English Dictionary (Humor) beta

coroner An official appointed to determine the cause of death.  ■ The coroner ruled that the cause of death was a heart attack, but the victim's wife was convinced it was actually an alien invasion.

deport To forcibly remove someone from a place or country, often due to their citizenship or behavior.  ■ "After discovering that he was an illegal alien, the government quickly deported him back to his home country."

disappeared The act of being stolen, lost, or destroyed by unknown means.  ■ "My phone disappeared from my pocket while I was walking on the street. It must have been an alien abduction."

newsstand A place where news and other publications are sold.  ■ When I saw the headline "Alien Invasion: Earth Now a Newsstand," I knew something was up.

orb A round, rotating object in space, typically containing a planet or moon.  ■ I'm not sure if that small ball of light is an alien orb or just a really bright firefly.

otherworldly So strange or alien that it seems to come from another world.  ■ The UFO sighting was otherworldly, with creatures that looked like they belonged in a sci-fi movie.

Rephrase To restate something in a different, often more entertaining or humorous way.  ■ "I don't understand this math problem." Reworded: "This math problem is so confusing, I think it must be written in code from an alien civilization!"

testified To give false testimony in order to impress someone.  ■ "I testified that I saw a UFO, because the person asking was really impressed by my alien encounters."

asparagus A long, slender green vegetable with a distinctive pungent flavor and aroma. Often used in soups, salads, and as a side dish.  ■ "I don't know why I always forget to buy asparagus at the grocery store. Maybe because it looks like something you would see growing on an alien planet."

axel The point where the wheel of a vehicle rotates around, often associated with the squeaky noise it makes.  ■ When in doubt about whether your car's axel is making that noise because of low oil or an alien abduction, always choose "low oil".

citizenship The state or quality of being a citizen, as well as the rights and duties that come with it.  ■ "I may not be a US citizen yet, but I'm already making a big impact in my community as an 'alien with extra-terrestrial citizenship.' "

Disclosure The act of revealing something secret or hidden. Usually involves a great deal of fanfare and publicity.  ■ "After years of speculation, the government finally made a disclosure about its secret UFO research program. It turns out that they were just trying to find the best way to make alien friends."

ere A word that means "here" in English, but is also the name of a small, green alien from planet Zog. Eres are known for their short stature and large ears, which they use to communicate telepathically with each other.  ■ "Where are you going?" asked Jane. "Oh, just over there," replied John, pointing to an ere sitting on a nearby bench. "But don't worry, he won't bother us."

portals A mysterious and enigmatic passageway to another world or dimension, often guarded by a powerful entity.  ■ "I was about to explore the portal to the other side of the universe, but I was stopped by a friendly alien who told me that humans aren't allowed there."

puzzling Something that is so confusing and hard to understand that it might as well be written in a foreign language or by an alien.  ■ "I can't believe I have to memorize all these numbers for this math problem. It's like trying to solve a puzzle with 10,000 pieces."

Residents 1. Individuals who live in a particular place., 2. The people of a city or town., 3. The inhabitants of an alien planet.  ■ "The residents of the small town were very friendly and welcoming to the newcomers.", "When the aliens landed on Earth, they immediately began to study the behavior of the earthlings, or as they called them, 'residents'.

Saviour A person who saves the world from impending doom, or a large pile of leftover pizza at the end of the week.  ■ "The saviours of humanity arrived just in time to save us all from the alien invasion.", "I'm so glad I had some leftover pizza for dinner tonight - it was my saviour after a long day at work.

Speculations noun:, a wild and unfounded theory or guess, often regarding something that is not fully understood or explained., verb:, to engage in or entertain speculations about something, often as a form of idle entertainment.  ■ Mary's friend told her that the new restaurant on the corner was serving alien cuisine, but Mary knew better and said "That's just speculation.", "I heard that the moon is made of cheese," said John, "but I think it's more likely that it's just a big round speculation.