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Shameless S9E8: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 8DramaComedy

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  • spangle

    Word

    a small shiny piece used to decorate clothing or fabric

  • feckless

    Word

    lacking energy, purpose, or the ability to act effectively

  • scratcher

    Word

    a thing or person that scratches

  • jaunty

    Word

    cheerful, lively, and confident in a slightly stylish way

  • cannoned

    Word

    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • gallantly

    Word

    in a brave, polite, and charming way

  • dildo

    Word

    a sex toy used for vaginal or anal penetration

  • pinking

    Word

    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • kitchenette

    Word

    a small kitchen area, often in a hotel room or apartment

  • amenity

    Word

    a useful feature or service in a place, especially one that makes it more comfortable or convenient

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

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  • sterilize

    Word

    to make something free of all harmful germs

  • bulbous

    Word

    round and swollen in shape

  • mooned

    Word

    to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

  • laddie

    Word

    a boy or young man, especially in Scottish English

  • lethargic

    Word

    feeling very tired and lacking energy

  • naught

    Word

    nothing; zero

  • hawked

    Word

    to try to sell things in public by calling out to people

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • sublet

    Word

    to rent a property to someone else for part or all of the lease period

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • hogging

    Word

    to take or use more than your fair share of something

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  • gleam

    Word

    a small, soft light or shine

  • fertilize

    Word

    to make a plant or soil grow better by adding a suitable substance

  • bumblebee

    Word

    a large, hairy bee that makes a loud buzzing sound

  • sponging

    Word

    clean something with a sponge

  • pubic

    Word

    relating to the area around the pubic bone or genitals

  • sear

    Word

    to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • koran

    Word

    the holy book of Islam

  • lubricant

    Word

    a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction

  • blower

    Word

    a device that blows air, especially one used to clear leaves or dust

  • blanketing

    Word

    covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

  • debit

    Word

    an amount of money taken from an account or recorded as owed

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • sprinkler

    Word

    a device that sprays water over grass or plants

  • perilous

    Word

    very dangerous or risky

  • encampment

    Word

    a temporary camp, especially for soldiers or travelers

  • rampart

    Word

    a strong wall built around a castle or city for defense

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • pave

    Word

    to cover a road, path, or area with stone, bricks, concrete, or asphalt

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • loophole

    Word

    a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • ballooned

    Word

    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • quartz

    Word

    a hard mineral often used in jewelry and clocks

  • reprimand

    Word

    to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

  • Hell no

    Phrase

    an emphatic, rude way of saying no

  • hippopotamus

    Word

    a very large African animal that lives in and near rivers and lakes

  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • sweet Jesus

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or frustration

  • sweet Mary

    Phrase

    used to express surprise, alarm, or strong feeling

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • whine

    Word

    to complain in a high, annoying voice

  • needless

    Word

    not necessary; able to be avoided

  • bucking

    Word

    moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

  • fuck up

    Phrase

    to fail badly or make a serious mistake

  • semen

    Word

    the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

  • real one

    Phrase

    an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

  • plugging

    Word

    the act of sealing a hole or gap

  • beaming

    Word

    smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

  • slimy

    Word

    covered with slime or feeling wet and slippery

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • extortion

    Word

    the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

  • shake it

    Phrase

    to dance in a lively, energetic way

  • American Dream

    Phrase

    the idea that people in the U.S. can succeed and live better through hard work

  • Petri dish

    Phrase

    a shallow dish with a lid, used for growing bacteria or other cells

  • sperm count

    Phrase

    the number of sperm in a man's semen

  • tit

    Word

    a small bird in the tit family

  • het up

    Phrase

    very angry, upset, or excited

  • sterile

    Word

    free from germs or other living microorganisms

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • tracker

    Word

    a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • line out

    Phrase

    an audio socket that sends out an unamplified signal

  • underline

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    to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

  • layering

    Word

    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • crumble

    Word

    to break into small pieces or fall apart

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • recharge

    Word

    to rest so you can feel energetic again

  • negatively

    Word

    in a negative way or with a negative opinion

  • jarring

    Word

    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • shake it up

    Phrase

    To dance in an energetic, lively way

  • bulge

    Word

    a rounded swelling that sticks out from a surface

  • saliva

    Word

    the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

  • cabling

    Word

    the installation of cables or a cable system

  • dream team

    Phrase

    a team made up of the best or most suitable people for a job or activity

  • round up

    Phrase

    to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

  • mono

    Word

    sound recorded or played with one channel only

  • pay the bills

    Phrase

    to earn enough money to cover your basic living expenses

  • gift from above

    Phrase

    something that is very welcome or brings unexpected good luck

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

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