an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
stage whisper
Noun
a loud whisper that can be overheard
sumpsimus
Noun
a correct expression that takes the place of a popular but incorrect expression
speech pattern
Noun
distinctive manner of oral expression
syncope
Noun
(phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle')
syncope
Noun
a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
sandhi
Noun
the articulatory process whereby the pronunciation of a word or morpheme changes when it is followed immediately by another (especially in fluent speech)
swearword
Noun
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
slang
Noun
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
slang
Noun
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions
slang
Verb
abuse with coarse language
slang
Verb
fool or hoax
slang
Verb
use slang or vulgar language
social intercourse
Noun
communication between individuals
schmooze
Noun
an informal conversation
schmooze
Verb
talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
schmoose
Noun
an informal conversation
schmoose
Verb
talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
slang expression
Noun
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions
slang term
Noun
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions
spell
Noun
a verbal formula believed to have magical force
spell
Noun
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
spell
Noun
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
spell
Noun
a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
spell
Verb
take turns working
spell
Verb
indicate or signify
spell
Verb
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
spell
Verb
place under a spell
spell
Verb
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of a word or part of a word