English Dictionary (Humor) beta

burglar "A person who is incredibly funny and entertaining. Also known as a 'comic genius'."  ■ "I hired a burglar to do stand-up at my friend's birthday party and he had everyone in stitches!"

Geeks A group of overly intellectual and socially awkward individuals who lack common sense or basic social skills.  ■ "John's a total geek. He spends all his time reading comic books, playing video games, and analyzing complex data sets."

handstand A comic, exaggerated pose in which a person balances on their hands and feet.  ■ "I tried doing a handstand at my friend's party, but ended up falling and making everyone laugh."

outbid to offer more money than someone else in a bidding war  ■ "I outbid my friend for the rare comic book he was trying to sell."

spirits An imaginary friend who accompanies you on your adventures and provides comic relief.  ■ "Oh no, my spirits are dampening. I forgot to bring my sense of humor today."

Timeline A sequence of events depicted in a comic or exaggerated manner.  ■ "The timeline of my day went something like this: wake up, eat breakfast, go to the gym, and then realize I had forgotten my phone at home."

Toon A cartoon character or a drawing used in a comic strip.  ■ "I love to watch Bugs Bunny, he's such a funny toon!"

Avengers A group of superheroes who work together to protect the world from evil and save humanity.  ■ "The Avengers" is a popular Marvel comic book and movie series about a team of superheroes who always seem to find themselves in the most ridiculous situations. For example, they once had to stop a villain who was trying to turn everyone into cats, but all he really wanted was some catnip.

Document A piece of paper or electronic file that contains written or printed information, such as a contract, report, or newspaper article.  ■ "I accidentally shredded the important document before I could read it. It was too late to recover it from the bin!", A collection of data that is used to prove something true, such as a birth certificate or a tax return.  ■ "I need this document to apply for my dream job. It proves I have all the necessary qualifications and experience.", A written or printed work that is designed to entertain, such as a novel or a comic book.  ■ "I love reading document every night before bed. It helps me relax and fall asleep."

Preface A humorous introduction to a book or speech, often filled with exaggerated praise of the author or speaker and self-deprecating humor.  ■ "Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the illustrious author of this magnificent tome - Mr. Bill Watterson! And if you're wondering how such a brilliant mind could have written the Peanuts comic strip, let me assure you, it was sheer genius. But don't take my word for it, just ask Snoopy himself!"

Sidekicks A group of individuals who accompany and assist their main character in a humorous manner, often providing comic relief or being the butt of jokes.  ■ "Sam's sidekicks, Tim and Ben, always had each other's backs, even when they were caught stealing cookies from Mrs. Johnson's house."

sketch A quick and rough drawing or description, often made as a preliminary study for a more finished work.  ■ "She started off by sketching out her ideas on paper, but eventually decided to go with a completely different approach."; A type of humorous story or comic strip that typically involves exaggerated situations and characters.  ■ "I had never read Garfield before, but after reading a few sketches I was hooked."