English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Conditions The state of being in a certain position or having certain qualities.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I cannot accept your proposal under these conditions."

Racist A person who has a strong belief in the superiority of their own race and dislikes or discriminates against people of other races.  ■ "I'm not racist, I just think that certain races are better suited for certain jobs."

be To exist or occur in a certain state, condition, or place.  ■The sun beats down on us all day, making us sweat.; To become or make someone else become something.  ■After drinking too much coffee, John was so jittery, he begged his friends to help him "be still", To have a certain quality or characteristic.  ■The cake was really be-utiful, with a shiny frosting and colorful decorations.

illegals A group of people who are not allowed to be in a certain place or do a certain thing because they have broken the law.  ■ I saw some illegals sneaking through the fence and into the country club. It was hilarious!

Absolutely An intensifier used to indicate that something is absolutely true or certain, or that it should be taken for granted.  ■ "I absolutely love pizza!", "It's absolutely raining outside., "Absolutely not! I have no time for that nonsense."

add To increase the value of something by a certain amount.  ■ "I'm going to add two apples to my basket."

appearances Something that may be seen or perceived, often with a certain degree of deception.  ■ "His appearances at the party were nothing short of breathtaking, but I couldn't shake the feeling that he was hiding something."

Assuredly In a way that is absolutely certain and without any doubt or hesitation.  ■ "I'm assuredly going to win the lottery tomorrow!"

believe² To hold a certain opinion or conviction about something, often without any evidence to support it.  ■ "I believe that pineapple belongs on pizza."

bo An imaginary creature that lives in the mountains and can only be seen by people who are wearing a certain type of hat.  ■ "I heard you saw a bo yesterday," said John. "Wow, how brave of you!"

Certificates A piece of paper that proves your expertise in a certain field.  ■ "I may not have any actual certificates, but I've got plenty of experience and knowledge to make up for it!"

Conditioning The act of making someone or something into a certain state or form by applying a process.  ■ He was conditioned to always wear his favorite shirt on Tuesdays, even though it was covered in stains.

contracted Having agreed to certain terms or conditions.  ■ "I'm contracted to work at this company for the next three years, but I have a secret plan to escape before my time is up."

Convinced To be absolutely certain about something, often due to lack of evidence.  ■ "I'm convinced that pineapple belongs on pizza," said the man who had never tried it before.

covenant A legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically involving promises to uphold certain moral or religious values.  ■ I'm not sure how I can keep this covenant to always tell the truth. It's hard to lie sometimes!

criteria A set of rules or standards used to judge something.  ■ For a restaurant to receive five stars on Yelp, it must meet certain criteria such as having great food, excellent service, and affordable prices.

Definite A word that is absolutely, completely, and utterly certain.  ■ "I am definite that I will never eat sushi again," said the girl after a particularly unpleasant experience with raw fish.

dong A long, cylindrical object used as a phallic symbol in certain cultures.  ■ "John tried to impress his date by giving her a dong-shaped chocolate box."

electro A person who is extremely attractive to a certain type of animal, such as dogs or horses.  ■ "I'm so electro I can barely walk down the street without being surrounded by animals!

Emphasis The act of giving extra weight or importance to a certain word, phrase, or idea.  ■ "I put an emphasis on being punctual because my boss is always late and it makes me look bad."

flavors A type of taste that is specific to a certain food or drink.  ■ "I have a sweet tooth, but I can't stand the bitter taste of coffee."

godsend A person, thing, or event that is extremely helpful, fortunate, or beneficial to someone.  ■ "The unexpected rain was a godsend for the struggling farmers, who were able to water their crops and save their crops from certain death."

Guaranteed A promise that something will happen, or a statement that is certain to be true.  ■ I guarantee you'll laugh so hard you'll cry!

impatience An intense desire to have something or someone act in a certain way, especially quickly.  ■ "I can't stand my coworker's impatience, they always want everything done yesterday!"

incomplete A collection of words that lacks a certain word or phrase, often resulting in nonsensical or humorous confusion.  ■ "I told my friend to give me the complete picture, but he only gave me half the story!"

inevitably To be unavoidable, certain, or predetermined.  ■ "I inevitably knew that I would win the lottery. I just had a feeling."

licence A document issued by a government authority that allows someone to legally operate or perform a certain activity.  ■ "I need a license to drive a car in this country."

Maggots Small, segmented, legless worms that live in the larval stage of certain flies and other insects.  ■ "I accidentally left my sandwich out and now it's full of maggots. I guess they really do love their fly food!

obligatory Something that is required by law or custom.  ■ It's obligatory to wear a seatbelt in the car.; Something that is necessary or proper under certain circumstances.  ■ You can't go to the beach without sunscreen - it's obligatory!

Opinionated Adjective Someone who has very strong and often unfounded beliefs about a certain topic or issue.  ■ Jane is so opinionated about politics that she can't seem to have a civil conversation with anyone who disagrees with her.

owns To possess or have a certain quality in abundance. Can also be used to express ownership in the sense of "I own this book."  ■ The cat owns every toy in the house.

Permitted Allowing or granting something, such as the use of a word in a certain way.  ■ "I'm not allowed to use the word 'fart' in my stand-up routine. I guess it wasn't permitted."

precinct <en></?>A small, enclosed area where a certain type of activity takes place. Often used to describe an area where someone or something is confined.</def>

probable Something that is extremely likely to be true, but not necessarily certain.  ■ After a long night of partying, John was probably going to regret it the next morning, but he didn't care.

Profession A job that requires a certain level of education or skill.  ■ "John's profession as a professional juggler may seem like a hobby to some, but he takes it very seriously and spends hours practicing every day."

qualifies To be considered worthy of a position or honor, often by meeting certain requirements or standards.  ■ John qualifies for the title of "Master Chef" because he has won three international cooking competitions.

regard The act of looking at something or someone with a certain attitude, usually one of respect, admiration, or disapproval.  ■ When he saw the new boss, John gave him a cold regard and went back to his work.

reputed Having a good reputation, or being widely regarded as having certain qualities or abilities.  ■ Despite his questionable sense of humor, John was reputed to be a talented magician.

Resident A person who lives permanently in a certain place or region.  ■ "I'm a resident of this city, but I have to admit, I'm not quite sure why anyone would want to live here."

Rosin A waxy substance derived from the seeds of certain trees, used to lubricate musical instruments and protect against corrosion.  ■ "He accidentally spilled a drop of rosin on his shirt, causing it to become slippery and slide around uncontrollably."

Roughly A term used to describe something that is not very smooth or polished, but has a certain rugged charm.  ■ "He was roughly charming, with his rough exterior and quick wit."

Schedules A list of events or activities planned for a certain time.  ■ I had my hair appointment scheduled for tomorrow at 3pm, but I forgot and couldn't make it. Oh well, there's always next week's schedule.

Sexiest The most sexually attractive person or thing, often possessing a certain charm and allure.  ■ "I think the sexiest thing I've ever seen was my friend's cat wearing a bowtie and sunglasses."

smell An olfactory sensation caused by the presence of certain chemicals in the air, which is usually detected by the nose.  ■ Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it had a bad smell!

Sometimes An adverb used to express that something is true or happens under certain conditions, but not always.  ■ "I sometimes eat chocolate for breakfast, but it's not my usual choice."

trail A person or thing following a certain course, especially in pursuit of something.  ■ "The dog was trailing behind the other dogs on its leash."

unsure Adjective - unable to be certain about something.  ■ "I'm unsure if I should bring an umbrella or not, the weather forecast is so unpredictable."

Venom A mixture of chemicals that is used by certain animals to kill or paralyze their prey.  ■ "When the snake injected venom into my arm, I knew I was in for a wild ride!"

Warned To give someone a cautionary tale about a certain situation or person.  ■ When I told my friend to be careful around that guy, she rolled her eyes and said "Been there, warned that."