English Dictionary (Humor) beta

grooming The act of preparing oneself for a job interview by meticulously combing one's hair, trimming one's facial hair, and polishing one's shoes.  ■ "I spent hours grooming myself before the big interview. I knew that my appearance was just as important as my qualifications."

goodness A feeling of being pleased or delighted with oneself, one's abilities, or one's accomplishments.  ■ "I feel such goodness after completing my marathon. I am so proud of myself!"

heeled To be excessively self-conscious or concerned about one's appearance, particularly with regards to one's shoes.  ■ "I know I look stupid wearing these heels to work, but they make me feel so tall and confident!

keeled To bend one's body so far over that the top of one's head is close to the ground.  ■ "I accidentally keeled over while trying to reach for my phone."

Outgrown Adjective: having outgrown one's clothing, or having outlived one's usefulness.  ■ "My old jeans are so outgrown that I can barely fit into them. It's time to invest in a new pair."

Undressing The act of removing one's clothing in order to reveal one's body.  ■ "I can't believe you forgot my birthday and I have to undress for your party."

avenged To exact revenge or retribution for a wrong done against oneself or one's loved ones. Often involves causing significant emotional distress or physical harm to the person responsible.  ■ "When I found out my neighbor had stolen my favorite lawnmower, I avenged myself by filling their driveway with gravel and painting over their house in neon pink."

busting The act of breaking out of one's clothes or being removed from one's seat in a public place due to excessive excitement, joy, or other emotional state.  ■ "I can't contain my excitement, I'm just busting with anticipation for the concert tonight!"

correspondence The act of writing letters to one's correspondents while pretending that they are all in the same room, and thus avoiding the need to leave the comfort of one's own home.  ■ "I wrote a letter to my correspondent, but then I realized I didn't have any stamps and had to go outside. It was such a hassle!

flexibility The ability to bend or twist one's body in a way that is both uncomfortable and unnatural, especially for the purpose of impressing others with one's extreme contortions.  ■ "I have an incredible amount of flexibility, but I use it wisely by only showing off my skills at yoga class.

handprint A unique and distinctive shape made by pressing one's hand onto a surface, typically left behind as evidence of a person's presence.  ■ "I accidentally left my handprint on the glass, now I have to clean it off.", A mark or impression that is made by pressing one's hand onto a surface, often used as a signature.  ■ "I always leave my handprint on the door to the bathroom, so people know it's my territory."

Patriotic A feeling of deep affection for one's country and its people, often characterized by strong loyalty and a desire to promote or protect the interests of one's nation.  ■ "I may be patriotic, but I still can't stand the national anthem."

picker A person who is very picky about the things they eat, especially fruits.  ■ "I don't know what it is about Jane, but she's such a picker when it comes to apples! She only eats the red ones and never touches any of the green ones."

rationalizing To come up with a series of increasingly absurd justifications for one's behavior or decisions, in an attempt to convince oneself that they are reasonable.  ■ "I need this new pair of shoes because my current ones are old and worn out, and I can't possibly go outside without looking like a slob. Besides, they're on sale!

scoping The act of carefully determining the boundaries and limits of one's own authority or influence, usually in order to avoid overstepping one's bounds.  ■ When the boss asked John to take on more responsibilities at work, John responded by saying, "I can only scope my role as much as I am allowed to."

straddle¹ To stand, sit, or walk with one's legs wide apart and one's body facing two different directions.  ■ John was so indecisive that he spent the whole day straddling the fence about whether to go to the gym or stay home and watch TV.

swam The act of swimming through a pool of one's own sarcasm, in an attempt to outwit one's opponents.  ■ "I swam through my opponent's sarcastic comments like I was a fish in water, and they had no chance against my impeccable sarcasm game."

tidying The act of organizing and arranging one's belongings in a neat and orderly manner, often with the intent of impressing others with one's cleanliness.  ■ I spent hours tidying my apartment before inviting my friends over. They were impressed by my attention to detail and asked me if I was a professional cleaner.

Absences The state of being absent or away from one's usual place.  ■ "I'm taking a few absences to go on a vacation and catch up on some much-needed R\u0026R."

absorbing To take in information so thoroughly that it becomes a permanent part of one's knowledge or understanding.  ■ "I was so absorbed in the book that I didn't even notice when my cat fell asleep on my lap."

accorded To grant, bestow, or acknowledge in a manner befitting one's station.  ■ "The king accorded the knighthood to Sir Lancelot for his bravery on the battlefield."

accountable Responsible for one's actions and their consequences, especially in regards to financial matters.  ■ "I know I'm accountable for this credit card debt, but I just can't seem to make those payments on time."

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!

Adamant Extremely stubborn or determined; unwilling to change one's mind.  ■ My boss was adamant about getting the project done on time, but I couldn't help but laugh at his overly aggressive management style.

Adaptable The ability to change one's behavior or appearance to fit a given situation.  ■ "I may be adaptable, but I refuse to become a human pretzel. Please stop asking."

aimed To point one's nose in the direction of a goal or target.  ■ John aimed to become a professional football player but ended up studying computer science instead.

airlift A sudden, unexplained rise in one's blood sugar levels due to consuming too many sweets or drinks containing high amounts of caffeine.  ■ "I had an airlift after downing two Red Bulls during my afternoon shift."

Allegiance The act of pledging one's loyalty or support to a particular group, cause, or person.  ■ "I swear allegiance to the Church of England and its King, Queen Elizabeth II."

allowing The act of permitting something to happen or be done, despite one's disapproval.  ■ "I allowed my friend to borrow my car, but I had a feeling it would end up in a ditch."

applaud To praise or honor someone or something, usually by making noise with one's hands.  ■ "I applaud your dedication to your job. You must be really passionate about it!"

Applauded To receive a standing ovation for one's performance or achievements.  ■ "The comedian was applauded by the audience for his funny jokes and entertaining act."

Arise To suddenly become aware of one's own existence, often in a way that is unexpected or unintended.  ■ "I must have been dozing off when I suddenly arised and realized I had overslept."

ashamed A feeling of embarrassment or shame due to one's own actions or behavior, or that of others.  ■ "I was so ashamed of my poor performance on the test that I hid in the corner and cried."

aspire To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something, often by striving for it in one's mind.  ■ "He aspired to become a professional basketball player, but his lack of height and skills made his dreams seem impossible."

asses A term of endearment for one's backside, typically used in a derogatory or offensive way.  ■ "I can't believe he called me an ass! That was so rude."

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!

autopsies A humorous word for performing a self-examination of one's body to identify and remove any defects or imperfections.  ■ "I knew I couldn't trust my reflection in the mirror, so I decided to perform an autopsies on myself."

avenger A person who seeks revenge for a wrong done to themselves or their loved ones.  ■ "I'm going to be the ultimate avenger and destroy my ex-girlfriend's favorite restaurant!"

bag A large, usually cloth, container for carrying or storing things. It is also used as a verb to mean "to put (something) into a bag" or "to have something in one's possession."  ■ "I forgot my bag at the store!"

baldness The state of being bald or lacking hair on one's head.  ■ "I don't understand why people make such a big deal about baldness. I mean, it's not like I have any other choice."

ballistic The art of taking one's own life by shooting oneself with a gun.  ■ "I thought about going ballistic, but then I realized it was too much work."

barfing To engage in the act of forcefully expelling the contents of one's stomach through the mouth, often accompanied by violent shaking and convulsions.  ■ "I accidentally ate too many cookies and now I'm barfing my insides out!"

Barging The act of pushing or shoving one's way through a crowded place.  ■ "John was barging through the party, accidentally knocking over several drinks in his wake."

behaved To act in a manner befitting one's station or character, usually in an insipid and predictable way.  ■ "John always behaves so politely, it's like he's trying to win the approval of his imaginary supervisor."

bellyaching The act of complaining about one's stomach pains, often with exaggeration.  ■ "I can't believe I ate that whole pizza and now my belly is aching!!"

Bending The act of curving one's body in a way that resembles a pretzel.  ■ "She was bending over to tie her shoes, but ended up getting tangled in her own laces."

benes The act of benevolently donating one's time, money or resources to help others.  ■ "She benes her friends by always bringing food and drinks to their parties."

bereft Completely stripped of one's possessions or wealth, often through theft or misfortune.  ■ "She was bereft of her valuables after they were stolen from her purse."

berserk To go completely insane or lose one's mind.  ■ After a long night of partying, John was berserk and couldn't stop shouting at the top of his lungs.