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alf

Language; Slang

(Australian) A common, foolish person. In the 1960s this term briefly vied with "ocker" as the generic term for uncouth manhood.

alkie

Language; Slang

An alcoholic, especially one who lives rough or frequents the streets. The obvi- ous term, which usually carries overtones of contempt, has been widespread in the USA at least since the ...

alley

Language; Slang

(British) A marble (as used in children’s games). Like “aggie”, the word is approximately a hundred years old and refers to a pale or white marble. Although rarely heard today, these terms ...

alley apple

Language; Slang

(American) A lump of horse manure. A less common version of the expression road apple, which is now an international English term.

alleycat

Language; Slang

To prowl the streets, particularly late at night ‘There’s Arthur Smith alleycatting around, trying to pick up chicks.’ (Kit Hollerbach, The 39,000 Steps, Channel 4 documentary on the Edinburgh ...

alligator shoes

Language; Slang

Old footwear with the toes gaping open. A jocular play on (expensive and luxurious) alligator-skin shoes.

ballisticated

Language; Slang

(British) Enraged, infuriated. A more recent formation from the earlier ‘go ballistic’, typically used by middle-class and/or middle-aged speakers. He was totally ballisticated.