Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see husband, and, wife. (This entry is a translation hub.)

plural of husband and wife

(music, informal) The two one-act operas Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci presented as a single event.

(informal) Said about something that the speaker wants to buy immediately.

(US, derogatory) A generic name for a law firm, or occasionally any financial institution.

(slang) To have sexual intercourse and leave immediately afterwards.

(slang) An act of sexual intercourse after which one immediately leaves.

(slang, dated) A hire purchase scheme.

(idiomatic) Complete destruction.

Alternative form of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.