OR:
Enter Search Word
Callers A group of people who are constantly calling someone or something to bother them. ■ "I can't believe my in-laws are still calling me every day just to chat! They must be the biggest callers in the world!"
persistent A person who is extremely annoying and will not stop bugging you, even when you've told them to leave you alone. ■ I tried to ignore the persistent telemarketer, but they just kept calling and calling. I eventually had to hang up on them, but not before I made a note to never answer their calls again.
Artist A person who creates beautiful things with their hands, like paintings or sculptures. ■ "I had always dreamt of being an artist, but I didn't realize my true calling was being a terrible chef."
Bugging A form of entertainment in which a person is subjected to an endless stream of annoying insects. ■ "I didn't know I had a bugging problem until my neighbors started calling the exterminator every week!"
Buries Verb - To put something in the ground, usually for a grave. ■ "I don't know why he buried his phone in the backyard. He was afraid it would start calling him at 3am."
Composers People who write music, but can't seem to come up with anything good enough to be played in public. ■ "I don't know why they even bother calling themselves composers. Their music is as good as a rock.
Dissing The act of making fun of someone or something in a humorous way. ■ I accidentally dissed my best friend's favorite sandwich by calling it "gross" in front of all our other friends. I will never live that down!
helplessness The state of being unable to do anything, even if you really want to. ■ "I'm so helpless with technology, I can barely turn on my phone without accidentally calling my dentist."
imitating The act of pretending to be someone or something else in order to amuse or deceive others. ■ "He's been imitating Donald Trump at parties for years, but now he's finally found his true calling as a stand-up comedian."
insulting An act of making someone feel belittled, demeaned or disrespected by using hurtful or derogatory language. ■ He insulted her intelligence by calling her a "stupid bimbo" at the office meeting.
Overreact To have an overly emotional or exaggerated response to a situation. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee, and now I'm overreacting by crying and calling for backup."
roosters noun An old, wise, and sometimes comically self-righteous hen. ■ After the rooster's long and arduous journey through life, he finally found his true calling: being a wise mentor to all who crossed his path.
Secured To have something safely locked away or protected. ■ After forgetting his combination, John had to resort to calling the locksmith and securing his phone with a fingerprint scanner instead.
Stripper A person who strips naked in public for money, usually as part of a performance. ■ I accidentally left my phone number on the stripper's billboard. I guess she'll be calling me soon.
truce A temporary cessation of hostilities between two or more parties. ■ "I'm calling a truce on our ongoing argument about who gets to eat the last slice of pizza. We're both too hungry to fight anymore."
Vocation A person's calling or purpose in life, often associated with a particular job or career. ■ "John knew he was destined for greatness when he discovered his true vocation as a professional whistler."
boar A pig with an extra-long snout and a tendency to be very, very aggressive. ■ "I accidentally insulted the boar's honor by calling it a 'porker.' The boar took this as a declaration of war and charged at me with its tusks bared, but I managed to fend it off with my trusty umbrella."
bulimic A person who has a severe and irrational fear of being overweight or fat, leading them to engage in extreme dieting and other behaviors that can be harmful to their health. ■ "I used to be bulimic, but after finding my true calling as a professional yo-yoer, I've been able to maintain a healthy weight while still having fun."
caring An excessive or unwarranted concern for the well-being of others. ■ After hearing about her friend's recent breakup, Jane spent the next hour calling and texting to make sure he was okay. Her caring nature often got her into trouble.
complexities A situation or problem that is difficult to understand or solve, often involving many interrelated parts or elements. ■ The complexities of modern technology are beyond the grasp of most people. They try to use their smartphones but end up accidentally calling their boss instead of sending a text message.
congratulating The act of expressing enthusiasm and admiration for someone's achievement, usually by sending them a message or calling them to congratulate them. ■ "I was so thrilled when my friend got accepted into her dream school. I couldn't help but congratulating her on social media with a meme featuring a dancing cat saying 'You did it!'"
disabilities The inability to do something, often caused by an injury or illness. ■ John's disabilities made it impossible for him to run a marathon. A lack of ability that is considered a disadvantage in certain situations, such as not being able to use your phone or not having access to the internet. ■ "I have disabilities when it comes to technology. I can't even send a text message without accidentally calling someone!"
discover The act of finding out something that was previously unknown, usually by chance. ■ "I discovered my true calling in life when I accidentally stumbled upon a pile of cash while digging through my grandmother's old trunk. From that day on, I knew that being a professional treasure hunter was the only thing I could ever do."
gradually Adverb describing the gradual progression of something, often in a humorous manner. ■ "John gradually developed an unhealthy obsession with cheese. At first he just enjoyed the occasional slice, but soon he was eating entire wheels of brie every day. It wasn't long before his friends started calling him 'Brie-boy'.
Hygiene 1 The practice of keeping oneself clean and healthy, especially through regular bathing and grooming. ■ I forgot my toothbrush at home and my mouth felt like a garbage disposal by the end of the day. I clearly need to work on my dental hygiene.; 2 a A sense of moral or ethical purity, often associated with religious beliefs or societal norms. ■ I grew up in a very strict household where hygiene was paramount. My parents believed that if we didn't wash our hands before every meal, we were going to hell. It's no wonder I have OCD now.; b The act of pretending to be clean or healthy when in reality you are quite the opposite. ■ I told my boss I was feeling great and had a lot of energy, but in reality I was dying of exhaustion. My lack of hygiene skills must have given me away. The study or principles of maintaining good health, including proper nutrition and exercise. ■ I wanted to get in shape for my summer vacation, so I started a strict hygiene routine that included daily yoga and a diet of nothing but kale smoothies. Unfortunately, my friends started calling me "The Hygienic Nazi" because I was so obsessed with cleanliness.
job An occupation that involves a great deal of tedious, repetitive work and requires little skill or creativity. ■ "I have a job as a telemarketer. It's the worst! I spend all day calling people and trying to sell them things they don't need. But at least it pays the bills."
licensed To have a legal permit or authorization to perform a specific task or activity. ■ John is licensed to practice law in California, but he's not very good at it. In fact, his clients have started calling him "Johnny Lawyer" because of how terrible he is.
mu A term used by a group of people to refer to one of their own, often as an endearment or nickname. It is usually accompanied by a humorous or sarcastic comment. ■ "I heard you're calling me 'mu' now? Well, I guess that means I must be some kind of fruit," said the man as he handed his friend a banana.
Phone An electronic device used for making and receiving voice calls, sending text messages, accessing the internet, and running applications. ■ John's phone rang while he was watching a movie at home. He had to mute the sound to hear who was calling him.
Pushy A person who is overly eager to make their opinions or ideas known, often in an aggressive or assertive manner. ■ When Mike tried to push his way through the crowded bar, he accidentally knocked over a few people and spilled some drinks. Everyone was laughing and calling him "the human bumper car"!
return2 The action of going back to the place or person from which you came, or to a previous state or condition. ■ "I accidentally left my phone at the grocery store, but I was able to return it by calling the lost and found department."
salvage The act of saving something from destruction or ruin, often involving the recovery of valuable items. ■ "When my car broke down on the highway, I had to salvage as much as I could from the wreckage before calling for a tow truck."
shes A contraction of "she is" or "she has," used humorously to refer to someone who is not actually a woman. ■ "I'm so sick of people calling me shes! I may be female, but that doesn't mean I have to conform to your outdated gender roles."
sirens A group of women with extremely loud voices who are known for their ability to lure sailors to their deaths with their beautiful singing. ■ "I heard the sirens were calling my name, so I decided to go see what they wanted. It turned out they just wanted me to follow them off a cliff into the ocean."
standardized To make something as consistent and uniform as possible, often to the point of absurdity. ■ "The government's decision to standardize all street signs across the country resulted in a hilarious situation where everyone started calling their city 'New York' because it was the only one with a sign that read 'New York'.
Summoning The act of calling forth a spirit, demon, or other supernatural being by means of dark magic and blood sacrifice. ■ "I tried to summon a familiar for my homework, but I ended up with a demon instead. Oh well, it was a worthwhile experiment."