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Did An exclamation of disbelief or surprise, typically used when something unexpected or improbable has happened. ■ "I did not see that coming!"
misheard To misunderstand something due to poor hearing or misinterpretation. ■ "I heard my boss say 'You did a great job,' but I think he really said 'You did a terrible job!' Misheard!"
arrows A long, thin, pointed stick used for shooting arrows or for measuring distances. ■ Did you know that a group of arrows is called a quiver? That's why we say "He has a full quiver of arrows ready to go.", A symbol used in the game of darts. ■ "I'm going to win this game, I just have to hit these arrows with precision!", An expression of disapproval or disappointment directed at someone who has done something wrong. ■ "I can't believe you did that, I am going to give you arrows for it."
bora A magical creature that lives in the wind and can make you laugh uncontrollably. ■ "Why did the bora cross the road? To get to the other side, of course! But little did they know, they were actually walking into a trap set by the evil wind-witch."
child A small human being with limited cognitive and emotional abilities, who is usually under the age of 18. ■ "Why did the child cross the road? To get to the other side, of course! But why did they bring a frying pan with them? Who knows, maybe they wanted to make some bacon and eggs for breakfast."
Newton A very smart and influential physicist who developed the laws of motion. ■ "Did you hear about Isaac Newton's famous experiment? He dropped an apple from a tree and discovered gravity. But did you know that he also had a sense of humor? One day, when asked what his favorite color was, he said 'I don't know, I haven't thought about it.'
overpass A structure that spans over a road or other obstacle. ■ "Why did the chicken cross the overpass? To get to the other side, of course! But did you know that chickens actually prefer to use bridges instead? They're just more fashionable."
Themselves A word that, when used in a sentence, can be interpreted as "them" or "thems," but is actually a clever way to refer back to the subject of the sentence. Example: "Themselves they did it." ■ "She didn't do it herself, but she did it herself!"
Abacus A device used to perform mathematical calculations, consisting of a rectangular frame with rows of beads or counters that can be moved along rods. ■ Why did the abacus cross the road? To get to the other side!
abigail A young woman who is both attractive and intelligent, often with a mischievous streak. ■ "Why did Abigail cross the road? To get to the other side... but not before flirting with all the men along the way."
Absorbent A person or thing that is highly receptive to and able to understand humor. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
adolescents A group of people who are too old to be kids, but not yet grown-ups. They often have acne and braces. ■ "Why did the adolescent cross the road? To get to the other side!"
aeroplane A large, metal contraption that has wings and is used for flying. ■ Why did the aeroplane break up with its partner? Because it wanted to spread its wings and fly solo!
against An imaginary, yet highly effective, weapon that can defeat any enemy. ■ "I don't know how he did it, but he used his trusty against to fend off the bear."
agricultural Something related to farming or agriculture, often in a humorous way. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!"
Ah A sudden realization or understanding, often accompanied by a sound of surprise or pleasure. ■ "Ah! So that's why they did it."
aisles A narrow passage in a grocery store or supermarket where customers walk up and down to pick out items from the shelves. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing aisle!"
altitude The height of something or someone in relation to the ground. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing at altitude!
answer A humorous term used to refer to a response to a question or situation. ■ Q: Why did the tomato turn red?, A: Because it saw the salad dressing!
apes A group of smart and witty individuals who always have a clever comeback ready. ■ "Why did the ape go to school? To become an even smarter-ape!"
appetizer A dish or snack served before the main course, to whet the appetite. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! I guess that makes it an appetizing example of a red herring."
Armaments A collection of weapons used to defend or attack. ■ "The army's armaments were impressive, but it was the chef's knife that did the most damage."
article A short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that appears in a magazine or newspaper. ■ Did you see the latest article about cats in space? It was out of this world!
Asking The act of making a request or inquiry, usually with a hint of desperation. ■ "I'm asking, how did you manage to finish that entire pizza by yourself?"
Asteroids Small rocky objects that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter. ■ "Why did the asteroid go to school? To improve its trajectory!
Attention The act of focusing one's mental abilities on something. ■ Why did the student bring two pencils to class? To ensure he had attention while taking notes!
auk A bird with a distinctive appearance, often associated with its large eyes and beak. ■ "Did you see the huge-eyed auk at the beach?"
Baa A sound made by a sheep or goat, often used to imitate the bleating of a sheep. ■ "Why did the sheep cross the road? To baa!
Backpack A large, padded container with two shoulder straps, used for carrying personal belongings such as books, food, and clothes. ■ Why did the backpack go to therapy? Because it was feeling overstuffed and overwhelmed!
bagels A round, doughy pastry that is usually cooked and served in a bagel shape. ■ Why did the bagel go to school? To become a brighter bun!
ballads A collection of humorous stories, often told in verse form. ■ "Did you hear the one about the talking ballad? It was a real knee-slapper!"
Bannister A long, narrow rail that is mounted on a wall or floor and used to hang items such as coats, hats, and umbrellas. ■ Why did the bannister break? Because it couldn't handle the weight of all those coats!
Barbs A sharp, pointed edge or tip, typically found on the end of a fishhook, barbed wire, or arrowhead. ■ Why did the fisherman get his hook stuck in the log? Because he used barbs instead of hooks!
barefoot Adjective describing a person or thing that is not wearing any shoes or socks. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing - and got barefoot in its feelings!
bates A word that is so absurd or nonsensical that it is impossible to take seriously. It is often used to ridicule someone or something. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing bates!"
bawl A loud, boisterous cry used to express anger or protest. ■ "I can't believe you did that! Bawl!"
beak A thin, pointed piece of wood, bone, or metal used for tapping things. ■ "Why did the beak cross the road? To get to the other side!"
Bicycles A two-wheeled vehicle powered by human effort. ■ Why did the bicycle go to therapy? Because it had two tires.
blamed To assign responsibility for something to someone or something else, often unfairly or unjustly. ■ "I accidentally broke the vase and my roommate blamed me, but it was actually the cat who did it."
boiler A device that produces steam to heat water or other fluids. ■ Why did the boiler break down? Because it was fed up of being steamrolled by its boss!
bongo A large, tubular musical instrument played with sticks or hands. Also used to refer to any kind of percussion device. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing bongo!"
boys A group of male humans who are not yet men. ■ "Why did the boy cross the road? To get to the other side!"
broomsticks A long, thin stick made of bamboo or other lightweight material, used for sweeping floors. ■ Why did the broomstick go to school? Because it wanted to brush up on its skills!
brownies Small, chocolate-cake-like cookies with a chewy texture and fudgy center. ■ Did you hear that Jane's mom baked a batch of famous brownies? She even entered them in the local baking contest and won first place!
brunette A person with dark hair that is not quite brown or red, but somewhere in between. ■ Why did the brunette go to the salon? To get a little more color in her life!
Brushing To engage in a playful or flirtatious exchange of words, often with the intention of provoking laughter. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing brushing up against it!"
bunny A small, soft-furred mammal with long ears and a tail, typically having four legs and living in burrows. ■ Why did the bunny cross the road? To get to the other side of the carrot patch!
burgers A large, flat, usually round mass of cooked meat, typically beef, served as a fast-food dish on a bun. ■ Why did the burger go to school? Because it wanted to be a brain burger!
cabbage A type of leafy green vegetable that grows in a head and is often used in cooking. ■ Did you hear about the cabbage that won the science fair? It was outstanding in its field!