a two-piece set of clothing. Chiefly in plural…”
cabineted, adj., sense 2: “Of a room, esp. a kitchen: fitted with cabinets.”
Cape Malay, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to a largely Afrikaans-speaking, Muslim community resident mainly in the Western Cape of South Africa; designating a member of this…”
catholically minded, adj. and n., sense A.1: “Having beliefs in accordance with the doctrines of a Catholic church (esp. the Roman Catholic Church); inclined to Catholicism.”
catholically minded, adj. and n., sense B: “With the and plural agreement. Those who are catholically minded (in either sense) considered collectively. rare.”
catholicist, n. and adj., sense A.2: “A supporter or advocate of increasing the influence of Catholicism (esp. Roman Catholicism) in politics and society; a Catholic fundamentalist.”
catholicist, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church or Roman Catholicism; Roman Catholic.”
catholicness, n., sense 2: “The quality of having sympathies with all or being all-embracing; broad-mindedness; = catholicity, n. 3a. rare before the 19th cent.”
catholicness, n., sense 3: “The quality or condition of being Roman Catholic; Roman Catholic character. rare before 20th cent.”
catholicon, n., sense 3: “Christian Church. In the Greek Orthodox and Greek Catholic Churches: the principal church of a monastery, or (less commonly) of a city, region, or…”
cavewoman, n., sense 1: “A prehistoric woman who lived in caves; (more generally) any prehistoric woman. Cf. caveman, n. 2a.”
chaff, v.1, sense 1: “transitive. To separate (grain) from the husk.”
chaffed, adj., sense 1: “Scottish. Probably: (of grain) separated from the husk. Obsolete. rare.”
chaffed, adj., sense 3: “As the second element in compounds: (of grain) having husks of the specified texture or colour; (also) having grain with such husks. Cf. chaff, n.1…”
chaffer, n.3, sense 1: “The mouth or throat, esp. in to moisten (or cool) one’s chaffer: to have a drink. Also: the tongue. Obsolete.”
chaffer, v., sense 2a: “In extended use. intransitive To engage in any activity for gain; to derive profit, get the advantage of. Obsolete.”
chaffering, n., sense 2a: “In extended use. Engagement in any activity for gain; (in plural) affairs or dealings, esp. of a worldly as opposed to a spiritual nature. Obsolete.”
chaffinch, n., sense 2: “In full blue chaffinch, Teydean chaffinch. Either of two finches of the genus Fringilla, found only in the Canary Islands, F. teydea (of Tenerife)…”
chaffing, adj., sense 1: “Of a person: that chaffs (in senses of chaff, v.2).”
challenged, adj. and n., sense A.2b: “With prefixed adverb or modifying noun. Lacking or deficient in the specified respect.”
chaving, n., sense 1: “Usually in plural. Husks of grain or pulses; chaff; short pieces of straw.”
coach, n. and adv., sense A.I.6: “The bodywork or outer shell of a motor vehicle; = coachwork, n. 1b.”
coach, n. and adv., sense A.II.7d: “More generally: an instructor or trainer in a particular (non-athletic) activity, field, or context. In early use esp. in the performing arts.”
coach, n. and adv., sense A.II.7e: “Frequently with modifier and in business and management contexts: a person who gives professional or personal advice in areas such as time management…”
coach, v., sense I.1: “transitive. To harness (a horse, pair of horses) to a coach or chariot. Obsolete. rare.”
coach, v., sense II.4c: “transitive. To provide extra tuition to students in (a subject); to teach as a coach.”
coach, v., sense II.5b: “intransitive. To train, instruct, or manage a sports team, player or athlete for competition; to work as a sports or athletics coach.”
coach, v., sense II.5c: “transitive. To act as a coach in (a sport, athletic activity).”
coach, v., sense II.7a: “transitive. To give (a person) practical instruction or training in a particular (non-academic and non-athletic) activity, field, or context, esp. in…”
coach, v., sense II.7b: “transitive. Frequently in business and management contexts. To give a (person) advice on how to attain their professional or personal goals, manage…”
coachfulness, n., sense 2: “Apparently: the quality or condition of being a (good or accomplished) coach (coach, n. 7).”
coach horse, n., sense 2b: “figurative. A means of movement or action; a driving or enabling force. Chiefly in figurative contexts. Obsolete.”
coaching, n., sense 2c: “Instruction given to a person as to what to do or say in a particular situation; spec. the preparation or prompting of a witness to give specific…”
coaching, n., sense 4: “Australian. The action or practice of using tame cows, bullocks, etc., as decoys in order to lure wild cattle or horses. Cf. coach, v. 8. Now…”
coachless, adj., sense 2: “Of a person, group, team: having no instructor or trainer; without a coach. Also (of an activity, action, etc.): carried out without the aid of a…”
coachwork, n., sense 1a: “The construction, maintenance, or repair of horse-drawn coaches or (in later use) railway carriages. Now historical.”
coachwork, n., sense 2: “Usually in form coach work. Work carried out by a horse or horses, involving pulling a coach or carriage. Now historical.”
coachwork, n., sense 3: “An establishment or premises where horse-drawn coaches or (in later use) railway carriages are made or repaired (now chiefly historical). Later also…”
coachy, adj., sense 2: “Of, resembling, or characteristic of a coach (coach, n. 7), now esp. a sports or athletics coach.”
co-op, adj. and n.3, sense A.2: “U.S. Designating an apartment building that is owned and managed jointly by its residents; of or relating to such a building or its residents. Cf…”
co-op, adj. and n.3, sense B.4: “U.S. An apartment building that is owned and managed jointly by its residents; the residents of such a building collectively. Cf. cooperative, n. 2c.”
cooperationist, n., sense 2: “U.S. History. A person who favours cooperation with the federal government with regard to the issue of slavery; (in South Carolina) a member of a…”
cooperative, adj. and n., sense A.3: “U.S. Designating an apartment building that is owned and managed jointly by its residents; of or relating to such a building or its residents. Cf…”
cooperative, adj. and n., sense B.2c: “U.S. An apartment building that is owned and managed jointly by its residents; the residents of such a building collectively. Cf. co-op, n.3 4.”
cornet, n.1, sense II.5c: “A funnel of paper (or occasionally another material) through which batter, icing, or other food of a similar consistency may be piped, esp. in order…”
cornet, n.1, sense II.7b: “A fish of the family Fistulariidae; short for cornetfish n. (b) at compounds . rare.”
cornet, n.1, sense III.15: “In classical horse riding: a movement in which the horse leaps without moving forwards, while keeping its front and hind legs together and bringing…”
cornetto, n., sense 1a: “A brass instrument similar to a trumpet. Cf. cornet, n.1 3. Obsolete.”
cornetto, n., sense 2: “A sweet, usually crescent-shaped, Italian pastry with pointed ends, typically having a filling of flavoured cream, chocolate, or similar.”
cornetto basso, n., sense 1: “A valved tenor brass instrument. Cf. cornetto, n. 1a. Obsolete. rare.”
crash-land, v., sense 1b: “transitive. To land (an aircraft) in a way which damages or destroys the craft, esp. in an accident or in emergency conditions.”
crash landing, n., sense 1b: “In extended use: an instance of a person landing heavily or roughly.”
crash landing, n., sense 2: “figurative. A disastrous, chaotic, or embarrassing event.”
cupcake, n., sense 3: “Originally and chiefly U.S. Used as a term of endearment or affectionate form of address, esp. for a woman or child.”
cupcake, n., sense 4: “slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). A (typically young) woman regarded as an object of sexual desire or attraction.”
damn, adj. and adv., sense B.2: “Inserted between components of a collocation or phrase which are not normally separated, and (sometimes for comic effect) into a word. Cf. bloody…”
damn, v., sense 2b(b): “Theology. intransitive. Of God: to condemn a person to eternal punishment or damnation; to consign a person to hell.”
damnation, n., int., adv., adj., sense A.1c: “In extended use: the cause of a person’s, place’s, group’s, etc., downfall; an action or practice incurring mental torment, unhappiness, etc.”
damnation, n., int., adv., adj., sense A.3a: “Used in imprecations and expressions of irritation or impatience. Cf. perdition, n. 2d.”
damnedest, adj. and n., sense A: “colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). With the. The most striking, exceptional, or remarkable (in either a positive or negative sense). Also: the…”
damning, adj., sense 3a: “That condemns or criticizes something as bad or a failure; censorious, condemnatory.”
damnose, adj., sense 2: “Law. Of or relating to a damnosa hereditas; unprofitable, burdensome.”
demmed, adv. and adj., sense B: “As an intensifier: absolute, downright, utter. Formerly sometimes in a negative sense: awful, terrible. Also as a mere filler, with little or no…”
ditto, v., sense 1a: “transitive. To perform a previously mentioned action on (a different person or thing).”
DNA, n., Additions: “figurative and in figurative contexts. The fundamental nature or essence of a person or thing; the distinctive characteristics or qualities of…”
double time, n. and adv., sense A.1a: “Music. Time or rhythm consisting of two beats in a bar; duple time (see duple, adj.).”
double time, n. and adv., sense A.3: “Esp. in industry: a method of working in which work is done for twice as long as usual. Obsolete.”
double time, n. and adv., sense B: “At twice the usual rate or for twice the usual time; in or at double time (in various senses of the noun).”
double-time, v., sense 1a: “Military (originally and chiefly U.S.). transitive. To command (a group of soldiers) to march in double time (double time, n. 2); to lead (soldiers)…”
double-time, v., sense 1b: “Military (originally and chiefly U.S.). intransitive. To march in double time (double time, n. 2). Also in extended use: to move quickly. In later…”
Dumnonian, n. and adj., sense A: “A member of an ancient British people inhabiting south-west England (including present-day Devon and Cornwall and adjoining parts of Dorset and…”
exponential, adj. and n., sense A.1b: “Of an increase or change: becoming more and more rapid; (of the rate or effect of an increase or change) becoming greater and greater; ever…”
exponentially, adv., sense 1: “In a manner that serves to describe or explain; as or by means of an example or description. Cf. exponential, adj. 2. Obsolete. rare.”
fish cake, n., sense 1b: “English regional (Yorkshire). A piece of fish that is placed between two slices of potato, coated in batter, and fried. Frequently with modifying…”
fish cake, n., sense 2: “In East and South-East Asian cookery: a (usually small) patty of mashed or ground fish, or fish paste, often mixed with a starch (such as flour), and…”
fort, n.1, Additions: “An improvised structure, esp. one built to resemble a military fort, made by children and typically used as a play space; (sometimes) spec. an…”
fruit salad, n., sense 2: “figurative. A mixture of many different things; a medley. Cf. macédoine, n. 2.”
fuzzy, n., sense 1: “Probably: (a nickname for) a native or resident of the English city of Manchester. Obsolete.”
fuzzy, n., sense 2: “colloquial. A thing which is fuzzy or has a fuzzy texture or appearance; a furred or feather-covered animal; a piece of lint or fluff, etc.”
fuzzy, n., sense 4: “colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). Usually in plural and with the. A pleasant, comforting, or friendly feeling. Chiefly in to give (a person)…”
fuzzy-wuzzy, n. and adj., sense B.1a: “Fuzzy (in various senses), extremely fuzzy; esp. (of hair or a hairstyle) tightly curled, frizzy. Now likely to be considered offensive, esp. if used…”
fuzzy-wuzzy, n. and adj., sense B.1b: “figurative. Originally: imprecise or confused, woolly; (later chiefly) overly sentimental or liberal.”
fuzzy-wuzzy, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Of or belonging to one of the dark-skinned peoples or groups referred to in senses at A.; designating a person belonging to such a group. Now chiefly…”
gook, n.1, sense 1: “A foolish or pompous piece of (journalistic) writing. Obsolete. rare.”
gook, n.1, sense 2: “A stupid, annoying, or peculiar person; spec. †(a) a person who offers unsolicited advice or opinions, a know-all (obsolete); (b) (now chiefly) a…”
gook, n.2 and adj., sense A.2: “A foreign language; (in later use) esp. an East or South-East Asian language. Perhaps cf. gobbledygook, n.”
grocer, n., sense 2b: “Originally and chiefly in the genitive. A shop that sells foods and other household supplies; a grocery store (chiefly British). Later also: a…”
grocery, n., sense 1: “With the. The Company of Grocers of London (see grocer, n. 1). Obsolete.”
ground zero, n., sense 1b: “A site of devastation, disaster, or violent attack.”
ground zero, n., sense 1c: “Now chiefly with capital initials. The site of the World Trade Center in New York, destroyed by terrorists on 11 September 2001. Also occasionally…”
ground zero, n., sense 2: “Chiefly North American. The beginning, the starting point. Cf. square one.”
ground zero, n., sense 3: “Chiefly North American. The central point in an area of rapid change or intense activity.”
horizon, n., Additions: “to broaden (also widen, expand) one’s horizon(s) and variants: to extend one’s range of interests, activities, knowledge, etc.; to explore other…”
huntsman, n., Additions: “Short for huntsman spider n. at compounds 3.”
indigena, n.1, sense 2: “An indigenous species or variety of animal or plant.”
indigence, n., sense 1a(b): “spec. Financial hardship of a level which (in some contexts and jurisdictions) makes one eligible to receive official or charitable assistance or…”
indigency, n., sense 2b: “spec. (chiefly U.S.). Financial hardship of a level which (in some contexts and jurisdictions) makes one eligible to receive official assistance or…”
indigenist, n. and adj., sense A.1: “Probably: a person born in a particular place; an indigene. Obsolete.”
indigenous, adj. and n., sense B: “With the and plural agreement. Indigenous peoples (esp. of a particular region) considered collectively, typically as distinguished from settlers…”
indigenously, adv., sense 2: “Chiefly Indian English. With reference to manufacturing, production, etc.: within the country in question, rather than abroad; domestically.”
indigentness, n., sense 1: “Lack or absence of something necessary or desirable; deficiency, want. Obsolete.”
influencer, n., Additions a: “Marketing. A person who has the ability to influence other people’s decisions about the purchase of particular goods or services.”
influencer, n., Additions b: “A well-known or prominent person who uses the internet or social media to promote or generate interest in products, often for payment.”
jong, n.1 and int., sense A.2b: “A young (Afrikaans) man or boy; spec. a woman or girl’s boyfriend, a male sweetheart or lover.”
Kallar, n. and adj., sense B: “Designating the Kallars of south-eastern Tamil Nadu; of or relating to the Kallars.”
navel-gazing, adj. and n., sense A: “Engaging in or characterized by navel-gazing; (in later use usually) spec. characterized by self-indulgent, excessive, or unproductive contemplation…”
navel-gazing, adj. and n., sense B.1: “The mystical practice of gazing at one’s navel for a protracted period as a means of attaining a hypnotic or meditative state. Cf. omphalopsychic n.”
noise, n., sense I.5: “colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). to make (some) noise: to applaud or cheer; to show loud appreciation for someone or something, esp. as part…”
nominative, adj. and n., sense A.3c: “the (humorous) theory or supposed phenomenon whereby one’s name is deemed to influence one’s choice of occupation, one’s interests, or one’s personal…”
Old Catholic, adj. and n., sense A.1: “Of or relating to an old Roman Catholic family in England (esp. since the Reformation), as distinguished from Roman Catholic immigrants, converts…”
open access, n. and adj., sense A.3: “Of information published electronically: available to view by the general public without subscription. Now spec. of an academic publication or piece…”
outfield, n., sense 3c: “Association Football. The area of the pitch away from the goals, or from the opposition’s goal. Now chiefly as a modifier, designating a player other…”
outfield, n., sense 4c: “Association Football. The players other than the goalkeeper, collectively.”
over the top, adv. and adj., sense A.3: “In sporting contexts: up and over the top of a person or thing; over the head of an opposing player.”
over the top, adv. and adj., sense B.1: “In sporting contexts: that goes over the top of a person or thing (esp. an opposing player).”
over the top, adv. and adj., sense B.2: “That exceeds reasonable or acceptable limits; highly exaggerated; extravagant, outrageous. Abbreviated OTT.”
park, v., sense 4j: “transitive. Association Football. colloquial. to park the bus and variants: to play in a very defensive way, typically by having the majority of…”
right, adj. and int., Phrases 13c: “colloquial (originally U.S.). damn (also damned, goddamn, goddamned) right: expressing emphatic certainty, agreement, or approval: ‘yes, indeed’…”
roaring twenties, n., sense 1a: “With the. Cf. roaring, adj. 3c. The third decade of the nineteenth century, the 1820s, characterized as an exciting or dramatic time. Obsolete.”
roaring twenties, n., sense 2: “The third decade of life, a person’s twenties, regarded as an especially active, carefree, or exciting period. Now rare.”
scheduled, adj., Additions: “British. Designating a structure, edifice, or (in later use) site of archaeological or historical interest or importance listed by Act of Parliament…”
shock, n.3, sense II.5b: “spec. A large-scale impact on an economy (esp. a period of economic instability) caused by an unpredictable and unforeseen event.”
shockable, n. and adj., sense A.1: “Something shocking or scandalous. Obsolete.”
shockable, n. and adj., sense A.2a: “A person who can be shocked or offended. Chiefly in plural.”
shockable, n. and adj., sense B.1: “Liable to shock or offend; shocking, scandalous. Now rare.”
shockable, n. and adj., sense B.3: “Of an abnormal heart rhythm, esp. one that prevents or severely impairs the pumping action of the heart: that can be converted to a more normal…”
shock cone, n., sense 1: “Physics. A conical wave front at which there is a sudden change of pressure, such as that generated by a supersonic aircraft or a missile passing…”
shocked, adj.1, sense 3: “That has received an electric shock. Later also: treated by means of the administration of an electric shock or shocks.”
shocked, adj.1, sense 4: “Of a person or animal: affected with the medical condition shock (shock, n.3 9a).”
shocker, n.2 and int., sense B: “colloquial. Used sarcastically to express that something (esp. an occurrence that is undesirable or upsetting to the speaker) is unsurprising or was…”
shockhead, n. and adj., sense A.2: “A person having a thick shock of hair; a person with hair which sticks up or out.”
shock-horror, adj., n., and int., sense B: “Combined shock, horror, and outrage; (also) something that invokes or causes this.”
shock-horror, adj., n., and int., sense C: “Used ironically or sarcastically to express shock and outrage, usually with reference to things which are not particularly surprising or upsetting.”
shocking, adj., n.3, and adv., sense A.1: “That assails a person or thing with sudden or violent impact. Obsolete.”
shockingly, adv., sense 1: “So as to come into violent contact; with a collision. Obsolete. rare.”
shock-like, adj., sense 1: “Resembling (that of) the medical condition shock (shock, n.3 9a).”
shockproof, adj., sense 3: “Of a system, institution, investment, etc.: able to withstand an unexpected fluctuation in the market or a sudden economic downturn. Cf. shockproof…”
shockproof, v., sense 1a: “transitive. To render (a device, component, etc.) resistant to the effects of mechanical shock and vibration.”
shockproof, v., sense 2: “transitive. To make (an economic downturn) less damaging; to protect (a system, institution, investment, etc.) from sudden or unexpected fluctuations…”
shock treatment, n., sense 2: “Treatment of the medical condition shock (shock, n.3 9a).”
sleeping bag, n., sense 2: “A bag or bag-like garment designed for babies and small children to sleep inside, in preference to sheets, blankets, quilts, etc.”
speech act, n., sense 1: “(An instance of) the physical action of speaking.”
spirit, n., Phrases 7: “spirit of anise: a distilled extract of aniseed, or (in later use chiefly) an alcoholic solution of oil of anise, used as a herbal medicine…”
straight-cut, adj. and n.1, sense B.1: “A cigarette made from straight-cut tobacco.”
straight-cut, adj. and n.1, sense B.2: “slang. A virtuous or respectable person. rare.”
stuff, v.1, Additions: “transitive. colloquial (chiefly British, Australian, and New Zealand). To spoil, ruin, mess up, destroy. Also: to cause emotional or psychological…”
stuff, v.1, Additions a: “colloquial (chiefly British, Australian, and New Zealand). to stuff up. transitive. To ruin or destroy; to make a mess of; to damage, botch, or…”
stuff, v.1, Additions b: “colloquial (chiefly British, Australian, and New Zealand). to stuff up. intransitive. To make a (serious) mistake; to completely mismanage or…”
teahouse, n., sense 1b: “Chiefly in Japan: a building used for the performance of the tea ceremony, usually one that is freestanding and purpose-built in traditional Japanese…”
teahouse, n., sense 1c: “Chiefly in Nepal: a small guest house on a trekking route, providing basic (often communal) accommodation and home-cooked meals. Frequently as a…”
teahouse, n., sense 2: “U.S. slang. A public toilet used by men to engage in or solicit sexual activity with other men.”
thick, adj. and n., Additions: “Of a person’s accent: strong, broad, marked (hence sometimes with implication of being difficult to understand). Cf. sense A. 8.”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.II.3c: “The uppermost interior part of a container, hollow object, bag, etc.; the highest part of the space in a container, etc.”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.II.7b: “Bookbinding. The upper edges of the pages in a book collectively, esp. when having a decorative gilt or coloured finish. Cf. top edge, n. 1. Now…”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.II.12b: “Chiefly British. The cream that rises to the top of non-homogenized milk; = top of the milk n. at phrases 5b.”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.II.14: “In plural. Darts. The double-twenty segment at the top of a dartboard; a throw into this area, or a score of forty made with such a throw. Cf. double…”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.III.19c: “The part of a boot or shoe above the sole; = upper, n.1 1a.”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.III.20b: “The roof of a coach, provided with seating for passengers travelling outside rather than inside the vehicle; (later, chiefly British) the upper level…”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.III.29: “British. A small amount of one drink added to another, to modify the flavour; (now chiefly) a small amount of a soft drink, typically lemonade, added…”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.IV.30b: “Baseball and Softball. The first half of a particular inning, as in the top of the fifth (inning), the top of the eighth, etc. (cf. bottom, n. 17)…”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.IV.38a: “The person having the dominant role in BDSM (BDSM n.) activities. Cf. bottom, n. 18(b).”
top, n.1 and adj., sense A.IV.38b: “The partner who has or prefers the penetrating role in sexual intercourse between gay men. Cf. bottom, n. 18(a).”
top, n.1 and adj., sense B.3c: “Designating the first or highest position in a competition, ranking, etc. Also (frequently in predicative use): in this position.”
top, n.1 and adj., sense B.3d(a): “Preceding a numeral, designating a number of people or things constituting the highest end of a scale or ranking when considered in particular terms…”
top, n.1 and adj., sense B.6a: “Designating the partner who takes or prefers the penetrating role in sexual intercourse between gay men; (also) designating this role. Cf. bottom…”
top, n.1 and adj., sense B.6b: “Designating the person having the dominant role in BDSM (BDSM n.) activities; (also) designating this role. Cf. bottom, adj. 3.”
top, v.1, sense I.2b: “Scottish. intransitive. With with. To argue, dispute, or come into conflict with a person or group. Cf. in tops with. Obsolete.”
top, v.1, sense IV.18a: “transitive. In sex between men: to penetrate (one’s partner). Also: to take a dominant role over (one’s partner) in bondage, domination, or…”
top, v.1, sense IV.18b: “intransitive. To take the role of the more dominant partner in bondage, domination, or sadomasochism. Also: to be the partner who penetrates the…”
top, v.1, sense 1: “Chiefly North American. transitive. To complete or fill up (a load, cargo, etc.). Cf. to top out 2 at phrasal verbs .”
top, v.5: “transitive and intransitive. To inform on (someone) to the police or other authority. Frequently with off (cf. top-off, n.2).”
top banana, n. and adj., sense B: “Excellent, first-rate.”
top button, n., sense 2: “The highest button in a row down the front of a garment, usually the one nearest a person’s throat.”
top-coated, adj., sense 2: “Provided with a topcoat of paint, varnish, or a similar treatment. Cf. topcoat, n. 2.”
top dollar, n. and adj., sense B: “Very expensive; top-of-the-range.”
top-down, adv. and adj., sense B.2a: “Of a convertible car: having the roof retracted or folded back; (of a drive, journey, etc.) with the roof open in this way.”
top-down, adv. and adj., sense B.2b: “Positioned with the top pointing downwards; with the top at the bottom.”
top-down, adv. and adj., sense B.3: “Designating a view of something from above. Also: involving or using such a view; esp. designating a computer game in which the action is viewed from…”
top dressing, n., sense 2: “A top layer of gravel, small stones, etc., on a road or path.”
top-heavyish, adj., sense 1: “slang. Drunk. Cf. top-heavy, adj. 2. Obsolete.”
top hole, n., adj., and adv., sense C: “To the highest quality or level or the utmost extent; in an impressive or first-rate manner. Originally in the context of fox hunting: at top speed…”
topknot, n., sense 3b: “Either of two small marine fishes constituting the genus Notoclinus (family Tripterygiidae), found in shallow reef waters off the coast of New…”
top light, n., sense 1: “In plural. Nautical slang. The eyes (cf. light, n.1 6b). Now only in historical contexts.”
top light, n., sense 3b: “A glass pane forming part of a window, located above, and typically smaller than, the main part of the window, and (in a casement window) usually…”
top light, n., sense 4: “Originally Photography. Light (esp. natural light) which comes from above.”
top line, n. and adj., sense A.1a: “Nautical. Perhaps: a line or rope running to the top of a mast. Obsolete.”
top line, n. and adj., sense A.1b: “Nautical. A rope used to raise and lower the topmast; = top rope, n. 1.”
top line, n. and adj., sense A.3b: “Dance. Esp. in ballroom dancing: the line created by the head, neck, shoulders, arms, and hands of a couple or an individual dancer.”
top line, n. and adj., sense A.5: “Business. The first line of a profit and loss account, showing total income before taxes, costs, etc., have been taken off; a company’s gross sales…”
top line, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Business. Of or relating to the top line in a company’s profit and loss account (see sense A. 5); relating to or concerned with gross sales or…”
toplofty, adj., sense 2: “Of very high quality or status; very fine. Now rare.”
topnotcher, n., sense 2: “Philippine English. The highest-placing candidate in an examination; (in extended use) the winner of, or top performer in, any contest.”
top-off, n.1 and adj., sense A: “An additional or supplementary element; (now typically) one used to increase an amount of something to the level that is required or desired; a…”
top-of-the-table, adj., sense 2: “Designating a team that is at or near the top of the league table, or a match between two such teams.”
topper, n.1, sense IV.9: “slang. A person’s head. In later use U.S., only in to blow one’s topper (see blow, v.1 24i) and similar phrases. Now rare.”
topper, n.1, sense IV.13: “A person who or thing which is placed at the top of a list, poll, ranking, etc. Typically with modifying word, as in chart-topper, table-topper.”
topper, n.1, sense IV.15a: “North American. A topping for food; (originally) spec. a garnish added to the top of a serving of ice cream.”
topper, n.1, sense IV.15b: “Something which is placed on top of another object, typically for protection or decoration. Frequently as the second element in compounds in which…”
topper, n.1, sense IV.16: “U.S. A hard lightweight cover or shell that can be attached to the back or bed of a pickup truck to create an enclosed rear area, typically with…”
top piece, n., sense 1: “A gun positioned or mounted in a ship’s top (top, n.1 16a). Obsolete.”
top piece, n., sense 5a: “colloquial. Chiefly U.S. Something worn on the head; spec. (a) a wig; (b) a hat.”
topping, adj. and adv., sense B.2: “colloquial (chiefly British). As an intensifier: very, exceedingly. Cf. sense A. 4, toppingly, adv. Now dated.”
top-shelf, n. and adj., sense A.2: “Ice Hockey. The highest part of the net, just beneath the crossbar.”
top-shelf, n. and adj., sense B.2b: “Chiefly North American. spec. Designating expensive or premium brands of alcoholic drink, or a cocktail mixed using drinks of this kind.”
top-shelf, n. and adj., sense B.3: “Ice Hockey. Designating a goal or shot struck into the highest part of the net just below the crossbar. Cf. top-shelfer, n. 2.”
top-shelfer, n., sense 2: “Ice Hockey. A shot struck into the highest part of the net just below the crossbar.”
top-slice, v., sense 2a: “transitive. British. Finance. To assess (the taxable gain on a life-assurance policy or other investment) through top slicing (top slicing, n. 2a).”
top-slice, v., sense 2b: “transitive. Chiefly British. To take or reallocate (a specific part of a budget, income, etc.) for a particular purpose.”
top slicing, n., sense 2b: “Chiefly British. The action or practice of taking or reallocating a specific part of a budget, income, etc., for a particular purpose.”
topsoil, v., sense 2: “transitive. To add a layer of topsoil to (an area of land).”
top-spinner, n., sense 2: “In racket sports, esp. tennis: a shot played with top spin imparted on the ball; (later more commonly) a player who typically plays shots with top…”
top stone, n., sense 3: “The upper, movable stone of a mill or quern (also called the runner or grinder).”
transition, n., sense 9: “Sport (originally U.S.). A movement from attacking play to defensive play or vice versa that takes place when one team loses and the other gains…”
treadmill, n., Additions: “A stationary exercise machine featuring a continuous moving belt, typically driven by a motor and with adjustable speed and incline, on which a…”
use, n., Phrases 20: “Originally and chiefly British. to be neither use nor ornament and variants: to serve no purpose; to be useless or ineffectual.”
vail, v.1, sense 2: “intransitive. Law. To be legally valid. Cf. avail, v. 5.”
vector, v., Additions: “transitive. To serve as the vector of (a pathogenic agent or infectious disease). Cf. vector, n. 3.”
vectored, adj., Additions a: “Of a disease or pathogen: carried and transmitted by a vector. Cf. vector, n. 3.”
vectored, adj., Additions b: “That employs a vector (often a virus) to introduce foreign genetic material or a drug into an organism, esp. to produce a protein eliciting a…”
who, pron. and n., sense A.II.6a: “Anyone, someone, one; a person. Cf. as who at phrases 1. In general use. Obsolete.”
who, pron. and n., sense A.II.6b: “Anyone, someone, one; a person. Cf. as who at phrases 1. In a subordinate clause introduced by but, if, or though. Obsolete.”
who, pron. and n., sense A.III.7: “In indefinite use, introducing a clause specifying a future purpose or hypothetical requirement: someone (in negative contexts, anyone) that fulfils…”
whom, pron., sense I.2: “Used in asking the identity of a thing or things specified, indicated, or understood; what or which thing or things.Obsolete.”
whom, pron., sense II.4a: “As direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition: someone, anyone. In general use. Obsolete.”
whom, pron., sense III.5: “In indefinite use, introducing a clause specifying a future purpose or hypothetical requirement: someone or something (in negative contexts, anyone…”
whon, pron., sense 3a: “In indefinite use: something, anything. Cf. what, pron. 7. As object of a preposition, in a conditional clause. Cf. what, pron. 7b.”
whose, pron. and adj., sense A.I.1: “The genitive case of the interrogative pronouns who, pron. what, pron., used as the object of verbs and prepositions. Obsolete.”
whose, pron. and adj., sense A.II.3: “Chiefly in conditional clauses: anything, something (the genitive case of the indefinite pronoun what, pron., used as the object of verbs). Also: the…”
whose, pron. and adj., sense B.II.2: “In conditional and concessive clauses: of someone, belonging to someone. Obsolete.”
wood-fired, adj., sense 2: “Of pottery: baked or dried in a wood-fired kiln.”

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BIPOC in B, n.: “(a) n. (with plural or singular agreement) ‘Black, indigenous, and people (or person) of colour’; used to refer to non-white people, or a non-white…”
binder, n., Additions: “A tightly-fitting undergarment of stretchable or elasticated fabric, designed to flatten and compress the breasts, and worn esp. by transmasculine or…”
binding, n., Additions: “The action or practice of flattening or compressing the breasts by binding them tightly with a corset, bandages, etc., or (in later use) by wearing a…”
cough sweet in cough, n.: “a medicated lozenge or boiled sweet used to relieve a cough or soothe a sore throat; a cough drop.”
DNA, n., Additions: “figurative and in figurative contexts. The fundamental nature or essence of a person or thing; the distinctive characteristics or qualities of…”
double mutant in double, adj.1 and adv.: “an organism, gene, etc., which carries two mutations.”
exposure therapy in exposure, n.: “(a) a method of treating skin burns that involves exposing them to the air, rather than covering them with a dressing (now rare); (b) a form of…”
false nine in false, adj., adv., and n.: “a centre forward who often drops further towards midfield than is typical of this role, becoming more involved in creative play and leaving space for…”
fort, n.1, Additions: “An improvised structure, esp. one built to resemble a military fort, made by children and typically used as a play space; (sometimes) spec. an…”
to broaden one’s horizon in horizon, n.: “to broaden (also widen, expand) one’s horizon(s) and variants: to extend one’s range of interests, activities, knowledge, etc.; to explore other…”
huntsman, n., Additions: “Short for huntsman spider n. at compounds 3.”
influencer, n., Additions: “Marketing. A person who has the ability to influence other people’s decisions about the purchase of particular goods or services.”
influencer, n., Additions: “A well-known or prominent person who uses the internet or social media to promote or generate interest in products, often for payment.”
kiddie fiddler in kiddy, n.: “a person who sexually assaults or abuses a child.”
LGBTQ in L, n.: “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (or questioning); also occasionally as n.”
lead white in lead, n.1: “a white pigment containing lead; spec. a mixture of carbonate of lead and basic carbonate of lead, esp. used in paint and having a faint reddish…”
line coach in line, n.2: “an assistant coach in charge of the linemen; (now) spec. a coach of either the defensive or offensive line, as in defensive line coach, offensive…”
scheduled, adj., Additions: “British. Designating a structure, edifice, or (in later use) site of archaeological or historical interest or importance listed by Act of Parliament…”
solar thermal in solar, adj. and n.1: “designating a device, technology, etc., that uses the heat energy of the sun’s radiation directly for heating and hot water, or harnesses it to…”
squeaky bum time in squeaky, adj.: “(originally and chiefly in sporting contexts) a particularly tense period of time, esp. one leading up to the climax of a competition or event.”
stuff, v.1, Additions: “transitive. colloquial (chiefly British, Australian, and New Zealand). To spoil, ruin, mess up, destroy. Also: to cause emotional or psychological…”
to stuff up in stuff, v.1: “colloquial (chiefly British, Australian, and New Zealand). to stuff up. transitive. To ruin or destroy; to make a mess of; to damage, botch, or…”
to stuff up in stuff, v.1: “colloquial (chiefly British, Australian, and New Zealand). to stuff up. intransitive. To make a (serious) mistake; to completely mismanage or…”
surge testing in surge, n.: “(a) Electr. the testing, under power surge conditions, of the performance of an insulating material or surge suppressor, or of the immunity of…”
synthetic biology in synthetic, adj. and n.: “†(a) an approach to biology which focuses on the understanding of complex and integrated systems rather than on the properties of their component…”
Szechuan pepper in Szechuan, n.: “a spice prepared from the dried, deseeded berries of several trees and shrubs of the genus Zanthoxylum (family Rutaceae), which produces a…”
thick, adj. and n., Additions: “Of a person’s accent: strong, broad, marked (hence sometimes with implication of being difficult to understand). Cf. sense A. 8.”
treadmill, n., Additions: “A stationary exercise machine featuring a continuous moving belt, typically driven by a motor and with adjustable speed and incline, on which a…”
VOC in V, n.: “volatile organic compound, any of various organic chemicals that readily produce vapour at room temperature.”
vector, v., Additions: “transitive. To serve as the vector of (a pathogenic agent or infectious disease). Cf. vector, n. 3.”
vectored, adj., Additions: “Of a disease or pathogen: carried and transmitted by a vector. Cf. vector, n. 3.”
vectored, adj., Additions: “That employs a vector (often a virus) to introduce foreign genetic material or a drug into an organism, esp. to produce a protein eliciting a…”
visual impairment in visual, adj. and n.: “decreased ability to see; partial or severe impairment of sight; (also) an instance of this.”
XLR in X, n.: “a type of electrical connector with usually three, sometimes four to seven, pins or corresponding sockets in a cylindrical housing, used mainly on…”
zonal marking in zonal, adj.: “a system of defensive play in which an individual player is assigned a particular area on the field of play to defend.”

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