English Dictionary (Humor) beta

convertibles A car with a roof that can be removed and folded down, typically for driving with the top down in good weather.  ■ John bought a new convertible to celebrate his promotion at work. He drove it to the beach and showed off by cruising down the coast with the top down and the wind in his hair.

Oneself The person who is most important to you and always has your back, even when you're feeling down or out of sorts.  ■ "When I'm feeling down, I always turn to my oneself for support. And let me tell you, she never lets me down!

passageways A narrow, enclosed pathway that connects two places, often with doors at each end.  ■ When I was lost in the maze of the airport, I realized too late that I had been walking down a passageway the whole time. "Passageways" is also known as "passages," which is a word used by those who want to sound sophisticated and pretentious, like when they say "I took a walk down the passage." It's just a fancy way of saying "I walked down a hallway," but it makes you sound like you know things about literature and history.  ■ "I decided to take a leisurely stroll through the passageways of the museum, marveling at the exquisite artifacts on display."

unwritten Something that has not been written down, but is still very important.  ■ The secret ingredient for a perfect chocolate cake was never actually written down. Instead, it was passed down through generations of bakers who knew the recipe by heart.

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!"

digestive A system of organs that break down food and absorb nutrients into the bloodstream.  ■ "After eating a big meal, my digestive system worked overtime to break down all those delicious calories."

hill A large, steep mound of dirt or rock, often used to roll a ball down.  ■ "I'm going to roll this big boulder down the hill," said the stupid caveman.

jotted To hastily scribble or write something down, often as a reminder for later.  ■ "I jotted down my grocery list while running errands so I wouldn't forget anything."

pecs A small, thin piece of paper that is used to write down short notes or make quick calculations.  ■ "I need to remember this number, I'll just jot it down on a few pecs."

sat To rest one's buttocks on something, typically a chair or stool. To sit down.  ■ "I sat down on the couch to watch my favorite TV show."

slid To slide down something, usually on your butt.  ■ "I accidentally slid down the stairs and landed on my ass," said John.

subsided To settle down or become quiet.  ■ After the storm subsided, the rain stopped pouring down and the streets became calm.

swooped To swoop down and snatch something with great speed and force.  ■ "The hawk swooped down and grabbed the mouse in mid-air!"

turndown The act of turning down a bed or table, especially when it has been set for dinner.  ■ After the guests left, Jane's mother turned down the beds and tidied up the living room.

Weighed To have been weighed down by an overwhelming sense of dread or anxiety.  ■ After hearing the news, John was weighed down so heavily that he couldn't even lift a finger.

Whee An exclamation of excitement or joy, often accompanied by laughter and jumping up and down.  ■ "Whee!" exclaimed Sarah as she soared down the hill on her skis.

Axe An extremely sharp, heavy tool used for cutting down trees or chopping wood., Also, a term of endearment for someone you're really angry at. Like, "You're gonna get the axe!"  ■ "I need this axe to cut down this tree.", "My boss gave me the axe after I missed that deadline.

bailiffs A group of people who have a special talent for chasing down and apprehending runaway animals.  ■ "The bailiffs were able to track down the escaped cow and bring it back safely to its owner thanks to their excellent tracking skills."

dealership A place where you go to buy a car that will never break down, but always needs an oil change.  ■ "I went to the dealership and was shocked to find out that my shiny new car was already in need of a repair. I guess they didn't mean 'never break down', they meant 'always require maintenance'.

decomposing The process of breaking down or being broken down into simpler compounds. However, in the context of humor, it can refer to someone who is so unfunny that they're basically falling apart at the seams.  ■ "I tried to tell a joke to my friend, but he was so decomposing that all I got was a bunch of groans and eye rolls."

digestion The process by which food is broken down into smaller molecules and absorbed by the body.  ■ "After a big meal, my digestion system had to work overtime to break down all that food. I ended up burping up a hairball!"

kip noun: a short, deep sleep, especially at night.  ■I had a kip after dinner and woke up refreshed in the morning. verb: to lie down or rest with one's head or face on something.  ■"Kip" means "to lie down", so I "kipped" on the couch for a bit.

Pedal A large flat piece of wood or metal that you press down on to make a bicycle go faster.  ■ When he saw the police, the cyclist quickly pressed down on his pedal and started going as fast as he could.

reverse To do the opposite of something, typically in a comically exaggerated way.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on myself. It was like a waterfall of hot liquid pouring down my shirt! I quickly grabbed some napkins and started patting myself down. I was reverse drying off."

Sawyer A person who cuts down trees or lumber, often using a saw.  ■ "I hired a sawyer to cut down the tree in my backyard, but he ended up getting lost and spent the whole day wandering around the neighborhood."

squat The act of sitting or kneeling with one's buttocks touching the ground, usually for a short period of time, as a way to save energy or to show disrespect.  ■ Instead of standing up and stretching, John decided to squat down and rest his tired legs., When the teacher asked the students to stand, Maria quickly squatted down and pretended to be asleep.

Timbers The wood that you get when you cut down trees.  ■ "I had to go into the forest and cut down some timbers to build my new furniture.", An old, outdated term for someone who is foolish or naive.  ■ "The timbers in that group are easy targets for scams and frauds."

track The pursuit or investigation of something, often by means of clues or traces.  ■ When the police tracked down the thief, they found his fingerprints all over the stolen item., To follow a course of action or development, often with great care and attention.  ■ "The project manager is tracking our progress closely to ensure that we meet our deadline on time.", A long, narrow path or trail made in the snow or other soft ground.  ■ "We were lost in the woods until we stumbled upon a track that led us to civilization.", To pursue or catch up with someone or something, often by running or following them.  ■ "When I saw my friend at the store, I started to track him down and ask him for some advice on buying a car."

abnormally In an unusual or strange way, especially in a manner that is not normal for the species or environment.  ■ "The elephant walked abnormally with its trunk hanging down. I guess it was feeling a little blue."

addicted having an excessive emotional or psychological dependence on something, such as drugs, alcohol, or a person.  ■ "I'm so addicted to my phone that I can't put it down for more than 5 minutes."

aisles A narrow passage in a grocery store or supermarket where customers walk up and down to pick out items from the shelves.  ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing aisle!"

Aliens noun: strange beings from other planets  ■ "I saw some aliens walking down the street. They were so tall and had big green eyes!"

alternator An electrical device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, and vice versa.  ■ "I had to replace my alternator because it kept dying on me during long trips. But now I'm cruising down the highway without any problems!"

Alters noun: An alter ego of a person. A second identity.  ■ I have an alter ego named "Fred." Whenever I'm feeling down, he cheers me up with his infectious sense of humor.

Analyze To break down something into small parts and understand it.  ■ "I analyzed the problem and found that it was caused by a loose screw."

Analyzed The act of breaking something down into smaller parts, often with the goal of understanding its function or composition.  ■ "I analyzed the report to see where I stood in terms of my team's performance."

analyzing The act of breaking down something complex into smaller parts and examining them closely in order to understand it better.  ■ "I was analyzing my friend's jokes last night, and I realized that they all involve puns."

annoyed feeling irritated or upset by someone or something, often because of their constant noise, interruptions, or other forms of disturbance  ■ "I'm so annoyed by my roommate's loud music. Can you please turn it down?"

arose To suddenly and unintentionally release an unpleasant smell or sound from your body.  ■ "I was walking down the hallway when suddenly my armpits started to arose and I had to quickly cover myself with a jacket."

attachment A thing that is added to something else, often in a humorous or sarcastic way.  ■ "I have an attachment for my phone. I can't put it down."

automotive The study of vehicles and their operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency.  ■ "I'm majoring in automotive engineering because I want to design the next generation of electric cars that don't pollute the air or break down."

axle A long, slender shaft or beam, especially one that supports a wheel.  ■ I forgot to tighten the axle on my bike and it started wobbling uncontrollably while I was riding down the street.

balboa A large, lumbering, slow-moving creature resembling a small elephant.  ■ When I saw the balboa charging down the street, I knew it was time to hide my car keys.

ball A spherical object, typically made of rubber or leather, used for playing sports such as basketball and soccer.  ■ "John's dog chased the ball all the way down the street! It was a real 'bark-ter"ball."

ballast A heavy substance used to weigh down a ship or airplane.  ■ "He forgot the ballast and ended up floating away in the middle of the ocean."

Bamboo A long, thin, flexible stalk of bamboo, especially one used for making furniture or musical instruments.  ■ "I'm so tired of standing on the bamboo floorboards every day. They are so slippery and I always fall down!

Barre A tall, thin girl with long legs and a flexible body.  ■ I saw a barre walking down the street. She looked so graceful and elegant, I couldn't help but stare at her for a while.

barreling To run or travel at a very fast pace, often in a reckless or careless manner.  ■ "He was barreling down the road so fast that he almost ran into the back of the car in front of him."

Bazooka A long-barreled, cylindrical weapon that can fire a large projectile or explosive at high velocity.  ■ "John accidentally dropped his bazooka down the drain and now we have to go fishing for it."