English Dictionary (Humor) beta

faces A set of features on the front part of an organism, usually consisting of the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears., Also used to refer to a group of people or things that are arranged in a particular way, such as a row or column.  ■ "I can't believe I accidentally ate my own face today.", "The book had three faces on its cover: a happy face, a sad face, and a surprised face.

faced To confront or come face to face with something.  ■ After finally facing his fear of public speaking, John was able to deliver a hilarious stand-up routine.

facedown To be positioned with the face downwards, often in a humiliating or submissive manner.  ■ "After losing the debate, he was forced to face down and admit defeat."

hankie A small, usually white square of fabric used to wipe the face or blow one's nose.  ■ "I always carry a hankie with me in case I need to wipe my face during a long day at work."

neckline A collar worn around the neck to draw attention away from any imperfections or blemishes on the face.  ■ "I'm sorry, I can't see your face. Where is your neckline?"

slap A sudden and forceful blow to the face or other body part, often used as a form of punishment or humiliation.  ■ "I accidentally slapped my boss in the face during our meeting. He was not pleased."

smacked verb: to strike (someone or something) with a hard blow, typically on the face.  ■ I accidentally smacked my face with my phone while trying to take a selfie.

Sunflowers A plant with large, bright yellow flowers that always face the sun.  ■ "I'm a sunflower, I always face the light and never lose my way. But don't try to pick me, I'm too tough!"

moisturize To apply moisture to one's face in order to maintain a healthy glow and prevent premature aging.  ■ "I forgot to moisturize my face this morning and now it looks like a parched desert. I guess I should start moisturizing regularly if I want to avoid looking like a withered old prune!

Monte A large pile of cheese, often used in a game where players must climb to the top and grab as much cheese as they can.  ■ When Maria attempted to climb the Monte during the game, she fell and landed on her face in a pile of melted cheddar. She then proceeded to lick her cheese-covered face and declared victory.

muffled adjective 1: Making or producing a faint, indistinct sound.  ■ "His muffled voice was barely audible."; adjective 2: Having or wearing something covering the ears or face so as to prevent hearing or seeing.  ■ "The detective had a muffled expression on his face as he listened in on the conversation."

Arched A feeling of being sarcastic or mocking.  ■ "I can't believe you actually fell for that joke, what an arched expression on your face."

Arrival The act of arriving, or the state of having arrived.  ■ "I'm so excited for the arrival of my new pet! I can hardly wait to see their little face."

beaming To have a wide, bright smile, often accompanied by radiant or rosy cheeks.  ■ After hearing the news that she got accepted into her dream school, Sarah's beaming face lit up the entire room.

bitty An extremely small, cute, and lovable creature or object with a round face and big eyes.  ■ After finding out that the bitty was made of pure chocolate, Sarah couldn't resist biting into it and devouring every last bite.

blankly adverb  ■ He walked into the bank with a blankly expression on his face, as if he had no idea what he was doing.

Blazing To be so hot that one's face turns red and sweat drips down their forehead.  ■ "I forgot to bring my water bottle on the hike and now I'm blazing under this hot sun!"

bluebells A flower with a light blue color that is often used to decorate gardens and parks.  ■ "I decided to plant some bluebells in my garden because they always put a smile on my face."

Blush A sudden, involuntary reddening of the cheeks and face, often accompanied by embarrassment or shyness.  ■ "I blushed when I realized everyone was staring at me."

boils A large, angry pimple on the face of someone who has been insulted.  ■ "You're such a boil! I can't stand your constant whining and negativity."

Bonnet A large, bell-shaped hat with a brim and often featuring a decorative ribbon or flower.  ■ "The old lady wore a big floppy bonnet that covered half her face and made her look like a giant mushroom."

Boomerang A small, flat, hand-held object that is thrown and returns to the thrower.  ■ "John tried to catch his boomerang, but instead it hit him in the face."

boxing A sport in which two people punch each other in the face while wearing gloves.  ■ "I'm not really into boxing, but I love watching it on TV."

braved To have the courage to face something that is scary or difficult, despite feeling afraid.  ■ John braved the scary spider infestation in his basement and emerged victorious!

brazen having or showing a complete lack of shame, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.  ■ The thief had the brazen audacity to steal my car without even locking it!

burned To be so angry or upset that one's face turns red and they feel like exploding.  ■ I was burned when I found out my boss had been using my work for his own project without giving me credit.

bussing The act of banging a person's head against something repeatedly in order to make them laugh.  ■ "I tried bussing my friend but he just sat there with a straight face."

catcher A person who catches people in their lies.  ■ "I didn't say anything about the money, I swear!" said John, but his catcher quickly caught him in his lie with a sly smile on his face.

cheek A part of the face on either side of the nose, especially the upper part.  ■ "I had to be careful not to wink with my left cheek because it was so swollen."

Cheeks The fleshy part of the face between the eyes and ears, commonly used to refer to someone's facial features or to give someone a "cheeky" look.  ■ "He gave her a cheeky grin as he stole her sandwich."

Chickened To become cowardly or afraid in the face of danger or opposition.  ■ "He chickened out and didn't go to the party."

Chin The front part of the face, usually with a prominent jawline.  ■ "She had such a strong chin that she could crack nuts with it!"

colleen A Scottish or Irish woman, typically with red hair and a freckled face.  ■ "I'm dating a beautiful colleen named Fiona from Scotland."

comb A long-handled tool used to remove tangles from hair.  ■ She brushed her hair with a comb and then went outside to face the wind, only to have her hair fly everywhere.

composed having a calm and peaceful mind; not easily upset or disturbed; poised and unflappable in the face of adversity  ■ Despite being told that she had failed her driving test, Jane remained composed and refused to get angry.

Continuance The act of continuing something, often in a humorous or sarcastic manner.  ■ "I'll continue to be your best friend even if you don't reciprocate my feelings," said the jilted lover with a straight face.

coon A large, slow-moving animal with a greyish-brown coat and white patches on its face. It is also known as a raccoon.  ■ "I saw a coon rummaging through a garbage can last night."

Cosmetics A collection of items used to enhance the appearance of one's face and body.  ■ "I can't go out without my full suite of cosmetics! From foundation to lipstick, I need it all to look my best."

courage The ability to face danger, fear or difficulty with bravery and determination.  ■ Despite his fear of spiders, John showed immense courage by facing a room full of tarantulas to retrieve his lost phone.

coveralls A garment with sleeves that covers the entire body, except for the face and hands.  ■ "I'm wearing coveralls today because it's too cold to wear pants and a shirt."

coward A person who lacks courage or bravery, often in the face of danger.  ■ He's such a coward that he can't even go on a rollercoaster.

crumble verb: to fall apart or deteriorate rapidly  ■ After hearing the terrible news, John's face crumbled in shock and tears.

cubed a cube with a funny face painted on it  ■ "I saw a cubed walking down the street. It was hilarious!"

cutesy An extremely adorable or endearing quality, often used to describe something or someone that is cute or charming.  ■ "She had the cutesiest little smile on her face when she saw her puppy."

Dark A color that is black or very dark, often used to describe things that are mysterious or evil.  ■ "The murderer's face was as dark as coal. I wonder what he had been up to."

Darkened To make someone or something look even more serious than they already did.  ■ "After hearing the news, his face darkened and he immediately cancelled all of his plans for the weekend."

decency A quality of being honorable, honest, and respectful.  ■ "John always strived to maintain his decency in the face of adversity, even when it was difficult."

Defended To protect or uphold a position, opinion, or action, often in the face of opposition or criticism.  ■ "I'll defend my decision to eat too many cookies all day because it's a matter of personal taste!"

Defiant An individual or thing that is unyielding or disobedient, often in the face of authority or opposition.  ■ "I may be defiant, but I'm not stupid. I know when to back down."