📖 B — The English dictionary · page 37

bondman — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: A male slave or servant, a man who is owned or bound to serve.↗tree and pragmatics of: A male slave or servant, a man who… Early Modern English, meaning 1: A man who is owned by another and must work for him.↗tree and pragmatics of: A man who is owned by another and… Example: Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a bondman that is escaped from his master unto thee; (Torah DEU.23.16, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a… · And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt; and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.↗tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt remember that thou wast a… (Torah DEU.16.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.16.12, JPS 1917 · And if he smite out his bondman's tooth, or his bondwoman's tooth, he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.↗tree and pragmatics of: And if he smite out his bondman's tooth,… (Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917 · but he shall say: 'I am no prophet, I am a tiller of the ground; for I have been made a bondman from my youth.'↗tree and pragmatics of: but he shall say: 'I am no prophet,… (Prophets ZEC.13.5, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ZEC.13.5, JPS 1917 · And all the nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until the time of his own land come; and then many nations and great kings shall make him their bondman.↗tree and pragmatics of: And all the nations shall serve him, and… (Prophets JER.27.7, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.27.7, JPS 1917 · And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bands; and strangers shall no more make him their bondman; (Prophets JER.30.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: And it shall come to pass in that… · Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a bondman that is escaped from his master unto thee;↗tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a… (Torah DEU.23.15, JPS 1917) · And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt; and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.↗tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt remember that thou wast a… (Torah DEU.16.12, JPS 1917) · And if he smite out his bondman's tooth, or his bondwoman's tooth, he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.↗tree and pragmatics of: And if he smite out his bondman's tooth,… (Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917)

bondwoman — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: A female slave or servant, a woman who is owned or bound to serve.↗tree and pragmatics of: A female slave or servant, a woman who… Early Modern English, meaning 1: A woman who is owned by another and must work for her.↗tree and pragmatics of: A woman who is owned by another and… Example: And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do likewise.↗tree and pragmatics of: And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do… (Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917 · And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And also of the son of the bondwoman… (Torah GEN.21.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.21.13, JPS 1917 · And if he smite out his bondman's tooth, or his bondwoman's tooth, he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.↗tree and pragmatics of: And if he smite out his bondman's tooth,… (Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917 · And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do likewise.↗tree and pragmatics of: And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do… (Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917) · And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And also of the son of the bondwoman… (Torah GEN.21.13, JPS 1917) · And if he smite out his bondman's tooth, or his bondwoman's tooth, he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.↗tree and pragmatics of: And if he smite out his bondman's tooth,… (Torah EXO.21.27, JPS 1917)

bone — Everyday, meaning 1: A bone is one of the hard, white parts inside the body of a person or animal that make up its skeleton.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bone is one of the hard, white… Everyday, meaning 2: To bone fish or meat means to take the bones out.↗tree and pragmatics of: To bone fish or meat means to take… Example: The skull is the bone that protects your brain.↗tree and pragmatics of: The skull is the bone that protects your… · She broke a bone in her arm.↗tree and pragmatics of: She broke a bone in her arm. · Adults have 206 bones.↗tree and pragmatics of: Adults have 206 bones. · The dog buried a bone in the garden.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dog buried a bone in the garden. · Milk helps build strong bones.↗tree and pragmatics of: Milk helps build strong bones. · Watch out for small bones in the fish.↗tree and pragmatics of: Watch out for small bones in the fish. · Your thigh bone is the longest bone in your body.↗tree and pragmatics of: Your thigh bone is the longest bone in… · The ground was bone dry after the hot summer.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ground was bone dry after the hot… · A Wolf once got a bone stuck in his throat.↗tree and pragmatics of: A Wolf once got a bone stuck in… · Issachar is a large-boned ass, couching down between the sheep-folds.↗tree and pragmatics of: Issachar is a large-boned ass, couching down between… (Torah GEN.49.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.49.14, JPS 1917 · And Laban said to him: 'Surely thou art my bone and my flesh.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And Laban said to him: 'Surely thou art… And he abode with him the space of a month.↗tree and pragmatics of: And he abode with him the space of… (Torah GEN.29.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.29.14, JPS 1917 · they shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break a bone thereof; according to all the statute of the passover they shall keep it.↗tree and pragmatics of: they shall leave none of it unto the… (Torah NUM.9.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.9.12, JPS 1917 · And say ye to Amasa: Art thou not my bone and my flesh?↗tree and pragmatics of: And say ye to Amasa: Art thou not… (Prophets 2SA.19.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.19.14, JPS 1917 · By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.↗tree and pragmatics of: By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and… (Writings PRO.25.15, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.25.15, JPS 1917 · Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.↗tree and pragmatics of: Then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder-blade,… (Writings JOB.31.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.31.22, JPS 1917

boneless — Everyday, meaning 1: Having no bones, or with the bones taken out, especially of meat or fish.↗tree and pragmatics of: Having no bones, or with the bones taken… Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) Weak and floppy, as if without bones.↗tree and pragmatics of: Weak and floppy, as if without bones. Example: I'd like boneless chicken, please.↗tree and pragmatics of: I'd like boneless chicken, please. · A jellyfish is completely boneless.↗tree and pragmatics of: A jellyfish is completely boneless. · Check the fish is boneless before giving it to the baby.↗tree and pragmatics of: Check the fish is boneless before giving it… · The toddler went boneless and wouldn't move.↗tree and pragmatics of: The toddler went boneless and wouldn't move. · Octopuses are boneless so they can squeeze through tiny holes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Octopuses are boneless so they can squeeze through… · Boneless wings are just chicken pieces.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boneless wings are just chicken pieces.

bones — Everyday, meaning 1: The hard white parts inside your body that make your skeleton.↗tree and pragmatics of: The hard white parts inside your body that… Everyday, meaning 2: Pieces of these from animals, for example in meat or fish, or given to a dog.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pieces of these from animals, for example in… Everyday, meaning 3: In phrases: the main parts or outline (the bare bones of a story).↗tree and pragmatics of: In phrases: the main parts or outline the… Example: Your bones make up your skeleton.↗tree and pragmatics of: Your bones make up your skeleton. · The skull is made of bones that protect the brain.↗tree and pragmatics of: The skull is made of bones that protect… · Milk and cheese help keep your bones strong.↗tree and pragmatics of: Milk and cheese help keep your bones strong. · She broke two bones in her arm.↗tree and pragmatics of: She broke two bones in her arm. · Our dog loves chewing bones.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our dog loves chewing bones. · Careful, there are small bones in the fish.↗tree and pragmatics of: Careful, there are small bones in the fish. · Dinosaur bones are in the museum.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dinosaur bones are in the museum. · Babies are born with more bones than adults.↗tree and pragmatics of: Babies are born with more bones than adults. · Give me black bones to eat!↗tree and pragmatics of: Give me black bones to eat! · And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying: 'God will surely remember you, and ye shall carry up my bones from hence.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And Joseph took an oath of the children… (Torah GEN.50.25, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.50.25, JPS 1917 · And the man said: 'This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And the man said: 'This is now bone… (Torah GEN.2.23, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.2.23, JPS 1917 · And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him; for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying: 'God will surely remember you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And Moses took the bones of Joseph with… (Torah EXO.13.19, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.13.19, JPS 1917 · He keepeth all his bones; not one of them is broken.↗tree and pragmatics of: He keepeth all his bones; not one of… (Writings PSA.34.21, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.34.21, JPS 1917 · I may count all my bones; they look and gloat over me.↗tree and pragmatics of: I may count all my bones; they look… (Writings PSA.22.18, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.22.18, JPS 1917 · It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.↗tree and pragmatics of: It shall be health to thy navel, and… (Writings PRO.3.8, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.3.8, JPS 1917

bonfire — Everyday, meaning 1: A bonfire is a large outdoor fire, made to burn rubbish or for a celebration.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bonfire is a large outdoor fire, made… Example: We toasted marshmallows by the bonfire.↗tree and pragmatics of: We toasted marshmallows by the bonfire. · Keep back from the bonfire.↗tree and pragmatics of: Keep back from the bonfire. · On Bonfire Night we watched the fireworks.↗tree and pragmatics of: On Bonfire Night we watched the fireworks. · Dad lit a bonfire to burn the dry leaves.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad lit a bonfire to burn the dry… · Check bonfires for hedgehogs before lighting them.↗tree and pragmatics of: Check bonfires for hedgehogs before lighting them. · Never throw spray cans on a bonfire.↗tree and pragmatics of: Never throw spray cans on a bonfire. · We sang songs around the bonfire.↗tree and pragmatics of: We sang songs around the bonfire. · The bonfire crackled and sparks flew up.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bonfire crackled and sparks flew up. · That was a fine place to make a bonfire, only the gardener was too busy just then to attend to it.↗tree and pragmatics of: That was a fine place to make a…

bong — Everyday, meaning 1: A deep ringing sound, like a big bell or clock.↗tree and pragmatics of: A deep ringing sound, like a big bell… Everyday, meaning 2: (verb) To make that sound.↗tree and pragmatics of: To make that sound. Everyday, meaning 3: (slang) A water pipe used to smoke drugs such as cannabis.↗tree and pragmatics of: A water pipe used to smoke drugs such… Example: The clock went bong twelve times.↗tree and pragmatics of: The clock went bong twelve times. · We heard the bongs of Big Ben on the radio.↗tree and pragmatics of: We heard the bongs of Big Ben on… · The doorbell bonged loudly.↗tree and pragmatics of: The doorbell bonged loudly. · The big bell bonged across the town.↗tree and pragmatics of: The big bell bonged across the town. · Count the bongs to know the hour.↗tree and pragmatics of: Count the bongs to know the hour. · The police found a bong, a pipe for smoking drugs.↗tree and pragmatics of: The police found a bong, a pipe for… (slang)↗tree and pragmatics of: slang

bonk — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal) To hit someone or something lightly, often on the head.↗tree and pragmatics of: To hit someone or something lightly, often on… Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) A light hit or the sound it makes.↗tree and pragmatics of: A light hit or the sound it makes. Everyday, meaning 3: (rude slang) To have sex with someone; adults use it as a crude joke word.↗tree and pragmatics of: To have sex with someone; adults use it… Everyday, meaning 4: (informal, sport) To «bonk» or «hit the wall»: to suddenly run out of energy in a long race.↗tree and pragmatics of: To «bonk» or «hit the wall»: to suddenly… Example: The ball bonked him on the head.↗tree and pragmatics of: The ball bonked him on the head. · Bonk!↗tree and pragmatics of: Bonk! The toy fell off the shelf.↗tree and pragmatics of: The toy fell off the shelf. · She bonked her head on the low door.↗tree and pragmatics of: She bonked her head on the low door. · The cyclist bonked halfway up the hill.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cyclist bonked halfway up the hill. · Don't bonk your brother with the pillow.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't bonk your brother with the pillow. · I heard a loud bonk from the kitchen.↗tree and pragmatics of: I heard a loud bonk from the kitchen.

bonkers — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal) Crazy, silly or mad.↗tree and pragmatics of: Crazy, silly or mad. Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) Very excited or angry, as in "go bonkers".↗tree and pragmatics of: Very excited or angry, as in 'go bonkers'. Example: My little brother went bonkers when he saw the snow.↗tree and pragmatics of: My little brother went bonkers when he saw… · That plan is completely bonkers!↗tree and pragmatics of: That plan is completely bonkers! · The crowd went bonkers when we scored.↗tree and pragmatics of: The crowd went bonkers when we scored. · You're bonkers if you swim in that cold sea.↗tree and pragmatics of: You're bonkers if you swim in that cold… · The dog goes bonkers at the postman.↗tree and pragmatics of: The dog goes bonkers at the postman. · Grandma thinks my hair colour is bonkers.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma thinks my hair colour is bonkers.

bonnet — Everyday, meaning 1: A hat tied under the chin with ribbons, worn by babies or by women in the past.↗tree and pragmatics of: A hat tied under the chin with ribbons,… Everyday, meaning 2: (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) The metal cover over the engine at the front of a car (US: hood).↗tree and pragmatics of: The metal cover over the engine at the… Everyday, meaning 3: (Scotland) A soft flat cap worn by men.↗tree and pragmatics of: A soft flat cap worn by men. Example: The baby wore a white bonnet in the sun.↗tree and pragmatics of: The baby wore a white bonnet in the… · Dad opened the bonnet to check the oil.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad opened the bonnet to check the oil. · We made Easter bonnets with paper flowers.↗tree and pragmatics of: We made Easter bonnets with paper flowers. · In the old photo, Grandma's grandma wore a bonnet.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the old photo, Grandma's grandma wore a… · Steam came out from under the bonnet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Steam came out from under the bonnet. · She has a bee in her bonnet about tidy desks.↗tree and pragmatics of: She has a bee in her bonnet about… · The Victorian girl tied her bonnet under her chin.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Victorian girl tied her bonnet under her… · Come along, Nurse--don't wait to put on your bonnet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Come along, Nurse--don't wait to put on your…

bonnie — Everyday, meaning 1: (Scottish and northern) Bonnie means pretty, lovely or fine to look at.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bonnie means pretty, lovely or fine to look… Example: My bonnie lassie, come here.↗tree and pragmatics of: My bonnie lassie, come here. · We sang a song about bonnie Dundee.↗tree and pragmatics of: We sang a song about bonnie Dundee. · What a bonnie flower in the garden!↗tree and pragmatics of: What a bonnie flower in the garden!

bonny — Everyday, meaning 1: (Scotland, northern England) Pretty or attractive.↗tree and pragmatics of: Pretty or attractive. Everyday, meaning 2: (UK) Healthy-looking, especially a plump, healthy baby.↗tree and pragmatics of: Healthy-looking, especially a plump, healthy baby. Example: What a bonny baby!↗tree and pragmatics of: What a bonny baby! · She's a bonny wee lass.↗tree and pragmatics of: She's a bonny wee lass. · The bonny banks of Loch Lomond.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bonny banks of Loch Lomond. · It's a bonny day for a walk.↗tree and pragmatics of: It's a bonny day for a walk. · Grandma says I'm looking bonny today.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma says I'm looking bonny today. · They never saw such a bonny man before.↗tree and pragmatics of: They never saw such a bonny man before.

bonobo — Everyday, meaning 1: A bonobo is an ape very like a chimpanzee but slimmer, with longer legs and a darker face, that lives only in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bonobo is an ape very like a… Example: Bonobos live only in the Congo rainforest.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bonobos live only in the Congo rainforest. · Bonobos and chimpanzees are our closest animal relatives.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bonobos and chimpanzees are our closest animal relatives. · In bonobo groups, females often lead.↗tree and pragmatics of: In bonobo groups, females often lead. · Bonobos share food and hug to calm arguments.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bonobos share food and hug to calm arguments. · The bonobo used a stick as a tool.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bonobo used a stick as a tool. · Bonobos are endangered because of hunting.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bonobos are endangered because of hunting.

bonsai — Everyday, meaning 1: A bonsai is a tree or shrub kept very small by growing it in a shallow pot and carefully cutting its roots and branches, so it looks like a tiny old tree.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bonsai is a tree or shrub kept… Everyday, meaning 2: Bonsai is the art of growing such trees, which comes from Japan and, before that, China.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bonsai is the art of growing such trees,… Example: Grandpa trims his bonsai with tiny scissors.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa trims his bonsai with tiny scissors. · The bonsai looked like a big old pine tree, but it was only 30 cm tall.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bonsai looked like a big old pine… · Bonsai is a Japanese art.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bonsai is a Japanese art. · Some bonsai trees are hundreds of years old.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some bonsai trees are hundreds of years old. · A bonsai needs a shallow pot and careful watering.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bonsai needs a shallow pot and careful… · We saw a bonsai maple with red leaves at the garden show.↗tree and pragmatics of: We saw a bonsai maple with red leaves… · Bonsai teaches you to be patient.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bonsai teaches you to be patient.

bonus — Everyday, meaning 1: A bonus is extra money paid on top of normal pay, often as a reward for good work.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bonus is extra money paid on top… Everyday, meaning 2: A bonus is any extra good thing you did not expect.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bonus is any extra good thing you… Everyday, meaning 3: In games and quizzes, bonus points or a bonus round give extra chances to score.↗tree and pragmatics of: In games and quizzes, bonus points or a… Example: Dad got a bonus at work this year.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad got a bonus at work this year. · Answer the bonus question for 5 extra points.↗tree and pragmatics of: Answer the bonus question for 5 extra points. · Lia scored 20 points and a 10-point bonus; what was her total?↗tree and pragmatics of: Lia scored 20 points and a 10-point bonus;… · The sunny weather was an added bonus.↗tree and pragmatics of: The sunny weather was an added bonus. · Each worker gets a bonus of 50 pounds.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each worker gets a bonus of 50 pounds. · We reached the bonus level in the game.↗tree and pragmatics of: We reached the bonus level in the game.

bony — Everyday, meaning 1: Bony means very thin, so the bones can be seen or felt.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bony means very thin, so the bones can… Everyday, meaning 2: Bony describes food, especially fish, that has a lot of small bones in it.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bony describes food, especially fish, that has a… Everyday, meaning 3: Bony means made of bone or like bone.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bony means made of bone or like bone. Example: The witch pointed a long bony finger.↗tree and pragmatics of: The witch pointed a long bony finger. · Be careful, this fish is very bony.↗tree and pragmatics of: Be careful, this fish is very bony. · The stray cat was bony and hungry.↗tree and pragmatics of: The stray cat was bony and hungry. · Your skull is a bony case that protects your brain.↗tree and pragmatics of: Your skull is a bony case that protects… · My knees are bony.↗tree and pragmatics of: My knees are bony. · Most fish are bony fish, but sharks are not.↗tree and pragmatics of: Most fish are bony fish, but sharks are… · Just above his ankles he clasped and unclasped his long bony fingers.↗tree and pragmatics of: Just above his ankles he clasped and unclasped…

boo — Everyday, meaning 1: «Boo!» is what you shout to make someone jump or get a fright.↗tree and pragmatics of: «Boo!» is what you shout to make someone… Everyday, meaning 2: To boo is to shout «boo» to show you don't like a performer, player or speaker.↗tree and pragmatics of: To boo is to shout «boo» to show… Everyday, meaning 3: A boo is a sound of dislike from a crowd.↗tree and pragmatics of: A boo is a sound of dislike from… Everyday, meaning 4: Boo can be a pet name for someone you love (informal).↗tree and pragmatics of: Boo can be a pet name for someone… Everyday, meaning 5: Boo-hoo is the sound a person makes when crying loudly.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boo-hoo is the sound a person makes when… Example: He jumped out from behind the door and shouted «Boo!»↗tree and pragmatics of: He jumped out from behind the door and… · The audience booed the wicked stepmother in the pantomime.↗tree and pragmatics of: The audience booed the wicked stepmother in the… · Fans booed when the referee gave a penalty.↗tree and pragmatics of: Fans booed when the referee gave a penalty. · My little brother is so shy he wouldn't say boo to a goose.↗tree and pragmatics of: My little brother is so shy he wouldn't… · The ghost in the cartoon said «Boo!»↗tree and pragmatics of: The ghost in the cartoon said «Boo!» · Please don't boo the other team.↗tree and pragmatics of: Please don't boo the other team. · Bimeby ole Brer Bull-frog, he sorter stop his cryin' en his boo-hooin', en he up'n say:↗tree and pragmatics of: Bimeby ole Brer Bull-frog, he sorter stop his…

booby — Everyday, meaning 1: A large tropical seabird with bright blue or red feet that dives into the sea to catch fish.↗tree and pragmatics of: A large tropical seabird with bright blue or… Everyday, meaning 2: (old-fashioned) A silly or stupid person.↗tree and pragmatics of: A silly or stupid person. Everyday, meaning 3: (rude, slang) a rude word for a part of the body; not for school.↗tree and pragmatics of: a rude word for a part of the… Everyday, meaning 4: A booby trap: a hidden trap, often a hidden bomb, set off when someone touches something harmless-looking.↗tree and pragmatics of: A booby trap: a hidden trap, often a… Example: The blue-footed booby dances to show off its feet.↗tree and pragmatics of: The blue-footed booby dances to show off its… · Boobies dive from high up to catch fish.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boobies dive from high up to catch fish. · Don't open the box, it might be a booby trap!↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't open the box, it might be a… · The soldiers checked the road for booby traps.↗tree and pragmatics of: The soldiers checked the road for booby traps. · I came last and won the booby prize, a wooden spoon.↗tree and pragmatics of: I came last and won the booby prize,… · (rude) The older boys giggled and said "boobies".↗tree and pragmatics of: rude The older boys giggled and said 'boobies'.

boogie — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal) To dance to fast pop music, especially in a fun, energetic way.↗tree and pragmatics of: To dance to fast pop music, especially in… Everyday, meaning 2: (noun) A dance, or a style of fast blues piano music (boogie-woogie).↗tree and pragmatics of: A dance, or a style of fast blues… Everyday, meaning 3: (informal) To move fast or leave: «we need to boogie».↗tree and pragmatics of: To move fast or leave: «we need to… Example: Let's boogie at the school disco!↗tree and pragmatics of: Let's boogie at the school disco! · Grandpa boogied in the kitchen.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa boogied in the kitchen. · She plays boogie-woogie on the piano.↗tree and pragmatics of: She plays boogie-woogie on the piano. · We rented boogie boards at the beach.↗tree and pragmatics of: We rented boogie boards at the beach. · It's late – we need to boogie!↗tree and pragmatics of: It's late – we need to boogie! · The whole class got up to boogie.↗tree and pragmatics of: The whole class got up to boogie.