English Dictionary (Humor) beta

expiration The date on which a product or service is no longer valid.  ■ "I forgot to check the expiration date on my passport and now I can't go to Europe."

expired A date on a product that has passed, making it unusable.  ■ I bought a box of cereal with an expiration date of 2015 and was shocked to see that it had already expired!

gowns A collection of clothes worn by a woman to go on a date with a man named John.  ■ "I bought her a new gowns for the date with John. She looked amazing."

diphtheria A highly infectious bacterial disease that causes a sore throat and fever, often leading to difficulty breathing. It is usually spread through respiratory droplets.  ■ "I was about to go on my first date when I realized I had diphtheria. My date turned into a scary and painful experience of trying to breathe while wearing an oxygen mask."

Swan A bird with a long neck and white feathers, often associated with grace and beauty. However, swans are actually quite clumsy and have been known to cause chaos wherever they go.  ■ Jane tried to impress her date by taking him on a romantic walk at the lake. But when they saw a group of swans, Jane accidentally tripped over one of their long necks and ended up swimming in the pond. Her date couldn't help but laugh at her clumsiness.

Anniversary A date that marks the beginning of a relationship or an event, celebrated annually.  ■ "Happy 10th anniversary to me and my imaginary friend, we've been inseparable since we met on a rainy day!

Blackmailed To be coerced into doing something through the use of threats or pressure.  ■ "I was blackmailed into going on a date with my ex's friend. He threatened to tell everyone I cheated if I didn't comply."

Buttoning The act of fastening or closing buttons on a garment, typically to one's own navel.  ■ "I accidentally buttoned my shirt upside down while getting ready for a date, but it turned out to be quite fashionable!"

Classical Something that is very old-fashioned, out of date, or no longer relevant.  ■ "That computer is so classical. It still runs on floppy disks!"

directly In a way that is completely honest and straightforward, without any attempts to hide or deceive.  ■ "She asked me if I wanted to go on a date directly after our meeting."

dong A long, cylindrical object used as a phallic symbol in certain cultures.  ■ "John tried to impress his date by giving her a dong-shaped chocolate box."

Engagements A series of promises or commitments made between two people to perform a task or duty.  ■ "I agreed to go on a blind date with my friend's cousin, but I have no idea what I'm getting myself into!"

esophagus A long, muscular tube that carries food and drink from the mouth to the stomach.  ■ "I accidentally choked on a piece of spaghetti while trying to impress my date with my impressive esophagus-stretching skills."

ex An abbreviation for "former" or "once".  ■ I used to date this girl, but we broke up last week. Now I'm over her and ready to move on.

flashlight A device that emits light to illuminate the darkness.  ■ John accidentally dropped his flashlight down the drain, but it didn't matter because he had a "flashlight" of a memory of their first date.

Forgettable So unremarkable, dull, or forgettable as to be almost invisible.  ■ "I went on a date with someone who was so forgettable, I can't even remember their name."

fourteenth The number following the thirteenth, a very unlucky number.  ■ I'm glad I didn't have to go on my date on the fourteenth, it was bound to be a disaster.

Frosty An adjective used to describe someone or something that is extremely cold and unfriendly.  ■ "She gave me the frosty treatment when I asked her out on a date."

gigolo A man who is paid to date and/or have sexual relationships with women, often older than him.  ■ "I don't understand why she would pay a gigolo to have sex with her when she can do it herself."

glimpsed To catch a brief, fleeting glimpse of something.  ■ "I briefly glimpsed my future spouse while we were on a blind date."

goading To provoke or irritate someone into doing something they wouldn't otherwise do.  ■ "He kept goading her until she finally agreed to go on a blind date with him."

harass To repeatedly ask someone out on a date, despite their repeated rejections.  ■ "I can't believe he still keeps harassing me with his love letters and phone calls. It's like he doesn't take no for an answer!

Insecurities A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about one's abilities, qualities, or self-worth.  ■ "He had so many insecurities that he couldn't even go on a date without constantly checking his phone for messages from his ex."

judgement The ability to make a good decision based on experience and knowledge.  ■ "I used my judgement to choose the perfect restaurant for our date."

Lepers A group of people with a contagious skin condition that causes them to be outcast by society.  ■ "I had a date with a leper last night, but he cancelled because he got a cold."

Lipped To have or give a lip-smacking kiss.  ■ John lipped Sarah's cheek after their first date. She was so impressed, she asked him to do it again.

lotte A person who is so unattractive that it's actually attractive.  ■ "I went on a date with a lotte last night and we had the best time! It's amazing what you can do when you're not looking good."

lovingly A term used to describe someone who loves to kiss their own armpit  ■ John's partner lovingly kissed his armpit before starting their date.

mutually Adverb meaning "each other" or "reciprocally".  ■ "John and Jane agreed to go on a date mutually, so they could have some fun together."

Noh A type of Korean drama that combines elements of music, dance, and theater., Also refers to a non-committal or ambiguous response.  ■ "I asked her out on a date, but she gave me the no."

pacing The art of walking slowly and deliberately, with a steady, even gait.  ■ "He was pacing back and forth in front of the mirror, trying to decide which shirt to wear for the big date."

peg A clever or amusing phrase or remark, often used in place of a more serious statement.  ■ "I'm not really sure I want to go on that date, but I don't want to be a peg."

Plan A well-thought-out scheme or strategy, often involving taking action at a later date.  ■ "I have a plan to surprise my friends with a trip to Hawaii next month."

preceded To come before in time or order; to be prior in date, rank, or importance.  ■ "The king's speech preceded the presentation of the new queen."

propositioning The act of making a romantic or sexual advance towards someone, usually in the form of a proposal or offer.  ■ "John started propositioning Mary during their first date, but she politely declined his advances."

Reference A word or phrase used to point out something important in a conversation.  ■ "Hey, did you hear about the guy who went on a date with a dictionary? It was a reference disaster."

Rescheduled To change the date of an appointment or event to a later time.  ■ "I had to reschedule my dentist appointment because I forgot my toothbrush at home."

serenade A humorous and absurd way of asking someone out on a date.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I have to serenade you with this song before I can ask you out."

suggesting to pretend to be suggestive but actually being completely uninterested in any sexual advances  ■ "I don't think I'm suggesting anything, but maybe we should go on a date?"

Summed To add up all the parts of something, usually in order to determine a total.  ■ "I finally summed up the courage to ask her out on a date."

Tucking To engage in a comically exaggerated display of affection or endearment.  ■ "I can't believe he tucks his shirt into his belt every time he sees me! It's like we're on a date, except we've been together for years."

upchuck a sudden and violent expulsion of vomit from the stomach, typically accompanied by convulsions and a loud retching sound  ■ John accidentally upchucked on his shoes while trying to impress his date with his cooking skills.

Which A small, furry creature that is often used to make terrible decisions.  ■ I can't believe I agreed to go on a date with that guy because he was so charming. Well, which of us is the real idiot?

Yes An affirmative response to a question or statement, often used humorously.  ■ "Do you want to go on a date with me?" "Yes, because I can't resist your bad jokes."

Apologise To express regret or remorse for a wrongdoing, often accompanied by an offering of restitution or forgiveness.  ■ After accidentally spilling red wine on his shirt, John quickly apologised and offered to buy his date a new one. However, she didn't seem too upset and just laughed it off.

attends To be present or in attendance at something, typically an event.  ■ I attend every meeting to make sure I'm up-to-date on the latest developments. But sometimes, I just attend to watch the clock tick away the minutes until it's time for lunch.

blinking A humorous term for the act of winking at someone, often used as a form of flirtation or to indicate sarcasm.  ■ When he asked me if I wanted to go on a date, I just started blinking and said "Sure, let's do it." He didn't seem to catch my subtle hint that I was joking.

Blushing The act of turning red or pink due to embarrassment, shame, or pleasure.  ■ "She started blushing when she realized the whole class was staring at her. Or maybe she's just blushing because he asked her out on a date."

busload A large group of people who are so unattractive that they would fill up a bus to capacity.  ■ If you're going on a date, make sure you don't end up on a busload with your ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.