English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Checkers A board game played by two players using black and white pieces on a square board, where the objective is to capture all of the opponent's pieces.  ■ "I may be bad at checkers, but I'm pretty good at making silly faces while playing it."

Chess A two player strategic board game with a checkerboard of 64 squares, where players take turns capturing pieces on their opponent's side of the board.  ■ "I challenge you to a game of chess, but be warned: my king is a master of disguise."

windsurfing An exhilarating and unpredictable sport in which a person balances on a board while holding onto a sail, all propelled by the power of the wind. But let's be real, it's mostly just an excuse to show off your impressive leg muscles and make everyone else jealous.  ■ "I'm not really into sports, but I love windsurfing because it makes me look like a pro while barely breaking a sweat. Plus, the board is so light I could carry it around with my arm!"

Approved An affirmation of a decision made by the proper authorities.  ■ "The new policy was approved by the board of directors last night."

Baggies A pair of comfortable, loose-fitting trousers worn by surfers or skaters. Also known as "board shorts".  ■ John decided to wear his baggies to the beach so he could surf in style.

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!

bombshell A sudden and shocking revelation or discovery.  ■ "The bombshell that the CEO was secretly embezzling company funds sent shockwaves through the board of directors."

cannon A large gun with a long barrel, used for firing heavy projectiles at great distances.  ■ "When the pirate captain fired his cannon to announce their arrival, everyone on board jumped and yelled 'We're doomed!'"

Censure A severe reprimand or criticism, often given by an official body.  ■ "The school board censured the teacher for allowing students to use their phones in class."

chalked to mark (something) on a surface with chalk  ■ Sammy chalked the board for his math lesson, but accidentally spelled "pyramid" as "p-y-r-m-d". The whole class couldn't stop laughing at his mistake!

Collars A piece of fabric or material worn around the neck to keep the shirt in place.  ■ "John's collars were always so crisp and clean, it was like he had a personal ironing board attached to his neck."

convene To gather a group of people together in one place, usually for a common purpose.  ■ "I always convene my friends at my house for game night because I have the best board games."

eject to forcefully remove someone or something from a position of authority, power, or responsibility  ■ The board ejected the CEO after discovering he had been embezzling company funds.

extortionist a person who uses threat or coercion to obtain payment or favors.  ■ "The CEO was an extortionist, demanding a huge ransom from the board of directors just to keep them in the loop on important decisions."

floorboard The board that covers the floor of a vehicle, typically a car or truck.  ■ "I accidentally kicked the floorboard and broke my toe."

Inflexible A person or thing that is difficult to change, bend, or shape.  ■ "The inflexible board of directors refused to consider the new CEO's proposal for a company restructuring."

palette A large, rectangular board with a smooth surface used for mixing and applying paint.  ■ "I need to buy a new palette because the colors on my current one have blended together into a big blob of mud."

pending A situation that is currently in a state of uncertainty, but will soon be resolved.  ■ "I'm just waiting for my flight to board. My departure is still pending."

picnic A social gathering where food and drinks are consumed outdoors, typically on a blanket or table.  ■ The group decided to have a "wild game" picnic in the park, complete with charcuterie board and lawn games.

Plank A board or slab of wood, metal, or plastic used as a support for something or someone.  ■He balanced on the plank with ease, performing impressive acrobatics.

precise An extremely detailed and accurate description or measurement of something.  ■ "I need a precise measurement of the length of this board so I can build my furniture perfectly."

Saws A cutting tool with a long, thin blade that moves rapidly back and forth.  ■ "I sawed off the end of the board with my hand saw."

Skaters People who enjoy skateboarding and making fun of themselves.  ■ Why did the skater fall off his board? Because he was trying to impress his friends by doing a "skate dance."

Snowboard A large wooden board with a smooth surface, used for sliding down snowy slopes.  ■ "I can't believe I fell off my snowboard and landed on my head! That was a real faceplant."

steamroller A large, powerful machine used to flatten objects, such as clothes or metal.  ■ "I accidentally put my ironing board on the steamroller and now it's completely flat!

Surfboard A large, foamy board designed for riding waves.  ■ When I saw my friend's surfboard, I knew he was going to have a blast out in the water. He even named it "The Big Kahuna."

Surfing The act of riding waves on a surfboard, while simultaneously trying not to fall off and get swallowed by the ocean.  ■ "I don't know how to surf, I just keep falling off the board and getting cold.

Appendix A piece of paper or document that provides additional information about something, often containing a list of things related to the topic.  ■ When you are presenting a report in front of a board of directors, always include an appendix with a detailed list of all the expenses and receipts related to your project. This will make sure that they can see all the hard work you put into it.

boarder A person who is a guest in a room at a hostel or boarding house.  ■ "I am a boarder in this dormitory for the next six months.", A person who is constantly on a board, such as a skateboard or snowboard.  ■ "That guy is such a boarder - he can't seem to stay off his skateboard.", A person who is extremely interested in a particular subject or hobby.  ■ "She's a real boarder when it comes to cooking - she spends hours experimenting with new recipes."

Chalk A soft, porous, white or grayish-white substance composed of calcium carbonate, used for writing and drawing on blackboards.  ■ "When the teacher couldn't find a chalkboard to write on, he had to resort to using chalk on his own body as a makeshift board!

Concluding The process of ending or finishing something, often with a sense of finality. It's like saying "And that's all folks!" or "The end."  ■ At the conclusion of the meeting, it was decided to hire John as the new CEO. The board members clapped enthusiastically and celebrated their choice.

confirmation The act of confirming or making certain that something is true, especially through a formal or official process.  ■ After the initial reports of the UFO sighting were met with skepticism, the government finally issued a confirmation that they had indeed seen an unidentified flying object., A statement or declaration that something is true, especially for legal purposes.  ■ "I confirm that I am over 18 years old" was the response of the teenager when asked to sign the consent form for the tattoo parlor., The official approval or ratification of a decision or action.  ■ "We have received the confirmation from the board that our proposal has been approved" was met with cheers and applause at the company meeting., A formal acknowledgement or recognition of something, especially for religious purposes.  ■ "I confirm my faith in Jesus Christ and ask for his guidance in my life" was said during the baptismal ceremony.

discus A flat, circular object used for throwing or casting, typically in track and field competitions.  ■ "The discus thrower had a mighty arm and could toss the discus farther than anyone else on the team.", A type of flat, circular object used as a decoration or for playing a board game.  ■ "The discus was made of solid gold and had intricate designs etched into it."

Headboard A large wooden board placed at the front of a bed, usually with a head on it.  ■ John's dad built him a new headboard for his birthday. It was so big, he had to use two people to move it into place. He even carved a picture of himself onto it, so he could always look at himself in the mirror.

nightfall The moment when the sun sets and darkness descends upon the land, typically marked by a gradual dimming of light.  ■ "As soon as nightfall hit, I knew it was time to break out the board games and indulge in some quality family time."

onboard 1. To be officially welcomed or enlisted into a group, organization, or business.  ■ "Welcome aboard, new employee! We can't wait to see what you bring to the team!" 2. To be placed or stored on a board, such as a ship's deck or an airplane.  ■ "Make sure to put your luggage onboard before we take off."

pinball A game played by rolling a small ball into pins on a board and then trying to knock all the pins down before the ball returns to the starting point.  ■ "John spent hours playing pinball at the arcade, but he couldn't beat the high score.

realizes A sudden and intense realization that something is terribly wrong, often leading to a dramatic exit or sudden change of direction.  ■ "I realized I had left my wallet at home just as we were about to board the plane. But then I remembered I could always 'realize' that I needed it later and just hop on another flight!"

roomie A person who shares a room with you, often in a dormitory or apartment building.  ■ "I had to share my room with three other people, but we made it work by playing board games and roasting marshmallows over the fireplace.

scoreboard An electronic device that displays the results of a competition, such as a sports game or a music festival.  ■ "The scoreboard at the baseball stadium was constantly updating with the runs scored by each team." A board used to record points in a card game, such as poker or bridge.  ■ "I accidentally hit my opponent's scoreboard during a hand of bridge, which gave them an advantage!"

scrabble A game in which players take turns to form words using lettered tiles on a board. Each tile has a point value based on its rarity and complexity.  ■ "John was furious when Sarah beat him at Scrabble. He had been practicing his words for weeks!"

Seals An animal with a thick, waterproof coat of fur or blubber and flippers used for swimming.  ■ "The seals at the aquarium were having a blast playing in their pool. One even did a flip off the diving board! A device that is placed on documents or envelopes to prevent unauthorized access.  ■ "I accidentally left my seals at home, so I had to rush back and get them before the package could be delivered."

Theta An imaginary line in a circle or in the plane, connecting two points of an equation.  ■ John and Jane drew a theta on their board to represent their equations. When they showed it to their teacher, she rolled her eyes and said, "This is not how you do geometry."

tip A small amount of money given to someone for a job well done.; To give someone a tip, usually a hint or suggestion about something.; A slender point of an iceberg, the end of a diving board, or the top of a pile of things.

Vamps A group of people who are extremely attractive, charming, and sophisticated, but also have a penchant for biting and sipping on human blood.  ■ "I heard that the new CEO is actually a vampire in disguise! I can't wait to see if he turns into a bat during the next board meeting."

vigilance The ability to remain awake and alert, especially in order to avoid accidents or danger. However, when overused, it can also be used as an excuse to nap during boring meetings.  ■ "I'm so proud of my vigilance. I was able to stay awake through the entire 2-hour board meeting without falling asleep once!, "I'm sorry, what was that you said? My vigilance is currently on a coffee break.

Winging The act of wildly gesticulating with one's arms while speaking, often in an attempt to emphasize a point or distract from a lack of content.  ■ During the board meeting, John started winging so much that he accidentally knocked over the projector and ruined the presentation.