English to English Dictionary

Slavonic

Relating to the Slavic languages, peoples, or their cultures, especially in historical or linguistic contexts.

Sleaze

Immoral, corrupt, or distasteful behavior, especially in politics or business.

Sleuth

A detective or investigator.

Sleuthhound

A breed of dog known for its ability to track scents and follow trails, often used in hunting or search and rescue.

Slough

To shed, cast off, or discard something undesirable, such as old skin, layers, or extraneous burdens.

Sluggardly

Characterized by laziness or a lack of energy.

Slurring

The act of speaking or pronouncing words indistinctly so that the sounds run into one another, often due to fatigue, intoxication, or medical conditions.

Smalt

A deep blue pigment made from cobalt glass, used in painting and ceramics.

Smoko

A short rest or coffee break taken during working hours, especially in Australia and New Zealand.

Smug

Showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements, often in a way that annoys other people.

Snapdragon

Any of a genus (Antirrhinum) of Old World herbs, widely cultivated for their showy, two-lipped flowers resembling a dragon's mouth.

Snicker

To give a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh.