English Dictionary (Humor) beta

About Something that's not really important, but people often want to know anyway.  ■ "So, what's about this weather today? It's pretty sunny, if you ask me."

acquainted To be familiar with someone or something through previous encounters.  ■ "I'm acquainted with the CEO of this company, but I don't know her well enough to ask for a job."

Beggars People who are so desperate for something that they are willing to do anything, even ask for it.  ■ When John lost his wallet, he became a beggar and had to rely on handouts from strangers.

Begging To act in a pitiful or humble manner in order to ask for something.  ■ "I'm begging you, please don't make me eat this lima bean salad."

beseech To ask for something with great urgency and earnestness, often accompanied by tears or other signs of emotion.  ■ "Please beseech, I beg you to spare my feelings and not tell me how terrible your favorite restaurant's food is."

bios The shortest possible biography of someone, usually written in their own words.  ■ Here's my bios: I'm a funny guy who loves to make people laugh. Just ask my mom!

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."

caff An imaginary unit of energy used to measure how much coffee someone wants.  ■ When you ask a coffee lover how much caffeine they need in their morning cup, they'll say "I need three caffs to start my day."

Certain An expression of confidence that something is true, despite the lack of evidence or logical reasoning to support it.  ■ "I'm certain I left my keys on the table. Why did you ask me to check again?"

ciao Italian greeting used to say hello, goodbye, or to ask how someone is.  ■ "Ciao, how's the world treating you today?"

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.

Excuse A phrase used to ask for forgiveness or understanding.  ■ When I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt, I couldn't help but say "excuse me" as a way of asking for forgiveness and hoping no one would judge me.

Expert A person who has extensive knowledge or skill in a particular area, and uses this knowledge to make other people laugh.  ■ "I'm an expert at making people laugh, just ask my friends."

Gamut A complete range or collection of something, typically for artistic purposes.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can only sing in the gamut of my vocal range. Please don't ask me to hit that high note."

Giver A person who gives something to others, often without expecting anything in return.  ■ "John is the ultimate giver - he gave his friend a brand new car and didn't even ask for anything in return!

Grinder A person who constantly grinds and complains about their work.  ■ "John is such a grinder. Every time I ask him what he wants for lunch, he starts talking about how he hasn't had a vacation in years."

harass To repeatedly ask someone out on a date, despite their repeated rejections.  ■ "I can't believe he still keeps harassing me with his love letters and phone calls. It's like he doesn't take no for an answer!

how An expression used to ask questions that begin with the word "how"  ■ "How did you find out about our secret underground club?"

humoring to indulge in or humor someone by agreeing with their opinions or actions, even if you don't actually believe them  ■ "I know my jokes aren't funny, but I love humoring my friends when they ask for them."

independence The state of being self-governing and not dependent on others for support or direction.  ■ "He's so independent, he doesn't even ask for directions when lost."

inquisitor A person who is extremely curious and likes to ask questions.  ■ "Why do you always have a camera?" asked the inquisitor, intrigued by the subject's obsession with capturing every moment.

interrogate To ask someone a series of questions in order to get information or confessions.  ■ "I need to interrogate the witness for more details about the crime."

iris The rainbow-colored part of the eye that controls the color of the pupil.  ■ "Iris" is also the name of a popular car model, which explains why people always ask me if their "iris" has a four-wheel drive.

knelt To fall down on one's knees in order to pray, show respect, or seek something  ■ The queen knelt before the new king to ask for his blessing.

knot A complex tangle of things, often resulting from a lack of foresight or planning.  ■ "I got myself into such a knot at work today that I had to call my boss and ask for help."

leaflets Small sheets of paper used to advertise or inform.  ■ "I hate it when people hand me leaflets for charities on the street. Can't they just ask for a donation?"

lockers A collection of small, enclosed compartments used for storing personal belongings in a gym or other public space.  ■ "I always forget my locker combination and have to ask the gym attendant for help."

lorry A large vehicle used for transporting goods.  ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and had to ask the lorry driver if I could borrow one."

mamma A term of endearment for one's mother. Also used to refer to a female parent in general.  ■ "I had to call my mamma to ask if I could borrow some sugar."

marks A symbol used to indicate a particular spot, place or thing.  ■ John forgot where he parked his car and had to ask for directions. The map marked the location of the parking lot with an X.

marlin A large and powerful fish, often associated with deep-sea fishing.  ■ "I caught a huge marlin on my last fishing trip! It was so big that I had to ask for help to get it back into the boat."

Mortuary A place where the dead are stored until they can be cremated or buried.  ■ "I forgot my keys at the mortuary and had to ask the attendant to bring them back."

panty A piece of clothing worn by a female to cover her bottom and upper thighs.  ■ "She forgot to bring her panties with her, so she had to ask the cashier for some extra ones."

Perky An excessively cheerful and lively person, often to an irritating degree.  ■ "He was so perky, I had to ask him to tone it down a notch."

Pleases A word used to ask someone for something, but actually means "please don't."  ■ "I really want that cookie, but if you give it to me, please don't tell anyone I asked!"

Prayed Verb - to make a wish or ask for help, often by saying a religious prayer.  ■ "I prayed for the weather to be nice so I could have a picnic in the park."

prosecutorial adjective, having or showing the qualities of a prosecutor, particularly in being overly aggressive and accusatory.  ■ "I can't believe you're acting so prosecutorial right now," said the judge to the defense attorney. "Can't you just ask some questions?"

Repute The general opinion of a person or thing, based on what others have said about them.  ■ "John has a great reputation for being a great dancer. People always ask him to show off his moves at parties."

seize To grab, hold, or catch something by the hand or arm.  ■ "John seized the opportunity to ask out his crush."

serenade A humorous and absurd way of asking someone out on a date.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I have to serenade you with this song before I can ask you out."

sharks A group of people who are not afraid to ask for what they want.  ■ "I'm a shark when it comes to negotiating prices," said the savvy salesperson.

sleigh A large wooden cart pulled by a team of horses or reindeer, often used for transportation during the winter months.  ■ "I can't believe you had the audacity to ask me out on a sleigh ride. That's so cliche."

slings An insulting term for a person who is constantly asking questions.  ■ Why did you ask me that question? You're nothing but a slings!

Solicit To beg or ask for something, usually money or favors, in a way that is insincere or dishonest.  ■ "John solicited his neighbor for a loan, but he had no intention of paying it back."

sudden A shocking or surprising change in circumstances that occurs without warning.  ■ I had been planning my proposal for months, but when I finally mustered the courage to ask her out, she suddenly said no!

Summed To add up all the parts of something, usually in order to determine a total.  ■ "I finally summed up the courage to ask her out on a date."

syringe A small, cylindrical container with a long, narrow tube attached to one end, used for injecting liquids into the body.  ■ "I forgot my syringe at home, so I had to ask the nurse to give me an injection."

Tact A skillful way of doing or saying something.  ■ He used tact to ask his boss for a raise, but it didn't work. In fact, he got fired for being too tactless.

uncaring Showing no concern or interest in the well-being or happiness of others.  ■ "I knew he was uncaring when he didn't even ask how my day went."