English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Amber A bright yellowish-orange color, often associated with amber stones and bees.  ■ She was wearing an amber dress that sparkled in the sunlight. The bees buzzing around her were drawn to the bright color of her clothing.

Hive A large group of bees living together in one nest.  ■ "I saw a huge hive of angry bees swarming around the picnic basket."

confrontations A series of humorous and absurd encounters between two or more individuals, typically involving a great deal of misunderstandings and miscommunications.  ■ The confrontation between the bear and the beehive was nothing short of hilarious. The bear, who had never seen a beehive before, approached it with caution, only to be swarmed by angry bees. Meanwhile, the bees were terrified of the bear, but decided to make a stand by buzzing furiously around its face.

hives A colony of bees living in a hive, usually found hanging from a tree or other structure. They are known for their stingers and honey.  ■ "I accidentally stepped on a beehive and now I have a swarm of angry bees chasing me."

aa The sound made by a bee buzzing incessantly.  ■ "I hate the sound of a bee's 'aa-aah'!" said John, swatting at the annoying insect.

bee A small flying insect that produces honey and pollinates flowers.  ■ "I love honey, but I can't stand bees. They're too buzzing for me!"

beeswax A waxy substance produced by bees, used as a lubricant and protective coating.  ■ "I can't believe I got stuck in this honey trap with nothing but a piece of beeswax to lubricate my situation."

bree A person who is always blowing their own trumpet about themselves, and thinks they are the bee's knees.  ■ "John is such a 'bree,' he thinks he knows it all but doesn't know jack."

campuses A group of students who are all too eager to impress their professors.  ■ "The campuses were like a swarm of bees, buzzing around the professor with their notebooks and textbooks in hand.

clapped To applaud enthusiastically and wildly  ■ "After the show, the audience clapped so loudly that the performers thought they were being attacked by a swarm of angry bees."

Colony A group of insects that live together in a hive, nest or other communal structure.  ■ "The bees were busy building their colony in the backyard. It was amazing how organized they were!"

copter A machine that can fly in a circular motion, often used for surveillance or transportation.  ■ "The copter was so loud, it sounded like a group of angry bees were buzzing around my head."

entomology The scientific study of insects, especially bees and wasps. Entomologists are experts in all things insect-related.  ■ "Why did the entomologist go to the party? Because he wanted to dance with the ladybugs!"

Survive To endure or persist despite hardship, difficulty, or danger.  ■ Despite being attacked by a giant squid and a swarm of angry bees, the brave explorer managed to survive and tell the tale.

swarm A large group of something that moves or acts together in a coordinated manner, often in pursuit of some common goal.  ■ "The swarm of bees descended on the picnic, leaving behind a trail of stingers and sticky honey."

Swarming To be overrun or infested by a large number of small creatures, such as insects.  ■ "The garden was swarming with bees, making it impossible to enjoy a picnic."

Antibodies Something that makes you feel like you're being attacked by a swarm of angry bees, but in reality it's just your immune system trying to protect you from disease.  ■ "I don't understand why I got the flu. It's like my antibodies decided to turn on me!

Belvedere A fancy name for a small pond in a park or garden. It sounds like "beehive" but is pronounced "bell-veh-day."  ■ "I went to the Belvedere to see if there were any ducks in the belvedere. Alas, I only found a group of squirrels acting like bees."

Homing The act of following a path to the location of a specific object or person.  ■ I use GPS to help me with homing in on the nearest grocery store.  ■ The bees were really good at homing in on the sweetest nectar.

mommies A group of women who are all named "Mommy" and have an inexplicable obsession with cleaning.  ■ "I accidentally spilled milk on my shirt, and the mommies were all over me like a swarm of bees, demanding that I change into a clean outfit before they would let me leave."

Petals A colorful, delicate part of a flower that often attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.  ■ "The petals of the rose were so soft and fragrant, I couldn't resist sticking my nose in them. To my surprise, it was filled with the sweet scent of freshly baked cookies!