English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Butchered verb: to make a mess of something, usually by doing it poorly or making mistakes.  ■ John accidentally butchered his presentation by forgetting all of his points and just started rambling on about nothing.

contaminate To make something dirty, impure or undesirable by coming into contact with it.  ■ John accidentally contaminated his sandwich by forgetting to wash his hands before handling it.

cuticles Thin, tough layer of skin that covers the fingertips and toes.  ■ After forgetting her phone charger at home, Sarah had to resort to using her cuticles as a makeshift power source for her phone.

Deposit A small amount of money or items left behind in a place, usually for safekeeping.  ■ After forgetting his keys at the bar, John had to make a deposit to get them back.

Duration The amount of time that a person or thing lasts, measured in minutes.  ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and now my battery is dead. That's the price I pay for forgetting things for 5 minutes."

erred To make a mistake, usually by doing something foolish or careless.  ■ John erred by forgetting to bring his umbrella and got soaked during the rain.

excused An expression of relief that one has been granted permission or forgiveness for a transgression.  ■ "I was so embarrassed for forgetting my friend's birthday, but after being excused, I felt like I could breathe again."

forget To intentionally or unintentionally fail to remember something important, often causing embarrassment or confusion.  ■ "I forgot my best friend's birthday and bought her a gift for her dog instead. Talk about forgetting who you're really buying for!"

incurred To have caused something to happen as a result of one's actions.  ■ "I incurred the wrath of my boss by forgetting our meeting, and now I'm in big trouble."

keeps A verb meaning to continue doing something, particularly keeping something in mind or in view.  ■ "I keep forgetting my wife's birthday every year."

penalize To punish someone for a mistake or wrongdoing, usually by imposing a fine or other penalty.  ■ After forgetting her homework, Sarah's teacher penalized her by giving her an F on the quiz.

Penalized To be punished, especially for a minor offense or mistake.  ■ "After forgetting her friend's birthday, she was penalized by having to buy a gift and bake a cake."

Punishing A cruel and unfair punishment given for a minor offense.  ■ "I got punished for forgetting to feed my cat by having to clean out the litter box. It was so punishing that I almost cried!"

Rightfully To the correct degree or in the right manner; justifiably.  ■ "He was rightfully angry at his friend for forgetting their anniversary."

Secured To have something safely locked away or protected.  ■ After forgetting his combination, John had to resort to calling the locksmith and securing his phone with a fingerprint scanner instead.

SIM "SIM" is an acronym for "Stupid, Ignorant, and Moody."  ■ "I can't believe my SIM was so angry about me forgetting her birthday! She's not even real!"

Smeared To spread something over a surface, usually in an uneven or sloppy manner.  ■ After forgetting her umbrella at home, Jane smeared herself with mud while trying to cross the street.

cuticle A thin layer of cells on the surface of the skin that protects it from infection and other harmful substances.  ■ After forgetting to moisturize his hands, John's cuticle was so dry that he could barely touch anything without causing pain. He learned his lesson and now carries hand lotion with him wherever he goes.

Demerits A system of negative points or deductions that can be accumulated over time in order to penalize individuals for their actions.  ■ John got a demerit for forgetting his homework, so he now has -20 points and is grounded for the rest of the week.

induction The act of persuading someone to do something by making them laugh and forgetting what they were originally opposed to.  ■ "I'm not going to the party, it's too crowded." Induction: "Just think about all the fun you'll have when everyone is drunk and dancing!"

kidnaps the act of forcibly taking a person away from their home or family, often to ransom them for money or other demands  ■ "I accidentally kidnapped my sister by accidentally forgetting where we were supposed to be and then realized too late that I had her with me. So, I quickly dropped her off at home and apologized profusely."

memorabilia 3. The act of forgetting something important or memorable, such as a name or phone number.  ■ "I had so much fun at the party last night that I forgot all about my meeting this morning! It's not like it was anything important anyway."

minuses A term used by people who are bad at math to indicate that they have made a mistake in their calculation. It is pronounced "minus" with an extra "e" at the end, as if to make it sound like a real word.  ■ "I minused the answer by forgetting how to subtract."

Remembrance A hilarious recollection of past events, often accompanied by exaggerated and humorous anecdotes.  ■ After hearing her friend's embarrassing story about forgetting her sister's birthday, she couldn't help but burst out in laughter at the thought of her own "remembrance" of always being the one to remember important dates.

Robbing The act of taking something away from someone without their permission.  ■ "I accidentally robbed my friend of his lunch by forgetting to pay for it.",  ■ "The thief was caught robbing the bank and is now in jail.",  ■ "My cat accidentally robbed me of my favorite sock by knocking over my laundry basket."

vice A person who has a fault or weakness.  ■ John is known for his vice of eating too many donuts every day., A mistake or error in judgment.  ■ "I made a vice by forgetting the important information for the meeting.", A habitual or excessive indulgence in something pleasurable.  ■ "My vice is watching too much television at night."

washed To have a strange and inexplicable feeling of anxiety, often accompanied by a desire to wash or clean oneself.  ■ After realizing that she had forgotten her phone charger, Emily suddenly felt a strong urge to wash herself head-to-toe. Her friends were confused until they noticed the look of sheer terror in her eyes and suggested that maybe she was "washed" with guilt for forgetting something important.