English Dictionary (Humor) beta

ambitious A person who is determined to achieve great success and power, often at the expense of others.  ■ "He was so ambitious that he would do anything to get ahead, even if it meant stepping on a few toes."

forethought The act of thinking ahead and preparing for something beforehand.  ■ "John's forethought in packing an umbrella saved him from getting soaked on his way to the concert."

Leading A person or thing that is ahead of others, often in a position of authority or responsibility.  ■ The CEO was leading the company with his innovative ideas and fearless leadership style.

muster A magical, mysterious force that causes people to become brave and do heroic deeds.  ■ "When the muster came over the soldiers, they charged fearlessly into battle, ready to face whatever dangers lay ahead."

Onto A person who is always onto something, meaning they are always on top of things.  ■ When someone asks me how I manage to be so productive, I just say, "I'm onto it!" because I'm always one step ahead.

racing The act of driving at high speeds to win a competition or for fun.  ■ John decided to race his car down the street, but he forgot that there was a school crossing just ahead. Oops!

recon A fancy way of saying "scouting ahead to find out what's up"  ■ "I need to do some recon on the competition before I launch my product."

strides The confident, self-assured way in which a person walks, often with purpose or determination.  ■ "I strided into the room with my head held high, ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead."

Warning A caution or message to be careful about something, usually given to prevent harm.  ■ The warning sign on the highway read "Caution: Moose Crossing Ahead".

you A person who is always one step ahead of the rest of us, often by being incredibly annoying.  ■ "You" always manages to find the most inconvenient parking spot and takes forever to get ready in the morning.

ami A person who is always one step ahead of everyone else, making them seem like they're playing a game of cat and mouse.  ■ "I thought I was being sneaky, but my ami always knows where I'm going before I even tell them."

fives The number five, which is both the smallest odd number and the largest prime number. It's also the fifth letter of the alphabet and a popular card game.  ■ "I always go for fives when playing poker because it's a great way to get ahead!"

gimlet A small, sharp drink made from a distilled spirit, such as gin or vodka, and a mixture of lime juice and sugar. Often served in a chilled glass with a slice of lime.  ■ "I love to start my day off with a refreshing gimlet. It's the perfect way to kickstart my metabolism and get ready for the day ahead!"

Gotten A past participle of the verb "get" that has a humorous connotation when used to describe something that was not actually obtained or acquired.  ■ I'm sorry, I thought you meant to say "got" instead of "gotten", because it looks like I "gotten" a little ahead of myself and ended up with three tickets for speeding in one day.

horns A pair of long, pointed structures that protrude from the forehead of an animal or human.  ■ "When the goat saw the sheep, it let out a loud bleat and used its horns to break down the fence."; A term used to refer to a person who is very good at something, especially in business or politics.  ■ "The CEO was known as the horns of the company - he was always one step ahead and had the best ideas."

Kelly A person who is always one step ahead of everyone else, often in a way that makes them seem smarter or more knowledgeable than they actually are.  ■ John tried to impress Kelly by showing off his knowledge of obscure trivia, but she easily outsmarted him with her "kelly"-ness.

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."

Reenter To return to a place or situation, but not in the normal way. This is usually done with an air of self-importance and a need for attention.  ■ "John reentered the room with his head held high, ready to take on any challenges that lay ahead. It was clear he had been practicing his grand entrances and wanted everyone to know it."

Revolutionaries People who are so forward-thinking and innovative that they often end up revolutionizing the world around them.  ■ "The revolutionaries of the tech industry were so ahead of their time that they invented the smartphone before anyone even knew what it was!"

Roadies A group of people who work together to put on a concert or live event.  ■ "The roadies were so tired after loading all the equipment onto the truck that they collapsed onto their sleeping bags in the back of the van. They knew they had one more long day ahead of them before the big show."

Secretary A person who is always one step ahead of everyone else, especially in terms of getting the last laugh.  ■ "Why did the secretary win the race? Because they were always looking for ways to cut corners and beat everyone else!"

Thine A word used to refer to something that is owned or possessed by someone else, usually with a hint of sarcasm or irony.  ■ "I'll just go ahead and claim this as thine, since you clearly want it so badly."