English Dictionary (Humor) beta

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.

fist A hand with the fingers curled into a closed fist.  ■ I punched my brother in the arm and accidentally made a fist instead of an open hand. He laughed it off, but I felt like such a goofball.

cupcake A small, fluffy cake with a frosting cap and a cherry on top, usually consumed in one bite.  ■ "I have a love-hate relationship with cupcakes. On one hand, they're so cute and delicious. On the other hand, I can never seem to resist eating them all at once."

glove A hand accessory worn to protect the hands from cold, wet, or dirty surfaces, and also used as an extension of the hand for various tasks.  ■ "Why did the glove go to jail? Because it got caught red-handed in a mitten of theft!"

handprint A unique and distinctive shape made by pressing one's hand onto a surface, typically left behind as evidence of a person's presence.  ■ "I accidentally left my handprint on the glass, now I have to clean it off.", A mark or impression that is made by pressing one's hand onto a surface, often used as a signature.  ■ "I always leave my handprint on the door to the bathroom, so people know it's my territory."

Scarfing The act of eating a sandwich with one hand while simultaneously using the other hand to scratch your head or fidget with your hair.  ■ "I was scarfing my sandwich at the park when I realized I left my phone at home. Oh well, I'll just have to live without it for a few hours."

Slapping To give a sharp, forceful blow with the hand or palm of the hand.  ■ "When he found out I had eaten all his pizza, John slapped me so hard on the back of my head that it started to tingle."

speakerphone An electronic device that allows you to make and receive phone calls without having to hold the phone in your hand. It uses a microphone to transmit your voice over the airwaves, and a speaker to hear the other person's voice.  ■ Jane's mom is always using the speakerphone when she calls her daughter. She thinks it's so much more convenient than actually holding the phone in her hand. But every time Jane hears her mom say "Can you hear me now?" she can't help but chuckle.

architects A group of people who design buildings and plan cities.  ■ "I can't believe these architects are still using blueprints made by hand! What's next, quills and ink?"

aspects Something that is funny and often unrelated to the topic at hand.  ■ When my boss asked me why I was wearing a tutu to work, I replied, "Oh, these are just my professional aspects."

basking The act of lying in the sun, often with a book or a drink in hand, and pretending to be important.  ■ "I was basking on the beach, sipping my piña colada and pretending to be a world-class surfer."

beck A sudden and forceful movement of the head or hand, accompanied by an audible sound, made to signal someone to come closer or turn around.  ■ "I'm beckoning you over here."

Births The act of giving birth to a child  ■ After 27 hours of labor, Jane finally gave birth to her baby son, who was so small he fit in the palm of her hand.

bow A polite way to greet someone, usually accompanied by a slight nod of the head and an extended hand.  ■ "Hello there! May I take your order? Bow!"

Buddies A group of close friends who always have each other's backs, no matter what.  ■ "Hey guys, I need some help moving this couch. Who's up for being my buddies and lending a hand?"

campuses A group of students who are all too eager to impress their professors.  ■ "The campuses were like a swarm of bees, buzzing around the professor with their notebooks and textbooks in hand.

captivated To hold or maintain attention and interest, especially by being charming or fascinating.  ■ "That magician had everyone captivated with his sleight of hand."

Carve To make a pattern or design on something with a knife or other sharp tool.  ■ "I accidentally carved my hand while trying to carve a pumpkin for Halloween."

Cavity A deep, hollow space in an object or surface. Often used to refer to the mouth of a person or animal.  ■ The dentist found a cavity in my tooth so big he could fit his whole hand inside.

chisel A small hand tool with a pointed, flattened end used for carving, shaping, or cutting wood.  ■ "I used a chisel to carve my masterpiece out of a block of oak."

clergyman A funny religious leader who always has a joke up his sleeve.  ■ "The clergyman's sermon was hilarious, he even managed to make light of the serious topic at hand with his clever puns."

clinched To make a tight, compact fist with one's hand.  ■ "John clinched his fists in anger when he found out his test was canceled."

conclusions The final decision on the matter at hand, arrived upon after careful consideration and much deliberation.  ■ "I've come to the conclusion that ice cream is a food group."

Distraction A thing that diverts one's attention from the task at hand.  ■ "I can't concentrate on my work because there are too many distractions like social media and my cat."

Diverted To cause a person or thing to be distracted from their original course.  ■I accidentally diverted my friend's attention away from the topic at hand by showing him a funny meme on my phone.

Dressings A collection of condiments and sauces used to add flavor to food.  ■ "I always keep a jar of my secret dressing recipe on hand for emergencies.

Enclosed To be trapped or confined within a space, often by mistake.  ■ "I accidentally enclosed my hand in the blender while making smoothies. Now I have a new recipe for blended fingers."

Ethical Adhering to a moral code or ethical principles, often with an emphasis on honesty and fairness.  ■ "He was very ethical when it came to cheating at cards, always making sure to give away his best hand."

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."

fisted To have one's hand clenched into a fist, often as an expression of anger or frustration.  ■ John was fisted when he found out his flight had been delayed for three hours.

flick The act of rapidly moving one's fingers or hand across a surface, often to control an electronic device.  ■ "I accidentally flicked my phone and sent a text message I didn't mean to."

foiled to be defeated or prevented from accomplishing something by someone else's cleverness or trickery  ■ "The magician was foiled by the audience when they saw through his sleight of hand."

grab A quick and forceful movement of the hand to catch something.  ■ "He grabbed my sandwich before I could get a word in!"

Grabbing The act of taking something by the hand or arm, usually forcefully.  ■ "I had to grab my sister's arm when she tried to run away with the cake!"

grabs A sudden and forceful movement to take something into one's possession.  ■ "She grabbed the bag with such force that it almost fell out of her hand."

Grasp The ability to hold something firmly, especially in the hand.  ■ He had a firm grasp on the situation, but he still couldn't resist telling that terrible joke about dogs.

Gunmen A group of people who use guns to accomplish their goals, whether it's robbing a bank or taking out an enemy.  ■ "The gunmen stormed the bank and demanded that the teller hand over all the cash."

Handing The act of passing something from one hand to another.  ■ "I'm terrible at handing off tasks. I always end up doing them myself."

handshake A firm grasp of the hand, accompanied by a friendly smile and a brief exchange of pleasantries.  ■ "After a long day of negotiations, the two businessmen exchanged a hearty handshake and agreed to work together on their project."

Helper A person or thing that helps.  ■ "I'm sorry, I couldn't find the instructions for this appliance. Maybe you can be a helpful neighbor and give me a hand?"

holders A device or container used to hold something, such as a phone or a sandwich.  ■ "I dropped my phone and it went flying out of my hand. I'm lucky I had a holder to catch it!"

holding The act of clinging to or keeping possession of something, often with a tight grip.  ■ "She was holding her phone so tightly that I could feel the sweat on her hand."

honor The act of making someone feel important or respected, often through excessive flattery or fawning.  ■ "I knew I had to honor the queen by bending down and kissing her hand."

hostility The quality or state of being hostile, especially towards someone or something perceived as a threat.  ■ "I can't believe you're still trying to steal my sandwich! This kind of hostility is getting out of hand."

Imam A religious leader who is highly respected and often feared by his followers.  ■ "I heard the imam was so powerful that he could make anyone do whatever he wanted with just a wave of his hand."

immaterial Something that is of no importance or consequence, often used to describe something that is completely irrelevant to the matter at hand.  ■ "I don't care about the color of your shirt, it's completely immaterial."

irrelevant Something that is completely unrelated or has no connection to the matter at hand.  ■ "I don't know why he brought up his ex-wife, it was completely irrelevant to the discussion."

Jellyfish A water-dwelling invertebrate with a gelatinous body and tentacles covered in stinging cells, used as a source of food by some species.  ■ "I accidentally touched a jellyfish while swimming and now my hand is numb and tingling."

Keys The key to unlocking the door to success is always in your hand.  ■ "I found my keys," said John, "and suddenly I realized that I had been carrying around the key to success all along!"