English Dictionary (Humor) beta

diagram A visual representation of information that is so complex and convoluted that it is impossible to understand or follow.  ■ "I tried to follow the diagram for assembling the furniture, but I ended up with a pile of parts and no idea how they fit together. It was like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube while blindfolded."

accompany To follow or go with someone, often in a humorous or ironic way.  ■ "The comedian was accompanied by his deadpan sidekick who never said a word."

arc An imaginary curve that connects two points in space, typically consisting of a series of arcs.  ■ "I'm not afraid to follow my arc and pursue my dreams."

believes A person who is too lazy to think for themselves, relying solely on the opinions of others.  ■ "I don't know what to believe about politics. I just follow whatever my friends say."

chevron A triangular symbol with two equal sides, used to indicate direction on roads and in maps.  ■ I don't know how to follow the directions, I'm lost at the intersection of 10 chevrons.

Comply To follow a set of rules or regulations, often reluctantly or begrudgingly.  ■ "I'll comply with the dress code, but I'm not happy about it."

convention A widely accepted set of beliefs or practices, often used as a basis for social interaction.  ■ At the convention, attendees were expected to dress in formal attire and follow strict etiquette.

disarray A state of complete and utter confusion, often characterized by the disorganization or disruption of something.  ■ "The politician's speech was in such a state of disarray that it was difficult to follow his argument."

exceptions A small number of individuals who don't fit the norm or follow the rules.  ■ "I thought I was the only one who didn't like pizza, but then I found out that exceptions exist."

Exemplary A person or thing that serves as an outstanding example, often for others to follow.  ■ John was so exemplary in his work that he became known as the "Gold Standard" of employee performance.

fugue A complex, bewildering mixture of sounds and rhythms that is difficult to discern or follow.  ■ "The conductor's attempt to lead the orchestra through the fugue resulted in a cacophony of dissonant notes and chaotic rhythm."

Geneva A place where international conventions are negotiated, such as the Geneva Conventions.  ■ "I can't believe we have to follow those ridiculous rules from the Geneva Convention. It's like we're living in some kind of dystopian nightmare."

gnats Small, annoying insects that buzz around people's heads.  ■ I hate gnats! They always seem to follow me wherever I go. And don't even get me started on their itchy bites.

irregular adj. Not following a regular pattern or rule, often in an unpredictable or chaotic manner.  ■ She always made her own schedule and didn't follow any set rules. She was completely irregular!

Lackeys A group of people who are loyal to their employer and do as they are told, often without question.  ■ "The boss's lackeys always follow his every command, even when it makes no sense."

motorcade A procession of cars driven by a chauffeur, often used to transport important people.  ■ "I can't believe my boss had a motorcade follow him around all day. It was like he was royalty or something!

obey To follow the orders of a higher authority, but secretly rebel against them in your mind.  ■ "I'm obeying my boss, but in my head I'm thinking 'this guy is a jerk!'"

prescribe To give someone a set of instructions or rules that they must follow in order to avoid punishment.  ■ "If you want to avoid getting a ticket, always obey the traffic laws."

Proceed To continue or go on with something, usually in a formal or official manner.  ■ After the meeting ended, proceed to follow these steps to implement the project plan.

Prompting To give someone an idea, suggestion, or question that they should consider.  ■ "I was prompted to try a new recipe by a cooking blog I follow. It turned out to be a disaster!"

sequence A series of events or actions that follow each other in a specific order.  ■ "The comedian's performance was a hilarious sequence of jokes, pranks, and stunts."

Sign A symbol or mark that represents something, often used to indicate a direction or location.  ■ "Follow the sign that says 'Disneyland this way' and you'll find yourself in a world of fun!

Spiral A twisting, winding pattern that leads to nowhere, and is only meant to confuse.  ■ If you're lost in the city, just follow the spiral road. You'll end up right back where you started!

stalked To follow someone or something in a predatory manner, usually without being noticed.  ■ "I was so stalked by my boss at the office party last night, I felt like prey in a hunter's sights."

Stump An extremely stupid person who cannot think for themselves and will always follow the herd.  ■ I knew he was a stump when he said he believed everything the government told him without question.

tailed To follow behind someone or something, usually with the intention of annoying them.  ■ "I always tailed my brother to school just because I could."

tracing To follow the movements of a person or object over time.  ■ "The detective used tracing to track down the thief."

tracked To follow the path of someone or something closely, especially with malicious intent.  ■ "The detective tracked the thief through the city using his trusty GPS device."

worships verb: to greatly admire and respect someone or something, often to the point of worshipping them.  ■ "I worships Elon Musk for his genius mind and innovative ideas. I would follow him to the ends of the earth!"

apostles A group of disciples who were chosen by Jesus Christ to spread His teachings throughout the world.  ■ "The apostles traveled far and wide, spreading the word of Jesus to all corners of the earth." A group of individuals who follow a certain leader or cause with unwavering devotion.  ■ "The apostles of Oprah were a dedicated bunch, always ready to promote her latest book club selection."

attendants People who are always by your side, like a shadow. They follow you everywhere and never leave you alone.  ■ "I don't know how I could survive without my attendants. They're always there to provide a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen to my problems."

Automaton A machine that imitates human behavior, often used for entertainment or practical purposes.  ■ "I had an automaton follow me around the grocery store and it was hilarious! I kept bumping into it while trying to pick out my favorite cereal."

bandwagon A bandwagon is a large wagon, often pulled by horses, used for transporting people and goods across long distances. It is also used metaphorically to refer to a group of people who follow a popular trend or idea.  ■ Jane jumped on the fitness bandwagon and started lifting weights every day.

behooves To be absolutely necessary or appropriate for someone to do something.  ■ If you want to impress your boss, it behooves you to show up on time and follow all his rules. Otherwise, he might fire you on the spot!

bra A piece of underwear worn by women to support their breasts. However, in the world of internet humor, "bra" has taken on a new meaning:  ■ "I told her I was moving to Mars, but she said she'd follow me if I brought my bra."

Careers A path of life that people follow to achieve success and financial stability, often involving a series of jobs or professions.  ■ John's career started in retail but he quickly realized he wasn't cut out for sales. He then switched to software development where he was able to create a program that helped him quit his job.

Chipmunk A small, furry animal with a distinctive high-pitched squeaking sound. They are typically grayish-brown and live in trees and bushes.  ■ "I went on a camping trip with my family, but we couldn't find any food. Then we saw a group of chipmunks stealing nuts from a tree and decided to follow them! We found a treasure trove of nuts in the bushes and had the best snack ever.

command A command is a direct request or order given by someone who has authority to give it. It can be used to make someone do something, such as "turn off the lights" or "sit down."  ■ "I'm in charge, so you better follow my commands!"

commitments A series of promises made to someone by a group of people, who are all supposed to fulfill the same task or goal.  ■ "The commitee promised to clean the entire city park by Saturday, but as usual they didn't follow through."

Crush A feeling of intense desire and admiration for someone, usually accompanied by an urge to physically close in on them or touch them.  ■ "I have such a crush on my boss, I can't help but follow him around the office and try to find ways to be near him."

Disobedience The act of refusing to follow orders or rules, often in a humorous manner.  ■ When the boss told me to clean the bathrooms, I responded with, "I don't think so, I have better things to do," and proceeded to play video games all day.

Escort A person who accompanies or guides someone or something, usually because they are dangerous, important, or have special needs.  ■ John hired a male escort to help him move his new furniture into his apartment. When the escort arrived, John realized he didn't need help after all and asked if he could cancel the service. The escort replied, "I'm sorry, sir, but I have to follow my contractual obligations." John was confused, so the escort clarified, "My contract says that I must escort you for at least one hour, even if you don't need any assistance." John laughed and told the escort, "Well in that case, let's just take a stroll around the block!"

Examples A collection of things that illustrate a particular point or principle.  ■<en></?>Here are some examples: 1. "I need more examples to understand the concept." <br>2. "Can you provide me with more examples of this behavior?" <br>3. "I'm not sure I follow, could you give me more examples?"

flunkies 1. A group of unintelligent and obedient assistants or followers who do the bidding of their superior, often without question or thought.  ■ "The CEO's flunkies were always at his beck and call, ready to fetch anything he desired., "I refuse to be one of those flunkies who just follow orders blindly.

following The act of closely following someone or something. Often used in a humorous context to describe someone who is too eager to please.  ■ "I told my friend not to follow me, but he was just 'following' me around anyway."

follows a series of events that happen after something else has happened, often in a predictable order.  ■ "I always follow the same routine every morning: wake up, make coffee, and read the newspaper. But today I did something different and followed my dreams instead."

groundhog A small, burrowing rodent with a long tail and short limbs. It is known for its ability to predict the arrival of spring based on its own shadow.  ■ Why don't groundhogs ever get lost? Because they always follow their shadow!

guidelines A set of instructions that are meant to be followed, but are actually just a bunch of nonsense.  ■ Don't touch the red button. That will trigger a rocket to fly into space and destroy everything in its path. Just follow these guidelines and you'll be fine.

helms The part of a ship that steers it. Also, the brain of a person.  ■ Captain Helms ordered the crew to turn the helm to port, but they were too drunk to follow his orders. Meanwhile, the captain's own brain was so far gone that he couldn't remember which way was left and right.