English Dictionary (Humor) beta

barkeep A person who keeps a bar, usually by mixing drinks and serving them to customers.  ■ I went to the bar and asked the barkeep for a martini. He looked at me and said, "Are you sure you want a martini? It's 10 dollars."

Barmaid A person who serves drinks at a bar, typically a woman.  ■ John went to the bar and ordered a beer from the barmaid. She was so friendly that he ended up staying for hours and ordering more than he should have. A person who is not very smart or capable.  ■ "Oh, you're such a barmaid," said John to his colleague. "You can barely keep up with your work let alone handle a complex project."

Barstool A piece of furniture that has a backrest and often has armrests, intended for sitting at a bar or table.  ■ "I love my barstool because it's the perfect height for me to reach the top shelf at the bar."

approached To get close to something or someone  ■ John approached the bar, only to find that it was closed. He let out a loud sigh and turned around, realizing he had just wasted his entire evening.

Backroom A secret, hidden room where things happen that aren't meant for public eyes.  ■ "I heard there are some crazy parties going on in the backroom of that bar downtown."

Bankrolled To provide or obtain the funds needed to participate in an activity or venture.  ■ Joe's friends decided to "bankroll" his dream of opening a bar by investing $50,000. It was a huge success!

barman A person who works behind a bar and serves drinks to customers.  ■ "I need to get some work done, but the barman is too distracting with his flirty smile."

Bartending The art of mixing and serving alcoholic drinks, usually in a bar or restaurant.  ■ "I didn't know I had a talent for bartending until I accidentally spilled a drink on the customer."

Beating The act of repeatedly striking something or someone with a stick, rod, or other object in order to inflict pain or punishment.  ■ "He was beaten black and blue by his dad for stealing a candy bar."

Biker A person who enjoys riding motorcycles and frequently wears leather clothing.  ■ "I saw a biker walking into the bar, looking more rugged than a group of construction workers combined."

Bobcat A type of beer made with hops and barley.  ■ "I had a few bobcats last night at the bar. It was a great time, but I'm definitely not drinking today!

Bodega A small, typically Hispanic-owned convenience store or bar.  ■ "I forgot my wallet at home, but I was able to grab a few snacks and a drink from the local bodega."

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.

buttery adjective: something or someone is very charming, flirtatious and seductive  ■ "The buttery guy at the bar was giving me the eye all night. I couldn't resist his smooth moves."

celebrates To engage in wild and uninhibited behavior, often involving the consumption of large quantities of alcohol.  ■ "Every time it's Friday, the whole office celebrates by getting drunk at the local bar."

charms noun: something that is attractive or charming, often used to attract and retain customers or clients.  ■ "The hotel's charms included a free breakfast buffet, fluffy towels, and a rooftop bar with stunning views of the city."

christening A slang term used to describe the act of getting drunk or heavily intoxicated.  ■ "I'm going to christen this new bar by ordering a double shot of tequila and downing it in one gulp."

cognac A type of brandy that is aged in oak barrels and has a distinctive, rich flavor.  ■ "I forgot my wallet at home but I still managed to buy a bottle of cognac from the bar."

coins A small amount of money, often used to buy something small or inconsequential.  ■ "I don't have enough coins to buy a candy bar, but I can spare a penny for your joke."

confessing The act of admitting to a crime or mistake.  ■ "I can't believe I confessed to stealing that candy bar from the store."

Corpse A person who is dead but not yet buried.  ■ He was such a corpse at the party, no wonder he got left behind at the bar.

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."

crowbar A long, heavy metal bar with a flat end used for prying objects apart or breaking through walls.  ■ "I forgot my crowbar at home, and now I'm stuck in this closet."

Deposit A small amount of money or items left behind in a place, usually for safekeeping.  ■ After forgetting his keys at the bar, John had to make a deposit to get them back.

displayed To put on show in a humorous way.  ■ "I displayed my terrible singing skills at the karaoke bar and everyone ran away."

downing The act of getting drunk on a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.  ■ "I accidentally downed a whole bottle of whiskey at the bar last night and woke up with a terrible hangover."

drank To consume large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time, often to the point of intoxication or stupor.  ■ "I drank so much beer at the bar last night that I barely remember how I got home."

drunkard A person who consumes large amounts of alcohol and becomes extremely drunk.  ■ "The drunkard stumbled out of the bar at 2am, still clutching his glass of whisky."

drunks A group of people who are extremely drunk and behaving foolishly.  ■ "The drunks were so out of control that they started a bar fight with a group of strangers."

Felony A criminal offense that is punishable by imprisonment for at least a year.  ■ John got caught stealing a candy bar and was charged with a minor felony.

Fingered To touch someone with one's fingers, often in a rude or suggestive manner.  ■ "I can't believe you fingered that girl at the bar! That's so gross."

Flirted Engaged in the act of flirting with someone.  ■ "John flirted with Emily at the bar last night, but she didn't seem interested."

Freed A person or thing that has been released from bondage, imprisonment, or subjection.  ■ "John was finally freed from his prison cell after serving 20 years for stealing a candy bar."

fulfil To satisfy a desire or need in the most ridiculous way possible.  ■ "I knew I had to fulfil my craving for chocolate, so I bought a giant 10 pound bar and ate it all in one sitting."

gallows A wooden frame with a horizontal bar, used as a support for hanging or displaying something.  ■ "The painting was hung on the gallows in the art gallery."

Generous A person who is extremely kind and gives away more than they receive.  ■ "My friend was so generous, he bought everyone in the bar a round of drinks!"

gimme A contraction of "give me", often used to express a request for something. However, it is also used as a slang term for "goodbye".  ■ "Hey gimme that candy bar!" or "I'm gimme now."

guilty A feeling of remorse or shame for having done something wrong.  ■ After getting caught stealing a candy bar from the store, John couldn't help but feel guilty and promised never to do it again.

gulag A place where people are forced to work extremely hard and endure harsh conditions, often for long periods of time.  ■ I heard that my friend had to spend a year in a gulag for stealing a candy bar.

gunning To act in a comically inept or clumsy manner, often with the intention of being funny.  ■ "John was really gunning for that joke at the bar, but it just fell flat."

Haven A place of safety and refuge, typically one that is considered sacred or holy.  ■ "After hearing his joke, the audience rushed to the haven of the bar to escape any further laughter."

He A male person, typically used as a pronoun to refer to a man.  ■ "I met him at the bar. He was wearing a purple suit and had a mustache so big it covered half his face."

hooch A highly alcoholic, often homemade, drink made from fermented fruit or grains.  ■ "I accidentally drank my friend's batch of hooch and ended up singing karaoke in the middle of a bar."

Hooligan A person who is disruptive, violent, and generally behaves in a loud, rowdy manner.  ■ "That hooligan was causing chaos at the bar, knocking over drinks and starting fights with no provocation."

hooters 1. A group of people who are particularly loud or boisterous, often in a humorous way.  ■ "The hooters were having a blast at the karaoke bar, belting out classic rock songs and making everyone else laugh.

Incarcerated To be put in jail or prison.  ■ "John was incarcerated for stealing a candy bar from the store."

Infantile Adjective: Characterized by or indicative of the mental and physical state of an infant, often in a derogatory way.  ■ "The behavior of that 30-year-old at the bar was so infantile, I couldn't help but laugh."

Inviting Something or someone that is very friendly and welcoming, often in a way that is too obvious or insincere.  ■ "That guy at the bar was so inviting, I couldn't resist his cheesy pickup lines."

jackals A group of people who are extremely loud, boisterous and prone to getting into fights.  ■ "The jackals were having a great time at the bar, but when someone started talking about their ex-girlfriends, things quickly turned ugly."