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Used almost exclusively by girls to signify an erection, as in "Look he's got a major!"
Worn in the hair of Italian female troubadors, it was used to signify their preference for "the gentler sex".
A Chinese word signifying quality, first introduced to mariners in the China trade. Soon became a common word of seamen applied to fine silks, teas, tobacco, etc.
Used, especially in Swansea area of South Wales to signify 'a long time' (says Clem). Also used in Australia with the same meaning.Originated as an army abbreviation for an undefined period of time i.e. "Years, months, weeks, days", in other words "It'll be ready when it's done."
(RN) An unofficial flag flown to signify that a wardroom has a celebration underway. Usually green, with a wine or cocktail glass on it.
A radio call signifying that an aircraft has gained visual contact.
Making a fist with the index finger extended and making an motion upwards with vigorous action. Intended to signify the insertion of the digit into the anus, it has become regarded in many countries (especiallu the USA) as the penultimate insult - second only to "flicking the vees", i.e. using the "two fingered salute".
(1) Acronym used in 'polari' the pre-outing 'gay language' to signify someone ''N'ot 'A'vailable 'F'or 'F'ucking', also used to mean 'drab' or 'bad'. Entered 'mainstream' language scene after Princess Anne once famously told a reporter to "Naff off!". (2) euphamism for 'fuck', e.g. "Naff off!" (3) of poor quality, daggy!
Shoot through like a Bondi tram
The original phrase to signify a person who is in a great rush or hurry. 2. To suddenly depart
Used when playing cricket (and maybe other games) in the street or playground and following a run being scored RST (pronounced Arr Ess Tee) was shouted signifying you had stopped the run or alternately made it successfully. Basically declaring a temporary time out. The contributor didn't know the origins or what it stood for. He's always wondered what the hell they meant when they said it. (ed: maybe someone can add more?) Great Site. Brought back lots of memories.
Used generally to signify political defeat.
Phrase used to signify who's turn it is to buy a round of drinks.
Signify is American slang for boast or make insulting remarks in competitve exaggeration.
A Spanish word signifying let us go.
Used to signify something small or frivolous.
"Flick the vick". To stick your two fingers up at someone in an manner meant to be insulting. e.g. "I gave that maths teacher the vick this morning."'V' sign using two fingers has long been a signal of contempt. It originated during the interminable wars between the English and the French. The French were in awe of the English longbow-men. If the French managed to capture any of the bowmen, their practice was to sever the two "string" fingers of the right hand thus rendering them permanently incapable of using a bow.It thus became a symbol of contempt and derision for those English bowmen who still possessed their fingers, to wave them at the opposing side.During World War Two, Winston Churchill used it either way round, to signify "victory", and the shortened somewhat "politer" name of the action has since dropped into common useage since as "the vick", though the original expression "flick the vees" is still used in alongside the newer term.
Pronounced 'co-hog'. Originally(and still) a hardshelled clam. Cherrystone when small, tasty chopped, restuffed in the shell and baked when large. Used on the playground to signify stupidity and lack of style. ie "Did you see what he did? That quahog!", found only in Rhode Island US.
Used as a notifier to signify a thing is 'good' or 'positive'. Often reduced still further to the singular 'sweeeet' - often used by Homer Simpson.Source: circa 2000, USA, UK
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An inseparable prefix, or particle, signifying not; in-; non-. In- is prefixed mostly to words of Latin origin, or else to words formed by Latin suffixes; un- is of much wider application, and is attached at will to almost any adjective, or participle used adjectively, or adverb, from which it may be desired to form a corresponding negative adjective or adverb, and is also, but less freely, prefixed to nouns. Un- sometimes has merely an intensive force; as in unmerciless, unremorseless.
n.
A word of doubtful meaning, occuring frequently in the Psalms; by some, supposed to signify silence or a pause in the musical performance of the song.
n.
A combining form signifying impressed form; stamp; print; type; typical form; representative; as in stereotype phototype, ferrotype, monotype.
v. t.
A line, usually straight, drawn across the stems of notes, or a curved line written over or under the notes, signifying that they are to be slurred, or closely united in the performance, or that two notes of the same pitch are to be sounded as one; a bind; a ligature.
v. t.
To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
v. t.
To recognize or hold as being or signifying; to suppose to mean; to interpret; to explain.
a.
Forcing or forced; -- a direction placed over a note, to signify that it must be executed with peculiar emphasis and force; -- marked fz (an abbreviation of forzando), sf, sfz, or /.
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A dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily, -- both personified in classical literature as ravenous monsters. The passage between them was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying "Between Scylla and Charybdis," signifying a great peril on either hand.
v. i.
To express or signify the mind, will, or preference, either viva voce, or by ballot, or by other authorized means, as in electing persons to office, in passing laws, regulations, etc., or in deciding on any proposition in which one has an interest with others.
n.
Form; cast; shape; manner; fashion; -- used in a literal or figurative sense; hence, form of expression; mode of signifying; as, the turn of thought; a man of a sprightly turn in conversation.
v. t.
To mark or signify by lines or notches; to keep record or account of; to set down; to record; to charge.
n.
A turning; a time; -- chiefly used in phrases signifying that the part is to be repeated one, two, or more times; as, una volta, once. Seconda volta, second time, points to certain modifications in the close of a repeated strain.
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