English Dictionary (Humor) beta

haunted adjective1. To be constantly pursued or troubled by a mischievous spirit, goblin, or other supernatural being.2. To be infatuated with someone or something to an excessive degree.3. To be in a state of nervous anxiety or fear.4. To be deeply affected or moved by something, often to the point of being unable to control one's emotions.  ■ 1. The ghost from the old mansion was haunting the house and causing all sorts of strange occurrences., 2. I'm so haunted by my ex that I can't even look at their picture without breaking out in a sweat., 3. After the terrible presentation, the team was completely haunted and didn't know how to proceed., 4. The sight of the puppy was so cute that it completely haunted me and I couldn't stop thinking about it for days.

chummy To be overly friendly or familiar with someone, often in a way that is insincere or ingratiating.  ■ "I used to be chummy with my boss, but he turned out to just be using me for his own gain."

seem A verb used to indicate that something is likely or appears to be the case, but may not necessarily be true.  ■ "She seems to be very smart, but I have no idea what she's talking about."

contradiction A situation in which two or more statements or ideas are mutually exclusive and cannot both be true at the same time.  ■ "I'll be there on time" is a contradiction of "I'm running late" because they both cannot be true at the same time.

convicted "To be found guilty of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment."  ■ "I was convicted of stealing a car last week, so now I'm spending the next few years behind bars." To be found guilty of a crime but not yet sentenced.  ■ "I have been convicted of shoplifting, but I'm waiting for my sentence to be handed down."

Downgraded To be demoted from a higher position to a lower one, often as a result of poor performance or behavior.  ■ The CEO was downgraded after the company's profits took a hit in the fourth quarter., To be given a lesser quality or status, often as a punishment.  ■ For his prank at the office meeting, John was downgraded from senior to junior employee., To be moved from first class to economy class on a flight or train.  ■ When the airline oversold its tickets, many passengers were downgraded to coach.

Givens Something that is assumed to be true without needing to be proven, often because it is so obviously true that it doesn't need to be stated.  ■ "I know I'm right, because the sun always rises in the east and sets in the west. That's a given."

prospects The future of something, usually in a positive sense. But let's be real, it could also be a complete disaster.  ■ "Looking at the prospects of our startup, I'm pretty sure we're all going to be millionaires by next year! Or maybe we'll just end up bankrupt and homeless."

Snowstorm A magical and mystical event where snowflakes dance gracefully in the air, creating a beautiful winter wonderland. But be warned: these fluffy little white balls can also be very messy and destructive when they fall from the sky.  ■ "I heard it's going to be a snowstorm tonight, so I made sure to stock up on hot cocoa and marshmallows."

accuracy The ability to be precise and consistent in one's actions or statements.  ■ When it comes to cooking, accuracy is crucial. If you measure your ingredients incorrectly, your dish will be a disaster!

actionable Something that can be acted upon, especially something that can be done by someone else.  ■ "That actionable report is going to make my boss happy. He just loves it when I do all the work for him."

basking The act of lying in the sun, often with a book or a drink in hand, and pretending to be important.  ■ "I was basking on the beach, sipping my piña colada and pretending to be a world-class surfer."

bewitched to be under the spell of a witch or sorcerer; to be entranced by someone or something  ■ "I'm completely bewitched by your charm, I can't seem to get enough of you!"

Blatantly adverb:<funny definition></?>To be obviously and outrageously dishonest, especially in a way that is intended to be noticed.</funny definition>

bumble A word used to describe something that is so obviously stupid or silly that it's almost hard to believe someone could be so dense.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot my keys, I must be such a bumble!"

Burdened To be weighed down by a heavy amount of things, such as work or responsibilities.  ■ "I'm so burdened with emails and deadlines that I feel like I'll never be able to breathe again!"

caballero A man who is both charming and infuriating.  ■ "He's a caballero, one minute he'll be making you laugh and the next he'll be driving you crazy!"

Capitals The largest, most important cities in a country or region, often used as abbreviations.  ■ "I may be living in New York City, but my heart will always be with the little capital of Austin, Texas."

Construed To be misinterpreted or misunderstood.  ■ "I never intended for my comment to be construed as offensive, but unfortunately it was."

cowboy A person who pretends to be a cowboy, but actually just wears a cowboy hat and boots.  ■ "I may not be a real cowboy, but I sure do love my cowboy hats and boots!"

crass To act in a brutish, insensitive way; to be crude or vulgar.  ■ "I knew she was going to be crass when she walked into the room wearing nothing but a t-shirt and shorts."

Dictates A set of instructions or orders that must be followed without question.  ■The dictator's decrees are absolute and cannot be challenged.

differ² A verb meaning "to be or appear to be different from someone or something in some way".  ■ "Why do you always choose the same sandwich every day? Don't you want to differ and try something new?"

fact An event or statement that is true and can be proven to be true.  ■ "I am a fact, I always have been."

forty The number of years that one must be old before they are eligible to receive a pension.  ■ "I can't wait until I'm forty, because then I'll be able to retire and enjoy my golden years!"

Heavier Being or appearing to be very overweight, especially in the upper body.  ■ I'm sorry, but I just can't seem to lose weight. I'm so much heavier than I used to be!

homosexuality The state of being attracted to the same sex. But let's be real, who actually knows what that means?  ■ "I think I might be gay. Or maybe I just really like sandwiches."

Hypocrites A person who pretends to be virtuous but is not.  ■ "I'm so glad the hypocrites are going to be held accountable for their actions."

illumination The act of bringing light into a dark room or area.  ■ I used to be afraid of the dark, but then I discovered that illumination can be achieved with something as simple as a flashlight.

immortalized To be made into a statue or other permanent work of art.  ■ "The famous athlete was immortalized in bronze, so he could be admired for generations to come."

Immutable Unchangeable, indestructible. Something that cannot be altered or destroyed.  ■ "The queen of England may be immutable, but her sense of humor is definitely not! She'll crack up at the corniest dad jokes."

incapacitated To be rendered unable to perform one's usual tasks or duties, typically because of illness, injury, or other physical or mental impairment.  ■ The injured runner had to be incapacitated and carried off the field.

indispensable Something that cannot be avoided or eliminated, even though it may be undesirable.  ■ "I know I should exercise every day, but my indispensable Netflix binge-watching sessions always take priority."

inseparable Being so closely connected or associated that they cannot be separated.  ■ "Tom and Jerry are inseparable, they're always together, even when they're supposed to be sleeping."

installing The act of placing or fixing something in a position to be used.  ■ "I'm installing my new couch tomorrow. I can't wait for it to be finished so I can finally have a comfy place to nap."

Justifiable Something that can be proven to be true or right, especially in a court of law.  ■ "I may have stolen that candy bar, but it was justifiable because I was really hungry."

Kent A person who is very unlucky and always seems to be getting into awkward situations.  ■ I can't believe John got stuck in a traffic jam again. He must be a real Kent.

manicured To be perfectly groomed and maintained, especially with attention to the nails.  ■ "I may be manicured, but that doesn't mean I can't still get dirt under my fingernails!"

Middies A person who is neither very tall nor very short, but just right.  ■ "I don't want to be a middie, I want to be a giant!"

navy A very funny and clever word that you can use to impress your friends and make them laugh.  ■ "I'm so navy I could be mistaken for a sailor!" said Jane, trying to be funny but failing miserably.

nominated To be selected as a candidate for an honor, office, or award.  ■ The class voted for Jane to be the most outstanding student of the year.

nosh A snack, typically one intended to be eaten while socializing.  ■ "I can't wait for our next nosh session! I hear there will be lots of delicious food and lively conversation."

oncoming an imminent and often unpleasant or unwanted event, person, or thing that is approaching rapidly  ■ "I knew this oncoming traffic would be a nightmare, but I didn't expect it to be so literal!"

parked An amusing state of being. To be parked is to be in a place where one can relax and enjoy oneself.  ■ "I'm so glad I parked at the beach today, it's been a blast."

Particle A tiny, indivisible unit of matter that cannot be seen or touched.  ■ "The scientist discovered a new particle in the subatomic world. It was so small, it could only be detected by using the most advanced technology."

Pegged Adjective to be or appear to be completely drunk or under the influence of drugs  ■ After downing several shots of tequila, John was so pegged he could barely stand.

perjured To be convicted of lying under oath.  ■ "The witness was perjured when they claimed to have seen the defendant at the scene of the crime, but it turned out to be a complete fabrication."

plausible Something that is likely to be true or credible, but may not necessarily be the case.  ■ "His alibi was plausible, but it didn't hold up in court."

Pseudo Something that is not what it seems or appears to be.  ■ "That guy who claims to be a doctor, but I bet he's just a quack."