Definitions by Arminkshipper

cowboy 

a person who is reckless or careless, especially when driving an automobile.

"cowboy coach firms are alleged to have flouted safety rules"

cowboy by Arminkshipper July 19, 2024

thrash

a party, especially a lively or lavish one.

"Henry's charity ball had been one hell of a thrash"

thrash by Arminkshipper July 19, 2024

thrash

move in a fast or uncontrolled way.

"I wrench the steering wheel back and thrash on up the hill"

thrash by Arminkshipper July 19, 2024

to a degree 

to a considerable extent.

"the pressure you were put under must have been frustrating to a degree"

to a degree by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024

degree

social or official rank.

"persons of unequal degree"

degree by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024

degree

a thing placed like a step in a series; a tier or row.

The rose garden was a riot of color, with blooms cascading down in vibrant degrees from the highest tiers to the ones closest to the path.

degree by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024

degree

any of the three steps on the scale of comparison of gradable adjectives and adverbs, namely positive, comparative, and superlative.

The grammar teacher explained that "fast" is in the positive degree, "faster" is in the comparative degree, and "fastest" is in the superlative degree.

degree by Arminkshipper July 18, 2024