| giardiasis |
infection of the intestines by any parasitic protozoan of the genus Giardia associated with diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. |
| gibber |
to talk incoherently or foolishly; chatter. [2 definitions] |
| gibberish |
written or spoken words that are unintelligible, needlessly obscure, or without coherent meaning. |
| gibbet |
a structure built for execution by hanging and for the public exhibition of those hanged, consisting of a vertical post to which a horizontal beam is attached at the top; gallows. [2 definitions] |
| gibbon |
any of a group of small, tree-dwelling Asian apes with long arms. |
| gibbous |
of a planet or the moon, rounded outward at both edges; between half full and full in illumination. |
| gibe |
to make mocking or derisive comments. [3 definitions] |
| giblet |
(usu. pl.) the edible inner organs of a bird, usu. the gizzard, heart, and liver. |
| Gibraltar |
a small peninsula, consisting mainly of a rocky mountain, at the southern tip of Spain. [3 definitions] |
| giddy |
light-headed or dizzy. [3 definitions] |
| giddyap |
a usu. shouted command urging a horse to begin moving or increase speed. |
| gift |
something given freely; present. [3 definitions] |
| gift certificate |
a coupon that is purchased and then given as a gift, entitling the receiver to select goods or services totaling the amount specified on the coupon. |
| gifted |
endowed with a special quality, talent, or ability. |
| gift of tongues |
see "speaking in tongues." |
| gift shop |
a usually small store, especially one at a hospital or in a tourist area, that specializes in selling things that serve well as presents. |
| gift voucher |
(chiefly British) a coupon that is purchased and then given as a gift, entitling the receiver to select goods or services totaling the amount specified on the coupon; gift certificate. |
| gift-wrap |
to wrap (something) with decorative ribbons and paper for a gift. [2 definitions] |
| gig1 |
a small, two-wheeled carriage pulled by a single horse. [3 definitions] |
| gig2 |
a spear designed for catching frogs or fish. [3 definitions] |
| giga- |
one billion. |