English Dictionary (Humor) beta

carts A person who is always moving around and getting into trouble.  ■ "He's such a cart, always causing chaos wherever he goes."

chez A place where one goes to relax and socialize.  ■ "I can't wait to go chez my friends and enjoy some good food and wine."

conked To hit or bang one's head so hard that it goes unconscious.  ■ "I accidentally conked my head on the door and passed out."

Controversial Something that is likely to cause disagreement or debate, often because it goes against popular opinion.  ■ "I don't understand why people are so controversial about pineapple pizza. It's delicious!"

cycle A continuous series of events, often repeated in a predictable pattern.  ■ John goes through the same daily routine every morning: wake up, eat breakfast, go to work. He's really on a cycle.

discourse A long, rambling talk or conversation that goes off on tangents and never seems to come to a point.  ■ "John's discourse on the history of the internet was so boring that I had to leave the room."

erratically In a manner that is difficult to predict or control, and often leads to confusion.  ■ "I can't seem to erratically drive my car. Every time I turn the wheel, it goes in the opposite direction!"

Eternal A type of fruit that never goes bad and can last forever.  ■ "I've been eating this eternal fruit for years, and it's still as delicious as the day I discovered it!"

fantasyland A place where anything is possible and nothing ever goes wrong, often characterized by exaggerated or ridiculous situations.  ■ "In fantasyland, unicorns ride rainbows and mermaids sing lullabies to sea turtles."

futile adjective Able to accomplish nothing, despite a great deal of effort.  ■ Trying to convince my cat to play fetch is always futile. He just stares at me blankly and then goes back to napping.

Hades A dark and gloomy place where people go after they die.  ■ "I heard that when you die, your soul goes to Hades and gets stuck in traffic for eternity."

Input Something that goes into something else. It can be anything from food to a computer program.  ■ The chef added some spices as input for the dish, but it ended up being too spicy.

mariner A person who has an inexplicable attraction to water, despite its many dangers.  ■ Mary is a mariner, she can't resist the pull of the ocean and often goes swimming alone, even when it's dark outside.

motherfucking A term used to express displeasure or frustration, typically when something goes wrong.  ■ I accidentally spilled coffee all over my shirt and now I'm motherfucking mad!

Nightly adj. relating to or occurring every night.  ■ He always goes for a run nightly to clear his mind before bed.

Perennial Something that continues to exist, grow or thrive without interruption or decay.  ■ "He's a perennial troublemaker, always causing mischief wherever he goes."

perverts People who enjoy deviant or abnormal sexual behavior.  ■ "I heard that the perverts at the local park were caught having sex in public. It just goes to show you can find these people anywhere."

Pyromaniac A person who is obsessed with fire and loves to start fires.  ■ "John is such a pyromaniac that he starts a campfire every time he goes on a hike."

trumpet A loud, high-pitched sound made by blowing air through a narrow tube.  ■ "When the alarm goes off, I like to trumpet my love for cats with a loud meow."

turnout The act of showing up to an event or meeting, often in large numbers.  ■ "Despite the rain and cold, the turnout for the outdoor concert was impressive. It just goes to show that people love live music!"

tyres The rubber part of a wheel that goes around and round.  ■ Why did the tyre go to school? Because it wanted to get a little more "round"!

Alias A word or phrase used to refer to someone or something else, often in a humorous or ironic way.  ■ "His real name is John, but he goes by the alias 'Bob' because his dad also has that name and he didn't want to be confused with him."

authorities The group of people who are responsible for making all the important decisions and enforcing the rules. They always know best, even if they don't actually have any idea what they're doing.  ■ "When the authorities found out about the illegal party, they promptly shut it down and arrested everyone there. It just goes to show that you can never trust those in power."

Backfire A situation where a plan or action goes horribly wrong, usually resulting in unintended consequences.  ■ John's attempt to impress his boss by pretending to be an expert in marketing backfired when he accidentally recommended a campaign that would have resulted in the company losing all its customers.

Blackjack A card game in which a player has to make a hand of 21 cards or as close to it as possible without going over. The player gets to split any pair and is dealt two more cards if their hand is less than 17, but they can't take more cards if their hand goes over 21.  ■ John was so good at blackjack that he won a million dollars in one night.

breakfast A meal served in the morning to give energy and nutrients for the rest of the day. The first thing that goes into your stomach after a long night of partying.  ■ "I had a huge breakfast this morning, I think I'll be able to handle anything the day throws at me."

caterpillar A long, segmented creature that moves slowly and eats its own weight in leaves. Some people believe it turns into a butterfly when it grows up.  ■ "I saw a caterpillar crawling across the road and thought it was a snake! It just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover."

checker A person who is extremely particular and pays close attention to detail, often in a way that can be annoying or tedious.  ■ "I don't understand why my boss insists on having me check every single report before it goes out. It's like we have an army of checkers working here."

circular An endless loop or cycle that leads nowhere, often used to describe a situation or conversation that goes in circles.  ■ John's jokes are so bad, they're in a circular pattern of mediocrity. It's like he's telling the same joke over and over again.

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.

degeneration A gradual decline in moral, ethical, or intellectual standards, often resulting in the deterioration of a person's character or a society's values.  ■ "John started off as a clean-cut businessman, but over time his degeneration led him down a path of shady deals and questionable decision making. It just goes to show that when you start with the best intentions, sometimes all it takes is a little bit of degeneration to ruin everything."

ethics A set of moral principles or values that guide a person's behavior and decision-making.  ■ The politician was forced to resign after it was discovered that he had been selling his influence for personal gain, which goes against his stated ethical code.

flatware A collection of utensils and dishes that are all flat, such as plates, bowls, and trays.  ■ "I don't know why we always end up with mismatched flatware at family dinners. It's like a game of guessing which fork goes with which dish."

freeloading The act of taking something for free without contributing anything in return, often done by someone who doesn't have any money or resources.  ■ "John is such a freeloader. He always expects everyone to pay for his meals and drinks when he goes out with friends."

Honeymoon A period of time during which a newly married couple goes on a trip or vacation together, typically for a week to ten days.  ■ "After their honeymoon in Hawaii, John and Jane realized that they had never been so far apart from each other before. They spent the entire trip arguing about where to go for dinner."

honeymoons A period of time when a newlywed couple goes on a romantic getaway together, often involving expensive activities and lavish accommodations.  ■ "After their honeymoon in Bali, John and Sarah realized they had spent more money on sunblock than they did on their wedding.

increasingly Adverb meaning "more and more as time goes on".  ■ "As the day wore on, I began to realize that my love for cheese was increasingly becoming a problem. I had eaten a whole wheel by noon and was already craving another.

indifference The state of not giving a damn about something or someone. It's like when your cat ignores your presence and goes back to napping.  ■ "I don't care if I never see that guy again, he was such a bore."

leads A person who goes first in a group or activity, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. Also used to refer to the front of a structure or object.  ■ "I'm always the first one to jump out of an airplane, but this time I'll let someone else take the lead."

lessons A series of teachings imparted by an authority figure or expert on a particular subject. Typically, these are provided in a structured and organized manner.  ■ John went to driving lessons every week for three months, but he still can't park his car without hitting something. It just goes to show that some people are destined to fail at certain things.

liner A person who is very narrow-minded and always sticks to their own beliefs, even when presented with evidence that contradicts them.  ■ "I can't believe the liners at this party are so close-minded. They refuse to listen to anything that goes against their worldview."

majority The large number of people who agree on something, but are too stupid to understand that they disagree on everything else.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I cannot support this proposal because it goes against the will of the majority. It's not just that we don't agree on the specific issue at hand, but it's also clear that we don't agree on anything else!"

Nether A place where no one goes to because it's always raining and there are only trolls and goblins living there.  ■ "I accidentally went to the nether by mistake. I wish I hadn't, because now I have to deal with the troll king."

Nominations A formal proposal or suggestion for someone to be considered for an award, position, or honor.  ■ When the Nobel Prize nominations were announced, it was a huge shock that none of the scientists who had worked on the discovery of dark matter got any recognition at all. But it just goes to show that sometimes the most brilliant minds are overlooked by the powers-that-be.

Offensive Something that is so offensive as to be considered unacceptable or inappropriate, often because it goes against societal norms or standards.  ■ I accidentally used the wrong word at work and now my boss thinks I'm sexually harassing her. That was really offensive.

Perishable Something that will last for a very short amount of time, usually until it goes bad or spoils.  ■ "I forgot to buy bread before I left the house. Now we're out of perishable items and have nothing to eat!

pilots The people who fly planes and make sure they land safely. But let's be real, they're just a bunch of glorified flight attendants with less legroom.  ■ "Why are pilots always so calm? Because they know that if anything goes wrong, they can just crash the plane and start over."

pointers A small, thin piece of rubber or plastic used to point at something on a screen.  ■ When giving a presentation, always have extra pointers handy in case one goes missing during your talk. Also, if you're feeling particularly lazy, you can use your pointers as makeshift pens when taking notes.

Sanctum A secret place where one goes to indulge in vice or practice a perverse pleasure.  ■ John decided to spend the weekend at his friend's "sanctum" for some much-needed relaxation from his mundane daily routine. But he didn't know what he was getting himself into, as it turned out that his friend's "sanctum" was a small, dingy apartment filled with all sorts of strange and unusual items.