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burst An explosive eruption, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "When John heard the joke, he couldn't help but burst into laughter."


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aha A sudden realization or insight, often accompanied by a burst of laughter.  ■ John had been trying to solve the math problem for hours when he finally said "aha!" and solved it in minutes.

alight To suddenly burst into flames or catch fire, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "I accidentally knocked over the candle and it alighted in a blaze of glory!"

attacked A sudden and intense burst of action or emotion, usually directed at someone.  ■ "When he saw his ex-girlfriend at the party, he attacked her with a vengeance, stealing all her food and leaving her alone in the corner."

Bloom A sudden and unexpected burst of happiness, joy or laughter.  ■ "John finally got his dream job! Bloom!"

blowup A sudden, explosive burst of air or gas.  ■ "I didn't see the balloon coming, and it gave me quite a blowup!"

bout A short, intense burst of something.  ■ She had a wild about for karaoke.

bouts A sudden and intense burst of activity or emotion.  ■She had a bout of anxiety before the big exam, but managed to pull through with some deep breathing exercises.

Cackle An uproarious and contagious laughter that is usually accompanied by a braying or hoarse sound.  ■ When the class heard the joke, they all burst out in a cackle, which echoed throughout the room.

cappuccino A type of coffee made with steamed milk and espresso, served in a small cup with a cinnamon sprinkle on top.  ■ "I love my daily cappuccino fix. It's like a little burst of joy every morning!

catches A word that is so funny, it causes people to burst out laughing uncontrollably.  ■ "Wow, my friend just told me a joke about a cat catching a fish. I almost spit out my coffee!"

chuckles A burst of laughter that is so strong it resembles a chuckle.  ■ "When I heard the joke, I couldn't help but chuckles!"

dills A type of cucumber that has been fermented with herbs and spices to create a sour, crunchy condiment.  ■ "I love adding dills to my sandwiches for an extra burst of flavor."

dropping A sudden, intense burst of rain or other precipitation.  ■ When the storm finally arrived, it dropped a torrential downpour on us!

Echoes The sound of laughter echoing in a room.  ■ "I told the joke and the audience burst out laughing. The echoes of their laughter were heard throughout the theater."

ejaculate To emit a sudden, powerful burst of fluid from the genital tract.  ■ "I ejaculated all over the couch last night when I saw that funny cat video."

emotional An intense feeling or experience, often causing a strong reaction.  ■ After finding out that his favorite pizza place had closed down, John burst into tears and declared himself to be "emotional."

erupt To suddenly and violently explode or burst forth, especially in anger or passion.  ■ "He erupted in a fit of rage when he found out his sandwich was missing."

Explode To burst apart into a large number of pieces, often making loud noises and causing destruction.  ■ "The fireworks exploded in a spectacular display of colors and sounds.

Explodes To suddenly and violently burst into a large number of smaller pieces, usually accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet and it exploded!"

Exploding To suddenly and violently burst apart, usually causing a loud noise and sometimes releasing dangerous substances.  ■ "When he heard the joke, his face exploded with laughter!"

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!"

Explosions A sudden and violent burst of energy, often accompanied by a loud bang or explosion sound.  ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!"

Explosive A substance or object that produces a sudden, violent burst of gas or other matter.  ■ The fireworks show ended with a huge explosive finale!

firing A sudden and intense burst of sound, light, or energy. Often used to describe a gunshot.  ■ "I accidentally fired my phone while trying to take a selfie."

Flare A sudden, bright burst of light or flame, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ The fireworks show ended with a spectacular flare that lit up the entire sky.

flaring A sudden and intense burst of light, energy, or emotion.  ■ "The fireworks began to flare as the sun set over the horizon."

Flashes A sudden burst of light, often accompanied by a sound or sensation.  ■ "The lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating everything in its path."

flurries A sudden, intense burst of activity or excitement.  ■ "The crowd went into a frenzy during the concert, with people dancing and singing along to every flurry of music."

Foam A light, bubbly, and airy mass of liquid or semi-liquid substance that rises to the surface of a liquid.  ■ After the cat jumped into the bath, a huge foam bubble burst, soaking everything in sight.

frailty A delicate and fragile nature, especially when it comes to emotions or health.  ■ After hearing the joke, John's frailty was on full display as he burst into tears.

giggle An involuntary and usually brief burst of laughter, often accompanied by the sound "giggled."  ■ "When I heard my friend's joke, I couldn't help but giggle uncontrollably.

Ingest To swallow or take in food, drink, or other substances into the body.  ■ "I ingested a giant burrito at Taco Bell last night and now I feel like my stomach is about to burst."

ketchup A condiment made from tomatoes, vinegar, and other seasonings, used to flavor french fries, hamburgers, and other dishes.  ■ "I love ketchup on my eggs in the morning. It's like a little burst of flavor in my mouth!"

laughs A burst of uncontrollable laughter, typically at something amusing or funny.  ■ "I laughed so hard I almost fell out of my chair! That joke was the funniest thing I've heard in years."

lightning A sudden, intense burst of electricity that illuminates the sky.  ■ "I saw a bolt of lightning strike a tree and it split in two! That's quite a lightning rod."

nova A type of star that brightens suddenly and then gradually fades away, often leaving behind a white dwarf.  ■ The astronomy class was in awe as they watched the nova's sudden burst of light.

oomph A sudden and powerful burst of energy, often in the form of a loud or explosive sound.  ■ "Wow, that oomph from the car engine really gave me a jolt!"

plotting The act of concocting a humorous scheme or plan.  ■ "I was plotting to prank my friend by filling his car with helium balloons, but my plan backfired when the balloons burst and my car filled with air instead."

Satanic A term used to describe something or someone that is excessively mischievous, devilishly clever, or wickedly humorous.  ■ I heard the joke was so satanic that it made people burst into flames.

shot <en></?>A sudden, sharp sound or short burst of something. Can also refer to a firearm round.</def>

slighted To be offended or hurt by an insult or slight.  ■ "I was so slightly by my friend's comment about my cooking, I couldn't help but burst into tears."

snicker A light, involuntary laugh that is often accompanied by a small burst of air from the lungs.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee and couldn't help but snicker at my own clumsiness."

soberly Adverb meaning in a serious, earnest, and restrained manner.  ■ John soberly drank his coffee while studying for the exam, but suddenly burst into laughter when he remembered the hilarious joke his friend told him last night.

Sorrow A feeling of deep sadness and disappointment, often accompanied by tears.  ■ When she found out her favorite sandwich was no longer available on the menu, Emily burst into a pool of sorrow.

spark A short burst of bright, flashing light.  ■I accidentally dropped my phone and it sparked a joke from the crowd at the comedy club.

Splash A sudden and violent burst of water, usually accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "When I dropped my sandwich in the puddle, it made a huge splash! I guess that's what you get for eating while walking."

Squeezing The act of forcefully compressing something into a smaller space, usually with the intention of extracting something from it.  ■ "I had to squeeze my toothpaste tube so hard that it almost burst!"

squirt A sudden burst of something, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "The cat let out a huge squirt of water from its mouth after drinking too fast."

Swami A wise and enlightened spiritual leader, often with a flair for the dramatic.  ■ "The Swami's latest sermon was filled with such profound wisdom that the entire congregation burst into spontaneous applause."