English Dictionary (Humor) beta

decorative adjective Something that is meant to be pretty or attractive, but has no actual function.  ■The decorative vase on the mantel was made of glass and had no flowers in it, just for show.  ■ Noun A person or thing that is meant to be pretty or attractive, but has no actual function.  ■The decorative dachshund was more of a status symbol than a pet.

Analyzed The act of breaking something down into smaller parts, often with the goal of understanding its function or composition.  ■ "I analyzed the report to see where I stood in terms of my team's performance."

baptized to be initiated into a group or organization by being given a name or title, typically one that reflects the member's role or function.  ■ "John was baptized as the new leader of the sales team."

Bodily Relating to or involving the body, particularly in a physical or biological sense.  ■ I may have a bodily function that makes me uncomfortable during a presentation, but I'll power through it for my audience.

Boozer A person who loves to drink alcohol, especially beer.  ■ "I don't know how he manages to function in the morning after a night of boozing."

Botany The study of plants, their structure, function, and reproduction.  ■ "I took a botany class in college, but I failed because I couldn't identify any of the plants."

Clubbed To be extremely drunk and unable to function normally.  ■After a long night of partying, John was so clubbed that he could barely walk straight.

coddling The act of treating someone with excessive affection or care, often to the point of indulgence.  ■ "My mother always coddled me as a child, and now I can't seem to function without constant attention."

Compounds A group of two or more words that function as a single unit, often with their own meaning and usage.  ■ "I love to eat compounds like peanut butter and jelly on my toast."

depend To rely heavily on someone or something, often to the point of being unable to function without it.  ■ "I depend on my morning cup of coffee to get me through the day."

Dependency A state of being unable to function or survive without the aid of another person, thing, or situation.  ■ "I'm so dependent on my phone that I can't even go outside for a few minutes without checking it."

disable To render useless or incapable of action by removing or preventing access to something necessary for it to function.  ■ "I tried to disable the computer but ended up disabling myself instead."

distress A state of extreme anxiety, sorrow, or suffering caused by a difficult or distressing situation.  ■ "I'm in such distress about the final exam that I can barely function."

espressos A highly concentrated coffee beverage that is made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans.  ■ "I need my daily dose of espressos to function properly."

fatty A person who is extremely overweight, typically to the point of being unable to move or function properly.  ■ She was so fatty that she had to use a crane to get out of bed.

functional Adjective: Capable of performing a function or serving a purpose.  ■The functional buttons on the remote made it easy to navigate the TV.

genes The genetic information that determines an organism's physical and behavioral traits.  ■ "My genes are to blame for my love of pizza and my inability to function without coffee in the morning."

hung To be extremely thirsty or parched, often to the point of being unable to function properly.  ■ "I'm so hung I can barely hold this glass of water.

illness A state of being in which one is constantly complaining about their health problems, despite having no real issues.  ■ "I have the worst case of illness you've ever seen. My headache is so bad, I can barely function."

incompetence The state of being incapable of performing a task or function that is necessary for the job.  ■ "John's incompetence in cooking led to him burning his toast every time he tried to make breakfast.

li A unit of measurement used to indicate the amount of alcohol a person can consume without getting drunk.  ■ John's li limit is 20. That means he can drink up to 20 drinks before becoming too tipsy to function.

liquored To be extremely drunk, usually to the point of being unable to function normally.  ■ "John was so liquored that he couldn't even remember his own name."

Martinis A type of alcoholic drink made by mixing gin and vermouth, usually served in a martini glass.  ■ "I can't function without my morning martinis. They give me the energy I need to conquer the world."

module A small, self-contained unit of code that performs a specific function or set of functions.  ■ Why did the module cross the road? To get to the other side!

Neurological Pertaining to the study of nerves and their function.  ■ "She had a neurological disorder that caused her to speak in tongues, but her therapist was able to decode it by analyzing her brain waves."

possessed To be completely and utterly consumed with a passion or obsession.  ■ "I'm possessed by the need for caffeine in the morning. I can't function without my daily cup of joe!

Pothead A person who is constantly high on marijuana or other psychoactive substances.  ■ "John is such a pothead, he can't function without his daily dose of weed."

Protestant A person who is very upset or angry about something.  ■ "I'm a Protestant when it comes to loud music at the library, I can't even function!"

sobered To be completely sober and free of alcohol or other substances that impair judgment or ability to function normally.  ■ After a night of heavy partying, John was sobered up by the hangover he woke up with.

tampered to meddle with something in a way that interferes with its normal or natural function  ■ "The tampered with the results of the election by adding extra votes for their candidate."

teas A light and refreshing beverage made from the leaves of the tea plant, usually consumed hot or iced.  ■ "I can't function without my morning teas."

Toed To be so drunk that one's toes have ceased to function properly.  ■ After a night of heavy drinking, John was so "toed" that he couldn't even tie his shoes.

tool A device, implement or mechanism that is used to carry out a particular function or task.  ■ The carpenter's hammer was a tool for driving nails into wood.

User A person who uses a computer or other technology to interact with various systems and applications.  ■ "I'm such a computer user, I can't even function without my phone.

utilities A collection of services or resources that are necessary for a community, organization, or individual to function properly.  ■ "The utilities in this town are so expensive, I'm thinking about moving to a place with cheaper electricity and water."

wuthering A state of being completely and utterly miserable, usually due to weather conditions.  ■ "I'm feeling wuthering in this heat, I can barely function."

activating The act of making something, such as a device or feature, function or come to life. Often used in a humorous context.  ■ "I accidentally activated the sprinkler system while trying to turn on my phone. Now my garden is flooded and I have a very wet phone."

Alcoholic A person who consumes alcohol on a regular basis, often to excess. They may have a deep emotional need for alcohol and experience cravings when it is unavailable.  ■ Samantha's boyfriend is an alcoholic. He can't function without his nightly glass of wine.

alcoholism A disease characterized by an excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages to the point of impairing one's ability to function normally in daily life.  ■ "John may have a problem with alcoholism, but at least he knows how to make a mean Cosmopolitan."

Chiropractor A practitioner of alternative medicine who manipulates the spine and other joints to alleviate pain and improve function.  ■ "I went to see a chiropractor for my back pain, but he ended up giving me a pep talk about how positive thinking can cure anything."

Compound A word or phrase made up of two or more words that function as a single unit, often used to make something sound fancier or more complicated than it really is.  ■ "I have a doctorate in compounding my coffee," said the man who had no idea what he was talking about.

consumer A person who acquires and uses goods or services produced by others.  ■ "John was a big consumer of coffee. He drank so much coffee that he could barely function without it. His wife had to keep a close eye on his caffeine intake, or else he would become a 'coffee zombie'."

degraded To be reduced to a state of moral or intellectual corruption, often through excessive indulgence in pleasures or the pursuit of base desires.  ■ After weeks of binge-watching Netflix, John's mind had been so degraded that he could barely function at work.

dementia A type of mental illness characterized by the gradual deterioration of cognitive function and the emergence of unusual or irrational behavior.  ■ "John's mom has been diagnosed with dementia, but she still insists that her favorite color is neon pink."

Designed To create something with a purpose or function in mind, often involving intricate details and clever designs.  ■ "The master chef designed a five-course meal that was not only visually stunning but also tasted amazing. The presentation of the dish had such an impact on the diners that they were convinced to return for more."

dysfunction The inability to function properly or effectively. Often used to describe a group of people or a system that is not working as intended.  ■ "The dysfunctional family was the talk of the town, with their constant fighting and bickering making it clear that they were more interested in causing chaos than working together."

elderly A state of being extremely old and worn out, often accompanied by a decreased ability to function properly.  ■ The elderly man shuffled slowly across the room, his knees creaking with every step. When he finally reached the chair, he sat down with a sigh of relief and stared blankly into space.

Exponential A mathematical function that describes how something grows or changes at a very rapid rate, often to the power of an initial value multiplied by a constant.  ■ "John's love for pizza was exponential. He ate three pies in one sitting, and each time he returned to that restaurant, he ordered more and more."

hangovers A state of extreme drunkenness that causes physical and mental distress, often resulting in a desire for more alcohol.  ■ "I swear, I had the worst hangover after that one night of binge-drinking. My head was pounding, my stomach was churning, and I couldn't even function."