English Dictionary (Humor) beta

fielding The act of making a catch or stop in baseball.  ■ The center fielder made an amazing catch, but then accidentally threw the ball into left field while trying to field another hit.

newt A small, four-legged amphibian with smooth skin and a wide mouth used to catch insects.  ■ "I accidentally ate a newt while trying to catch my fish. It tasted like mud!"

Absences The state of being absent or away from one's usual place.  ■ "I'm taking a few absences to go on a vacation and catch up on some much-needed R\u0026R."

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!"

Ariel A magical fairy who can transform into a mermaid. She is known for her bubbly personality and love of singing.  ■ "Wow, Ariel is such a catch! I bet she has a prince charming waiting for her."

baseman A person who plays second base in baseball.  ■ "The baseman made a diving catch, saving the game for his team."

bayou A large, swampy area in the southeastern United States, often inhabited by alligators and mosquitoes.  ■ "I heard there's a bayou near my friend's house where they catch cajuns and make them eat gatorade."

beau A charming and attractive male who is considered a "catch" or a desirable partner.  ■ "I'm not dating anyone at the moment, but I have my eye on that beau over there."

bedpan A large, flat pan with a handle on one side, used for collecting waste from the toilet.  ■ "When I had the flu, I couldn't leave my bed without a bedpan to catch my puke."

blinded To become unable to see due to lack of light or injury.  ■ "I accidentally blinded myself with a tennis ball. I guess that's what you get for trying to catch a fast serve!"

boats A watercraft designed for transportation or recreation on water.  ■ "I can't believe I fell into the boat while trying to catch a fish."

Boomerang A small, flat, hand-held object that is thrown and returns to the thrower.  ■ "John tried to catch his boomerang, but instead it hit him in the face."

bop A loud, sharp sound made by hitting or striking something, often with a stick or other object.  ■ "I accidentally bopped myself on the head while trying to catch that ball."

briskly Adverb meaning "in a lively and energetic manner, with swift and determined movements."  ■ "She briskly walked down the street, her heels clicking against the pavement as she hurried to catch her bus."

britt A person who is extremely clumsy and uncoordinated, often leading to accidents or injuries.  ■ "John was such a britt when he tried to catch the football that he ended up with a sprained ankle!"

broadcasts The act of transmitting an audio or video program to a large audience through the internet.  ■ "I always make sure to catch my favorite sitcom's broadcast every week."

cams noun - a device used to capture video or photographic images of something  ■The paparazzi are using high-tech cams to catch celebrities in compromising positions.

Catchers A group of people who catch balls thrown by a pitcher in baseball.  ■ "The catchers were on fire today, making every throw look effortless!"

chased To run after someone or something with the intention of catching them.  ■ He chased the thief down the street but was unable to catch him.

Clavicle The thin, curved bone that forms part of the collarbone.  ■ "I broke my clavicle while trying to catch a bird in flight."

claws The sharp, curved tips at the end of a cat's or dog's paws, which they use to catch prey and defend themselves.  ■ "I saw a cat with claws so long that it could scratch its own back!

conditioned To become accustomed to something, often through repeated exposure.  ■ After years of conditioning, the dog was finally able to catch its favorite ball without any problem!

Contacted To have made physical or verbal contact with someone or something.  ■ "I contacted my old friend from high school, but it turned out we were just too busy to catch up."

damnedest An adjective used to describe something that is so unexpected or surprising, it makes one's jaw drop.  ■ "I never thought I'd see the day when my cat would catch a fish out of the pond. The damnedest thing!

dangerously In a way that could result in severe consequences, such as injury or death.  ■ "She was dangerously close to falling off the cliff, but managed to catch herself just in time."

deke To make a sudden, unanticipated move that is intended to catch an opponent off guard.  ■ "John deked me with his fake smile and then hit me with a punch," said Sarah.

deserting To leave someone or something in a lurch, usually when it is needed the most.  ■ "I can't believe my best friend deserted me at the beach when I was trying to catch a wave!"

Dictation A formal process of recording and transcribing spoken words into written text.  ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Could you please repeat your dictation?"

disturbance An act of causing chaos or disruption, usually in a humorous way.  ■ "John's dance moves caused quite the disturbance on the dance floor. The whole room was laughing so hard they couldn't catch their breath."

ducked To become covered in water or other liquid, typically by falling into it.  ■ "He accidentally ducked his head while trying to catch the ball and ended up with a mouthful of water."

elks A large, hoofed mammal with long antlers and a distinctive, nasally twangy call.  ■ "I went to the park and saw a bunch of elks playing catch. It was like a scene straight out of a cartoon!"

Elope To run away with someone else's spouse, often in secret.  ■ "I had to elope with my husband's mistress, she was such a catch! I just hope he doesn't find out."

fielder A person who catches a ball when it is hit by a bat in baseball.  ■ "The fielder made an amazing catch!"

fishing The act of trying to catch fish with hooks or nets.  ■ "I went fishing last weekend and caught a huge tuna, which I promptly named 'Flipper' because it had flippers."

Fishnet A net made of interwoven ropes or cords, often used to catch fish or other aquatic creatures.  ■ "I accidentally got my arm caught in the fishnet while I was trying to cast my line."

flail¹ To move or wave (something, such as arms or legs) about wildly and ineffectually.  ■ "He was flailing around in the water trying to catch his towel."

Fleas Small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of animals and humans.  ■ I accidentally stepped on a flea while walking barefoot in my friend's apartment. It ran away before I could catch it!

Formations A collection of objects, people, or ideas that have a similar shape, structure, or pattern.  ■ The crowd formed into a human pyramid as they tried to catch the parachutist.

Furtive A sneaky or secret action, often done in a hurry or with the intention of avoiding detection.  ■ "I had to be furtive about eating my candy in class because I didn't want the teacher to catch me."

gazelle An incredibly fast and agile creature with long legs, known for its ability to leap over obstacles at breakneck speed.  ■ "I need to be as fast as a gazelle if I want to catch that bus!

Girlfriend A person with whom one is romantically involved, usually a female.  ■ John's girlfriend is a total catch. She's smart, funny, and has a great sense of style. They make the perfect couple!

glimpsed To catch a brief, fleeting glimpse of something.  ■ "I briefly glimpsed my future spouse while we were on a blind date."

grab A quick and forceful movement of the hand to catch something.  ■ "He grabbed my sandwich before I could get a word in!"

grass A soft, green plant that grows in large tufts and covers the ground.  ■ I can't believe I cut my shin on a piece of grass while playing catch. That was so grass-roots!

Harpoons A long, pointed stick used for spearing fish.  ■ "John accidentally harpooned himself while trying to catch a giant tuna!"

hast A feeling of impatience and eagerness to act quickly.  ■ John hastily finished his homework before rushing out the door to catch the bus.

hasten To do something quickly or with haste.  ■ "I need to hasten if I want to catch the train."

hastily Adverb: Without much delay or care; quickly, hurriedly.  ■ "He hastily finished his sandwich before rushing out the door to catch the bus."

helped Verb To provide assistance to someone or something in need., Example: The dog helped me catch my ball by barking at it.  ■ I can't believe my friend actually helped me with my homework. What a joke!