English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Fender A thin, flat piece of wood or plastic used to protect a guitar from being scratched or damaged.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my guitar and the fender broke off. Now it sounds like a tin can!"

Acoustic An adjective used to describe anything that can be heard, seen, or felt by the senses.  ■ "That acoustic guitar is so loud, it's practically deafening!"

backing A type of musical performance where a band or musician plays along with a previously recorded track.  ■ "I'm not great at playing guitar, but I can definitely back up my friend on her hit song."

Dex A term used to describe someone who is extremely skilled or proficient in a particular task, such as juggling or playing the guitar.  ■ "He's a total dex when it comes to juggling flaming torches."

Embarked To begin a journey or undertake a new adventure with great enthusiasm and excitement.  ■ "John embarked on his journey to become a famous musician by picking up the guitar and learning how to play."

endeavors The act of trying very hard to do something, often with little success.  ■ John's endeavors to become a professional musician have been in vain, as he can barely play a song on his guitar.

finesse The ability to perform a task with great skill and precision, often in an artistic or technical manner.  ■ "She had such finesse on the guitar that she could make it sound like a symphony orchestra."

finger A long, thin appendage of the human hand used for pointing, grasping, and manipulating objects.  ■ "I accidentally broke my finger while playing the guitar. I guess that's what you get for not paying attention."

graham A person who is very good at playing the guitar.  ■ "I have to admit, I'm a bit of a graham when it comes to strumming my six-string."

grunge A style of rock music characterized by heavy guitar distortion, dark lyrics, and a general anti-establishment attitude.  ■ "I can't believe I fell for that grunge band's fake smiley face t-shirts."

Instrument A device or tool used to create music, conduct experiments, or perform other tasks.  ■ John decided to become a professional musician and bought a new set of instruments. He spent hours practicing his guitar, drums, and trumpet.

Learning The act of acquiring knowledge or skill through studying, practicing, and experience.  ■ "I'm learning how to play guitar by watching YouTube tutorials and jamming with friends."

occupying To take up space or time, often in an annoying way.  ■ "John has been occupying the living room with his guitar for hours, and I can't even watch TV anymore."

occurred A funny thing happened and it left everyone in shock.  ■ "I thought I was dreaming, but the fact that my cat can play guitar just occurred to me!"

orthodontist A person who uses braces to make teeth look straight and perfect.  ■ "I don't need an orthodontist, my teeth are already perfectly aligned thanks to my years of playing guitar."

Practices The act of engaging in an activity repeatedly in order to improve one's skill or performance.  ■ "I've been practicing my guitar for years and I can now play 'Stairway to Heaven' flawlessly."

practise To perform a task with little skill or competence.  ■ John practices playing the guitar every day, but he's still not very good at it.

sauce A person or thing that is particularly clever, talented, or successful.  ■ "He's such a sauce when it comes to playing the guitar - he can make any song sound amazing!"

sell To transfer ownership of an item for payment. Synonymous with "pawn".  ■ "I need to sell my guitar to buy a new laptop.

Sight The act of seeing something with your eyes.  ■ I saw a funny cat on the street while I was taking a walk. It was wearing a tiny sunglasses and playing guitar!

Skilled To be extremely good at something, often through practice and experience.  ■ "I'm so skilled at playing guitar that I could perform a whole concert with just my teeth."

Strummer A person who is always strumming or playing a musical instrument.  ■ "John is such a strummer, he can't stop playing his guitar even when he's supposed to be working."

Surprisingly In a way that is unexpected or surprising, often in a humorous manner.  ■ "He was surprisingly good at playing guitar - it's like he had been practicing for years even though he only started yesterday."

talented Exceptionally skilled or adept in a particular area.  ■ That guy may be talented at playing guitar, but he's got nothing on Jimi Hendrix.

trifled To engage in frivolous or pointless activities, often to the detriment of one's own health or well-being.  ■ "John spent hours trifling with his guitar instead of studying for his exam."

tune a series of notes played in order to produce a particular musical sound or melody.  ■ I need to tune my guitar before I can play it properly.

Tweaking The act of making small, often insignificant changes to something in order to improve its performance or appeal.  ■ "John spent hours tweaking his guitar strings until he found the perfect balance between tension and sound quality."

ape A large, hairy mammal with opposable thumbs and a long, prehensile tail, characterized by its intelligence and playfulness.  ■ I saw an ape playing guitar at the park. It was amazing to see such a big and clumsy creature playing something so complex!

Connoisseur A person who is highly knowledgeable and experienced in a particular area, such as art, food, or wine.  ■ After spending years studying the intricacies of cheese, Jane became known as the ultimate connoisseur and could identify the type of cheese just by looking at it., A person who is highly skilled in a particular area, such as playing an instrument or performing magic tricks.  ■ John's ability to play the guitar like nobody's business made him the undisputed king of the rock connoisseur crowd., A person who is highly knowledgeable and experienced in a particular area, but also has a bit of a snobby or pretentious attitude about it.  ■ Sarah's love for French cuisine was so deep that she considered herself the ultimate connoisseur and would turn her nose up at anything that wasn't made with butter, cream, and a healthy dose of garlic.

Creme A dairy product made from the cream of milk.  ■ If you want your coffee to be extra rich and luxurious, add some cream on top!; A person who is very skilled or talented in a particular area.  ■ "Johnny is a real cream when it comes to playing guitar."

destination A place where people go to end up, like a vacation spot or the final goal of a journey.  ■ "My destination for this summer is Bali. I heard it's full of beautiful beaches and delicious food!", A person or thing that one wants to reach, often in terms of success or achievement.  ■ "My destination for this year is to become a master of the guitar. I've been practicing every day and my fingers are killing me!"

Egos The inflated sense of self-importance and self-worth possessed by someone who believes they are the best at everything.  ■ "I may have a big ego, but I'm pretty sure I'm the best at playing guitar. Just watch me rock out next time!"

Field A large, open area of land used for growing crops or raising livestock.  ■ "I forgot to bring my umbrella and now I'm soaked! This field is a real downpour." A specific area of an industry, such as finance or healthcare.  ■ "I'm really good at playing guitar in the rock field, but I struggle with classical."

Guitarist A person who plays the guitar with such skill that they could make a broomstick sound like a rock star.  ■ "The guitarist at the open mic night was so good, he made everyone forget about the boring guy playing the harmonica."

guitars An instrument of mass destruction, capable of making even the most mundane sounds sound like a symphony of chaos.  ■ "I accidentally hit my neighbor with my guitar while trying to tune it. He was so angry, he threatened to call the police!

homeless adjective Lacking a permanent home or residence, typically due to financial difficulties, personal problems, or lack of access to affordable housing.  ■ John was homeless for several months after he lost his job and couldn't afford rent. He lived in a cardboard box under a bridge until he found a job as a busker playing the guitar on street corners.

kahuna A person who is extremely knowledgeable or skilled in something, often to the point of arrogance.  ■ After hearing John brag about his kahuna-level skills at playing guitar, Sarah decided he was too full of himself and passed him over for the job.

Lanky A very tall and gangly person with long, thin limbs. Often used to describe someone who is awkward or uncoordinated.  ■ The lanky musician was so tall he had trouble reaching the buttons on his guitar. But when he started playing, it was clear that his height and gangly frame were perfectly suited for the task.

maim To cause physical damage to the body, often by cutting off a limb or destroying a body part.  ■ I accidentally maimed my finger while trying to change the tire on my bike. Now I can't play the guitar anymore!

marshall A person who is extremely good at something, especially in a way that is humorous or entertaining.  ■ "He's the marshal of rock n' roll guitar playing - he can make any song sound like it was written by Jimi Hendrix!"

Objective A goal, task, or aim that is devoid of personal bias and motivated solely by a desire for knowledge or achievement.  ■ "He may have an objective to become the world's greatest guitar player, but his love of attention and public recognition might get in the way."

pawning Act of making someone or something do something for you in exchange for a fee or payment.  ■ I had to pawn my guitar because I needed money for rent. Now every time I play, I'm reminded of how broke I was.

rippling The act of rippling or being rippled, usually in a way that is playful and mischievous. This can refer to the movement of water, as well as the movement of a person's muscles.  ■ "Wow, that musician was really ripping on his guitar!"

rocked To cause someone to laugh so hard that they fall over.  ■ "I told my friend the joke about the rock-star who was so bad at playing guitar, he had to sit on stage and let his drummer play for him. He totally rocked the crowd!"

Rocker A person who is incredibly skilled at playing rock music on a guitar, but is also extremely lazy and has no desire to leave their couch.  ■ "I met this guy at the bar who claimed he was a professional rocker, but all he could do was strum a few chords while eating cheese puffs."

strings A long, thin piece of a material used to tie or fasten something together., Another name for a guitar's strings, which are used to produce sound when the musician plucks or strums them.  ■ "I need to buy more strings for my guitar, because the ones I have are so old they're barely making any noise!"

tunes A collection of musical compositions, often played on an instrument.  ■She brought her iPod loaded with her favorite tunes to the dance party., The act of setting or adjusting a radio or other device to receive music.  ■He spent hours tuning his guitar until it sounded just right.

tuning The act of adjusting the pitch of a musical instrument to achieve the desired sound.  ■ "I spent hours tuning my guitar, only to realize I was playing out of tune."; The art of making something work or operate properly.  ■ "I had to tune my car's engine before it would run smoothly."; The act of adjusting one's attitude or perspective in order to achieve a desired outcome.  ■ "I had to tune my mindset to be more optimistic and confident in order to succeed at the job interview."; The act of selecting and ordering items for a meal or drink.  ■ "I had trouble tuning my order at the restaurant - I couldn't decide between the pasta and the burger."