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cabA compartment at the front of a truck or train for the driver.cac(African-American Vernacular, slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) A white (Caucasian) person.cadA low-bred, presuming person; a mean, vulgar fellow, especially one that cannot be trusted with a lady.caf(countable, informal) A café.cag(Northern England, Scotland) A keg.cah(US, eastern Massachusetts) Pronunciation spelling of car.cal(informal) Clipping of calorie.camA turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.can(auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to.capA close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.carAny vehicle designed to run on rails, especially an unpowered one towed by being connected to others.cas(informal) Abbreviation of casual.catTerms relating to animals.cavClipping of cavalrycawThe harsh cry of a crow.cayA small, low island largely made of sand or coral.cazAlternative form of cazh.cbaAlternative letter-case form of CBA (“can't be arsed”).ccfAbbreviation of one hundred cubic feet.ccmAbbreviation of cubic centimeter.cdi(Bangladesh) fuck.cdr(programming) The second part of a cons in Lisp. The remainder of a list when the first element is removed.ceeThe name of the Latin script letter C/c.celA piece of celluloid on which has been drawn a frame of an animated film.cem(UK, Australia, colloquial) cemeteryceo(aviation) Alternative letter-case form of CEO.cepAn edible mushroom (Boletus edulis).cfgAlternative letter-case form of CFG.cfmAbbreviation of cubic feet per minute.cgmAbbreviation of centigram.cgsplural of cg (“center of gravity”)chaTea, (sometimes dialect) specifically masala chai.chiThe twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets.chkAbbreviation of checkcho(dialectal, nonstandard) Pronunciation spelling of your, especially when preceded by a /t/ sound.chsplural of ch (abbreviation)chu(anime and manga fandom slang) The sound of a kiss.cig(informal) Cigarette.cis(biology) Having two mutations on two genes on the same chromosome of a homologous pair.cit(derogatory, now rare): a citizen; a city dweller, a townsman.civAbbreviation of civil.cktAbbreviation of cocktail.cld(text messaging) Abbreviation of could.clkAbbreviation of clock.clmAbbreviation of claim.clrAbbreviation of clear.cmd(computing) Abbreviation of command.cmmAbbreviation of cubic millimetre.cms(proscribed) plural of cm; centimeterscmtAbbreviation of comment.coaA primitive hoe, a sharp wooden rod formerly used by Native Americans to till the soil.codAny of various types of sea fish or the meat from said fish.cogA tooth on a gear.col(geography) A dip on a mountain ridge between two peaks.comAbbreviation of committee.conA disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).cooThe murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.cop(transitive, informal, dated) to capture or arrest someonecoqA trimming of cock feathers on a woman's hat.cor(Cockney UK) Expression of surprise.cos(UK, Ireland, South Africa, African-American Vernacular) Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).cot(Canada, US, Philippines) A simple bed, especially one for portable or temporary purposes.cow(strictly) An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.coxA coxswain of a boat, especially of a racing crew.coyReluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.coz(informal) cousin (usually as a term of address)cpdAbbreviation of compound.cpiInitialism of characters per inch.cpl(Internet slang, text messaging) Abbreviation of couple.cpp(typography) Initialism of character(s) per pica.cps(telecommunications) Initialism of characters per second.cro(MTE, originally Crip slang) Synonym of bro (“a male comrade or friend”).cruA vineyard or group of vineyards in France, especially one having a high reputation.cry(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.ctn(Internet slang, text messaging) Abbreviation of can't talk now.ctrAbbreviation of centre.cubThe young of certain animals, chiefly large carnivorous mammals, including the bear, wolf, fox, lion and tiger.cudThe portion of food which is brought back into the mouth by ruminants from their rumen, to be chewed a second time.cueThe name of the Latin script letter Q/q.cumUsed in indicating a thing or person which has two or more roles, functions, or natures, or which has changed from one to another.cunA traditional Chinese unit of length, originally the width of a person's thumb at the knuckle.cupA concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.cur(dated or humorous) A contemptible or inferior dog.cusInformal spelling of 'cause (“because”).cut(intransitive) To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.cuzInformal spelling of 'cause (“because”).cvt(Internet slang, self-harm) Censored spelling of cut.cwmA valley head created through glacial erosion and with a shape similar to an amphitheatre.cwoInitialism of cash with order.cwtAlternative spelling of cwt. (“hundredweight”).cya(Internet slang) Alternative spelling of see ya.
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