All American Boys

All American Boys Glossary

public nuisance

In law, this refers to any conduct that interferes with the rights of the public

laceration

a cut or skin wound

scout

A person that helps university or professional sports teams recruit new players

mop

To defeat thoroughly or in a humiliating manner

gauge

Judge or assess something, usually people’s feelings or a situation

halfheartedly

To do something without interest or energy

waddle

To walk with short, clumsy steps

posse

A group of people summoned temporarily by a sheriff to enforce the law

ruthless

Merciless, having no pity

indent

To form a deep recess or mark on another object

refrain

To stop oneself from doing or saying something

fiddle

To touch or fidget with something, due to nerves or restlessness

bawk

To refuse to do something

flustered

Feeling agitated or confused

indignant

Feeling or showing anger because of unfair treatment

stifling

(of heat, air, or a room) very hot and causing difficulties in breathing; suffocating

whaling

Hitting something or someone forcefully and repeatedly

winded

Out of breath

saunter

To walk in a slow, unhurried manner

dwelling

Thinking or talking about something for a long time

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