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raise
verb- (used of a male) to achieve an erection BAHAMAS, 1971
- — John A. Holm, Dictionary of Bahamian English, p. 165, 1982
- to identify yourself to a fellow traveller US
- Ever notice how many expressions carry over from queers to con men? Like “raise,” letting someone know you are in the same line? — William Burroughs, Naked Lunch, p. 3, 1957
- to bail someone out of jail US
- [S]ince the High One was an undercover bondsman he raised her each time. — A.S. Jackson, Gentleman Pimp, p. 121, 1973
- I want to raise. I want out. — Gerald Petievich, To Live and Die in L.A., p. 133, 1983
▶ raise Cain
to make a disturbance; to complain or quarrel noisily and angrily US, 1930- Since Democrats can’t get the bill they want from the Republican majority, Kennedy favors continuing to raise Cain over the defeat of McCain. — National Review, 20 July 1998
▶ raise hell
to make a disturbance; to make a din; to cause trouble US, 1896- Raising hell may be good for your health. — Humanist, April 2003
▶ raise sand
to argue loudly, creating a problem US- There wasn’t much raisin’ sand at these parties, ‘cause the peoples was havin’ fun! — Henry Williamson, Hustler!, p. 23, 1965
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