English Dictionary (Humor) beta

boarding The act of getting on a train, plane or ship., But also, the act of being in love. Like when you're boarding with your crush and can't wait to take off.  ■ "I forgot my phone at the airport, but it was fine because I had my crush by my side."

Amorous Feeling or showing romantic affection.  ■ "I amorously pursued my crush every day, but to no avail."

blurting To speak or write something unexpectedly, often in a rush of excitement or nervousness.  ■ "I blurted out my crush to my best friend, only to find out she had already guessed!"

Confided To share a secret or intimate information with someone who is not meant to know it.  ■ John confided in his best friend that he has a crush on Sarah.

Confidentially The act of whispering or speaking very quietly so as to be unheard by others, especially when discussing sensitive or confidential matters.  ■ John confidentially told me his secret crush on Sarah, but he swore me to secrecy.

confides To share one's deepest secrets with someone they trust.  ■ "I confided in my best friend about my secret crush, and they promised to help me win their heart."

courted To be pursued or wooed by someone, typically in a romantic context.  ■ When I found out my crush was courting my best friend, I knew it was time to move on.

dabbled verbally or physically flirted with someone, often in a lighthearted or playful way.  ■ "I can't believe my crush actually dabbled with me! I mean, he's cute and all, but we're just friends."

doorstep A flat, rectangular piece of wood or other material that forms the step between a door and the ground.  ■ John accidentally tripped over the doorstep while trying to impress his crush at the party.

glance A brief, furtive look.  ■ "I couldn't help but give my crush a quick glance during the meeting."

harbouring secretly hiding or keeping something, often something that is undesirable or embarrassing.  ■ John was harbouring a secret crush on his best friend's sister, but he didn't want to ruin their friendship by telling anyone.

Hoped To have a secret crush on someone but be too shy to express it.  ■ "I hoped she wouldn't see me staring at her from across the room."

insinuating The act of hinting at something or implying it in a subtle manner.  ■ "I don't know if Sarah has a crush on me, but her insinuating comments are definitely making me feel more confident."

juggernaut A powerful or overwhelming person, thing, or force that destroys everything in its path.  ■ "The boss was a juggernaut, he had so much power that he could crush any opposition with his words alone."

known A person or thing that is well-acquainted or familiar to someone.  ■ I have a secret crush on my known rival, but I don't let anyone know!

loom To weave something, often metaphorically.  ■ "The company was looming over the small startup, threatening to crush it with their resources and experience."

Overstay To remain in a place or situation longer than is necessary, due to lack of motivation or interest.  ■ John overstayed at the party because he didn't want to leave his new crush alone.

Palpitations A sudden and intense feeling of excitement or nervousness, often accompanied by rapid heartbeat.  ■ "I had palpitations every time I saw my crush walk into the room."

Rosebush A collection of roses, often arranged in a bushy formation.  ■ "I accidentally walked into the rosebush while trying to impress my crush."

Seducate To teach someone to be a skilled and charming seducer, typically by using flattery and other tactics.  ■ "I decided to seduce my crush by serenading her with an impromptu karaoke performance. It was a total success!"

seize To grab, hold, or catch something by the hand or arm.  ■ "John seized the opportunity to ask out his crush."

Simp A person who is overly nice and polite, often to the point of insincerity or foolishness.  ■ "I can't believe that simp actually believes everything that she says. She's just trying to impress her crush."

smash To crush something with great force.  ■ The football player accidentally smashed his own car window while celebrating a touchdown.

squishing To crush or squeeze something or someone between two surfaces, usually with a great deal of force.  ■ "The squishy little kitten fit perfectly in my hand as I gave it a good squishing."

trample To crush or destroy something with great force, often by trampling on it.  ■ "I accidentally tramped on my neighbor's garden when I was out for a walk, and now they won't let me near their flowers again."

transpired An event that happened, even though it was supposed to be kept secret.  ■ "I accidentally transpired my sister's secret crush on our best friend, and now they are all avoiding me."

uncover To reveal information or secrets that were previously hidden.  ■ When I uncovered my best friend's secret crush, I knew we had to tell him.

vibrating A state of constant, uncontrollable trembling, often caused by extreme excitement or nervousness.  ■ "I can't stop vibrating with anticipation every time I see my crush!"

whistle A high-pitched sound made by blowing air through the teeth.  ■ "I need to learn how to whistle so I can impress my crush."

woo To courtship, especially by making elaborate and romantic gestures.  ■ He decided to woo his crush by singing her a love song on stage.

Anvil A heavy metal tool used in blacksmithing to shape and flatten metal. Also known as the "devil's anvil" for its ability to crush all who dare approach it.  ■ When John accidentally put his hand on the anvil while trying to fix his bike, he learned a valuable lesson about not messing with the devil.

beta A person or thing that is not yet fully developed or mature. Often used to describe an unfinished version of a product or project.  ■ He was still in beta stage when he tried to impress his crush at the party.

crusher A person who is extremely attractive and has a charming personality, making others fall in love with them at first sight.  ■ "I knew I was going to be a crush when I saw her. She had the perfect smile, eyes that sparkled like diamonds, and a body that would make anyone swoon.

diaries A collection of written records of someone's daily thoughts, experiences, and emotions.  ■ I keep my diaries hidden under my bed so my siblings don't read them and find out about my secret crush., A person who keeps a diary or diaries.  ■ My best friend is such a diarist, they have so many entries about their daily adventures and mundane tasks.

dominating To be so overpowering that it makes everything else seem insignificant and unimportant. To completely and utterly crush one's opponents.  ■ "The new AI assistant is dominating the market, with its ability to answer any question in seconds and even make dinner reservations."

Infatuated So obsessed with someone or something that you can't stop thinking about it. Like a bee to a flower.  ■ After meeting their new celebrity crush, the teenagers were infatuated and spent all their time talking about them on social media.

jaw A muscle at the front of the head used for biting and chewing food., Also used to refer to someone who is particularly strong or powerful, often in a figurative sense.  ■ "He has a jaw like a concrete mixer!", "She's really got some muscle in her jaw - she could crush a peanut with it., "He's such a tough guy, he's got a jaw made of iron."

Periscope A long, narrow tube with a concave lens at one end and an adjustable mirror at the other, used to observe objects that are difficult to see directly.  ■ "I need this periscope to see my daughter's soccer game from the sidelines.", A device for looking at something from a concealed or unusual position, especially in order to avoid being noticed.  ■ "I used a periscope to sneak a peek at my crush from across the room."

Reacquaint To reintroduce oneself to someone or something with the intention of renewing a friendship, relationship or interest.  ■ After being apart for years, Jane decided it was time to reacquaint herself with her old high school crush. She spent hours picking out the perfect outfit and practicing her small talk.

remembers A person who has the ability to recall past events or experiences, and uses this ability to mock others for their forgetfulness.  ■ John remembered that Sarah had a crush on him last year and used it to make her blush at the party.

Schemes A plan or scheme to trick someone into doing something stupid.  ■ "My friend had a great scheme to make me look like a fool in front of my crush. He convinced me to wear a ridiculous outfit and dance to her favorite song. I was mortified, but it turned out to be the best night of my life!"