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Aleck

Language; Slang

A swindler's victim, dupe. This term from the early 20th century is still heard in the USA and Australia. It is not clear whether alec derives from 'smart alec'or vice versa. The word was used ...

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 ...

Aled-up

Language; Slang

(British) Drunk. A mild and acceptable term which, although short and to-the-point, can be used in polite company or family newspapers. The expressions probably originated in the north ...

Airs

Language; Slang

(American) trainers. The word is a shortening of the trademark label Air Jordans which was generalised to denote any sports shoes and widely heard in 1991 and 1992. (The rare use of 'airing' ...

Alert

Language; Slang

(British) Slightly sexually aroused(of a male). Related terms, also in use since 2000, include lob-on and semi. 'It means to be a bit turned on (i.e. having a slight erection)'. ...

A laugh and a joke

Language; Slang

(British) A smoke. The rhyming slang phrase generally refers to tobacco smoking. It was recorded in London in 2002.

Angelina

Language; Slang

A passive male homosexual. These are slang terms used by homosexuals themselves and (usually pejoratively) by heterosexuals. The words may originate as terms of affection, as feminine ...