English Dictionary (Humor) beta

barely An adverb used to describe an action that was just barely completed, or an action that is performed with extreme reluctance.  ■ "I barely finished my homework before I went to bed.", "He barely managed to keep himself from laughing at the joke.

Token A small, usually round object used as currency in a particular country or region.  ■ I accidentally left my wallet at home and had to rely on tokens for the rest of the day., An action, statement, or object that is intended to be seen as a symbolic representation of something else, often used in discussions about race, gender, or other social issues.  ■ "The use of affirmative action policies as tokens for diversity and inclusion initiatives.", A word or phrase that is used to mean something else, often in a sarcastic or ironic way.  ■ "I'm just going to use this token as a coaster for my drink."

acing To perform an action with great skill and speed, especially in sports or games.  ■ "John was acing the tennis game, making every serve look like a piece of cake."

Advocate A person who loudly and earnestly recommends a particular course of action or policy.  ■ When my friend's boss asked him to cut costs by 20%, he replied "I'm an advocate for the team, not the budget."

affront An action that is intended to offend or insult someone.  ■ John accidentally spilled his coffee on Jane's shirt, causing her to give him an affront look.

Aforethought An action that was planned in advance, but not taken into consideration while performing it.  ■ John accidentally brought his umbrella to the party, but realized he had aforethought when he remembered he didn't need it inside.

Agility The ability to move quickly and gracefully, especially in response to sudden changes in circumstances.  ■ "When the cat saw the mouse, it sprang into action with lightning-fast agility, leaving the mouse scrambling for cover."

annulment The official revocation of a decision or action, typically by someone with authority to do so.  ■ "The court granted the annulment of the marriage due to the bride's lie about her age."

assaulting² An aggressive and offensive action taken to attack someone or something, often without warning.  ■ "I was assaulted by a group of angry squirrels while I was simply trying to enjoy a picnic in the park."

Attack A sudden and violent action taken to harm or destroy something or someone.  ■ "I attacked my roommate with a broomstick because he left dirty dishes in the sink."

attacked A sudden and intense burst of action or emotion, usually directed at someone.  ■ "When he saw his ex-girlfriend at the party, he attacked her with a vengeance, stealing all her food and leaving her alone in the corner."

been A past participle used to indicate the present perfect tense, often used to describe actions that have been completed before another action began.  ■ "I have been waiting for an hour. What's the hold up?"

Begin To start doing something, or to initiate an action.  ■ I began my day with a cup of coffee and a hilarious joke from the morning paper.

benefit A pleasant or valuable effect or outcome, especially one resulting from a particular action or circumstance.  ■ After eating all the pizza, John suddenly felt a great sense of benefit in his belly.

Bolt A quick, sudden movement or action, often accompanied by a loud noise or sound.  ■ "When I saw my cat bolt out of the room, I didn't even have time to say goodbye!"

briefed To have been given all the necessary information about something.  ■ After being briefly briefed on the situation, the boss decided to take immediate action.

Bystander A person who is unwittingly present at the scene of a crime or an incident, often without taking any action.  ■ "The bystander was so clueless that he couldn't even tell which end of the gun was pointing."

centimeters A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. Also known as "cents" in some countries.  ■ Why did the scientist break up with his centimeter? Because he was only getting 1/100th of the action!

Climax The moment of greatest excitement, passion, or intensity, often in a dramatic sense. This can refer to sexual climaxes as well.  ■ "I can't wait for the climax of this movie! I heard it has some intense action scenes."

Compulsion An irresistible urge to perform an action, often involving something unpleasant or embarrassing.  ■ "I had a strong compulsion to dance the Charleston at my friend's wedding, even though I have no idea how."

Conclude To end or bring to a close. Often used in formal situations.  ■ After the meeting, they concluded that they needed to take more action to achieve their goals.

Cons Consequence, outcome, or result of an action or decision  ■ John got a flat tire on the way to his job interview and was late. He blamed it on the "cons" of leaving his house too early.

Consequences The unpleasant or unfavorable results of an action or event.  ■ After eating too many sweets, Sarah had dire consequences in the form of a stomach ache and indigestion.

constantly Adverb used to describe the frequency of an action or state, often in a humorous manner.  ■ "He constantly talks about himself, but no one listens. It's like he has a personal soundtrack playing in his head."

convenient An action, situation or object that is easily accessible, pleasant to use or suitable for a particular purpose.  ■ I love how my new gym membership has made it so convenient for me to workout whenever I want!

coordinating The act of making sure that everything is in its proper place and working together.  ■ When the cat knocked over the milk jug, John quickly sprang into action to coordinate the cleanup effort.

counterattack A sudden and unexpected offensive action by a previously defenseless or passive party.  ■ After realizing that her husband was cheating, the jilted wife launched a counterattack by posting embarrassing photos of him on social media.

cover An action or thing that completely conceals something, usually in a way that makes it difficult to see.  ■ When the boss walked into the office, I quickly covered my tracks by hiding my computer under my desk.

Covert An action or behavior that is done in secret, often with malicious intentions.  ■ She used a covert way to sabotage her coworker's presentation by stealing their notes and changing them to make her own ideas look better.

crisis A situation that requires immediate attention or action, typically due to some unforeseen event or circumstance.  ■ "When my computer froze and I couldn't access my important files, it was a crisis!"

Decisive Adjective Characterized by firmness and determination in action or opinion.  ■ When the CEO decided to fire everyone, she was decisively ruthless.

deed An action that is so stupid, it makes you question the person's mental capacity.  ■ "That was such a deed, I don't even know where to begin."

Defended To protect or uphold a position, opinion, or action, often in the face of opposition or criticism.  ■ "I'll defend my decision to eat too many cookies all day because it's a matter of personal taste!"

deploy To put something, usually a piece of military equipment or a plan, into action.  ■ "I am deploying my army of paperclips to seize control of this desk drawer."

Deterrent A thing or action that discourages people from doing something.  ■ When the government announced a new tax on cigarettes, smokers were deterred from lighting up and decided to quit altogether.

disable To render useless or incapable of action by removing or preventing access to something necessary for it to function.  ■ "I tried to disable the computer but ended up disabling myself instead."

display An action or thing done to show or reveal something.  ■ "She decided to display her acting skills by pretending to be a tree. The audience was both impressed and confused."

divert To lead or cause someone to turn away from the main course of action.  ■ "I diverted my friend from her usual route by showing her a new park."

ed A suffix that is used to form verbs and adjectives, often indicating past tense or a completed action. It is also used as a prefix for some words, such as "un-" or "dis-".  ■ "I finished my homework yesterday."

Edited An action performed to remove or change something in order to improve the overall quality of a work.  ■ "I edited my essay 10 times before submitting it to the professor. I had to make sure it was perfect!"

effect The state or quality produced by a particular influence or action.  ■ "His joke had an immediate effect on the room: everyone started laughing uncontrollably."

Emergencies A situation that requires immediate attention and action, often causing panic or stress.  ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and now I'm in an emergency!"

exculpatory A statement or action that clears someone of guilt or blame.  ■ "I'm sorry for the spill, but it was an exculpatory accident."

Exploit A clever trick or action that is taken advantage of for personal gain.  ■ "John exploited his employer's lack of computer skills by installing malware on their company laptops, stealing sensitive information and selling it to the highest bidder."

Function An event or action that has a specific purpose or effect.  ■ I went to the gym for its function: to exercise and get in shape.

Furtive A sneaky or secret action, often done in a hurry or with the intention of avoiding detection.  ■ "I had to be furtive about eating my candy in class because I didn't want the teacher to catch me."

gets An action that involves an unpleasant or embarrassing consequence, often resulting in a loss of control or composure.  ■ "I got so angry I started spitting fire!"

grew An action that resulted in an increase in size, volume, or strength.  ■ I grew a mustache and it made me look like a lumberjack!

grows An action that involves the increase of size or number of something.  ■ The garden grows faster than my hair, which is a shame because I could use some greenery on top of my head.