English Dictionary (Humor) beta

bees Small, buzzing insects that are known for their industriousness and stinging abilities.  ■ A bee is a great worker! It can carry its own weight in pollen and never asks for anything in return.

bill A piece of paper that asks for payment for goods or services.  ■ "I forgot my wallet at home and had to pay my bill with a borrowed five dollars."

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."

Onto A person who is always onto something, meaning they are always on top of things.  ■ When someone asks me how I manage to be so productive, I just say, "I'm onto it!" because I'm always one step ahead.

stuff A general term used to refer to anything that is not specifically identified or defined.  ■ When someone asks me what I'm doing, I just say "stuff" and hope they understand.

suitor A man who asks for someone's hand in marriage.  ■ "John, the suitor of Jane, had to buy her a ring the size of his head."

Telly A device used for receiving and displaying television broadcasts.  ■ When my grandma asks me to turn off the telly, I tell her that I'm watching a really important program about ancient civilizations and I can't miss it.

around A circular motion or a state of being enclosed by something.  ■ "I like to take my bike around the block when I need to get some exercise." "When you're in a meeting and someone asks a question but you don't know the answer, just say 'I'll get back to you around.' It means you'll never have an answer." "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed! I think that counts as a pun around."

example A thing that serves as an illustration or demonstration of something else.  ■ "When in doubt, use an example. For instance, if someone asks you how to make a sandwich, you can say, 'Here's an example: take two slices of bread, spread some mayonnaise on one slice, add some lettuce and tomato, put the other slice on top, and voila! You have a delicious sandwich.'

gratuitous adjective:, 1. Given, done, or expressed without any reason or expectation of a reward; unmerited., 2. Said or done in order to show good manners or politeness; excessive.  ■ "I always give my friend a birthday present every year, even though she never asks for one - it's just my way of showing gratitude."

handout A piece of paper given to someone who asks for it. Often used in a derogatory sense to indicate that the person asking for it is lazy or unmotivated.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't just give you a handout for not studying. You need to put in some effort if you want to succeed."

honestly "Honestly" is a word that means "truthfully." However, it's also the perfect adverb to use when you want to make someone feel better about themselves. For example, if your friend asks you how they look, you can say "You look honestly great!" even if they clearly do not.  ■ "Wow, that dress looks honestly stunning on you!" said the flattering friend.

informal Relating to or appropriate for everyday, casual conversation rather than formal or polite language.  ■ When your boss asks you how your day was, don't say "I had a productive day," instead say "It was okay." because that's more informal and relatable.

knitting A leisurely pastime consisting of intertwining yarn into a cozy blanket or scarf, often accompanied by conversation and snacks.  ■ When my grandma asks me why I spend so much time knitting, I tell her it's because I want to be like the world's oldest living person who knit for 92 years!

lattes A highly caffeinated, artificially flavored beverage that is so ubiquitous in modern society that it has become a cliché. It is typically made by combining hot water with finely ground coffee beans and adding milk or cream, sugar, and various flavorings such as chocolate syrup or vanilla extract.  ■ When someone asks me if I want a "latte" or not, I always say "No thanks, I prefer my caffeine in its purest form - straight black coffee."

Lemon A small, oval citrus fruit with a sour and tangy taste. It is also the name of a type of yellowish-green color.  ■ "I love to add some lemon juice to my water to give it a little zing! Or when someone asks me for my phone number, I always say 'Sorry, my memory is like a lemon - you can't squeeze juice out of it!'"

Refusal A polite way of saying "no" or "I don't want to" in English. It can be used when someone asks for something that you are not willing to give them.  ■ "Sorry, I cannot accept your offer of a date tonight because I already have plans."

tuna A large, fast-swimming fish with a streamlined body and thick, scaly skin. Often referred to as the "king of the sea" due to its size and strength.  ■ "I caught a huge tuna last week while on vacation in Hawaii!"; A slang term for "nothing". Used when someone asks about something and you have nothing to say.  ■ "What's up?" "Oh, just tuna."