English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Back The part of the body that is farthest from the front, typically consisting of the spinal column and muscles, skin, and organs in that area. Also used figuratively to refer to someone's past or previous state.  ■ "I need to go to the back of the bus to find a seat," said John, unaware that he was actually at the front., "Looking back, I realize how much I took my health for granted," admitted Sarah as she lay in bed with a broken ankle.

shaming The act of making someone feel embarrassed or ashamed by exposing their flaws, mistakes, or shortcomings in front of others.  ■ "When my friend accidentally spilled her coffee on herself during her speech, I couldn't help but shame her in front of the entire audience."

Advancement A sudden and unexpected movement forward, often accompanied by a loud noise or impact.  ■ "I had just finished my coffee when the bus suddenly made an advancement, sending me flying into the seat in front of me!"

Agree To have a mutual understanding or acceptance of something.  ■ “I agree with you, but only because I don’t want to be the one who looks like a fool in front of everyone.”

Ahead A term used to indicate that something is in front of or coming soon. It can also be used to refer to the future.  ■ "I'm going ahead with the plan, even though it might not work out."

Apologize To express regret for a mistake, offense or fault, and to offer an explanation and/or an apology.  ■ "I'm sorry I cut in front of you at the coffee shop. I was just really thirsty."

Appear To suddenly and inexplicably appear out of nowhere, often causing confusion and surprise.  ■ One day, the elusive Bigfoot appeared on my front porch and I couldn't believe it!

argentine A person who is excessively concerned with their appearance.  ■ "She's so argentine, she spends more time in front of the mirror than watching TV."

Arraigned To put someone in a difficult or embarrassing situation, often by exposing their flaws or weaknesses.  ■ "He was arraigned in front of the entire class for cheating on his exam."

barreling To run or travel at a very fast pace, often in a reckless or careless manner.  ■ "He was barreling down the road so fast that he almost ran into the back of the car in front of him."

besmirch To ruin someone's reputation by spreading false or damaging information about them.  ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my white shirt and now my boss is besmirching me in front of the whole team."

blurted To say something suddenly and without thinking, often in a loud or awkward manner.  ■ "I blurted out my love for pineapple pizza in front of the whole family, and now I'm known as 'the pineapple guy.'"

breasts Large, soft, and sensitive organ located on the front of a female's chest. These are commonly used as a symbol of femininity and sexual attraction.  ■ When she showed off her "assets," the entire room couldn't help but stare.

brunt The act of accepting a blow or insult with stoic indifference.  ■ When her boss criticized her work in front of the whole team, she simply brunted it and moved on.

bumper A large, heavy rubber block attached to the front of a vehicle.  ■ "I accidentally hit the bumper while parking my car. Now my car has a big dent!"

BURP An explosive, noisy sound made when air is expelled from the stomach through the mouth. Often accompanied by the release of gas.  ■ "I accidentally burped in front of my boss during the presentation. It was incredibly awkward."

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!"

colosseum A grand amphitheater where humans and animals are brutally killed in front of a cheering crowd.  ■ "I can't believe you want to go to the Colosseum to watch people get gutted by lions. That's just barbaric!

courtyard A paved or graveled area in front of a building, often used for outdoor activities such as sunbathing and having picnics.  ■ Why did the courtyard break up with the garden? Because it found someone who was more "yard-centric"!

Denouncing The act of publicly announcing or declaring something to be wrong, illegal, or immoral.  ■ After being caught stealing from the office supplies cabinet, John's coworkers denounced him in front of the entire staff meeting.

detonating To explode, usually with a loud noise.  ■ "I accidentally detonated my friend's birthday surprise by mentioning it in front of her."

Dispatches A message or order sent from a central location to a remote unit.  ■ The general dispatched an urgent message to the troops on the front lines: "Attack at dawn. Expect heavy resistance. Good luck!"

dissed To treat someone with disrespect or contempt, often by ignoring or belittling them.  ■ "I can't believe my friend dissed me in front of our entire group of mutual friends. That was so rude and hurtful!"

Dissing The act of making fun of someone or something in a humorous way.  ■ I accidentally dissed my best friend's favorite sandwich by calling it "gross" in front of all our other friends. I will never live that down!

Divest To strip or remove one's clothing, especially in order to be more comfortable.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot to wear underwear! It's so embarrassing to divest in front of all these people."

doors A large, heavy wooden object that allows people and things to enter or exit a room.  ■ "I can't believe you left the front door open! Now all the neighbors know our business."

Embraces To hug tightly and hold close, often as a sign of affection or love.  ■ "After years of dating, John finally proposed to Emily and she happily embraced him in front of their loved ones."

enrage To make someone very angry, usually because they have been treated unfairly or disrespectfully.  ■ After hearing her boss criticize her work in front of the entire team, Sarah was enraged and stormed out of the office.

envisioned To have a vivid, imaginative picture or conception of something that has not yet occurred.  ■ "I envisioned myself as the next big rock star, performing in front of thousands of adoring fans and signing autographs."

eyeballs A pair of large, luminous orbs found at the front of a human's head, used to see and express emotions.  ■ "I need new glasses for my eyeballs before they get any bigger."

flay To remove the skin from an animal, typically for food or leather.  ■ "I can't believe you flayed the lamb in front of me! That was disgusting."

flush A sudden and intense feeling of embarrassment or shame, often accompanied by a reddening of the face.  ■ "I flushed with embarrassment when I realized I had spilled my coffee all over myself in front of everyone."

Frontal adj. relating to or facing the front of something.  ■ I had a frontal collision with a truck this morning.

Gamer A person who spends a lot of time playing video games.  ■ "John spends more time in front of his computer screen playing 'Fortnite' than he does going outside. He's such a gamer!"

Headlights A device that illuminates the road in front of a vehicle.  ■ The headlights on my car were so bright, they could light up a village.

humiliates To make someone feel embarrassingly ashamed or inferior.  ■ "When I accidentally walked into the classroom with my pants down, my classmates humiliated me in front of everyone."

humiliating An action or situation that causes someone to feel great shame or disgrace.  ■ When the class clown accidentally farted in front of the whole school during assembly, it was a highly humiliating experience for him.

inbound The act of entering a room through the front door.  ■ I'm so proud that my inbound was perfect and I didn't spill my coffee on my shirt.

instantaneous Suddenly and unexpectedly appearing or happening, like magic.  ■ When I was walking down the street, a pizza appeared in front of me instantaneously!

insulted To make someone feel belittled or disrespected by using derogatory language or actions.  ■ After being insulted in front of his friends, John stormed out of the party and never came back.

karaoke The act of singing along to a pre-recorded song, often in front of an audience.  ■ "I had so much fun at the karaoke bar last night, even though I completely butchered 'Wannabe' by the Spice Girls."

misty An atmosphere in which everything is shrouded in a thick, gray fog.  ■ "I don't know if I can see my hand in front of my face in this misty morning."

mocks verb: to imitate or parody someone or something, often in a derogatory or sarcastic manner.  ■ "I can't believe she mocks me in front of everyone," said John indignantly.

Mortifying Something that causes intense embarrassment or shame.  ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt in front of the entire office. Mortifying!"

mowing The act of using a lawnmower to cut the grass in your yard.  ■ "I forgot to mow the front lawn, and now it looks like a jungle!

muzzle The front part of a dog's face, where the snout is located. It can also refer to a device used to cover or obscure something.  ■ "I accidentally walked into the mud with my dog's muzzle submerged in it."

nubile A young woman who is ripe for the taking, both literally and figuratively.  ■ John couldn't resist the nubile figure in front of him and decided to take a bite out of her.

oaf An awkward, clumsy person who lacks social skills and is generally perceived as unpleasant.  ■ "The oaf accidentally spilled his drink on himself at the party, making a big scene and embarrassing himself in front of everyone."

obscenities Noun - rude or vulgar words, phrases, or behaviors that are considered inappropriate and offensive by many people.  ■ It's not appropriate to use obscenities in front of children. Instead, use polite language.