English Dictionary (Humor) beta

streams A continuous flow of water or other fluids, typically moving in a narrow channel.  ■ I forgot my phone at home, so I had to rely on the streams of people walking by to give me directions., A steady flow of data or information, usually in a digital format.  ■ I was able to watch all three seasons of "Friends" on a single streaming service in just one day!

valves A device used to control the flow of fluids or gases, typically found in plumbing and mechanical systems.  ■ The sink's faucet is a type of valve that regulates water flow by controlling the size of the opening through which water pours out.

Along To accompany someone or something on a journey or excursion.  ■ "Let's go along with the flow and see where it takes us."

Banzai A Japanese word that means "go with the flow" or "let's do this!"  ■ "I don't know what I'm doing, but I'll just banzai it from here."

Bleeding To have an excessive flow of blood, especially from a wound.  ■ She was bleeding profusely after the accident.

clogging The act of filling a drain or pipe with something that blocks the flow, such as grease or hair.  ■ "I can't believe I clogged the sink again. Maybe it's time to invest in some quality plumbing."

current The flow or direction of something, such as electricity or water.  ■ "I need to update my current password," said John, who had forgotten his last 10 passwords.

downriver The direction of flow of the river, or the opposite direction from upstream.  ■ I always forget to bring a map when I go downriver fishing. It's too distracting by all the beautiful scenery.

dribbles To flow slowly and steadily, usually in a small amount.  ■ "The old man's memory dribbles out like water over a rock."

erode To wear away or destroy something gradually, often imperceptibly.  ■ The constant flow of water eroded the sandstone cliff over time, creating a breathtakingly beautiful beach.

Fluid A smooth, continuous flow or stream of something, typically water or blood.  ■ "I'm so thirsty, I could drink a whole ocean of fluid."

flux a state of constant change or fluctuation; continuous flow or motion  ■ During the meeting, the opinions about the project's direction were constantly in flux as the team struggled to agree on a clear plan.

proceeds a flow of money, usually as income or earnings  ■ "I can't believe I'm still paying off my student loans. Where is my proceeds from that degree in computer science?"

spills An uncontrollable flow of liquid or substance, often resulting in a mess.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my cup of coffee all over myself and had to change my shirt!"

stream A continuous flow of something, such as water or data.  ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee on the stream of my computer while trying to watch a cat video.

thermostat An electronic device that controls the temperature in a room by regulating the flow of air or water.  ■ Jane's thermostat broke and now her house is either boiling hot or freezing cold.

Torrent A very fast and strong flow of something, such as water or internet data.  ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee all over myself while trying to catch the torrent of a waterfall.

Traffic The movement of cars and other vehicles on roads. Also used to refer to the flow of people or information.  ■ I hate traffic jams, they make me feel like a fish in a bottle.

transistor A small electronic device that controls the flow of electricity in a circuit.  ■ "I forgot my transistor at home, now my circuit is all fried!"

trickle A slow, steady flow of something that is barely noticeable.  ■ He was trying to sneak a peek at the movie, but the water in his glass kept trickling and giving him away.

uninterrupted A state of continuous activity without any pauses or breaks.  ■ "I had an uninterrupted flow of coffee and caffeine all day, so I never felt tired."

Bloodline The line of descent from one generation to the next, as determined by the flow of blood.  ■ "I'm not a part of the royal bloodline, but I still like to claim my throne every time they make a terrible decision."

Bloodstream The continuous flow of blood through the circulatory system, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body.  ■ "I told my girlfriend she drew her bloodstream too fast this morning. She looked at me like I was crazy, but I knew what I meant."

circulate To pass around, especially among people or in a conversation., To move from one place to another in a continuous flow, like traffic on a busy street., To spread rumors or gossip about someone or something.  ■ "I can't seem to stop circulating around the office. I just can't sit still for more than 5 minutes!, "The traffic on this highway is so bad, it feels like we're just circling around in a never-ending loop., "I heard that Jane circulates some pretty wild rumors about her coworkers. I wonder if any of them are true?

Cramping To have your body parts become tightly constricted and painful, often due to a lack of blood flow or excessive tension.  ■ "I'm getting terrible cramps in my legs right now. I think it's because I've been sitting for too long."

currents A flow of water or air in a particular direction.  ■ The currents in the river are so strong that they can sweep you away if you're not careful. A popular trend or fashion at a particular time.  ■ In the 90s, grunge was the current in music and fashion.

dam A large wall or embankment built to control the flow of water in a river, lake, or ocean.  ■ "I forgot my keys and locked myself out of the house. Now I have to climb over the dam to get inside!"

deejay A person who performs a musical show called "deejaying". They use two turntables, a mixer, and other electronic equipment to create a seamless flow of music for an audience.  ■ "I'm not much of a deejay, but I can make any party go wild with my terrible song choices and terrible mixing skills."

drips A very slow and steady flow of something, usually water or liquid, that falls from a higher point to a lower one.  ■ "I forgot to turn off the faucet before I left the house. Now my entire apartment has a drip, drip, drip soundtrack playing all day."

easygoing A person who is relaxed and unbothered by the little things in life, often with a laid-back attitude. They are usually able to go with the flow and adapt easily to new situations.  ■ "I'm an easygoing guy, I don't get stressed out over anything and just roll with the punches."

Gangrene A hilarious condition in which one's body parts become completely dead due to lack of blood flow.  ■ "I accidentally cut off the circulation to my leg while trying to do magic tricks. Now it's covered in gangrene and I can no longer perform any sleight-of-hand illusions."

glib having an excessively smooth or easy flow to one's speech or writing, often in a way that is insincere or overly superficial.  ■ "I don't want to be seen as glib," said the politician, "but I promise we will do everything in our power to make this happen."

keystone A large, flat stone used as the central supporting piece in an arch or vault. Also, a person who plays a crucial role in a scheme or organization.  ■ "The keystone of the bridge was finally put in place, completing the arch and allowing traffic to flow through., "Without the keystone member of our team, the project would have fallen apart.

leak A subtle flow of something, often information or water.  ■ When the president's secret phone calls were exposed in a major political scandal, it was all thanks to that pesky leak. But don't worry, we have a solution for you - use our revolutionary new "leak-proof" phone case!

lightheaded adjective1. Feeling dizzy or faint due to lack of blood flow to the head, often caused by standing up too quickly or being in a low-oxygen environment.2. Having a sense of humor that is lighthearted and unserious, often used to describe someone who is easygoing and not easily offended.  ■ After standing up from the couch too quickly, Jane felt lightheaded and had to sit back down., I love telling funny jokes, but I have to be careful because my audience can get a little lightheaded.

moderator A person who keeps order and controls the flow of conversation in a group or meeting.  ■ "The moderator had to step in when the argument between the two speakers began to escalate, reminding them that they were there for discussion, not debate.

Necrosis The death of living tissue, caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow.  ■ "I accidentally cut off circulation to my leg and now it's in a state of necrosis. I guess you could say my leg is 'dead on arrival'.

nosebleeds A sudden and often violent flow of blood from the nose, usually accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ When I saw my friend's nosebleed, I couldn't help but laugh at how much it looked like a fountain. I mean, seriously, that thing was gushing blood like it was nothing!

obstruction An object or thing that blocks or prevents something from passing through or around it. It is often used to refer to a person or thing that opposes or hinders someone's progress.  ■ "The construction workers were a major obstruction for the traffic flow on the busy street."

Paris A city of love that is home to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and more croissants than you can shake a stick at.  ■ "I fell in love with Paris the moment I saw the Seine flow under the Pont Alexandre III. It's like a dream come true!"

pipeline A long, narrow tube used to transport a continuous flow of fluids or materials from one place to another.  ■ "I need to install a pipeline to bring water from the river to my garden." "The company decided to build a pipeline to transport beer from the brewery to the bars." This usage example is just as absurd as it sounds, but it shows how "pipeline" can be used in a humorous context.

tanked verb: to get extremely drunk, usually by consuming a large amount of alcoholic beverages  ■ "I accidentally tanked my car last night while I was trying to park after a few drinks.", noun: a container with a tapered bottom, used to hold and distribute liquid  ■ "We need to buy new tanks for our garden hose to ensure proper water flow."