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verb

• utter destruction of something (like a person's ego, or a place, or a thing).

  When he started insulting her, I World-Towered him.

  Last edited on Dec 27 2010. Submitted by Eric S. from Boulder, CO, USA on Nov 06 2001.

noun - uncountable

• disparaging term for the world wide web. Mostly used before "broadband" / "high-speed" connections were common: when most people connected via a telephone line and modem.

  Last edited on Jul 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.

• chewing tobacco.

  I gave up cigarettes for worm dirt.

  Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by neal e. from St Joe, Waterloo, IL, USA on Jul 13 2002.

• a dead person.

  Last edited on Sep 21 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.

adverb

• a characterization of an unassertive person becoming assertive. Compare to "embolden".

  Lem became an outstanding advocate for his interests - the worm has turned.

  Last edited on Jun 23 2018. Submitted by Dr. P.D. Fisher on Nov 24 2016.

• clit

  Last edited on Oct 07 2009. Submitted by irratatedbyu on Oct 07 2009.

noun

• Someone who worries excessively.

  My daughter is such a worry wart, she never wants to drive anywhere for fear of an accident.

  Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 02 2006.