English Dictionary (Humor) beta

blocks A collection of words that, when put together, form a complete sentence. Examples include "I love blocks" and "Blocks are fun."  ■ "I love blocks so much that I could block out the world with them!"

carcinogens A type of food or drink that causes cancer. Examples include bacon, cigarettes, and sunbathing.  ■ "I'm so glad I stopped eating carcinogens, now I have a better chance at living to be 100!"

dialect A set of words and phrases used by a particular group or region, characterized by differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.  ■ "Yo mama!" and "Ew, don't you have any friends?" are classic examples of Southern US dialect.

Diathesis A long, rambling speech or discourse, typically containing many examples and illustrations.  ■ "I could give you a diathesis on the virtues of exercise, but I think I'll just show you instead."

filmmaking The art of creating a visual film, often with the intention of making people laugh.  ■ "Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up specials are some of the greatest examples of filmmaking. He's got the timing, the delivery, and most importantly, the laughs."

Rhymes A series of words or phrases that have the same or similar sounds at the end.  ■ Here are some examples of words that rhyme with "cat": bat, hat, mat, pat, rat, sat, spat, and vat.

borne A state of mind that is uncontrollable and usually leads to strange behavior. Examples include road rage, a desire to eat all the food in sight, or the sudden need to dance.  ■ After being stuck in traffic for hours, John was finally able to find an exit, but his road rage had reached a boiling point. He slammed on the brakes and started honking furiously.

Col A group of people who are very similar in appearance, mannerisms, or interests. Examples include a group of friends, a family, and a gang.  ■ "The col always stuck together like glue, even when they were faced with tough challenges."

colonization The process of establishing settlements and claiming possession of foreign territories.  ■ Here are some funny examples of colonization:1. "When the aliens arrived on Earth, they claimed that they had been sent by the Queen to colonize our planet."2. "My grandma's family came from Scotland and settled in the United States during the colonial era. They were quite proud of their Scottish heritage, even though it made them the butt of many jokes."3. "The British have a long history of colonizing other countries, but it's important to remember that not all colonies are created equal.

dingle A small, rounded object or device used as an accessory or component of something else. Examples include a bell on a bicycle or the rubber handle of a tool.  ■ "I accidentally knocked over my bicycle and its dingle fell off, clinking against the pavement."

Headgear A device worn on the head, typically for protection or decoration. Examples include hats, beanies, helmets, and turbans.  ■ "Wearing a fedora is not only fashionable, but it also protects your eyes from harmful UV rays. Just don't forget to tip your hat to the barista!

instill To impart knowledge, values, or habits in a subtle and unobtrusive manner, often through repeated exposure to examples or situations.  ■ "My mom tried to instill in me the importance of always being punctual by making me wait outside her bedroom door every morning."

Moods Verb: To put on or assume a particular mood or attitude. Examples include faking happiness or pretending to be angry.  ■ The actor had to moods for his role in the play, sometimes portraying a happy character and other times an angry one.

nodules Small, lumpy growths that can appear on various parts of the body, often associated with diseases or conditions. Examples include pimples on the face, cysts in the ovaries, and tumors in the brain.  ■ "I never thought I would have to deal with nodules at this age, but alas, my hair is growing out in little lumps all over my scalp. It's like a garden of pain!"