cannon cocker
A member of the military who fires guns; a soldier involved in gunnery.
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cannon fodder
An expendable minor character primarily included to make the protagonist(s) stand out.
cannonball
Something that moves fast, especially a fast train.
cannonball run
An unsanctioned speed record drive from New York City to Los Angeles, in order to achieve a new record.
cannot away with
Cannot stand or endure; cannot bear.
cannot live with them, cannot live without them
Alternative form of can't live with them, can't live without them.
canoe
An oversize, usually older, luxury car.
canon
Clipping of canonical.
canoodle
To caress, fondle, or pet (someone); also, to have sexual intercourse with (someone); to make love with.
canslaw
Pieces of shredded aluminium cans that may trigger a metal detector.
cantaloupe
A woman's breasts, particularly large breasts.
canteen cowboy
An aviator who spends his time flirting with or picking up girls at the canteen.
canteen lizard
A soldier who relishes eating out or working in kitchens in the rear.
canuck
Synonym of Canadian English (“the variety of the English language used in Canada”).
cap
To lie originating from AAVE. The antonym, "no cap", is typically used after a statement to indicate truthfulness or being genuine.
cap off
To finish by making one last addition.
cap on
To spread caps (lies) or false rumors (about someone); to slander (someone); to insult (someone's) family.
cap up
To divide (a drug) into capsules.
capaholic
A person who lies a lot; a serial liar.
cape
A superhero.
caper merchant
A teacher of dancing.
capeshit
Formulaic, derivative media, especially films, about the exploits of superheroes.
capisce
Used by a listener to confirm that they have understood something said to them: I got it, I heard you, I understand.
capital
used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
capo di tutti capi
Boss of all the bosses, especially in the mafia, Cosa Nostra etc. Often used by law enforcement, the media and the public in general to describe a Mafia boss who exerts significant influence on how the Mafia should run.
capper
A by-bidder; a decoy for gamblers.
capping
The act of removing one's hat as a token of respect.
caprisun
The ship of characters Sunny and Kel from the videogame Omori.
Captain Armstrong
A form of cheating in which the jockey deliberately pulls his horse back so that it does not win.
Captain Ersatz
A fictional character created as a knock-off of another character whose copyright is owned by a separate entity.
captain save a hoe
A man who spends an excessive amount of effort and money in seeking the approval or affection of a woman, usually a promiscuous one, despite receiving little appreciation or reciprocal regard.
Captain Swan
The ship of characters Emma Swan and Killian Jones from the television series Once Upon a Time.
captain's daughter
A cat-o'-nine-tails.
car bomb
Flatulence in an enclosed automobile.
car clouting
The theft of stealing valuables from parked motor vehicles.
carb up
To consume a large amount of carbohydrates, ostensibly for energy; generally a practice of athletes, especially runners and swimmers.
carb-face
A condition in which the face swells, attributed to water retention caused by carbohydrate intake.
carbage
Food that is high in carbohydrates.
carburetor
A water pipe or bong; a device or contrivance for mixing air with burning cannabis or cocaine.
carcass
The body of a live person or animal.
carder
A person who distributes tart cards.
care a fig
Alternative form of give a fig.
Care Bear
A kind and caring person.
care for
To attend to the needs of, especially in the manner of a nurse or personal aide.
care killed a cat
Synonym of curiosity killed the cat.
care killed the cat
Synonym of curiosity killed the cat.
carebear
A player who is against griefers; one who dislikes, or tries to prevent, trouble (often PvP related) in the game world.
cargasm
An intense excitement or pleasure caused by looking at, sitting in, or driving a car.
cargoid
A member of the cargo crew.
caribbean time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Caribbeans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
carnage
A heavy drinking binge and its aftermath.
carnie
Synonym of carnist.
carpe diem
Enjoy the present, make the most of today, (common mistranslation) seize the day.
carpet joint
An attractive casino with decorative carpets, etc.
carpet muncher
A person, typically but not necessarily a lesbian, who performs cunnilingus.
carrot-topped
Having ginger hair.
carry up
To convey or extend in an upward course or direction; to build.
cart
A cartridge containing cannabis oil or another drug for use in vape pens; a detachable clearomizer, usually threaded and prefilled.
cart away
To take something away in order to dispose of it; to remove a large volume of materials.
cart off
To transport away.