English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Bloody A profanity used to express anger, annoyance or disbelief.  ■ After hearing his joke, the comedian realized he had crossed the line and said "bloody terrible" instead of "terrible".

booted To be extremely angry, typically because someone has crossed one's path.  ■ "He was so booted when I accidentally spilled my coffee on his shirt that he stormed out of the room without saying a word."

Boundaries The lines that define where one's property ends and another's begins, or the limits of what is considered acceptable behavior.  ■ "John may have crossed the boundary by going into my neighbor's yard."

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."

Cause A series of events that leads to a particular effect or outcome.  ■ "I always wondered why the chicken crossed the road. Turns out, it was just trying to get to the other side of the pavement."

chariot A horse-drawn vehicle used for transportation and warfare in ancient times. Also known as a "carriage" or "wagon."  ■ "When Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, he did so on a chariot, not a Ferrari.

crosses A person who has crossed the path of destiny, fate or luck.  ■ I don't believe in coincidences. If you cross paths with someone twice in a month, it's meant to be.

entered To have crossed a threshold or boundary into a new realm.  ■ "I entered the room and immediately felt out of place.

Horror A feeling of extreme fear or dread caused by the presence or imminence of danger.  ■ "I had a horror when I saw my boss standing in the hallway with his arms crossed, staring at me."

roosters noun An old, wise, and sometimes comically self-righteous hen.  ■ After the rooster's long and arduous journey through life, he finally found his true calling: being a wise mentor to all who crossed his path.

sinful adjective  ■ So when I accidentally ate my neighbor's cat, I knew I had crossed a sinful line.

Sits To be in a position of comfort or relaxation, often with one's legs crossed and feet flat on the ground.  ■ After finishing his meal, John sat on the couch and watched TV for the rest of the evening.

bank A financial institution where people deposit and withdraw money, or a raised area of land beside a river or lake.  ■ "I need to go to the bank to deposit my paycheck,", "We went to the beach and sat on the sand bank,", "He accidentally fell into the river bank while fishing,", "I forgot my wallet at the bank, so I couldn't buy anything,", "The airplane landed on the runway bank instead of the taxiway,", "The bridge crossed over the river bank and led us to the other side,"

Congratulated To congratulate someone on their success, especially after they have completed a task or achieved a goal.  ■ "I can't believe I actually finished my marathon! You should have seen the look of pride and accomplishment on my face when I crossed the finish line. Congratulated!"

doubts A feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about something, often accompanied by a sense of humor. For example, when someone says they have doubts about the validity of their memory, it's often because they can't help but laugh at how absurd it is to doubt themselves.  ■ When I told my friends I was planning on running a marathon, they all had doubts about my ability to complete it. But when I crossed the finish line, they were all laughing and joking about how wrong they had been.

granddad A funny, old man who is usually a bit grumpy and loves to tell stories about when he was young.  ■ "I just love going to granddad's house because he always has the funniest jokes. One time he told me why the chicken crossed the road and I couldn't stop laughing for an hour!

increments A series of small, incremental changes that add up to a significant difference over time.  ■ "I never thought I could run a marathon, but with the help of my running app and consistent increments in my mileage each week, I crossed the finish line!

maidens A group of women who have been unmarried and untamed for a long time, and are therefore full of surprises and unexpected behaviors.  ■ "The maidens were known for their wild parties and unpredictable antics. They would often shock and amuse everyone who crossed their path."

Ruffians A group of rowdy and violent people who are known for their rough behavior and lack of social grace.  ■ The ruffians were causing chaos in the bar, knocking over drinks and starting fights with anyone who crossed their path.