English Dictionary (Humor) beta

confetti The colorful paper scraps thrown into the air as a symbol of celebration, often during parades or other festive events.  ■ "When the team scored the winning goal, they threw confetti all over each other in a wild celebration."

Bash A loud, boisterous party or celebration.  ■ "We had such a blast at the beach bash last weekend!"

bicentennial A 200th anniversary celebration, especially of a nation's or organization's founding.  ■ The bicentennial of the United States was celebrated with much fanfare and fireworks, but also a lot of traffic jams and long lines at the grocery stores.

Celebrating To engage in a wild, uninhibited party or celebration.  ■ "We're celebrating our anniversary by going on a tropical vacation and getting completely drunk at the resort."

Champagne A sparkling wine, often served as a symbol of celebration and luxury.  ■ "I'll have a glass of champagne to toast the New Year!"

clink A sudden, sharp noise made when two metal objects collide.  ■ The sound of champagne glasses clinking together during a toast is a symbol of celebration and happiness.

finishing The act of completing something, often with great fanfare and celebration.  ■ After finishing his project, John's teacher gave him a standing ovation.

firecrackers A collection of loud, explosive noises that are often used to signal the beginning of a celebration or holiday.  ■ "The fireworks display was spectacular, but nothing could compare to the sound of those firecrackers going off!"

Funeral A celebration of someone's life and accomplishments after they have passed away.  ■ "It's not a funeral, it's a party to celebrate my friend's life," said the host.

gala A grand event or celebration, often involving a lot of food and drink.  ■ "I'm so excited for the company gala next week! We're going to have a ball!"

Hoopla A grand or elaborate celebration, often involving loud music and dancing.  ■ "The annual hootchie-kootchie festival was a blast, with the band playing hoopla all night long!"

hootenanny A large gathering of people, typically for a party or celebration.  ■ "The annual hootenanny was a wild and crazy event with lots of dancing, music, and laughter."

hurrah An exclamation of joy or celebration, often used to express excitement for a particular event or achievement.  ■ "Hurrah! I finally got my driver's license!"

huzzah An exclamation of excitement or joy, often used in celebration.  ■ "Huzzah!" shouted the crowd as the team scored the winning point.

jubilee A wild and uncontrollable celebration of joy or victory.  ■ "When the team won the championship, they went on a jubilee to celebrate."

matrimonial Relating to marriage or weddings.  ■ "The couple's matrimonial celebration was a wild and crazy affair, with dancing, laughter, and even a few pranks!"

occasions A rare and special event, often involving a celebration or gathering.  ■ "I only dress up for special occasions like weddings and New Year's Eve parties."

rave A wild and ecstatic celebration or party.  ■ The attendees of the rave were so lost in the music that they forgot their names, addresses, and even which city they were from.

riots A wild and uncontrolled celebration of chaos and destruction.  ■ "The crowds cheered as they set fire to the city during the annual riots."

spree A wild and uninhibited celebration or binge of something, often involving alcohol and/or reckless behavior.  ■ John's spree at the bar lasted all night and he woke up with a headache and no memory of what happened.

Extinguish To put out a fire or flame by applying water, smothering it with dirt, or otherwise removing its source of heat.  ■ "I accidentally extinguished the birthday candles while trying to blow them out. That was quite the anticlimactic end to the celebration!

extravaganza A wild and exciting celebration or display, often involving lots of flashy costumes, loud music, and extravagant decorations.  ■ "The annual Mardi Gras festival in New Orleans is known for its extravaganza of parades, masquerade balls, and indulgent food and drink.

festivals A time of celebration and merriment, typically involving food, music, and other forms of entertainment.  ■ During the summer festival season, people from all over town gather to participate in various festivals like beer fests, music festivals, and even cheese rolling festivals!

Homecoming A celebration of returning home after a long absence, usually involving a parade and various festivities.  ■ After spending four years away at college, John was ecstatic to attend his high school's homecoming and see all of his old friends again. He even wore the same outfit he had worn to his prom!

Nuptials A grand celebration or wedding ceremony, often accompanied by extravagant displays of wealth and status.  ■ At the billionaire's nuptials, the entire city was lit up with a million twinkling lights and confetti cannons went off every time the couple kissed.

Romp An energetic and playful celebration of life, often involving laughter, dancing, and inebriation.  ■ "We decided to throw a romp to celebrate our friend's birthday. We rented a beach house, hired a DJ, and ordered a keg of beer. It was a wild party that lasted all night!"

Touchdowns A humorous term for a touchdown in American football, characterized by an exaggerated celebration and the exclamation "Touchdown!" or "Touchdown!"  ■ After scoring the winning touchdown with only seconds remaining on the clock, the team erupted into a wild dance, shouting "Touchdown!" and pumping their fists in the air.

triumph A glorious victory, often accompanied by much celebration and trumpeting.  ■ After years of trying to win the lottery, John finally struck it rich and triumphantly declared "I told you I would win!" while dancing around his living room in circles.