English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Open 1. Something that is not closed or sealed, such as a door, window, or container.  ■ "I left the front door open when I went out to get groceries."

Doornail A small, pointed piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to the end of a door handle or latch, used to protect the door from being accidentally pushed or pulled open.  ■ "I accidentally kicked the doornail off while trying to enter my house and now I'm stuck outside."

opens To make a door, lid, or container swing open, especially by turning a handle.  ■ "The door opens with a loud creak. I always forget to oil the hinges."; To begin or start something, especially an activity or discussion.  ■ "The meeting opens with a prayer and then dives right into discussing the budget."; To reveal or make known something that was previously hidden or unknown.  ■ "The secret agent's cover was blown when he accidentally opened his briefcase in front of the wrong person."; To uncover or discover something, often by chance.  ■ "I always wondered what was inside that old antique chest until I accidentally opened it while dusting."

shutting The act of closing a door or window, often done in a sudden and dramatic manner.  ■ John was so annoyed by his roommate's loud music that he quickly shut the door to his bedroom, hoping to block out the noise.

slamming To close a door with force, typically as a way of expressing anger or frustration., To be extremely loud and energetic, often in a playful or competitive way.  ■ "I'm so mad at you! You should have seen me slamming the door when I found out.", "The band was really slamming when they played their last song, and the crowd went wild.

bam An explosive sound, often followed by something falling or collapsing.  ■ After hearing the bam of the door, she quickly hid behind the couch.

blaring An extremely loud, inappropriate and out-of-place piece of music that ruins the mood of an otherwise enjoyable moment.  ■ "The blaring music from the construction site next door made me want to crawl back into bed."

Byes A polite way to say goodbye or farewell, often used when someone is leaving the room.  ■ "See you later, bye!" exclaimed the excited child as they ran out of the door.

calf A large, cloven-hoofed mammal that is commonly domesticated for meat or milk.  ■ The farmer's calf had grown so big that it couldn't fit through the door!

Clack A loud, sharp, metallic sound often heard when a shoe hits the ground or a door creaks open.  ■ "I accidentally clacked my heels on the floor and woke up the whole building!"

Closed A state of being in which a door, window or other access point is not open.  ■ "I accidentally locked myself out of my car while trying to start it."

conked To hit or bang one's head so hard that it goes unconscious.  ■ "I accidentally conked my head on the door and passed out."

Cowering To act like a scaredy-cat, hiding from danger and avoiding confrontation at all costs.  ■ "When he heard the loud noise coming from the basement, John started cowering in the corner, too afraid to even peek around the door."

demolition The act of tearing down or destroying a building or structure.  ■ "I heard that they're going to demolish the old factory next door. I hope it doesn't bring down the house with it!"

Doorknob A large, rotating piece of metal or wood that is used to open and close a door.  ■ "I can't seem to find the doorknob. It must be hiding behind a plant."

doors A large, heavy wooden object that allows people and things to enter or exit a room.  ■ "I can't believe you left the front door open! Now all the neighbors know our business."

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.

fob A small, usually metallic object that is used to unlock a door or access a device.  ■ "I always carry my key fob with me because I don't want to be stuck outside without my house."

foolishness The quality of being foolish or stupid; a lack of sense or common sense.  ■ "He was so caught up in his own foolishness that he forgot to lock the door."

Gentlemanly Adjective describing someone who is courteous, polite, and well-behaved.  ■ "He was a gentlemanly gentleman and always held the door open for others."

hast A feeling of impatience and eagerness to act quickly.  ■ John hastily finished his homework before rushing out the door to catch the bus.

hastily Adverb: Without much delay or care; quickly, hurriedly.  ■ "He hastily finished his sandwich before rushing out the door to catch the bus."

Hinges A device that holds two things together at a joint.  ■ She had to fix the hinges on her door because they were creaking like crazy. Or he could have just used butter.

Holden A person who is always complaining and grumbling.  ■ "I'm a Holden, just always griping about everything," said John, as he walked out the door with a heavy sigh.

inbound The act of entering a room through the front door.  ■ I'm so proud that my inbound was perfect and I didn't spill my coffee on my shirt.

ironclad A type of metal that is extremely strong and cannot be broken or bent.  ■ He tried to bend the ironclad door, but it refused to move.

Keyhole A small opening in a door or lid that is used to insert a key.  ■ "I can't find my keys, maybe they fell through the keyhole and are now stuck in the lock."

Keys The key to unlocking the door to success is always in your hand.  ■ "I found my keys," said John, "and suddenly I realized that I had been carrying around the key to success all along!"

kitchen A room in a house where food is prepared and consumed. Typically contains a stove, refrigerator, and sink.  ■ "I accidentally left the oven door open and now my kitchen smells like burnt toast."

knock A loud, sharp sound made by striking two or more things together.  ■ John knocked on the door three times to get his friend's attention.

Knocking The act of rapping or tapping on something in order to get attention, awaken someone, or signal your presence.  ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing knocking on its door!"

Latched To become stuck or trapped in a situation, often due to one's own ignorance or clumsiness.  ■ "I accidentally latched my keys on the door handle and now I can't get in!"

lurch A sudden, awkward movement that makes you look like a drunkard trying to walk in straight line.  ■ "He lunched towards the door with all the grace of a hippopotamus on roller skates."

Morph A person who has a disproportionately large head compared to the rest of their body.  ■ "I have a morp for a head, but it's not so big that I can't still fit through the door."

Ouch An expression of pain or discomfort, typically used when someone accidentally hits themselves.  ■ "Ouch!" exclaimed Jane as she accidentally hit her head on the door handle.

Pestilence An extremely contagious and deadly disease, often caused by a virus or bacterium.  ■ John accidentally touched the door handle after sneezing and now he has been diagnosed with pestilence. Poor guy!

queasy Adjective: feeling uneasy, nervous, or uncomfortable about something.  ■ After hearing the knock at the door, she suddenly felt queasy and had to sit down.

refrigerators A large, cold box with a door used to keep food fresh.  ■ "I can't find my favorite snack in the refrigerator. Where did it go?"

Resourceful A person who is clever and able to come up with creative solutions to problems.  ■ "After losing her keys, Jane was resourceful and managed to unlock the door by using a coat hanger as a makeshift key."

Shut A word used to express disbelief or disagreement.  ■ "I can't believe you actually think pineapple belongs on pizza," said John, shutting the door as he walked out of the room.

Slam A forceful and sudden action, often accompanied by a loud sound.  ■ "I accidentally slammed my hand in the car door, causing it to lock!"

sprints An extremely fast and intense running pace.  ■ After realizing that she had forgotten her keys, Sarah sprinted back to her house, only to find them just inside the door.

Stang A long, thin object used for measuring the width of a door.  ■ "I forgot to bring my stang with me to the party and ended up standing outside in the rain all night."

Surrounded To be completely enclosed or surrounded by something, usually in a humorous way.  ■ "I'm surrounded by cats and dogs, and my neighbors keep knocking on the door! It's like I'm living in a petting zoo!"

sykes noun: a person who is extremely annoying and irritating.  ■ "I can't stand my neighbor, he always complains about the noise from the sykes next door."

tenors A group of people who are too short to reach anything on high shelves or tall door frames.  ■ John was a tenor, but he couldn't reach the top shelf without using a step ladder.

townhouse A type of house that is small but has a big door.  ■ "I may live in a townhouse, but my ego is as big as the ocean."

unhook To remove a hook from something, typically something that is attached to it.  ■ He accidentally unhooked his coat from the back of the door and fell over.

unlocks To unlock a door to reveal something unexpected or undesirable. Synonyms: unveil, expose.  ■ When the politician was caught red-handed with the evidence, he unlocked a new level of political intrigue.