See Also: nega-(dictionary)
sozzle(medicine)
sozzle(dictionary)

nega- (iou) and sozzle (iou)


nega- (iou)



nega- combining form. colloq. L20.
[Abbreviation of NEGATIVE adjective.]
Denoting the negative counterpart of a unit of measurement, spec. a unit of energy saved as a result of Conservation measures.
negawatt noun a unit of electricity which has been saved by energy Conservation measures L20.

sozzle (iou)



sozzle noun & verb. E19.
[Perh. imit.: cf. SOSS noun1, verb1.]
A. noun.
A sloppy spoon-meat or medicine. dial. E19.
A slattern; a state of sluttish confusion or disorder. US. M19.
b. verb.
verb trans. Mix in a sloppy manner. dial. M19.
verb trans. Wash by splashing; douse. US. M19.
verb intrans. Lounge, loll. US. M19.
verb intrans. [Back-form. from sozzled.] Imbibe intoxicating drink. slang. M20.
sozzled adjective (slang) intoxicated, drunk; drunken: L19.