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example A thing that serves as an illustration or demonstration of something else. ■ "When in doubt, use an example. For instance, if someone asks you how to make a sandwich, you can say, 'Here's an example: take two slices of bread, spread some mayonnaise on one slice, add some lettuce and tomato, put the other slice on top, and voila! You have a delicious sandwich.'
mushy <en></?>adjective 1. Having a soft, moist texture or consistency, often as a result of excessive moisture. <example><en>He accidentally spilled his cup of coffee and made the entire shirt mushy.</en></example><en>adjective 2. Overly sentimental, romantic, or affectionate in language or behavior. <example><en>"I love you so much," she said with a mushy smile on her face.</en></example>
Orchestra An ensemble of musicians who play instruments and sing together. ■ When the orchestra played "Bohemian Rhapsody", the audience was left speechless. <definition></?><en>A large group of people, especially musicians, gathered together to create music.</en><example><en>"The orchestra of dancers performed a spectacular routine at the annual ballroom competition."</en></example><definitions><definition><en>A person who loves music and enjoys attending concerts.</en><example><en>"John is such an orchestra fanatic; he went to 20 shows last year alone!"</en></example></definitions>
hypocritical adjective:<en></?><example>Being hypocritical means pretending to be something you're not in order to gain an advantage or to appear more virtuous than you actually are. Example: The politician was accused of being hypocritical for claiming to care about the environment while supporting policies that harmed it.</example>
massa A very funny word that can be used in many different ways. ■ Example usage 1: "I'm sorry, I don't understand the joke. It's too massa.", ■ Example usage 2: "You're a really massa person, you always know how to make people laugh., ■ Example usage 3: "I'm so massa happy to be here right now!"
prickly adjective: 1. Having spines or thorns on the surface of a plant or animal., 2. Being easily offended or irritated by criticism or slight., 3. (slang) Having sexual intercourse with someone of the opposite gender. ■ Example 1: The prickly pear cactus is known for its spiny fruit, which can be quite painful to eat without proper preparation., Example 2: He was prickly about the criticism of his presentation, but he should have taken it in stride instead., Example 3: They went out on a date and ended up having a really prickly moment when they got lost in the woods.
wright A person who writes, such as a writer of literature or an author of articles., A type of printing press used for printing with movable type., A unit of weight equal to one pound and thirty-six ounces. ■ Example usage 1: "I'm not a professional writer, I just write for fun.", Example usage 2: "The old wright press is still in use at the museum.", Example usage 3: "I don't know how many widgets are in one wright, but it's a lot!"
crease <en></?>An invisible line on a piece of paper or fabric that is created by folding it. Also, the act of folding something.</def><example>I accidentally creased my shirt while putting it in the dryer.</example>
earthly <en></?>1. Of or pertaining to the earth, its inhabitants, or their concerns. <example><en>He may seem worldly and materialistic, but he's actually quite spiritual.</en></example>
muck <en></?>4. To make a mess of something, usually by accidentally mixing up two things that should not be combined. <example><en>The baker accidentally mucked up the cake batter by adding too much flour.</en></example>
Stolen A word that sounds like "stole" but has a completely different meaning. Example: I stole the show with my funny jokes! ■ Here's an example usage: "I didn't steal anything, it was just borrowed."
bulky adjective 1. Very large and heavy, often in an unpleasant way., 2. Unattractively or awkwardly shaped, with a tendency to take up too much space. ■ Example usage 1: The new couch was so bulky that it took four people to move it into the living room., Example usage 2: My old car was bulky and had a tendency to take up too much parking space.
goofy adjective 1. Completely and utterly silly or foolish., 2. Something that is meant to be funny but isn't really, such as a joke gone wrong or a person who tries too hard to be amusing. ■ Example 1: The class clown was always trying to make goofy jokes in math class, but no one ever laughed., Example 2: The comedian's goofy antics on stage were met with a mix of confusion and amusement from the audience.
miserable adjective 1. Having or expressing a feeling of unhappiness, sorrow, or discomfort., 2. Being in a wretched or pitiful condition; living or existing in misery. ■ Example 1: "She had a miserable time at the party and left early.", Example 2: "The homeless man slept on the street in a miserable condition."
rickety adjective 1. Shaky or unstable, especially in a way that is unpleasant to be on. Example: The old wooden bridge over the river was so rickety, I could barely walk across it without falling in., 2. Amusing or entertaining in an awkward, clumsy way. Example: His jokes were so rickety, they made everyone cringe with discomfort. ■ The old wooden bridge over the river was so rickety, I could barely walk across it without falling in. In fact, one of my friends actually did fall in and ended up swimming to the other side.
staking The act of placing one's self or resources on the line in the hopes of winning something valuable, often by competing against others. ■ Example 1: "I can't believe I lost my favorite shirt in a game of poker. Staking my whole wardrobe in one round was definitely a mistake.", Example 2: "I knew I couldn't beat the world champion in chess, but I was willing to stake everything on it. Sadly, it didn't work out as planned.
tricky Adjective:, 1. Sly or cunning in getting what you want, often by deception or trickery., 2. Difficult to understand or solve, especially because of its complexity or ambiguity. ■ Example 1:, "I knew she was trying to trick me into buying that overpriced item," said John, who had been caught in a classic sales pitch before., Example 2:, "The math problem on the final exam was so tricky that I had to consult my textbook multiple times just to get started," complained Sarah, who ended up with a lower grade than she had hoped for.
Abnormality An unusual, unexpected or unexplained occurrence or phenomenon. ■ When the cat started speaking in tongues, it was considered an abnormality by most people. But to the linguist, it was just another example of animal intelligence.
al A prefix used to indicate antonymy or negation of the following word. ■ "Al" means "not" in this context. For example, "I didn't eat almonds."
Apostrophe An punctuation mark used to indicate either omitted letters or possession. ■ Example usage: "I forgot my <apostrophe></?>'s at home."
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."
breach <en></?>To make an opening or gap in something, especially a wall or dam. <en>Funny example: The plumber accidentally breached the toilet seat when installing new pipes.</en>
Chanteuse A woman who sings for money, often in a nightclub or cabaret.<example></?><en>She's been a chanteuse for over 20 years and has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in Europe.</en>
Citations Small, often comical, pieces of writing that are cited as sources in a scholarly paper. ■ Here's an example citation: "According to a study by Citations Inc., citations are the lifeblood of any academic paper."
Coarse An unpleasant or unwelcome feeling. Example: The crowd was coarse and disrespectful during the concert. ■ John was so coarse that he didn't even say excuse me when he burped at the dinner table.
commentator A person who provides humorous commentary on current events, pop culture, or other topics. ■ "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart is a great example of a commentator providing insightful and hilarious commentary on the world around us.
Count A person who counts things. ■ Here's a funny example of how to use the word "count": "I counted all my socks and realized I had 12 pairs, including three mismatched ones. Guess I have to do laundry today!"
cumulative Funny definition: something that accumulates over time, leading to a hilarious result. ■ Example usage: "After years of watching sitcoms together, my family and I have developed quite the cumulative sense of humor."
darlings Noun "Dearest, loveliest, and most charming people or things." ■ Example usage:, "Oh, my darlings, you always know how to make me laugh!"
diversion A humorous or amusing way to change the subject. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!" This is a classic example of using diversion as a way to avoid a serious question.
dongs noun: a large and phallic-shaped object, often used in jokes or as an insult ■ Example usage: "Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, including dongs!"
exaggeration A wildly inaccurate or exaggerated statement made for humorous effect. ■ "I'm so tired, I could sleep for a decade and still need a nap!" is an example of an exaggeration used to make a joke about being tired.
excesses noun ■ Example: "Her love for ice cream knew no bounds, she indulged in her daily excesses with a spoon and a smile."
excessive So much that it is no longer useful, and may even be harmful. Example: She ate so many cookies she had an upset stomach. ■ He drank too much coffee and was jittery all day.
Exemplary A person or thing that serves as an outstanding example, often for others to follow. ■ John was so exemplary in his work that he became known as the "Gold Standard" of employee performance.
extracurricular Activities or interests outside of the regular curriculum of a school or educational institution. ■ "John's hobby of collecting stamps is an excellent example of an extracurricular activity."
finest adjective Describing something of the highest quality or greatest value, often used in a sarcastic or ironic way. ■ Example usage: "I had the finest tuna sandwich today. I mean it was so good, it's practically illegal."
Free The state of being unencumbered or without obligation; the absence of cost or charge. ■ She's a free spirit who doesn't care about the rules. Example usage: "I want to be as free as a bird when I retire."
Fuels A funny definition for the word fuels ■ Example usage: "I fuel my car with laughter, because life is too short not to have a good time!"
Harassment A form of entertainment that involves making people laugh by telling jokes, telling stories, or performing other humorous activities. ■ Example usage: "I'm not sure if you're trying to harass me with your bad jokes."
helped Verb To provide assistance to someone or something in need., Example: The dog helped me catch my ball by barking at it. ■ I can't believe my friend actually helped me with my homework. What a joke!
hunters A group of people who enjoy the pursuit of animals for sport or food.<example></?><en>"I joined a hunting club to learn more about firearms and nature," said John, proudly showing off his latest gun collection.</en>