n
(set phrase) One who informs someone else of bad news.
v
(transitive) To send spies to; beset with espionage.
v
(intransitive, slang) To study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.
n
(slang) An invitation to fight.
v
(idiomatic) To be very eager, to want something (too) much, especially a romantic or sexual partner.
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Alternative form of come on to [(transitive, informal) To make a romantic or sexual advance to.]
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(simile) Synonym of swear like a trooper
n
The fact of noticing or observing; a discovery.
v
(African-American Vernacular, idiomatic) To achieve wealth or success by any means necessary.
v
(slang) To be excited or aroused by; to derive pleasure from.
v
(idiomatic, transitive) To date, to be involved romantically with (someone)
v
(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly US) Be attractive, outgoing (typically of women).
n
(idiomatic) Very unpleasant consequences; a great deal of trouble.
n
(slang, by extension) The process of rescuing a friend or colleague from an awkward situation, such as an unsuccessful date.
v
(obsolete, intransitive) To be called, be named.
v
To act as an informer; denounce.
v
(figuratively) To give something up reluctantly.
v
(UK, historical) To kiss a copy of the New Testament, in England, after taking a legal oath.
n
An informal social gathering, especially one held over coffee for the purpose of conversation.
v
to spend time with someone as a friend
v
(transitive, idiomatic) to encourage with the illusion of a romantic relationship.
v
(transitive with for) To try to initiate a romantic relationship.
n
(seduction community) The successful acquisition of a woman's telephone number at the end of a pickup attempt.
v
(transitive, dating) To continue to follow and/or engage with someone via social media after breaking up with them.
v
(transitive and intransitive with on) To meet and seduce somebody for romantic purposes, especially in a social situation.
n
Alternative form of pick-up line [A short introduction or comment intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger.]
n
An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist.
n
Alternative form of pick-up line [A short introduction or comment intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger.]
v
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To tell an expert how to do things.
v
(transitive) To make an embarrassingly desperate attempt to get the romantic attention of (a person).
v
(social media, intransitive) To use the dating application Tinder.
n
(idiomatic) Something that attracts, gives pleasure, or encourages, especially sexually.
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