■ adjective
1》 relating to or in the form of words.
2》 spoken rather than written; oral.
3》 Grammar relating to or derived from a verb.
■ noun
1》 Grammar a word or words functioning as a verb.
2》 (also ~s ) Brit. informal abuse; insults.
3》 (also ~s ) Brit. informal a ~ statement containing a damaging admission alleged to have been made to the police, offered as evidence by the prosecution.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ling , ~led ) Brit. informal attribute a damaging statement to (a suspect), especially dishonestly.
Derivatives
~ly adverb