| put out the welcome mat |
to extend an enthusiastic and generous welcome. |
| put-put |
the popping sound made by a small internal combustion engine. [2 definitions] |
| putrefaction |
the act or process of rotting or decomposing. [2 definitions] |
| putrefy |
to cause to rot or decompose. [3 definitions] |
| putrescent |
rotting; decomposing; putrefying. [2 definitions] |
| putrid |
of, concerning, or exhibiting rot or decomposition. [3 definitions] |
| putsch |
(sometimes cap.) a sudden attempted seizure of state power. |
| put (someone) on a pedestal |
to elevate in regard or esteem; idealize. |
| put stock in |
to consider important or believable. |
| putt |
in golf, to strike a ball gently to roll it into or near the hole when it is on or near the green. [2 definitions] |
| puttee |
a strip of cloth wound spirally or other legging used by soldiers, horse riders, and the like to cover the lower leg. |
| putter1 |
to move about or work randomly and with little effort. |
| putter2 |
in golf, a short, flat-faced club that is used in putting. [2 definitions] |
| putter3 |
someone or something that puts. |
| put the cart before the horse |
to do or place things contrary to their logical order. |
| put the screws on |
to compel (someone) by exerting pressure or force; coerce. |
| put through the wringer |
to subject to a difficult ordeal, such as an interrogation. |
| putting green |
the area of closely mowed turf around each hole in a golf course. [2 definitions] |
| putto |
(Italian) a young male angel or cupid, often represented in baroque and rococo art. |
| put together |
to build something from parts. |
| put to shame |
to cause to feel ashamed; disgrace. [2 definitions] |