adj
Meaning 1
cool, excellent; desirable; sexy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Essex, UK, slang
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
reem
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Sound
Pronunciation
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UK: /ɹiːm/
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UK: /ɹɪˈɛm/
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rhymes with -iːm
noun
Meaning 2
A large horned animal in ancient Hebrew literature, variously identified with the wild ox or aurochs (Bos primigenius), the Arabian oryx, or a mythical creature (compare unicorn).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Meaning 3
To open (the seams of a vessel's planking) for the purpose of calking them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: nautical, transport
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History
Etymology
Of unclear origins, popularised by Joey Essex. Possibly derived from cream or ream.
From Biblical Hebrew רְאֵם (r'em).
Compare ream (“to make a hole in”).
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: réem — horned creature
- Russian: единоро́г (jedinoróg) — horned creature
- Ukrainian: одноріг (odnorih) — horned creature
- Ukrainian: однорожець (odnorožecʹ) — horned creature