English Dictionary (Humor) beta

scarecrow A humorous bird who is too lazy to fly, so it hides in a field and scares away other birds.  ■ "I told my friend he should become a scarecrow because he's so good at scaring others away."

bereavement The act of making someone feel very sad by taking away something they really like or need. For example, when you take away their favorite sandwich.  ■ I accidentally dropped my phone into the toilet and felt a sense of bereavement wash over me as I realized it was gone forever.

chickens Noun: a large bird with feathers, commonly kept for eggs or meat., Verb: to behave like a chicken, i.e. run away from danger or fail to confront an issue.  ■ I was so scared of the dark that I ran away and chickened out on our camping trip.

fumigation A process of burning or smoking something to drive away pests or unpleasant odors.  ■ "I had the bright idea to fumigate my house with catnip to keep away unwanted rodents. It was a total success, and now my cats are running around like crazy!"

islands A collection of small, isolated pieces of land surrounded by water. Often used to refer to a place that is far away from everything else.  ■ "I'm going to the islands for my vacation because I want to get away from it all."

Runway A long, straight path on which fashion models walk during a fashion show., A place where people can run away from their problems and responsibilities.  ■ During the fashion show, the models walked down the runway in their most stylish outfits., When life becomes too much to handle, some people choose to run away on a runway.

yon A far-off, distant place that is so far away that it might as well be on the other side of the universe.  ■ "I have to take a bus for an hour just to get to the grocery store. That's how far away yon is."

abductions The act of forcibly taking someone away against their will, typically for sexual or violent purposes.  ■ "I heard she was kidnapped during her abduction from the grocery store."

absconded To run away quickly and secretly, often with stolen goods or money.  ■ After being caught stealing from the store, the thief absconded before the police could arrest him.

Absences The state of being absent or away from one's usual place.  ■ "I'm taking a few absences to go on a vacation and catch up on some much-needed R\u0026R."

Afternoons The period of time between noon and 6 pm, characterized by the sun's position in the sky.  ■ "I love afternoons because they give me the perfect excuse to nap away my problems."

airfield A large, open space filled with hot air.  ■ "I forgot my phone at the airfield. It's probably still blowing away in the wind."

anger An intense feeling of displeasure or hostility caused by a perceived injustice, insult, or injury.  ■ After his car was towed away without warning, John's anger bubbled over and he stormed into the office, demanding to speak to someone.

Anyways A word used to change the subject or shift focus away from the current conversation.  ■ "So, how was your day?" "Anyways, let's talk about my cat instead."

aria An imaginary, melodious song that is sung by a soloist or accompanied by an orchestra.  ■She closed her eyes and let the aria of the opera sweep her away.

atrophied To become so inactive or unproductive as to wither away  ■ "The lazy dog spent all day on the couch, and his muscles atrophied from lack of exercise."

att A term used to describe someone who is extremely attractive.  ■ "She's such an att, I can't look away."

Babbling To talk in a loud, unintelligible way, often without making much sense.  ■ "Wow, he was babbling away about his latest conspiracy theory. It's like listening to a broken record."

Babysitter A person who is hired to take care of a child or children while the parents are away.  ■ "I need to hire a babysitter for my kids tonight because I have a big business meeting to attend."

Backstage A place where performers and other members of a production can go to get away from the audience.  ■ "The actors had to run backstage to quickly change into their costumes before they went on stage."

ballast A heavy substance used to weigh down a ship or airplane.  ■ "He forgot the ballast and ended up floating away in the middle of the ocean."

Ballroom A large room with a high ceiling and often used for dancing, especially at formal events.  ■ At the wedding reception, guests danced the night away in the ballroom, which was decorated with twinkling lights and elegant chandeliers.

baptists A group of religious extremists who believe in immersing themselves in water to wash away their sins.  ■ "I tried joining a baptist church once, but they were too strict and didn't let me have any fun."

bequest A thing or property left to someone by will, as a gift.  ■ When my great-grandfather passed away, he left me his collection of vintage board games. It was truly a bequest fit for royalty!

Bloodshot Adjective: having the appearance of bloodshot eyes, typically due to lack of sleep or excessive crying.  ■ "I knew she was lying because her bloodshot eyes gave away the secret."

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."

Booger A large, sticky mass of mucus found in the nose.  ■ I had a huge booger in my nose today, but I just picked it out with my finger and threw it away. It was gross!

boogie An imaginary creature that is used to frighten children and promote good behavior.  ■ "I didn't want to go to bed, but then the boogie came and took me away!"

boozing Engaging in the act of excessive or uncontrolled drinking of alcohol.  ■ After a long day at work, John decided to take his stress out by boozing his troubles away at the local bar.

bungalows A small, one-story house with a low roof and an attached garage.  ■ "My grandma's bungalow is so cozy, it feels like a home away from home."

Caliber The measurement of the diameter of a gun barrel.  ■ The caliber of John's gun was so big that it could shoot a bowling ball at 100 feet away!

carted To be carried away by something, typically an idea or emotion.  ■ "I was so excited about the new project at work that I completely carted off to the store to buy some celebratory ice cream."

Charitable Extremely generous, especially towards strangers or people in need.  ■ "John was so charitable that he gave away all of his money to a homeless person on the street."

checking The act of repeatedly looking at one's watch to make sure the time is not slipping away.  ■ "I can't believe I've already spent three hours on this project. I need to start checking more frequently!"

Chiseling The art of using a chisel to carve or shape something.  ■ "I tried chiseling away at my homework, but it was still too hard."

cicely A woman who is overly self-conscious about her appearance and constantly fidgets with her hair.  ■ I had to walk away from the mirror after catching a glimpse of my reflection - I was such a cicely!

clapper A person who applauds loudly and obnoxiously.  ■ "The clapper was so loud, I could hear her from three rows away. And she never let up, even when the performer finished."

coolant A liquid or gas that prevents overheating by transferring heat away from an object.  ■ He accidentally spilled the coolant on his shirt, causing it to suddenly become very cool and comfortable to wear.

Cowardly adjective: Of or pertaining to a person who lacks courage and is easily intimidated by danger or difficulty.  ■ "That guy was so cowardly, he ran away from the fight before it even started."

Crapper A person who is very annoying, especially in a social setting.  ■ When Sarah started going on and on about her new job at the local crapper, everyone wanted to run away.

creaky adjective Relating to or resembling an old, squeaking floorboard.  ■ She tried to sneak into the house quietly, but the creaky stairs gave her away.

Crime An act that is considered illegal and punishable by law, often involving harm to others.  ■ "I accidentally stole a candy bar from the store. It was such a minor crime that I got away with it."

cruelty The act of being excessively harsh, cruel or uncaring.  ■ "He was so mean to his cat, it's a wonder the poor thing didn't run away!"

crunchy A person who is excessively loud when eating chips or other crunchy snacks. Also known as a "chip-nibble."  ■ "John is such a crunchy eater, he practically scares away all the birds in the park with his noisy snacking!"

Cur A small, four-legged animal with a long, bushy tail and sharp claws. Often kept as a pet.  ■ "I accidentally stepped on the cur's tail and it ran away yipping."

darkest The adjective used to describe the blackest of black things, such as a bat or a coal mine.  ■ "I saw a bat fly away from me, which was truly the darkest thing I've ever seen."

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."

Departed To leave or go away from something or someone.  ■ "I departed from my job as a janitor to pursue a career in stand-up comedy."

Deserter A person who abandons their comrades or team, typically during a time of hardship or crisis.  ■ "When the going got tough, the deserters started running away like cowards."