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Record 1 2000-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Neology and Linguistic Borrowing
OBS

Wazoo, another vulgar slang word for ass or anus. Used in idiomatic expressions such as up (or out) the wazoo, to mean "in great quantity or profusion".

CONT

We've got regulations up the wazoo (San Francisco Examiner, Nov. 25, 1997, p. A-3).

CONT

Our guy is an affable fellow - affable out the wazoo, actually. We all like him. (American. Stateman, Nov. 19, 1997, p. A-15).

CONT

Our guy is an affable fellow - affable as can be, actually.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Néologie et emprunts

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Neología y préstamos
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