- spifflicate
- spif·fli·cate
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spifflicate
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spifflicate — vb British to beat up, thoroughly defeat. A nursery word of the 1950s, spifflicate was coined in the 18th century (the first recorded use was in 1785 meaning to confound). It does not derive directly from any standard or dialect term, but is an… … Contemporary slang
spifflicate — [ spɪflɪkeɪt] (also spiflicate) verb informal, humorous destroy or defeat utterly. Derivatives spifflication noun Origin C18: an invented word … English new terms dictionary
spifflicate — v.t. jocular & slang, beat up; trounce … Dictionary of difficult words
spifflicate — transitive verb see spiflicate … Useful english dictionary
marmalize — vb British to destroy, utterly defeat. This invented word, suggesting, like spifflicate, some unspecified but comprehensive punish ment, is probably a children s invention, perhaps based on marmalade. It has been used by adults for comic effect,… … Contemporary slang
marmelise — vb British to destroy, utterly defeat. This invented word, suggesting, like spifflicate, some unspecified but comprehensive punish ment, is probably a children s invention, perhaps based on marmalade. It has been used by adults for comic effect,… … Contemporary slang
spiflicate — /ˈspɪfləkeɪt / (say spifluhkayt) verb (t) (spiflicated, spiflicating) Colloquial (often humorous) to destroy utterly; hurt, punish, or damage; destroy or kill: *his pre set masterplan to spiflicate both his workers wages and their human rights… …
spiflicate — v.tr. (also spifflicate) esp. joc. 1 destroy. 2 beat (in a fight etc.). Etymology: 18th c.: fanciful … Useful english dictionary
