Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A close companion or comrade.

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  • noun informal An assistant to another person, especially to one's superior or more important person.

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  • noun a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

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  • This is my favorite word of all time. Its etymology defies reason, yet its meaning is rarely questioned.

    April 19, 2011

  • It certainly is a rip-snorter of a word.

    April 19, 2011

  • any idea where this comes from? (especially the "kick" part? ) thanks!

    September 23, 2012