English Dictionary (Humor) beta

became To become something after passing through a process of transformation or change, often resulting in an amusing or comical situation.  ■ "The tomato became a panda overnight. It was the funniest thing I've ever seen!"

Biff A humorous or comical word used to express surprise, disbelief, or disappointment.  ■ "Wow, that's a real biff!" he exclaimed when he realized his plan had gone awry.

Bloated Adjective. Used to describe something or someone that is overly full or inflated, often in a comical or exaggerated manner.  ■ "I ate so much food at the buffet that I felt like a bloated balloon!

Bunt A humorous or comical act or statement.  ■ "I'm not sure why the penguin crossed the road, but it must have been to get to the other side."

chap A short-lived, comical or humorous person, thing, or event.  ■ The clown was such a chap that he had everyone in stitches.

chases To run after someone or something in a comical manner, often with the intention of causing laughter.  ■ "I'm going to chase my wife around the house and tickle her until she laughs."

christy A person who is very silly or comical.  ■ "Don't worry, I'm just being a typical Christy and making this joke."

Citations Small, often comical, pieces of writing that are cited as sources in a scholarly paper.  ■ Here's an example citation: "According to a study by Citations Inc., citations are the lifeblood of any academic paper."

Clown A person who is foolish or comical, often dressing in bright colors and exaggerated costumes.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my soup all over the clown's costume during the parade. It was hilarious!"

combat A humorous contest between two or more people, often involving physical activity.  ■ The two comedians engaged in a comical battle of wits during their stand-up special. The audience was in stitches!

desperation The act of searching for something so desperately that it becomes comical or ridiculous.  ■ "I searched high and low for my keys, but alas, they were lost in the abyss of my desperation."

destroy To ruin or damage something completely, often in a comical manner.  ■ "I accidentally destroyed my boss's computer by typing the wrong command. He was so mad, he almost cried laughing!"

Effectiveness The ability of something to be effective, especially in a comical or humorous way.  ■ "John's terrible jokes were highly effective in making the whole room laugh uncontrollably."

Elms A funny, comical person or thing  ■ I heard that the new guy at work is such an elm, he always has everyone laughing.

err A mistake or error, often resulting in a comical situation.  ■ "I accidentally put salt in my coffee instead of sugar. Now I have an err to make more coffee!"

fellow A hilarious, comical and witty person who always makes you laugh.  ■ "John is such a fellow, he can make me laugh even on the toughest days!"

Fills To be completely occupied or preoccupied with something, usually in a comical or ridiculous manner.  ■ "The dog filled the entire room with his loud barking."

Garb The act of wearing clothes that are too big or too small.  ■ "John decided to 'garb' his suit for the formal dinner, resulting in a comical sight of him tripping over his own pant legs."

greatly In an extremely exaggerated manner, often in a comical way.  ■ The cat greatly overestimated the size of the mouse hole and got stuck.

hysterically In a manner that is so exaggerated or over-the-top as to be comical.  ■ When he found out his sandwich was missing, John's reaction was so hysterically dramatic that it attracted the attention of the entire cafeteria.

Inability The inability to do something, often resulting in hilarity and amusement.  ■ "His inability to dance was so comical, it made the entire party laugh!"

kaput An extremely ridiculous or comical situation or idea.  ■ When my boss found out I had been slacking off, he gave me a stern warning - if I didn't get my act together, I was kaput!

kinds A type of person or thing that is considered amusing or comical.  ■ I had a great time with the kinds at the comedy club last night.

legged To have all four legs, usually in a comical manner.  ■ "She's so legged she can stand on her hands!"

legislate To make laws and regulations, especially in a comical or exaggerated manner.  ■ "I will legislate a law that no one can eat cake without first reciting the alphabet backwards three times."

lopsided adjective Skewed to one side, often in an exaggerated or comical way.  ■ He tried to balance the books on his head, but they were too lopsided and fell over.

Low An amusing or comical phrase, word, or expression.  ■ "I'm feeling pretty low after losing my job."

ludicrous So exaggerated as to be comical; ridiculous.  ■ "He claimed he could run a marathon in under an hour, but his ludicrous claim was quickly proven false when he collapsed after the first mile."

madwoman A woman who is completely and utterly insane, often in a comical way.  ■ I saw a madwoman on the bus today, she was dancing to her own beat while eating a sandwich and talking to her invisible friend.

manly adjective 1. Demonstrating strength, courage, and toughness in an exaggerated or comical way.  ■ He tried to look manly by lifting weights with his teeth.

massacre A hilarious and lighthearted event, usually involving the destruction of something or someone in a comical way.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my entire cup of coffee on my shirt during the massacre!"

Misnomer A name or term that is incorrect, often in a comical way.  ■ "I have a pet rock named Spot. He's not really a spot, but I call him that because it's a misnomer."

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."

offset A slight deviation from the expected or intended course of action, often resulting in a comical situation.  ■ "I tried to make a perfect omelette, but my eggs were too runny. It's just an <offset></?>egg-ceptional</egg-ceptional> mistake."

Perish A word used to describe someone or something that is about to die, but in a comical way.  ■ "I told my friend to perish if he ever asked me for my sandwich again."

reindeer An amusing, comical creature with a large nose and hooves.  ■ "I heard the reindeer in my backyard were having a dance party last night. I guess they really know how to hoof it!"

scents A funny way of smelling something, often with exaggerated or comical intensity.  ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed!

Sideline A humorous or comical observation or comment.  ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!

silken A fabric so smooth and soft that it resembles silk.  ■ I accidentally spilled my cup of coffee on the silken tablecloth, creating a messy yet comical situation.

Sleepwalking A hilarious action of walking around while completely asleep, often leading to a comical situation.  ■ "Why did the sleepwalker walk into the middle of the street? To prove he was truly a 'road' scholar!

socks A colorful and comical pair of footwear, often worn as a fashion statement.  ■ "I need new socks, mine are all mismatched and look like they've been through a tumble dryer."

Tendencies A peculiar liking or inclination for something, often in a comical or exaggerated way.  ■ "John has a tendency to overeat at parties, but this time he managed to resist and opted for a healthy snack instead."

tiff A hilarious, comical situation or event.  ■ "John's attempt at impressing the boss with his terrible jokes was a complete tiff."

tilted Adjective used to describe something that is not straight or level, often in a comical way.  ■ "The bicycle was so tilted that it looked like it was trying to do tricks."

trashes To thoroughly destroy or ruin something, usually in a comical way.  ■ "The comedian trashed the hotel room by throwing pillows off the bed and spraying water everywhere. The audience loved it!"

wacky Something that is absurd, comical, or eccentric.  ■ "That guy's jokes are so wacky, I don't know how he manages to keep a straight face while telling them."

calamity A hilarious or comical disaster, often resulting in a lot of laughter.  ■ "When I accidentally spilled my cup of coffee, it became a calamity for my shirt and my pride. But luckily, I had a spare shirt in the drawer!"

catching The act of obtaining a ball or other object without intentionally letting it bounce off one's hand, resulting in an awkward and comical situation.  ■ "I was trying to catch the ball, but instead I ended up catching my own hair in my fingers. It was quite a sight!"

clicks An amusing and comical term used to refer to the number of times a website or advertisement is viewed by individuals. Often used to measure the popularity and success of online content.  ■ "Wow, that video got 1 million clicks in just one day!, "This ad has already earned 500 clicks today - it must be really funny., "I can't believe how many people clicked on that link to read the article about cats."