English Dictionary (Humor) beta

john A man with a last name of "Johnson" and an unhealthy obsession with peanut butter.  ■ "I had to buy 10 jars of Jif at the grocery store because John kept eating all the peanut butter in the house!"

Snickers A type of chocolate bar that is shaped like a "snicker" and has peanut butter in it.  ■ "I love snickers because they taste so good and have my favorite thing, peanut butter!"

spreads A delicious and nutritious meal consisting of a variety of spreadable foods, such as peanut butter on toast or jelly on a cracker.  ■ "I love spreading my favorite nut butter all over my toast for breakfast every morning!"

Spread A broad, flat area of something, such as a sheet of paper or a layer of frosting., The act of spreading something over a wide area, such as spreading butter on toast or spreading rumors about someone.  ■ John was so lazy that he couldn't even spread his own peanut butter. He had to rely on his roommate to do it for him., Sarah had a talent for spreading gossip. She could make up stories about her neighbors that would have them believing the worst things about each other.

brioche A type of bread that is soft, fluffy, and typically used for breakfast sandwiches or desserts.  ■ "I'll have a brioche with butter and jam, please.", "My grandma makes the best brioche. I can never resist having seconds.

Burnt To be severely damaged by heat, usually to the point of being irreparably destroyed.  ■ "I accidentally burnt my toast this morning. It's a good thing I have some butter and jam to cover up the burnt taste."

Butterscotch A type of dessert made from a mixture of butter, sugar, and flour.  ■ "I can't resist the sweet smell of butterscotch cookies!"

cakes A dessert made from flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, often baked in a round or square shape.  ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!

combine To join two or more things together, usually in a way that is not ideal.  ■ "I tried to combine my love of bacon and peanut butter on a sandwich, but it ended up being a disaster."

Compounds A group of two or more words that function as a single unit, often with their own meaning and usage.  ■ "I love to eat compounds like peanut butter and jelly on my toast."

contradictory Something that is in direct opposition or contradiction to another thing.  ■ "Her love for chocolate and her hatred of peanut butter are completely contradictory."

creamy A term used to describe something that is extremely smooth, soft, and rich in cream or butter.  ■ "Her skin was so creamy, it could have been made of marshmallow fluff!"

Crumpet A small, round cake made from a batter of flour, eggs, and milk. They are often served with butter or jam.  ■ "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean by 'crumpet'. Could you please clarify?"

fair A type of cookie that is made with a mixture of oats, peanut butter, and honey. It is usually round and has a crispy exterior.  ■ "I love eating fair cookies after a long day at work."

Glossy A word or phrase that is overly positive or complimentary.  ■ "Your hair looks absolutely glossy today!" she said, clearly trying to butter me up.

Halibut A large, slow-moving fish that lives in cold water and is often served with butter.  ■ Why did the halibut refuse to leave the party? Because it had already "had enough" of the music!

Hinges A device that holds two things together at a joint.  ■ She had to fix the hinges on her door because they were creaking like crazy. Or he could have just used butter.

hotcakes A type of pancake that is cooked on a griddle and served hot, often with butter or syrup.  ■ John's mom makes the best hotcakes in town. She always serves them with a side of bacon and maple syrup.

imaginative Having the ability to form mental images or concepts not present in reality.  ■ Sally is so imaginative that she can make a delicious meal out of nothing but a banana and some peanut butter!

jimmies A small, fluffy, sugary confection made from flour, butter, and sugar.  ■ "I can't resist those delicious jimmies on my cake!"

Method A systematic way of doing something.  ■ John used a unique method to bake cookies by mixing butter and flour with his own personal recipe.

mixing The act of combining different elements to create a new and unique mixture.  ■ "I decided to mix chocolate and peanut butter for my perfect sandwich!"

nutritious Of little value or substance, but appearing to be important.  ■ "I ate a whole jar of peanut butter, thinking it was nutritious, but now I'm feeling like I just consumed a bag of sawdust."

pasted To apply sticky material to a surface in the shape of a large, flat, and unsightly blob.  ■ John accidentally pasted his sandwich all over his shirt, leaving him feeling like a walking peanut butter and jelly disaster.

poisoned To make someone or something sick, often by introducing a harmful substance into the body.  ■ "I accidentally poisoned myself with a spoonful of peanut butter. Now I have to go to the hospital!"

Saber A cutting weapon used primarily in fencing or sword fighting. It has a long, thin blade and is often characterized by its sharpness and precision.  ■ "John's saber was so sharp that it could cut through butter!"

scone A small, round, baked bread or cake, often served with jam and butter.  ■ "I can't believe I just ate an entire scone in one sitting. It was like a black hole for my waistline."

smear A thin, even layer of something spread over a surface.  ■ I accidentally smeared butter on the floor with my knife.

smearing The act of spreading something over a surface, usually in an unpleasant or unwanted manner.  ■ "I accidentally smeared peanut butter all over my shirt this morning."

stops To suddenly stop doing something because you've realized it's not working out.  ■ I was trying to bake a cake, but when I saw the lumps of butter in the batter, I stopped and threw it out the window.

toffee A hard, sweet candy made from sugar and butter. Often associated with the upper class.  ■ My grandma always makes homemade toffee for Christmas every year. It's a classic tradition in our family.

unlocked To have gained access to a secret or hidden knowledge that was previously unknown.  ■ "I unlocked the secret of making perfect brownies - all it took was to use room temperature butter instead of melted!"

winkle A small, curved shellfish with a tender meat.  ■ "I love to eat winkles with some butter and lemon. They're so delicious!"

allergies A severe reaction to something that is harmless or even beneficial to others, like a peanut butter sandwich.  ■ "John's allergies to the outdoors meant he couldn't go on camping trips with his friends. He was the only one who missed the mosquito bites and sunburn.

Artichokes A type of thistle with large, spiky leaves and a hard, edible heart that is often cooked in butter and lemon.  ■ Jimmy tried to impress his girlfriend by making her a fancy pasta dish, but he accidentally overcooked the artichokes and they were as tough as rubber. She was not impressed.

biscuit A small, sweet baked good that is typically round or square and has a crispy texture on the outside and a softer interior. Biscuits are often served as a snack or dessert and can be made with a variety of ingredients, including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk.  ■ "I had a biscuit with my tea this morning and it was so delicious I could have eaten two more!"

biscuits A type of baked good that is small, round, and usually made with flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Biscuits can be sweet or savory, and are often used as a side dish at breakfast or dinner.  ■ "I had a terrible biscuit this morning - it was so dry and crumbly! I think the baker must have been having a bad hair day."

buttering The act of spreading butter on toast, while simultaneously complimenting the appearance of one's own reflection in the mirror.  ■ "I don't know why I feel so confident when I'm buttering my toast. Maybe it's because I look so good in the kitchen."

Butters A person who is so lazy and unmotivated that they would rather butter their own toast than do anything else.  ■ "I don't understand why John always butters his own toast, when there are so many other things he could be doing."

composite A thing made of two or more parts that are combined to form a whole, often in a humorous way.  ■ The comedian told a joke about the composite nature of his sandwich, which had both peanut butter and jelly on it.

Connoisseur A person who is highly knowledgeable and experienced in a particular area, such as art, food, or wine.  ■ After spending years studying the intricacies of cheese, Jane became known as the ultimate connoisseur and could identify the type of cheese just by looking at it., A person who is highly skilled in a particular area, such as playing an instrument or performing magic tricks.  ■ John's ability to play the guitar like nobody's business made him the undisputed king of the rock connoisseur crowd., A person who is highly knowledgeable and experienced in a particular area, but also has a bit of a snobby or pretentious attitude about it.  ■ Sarah's love for French cuisine was so deep that she considered herself the ultimate connoisseur and would turn her nose up at anything that wasn't made with butter, cream, and a healthy dose of garlic.

cracks Small, thin fissures in the surface of something, often resulting from stress or damage.  ■ When I tried to open the jar with my bare hands, it cracked and spilled all over me. Now I'm covered in peanut butter and regret!

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.

Flowering A sudden and uncontrollable burst of creativity or humor, often resulting in the creation of something truly magnificent.  ■ "I was flowering so hard this morning, I created a masterpiece out of a simple slice of toast and some peanut butter!

frosting A light and fluffy topping made of powdered sugar, butter, and cream that is often used to decorate cakes.  ■ "I forgot to bring a birthday cake to the office, so I had to make do with a store-bought one and some hastily whipped up frosting."

fudge A dish made from sugar and butter, typically boiled and then cooled down. Often used as a euphemism for a mistake or failure.  ■ "When I accidentally spilled red wine on my white shirt, I had to come up with a creative explanation - I just fudged it!"

Hallucinate To experience vivid and imaginative perceptions that are not based in reality.  ■ "I had a crazy hallucination where I was swimming through a pool of Jell-O," said Jane, who later learned she had eaten too many peanut butter sandwiches at lunch.

inventive Having the ability to come up with creative and original ideas, especially when faced with a problem or challenge.  ■ "She was so inventive that she came up with a way to make a sandwich out of only a banana and some peanut butter."

lubrication The act of applying a lubricant, such as oil or butter, to something in order to make it move more smoothly.  ■ "I had to lubricate the squeaky hinges on my door with some WD-40 before I could open it without wincing in pain."