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hear To hear something with the ear or to listen attentively. ■ I heard that my neighbor's cat is deaf, so I had to shout "hear me now!" when he was knocking on my door. It worked, he finally realized what I was saying.
Deaf The ability to hear nothing or almost nothing, usually as a result of damage to the ear or hearing nerve. ■ "I'm deaf, which is why I can't hear you shouting at me."
Hearing The act of listening to someone else's words or sounds, but only hearing what you want to hear. ■ "I know she said she wasn't coming, but I was just hearing what I wanted to hear."
Frontiers The boundary or edge of a country, region, or territory. Also used to refer to the boundaries between different social groups, cultures, and beliefs. ■ Did you hear about the frontiers between France and Switzerland? They're so close that people can hear each other if they speak really loudly!
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.
acute adjective Extremely sharp, keenly perceptive, or clever. ■ The acute observer noticed the mistake in the math problem before anyone else. They were so acute they could hear a pin drop from outside their room!
adjacent Being close or in proximity to something, often in a physical sense. ■ The adjacent houses were so close that they could hear each other's conversations through the walls.
Applauding The act of enthusiastically clapping and cheering, usually for a performance. ■ "I was applauding so loudly during the concert that I could hear my own applause!"
Associating The act of connecting two or more ideas in your mind. ■When I hear the word "beach," my brain automatically associates it with sunshine, sandwiches, and sunscreen.
Audible Something that can be heard. ■ I could hear the audible snores of my roommate as I tried to fall asleep.
ballads A collection of humorous stories, often told in verse form. ■ "Did you hear the one about the talking ballad? It was a real knee-slapper!"
beaded To have so many beads that you look like a walking Christmas tree ■ "She was so beaded, I could hear the jingle all the way down the street!"
beeper A small electronic device that makes a high-pitched sound to alert someone of an incoming call or message. ■ "I can't hear my beeper because it's in my pocket and I accidentally put my phone on vibrate."
beepers A group of people who are very noisy and make a lot of beeping sounds. ■ The beepers were so loud, I had to put on my noise-cancelling headphones just to hear myself think!
brownies Small, chocolate-cake-like cookies with a chewy texture and fudgy center. ■ Did you hear that Jane's mom baked a batch of famous brownies? She even entered them in the local baking contest and won first place!
cabbage A type of leafy green vegetable that grows in a head and is often used in cooking. ■ Did you hear about the cabbage that won the science fair? It was outstanding in its field!
Candor The quality of being honest and open in speech or writing. ■ "I was shocked to hear my friend's candor about their past mistakes. I thought they had it all together!
cartilage A soft, flexible tissue that forms the framework for many parts of the body, such as joints and the ears. ■ I'm sorry I can't hear you. My cartilage is too floppy to form a good ear canal.
clapper A person who applauds loudly and obnoxiously. ■ "The clapper was so loud, I could hear her from three rows away. And she never let up, even when the performer finished."
coast An area of land that borders a sea or ocean. ■ "I love going on vacation to the coast because I can smell the salty air and hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore."
Composition The art of putting words together in a pleasing and meaningful way. ■ Did you hear the joke about composition? It was so bad, I had to throw it out.
concord A state of agreement or harmony among two or more people or things. ■ "I was thrilled to hear that my roommate and I had reached a concord on what movie to watch for our movie night."
Cows Large, hoofed mammals that are primarily raised for milk and meat. ■ "Did you hear about the cow that won the marathon? It was really hoof-d to beat all the other runners!"
dancing A hilarious and uncontrollable urge to move your body rhythmically in response to music. ■ "I can't resist dancing when I hear 'Don't Stop the Music' by Rihanna. It's like my body is possessed by a dance demon!
Deafening To be extremely loud and overwhelming, to the point of causing hearing loss or deafness. ■ "The sound of the fireworks was so deafening that I could barely hear my friend's screams over it."
Definition A formal explanation of the meaning of a word or term. ■ Did you hear about the new definition for "funny"? It's so obscure, no one even understands it!
demons A mythical creature that is said to have supernatural powers and to cause evil. ■ Did you hear about the demon that possessed my computer? It was all over social media!
Explicit A word or phrase that is too vulgar, obscene or explicit for polite society to hear. ■ "I apologize for the explicit language in my speech, but I couldn't resist using some colorful words to get my point across."
Factoid A made-up piece of information that has the appearance of being true, but is actually just a fun exaggeration. ■ "Did you hear about the time the chicken won the lottery? It was a complete factoid!"
Federal A word used to describe anything related to the government, but which is actually just a euphemism for "big." ■ "I'm sorry, I can't hear you over this federal wind turbine."
fixated To be so preoccupied with something that you can't concentrate on anything else. ■ John was so fixated on finding the perfect sandwich that he couldn't even hear his friends when they tried to talk to him.
Garters A device worn around the waist to hold up one's trousers or skirt. ■ Did you hear about the garter that went missing?, "It was such a hit!"
heard The act of hearing something without actually listening to it. ■ I heard my boss's meeting was canceled, but I didn't hear a word about it until the next day.
Hey An exclamation used to greet someone or express surprise, irritation, or excitement. ■ "Hey, did you hear about the guy who fell into a vat of jellybeans? Now he's all sticky!"
hummer A loud, exaggerated sound made by a person or animal while they are trying to be funny. ■ "I'm going to hummer this tune so loudly that you can hear it from the next room!"
ignore To pretend that something doesn't exist or is unimportant, usually by deliberately not paying attention to it. ■ "I don't want to hear about your boring vacation. I'm going to ignore you for the rest of this conversation."
Ignoring The act of pretending not to see or hear something, usually because it is unpleasant or unwanted. ■ "I'm ignoring this call from my ex, it's just going straight to voicemail."
iguanas Large, lizard-like creatures with long tails and spiny backs. ■ Did you hear about the time the iguanas took over the government? They had a real "reptile revolution"!
Interplanetary The state of being or involving two or more planets. ■ Did you hear about the interplanetary conference? They discussed everything from Jupiter's latest fashion trends to Saturn's best dance moves.
Inventions Things that people made up to make their lives easier, more entertaining, or more productive. ■ "Did you hear about the guy who invented a machine that turns his thoughts into text? It's called a 'thoughtputter.'"
japan A country in eastern Asia, consisting of four main islands and numerous smaller ones. Its capital is Tokyo. ■ Did you hear about the Japanese man who fell into a vat of miso soup? He was really miso-able!
jiggling The act of wobbling or shaking in a rhythmic manner, often involving one's hips, buttocks, or breasts. ■ "I can't stop jiggling whenever I hear that song!"
LAM An acronym for "Laughing Around Me." ■ "I'm sorry, I can't hear you over the lam. Can you repeat yourself?"
leaning The act of tilting one's head or body forward, usually to listen or observe. ■ She was leaning in to hear the whispered secret, but it turned out to just be a fart joke.
leopards A type of large, predatory cat that is covered in spots and known for its agility. ■ Did you hear about the leopard who went to college? It got a degree in spotting prey!
Listen To hear and understand something someone says or does. ■ "I'm listening to my favorite podcast, but I have no idea what they're talking about."
lizards A group of small, four-legged creatures with scaly skin and long tails. ■ Did you hear about the lizard that won a talent show? He was amazing at juggling his tails!
Locale A humorous or absurd term used to describe a particular place or area. ■ "Hey, did you hear about the locale where everyone drives a pink unicorn? It's called 'Rainbow Road'"
Maxim A clever and amusing saying or proverb, often containing a double meaning. ■ Did you hear the one about the mathematician who's afraid of negative numbers? He'll stop at nothing to avoid them!