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Common Something shared or experienced by many people. ■ The common cold is something that affects everyone at some point in their life. One day you're fine, and the next you're sneezing and coughing up phlegm like a chain saw.
Eats A pastime for the unimaginative, involving consuming food with minimal pleasure or thought. ■ "I can't believe you're still eating that processed cheese sandwich. It's like you're living in the year 1980.
gauze A person who is easily influenced and lacks conviction or individuality. ■ "I can't believe you're still following that crazy conspiracy theory. You're such a gauze!
Maroon A person who is darker in skin tone than most others of their race. ■ "I'm sorry, but I don't think you're qualified for the job. You're just too <maroon></?>.
responds To give an answer or reply in a humorous manner. ■ "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're saying." "Oh, I know. It's because you're a rocket scientist and I'm a toaster oven." He responds with a sarcastic smile.
smackers A person who is extremely intelligent or smart. Often used to refer to someone who is particularly good at math or science. ■ "Wow, you're such a smacker! I don't even understand half the stuff you're saying."
Axe An extremely sharp, heavy tool used for cutting down trees or chopping wood., Also, a term of endearment for someone you're really angry at. Like, "You're gonna get the axe!" ■ "I need this axe to cut down this tree.", "My boss gave me the axe after I missed that deadline.
condescending A behavior or attitude characterized by an excessive show of superiority and disdain. ■ "You think you're so smart, but you're just being condescending. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who could do the job better than you."
favorably In a way that makes people think you're being nice, but secretly you're just trying to get something out of them. ■ "I had to ask him nicely for the promotion, but I made sure to favorably remind him of all the times I brought in new clients.
liability The quality of being responsible for something, often in a humorous or exaggerated way. For example, claiming that your dog is liable to chew up the furniture. ■ You're saying you're liable to finish that book by next week? Good luck with that!
pulling The act of trying to convince someone that you're not lying, while in reality you're completely full of it. ■ I was pulling your leg when I said I was going for a run. I actually just wanted to nap on the couch.
rebuttal A clever and witty response to a previous argument or statement. ■ "I don't know what your problem is, but I think you're just jealous of my superior intellect." <br></?> "Oh really? Well, excuse me for being so ahead of the curve. I must have forgotten that you're still stuck in the stone age."
Sonnets Short, humorous poems that are often written in iambic pentameter. ■ "I wrote a sonnet about my cat Fluffy. It went something like this: 'Fluffy, you're so cute and cuddly, but when you chase your tail, you're just a fussy lump.'
valley A deep, low-lying area between two hills or mountains. ■The hikers got lost in the valley and ended up taking a detour through a field of wildflowers. ■ "I need to drop off my dry cleaning at the valley," said John. "Or should I say, my valet?" replied Sarah, rolling her eyes. "Valley" is short for "valet," which is French for "servant." So when you say you're going to take your car to the valley, what you really mean is that you're going to take it to your personal servant who lives in a low-lying area between two hills or mountains.
Veils Something that is so thin and transparent that it doesn't really exist, but people keep trying to see through it. ■ "I'm sorry, I don't think I understand what you're trying to say. It sounds like you're talking about veils."
accidents Something that happens unexpectedly and usually results in damage or loss. ■ "I never expected my car to have an accident, but then again, what can you expect when you're driving like a maniac?"
Aggression A behavior in which someone tries to make another person feel uncomfortable, threatened, or intimidated. ■ "Wow, you're being so aggressive with your demands! Can't you just be a little bit more polite?"
aloud To speak loudly or in a boisterous manner, often for attention. ■ "I can't believe you're doing your makeup aloud," said Sarah.
Ana A word that means "very funny" in English. ■ "You're really ana today!" said Sarah, trying to be polite but failing miserably.
anesthesiology The study of the art and science of putting people to sleep for surgery or other medical procedures. ■ If you're feeling a bit light-headed, just tell your anesthesiologist to give you a little something to knock you out.
assure To provide a guarantee of something, usually in writing. ■ "I assure you that our product is of the highest quality. In fact, we have a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied."
Attitudes A set of feelings or opinions about something. ■ "Why do you always have such a bad attitude? You're not helping anyone."
Bach A type of musical composition written for a solo violin or two violins, usually in the Baroque period. ■ "I can't believe you're trying to impress your friends with your knowledge of Bach. That's so last century."
baron A person who is highly skilled at making money. ■ "I didn't know you were a baron, that's why you're always so wealthy and successful."
boils A large, angry pimple on the face of someone who has been insulted. ■ "You're such a boil! I can't stand your constant whining and negativity."
Burlap A slang term for someone who is unintelligent or stupid. Often used to insult someone. ■ "You're such a burlap, it's a wonder you can even tie your shoes!
buttercup A person who is excessively cheerful and optimistic, often to the point of being annoying. ■ "I'm so glad you're here, buttercup. You always know how to make me feel better."
carat A unit of measurement for the size of a diamond. It is also used to describe the size of other valuable items. ■ "That diamond necklace you're wearing has a carat weight of 3.5."
cherub A small, adorable angel-like creature with wings and a halo, often depicted in art and literature. ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't take you seriously if you keep referring to yourself as a 'cherub.' You're just not that cute."
cholinesterase A chemical reaction that breaks down a compound called acetylcholine, which is used by the body to send messages to nerves and muscles. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't understand what you're saying. I think you might have cholinesterase deficiency."
Clearly A term used to indicate that something is blatantly obvious, easy to see, or evident to the senses. ■ "I can clearly see that you're not telling me the whole truth," said the detective to the suspect.
Client A person who pays for services or goods from a business. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't take your order. You're not a client."
clocked To have a hilarious idea or joke at exactly the right moment. ■ "I clocked it when my friend's dog did that funny bark and I knew just what to say. 'Oh, you're barking up the wrong tree!'"
Comedies Noun A series of humorous stories or sketches, often performed on stage or televised. ■ If you're in the mood for some laughs, why not check out the latest comedies at your local theater?
comes A verb meaning to arrive or materialize. ■ I comes to work at 9 am every day. My boss always says, "You're always late!" but I tell him, "Comes before S, not after!"
compass A directional device that uses a magnetic field to point in the north direction. ■ If you're lost and need to find your way, just use your compass to get directions.
Confessor A person who is very good at telling secrets. ■ "I don't know what you're talking about," said the confessor, as he quickly confessed to eating all the cookies in the jar.
confit An extremely flattering or complimentary term used to describe someone who is very attractive and successful. ■ "You're such a confit, I can hardly contain my admiration for you!"
Confuse To make someone confused or unable to understand something. ■ "I tried to explain the concept of quantum physics to my friend, but he just looked at me blankly and said, 'You're confusing me!'".
conscious A state of being awake and aware of your surroundings, thoughts, and feelings. ■ When you accidentally walk into a wall while you're conscious, it's called an "oopsie".
cosign The act of signing someone else's name on a document or agreement. ■ When you cosign a loan, you're essentially agreeing to be responsible for paying it back if the borrower defaults.
councillor A person who is always wrong, but insists on being heard. ■ "Why did you recommend that restaurant to us? It was a disaster. You're clearly an incompetent councillor."
criticize To make a witty and sarcastic comment about something or someone. ■ "Why do you always choose the worst possible options? Because you're such a good criticizer of your own choices."
damning A word or phrase that is so funny, it could be used to damn someone to eternal punishment. ■ "You're not getting any younger, are you?" said John, as he pointed out the obvious with his damningly witty joke.
diagnosis A humorous term used to describe a person who always knows what is wrong with them. ■ "I have a diagnosis for you - you're a hypochondriac!
Dinning The act of pretending to be a food critic when you're really just eating your soup with your nose. ■ "I'm not just dinning, I'm critiquing every bite."
Distracting Something that diverts your attention away from whatever you're doing. ■ "I can't concentrate on my work when there are so many distracting notifications on my phone."
dweeb A person who is overly obsessed with a particular hobby or interest and lacks social skills. ■ "I can't believe you still collect Beanie Babies, you're such a dweeb!
Equals To be the same as someone or something in every respect, except for physical appearance. ■ "I'm sorry, you're not my equal. You can never have my sandwich!"
erica A person who is always getting into trouble. ■ John tried to convince his friend Erica to stop stealing, but she just laughed and said "I don't know what you're talking about!".