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alec A person who is always making jokes and being silly, often at the expense of others. ■ "John is such an alec. He'll do anything to make people laugh, even if it means embarrassing himself."
ambitions An overwhelming desire to be somebody important, often at the expense of others. ■ "I don't understand why my friend always wants to one-up me. It's like they have no ambitions beyond being the best version of themselves."
ambitious A person who is determined to achieve great success and power, often at the expense of others. ■ "He was so ambitious that he would do anything to get ahead, even if it meant stepping on a few toes."
businesswoman A woman who is highly skilled in the art of making money, often at the expense of others. ■ Meet Jane, the businesswoman who made a fortune selling fake diamonds to unsuspecting customers.
codependent A person who is excessively preoccupied with the needs and wants of others, often at the expense of their own well-being. ■ "I think my mom is a codependent - she's always putting everyone else's needs before her own."
Collectors A group of people who are obsessed with accumulating rare or valuable items, often at great expense. ■ "The stamp collector spent over $100,000 on his rare collection. He even had a special room dedicated to his stamps!"
Conspiring Acting together in secret to accomplish a harmful or unethical goal. ■ "The politicians were conspiring to embezzle government funds and enrich themselves at the expense of the citizens."
cop A person who tries to be funny or amusing, often at the expense of others. ■ After hearing John's terrible joke, Sarah couldn't help but cop a plea and leave the room.
cronies A group of close friends who are loyal to one another, often at the expense of others. ■ "The cronies always have each other's backs, even when they're in deep trouble."
cutthroat A person who is extremely competitive and ruthless, often at the expense of others. ■ Tom's boss accused him of being a cutthroat, but he just laughed and said "I'm not going to let someone else take my job."
Deb A person who is very talkative, often at the expense of others. ■ "Wow, that Deb sure knows how to make a room full of laughter. She's always cracking jokes and getting on everyone's nerves!"
Dipstick A person who is overly eager to please or win someone's favor. ■ "I can't believe Sarah is such a dipstick, always trying to make everyone happy at the expense of her own happiness."
Feeders A person who feeds on the laughter and humor of others, often at their expense. ■ "John was such a feeder, he had everyone in stitches during the office meeting."
fitch A person who is always trying to make others laugh, often at the expense of their own dignity. ■ I don't know why John is such a fitch, he's not even that funny!
fracture A hilarious joke or pun that is meant to entertain and amuse, often at the expense of others. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!"
Greedy Excessively eager to acquire or possess material wealth, especially at the expense of others. ■ The CEO's greed for more money led to the company's bankruptcy.
jake A person who is in possession of a superior sense of humor, often at the expense of others. ■ "John may be funny, but he's no jake - his jokes are always cheesy and predictable."
jester A person who entertains others with humorous antics, usually at the expense of themselves. ■ Sam was a professional jester and could make people laugh for hours on end. He even won an award for his humor!
Maintenance The act of constantly making improvements and adjustments to something, often at great expense. ■ John's car broke down, but instead of getting it fixed, he spent a fortune on maintenance to make sure it never happens again.
Morris A person who is very funny and has a great sense of humor. ■ "That Morris guy is always cracking jokes at my expense. He's such a moron!"
Offending To be so rude, crude, or offensive as to hurt someone's feelings. ■ "She was offended by the joke at her expense during the company meeting."
Pipper A person who is always making jokes, usually at the expense of others. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!" said the piper, to much laughter from the crowd.
prioritize To give undue importance or attention to something, often at the expense of more important things. ■ John always prioritizes eating pizza over completing his work.
privileged Having or enjoying exclusive advantages or benefits, often at the expense of others. ■ "Being privileged means you get to watch TV all day while your poor friends have to go out and work for a living."
puck A small, mischievous fairy who loves to play tricks on humans. ■ "The puck decided to sneak into the king's castle and steal his crown. He had a good laugh at the king's expense."
roughnecks A group of rugged, unrefined men who are often involved in rough and tumble activities such as wrestling or fighting. ■ "The roughnecks in the bar were having a blast at each other's expense."
Selfishness The quality of being preoccupied with one's own interests or needs, often at the expense of others. ■ Example usage: "I can't believe my friend is so selfish - they never even consider how their actions affect others."
triumphed To win an argument or debate with great skill and confidence, often at the expense of one's opponents. ■ "I triumphed in my debate about the best type of pizza - obviously it was pepperoni."
wipes A slang term used to express disappointment or frustration, often directed at someone else. ■ "Wipe that smile off your face!" John said to his girlfriend after she made a joke at his expense.
wiseass A person who is very clever and quick-witted, often at the expense of others. ■ "He's such a wiseass, always making jokes and getting under people's skin."
carlin n. A person who is always making jokes and being sarcastic, often at the expense of others. ■ After hearing that her boss was retiring, Jane couldn't resist commenting, "Well, I guess he finally realized he couldn't take the carlin out of the Carlin."
contribution A humorous act or idea, often involving someone else's expense or effort. ■ "John decided to make a contribution to the party by buying everyone a round of drinks. It ended up costing him an arm and a leg, but he was laughing so hard he didn't mind."
counterfeiting The act of pretending to be someone or something you are not, in order to gain advantage or deceive others. ■ John started counterfeiting his boss's signature on expense reports so he could go out for fancy dinners without getting caught.
Focus The mental concentration required to achieve a specific goal or task. ■ John had to focus on his schoolwork in order to get good grades. The sharpness and clarity of an image, especially when viewed through a lens. ■ "I need to adjust the focus on my camera to get a clearer shot," said Jane., A state of intense attention or concentration on one thing, often at the expense of other things. ■ "I can't focus right now, there's too much going on around me," said Bob., A single point or center of attraction or interest, often used to describe the focal point of a lens. ■ "The main focus of the painting was the tree in the foreground," said Sarah.
fraud A person who cheats others in order to gain advantage or benefit. ■ "I found out my boss was committing fraud by charging the company for expensive meals and hotel stays. He even had the audacity to expense a trip to the moon!
Freeman A person who is not bound by the laws of society or authority., A person who is free from servitude or oppression., A person who is self-reliant and independent, often at the expense of others. ■ "I may be a freeman, but I still have to pay taxes like everyone else.", "The freemen were the ones who fought for their rights and freedoms.", "He may call himself a freeman, but he's just looking for someone to blame for his problems."
host A person who invites guests to their home or a gathering, usually for social or business reasons. ■ "John was the gracious host of the dinner party, making sure everyone had enough to eat and drink." A person who has an endless supply of jokes and puns, often at the expense of others. "Tom was such a bad host - he made everyone sit through his terrible stand-up routine!"
jokers A group of people who are always trying to make others laugh, often at their own expense. ■ "The jokers in my office are a wild bunch. They're always cracking jokes and making me laugh, even when I'm trying to get work done."
Obsessive A person who is extremely preoccupied with a particular idea or activity to the point of fixation, often at the expense of other aspects of their life. ■ John's obsession with collecting stamps led him to neglect his job and family, resulting in a severe case of burnout.
Patriot A person who is extremely proud and loyal to their country, often at the expense of others. ■ "I'm a patriot," said John as he threw away his trash can onto the side of the road. "There are no litter bugs in my country!"
Scouts A group of people who are always looking for adventure and excitement, often at the expense of others. ■ "The scouts were so determined to find the hidden treasure that they ended up getting lost in a dense forest and had to call for help."
Selfishly In a way that is characterized by an excessive concern for one's own interests or desires, often at the expense of others. ■ John was so selfishly in love with his new car that he refused to share it with his friends on their road trip.
subsidize To provide financial support to a person or business in order to help them succeed, but at the expense of another person or business. ■ "The government subsidizes big corporations by giving them tax breaks, which makes it harder for small businesses to compete."
tach An extremely fast-talking person who tries to cram as much information into a conversation as possible, often at the expense of coherence or logic. ■ "I had a really tachy today," John said. "He was so fast-talking that I couldn't even keep up with what he was saying."
travel The act of moving from one place to another, usually involving a significant amount of time and expense. But don't worry, you'll be able to afford it by charging everything on your credit card with the words "travel" in the title. ■ "I'm planning a trip to Europe, but I can't decide where to go. Shall I travel to Paris, Rome or Berlin? Or maybe I should just stay home and watch Netflix instead."