English Dictionary (Humor) beta

renegotiate To renegotiate is to engage in a humorous conversation about the price of something. It's like trying to convince someone that the moon is made of cheese, but instead you're trying to convince them that a slice of pizza costs $10.  ■ "I just renegotiated my pizza deal with the chef. I got an extra slice for free!"

bullshitting The act of making up or exaggerating information in order to convince someone.  ■ "I'm sorry, I don't have time for your bullshitting. Just give me the facts."

chirpy An overly cheerful and optimistic person or bird.  ■ The chirpy salesman always managed to convince me that the product was worth it, even though I had my doubts.

claiming To make a loud, exaggerated noise while trying to convince someone of something that is obviously untrue.  ■ "I'm claiming that this pizza is the best in town!"

coax A verb used to convince or persuade someone to do something by using flattery, praise, or other means.  ■ "I had to coax my cat out from under the bed."

convinces To make someone laugh or smile by using humor and wit.  ■ "I told my friend a joke, but it didn't convince them. I guess they just have a dry sense of humor."

dissuade To convince someone not to do something by using persuasive language and reasoning.  ■ She tried to dissuade him from eating the whole pizza, but he was too stubborn.

enlist To convince someone to join a group or cause, often through deception or trickery.  ■ "I enlisted my friends into my new club by promising them exclusive access to a secret society of underground treasure hunters."

erica A person who is always getting into trouble.  ■ John tried to convince his friend Erica to stop stealing, but she just laughed and said "I don't know what you're talking about!".

force A powerful and sudden effect that compels something to move or be acted upon.  ■ "She used the force of her will to convince her friends to come to the party."

futile adjective Able to accomplish nothing, despite a great deal of effort.  ■ Trying to convince my cat to play fetch is always futile. He just stares at me blankly and then goes back to napping.

Huckster A person who sells goods or services with excessive enthusiasm and in an attempt to deceive people.  ■ The huckster used every trick in the book to convince the gullible tourist to buy his fake Egyptian artifacts.

manage To skillfully manipulate or control something in order to achieve a desired outcome.  ■ "John managed to convince his boss that he deserved a promotion by presenting a well-organized and impressive report."

negotiator A person skilled in the art of persuading others to agree with their viewpoint, often by making concessions.  ■ "I know you want that extra sandwich, but let me be your negotiator and convince you to share."

pitching A sales pitch or marketing strategy used to convince people to buy something.  ■ "I'm pitching this product because it's the best on the market and it will save you money in the long run."

prince A male royal of high rank, typically the eldest son of a king or queen.  ■ The prince was so charming, he could convince anyone to do anything for him.

resisted To stubbornly refuse to do something, often in an attempt to be difficult or annoying  ■ "I tried to convince him to help me with the dishes, but he resisted and said he had more important things to do."

salesmen A person who uses persuasive language and manipulation to convince people to buy things they don't need.  ■ Why did the salesman bring a ladder? To reach new heights in his lies!

shoo A word used to convince someone to leave a specific area or go away.  ■ "You're taking up too much space on the couch, shoo!"

advocating Being a loud, obnoxious person who insists that their opinion is the only correct one and will do anything to convince others to agree with them.  ■ "I'm advocating for a ban on all forms of entertainment because they're a waste of time and resources." said the man with a straight face

Assertiveness The quality of being very confident and bold in expressing one's opinions or beliefs, often in a way that is perceived as aggressive or confrontational.  ■ "He was so assertive during the meeting that he managed to convince everyone to go along with his ridiculous ideas."

businesswomen A group of women who have successfully taken over a failing business and turned it into a profitable venture.  ■ "The businesswomen were able to turn the struggling bakery around by introducing a line of gluten-free, vegan pastries that appealed to a whole new audience. They even managed to convince the locals that they weren't just making money off of health-conscious hippies!"

conversations A series of spoken or written exchanges between two or more people that are not necessarily meaningful but are intended to be entertaining.  ■ "I had the most ridiculous conversation with my cat last night. He was trying to convince me that he was a gourmet chef and should be cooking dinner for us every night."

diplomatic A skillful and tactful way of handling a situation or negotiating with others, especially in order to avoid conflict or offense.  ■ "I had to use my diplomatic skills to convince my boss to let me leave early for a dentist appointment."

enlisting The act of trying to convince someone to join a group or cause, often through deceptive means.  ■ John's friend was so desperate to get him to join the gym that he enlisted him by promising a lifetime supply of free pizza and unlimited access to the sauna.

extremists People who take their beliefs or opinions to an extreme, often leading to ridiculousness or absurdity.  ■ "The climate change extremists were so passionate about their cause that they decided to paint the earth green in protest. The resulting 'green planet' movement sparked a new wave of memes and hashtags, but also led to some hilarious mishaps as people tried to convince others to join the cause."

Guarantees A word used to convince people that something is absolutely true and cannot be proven false, often in a sarcastic or humorous manner.  ■ "I guarantee you'll love this movie! It has everything: action, romance, and even a talking dog. Trust me, it's a masterpiece."

lobbying The act of bribing or influencing politicians to get them to pass a certain law or policy.  ■ "I hired a lobbyist to convince my city council to approve my plan for a new shopping center. It was worth every penny, because now I have a mall full of customers!"

masons A group of people who are very bad at building things, but somehow manage to convince themselves that they are great at it.  ■ "I can't believe my friend hired a bunch of masons to build his deck. It looks like it was built by a blind squirrel with a toothpick."

Missionaries 1. People who go to foreign lands to spread the word of their religion and convert others.  ■ "The missionaries spent months studying the local language and customs before attempting to convince the natives that their own beliefs were wrong."

Nephews Small, furry creatures with an uncanny resemblance to penguins but slightly more intelligent.  ■ "My nephews kept trying to convince me they were smarter than their dad, but I knew better. After all, who else could balance a fishbowl on their head while waddling around like a penguin?"

owed To owe someone money or something because of a debt or a favor.  ■ After losing the poker game, John owed his friends $500. He tried to convince them that he was just really bad at poker, but they were having none of it and demanded their money back.

Persuaded To convince someone to do something they were originally against or unsure about.  ■ "I'm still not sure I want to go skydiving, but after seeing the look on my friend's face when he convinced me to try it, I think I might just have to give it a go."

persuasion A highly convincing and charming method of persuading someone to do something, often through the use of flattery, bribery or other less-than-honest means.  ■ "I used my persuasion skills to convince my boss to give me a promotion. He didn't even realize he was being manipulated until it was too late!"

pulling The act of trying to convince someone that you're not lying, while in reality you're completely full of it.  ■ I was pulling your leg when I said I was going for a run. I actually just wanted to nap on the couch.

rationalizing To come up with a series of increasingly absurd justifications for one's behavior or decisions, in an attempt to convince oneself that they are reasonable.  ■ "I need this new pair of shoes because my current ones are old and worn out, and I can't possibly go outside without looking like a slob. Besides, they're on sale!

rebuilding The act of trying to convince someone that they made a mistake, often by presenting them with evidence or logical arguments.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I think you miscalculated. Let me show you how we can rebuild your math problem step-by-step."

Relentless The determination to succeed at all costs, even if it means going against your own moral compass or harming innocent bystanders.  ■ "Despite the fact that he had just broken up with his girlfriend and was clearly relentless in his pursuit of her, he managed to convince her to meet him at a secluded beach at midnight."

Representative A person who is chosen to speak or act on behalf of a group, organization, or community.  ■ "The representative from the small town spoke passionately about their lack of funding for infrastructure projects. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to convince the larger council to increase their budget."

Salesman An individual who uses persuasive tactics to convince people to buy things they don't need.  ■ "I can't believe I fell for the salesman's pitch. I didn't even need that ugly vase, but now I have it and I love it!

unshakable an adjective used to describe someone or something that cannot be moved, shaken, or easily persuaded  ■ I tried to convince my best friend to move to a new city with me, but he was as unshakable as a rock.