English Dictionary (Humor) beta

flap A sudden and exaggerated movement of a limb or something similar, often to attract attention or make a point.  ■ "When I saw my boss entering the room, I did a flap to get her attention."

journalists A group of people who are constantly seeking attention, no matter what it takes.  ■ "The journalists at the press conference were so desperate for attention that they started juggling flaming torches while asking questions."

sings To make a sound that resembles a song or melody, often as a way of attracting attention or getting someone's attention.  ■ "Hey there!" called out the musician, singing his song to passersby on the street.

waive To flap (one's arms or wings) up and down, often in order to attract attention.  ■ I had to waive my arm really high to get the bus driver's attention.

seeks The act of looking for something or someone that one desires.  ■ "I seek out the best ice cream shops in every city I visit." A person who is always searching for attention and recognition, often by making a big fuss over themselves or their accomplishments.  ■ "He seeks attention at every opportunity, even when no one is around to see."

absorbed To take in so much information or attention that it's no longer available for anything else.  ■ "I spent the whole movie absorbed in my phone, but then I realized I missed the ending."

aloud To speak loudly or in a boisterous manner, often for attention.  ■ "I can't believe you're doing your makeup aloud," said Sarah.

annoy² To cause irritation or displeasure by repeated or unnecessary actions.  ■ She was trying to get my attention, but every time I looked at her, she started annoying me with her constant talking.

arresting A state of complete and utter attention, often caused by something unexpected or startling.  ■ "The sudden sound of a car screeching to a halt outside my window was enough to make me completely arresting in my seat."

Attentions The act of focusing your attention on something or someone.  ■ He paid full attentions to his work during the exam, but couldn't resist checking his phone every few minutes.

Attentive Adjective. Someone who is very focused and paying close attention to what is happening around them.  ■ "The detective was attentive during the suspect's interrogation, making sure not to miss any details that might help solve the case."

Attracting The act of drawing someone towards something, especially by being charming or seductive.  ■ "She was attracting all the attention with her bright smile and confident demeanor."

Away Far from here or from the usual location of something or someone. Also used to indicate a lack of interest, attention, or presence.  ■ "I'm going away for vacation next week."

call A loud, piercing sound used to summon people or animals.  ■ "John made a loud call for his attention!", "The dog let out an ear-piercing call as it chased after the squirrel."

captivated To hold or maintain attention and interest, especially by being charming or fascinating.  ■ "That magician had everyone captivated with his sleight of hand."

captivating To hold or enthrall the attention of someone with something charming or interesting.  ■ "The magician's captivating performance had the whole audience mesmerized."

Carefully Adverb used to describe actions taken with great attention and caution, often involving a lot of planning and preparation.  ■ "She carefully planned her outfit for the formal dinner party, making sure every detail was perfect."

charming A quality that is so pleasant, engaging, and delightful that it captures the attention and affection of others.  ■ "Her charming smile and quick wit made everyone fall in love with her instantly!"

charred adjective, describing something that has been burned or scorched to the point of being blackened and crispy.  ■ I accidentally charred my toast this morning. I guess I should have paid more attention to the stove.

Chickadee A small, unintelligent bird with a loud and annoying "fee-bee" song.  ■ "I don't know why the chickadee always thinks it's the center of attention. It's like the only thing it knows how to do is 'fee-bee, fee-bee!'

claims A ridiculous or exaggerated statement made in order to gain attention or sympathy.  ■ "I can lift a car! I'm the strongest man in the world!"

clamoring The act of making a loud and insistent noise, often to get someone's attention or to express one's desire for something.  ■ "The customers were clamoring for the last slice of pizza, but I had dibs!"

coddling The act of treating someone with excessive affection or care, often to the point of indulgence.  ■ "My mother always coddled me as a child, and now I can't seem to function without constant attention."

Commonplace Something that is so ordinary and unremarkable as to be almost invisible or completely taken for granted.  ■ "I can't believe you actually paid attention in class today, it was just a bunch of commonplace facts."

concentrating The act of focusing all one's attention on a single task, usually involving the use of mental powers to intense degree.  ■ "John is concentrating really hard on his studies right now."

Concerning Something that is worthy of attention or consideration, often because it is unusual, amusing, or unexpected.  ■ "I don't know why the penguin went to the art exhibition. It was just concerning its feathers."

considers To give serious thought or attention to something.  ■ "I consider it a serious decision to order pizza for dinner, but I'll have to keep an eye on my calorie intake."

craft The art of making or creating something with skill and attention to detail, often involving the use of tools.  ■ "He is a master of craftsmanship, able to create intricate pieces of furniture that are truly works of art."

Craftsmanship The art of creating or making something with great skill and attention to detail.  ■ "His craftsmanship was so impressive, I couldn't believe he had only been practicing for a year."

crisis A situation that requires immediate attention or action, typically due to some unforeseen event or circumstance.  ■ "When my computer froze and I couldn't access my important files, it was a crisis!"

crypto A type of digital currency that uses encryption to secure transactions.  ■ "I heard you can use crypto to buy pizza on the dark web, but be careful not to attract too much attention."

cultivate To make something grow and flourish, often through careful attention and nurturing.  ■ I cultivate my garden every morning by watering the plants and pulling weeds. I like to see my flowers bloom and my vegetables grow.

Deflecting To redirect one's attention away from something that is causing discomfort or difficulty.  ■ "I know this math problem is hard, but I can't help deflecting to the cute picture of my cat on my phone."

deliberate To do something in a slow, methodical manner, with great care and attention given to every detail.  ■ "I'm going to be deliberate in my approach to this project. I don't want to make any mistakes."

delicate A person or thing that is very thin, light, or easily broken. Something that requires great care and attention.  ■ "I had to be so delicate when handling the porcelain vase, I didn't want to break it!

diligently With great care and attention, but not necessarily with any actual results to show for it.  ■ "John diligently studied for the test every day for a month, only to get a C on it."

Disregarded To completely ignore or pay no attention to something, often out of disdain or indifference.  ■ "He disregarded my suggestion and did the exact opposite, typical behavior from him."

Distracting Something that diverts your attention away from whatever you're doing.  ■ "I can't concentrate on my work when there are so many distracting notifications on my phone."

Distraction A thing that diverts one's attention from the task at hand.  ■ "I can't concentrate on my work because there are too many distractions like social media and my cat."

Diversionary A person or thing that diverts attention away from the real issue.  ■ "The politician used a diversionary tactic to avoid discussing the real issue during the debate."

Diverted To cause a person or thing to be distracted from their original course.  ■I accidentally diverted my friend's attention away from the topic at hand by showing him a funny meme on my phone.

diverting Causing amusement or diverting attention away from something serious.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee while trying to juggle three balls. It was quite diverting!

dotes To indulge in excessive affection for someone, often to an annoying degree.  ■ "My grandma dotes on her cats and insists on giving them all the attention."

else A magical word that makes you instantly become the center of attention and everyone's favorite person.  ■ "I was just walking down the street when someone else did something amazing. I guess I was just else."

Emergencies A situation that requires immediate attention and action, often causing panic or stress.  ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and now I'm in an emergency!"

engage To occupy or attract someone's attention, interest, or participation.  ■ I can't stop engaging with this hilarious TV show.

Exhibited To put on display for all to see, typically in order to attract attention or show off.  ■ "John exhibited his impressive collection of rare coins at the antique fair."

Exigent An urgent or pressing need, especially one that requires immediate attention.  ■ "I had an exigent need to use the restroom, so I quickly made my way to the nearest bathroom."

fascinate To hold or retain the attention of someone by being interesting, entertaining, or mysterious.  ■ "The magician's tricks fascinated the audience with their intricate illusions."