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CUThe ISO 3166-1 two-letter code for Cuba.Rate it:
cube outTo reach the volume limit of a container.Rate it:
cuckoo clockornate timepieceRate it:
cuckoo for cocoa puffsan expression meaning crazy or insaneRate it:
cuddle upTo lie or sit in a comfortable, relaxed position, especially holding someone else.Rate it:
cue upThe act of taking aim on the cue ball with the cue in a game of snooker, or billiards, etc.Rate it:
cuff Jonassaid of one who is knock-kneed, or who beats his sides to keep himself warm in frosty weather.Rate it:
cul8rAbbreviation of see you later.Rate it:
culpable homicideUsed other than as an idiom: see culpable, homicide.Rate it:
culpable homicideHomicide which is culpable but does not rise to the level of murder; unlawful killing of a human being which does not constitute murder.Rate it:
culpable homicideCriminal negligence causing the unlawful death of a human being.(Can we verify this sense?) (Canada, law) Murder, manslaughter or infanticide.(Can we verify this sense?) (Scotland, law) Manslaughter.(Can we verify this sense?) (South Africa, law) The unlawful negligent killing of another human being.Rate it:
culpable homicide(Canada, law) Murder, manslaughter or infanticide.Rate it:
culpable homicide(Scotland, law) Manslaughter.Rate it:
culpable homicide(South Africa, law) The unlawful negligent killing of another human being.Rate it:
culture heroA mythical character or real person who is renowned as the exemplar of the values or achievements of a society, group, or time period.Rate it:
cum grano salisWith a grain of salt; with a bit of common sense and skepticism.Rate it:
cuntfulThe amount that can fit in a vagina.Rate it:
cup of joeA cup of coffee.Rate it:
cup of teaA cup full of tea.Rate it:
cup of teaWhatever suits or interests one.Rate it:
cupboard loveAn affection shown only to get somethingRate it:
curate's eggA thing which has good and bad parts.Rate it:
curb appealThe visual attractiveness which a house, commercial establishment, or other real estate property has when initially seen by a prospective buyer or other person standing in front of the property "at the curb".Rate it:
curb appealThe visual attractiveness of an automobile, as seen from street level.Rate it:
curb crawlerA prostitute's client, especially one who travels in a car to search for a prostitute.Rate it:
cure allpanaceaRate it:
curiosity got the better of meTo gain superiority, mastery, or an advantage over someone or something; to get control over someone or something.Rate it:
curiosity is your own limitYou can only think to your minds curiosity limit.Rate it:
curiosity killed the catOne should not be curious about things that can be dangerous.Rate it:
curl someone's hairTo frighten, dismay, or excite someone thoroughly .Rate it:
curl upto curl, make curly, shape into curlsRate it:
curl upto become curlyRate it:
curl upto coil or shrivel, make into a coilRate it:
curl upto become coiled or shriveledRate it:
curl upto shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection.Rate it:
curling tongshairstyling aidRate it:
curry favorTo seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.Rate it:
curse like a paganto swear very rudelyRate it:
curse outAlternative form of cuss outRate it:
curtain-raiserA prelude or introduction to an activity or thing.Rate it:
curtain-raiserIn a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc which precedes the main performance.Rate it:
curveballA forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve".Rate it:
curveballAn unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.Rate it:
cushtyslang word: perfect, good,happyRate it:
cut a cheese?To Break Wind:Rate it:
cut a dashTo make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.Rate it:
cut a dealA Special Arrangement, Contract, Agreement, Permission, Bargain Price, 'Good Deal'.Rate it:
cut a figureTo present an image; to make an impression.Rate it:
cut a rugTo dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.Rate it:
cut a sorry figureTo be regarded unfavorably by others by making a bad impression E.g. Looking embarrassed or humiliated in an unpleasant situation.Rate it:

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