English Dictionary (Humor) beta

shadows The dark areas created by the obstruction of light, typically caused by objects in the way of the light source. But let's be real, who really cares about those shadows? They're just a bunch of darkness trying to ruin your day.  ■ I don't know why people are so obsessed with those shadows. They're just black holes of nothingness, and they make everything look gloomy.

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."

achieving To accomplish something, but not quite.  ■ "I'm achieving my goal of getting in shape by running every day, but I still can't seem to lose those last few pounds."

Adventurous Having a strong desire for new and exciting experiences, and being willing to take risks in pursuit of those experiences.  ■ "I'm so adventurous, I once went skydiving off the side of a mountain!

assholes A group of individuals who are incredibly rude, arrogant, and obnoxious.  ■ "I can't believe those asses didn't give me a turn at the microphone. They're always cutting each other off!

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!

beavers An industrious, aquatic mammal known for building dams and creating intricate lodges.  ■ "The beavers in my neighborhood are quite skilled at engineering. I've seen them constructing dams that rival those of the Erie Canal."

biggie A person or thing that is extremely large, especially in comparison to others.  ■ "I can't believe how big my belly got after eating all those tacos. I feel like a biggie now!"

bitches A group of females who are mean and unpleasant to each other.  ■ I can't believe those bitches are still talking about me!

Bongos A type of drum used in Latin American music. They are typically played with sticks and have a deep, resonant sound.  ■ "I can't believe how loud those bongos are!"

bucks A slang term used to refer to men in a group or gang who are deemed attractive.  ■ “Look at all those bucks over there, they must have a line of women waiting for them.”

Butch A term used to describe a tough, rugged man who is also very strong.  ■ "I don't know how that butch could lift all of those weights!"

Bygones Things that have already happened and are no longer relevant or important.  ■ "I don't want to talk about those bygones. They're in the past and we can't change them."

Caritas A feeling of deep affection and sympathy for other people, especially those who are stricken by misfortune.  ■ "When I saw my neighbor's cat had been run over, I couldn't help but feel a sense of caritas for him."

Cheddar A type of cheese that is known for its strong, sharp flavor and crumbly texture.  ■ "I love cheddar on my crackers, but I can't stand those fake-cheddar processed slices. They have no flavor!"

chopping The act of cutting something into small pieces, often for cooking or serving purposes.  ■ "I love chopping vegetables for my famous stir-fry dish! It's so satisfying to see all those ingredients come together in a delicious, flavorful meal."

chunky An object or substance that is large, heavy, and difficult to handle. Often used to describe something that has a lot of parts or components.  ■ "I don't know how she carries all those chunky books in her backpack!

clique A group of people who exclude or ridicule those who are not part of their inner circle.  ■ "I can't believe I'm not invited to the popular clique's party. They always leave me out in the cold."

Coordinated Having one's movements and actions in perfect harmony with those of another.  ■ "The synchronized swimmers were coordinated so well that it looked like they were dancing on water."

Crates A large wooden box used for transporting goods, typically containing food or drink.  ■ "I can't believe you bought all of those crates just to store your canned beans!

craves A strong desire for something that is not good or healthy, often to the point of being obsessed with it.  ■ "I can't stop craving those sugary sweets, even though I know they're bad for me!"

decryption The act of turning a scrambled message into plain text, but only for those who are in the know.  ■ "I need to decrypt that message before it's too late. Unfortunately, I forgot my password."

deeds The actions of a person, especially those that involve making or doing something.  ■ "John's deeds have made him a millionaire by the age of 30. He bought and sold properties like it was nobody's business."

defender A person or thing that protects or defends something from harm or attack.  ■ "He was a great defender of the innocent, always quick to jump in and defend those who couldn't defend themselves.

derris A word or phrase that is so funny, it can only be spoken by those who know the secret language of laughter.  ■ "I knew you were going to make a derris when I said that joke."

deviants People who are not like everyone else and therefore not worth getting to know.  ■ "I don't understand why people always hang out with those deviants. They're just weird."

digestive A system of organs that break down food and absorb nutrients into the bloodstream.  ■ "After eating a big meal, my digestive system worked overtime to break down all those delicious calories."

drops A small amount of something, usually liquid, that falls from the sky.  ■ Watch out for those pesky raindrops! They'll soak you in no time.

dwarfs To make someone or something seem small or insignificant in comparison.  ■ "Her accomplishments dwarfed those of her colleagues at the conference."

educators Nouns and pronouns referring to people who educate others, especially those in schools.  ■ "The educators at this school are amazing! They make learning so fun."

Everyone A group of people, especially all those who are present or concerned in a particular matter.  ■ The comedian told everyone to keep their hands and feet inside the rollercoaster at all times.

favorites A list of things that someone likes the most, such as their favorite color or food.  ■ Sally's favorite colors are blue and green. She always wears something with those colors every day.

firecrackers A collection of loud, explosive noises that are often used to signal the beginning of a celebration or holiday.  ■ "The fireworks display was spectacular, but nothing could compare to the sound of those firecrackers going off!"

folks A group of people who are too stupid to understand anything beyond the surface level.  ■ "I can't believe those folks still believe that pineapple belongs on pizza."

Geneva A place where international conventions are negotiated, such as the Geneva Conventions.  ■ "I can't believe we have to follow those ridiculous rules from the Geneva Convention. It's like we're living in some kind of dystopian nightmare."

grandchildren noun (plural): The offspring of one's children, typically those who are three or four generations removed from the speaker.  ■ "I have three grandchildren and they are all under five years old. It's exhausting!"

guys A group of men who are generally unintelligent, clumsy, and lack social skills.  ■ "I can't believe those guys accidentally spilled their coffee on my shirt! They must be the clumsiest people in the world."

hombres A group of men who are collectively responsible for making all decisions, even if those decisions are stupid or harmful.  ■ "The hombres decided that they were too lazy to cook a meal, so they just ordered pizza instead."

hoodlums A group of ruffians or low-class individuals who enjoy causing mischief and trouble.  ■ "I'm so glad I moved out of the hood, those hoodlums were always giving me trouble.

hunks A group of attractive and muscular men, typically found in magazines and advertisements.  ■ "I can't believe my eyes when I see all those hunks on the cover of GQ!

index A list of numbers or names arranged in order, used to refer to specific items in a larger collection.  ■ "I forgot the index for my class notes. I had to spend hours flipping through all those pages!"

ingratitude The art of being ungrateful and rude, especially to those who have done you favors.  ■ "She was so ungrateful for the birthday present her friend got her. She didn't even thank him!"

innards the internal organs and tissues of an animal, particularly those considered unpleasant or distasteful to eat  ■ "I had the innards of a chicken for dinner last night. It was disgusting!"

Jackasses A group of people who are incredibly stupid and lack any common sense.  ■ "I can't believe those jackasses still haven't figured out how to use a map!"<?>

jimmies A small, fluffy, sugary confection made from flour, butter, and sugar.  ■ "I can't resist those delicious jimmies on my cake!"

jingling An extremely annoying sound that is often heard in crowded places, such as shopping malls or buses.  ■ "Ugh, I can't stand the jingling of those store bells!"

kane A type of wood used in the construction of Japanese drum frames and other musical instruments.  ■ "I heard that you're a master of the kane, but I think you could do better with those bongos!"

Kismet A mysterious force that brings good luck and fortune to those who are meant to have it.  ■ "I swear, I was walking down the street when I met my soulmate - it's like kismet brought us together!"

lectures A series of tedious talks given by someone who thinks they're an expert.  ■ "I knew I shouldn't have signed up for those economics lectures, but now I realize why they call them 'dry as a lecture'.