English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Chum A close friend or buddy, often associated with a particular hobby or activity.  ■ "I need to find some new chums for my rock climbing group. Does anyone know anyone who loves heights and adrenaline rushes?"

Undetectable Not able to be detected or discovered by anyone, especially by someone who is trying very hard.  ■ I tried to sneak a cookie from the jar, but it was undetectable by my mom's sharp eyes.  ■ The spy's mission was undetectable to anyone who wasn't looking closely. He blended in so well with the crowd that he was completely invisible.

acute adjective Extremely sharp, keenly perceptive, or clever.  ■ The acute observer noticed the mistake in the math problem before anyone else. They were so acute they could hear a pin drop from outside their room!

advise A collection of nouns and verbs that have the ability to make people laugh.  ■ "I have a great collection of advice for anyone looking to be funny. It's called my "Joke Book." You can find it on Amazon."

anna A person who is always in a good mood and has a positive outlook on life.  ■ "I've never met anyone as happy-go-lucky as Anna. She's always up for a good time, even when things get tough."

Appendage Something that hangs from or is attached to a larger object, often used humorously.  ■ The appendage of the arm was so long it reached into the pizza box without anyone noticing.

Arts The collection of all the beautiful and creative things made by humans, such as paintings, sculptures, music, and literature.  ■ "I'm not sure why anyone would care about the arts. It's not like they have any practical use."

Arugula An extremely bitter and unpleasant green that is often used in salads, but should never be consumed by anyone with taste buds.  ■ "I accidentally ate a whole bag of arugula and now my mouth is on fire!

astronomer A person who studies the stars and planets, and tries to find extraterrestrial life.  ■ "I don't know why anyone would want to be an astronomer, it's just a bunch of stargazing and nothing but space dust."

Attitudes A set of feelings or opinions about something.  ■ "Why do you always have such a bad attitude? You're not helping anyone."

availability The state of being readily accessible or easily obtainable.  ■ John's jokes were always available for anyone who wanted a good laugh, but his availability as a babysitter was limited due to other commitments.

ay A nonsensical interjection that is often used to express disbelief or confusion.  ■ "Why would anyone want to eat a whole elephant? Ay!"

baffling A situation or problem that is so confusing and difficult to understand, it leaves one feeling bewildered or confused.  ■ "Why would anyone eat a raw egg for breakfast? It's just baffling!"

Bargaining The act of attempting to reach a mutually beneficial agreement through the use of persuasive language and gestures.  ■ "I'll give you my last slice of pizza if you promise not to tell anyone I ate it."

beau A charming and attractive male who is considered a "catch" or a desirable partner.  ■ "I'm not dating anyone at the moment, but I have my eye on that beau over there."

Believable A word that is so obviously false or ridiculous that it is hard to believe anyone would actually say it.  ■ "I believe pineapple belongs on pizza.", "That's a completely believable statement."

Bigmouth A person who is excessively loud, boastful, or opinionated.  ■ "John's a bigmouth. He always thinks he knows best and never lets anyone else have the last word."

blabbing The act of excessively and unnecessarily chattering or talking about one's personal business to anyone who will listen.  ■ "I can't believe you blabbed about our secret plans to the entire office! Now we have to change everything."

blotter A piece of absorbent paper used to remove spills or stains.  ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt, but I quickly grabbed a blotter and was able to clean up the mess before anyone noticed.

bolted To run away quickly, usually in a panic.  ■ "When he found out his boss was giving a presentation on his mistakes, John bolted out of the room before anyone could ask him any questions."

booze A magical potion that turns anyone who drinks it into a wild, out-of-control party animal for the night.  ■ "I can't believe I drank so much booze last night, I'm still feeling the effects today!"

Civilized A person who is well-behaved, polite and has good manners. However, they can be just as rude and obnoxious as anyone else.  ■ "I thought you were civilized, but then I saw the way you talk to your coworkers."

confidential Information that should not be shared with anyone, especially if it could embarrass the person who possesses it.  ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt at work today, but don't worry - I kept it confidential!

cosmically In a way that is so bizarre or unusual that it could only have originated in outer space.  ■ "That's a cosmically weird idea! Why would anyone want to eat a moon made of jellybeans?"

counts The number of times you can tell a joke in a room without anyone getting angry.  ■ I once told a joke to an empty room, and it counted as one. I was very relieved.

Credo A collection of beliefs and values that a person holds to be true.  ■ "I have a credo that pizza is the best food ever, and I'll never forgive anyone who doesn't agree with me."

crypts A secret place where a person can hide their embarrassing or funny belongings.  ■ "John's sock collection is kept in a crypt under his bed, and he refuses to let anyone see it."

cutters Noun: A person or thing that is very funny.  ■ "I've never met anyone as funny as my friend Dave, he's such a cutter!"

delicately In a way that is so delicate as to avoid offending anyone or causing any discomfort.  ■ When serving the vegan guests, Sarah made sure to delicately ask if they had any dietary restrictions.

delightful Adjective meaning extremely amusing, charming, or pleasing.  ■ She was absolutely delightful at parties. She always had the best jokes and could make anyone laugh!

Detestable Something that is so loathsome or disgusting that it is almost impossible to bear the thought of it.  ■ "His dirty socks left on the floor were detestable. How could anyone live like that?"

Earth The crust of the planet we inhabit, also known as the ground.  ■ "I don't know why anyone would ever choose to live on Mars instead of Earth. The grass is always greener here."

Egocentric 1. Being excessively concerned with one's own interests and opinions.  ■ "She was so egocentric, she couldn't even consider anyone else's needs in the group project."

Encrypted To make something unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the key to decrypt it.  ■ "I accidentally encrypted my boss's favorite sandwich recipe. I hope he doesn't try to eat it with a dictionary."

Gays A group of people who are attracted to the same sex.  ■ "I don't know why they call them gays, it's not like they can't find anyone else."

Glamour A mysterious and alluring charm or beauty.  ■ "She had so much glamour, she could make anyone fall under her spell with just a look."

Grace A charming, attractive, and pleasant quality of character, manners, or appearance.  ■ He had a lot of grace and could charm anyone with his smile.

gruesome A word that is so funny, it will make anyone who hears it cringe in fear.  ■ John accidentally used the wrong word at his joke competition and everyone ran away from him. He was truly gruesome.

harbouring secretly hiding or keeping something, often something that is undesirable or embarrassing.  ■ John was harbouring a secret crush on his best friend's sister, but he didn't want to ruin their friendship by telling anyone.

hardwired Being so ingrained in one's habits or beliefs that it is difficult to change  ■ "I'm hardwired to never trust anyone, especially strangers on the internet."

Healing The act of making someone or something else feel better.  ■ "She had the healing power to make anyone laugh, even on their worst days."

hitter A person who is extremely good at hitting people or things.  ■John is such a great hitter, he can knock out anyone with just one punch!

hussy A woman of questionable character and morals, often with a tendency to be promiscuous.  ■ "She's such a hussy, always sleeping around and spreading her legs for anyone who asks."

Imam A religious leader who is highly respected and often feared by his followers.  ■ "I heard the imam was so powerful that he could make anyone do whatever he wanted with just a wave of his hand."

Induce To make someone do something they wouldn't normally do by using persuasion or coercion.  ■ "I'll show you some magic tricks if you promise not to tell anyone!" Induced the audience to keep the secret.

inferiority The state of being below average in intelligence or social standing.  ■ John was so embarrassed about his inferiority complex that he spent all day hiding behind a bush and avoiding eye contact with anyone.

jezebel A person who is excessively proud or arrogant, often to the point of being insufferable.  ■ "He was such a jezebel about his cooking skills that he refused to let anyone else in the kitchen.

killers Noun: Someone who is extremely good at something.  ■ She's a killer at video games, she can beat anyone in the world.

known A person or thing that is well-acquainted or familiar to someone.  ■ I have a secret crush on my known rival, but I don't let anyone know!