Reem

//ɹiːm// adj, noun, verb, slang

adj, noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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).
Verb
  1. 1
    To open (the seams of a vessel's planking) for the purpose of calking them. transitive
Adjective
  1. 1
    cool, excellent; desirable; sexy. Essex, UK, slang

    "The cast of The Only Way Is Essex have tried every fake tan in the universe and insist this is best before a reem night out."

Synonyms

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rimetupabundancearseloadassloadauger

Example

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"The cast of The Only Way Is Essex have tried every fake tan in the universe and insist this is best before a reem night out."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Biblical Hebrew רְאֵם (r'em).

Etymology 2

Compare ream (“to make a hole in”).

Etymology 3

Of unclear origins, popularised by Joey Essex. Possibly derived from cream or ream.

Related phrases

arabian oryxwild ox

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