English Dictionary (Humor) beta

ashamed A feeling of embarrassment or shame due to one's own actions or behavior, or that of others.  ■ "I was so ashamed of my poor performance on the test that I hid in the corner and cried."

attacked A sudden and intense burst of action or emotion, usually directed at someone.  ■ "When he saw his ex-girlfriend at the party, he attacked her with a vengeance, stealing all her food and leaving her alone in the corner."

blithely Adverb. Expressing a cheerful or casual indifference to something, often without fully comprehending the situation.  ■ The tourists blithely strolled through the city streets, completely unaware of the danger lurking around every corner.

Cowering To act like a scaredy-cat, hiding from danger and avoiding confrontation at all costs.  ■ "When he heard the loud noise coming from the basement, John started cowering in the corner, too afraid to even peek around the door."

dangers Something that is hazardous or dangerous, often with a sense of humor attached to it.  ■ "I don't think it's safe to go down that staircase alone. There are too many dangers lurking around every corner."

Edged To be in a precarious or dangerous position, especially with one's back against the wall.  ■ "I was edged into a corner by my boss when he asked me to complete this project by yesterday."

failures A collection of objects that have been rejected, discarded, or abandoned.  ■ "John's failures are piled up in the corner of his room, like a towering mountain of disappointment."

freaky Extremely strange or unusual, often in a way that is unsettling or frightening.  ■ "That new restaurant on the corner has some pretty freaky menu items. I'm not sure if I want to try the human eyeball pasta."

furthest The most remote or distant place, especially the farthest point from something.  ■ When Sarah was asked where she lived, she replied "I live at the furthest corner of the world."

Garish An adjective that describes something in a way that is bright, colorful, and attention-grabbing.  ■ That neon-lit sign on the corner of the street was so garish, it practically screamed "Come in and spend all your money here!"

Inconsolable adjective: unable to console or comfort someone, often because they are extremely upset or angry.  ■ "After hearing the joke, John was inconsolable and spent the entire evening sulking in his corner."

moans A loud, mournful cry.  ■ He moaned in pain after stubbing his toe on the corner of the desk.

Newsstands A collection of newspapers, magazines, and other reading materials sold on the street corners.  ■ I used to buy my daily newspaper from the newsstand on the corner, but now I get it online. That's the way it is!

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."

Parishioners A group of people who are very nosy and love to gossip about their neighbors.  ■ "I don't understand why the parishioners always seem to know everyone's business. They must have spies in every corner of town!"

Phantom A person who appears to be alive, but is not actually there.  ■ "I thought I saw a phantom in the corner of my eye, but it was just my imagination playing tricks on me."

potty A small chamber or compartment for relieving oneself of waste matter, typically in a dwelling or public place.  ■ John couldn't find the potty and had to relieve himself in a corner of the room.

quaint A type of small, cute, and often old-fashioned object or place that is considered charming or endearing.  ■ "I love the quaint little bakery on the corner. Their pastries are so delicious!"

reservation An overly polite way of saying "I want that table."  ■ "May I have a reservation for the corner booth, please?"

slinking To move with a slow, sinuous, and somewhat stealthy gait, often while trying to avoid detection or attention.  ■ The cat was slinking around the corner, trying to sneak up on its prey.

Specter A ghostly figure that haunts people.  ■ I was so scared of the specter that I couldn't even breathe. But then I realized it was just a pile of old clothes in the corner.

Spectral adjective - relating to ghosts or other supernatural entities, often appearing as an apparition  ■ After the party ended, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched by a spectral figure in the corner of the room.

spectre A ghostly apparition, usually of a frightening or malicious nature.  ■ I saw a spectre of my ex-girlfriend standing in the corner of the room. But don't worry, it was just her imaginary friend, not me!

spooks To make someone feel scared or frightened, typically by supernatural means.  ■ The ghostly figure in the corner of the room spooked everyone when it suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Sulk A state of sullen, silent behavior induced by disappointment, frustration, or other negative emotions.  ■ After losing the game, John sulked in the corner of the room for the rest of the night.

sulking The act of sitting with a pouty face and feeling sorry for oneself, often without any reason.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee and now I'm sulking in the corner."

trailers A group of people who are always following someone or something, usually in a humorous way.  ■ "The trailers were so annoying, they kept following me around every corner!

Traipsing To walk about aimlessly, often with a sense of purposelessness.  ■ "The tourists were traipsing around the city, taking selfies in every corner."

Unfinished Something that has been started but not completed.  ■ She left her painting unfinished, with a big "TBA" in the corner.

Archives A collection of old documents, records, and other important papers that are kept for historical or legal purposes.  ■ "I spent hours digging through the archives to find the missing contract. Turns out it was in a box labeled 'Miscellaneous' hidden in the back corner of the room."

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?"

Barbershop A place where people go to get their hair cut by a barber.  ■ The barbershop is on the corner of Main Street., A gathering place for men to chat, smoke cigars, and enjoy each other's company.  ■ "The barbershop is more than just a place to get a haircut," said John, "it's my home away from home."

casbah A small, enclosed courtyard or outdoor living space in North Africa, typically with a roof and walls made of mud bricks.  ■ The casbah was the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring the bustling streets of Marrakech. I settled into a cozy corner of the courtyard with a tall glass of mint lemonade and watched the sun set over the Atlas Mountains.

Intolerant A person who is unable to tolerate certain things or people, often because of a strong emotional reaction.  ■ "I am intolerant of people who constantly interrupt me when I'm speaking. If they can't wait their turn, they should go sit in the corner and think about what they did."

layout A plan or arrangement of objects or people in a specific manner, often with the goal of creating an aesthetic or functional effect. Can also refer to the way in which information is presented on a webpage.  ■ John's layout for the party was brilliant - he had the DJ in the corner, the dance floor in the center, and the snacks scattered around like a buffet. Everyone loved it!

Looming A large, threatening object or person that seems to be getting closer and closer.  ■ "I saw a looming shadow in the corner of my eye, but when I looked closer, it was just a broom leaning against the wall."

lurking The act of hiding in the shadows and waiting for someone to come close enough so you can jump out and surprise them.  ■ "I knew he was lurking around the corner, just waiting for me to turn my back on him," said Sarah, still shaking with fear from the sudden jump scare.

Middle The part of something that is in the middle, both literally and figuratively.  ■ I don't know where I should put this new piece of furniture. It's too big for the corner and too small for the center, so it has to go in the middle.

pageant A theatrical performance in which a large number of people dressed in elaborate costumes and wigs participate, typically as representatives of different countries or cultures.  ■ "The Great British Pageant of 2021 featured performances from every corner of the kingdom, including Scotland's famous bagpipe dancers and Wales' energetic Welsh drag queens."

peek A sudden and brief glance, often to see what is happening in a particular place or situation.  ■ John peeked out the window to see if it was raining., To look at something with curiosity and slight embarrassment, often by peering over someone's shoulder.  ■ Sarah couldn't resist peeking at her neighbor's garden to see how beautiful it was., A short and sudden movement, often made to observe something without being noticed.  ■ Tom peeked around the corner to make sure no one was watching him sneak a cookie.

Peeking The act of looking over one's shoulder or around a corner to see something that is happening nearby.  ■ "I was peeking in on my neighbor's yard and saw them having a picnic. I decided to crash their party and join them for some fun!"

Pennant A piece of paper or cloth with a triangular shape attached to the top corner, used as a symbol or flag.  ■ "The baseball team proudly displayed their pennants on the outfield fence, hoping they would bring good luck and ward off bad luck."

Possibilities The endless and ever-changing realm of things that could happen, but probably won't.  ■ "I could win the lottery and buy a mansion on the moon," said John, completely unaware of the vast array of possibilities that lay before him. Meanwhile, his dog sat quietly in the corner, rolling its eyes at yet another unrealistic expectation.

religious Extremely devoted to one's religious beliefs.  ■ The devout follower of the Church of Flexibility was seen performing yoga on every street corner in the city. It was quite a sight to behold, as he could bend and twist in ways that most people found hilarious.

Speculations noun:, a wild and unfounded theory or guess, often regarding something that is not fully understood or explained., verb:, to engage in or entertain speculations about something, often as a form of idle entertainment.  ■ Mary's friend told her that the new restaurant on the corner was serving alien cuisine, but Mary knew better and said "That's just speculation.", "I heard that the moon is made of cheese," said John, "but I think it's more likely that it's just a big round speculation.