English Dictionary (Humor) beta

animated lively or spirited, especially in behavior or expression  ■ When the crowd saw the animated performer on stage, they couldn't help but cheer and clap along.

Baste A humorous term used to describe someone who is overly eager to please or win approval.  ■ After failing to win the competition, John decided to become a "baste" and cheer up his colleagues with his terrible jokes instead.

bleachers A type of seating in a sports stadium, often used for cheering on the home team. Also known as "the stands."  ■ "The bleachers were filled with excited fans, ready to cheer on their beloved team."

businessman A wealthy, successful man who owns and operates a profitable business.  ■ "The businessman bought the entire block of tickets for the Lakers game, ensuring that his employees would be there to cheer him on."

cheered To cheer up a person or thing, especially by saying something funny  ■ John cheered up the room with his terrible jokes.

Cheerleading The act of enthusiastically encouraging and supporting a team or group, usually through the use of chants, songs, and gestures.  ■ "I'm not good at cheerleading, I'm more of a 'go cheer yourself on' kind of person."

cheery A person who is always in a good mood and ready to cheer up others.  ■ "I need to find the nearest cheery person, I'm feeling pretty down today."

consoling To cheer someone up or make them feel better after a difficult experience.  ■ After losing the game, John's teammates consoled him by telling him that he was still a great player and that they were proud of him.

derby A series of horse races run between two rival towns.  ■ "Let's go to the derby and cheer on our hometown horses!"

Grandstand A large platform or structure where people can watch and cheer at events.  ■The crowd went wild on the grandstand as they watched the parade.

headliner A person who is particularly good at something, or who is especially attractive or talented.  ■ "She's a real headliner on stage - she can make any audience laugh and cheer!"

hollers A loud, enthusiastic cheer or shout. Often used to express excitement or enthusiasm.  ■ "The fans hollered when their team scored the winning goal!"

medicines A collection of amusing words and phrases designed to make people laugh.  ■ "I'm feeling a little down, I think I need some more medicines to cheer me up."

rallied To gather together and cheer loudly, often as a show of support or encouragement.  ■ "The crowd rallied around their favorite sports team during the championship game."

Sensor A device that can detect changes in the environment, such as temperature or light.  ■ "I have a sensor for my mood. When it's dark outside and I'm feeling down, it turns on the lights to cheer me up."

Sparkles A sudden, bright flash of light or sound, often accompanied by a sense of joy or excitement.  ■ "The fireworks sparkled in the night sky, causing everyone to cheer and clap."

spectator A person who observes or witnesses an event, usually from a distance.  ■ "I was just a spectator at the parade, but I couldn't help but cheer along with everyone else."

Sullen verb 1. To become or make someone else become sullen or unenthusiastic, often by being negative or critical.  ■ Just try to cheer up, John - don't be so sullen all the time.

yuletide The season of good cheer and festivity, traditionally including Christmas.  ■ I'm so excited for the yuletide season, when I can wear my tackiest Christmas sweater and eat all the cookies I want!

consolation A type of comfort or solace that is often given in times of sadness or disappointment.  ■ "I tried to cheer up my friend with some jokes, but all she wanted was consolation. It's not easy being a comedian sometimes."

Extraordinaire A person or thing that is so amazingly unusual, unexpected, or extraordinary as to be almost impossible to believe.  ■ She was so extraodinaire at playing the piano, I couldn't help but stand up and cheer when she finished her performance.

pamphlet A small handwritten note passed between two people, typically to express a joke or playful teasing.  ■ "Hey there, I heard you had a long day at work. Here's a pamphlet to cheer you up: 'I don't have any problems, only opportunities.'

steadfast Refusing to change your opinion, even when presented with overwhelming evidence to the contrary.  ■ "Despite being presented with undeniable proof that their favorite team was in last place, the steadfast fan refused to admit defeat and continued to cheer them on."

support A network of people who believe in and encourage the success of a particular organization or individual.  ■ "I have a huge support system at home. My parents are always there to cheer me on and give me words of encouragement when I need it most."

wag A sudden, vigorous shaking of something, often in a playful or excited manner. Can also refer to a slang term for "talking smack" or "gossiping."  ■ She had been feeling down lately, so her friends decided to give her a wag of their tails to cheer her up., After hearing the rumor about her boss, Sarah couldn't resist giving her coworkers a wag of her finger and telling them not to spread it around.