Joe Six-Pack

Joe Six-Pack

noun 

Definition:

ordinary working man: the ordinary working man ( slang )

[Because such a man supposedly buys six-packs of beer]

honky-tonk

pronunciation: hang ki tangk [or] hawng ki tawngk

parts of speech: noun, adjective

part of speech:     noun

definition:  a noisy, cheap dancehall, bar, or nightclub.

related words:     bar, cabaret, inn, joint

part of speech:     adjective

definition 1:         of or related to a style of ragtime music typically performed on a piano with muffled strings.

definition 2:         of or related to honky-tonks.

related words:     meretricious

jiggy

jig·gy [ jíggee ]

noun 

Definition:

money: money or wealth ( slang )

get jiggy with it: to become excited about or involved in something

jim-dandy

pronunciation: jIm daen di

parts of speech: adjective, noun

part of speech:     adjective

definition:  (informal) excellent, pleasing, or of high quality.

Having a swim is a jim-dandy idea!

synonyms: dandy, swell

part of speech:     noun

inflections: jim-dandies

definition:  (informal) a person or thing of high quality.

synonyms: dandy

jimmy

jim·my [ jímmee ]

noun  (plural jim·mies)

Definition:

1. lever for prying something open: a short crowbar used as a lever, usually for prying things open

2. marine biology male crab: a male crab.

See also  jenny (sense 3)

transitive verb  (past and past participle jim·mied, present participle jim·my·ing, 3rd person present singular jim·mies)

Definition:

open something with jimmy: to force something open using a jimmy

[Mid-19th century. Alteration of jemmy]

chore

pronunciation: chor

part of speech:     noun

definition 1:         a routine task, esp. around the house or yard.

Each of the children had specific chores to do.

Mowing the lawn was his least favorite chore.

similar words: charge, duty, job, obligation, responsibility, routine, task, work

definition 2:         an unpleasant, difficult, or tedious task.

Writing essays for school was a chore for her.

synonyms: onus

antonyms: snap

similar words: bother, burden, cross, grind, job, load, nuisance, ordeal, task, tedium, trial

related words:     detail, errand, habit

lonely

pronunciation: lon li

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part of speech:     adjective

inflections: lonelier, loneliest

definition 1:         without companionship; solitary.

synonyms: alone, lone, solitary, unaccompanied

similar words: isolated, reclusive, secluded

definition 2:         empty of human presence; unfrequented; desolate.

a lonely hilltop

synonyms: desolate, lonesome, uninhabited

antonyms: populous

similar words: deserted, forsaken, isolated, unfrequented

definition 3:         unhappy because alone; lonesome.

synonyms: lonesome

similar words: desolate, forlorn, forsaken, unfriended

related words:     remote, solitary

derivation: loneliness (n.)

impressive

pronunciation: ihm pre sihv

part of speech:     adjective

definition:  able to make a strong or lasting impact on the mind or emotions; striking.

an impressive building

an impressive piece of work

synonyms: imposing, memorable, striking, unforgettable

antonyms: ordinary, unimpressive

similar words: dramatic, grand, magnificent, mighty, moving, noble, notable, splendid

related words:     awful, colorful, commanding, conspicuous, formidable, grandiose, handsome, majestic, mean, memorable, noteworthy, persuasive, quality, solemn, stately, sublime, superb

derivations:          impressively (adv.), impressiveness (n.)

tilt

pronunciation: tIlt

parts of speech: transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun

phrases: at full tilt

part of speech:     transitive verb

inflections: tilted, tilting, tilts

definition:  to place or turn on an incline or at a slant.

He tilted the chair against the wall.

synonyms: cant, slant, tip

similar words: angle, heel, incline, lean, rake, skew, slope

related words:     bank, cock, recline, sway

part of speech:     intransitive verb

definition 1:         to lean on one side or in one direction; be or become inclined or slanted.

synonyms: cant, incline, lean, rake, slant, tip

similar words: heel, list, pitch, recline, slope

definition 2:         to attack with a lance (usu. fol. by at).

synonyms: joust

similar words: attack, fence, fight

related words:     ascend, bank, cock, lurch, sway, teeter

part of speech:     noun

definition 1:         an act or instance of tilting; slope.

synonyms: cant, slope, tip

similar words: inclination, incline, list, slant

definition 2:         the state of being tilted; inclination or slant.

synonyms: inclination, pitch, rake, slant, tip

similar words: angle, cant, heel, lean, list, slope

definition 3:         a duel or contest with lances, or a single thrust in such a contest.

synonyms: joust

similar words: contest, duel, thrust, tournament

definition 4:         any duel, contest, or dispute.

synonyms: duel

similar words: battle, contest, dispute, encounter, fight, quarrel, skirmish

related words:     bias, bicker

phrase:        at full tilt

anoint

pronunciation: ə noInt

part of speech:     transitive verb

inflections: anointed, anointing, anoints

definition 1:         to put oil or ointment on.

The Egyptian mummies were anointed with perfumed oils.

I will now anoint myself with my new, expensive suntan lotion.

synonyms: embrocate, oil

similar words: lubricate, salve, smear

definition 2:         to confer high status or sacredness on by applying oil, as in a religious ritual.

The kings and queens were anointed before being crowned.

synonyms: consecrate, hallow, sanctify

similar words: crown, enthrone, ordain

related words:     bless, consecrate