This page gathers the 5,895 dictionary entries of which at least one sense is labelled “UK” by Wiktionary. The definition shown is that sense; each word leads to its full entry. Page 33 of 59: from “mongrel” to “name”.
- mongrel noun A thuggish, obnoxious, or contemptible person; (often preceded by "poor") a pitiable person.
- monkey run noun An evening walk undertaken by groups of young people, usually along established routes, to find a boyfriend or girlfriend.
- mono noun A bicycle or motorcycle trick where the front wheel is lifted off the ground while riding.
- monolith verb To reduce the height and size of (a dead tree) by breaking off or cutting its branches.
- monosyllable noun A euphemism for the word cunt
- monster verb To play (a series of) non-player characters as directed, without having the responsibility of organising the game itself; generally not…
- monster meeting noun A mass public demonstration, especially one of those held in Ireland in 1843–45 demanding the repeal of the union with Great Britain.
- montem noun A former custom of Eton schoolboys to go to a hill on the Bath road every third Whit Tuesday to demand 'salt-money' from passers-by, for…
- monument noun a registered archaeological site or other structure, deemed historic or otherwise worthy of protection.
- moo noun A foolish woman.
- mooch verb To wander around aimlessly, often causing irritation to others.
- moody adj Of dubious origin; counterfeit or stolen.
- mooey noun The mouth; the face.
- moonlight noun Synonym of moonshine (“illegally produced or smuggled spirits”).
- moonshine noun Smuggled spirits, often with a specific sense; (Kent, Sussex) white brandy; (Yorkshire) gin.
- moonwort noun Lunaria annua (greater moonwort); also known as honesty and annual honesty.
- moorhen noun A female red grouse, Lagopus lagopus scotica.
- mop noun An annual fair where servants were historically hired.
- moral fibre noun The inner strength to do what one believes to be right; often an ability to make difficult decisions.
- more like phrase Used to challenge another's use of a term, replacing it with something the speaker or writer considers more pertinent.
- more power to your elbow intj Used to express admiration of a person coupled with wishes for their continued success in an endeavour of their own choosing: all the best…
- morning glory noun An involuntary erection present upon waking.
- moron in a hurry noun Any hypothetical person used in a legal test related to trade marks; the "moron in a hurry" is the only person who could reasonably be…
- mort noun The skin of a sheep or lamb that has died of disease.
- mort stone noun A large stone by the wayside on which the bearers rest a coffin, or a huge stone placed on a coffin or grave to dissuade body snatchers…
- mort wap-apace noun An experienced prostitute.
- mortgage lender noun Any former mutual building society that is now a bank
- mortling noun An animal, such as a sheep, that has died of disease or privation.
- mosher noun A member of an alternative subculture; a grebo or goth.
- moss noun A bog; a fen.
- mossie noun A mosquito.
- mossplant noun Moss
- mot noun An MOT test (an annual test of roadworthiness for most UK motor vehicles over three years old, or four years old in Northern Ireland).
- MOT test noun An annual test of roadworthiness for most UK motor vehicles over three years old, or four years old in Northern Ireland).
- mother and baby unit noun An inpatient unit for women who have mental health issues around the time of pregnancy or childbirth.
- Mother's Day noun Synonym of Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, a moveable feast three weeks before Easter, used as a day in honor of mothers in…
- Mothers' Day noun Synonym of Mothering Sunday.
- motive noun A party, gathering, or get-together.
- motor bogie noun A bogie fitted with one or more traction motors, for the purpose of propelling a diesel-electric or electric train or locomotive. Many…
- motor trade noun Those businesses involved in the buying and selling of motor vehicles, supply of spare parts, and the repair of vehicles.
- motorhead noun A heavy user of amphetamines.
- motorman noun An electric train or tram driver.
- motorway noun A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in…
- mould-breaking adj Using or involving the use of original, innovative and unconventional methods; departing from tradition.
- moulder verb Often followed by away or down: to cause (something) to decay or rot, or to crumble to pieces.
- mouldy noun A torpedo.
- mountain ash noun A European tree, rowan or, more specifically, European rowan, of species Sorbus aucuparia.
- mousetrap noun Ordinary, everyday cheese.
- mozzer noun A fan of Morrissey.
- Mr Freeze noun Synonym of freeze pop, flavored ice or frozen fruit juice in a tube, particularly of the Mr Freeze brand but now also genericized.
- MRT noun A form of heavy-rail rapid-transit system that utilizes modern Electric Multiple Units to transport commuters between stations.
- MS noun Initialism of member of Senedd
- much det many ( + plural countable noun).
- muck about verb To be playful; full of fun and high spirits; to treat a situation unseriously.
- muck in verb To join in with work.
- mucker noun Friend, acquaintance.
- muckraker noun A sensationalist, scandalmongering journalist, one who is not driven by any social principles.
- mud sticks phrase It is very difficult to modify a negative or unfavorable impression or opinion that a person holds about someone, even if it is later…
- mudge noun mud; sludge
- mudlark noun Any of various birds that are found in muddy places or build their nests with mud, especially Anthus petrosus and Alauda arvensis.
- muffin noun A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two horizontally, toasted and spread with butter, etc., before being eaten.
- mufti noun A civilian dress when worn by a member of the military or the police, or casual dress when worn by a pupil of a school who normally would…
- mufti day noun A day on which school pupils are allowed to wear casual clothes which would on any other day be against the school's uniform policy.
- mug verb To strike in the face.
- mug off verb To cheat, swindle, dupe (someone).
- muggins noun A fool or idiot (especially as an ironic way of referring to oneself).
- muggle verb Often followed by along: to live or work in an unorganized and unplanned way; to muddle along.
- muller verb To destroy (something); to ruin, to wreck.
- mullered adj Badly damaged or completely destroyed; ruined, trashed, wrecked.
- mulley noun A cow.
- mullock noun Rubbish, waste matter.
- multi-billion adj more than 1,000,000,000,000; in the old billion range.
- mum noun Mother.
- mumfluencer noun A mother who is an influencer on social media, typically using this platform to promote consumer products, offer parenting advice, or…
- mummy noun mother.
- mun pron them
- munchie box noun An assortment of fast foods, pizza, fries, doner kebab meat, etc., sold together in a large flat box.
- municipal borough noun A city or town in England and Wales with an elected town council consisting of a mayor, aldermen and councillors.
- Munro bagger noun A mountaineer who aims to climb as many of the Munros (Scottish mountains higher than 3,000 feet) as possible.
- munted adj Drunk.
- munter noun An ugly person.
- munting adj Ugly.
- muppet noun An incompetent or foolish person.
- murder verb To devour, ravish.
- murdrum noun A secret killing, distinguished from simple homicide in that the victim and the killer are unknown.
- murth noun murder; slaughter.
- mush noun (US, slang, chiefly Nonantum) A form of address, normally to a man.
- mushy peas noun Dried marrowfat peas which are first soaked overnight and then boiled until they form a paste; a traditional accompaniment to fish and…
- musicalise verb To set (a text etc) to music.
- muso noun Diminutive of musician.
- must get in front phrase The perceived attitude of a motorist who drives poorly in order to stay in front of other road users.
- mutton dressed as lamb noun A middle-aged or elderly woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if in a deliberate attempt to appear young.
- my Lady noun Used in direct address to female peers of the realm, usually now excluding duchesses and, potentially, the Lords Spiritual.
- my Lord noun Used in direct address to peers of the realm, usually now excluding dukes and the Lords Spiritual.
- my Lord Bishop noun Used in direct address to 24 bishops of the Church of England comprising the Lords Spiritual, apart from the archbishops of Canterbury and…
- my word intj An expression of surprise.
- naff adj Bad; tasteless, poorly thought out, not workable.
- nails adj Ellipsis of hard as nails.
- nait adj Useful; good at need; fit; able.
- name noun An investor in Lloyd's of London bearing unlimited liability.