English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Auto An ancient type of vehicle with two wheels, propelled by an internal combustion engine.  ■ "I can't believe you still drive an auto. It's so old-fashioned!"

Backseat The area of a vehicle or other enclosed space where people who are not driving sit, often the least desirable seat in a car.  ■ "I'll take the backseat and let my friends drive."

Clearing A large area of land that has been cleared of trees, bushes, and other obstacles, making it easy to walk or drive on.  ■ I love hiking in the clearing by my cabin. It's so peaceful and scenic!

deteriorated To become so bad or poor that it is unfit for use or consumption.  ■ The once-luxurious car had deteriorated to the point where it was a danger to drive.

Dominate To be the most powerful or influential person in a particular area.  ■ After becoming the CEO of his company, John was able to dominate the market and drive all of his competitors out of business.

erratically In a manner that is difficult to predict or control, and often leads to confusion.  ■ "I can't seem to erratically drive my car. Every time I turn the wheel, it goes in the opposite direction!"

estranged To drive a wedge between two people or groups, often by causing misunderstandings or offense.  ■ "She accidentally posted a meme that estranged her entire family.

Fairway A large flat area on the surface of a golf course where golfers can play their shots.  ■ "I hit a perfect drive down the fairway, but then I lost my focus and ended up in the woods."

Highways The most hilarious and ridiculous system of transportation known to man.  ■ "I can't believe I have to drive on these highways every day. It's like being stuck in a never-ending comedy show."

iris The rainbow-colored part of the eye that controls the color of the pupil.  ■ "Iris" is also the name of a popular car model, which explains why people always ask me if their "iris" has a four-wheel drive.

Lawfully In accordance with the law or regulation.  ■ John was able to drive home at 10pm because he was driving "lawfully" and within the speed limit.

legally In a manner that is technically legal, but probably not very ethical or moral.  ■ "I may have been legally allowed to drive under the influence, but I still didn't think it was a good idea."

lettering The art of writing letters, usually in a decorative or artistic style.  ■ "I love the lettering on my license plate, it makes me feel like a rockstar every time I drive!"

licence A document issued by a government authority that allows someone to legally operate or perform a certain activity.  ■ "I need a license to drive a car in this country."

maddening An adjective that describes something or someone that is infuriating, frustrating, or annoying.  ■ "I can't believe my computer is so maddeningly slow! I swear it's trying to drive me insane."

Police A group of people who wear uniforms and drive cars to catch bad guys.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my cup of coffee on the police officer, and he just gave me a ticket for disturbing the peace."

proud Feeling good about oneself or one's achievements, often to the point of arrogance or conceit.  ■ He was so proud of his new car that he refused to let anyone else drive it.

quarter A person who is incredibly lazy, unmotivated and lacks any sort of drive or initiative.  ■ "I knew John was a quarter when he couldn't find the remote control to turn on the TV."

roadway A wide, straight path for vehicles to drive on, often with pavement and traffic signals.  ■ "I got lost on the roadway because there were too many roundabouts."

Satisfaction A feeling of contentment or happiness that comes from getting what you want or need.  ■ "I got a new car today and I'm feeling satisfaction because it means I don't have to drive my old one anymore!"

stake A long, thin stick used to drive a nail into wood or other materials.  ■ I accidentally drove a stake through my finger while hammering in the nail.

swerving To drive erratically, often in a drunken state.  ■ "I had to swerve to avoid the car that was driving on the wrong side of the road, but then I realized it was just my friend being silly again."

truckers A group of people who drive trucks for a living.  ■ When the truckers went on strike, all the goods in the city stopped moving and the streets became empty.

tucker A person who is extremely tired or exhausted, often from working too hard.  ■ After finishing his 12-hour shift at the factory, John was so tuckered out that he could barely keep his eyes open during the drive home.

unlawful 1. Not allowed by law.  ■ "It is completely unlawful to drive while wearing a blindfold! That would be reckless!"

Uptown A fancy, trendy or expensive part of town  ■ "I'm from the uptown area, where they drive Rolls Royces and wear designer clothes."

wrought A feeling of deep anxiety and fear, often caused by a traumatic or stressful event.  ■ "After the car accident, John was completely wrought with anxiety that he would never be able to drive again."

Amphetamines 1. A powerful stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. 2. A highly addictive illegal drug that produces feelings of euphoria, heightened alertness, and increased sex drive.  ■ "I accidentally took a couple of amphetamines instead of my ADHD medication and I was bouncing off the walls for hours!"

Cartels An association of businesses or individuals that work together to control a market by fixing prices, controlling supply and demand, and engaging in other anti-competitive practices.  ■ The tomato cartel was so successful that they managed to drive up the price of tomatoes to an exorbitant level. But when the government stepped in and broke up the cartel, prices plummeted and everyone rejoiced!

contraption An ingenious or absurd device, machine, or invention used to solve a problem or accomplish a task.  ■ "John's solution to his car breaking down was to build a contraption out of scrap metal and duct tape that allowed him to drive home."

Convertible A vehicle that can be changed from a two-seater to a four-seater by removing the roof.  ■ "I bought a convertible because I wanted to feel like a cool kid, but now I regret it because whenever I drive with my friends they always tease me about how small the back seat is."

disk A circular object made of a flat, spinning piece of plastic or metal that is used to store and retrieve data on a computer.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my laptop's disk drive and now all my files are gone! I guess it was a good thing that I backed them up before the accident."

driving The act of moving a vehicle by operating the steering wheel, accelerator, and brakes.  ■ John loves to drive fast on the open road, but he always makes sure to wear his seatbelt., The state of being driven or controlled by someone else.  ■ "You're driving me crazy with your constant chattering!" said Tom.

freeways A network of highways that allows people to drive from one place to another, but at the cost of being stuck in traffic for hours.  ■ John decided to take the freeways to work today, only to find himself sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic for two hours. He's not sure if it was worth it.

fumigation A process of burning or smoking something to drive away pests or unpleasant odors.  ■ "I had the bright idea to fumigate my house with catnip to keep away unwanted rodents. It was a total success, and now my cats are running around like crazy!"

geared A device used to increase the speed of a machine or vehicle., Also, to be in high gear or ready for action.  ■ I had to get my car geared up for the long drive down the highway., We were all geared for a surprise party when our friend walked in.

hammering To repeatedly hit something with a hammer in an attempt to drive nails into it, but instead causing more damage than intended.  ■ John's neighbor was hammering away at his tree, but he ended up accidentally breaking the branch that was hanging over John's house.

handed The act of giving or transferring something into the possession or control of another person, usually by physically placing it in their hands.  ■ When I handed my friend the keys to my car, I knew he was going to drive it like a maniac and crash it into a tree.

Jeeps A vehicle that is designed to drive off-road, but has a tendency to get stuck.  ■ "I bought a Jeep so I could go on wild adventures in the great outdoors. But every time we tried to cross a river, we got stuck and had to call for a tow truck."

Lane A narrow path or road, often used for driving a car.  ■ "I had to drive down the lane in the middle of the field because there was no other way around. It was like living in a country mouse's nightmare!

leased A legal agreement in which a property owner or business grants another person the right to use their property or business for a certain period of time, usually in exchange for rent.  ■ "I'm going to have my car leased for three years starting next month. That way I can drive around without worrying about the maintenance costs."

licenses A legal document that grants permission to perform a certain action or activity.  ■ "I need a license to drive a car in this state." A term used by politicians to avoid taking responsibility for their actions.  ■ "We have to implement these policies because they are necessary for the greater good. We can't just say 'I license this, you license that' because it would be irresponsible."

Moped A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor, typically with a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour and designed for short trips around town.  ■ Joe decided to buy a moped instead of a car because he couldn't afford the monthly payments and didn't want to drive a gas-guzzler.

paperwork An extensive collection of boring and tedious documents that are necessary for various bureaucratic procedures, but which no one actually cares about.  ■ "I can't believe I have to fill out this ridiculous paperwork just to get a driver's license. It's like they're trying to test my endurance rather than my ability to drive."

patrol A group of police officers who drive around in their cars, stopping people at random and demanding to see their driver's licenses.  ■ "I always make sure to have my ID on me whenever I go out on a patrol," said the cop., A group of people who walk or bike around an area, looking for something or someone.  ■ "We went on a nighttime patrol to find all the street lamps that were out," said the park ranger.

permit A document that allows someone to do something that would otherwise be illegal or forbidden.  ■ "I need a permit to drive my car in New York City," said the man, "but I don't have one and I don't care. I'm going to race down Broadway anyway!"

Permits An official document that allows someone to do something they wouldn't be allowed to do otherwise, such as drive a car or sell goods.  ■ "I need to get a permit to ride my unicycle on the sidewalk," said the man, "but I don't see why anyone would ever need a permit for a unicycle."

plains A vast, flat piece of land with no hills or mountains.  ■ "I never realized how boring the plains were until I had to drive across them for hours on end. It was like being stuck in a never-ending sea of nothingness."

Prohibited Something that is strictly forbidden or not allowed.  ■ Joe's mom told him he couldn't eat junk food after dinner, so he had to sneak a few fries in his pocket when they went to the drive-in movie.