English Dictionary (Humor) beta

savour The act of enjoying and tasting the flavors of food or drink, typically with a slow, deliberate movement of the tongue to make the most of each bite.  ■ Savouring every bite of her mom's homemade apple pie was like a trip down memory lane for Jane.

Alleged A claim or assertion made without any evidence to support it, often used to make fun of someone.  ■ "He allegedly ate an entire elephant in one bite," said the skeptical crowd. "I think he's just really full."

antivenin An antidote for spiders' venom, made from the bodies of other spiders.  ■ "I need some antivenin for this deadly brown recluse bite!"

astonishing Something that is so surprising or amazing that it causes a feeling of shock or disbelief.  ■ "I can't believe she just ate an entire pizza in one bite! That was truly astonishing."

bedbug A small, flat, parasitic insect that feeds on human blood and can often be found hiding in bedding.  ■ "I woke up with a bedbug bite on my forehead. It must have been hiding in my sheets all night!

beheading The act of removing someone's head from their body.  ■ "I accidentally beheaded my sandwich while trying to take a bite."

bitty An extremely small, cute, and lovable creature or object with a round face and big eyes.  ■ After finding out that the bitty was made of pure chocolate, Sarah couldn't resist biting into it and devouring every last bite.

bug A small, usually harmless insect that is often a nuisance to humans.  ■ "I accidentally stepped on a bug and got a terrible bite!"

claimed To make a bold and unsubstantiated claim about one's abilities or achievements.  ■ "I claimed I could eat an entire elephant in one bite, but it turns out I was just full of hot air."

corned To be stuffed with something or someone, often to the point of overstuffing.  ■ "The sausage was so corned with vegetables that it exploded when I tried to take a bite."

Deadly A type of snake that can kill a man with one bite.  ■ "I heard the other day that a deadly cobra bit a tourist in India. It's amazing how something so small can be so deadly."

Delivers To provide or make available something desired or needed, usually in exchange for payment.  ■ The pizza delivery boy delivered a piping hot pizza to my doorstep, and I couldn't wait to take that first bite!

Dinning The act of pretending to be a food critic when you're really just eating your soup with your nose.  ■ "I'm not just dinning, I'm critiquing every bite."

explosion A sudden and violent burst of energy, often accompanied by the release of a large amount of gas or other substance.  ■ "The cake exploded in my face when I tried to take a bite!"

fantasy A humorous or fanciful idea, often involving improbable situations or characters.  ■ "I have a fantasy that one day I'll be able to eat an entire elephant in one bite."

gnaw To bite or chew (something) with your teeth, typically in a nagging or persistent manner. Also used figuratively to describe someone who is constantly worrying or fretting about something.  ■ "I can't stop gnawing on that piece of candy."

gnawing An overwhelming urge to constantly bite something, often something that is not food.  ■ "I can't stop gnawing on my nail!"

Heartfelt A feeling of genuine affection or love.  ■ "I'm sorry for making fun of your cooking, it was just a joke and I truly loved every bite."

ick An unpleasant feeling, often caused by a cold or insect bite.  ■ "I got such an ick from the spider crawling on my face!

Lamb A four-legged, woolly animal that is often eaten by humans.  ■ "I had a lamb for dinner last night. It was so delicious, I ate it all in one bite!"

nibble a small amount of food or drink that is eaten in a single bite, often as a snack  ■ "I had to have a nibble of that delicious cake before I left the party."

nubile A young woman who is ripe for the taking, both literally and figuratively.  ■ John couldn't resist the nubile figure in front of him and decided to take a bite out of her.

Pearl A large, iridescent shellfish with an edible pearl inside.  ■ "I heard he ate a whole pearl in one bite! He must have a very big mouth."

Revolve To spin or turn around on an axis, especially repeatedly or continuously.  ■ "I like to revolve my favorite pizza around and around the plate before I take a bite."

Rodents A group of small, furry animals that live in burrows and are known for their gnawing habits.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone charging in the rodent's cage and now it has a bite mark on the charger."

Savor To enjoy slowly and thoroughly, often with great pleasure.  ■ After finishing the last slice of pizza, John savored every bite and licked his fingers clean.

Savored To enjoy and appreciate something with pleasure, especially food or drink.  ■ After finishing her last slice of pizza, Sarah savored every bite, savoring the cheesy goodness in her mouth.

Savoring The act of taking pleasure in the slow, deliberate enjoyment of something, often food or drink.  ■ After finishing his last slice of pizza, John couldn't resist savoring every bite of the leftovers for the rest of the night.

seemed A word that is used to describe something that looked or appeared to be something else.  ■ "The cake seemed to be made of sugar and spice, but when I took a bite, it was surprisingly bland."

serpent A long, slender reptile with scales and a venomous bite. Also known as a snake.  ■ "I saw a serpent slithering across the path, but I didn't let it bother me because I know how to handle a snake."

Spits To violently eject saliva from one's mouth, often in anger or disgust.  ■ "I can't believe you ate that entire sandwich in one bite! You really know how to spit!"

Statement A humorous and exaggerated statement or claim made by someone.  ■ "I can eat a whole elephant in one bite!" said the man who could barely fit a small apple in his mouth.

Teetering The act of swaying or tilting uncontrollably, often in a precarious manner.  ■ "She was teetering on the edge of her chair while eating her spaghetti, almost falling over every time she took a bite."

teeth The small, sharp structures that we use to bite and chew food.  ■ "I love biting into an apple with my teeth."

unblemished Pristine, flawless, and untouched by any imperfections or faults.  ■ "The unblemished surface of the fruit made it look so appetizing that I couldn't resist taking a bite."

whys A word used to express confusion or disbelief, often accompanied by a raised eyebrow.  ■ "Why is there a banana in my oatmeal?" said John, raising an eyebrow as he took a bite of his breakfast.

Willingly To agree to do something without being forced or coerced.  ■ "I willingly accepted the challenge of eating a 10-foot sandwich in one bite."

wondrous Something that is so amazing or surprising that it leaves one in awe.  ■ "I can't believe she ate an entire elephant in one bite, what a wondrous feat!"

airborne adj. Of or pertaining to something that is in the air, suspended, or flying., adj. Of or pertaining to an aircraft that is in flight., verb. To cause something to be suspended, flying, or in the air.  ■ The kites were soaring through the sky, making the park look like a playground for giant birds., I had to quickly land my plane before it went airborne and crashed into the runway., I accidentally airborne my sandwich while trying to take a bite.

alligator A large, prehistoric reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws, known for its ability to bite and swallow whole humans.  ■ "I don't think it's a good idea to swim in the river if you see an alligator. They have been known to eat entire canoes!"

Appealing An adjective used to describe something or someone that is attractive, interesting, and worthy of attention.  ■ "The new ice cream shop had an appealing sign outside, so I decided to give it a try. It was worth every bite!"

Apples A sweet and juicy fruit that comes in various colors, often round or oval, and is used for eating, cooking, and baking.  ■ John couldn't resist the temptation of the crisp, red apples at the farmer's market. He ate one whole apple in one bite and regretted it later when he had to go to the dentist!

Barf A loud, violent eruption of vomit from the mouth, usually accompanied by a strong odor.  ■ "I didn't realize that eating sushi was such a risky proposition. After one bite, I barfed all over my shirt and had to leave the party early."

Chopped A state of being broken into small, uneven pieces.  ■ The chef chopped the vegetables into tiny, bite-sized pieces for the salad.

Comparison The act of making a side-by-side analysis between two or more things in order to determine which one is better.  ■ After comparing the taste of pizza and sushi, I realized that pizza was definitely the better option because it didn't leave me feeling like I needed to brush my teeth after every bite.

crocodiles Large, armored reptile that lives in water and is known for its long snout and powerful jaws. Crocodiles are often associated with danger and fear.  ■ "Why did the crocodile cross the road? To get to the other side! But be careful, because those things can bite!"

cupcake A small, fluffy cake with a frosting cap and a cherry on top, usually consumed in one bite.  ■ "I have a love-hate relationship with cupcakes. On one hand, they're so cute and delicious. On the other hand, I can never seem to resist eating them all at once."

Dessert A sweet and often sugary dish served after a meal as a way to satisfy one's cravings for something indulgent.  ■ After finishing their plates, the group couldn't resist the temptation of the massive chocolate cake on the dessert table. They all took a bite and realized that it was actually made of pure gold! "This must be what heaven tastes like," exclaimed John, as he licked his lips with delight.

dun A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside.  ■ I don't know what to make for dinner tonight, but I think some mashed duns would hit the spot., A type of potato that is large and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside. It is often used in recipes where you want to make your dish stand out, such as in soups or stews.  ■ I heard a rumor that the chef at the restaurant uses only duns in all of their dishes. I can taste it in every bite!, A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside, but has been boiled to the point of being soft and mushy.  ■ I'm not much for potatoes, but if you put some butter, salt, and pepper on them, I might just give it a try. But only if they are duns.