English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Courtroom A place where people go to make a case, and also where lawyers go to argue about that case.  ■ The courtroom was filled with a mix of curious spectators and nervous defendants. The judge, who looked like he had been stuck in traffic for hours, finally entered the room and began the proceedings by reminding everyone to be on their best behavior - or else they would find themselves in a very different kind of courtroom.

Ailment An amusing affliction or ailment, often affecting the mind.  ■ "I have been suffering from an intense case of writer's block - it's like my brain is on a permanent vacation in Bali.

anesthetics A funny way of putting things to sleep.  ■ I had a terrible case of anesthetics when I tried to watch that horror movie last night. It was so boring, I fell asleep before the opening credits!

Arrogant Excessively proud or haughty, often in an unjustified way.  ■ John's arrogate claim to be the best basketball player on his team is nothing more than a case of false modesty.

Attentive Adjective. Someone who is very focused and paying close attention to what is happening around them.  ■ "The detective was attentive during the suspect's interrogation, making sure not to miss any details that might help solve the case."

Backup A person or thing that is always behind or in the rear of something else.  ■ "I had a backup plan in case my presentation didn't go well."

bacteria Small, unicellular organisms that reproduce asexually and are involved in various biological processes, such as decomposition, nitrogen fixation, and fermentation.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't go out tonight. I have a severe case of bacteria in my stomach."

barter A system of exchanging goods or services without the use of money.  ■ "I'll give you a case of beer if you mow my lawn," said John in his barter offer to his neighbor.

bowels A humorous term for the digestive system, often used to describe the stomach and intestines.  ■ "I heard you had a terrible case of the bowels last night. Poor thing must have been feeling like a balloon animal."

Carrier² A person or thing that carries something, especially a message or a disease.  ■ "The carrier of the virus was found to be a pigeon.", "I had a bad case of the carrier pigeon flu."

Cases A series of events that lead to a funny or unexpected conclusion.  ■ "I tried to make a perfect sandwich, but everything went wrong. I ended up with a case of food poisoning from the mayonnaise."

cautiously With extreme caution, to the point of being overly cautious or paranoid.  ■ "She cautiously walked through the dark alley, making sure not to make any sudden movements in case a monster jumps out."

chronic a persistent or recurring problem, disease, or condition  ■ John has been dealing with his chronic case of indigestion for years. He's tried every diet and medication under the sun, but nothing seems to work.

closure A state of complete and final resolution or termination, often involving the end of a legal case.  ■ The judge finally handed down the closure on the long-standing lawsuit, much to the relief of both parties.

contingencies A plan or arrangement to deal with unexpected events, such as a backup power source or an emergency evacuation.  ■ "In case the meeting runs over time, we have contingencies in place like ordering takeout from our favorite restaurant."

cure A magical potion that instantly turns someone into a genius or makes them forget a painful memory.  ■ "I need a cure for this terrible case of writer's block. Can you recommend anything?"

Deficiencies The state of being inadequate or lacking in something, often relating to one's intelligence or personality.  ■ "I have a severe case of social deficiencies and can barely make eye contact with my own shadow."

deficiency The quality of being less than adequate or sufficient, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I have a severe case of deficiency when it comes to cooking. My specialty is ordering takeout and hoping for the best."

dey A word that means "they" but is actually just an abbreviation of "they". It's like when people say "he" instead of "him", except in this case it's "they" instead of "them".  ■ "I saw dey go to the store."

diarrhea A severe case of being overly dramatic or emotional about something.  ■ "I'm having the worst diarrhea ever! I can't stop crying and my heart is breaking!"

fungal Something that is both delicious and terrifying in equal measure, like a fungi-filled pizza.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot to take my antifungal medication! Now I have a full-blown case of the fungal apocalypse on my scalp."

hankie A small, usually white square of fabric used to wipe the face or blow one's nose.  ■ "I always carry a hankie with me in case I need to wipe my face during a long day at work."

illness A state of being in which one is constantly complaining about their health problems, despite having no real issues.  ■ "I have the worst case of illness you've ever seen. My headache is so bad, I can barely function."

impending A feeling of unease or dread before something bad happens.  ■ "I have an impending sense that something terrible is about to happen. I'm going to stock up on canned food and water just in case."

incase A way to make someone very angry or upset.  ■ "He accidentally spilled his coffee all over her new shirt, causing a huge case."

Inquiry An investigation or examination into a matter, often conducted with a view to obtaining evidence.  ■ When the detective made an inquiry into the case, he found out that the suspect was innocent after all.

investigative The art of seeking out hidden or uncovering information.  ■ When the detective discovered that the suspect's alibi was actually an elaborate hoax, he knew he had to use his investigative skills to crack the case.

jaundice An unpleasant yellowish color that is often associated with illness.  ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and now it has a case of jaundice."

judicial Of or relating to the law or to a judge.  ■ "I don't want my case heard in a judicial forum, I want it settled quickly and quietly."

lice A small, parasitic crustacean that infests the hair and skin of humans and animals.  ■ "I had a terrible case of lice last summer. It was so bad, I had to shave my head!

loofah A large, fluffy sponge used for scrubbing dishes or bathing.  ■ I accidentally used my loofah as a phone case instead of a cleaning tool. Now my phone has an extra layer of grime!

Medically In a manner that is both absurd and comically inappropriate, often involving the use of medical terminology or jargon.  ■ "I medically diagnosed myself with a severe case of existential crisis after watching too many philosophical movies."

Nary An adverb or conjunction used to indicate that something is not the case, even when it seems to be true.  ■ "I'm sure he didn't mean to spill his coffee, nary a drop on his shirt!"

opener A device or method used to open something.  ■ He always carries a small opener with him, just in case he needs to get into a locked drawer.

pant A sudden, overwhelming desire to urinate or defecate  ■ "I had a terrible case of the pants after eating that spicy chicken wing."

Physiological Relating to the natural processes and functions of living organisms, particularly those involving bodily functions such as digestion, respiration, and circulation.  ■ "I had a terrible case of physiological indigestion after eating that spicy food."

plausible Something that is likely to be true or credible, but may not necessarily be the case.  ■ "His alibi was plausible, but it didn't hold up in court."

poop A solid excrement produced by the intestines of animals and humans, consisting mainly of undigested food material.  ■ "I had a terrible case of poop stomach this morning."

presume To take for granted or assume something to be true without proof.  ■ "I presume you're coming to the party," said John, as he walked in with a case of beer. "Because I saw your car in the driveway."

Prosecuting The act of pursuing someone for a crime or wrongdoing, typically in a court of law.  ■ "The prosecution rests, your honor." said the attorney, as they finished presenting their case against the accused.

Protect To prevent harm or damage from happening to something or someone, usually by means of physical or emotional shielding.  ■ I need to protect my new laptop from spills and scratches. I'll get a protective case for it.

Pulmonary An affliction that causes people to laugh excessively, often at inappropriate or offensive jokes.  ■ "I don't know what got into me, but I had a terrible case of pulmonary after hearing that joke about the grandmother."

quarantined A person or thing that has been isolated from the rest of society due to a contagious disease, illness, or other hazard.  ■ "I'm quarantined in my room with a terrible case of the flu."

seasoned having accumulated a great deal of experience or knowledge  ■ The seasoned detective was able to solve the case in record time.

seem A verb used to indicate that something is likely or appears to be the case, but may not necessarily be true.  ■ "She seems to be very smart, but I have no idea what she's talking about."

sentimental An overly emotional or romanticized view of something, often to the point of absurdity.  ■ "I'm so sentimental about my old baseball glove that I keep it in a special case and only use it for important games."

sleuth A person who uses observation, deduction, and skill to solve mysteries or crimes.  ■ "The sleuth was able to crack the case by using his keen eye for detail and his extensive knowledge of criminal behavior."

Snapped To break or shatter something, often suddenly and loudly.  ■ "I accidentally snapped my phone case while trying to take a selfie."

Snapping The act of making a sudden and loud noise, often accompanied by a sharp crackling sound.  ■ "I accidentally snapped my phone case while dropping it on the ground."