Snickersnee. Definition - 1. to engage in cut-and-thrust fighting with knives 2 : a large knife. Snickersnee comes from the Dutch phrase steken of snijden, "to thrust or cut." Over time, snick and snee , snick-or-snee, and snickersnee followed. The word has been in English use since at least the middle of the 17th century.
I'll try to summarize: In AE: - Bum: its first meaning is beggar. It is only used for butt, in certain areas as inherited from the British, but only for adults talking about their shape. Never for kids. - Butt is the most commonly used even with kids and amongst kids. - Bottom is fine with / amongst kids.1 intr, adv; foll by: on or upon to express or show contempt or disdain (for) 2 ♦ look down one's nose at. Informal to be contemptuous or disdainful of. look forward to. vb intr, adv + prep to wait or hope for, esp. with pleasure. look-in Informal. n. 1 a chance to be chosen, participate, etc. 2 a short visit.
Define beach bum. beach bum synonyms, beach bum pronunciation, beach bum translation, English dictionary definition of beach bum. n. Informal A person who habitually loafs or idles on beaches. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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