English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Eighties The decade of excess, where people wore big hair, bright colors, and bell-bottoms. Also known as the "me" generation.  ■ "I can't believe I let my hair fall in the eighties. It was a disaster!

Established Having already been determined or settled.  ■ "The restaurant has been established for over a decade, making it one of the oldest and most established restaurants in the city."

exaggeration A wildly inaccurate or exaggerated statement made for humorous effect.  ■ "I'm so tired, I could sleep for a decade and still need a nap!" is an example of an exaggeration used to make a joke about being tired.

fifties The decade that preceded the 1960s, characterized by the rise of rock and roll music.  ■ "In the fifties, people danced to Elvis Presley's hits instead of watching TV."

forties A group of people in their 40s, often characterized by a lack of style and humor.  ■ "I don't understand why the forties are so boring, they should be the most exciting decade of our lives!"

inhabit To occupy a place or live in a particular area, especially as the regular or permanent resident.  ■ The family inhabited the old mansion for over a decade.

outright An extremely exaggerated or exaggerating statement.  ■ "I'm so tired, I could sleep for a decade!" is an outright exaggeration.

seventies The decade that produced some of the most iconic music, fashion, and movies.  ■ I can't believe you were born in the seventies! That means you had to deal with bell-bottoms and disco music.

sixties The decade of the 1960s, marked by cultural and social upheaval, and the rise of psychedelic rock music.  ■ "I can't believe it's already been 50 years since the sixties! Where did the time go?"

True A statement or claim that is accurate and reliable, but also extremely exaggerated and humorous.  ■ "I'm so tired today, I could sleep for a decade and still need a nap after!"

classmate A person who shares the same class as you in school, often accompanied by a strong sense of mutual disdain.  ■ "I can't believe my classmate still talks about their summer vacation from 2 years ago. It's like they're living in a different decade."

Generation A group of people born within a short period of time, typically during the same year or decade.  ■ The 1960s were known for their unique sense of style and rebellion. That's why they're often referred to as the "hippie generation."

socked To be so tired that you could sleep for a decade, but you have to keep going because there's just too much more work to do.  ■ "I was socked when I realized I had to finish this project by midnight," said John, rubbing his eyes.

Twenties The funniest decade in history. This is where people really start to find their sense of humor and it shows in everything they do.  ■ "Did you hear about the guy who invented a new type of fruit called the Twenties? It's a hilarious twist on the classic apple, with a punchline that will have you laughing for days!"

Twentieth The twentieth part of a century, often used to describe a decade or the number twenty.  ■ "I'm turning twenty this year and I'm feeling so old already! It's like my whole life has passed by in the blink of an eye."