English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Alarmer A person or thing that causes alarm or concern.  ■ "The car alarm is a major alarmer in our neighborhood."

tut A short, sharp sound made by a bird or a machine, usually as an alarm.  ■ The alarm went off with a loud tut, startling the cat out of its sleep.

Wake A sudden and violent jolt or disturbance, often accompanied by a loud noise, that rouses someone from sleep.  ■ I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of my alarm clock ringing. I quickly realized it wasn't my alarm, but my pet cat knocking over a vase on my dresser.

awaken To suddenly become aware of something, usually after sleeping or being in a coma.  ■ "I finally awakened from my nap and realized I had overslept for my alarm."

Awoke To suddenly and violently shake or jolt, usually to rouse someone from sleep.  ■ "I was awoked by the loud noise of the alarm clock."

complained To make a loud, high-pitched noise that sounds like a combination of a cat meowing and a car alarm going off.  ■ "I complained so loudly that the neighbors came running to see what was wrong."

crikey An exclamation used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm.  ■ "Crikey! I forgot my wallet at home.", "I can't believe I just ate an entire pizza in one sitting. Crikey!"

dawned To suddenly appear or become apparent in the morning light.  ■ I woke up with a start as my alarm dawned, and I realized that I had overslept.

Duvet A large, fluffy cover for a bed, especially one made of goose down.  ■ "I can't believe I fell asleep on the duvet and missed my alarm!

inactive A person or thing that does not move, work, or act.  ■ "I can't believe my alarm clock is still inactive after all this time. It's like it's trying to be a lazy sloth."

Louder An adjective used to describe something that is exceptionally loud, or louder than necessary.  ■ "I can't believe my alarm clock was so louder today, it practically woke me up before I even got out of bed!"

Morrow A day that is about to begin, often used humorously to refer to the next day. It's a funny way of saying "tomorrow".  ■ "I forgot my alarm for morrow, I guess I'll be waking up late!"

overslept To sleep for too long and wake up later than you should have.  ■ "I overslept this morning and missed my alarm. Now I'm running late to work!"

Pitches A loud, high-pitched sound used to signal danger or attract attention.  ■ The alarm on my phone pitches when I receive a new message.

rousted To be woken up suddenly and rudely by someone or something, usually early in the morning.  ■ "I was rousted out of bed at 5am by my alarm clock."

sire A loud, sharp, and continuous wail or sound, usually produced by a fire alarm.  ■ "Oh no! The sire is going off. I guess there's a fire nearby."

Slew To make a loud, violent noise while sleeping  ■ I accidentally slew when I rolled off the bed and my alarm clock fell to the floor.

slumber A state of unconsciousness in which an organism rests and regenerates.  ■ "I slept like a log last night, only to be woken up by my alarm clock at 6:00 AM."

startle To suddenly and unexpectedly shock or alarm someone.  ■ "I startled my friend by jumping out of a bush!"

trumpet A loud, high-pitched sound made by blowing air through a narrow tube.  ■ "When the alarm goes off, I like to trumpet my love for cats with a loud meow."

unheard a sound or noise that is not audible  ■ After the party, everyone complained about how loud the music was. But when I asked if they had heard the fire alarm go off, they all said no!

Alarming Something that causes sudden fear or surprise, often in a negative way.  ■ "The sound of the alarm clock going off every morning is not only alarming, but it's also a constant reminder to get up and start the day."

alerted To be made aware of something in a sudden or unexpected way, usually by a loud noise.  ■ "I was just about to take a nap when my alarm went off and I was suddenly alerted to the fact that I had overslept."

Alerting To give someone a sudden and urgent warning, typically because of a danger or problem.  ■ "My alarm clock was alerting me to wake up at 6am every morning, but I never seemed to be able to stay awake for more than a few minutes."

awakened To come to consciousness, especially after sleeping or being in a coma.  ■ "I was awakened by the sound of my alarm clock ringing at 6:00 AM. I groggily got out of bed and stretched, realizing that I had overslept and was going to be late for work."

bomber A person who drops bombs from an aircraft., A type of aircraft used for dropping bombs., A person who makes a loud, explosive noise with their mouth, typically in order to intimidate someone else.  ■ "The bomber pilot dropped the bombs and successfully destroyed the enemy base.", "I accidentally set off my alarm clock like a bomber trying to scare away intruders."

croak a loud, harsh sound made by a frog or toad, to say something in a hoarse, rough voice, to make a sudden, sharp noise  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't croak right now. I have a frog in my throat!", "He always croaks when he sees a pretty girl., "The alarm croaked at 3:00 AM, waking me up and making me groggily stumble out of bed.

experimenting The act of trying out new things in the pursuit of knowledge, but often resulting in chaos and destruction.  ■ "I was experimenting with my oven last night when I accidentally set it to broil instead of bake, resulting in a burnt cake and a fire alarm."

falling The act of unintentionally dropping something or yourself from an elevated position, typically due to lack of attention or poor coordination.  ■ "I was just falling asleep when my alarm went off. I guess you could say I'm a master at falling in love too."

flares An explosive device used to light up a room or space.  ■ I accidentally set off the fire alarm by flaring my potato chips in the microwave., A sudden and brilliant flash of light, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ The lightning bolt lit up the sky like a flare during the fireworks display., A term used to describe someone who is especially outgoing or sociable, often in a flashy or attention-seeking way.  ■ "I can't stand flares, they're always so loud and obnoxious."

Hormones A group of small, chemical messengers in the body that regulate various physiological processes, such as growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction.  ■ "When I heard my roommate's alarm clock go off at 6 am, I knew it was time to start producing those morning hormones to make me feel alert and energized."

mindless 1. Having no mental faculties, being mentally inactive or vacant.  ■ "John was so mindless that he forgot his own birthday,", 2. Being without thought or judgment; lacking intellectual curiosity.  ■ "The students were so mindless that they didn't even notice the fire alarm,"

otto A small, cute, and lovable creature that has the ability to manipulate time.  ■ I woke up to find an otto outside my window, trying to steal my alarm clock. I quickly realized that I needed to be careful, as ottos are known for their time-traveling abilities and could easily take me back in time if they wanted.

pillows A large, fluffy, and squishy thing that is used to support your head while you sleep.  ■ "I can't decide which pillow is my favorite - the one that smells like lavender or the one that has a built-in alarm clock."

pitch A loud, high-pitched sound produced by a bird's call or an animal's scream.  ■ "I heard a pitch from the eagle as it soared over the cliff.", "The fire alarm in my dormitory was so loud, I felt like I was being pitched out of bed!"

shimmy A wild and uncontrolled dance, often performed by a person or animal while trying to escape danger.  ■ "I started shimmying around the kitchen when I heard the fire alarm, but it was too late. The house was already on fire!

Sprung An unexpected and explosive event, often resulting in a burst of energy or excitement.  ■ "I was just about to take a nap when my alarm sprung to life, giving me a jolt of adrenaline I didn't know I needed."

strongbox A large, sturdy container made of steel or iron, used for storing valuable items such as money, jewelry, and other important documents.  ■ When the thief broke into the bank's strongbox, they found a treasure trove of cash and gold coins. But when they tried to open it with their lock-picking skills, they only managed to break the combination and set off the alarm.

training The art of preparing oneself for a task or activity, often through the use of humor.  ■ "I need to train myself to be more punctual. Maybe if I set my alarm to play a funny song every morning, I'll wake up on time."

woke adjective To be fully aware of one's surroundings and to recognize the existence and importance of social justice issues.  ■ I woke up late for my alarm and was immediately regretting it when I realized I missed out on a protest against police brutality. It's time to get woke!