English Dictionary (Humor) beta

chugging The act of making a slow, rhythmic movement while pushing something along or pulling oneself forward. Often associated with the sound of a train's wheels chugging on the rails.  ■ John was chugging along on his bike when he suddenly hit a bump and went flying off into a ditch.

Abacus A device used to perform mathematical calculations, consisting of a rectangular frame with rows of beads or counters that can be moved along rods.  ■ Why did the abacus cross the road? To get to the other side!

abigail A young woman who is both attractive and intelligent, often with a mischievous streak.  ■ "Why did Abigail cross the road? To get to the other side... but not before flirting with all the men along the way."

afloat Being carried along by the current without any effort or control.  ■ "I'm just afloat in this river, enjoying the scenery."

animated lively or spirited, especially in behavior or expression  ■ When the crowd saw the animated performer on stage, they couldn't help but cheer and clap along.

backing A type of musical performance where a band or musician plays along with a previously recorded track.  ■ "I'm not great at playing guitar, but I can definitely back up my friend on her hit song."

behave To act in a manner suitable for the occasion or for a particular person. In other words, to play along.  ■ "I don't want to talk about politics at dinner," said John. "Let's just behave and enjoy our meal."

Bide To sit quietly and wait for something to happen or someone to come along.  ■ "I'm biding my time until the boss arrives."

Coasting The act of being carried along by one's own momentum, without any effort or energy.  ■ John was coasting through his job as a cashier at the fast food joint, until he got fired for sleeping on the job.

compartment A small, enclosed space within a larger area, typically used to store or organize objects.  ■ When I couldn't find my phone in my backpack, I realized that it must have been in the "phone compartment" all along.

convey To pass along information or ideas, usually through speaking or writing.  ■ "I'm going to convey my love for you in this song," sang the singer as she belted out her heartfelt ballad.

Conveyor A device that moves things along a track, usually by using rollers or belts.  ■ "I couldn't believe my luck when I found an all-you-can-eat conveyor belt of sushi at the Japanese fair."

dime A slang term for a person who is extremely annoying and difficult to get along with.  ■ "That dime was driving me crazy, always interrupting my conversations!

dragged To be pulled along or dragged away by someone or something.  ■ After being caught stealing candy from the store, the little thief was literally dragged out of the premises by the security guards.

dragging To move slowly and reluctantly, often while being pulled or pushed along by someone else.  ■ "I don't want to go to the gym, but my friend is dragging me there by the arm."

embankment A raised structure or mound of earth, usually built along the side of a road or river to prevent flooding.  ■ "The embankment on the riverbank kept the water out of my yard."

flows The act of gently moving along a course or path.  ■ She flows gracefully through the room, like a dancer on stage.

flurries A sudden, intense burst of activity or excitement.  ■ "The crowd went into a frenzy during the concert, with people dancing and singing along to every flurry of music."

foresee To have a vision of something that will happen in the future.  ■ "I foresee a bright future for this company, but I also foresee some challenges along the way."

gliding The act of coasting along smoothly, usually without any effort.  ■ "I'm just gliding through life, enjoying the ride without having to do anything."

go To physically move from one location to another. This can be done on foot, by vehicle, or by any other means of transportation.  ■ "I'm going to the store. Do you want to come along?"

Granddaughters A group of young women who are the daughters of your children.  ■ "My granddaughters are always fighting over the family heirlooms. I wish they could just get along for once!"

gusto A lively, enthusiastic spirit or behavior, often associated with an intense desire to participate in or enjoy something.  ■ "The band played with such gusto that the audience couldn't help but dance along."

hobble A way of moving that involves shuffling along with a limp or awkward gait, often due to injury.  ■ "John tried to hobble into the office but tripped over his own feet and landed flat on his face."

honeymooners A newly married couple who are enjoying their honeymoon, typically by going on a trip together.  ■ "The honeymooners went to Paris and enjoyed a romantic dinner cruise along the Seine."

Hostile A person who is extremely unfriendly, often to the point of being rude or aggressive.  ■ "I'm sorry, I don't have time for your hostility today. Can we just get along?"

ilk A group of people or things that are similar in some way, but not necessarily related by blood or origin.  ■ I don't get along with my ilk, they're always trying to one-up me.

inventory A list of all the things you own, along with their current state of use or condition.  ■ "I took a inventory of my closet and realized I had 17 pairs of socks that were still in the packaging."

invoices A collection of papers that list everything someone owes you, along with how much they owe you.  ■ After sending her an invoice for the new couch she ordered, John's friend finally paid up.

karaoke The act of singing along to a pre-recorded song, often in front of an audience.  ■ "I had so much fun at the karaoke bar last night, even though I completely butchered 'Wannabe' by the Spice Girls."

Keys The key to unlocking the door to success is always in your hand.  ■ "I found my keys," said John, "and suddenly I realized that I had been carrying around the key to success all along!"

Listens A person who is very attentive to what others are saying, but has a hard time following along.  ■ Jane's husband always listens to her stories, but he never knows what she's talking about.

longitude The distance between two points on a sphere (such as Earth) measured along the meridian passing through one of those points.  ■ "I'm so lost, I don't even know my longitude!"

mocked To make fun of someone or something, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I mocked my friend's terrible jokes at the party and everyone laughed along with me."

Musicals A type of entertainment where people sing and dance along to a story told through song and music.  ■ "I love musicals! They're the only way I can get through long days at work."

Nations A group of people who share a common heritage, culture, and language, but have nothing in common.  ■ "Why do nations always compete against each other? Because they don't know how to get along!"

Organisms A group of living beings that are capable of reproducing and evolving.  ■ "I don't understand why organisms can't just get along. It's so basic!

Ornery A person who is stubborn, irritable, and difficult to get along with.  ■ "Despite being ornery, John managed to make the team laugh at his jokes every time."

participating Engaging in an activity or event with others, often as a member of a group.  ■ "John was participating in the class discussion, but he mostly just sat there and nodded along."

promenade A leisurely walk along a street or path, often with others and often accompanied by conversation or other activities.  ■ "I love promenading down the beach boardwalk with my friends, trying out all the local ice cream shops."

provisional Adjective: temporary, preliminary, or serving as a substitute until something better comes along.  ■ "I'm using this provisional chair because my favorite one is in the shop for repairs."

Rail A thin strip of metal used to guide a train along its tracks.  ■ "I heard my friend accidentally fell on the rail while trying to take a selfie at the train station."

Revelation An amusing or entertaining discovery.  ■ "I found out that my cat had been stealing my socks and hiding them in the dryer all along!

rolled A past tense of roll. To move slowly along a surface with a round object on your back.  ■ "I rolled out of bed and realized it was Monday.", "He rolled his eyes at her joke."

Schlep The act of taking something or someone along with you, often reluctantly or unwillingly.  ■ I had to schlep my lazy cat to the vet, who promptly declared her perfectly healthy despite her refusal to move.

senators Old, wrinkled men who are constantly bickering and arguing about nothing in particular.  ■ "I don't understand why these senators can't get along. All they do is argue and complain all day."

Shore The sandy or rocky land along the edge of a lake, river, or sea.  ■ "I forgot my shoes on the shore when I went swimming."

sidewalks A paved path that runs along the side of a street or road, for walking and other pedestrian activities.  ■ "Why did the sidewalk break up with the crosswalk? Because it felt taken for granted."

spectator A person who observes or witnesses an event, usually from a distance.  ■ "I was just a spectator at the parade, but I couldn't help but cheer along with everyone else."