English Dictionary (Humor) beta

decorative adjective Something that is meant to be pretty or attractive, but has no actual function.  ■The decorative vase on the mantel was made of glass and had no flowers in it, just for show.  ■ Noun A person or thing that is meant to be pretty or attractive, but has no actual function.  ■The decorative dachshund was more of a status symbol than a pet.

Depends This word has so many meanings, but it always means "yes" or "no".  ■ "Do you want to go to the beach?", "Yes," replied John., "No," said Jane.

shall A word that is used to express the possibility of a future action or event, but with no intention of actually carrying it out.  ■ "I shall bake cookies tomorrow, but I have no intention of actually baking them."

subtitle A short description or caption that accompanies a movie or television program, usually providing additional information or context.  ■ "The subtitle 'No Pain, No Gain' perfectly summed up the plot of this action-packed movie."

Theres A word that can only be used in the negative form.  ■ "There's no chance of it happening" or "There's no way I would go there."

accuses To falsely claim that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing, often with little to no evidence.  ■ "The prosecutor accused the defendant of stealing the painting, but there was no proof and it turned out to be an innocent mistake."

Agreeing The act of silently nodding along with whatever someone else is saying, even if you have no idea what they're talking about.  ■ "I had no idea what my boss was saying, but I just kept agreeing so he wouldn't think I was stupid."

department A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal, but have no idea what they're doing.  ■ The marketing department spent hours brainstorming ways to increase sales, but all they came up with was a bunch of ridiculous slogans that no one understands.

Goners A group of individuals who are completely and utterly gone. They have reached the end of their rope and there's no coming back from it.  ■ "I knew those goners were doomed from the start. They had no clue what they were getting themselves into."

knife A long, sharp blade used for cutting or stabbing things. But not just any things, like vegetables or meat. No, this knife is meant for slicing through the thick skin of a human being's sense of humor.  ■ "I told her I was bringing her a birthday present. She said 'No thanks, I don't need any more knives in my life.'"

labelled An adjective used to describe something that is clearly and distinctly marked with a label or tags, often in a way that is humorous or exaggerated.  ■ "I forgot my lunch at home, but the cafeteria had a 'No Shirt, No Lunch' policy, so I was labelled as a shirtless person and sent away empty-handed."

Lead A type of soft, pliable metal with a silvery-white color and a low melting point. It is commonly used for pipes and other plumbing systems.  ■ I had to lead the way through the dark alley because there were no streetlights. A type of soft, pliable metal with a silvery-white color and a low melting point. It is commonly used for making jokes and getting people to laugh.  ■ I had to lead the way through the dark alley because there were no streetlights... but I was just trying to lead the conversation to the topic of my latest joke.

Leader A person who has a lot of followers, but no idea where they're going.  ■ "The leader of the group was so lost, they ended up in a random part of the woods with no idea how to get back home."

naught A word used to describe something that is of no value, importance, or consequence whatsoever. It can also be used as a euphemism for "nothing".  ■ "I forgot my phone at home, but it's no biggie, I don't really need it anyway."

Somewhere A place where no one wants to go, but everyone ends up.  ■ When my boss asked me to go to a conference in the middle of nowhere, I said "Sure, as long as there's a hotel nearby." She just looked at me like I was insane. Turns out, the conference was actually in the middle of nowhere and there was no hotel within miles.

Absolutely An intensifier used to indicate that something is absolutely true or certain, or that it should be taken for granted.  ■ "I absolutely love pizza!", "It's absolutely raining outside., "Absolutely not! I have no time for that nonsense."

absorbed To take in so much information or attention that it's no longer available for anything else.  ■ "I spent the whole movie absorbed in my phone, but then I realized I missed the ending."

Actresses A group of women who are trained to act in plays and movies, but have no sense of humor whatsoever.  ■ "The actresses couldn't stop laughing at my terrible jokes. I guess they were just very funny people."

adjectives Words that describe nouns or pronouns, but have no meaning on their own.  ■ "The big red apple was juicy and sweet."

affidavits A formal, written statement of facts made under oath by a person who has no stake in the matter.  ■The witness signed an affidavit stating that they saw the defendant stealing the computer.

Afterward A time when things are no longer funny, and everyone starts to take the situation seriously.  ■ "Afterward, we realized that the joke wasn't funny and decided to stop laughing."

Agin An acronym for "Against Idiot Nation."  ■ "I'm really tired of hearing people say 'Agin' to everything. It's like they have no other thoughts in their heads!

Aimless An person or thing without a clear purpose or direction in life.  ■ "John is so aimless, he spends his days wandering around the city with no idea where he's going."

Alleging To claim or assert that something is true, without providing any evidence to support it.  ■ "I'm alleging that my cat is a secret spy for the government, but I have no proof to back it up."

ambitions An overwhelming desire to be somebody important, often at the expense of others.  ■ "I don't understand why my friend always wants to one-up me. It's like they have no ambitions beyond being the best version of themselves."

Amoral Having no moral principles or values, and being guided solely by self-interest.  ■ "The politician was amoral - he lied to the public and took bribes without a second thought."

Amorous Feeling or showing romantic affection.  ■ "I amorously pursued my crush every day, but to no avail."

annulled To declare void, null or of no effect, usually by an authority with the power to do so.  ■ "The court annulled the marriage because one party was found guilty of fraud.

Anyone A person, thing, or event of no particular or specific character, quality, or identity.  ■ "I can't believe anyone would willingly eat a raw egg!

appendages Something that is attached to a body part, usually for no apparent reason.  ■ "John's appendages were all over the place!"

Arid Extremely dry and barren, with little or no vegetation.  ■ "He forgot to bring water and now he's completely arid."

Arrhythmia A funny dance that is performed by people who have no idea what they're doing.  ■ The group of tourists were so embarrassed by their arrhythmia performance, they decided to stick to traditional dancing from now on.

Artifact Something that was made by humans but no longer has any practical use or purpose.  ■ "That old vHS player in my dad's basement is just an artifact of a bygone era."

backfired To fail spectacularly or backfire.  ■ John's plan to start his own business backfired when he realized he had no idea what he was doing and ended up losing all of his money.

Bald 1. Having no hair on the head, 2. Characterized by lack of humor or amusement  ■ The comedian's bald head was in stark contrast to his hilarious jokes., Despite the crowd's laughter, the stand-up comedian's bald jokes fell flat.

Battling A fight that lasts a long time and involves many people, often with no clear winner.  ■ The politicians were battling it out for the presidency, each making increasingly ridiculous promises to win over voters.

Beginner A person who is just starting to learn something, often with little or no prior experience.  ■ "I'm a total beginner at yoga, so I'm just going to lie down and hope for the best."

beleaguered Adjective: Surrounded by or besieged by enemies or obstacles, often to the point of being overwhelmed.  ■ "The beleaguered city was under siege for months, with no relief in sight."

beliefs A set of opinions or ideas that a person holds to be true, even if they have no evidence to support them.  ■ John believes that pineapple belongs on pizza, despite the overwhelming consensus to the contrary.

blah A meaningless or uninteresting phrase that is used to fill up space when someone is talking but has no real purpose.  ■ "I don't know what I want for breakfast, just give me some blah."

blankly adverb  ■ He walked into the bank with a blankly expression on his face, as if he had no idea what he was doing.

blindly Adverb meaning without seeing or knowing what one is doing.  ■ I blindly followed the instructions, even though I had no idea what I was doing. It ended with me accidentally dropping my phone in a vat of acid.

blindsided To be caught completely off guard by something unexpected or surprising.  ■ "When I found out my boss had been secretly embezzling company funds, I was blindsided. I had no idea he was capable of such deceit!

Blob A large, amorphous mass of something that has no clearly defined shape or form.  ■ "The blob in the middle of the table was making it hard for me to find my sandwich."

bloodless A state of being so uninteresting, it seems to have no life or vitality.  ■ "The new TV show was bloodless and lacked any real entertainment value."

boggles A word that makes your mind go blank and leaves you speechless.  ■ "Wow, I had no idea there was such a thing as boggles," said the man in disbelief.

Bonded To be so emotionally connected that you can't imagine living without them, even if they're annoying and/or have no personality.  ■ "I'm bonded to my phone because it keeps me entertained during long commutes."

Bottles An object that contains liquid, often used to store or transport beverages.  ■ After realizing there was no water left in his bottle, John decided to make a trip to the grocery store.

bragged To talk loudly and boastfully about one's achievements or possessions.  ■ John bragged about his new sports car, but no one believed him because it was just a used Honda Civic in disguise.