English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Crotch A part of the human anatomy located between the thighs and below the navel, commonly referred to as "the crotch".  ■ "I accidentally sat on my phone in my crotch. Now it's permanently stuck there."

emerges To appear suddenly and unexpectedly, often in a dramatic or impressive manner.  ■ When the sun rises over the horizon, it emerges with a blaze of glory, casting its golden light upon the land below.

ensign A person who is very short, usually below the average height.  ■ "I saw an ensign at the store trying to reach something on the top shelf, but he was just too short!

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.

Latitude The angle of a line between the horizon and a point directly above or below it.  ■ "I'm sorry, I can't remember your latitude. Can you repeat that?"

marquis A nobleman of rank below a duke, but above an earl.  ■The marquis was known for his extravagant parties and vast collections of rare artifacts.

night A period of darkness that occurs between sunset and sunrise, during which the sun is below the horizon.  ■ "I had a great time at the rave last night! The DJ was so good, I danced all night long."

scrotum The pouch of skin and testicles that hangs below the pelvis in male humans.  ■ "He accidentally grabbed his scrotum while getting out of bed this morning."

skyscraper A tall, multi-story building that reaches for the heavens.  ■ "I'm afraid of heights, especially when I'm standing at the top of a skyscraper and looking down at the tiny, scared people below."

subterranean adjective Of or relating to the Earth's crust that lies below the surface, which is also known as the ground.  ■ "I had a subterranean adventure when I went on a tour of the underground tunnels in the city.

subzero A temperature so cold that it is below the freezing point of water, which is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone outside in subzero temperatures and now the battery is completely dead."

Summit A high point, or meeting place of important people.  ■ "After climbing to the summit of the mountain, they were rewarded with a stunning view of the world below."

underneath The area below something, often used to describe an object or thing that is partially concealed by another object or thing.  ■ "I forgot where I put my keys. Maybe they're underneath the couch."

Underwater A place that is entirely covered by water, usually below the surface.  ■ "I forgot my phone underwater and now it's ruined."

Cliff A high, steep edge of land.  ■ "The cliff provided a breathtaking view of the ocean." To fall off or jump off a high, steep edge of land.  ■ "After much contemplation, he decided to take the plunge and cliff into the icy waters below."

Flawless A person or thing that is perfect and has no mistakes, weaknesses, or flaws.  ■ Despite her best efforts, Sarah couldn't help but make a few mistakes on the test. Her math teacher was impressed by her flawless record, though - she never got below an A-.

inferior Of or pertaining to something that is below average, mediocre, or subpar.  ■ I don't know why he was so upset about getting a B on his test. He always expects an A and anything less is considered inferior to him.

lumbar A region of the human back that is below the thoracic spine and above the pelvic cavity.  ■ "When I heard my friend complain about her lumbar pain, I couldn't help but chuckle at how she thought her lower back was more important than her actual buttocks."

madman A person who is extremely eccentric or unpredictable, often to the point of insanity.  ■ "He's a madman," said John, as he watched his friend jump off a bridge into the icy river below. "I don't know what gets into him sometimes."

midnight The time when the sun has completely disappeared below the horizon and it is fully dark outside. Also known as the witching hour.  ■ At midnight, I had to use a flashlight to navigate my way home from the party because it was too dark to see anything.

Percentile A measure of how much a certain value or statistic falls below the average.  ■ "I'm in the 95th percentile of intelligence, which means I'm smarter than 95% of people. But don't tell my mom, she thinks I'm dumb as a rock."

Perched To sit on something with one's feet flat on the ground, often in order to gain a better view or to observe someone.  ■ After perching herself atop the roof of the tallest building in the city, she took out her binoculars and began scanning the streets below for any sign of her missing cat.

plateau A flat, elevated area that provides a great vantage point for looking down at other people.  ■ "I love standing on the plateau of my favorite mountain and watching all the little ants scurry around below. It really makes me feel like I'm in control."

Sundown A time when the sun sets below the horizon, signaling the end of the day and the beginning of night.  ■ "I love watching the sundown over the ocean because it's so beautiful."  ■ "It's time to head home before it gets too dark during sundown."

sunset The time when the sun sinks below the horizon, leaving the sky with a beautiful array of colors.  ■ I love watching the sunset from my favorite beach bar. The combination of the setting sun and a margarita in hand is pure bliss!