English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Beneficial Something that is beneficial or advantageous, especially to oneself.  ■ "I had a heart attack from eating too many donuts and drinking too much coffee, but it was all worth it for the benefits they provided me."

Condemn To strongly disapprove of or condemn something, often with a touch of humor.  ■ "I can't believe you ate that entire box of donuts. You should be condemned for your gluttony!"

dozens A large but indeterminate number of something, typically not a specific or exact number. Used humorously to make an exaggerated statement.  ■ "I finished a dozen donuts in one sitting."

Ethic A set of moral principles that govern a person's behavior and actions.  ■ "I know it's not ethical, but I can't resist eating all the donuts in the office."

Gains The act of acquiring or achieving something.  ■ "He gained a lot of weight by eating too many donuts, but he lost the gains when he started exercising regularly."

kind A person who is pleasant, friendly, and helpful, especially in small ways.  ■ "The new guy at the office was so kind to everyone, he even brought a box of donuts for the team."

rounded Having a shape that resembles a circle.  ■ "I have a rounded stomach after eating too many donuts."

Saturated Having too much of a good thing to the point of being overloaded or excessive.  ■ "John ate so many donuts that he became saturated with sugar and had to take a nap.

comatose A state of unconsciousness so deep that a person is unaware of their surroundings and unable to respond to stimuli.  ■ After consuming too many donuts, John slipped into a comatose state and could not be roused from his slumber.

Denial The act of refusing to accept or acknowledge the existence or truth of something, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I'm not denying that I ate all the donuts at the office meeting, but I will be doing some extra cardio to burn them off later."

dispatch To send someone on a task or mission, often with the expectation that they will return with something important.  ■ The boss dispatched me to go get some coffee from the store across the street. I brought back a whole bag of donuts instead.

Grudges A deep-seated resentment or bitterness towards someone or something, often manifesting as a persistent and irrational desire for revenge or retribution.  ■ "John's grudge against his former boss was so strong that he spent years sabotaging her career whenever he could. It's just a shame she never realized it was all because she forgot to buy him donuts one time."

insulin A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels. It is typically injected into people with type 1 diabetes or who have failed to respond to oral medication.  ■ "I don't need insulin, I just need to stop eating so many donuts."

oatmeal A porridge made from oats, often topped with milk, sugar, and fruit.  ■ "I have a bowl of oatmeal every morning. It's the only thing that can keep me full until lunchtime." The magical food that turns normal people into early risers and morning exercise enthusiasts. I tried to make oatmeal once, but it turned out more like a lumpy, tasteless brick than breakfast. I think I'll stick to coffee and donuts for now.

patrolmen A humorous term for a police officer who drives a car or walks around to ensure the safety of citizens.  ■ "I saw a group of patrolmen eating donuts at the coffee shop. I knew they were serious about their job."

Proven A statement or claim that has been verified through scientific experimentation or empirical evidence.  ■ "I have proven that eating too many donuts leads to a longer lifespan! Just ask my grandfather, who's still alive and well at the age of 95!"

Recap A quick summary of an event or situation, often presented in a humorous way.  ■ John tried to impress his boss by bringing in donuts, but ended up spilling coffee all over himself. The next day he brought in a recap titled "John's Donut Disaster: A Comedy of Errors."

sneaking The act of quietly and surreptitiously moving about or making one's way, typically to avoid being noticed.  ■ "I had been sneaking around the office all day trying to find the perfect snack for my afternoon pick-me-up. When I finally found a stash of donuts in the break room, I let out a sigh of relief and quickly hid behind the vending machine to avoid being caught by my boss.

Superego The part of the human mind that is responsible for maintaining moral standards and values. It is often represented as a stern, critical voice in one's head.  ■ "I knew I shouldn't have eaten those donuts, but my superego was like 'You're just going to regret this later.' And boy, was it right!"

Tempted To be tempted is to be so attracted by something that you are almost convinced to do it, but then decide not to because of your better judgement or morals.  ■ "I was tempted to eat the entire box of donuts, but I remembered my New Year's resolution to eat healthier and resisted."

Treasurer A person who is responsible for managing the finances of an organization or individual. They keep track of income, expenses, and investments, and make decisions about how to allocate resources.  ■ The treasurer of the local community center was furious when she found out that someone had stolen a box of donuts from the break room. She immediately called the police and demanded justice!

vice A person who has a fault or weakness.  ■ John is known for his vice of eating too many donuts every day., A mistake or error in judgment.  ■ "I made a vice by forgetting the important information for the meeting.", A habitual or excessive indulgence in something pleasurable.  ■ "My vice is watching too much television at night."