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Like a gentleman.
(like) prep., similar to, approximately.  “We lived like kings.â€Â Also used as a marker, space-maker in sentences - the way um and ah are used, as well as the Spanish “digo.â€Â “I’m like telling my mom that like I have to go the mall and like she’s like tweakin’â€Â [Etym., in this usage, first used by jazz musicians in 30’s and 40’s, beatniks in the 50’s, youth in 60’s to now; also prominent in “valley talk.â€]
Phrs. A vulgar and sexually obsessed mind. E.g."Just ignore him, he's got a mind like a sewer and always."
Iron Mike is London Cockney rhyming slang for bike.
Do as you like is London Cockney rhyming slang for a bicycle (bike).
Vrb phrs. There a numerous pejorative expressions beginning with 'have a face like.., see 'face like a...'
Out like a light is slang for fall into a deep sleep quickly.
Like sixty is slang for at a great rate.
Like is American slang for completely, totally; an interjection used for emphasis.
millimeters, as in "..a 60 Mike Mike" (60mm mortar).
Phrs. In a hurried or agitated state. E.g."I raced around the shops like a bastard, looking for a birthday present."
To do something really cool or well. "Zach can sing like a boss."Â
I do believe the term 'like' was used in the 70s by Americans and has been used ever since. Recently the British have adopted the phrase especially since the popularity of cult sitcom 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'. The phrase is used in various ways usually by teeneagers and 20 somethings who automatically, subcociuously add a toutch of 'trendiness' to thier sentances. For instance: "Like, let's get outa here!" "Like, no way!" "This is like way cool guys"
(1) When referring to someone of the opposite sex, to have a crush on. "Joe likes Susan" is a statement about Joe's special feelings towards Susan. (2) A flavoring particle. "She is like, so cool" (3) To be like is to think something "I was like, ohmigod what a bitch" means "I thought she was such a bitch.".
Done like a kipper is British slang for conned or framed.
Like a butcher's daughter is slang for sexually active, nymphomanic.
Hand like a foot was old th century slang for poor handwriting.
Beginning every sentence with "like". "Like we went to the mall and like I saw him looking at me."
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a.
Imparting power; having motion; as, the live spindle of a lathe.
a.
In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
a.
Like-minded.
imp. & p. p.
of Like
a.
To make or cause to be like.
v. t.
To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually; as, to live an idle or a useful life.
superl.
Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
a.
In a like or similar manner.
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To liken; to compare.
a. & adv.
Like; alike.
a.
Like or suiting a snail; as, snail-like progress.
superl.
Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
v. i.
To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
a.
To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage.
a.
Being in a state of ignition; burning; having active properties; as, a live coal; live embers.
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Having a like disposition or purpose; of the same mind.
superl.
Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
a.
Resembling a thrall, or his condition, feelings, or the like; slavish.
n.
A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
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Similar; like; alike.
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