bunk
To decamp. "BUNK it!" i.e., be off.
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bunk off
To leave.
bunk-up
Casual sex.
bunkum
An American importation, denoting false sentiments in speaking, pretended enthusiasm, &c. The expression arose from a speech made by a North Carolina senator named Buncombe.
bunny hop
to jump or move quickly with short hops
bunny hug
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bunter
A low dirty prostitute, half whore and half beggar.
bunter
A prostitute, a street-walking female thief.
bunts
money
buoy up
to give someone hope or confidence
Burden of a Song
A line repeated at intervals so as to constitute a refrain or chorus. It is the Fr. bourdon, the big drone of a bagpipe, or double-diapason of an organ, used in forte parts and choruses.
Burden of Isaiah
"The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see." Burden, here, is a literal translation of the Heb, massa (rendered in the Vulgate by onus), which means "lifting up" either a burden or the voice; hence "utterance," , hence a prophecy announcing a calamity, or a de- nunciation of hardships on those against whom the burden is uttered.
burerk
A lady, a showily-dressed woman.
Burial of an Ass
No burial at all, just thrown on a refuse-heap. He shall be buned with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem.
Buridan's Ass
A man of indecision; like one "on double business bound, who stands in pause where he should first begin, and both neglects." Buridan was a French scholastic philosopher who died about 1360.
buried treasure
Valuable or exciting things that are hidden or hard to find
burk
To vomit.
burleigh's head
In Sheridan's Critic is introduced a mock tragedy called The Spanish
burn a hole in someone's pocket
to make someone want to spend money urgently
burn bread
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn crust
A jocular name for a baker.
burn daylight
Waste time, especially during the day when work can be done.
Burn not your house to rid it of the mouse. (Strauss, 1994 p. 568)
Don't take drastic action to solve a small problem
burn one's fingers
to suffer consequences from a risky or unwise decision
burn out
to become exhausted or depleted
burn rubber
to accelerate a vehicle quickly
burn someone's ears
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn that bridge when one comes to it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn the candle at both ends
Lavish energy in more than one direction at the same time.
burn the ken
Strollers living in an alehouse without paying their quarters, are said to burn the ken. CANT.
burn the roof
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burn time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burner
A clap. The blowen tipped the swell a burner; the girl gave the gentleman a clap.
burning crown
A crown of red-hot iron set on the head of a regicide.
burning question
A question that is very important and needs to be answered
burning shame
A lighted candle stuck into the parts of a woman, certainly not intended by nature for a candlestick.
burning the midnight oil
Sitting up late, especially when engaged on literary work.
burnt
Poxed or clapped. He was sent out a sacrifice, and came home a burnt offering; a saying of seamen who have caught the venereal disease abroad. He has burnt his fingers; he has suffered by meddling.
Burnt Candlemas
The name given by the Scots to the period around Candlemas Day • (<?.v.), 1355-6, when Edward III marched through the Lothians with fire and sword. He burnt to the ground Edinburgh and Haddington, and then retreated through lack of provisions.
burr
A hanger on, or dependant; an allusion to the field burrs, which are not easily got rid of. Also the Northumbrian pronunciation: the people of that country, but chiefly about Newcastle and Morpeth, are said to have a burr in their throats, particularly called the Newcastle burr.
burr in one's saddle
A problem or annoyance that persists and bothers someone.
burra
Great; as BURRA SAIB, a great man; BURRA KHANAII, a great dinner.—Anglo-Indian.
burst forth
To erupt.
burst in
Enter a place or room suddenly and forcefully
burst into tears
Start crying suddenly and uncontrollably
burst out laughing
To suddenly laugh loudly and uncontrollably
burst someone's bubble
to disappoint or disillusion someone
burst up
To explode.
bury a moll
To run away from a mistress.
bury one's head in the sand
To refuse to acknowledge or deal with a problem
Bury the Hatchet
Let bygones be bygones. The "Great Spirit" commanded the North American Indians, when they smoked their calumet or peace-pipe, to bury their- hatchets, scalping-knives, and war-clubs, that all thought of hostility might be put out of sight.
bury the lede
To fail to mention the most important information at the beginning
bus
Or BUSS, an abbreviation of "omnibus," a public carriage. Also, a kiss, abbreviation of Fr. BAISER. A Mr. Shillibeer started the first BUS in London. A shillibeer is now a hearse and mourning coach all in one, used by the very poorest mourners and shabbiest undertakers.
bus plunge
a sudden and dramatic decline
bush league
Unprofessional or amateurish
bush telegraph
An informal network of people sharing information and gossip
bush telegraph
In eaffy Australian slang, one who informed the bushrangers (q.v.) of police movements; now widespread to indicate any unofficial and mysterious source of information.
bush wee
A bush pee.
bushel bubby
A full breasted woman.
business
The action which accompanies dialogue. "His BUSINESS was good." Generally applied to byplay.—Theatrical.
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