Since then, urban dictionary has been cited in court, in graduation speeches, and by countless news. Culled from the popular website, this allnew 2016 edition of the urban dictionary calendar provides readers with daily selections of the funniest, wittiest, and most provocative words or phrases that define the modern slang scene. The inability to start a new book because you are still living in the old books world 2. Sign up for uo rewards and get 10% off your next purchase. In the trades electricians, plumbers, iron workers, etc. To over commit and book a job, no matter the consequence or the tears that result from it. Book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Book ininto sth meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Founded in 1999 by college student aaron peckham as a parody of the dictionary, features definitions written by people from all over the world. Shop urban outfitters unique assortment of books and novels. It was originally published in 1963 under the editorship of clarence barnhart, who wrote definitions for the thorndikebarnhart graded dictionary series for children, based on the educational works of edward thorndike whom clarence barnhart had known and worked with decades before.
Book noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Mo urban dictionary has even more witty, funny, and irreverent definitions to crack the code of contemporary slang. Oct 01, 2005 bearing the slogan define your worldserves more than 1. Information about book in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. Freshest street slang defined volume 3 new by, aaron peckham isbn. A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are. I am looking for a book or website with modern slang words and sayings that does not have any of the bad meanings or bad words. All the best ebooks available for download for free. What is the origin of the slang term book meaning leave. List of books and articles about slang online research. Urban dictionary is the online dictionary with definitions written by everyone.
The book contains about 2,000 definitions from the sites expansive collection, such as. It is so called because it contains a record of the numbering of the. Originally, urban dictionary was intended as a dictionary of slang, or cultural words or phrases, not typically found in standard dictionaries, but it is now used to. Since then, urban dictionary has been cited in court, in graduation speeches, and by countless news media outlets, including cnn and time magazine. Perform unlimited searches for free, forever define any word, whether its slang or not vote on definitions you like share on facebook, twitter, txt and email see the full text of any definition see todays urban word of the day shake for a random word on. In this lesson, we will learn about what it means for a novel to be labelled as street lit, and also explore some of the genres greatest. It was book enough to book with, then he booked it. Man, shut your ass swan, your girl got the shit beat of her by the book. Change your default dictionary to american english.
So far i have read all of nikki turners books i read coldest winter. Originally, urban dictionary was intended as a dictionary of slang, or cultural words or phrases, not typically found in standard dictionaries, but it is now used to define any word, event or phrase. Urban dictionary, now in its 20th year, is a digital repository that contains more than 8 million definitions and famously houses all manner of slang and cultural expressions. Is there a clean version of the urban dictionary, online. In the book definition and meaning collins english dictionary. It was originally published in 1963 under the editorship of clarence barnhart, who wrote definitions for the thorndikebarnhart graded dictionary series for children, based on the educational works of edward thorndike whom clarence barnhart had known and worked with decades. Urban dictionary is a dictionary site composed of usersubmitted definitions for slang terms used either online or in real life that are not defined in an actual dictionary. Book in definition of book in by the free dictionary. Apr 26, 2012 founded in 1999 by college student aaron peckham as a parody of the dictionary, urbandictionary.
Refers to females who are flat and have small titties, or breasts due to the undeniable fact that the book has metaphorically fallen on their chest. Oh not too much, just trying to defuse this bomb before it blows up and kills thousands of people. A book is like a nonvolatile, stable database that does not lose data no matter how many times you drop it, spill your beer on it, or close it incorrectly. Whether you want to learn about astrology, dreams, or art, uo has you covered. Tyrant trouble is the first novel of the mudflat magic series. Download our english dictionary apps available for both ios and android. The first citation in the historical dictionary of american slang is from 1974. Numbers, book of definition and meaning bible dictionary. The act of consuming drugs through the sticking of said drugs up the anus and into the rectum to allow for better absorption of the substance.
Both sources say the phrase dates back to the 1970s. Describes using one of the built in communication methods of to communicate an item to you. These examples are from the cambridge english corpus and from sources on the web. View american english definition of book change your default dictionary to american english. Urban definition, of, relating to, or designating a city or town. Another edition of the same book from 2002 or earlier links it to boogie. Is there a clean version of the urban dictionary, online or in a book. Dictionary grammar blog school scrabble thesaurus translator quiz more resources more from collins. Urban dictionary may have originally started as a joke, but the online authority of all things slang is now a legitimate source on what popular sayings mean and a ton of the words published in. English chinese french german hindi italian portuguese spanish. Dictionaries eastons bible dictionary numbers, book of.
Founded in 1999 by college student aaron peckham as a parody of the dictionary, urbandictionary. The first dictionary of english slang is said to be thomas harmans a caveat or warening for commen cursetors, published in 1567. A method used when running from authority figures origin. The inability to function at workschool because you were up all night bingereading. Urban dictionary covers the language that encompasses the trials and tribulations that anyone under 30 encountersand leaves everyone over 30 scratching their heads but wanting to know more.
Definition and synonyms of book from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. Book in phrasal verb definition and synonyms macmillan. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word book. Definition of book written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels.
You can also say check in, which is the usual american word. Though he asked no one about it, reluctantly and with feigned indifference answered his friends inquiries as to how the book was going, and did not even inquire of the booksellers how the book was selling, sergey ivanovitch was all on the alert, with strained attention, watching for the first impression his book would make in the world and in literature. This book of poetry and short prose wasnt written by a. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the cambridge dictionary editors or of cambridge university press or its licensors. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the book definition and meaning collins dictionary. Book in definition, a handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers. Buy urban dictionary by, aaron peckham from waterstones today.
Use the verb book in the place of any other verb in a sentence to book the sentence. Boof it prior to sticking heroin up his ass, john exclaimed, im going to boof this h right here. Urban fiction represents the voice of the inner city. Definition and synonyms of book from the online english dictionary from macmillan education this is the british english definition of book. The world book dictionary is a twovolume english dictionary published as a supplement to the world book encyclopedia. Jun 22, 2016 10 novels that are written in slang for maximum immersion. Since then, urban dictionary has been cited in court, in graduation speeches, and by countless media outlets, including cnn and time magazine. Ebook definition is a book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device. Perfect for those who want to pick up some new slang and those who want to translate it, urban dictionary is a gritty and witty look at our everchanging language. Once submitted, each definition entry is ranked by the user base and showcased in the order of popularity. Book definition in the cambridge english dictionary. In urban dictionary, site founder aaron peckham culls his more than 170,000 definitions for the funniest, and most provocative phrases that define the modern slang scene.