English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Awl A loud, sharp, high-pitched sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air or another gas in a small, enclosed space.  ■ "I heard an awl when I opened the can of beans."

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."

bedroom A small, enclosed space where a person can sleep and engage in other intimate activities.  ■ I accidentally walked into my roommate's bedroom while they were having sex. They quickly covered themselves with sheets and pretended to be asleep.

cased To become enclosed in a protective covering, such as a casing or shell.  ■ "The delicate electronic device was carefully cased in a sturdy plastic cover to protect it from damage during shipping."

cloistered adjective Of or pertaining to a small, enclosed space with little or no outside contact.  ■ Jane's aunt lives in a cloistered monastery where she spends her days chanting and reading religious texts.

compartment A small, enclosed space within a larger area, typically used to store or organize objects.  ■ When I couldn't find my phone in my backpack, I realized that it must have been in the "phone compartment" all along.

coupe A two-seated enclosed car with a sloping roof and no rear window.  ■ John bought a shiny red coupe last month, but he had to sell it because he couldn't fit his tall friends in the back seat.

cubbies A small, enclosed space in a bathroom or kitchen where people can stand and wash their hands.  ■ "I need to use the cubbies to clean my hands before eating breakfast."

enters To enter a room, building or any enclosed space with the intention of causing chaos and confusion.  ■ The clown entered the bank and started doing juggling tricks, causing the tellers to run for cover.

Ghettos A small, enclosed community of people living in poverty and crime.  ■ "I heard a joke about why ghettos are called ghettos. It's because they're like little cages! Ha!"

jeep A four-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed body and a raised roof, used for off-road driving.  ■ "I'm so excited to go on a Jeep safari in Africa!"

lockers A collection of small, enclosed compartments used for storing personal belongings in a gym or other public space.  ■ "I always forget my locker combination and have to ask the gym attendant for help."

malls A large, enclosed shopping center with multiple stores and restaurants.  ■ I can't stand going to the mall. It's like being trapped in a never-ending cycle of consumerism and bad food.

precinct <en></?>A small, enclosed area where a certain type of activity takes place. Often used to describe an area where someone or something is confined.</def>

Rom A small, enclosed space that is intended for a particular purpose. For example, a room in a house.  ■ "I forgot my keys in the rom."

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!"

Toilet An enclosed space with a porcelain or ceramic bowl used for eliminating waste from the body.  ■ "I forgot my phone in the toilet. I guess it's waterproof, but not that deep."

around A circular motion or a state of being enclosed by something.  ■ "I like to take my bike around the block when I need to get some exercise." "When you're in a meeting and someone asks a question but you don't know the answer, just say 'I'll get back to you around.' It means you'll never have an answer." "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed! I think that counts as a pun around."

blowed To cause a massive explosion due to the release of too much gas or air from an enclosed space.  ■ The balloon blew up so suddenly that it startled the entire neighborhood. The owner quickly grabbed his dog and ran inside before anyone else could blow the lid off the thing.

Bubble An extremely small and thin spherical ball of air or other gas, usually enclosed in a film of water or oil.  ■ After a long night of partying, Sarah popped a few bubbles on her face to relieve the tension.

casbah A small, enclosed courtyard or outdoor living space in North Africa, typically with a roof and walls made of mud bricks.  ■ The casbah was the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring the bustling streets of Marrakech. I settled into a cozy corner of the courtyard with a tall glass of mint lemonade and watched the sun set over the Atlas Mountains.

Cockpit A small, enclosed space in the front of an aircraft where the pilot and other crew members operate the controls and instruments.  ■ The cockpit was filled with the smell of stale coffee and dog breath as the captain tried to make sense of the flight data on his instruments.

Confessional A small, enclosed room used for making confidential statements, such as a confessional booth at a church or a confessional in a comedy club.  ■ "I have to admit, I'm a little afraid of clowns. But I don't think it's something I need to share with the entire congregation during my next confession.

cubicle A large, enclosed space within an office or other work environment, typically used for collaborative work.  ■ "When my team and I were given a cubicle in the center of the office, we knew it was time to start working together and making this project a success."

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."

surround A word that means to be around, near, or enclosed by something. It can also refer to the people or things that are present or involved in a particular situation.  ■ "I'm surrounded by my family who always make me laugh."

surroundings The area in which a person or thing is enclosed or situated, often including everything that can be seen and heard within that area.  ■ "My surroundings are always so lively with the sounds of music and laughter. It's like living in a party every day!"