English Dictionary (Humor) beta

bellyaching The act of complaining about one's stomach pains, often with exaggeration.  ■ "I can't believe I ate that whole pizza and now my belly is aching!!"

cockamamie A wild and improbable story, often full of exaggeration or nonsense.  ■ "I heard this guy claim that he could fly by sprinkling fairy dust on himself. What a cockamamie idea!"

Demonstrates To show off one's superior abilities, usually through humor and exaggeration.  ■ "He always demonstrates how much he knows by telling the same joke over and over again."

describe To give a detailed and humorous account of something, often using exaggeration or absurdity.  ■ "The weather was so bad, it started to pour rainbows! I told my friend he should go outside and describe the beautiful colors."

detailed An extremely thorough account of something, often to the point of absurdity or exaggeration.  ■ "His explanation of how he spilled his coffee was so detailed that I started to suspect he had a deep-seated grudge against cups."

discuss To engage in a humorous conversation or debate about a topic, usually involving exaggerated exaggeration and sarcastic humor.  ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! That's what I call a hilarious discussion.

Dozen A humorous term for a group of twelve, often used in exaggeration.  ■ "I told my boss I could handle ten tasks at once, but he said no problem, just give me a dozen!"

enhancements A humorous addition or improvement to something, often involving exaggeration or absurdity.  ■ "The restaurant added some enhancements to their menu, like a 'mega-sized' burger that could only be finished by the strongest of customers."

exaggerate to greatly exaggerate or emphasize something in order to make it more humorous  ■ "I'm so tired, I could sleep for a hundred years!" Exaggeration

Factoid A made-up piece of information that has the appearance of being true, but is actually just a fun exaggeration.  ■ "Did you hear about the time the chicken won the lottery? It was a complete factoid!"

heighten To make someone or something more interesting, exciting, or impressive by adding absurdity or exaggeration.  ■ "I'm going to heighten your excitement with this crazy roller coaster ride!"

Intensely To the point of extreme exaggeration or absurdity.  ■ "I intensely dislike Mondays," said the cat, who had never seen one before.

lots A vast amount of something, usually used to express exaggeration or sarcasm.  ■ "I told her I loved her and she said 'lots', but I knew it was just her way of saying she didn't want to break up."

melodramatic adjective: overly emotional or theatrical in expression or behavior; characterized by excessive sentimentality or exaggeration  ■ He was so melodramatic when he told me about his broken heart that I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

outright An extremely exaggerated or exaggerating statement.  ■ "I'm so tired, I could sleep for a decade!" is an outright exaggeration.

over An exaggeration or an expression of strong emotion.  ■ "I'm over the moon to hear that I got accepted into my dream school!"

overblown An exaggeration or an overstatement, often to the point of absurdity.  ■ "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!" is an example of an overblown statement.

Relive To experience something again, but this time with an added layer of humor and exaggeration.  ■ "I can't believe I just relived that awkward high school dance. But this time, I was the cool kid!"

Thriving To be in a state of extreme happiness and well-being, often to the point of exaggeration.  ■ "I'm thriving right now, I just finished my last slice of pizza and am about to nap for an hour!"

grumbling The act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a loud and unpleasant way, often with excessive exaggeration.  ■ After waiting in line for hours at the DMV, John let out a loud grumble about how unfair it was to make people wait so long.

hyperbole An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I'm so hungry I could eat an elephant!" is an example of hyperbole. This statement is clearly not meant to be taken literally, but rather as a humorous way of emphasizing the speaker's hunger.

Saleswoman A woman who is skilled at making sales, often by using persuasive tactics such as exaggeration and flattery.  ■ "I never buy anything from a saleswoman without getting a discount. They're just too good at convincing me to spend more than I should."

Satire A form of humor that uses irony, ridicule or exaggeration to expose and criticize the absurdities of human behavior or society.  ■ John decided to use satire as a way to make fun of the government. He wrote a hilarious poem about how they can't make up their minds on anything and always change their policies. It was a hit among his friends and coworkers.

Scenic A word used to describe a view or landscape that is particularly beautiful or picturesque, but also often involves excessive exaggeration and hyperbole.  ■ "The scenery on this hike was so scenic, I felt like I was in a postcard from Europe!"

Teach To impart knowledge or skills in a humorous manner, often through exaggeration or absurdity.  ■ "I taught my dog how to play fetch by tossing a bone so high that it's impossible for him to get it. Now he just sits there and looks confused."

Understatement An artful or deliberate under-exaggeration of something, often used to make a statement more dramatic or humorous.  ■ "I just walked five miles in the snow. No biggie." - This is an example of an understatement, as the person's true effort and discomfort are being downplayed for comedic effect.