| BACKFILE | • backfile n. A file of documents in paper or fiche format that have no digital equivalent. • backfile n. A file containing non-current items. • BACKFILE n. the back numbers of a newspaper. |
| BACKFIRE | • backfire v. (Of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction… • backfire v. (Of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound. • backfire v. To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune. |
| BEEFCAKE | • beefcake n. (Informal, uncountable) Imagery of one or more muscular, well-built men. • beefcake n. (Informal, countable) Such a male, especially as seen as physically desirable. • beefcake n. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beef, cake. |
| CALFLIKE | • calflike adj. Resembling or characteristic of a calf (young cow). • CALFLIKE adj. like a calf. |
| ECOFREAK | • ecofreak n. (Informal, derogatory) A person with a passion for protecting the natural environment; an ecological activist. • ECOFREAK n. a zealous environmentalist. |
| FACEBOOK | • facebook n. A reference book or electronic directory made up of individuals’ photographs and names. • facebook n. A college publication distributed at the start of the academic year by university administrations with… • facebook v. Alternative form of Facebook. |
| FACEMASK | • facemask n. A covering used to protect or disguise the face. • facemask n. A facial mask (cosmetic application). • facemask n. (American football, Canadian football) The part of the helmet that directly covers the face, made of… |
| FEEDBACK | • feedback n. Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results. • feedback n. (Electronics, cybernetics, control theory) The part of an output signal that is looped back into the… • feedback n. (Amplification) The high-pitched howling noise heard when there is a loop between a microphone and a speaker. |
| FIREBACK | • fireback n. Any of certain species of pheasant in the genus Lophura. • fireback n. A piece of iron that fits into the back of a fireplace to distribute the heat and keep the brick from cracking. • FIREBACK n. a cast-iron plate at the back of a fireplace. |
| FISHCAKE | • fishcake n. A mixture of flaked fish, mashed potato and seasoning made into a patty and shallow fried. • fish-cake n. Alternative spelling of fishcake. • fish␣cake n. Alternative spelling of fishcake. |
| FLACKERS | • flackers v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flacker. • FLACKER v. (Scots) to flutter, also FLAFFER. |
| FLACKERY | • flackery n. The aggressive public relations activity associated with press agents. • FLACKERY n. publicity. |
| FLACKETS | • flackets n. Plural of flacket. • FLACKET v. to flap, flutter. |
| FRACKERS | • frackers n. Plural of fracker. • FRACKER n. one who engages in fracking for shale oil. |
| FUCKFACE | • fuckface n. (Vulgar, derogatory) An ugly or otherwise undesirable or annoying person. • fuck-face n. Alternative spelling of fuckface. • fuck␣face n. (Vulgar, slang) A person’s facial expression during orgasm. |
| FUCKHEAD | • fuckhead n. (Vulgar, derogatory) A stupid or otherwise undesirable person. • FUCKHEAD n. (offensive) a contemptibly stupid person. |
| HEADFUCK | • headfuck n. (Slang, vulgar) Anything confusing that interferes with the usual functioning of the brain. • HEADFUCK n. (vulgar) a wildly exciting experience. |
| LIFEHACK | • lifehack n. (Colloquial) Any process or technique that reduces the chaos in one’s life and makes it easier to manage… • lifehack n. (Colloquial) The sharing (communication) of such a technique: synonym of life pro tip (but see usage note). • life␣hack n. Alternative spelling of lifehack. |