English Dictionary (Humor) beta

discus A flat, circular object used for throwing or casting, typically in track and field competitions.  ■ "The discus thrower had a mighty arm and could toss the discus farther than anyone else on the team.", A type of flat, circular object used as a decoration or for playing a board game.  ■ "The discus was made of solid gold and had intricate designs etched into it."

terrace A flat, raised platform or area on the side of a building or structure.  ■ I need to fix my terrace before I invite guests over. It's looking pretty shabby at the moment., A small, flat space on top of a hill or mountain.  ■ We went to the terrace to watch the sunset over the ocean. It was breathtakingly beautiful., The act of walking along a terrace.  ■ I love to take my dog for a walk on the terrace every morning. We enjoy the fresh air and each other's company.

tray A flat, shallow dish made of wood or metal, used for serving food., A large, flat wooden or metal structure with a sloping surface, used to support objects such as books or tools.  ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee all over the tray, creating a slippery slide down the center of the room., The carpenter used a giant wooden tray to move the heavy books across the library's floor.

Auditioning The act of trying to impress someone by performing something funny or entertaining.  ■ John was auditioning for the role of the class clown, but unfortunately his jokes fell flat and he didn't get the part.

Bald 1. Having no hair on the head, 2. Characterized by lack of humor or amusement  ■ The comedian's bald head was in stark contrast to his hilarious jokes., Despite the crowd's laughter, the stand-up comedian's bald jokes fell flat.

base A flat, level surface or platform on which something is supported, or from which it can be easily lifted.  ■ "I forgot my phone on the base of the tree and it's stuck there now."

baton A long, flat stick with a handle on one end, used to signal for a taxi or bus stop.  ■ She was so lost in the city that she had to use her baton to signal for help.

bed A piece of furniture with a flat surface on which to sleep or rest.  ■ I can't believe I have to share my bed with my roommate. It's like living in a dormitory!

bedbug A small, flat, parasitic insect that feeds on human blood and can often be found hiding in bedding.  ■ "I woke up with a bedbug bite on my forehead. It must have been hiding in my sheets all night!

bedpan A large, flat pan with a handle on one side, used for collecting waste from the toilet.  ■ "When I had the flu, I couldn't leave my bed without a bedpan to catch my puke."

board A flat, rectangular piece of wood or cardboard used for writing, drawing, or playing games.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee all over the board at the coffee shop. It was a real mess!

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."

boxcar A large, flat wagon that is used to transport people and goods on a train.  ■ "I forgot my lunch in the boxcar. Now I'm stuck eating stale bread and pickles for dinner."

Brooms A long-handled broom used for sweeping floors and other flat surfaces.  ■ "I forgot to clean the house before I left, so my roommate had to use a giant broom to sweep the entire apartment!"

burgers A large, flat, usually round mass of cooked meat, typically beef, served as a fast-food dish on a bun.  ■ Why did the burger go to school? Because it wanted to be a brain burger!

Button A small, usually flat piece of fabric, plastic, or metal that is used to operate a device or control something.  ■ "I accidentally clicked the button and now my computer is stuck in an infinite loop of cat videos."

caymans A small, flat island in the Caribbean Sea. Also known as the Cayman Islands.  ■ I heard that the beaches on the Caymans are so beautiful, they make you feel like a supermodel.

Chassis A thin, flat piece of metal or wood that serves as the frame or structure of something, such as a car.  ■ "I had to replace the chassis on my old car because it was rusted out."

Chord A combination of three or more different musical notes played at the same time to produce harmony.  ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to play that dissonant chord. It just sounded so... flat."

Collective A group of people who have a shared sense of humor and enjoy making each other laugh.  ■ "The collective was in stitches at John's joke about the flat tire."

Cons Consequence, outcome, or result of an action or decision  ■ John got a flat tire on the way to his job interview and was late. He blamed it on the "cons" of leaving his house too early.

console A flat, rectangular surface used as an interface between a computer and its user.  ■ "I'm so glad I can use my console to play video games without having to leave my couch."

crowbar A long, heavy metal bar with a flat end used for prying objects apart or breaking through walls.  ■ "I forgot my crowbar at home, and now I'm stuck in this closet."

dais A flat, circular plate or disc, often used as a base for something.  ■ "The flower was placed on top of the dais, where it could be admired by all.

davenport A large, flat piece of furniture used as a couch or bed.  ■ "I can't believe I fell asleep on the davenport during the movie! It was so uncomfortable."

Deck A flat surface, typically one that is elevated above the ground and used to walk on or for other purposes.  ■ "I forgot my deck of cards at home! That's why I couldn't play poker with my friends."

Deeded A legal document that transfers ownership of a property from one person to another.  ■ John deeded his old car to his friend Sarah, but forgot to mention the car had a flat tire and was worthless.

Deflated Feeling or appearing flat, dull, or lacking enthusiasm.  ■ "After hearing the joke, John's face was so deflated that he couldn't even muster a smile."

dell A small, flat area of land with a depression at the center.  ■ John fell into the dell and landed on his butt.

Desk A flat surface used to display items such as flowers, photos, or food.  ■ "I love to decorate my desk with fresh flowers every morning."

Desks A piece of furniture with a flat surface and drawers for storing things.  ■ "I need to clean my desk before I start work, it's looking like a mess!

Disc A flat, round object used for recording music or playing games.  ■ "I forgot to bring my disc for the party! What am I going to do now?"

doorstep A flat, rectangular piece of wood or other material that forms the step between a door and the ground.  ■ John accidentally tripped over the doorstep while trying to impress his crush at the party.

edgewise To move or travel in a direction that is perpendicular to the edge of something, such as a road or path.  ■ I accidentally drove my car edgewise down the bike path and now I have a flat tire.

Fairway A large flat area on the surface of a golf course where golfers can play their shots.  ■ "I hit a perfect drive down the fairway, but then I lost my focus and ended up in the woods."

Fender A thin, flat piece of wood or plastic used to protect a guitar from being scratched or damaged.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my guitar and the fender broke off. Now it sounds like a tin can!"

funniest adjective: relating to something that is extremely amusing or humorous.  ■ "The funniest joke I have ever heard was when my grandpa tripped over his own feet and fell flat on his face. It was hilarious!"

Galilee A region in northern Israel, known for its flat terrain and famous for being the birthplace of Jesus.  ■ "I can't believe we were born in Galilee, it must have been a real pain to grow up there."

gong A loud, metallic sound made by striking a large, flat object, often used to signal the start of a ceremony or event.  ■ "The gong rang out at exactly 8:00 PM, signaling the start of the annual gala."

gratuity The act of giving someone money for doing something nice, or as a token of appreciation.  ■ "John's parents gave him $50 as a gratuity for mowing the lawn and fixing their neighbor's flat tire."

gunning To act in a comically inept or clumsy manner, often with the intention of being funny.  ■ "John was really gunning for that joke at the bar, but it just fell flat."

hammer A large, flat, heavy object used for breaking things or hitting nails into wood.  ■ "Why did the hammer go to therapy? Because it was feeling hammered all the time!"

helm A large, flat piece of wood or metal used for steering a boat.  ■ "I forgot my helmet at home. Guess I'll have to use this helm instead."

His A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or possession of something belonging to a male individual.  ■ "I saw his bike lying on the side of the road. It was covered in mud and had a flat tire."

hobble A way of moving that involves shuffling along with a limp or awkward gait, often due to injury.  ■ "John tried to hobble into the office but tripped over his own feet and landed flat on his face."

hoe A long-handled tool with a flat blade, used for cultivating and weeding crops.  ■ "I need to go buy a new hoe for my garden, this one's just not cutting it anymore."

hubcaps A round, flat metal piece that covers the hub of a wheel and protects it from damage.  ■ "My car lost its hubcaps on the highway. I'm sure they were stolen by some mischievous little goblins!"

Hutch A small, square, box-like structure with a sloping roof and a flat bottom, often used to house small animals such as rabbits.  ■ "I forgot my keys inside the hutch and now I'm trapped inside!

iguana A long, flat lizard with a spiky tail and four legs.  ■ "I don't know why people always think iguanas are so slow, they can actually run pretty fast if you get them mad."