Delbosco's definitions

Acteon

A cuckold.

… but I had the story from some French officers of distinction, who mentioned the name of the injured and prudent husband, and that he was a person of very high rank. That name, however, even if I had not forgotten it, I should not think it fair to repeat, because it would seem to be a matter of some moment to the gentleman though he was an Acteon, not to be thought so.

by Delbosco October 14, 2021

404

Not found, especially of a web page on the Internet.

Bill was 404 all morning.

by Delbosco October 10, 2021

air

To ignore (a person).

Why is this girl airing me?

by Delbosco October 15, 2021

all dogged up

Wearing stylish and fancy clothing, having dressed up.

Part one of the wind up was in place. Part two required that we should prepare him to win her heart and be there to witness his attempt. The following afternoon we had him all dogged up in borrowed gear.

by Delbosco November 13, 2021

Africoon

A black African.

It was Africoons who enslaved other Africoons, then as now, and sold them for pretty trinkets.

by Delbosco October 15, 2021

absquatulate

To leave quickly or in a hurry; to depart, flee.

" … Now I see you again—I’m satisfied. I’m satisfied completely. See? I’m going to absquatulate, see? Hey Presto right away.”
He turned to his tea for a moment, finished his cup noisily, stood up.

by Delbosco October 14, 2021

40

A bottle containing 40 fluid ounces of malt liquor beer.

But when it's all said and done, I'll be forty / Before I know it with a 40 on the porch tellin' stories

by Delbosco October 10, 2021