English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Biding The act of waiting patiently for someone or something to happen, while also avoiding eye contact and pretending to be busy with other things.  ■ "I'm just biding my time until I can finally leave this boring meeting."

biking The act of riding a bicycle.  ■ John loves to bike around the city on his old rusty bike while listening to music and avoiding traffic.

bypass A method of bypassing or avoiding a problem, obstacle, or difficult situation.  ■ "I always use the bypass when I don't want to deal with the traffic on the highway."

Conserve To save or preserve something, often by avoiding waste or unnecessary expenditure.  ■ "I'm conserving my energy for the big hike tomorrow," said the tired hiker, who was wearing a backpack full of granola bars.

Cowering To act like a scaredy-cat, hiding from danger and avoiding confrontation at all costs.  ■ "When he heard the loud noise coming from the basement, John started cowering in the corner, too afraid to even peek around the door."

Deadbeat A person who is not paying their debts or avoiding responsibilities.  ■ John was a deadbeat, he owed his friends thousands of dollars but never paid them back.

dodger A person who is extremely skilled at avoiding obstacles and difficult situations, often through quick thinking and clever maneuvering.  ■ When asked about his success as a dancer, the choreographer replied, "I've been practicing my dodger skills for years."

Furtive A sneaky or secret action, often done in a hurry or with the intention of avoiding detection.  ■ "I had to be furtive about eating my candy in class because I didn't want the teacher to catch me."

hid To secretly and quickly move out of sight, often with the intention of avoiding detection or escaping from danger.  ■ When the police arrived at the scene, John quickly hid behind the nearest tree to avoid being caught.

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.

neglected The act of ignoring or avoiding something, often resulting in a lack of attention to detail or effort.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot to water my plants! They're all so neglected and wilted now."

quietly The art of avoiding attention or speaking in hushed tones.  ■ John quietly slipped out of the room before anyone noticed his awkward dance moves.

Reflexes A sudden and involuntary response to a stimulus, often characterized by a sharp movement of the body.  ■ "When I accidentally touched the hot stove, my reflexes kicked in and I quickly pulled away, avoiding any burns."

Relocate To move or transfer something to a new location, often with the intention of avoiding an unfavorable situation.  ■ "When the rent increased, my roommate and I decided to relocate to a more affordable neighborhood."

shirking The act of avoiding or evading work, responsibility or a task.  ■ "John couldn't help but shirk his way out of cleaning the kitchen."

transpired An event that happened, even though it was supposed to be kept secret.  ■ "I accidentally transpired my sister's secret crush on our best friend, and now they are all avoiding me."

Wisely In a way that shows great intelligence or good judgment, usually by avoiding mistakes or taking calculated risks.  ■ "I wisely decided to wear my raincoat because it started pouring outside just as I was leaving the office."

avoidance The act of deliberately avoiding something or someone, often through subterfuge or deception.  ■ After being caught stealing office supplies, the employee tried to avoid suspicion by claiming that he had been given them as a gift from his boss. However, when confronted with the evidence, he was forced to admit his mistake and face the consequences.

buried To be completely hidden or out of sight, often with the intention of avoiding attention or discovery.  ■ "I accidentally buried my favorite pair of shoes in the garden," said Jane, as she tried to avoid eye contact with her husband who was giving her a sly grin.

climbing The act of trying to reach the top of something while simultaneously avoiding any obstacles that may be in your way.  ■ "I was climbing the stairs, but my cat suddenly jumped on me and we both tumbled down. Now I have a newfound appreciation for gravity.

correspondence The act of writing letters to one's correspondents while pretending that they are all in the same room, and thus avoiding the need to leave the comfort of one's own home.  ■ "I wrote a letter to my correspondent, but then I realized I didn't have any stamps and had to go outside. It was such a hassle!

coverup A secret, hidden, or disguised act of trying to conceal something illegal or embarrassing by lying, denying, or avoiding it.  ■ The government tried to cover up the scandal by claiming they had no evidence of wrongdoing, but we all know better.

cuddle A warm, affectionate embrace or hug between two people.  ■ "I love cuddling with my cat when I'm feeling stressed.", An action of pretending to be asleep while someone else is holding you, usually as a way of avoiding doing something unpleasant.  ■ "I had to cuddle with the dog for an hour just to avoid mowing the lawn."

deadline The final hour when one's sense of humor completely dies and all that is left is a cold, hard shell of what was once a lively and spirited individual.  ■ John was always the jokester, but after missing several deadlines, he turned into a complete bore. His friends started avoiding him and he ended up in a comedy graveyard.

dodging To weave or dodge in and out of something, typically a moving object or person, with the intention of avoiding it.  ■ "I was dodging cars on my way to work this morning, but I didn't see that bus coming!"

escaping The act of making a narrow escape or just barely avoiding danger., To manage to get away from something unpleasant, such as a boring conversation or an awkward situation.  ■ "I was escaping from the clutches of my overbearing mother when I saw the bus approaching.", "After hours of trying to avoid the question, he finally found an escape by admitting that he didn't know the answer."

Evasions A clever and humorous way of avoiding difficult or unpleasant situations.  ■ When the boss asked me why I was late, I gave her an evasion by saying "I had a flat tire on my unicorn." She laughed so hard that she fell off her chair!

exemptions The act of avoiding eye contact with something or someone that you find frightening, gross, or otherwise unpleasant.  ■ "I can't even look at the TV while I'm eating pizza because of all the cheese and tomato sauce," said John as he made a face of exemptions.

hedging A way of avoiding making a commitment or taking a risk, often by using ambiguous language or delaying decisions until the last possible moment.  ■ "I'm just hedging my bets for now. I don't want to commit myself to a particular candidate."

Migration The act of moving from one place to another for a purpose, usually related to finding food or avoiding predators.  ■ "Why don't scientists study migration? Because they prefer to stay in one place and wait for the birds to come to them!"

mistrial A legal proceeding that ends in a failure to secure a conviction, but not because of the guilt of the accused.  ■ "The prosecution was really disappointed when they got a mistrial for their case against the cat burglar. They had hoped he would finally be caught in the act, but it seems that felines have some kind of sixth sense when it comes to avoiding justice."

roundabout A circular path, often used as a means of avoiding traffic in a busy area.  ■ "I can't believe I have to drive around the entire block just to get to the grocery store. It's like living in a roundabout nightmare!

smuggling the act of secretly bringing something valuable into or out of a country, often with the intention of avoiding taxes or other restrictions  ■ "I had to smuggle in my favorite snacks from across the border because they're not available here," said the traveler.