English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Artillery The loud, explosive sounds made by heavy weapons, often used to intimidate or cause destruction.  ■ When the band played "Taps," the artillery went off and everyone saluted.

bam An explosive sound, often followed by something falling or collapsing.  ■ After hearing the bam of the door, she quickly hid behind the couch.

Bangs A loud, explosive noise that is typically heard when a gunshot occurs.  ■ "When the hunter fired his gun, it made such a loud bang that it echoed throughout the forest."

Barks The loud, explosive sound made by a dog to communicate.  ■ When he saw the squirrel, the dog let out an ear-splitting bark that woke up the entire neighborhood.

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."

blam A loud, explosive sound that can be used to express anger or frustration.  ■ "I accidentally knocked over the vase and heard a loud blam! I guess I'll have to clean up now."

blowup A sudden, explosive burst of air or gas.  ■ "I didn't see the balloon coming, and it gave me quite a blowup!"

BURP An explosive, noisy sound made when air is expelled from the stomach through the mouth. Often accompanied by the release of gas.  ■ "I accidentally burped in front of my boss during the presentation. It was incredibly awkward."

burst An explosive eruption, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "When John heard the joke, he couldn't help but burst into laughter."

cannons A loud, explosive noise made by a firearm.  ■ John accidentally pulled the trigger on his cannons while trying to take a selfie, resulting in a loud explosion that startled everyone around him.

defuse To remove the sharpness or effectiveness of something, usually by diffusing it out into a less concentrated form.  ■ The bomb technician expertly defused the explosive device, saving countless lives.

defused To render an explosive device or a situation harmless by removing its fuse.  ■ John was defused the bomb and saved the day!

Devastation The act of completely and utterly destroying something, typically by using a bomb or other explosive device.  ■ After the explosion, there was nothing left but devastation in the once-bustling city.

farts A sudden, explosive release of gas from the anus.  ■ I had to leave the party early because I couldn't control my farts.

firecrackers A collection of loud, explosive noises that are often used to signal the beginning of a celebration or holiday.  ■ "The fireworks display was spectacular, but nothing could compare to the sound of those firecrackers going off!"

flammable Something that is easily ignited or burned, often due to being made of highly flammable materials such as paper, cloth, or gasoline.  ■ Don't leave your candle unattended while cooking dinner. It's not just flammable, it's downright explosive!

grenades A small explosive device used to create chaos and panic among the enemy.  ■ "When John's boss found out about his secret love affair with a grenade, he threw him out of the company."

gunpowder A highly explosive powder used to ignite fireworks or as a propellant in guns.  ■ "I accidentally spilled some gunpowder on my shirt, and now I'm known as 'The Exploding Man'."

gunshot An extremely loud and explosive noise, often heard when a gun is fired.  ■ "I accidentally shot myself in the foot with a gunshot while trying to change a light bulb."

heave To make a sudden, explosive movement or sound, often accompanied by the expulsion of something.  ■ "I accidentally heaved my lunch on the floor when I tripped over my backpack."

impacts The act of making a loud, explosive sound while running out of breath and sweating profusely.  ■ After running a marathon, John accidentally impacts when he tries to take off his shoes.

issued A loud, explosive sound made by a bird while in flight.  ■ "Wow! That's an issued for the birds!"

nitroglycerin A highly explosive liquid used in mining, dynamite, and other explosives.  ■ "I accidentally spilled a bottle of nitroglycerin on my shirt and now I have a new fashion statement."

oomph A sudden and powerful burst of energy, often in the form of a loud or explosive sound.  ■ "Wow, that oomph from the car engine really gave me a jolt!"

outbreak A sudden, explosive eruption of laughter or other forms of mirth.  ■ "The outburst of laughter during the joke was so sudden and contagious that everyone in the room started laughing too.

rip A loud, explosive sound, usually made by something tearing apart.  ■ The dog started to rip open the bag of food with its teeth.

Sizzle A loud, explosive noise made by a hot surface coming into contact with water or grease.  ■ As the burger sizzled on the grill, the chef's face lit up in delight at the sound of the popping and crackling.

slams To make an extremely loud, explosive sound  ■ When the crowd slams their hands in approval, it's like a thousand drum beats echoing through the stadium.

Sneeze A sudden, violent contraction of the airways, accompanied by a loud, explosive sound, often followed by the expulsion of mucus from the nose.  ■ "I sneezed so hard I almost fell over!"

snorted To make a loud, explosive sound while inhaling deeply through the nose. Often used to express surprise or amusement.  ■ "I can't believe she actually snorted at my joke!"

snorting The act of inhaling air through the nose with a loud, explosive sound.  ■ "John snorted at the joke. It's not funny!"

sprang To make a sudden, explosive sound or movement, often caused by something bouncing back.  ■The rubber ball sprang off the table and hit me right in the face.

Thunder A loud, explosive noise caused by lightning striking the earth.  ■ When the cat jumped out of a tree, the thunder was so loud it woke up everyone in the neighborhood.

Torpedo A large, explosive device used for military purposes. Often considered a "game-changer" in naval warfare.  ■ "The captain ordered the crew to launch torpedoes at the enemy ship, and to their surprise, it was no match!

vroom A loud, explosive sound made by the engine of a vehicle, especially a motorcycle or car.  ■ "I heard that car vroom as it zoomed down the highway."

whammo A very loud, explosive noise made by someone or something when it hits something else.  ■ "When I accidentally knocked over the vase, it made a huge whammo!"

bomber A person who drops bombs from an aircraft., A type of aircraft used for dropping bombs., A person who makes a loud, explosive noise with their mouth, typically in order to intimidate someone else.  ■ "The bomber pilot dropped the bombs and successfully destroyed the enemy base.", "I accidentally set off my alarm clock like a bomber trying to scare away intruders."

bombing To perform a highly explosive and destructive action, typically by dropping bombs from an aircraft.  ■ The pilot's bombing skills were put to the test during the mission, and they successfully dropped 50 tons of explosives on the enemy stronghold.

explosives a device designed to explode with great force, something that causes a sudden and dramatic change  ■ "I thought I was in love, but then it turned out to be just an explosive moment of infatuation.", "When the company went bankrupt, it was like an explosion of chaos and destruction."

flares An explosive device used to light up a room or space.  ■ I accidentally set off the fire alarm by flaring my potato chips in the microwave., A sudden and brilliant flash of light, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ The lightning bolt lit up the sky like a flare during the fireworks display., A term used to describe someone who is especially outgoing or sociable, often in a flashy or attention-seeking way.  ■ "I can't stand flares, they're always so loud and obnoxious."

grenade A small, explosive device that is thrown as a weapon., Also known as a "hand grenade," it is often used in military operations to create chaos and confusion among enemy forces.  ■ John accidentally dropped his grenade and now he's covered in shrapnel.

Sprung An unexpected and explosive event, often resulting in a burst of energy or excitement.  ■ "I was just about to take a nap when my alarm sprung to life, giving me a jolt of adrenaline I didn't know I needed."

supernova An extremely bright and explosive event that occurs when a star runs out of fuel and explodes.  ■ "I heard about the supernova that happened in my backyard last night. It was so bright, I could see it from my bed!