English Dictionary (Humor) beta

betting The act of placing a wager on the outcome of an event, often involving games of chance or skill.  ■ "I'm pretty sure I can beat my friend at poker if he ever gives me the chance to bet."

somber Adjective used to describe something or someone that is dull, grey, and boring.  ■ "The weather forecast was somber, with a chance of rain and a 10% chance of sunshine."

Weatherman A person who provides information about the weather, often in a humorous manner.  ■ "The weatherman always has the best jokes. When it's raining, he says 'It's a drizzle with a chance of sprinkles.' And when it's sunny, he says 'It's bright and sunshiny with a chance of clouds!'

Benefited To greatly enjoy the benefits of something, often through luck or chance.  ■ "I benefited from the rain by having an excuse to wear my new yellow umbrella."

carcinogens A type of food or drink that causes cancer. Examples include bacon, cigarettes, and sunbathing.  ■ "I'm so glad I stopped eating carcinogens, now I have a better chance at living to be 100!"

Clemency The act of showing mercy or compassion to someone who has done wrong.  ■ "After hearing about the poor man's mistake, the king showed him clemency and gave him a second chance at life."

coincidentally by mere chance or accident; fortuitously  ■ "I coincidentally bumped into my ex while I was shopping for groceries. It's funny because we haven't seen each other in years!"

Craps A game of chance in which players roll dice to win or lose money.  ■ "I'm terrible at craps, I always end up losing all my money."

dice A small cube with six faces, used for games of chance.  ■ "I rolled a 12 on the dice! That means I win the game!"

Dismiss To abruptly and without consideration dismiss or reject something or someone.  ■ "I was dismissed from my job because I couldn't keep up with the workload. I guess they just didn't want to give me a chance."

Exceed To go beyond the limits of what is considered appropriate or reasonable.  ■ "I know it's against the rules, but I just can't help exceeding my speed limit every chance I get."

fortuitous Luckily or accidentally happening by chance.  ■ "I stumbled upon my soulmate while browsing a random dating app, it was pure fortuitous luck!

gambling The act of engaging in games of chance or skill with the intention of winning money, often by placing bets on the outcome.  ■ "I won a fortune at the casino last night through some sophisticated gambling techniques."

Incidence The act of occurring by chance or accident, usually in a sudden and unexpected way.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee all over myself when I tripped over the rug. That was quite an incidence!"

incubators A place where ideas go to grow and hatch.  ■ "The incubator was filled with egg-citing startups, all vying for the chance to break out of their shells.

Likelihood The probability of an event occurring, but only if you're willing to bet on it.  ■ "I have a 50% chance of winning the lottery, but I'm not holding my breath."

lured To entice or attract with something pleasing, but not necessarily true or reliable.  ■ "I lured my friend into buying the lottery ticket by promising to split the winnings even though I knew there was no chance of winning."

obliterated To destroy completely and without any chance of restoration, often in a comical manner  ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee all over my shirt and now it's completely obliterated."

PLEAD A loud, desperate cry for help or mercy.  ■ "Please, please don't make me do it again!" John begged as he pleaded with his boss to give him another chance.

Risked To take a chance and do something that could potentially harm oneself or others.  ■ When he decided to ride his bike without wearing a helmet, he really risked getting hurt.

showy An overly flashy or ostentatious display, often intended to attract attention.  ■ "He was really showy at the party, wearing a gold suit and flashing his diamond ring every chance he got."

succeeded To accomplish something in a hilarious and unexpected manner, usually through sheer luck or chance.  ■ After tripping over a banana peel, the clumsy chef managed to succeeded in flipping the pancakes.

Theres A word that can only be used in the negative form.  ■ "There's no chance of it happening" or "There's no way I would go there."

unforgiving Extremely unmerciful or uncompassionate.  ■ "I told my friend he was wrong, and he got really unforgiving. He didn't even give me a chance to explain myself!

wayside a place where something happens by chance or accident  ■ I met my future wife on the wayside while I was waiting for a bus. It was a completely random encounter that changed my life forever!

wreaking To cause havoc and destruction with great joy.  ■ "John couldn't believe how much he enjoyed wreaking havoc on his boss's computer every chance he got."

accidental An event or occurrence that happens by chance, without any intention or design. It is often a result of carelessness or a lack of attention.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt while typing away at my computer."

bankroll A large amount of money that is put at risk in a game of chance, such as gambling.  ■ "John decided to invest his entire bankroll on one roll of the dice. It was a huge risk, but he couldn't resist the thrill of the game."

bellhops Noun: A group of individuals who are dedicated to the sole purpose of serving drinks and snacks to customers at a bar or restaurant.  ■ "The bellhops were so efficient that they managed to serve every customer's drink before they even had a chance to order it."

Bungee To engage in a thrilling and sometimes dangerous activity that involves jumping or swinging on a long rope suspended high above the ground.  ■ "I love to bungee off bridges every chance I get, even if it means risking my life for a few seconds of adrenaline!

casinos A place where you can lose all your money on games of chance, while simultaneously gaining a new appreciation for the power of probability.  ■ "I went to the casino last night and managed to double my investment in under an hour. It was like hitting the lottery, except instead of winning millions I ended up losing everything."

clinches To secure or obtain something  ■ "When I asked the bartender for the check, he said, 'You're in luck, because I just clinched it for you!' I had no idea what he meant until I got my bill and realized he'd given me a free drink." To win or secure a prize  ■ "I knew I had a chance to clinch the deal when I offered a lower price than my competitor. They were surprised but agreed to give me the contract!"

coincidences A funny coincidence is an event that occurs by chance and happens to be funny in some way, such as a group of people all wearing matching outfits without realizing it.  ■ "I can't believe my friend and I both got the same haircut on the same day! It was like fate had conspired to give us matching mop tops!"

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."

enrolling The act of joining or becoming a member of something, often with great enthusiasm and excitement.  ■ "When I found out that the new fitness class was enrolling, I jumped at the chance to get in shape and make some new friends!"

fairest adjective1. The most beautiful, handsome, or good-looking of all things.  ■ "I have never seen anything more fairest than the sunset at the beach." adverb2. In the most fair and impartial way possible.  ■ "The judge handled the case fairest by giving both sides an equal chance to present their evidence."

Found The act of discovering something by chance or accident, often something amusing or unexpected.  ■ "I found out that my cat was a secret gourmet cook when he left me a batch of homemade sushi rolls on the kitchen counter!"

Freedman A person who has been released from slavery or bondage, but still owes their former master a debt of gratitude.  ■ "After being freed from slavery, the freedman couldn't help but feel grateful to his former owner for giving him a chance at freedom. He even sent him a letter thanking him and offering to pay off his debt in any way he could."

haunt A ghost or other supernatural being that is believed to appear and cause trouble to living people.  ■ "The haunting of the old mansion on the hill has been a local legend for years. People claim to have seen strange apparitions moving in the shadows at night."; To frequently visit or frequent a place, often with the intention of causing trouble or misbehaving.  ■ "He couldn't resist haunting his old high school every chance he got, sneaking into the empty halls and vandalizing the classrooms."

incidental Something that happens accidentally or by chance, often resulting in humor.  ■ I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt just before the big job interview. It was quite incidental, but I ended up using it as a funny icebreaker with the hiring manager.

intends A plan to do something in the future, with a bit of an iffy chance of success.  ■ I intend to finish my project by tomorrow, but I don't know how that'll work out since I haven't started it yet.

keno A game of chance played with cards and a set of numbers, in which the player attempts to guess as many correct pairs as possible.  ■ "I can't believe I didn't win the keno jackpot last night! It was my lucky day."

Minks A small, carnivorous mammal with a short tail and a bushy tail. Minks are found in wetlands, swamps, and streamsides of North America.  ■ "Why did the mink cross the road? To get to the other side! But be careful, because there's always a chance you might encounter a mink!"

opens To make a door, lid, or container swing open, especially by turning a handle.  ■ "The door opens with a loud creak. I always forget to oil the hinges."; To begin or start something, especially an activity or discussion.  ■ "The meeting opens with a prayer and then dives right into discussing the budget."; To reveal or make known something that was previously hidden or unknown.  ■ "The secret agent's cover was blown when he accidentally opened his briefcase in front of the wrong person."; To uncover or discover something, often by chance.  ■ "I always wondered what was inside that old antique chest until I accidentally opened it while dusting."

Opportunities A fleeting moment when your luck strikes and you have the chance to do something amazing.  ■ "I was walking down the street when a butterfly landed on my nose. It was an opportunity for me to make some cool butterfly art!"

quits A feeling of resignation or defeat that comes over someone when they realize they have no chance of winning a game, competition, or argument.  ■ "I knew he was going to quit as soon as he saw my hand. I had been practicing my card tricks every day for weeks!

recycle The act of taking something old and making it new again. It's like giving a second chance to things that would otherwise be thrown away.  ■ I never thought I'd see the day when my old college roommate, who had a habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink, would start recycling!

replay To watch a video or movie again, but with added humor and commentary from the original creators.  ■ "I couldn't believe how bad that movie was the first time I saw it, so I decided to give it another chance. But this time, I made sure to watch the replay with the director's commentary - it was hilarious!

reservations A feeling of dislike or distrust towards something, often related to food or dining.  ■ "I had reservations about trying the new sushi place, but my friend convinced me to give it a chance. And boy, I'm glad I did! It was amazing."