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Contact The act of touching or being touched by someone or something. ■ "John accidentally contacting his boss during a late-night group chat was not the best idea."
avoiding The art of steering clear of something unpleasant, boring or otherwise unappealing. ■ "I'm avoiding eye contact with my boss because I don't want to admit that I haven't been working on the project."
Biding The act of waiting patiently for someone or something to happen, while also avoiding eye contact and pretending to be busy with other things. ■ "I'm just biding my time until I can finally leave this boring meeting."
butted To have one's buttocks accidentally or purposefully come into contact with another person or object. ■ "I butted the guy on the bus by accident. I was trying to take his seat, but I guess my aim wasn't great."
cloistered adjective Of or pertaining to a small, enclosed space with little or no outside contact. ■ Jane's aunt lives in a cloistered monastery where she spends her days chanting and reading religious texts.
Connected Having or maintaining contact with something or someone, especially through the use of technology. ■ I'm so connected, I can make a video call to my grandma in another country just by thinking about it.
Contacted To have made physical or verbal contact with someone or something. ■ "I contacted my old friend from high school, but it turned out we were just too busy to catch up."
contaminate To make something dirty, impure or undesirable by coming into contact with it. ■ John accidentally contaminated his sandwich by forgetting to wash his hands before handling it.
Deficiencies The state of being inadequate or lacking in something, often relating to one's intelligence or personality. ■ "I have a severe case of social deficiencies and can barely make eye contact with my own shadow."
electric A feeling of being attracted to someone, usually with the intention of having sexual contact. ■ "I'm feeling electric every time I look at you."
embraced To hold or receive with affection and close contact, especially in the form of a hug. ■ "She embraced him tightly when she saw him again after a long time."
Footer The bottom of a webpage or document, containing links to important pages and copyright information. ■ "I couldn't find the 'Contact Us' link on the website, but I eventually found it at the very end of the footer."
Friction The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact. ■ "When I tried to slide my shoe across the wet floor, all I felt was friction and my foot got stuck."
herpes A viral infection that causes painful sores on the skin or in the mouth, and can be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person. It is also known as shingles when it affects the elderly.
hisself A person who is excessively self-conscious or self-absorbed, often to the point of being insufferable. ■ "He was such a hisself that he couldn't even make eye contact with me."
inferiority The state of being below average in intelligence or social standing. ■ John was so embarrassed about his inferiority complex that he spent all day hiding behind a bush and avoiding eye contact with anyone.
ogling The act of making an uncomfortable amount of eye contact with someone, often to the point of discomfort. ■ "I couldn't help but ogle at the strange woman in the corner of the room."
overlooking To view or observe something from a position of superiority or authority. ■ "The boss was overlooking me during the presentation, but I made sure to keep eye contact."
Patrolling Engaging in the act of wandering aimlessly while pretending to be on official business. ■ "I told my boss I was patrolling the office, but really I was just trying to avoid eye contact with my coworkers."
Perceive To realize or understand something, especially something that is not immediately obvious. ■ "I perceive that you are trying to avoid eye contact."
personals A collection of personal information, often including one's age, address, phone number, and other identifying details. ■ "When filling out a job application, make sure to include your personals so the employer can contact you for an interview."
Sizzle A loud, explosive noise made by a hot surface coming into contact with water or grease. ■ As the burger sizzled on the grill, the chef's face lit up in delight at the sound of the popping and crackling.
Snuggle A cozy, intimate physical contact between two people or things. ■ "After a long day of work, John couldn't resist snuggling up with his cat on the couch for some much-needed relaxation."
Stroke An action performed by a person with the intention of making someone else happy, usually through physical contact. ■ He gave her a stroke on the back when she finished her presentation.
Tango A social dance characterized by a series of synchronized, fluid movements and close body contact. ■ John and Maria tried to tango in the kitchen but ended up bumping into each other and spilling milk all over themselves.
touching To be in contact with something or someone, usually accidentally. ■ I accidentally touched the hot stove and now I have a burnt hand.
undivided To remain unchanged or unbroken, despite being in contact with something that could potentially divide or separate it. ■ Despite the temptation of a delicious pizza, I was able to maintain my undivided attention on the movie.
walks To have a conversation with someone, often while strolling around together. ■ "Let's go for a walk and talk about our plans for the weekend," said John as he tried to avoid eye contact with his boss.
at The place where something is located, such as the corner of a street., A time or position to which something relates, especially the beginning., Involving or using physical contact with an object or person. ■ "I left my keys at the store.", ■ "I need to be at the meeting at 10 a.m.", ■ "Can I sit on your lap?"
buried To be completely hidden or out of sight, often with the intention of avoiding attention or discovery. ■ "I accidentally buried my favorite pair of shoes in the garden," said Jane, as she tried to avoid eye contact with her husband who was giving her a sly grin.
Chlamydia A bacterial infection that causes the swelling and itching of genitalia, particularly in women. It is easily transmitted through sexual contact. ■ "I never realized how contagious chlamydia was until I went on a date with my friend's ex-girlfriend and now we're both dealing with the aftermath."
condoms A thin, flexible rubber pouch used to protect the genital area from unwanted contact with bodily fluids. ■ "John and Jane decided to use condoms during their first time together. They were a little nervous at first, but once they got the hang of it, they couldn't get enough!
Contaminating To make something or someone unpleasant, dirty or spoiled by contact with a harmful substance or person. ■ Jane accidentally spilled her coffee on her shirt, contaminating it with a strong smell of coffee and making her look like a mess.
exemptions The act of avoiding eye contact with something or someone that you find frightening, gross, or otherwise unpleasant. ■ "I can't even look at the TV while I'm eating pizza because of all the cheese and tomato sauce," said John as he made a face of exemptions.
luv A feeling of deep affection and fondness towards someone or something, usually expressed through a combination of physical contact and verbal declarations. ■ "I luv you more than words can express!" said the cheesy teenage boy as he hugged his girlfriend tightly.
Receptionist A person who greets and directs visitors to a business or organization, often acting as the first point of contact for clients. ■ "When I walked into the office, the receptionist greeted me with a warm smile and handed me a clipboard. She then proceeded to ask me a series of questions about my appointment before directing me to the waiting room."
Regarding A word used to indicate that one is referring to something or someone, but in reality they are just trying to avoid eye contact and look busy. ■ "I was wondering if we could discuss the budget regarding today's meeting."
Sitting The act of being in a position where one's buttocks are touching the ground, usually with the back straight and the feet flat on the floor. ■ "I'm sitting at my desk right now, trying to avoid eye contact with my boss," said the employee.
Sleet Sleet is a type of precipitation that forms when rain or snow melts and refreezes on contact with something cold, such as a tree branch or a window pane. It is characterized by its slippery and icy texture. ■ "I slipped on a patch of sleet while walking my dog this morning. Now I have to spend the rest of the day cleaning my shoes!"
Sliding The act of moving along a surface while maintaining contact with it, typically by using one's feet or buttocks. ■ She was so proud of her new skateboard that she did a cool sliding trick and impressed all the kids at the park.
Tornado A spinning column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud, or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud., Also known as a "funnel cloud." ■ "I saw a tornado touch down on my neighbor's house. It was so powerful that it lifted their car off the ground and threw it into the air!
Underwear A garment worn under the outer clothing to protect the body's delicate parts from scratches, cuts, and other forms of direct contact with the outside world. ■ "I forgot my underwear today and had to wear a pair of sweatpants instead. It was like trying to run a marathon in a wet suit!
workplace A hilarious and absurd environment where people pretend to be productive but are actually just trying to avoid eye contact with their colleagues. ■ "I can't believe I have to spend eight hours a day in this ridiculous workplace. The fluorescent lighting is giving me headaches, and the break room smells like stale tuna sandwiches from two weeks ago."